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THE RICHMOND PLANET VOLUME XXVIII, NO. 22. COMPLICATIONS IN SEGREGATION (News Leader, April 24, 1911) The anticipated troubles have begun, but the worst is yet to come. Indications point to an early test of the Vonderheide domiciliary segregation ordinance in the courts. Two identical cases, with a white property owner in one instance and a colored man in the other, materialized today. In each case the owner of property indicated his intention to make a contest. These cases came to light when the property owners called on City Clerk Ben T. August for information and advice. The names of the complainants against the new ordinance were not given out by the city clerk. The first case was that of a white man, who owns a dwelling in a street in which negro residents largely outnumber the whites. The house is now tenanted by a negro family, who rent from the owner. They intend to vacate. The owner prefers to occupy the house himself rather than rent it to negroes. The Vonderlehr ordinance, however, prohibits him from moving into this dwelling house because the block in which it is situated is in a negro neighborhood. The owner called upon the city clerk to construe the ordinance. The city clerk consulted with the city attorney and was informed that the law barred the owner of the house from occupying it or renting it to white people. The owner went away in high dugson, denouncing the new law. On his way out of the city hall he passed the dusky complainant, just arriving. The second case was presented to Clark August was that of the negro who owns a house in West Clay street, now occupied by a white family. The tenants are about to move out. The negro owner wants to move in. He says he cannot get a tenant and to protect his own financial interests he must occupy the house himself. The city clerk informed him that any such attempt would be in violation of the Vonderlehr ordinance. The colored man went away looking unhappy, to consult a lawyer. The anticipated troubles have begun. Revival at Bank-Street Baptist Church. Bank-Street Baptist Church, of which Dr. Morris is pastor, is in the midst of the greatest revival in its history, and the greatest revival ever held in a colored church. Over 1,500 souls have been converted—500 in a single week, 211 in one night. Among them was the father of the crap-shooters of Norfolk. About 1,000 men have been saved. The revival began with the first Sunday of Dr. Morris's pastage, and has been going on with increasing power for the last six weeks. There are 500 mourners at the bench. The whole down stairs, except the amen corner, is a mourner's bench. Many of the worst men and women, along with those out of the best families, are being converted COLORED PREACHER KILLED. Frederickshurst, Va. April 24 — Rev. Willis Robinson, a well-known colored preacher of this city, was struck and instantly killed by a train on the Southern Railway, near Somerset) in Orange county, Saturday. He had beenilling preaching appointments in Orange county and expected to return to his home on the following day to preach Sunday at Summit Church, in Spotysylvania county, of which he was pastor. The remains were brought here and interred this afternoon. PAYS HIS DEBT. New York, April 24 — James W. Osborne, former assistant district attorney, whose life was saved by "Pete," a slave in his father's family, in Charlotte, N. C. when he was a boy, roped the debt this afternoon by winning for "Pete's" son a vordict of acquittal on a murder charge. The jury was out less than fifteen minutes, following an earnest plea by Mr. Osborne. The defendant was Edward Osborne, "Pete" having adopted the name of his former master, who was charged with killing another negro during an altercation. He pleaded self-defense. Put your ad. in The PLANET. HOPE IN SIGHT FOR THE TRUE REFORMERS Did Not Raise $37,000.00==Commissioner Joseph Button to the Rescue. Lifts Order of Suspension and Renews License Will be under Direct Supervision of His Department General Counsel Newsome Wins Great Victory The Board of Directors Here. Does Much to Help the Order Will Demand Restoration of Old Folks' Home Money No Record of This Great Sum True Reformer Officials Silent Executive Committee Abolished Ex Supt. Taylor's Settlement Not Satisfactory. Commissioner Joseph Button, in charge of the Bureau of Insurance, decided last Wednesday, to raise the suspension of the license of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers, and to permit that Order to do business under the personal supervision of that department. He will install his system of bookkeeping and register a rigid conformity to the plans laid down by him. This result was accomplished after weeks of persistent labor on the part of General Counsel J. Thomas Nowse. it was done, too. In the face of the fact that the Order was unable to raise the ($37,000,000), thirty-seven thousand dollars in cash as required by the Bureau of Insurance 2 INCREASED THE ASSETS As far as it has been able to certain, over twenty thousand dollars of the required sum was raised in the many rallies. The key to the situation rested in the increasing the assets of the Grand Fountain by counting all of the halls owned by the subordinate fountains. They also figured up the money in the hands of the divisions and their chiefs which amounts had not been sent in, and this added to the other assets justified the commissioner in raising the suspense of the board from the Board of Directors, now in session here, called on Hon. Joseph Button, and after giving him assurances that the Order would be placed upon a clean, high basis, he took the action noted much to the delight of those present. THE DELEGATION'S VISIT. Those composing the delegation were A. W. Holmes, W. L. Anderson, W R Griffin Floyd Ross, Maurice Rouseille, W P Burrell and General Counsel J. Thomas Newsome. There had been some talk about Lawyer Newsome's action, and he asked the commissioner to state his opinion of his department. He replied that the office of General Counsel J. Thos. Newsome had been given "a clean bill of health," and that the attorney has given entire satisfaction to his department. This was gratifying information to the colored attorney. The Order now has a chance to rehabilitate itself, if its creditors will hold off and not crowd for the settlement of past claims. The effect is to permit the subordinate fountains to solicit, new members. They were not permitted to do heretofore. The Bureau of Insurance will act as a kind of wind shield for the Order. It will be able to explain the delays and will be able to get indulgence from people already frantilize for their money that it could not otherwise get. Persons holding claims if the organization is permitted to do business than it could possibly get if it was shut down or thrown in the hands of receivers. HONESTY DEMANDED : This, of course, is dependent upon the honest handling of the money sent into the general offices here. The Board of Directors took drastic action while here and plainly showed its disapproval of the policy pursued by the Grand Worthy Master. The Executive Committee, which has been acting with full powers during its recase, was abolished, and the compensation allowed each member went with it. It authorized the bringing of the necessary action to bring about the restoration of the $27,440.25, which was unlawfully RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 1914. divided up and distributed out of the Old Folks' Home fund. It is being generally understood now that neither the Grand Fountain nor any department of the Order got the beneff of this money, and all facts in connection therewith will be ferreted out. A RECEPTION TENDERED Grand Worthy Master A. W. Holmes tendered a reception at his residence last Wednesday night to the Board of Directors after the adjournment of that body. The members of the board were much wrought up over the condition of affairs here, and took radical action in the direction of remedying the 691s noted it is now hoped that all subordinate fountains will renew their alliance to the parent body and assurances are given that the conditions which have brought about these grievous conditions will be remedied and the guilty parties punished. The status of the True Reformer Hall at Washington has not been changed. The Washington True Reformers will make an effort to purchase it them selfs HOPE FOR THE FUTURE It is now hoped that other States, which have suspended or revoked the license of the True Reformers will follow the lead of Virginia and restore it. The condition of the Order is still critical, and it requires all the help and sympathy of the members and the public to enable it to again stagger along its course to permanent prosperity. REWARD OFFERED The Board of Directors of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers, offered a reward of $100,000, One Hundred Dollars, for the apprehension of Cashier R T Hill and requested Governor W H Mann to supplement this reward Mr. Floyd Ross of St Louis and Mr W R. Griffin, of Washington, led the movement for a complete unearthing of all questionable proceedings and transactions. The many mugshots placed upon all the property, too, and much comment, too, and efforts to just where all of this money went had not been successful, although the probe will be pushed until the knowledge is forthcoming. That the disclosures made last week created a sensation in True Reformer circles as well as among the public at large expresses it mildly. The Board of Directors of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformer, met here at the general offices last Monday and there was a full attendance. Those present wore Messas. Floyd Ross, St. Louis, Mo.; W. R. Grimm, Washington, D. C.; J. E. Dingler, M. D., Greenshot, G.; C.; Prof. James B. Dudley, Humbles, N. C.; A. C. Humbles, Lynchburg, Va.; A. Rosa, Rose Thompson, Philadelphia, Pa.; Maurice Rouleau, Alexandrin, Va.; W. T. Johnson D. B. Richmond, Va.; Joseph Ward, of Richmond, Va.; W. I. Anderson, of Beaver Dam, Va.; A. W. Holmes, of Richmond; W. P. Buell, Richmond, Va.; George E. Morris, B. D., Morristown, N. J.; J. E. Meriweather, M. D.; Richmond, Va. TO GIFT TO THE BOTTOM. The Board came with the intention of sifting all of the charges to the bottom and ascertaining the fact and to relieve once for all all suspicion that any crookedness or improper practices were being conducted in the general offices. The action of the Executive Committee in deeding the property of the Order to the receivers of the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformists (which is approved in the Improved Action, of Grand Worthy Master A. W. Holmes in giving ex-Superintendent Thomas W. Taylor that "immunity bath" and of relieving him of further responsibility for any after discovered shortage in the Old Folks' Home accounts. THE GRAND MASTER OVER RULED The Board has virtually sustained the special committee appointed by Grand Master A. W Holmes and consulting of Attorney J. Henry Crutchfield and Mr S W Johnson. This committee reported a shortage of about $1,800 00 and a probably additional amount which would make the total amount aggregate $2,500 00. This will place Grand Master Holmes in a most embarrassing position as he signed an agreement giving a bond of $5,000 00 for the faithful performance of this contract, conditioned upon the acceptance of the findings of Accountant Cook. Of course if the Order goes in the hand of receivers, the bond on the part of the Grand Fountain could not be enforced. ALL CHARGES TO BE INVESTED GATED The Board will now proceed to investigate all charges made in connection with the Old Folks' Home. The tampering with the records in the Reformer Office and other irregularities will come up for discussion. The Board of Directors has decided to take the public into its confidence and will pursue an open policy. The disposition to cover up is being discounted and an offender be made to uncover all improper transactions and questionable proceedings. The Board has several snags already. At this writing no trace of that twenty-seven thousand, four hundred and four dollars and twenty-five cents, voted for back salaries, has been found. The attempt to trace the money has been met by a blank. I don't know. EXPLANATION NOT SATISFACTORY. The explanation that the money went to pay death claims cannot be said to account for the shortage as no records appear which will furnish positive proof to this effect. It may be of interest to analyze those special checks given for this money. It has always been customary for checks to be drawn by Grand Worthy Secretary W P Burrell and then taken by him to the Grand TRUE REFORMERS' HOTEL SOLD Mr. B. A Caphas, the well-known real estate agent, has just consummated a deal by which the True Reformer's Hotel, at the northwest corner of Birth and Baker Streets, was sold to Mr. J. P. Johnson for $7, 000.06. PRESIDENT BAILEY GALLA. Chicago, Ill., April 22, 1911. 3638 S. State, Street. To the Officers and Executive Committee of the Alumni Association of the V. N. and I. I. Petersburg, Va.—Greeting: You will remember that when the alumni meeting closed in May, 1910, it closed to convene again in its regular session in May, 1912, but it authorized an extra meeting of the executive department in 1911, which will convene at the V. N. and I. I. Petersburg Va. Thursday, May 11, 1911. This is expected to be a great conference, and any member of the Alumni Association who has any suggestions to offer which will assist the membership in getting together sufficient money to help erect the alumni building is requested to attend and take a part in this conference. I am yours in this great work, M. T. BAILEY, President Ora R. Stokes. Corresponding Secretary, 1019 St John St. Richmond, Va. NEWS FROM DRAKE'S BRANCH Drake's Branch Va. April 24 Sunday was rallied at Wheeler Presbyterian Church, and Rev S. D. Leak preached from Rom S-35. The sermon was very instructive. A number of visitors was present from Henry Presbyterian Church among which was Elder Jeff Jackson. Mrs. Murtha Green has returned from the Petersburg school, where she spent a few days with her daughter, Miss Milred Green. She was accompanied by her two daughters, little Florie and Ethea. Mrs. Green is pleased with the progress her daughter is making. Mrs. Fannie Foster has returned from visiting her sister-in-law Mrs. Fannie Foster. In Clover Va. and will attend the closing exercises of the Keysville Mission School this week on her way to Washington D.C. to visit friends. Drake's Branch baseball team played Houston here today, scoring 8 to 3 in favor of the home team. Drake's Branch is proud of its victory, this being its opening game for the season. The game was friendly, but very exciting. Both sides played well. It seemed at first that neither side could make a score, but in the fifth inning Alex Belford, of the home team, struck a right fielder and made a home run. He was followed by Waverly Jackson and Henrick Read, both striking well and making home runs. Things were at this time looking dark for Houston, and shouts of cheers were heard on every side for Drake's Branch. Eddie Lewis, captain of the Drake's Branch, team, deserves credit for the boys' success. The home team is as follows: Captain, Eddie Lewis; Catcher, Moore Brown; Pitcher, Isaiah Hodge; Hodge Read, Joe Dempart, Wavily Jackson; Wm. Corman, Russel Wakins, Alex, Bedford. A number of visitors was present from Keysville and Burkville to see the game. A dance was given at the half and the remains of the two teams went up and passed off the rest of the evening. MIR GIVINGS SPEAKS. Kingstreet, $2C, April 15, 1911. To the Editor of The Planet: Dear Sir,—Please permit me a little space through the columns of your high-class journal to express a few words concerning this wide-awake and vallant paper. I have been a reader of the paper (The Planet) for a long period and I found it to be a guiding headlight in my home—a paper that cheers every reader and wakes up to see what the commercial and business world is doing. I hope that this per will reach every American home that brings the currents from afar that every reader might see what is going on around and about him and guide him to the road of success. Dear Editor, please find enclosed a "silver wheel" for which please continue The Planet because I am alone without it. I hope that awful hand at the head of The Planet will ever let it roll on. Yours for the paper GRANT GIVINGS A VOICE FROM THE BACKWOODS Dear Sir, In your issue of the 22d Mr R H Ball continues to ask for a national leader. Let me say first that we admire Mr Ball and believe some good will come out of his contentions, but, before we can get together on the leader, we must first know how and which way shall he be expected to lead. Mr Ball asks for peace. We say peace with who? Wants to be respected Respected by whom? As for our part, clouds seem to be gathering from every point of the compass. But we look for a brighter day. This bright day will be in colonization Respectfully E. B JOHNSON Bucknell Va HOWARD ALUMNI DAY The Howard University General Alumni Association will hold a pro- liminary meeting on Wednesday even- ing May 3, 1911 at 7:30 o'clock in the Carnegie Library Hall. How- ard Campus, to arrange for the an- nual alumni day and banquet. All members of the Alumni Association are invited to this meeting. The annual exercise will occur probably on Tuesday, May 30th, and will be of special interest. Further announcement in reference to them will be made later. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Miller and H. the Miss Florrie of Edenton, N. C. called on us this week They have been visiting in Newport News. Va. Mr W. L. Young, postmaster at File, Va. was in the city and called on us. General Counsel J. Thomas Newsome has congratulated Mrs W. P. Burrell upon her great financial effort for the redemption of the True Reformers. Rev E W. Mosley, D. D., General Secretary Church Extension C. M. E. Church, of Jackson, Tennessee was in the city this week and called on us. LOS ANGELES NEWS. Los Angeles, Cal., April 21, 1911. Editor Richmond Planet. Dr. L. M. Hagood, late pastor of the First M. E. Church of our city has resigned his pastorate by request of the members. It is not definitely known who is to succeed him. NEGRO LEADS IN LABOR UNION PARADE. Mr Whitley, an active member of the Afro-American Council, held a conspicuous place by leading the parade on the evening of April 16th. It seems recently there has been a great effort made by the labor union of our city to get the Negro to join. There has never been here before any disposition on the part of the union to accept the Negro Now as the crisis is about to come he is anxious to use his black brother for a convenience. We trust that the Negro men of our city will not all be led into a trap by our so-called pollycans. It is better to walk and be a man than to ride and be a monkey On boarding a West Adams Street car a few days ago I sat in the front open end of the car and continued to smoke my cigar. I occupied a seat by an ordinary looking white man. When he realized he was sitting by a Negro he arose from his seat and said: "We don't ride with niggers in Texas." This, of course, embarrassed me for a few moments, when suddenly a white woman of about forty-five years of age asked me to move over, that she might dare to move over, me, and when she had comfortably seated herself another narrow-minded, white man touched the lady on the shoulder and said, "I will exchange sants with you." "Thank you," she said, "this seat is all right." "We don't allow darkies to ride with white women in my country," he replied. The lady then raised her head and replied gently: "I am well acquainted with the colored people, and I will trust them further than I will you." This was a blow to the Texas friend and he got off the car at the next corner Yours truly. A. D. LACEY BRILLIANT HOME WEDDING The marriage of Miss Bertha Austin to Mr Lawrence Hatcher was solemnized last Tuesday night at the residence of the groom's father, Mr W. H. Hatcher, on Decatur Street. The residence was beautifully lighted and crowded with friends of the contracting parties. Dr A Blinka performed the ceremony in his usually dignified manner. The reception was held at the reident of Mr and Mrs Charles Jackson on Holly Street where the delicacies of the season were served to the satisfaction of the present. It was a grand affair which lasted until the small hours of morn. The couple was showered with congratulations by their many friends who wished them a long and prosperous life. EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. Having been appointed executor of the estate of the late Nicholas N. Norman, notice is heroby given to all persons who have claims against his estate to present the same to me for payment, at No 412 North Third Street. Any one who owes the estate anything will also make payment to me at the same address. THORNTON R SCOTT, Executor FULTON PARK Seven Miles from Richmond, on the Seven Pines Cay Line. The largest and best resort for colored people in Virginia. Better than ever. Season 1911, opens May 15th. Amost delightful place for a day's outing. New attractions and amusements. Large dancing pavilion. Scenic railway. Merry go-round. Shooting gallery. Minute teller. Swings. Bailey field. Minute other amusements. It only costs 5 cents car far from Richmond to this park. Special offer to churches, Sunday schools, societies, circles and clubs. Arrange your dates now. Call or write MANAGER, 510 North Second Street, Richmond, Va. WANTS TO LOCATE HER MOTHER I would like to know the whereabouts of my mother, Boadie Allen. She went away in 1892 from Oberlan, N. C., two miles from Raleigh, N. C. She was last heard from last October. That was the first time she saw her and the five children, and I am the youngest daughter that is trying to locate her. My name is SUSIE ALLEN, 913 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The SYNOPSIS "EWK" Blount, son of "Boss" David Blount ("Senator brushbrush") has been rejected by Patricia Annera Back Jacky offers him a position with the Transcontinental railway which is fighting his father McVickar, head of the railroad and "Boss" quarrel "TB" demand that the railroad stop the use of his son. Using what do meet his father Evan meets a man who takes him for a forestry employee. The house is Wartracc Hall. Senator Blount a home and the woman is Evan's stepmother whom he had never met. The sex of the woman having Evan for attorney general despite having man a recent arrival in the state. Evan objects. He hears his father called a biological trickster. CHAPTER VIII THE QUEEN'S GAMBLE WHEN the news went out to the dwellers in the song brush hills that Boss Boss told sons had accepted a place on the railroad's legal staff the first wave of astonishment was followed by many guesses as to what young Blount's action portended. The Plainman, the principal dairy and the leading organ of the reformers, was the first to find an ultimator motive in Evan Blount's appointment and its acceptance. The editor took a half column in which to point in empathies and vigorous phrase the danger that threatened the country wealth in this very evident condition on the railroad and the machine. The Lost River Minor, on the other hand, was unwilling to believe that the younger Blount was not acting allegiance in his father's interest in taking the place provided for him by the railway Hints there were in this author's comment of a disagreement between father and son, of differences of opinion which might later on lead to a pitched battle. The Daily Capital, however, the railroad organ-covert instituted that nothing for nothing was the accepted rule in politics that if the railroad had made a place for the son it was only a justifiable deduction that the father was not as inimical to the railroad interest as the opposition press was willing to have the public believe. Elsewhere in the state press comment was divided as the molders of public opinion happened to read party loss or gain in the appointment of the new legal department head. But on the whole the senator's son was given the benefit of the doubt and a chance to prove up. Time would tell Of the interview between the father and son, in which Even had announced his intention of accepting a place under McVickar, nothing was said in the newspapers, for the very good reason that no reporter was present. If the young man had been prepared for a storm of opposition he was appointed. The interview took place in the evening of the day Mr McVickar's private car was attached to eastbound train No 102, and the plane was the sitting room of the senator's private suit. Blount had meant to give the ethical reasons for taking the step which would put such a summary end to the attorney generalship scheme. But when the time came and he had brusquely declared his purpose of accepting the railroad appointment he did not find it entirely easy to say the other things. "So McVickar talked you over?" was the father's gentle comment. "It's all right, son. You're a man grown, and I reckon you know best what you want to do. If it put us on opposite sides of the political creek we won't let that roll the water any more than it has to, will we?" To such a mild mannounced surrender or apparent surrender the purely final emotions could do no less than to respond heartily. "We mustn't let it" was the quick reply, but after that he added "I feel that I ought to make some explanations, though I've been going about with my eyes and ears open, and I must confess that the political field has been made to appear most unattractive to me. From what I can learn the political situation in this state seems to be very frankly controlled upon the principle of bargain and sale. I couldn't go into anything like that and keep my self respect." "No, of course you couldn't, son so you just took a place where you could earn good clean money in your profes sion I don't blame you." Blunt't was vaguely perturbed. He could not help feeling that his father was keeping something back. "You think there will be more or less political work in my job with the railroad?" he asked, determined to get at the submerged facts, if there were any. "Oh, I don't know McVickar has Honorable Senator Sagebrush By FRANCIS LYNDE Copyright, 1910, by Street @ Smith nicked you to do a lawyer's work, and I guess that is what he will expect you to do, isn't it?" Mr. McVickar had not defined the duties of the new assistant counselship very clearly. But there was a strong inference running through all that, was said to the effect that the headship of the legal department would carry with it some political responsibilities. At the moment Blount had been rather glad that such was the case. The vice president had convinced him very thoroughly of the justice of the railroad company's contention—that the laws of the state, if rigidly administered, amounted to a practical concession of the company's property. White Mr. McVickar was talking Blount had rather hoped that his new position would give him opportunities to place the railroad's point of view fairly before the people of the state, and to do this he knew that he would have to enter the campaign as a political worker. Surely his father must know this, and he went bodily upon the assumption that his father did know it. "I am to be chief of the legal department on this division, and as such it will, of course, be necessary for me to defend my client in court and out of court" he said finally "and I mean to do it." "Of course you do you've got to be honest with yourself and with Mr. McVickar. I don't mind telling you, son that I am squared on the other side this time, and I had hoped you were going to be. But if you're not, why, that is the end of it. We won't quarrel about it." Now this was not at all the potential attitude which the young man had prefigured. But he for anything more could be said Mr. Bittum came in to remind them both that they had a dinner appointment with Professor Aunts and his daughter and that there was barely time to dress for it. It was late that night, several hours after the informal little dinner for give in the Inter-Mountain cafe, when the senator had himself lifted from the lobby to the fourth floor and made his way to the door of his own apartments. As was her custom his wife was waiting up for him. "Did you out, out anything more?" she asked without looking up from the tiny embroidery frame which seemed to be her constant companion at home or elsewhere. "Not very much" McVickar has fixed things to suit himself. Evans's law office position is to be pretty large by nominal. I guess, and Gentry's crowd is to see to it that he doesn't get to know too much which means that the berthery is not to be done by the legal department in this campaign. "But they can't keep him from finding out about it," she protected. "They are going to try mighty hard anyway. Evans wants to believe that everything is on the high moral plane and when a man wants to believe a thing it's pretty easy to feed him. It'll be a winning card to them if they can send the key out to talk convincingly about the demeanity of the company's campaign. That sort of talk, handed out as Evans can do it, if he is convinced of the truth of what he is saying, will capture the honest ranchman every time. "We must get him back" she said "Have you thought of any plan? 'No' She smiled "I have a plan. He may have to take a regular course of treat- ment, and it may make him very ill. Would you mind that?" David Blount leaned back in his chair and regarded her through half closed eyelids. "I don't want to see the boy suffer any more than he has to," he objected "Nother do I." she won the quick agree- ment, then, with no apparent re- lance, "What do you think of Miss Anners?" The senator sat up, and the slow smile wrinkled humourously at the corners of his eyes. "I haven't thought much about her." She the kind you can't get near enough to think about, isn't she? "She is a young woman with a very bright mind and a very high purpose," was the little lady's summing up of Patricia "But she isn't altogether a Boston leopard. She thinks she is in love with her career but, really, I think she is very much in love with Eran If we could win her over to our side"— This time the senator's smile broadened into a laugh "You are away yonder out of my depth now little woman." he chuckled "Does your course of treatment for the boy include large doses of the young woman administered frequently?" "Oh, no" was the instant reply "I was only wondering if it wouldn't be well to call her sympathy." "Why not? if you think best?" "Will you give me carte blanche to do as I please?" asked the small intriguer. "Why not?" said the senator again "You can always configure me two to one when it comes to real politics." --- You have made a fine art of it, Hourija. "You deal with people in the mass, David, and no one can do it better. I deal with the individual. That is all the difference. When do the Anherces go up to the fossil fields?" "I don't know—any time when you will invite them to make Wartrace Hall their headquarters, I guess." "Then it will be tomorrow," I said the confident mistress of policies. "It won't do to let Evan see too much of the young woman until after his course of treatment has been begun. Shall we make it tomorrow?" And will you telephone Dawkins to bring down the big car? I think Miss Patricia Anthers will stand a little impressing. She is very democratic—in theory." CONSIDERABLY to his surprise and no less to his satisfaction, she newly appointed "division counsel," as his title ran, was not required to take over the old legal department offices in the second story of the station building, where all the other offices of the company were to cated. Instead she was directed to fit up a suit of rooms in Temple court, the capital's most prestigious upstairs skyscraper, and there was something more than a hint that the item of first cost need not be too closely considered. It was the vice president blunce, writing from Chicago, who authorized the new departure and loosened the purse strings. He wrote Don't be afraid of spending a little money. Make your upown office as tractive as may be and arrange matters as business as possible, burdened with too much of the routine legal work. A successful legal代表 active will be a good miter, as I am sure you are and will extend the circle of his acquaintance as rapidly and as widely as possible. Justified when you shall have made your upown office a place where the good citizens of the capital and the state can drop in for a cordial word with the company's spokesman, a better material understanding of the fact. Acting upon this suggestion Blount opened the Temple court headquarters and threw himself energetically into the indicated field. Ackerton, a technical expert with a needlelike mind and the state code at his finger ends was left in charge of the working of files in the rational building, with instruments to apply to his chief only when needed specific advice. At the top up headquarters Blount gave himself wholly to the pleasant task of making friends. With a good store of introductions upon which to make a beginning and with the eager handed whose soul camaraderie of the west to help along, the list of acquaintances grew with amazing rapidity. For the three or four weeks after Mrs. Blount had whisked the Annexes away to Wartrace Hall and the habitat of the megalo-surprise the newly appointed "secretary" For the railroad, as Honore had dubbed him refused no invitations, never inquiring whether they were extended to his father's son to the railroad company's legal chief or to Evan Blount in his proper person. During this social interval he saw little of his father, though he still occluded his share of the private dining room suit at the Inter Mountain Park of the time as he knew the secretary was at Wartrace Hall shortly after his huge landed estate and helping to entertain the visitors from Massachusetts. But now and again the father came and went, and occasionally there was a dinner for two in the hotel café, with a little good natured rallery from the simulator's side of the table. "Got you chasing your feet right live! in the so-called merry go round these days haven't they, son? Like it as far as you've gone!" asked the ex-cattle king one evening. "It's all in the days work," laughed the younger man. "I'll need all the 'pull' I can get a little later on went 12." "I shouldn't wonder if you did son. I shouldn't wonder if you did. And I reckon you're doing pretty good work. Was it M. Vicker's idea or you own this sudden splash into the social water hole." "I don't mind telling you that it is a part of the new policy" returned to social quaker still smiling. "We out to make friends this time, friend who will know just what we are doing and why we are doing it." "I'm" mused the senator "So publicly the word, is it?" "Yes, publicity is the word. The Gordon people say they are going to show up on. There won't be anything to show up when the time comes. We are going to beat them by the bill boards." "You can't do the circus act-ride two horses at once and do the same stun on both, son," the senator remarked gravely. "If you're really going to put the paddle and bridle on the publicity nag you we got to turn the other one out of the corral." "It is already turned out," answered the young man, not affecting to misunderstand "We buy no votes in this campaign." The stout assertion was good as far as it went. The new division counsel made it and believed it. But a little later he could not help wondering if he had been altogether candid in making it. The offices in the uptown skyscraper were not exclusively a railroad social center where the disinterested voter could come and have the facts laded out to him without fear or favor on the part of the ladder. They had come to be also a rallying point for a heterogeneous crowd of ward workers, firepollers and small politicians, most of whom were anxious to be employed or retained as chaperones. Some of these "stretcher men," as Blount contemptuously called them, had been employed in past campaigns; others were still the beneficiaries of the railroad, holding payroll places which Blount aguely suspected were chlody sincurea. Latterly this contingent of strikers and beekers had been greatly augmented, and it was beginning to make its THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. the art of it. Houd people in the mass, can do it better. I Idund. That is all you do the Anhersee fields?" my time when you to make Wartrace ers, I guess. will be tomorrow." mistress of politics, Evan see that man until after his hat has been begun. nowhere? And will kills to bring down think Miss Patricia a little impressing. ratic in theory." demands more emphatic. A dozen times a day. Bleu had the worn phrase "nothing for nothing" dinned into his ears, and he was shrewdly sus- pecting the office had been made a dumping ground for the other de- partmentes. Seeing Gantry, Blondt took an early opportunity of asking: "See here. Dick; you fellows down town are making my office a ceaspool, and I won't stand for it. Garrigan, to much safer in the Second ward, came up today to ask for a free ticket to Worthington and return, and when I planned him down he admitted that you sent him to me." "I did," said Gantry, grinning. "Why otherwise have we got a postgraduate double certified political manager I'd like to know?" "Don't say practical p Dick," rasped the refor got the strongest argu- world in the fact that it is an unfair one, needing or repeat. We mustn't a ment by becoming law selves and descending to of the graffits and the tic ticians the country over, been sending these plo- don't do it any more. I for them, and they wo use for me after I open "I don't believe I'd rash," said Gantry. Dating from this little talk with the traffic man began to carry out the "the starvation policy" a to be known among the beachman. The result. "I guess we may as well fight this out right here and now, Dick," said Blount coolly. "I'm not chief vote buyer for the Transcontinental company." "Who said you were?" retorted the traffic manager. "It says I am if I am to cut the pie and hand out pieces of it to these grub-skakers that you and Carson and Beattley and Kittiwidge are sending to you." This time country's grin was playful, but behind it there was a shred flash of the Irish blue eyes that Blount did not see. "I guess the company will be willing to furnish a few small pies if you think you need them to go along with your Temple court office fittings." he said. "Ah!" said Blount calmly, giving the explanation the true Boston inflection. WILL JONES "I'M GOING TO FIRM THAT OUT NECK AND GHOU." "You are either too shrewd or not quite shrewd enough. Dick You covered that up with a laugh so that I might take it as a joke if I happened to be too thin skinned to take it in disreputable carnet. Let us understand each other. We are fighting in the open in this campaign. Publicity is the word. I have Mr McVeyker for my authority. Anybody who wants to know anything about the railroad company's business in this state can learn it for the going and at first hand. Sorry and all the various brands of political skulldust that have been admitted in the past are to be shown the door. This is the estimation that was made to me. Wasn't it made to you?" Ganryt did not reply directly to the direct demand. On the other hand he very carefully refrained from answering it in any degree whatsoever. "You have your job to hold down and I have uine," he returned. "What you say goes as it lays of course, but I shouldn't be too hard on the little brothers if I were you." "If by the little brothers you mean the ple eaters I'm going to fire them out neck and crop, Richard. They make me excessively weary." Ganryt's playful mood fell away from slip like a castoff garment "I don't quite believe I'd do that if I were you Evan. There are pie entrances on both sides in every politician's test, and while they can't do any more any great amount of good, they can often do a good bit of harm I wouldn't be too hard on them if I were you." "What would you do, or, rather what did you do when you were man aging the state campaign two years ago?" inspired Blount politically. "I cut the pie," said the traffic manager simply. "In other words you let this riff raff blackmail you and incidentally put a big black mark against the company's good name." "Oh, yes, I wouldn't put it quite that strong. Not many of these little loves or expect money. A free riff now and then on the railroad is about all they look for." "But you can't give them that under the interstate commerce law," protested the purist. "Not outside of the state, of course. But inside of the state boundaries it's our own business." "You mean it was our own business previous to the passage of the state rate law two years ago," corrected Blount. "It is our own business to this good day—in effect. That part of the law has been a complete dead letter from the day the governor signed it. Why, bless your innocent heart. Kev, the very men who argued the loudest and voted the most spiritfully for it came to me for their return tickets home at the end of the session. Of course we kept the letter of the law. It says that no "free passes" be given We didn't issue passes. We merely gave them tickets out of the case and charged them up to "expense." "Fanghi" said Blount. "You make me sick. Gonny. It's that same child whipping of the devil around the stump by the corporation, an exo- blent that wouldn't deceive the most ignorant voter that ever cast a bullet —it's that very thing that has attired the whole nation up to this unreasonable fight against corporate capital. Don't you see it?" Gantry shrungeged his shoulders. "I guess I take the line of the least resistance—like the majority of them" was the colorless reply. "When it comes to practical politics"— "Don't say 'practical politics' to me. Dick." raped the reformer. "We've got the strongest argument in the world in the fact that the present law is an unfair one, needing modification or repeal. We mustn't apoll that argument by becoming lawbreakers ourselves and descending to the methods of the graffits and 'the machine politicians the country over. If you have been sending these plea enters to me, don't do it any more. I have no use for them, and they won't have any use for me after I open up on them." (20th Century Secret System) THAT BENEFITS IN LIFE, HEALTH & DEATH Salary and Commission to Deputies Write Right Now for Full Particulars to tha... SOLID ROCK UNION, 1920 Dickinson St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. "I don't believe I'd do anything raah" and Gntry. Dating from this little heart to heart talk with the traffic manager, Blount began to carry out the new policy—"the starvation policy," as it soon came to be known among the would be henchmen. The result was not altogether reassuring. Many of the small grafters were on the payrolls of the railroad company, and Blount was soon definitely assured of what he had before only suspected—that they were merely nominal employees, given a payroll standing as that there might be an excuse for giving them free transportation and a retainer in the form of wages. If needful. Bands of Calanthe. Constitute a Feature, and Persons Cannot do Better to Let the little Ones Join. Children received from Two to Twelve Years. BK500.00 at death. Metrons wanted in all Localities. For organization of New Hands and all particulars, write In many cases the ramifications of the petty graft were exasperatingly intricate. For example, one Thomas Gregson, who was on the payroll as a machinist's helper in the repair shop, demanded free transportation across the state for eight members of his "family". Questioned closely, he admitted that the "family" was his only by a figure of speech, that the relationship was entirely political. Blunt promptly refused to recommend the issuing of employees' passes for the eight, and the result was an immediate call from Bentley, the diplomat master mechanic. Madam T D Perkins, of Denver, Colorado, who has spent five years in study of the scalp, is now interesting women all over the globe in the care of the hair and scalp. No matter how dark your skin is, Madame Perkins' matchless scalp preparations and scientific method of treatment for cultivating, beautifying and growing the hair will grow your hair if there is no physical admixture to prevent. Her treatments have been successful where all others have failed. Have you written her? If not, and you want hair like her own, write her today. Be sure to enclose a four-cent stamp and write your name and address very plain if you expect a reply. Don't write unless you mean business. No agents wanted. 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He was asked to participate in a joint debate at the campaign opening in the town in question, and he was so glad of the chance that he instantly wired his acceptance. We offer you, the Latest and Most Artistic Photos, at a More Moderate Figure than you can obtain elsewhere. Special Attention Paid to Children. Enlarging and Copying Interior View Work. We will also be Placed to Quote you Frices on Exterior and from Old Photos, A Specialty. That evening at the café dinner at the Inter-Mountain he found his father waiting for him and in a burst of confidence told him of the invitation. "That's good," was the senator's even toned comment. "Gives you a little chance to shine the way you can shine best, doesn't it?" Then, "That was one of the things McVickar wanted you for, wasn't it?" "Why, yes. He intimated that there might be some public speaking," admitted the younger man. Funeral Director, Embalmer and Liverman. All Orders promptly fitted at short notices by telegraph or telephone. Halls rented for meetings and nice Entertainment. Plenty of room with all necessary conveniences. Large Picnic or Band Wagons for Hire at reasonable rates and nothing but first-class Carriages, Buggies, etc. Keep constantly on hand fine funeral supplies. "Well, what all are you going to tell those Ophir fellows when you get over there, son?" asked the veteran quizzically. "Going to offer 'em all free passes anywhere they want to go if they'll promise to vote for the railroad candidates?" No. 212 East Leigh Street. (Residence Next Door.) "Not this year," wah the laughing, reply "As I told you a week or so (Continued on Third Page.) ```markdown ``` The Honorable Senator Sagebrush ago we're stopped all that." "McVickar has told you it was stopped." The newly fledged political manager tried to be strictly truthful. "I have had but one interview with Mr. McVickar, but in that he gave me to understand that my recommendations would be given due consideration, and I have said my say pretty emphatically." The senator's smile was not derisive. It was merely lenient. "Sat on 'em good and hard, did you? That's right, son. Never be afraid to say what you mean- and to say it straight. Don't forget that when you're making your appeal to the horny handed sons of toll over at Ophir. Give 'em straight facts and back up the facts with figures--if you happen to have the figures. When do you pull out for the camp?" "Tonight at 9:30, I can't get there to time if I wait for the morning train." Then, dismissing the politician toplep abruptly, "What do you hear from Professor Annera?" "Oh, he's having the time of his life. I got him a state permit and scrapped him up a bunch of pick and shovel men, and he is digging out those fossil skeletons by the wagon load" "And Miss Annera?" pursued Patricia's lover "I shouldn't wonder if she was having the time of her life too. I've given her the little four seated car to call her own while she is out here, and she and Honorla go careering around the country, breaking the speed limit every minute in the day. I suppose." "I'm glad you are giving her a good time," said Evan, and he looked glad. Then he added regrettably: "I wish I could get a chance to chase around a little with them. I have seen almost nothing of them since they came west I should think Mrs. Blount might bring Patricia down to the city once in a while." "Perhaps the young woman doesn't want to come," laughed the senator "You told me you hadn't got her tag son, and I'm beginning to believe it What has she got against you, any way." "Nothing, save that I don't fit into her scheme for her life work." "It's too bad you're going out of town tonight, son Honoria phoned me a little spell ago that she and Patricia would be driving down after dinner to take in the Weatherford reception You'll miss 'om, won't you." "In't that just my infernal luck!" lamented Evan, then, "Give them my love and tell them I hope they will stay until I get back." The senator rose and gripped the hand of leavetaking "Shall I say that to both of you?" he asked, with the quixical smile which Evan was learning to expect. "Yes, to both of them if you like, only I suppose Mrs Blount will hold it against me. Good night and goodbye. I'll be back day after tomorrow if the Ophir miners don't mob me." It was only a few minutes after Evan Blount's train had steamed Ophirward out of the Sierra avenue station that a dust covered touring car drew up at the curb in front of theuter-Mountain and the porter who had put Blount's hand into the taxicab opened the open door for two indies in muffling dust costs and heavy vells. The senator met the two late travelers in the vestibule, and while the three were waiting for an elevator a rapid fire of low tones question and answer passed between husband and wife. "You cut Evan out of the war?" The husband nodded "That was easy. I passed the word to Steuchefield. and he helped out on that. I invited him to come to Ophir to speak in a joint debate. He left on the night mail" "And Hathaway—will he be here?" "He is here. Gantry has turned him down, according to instructions, and he is clawing about in the str, trying to get a fresh hold. I bluffed him—told him he had to make his peace with you for something. I didn't know what, before I could talk to him." Miss Annera was watching the elevator lights glow and darken as the car descended and the wife's voice sank to a whisper. "He will be at the Weatherfords?" she inquired eagerly. "He is sure to be," I told him you would be there." The small platter nodded approval. "Give us half an hour to dress and have the ear ready," she directed, and then the sensor put the two into the elevator and turned away to finish his cigar. Head of New York's Department Resigns. [Image of a man in a military uniform with a cap.] New York Fire Chief Quita. Edwin F. Cricker Hands in His Resignation to Take Effect Many a. Edwin F. Croker, chief of the New York city fire department, handed in his resignation, to take effect May 1. John Kenlon, the deputy chief, was at office designated by Fire Commis sioner Waldo to be acting chief of the department. "Hoosier Poet" Can't Use His Hands. James Whitcomb Riley, the "Hoosier poet," who has been ill for some time, will never be able to speak in public again, according to Miss Clara Farr, who visited him in Indianapolis. Mr. Riley informed her also, she said, that he had entirely lost the use of his hands. He is dictating some new poems to be included in a new edition to be issued this spring The Accomplice In War The life of an aviator would not be safe if he approached within 1000 yards of the deck of a modern battle ship. This is an official deduction from recent experiments hold at the last target practice on the southern drill grounds off Cape Henry, Va. when a team of bluejackets from the battle ship Mississippi fired at a box kite. They used the service ring. If the three-inch guns of the torpedo defense battery are used an aeroplane would not be able to approach within 100 yards of a battleship During the recent practice, however, it was impossible to use the three-inch guns because they couldn't be inclined at an angle of elevation high enough to permit firing at the kites. The ordinance officers of the Mississippi are considering the necessary modification of the gun mount for this kind of attack. It is probable that further experiments will be held later, at which the smaller caliber guns will be tested in firing at box kites at different ranges House Passes Direct Vote Plan. By a vote of 296 to 16, the house passed the resolution providing for the election of United States senators by direct vote of the people. Even these sixteen dissenters—fifteen Republicans and Representative McDermott, of Chicago, a Democrat, would have voted for the resolution had the amendment offered by Representative Young, of Michigan, reserving to the federal government the power to prescribe the manner of holding elections and the qualifications of voters been adopted This amendment was similar to the one which was adopted in the senate in the last session and resulted in the defeat of the resolution It was voted down, 190 to 121, and when it came to a vote on the resolution itself, Republicans and Democrats alike almost fell over one another in their efforts to be recorded in favor of the proposition. The resolution confers the power to prosecute details for the elections on the state. Taft at Double Drowning. While galloping along the jibride poth in Potomac park at Washington with Major Butt, his military aide, President Taft narrowly missed witnessing a double drowning. The president and Major Butt were near the river and, seeing several boys running in that direction, the president sent Major Butt to investigate. A colored woman had thrown her boy into the river and then jumped in herself. Both drowned. The president, after instructing Major Butt to notify the police and the harbor master's office, remained on the scene until the police arrived Baby Drowns in Barrel. Hazel Dorria Engle, aged two years, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmor E Engle, of near West Chester, Pa., drowned in loss that a foot of water. The baby fell into a half-barrel, which was used to contain water for a mortar bed. The infant was taken out alive, but her death followed a few minutes later. Child Strangled With Bran. Floyd Burkeley, five years of age, of Pittsburgh, Pa., was strangled to death with bran used in feeding the horses. The child was at play in a barn and who throwing bran about some of it lodged in his esophagus. 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Neither In Mr Hill's letter of resignation nor in the president's letter of acceptance is any reason given for the ambassador's action. The president thanks Mr Hill for his services at Berlin and says that he is glad to know that he will remain there until July 1 when the resignation goes into effect. While Ambassador Hill's resignation was a great surprise to official Washington and to the diplomatic corps, it is argued that the fact that he is to remain at his post until July 1 indicates that there was nothing urgent in his action. Belief is general that his retromotion is in accord with the custom of past administrations to appoint new ambassadors to all important posts. Changes have been made by President-Taft at all such places except to Great Britain and Germany. In the case of Great Britain President Taft offered the mission to Dr Ellot, of Harvard university, who declined. Accepting the resignation, the president wrote under date of April 13. 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Compare your outlay for the machine with your outlay for the operator and you will see why it is true economy to buy the n Remington Typewriter Company (Incorporated) 006 E. Main St., RICHMOND, VA. Always Losing His Boat. A colored man calling himself, "Captain John E. Simpson" and at times sailing under other names has been persistently awfulilling both white and colored people in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport - News and Phoebus. His plan has been to represent that he has money in a colored bank in this city. He gets his victim to write to John Mitchell, Jr. , President and tell him to send him a gift and attach a letter of like amount at once to the person who is writing the letter or advancing him a small sum of money until he has gotten his money from Richmond. He alleges that he is captain of a sailing vessel, which according to his letters has been lost near Tumble Light off Buckroe Beach and as he has been carrying on this kind of swirling for about two years, that boat is presumably wrecked every two or three weeks. He asks that the letter be sent to him in care of the person who advances the money, he never comes back to see if the money comes as he directs. We written continuously to the people, who sent these letters, but we have had quite a time to keep up with him. Keep clear of Captain John E. Simpson or anybody who looks like him. —Subscribe to The PLANET. RAILROADS. ONLY ALL-RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK Schedule in Effect January 18, 1911 Leave Byrd Street Station, Richmond, FOB NOFOLK: 08:00 A.M. *3:00 P.M., *4:18 F.M. FOR LYNCHBURG AND THE WEST: *6:18 A.M. *9:09 A.M. *3:00 P.M. *9:30 P.M. Arrive Richmond from Norfolk: *11:00 A.M. *0:35 P.M. *31:30 P.M. From the West *3:30 A.M. *2:09 F.M. *8:18 F.M. *9:05 P.M. *9:00 P.M. Daily, daily, as Sunday, Monday, early, Palma, Parlor and Sleeping Cars, Cars Dining Cars. Q. H. BOELET. W. R. BEVILLE, D. P. A. Richmond, Va. @ P. A. Bennado, Va. ATLANTIC COAST LINE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 9, 1913 TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY For Florida and South 1.00 A. M. 8:18 A. M. 2:12 P. M. 10:50 P. M. For Norfolk 9.00 A. M. 2:00 P. M. For N. M & W. Hy West 6.15 A. M. 9:00 A. M. 9:00 A. M. 10:10 P. M. For Petersburg 1.00 A. M. 6.15 A. M. 8:18 A. M. 9:00 A. M. 12:10 P. M. 8:00 P. M. 4:10 P. M. 6.05 P. M. 7.35 P. M. 8:50 P. M. For Goldblonde and Fayetteville: **4:10 P. M. Trains arrive Richmond daily 4.60 P. M. 5:10 A. M. 6:40 A. M. **7:00 A. M. **8:27 A. M. 10:10 P. M. 11:40 A. M. **2:00 P. M. **1:15 P. M. 0:55 P. M. 8:00 P. M. 9:00 P. M. 11:50 P. M. *Erept Sunday ***Erept Monday ***Sun- day only Time of arrival and departure and con- tours not guaranteed O S CAMBELLE, D. P. A. Southern Ry TRAINING LEAVE RICHMOND. 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The HUNTER must be between that a borrower and a payer who do not pay their paper at the time of the payment be able for the payment of the payment to pay when they enter the paper downward. BONNIE HUTTER. When you go to crowd your subscription or to bookme your name you should give your address and will otherwise be required for your name on CHANGE OF ADDRESS. In order to change the address of a subscriber we must be sent the ter or as well as the present address. SATURDAY APRIL 29 1911 The white fox is not a species of fox, but a kind of fox to the North and all of the other foxes there are possessing and having a white fur. We are glad to inform you to socialize forms of government & though few of the parties with care to admit it. With insecure fire, a living houses in front and south of Other Ley poking in, prove to them be hind the property owner, it is not a happy one. . All of the colored folks who desire to go out by the Virginia Union University to live can do so without any action on the part of the Council of the City of Richmond. We have not time to be traveling our undone condition but we have time of timeto get up and bustle --- Colored people should continue to be polite and obliging to white people and to each other. Though it may not appear to be so at times, yet there are many white people who are friendly towards us and who will do all in their power to aid us the Negro hates to the contrary not withstanding. LEADERS AND PARTIES President Wm H. Taft is in the embarrassing predicament of being a leader without a party. The vote in the House of Representatives at Washington recently disclosed the fact that a majority of his own party is antagonistic to the principles enunciated by him. This brings to mind the fact that all of the presidential candidates of late have built themselves up a personal party as soon as they secured the reins of party control. They pay little or no attention to the platform of the organization which elected them, but set about building up a personal machine, which is expected to do their --- individual bidding upon all matters pertaining to the country. It was this which made the opposition to Hon. Theodore Roosevelt so virulent and bitter President Taft followed in his footsteps, and the question now is not as to whether one is a Republican or a Democrat, but whether you are a Taft man or a Roosevelt man. This feeling has permuted all classes, and it is directly responsible for the splits now being recorded in the Republican party representatives in both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives. This personal form of party lead ership has also been in evidence in the Democrat party where Hon Wm J Bryans preeminents and polites have been the basic principlen which one must stand in order to receive recognition from him and his managers. The result has been a conglomeration of both men and issues in this the party and the platform have been forgotten. Even among the colored folks, this personal leadership seems to have found favor. It is no longer now as to whether you favor this policy or that but whether you are supporting Dr. Bonner T Washington or Prof W. E. B. Du Bois. How long this condition of affairs will continue is an open question but there are man) folks in this country who are mighty tired of this kind of idol worship and who long for the return to great principles. THE TRUE REFORMERS --- It will be a source of genuine satisfaction to every one who has the true interests of the colored people at heart to learn that the Bureau of Insurance by way of its able Commission: Hon Joseph Button has seen it to raise the suspension and to renew the license of the Order of True Reformers. Much of the reason to the energetic action of General Counsel J. Thomas Newsome and the ordinance cooperation of the very able attorneys Hon R. F. Burl and exGovernor A. J. Montague coupled with the friendly attitude of the white officials in the Commissioner Joseph Button has taken a personal interest in the affair from the start. The outlook while improved is not very bright. It can only be made absolutely hopeful by the critical cooperation of the uses and he of the Order and by the kindly forbearance of the creditors of the Order. The future of the Order is primarily in the hands of those people who hold claims against it. They can close in on a moment's notice and undo all that has been done. To speak that by the Order is now a more critical condition than it was a few months ago. Some people may get in touch and attended to force the Court to attend to it if a press can walk. The Board of the Board of Dice must be the chief money manager and the questioner trans- sons who have taken place at the general offices will have a more certain effect upon the country and do not to restore confidence. The feeling has been that the men in chief of affairs here have been de- posed to cover up wrongdoing and to prevent the actual condition of af- fairs from affecting the people to send money there with money was to be squandered in some people in charge. The recent dis losses seem to have form-filled basis for the charges and it has been abso- bultly necessary that drastic steps be taken to demonstrate that these conclusions will no longer continue. It is evident that commissioner Joseph Bottom, and his associates will not permit these conditions to longer continue. The disclosures made in our issue of last week stand uncontradicted and in fact every phase of them has been confirmed. General Counsel J. Thomas Newsome promises that the charges shall be probed to the bottom not stopping short of the Grand Jury. If necessary. This is as it should be and it is hoped that everybody will now rally and assist in the redemption of the Order. Its failure has been a source of embarrassment and regret to every patriot, citizen and the persons responsible for these lamentable conditions should be punished and visited with the condemnation of the public. It has been a difficult task to have some of these True Reformers to see and understand that publicity was needed to bring about a change in the deplorable conditions, and to stop this unlawful filching of money from the public. It might as well be known now that attacking people guilty of wrong-doing is not attacking the Order, and that the interests of the few must be subordinated to the welfare of the many. This is no time for rejoicing, it is time for hard work. The troubles of the True Reformers are not over. They have just begun. More than one hundred and fifteen thousand dollars of obligations confront the members. Let them lift their proportionate share of the load and march on to victory; Hallelujaha can then be sung at the end of the journey and not at the beginning of the struggle. "The race is not given to the swift or the battle to the strong, but to him who holds out and proves faithful to the end." HOLD ACCUSERS IN DYNAMITE CASE Iron Workers Prefer Charges Against Counsel, Prosecutor and Chauffeur, Alleging McNamara was Kidnapped After His Arrest. Backed by all the influence of organized labor as represented in Indianapolis and by the international officers and six organizations, a movement has been started to force the return to that city of J J McNamara, secretary treasurer of the Iron Workers on the ground that he was taken unlawfully out of the state. The proceedings began when William J Lurns the detective, Walter Drew of New York W J Ford, of Los Angeles, and Frank Fox, driver of the automobile in which McNamara was taken from the city were arrested and placed under $1000 bonds each. G A Hudder agent for Drew was also arrested and sent to jail until Good could be arranged. The general charge against the men is that they compared to take McNamara out of the state without due process of law. It is alleged that McNamara did not have an opportunity to consult counsell and resist extradition after his arrest last Saturday evening after Govor error Marshall had honored requalion on papers for McNamara Magistrate Collins turned him over to Sergeant Hoskick of Los Angeles. He was put into an automobile driven by Fox and taken to Chicago Saturday night bound for Los Angeles, to answer an indictment charging him with complicity in a dynamic explosion at the Iwelllyn iron works. The affidavits against Drew Ford and Fox were made by J J Keagan a labor union leader of Indianapolis and a member of the Indiana legislature. McNamara was arrested on Saturday night for alleged complicity in the dynamiting of the Los Angeles Times building and a request having been signed by the governor was taken out of Indianapolis in an automobile and sent to Los Angeles. It is charged that though McNamara was not turned over to a detainee serviced from Los Angeles, until Governor Marshall had honored requisition papers from the governor of California he had not been permitted to consult with counsel or to make a plea of resistance to extradition before Pence to the Collins when he was identified as the man named in the warrant for his arrest. It was in Pence's automobile that McNamara was taken to Chicago on Saturday night to be placed aboard a train to Los Angeles. There is no doubt in the minds of the deterives and police officers that J. M. Namara is the head of the dynamiting organization that has been up more than two buildings in the past three years. They are satisfied that J. M. Namara is not only the head of the criminal organization, but that he was in inspiration and has directed all its movements purchasing the dynamite to be used in explosions, the clocks be, which the dynamite was exploded and deciding where and when the explosion should occur. The evidence at hand shows convolutions that the movement was not aimed specially at opponents of the international union of which McNamara was an officer. Such confinement of acts of violence would have attracted attention to the bridge and structural works alone and the drynamiting of the Los Angeles Times building the wrecking of houses on which nonunion carpenters were employed and on structures on which nonunion men of other trades were employed in other places was a part of the system to distract attention from the ironworkers as the prime movers in the conspiracy against life and property. The finding of dynamite in large quantities in the actual possession of McNamara both in an old stable that he had rented and in the basement of the American Central Life building, in which he had stored a box of the explosive after having gotten the consent of the custodian is regarded as conclusive evidence. Clothes Seized For Debt as He Bathed When John Spivok, of Riveride, N. J., came out of the bath he had not a stitch, of clothing to put on his back as his wearing apparel had been seized as collateral for his board bill Officer Horton reported the case to Squire Zelder who decided that Spivok must have his clothes to wear before the would allow him to appear on the street Jumped Down Smokestack. Pat Teoling, a trusted inmate of the state insane hospital at Agnew, near San Jose, Cal. climbed to the top of a sixteen fire smokestack and jumped down inside it Reedaville Man Kills Eagle. 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MANY NOTABLES PRESENT Monument to Nameless French Soldiers and Sailors Who Were Killed In 1781 Unveiled at Annapolis. In memory of the French soldiers and sailors, who gunned no individual fame like the Marguerite de Lafayette the Count Rochambeau or Haron Steuben, but who helped the thirteen colonies to gain their liberty, a statue was unveiled in the grounds of St John's college at Annapolis, MD. The President and Mrs Taft Amassadon Jussieu of France Secretary of War Diknion and Secretary of the Navy Meyer were among those who witnessed the ceremonies The president and the French am- bassador spoke in memory of the brave deeds of the unknown men who lie buried beneath the shaft, and Miss Amelie de Paul Fowler a descendant of the Count de Grassé and the Count de Champion, attaché of the French embassy and a descendant of the Marquise de Lannes, called the orders that drew back the flags from across the stairs, face while the student band played the Marsellasse. President Taft spoke in praise of the unmown men and Ambassador Jusserand, called them for their willingness and eagerness to cross a sea to fight under an albatross in a transect, and all for the pride of life. IATA, the airline and the ambulance and other Franconia general's the president said here, was so much in the struggle for independence that we almost forget they are Franconians. But here shall be president 'where the men who are now we celebrate are unknown' by name the very personal of the occasion makes it distinctly grafted out of a nation to a nation. To have the unveiling the president reviewed the brigade of maneuvers. The movement is a simple shaft or pink graft, thirteen feet high. On a bronze plate it is shown in micro-scarfing. Mercury, crowds with the olive leaves of peace and leaning upon her victorious shield, watching the departure of a small group of unarmed soldiers. Above the heads of the marble banners are flying in the wind, and in the background are seen the spar of vessels. In the foreground are two small gravel stones one inscribed 'Tic git un soldier de la France' and the other 'Tic git un marin de la France' (there lies a soldier have lies a sailor of France). The exact spot for the memorial was chosen only after palmstaking research it has been impossible to discover the names of the dead, or even their exact number. It is only known that alive they defended the field and dead they, still hold it. GUILTY OF MURDER Blayer of School Girl at Asbury Park Sentenced to Death. The jury in the case of Frank Heldemann, on trial at Froebold, N.J., for the murder of Mary Smith, ten years old, at Asbury Park on Nov. 9, returned a verdict of murder in the first degree. The jury deliberated one hour and forty five minutes, Justice P W P Voorhee immediately, sentenced Heldemann to death in the electric chair at Trenton during the week commencing May 22. Heldemann was barely able to stand up and wept bitterly when sentence was pronounced. Killed In Roadway Base John McCoughlin, formerly a jockey and horse trainer, was hurled from a two wheeled cart and killed in a brun' with another vehicle on the roadway at Abbey Park, N. J. (Times-Dispatch, April 26, 1911) That City Collector Frank W. Cunningham denies culpability for the shortage of $3,437.56 in his office was indicated by M. J. Fulton, of counsel, before Mayor Richardson yesterday morning, when a continuance of the hearing was secured until Wednesday, May 3, because of the continued illness of the officer accused. Mr. Fulton afterwards explained that what he had meant was that the Collector had simply been doing what many county treasurers throughout the State have done—used public funds for their own benefit for a time, with the intention of reimbursing the treasury. When this explanation was called to the attention of Mayor Richardson, he said that the clause in the Code providing a petitionary sentence for defalcations of public officers had been adopted to cure that very offense. The Mayor said that he had been present in the Legislature when the act was under discussion and remembered that by amendment the word "fraudulently" had been eliminated, in making the offense apply to public officers, making use of public funds, whether with fraudulent intent or no, a felony. The case of the Collector was not taken up in detail yesterday. Mayor Richardson offered an additional summons, indicating the additional charges of shortage, bringing the total to the amount already made good by friends of the Collector, some of the items not having been included in the first formal notice of suspicion served on Collector Cunningham. Messrs. O'Flahorty & Fulton and Kirk Mathaws, who appeared for Collector Cunningham, said they were not willing to accept service for their client, so the paper was later served on Captain Cunningham in person by Sergout-at-Arts George C Ruskell City Attorney H. R. Pollard appeared for the city. Collector Cunningham, a son of the Collector, sat with his father's attorneys Delinquent Tax Collector Walford, Special Accountant George S Crenshaw, Ree George W McDaniel, D. W T Hancock, Captain John A Curtis and a few others were present John G Winston was sworn as official stenographer for the acquirer Mr Fulton for the defense, maim a somewhat extended statement - the first that has appeared from Captain Cunningham's side, in asking that the hearing be postponed. He indicated that he proposed to contest not only the charges, but the validity of the proceedings already taken. He spoke of Captain Cunningham as an officer of twenty two years' service, who had handled millions of dollars without loss to the city, and who held office by the electorate of the people from the same source as the Mayor. He also described him as a Confederate veteran and a member of many lodges and secret orders which had given him signal honors. The charges he asserted had been "sprung." In The Times-Dispatch and the Collector portrayed to the community in a "remarkable manner. Further it had been reported that already thirty-six members of the Council had pledged themselves to vote for his successor. Although he had two deputies in the office the Council had met and deprived the Collector of his right to serve until legally removed by electing a Collector ad interim. The long record of the official he contended should have given to him, when under charges however serious a different treatment. I believe that when the facts have been fully developed," Mr Fulton continued. "It will be shown that he has committed no offense that furnishes any ground for his removal under State or city law. Our client is so ill that we have not even as yet discussed the facts of the case fully with him. We want time to look into the law and advise with our client." He presented a certificate of Dr. Manfred Call that the Collector was kept fit, bed by his orders, and must stay there for the present Mr Fulton said that he and Captain Cunningham desired a sneedy hearing as his client was not conscious of any Voulston of law that justified his suspension or removal." In reply to the motion for a continuance Mr Pollard for the city said he would not oppose it except to say that the case should he promptly attended to with due regard to the rights of the defense. The Mayor agreed that the accused should have every reasonable opportunity to appear either in person or by counsel, and an adjournment was agreed upon to Wednesday of next week when if Captain Cunningham's condition has not improved the Mayor said he would hear a motion for further continuance. The Mayor asked for more specific information than was conveyed in Dr Call's certificate to he Captain Cunningham's condition, and was told by Mr Mathews that he had just come from the house, and had left the Collector suffering from nervous indigestion and unable to stand Mr. Fulton expressed some surprise that the charges should have appeared in the newspapers before the Collector's removal, ignoring the fact that they were given out by action of the Council Committee on Finance, following an extended debate and only after, their subject matter had become a matter of general knowledge at the City Hall. Beyond the general statement as to his recollection of the intent of the Legislature in adopting the statute hereof quoted, Mayor Richardson was unwilling to discuss the pending charges yesterday for publication. As to the indication in Mr. Fulton's remarks that the fight might be made on technical grounds, the Mayor said that the procedure had been taken on advice of the City Attorney and in strict compliance with Sections 49 and 50 of the city charter, which makes it mandatory on the Collector to settle under oath weekly for all funds collected, or subject himself to immediate removal from office. THE RICHMOND PLANET is the leading weekly journal in the State Bend in your subscription today. It costs only $1.50 Per Year in advance. ```markdown ``` The gifted clairvoyant, the great female wonder, born with the double (cail) veil. She is one of the old ancient Southern Clairvoyants of New Orleans. She is a living phrenologist and phlogiomat. 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Thousands are flocking to see this wonderful lady daily. Her powerful consultation when heeded has sent sunshine to the homes of all who called. Don't put off, but call at once, if you wish to enjoy future happiness. You may call at all hours, also Sunday, don't delay. Highly endorsed by all the press, teachers, preachers, doctors and come well recommended by four of the leading lodges. S S The United Order of True Reformers, also the 'Calnthan Court'. The church society of her home, known by the name of United Sisters of Church of the Missionary Church, and loved by all. God has endowed her with an unsparkle blessing to aid humanity. She deals in nothing. She wants to hear from all that are in trouble or distress, Address MADAM McNAIRDEE, 1103 N Senate Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Positively no attention paid to letters without one dollar in closed $150.00 ENDOWMENT PAID. Newport News, Va., April 15, 1911. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, Knights of Pythias, N A, S A, E, A, A and A ($150 00). One Hundred and Fifty Dollars, in payment of the death claim of Bro ther Jordan Christian, who was a member of Newport News Lodge, No 74, of Newport News, Va. Signed — ANNIE CHRISTIAN. Beneficiary. Witness — William H. Sayles. William J. Fells. J C Allen, D. D, G C $150.00 ENDOWMENT PAID. --- South Boston Va, April 24, 1911 This is to certify that we have received from John Mitchell, Jr. Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Virginia Knights of Pythias, N A S A, E A, A, A and $150 00). One Hundred and Fifty Dollars, in payment of the death claim of Brother Gabriel B Saunders, who was a member of Rising Star Lodge, No. 106 of South Boston Va Signed — L I K J E B S A U N D E R S C A POOL, Beneficiaries Witness J W Mitchell H C Whitte D, G C $150.00 ENDOWMENT PAID Richmond, Va. April 20, 1911 This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr. Grand Cancellor of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, Knights of Pythias, N.A. S. A. E. A. A. and A ($150 000). One Hundred and Fifty Dollars, in payment of the death claim of Brother Cenaar Perkins, who was a member of Venus Lodge, No. 46, of Richmond, Va. Witness Jesse Scruggs Robert Gray, S. D., G. C. $150.00 ENDOWMENT PAID. Meadville, Va., April 17, 1911 This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., E., A., A. and A. ($150.00). One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in payment of the death claim of Brother Glen Simms, who was a member of New Light Lodge., No. 155, of Meadville, Va. Signed:— ELIZABETH SIMMS, Beneficiary. Witness:— D. C. Canada, C. C. W. H. Smith, M. F. J. I. Hendrick, K. of R. and S. Robert Stokes, D. D., G. C. (Times Dispatch, April 26, 1911) Prompt work was begun in many sections of Richmond yesterday in tearing down old houses condemned by the Building Inspector and in making alterations in conformity with orders issued. In discussing the situation yesterday, Mr Beck called attention to peculiar conditions in Richmond, which do not confront newer cities. Many old houses here have long outlived their period of usefulness, and some have become actually dangerous. Still other structures were hastily and cheaply erected after the war Mr Beck said that fully half of the time of his office was taken in inspecting old buildings, believed to be dangerous, and in directing repairs to preserve public safety in newer cities, where such conditions do not exist the whole work of the Building Inspector's office is in checking new plans and issuing building permits. Permits were issued yesterday as follows. Leo Balderdale to erect a detached twostory brick bakery. 301 North Twentieth street, to cost $2,000. C W and J Lee Davis, to erect a two story brick tenement, two dwellings, on the south side of Hanoi over street, between Elm and Syracuse streets, to cost $10,000 John T Goddin, to repair a brick dwelling, 607 West Grace street, to cost $350 Atlantic Const Lime Railway Co., to repair a frame depot on the east side of Hull street, between Twentieth and Twenty-first streets. South Richmond, to cost $119 Duplex Envelope Company to repair a brick warehouse, 10 12-14 South Twenty-first street, to cost $6,000 Wm A Green to repair frame dwellings 1308-1310-1312 East Marshall street, to cost $750 S G Miles, to repair a brick dwellings. 116 West Leigh street, to cost $800 W H. Madison's estate, to repair a frame shed. 218 North Twenty-second street Rennie Dairy Company to repair a brick dairy, 604 608 North Seventh street, to cost $500 room to repair two brick stores, 1807-1809 East Main street, to cost $300 Hutcher, to repaint brick store. 519 East Broad street, to cost $1- 200 $100.00 ENDOWMENT PAID Richmond, Va. April 18, 1911 This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counselor of the Grand Court of Virginia, Order of Calanthe ($100.00). One Hundred Dollars, in payment of the death claim of Sister Mallie J. Hallard, who was a member of Excelsior Court. No. 117, of Richmond, Va. Witteqases; Edith L. Brafford Lella B. Robinson Anna Taylor. --- Hope in Sight For the True Reformers. (Continued From Page Number) Worthy Master, who signed them. The strange part of this is that in keeping with the Grand Worthy Secretary's statement, these checks wore not either written or signed by him. They were counter checks. This makes their issuance all the more mysterious. The one made payable to J. C. Robertson, attorney, for the sum of two thousand, two hundred dollars, was drawn by Edward Ellis, Jr., secretary of the Old Folks' Home MORE ABOUT THE CHECKS. On the back of this is written "Pay to the Reformer Mercantile Industrial Association, J. C Robertson." This check is stamped paid on the face by the True Reformers Savings Bank But there is no endorsement to show that this money ever went to the credit of the Reformer Mercantile Industrial Association. The check for thirty-three hundred dollars is drawn in favor of Edward Ellis, Jr. It is endorsed on the back by Edward Ellis, Jr., with instructions to pay to the Reformer Mercantile Industrial Association, but there is no endorsement on the back to show that it ever was paid over to that association or was even placed to its credit. It is stamped on its face forever. The check for skimming hundred dollars is drawn to the order of W. L. Taylor. On the back of it is written "Pay to the order of the Reformer Mercantile Industrial Association R T Hill Treasureur" Rev W. L. Taylor, the Grand Worthy Master, did not sign it, and therefore the money cannot be traced directly to him, as in the case of the others. THE ENDORSATION OF CHECKS The check was paid however, by the bank, and there is no evidence to show that it ever wont to the Reformer Mercantile Industrial Association. The way it is endorsed, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers had no right to pay the money, and yet the money was paid. The check should have been endorsed by W. Taylor and they endorsed, by the Reformer Mercantile Industrial Association, or its proper officers here. But that had not on the face of the check shown that it was paid with the feast. It will he seen that Rev Taylor "slide stepped" in this matter. The money cannot be traced directly to him for the reason that he did not endorse the check. THE LAW OF BANKING Every banker knows that Treasurer R T Hill had no power to endorse that check unless he had specifically the power of attorney and the way he endorsed the check shows that he did not have that power. Cashier Hill had no lawful right to pay a check drawn in favor of W L. Taylor and endorsed only by Treasurer R T Hill. Yet the records show that this was done by somebody Rev Wm L. Taylor declares that he did not receive a penny of that $6,600.00, and the books of the Reformer Mercantile Industrial Association do not show that the corporation of which Rev Wm L. Tayler was the president received one penny of the money. The question that is puzzling the members of the board is, "where did the money go and who got it" SECRETARY BURRELL DOESN'T KNOW Grand Worthy Secretary Wm P Burrell says he does not know. There is one thing plainly evident, and that is that the money was drawn out of the True Reformer Bayshires Bank. The checks should show on their back and face or on their face and back who got the money, but the Irregularity of the endorsations 'queens' things. Then comes the check drawn to the order of W P Burrell for six thousand, six hundred dollars. This check has on the back "Pay to the order of the Reformer Mercantile Industrial Association, R T Hill Treauer." W. P Burrell did not endorse this check, and this check is in every respect similar to the one drawn in favor of W L. Taylor. It may be that when W P Burrell would not endorse his check, Rev W L. Taylor followed suit and would not endorse his check either. NOT FRIENDLY It is a well known fact that the two were not on friendly terms, and this may account for the similarity of the two signatures, R. T. Hill, Treasurer, stepped into the breach and directed R. T. Hill, Cashier, to pay them, and R. T. Hill, Cashier, proceeded to obey R. T. Hill, Treasurer, a thing which he had no legal right to do. It showed, too, that Grand Worthy Master Taylor was "camping" on Grand Worthy Secretary Durrell's trail and that he did not intend to he caught "napping." Who authorized Cashier Hill to pay these checks, aggregating thirteen thousand, two hundred dollars, in good money, and inasmuch as the records of the Reformer Mercantile Industrial Association up to this writing do not disclose the location any money paid to the Reformer Mercantile Industrial Association as they should show, where did the money go and who got it? THE BOARD PUZZLED. This phase of the situation is pursuing the Board of Directors here, and this body are determined to remain and investigate until some kind of an answer is forthcoming. For the first time, it is definitely ascertained that the records in the offices of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers do not furnish this information. The records in the Savings Bank are in the hands of the receivers, and we are unofficially informed by way of the "un underground railroad" that the books of the Savings Bank do not show it. The check for eight thousand, seven hundred and four dollars and twenty-five cents, drawn invigor of R. T. Tilll. is endorsed on the back, "Pay to the order of the Reformer Mercantile Industrial Association, R T Hill." WHO GOT THE MONEY? This check is stamped "paid" on the face. This money, by the endorsement on the back, passed to R T. Hill and then to the Reformor Morcantile Industrial Association, but as the sold association and none of its officers endured it. It is a mystery how it could have been paid by the Savings Bank, Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers, and yet it was paid. The question here as in other cases is, "who got the money?" Mr R. T Hill is the only man who can give specific information on this subject. He is gone, and so all "all the roads lead to Rome," just as all questions lead to Hill. It would seem then that it is vitally necessary that R. T Hill be found in order that he may be made to disclose what he knows in what seems to be truly remarkable transactions. NOBODY KNOWS Rev W L. Taylor says he did not get the money, but Hill was told to put the money into the bank Edward Ellis, Jr. says that he did not get the money, that Hill was told to put the money in the bank J C. Robertson says that he did not get the money, that Hill was told to put the money into the bank W P Burrell says that he would not even write the checks for the money, as has always been done heretofore, but that he did not get any of the money 10 etaonshrdlu etnoin shrey, and did not endorse any check for the amount. Hill was told to put the money to the credit of the Reformer Mercantile and Industrial Association. R T Hill is not saying anything, for the good reason that he is not here to say anything A QUESTION OF TREASURY From the appearances of those checks. It would seem that the money never got into the treasury proper of the Old Folks Home, else why was it paid out other than through the regular channels? This large sum of money was paid out on the simple order of Edward Ellis, secretary. The president or chairman did not sign the checks. Was this overnight intentional? Why was the whole responsibility thrown upon the secretary and treasurer, and what resolution was passed an hourizing this suspension of the regular rules of the Order of True Reformers. These questions are the general form of Directors and of the members are like men grouping in the dark. There is no one to guide them to the truth, and the light at the general offices here and the invariable reply is that of ignorance of all of these questionable transactions. BADLY WANTED R T Hill knows all and he cannot be found. The Board of Directors here this week has determined that sonichel shall know and Attorney J Thomas Newsome has been given a free hand to proceed not only with the investigation, but to go ahead with the prosecution of guilty parties. If there be any Speaking about the purchase price for the Old Folks' Home property a citizen here stated that he was of the opinion that a law is on the statute books requiring purchasers of property from institutions of this kind to see to it that the money is properly applied to the purposes and for the benefit of the charitable situation. This phase of the situation will no doubt cause an investigation on the part of the white syndicate that purchased the Old Folks' Home THE BAPTIST BRETHREN SUT CASHER TREASURER HILL. The Lott Carey Association, through Rev Evans Payne, D. D. and Rev Wm H Stokes Ph D. has brought suit against Treasurer R T Hill. The following transcript from the records will prove to be interesting The Commonwealth of Virginia To the Sheriff of the City of Rich- mond—Greeting: We command you that you summon R. T Hill to appear at the Clerk's Office of the Chancery Court of the city of Richmond, at the rules to be held for the said court on the last Monday in March, 1911 to answer a bill in chancery, exhibited against him in our said court by C. S. Brown, Wm M. Alexander, E. Payne and W. H. Stokes, suing for the benefit of themselves and others, and have then and there this writ, Witness, Charles O. Saville, clerk of our said court, at the courthouse thereof, in the said city, the 25th day of March, 1911, and in the 135th year of our foundation. Teste— CHAS. O. SAVILJE. Clerk. Hundon Cary, p. q. THE SUIT ENTERED. To the Honorable Dauliel Grinnan, Judge of the Chancery Court of the City of Richmond:— Humble, complaining above, no to Your Honor your orators. C. S. Brown, Wm. M. Alexander, Evana Payns and W. H. Stokes, the following case: That your orators are members of an unincorporated association, known as the Lott Caroy Baptist Missionary Convention, which convention is composed of Negro Baptist Churches, Negro Sunday-schools, Negro Baptist Missionary and educational organizations, and individual members of Negro Baptist Churches. That the membership of said Lott Carsey Baptist Foreign Missionary Convention runs far into the hundreds and is scattered over Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and other States of the Union. THE OBJECT OF THE CONVEX TION. That the object of said convention is the fostering of the Kingdom of Christ in all the world, and especially the maintenance and support of Negro Baptist missionaries in foreign fields. That on August 31st and September 1st and 2d, 1910, the fourteenth annual session of said convention was held at Lynchburg, Virginia, at which annual session a large amount of money was collected, and on the 6th of September, 1911, the sum of $1.382.93 was paid over to one R. T. Hill, the treasurer of said convention, on which date said R. T. Hill had also in his hands as treasurer of said convention the further sum of $43.59, which sum $43.59, represented a balance in his hands before said sum of $1.382.93 was denoted with him as treasurer HAD MUCH MONEY Your orators, therefore, a allegle that on September 6, 1910 that said R T Hill had in his hands a treasurer of said convention, the total sum of $1,426 52 Your orators further allegle that it was the duty and obligation of said R T Hill to pay over said sum of $1,426 52 or any part thereof when called upon and requested so to do by the proper officers of said convention. Yet your orators allegle that although often called upon by the proper officers of said convention to turn over said sum of $1,426 52, said R T Hill treasurer of said convention, had failed to so, but out of said total sum of $1,426 52 has paid out only the sum of $67 60, and that a balance remains in his hands, as treasurer of said convention of $1,368 92 and that he owes said amount to said convention with interest from Sept 6, 1910, until paid THE BODY INCORPORATED Your orator further alleges that owing to the voluntary and unincorporated nature of the Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Missionary Convention and the large territory covered by its membership, it would be difficult, if not well worth impossible, to recover a sum of $1,368 92, together with accrued interest, from said it will in an action have been foreseen, therefore have brought suit in equity for the beneft of themselves and all other members of said Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Missionary Convention WANT JUDGMENT FOR MONEY IN wantment whereof and for amuch as your orators are remed less in the premises, save in a court of equity where such matters are properly cognizable, your orators pray that R T Hill be made a party defendant to this bill and re quired to answer the same but not under oath answer under oath be having hereby expressly waived that said R T Hill be required to pay your orators for the benefit of themselves and all other members of Loff Carey Baptist Foreign Misi sionary Convention the sum of $1 768 92 with interest thereon from Sept 6 1910 until palf, and that your orators may have all such other further and general relief as the nature of the case may suggest or to equity may seem meet And may a summons issue against the defendant herein above named etc. And your orators will ever pray etc. State of Virginia City of Richmond To witt This day Evans Payne and W H Stokes appeared in person before me a notary public, for the city and State aforesaid, and made oath that the matters in the foregoing bill, stated of their own knowledge are true, and those stated upon information of others they believe to be true Given under my hand this 4th day of April, 1911 W W BEVERLEY Notary Public A HIGH CALLING. There is no work more important, no task more sacred, no service more exalted than that of preaching the Word of God. It is the one influence through which men can be saved from the embrace and entanglements of sin. It rescues him who has faith, strengthens the weak, brings the light of hope and, good cheer to him of the brushed heart and broken spirit, helps him who is sorely tempted to escape the fowler's snare and gives comfort to all who, leaning upon the rod of faith enter into the valley of the shadow of death. In short, the gospel brightens the life of the whole world. The man who is to follow this holy calling certainly stands in need of training if he is to render the best service of which he is capable and is to measure up in any degree to the demands of his sacred office. The. Bible exhorts him who is to proclaim its great truths to fully prepare himself. It says to such a one: "Study to show myself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly Receiver's Sale of Jewelry Store. 20 PERCENT. REDUCTION--CASH ONLY. YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ELEGANT DIAMONDS, SOLID GOLD WATCHES, STERLING SILVER WARE, ETC., ETC., AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. By Decree of the Chancery Court of the City of Richmond, Va. I have been appointed Receiver of the Assets of the OLD and RELIABLE Jewelry Firm of A. M. MEYER & BRO. Their large and well selected up-to-date stock of Diamonds-Watches, Silverware, Etc., is now on Sale at reduced prices This Sale is for-CASH ONLY Clubs, Societies, Lodges and Other Organizations will find this a fine opportunity to secure Bargains The American Hat Co. Wishes to Announce Their Removal from 404 to their New Quarters 501 EAST MARSHALL STREET, CORNER FIFTH. Custom-made Hats, Stetson Styles. Hat Repairing Nearly Done. Cleaned, Blocked, Etc. Full Line of Hats and Caps Constantly Kept on Hand at Rock Bottom Prices. Get Under a MARSHALL HAT and Smile. W. I. JOHNSON, Funeral Director and Embalmer. Office & Warerooms, 207 N Foushee St. Cor. Broad HACKS FOR HIRE. Orders by Telephone or Telegraph filled. Weddings, Suppers and Entertainments promptly attended. Telephone, 686. Residence in Building. dividing the word of truth The National Baptist Convention is seeking through its Educational Board to build a school to which young men may go to carry out the Bible injunction to study It is the plan and the lively hope of the convention to soon have the beginning of a great school, having for its object the work here outlined. Twenty-five thousand dollars have been tendered us by our white brethren of the North to be used by us for the proposed school as soon as we have raised ten thousand dollars among ourselves. Thus the raising of ten thousand dollars will mean the beginning of this work at once. When the school has been started it is the hope to make its influence felt for good throughout the entire land. This great work could not be delayed another day. Already we have neglected our young salinity too long. Thousands of young men who surely feel the need of better preparation hundreds of vacant pulpits, tens of thousands of people who for the want of real preaching are yet abiding in the dark call upon us to quickly recruit our ranks with others able to intelligently convey God's message to men. Will you not help us to get the ten thousand dollars? We appeal to you to you for aid in this cause in addition to your personal contribution given now or at your earliest possible convenience will you not put this matter before your Sunday school, your Baptist Young People's Union, your Endorsement league your missionary society your church and plead the cause of the future ministry until a substantial donation has been made to this work*. In the name of the dear that who is any jons that his army of coming ministers shall go forth well prepared for his service we call upon you for help. Fellow Christians for not to heed this call. Act now. Let not aapse of time between you reading this appeal and your acting upon it smother your desire to help a cause which your own judgment teaches you is a deverving one. Let us hear from you with a contribution Corresponding Secretary of the Educational Board of the National Baptist Convention 610, Webster Street, Nashville, Tenn. Y. M. C. A NOTES. Last Friday evening was a busy hour with the members of the Y M C A. They heartily endorsed Mr John S Powell for president of the Y M C A, who was elected to take Mr R T. Hill's place. We feel that great success for righteousness will come to the association. The Sunday-school lesson was explained last Saturday by Prof J. W. Barco. Twelve prisoners in the jail were sent to accept Jesus as their Personal Savior, where there was much rejoicing 10:30 A.M. Rev J. J Woodson spoke to the man from his soul at 3:30 P. M. at the Pythian Castle on "Flag the Net. Train." Every man was helped. The Y. M. C. A. chorus reached the hearts of the men by the songs which they sang, under the direction of Prof. E. T. Pollard. The woman's meeting at the True Reformer's Hall at 3:30 P. M. was the best in the history of the wokr. They were out in large numbers. Dr. D. Webster Davis knew all about his subject, "The Good and Bad Wo- man." We believe that we women are thinking upon many of the lessons which were taught them by the Doctor Remember women, there is no secret in Richmond The music, under the directions of Madame Ella Williams Johnson, accompanied by Madame Nainte Cobb and Miss Dabney, added much to the hour $34 39 was received, and there are many to hear from at this hour. We thank everybody for the help which was given through this effort. The Y M C A is still in the hearts of the people. At 4 P M the boys met at the Y M C A The meeting was good. You and your friends are invited to the Y M C A today at 5 P M, to hear the explanation on the Sunday school lesson. Come. Come to the workers' meeting at 9 30 A M at the Y M C A. Boys' meeting at the Y M C A at 4 P M. Mothers send your boys Here you are men at the True Reformers' Hall at 3 30 P M. Only men will be admitted. Dr R V Peyton pastor of the Sixth Mr Zion Baptist Church will address the mech on Which Way Are You Going" A quartet from the church will sing under the direction of Director Leslie Woodson. Tell the other man Come early Sunday, May 7 at 3 30 P M A great meeting for men at the Fifth-Street Baptist Church Governor Wm Hodgson Mann will address the men Subject "The Salvation of a People" Dr W F Graham, pastor of the Church will introduce Cover for Mann Colonel Thomas M Mann will sing special solos, accompanied by Prof E F T Pollard Be a committee for this meeting Come early Glen Allen Garden lots are not sold on the installation Plan. The purchaser does not burden himself with mortgages and deeds of trust but gets a clean title direct from the owner. Summer School and Chauntauqua of the National Religious Training School, Durham, N. C. The National Religious Training School opens the Summer School and Chauntauqua July 6th and closes August 13th Tenchauca and lecturers who are specialists in their particular lines will be in charge of the instruction and lectures. Here advantages offered in school, teachers' courses, literary, domestic science business and industry. 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If You Want a Pension, or an Increase, Write me the Facts, and I Will File Your Claim and Secure Your Pension or Increase. D. J. FARRAR, CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER. ALL KINDS OF CARPENTRY. OFFICE ROOM, NO. 405. MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK BUILDING Phone Mon rob-2637. RESIDENCE, 610 N. FIRST STREET—SHOP IN REAR. Phone, Mon rob-2140. Special Attention Filed to the Taking of Contracts for Building of Any Style of Architecture. Job Work a Specialty. 正 2 H N Mr. Ellis' Portrayal of Conditions—Foreign Nations Gobble Up Much Land. Mr. Gourge W. Ellis K. F R G R S, at one time Secretary of the American Legation at Monrovia, Africa, has sent us a pamphlet containing an address delivered by him upon the "Dynamic Factors in the Liberian Situation." It will be of special interest in view of conditions now existing in that remarkable republic. It is as follows (Continued From Last Week.) MONEY OFFERED For the above and other reasons since the occupation of Kaur-e-Lahun Great Britain has offered Liberia 6 000 pounds for this section, or to exchange for it the Moro Territory, a depositional strip on the west bank of the Mano River. The Liberian government has promptly refused to part with the Kaur-e-Lahun Territory, either by exchange or by sale. Although the treaty of 1892 defined the Franco-Liberian boundary the government of France took no steps to delimit it. In the meantime ardued by Great Britain a occupation of Kauru-Lahun, the French government began to make advances into Liberian hinterlands so far inside the boundary as indicated in the Franco-Liberian treaty of 1892, that the Liberian government became very uneasy and exhibited great anxiety to have the Franco-Liberian boundary delimited in order to the treaty of 1892 this purpose a Liberian commission was hurried to France in 1904 but French claims could be large that no understanding could be reached. France continued to press her encroachments upon Liberian territory, claiming nearly half of the hinterlands of the three Liberian countries Basa Sino and Maryland. In 1905 Liberia sent a special envoy to Paris in a vain endeavor to have the Franco-Liberian boundary delimited VALUABLE LAND OCCUITED Finally when the French had so secured, contrary to the terms of the treaty of 1892, the occupation of most valuable Liberian hinterlands Great Britain informed Liberia that unless French advances were checked on the north the British government on behalf of British interest on the west would proceed to occupy more Liberian territory contiguous to Sierra Leone. The president of Liberia was required to visit both London and Paris and to prevent further encroachments on all sides the Franco-Liberian treaty of 1897 was negotiated, in which France exacted from Liberia the title to the Liberian territories which she had forcibly occupied. And now so soon France seeks to obtain by a strained construction of the treaty of 1907 and to force it in the delimitation a large section of Liberian territory in the upper basin of the Saint Paul and Saint John rivers as will be tantamount to the acquisition of the best and most valuable of Liberian hinterlands. The treaty of 1907 has two provisions effecting the division of tribes in the delimitation of the Franco Liberian line. One of them provided that no tribe or section of tribe shall be divided. Some tribes have no subdivisions. In that case they were, unless otherwise stipulated, to fall in toto from France or Liberia, but tribes having sections or subdivisions were to be divided in accord with the subdivisions. AGREEMENT VIOLATED For example there are the Gorge section, the Teckyan section and the Mamba section of the Gola tribe In dividing a tribe like this it was understood by Liberia that the tribe was to be divided in such a manner as to keep all of any one section to together, all the Gorgies, all the Mamba and all the Teckyan, so as not to interfere with ethnological units in the interest of civil administration To the Liberian few things seemed clearer and were better understood. Now the other provision stipulates that the towns Boundedon N'Zappa, Kiuama and Banjefon shall be given to France. This provision modifies the other one by specifically dividing sections which were prohibited, but it definitely points out how this division of section shall be done by giving certain and named towns to France. Now France seeks more Liberian territory by construction, and by claiming the territory of all the tribes to which these towns bolong, and, in spite of the fact that some of these tribes have sections and subdivisions WANT ALL OF IT And thus it seems evident that neither France nor great Britain will ever be satisfied with anything less than the total absorption of Liberian territories, and the complete obliteration of the Liberian republic. And here, just in the midst of this endless and unceasing struggle for Liberian lands between two most active and aggressive powers, the Liberian situation is in complexity in comparison to the activity of two other independent and powerful forces by the combined psychological action of all of them upon the Liberian public mind. The importance of the Liberian sit- uation was greatly heightened by what gradually impressed the Liberian people as a deeply laid political plan, of quietly getting control of the military and other departments of the Liberian government - in the name of Reform, which plan had for its object the ultimate overthrow of Liberian sovereignty, and the limitation of the destiny of the Liberian republic to a British colony ROGROWING MONEY It developed very much in this way. Realizing that Liberia was in a rapid process of territorial extinction, Liberian statesmanship was impressed that the future integrity of Liberian territory and independence might be preserved by developing Liberian resources through the financial assistance of some strong foreign power and by the cultivation of closer and more intimate relations with her territorial neighbors. At this point it is necessary to refer to the influence of the British loan of 1871. At the rate of 7 per cent in 1871 Liberia authorized the negotiation of a British loan of 500 000. Of this amount not less than $100,000 were to pay off the Liberian public debt not less than $100,000 were to be deposited in Liberia as the basis for the issuance of a limited currency and the balance was to be left in a banking institution subject to the order of the Liberian legislature. LOOKED LIKE A SWINDLE Contrary to the terms of the loan fixed by the Liberian legislature the British negotiators retained $150 000 for their services and took out in advance from the remaining $350 000 the interest for three years amounting to something like $165 000. Honorable E F Roye president of Liberia authorized Mr Chirley a British subject and Liberian charge d'affaires and consul general at London to supply the secretary of the Liberian treasury with goods and merchandise not to exceed $50 000. Other sums were squandered and misappropriated to such an extent both in England and in Liberia that the Liberian republic received with difficulty the benefit of only about $135 000 of the 1571 loan. In fact so much fraud attended the negotiation of this 1571 loan that the Liberian people repudiated it for a time and deposed President Roye and prosecuted some of his agents for their known connection with this notorious fraud, and because the president sought to quash the matter by the extension of his presidential term by proclamation BORROWED MORE MONEY In 1892 however, the Libertarian government resumed its responsibility for a little less than $190,000 of the loan of 1871, agreed to pay a progressive interest of from 2 to 5 per cent and providing a shaking fund of 1 per cent of certain bond salaries, for its ultimate settlement. It made the loan a first charge upon Libertarian customs revenue and secured the interest with one half of the export duty on rubber. And up to the present time Liberia has met all her obligations of 1892 DETAILED INFORMATION Because of repeated expressions of friendship, on the part of Great Britain, and the financial relations subsisting between Liberia and British subjects growing out of the 1871 span, British influence had a decided advantage over other rival influences in the negotiations of another foreign loan which was felt to be necessary in carrying out the new internal problems forced upon Liberia by Great Britain and France. So the British loan of 1906 was accepted by Liberia with a reluctance and hesitancy that subsequent developments have more than justified Liberia secured from Messrs Erlangen & Co. London brokers, through the Liberian Development Company, Chartered and Limited, another British company a loan of $500 000 annuor an agreement which in a general way among other things provided that the loan was to be applied in the following manner $25 000 for any pressing Liberian obligation $125 000 for paying domestic $35 000 to be loaned to the Liberian Development Company. The balance to be devoted to the development of banking and road schemes by the Liberian Development Company in Liberia ENGLISHMEN IN CHARGE As security for this loan British officials, as chief and assistant inspectors of customs, were to have charge of the Liberian customs revenue, and the chief inspector was to act as financial advisor to the republic. In semi-annual payments, $30,000 were to be paid annually as interest by the Liberian government until all of the loan was repaid Ten per cent of any excess of $250,000 in Liberian customs revenue was to be received by the Liberian Development Company. And the Liberian Development Company was charged with the responsibility of returning the loan to Mosas Erlanger & Co. by the payment of 50 per cent. of the net profits derived from the exercise of the powers and privileges of the charter of the former company, together with profits from the banking and road schemes to be undertaken in Liberia. The loan was actually applied as follows: To extinguish domestic debts, 30,000 pounds. Loaned to Liberian Development Company, Limited, 7,000 pounds. In carrying out road scheme in 1906 agreement, 32,776.11.3.pounds. Obtained by Liberia on ratification of Tripartite Agreement, 1908, 30. 223.5.9 pounds. Total. 100,000 pounds MUCH TROUBLE RESULTED. Much friction attended the administration of the Libertian customs by British officials, whose salaries were paid by the Libertian government. The Libertian Development Company completed about fifteen miles of an automobile road in the Caraesburg district, had purchased one small steam launch for the Saint Paul River, and two automobiles which the company was never able to operate successfully, when the company sud- The Independent THE INDEPENDENT was founded in 1848 as a Weekly Magazine to secure the freedom of American slaves. In the sixty-two years that have followed, it has always been the friend and champion of the Negro Race. We have printed frequent articles from prominent Negroes and have closely followed their activities and successes. This attitude has cost us many thousand subscribers, but we have the courage of our own convictions. We feel we are publishing a Magazine that every Negro should read SEND $1.00 FOR SIX MONTHS To acquaint you with the character and policy of THE INDEPENDENT, we shall be glad to accept a six months subscription for one dollar. Our regular price is $3 a year. 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Liberian customs demanded more subinspectors and three more were added to the customs staff. The British influence was insisting that Mr. Inspector Lamport should not only be financial advisor but that he should have the veto power over the expenditures of the Liberian government with a seat in the Liberian cabinet. Under the command of Major Cadell, a British officer, the construction of the Monrovia barracks and the organization of a Liberian frontier force were hopefully begun in the midst of the confusion created by the protests of the Germans along the Liberian coast on the one hand, and by the indignant attitude of France, who demanded equal representation with Great Britain in the official staff of the Liberian frontier force on the other, and who regarded this Liberian frontier force as little other than a "British army of occupation" Liberia was informed that if she consented to the French demands, Great Britain would join with France in the disruption and division of the republic. Assisted by two other British officers with the rank of captain, Major McKay Cadoll onlisted, contrary to Liberian law, not less than a third of this Liberian frontier force from British subjects of Sierra Leone. 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It was evident from the looks of the Agua Prieta streets when the federals entered after the rebels had silently stolen out after the raking fire poured into the town, had been more effective than the rebels admitted Fifty bodies were found lying in the streets, buildings were porforated and many adobe residences were sheltering wounded non combatants, including several women and children. Part of the insurrection garrison was scattered in the abandonment of the town. Throwing away their guns and leaving their horses, they died in disorder in different directions. The principal portion of the rebel command, however, retired in good order toward the mountains south of the city. Two insurrection commanders, Balzario Garcia and Colonel Medina, deserted their men and fled across the border where they surrendered to the American troops. The victorious federal force which occupied the town numbered about 1200 men Lieutenant Colonel Roynaldo Diaz, nephew of President Diaz, was in supreme command Under him were Major Luis Medina Harron, of the rurales, and Commandant Francisco Chiapa, formerly prefect of the town of Montezuna. Despite the fact that the United States troops compelled the residents of Douglas to keep far from that side of the town nearest the fighting, John Hamilton, an American, was struck in the breast and probably fatally injured by a Mexican bullet while standing in the central part of Douglas. Several others were wounded, among them Oscar Goll, a newspaper man, who was shot in the head. This incident following the killing of two Americans in Douglas last Thursday by stray bullets, and coming immediately after President Taft's warning to the Mexican government and the direct demands made upon both rebels and federalists by Colonel Shunk, commanding the United States cavalry at Douglas, to avoid firing across the frontier, is fraught with menace of serious international complications. A force of 1500 federalists attacked the rebels, intrenched at Agua Prieta, the Mexican border town, practically ad joining Douglas. They were driven back and the rebels held every position which they held when the federal advance began. When they were finally in action, the steel missiles tore up the ground and passed through houses in the American town as well as ploughed up the turf protecting the rebels, who say their loss is light The hall of bullets from the federal machine guns fell far within the confines of the city of Douglas. It was evident from the outset that the battle was to be decisive. Both sides exhibited desperate courage. DEFICIT INSTEAD OF SURPLUS Government Receipts For April Show a Decided Falling Off. Government finances have allipped back over the line from surplus to deficit April which began with a surplus for the first time in the fiscal year, now shows a deficit of some $1,000,000. Expenditures for the month have been $2,000,000 greater than last year, and receipts are $1,000,000 less for the month. There seema to be also a general drop in receipts from all sources except the corporation tax. Big Bill Edwards Gets Hero Medal "Big Hill" Edwards, the commissioner of street cleaning of New York, has received the medal which was awarded him by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission for saving Mayor Gaynor from death at the hands of James J. Gallinger on Aug 9 last Edwards received a wound and imported his own life in going to the mayor's assistance For Colnage of Two-and-a-half Cents. Every woman who loves the bargain county and with joyful anticipation reads a reduction to thirty-three and one-half cents a yard, will be interested in a bill introduced in the house by Representative Shippard, of Toras, providing for the colnage of a two and one-half cent piece. 1500 Tons of Chinese Moneys. Fifteen hundred tons of Chinese THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. money is aboard the steamer Katura, which reached teh port of New York from the Far East. The money is worn and mutilated, and was sold as old copper by the Chinese government. COUNT BERNSTORFF. German Ambassador Haa Nö Intention of Resigning. ```markdown ``` Count Von Bernstorff Says He Hopes to Stay Young as Long as He Can to Stay Here as Long as He Can. "Why, no, I have no intention of resigning my diplomatic post," said Count Von Bernatorthe, the German am bassador, who was at the pier in New York to see his wife and son depart for Europe. "I am going to stay as long as I can I want to stay because I like it here 'About Dr Hill's resignation, I can say, little save that I am sorry he is giving up he post." BOOM WILSON FOR PRESIDENT Jersey Governor a Democratic Possibility in 1912. The boom of Governor Woodrow Wilson, of New Jersey, as a Democratic presidential possibility in 1912, heard frequently in different parts of the country, was launched in Balti more at the first meeting of the annual convention of the National Association of Shellfish Commissioners. It was during the speech of Charles R. Bacon, of Camden, N. J., who is president of the association, that Governor Wilson's name was mentioned "He came to the front, said Mr Bacon, with the mark of the machine upon him, but he quickly dispelled all doubt as to where he stood on that score and in a few weeks had won the people of our state as no other man had won them, and they are heart and soul with this new kind of governor—Woodrow Wilson—and we are going to lend you this man in whom the people can safely rest every confidence. He is not only the man of the hour He is the man of the future for all America." Great applause followed Mr Bacon's allusion to Governor Wilson, and after his speech Mr Bacon explained that he meant that New Jersey would lend Governor Wilson to the people of the United States for four years as their president KILLS WIFE AND 5 CHILDREN Plumber, Who Feared They Might Go Blind, Then Commits Suicide. Blind, Then Commits Bulice. Grant Rickert, a plumber of Youngs town, O, attacked his wife and five children with a gun and axe and kill them all. He then shot and killed himself. Rickert feared he was going blind and that the eyesight of his children was impaired, neighbors, say. A sixth child ran out of the house and told neighbors that his father was killing his mother. The children ranged in years from five to sixteen Asks $20,000. For Hair Dyed Green. A suit for $20,000, instituted in New York city by Mrs. Adelaine K. Lewison against Mmes Polly and Klark, hairdressers, at 1455 Broad way, was placed on the calendar of the supreme court for trial Mrs Lewison says her hair was turned gray in the San Francisco earthquake and she employed Mme Polly to dye it black. She says the dye turned hot hair green and caused a rash on hot forehead Calls Special Session. Governor Glasscock issued a call for a special session of the West Virginia legislature on May 16 to enact a statewide primary law, which shall include provisions for the popular nominations of United States senators, and to amend the "corrupt practices act" as to prohibit bribery and fraud at primaries, conventions and political meetings of all kinds as well as at elections. THREE JOY RIDERS KILLED Five Other Persons Injured When Car Crashed Into Pole. Three cold-fired persons, one a woman, were killed, and five others, one also a woman, were injured in Johnn- town, Pa. in an automobile while re- turning from a dance. The machine, running fifty miles an hour, skidded, jumped on to a pave- ment and ran into a telephone pole. The dead are, Mrs. Floyd Washington, John Mahoney and Elldridge Lewis. The injured are not dangerously hurt GLEN ALLEN AGENTS FOR THE PLANET. W. H. White, 561 W. Leigh Street. Peter Thompson, 422 B. Marshall Street. R. B. Sampson, 523 N. 2d St. J. J. Nixon, 406 W. Leigh St. Wm H. Scott, 2218 E. Main St. Miss Ruth Cary, 1018 N. 2d St. N. Winston, 537 Brook Ave. J S M. Singleton, 281h and 9 Mile Road. James Faulkner, 309 N. 1st St. J T Thompson, 1409 Hull Street, Washington Ward C D Griffin, 224 S. 2d St. Mrs Eiley Green, 303 Hull Street, Washington Ward William D Smith, 3 W. Leigh St. Tum Bird Thomas Page, 815 State Street R G Booker, 619 N. 2nd Street. A Ferguson, 1500 N. 26th St. Virgil Minnie, 532 N. 2d Street James L. Stewart, 426 Brook Ave. T D Brown, 914 E Cary Street "Soon the oceans will be united, the West Indies will find peace beneath our flag, and our leisurely classes will make their home by following the seasons in their courses: A midway rest between New England and the tropics will develop on the Link which unites North and South, the chosen point for development doubtless centering amid the spacious woodlands of Glen Allen." Jenzo W. Shreaves, 88 Liberty St. For Satisfactory Reasons,he will deal direct with the purchaser,and will sell to Colored People Only SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Charles Ludwig, P. O. Box 1776. PITTSBURG, PA. Jos Evans, 2602 Webster Ave. PHILADELPIHA, PA W. Schure, 1218 Pine Street. E P. Mackens, 1116 Pine Street. James E Warwick, 254 S. 11th St Mrs Lavinia Aldridge, 621 S. 12th Street. Young & Olds, 1606 South St Rev W. Henri Robinson, 420 S 11th Street. NEWPORT NEWS, VA Freddie Smith, 1358 29th St. O J. Harris, 1128 30th St. DANVILLE, VA. George Thompson, 720 Monroe St. Harry A Clark, 117 Craghead St George Thompson, 720 Monroe St PROVIDENCE, R. I. Douglas A. A., P. A. 910 Westminster Street. NEW YORK, N. Y. E. A. Williams, 200 W. 63d St. J E. Schmidt, 263 W. 35th St. Anthony Burrell, 131 W. 53d St. John Dow, 75 E. 116th Street. LOUISVILLE, KY. Jesse E Brown, 1216 W. Green St. BALTIMORE, MD. Mrs. G H. Carter, 502 W. Biddle St. BUFFALO, N Y. A. Conley, 7 Potter Street. ST LOUIS, MO. W A Price, 5 N. 14th St. HUNTINGTON, W. VA. Wm C Claybrook, 821 18th St. DRAKES BRANCH, VA. Clem Greon. LOS ANGELES, CAL. A. D Lacey, 790 San Pedro St. FREEMAN, W VA. Langston H Thompson. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. A. E Edwards, 1908 Arctic Ave. NEW ORLEANS, LA. A O Smith, 202 S. Rampart St. ASBURY PARK, N. J Rouzeberry Bell, 118 Sylvan Ave. NEWARK, N. J. E W Russell, 82 Stone St. ELLISVILLE, MISS. D J Randolph BOSTON, MASS. J W White, 832 Tremont St C Branum, 657 Shawmut Ave. BROOKLYN, N Y Wm A Dabney, 645 Berkimer St. John S Ashby, 47 Lexington Ave. Samuel Williams, 81 Fleet Place, TARBORO. N. C. V E. Howard NORFOLK, VA. John DeBona, 610 Church St. Thomas E. W. Perry, 2 Jones's Place STAUNTON VA J H Allen, 120 H. Augusta St. A C Mabroy, 127 E Main St. FARMVILLE, VA. Rey R G. Adams, 218 South St TOLEDO, OHIO. Green Eaton, 646 E. Central Ave DEMOPOLIS, ALA. Miss Annie L. Spencer, Box 224 CHICAGO, IL. R M Harvey, 3824 State Street. CLIFTON FORGE, VA John N Thomas, 20 E. Main Harry Taylor OKLAHOMA Jos A Jones, 906 S Robinson St. WINSTON, N. C. Lomuel Banks, 226-7 1-2 St. DALLAS, TEXAS. Gilmore & Baltimore, 717 Fairmount Street CINCINNATI, O. H. B. Brooks, 510 Y. 6th, St. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. M. G. Rutledge, 8r. -214 G. 2d St. WASHINGTON, D. C. Thomas L. Leathorwood, 1516-14th Street. Columbia News Agency, 921-D St. N. W. 80. EMPORIA, VA. W. H. Weaver, Box 86. In the disposal of this property the founder of Glen Allen will have no transaction with real estate agents. THE HISTORY Activities Among Afro-Americans in New York—Prominent Visitors in the Metropolis—Other Notes of Interest. Allen's News Bureau. New York. April 14, 1911 The Young Men's Christian Association continues to be the center of the spiritual and intellectual life of the young men of the metropolis. It is the mecca for young men passing through the city as visitors or those who have come as to stay permanently. Last Sunday afternoon at the regular meeting of the Association a large gathering of young men was present. A number of ladies visiting in the city were also present at the exercises. The meeting was opened by Secretary Bolt, conducting a song service Mr. Elmendof, the assistant secretary, leading the Scripture and Rev Mr. Hucillis, of Portsmouth. Va. offered prayer. The speaker at the meeting was Rev. Dr. A. Mark Harris, pastor of the Salem Baptist Church in Jersey City. Dr. Harris gave a practical address in which he urged the young man to take advantage of every opportunity presented to them for their self-improvement. "Single out your alm," he told young men, "and work toward that end with all your might." He drew lessons from the lives of Watts, Bell and other great inventors, and said those men won in life through their sheer will power and force. At the conclusion of the address the Salem Baptist Choir renders special music. Other speakers were Rev Mr. Hulies and Cleveland G Allen, manager of Allen's News Bureau. DR BROOKS BACK AT ST MARK'S Rev Dr W H. Brooks for fourteen years pastors of St Mark's M F Church, and who stirred his congratation and the city at large by saying in all probability he would retire from active pastorate at St Mark's Church, is back at St Mark's. Pew men have made a deeper impression upon the life of the people of the Metropolis than Dr Brooks. It was a glad congregation last Sunday when Dr Brooks announced at the morning service that the conference had appointed him for another year at St Mark's. This news was received throughout the city by all classes of the city's population. He preached on the "Ideal Christian" last Sunday. A colored camp of Spanish War Veterans being organized in New York. A call has been made by H W Morrison, a former member of all Spanish American war veterans. A meeting was held last Saturday evening at the residence of H W Morrison, 43 West 137th street. Alonzo Smith is a young colored man of the graduating class of DeWitt Clinton High School, won the second prize last Friday afternoon at the third annual Douglass Fairbanks Oratorical Contest Smith won in the contest over six other speakers, all of whom were white. His subject was the "Voice of Ten Millions" He made a strong plea for his race, and said they were entitled to be treated as citizens of the Republic. Young Smith is a brilliant student, and has won several prizes during his student career. He entered Dewitt Clinton High School in 1909, and will graduate this year. He will enter College University next fall. Among the prominent visitors to the metropolis is this sensor of the year are Mrs. Ida Barnett, Rev Dr C N. Grandison, formally president of Bennett College, Eau H. Woods, of Vermont University, Mary Mrs Church Terrell, of Washington, Prof E W. Houston, of Savannah Ga. Wm. Benson, of Kowaligla Ala, and Prof G A Torbert, of Fort Valley, Ga. TO CREBATE FIETTIH ANN VERHALS ON FORT SUMTER Preparation is being made by the colored citizens of New York to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the firing on Fort Smither. The service will be held at the Young Men's Christian Association, and will be a patriotic one. Well known speakers will address the meeting. Special music by a well known orchestra. CLEVELAND G ALLEN, Manager of Allen's News Bureau. 266 W, 52d Street DOINGS AT THE NATION'S METROPOLIS. Allen's News Bureau. New York City. April 1, 1911. New York City, April 24, 1911 Rev Dr J. A. Kanson, of Topeka, Kansas, denounced in strong terms last Sunday afternoon at the Y M. A. the recent action of the Ken- tucky mob in lynching Wilt Potter in the town opera house at Calhoun, Ky. last week. He called America an un-Church nation and said that any nation that would tolerate by its silence such a law would be the one in Kentucky last week. Before Dr. Dawson spoke there were preliminaries ex- ercises, which were conducted by rotary Balk. These consisted of the Scripture reading by Rev. Morris and prayer he Councillor J. C. Aytor, Mr. Ballad for the names of those present for the first time. A num- ber of young men came from the South as New Orleans and his far West as Chicago. Miss Irène Al. Mournall sang a solo, and then Mr. Bell proceeded to introduce Dr. Ransom. He said he was a cousin of Rev. Dr. R. C. Ransom, of New York, and would speak in advance of his ability as an orator Dr Ransom spoke as follows: "When we read of such actions as the lawless mob of Kentucky last week we feel like saying that this is on Christian nation "Shame on the nation," he said, "that would tolerate by its alliances such cruel treatment of one of its citizens as to publicly permit such an outrage in the town queen house of Calhoun Kentucky last week." America needs missionaries," he said in the midst of applause (continuing, he said). "If cats or dogs would have been shot down in the same fashion human societies all over the country would have protested that, because it was an unfortunate colored man the mob dare not raise its voice in protest." Ransom closed his address by making a plea for manhood and civil rights. Al St Mark's Lycum last Sunday afternoon a large gathering of young men and women were present President Robinson called the meeting to order and presented Miss Ida Young, who led the program A reading was given by Miss Cora Williams, recitation by Mrs L Skinner, solo by Miss Gertrude Williams, reading by Edward Birney, solo by Mme M Copeland, reading by Miss Mildred Turner, a selection by Actors Quartette an address by Dr R C Frazier on "Breathing", a recitation by Mme Napoleon, piano solo by Miss Fanny Carter Last Thursday evening an interesting address was made by Prof Kinckle Jones of Richmond on Sociology Mr Jones was formerly an institute in the Boys' High School of Louisville KY. Miss Edith Mellon social secretory of the Y W C A, is confined to her room all Miss Leonard is one of the most popular young women in the Metropolis. Miss Mabel Paige of Greenville C. who has been visiting in New York left for her home last Satur- day A colored camp of Spanish Ameri- can war veterans is being organized in New York among the colored men who fought in the Spanish American War Rev. A Donaldson treasurer of the Tillotson College in Austin Texas was a New York last week to give an interesting statement about the growth of the school Mr. Donaldson was enroute to Boston, Mass Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett the well known woman lecturer and econo- mist who has been visiting New York departed for the West last saturday A local press association was orga- nized at the informal reception tendered J. Thomas Fortune last week by the colored newspaper man of New York and vicinity J. Thos- Fortune was elected temporary chair- man and Cleveland G. Allen secre- (Comper Lat. Tribune) Catholism, Ky April 20 The little opera house at Livermore, eight miles from here never witnessed such a melodrama as was staged there at 8:30 o'clock tonight, when Will Potter *a* negro, was dragged before the footlights and his body riddled with bullets from the guns of an audience of half a hundred determined avengers. IM about 200 shots fired nearly half entered the body of the black man and the remainder toore to shreds the woodland scenery arranged for the presentation of a muller drama. While the mob was doing its work in the playhouse, Frank Mitchell, 22 years of age, the home of his father with his life in a cabbing from a ragged hole in his chest where a bullet from the negro's had entered piercing one of his lungs. At a late hour physicians held out no hope for the recovery of the young white man. The drama that had such an enduring start with an argument in a poolroom between young Mitchell, who is the son of William Mitchell, a liverman and prominent citizen of the little town, and the negro, Bob. Exactly what the men quarreled about has not been definitely established but it is said that Potter drew a gun and threatened to kill Mitchell if he did not immediately leave the poolroom. EDITOR CLIFFORD'S OPINION (Martinsburg, W. Va., Pioneer Press) R T Hill cashier of the now defunct True Reformers' Bank, of Richmond Va has left his home, his whereabouts are unknown, warrants are out for his arrest, and he is charged with ombexzionment to the extent of many thousands of dollars. Mr Hill was one of the most prominent and highly respected citizens of the Virginia Capital, and his misfortune causes his friends much sorrow. His is a pittable plight, but it all too plainly shows the danger of temptation to think wrong will not be found out. Had his built right, no power could have pulled him down. But, alas' he worehip gold to the exemption of everything else, and now his life is wrecked. What Hill has done, many others have done in the past, and still others will do in the future, but man in positions of responsibility should refrain from wrong doing, because, "as the Bible says, 'Your sins will surely find you out.' In connection with Hill's defalations, they should not deter Groes from engaging in the banking business, because white men have been doing as did Hill for hundreds of years, but despite their rascality, the white race possesses thousands of basks as from, himself, myself, myself, jug, as the rooks of Goblartk. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. Thomas Edgar Stirling's application for pardon has been declined by Governor Brown. After fourteen years of liberty, which he achieved by breaking jail, the man who slow W. J. Cornett in the dead hours of the night in Harris county. in 1897, must do the strips of the convict and begin the service of the sentence demanded of him by the law for his crime, and which will terminate only at the end of his life. From a life of respectability in Danville, Va. where he had attained industry and sobriety to the office of chief of police, and where, under the assumed name of R. E. Morris he had come to be looked upon as a man to be honored and trusted, he must join the band of lost citizens and at the sacrifice of his liberty and the forfeiture of all his rights, make the atonement for his crime. REVERSES THE COMMISSION. In denying the application for pardon which Stripling fled shortly after he was arrested in Daville a few weeks ago as the man who escaped from the Harris county jail after a life sentence had been passed upon him, Governor Brown declined to follow the recommendation made unanimously by the three members of the prison commission. After spending an entire day hearing all the ramifications of the caseably and forcibly presented by attorneys for and against the pardon application, the prison commission, without delay, recommended to the Governor that Stripling be given a pardon. He was represented by Attorney T T Miller and Frank McLaughlin. of Columbus, the application was opposed by Attorney H C. Cameron, of Columbus, Isaac Oakes, of Lawrenceville and John E McCelle of Atlanta Then the Governor heard the case presented in all its phases by the attorneys, and for hours he listened to their arguments for and against the shlayer of Cornett. For several days and nights he weighed the merits of the application, and carefully studied the evidence and the court record, and then he reached the conclusion Saturday that the sentence imposed by the courts fourteen years ago, and which Stirling had evaded by escaping from jail, should be corroborated. Stirling was convicted of Columbus, where he has been since he was arrested by Detective Smith, of Carrollton, several weeks ago. In his case the Governor is the "court of last resort" and the prison commission will issue an order some time during the week assigning him to service in one of the county convict camps or at the prison farm STRIPLING A PHYSICAL WRECK Stripling is said to have broken down under the strain which has been upon him since his arrest. Physicians have stated that he is a physical wreck, a mere shell of a man, that tuberculosis has already soiled him in its relentless lengt, and that his once rugged constitution has fallen to pieces, and that it is only a question of a few years, or perhaps months until death will end, the sentence imposed upon him, by the corba. It is said that he is physically unfit for labor, and it is probable the commission will send him to the State farm at Millidgeville. Stripling's wife and his children, who attended the hearing before the prison commission and also before the Governor, have gone back to Danville, where they have lived for the several years that Stripling has been chief of police in the county. Stripling is case one of the most dramatic ever occurring in the prison records of any State in the world. In 1897 he and W. J. Cornett were neighbors in Harris county. Both came of well-known and respected families and both were well known. Trouble arose between them. It was stated that Cornett had made insulting proposals to Stripling's wife and his slurter, and in the parlance of the community stood in a mood to "be looking for each other." On the night of September, 24, 1897. Cornett was shot through the window of his home, and was instantly killed. On the following Monday Stripling went to the sheriff of Muscogee county, at Columbus, and told him he had killed Cornett. He and his brother-in-law, Terrell Huff, were jointly indicted for the murder, and in spite of the fact that Stripling insisted Huff was not with him the same, but both were indicted and not guilty and were not imprisonment. While an appeal to the supreme court was pending Stripling and several other inmates of the Harris county fall escaped. ABSENCE OF MANHOOD. "One can scarcely imagine an organization characterized by a more complete absence of the elements of courageous manhood in him who committed it." So speaks the Governor of Georgia in rendering the decision that Stripling's crime was worthy of the verdict. Continuing, the Governor says: "In his statement at the trial, Stripling asserted that he had killed Cornett because the latter had insulted successively his (Stripling's) sister and wife and had threatened his life and was on the lookout for both men. "It is not for me to say that the jury and the supreme court were both wrong, and to decide this case exactly opposite to the way they decided it on exactly the same issues." "It will be no noted that Mrs. Stripling, March 23, 1911, says that 'just prior to the killing of Cornett, her husband was in Columbus," etc., in the trial in 1897, Stripling, in his statment to the Jury, said that Cornett inailed his sister about August 4, 1897, the morning of the 24th. He then reiterated rences from those dates to September 4, 1897, the date of the killing; but did not refer to being in Columbus between the days named. And a most notable fact is that, although he want, into minute de- pends, he will not. The text that *TMJ* made not the alighest re- ference to the note which Mrs. Gripp Hug now says Cornatt wrote to her, "just prior to the killing," and which she adds she gave to her husband before it. It is manifest, therefore, that Mrs. Stirling's memory, like Mrs. Durham's, is at fault, for no incident could have been so dramatic, so electrifying to the jury as the exhibition of that note in court, or even convincing reference to it; but there was neither. THE LAW OF AVERAGES "Concerning Stripling's life after he broke fall and escaped in 1897, it is fair to apply the law of averages. Not every man, nay, not one in several hundred, kills one man. Not one man in 5,000 kills two men, and intentionally wounds (with a pistol) another, and, while an officer of the law, is fined once for approbriable language (profanity) and once for violence, toward yet another man. But this is Stripling's record since he killed Cornett and has been living in other States the life which so many good people believe entitles him to a pardon for the killing of Cornett in Georgia. I do not say that he was not within the scope of his duties in each of the tragic incidents marking his career since he fled from this state; but I submit that they and the other events alluded to impair the power to claim that his life in Virginia is above suspicion and per so entitles him to a pardon in Georgia. "As appellant and his friends have insisted on placing his career while a fugitive in evidence before me, it is fair to consider these later incidents in his life in passing upon the claims which seek to justify the slaying of Cornat under the so-styled 'unwritten law.' Is it not logical to assume that they indicate in Stripping a temperamental tendency to violence, less severely and without the calm soft-resistance expected of a normal man? In the light of these incidents in his after life, when there existed the most potent of reasons for extreme caution in his daily doings, would a competent jury, hearing without bias and considering without passion, hold that he had 'made out his case' under that so-styled law? I doubt it very much. "There is no more reason why the rules of logic, even if we admit that the written law should not prevail in such cases—ought not to be applied to a case coming from the range of the common law," I wrote that they should not be to one without it—larceny, for instance. "The trial record shows that when shot Cornett was sitting by a cot, or lounge, evidently preparing to retire. He had taken off his coat, unbuttoned his suspenders and thrown them back over his shoulders and was stooping over, having just untied the string of the shoe on his right foot, when shot through the window by some one hidden by the darkness without. "So close was the muzzle of the gun to the window that the broken glass was stained by the burned glass. He had thrown the he woo that Cornett heard not, so give him warning for romance, defense or flight, and so instantaneously came the paralysis of death with the slugs which pierced his brain that, while his head by its gravity bent over against the pillow on the lounge by his side, his fingers were still on the shoe by the strings he had clasped to unite. DID NOT AT ONCE SUTRENDER It is a notable fact also that, al though Stripling at the trial based his defense upon the claim that he killed Cornett because, the latter and insisted his sister and wife and, with a gun, was looking for him to take his life, yet he did not at once surrender to the officers of the law, giving the above as his reasons for the deed. "On the contrary, he was a visitor at Cornett's house the morning after the killing, and it was only after the developing face indicated him as the guilty party that he yielded himself to the sheriff. And it is to be furious that he went to Columbus to give himself up, because he said, 'I don't feel safe to surrender here,' in Harris county. Surely we should ask. Why should he fear mob violence from his neighbors if his act was to vindicate insulted womanhood, or was in defense of his own life?" No gun or pistol was found in Cornett's house after his death, and it is clear from the court record that he owned no firearm, and made no "The array of awn testimony drew from the jury which Stripling had helped to select, a vordict of murder, with recommendation for mercy. The sentence of imprisonment for life was passed upon Stripling and upon Huff, who had been indicted with him. "Yet, it is urged, that after he committed an additional offense against the laws of Georgia, viz., that of breaking fall and fearing beyond the borders of the State, Stripling has lived a life characterized by active work in upholding and enforcing the laws of sister States. Hence the claim is made that by a useful life in other States he has atoned for the fearful crime he committed in Georgia, and for the subsequent offense against the laws of this State, and should be pardoned by her executive. "And, putting forward this plea, we find petitions and letters by citizens of this and other States urging executive clemency for Stripling and his prompt release from condemnation. NOT UNDER OATH NOW. "I will add that there is one petition signed by surviving members of the trial jury, asking for a pardon. But it must be held in mind that those jurors were under oath when they found their verdict in 1897, whereness, they were under none when they petitioned this office in 1911. "Yet, if the number of the petitionors had been one hundred times as great, the executive could not gratify their wish or yield to their demand if the letter or spirit of the constitution and statute laws forbade. The executive's obligation is to the constitution. --- In South-west Virginia. The Original Autograph Letter on File in Home Office, 527 N. 2nd St., Richmond, Va. DR. EDWARD B. HARRIS, Notloway, Virginia. OFFICE HOURS: 7 to 9 A. M.; 6 to 8 P. M. SUNDAYS BY APPOINTMENT. 'Phone. 108. I write you in appreciation of your promptness in the payment of my father's death-claim. One could not expect of any insurance company more promptness or fairness than was exhibited by you in settlement of this claim. My very pleasant relation with you has assured me that The Southern Aid Society of Va., is in every respect Worthy of the utmost confidence and the hearty support of the general public. ```markdown ``` deed and of self-reformation, that reformation of the guilty one is the real aim, of the law, and that the State must not put itself in the attitude of wreaking revenge "I cannot accept the above as the proper summary of the situation. I grasp the law, it means, first, that one who is proven guilty of a felonious act shall be punished therefor by being deprived of liberty, of ease from labor, or even of life, secondly, that those criminally inclined shall be deterred from nefarious deeds by the fear of punishment. The sole threat that the State will take stops to reform them if they violated her laws will stay the hands of very few who are disposed to evil. "And I cannot interpret it that penalties prescribed by law to be applied to those who commit crime constitute revenge. They are the necessary commitants of government." "Government means protection. Protection assures security. Security insures peace. To dwell in peace and security is the right of every law-abiding citizen, and should be a guarantee of the State to every citizen. And oval vital interest to the habitants of the rural districts is this guarantee, since for them there is no policeman, who can cover the windows and cover the windows right. For them the law must be the policeman, with the eyes of Argus, the bands of Hercules and the inflexible will of the fates. ESCAPE NO EXCUSE. "It must not be made a precedent that escape relieves one convicted from the obligation to submit to the constituted authorities, or that lapse of time impairs the State's right or duty to enforce her laws. It must not be made a precedent that an act which the trial court in 1897 and the supreme court in 1898 condemned as a helpless crime be declared by the civil office a punishable death in 1911, the evidence being substantially the same before each tribunal. Co-operation, not conflict, should characterize the relationships of the several branches of government. "I have previously expressed my judgment that government by petition is government without responsibility. In the petition the emotions—too often erratic or based on information given by only one sloe—speak, and at times sting the heart in the statute law is recorded the teaching of experience and the mandate of deliberative reason. "It is freely asserted by many petitioners that this case should be settled under the so-styled unwritten law, to which I have before referred. But the constitution of Georgia does not recognize an unwritten law. It prescribes the manner of making and administering laws, and none other. It is the compact of society for mutual protection through mutual restraint. SYMPATHY FOR FAMILY "I have profound sympathy for the family of the unfortunate man who is the subject of this decision—there is in their condition and in his a pathos which aws the heart and stills the tongue—and I hold in high respect the impulses of many valued friends who have appealed for a pardon in the case under request. Friends have not the right to supplant an oath-bound duty to execute the laws of Georgia. "Above the rolling tide and obscuring fog of sympathetic pleas and amotions, we cannot fall to see the rock of the record which shows that Thomas Edgar Stripping, by a jury of his peers, was convicted of the murder of a fellow man; that he afterward violated a second law of Georgia by breaking fall and flooding to another State; and that, enmeshed in the complications of his crime, his own brother-in-law, Torrell Huff, was sent to the penitentiary, within which he was confined at hard labor, until, through doubts as to his guilt, on recommendation of the prison commission, he was set free. "I greatly regret, therefore, that under the conditions as enumerated, I do not feel justified in interrupt ing in this case the case due process of law, hage, being convinced that the supreme duty, of protecting the people rests as heavily on the Executive department as on the judiciary. I am forced to decline the application for pardon filed by Thomas Edgar Stripping." EDGAR STRIPLING BROKEN BY NEWS. Columbus, Ga., April 22 —Deeply disappointed by the news that Gov Brown had refused to pardon him, distressed by telegraph tidings from his wife at Danville, Va., that one of their children is seriously ill of paucon monia, and himself and sick and almost ill, Edgar Stripling went to bed tonight practically a nervous wreck. The prisoner received the news late in the afternoon that the Governor had decided his case adversely. At first he would make no comment whatever, and courteously but firmly refused to discuss the case with local newspaper meth, saying that he had nothing to say. It was not until that Stripling expressed himself, and then it was to the Constitution representation and this expression was brief. He retired early, and did not wish to be disturbed, and the message was delivered through the kindly offices of County Jailer Bartlett "I AM SICK TONIGHT" "I can only say that I am very deeply disappointed," said Stripling, "especially as I have such a j欠 case. This afternoon I had a telegram from my wife, who has gone back to Danville, saying that one of the children is desperately ill with pneumonia. I am sick tonight myself." Stripling has been sick for a day or two, although not seriously ill. A physician has given medicine, and he has had kindly attention at the hands of the jailer. Mrs Stripling and children returned to Danville after the hearing before Governor Brown, in Atlanta. The double message of the afternoon He was badly broken up, and all he wanted was silence and solitude WILL APPEAL DECISION. The impression generally prevails here that an appeal will be made to Governor Hook Smith in behalf of Stripling as soon as he enters office. The possibility of such a stop has been discussed for some time, and for the past week, since the announcement that Governor Brown would probably refuse pardon, it has been a matter of concern not admitted by either Stripling or his attorneys that such an appeal will be made. Hon T. T. Miller, one of his attorneys, said tonight that from the showing made they had expected the Governor would take the same view of the case that had been taken unanimously by the prison board and grant pardon. He declined to discuss the matter of an appeal to the incoming Governor, and said any publication that this would be done would not be authorized by Stripling or his counsel. For some reason many of Stripling's friends seem to think that his chances before Governor Hoke Smith would be excellent, and their optimism along this line appears to be genuine. Attorney Miller was asked if attorney further could be done for their client at prison by himself and Iron, G. C. failed to indicate any contemplated line of action. "Nothing is to be done at present, then, beyond securing such favorable assignment of" Stripling from the prison commission as can be had" he was asked. "The only possible favorable assignment by the prison board will be to give Mr. Stripling fresh air." was the attorney's quick answer. "The man is a physical wreck; his nerves are in a state of collapse; reputable physicians testified that his left lung is affected with tuberculosis; a physical wreck to go for it is simply a question of placing him where he can get fresh air to breathe." 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% NEWS FROM LOS ANGELES The Golden Rule Literary Society of the Second Baptist Church met Thursday evening, and after the regular business routine had a spelling contest, and a large number of persons participated. A prize of The Works of Paul L. Dunbar was given by Mrs A D Lacey, and won by Miss Z. 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