Richmond Planet

THE RICHMOND PLANET VOLUME XXVIII, NO. 36. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 1911. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. THE GRAND JURY INDICTS SIX OF THE TRUE REFORMER OFFICIALS. William L. Taylor, Edward Ellis, Jr., W. P. Burrell, J. C. Robertson, R. T. Hill and even Grand Worthy Master A. W. Holmes Must Face Jury Trials. Charged With Felonies. Received Money Too After True Reformers' Bank Was Insolvent. Giles B. Jackson, Esq., Not Indicted. Thomas W. Taylor to be Presented to Henrico County Grand Jury. White City Corporation and Negro Development and Exposition Company of Which Jackson Was Promoter Named as Responsible for the Great Crash. The grand jury of the Hustings Court returned twenty separate indictments in all against six officials and ex-officials of the Grand Fountain, U. O. True Reformers, Divided and separated there were five more indictments or counts against R. T. Hill, seven counts in the indictment against J. C. Robertson, seven counts in the indictment against Wm. L. Taylor, D. D. eight counts against Wm. P. Burrell, six counts against Grand Worthy Master A. W. Holmes, nine counts against Edward Ellis, Jr. Commonwealth's Attorney Minneapolis, who has labored very hard against Folks, who has labored very hard against the indictment; stated that the minimum punishment was not less than three months or more than twelve months in the city fall or confinement in the penitentiary for a period not less than one year or more than three years. IMPLICITLY OBEYED. Obeying implicitly, the injunction of the Court, the Grand Jury with the best information obtainable by the scrutinizing examination of reliable witnesses, and the records of said institution, as shown by the papers, papers, etc. exhibited to them beg leave to present to the Honorable Court that the evidence adduced clearly shows gross mismanagement, misappropriations and malfeasance on the part of certain officers and Trustees of said association; whereby great losses have been incurred upon the shareholders depositors and members of the association in the Jamestown Exposition, the Reformers' Newspaper, the Reformers' Hotel and the Mercantile and Industrial Association and its branches. These transactions were carried on through the True Reformers' Bank, one of the stems of the parent organization, known as the Grand Fountain, U. O. T. R. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN PARA-MOUNT The Grand Fountain, U. O. T. R. was the original institution and sought to control its branches by charters crudely drawn, but definitely worded so that it might fully control them. The charters for these several institutions viz. True Reformers Bank Old Folks Home and the Mercantile and Industrial Associations demanded that the officers and directors of the sum of $3,000 with Dr. E. R. Jefferson and T. W. Taylor as sureties. Mr. W. P. Burrell was bailed in the sum of $3,000, with Dr. M. B. Jones and Dr. A. Tennant as sureties. Rev. W. L. Taylor, ex-Grand Worthy Master, was bailed in the sum of $3,000, with Messrs. H. A. McCravey and Irving L. Sullivan (both white) as sureties. Grand Worthy Master A. W. Holmes was bailed in the sum of $3,000, with Messrs. J. Henry Crutchfield, A. T. Holmes and B. A. Graves as sureties. Edward Ellis, Jr. was bailed in the sum of $2,000, with Mr. Julian W. Tyler (white) as surety. AND STILL ANOTHER. Virginia— Mrs. R. Eleanor Wesley is in Hanover County, Va., and has been for the past week, nursing a very critical case. Mr. L. Clarke of Jersey City, N.J., listed our office in company with Mr. R. B. Sampson. Turn me loose! I have an excuse. I want to go with Mr. O. to Buck Roe August 17 plus 4. Miss Annie E. Moesby left the city Wednesday, Aug 9, to visit her cousins, the Misses Bowlers, of Jotersville, Va. Rev G. C. Coleman of Philadelphia, Pa. called on us He had been to visit his father He was looking well. The little son and daughter of Baltimore, Md., Aug 9 — The National Grand Tarnacle of the Gallian Fishermen, at its fifty-fifth annual fishermen here last week, adopted a new constitution and plans for the rehabilitation of the Order. The Endowment Department, which has been in the hands of receivers since the failure of the bank of the Order at Hampton last fall, is eliminated by the new constitution. The next session will be held in Wilmington, Del. Columbus Gordon decisively defeated Joseph P. Evans, of this city, for national grand ruler. The remaining officers are Nathaniel Jones, Washington, associate grand ruler, Mrs. L. A. Wilmott, New York city, associate grand ruler, Mrs. Hattie E. Troy Harrisburg, Pa. grand recording secretary. THE FIFTH BAPTIST CHURCH TROUBLE Criticizes the Exparte Council—Wants the Excluded Members to Ask Pardon. In response to a publication in The Richmond Janet August 5, 1911, concerning the representation of the Fifth Baptist Church (colored) in a council held at the Moore Street Baptist Church on July 26th, this being the same council which adjourned from the River View Baptist Church July 16th to convene at the Moore Street Baptist Church July 26th, we wish to state to the public that this was not a mutual council, but an expatriate council that met at the above named churches for the purpose of advising the minors excluded members of the Fifth Baptist Church what to do in regard to their disfellowship from the same. GRAND WORTHY MASTER ASTOUNDED Grand Worthy Master A' W Holmes did not seem to entertain the idea for a moment that he would be indicted, and was accordingly wholly unprepared His brother, however, said that he expected it, and was not surprised, although he did not believe he had done anything wrong to justify it. It has been known that the other indicted officials had arranged to secure bondham a week ago Mr H M. Smith, Jr. represented the entire six officials. JUDGE WITT MAY CALL THEM AGAIN. Judge S B Witt discharged the grand jury, and in so doing gald "Gentlemen of the grand jury The public being interested, I wish to thank you for your service I may ask you to come back again to pursue the investigation further You have become so well acquainted with the facts in connection with this case and are, therefore, better able to know which course to pursue. I am of the opinion that another grand jury could not be so well qualified to pursue this line of investigation. "My desire is that the parties who are innocent may be exonerated and those who are guilty may be punished." ABLE GRAND JURORS There was a death like stillness during these remarks, and a few moments later these able business men had fled out of the court room, some of whom have arranged to spend their vacation in Europe. The grand jury was composed of some of the wealthiest men in the city. Mr. Abner Coolley (colored) was among the number, and what he lacked in riches was made up by his associates, although he is practically as poor a man now as he was before he was summoned upon this historic grand jury. ```markdown ``` 'A FINE DOCUMENT. The report of the grand jury in these True Reform cases is one of the ablest and most concise documents over read at the bar of the Hustings Court. It has produced a profound impression, and its bravity in the light of the vast field of investigation has been the subject of much comment. The document in full is as follows: To the HONORABLE SAMUEL B. WITT, Judge of Hustings Court of City of Richmond, Virginia. The Grand Jury assembled by order of the Court and duly charged to investigate the conditions that exist in the former management of the Association known as the Grand Jury tain of True Reformers and its connection with the True Reformers Bank; beg leave to submit to the Honorable Court its report. IMPLICITLY OBEYED. Obeying implicitly, the injunction of the Court, the Grand Jury with the best information obtainable by the scrutinizing examination of reliable witnesses, and the records of said institution, as shown by the books, papers, etc. exhibited to them beg leave to present to the Honorable Court that the evidence addict, clearly shows gross mismanagement, misappropriations and malfeasance on the part of certain officers and Trustees of said association; whereby great losses have been inflicted upon the shareholders depositors and members of the association THE PRIVILEGED FEW These institutions, chartered and duly organized for mutual benefit of the members have been used to further the interests of certain parties, who have control of the affairs of the companies. The privileged few, by reason of the confidence reposed in them by the members have misappropriated and made false of the money entrusted to them, and the poor misguided ones, who have by their daily labor been able to deposit their savings in these institutions, with the desire of providing for themselves homes and suitable comforts in their old age, find their hopes and expectations blasted, and the greater portion of their monege earnings squandered by the plifering and stealing of those who posed as leaders amongst them and who were seemingly entitled to the confidence support and respect that these humble people reposed in them A PITIABLE CONDITION Information before the Grand Jury shows, that many of these unfortunate depositors have arrived at the age which prevents their membership with other associations. The law, whose province is to protect all, irrespective of race, color, or previous condition having been invoked, will we know, under the administration of this honorable Court, be used, in all proper efforts to rectify these wrongs, and if powerless to bring about a restoration of the funds to these institutions in order to promptly distribute them to their rightful owners; will direct its efforts to bring to justice the miscreants, who have violated the criminal laws of this Commonwealth, and force them to make reparation for the great injustice they have done to those who had so implicitly relied up on their honesty and integrity. POORER CLASSES/SUFFER Our information shows that fully seventy-five percent of the depositors were among the poor classes of the colored people, who were striving by economy, frugality and by staining themselves, to make provision for their declining years. They are now weak and helpless and deserve the support and sympathy of the whole community. We must show them that they shall have all the protection we can give consistent with the laws of the State and City. MUOH MONEY SQUANDERED. We find that the enormous sum of about Two Hundred and Ninety Thousand Dollars, ($290,000.00) has been misappropriated and threepy lost to the shareholders or depositors, through reckless loans and assistance given the Colored Fair Association. The Colored Department of the Jamestown Exposition, the Reformors' Newspaper, the Reformers' Hotel and the Mercantile and Industrial Association and its branches. These transactions were carried on through the True Reformers' Bank, one of the stems of the parent organization, known as the Grand Fountain, U O T R. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN PARA- MOUNT The Grand Fountain, U. O. T. R. was the original institution and sought to control its branches by charters crudely drawn, but definitely worded so that it might fully control them. The charters for these several institutions viz. True Reformers Bank Old Folks Home and the Mercantile and industrial Associations demanded that the officers and directors of these several institutions should be the same officers and directors as those of the Grand Fountain, U. O. T. R., thus perpetuating the control and conduct of these institutions by the Grand Fountain, U. O. T. R. EVIDENCE DESTROYED Very much evidence needed by the Grand Jury to assist them in the investigations contained in the records of the Grand Fountain, U. O. T. R which could not be produced, and the testimony shows that they were destroyed, lost, hidden away, and the salary lists for a period of thirteen years could not be examined by the Grand Jury to verify the statements made by the witnesses. RECKLESSLY: MISMANAGED Our inquiry shows that these institutions were carelessly and recklessly mismanaged and that the conditions of the several institutions were such as to justify the belief that the officers and directors were fully cognizant of their insolvency, and therefore are criminally liable under the laws of the Commonwealth for with holding from the depositors and share holders the true condition of these institutions. When the State Bank Examiner found that the institution was hopelessly insolvent, the Bank continued to receive deposits. NOTES ABSTRACTED By abstracting notes not due certain officers of the Bank sought to have the payments of them antified, in order to cover up the deficit caused by their criminal acts. Our investigations have resulted in finding the indictments which we now submit to the Court. CHARLES F TAYLOR. Foreman JOHN S HARWOOD. ROBT, WHITETET, JR. F. SITTERDING. H. W. ROUNTREE T. L. BLANTON. EDWARD B. ROSE. ABNER COLEY. B. P. VADEN. A EICHEL. Before the time set the indicted True Reformer officials appeared at the Hustings Court, last Wednesday afternoon. It was just before 5 o'clock that Judge Samuel B Witt ascended the bench, and it was noticed that all of the accused officials were represented by the noted criminal lawyer, Mr H. M Smith, Jr. Those present were Messrs. A. W. Holmes, J. C. Robertson, W P Burrell, Rev. W. L. Taylor. Judge Witt announced that the bail allowed was upon recommendation of the Commonwealth's Attorney, Ron. Minetrege Folkes, after consultation with the prosecuting committee of True Reformers. Mr J. C. Robertson was hailed in the sum of $3,000 with Dr. E. R. Jerseyton and T. W. Taylor as sur- ties. Mr. W. P. Burrell was bailed in the sum of $3,000, with Dr. M. B. B Jones and Dr. Albert, A. Tennant as surties. Rev. W. L. Taylor, ex Grand Wor- thy Master, was bailed in the sum of $3,000, with Messrs. H. A. M. McCurdy and Irving L. Sullivan (both white) as surties. Grand Worthy Master. A. W. Holmes was bailed in the sum of $3,000, with Messrs. J. Henry Crutchfield, A. T. Holmes and B. A. Gravas as surties. Edward Ellis, Jr., was bailed in the sum of $3,000, with Mr. Julian W. Tyler (white) as surties AND STILL ANOTHER. In the Hustings Court of the City of Richmond, Towne The Grand Jucors of the Commonwealth for the body of the City of Richmond, on their outstreet present, that A. W. Holmes on the 25th day of October in the year one thousand nine hundred and ten at the said city and within the Jurisdiction of the said Hostings Court of the City of Richmond, he the said A. W. Holmes being then and there an officer and President of the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers of Virginia, a bank chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia, and doing a banking business in the City of Richmond, did with the actual knowledge that the said bank was at the time insolvent unlawfully and feloniously take and receive from one A. D. Price, a depositor in said bank the sum of seven hundred and seventy-five dollars in money as a deposit to the credit of the said A. D. Price, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Grand Jucors $^{12}$ before said on their outstreet aforesaid do further present that A W. Holmes being then and there an officer and President of the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers of Virginia a bank chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia, and doing a banking business in the City of Richmond, did with actual knowledge that the said bank was at the time insolvent, unlawfully and feloniously permit money. to-wait the sum of seven hundred and seventy-five dollars to be received from one A. D. Price, a depositor in said bank as a deposit to credit of the said A. D. Price, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. W P BURRELL'S INDICTMENT The indictment against W. P. Burrell, charges as follows. A certain order in writing for the payment of money, commonly called a negotiable note, of the following words and figures, to-wit: $100. Richmond. Vn. July 29, 1810. ninety days' after date I promise to pay to myself or order, without off-set, one hundred dollars, negotiable and payable at Reformer's Bank. value received The drawer and endorser of this note hereby waives the benefit of home-stand exemption as this debt. W. D. Jones, due Oct 27, 1910, which said negotiable note is endorsed by "W D. Jones." "John H. Braxton," of the value of one hundred dollars of the goods, chattails and property of the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Re- (Continued on Page Number) Aug. 21 is the day when Mount O. makes her getaway to Buck Roe. Mrs. R. Eleanorow Wesley is in Hanover County, Va., and has been for the past week, nursing a very critical case. —Mr. L. Clarke of Jersey City, N. J. visited our office in company with Mr. R. B. Sampson. Turn me loose! I have an excuse. I want to go with Mt. O. to Buck Roe August 17 plus 4. Miss Annie R. Moesby left the city Wednesday, Aug 9, to visit her cousins, the Misses Bowlers, of Jotersville, Va. —Rev G. C Coleman of Philadelphia, Pa called on us. He had been to visit his father. He was looking well. The little son and daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Brooks are visiting their little friends in Midlothian, the home of Mr Maury. —Mrs John M Morton, in company with her son, Mr J T Morton and daughter Miss Martha Morton of Aiora. Ill has the guest of Rev and Mrs Thomas H. Briggs. —Mr. John H Jones of 200 W 214 St., So Richmond left the city last Tuesday night for Brooklyn, N.Y., where he will be the guest of his daughter, Mrs Mary A. Helps, for about ten days. Rev O Paul Thompson, exporter of Codar Street Baptist Church, will preach at Fifth Street Baptist Church Sunday, August 13, 1911, morning and night Rev Dr Evans Payne, pastor of the Fourth Baptist Church, is still quite ill, but his friends will be glad to learn that there are now signs of his recovery Mr James C Carter, 509 North St James street, left for Boston August 5 to attend the Grand Lodge of Elks after which he will spend the remainder of his vacation touring the New England States Leigh Street Methodist Church is fast gaining its former popularity under the ministration of the Rev J W Waters. Its present pastor Last Sunday morning he preached to a large and attentive audience on the subject "You Shall Reap What You Sow." At night the Holy Communion was administered, followed by an old-time love feast Former friends of the church are finding their way back, and times of refreshing the Lord are confidently looked for Fifth Baptist Church held its regular business meeting last Monday night. They refused to grant any of the aggrieved parties letters of dismissal. They gave the Advisory Council a few hot shots and left President Arthur Barclay, of Bakersfield, has conferred upon the Hon. Emmett J. Scott, of Tuskegee Island, Alabama and Dr. George Sale of Atlanta, Ga. the Order of Knight Commander of African Redemption, and has authorized Bishop I B. Scott to represent him in making the formal presentation. This will be done as soon as the bishop receives the jewels, the certificates have already been received." Notice! This is to certify that Lena A. Meriweather having left my bed and board, I will not be responsible for any debts she may contract. JOHN MERIWEATHER, M. D. Gallilean Fishermen Elect Officers. Baltimore, Md., Aug 9 — The National Grand Taboracle of the Gallilean Fishermen, at its fifty-fifth annual session here last week, adopted a new constitution and plans for the rehabilitation of the Order. The Endowment Department, which has been in the hands of receivers since the failure of the bank of the Order at Hampton last fall, is eliminated by the new constitution. The next session will be held in Wilmington, Del. Columbus Gordon decisively defeated Joseph P. Evans, of this city, for national grand ruler. The remaining officers are Nathaniel Jones, Washington, associate grand ruler, Mrs L. A. Wilmore, New York city, associate grand ruler, Mrs Hattle E Troy Harrisburg, Pa grand recording secretary Mrs Jennie B Brown, Washington grand corresponding secretary Mrs Annie G Heath, Baltimore grand financial secretary, Macaley Dorsey Baltimore, grand treasurer John F Hill, Columbus O grand origator Wallace Curtis Washington grand chapman Miss Medora Wattie Norfolk Va grand conductress Mrs Hannah Johnson, thethonii Va grand inner guard, and James F Henry Cambridge, Md., grand outer guard Criticizes the Expansion Wants the Excluded Ask Pardon. In response to a pule The Richmond Annex 1911, concerning the rerun of the Fifth Baptist Church in a council held Street Baptist Church this being the same adjourned from the Baptist Church July 146 at the Moore Street Bay July 26th, we wish to public that this was not council, but an exporter met at the above named the purpose of adults excluded members of this Church what to do their disfellowship from Church this exporter ed in their feeble opinion knowing whether the Church was right in it not that the said F Church did err in excuse those members for going their brethren when they teaches that brotheren to law with brethren, the unbelievers In Yet this council in its standing, declared that Rev Dr Harvey Johnson celebrated quietly his 68th birthday last Friday. During the 38 years he has been pastor of the Union Baptist Church he has been at the head of a number of public movements, notably in the fight that resulted in the admission to the bar the placing of colored teachers in the schools and in the abrogation of the bastardy law. Rev John H Dickerson grand master of the Masons of Florida, is undergoing treatment here at the Johns Hopkins Hospital FRANKLIN F JOHNSON. Baltimore, Md 305 Pine Street. "Mount O to Buck Rose, Aug. 17 Plus 4." We invite the generous public to note that the Mount Olivet Baptist Church will run its annual excursion to Rock Roe Beach Monday August 21, 1911. Train leaves or time 9 A M/ Fare Road trip adults $100 children under 12 years of age, foraging, helping us to our foot again by taking a trip with us REN J. ANDREW HOWLER NEGRO ATHLETE IS STAR. Best Point Getter in Meet in Which Record Holders Compete Chicago Aug 7 F A Holmes, a negro running under the colors of the Illinois State Gaellic Athletic Association was the individual star of the annual Gaellic meet here today, gaining the highest individual points and winning the meet for his team. Dan Ahearn was the only one of the three New York record holders -- Ahearn. Melvin Sheppard and Con Walsh - who competed in the meet who was able to gain a place, mainly because of the handraps imposed on the Easternerna. Sheppard ran a strong race in the mile run, but was unable to overcome his handicap. Walsh entered all weight events, but was unable to gain a place. or if a dose "600" will cure any case of Chills and Fever. Price: 28.5 The Fifth Baptist Church did not represent at the Moore Street Baptist Church but sent a letter to the read to the expire council. The letter read as follows Fifth Baptist Church. Richmond, Va. July 26, 1914 To the Chairman and Members of the Executive Council Adjourned from the River View Church July 16, 1911, to Meet Again at the Moore Street Baptist Church July 26, 1911; Dear Brotherh., In reply to your requesting our meeting with you in a council to be held on the 26th Instant at the Moorra Street Baptist Church of Richmond, Vn. which council is called by and in behalf of nine excluded members of the Fifth Baptist Church of this city we beg leave to inform you. First That we, the Fifth Baptist Church have not granted that any council be called to decide, whether or not the above mentioned disaffected members have been dealt with by us according to the teachings of the Scriptures or the rules prescribed by Hiceock in this church directory. Second That inasmuch as we are not responsible for your existence as a council, so far as calling you is concerned, neither are we concerned about those excluded members who call you—they are to us as heathens and publicans. Third Since you adjournment from the Silver View Baptist Church an expatriate council, you will of course convene at the Moorra Street Baptist Church the same, hence we will not intrude on the hospitality and generosity of the kind brethren of the said church. The Fifth Baptist Church will never reside her action in excluding those nine members, but they must return to, the church acknowledging their sins before the church, and the church will restore them to its fellowship or grant any letters of dismission regardless of the decision of an erring counsell 5 or 6 doses "060" will cure any case of Chills and Fever. Price 25s. As Carmel's gaze passed from her brother's face it traveled slowly and with glowing heatation over the countenances of those hear her, on and on past the judge, past the jury until they reached the spot where I sat. There they seemed to falter, and the beating of my heart became so loud that I instinctively shrunk away from my neighbor. By so doing I drew her eye, which fell full upon mine for one overwhelming minute; then she shrank and looked away, but not before the color had risen in a flood to her cheek. The hope which had sprung to life under her first beautiful aspect vanished at sight of this flush, for it was not one of joy or surprise or even of unconscious sympathy. It was the banner of a deep, unendurable shame But in a few minutes her features settled into a strange placidity, undis turbed by the leveled gaze of a hundred eyes. Her whole attention was concentrated on, her brother and wavered only when the duties of the occasion demanded a recognition of the various gentlemen concerned in the trial. Mr Moffat prefaced his examination by the following words "May it please your honor, I wish to ask the indulgence of the court in my examination of this witness. She is just recovering from a long and dangerous illness, and, while I shall endeavor to keep within the rules of examination, I shall be grateful for any consideration which may be shown her by your honor and by the counsel on the other side." Mr. Fox at once rose. He had by this time recovered from his astonishment at seeing before him and in a fair state of health the young girl whom he had every reason to believe to be still in a condition of partial forgetfulness at Lakewood and under the care of a woman entirely in his confidence and under his express orders. He had also mastered his chagrin at the triumph which her presence here and under these dramatic circumstances had given his adversary. He expressed in warm tones his deep desire to extend every possible indulgence. Mr. Moffat bowed his acknowledgments and waited for his witness to take the oath, which she did with a simple grace which touched all hearts, even that of her constrained and unreconciled brother. Compelled by the silence and my own bounding pulses to look at her in my own despite, I caught the sweet and elevated look with which she laid her hand on the book and asked myself if her presence here was not a self accusation which would bring satisfaction to nobody, which would sink her and hers E PARKER I DRAW HER EYE into an ignominy worse than the conviction of the brother whom she was supposedly there to save. Tortured by this fear, I awaited events in indescribable agitation. The cool voice of Mr. Moffat broke in upon my gloom. Carmel had resent ed herself after taking the oath, and the customary question could be heard "Your name, if you please." "Carmel Cumberland." "Do you recognize the prisoner, Miss Cumberland?" "Yes; he is my brother." A thrill tan through the room. The lingering tone, the tender accent, told. Some of the feeling ahs thus expressed seemed to pass into every heart which contemplated the two. From this moment on he was looked upon with less harshness. People showed, a disposition to discern innocence where perhaps they had secretly desired until now to discover guilt. "Miss Cumberland, will you be good enough to tell us where you were at or near the hour of 10 on the evening of your master's death?" "I was in the clubhouse—in the house you call the Whispering Pines." At this astounding reply, unexpected by every one present save myself and the unhappy prisoner, incredulity, seasoned with amazement, marked every countenance. Carmel Cumberland in the clubhouse that night—she who had been found at a late hour in her own home, injured and unconscious! of the Whispering Pines was not to be believed, or it would not have been if Arthur, with less self control than he had hitherto maintained, had not shown by his mourn air and the silent drooping of his head that he accepted this statement, wild and improbable as it seemed. Mr. Fox started to rise at her words; but noting the prisoner's attitude, he hastily rescaped himself, realizing, perhaps, that evidence of which he had never dreamed lay at the bottom of the client's manner and the counsel's compacency. Mr Moffat, who saw everything, smiled slightly as he spoke encouragingly to his witness and propounded his next question: "Miss Cumberland, was your sister with you when you went to the clubhouse?" "No; we went separately." "How? Will you explain?" "I drove there. I don't know how Adelaldo went." "You drove there?" "Yes. I had Arthur harness up his horse for me, and I drove there." A moment of silence, then a slow awakening on the part of judge, jury and prosecution to the fact that the case was taking a turn for which they were ill prepared. To Mr. Moffat it was a moment of intense self congratulation, and something of the gratification he felt crept into his voice as he said: "Miss Cumberland, will you describe this horse?" "It was a gray horse. It has a large black spot on its left shoulder." "To what vehicle was it attached?" "To a cutter—my brother's cutter." "Was that brother with you? Did he accompany you in your ride to the Whispering Pines?" "No. I went quite alone." Entrance had now seized upon every mind. Even if her testimony were not true, but merely the wanderings of a mind not fully restored, the interest of it was intense "And how did you return? With whom and by what means did you regain your own house?" The answer came with simple directness: "In the same way I went. I drove back in my brother's cutter, and, being all alone, just as before. I put the horse away myself and went into my empty home and up to Adelaide's room, where I lost consciousness" "Miss Cumberland, do you often ride out alone on nights like that?" "I never did before. I would not have dared to do it then if I had not taken a certain precaution" "And what was this precaution?" "I wore an old coat of my brother's over my dress and one of his hats on my head." It was out-the fact for the suppression of which I had suffered arrest without a word, because of which Arthur had gone ever further and submitted to trial with the same constancy Instinctively his eyes and mine met, and at that moment there was established between us an understanding that was in strong contrast to the surrounding turmoil, which now exceeded all limits, as the highly wrought up spectators realized that these statements, if corroborated, dejected one of the strongest points which had been made by the prosecution. This caused a stay in the proceedings until order was partially restored and the judge's voice could be heard in a warning that the courtroom would be cleared of all spectators if this break of decorum was repeated. "Miss I umberland will you now give the jury the full particulars of that evening's occurrences as witnessed by yourself? Begin your relation, if you please, with an account of the last meal you had together," said Mr. Mofat when the trink was resumed. Carmel bestated. Her youth—her conscience, perhaps—shrank in manifest distress from this inquisition. "Ask me a question," she prayed. "I do not known how to begin." "Very well. Who were seated at the dinner table that night?" "My sister, my brother, Mr Rane-lagh and myself" "Did anything uncommon happen during the meal?" "Yes; my sister ordered wine and had our glasses all filled. She never drank wine herself, but she had her glass filled also. Then she dismissed Helen, the waitress, and when the girl was gone she rose and held up her glass and invited us to do the same. We will drink to my coming marriage," said she, but when we had done this she turned upon Arthur, with bitter words about his habits, and, declaring that another bottle of wine should never be opened again in the house, unclosed her fingers and let her glass drop on the table, where it broke. Arthur then let his fall and I mine. We all three let our glasses fall and break." "And Mr. Ranclagh?" "He did not let his fall. He set it down on the cloth. He had not drunk from it." Clear, perfectly clear, tallying with what we had heard from other sources. "Miss Cumberland, where were you looking when you let your glass fall?" My heart gave a bound. I remembered that moment well. So did she, as could be seen from the tremulous flush and the determination with which she forced herself to speak. "At Mr. Ranpingh" she answered finally. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. "And at...whom was Mr. Bansalzah looking?" "Was anything said?" "Not then. With the dropping of the glasses, we all drew back from the table and walked toward a little room where, we sometimes sat before, going into the library. Arthur went first, and Mr. Ranelagh and I followed, Adelaide coming last. We—we went this way into the little room and—what other question do you wish to ask?" she finished, with a burning blush. Mr. Moffat was equal to the appeal. "Did anything happen? Did Mr. Ranelagh speak to you or you to him, or did your sister Adelaide speak?" "No, I was afraid. I waited till Mr. Ranelagh was gone, then I went up to my room and read it. It was not a -n note to be glad of -I mean, proud of. I am afraid I was a little gid of it at first. I was a wicked girl!" P. "Miss Cumber land, before you tell us about this note will you be good enough to inform us whether any "I WAS A WICKED words passed by you tween you and your sister before you went upstairs." "Oh, yes, we talked. We dill three talked, but it was about indifferent matters. The servants were going to a ball, and we spoke of that. Mr Ranelagh did not stay long. Very soon he remarked that he had a busy evening before him and took his leave. I was not in the room with them when he did this. I was in the adjoining one, but I heard his remark and saw him go. I did not want to talk to Adelaide." "Now, about the note?" "I read it as soon as I reached my room. Then I sat still for a long time." "Miss Cumberland, pardon my request, but will you tell us what was in that note?" She lifted her patient eyes and looked straight at her brother. He did not meet her gaze but the dull flush which lit up the dend white of his cheek showed how he suffered under this ordeal. At me she never glanced. "I do not remember the words," she said finally as her eyes fell again to her lap. "But I remember its meaning. It was an invitation for me to leave town with him that very evening and be married at some place he mentioned. He said it would be the best way to to- end- matters." CHAPTER XXIV. "I LOVED ADDIANCE BETTER THAN MYSELF" T HIS brought Mr. Fox to his feet. Turning to the judge, he cried, "This testimony is irrelevant and incompetent, and I ask to have it skinned out. Mr Moffat's voice as he arrose to answer this was like honey poured upon gall. "It is neither irrelevant nor incompetent, and if it were the objection comes too late. My friend should have objected to the question." "The whole course of counsel has been very unusual," began Mr Fox. "Yes, but so is the case. I beg your honor to believe that in some of its features this case is not only unusual, but almost without a precedent. I beg that my witness may be allowed to proceed and tell her story in all its details." "The motion is denied," declared the judge. Mr Fox sat down, to the universal relief of all the two persons most interested—Arthur and myself. Mr Moffat, generous enough or discreet enough to take no note of his opponent's discomfiture, lifted a paper from the table and held it toward the witness. "Do you recognize these lines? he asked, placing the remnants of my half burned communication in her hands. She started at sight of them. Evidently she had never expected to see them again. "Yes," she answered after a moment. "This is a portion of the note I have mentioned." "You recognize it as such?" "I do." , Her eyes lingered on the scrap and followed it as it was passed back and marked as an exhibit. Mr Moffat recalled her to the matter in hand. "What.did you do next, Miss Cumberland?" "I answered the note." "May I ask to what effect?" "I refused Mr. Ranelagh's request. I said that I could not do what he asked and told him to wait till the next day and he would see how I felt toward him and toward Adelilde. That was all. I could not write much. I was suffering greatly." "Suffering in mind or suffering in body?" "Suffering in my mind. I was terrified, but that feeling did not last very long. Soon I grew happy, happier than I had been in weeks, happier than I had ever been in all my life before. I found that I loved Adelhide better than I did myself. This made everything easy, even the sounding of the answer I have told, you about to Mr. Ranelagh." "Miss Cumberlund, how did you get this answer to Mr. Ranelagh?" "By means of a gentleman who was going away on the very train, I had been asked to leave on. He was a guest next door, and I carried the note in to him." "Did you do this openly "No; I'm afraid not. I slipped out by the side door in as careful a way as I could." "Did this attempt at secrecy succeed? Were you able to go and come without meeting any one?" "No. Adalelaide was at the head of the stairs when I came back, standing there, very stiff and quiet." "Did she speak to you?" "No. She just looked at me. But it wasn't a common look. I shall never forget it." "And what did you do then?" "I want to my room." "Miss Cumberland, did you see, anybody else when you came in at this time?" "Yes, our maid, Helen. She was just laying down a bunch of keys, on the table in the lower hall. I stopped and looked at the keys. I had recognized them as the ones I had seen in Mr. Ranelighs hands many times. He had gone, yet there wore his keys. One of them unlocked the clubhouse. I noticed it among the others, but I didn't touch it then. Helen was still in the hall, and I ran straight upstairs, who I met my alister, as I have just told you." "Miss Cumberland, continue the story. What did you do after go-entering your room?" "I don't know what I did first. I was very excited—clated one minute, deeply wretched and very frightened the next. I must have sat down, for I was shaking very much and felt a little slick. The out of that key had brought up pictures of the clubhouse, and I thought and thought how quiet it was and how far away, and how cold it was, too, and how secret. I would go there for what I had to do—there. And then I saw in my fancy one of its rooms, with the moon in it, and—but I soon shut my eyes to that. I heard Arthur moving about his room, and this made me start up and go out into the hall again. "Arthur's room is near and Adelaide's far off, but I went, to Adelaide's first. Her door was shut, and when I went to open it I found it locked. Calling her name, I said that I was tired and would be glad to say good night. She did not answer at once. When, she did her voice was strange, though what she said was very simple-I was to please myself; she was going to retire too. And then she tried to say good night, but she only half said it. Like one who is choked with tears or some other dreadful emotion. I cannot tell you how this made me feel, but you don't care for that. You want to know what I did-what Adelaide did. I will tell you, but I cannot hurry." "Take your time, Miss Cumberland; we have no wish to hurry you." "I can go on now. The next thing I did was to knock at Arthur's door. I heard him getting ready to go out, and I wanted to speak to him before he went. When he heard me he opened the door and let me in. He began at once on his giveaways, but I could not listen to them. I wanted him to harass the gray mare for me and leave it standing in the stable. I explained the request by saying that it was necessary for me to see a certain friend of mine immediately and that no one would notice me in the cutter under the bearskins. He didn't approve, but I persuaded him. I even persuaded him to wait till Zndok was gone, so that Adaldea would know nothing about it. He looked glum, but he promised. "He was going away when I heard Adelinde's steps in the adjoining room. This frightened me. The partition is very thin between these two rooms, and I was afraid she had heard me ask 'Arthur for the gray more and cutter. I could hear her rattling the bottles in the medicine cabinet hanging on this very wall. I hurried back to my own room, where I collected such little articles as I needed for the expedition before me. "I had hardly done this when I heard the servants on the walk outside, then Arthur going down. The impulse to see and speak to him again was irresistible. I saw after him and caught him in the lower hall. 'Arthur', I cried, 'look at me—look at me well and then—kiss me!' And he did, kiss me. I'm glad when I think well, though he did next minute: 'What is the matter with you? What are you going to do—to meet that villain? "I looked straight into his face. I waited till I saw I had his whole attention. Then I said as slowly and emphatically as I could: 'If you mean Elwood—not I shall never meet him again, except in Adelaide's presence. He will not want to meet me. You may be at ease about that. Tomorrow all will be well and Adelaide very happy.'" "He shrugged his shoulders and reached for his coat and hat. As he was putting them on I said, 'Don't forget to harness up Jenny.' Jenny is the gray mare. 'And leave off the bells.' I urged. 'I don't want Adelaide to hear me go out.' "He swung about at this. 'You and Adelaide are not very good friends, it seems.' As good as you and she are! I answered. Then I flung my arms about him. 'Don't go down street tonight.' I prayed. 'Stay home for this one night.' Stay in the house with Adelaide. Stay till I come home. He stared, and I saw his color change. Then he flung me off, but not rudely. 'Why don't you stay?' he asked. Then he laughed and added. 'I'll go harness the mare.' "The key's in the kitchen," I said. "I'll go get it for you. I heard Zadok bring it in." He did not answer, and I went for the key. I found two on the nail, and I brought them both, but I only handed him one, the key to the stable door. 'Which way are you going?' I asked as he looked at the key, then back toward the kitchen. The short way, of course. 'Then here's the key to the Fulton grounds.' As he took the key I prayed again "Don't do what's in your mind, Arthur. Don't drink tonight." He only laughed, and I said my last word: "If you do it will be for the last time. You'll never drink again after tomorrow." "He made no answer to this and I wont slowly nap again. Everything was quiet quiet on death in the whole house. If Adelaide had heard an echo made no sign. Going to my own room. I waited until I beard Arthur come out of the stable and go away by the door In the rear wall. Then I stole out grails. I carried a small bag with me, but no coat or hat. "Pushing and listening again and again, I crept downstairs and balled at the table under the rack. The keys were still there. Putting them in my bag. I searched the rack for one of my brother's warm coats. But I took none I saw. I remembered an old one which Adalaisle had put away in the closet under the stairs. Getting this, I put it on, and, finding a hat there, too, I took that also, and when I had pulled it over my forehead and drawn up the collar of the coat I was quite unreformizable. I was going out when I remembered, they would be no light in the clubhouse. I had put a box of matches in my bag while I was upstairs, but I needed a candle. Slipping back, I took a candlestick and candle from the dining room mantel and drove swiftly away." "How did you leave the stable door?" "Open." "Can you tell us what time it was when you started?" "No. I did not look. Time meant nothing to me. I drove as fast as I could straight down the hill and out toward the Whispering Pines. I had seen Adelaine in her window as I went flying by the house, but not a soul on the road nor a sign of life near or far. The whistle of a train blew as I stopped in the thicket near the clubhouse door. If it was the express train you can tell—" "Never mind the if." said Mr. Morfat. "It is enough that you heard the whistle. Go on with what you did." "I tied up my horse, then I went into the house. I had used Mr. Rannelahg's key to open the door, and for some reason I took it out of the lock when I got in and put the whole bunch back into my satchel. But I did not lock the door. Then I lit my candle and then—I went upstairs. There is a room upstairs in the clubhouse where I have often been with Adelaide. It has a fireplace in it, and I had seen a box there half filled with wood the day before. This is the room I went to, and here I built a fire. When it was quite bright I took out something I had brought in my satchel and thrust it into the name. Then I got up and walked away. I—I did not feel very strong and sank on my knees when I got to the couch and buried my face in my arms. But I felt better when I came back to the fire again and very brass till I caught a glimpse of my face in the mirror over the mantelpiece. That—that unnerved me, and I think I screamed. Some one screamed, and I think it was I. I know my hands went out—I saw them in the glass; then they fell straight down at my side, and I looked and looked at myself till I saw all the terror go out of my face, and when it was quite calm again I stooped down and pulled out the little tongs I had been heating "I LAID THEM RIGHT AROUSS MY CURSE." "I LAID THEM RIGHT ACROSS MY CHEEK." In the fire and laid them quick—quick, before I could be sorry again, right across my cheek, and then"— Upright in the court. If she had screamed when she said she did, so some one cried out loudly now. I think that pitiful person was myself. They say I had been standing straight up in my place for the last two minutes. CHAPTER XXV. "I HAVE not unfinished," were the first words we heard from Carmel when order was restored and we were all in a condition to listen again. "I had to relate what you have just heard that you might understand what happened then. I was not used to pain, and I could never have kept on pressing those trous to my cheek if I had not had the strength given me by my own reflection in the glass. When I thought the burn was quite deep enough I tore the tongs away and was lifting them to the other cheek when I saw the door behind me open inch by inch, as though pushed by besitating touches. "I instantly I forgot my pain, almost my purpose, watching that door. I saw it slowly sawing to its full width and disclose my sister standing in the gap with a look and in an attitude which terrified me more than the fire had done. Dropping the tongs, I turned and faced her, covering my cheek instinctively with my hand. "I saw her eyes run over my elaborate dinner dress—my little hand bag and the cake burning in a room made warm with a fire on the heart—this before she spoke a single word. Then, with a deep laboring breath, she looked me in the eye again with the simple question: "And where is he?" Carmel's head had drooped at this, but she raised it almost instantly. Mino did not rise so readily. "Do you mean Elwood?" I asked. You know, said she. "The veil is down between us, Carmel. We will speak plainly now. I saw him give you the letter. I heard you ask Arthur to harms up the horn. I have demeaned myself to follow you, and we will have no subterfuges now. You expect him here!" "No, I cried. 'I am not so bad as that, Adeldele-nor is in. Here is the note. You will see by it what he expects and at what place I should have joined him if I had been the selfish creature you think." I had the note hidden in my breast. I took it out and held it toward her. I did not feel the burp at all, but I kept it covered. She glanced down at the words, and I felt like falling at her feet, she look- JOIN THE Solid Rock Union (20th Century Secret System) THAT BENEFITS IN LIFE, HEALTH & DEATH. 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"She glanced down the paper and lot It drop almost immediately from her hand. 'I cannot read his words' she cried. 'I do not need to. We both know which of us he loves best. You cannot say that it is I, his engaged wife. I was silent, and her face took on an awful pallor. 'Carmel,' said she, 'do you know what this man's love has been to me? You are a child, a warm hearted and passionate child, but you do not know a woman's heart. Certainly you do not know mine. I doubt if any one does—even he. Cares have warped my life. I have no charms to rival yours; I have only love, such love as you cannot dream of at your age. And this is no longer desirable to him." "You see that I remember every word she spoke. They burned more fiercely than the iron. That did not burn at all just then. I was cold instead—bitterly, awfully cold. My very heart seemed frozen, and the silence was dreadful. But I could not speak; I could not answer her. "You have everything,' she now went on. 'Why did you rob me of my one happiness?' And you have robbed me. Carmel, do you know why I am here?' I shook my head. 'I am here to end it all, all she. "I totted at this thrue, and she, a mother to me from my cradle, started instinctively to catch me, but the feeling left her before she had taken two steps, and she stopped still. 'Drop your hand' she cried. 'I want to see your whole face while I ask you one last question. I could not read the note. Why did you come here?' I dropped my hand, and she stood, staring; then she uttered a cry and ran quickly toward me. 'What is it?' she cried. 'What has happened to you? Is it the shadow or— "I caught her by the hand. I could speak now. 'Adelaide,' said I, 'you are not the only one to love to the point of hurt. I love you. Let this little scar be witness.' Then, as her eyes opened and she staggered, I caught her to my breast and hid my face on her shoulder. 'You say that tomorrow I shall be free to receive notes. He will not wish to write them tomorrow 'The beauty he liked is gone. If it weighed overmuch with him, then you and I are on a plane again—or I am on an inferior one. Your joy will be sweeter for this break.' "She started, rushed my head from her shoulder, looked at me and shuddered, but no longer with hate. 'Carmel, she whispered, 'the story—the story I read you of Francis I, and—" "Yes, I agreed. 'that made me think. My knees bent under her; she sank at my feet, but her eyes never left my face. 'And—and Elwood?' He knows nothing. 'I did not make up my mind till tonight. Adelaide, it had to be. I hadn't the strength to—to leave you all or—or to say no if he ever asked me to my face what he asked me in that note." "And then I tried to lift her, but she was kissing my feet, kissing my dress, sobbing out her life on my hands. Oh, I was happy. My future looked very simple to me; that my账 began to burn, and instinctively I put my hand. This brought her to her feet. 'You are uttering!' she cried. 'You must go home at once, at once, while I telephone to Dr. Carpenter. 'We will go together, I said. We can, telephone from there. But at this the swine look came back into her face, and, seeing her forget my heart, I forgot it, in dread of what she would say when she found strength to screak. "It it was worse than anything I had lingered; she refused absolutely to go back home. Carruth, said she. "I have done infinitive to your youth. You love him, love but like a child, but a woman. The tangle is worse than thought; your heart is caught in it we will be mine, and you shall have your chance. Its death will give it to you." "I tried to dissuade her. I urged every plea, even that of my own sacrifice. But she was no more her natural self. She had taken up the note and read it during my entreaties, and my words fell on deaf ears. "Why, these words have killed me!" she cried, crumpling the note in her hand. "What will a little poison do? It can only finish what he has begun." "Polson: I remembered how I had heard her pushing about bottles in the medicine cabinet and felt my legs grow weak and my head swim. "Yoon will not! I cried, watching her hand, in terror of seeing it rise to her breast. "When I came here," she said. "I brought a bottle of cordial with me and three glasses. I brought a little vial of poison, too, once ordered for sickness." "I expected to find Elwood here. If I had I meant to drop the poison into one glass and then fill them all up with the cordial. We should have drunk, each one of us his glass, and one of us would have fallen. I did not care which, you or Elwood or myself. But be is not here, and the cast of the die is be- Barnes. "CHOOSE ANGHT DEAR HEART. LEAVE THE POOHONED ONE FOR ME." fween us two, unless you wish a certainty. Cormel, in which case I will pour out but one glass and drink that myself. "She was in a fever now and desperate. Death was in the room. felt it in my lifted hair and in her strangely drawn face. If I screamed who would hear me? I never thought of the telephone, and I doubt if she would have let me use it then. The power she had always exerted over me was very strong in her at this moment. "Shall I drink alone? she repeated, and I cried out, 'No. at which her hand went to her breast, as I had so long expected, and I saw the glitter of a little vial as she drew it forth. "Oh, Admiral! I began, but she heeded me no more than the dead." "On leaving home she had put on a long coat with pocket, and this coat was still on her and the pockets gaping. Thrusting her other hand into one of these she drew out a little flask covered with wicker and set it on a stand beside her. Then she pulled out two small dictionaries and set them down also; and then she turned her back. I could hear the drop-drop of the liquor, and dark as the room was it seemed to turn darker till I put out my hands like one groping in a sudden night. But everything cleared before me when she turned around again. Features set like hers force themselves to be seen. "She advanced a glass in either PHS ARS Aer ae yah ek OE Eye 4 SU een en SP aan i Na NCR Sate eh pe ae a a tc SSS iss ait a 5 Bt a 3 u i ay ‘gt Me iy 1 2 Sa Ge Ane ° SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 1911. bat they did not away bor. Qep by step sbe drew aeur, and .whon she .Peached my alde ahe smiled 10 my face once. ‘Then she agid: ‘Choose aright, dear beart, Leave the polsoned one for me 7 “Bascinated, I stared at one glass, then ut the other, Had elther of ber hands trembled 1 should bare grasped At tho glass It held, but not a tremor ‘hook thoee Ky Sogere, nor did her eyea-wander to the'right band or tothe fete ‘Adelaide,’ 1 abrieked out, “tose them bebind you. Let $s llvosilver ‘But sbe only reiterated that awful Wrord, “Chooser and | dare not hesitate Songer lest | lose my chance to sare her. Gtoping, 1 touched a gliss—l ever knew which one—cad, drawing it from ber Angers I lifted It to my gouth. Instantly her other band rose, ‘L doo't know which ls. which myself,” she caid and drank. That mado me Urlok Riso, “The two glasses sent ont a clicking sound as we set them back on the stand. Toen wo waited, looking at each other. “Which? ber'lipa seemed to shy. ‘Whicht, In another moment we Knew. ‘Your°choice was the right one,’ safd sho and she sak back into ‘& chair.” ‘Dob't leave mer ate called ‘out, for 1 was abgpt. to rao shrieking got Into tbe night, ‘1-1 am bappy now that {t ts all settled, but I do not want to dle alone. Ob, bow bot 1 amt And, leaping op. she Gang off ner coat and ‘went gasping about the room for att, When she sank down again It was on the lounge, and again I cried, to fy for belp, and again she would not tet we ‘ “1 tried to sootbe ber—to keep down my awful fear and soothé her. Bot ‘the nearness of doath tad calmed ber Door beart into its old love and bablt- ual thoughtfulness. She was terrified at my position. She recalled our moth- er and the-oat she bad taken at that mother’s deathbed to protect me aod are for mo aud my brother, ‘And t fave falled to-do elther’ abe cried. ‘Arthur 1 bavo allecated, andtjou f am feaving to unknown trouble and danger? . “Sho was not to be comforted. 1 saw ber life ebbing acd could ¢o nothing, She clung to me while ghe called op nil ber powers ond made pias for me and showed moa way of ‘escape. I was to burn the note, fling two of the glasses trom the window gnd leave the other and the deadly vial ceer her band—tbis before f left the room. ‘Then f was to call op ‘the: police and say there was some- thing wrong at the clabbonsa, but was vot to glen my name or ever ac- koowledge 1, was thero. “Nothing cao save troable,’ abe sald. ‘bat that troa- ‘ble must vot come near you. Swear that you will heed my words—swear tbat you will do what I say.’ “I swore. All that sbo asked T prom tned. 1 war almost d}tog, too, and had tho light gone out and the rafters of the houro fallen in and buried oa both it would havo been better. But tho Uigbt bnroed on, and tho Ufo In her eyen faded cout, and tbe bands graspiog mine relnzed. 1 beard one Uttle garp, then m low prasor, “Tell Arthur never—never—again to'— Then —slleace!” Sobs, cries, veiled faces, then at- lence fo tbe couréroom too. It was broken but by one sound—a beart-_ rending sigh frow the priscter, But nobody looked at him, and nobody looked at mo. Every eyo was on the face of tbls young girl whoro story bore such an impress of trutb and yet Was 80 contmdictory of all former evl- dence. What revolations wore yet (0 follow? {t would acem that sho was apeaking of her sister's death, But her sister bad not died that way; her sister bad been strangled. Could this dainty ‘creature, witb beauty ecarred and yet puwwerfally triatnphant. be the victim of a ballaciontion, or did ahe seek to wislend Justice and to coo ceat truth? : At a question trom Mr. Moffat sbe spoko again, and we beard ber ay: “Yes, shu died that way, wlth ber hands in wine. There was no one else by. Wo were quite alone.” ‘That: settled it. and for * moment tho revulsivn of feelin threatened to. throw the court {oto tumult, “Can you Ox the pour of this oc: currence?” aft, Motfat asked. “In any way can yoil focate the time?” e “No, for 1 did not move at once. | felt ted to that couch. 1 am very young. and | bad nover acco death before. “When I did get up f hobbled Uke xn old woman and almost went distracted. but came to myself ns} ner the note on the Goor—the aate | was told to burns Lifting ft, | moved toward the fireplace, but got a frigut on the way and stopped Io the middie of the uot nd louked back. | thought I bad henra-sof sister speak. * “Dut the tansy pasned as f anw bow rll she lay. and I went on after awhile nnd tbrew the note, inio tho one smnil Gamo which was all that was loft of the fire. \ saw ft caught by a dratt from the door Debind me and go fam jag up the chimney. “Some of my trouble ecemed to go Rae a aaa ate ee eee Beeb Te isece “eke Add thirewa tt. 2 re ‘onlied that'ohe ‘tid said nemothing About thie, tor what I didn't know, 80 T'litted it'dnd pat It ta ‘thercloset—why Tcanyot ohy, ‘Theo t set my mind on welng bomo., ; 7 * “Bot there, was something to do Orst —sorietblag uot tn that room, It was to_telephone the police, I selzed thu Fecelver, and wheo central ‘answered I veld something about the Whispering Pines and‘ wanting belp. ‘This is all | remember about thet. ‘ “Bome time afterward—I don't know when! was stombllng down the stairs op my way out. 1 bad gotia toto the room again tor my ‘little bag. for the keys wero in {t, and 1 dared not leave them Bott didn't stay a minuto, and T cast but one giknce at the lounge. What happened afterward i like a ream to me. 1 found the borge, the horse found the Toad, asd somo tm later I reached bome. As | came with tn wight of the bouse I grew suddenly stroug again. The.opon stable door re minded mo of my-dutynand, driving In. J quickly unbarneased Jenny and put her away. Then | dragged the cutter foto, place and hung uh the barnes Lastly 1 locked -the doce and carried the key with me toto the house avd hong it up on fts uaua) nail to the Kitctien. F had obezed Adsinide, and now t would go to my room. That in what abo would wish. But 1 don't know whether { did this or not. My miod was full of Adelaide till coofo sion came, then darkness and then perfect blank.” J She hag tolsbed; abe had done aa she had been asked; she bad told the story of tbat evening as she koew it from the family dinner till her return home after midnight, and the mystery gt Adelnido's death was an great ar ener. ; “Mr. District Attorney, tho witness fe yours,” sald Mr, Moffat. Mr. For at once arse. The mo ment was tipo for conquest. He put bis most vital question Arat: “In all this toterriew with your sis ter di@ you remark any discoloration on hor throac?™ ‘Tho witness Ups opened. Surprise spoke from hor every feature. “Dis- coloration?” she repeated. “1 do not know wat you mean.” “Any marks darker than the rest of her skin on ber throat or neck?” “No Adelaido bad a spotless skin It looked Uke marble es ebo lay thero No; saw no marks | do not know what you allude to.” “Did you told your sister's bands alt the timo abe lay dying, as yon thought. oa the Jounge? “Yeo, yea." “How was it when you let go of them? Where did they fall then?” “On her breast { Isld them down softly and crossed them. 1 did not leave ber till | had dono this and clos: ed ber eyes.” “And what did you do then?” “1 went for the note to burn ft” 34129 Cumberiand, tn your direct ox: amination you said that,you stopped still as you crossed tho Boor at thé Ume, thinking that your sister called, and ‘tbat you looked back at ber w “Yes, alr" a “Were her baods crossed thon? “Yes, sir; just the same." “And afterward, when you. came from the ce after wulting somo little ume for courage?” “Yes, yes. There were no signs of movement. Ob, abe was dead—quite dead.” “No statements, Miss Cumberland Sbe looked we saruc, and you saw nv change {n tbe position of her bands?" “None. Tbey were just as 1 left them.” “Can you say she did not cluteb or atip bor throat during any of this ume?" “Yes, yes. I couldn't have forgotten it if sho bad dove that. 1 remember overs more ate mado so well, She dida't do thats’ « “Whe, after tolephoning, you re- turned to the room where your sister lay you glanced at the loungo?” * *¥ea; I could not ‘belp It.” “WWan ft 1 the same condition as when you left—tho pillows, mean?” “II thlife so. I cannot say. 1 only balt looked, 1 was torrified by Ln i "Can yog aay they bad not been din. turbed?* “No. 1 can say uotbing, But what does”— “Only the annwor, fies Cumber- land. Can ton tell us now those pil- jows were arranged?" “I'm afraly not. 1 throw thom down quickly, mndly : just a I collected 3 them. I only know that 1 pot the winfow cnsb- foo down frat. = The rest fell apy- : bow. But they quite covered hor—qaite.” Vv “Handa and ae MV A Wait! J know [ SER STRENGTH LAD hare no right to GIVEN war. tay thot, bet I canoot swear that | saw any change” “Cab you ewear thet ther wan on chango—that the pitiuws and the win dow ‘cunhion tay furt oy they “did whoo yon left the room?” “No.” é At the, next moment xhe was tn Dr Carpenter's armn.. Her atrengtb tad stron way for the time, and the court ran bastily adjonried to give her op- portunity for rest. snd recuperation. . “ei* * GGASTion Kivi” WEAR XR MANDS ChomxD THEN?" , AEN 1 left the courtroom with the othor witnesses I noted man standing near, TF the district attorney, After ward I: beard that b¢ was Sweetwa- or, the deteritve from New York who biad iad 46 much to do in uneasthing the teatimony-agiinal Arthur, | , L lett bin talking to Me. Fox and | later receised -thts account of the ta. THE RICHMOND PLANET; RICHMOND; VIRGINIA: . ete Sek a5" hi eo 23 « (ip thle gic} "telllag the truth "sete va’ District. Attorsey Fox-as seee a the three. worp closeted and-eack could upeak bit own: silnd, “Decter, whe! fo you think?! * “1 do|not question hee veracity tx tho least” s+ . You belfeve that she buraed bersal tntentionally? “L wotldn't dinbetlevo it—you may think me sentimental; I knew ont loved her tather—for any fortune yor | might namo.” 2 | Mr. ox turned to Bweowater. “Ant your" “Mir, Fox, baro you thoso’topgs?” “Yes, | forgot. They were brought to my offico with the other exhibits. | attached uo Importance to them, and you will probnbly tind them just where 1 throst them into the box marked ‘Camps ” ‘Thoy wore in the district attorney's office, and Sweetwater at once ross ‘and brought forward tho tongs. “There is my answer,” be sald, potat. ing wigniticantly at ono of the legs. ‘The district attorvey turned palo and motioned Sweotwater.to carry them back, He eat silent for a moment and then showed that be was a man. “Misa Cumberiand bas my roapect," sald he, Finally Bir, For turned to Dr. Perry anid put the question: =~ “You are satistied with your sutopsy? Miss Cumberiand’s death was due to strangwation and not to the polson she tooxy* « “That was what I swore to and what { should bave to swear to again {f you placed: mo’ back on the stand The polson, taken with her great ‘er- citement, robbed bor of Soca lonu nas but there was too little of it or it wi foo old and wenkened to causo death. Bhe would probably bavo rorivied tn time, possibly did revive. But the cluteb of those dogers wes fatal; she could not surviro It It costs more than you can ever understand toreay this, but questions Uke yours must bo moswered. | should not be 20 honest man otberwise.” |p the rellef of all Carmel was phys: fealty stronger than wo expected wheu sho came to retake the stand In the afternoon. But sbe bad lost a jittle of ber coyrage. Mr. Fox kept nobody waiting. He asked: . “Miss Comberland. tn your account of the Gna intersiew you had with your alster you alluded to a story sou had once read together. Will you tell us the.namo of this story’ “It was called ‘A Legend of Francis Lt It was not a novel, but a little tale abe found in some old magazine. ft had a great effect upon us. 1 havo Dever forgotten It.” “Oan you relate this talo to us'in a few words?" a ‘ “I will try. It wan very almple.’ It merely told how a young girl marred her beauty to escape the attentions of the great king and what respect be al- Ways sbowed her after that, aven call- ing ber sister.” | “While you wéro holding your als- ter’g bands in what sou supposed to be her ual moments, did you ubservo whether oF not she still wore on her Onger thé curioos ring giveo ber by Mr. Ranelagh and known us her ¢o- gogement ring?™ “Yes. 1 oot only saw it, but felt It It was the only one she wore on ber left band." “Mr Fox pressed lls advantage “And wheo sou rose from the lounge and crossed sour sister's bands?" “It was, still there. 1 put that band uppermost” “And left the ring on? “Ob, yen; ob. yes!" Her whole attl- tade and face were full of protest. “Bo that, to the best of your belief, it was otlll po your sister’a Gnger when you left the room?" “Certainly, sir; certainly.” There was .alfrn’ {9 her tone vow. Sho was begloning to sce that her tes- timony was not as entirely belptul to Arthor as.sbe bad been led to expect. “Can you say whetber you noticed any espectat chill to the hall when you went out to telephuaaT* “L don't remember 1 wap almost in- sensible.” “But you do remember having abut tho door behind you?" “Yeu.” An open window tn the ball—that was wbnt be wns trying to prove— open st this time Frum the expres? sion of nuch facex of the jury as 1 could nee 1 think le had proved it. Tbe next point be made was in the same line. Had she, fo all the time she was in the butiding, ueard avy nolses sho could not account for? “Yen; many tinea." * | “Can you deneribe these polses zy “No; they were of all kinds. toe pines sighed rovriuually { knew tt as the pines, but | had to listen Once | Beard a rushing sound—It was when the pines stopped awaylng for rn ipatant—vut t dou't know what ft was. It wan all very dreadfal.” “Was thia rushing sound such as‘a ‘| “Avnear sound ora forte “Far, batw) cannot locate it-tndoed Yeannet 1 forgot tt in x moment.” 1 “But, you remomber it now? Yon" « ‘ “And cannot yob remember now an) btber noises thin tone you apeak of! [Phat time you. stepped into the ball- ‘when your teeth chattered, you know- Wid you Lene nothing thon’but the sigh Ing of the pines?” Bho looked startled. Her bands wen! up, and one of them clutched at her tbroat; Glen they fell, and slovely, care fally, kb -one feuling his way, ahe ao ewered:" " “{‘bad-forgot(en. 1 did bear some, thing—s'sound In one of the doorwayd Tt waa very falot—a alghoa—a—t don't Know what. it conveyed dotning to me then and not oineh pow, But yor sak, and t hate answered j |. Ya tate done.richt, Miss Cabiber 1dpd,’ The’ Jury odght to know. chee facis. Wa ta bumanstght? 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The mo- ments which I myself bad spent there ve ay t . wr Fi z Ui & y 1 Apen, f w , s U i A : Sanen = yt “aRx TOU READY To SWEAR YOU DID ROT iS gritos: A : |mafter this tla of ber passing through’ the hall, thank Godi—bat no! long after. And sowe one had beep phere before me! Waelt Arthur? * Carmel being Inpocent, who could be gallty but be? 1 know of ao ona The mlsery onder which 1 bad anffered was only iigntvoed, not removed. _ “Mins Cumberiand, grv you ready to swear that you did aot hear a atep at thatthe or vet face?’ “You, als." | “Phat you only heage algh?” “A algh, or something like ona: | “You went right ou?” * “Immediately.” : “Entering tho tolepbono room?" “Yes.” “Tho door of which you shut?” “I do not know. 1 must bave, but rm “Never mind explanations, You do pot know whetbor you shut it or bother some ovo elso ebut it?" “I do not.” + Tho words fell wolghtlly Thes seemed to strike orery heart. “Miss Cumberland, you bave said Uiat you telephoned for the police.” “Bes, for-help.” “You were somo minutes doing thiy yon say?” “1 fuse reanoo to think a0, pet 1 Gov't kvow deiinitely. ‘Tho cnudie seemed shorter when | went out thao when 1 camé-tn.” “Aro sou eure you telephoned for boipr” : “Help waa what 1 wanted—help tor my alstor. 1 do vot remember my wordn” “And then you left the boftdingt™ “After going for my ttle bag.” “Did you sve any one then or bear apy one?” “No, ate." “Did you nee your sister again?” “T have sald that 1 fost glanced at. tho couch.” “Wouldn't you know if tho pillows had beeu disturbed?” “No, ain—nut froin the look 1 gavo them.” . “Then they mtgbt havo been disturb- ed—might eren into been rearranged —withont your knuwing 1?” “They mignt” “Afims Cuiaberiond, when you left the bullding, «id su leave it alone?" “tae” “Was-the moon sbintng?” “Nos It sae sowing” * . “Did the moou shive when you Went to throw thé vini out of the window?” “Yes, very brigutiy” “Bright enuugn for you to see the Maks?” “1 didn’t took at the inks.” “Whorg wore sou twoking?” “Benind ove." “When yuu threw the tial out?” "You" J “What was there hetiod yo" “A dead slstor.” Ub, the indescrib- able tone! “Borgtve-me, Mise Cumberland; 1 do not want to troubio you, Dut was thero not something or some one in the ad- joining roum beslden your dead slator }o make yuu look back?” “1 saw ud one, Lut I Idoked back—1 fo not know why.” “You threw the rial.out without look. ngt i “A felt It niin from my hand” “Wherer’ . “Over tho window ledge.” ‘Trinmpd ‘tor the.deteuse. The post: fon of the vial, caught in the vines, ae accounted for id a very natural panner. : eng ‘Mr.Hox abifted his inquiries, «|! “Yor have seid that you wore s bat iid. coat of, your brother's tn comlog othe qlubhouse. Did you kéep these “No; 1 left them {n tho lower hall.” “Where in the lowor ball? “Op the rack there.” “Was your candle Ut? “Not theo, str” “Yet you found the rack?” “L felt for it. 1 knew whero {t was. “Miss Cumberland, ou left the doo unlocked whon you Went gat of the balding? / MNo—no, 1 didn't, I bad the key, and T locked It But Palan'e realize this thi 1 went to untle my horse; thon I fount the eye fp my band. But J didn't gc back." “Do rou mean that you didn't know you locked the door?” “1 dou't remember whether I knew or not at the time, I do remember be tog surprised and a litle frightened when 1 saw the keya “Bot f didn't ge back” “Yet sou telephoned for the policeT “Yea” “And theo locked tbem out ‘7 qn't caret dlda't cura An Yotaite oumber of questions fol- lowed. Certain facts bad to be brought oot, amodg them tbe blowing off of ber bat on that burrieddrive home through the ever thickening snow storm—a fuct early accounted for when one cousidered the thick coll of bair over which tt bhd bees drawn. “after you weut Into tbe stable to unbarpess sour tore woat path did you tako tp returalng to the bousor” “There ts only une.” “Did you walk straight through it?" An stratgbt as 1 could. it was snowing beavlly, and t was dizzy and felt strange olay oave elgeagged a Unttie." “You are suro that you did oot wan der in back of tho atabier” “AA are os I can bo of anything.” “Mins Camberinnd, J pave but a few moro questions to ark. Will you look at this portion of a broken bottle?” Sbe reacned out ber band | Lt wan trembitrg visibly, and ber taco ex Pressed 8 deep diatrean, Dut abo took the plece of broken bottle and looked At it before pnasing It back. “Miss Cumberinad, dl¢ you ever see thet bit of broken giass before?" “No.” nhe anid “1 mpy base seen 2 whole bottle ke that at some time tn the clabbouse, put 1 have no memory of this broken end—noue at all.” “1 am obliged to you, Siias Cumber. Jand. 1 will trouble you 0 more to aay.” ‘Then he threw op bis bead and amit edn slow snfvustic aunllo at Mr.sMuf tat. . | {v0 ux coxtxvED.] .__ Kleked Oynamitey May Die. 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When writing to us to renew your subscription or to discontinue your payer, you should give your account and salaries in full, otherwise you must付给付的 charge of ADDRESS. In order to change the address of a subscriber we must send the former as well as the present address. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, VA., as second-class matter. SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 1911. THE SPREAD OF RACE PREJUDICE. We have always contended that the principle that this government could not survive with one-half slave and the other half free was equally true with reference to the toleration of race prejudice, the recognition of the doctrine of serf and master, fused upon race and color, when the Constitution of the United States recognized the equality of all men before the law. It is humorously illustrated by the story of the cussing" parrot. An effort was made to break or change this wicked habit and a praying religious parrot was placed in the cage with him. The owner was horrified a few days afterwards to hear the most abominable "cuss" words emanating from the cage, and both parrots were engaging in the debate. All things considered, the religious parrot could curse more stronely than the wicked one. This seems to be the situation in this country with reference to race prejudice so far as it pertains to colored people. The South has been the hot-bed of race prejudice, and Northern colored folks on a visit here never tire of talking about the rights and privileges which they enjoyed in their Northern homes. All of this is changed, and the situation there is more galling. Spokane, Washington, so far as the United States is concerned, is near "the top of the world," and yet The Citizen, a colored journal, publishes the following: "COLORED TRADE NOT SOLICITED." signs must come down, says Commis- sion signer Hindley and Hayden. MAYOR HINDLEY "We are not going to tolerate any such discrimination. The colored people have their right guaranteed to them by the constitution of the United States, and no union restaurant or satouon has any right to infringe upon that right. Race trouble must not be allowed to brow in spokane. Such actions as have come to my notice are the fomenters of race war and threaten the whole legal fabric of the city and State. I do not anticipate any trouble, but the man who run public places in this city will not be permitted to practice such discrimination. So long as he behaves as well as a white man, the colored man has just as much bussle- The fact that it has become necessary for the Mayor of Spokane to issue any such order is in itself significant. Even Pittsburg, Pa., is suffering from a severe attack of Negrophobia, for the Pittsburg Courier, a colored Journal, publishes the following: For four days last week the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias held session in the city of Pittsburg, and had not the Courier made mention of the fact their presence hero would not have been known. The six daily papers treated the Nogroos with silent contempt, notwithstanding the public meetings and the grand parade which extended over seven city squares. These same papers never overlook an opportunity to publish in glowing and attractive headlines any and all reports concerning the Negro, if these reports carry with them any scandal or even alleged scandal. It is to the credit of the Knights that not a single arrest was made for the slightest infraction of the law or city ordinance; and it seems that the absence of rowdyism alone accounts for the silence of the daily press. These same papers write our virtues in the sand, and engage our vices upon stone, while the Negroes of the entire county spend their money to support them. Let a Negro church go into court, or a black face appear at a police station, and reporters are on the alert to get not only the facts, but any exaggerations that may be offered, and these reporters are not sought either. The editors of those same papers, without the slightest investigation as to the true situation, make capital of the Negro and issue an "extra" edition only to be gobbled up by Negroes too ignorant to see that they, are twice used for mercenary purposes. The writer took pains to investigate the papers here, to ascertain whether they accord the Grand Lodge even a casual mention, but not a word did we find in any of the organs so liberally supported by the Negroes of this city and county. We do not complain that we are ignored by the daffles; but we do complain at the gross ignorance of the many Negroes of this city, who spend their money to read such a biased press. Is further argument needed by the Negro to convince him that he stands alone in this great community with no other resource than his own co-operation? Until we unite the forces about us and thereby command not only attention, but recognition as a people, we may expect a repetition of this silent contempt with added emphasis. This is in striking contrast with the attitude assumed by the white Democratic press in the Southland. Every movement of the colored people for the improvement of their religious moral and financial condition is encouraged and their columns are thrown open for matters pertaining to the economic and material welfare of a class of people that they know so well. The better class of these Southerners are the colored peoples best friends and they apparently never tire to aid and encourage them along all legitimate lines of racial endeavor. They are handicapped at times in their efforts by the tough, dissolute unreagent elements of our own people and by the bitter prejudice of the unmouth. Negro hating white mountains of their own race, but they do not save from their announced purpose to aid us. So true is this that the worse charge against the Commissioner of Insurance in this State Hon Jos Button was that he had been too lenient towards a Negro corporation in permitting it to continue to do business, when the concern was admittedly insolvent. He made the plan that he did it in order to help them and to save from utter ruin the poor, aged colored people, who by this absolute failure would lose the savings of a life time. This reply suffaced and a white Democratic "died in the wool" grand jury in this city voted him a "clean bill." There is something peculiar about this Southern question, and this Northern one. When the Colored Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, convened in Petersburg, Va., June 21, 1911, the white Chamber of Commerce contributed to the funds of the local committee in entertaining it, and the white street car company granted free transportation on a Thursday to its heavy membership in order that they might see the city. Every white daily journal published exhaustive reports of its proceedings, and declared the parade to be one of the best. If not the best, that had ever been seen there, while the good order and gentlemanly behavior of the members were the subjects of high praise and generous congratulations Draw the contrast between Western Pennsylvania, where colored folks are supposed to have all of their rights, and Eastern Virginia, where they are denied them. This is a condition which calls for extended study, and it shows, too, that those of us who have "trod the wine-press alone" and remained with the white folks, with whom we were bred and born, have made no mistake in our choice. In a few brief years, death will end it all, but the Southland is the place for material advancement, and the field of progressive and profitable labor for all of us who expect to master the great problems of industry and finance which must necessarily confront us. Judge S. B. Witt, of the Hustings Court of Richmond, Va., displayed rare foreseen and remarkable judgment in the selection of the gentlemen for service on the grand jury to investigate the affairs of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers, and its, several branches which, from a legal standpoint, appeared to be independent. The report rendered will be universally accepted as portraying the true condition of affairs as far as these citizens have been able to ascertain them, and their placing of the responsibility upon the officials of the defunct bank and the alloged insolvent Order will be regarded as fair and just by all who have taken the pains to observe the trend of affairs in this truly remarkable organization. It should be understood, though, in all fairness that every man is — presumed innocent until he is proven guilty, and for this reason judgment should be suspended in each and every case until a petit jury which will hear both sides of the controversy has sifted the evidence and rendered its decision. 'Be that as it may, the officers indicted cannot shift the responsibility for the disappearance of $290,000 of the money of the colored people of this country, who could ill afford to lose it. They are now in the position of being required to prove their innocence, rather than that of the prosecution being required to prove their guilt, for the reason that they admittedly had the money in charge. When asked as to what disposition was made of it, they have either professed ignorance or they have declined to tell the questioner. There was and is, absolutely nothing else to do but to hold them responsible until they find out and satisfactorily explain away one of the most monumental losses ever suffered by the colored people in this country. The charge that the records have been deliberately destroyed in order to hinder and handle the investigators is one of the most serious as yet lodged against some of the officials. To destroy evidence is to practically admit crime, else why were the records destroyed? Judge Witt's ringing words in discharging the Jury tells the whole purpose of the Investigation—"To exonerate those who are innocent and to punish those who are guilty." An opportunity will now be given to the indicted officials to have their day in court and to explain away, if they can, the damning mass of testimony which has been cited against them. Some of our people do not know that, it is a felony for a bank's officers to receive deposits after the institution is kgown to be insolvent, that is unable to meet its obligations. This is the basis of the charge against some of the officials. Those people in other States who have looked with disgust upon every colored person in Richmond, including those doing an honest, legitimate business will understand that the better class of our people here do not countenance dishonest methods in any of its forms. They stand ready to hunt down and punish any one found guilty of violating any of the fundamental principles of fair dealing. Judge S. B Witt has certainly rendered the colored people of this community a service in convening this grand jury and the gentlemen officiating have rendered the public a service in telling the truth in such an able and forceful manner, as is shown in that report which is now the subject of favorable discussion among all classes of people Charles Walbarrow Missing. Charles Walharrow, age 16 years, but who appears to be much younger, left his home at 311 North Fourth street, this city, or was carried away from his parent, Mrs. Annie Walharrow, Thursday, August 3, 1911, by a man of dark complexion and medium build. Charley is of light brown complexion, dark brown curly hair, brown eyes. He wears knee pants, but is reported to have worn long pants at the time he left. Any information concerning him will be thankfully received. He has been reported to have left for Baltimore, and then again for Cincinnati. The police have been notified. Stock For Sale. 48 shares of the capital stock of the Richmond Benoñolal Insurance Company (Inc.) will be sold at public auction at the front door of said company's office, 728 North Second street, at 10 A. M., on the 16th day of August, 1911. The stock will be sold to the highest bidder. WANTED—A colored man on a small suburban farm on outskirts of city. To the right man, a good home and compensation. Apply or address L. W. PJZZINI, 329 North Harrison Street. formors of Virginia, a bank chartered and doing business under the laws of the State of Virginia, he, the said W. P. Burroll, then and there unlawfully and foloniously did take, steal and carry away, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. And the grand jurors, aforesaid, on their paths aforesaid, do further present that W. P. Burrell, on the 26th day of October, in the year one thousand, nine hundred, and ten, at the said city, and, within the jurisdiction of the said Hustings Court of the city of Richmond, a certain order in writing for the payment of money, commonly called a negotiable note, of the following words and figures, to-wit: $100. Richmond, Va. July 29, 1910. Ninety days after date I promise to pay to myself or order, without offset, one hundred dollars. Negotiable and payable at Reformers' Bank; value received. The drawer and endorfer of this note hereby waive the bounty of homestead exemption as to this debt. W. D. Jones due Oct. 27, 1910, which said negotiable note is endorsed W. D. Jones. John H. Braxton of the value of one hundred dollars of the goods, chattels and property of Wm. A Moncree and E. M. Pilcher, receivers of the Chancery Court of the city of Richmond, in the chancery cause, therein ponding, under the style of "The Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers of Virginia" he said W. P. Burrell, then and there unlawfully and feloniously did take, steal and carry away. FELONY CHARGE Edward Ellis Jr., is charged with having on the 3d day of June, 1909, with the following divers bank-notes, gold, silver, nickel and copper coins of United States currency, the numbers and denominations of which are to the said grand jurors unknown, the whole amounting to the sum of one hundred and thirty-three dollars, lawful money and current in this Commonwealth of the bank-notes, money, coins and property of the Grand Fountain, of the United Order of True Reformers, a corporation duly chartered and doing business under the laws of Virginia, unfitly and feloniously did take, steal and carry away. AND STILL ANOTHER. Edward E. E. Jr. is further charged as follows: Divers bank notes, gold, silver, nickel and copper coins of United States currency, the number and denominations of which are to the said grand jurors unknown, the whole amounting to the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, and of the value of one hundred and fifty dollars, lawful money and current in this Commonwealth of the bank notes, money, coins and property of the Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers, a corporation duly chartered and doing business under the laws of Virginia, he, the said Edward Ellis, Jr. then and there unlawfully and feloniously did take, steal and carry away THAT JOINT INDICTMENT The Joint Indictment against W. P Burrell J. C Robertson, W. L. Taylor, Edward Ellis, Jr. charges that on the 25th of October, 1910, as follows They, the said W. P Burrell, J. C Robertson, W. L. Taylor and Edward Ellis, Jr. being then and there officers and directors of the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers of Virginia, a bank charted under the laws of the State of Virginia and doing a banking business in the city of Richmond, did, with actual knowledge, that the said bank was at the time insolvent, unlawfully and feloniously take and receive from one A. G. Rose, treasurer of the Moore Street Sunday-School, a depositor in said bank, the sum of five dollars and seventy-seven cents in money on a deposit to the credit of the said A. G. Rose, treasurer of the Moore-Street Sunday-School against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. ANOTHER JOINT INDICTMENT And the grand jurors aforesaid, on their outfits aforesaid, do further present that W P Burrell, J C Robertson, W L. Taylor and Edw Ellis, Jr. on the 52d day of October, in the year one thousand, also hundred and ten, at the said city, and within the jurisdiction of the said Hustings Court of the city of Richmond, being then and there officers and directors of the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers of Virginia, a bank chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia and doing a banking business in the city of Richmond, did, with actual knowledge that said bank was at the time insolvent, unlawfully and feloniously permit money, to-wit, the sum of five dollars and seventy-seven cents, to be received from one A. G. Rose, treasurer of the Moore-Street Sunday-School, g depositor in said bank, as a deposit to the credit of the said A. G. Rose, treasurer of the Moore-Street Sunday-School. ANOTHER CHARGE A joint indictment against W. P. Burrell, J.'C. Robertson, W. L. Taylor, and Edward Ellis, Jr., makes the same charge, with reference to a deposit of $183.25 made by A. D. Price, October 25, 1910. MR. BLACKWELL'S DEPOSIT A joint indictment against W, P. Burrell, J. C. Robertson, W, L. Taylor, Edward Ellis, Jr., charges that on the 51st day of October, 1920, the sum of $22 was received from Thomas J. Blackwell, after the bank was known to be insolvent. A joint indictment against W, P. Burrell, J. C. Robertson, W. L. Taylor and Edward Ellis, Jr., charges that 77043 was received from B. A. Cophas after the bank was known to be inholvent. MR. TINSLEY'S DEPOSIT. A joint indictment against W. P. Burrell, J. C. Robertson, W. L. Taylor and Edward Ellis, Jr., charges that W. P. Burrell, J. C. Robertson, W. L. Taylor and Edward Ellis, Jr., did on the 25th day of October receive from T. C. Tinley the sum of $200, knowing at the time the bank was insolvent. .. THE OLD FOLKS HOME MONEY. A joint indictment charges that W. L. Taylor, R. T. Hill, Edward Ellis Jr., J. C. Robortson and W. P. Burrell did on the 22d day of April, 1910, as follows: "Divers bank notes gold, silver, nickel and copper coins of United States currency, the number and denominations of which are to the said grand jurors unknown the whole amounting to the sum of twenty-seven thousand, four hundred and four dollars and twenty-five cents, and of the value of twenty-seven thousand, four hundred and four dollars and twenty-five cents, lawful money and current in the Commonwealth of the bank—notes, money, coins and property of the Old Folks' Home of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers, a corporation duly chartered by law, unlawfully and feloniously did tale, steal and carry away. MR. A D. PRICE'S MONEY An indictment against R. T. Hill charges that on the 25th day of October he received from A. D. Price $183.25 for deposit in the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain, U. O. True Reformers, knowing at the time that the said bank was insolvent CASHIER INDICTED AGAIN Another indictment against R. T. Hill charges that on the 25th day of October, 1910, he received on deposit in the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain, U. O. T. R., from B. A. Cephas the sum of $70.44, knowing at the time the bank was insolvent. Another indictment against R. T. Hill charges that on the 25th day of October, 1910, he received a deposit from A D Price for $775, knowing at the time that the Savings Bank, G F. U. O True Reformers, was insolvent. An indictment against R. T. Hill charges that on the 25th day of October, 1910, he received a deposit at the Savings Bank, G F. U. O T. R., from T. C. Tinsley, the sum of $200, knowing at the time the bank was insolvent. --- No individuals have ever worked harder to bring about the indictment of the persons responsible for the wrecking of the True Reform, a organization than have Chief W R Griffin, of Washington, Lawyer J Thomas Newsome, of Newport News, Va., and A Humbles, of Lynchburg, Chief Floyd Ross, of St Louis when here, has been equally insistent. That they have made a great impression upon the people of this community goes without saying. The grand jury consists of some of the best white men in the city, and some of the most influential. They have sat for hours listening to the mass of corruption portrayed by the prosecuting committee, backed up by incontrovertible facts. MANY WITNESSES TESTIFY Many witnesses have been summoned. What they said to the grand jury will in all probability, ever remain a mystery. The grand jury would have made a report sooner, but just about the time it was about to come to a conclusion another pilot of documentary evidence would find the body out upon another line of inquiry. At one time an officer was sent out to the Grand Worthy Secretary's office to secure some evidence which was known to exist, but which was said could not be obtained. Both the evidence and the secretary were brought Lawyer Gilles B. Jackson, who has been to North Carolina, has also been in the lightfall. LAWYER JACKSON'S PREDICA- MENT. Despite his strenuous denials, there has been a disposition to connect him with the Hill-publication due to the close business relations between the two. According to his statements in the daily papers, he claims that all of his transactions have perfectly legitimate; that he has helped Hill instead of hindering him, and that he did not assist in destroying the large amount of money which cannot now be found. It is needless to say that Chief W. R. Griffin believes that he is responsible. To emphasize this position, he asked the grand jury to indict Colonel Giles B. Jaekson along with the other True Reformer officials. The methods resorted to in order to secure money for the Negro Development and Exposition Company of the United States, the White City Corporation and the Colored State Fair will be the subjects for investigation. BEFORE HENRICO COUNTY GRAND JURY. Gilles B. Jackson was anxious to produce his documentary, proof that his documentary evidence was legitimate, but he was not called by the grand jury to explain it. The receivers of the True Retroform Savings Bank were disposed to regard him as implicated, and their references to him in their report were regarded by some of the members of the grand jury as significant. It now seems that some of the alleged populations at the Old Folks' Home of the Grand Fountain, which home in located in Hearford county, will be laid before a grand jury. in Hearford county, that Judge Scott will have a hand in it. This will make some of the True Reformer on calls liable to prosecution in two places at about the same time. TWO MULES STOLEN. It is alloged that two mules were taken from the Old Folks' Home and that the money was not turned over to the treasury of that department. The distribution of the twenty-seven thousand dollars for back salary to certain True Reformer officials will also be further investigated. The scene on the third floor of the City Hall where the grand jury has been in session has been an interesting one. A number of witnesses could be seen standing around, while the earnest face of Chief Grifin was now and then visible talking to the witnesses. Lawyer I. Thomas Nowsome was the chief reliance, supplying points of law on the instant and supplying the missing links in the mass of circumstantial evidence. MUST HELP NEWSOME The shrewdness of the True Reformor officials in covering up their tracks or in trying to cover them up, the destroying of records, and the confusing of such facts and figures as have been left behind have been a wonder to those who are on the trail. Lawyer J. Thomas Newsome has been financially embarrassed by the demands made upon him, it seems, and it is evident that it will be necessary for the public, or the Grand Fountain, if it will ever be able to supplement his scant salary by a special fund in order to enable him to continue the drastic and nerve-racking work which has been laid out before him. There has been some talk about it, and it is evident that it may now take a tangible form. THAT PROSECUTING COMMITTEE It is evident that the Board of Directors could not have selected a more determined and tireless set of men to bring to light the frauds perpetrated by those in authority than the men named for the purpose. The plan, "I don't know" has been followed by the cry, "We'll find out." The disposition to conceal has been noticeable from one department of the Order to the other, but this little investigating committee has not only presented the facts to the grand jury but also to the public, and as a result there has come to the members composing it a support from unexposed quarters. The praised bestowed upon The Planet and its editor has also been a feature, and on all sides is heard the statement from all parts of the country that the true conditions would not have been known if The Planet had not turned on the light. REFORMER OFFICE SOLD It has taken some of the members more than twelve years to open their eyes and they have paid dearly for their negligence and lost much by their folly. The auction sale last Tuesday was a feature. The furniture and fixtures of the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain, U. O. of True Reformers, were sold under the hammer. The Reformer printing plant was also offered, but it was taken in by the receivers at an approximate price of eleven hundred dollars. This plant has cost over twenty-five thousand dollars. The Reformer newspaper will be, continued. It is understood, for the present, or until such a time as the Order shall order its discontinuance. MORE FORGED CHECKS Chief W R. Griffin, who has been tabulating the checks alleged to have been forged by Business Clerk L. B. Phillips, had the following list, which will prove to be interesting, showing the number of the check and the name of the persons in whose favor they were drawn: MR. PHILLIPS' PREDICAMENT. The indictment of the loading officials of the True Reformers organization will necessarily divert attention somewhat from Mrs. Agnes B. Reese and Mr. L. B. Phillipa. A pathetic story comes from the neighborhood of the latter, and it is as follows: Phillipa came to this city from Hampton, Va., eighteen years ago to work for the True Reformers. He was promised $50,00 per month, but began work at $20 per month. HAD TO PAY MUCH. Out of this amount he was required to pay board and to buy the stock of the organization, and his monthly allowance netted him clear $5.58 per month. He had a wife and children to support, and his family was increasing. He was a candy-maker by trade, and he supplied many stores in Richmond, his wife assisting him. He melted up as much as 250 pounds of sugar per week. SMALL, INCREASE OF SALARY Then his salary was gradually increased 50 conta and $1.00 at a time, until he got $50 per month; and no more. The higher officials were creasing their salaries at the rate of $25 and $100 at a jump. This led him on to the point of despair. The story is soon told, and the public can draw its own conclusions. The statement accredited to Mr W. P. Burrell that L. B. Phillips had taken $250 from the Order about ten years ago and that he (Burrell) had to make it good, was met by the statement from the same sourced that he thought that Burrell was Phillips' friend, and so the story goes. EDWARD ELLIS, JR'S. INDICT- MENT. In the Hustings.Court of the City of Richmond. To wit: The Grand Jurors of the Commonwealth for the body of the City of Richmond on their oaths present, that Edward Ellis, Junior on the 4th day of August in the year one and three, nine hundred and nine at the said city, and within the Jurisdiction of the said Hustings Court of the City of Richmond, divers banknotes, gold, silver, nickel and copper coins of United States Currency, the number and denomination of which are to the said Grand Jurors unknown, the whole amounting to the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, and of the value of one hundred and fifty dollars, lawful money and current in this Commonwealth of the banknotes, money, coins and property of the Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers, a corporation duly chartered and doing business under the laws of Virginia, he, the said Edward Ellis, Junior, then and there unlawfully, and feloniously did take, steal and carry away, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. i Segregating the Auditorium (Richmond, Va. News-Leader.) According to the ruling 'of the city attorney, the negroes of this city cannot hercaster use the auditorium as they have used it hercastero. The final celebration of the colored high school was held in the auditorium last June, and many white people went to see how the colored schools were progressing and what their work stood for. But, under the ruling of the city attorney, apparently, even this use of the building cannot be made hercastero. This is a depturable legal measure. The mores are the tax-payers; they have as much right to assemble in the auditorium as to meet it in the Capitol Square; they should not be deprived of their rights as citizens, and they should not be set apart within the "pale" adjuncts. We are not disposed to criticize the legal process by which the city attorney reached this remarkable conclusion, but we do not hesitate to say that. If he is correct in his findings, the sooner the Vonderjahr ordinance is amended the better for Richmond, and the better for that ordinance. The colored people of this city have rights that the white people cannot afford to withhold. Allen's National News Bureau, New York, Aug. 7, 1911 New York, Aug. 9, 1917 Last week the Metropolis was graced by the presence of Bishop G. L. Blackwell, the scholarly and magnetic prelate of the A. E. Churchill and his well accompanied by Bishop J. C. Caldwell, arrived in the Metropolis early Saturday evening and spent over Sunday billing important engagements here. Bishop Blackwell was in his usual optimistic frame of mind, and gave out many interesting statements about the work of the Zion connection in the West. "When your correspondent asked about the condition of the Zion connection in the West, Bishop Blackwell replied: "God is wonderfully blessing our work in the West. I have traveled in the past year from Ontario to Texas, and have neyer found our churches in better condition. Twenty-five flow churches have been built, the money raised largely in our own connection. There are seven annual conferences under the Zion connection, which brings together a large representative body of men." At Mother Zion Church, A. M. E. Church, in West 93rd Street, which is the oldest of the Zion churches, Bishop Blackwell preached both morning and evening. The announcement of the coming of Bishop Blackwell was responsible for the large gathering that attended the services. In the morning Bishop Blackwell preached on the "Storm and Calm of Life." The sermon was an inspiring one, and was put down as one of the strongest sermons heard at the Mother Church for some time. Bishop Blackwell in his sermon, praised Rev. Bolden, the pastor of Mother Zion, and said he was force in Zionism. In the afternoon Bishop Blackwell attended church matters and praised again at the evening service at Mother Zion: Bishop Blackwell is preparing to celebrate his 30th year in the ministry. Special services commemorating this event will be held at St. Louis in early September. At the New England Conference Bishop Blackwell made several forceful addresses. ANTOINE SIMON, JR., VISITS THE METROPOLIS. Among the distinguished passengers to arrive on the Hamburg-American steamer Alomania from Port au Prince last Monday was Antone Simon, Jr., son of the recently deposed president of Hayt. Young Simon, who is a well set-up, intelligent young man, was accompanied by his father's former private secretary. When asked about the recent trouble in Hayt, young Simon said: "The trouble was caused by Americans who have a railroad concession down there. I am on my way to Paris, where I intend to live. My father has been cruelly treated. I am not going to raise any money to regain the government for my father. The people in Hayt do not know what they want; when things are running smoothly some one begins a revolution. My father is still in Jdmalca." The young men were the center of much attention from the other passengers aboard the steamer and were kept busy answering questions fired at them. Young Simon will remain in America several weeks and will go direct to Paris, where he is to make his future home. Young Simon is wealthy in his own name, and lead with him $100,000 when he landed. A MUSICAL GENIUS. Among the young musical geniuses of the race, Harvoy Baker ranks in the forefront. He is well known in professional and musical circles in the Metropolis, and is pronounced by the critics the most versatile and generally accomplished of the young musician. He represents the new type of the Negro musician and is ambitious to do all he can to elevate the dignity and standing of the colored musician. Professor Baker is a former Riobmond boy, and was educated at Hampton Institute and Virginia Union University at Richmond, Va. Deciding upon a musical career, he entered the Cincinnati College of Music, where he received a thorough preparation in location, instrumental and 'vocal music. Nine years ago, he came to New York, and has since been identified with the musical life of the Metropolis. He has given many brilliant musicals in New York with decided success. His musical studio at 103 West 122d street, has become one of the classical fixtures of the city. The studio is located in Harlem, one of the most representative Negro sections in New York. Professor Baker is a young man of an unusual charm of manner, and possesses the artful temperament. WELL KNOWN LAWYER IN THE METROPOLIS. Counselor N. B. Marshall, the well known Washington lawyer, who made such a high record in the recount Brownsville case, is in the Metropolis. The famous lawyer has already won favor among the legal members of the city, and is a pleasing addition to the professional life. sion. Counselor Marshall is one of the few lawyers onto achieve a national reputation. When seen last week, Counselor Marshall said that a better day was dawning for the Negro Whites who were Brownsville affair, Counselor Marshall said; "We are not through with the case, yet; we are still investigating." The well known lawyer has brought to the Metropolis another charming hostess—his, accomplished hoppeeet, Mrs. Marshall. Mrs. Marshall is one of the most deeply cultured women of the race. She is an accomplished musician, and she is a famous musical video at Washington. While Mrs. Marshall will be affiliated with the social life of the Metropolis, she will remain for the most part in Washington. HOST OF VISITORS IN THE METROPOLIS. Mayer before has such a large number of visitors thronged the Metropolis as this season. The Metropolis is becoming more and more the mecca for the Southern educators and others of note and interest in the South. The Metropolis is full of interesting things and affords much for sight seeing. Among the visitors to the Metropolis are Miss Davis, of Louisville, Ky, a student at Columbia Summer School; P. M. Thompson, a graduate of the University of Chicago; Bishop J. G. Caldwell, Miss Brown, of Kentucky; S. S. Booker, secretary of the Y. M. C. A., Chattanooga, Teen; G. C. Buchanan, of Palmer Memorial Institute, at Sodalis, N. C.; Mrs. Harriet Gliba Marshall, of Washington; Rev. Williams J. King, of Boston University; Dr. and Mrs. Jefferson, of Nashville, Teen; Prof. Nelson Williams and J. H. Blackwell, of Richmond, Va.; Rev. Alfred Winn, of South America; Isaac W. Jenkins, a member of the staff of the Florida Times-Union, at Jacksonville, Fla., Miss Marshall, of Caldwell, Canada; Prof. Wm. Bonson, of Kowaligia Institute, Alabam, and his quartet and N. P. Adams, of Howard University. NOTED NEWSPAPER MAN IN METROPOLIS. Isaac W. Jenkins, the well known newspaper man and member of the editorial staff of the Florida Times-Union, at Jacksonville, Fla., is visiting in New York. Mr. Jenkins is one of the best known of the Negro correspondents and has covered many important assignments for the Times-Union and the Southern Associate Press. As a newspaper man, Mr. Jenkins is already a mixer, and has become generally liked in the Metropolis. Mr. Jenkins has, come East on a purely sight-seeking tour, and is making keen observation of conditions here. Mr. Jenkins was a visitor to Allen's National News Bureau last week. GENERAL NOTES Among the well known educators in the Metropolis is Prof. J. D. Fleen, who is well known as a private tutor. Among the prominent candidates for the bishopric in the Zion Church is Rev. Dr J. H. McMullen, pastor of Little Zion A. M. E. Church Dr. McMullen is a force in the religious life of the Metropolis. CLEVELAND G. ALLEN, "Correspondent." From Drake's Branch. Drake's Branch, Va. On his way to Chase City to attend the Harmony Association, which convenes this week, Rev. P. E. Anderson, of Mchorlin, Va., filled his appointment at Organ Jill Sunday, preaching in the morning from Col. 3-2; and to the Woman's Missionary Society in the evening from Matthews, 28-19. He was accompanied by his daughter, Miss Mary J., who presided at the organ, and rendered some appropriate selections. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Morton, of Harrisburg, Pa., and Mrs. Charles Morton of New York city, are spending their vacation here. Miss Thorearess Brooks, of Brooklyn, is visiting her grandfather, Mr. Charles Brooks. Mrs. Fannie Foster has returned from a week's visit with her cousin, Mrs. Mary Mosley, of Altova, Va. That the merry wowld caught a fellow also is evidenced by the fact that Mr. Richard Johnson, a prominent liverman of the city, will visit here in a few days. If Mr. A., of Drakes Branch, is holding a trump now is his time to play it. Miss Ruth Taylor has returned from the country, where she spent a week with Miss Ethel Smith. Peter Gliner is all smiles. The stork visited his house Saturday night and left Mrs. Gliner a fine boy. night and left Mrs. Gilmer a fine boy, Mr., and Mrs. Charlie Friend, of Sparrows Point, are visiting their mother, Mrs. Fannie Lewis. Misses Gertrude Dupee and Gannie Ellis are spending their vacation with their parents. Misses Amanda Whitehead, the self-taught "baby organist," is giving free exhibitions at her parent's home, gaining--the admiration and applause of all who hear her. She is being urged by her friends to travel and give public exhibitions. Prof. Smallwood Introving. Rov. John J. Smallwood, A. M. president of the Charmont N. and A. Institute, was brought to this city Friday, Aug. 4, 1910, suffering with appendicitis. 'He was placed in charge of Dr. E. R. Jefferson; he hurried him to the Memorial Hospital, where he was at once operated upon. The results, were satisfactory and he has since been steadily improving. He has just begun the work of erecting a new school building, Mr. D. J. Farrar being the general contractor and Mr. Carl Ruebrundt, architect. Chief Griffin and General Counsel Nowsome Speak—Large Crowd. Many Turned Away. The Third St. A. M. E. Church was filled to its utmost capacity last Tuesday night. Notice had been given that, further exposures would be made and that Chief W. R. Griflin chairman of the Committee on Prosecution and General Counsel J. Thos. Newsworth would speak. The ushers had been instructed to permit no one to stand in the aisles of the church and after the lower part of the church and the galleries had been filled, the others were turned away. It was about 8:30 when the good old-fashioned hymns were sung and later, the pastor, Rev. S. S. Morris proceeded to read the Scriptures and to pray. In the meantime Chairman A. Humbles and Chief W. R. Griflin stood outside under a tree. Finally they walked down the main aisle aside the applause of the audience. The officials of the Grand Fountain were noticable by their absence. On the rostrum Chairman Humbles presided and Mr. B. A. Cophas after a few brief remarks acted as Secretary. SAID MANY THINGS. Chairman Humbles called for Mr. John Mitchell Jr. to come forward to a seat on the rostrum but that citizen smiled und remained quietly seated in the usher's chair at the door. Mr. W. R. Griffin was then introduced. He stated that he had spoken on the night before to an audience at Abbury Chapel on Church hill. He declared his purpose to expose the raschility, known to exist in the Order. He explained that he had not been able to hold a meeting last week at True Reformers' Hall for the life of Worley Master Holmes had declared that he would not permit the Hall to be opened and used by the Committee on Prosecution as long as he was Grand Worthy Master. He declared though that some place would be obtained and that God would open the way. He had labored in this matter and that the charge was now being made that he was working for office although he had been obeying the commands of the Lord. He was told that he reminded his hearers that every member of the Order had the right to aspire to its highest office. WANTED OLEAN SWEEP. He was for a clean sweep and it would then be for the delegates to the Grand Fountain to say who should be the officers. He was in favor of sweeping out every old officer for the Order, would never be saved as long as any of the old crew remained in charge. He became emphatic as he proceeded. He declared that unless Grand Worthy Master Holmes could satisfactorily explain why he had signed away $195,000 worth of the Grand Fountain's property he could not expect the support of the delegates to the Grand Fountain. The Grand Worthy Master would have to explain why, after the committee had reported Tom Taylor as owing the Old Folks' Home nineteen hundred dollars, when he really owed twenty-six hundred, he had attempted to rollove him of further obligation by the payment of $231. He declared that when he got through explaining these things, he would have a great many more things to explain. He would also have to explain what had become of the money obtained from the sale of two mules belonging to the Old Folks' Home, which were sold and the money had never reached the treasury. Chief Griffin said that some one had asked him what he was carrying in two grips, and his reply had been "Information." He spoke for an hour, after which General Counsel J. Thomas Newsome electrified the audience with his eloquence. Rev. Williams made a very forceful address. He was very emphatic in his remarks and said he wanted a clean sweep at the next Grand Fountain. Mrs. Mary Saunders told in pathetic tones of her loss of all the money she had in the world, amounting to $600.00 in this institution. The following resolutions were adopted: "Resolved, That we the depositors of the defunct Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain, U. O. T. R., join in a petition to the court to order all property released to the Grand Fountain upon the condition that the said Grand Fountain assumes all obligations to /said/ depositors upon such terms as may be agreed upon." It was nearly 12 o'clock when the last words were said, and the audience fled to discuss at length what they had seen and heard. Defends Chief Griffin. Because of the great prominence of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers, and of the Savings Bank in the eyes of the public, its failure has had, and is, having, a widespread effect upon the, confidence of millions of our people the country over, causing many to cause to support, not only the True Reformers, but many other Negro Enterprises, and in view of the fact that Mr. W. R. Griffin, director and chief of the Washington Division, was unanimously the first member of the Order to join up in his strength and openly challenge the cause of the Grand Fountain in defense of the people by exerting every effort to justice every man or woman guilty of wrecking this; the greatest Negro organization in the world. Whereas, the horrible efforts of Mr. Griflin have wrought more good in restoring confidence than any other one act on the part of any other official or member of the Order since the 26th day of October, 1910, when our bank went into the hands of the receiver, therefore be it. Resolved, That we, the members of Washington Division, United Order of True Reformers, over which Mr. Griflin has honorably, presided for more than seven years, condemn the most treacherous attack upon Mr. Griffin by J. Henry Grutchfield as malicious wretches and misleading, with the full, assurance that he would be the part of Mr. Grutchfield is purely unwarranted. Resolved, That we give Chief Griffin our hearty and unalterable support in the performance of his every duty, and our prayer is that the guilty be brought to a speedy trial and conviction. Respectfully submitted, REV. J. N. BEAMAN, (Chairman). J. W. STOCKTON, LUCY A. JACKSON, S. M. STOCKTON, S. F. 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Practically dupheating the perform ace of July .7 on the wool till the aghate Demon rats and Insurkents com bined Ao puss the bense free Tt bit with arocndments by a vote of 4s to 30 Watt) the exception of Senator Bourne, all of the insurgents united with (he solid Democraue ranks to crowd the bill through The Wl ox passed ts materially dif Terent from the house bill ly tho force of un aniendment offered by Sen. ator Kern, Gf Indiana, meats and fleur are admitted freo only when ‘coming from Cannda ‘This amendmont was advpted by 49 to 29, and wna the real teat of the question whether tho bill would pass Had the mensuro ben left so os to provide for [reo ments and free flour from all parts of the world a number of the insurcents would have refured to Suppo it ‘They insisted thar they could not venture to put the farmers from thelr states Into competition with Argentina, Australian and the Cuarlb- benn region on meats, and with Argen Una on four ‘Thy pararraph relating to free ad mixslop of leather and hoots and shoes was strengthened Cement and lime were ndded to the free list Senator Gore made an attempt to get free pa per and pulp from all parts of the world Thin wea beaten by 26 to 52 Thin action by tho Insurgents and Democrats uniting made {t clear that Arrangements had been made to put through the bill substantially as bad been done In the cave of the wool measure . 7 ‘The action of the senate means that Prosident ‘Taft will have another tariff Dill pat up to him to veto or to rien Tbe moanure will go to conference and there wit] doubtienn tie.an agree ment between the (wo houses It Is not yet quite clear just how far tho hase Democrsta will realet the adoption of the senate bill as it passed. They will probably put up a perfunctory Nght against the Korn amendments, which here the offect of lintting froo moat and froo four pro- vistons to euch conntrles ms wo have rociprocliy a.rangetonte with.aid ad- mit certrin of our areictés Creo, that Is, te Canada 7 ‘The mournente sured for the fre4 Mat Ob and se dad Senators MeCum ber and Nelyon of the regulars ut the (aeons thot thes were pasiiig back the farner in part £9 ty losses at recipranity Ils regarded ag certain that Prest dent Taft will veto the itl i case tt rea bes him as there ts now every in ication it will Ay the bill now stands tae following are dmeng the chief aris tes admitted frow Agrieultnral implements cotten bag Ring eotton Hes leather, boots an’ woes fener wire, Himber Inmber, aw IDg Meehines and walt from all cous tries, _ Rmpertationa from Canada of meats cereals tHont and b ead are a imitted free As already mentioned, Hr and cement were addled . ———————— SSS I Her Swimming Feats Amaze My Newport Society. 7 ee | Cae: an are shay : Eee Moe) yan ba iva bas hea eee a re Bait. Ot oe Ph # : EB ! 4 sige) a. 7: ae Bo fh Ps ae a Be lg @1M), by Kae Vreas Arrociation. SUCIETY C1iL SWIMS FAR Mics Constance Warren Beate Her Re- cord For Three and One-half Miles, Mins Consianre W Warren, the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Gonrge Henry Warren, of Now York, has beat: en her own swimnilng tecurd betweon Ralley’s beach and the Forty Btops, near Newport, R 1, a point of the cliffs, three. and a half milon fram the start, by twenty: minutes. , Minn Warren covered the distance in 1 bour and 35 mjnutes, She was ac- companied by a boat from the bosch and was rowed back to the starting point. MURDERER’S DEATH CHEATS GALLOWS Succumbs on Day He Was to Have Been Hanged, | Chagles Hichman, who was to have been ha. kel In Weaver, Pa. for the murder of tds wife, Mole In Febru | ary, 1410 endlapsed In hte cell at the county jul during the night and dled There ure sumors abrond that Hick man took powan Hickman escaped from jail twice after his conviction, and Saturday alght Inat attempted to tnke his Is by Inbaling Kax He re- peatedly told the guards he would never “ive to be hanged Hickman wos fonnd i by xuards, who were watching him closely, and twa physicians were hastily summon ed Thev remained with hit for three hours, at the end of which he regnined consclousness, but was so nervous that It was ‘heeeasary to allmninister suothing potionw, He hecame worse toward morning and sent for Sherif Join W Hartzel, telling bim he was not afraid to die During the deiirtom follawing this Msit Hickman waa heard,to whlaper,. ‘tam going to meat Molle, and the ‘laxt word he ultered was the name of ‘the woman for whose death he waa to have been hanged | Coroner Gormloy decided to conduct ‘an autopsy to put at reat the persiat- ent rumdra that Hlchmart ‘had ended his He | Mickitan shot and billed bis wite, who had left him ow ng to his dlsoo- Jute habits, as she was boarding 9 sireet ear a year ago ‘He was convict: od of murder In the first degree in June, 1910 WEST FOR GOV: WILSON Arkansas Pollticlan Says He le Demo- cratic Presidential Hope For 1912. That the went In almost solidly for Woodrow Wilron an the Remocratio Presidentia} nope in 1912) fs the em: phatt: opinion of John 1 Hinemon, former unperintendent of public In- struction of Arkangna, who han juat returned to Little hock from an ex- tonded tour of the wertern ataton Not only ts Wilnon conatdpred tho logical candidate by the Memocrata of the west, saya Mr filnemon, but WI dium, Jennings Mryan te atil! a factor to bo considered, nut nx a presidential candidate, hut ax n force that must bd Teckoned with In the aetection of a candidato. “1 have been over much of the west,” ¢ald Mr. Hinemon, “and find very Ittlt sentiment for any man as & presidential posnibility on the Demo- cratte Ucket-excent Wondrow Wilson, of New Jetrey. Apa It does not ro quire a nearch (9 find this gontiment, for It fe see at ton ont everye where nnd one ean ardt avold sind ing We Two Dead on Tracks. The remains of (wo men wore found cere oe pene ieee ta LONE TRAIN BANDIT SHOT IN HOLD UP Prisoner’ Says He Is William Morris, of Plainfield, Wi. J. A bandit who attempted to hold uy the occupants of a Pullman coach on the eastbound Northygatern passon xor trian, No. 8, near Heeplaine, fa. was shot le now Mos tu @ hospital with a bullet wound in his aide Ho gavo his name as WHilam Morris, and sald that bia home an In Plainfield, N. J. When the train was between Tame and Bellepiatoe the occupants: of the car wero awakened by Morrin, aa he calla himself, who demanted In loud tones that thoy aurrender their monoy aud otbor valuables While the sur. prised passengers were hurrylng to comply with the order the brakeman kllpped Into the car and got tho drop Oa the bandit, The latter resisted and he brakeman fired Morris was (ben rought to Bellepinine and placed in a horyltal, where fly condition, 1s pro nounced dangorour Indians Leads In Onion Production, Indiana will toke the lead thin year {n the production of onions, according to figures furniahed by tho National ‘Onion association, which ts holding its second annual meeting near Warsaw, Ind [t fa sald there are more than 2480 acres of Indiana ail planted tn ontope this, yoar and that the atate will ship 1,250,000 bushels (his reason, eae paceman EVANGELISTIC WORK PAYS “Billy” Bunday Received $70,670.10 Fer Year'a Work. William A. 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They are informed that by Dec 1 next they will have certificates of stock in thirty-three corporations that at the time of the decision were owned by the Standard Oil company. This does not mean, so M. F. Ellott, chief counsel for the Standard Oil company, pointed out, that the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey will go out of business on Dec 1. It will persist as a manufacturer of petroleum products and it will continue to run the biggest oil refineries in the world Beside the stock which the Standard of New Jersey owns in the thirty three corporations of which it is or dered to rid itself, it hold shares in many other corporations. What will be come of this stock Mr. Elliott did not wish to say. There appears to be nothing in the supreme court decree or in that of the lower court, however, which prevents the Standard of New Jersey from maintaining ownership, so said Mr. Elliott. The senate of which the Standard will dissolve connection with the thirty-three companies which have been regarded as subsidiaries has been under consideration by the directors for many months. It was said that to apportion the stock among the stockholders in the major corporation was the only way of meeting the letter of the supreme court's decree. Mr. Elliott added that the company proposes not only to meet the letter of the order, but the spirit also. The distribution will be made to stockholders of record Sept. 1. Under the terms in which exchange is made of stock of the present company for stock in the thirty-three subsidiaries, some of the old lot holders will have only fractional parts of a share, and their dividend payments will amount to but a few cents a share quarterly. The unit of distribution will be five shares of Standard Oil Company of New Jersey On this basis a holder of that amount will receive a full share in each of the three constituent properties, but a holder of less than five shares will not receive a full share in any one of the thirty five subsidiaries. The distribution in some instances, will be as low as 1 100 part of a share. Obviously this will cause a great deal of confusion and dissatisfaction among shareholders, who are to receive such small portions of stock and such infinitesimal dividends. There are over 6000 holders of present Standley' Oil stock. The majority of them average from 1 to 100 shares. The reorganization will involve the distribution of 220,000 different certificates, compared with 600 now outstanding. A man owning a single share of stock, which could be bought on the curb for $550 will have after December a share in Standard Oil of New Jersey, worth $100, he will have a tenth of a share in the Southern Pipe Lino company, $10, a trifle more than a quarter of a share in the National Transit company, $25.45, three twenthews of a share in the Standard Oil Company of New York, $15; in the Cheeseborough Manufacturing company, which makes vaseline, 28 cents' worth at par; in the Colonial Oil company about 25 cents' worth at par; in the south Penn Oil company a fortieth a share, $250. Among the twenty-ix other corporations in which he will have stock will be the Swan & Finch company, in which he will have 10 cents, the Washington Oil company, in which, to be precise, he will have 7 37205 cents' worth Boy indicted For Murder. Paul Geland, seventeen years old, a bell boy, was brought before the coroner's jury for the killing of William Henry Jackson, the aged broker, whose body was found in his apartments in the Iroquois hotel, in New York, with a rag saturated with chloroform stuffed in his mouth and his face wet with blood. Patrick McGrane, who pawned the watch which Geland stole, also was held by the coroner's jury, which recommended that he be held as an accessory after the fact. Geland was indicted later by the grand jury for murder in the first degree. McGrane's case will be taken up by the grand jury next week. Rolley was the motive, according to the lad's statement, but the murder netted him only $6 in cash and a gold watch, which be pawsed for $18 more. The confession, as given out by the police, continues substantially as follows: "Late Wednesday night I entered the basement of the hotel and walked unobserved by the rear stairways to the tenth floor. I climbed into the bathroom of Mr. Jackson's apartment through a transom on the corridor. He swoke as I was preparing to drop the chloroform soaked rag over his face, and instead of going unconscious at once with the drug, he began a desperate fight. I hit him hard in the face and he sank down helpless. Then the chloroform did the rest. "I went through the room and his clothes, took the little money he had and his watch and hurried out as if I had come. My clothing was badly stained and I took it to a tailor to be cleaned. My soiled shirt I throw into a garbage barrel on a side street. Then I went home. I am glad now that it's all over. The suspense has been terrible." Pact Before Canadian Voters Obstruction to the reciprocity pact resulted in the dissolution of the eleventh Canadian parliament in Ottawa, Opt., and upon the political complexion of a now one that is to be elected Sept 21 will depend the fate of the Taft-inspired trade agreement between the United States and Canada. At a cabinet meeting Premier Laurier decided to ask for an immediate dissolution, and at once notified Earl Grey, the governor general. A short time later a special issue of the Official Gazette was printed containing the formal announcement and giving legal effect to the elict The proclamation was of a threefold nature It dissolved the present parliament It set the date of election at Sept. 21, and the date for nominations at Sept. 14. For the ensuing seven weeks the issue of reciprocity will be threatened out before the people, and then they will decide whether the Laurier government shall be returned to power to ratify the trade agreement which the American government acceded to last week. It will be the bitterest political campaign in the Dominion's history. Government Again Sues Coal Roads. The government will renew the fight to take from the great coal carrying railroads their virtual control of mines, and thus vitalize the commodities clause of the interstate commerce law A test case against the Lehigh Valley Railroad company was filed in the United States court in Philadelphia. That the Lehigh Valley Coal company, Cox Brothers, Inc., the New York & Middlefield Railroad and Coal company, and the Locust Mountain Coal and iron company are not bona fide coal companies, but merely adjuncts to the Lehigh Valley railroad, and are "devices for evading the commodities clause," is the government's principal complaint. It is also alleged that the Lehigh Valley railroad, with the object of removing competition, has caused the Lehigh Valley Coal company to contact at a loss for the output of other antichute operators, has transported the coal over its own lines and through the coal company fixed the price in New York and other markets. Feared Tuberculosis; Kills Himself. Nathan Borkman, a member of the firm of Borkman & Coban, trunk manufacturers, of Trenton, N. J., was discovered dead in bed He was shot in the mouth It was learned that the man was in deadly fear of tuberculosis, and that he had been ill for some time with the disease It is believed that while in a fit of despondency he put the revolver to his mouth and fired it. Fish With Name Cut on Side A white and blue swordfish, with the name "Frank Doucette" carved on its spotted left side, is proving the puzzling catch of the season to the Boston fisherman. It was brought to the wharf fish market by the schooner Ritu A Vinator. The fish is four feet long and weighs 120 pounds. It was harpooned off Georges Bank by Captain William Enos Five Negroes Killed in Wreck. An excursion train from Durham, N.C., bound for Charlotte on the Seaboard Air Line railroad, rushed head-on into a freight train in the yards at Hamlet. Five persons were instantly killed and between fifty and seventy-five were injured. Many of those hurt will die Two Heavy Men Die Near Same Hour. The two heaviest men in Connecticut are dead in Waterbury Carl H. Seymour, forty-one, and his brother-in-law, Joseph Hill, thirty eight, tipped the seals at nearly 400 pounds each. They were taken ill within a few hours o feach other and died at almost the same hour. Diver Breaks Neck. William H Tuers, twenty-one years old, of Bergencfield, while swimming near Nyack N Y, dived into two feet of water and broke his neck. He soon died Squirrels Bring Plague to Coast. Bubonic plague, transmitted by the ground squirrels, has appeared in California and caused one death so far Aeronaut Falls to Death Falling from a balloon-700 feet in the air, Harry Darnell, of Chicago, a veteran balloonist, was dashed to his death at Plainfield, N. J., in the presence of thousands of men and women. Darnell had promised to turn a double "blip flop" in the air and catch the trumpet with his hoes. He leaped turned twice and then missed the bar. Edward M. Shenard Dies Edward M. Shepard died at his country home at Lake George, N. Y., after several weeks' illness. Death came to him just as the bell of the monastery across the lake from his home was ringing the angelus. During the afternoon he resumed for a short time and, seeing the members of his family gathered about the bed side, said "I know what you are here for" Boon afterward he died. He was a candidate for the United States senate, but withdrew after, a long fight in the present session of the legislature. His home was in New York and he was a lawyer. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. Students Celebrate Big Gift to Their College by Unique Parade RAIL RENTED BY ATLAS STATION 8.30 STUDENTS and graduates of the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, N. J., recently celebrated the gift of Castle Stevens to the institution to be used as a dormitory and study hall. The building had long belonged to the Stevens family, and the keys were turned over to the president of the college by the grandson of the founder. One of the features of the celebration was a parade in which representatives of every class graduated since the institution was founded forty years ago participated. The former students were various costumes reminiscent of the days of Colonel John Stevens, the father of the founder of the institute, and of the founder, both of whom were great inventors and did much to make steamboats and steam railroads successful. The class of '07 appeared as a gigantic T rail, that form of railroad track having been invited by a member of the Stevens family. Models of locomotives and steamboats invented and built by the Stevens were also carried on floats, and a huge wheel, known as the circular track and invented by the class of '00, was also a striking feature of the parade. Graduates of the school who hold important engineering positions all over the world returned to Hoboken to take part in the celebration. THE WORLD'S FIRST FILM ALL children believe in fairies and elves, or, at any rate, it is easy for them to pretend that they do. Believing in these wood nymphs, it is easy to see how they would enjoy playing that they are sprites with nothing tangible holding them to the earth. Sixty girls, ranging in ages from nine to thirteen years, have been giving a pantomime called "Butterfly" on the roof of the University Settlement House, in New York's crowded east side. The performance consisted almost entirely of dances, and yet there were no set steps, the little dancers supplying from their imaginations the dances they thought would of the story and their parts as fairies, wood elves and butterflies. Without any restraint and left to themselves the children gave a delightful performance, moving about gracefully and naturally as if dancing were their second nature. The butterflies were in white, with long spotted wings; the fairies were pink, blue and lavender, and the wood elves were in green, with autumn leaves. Photos by American Press Association STUDENTS and graduates of the Hoboken, N. J., recently celebrated institution to be used as a dormitory long belonged to the Stevens family, the president of the college by the grand tures of the celebration was a parade in graduated since the institution was found former students were various costumes. John Stevens, the father of the founder both of whom were great inventors and steam railroads successful. The class of that form of railroad track having been family. Models of locomotives and ste Stevenses were also carried on floats, and track and invented by the class of '00 parade. Graduates of the school who all over the world returned to Hoboken to Children Dance Like Elves on Settler Photos by American Press Association. ALL children believe in fairies and o them to pretend that they do. B easy to see how they would enjoy nothing tangible holding them t ages from nine to thirteen years, have 'perly' on the roof of the University Beltle east aids. The performance consisted all were no set steps, the little dancers s u n dances they thought would fit the story s and butterflies. Without any restraint s gave a delightful performance, moving a dancing were their second nature. The spotted wings; the fairies wore pink, blue were in green, with autumn leaves. FILES COUNTER SUIT Mrs. John Bancroft, Jr., Brings Charge Against Husband. The sensation that was recently produced in Wilmington, Del, when John Bancroft, Jr., brought suit for divorce against his wife, Madeline Dupont Bancroft, oldest daughter of Alfred I. Dupont, multi-millionaire vice president of the Dupont Powder company, on statutory grounds, and in which he denied the paternity of her infant son, was renewed with vigor when the wife herself filed a counter suit for divorce. She charges her young husband with adultery and with extreme cruelty, pleads not guilty to his charges of adultery against her. She declares he is the legitimate father of her infant, now several months old. Bancroft in his original suit called this child-Max Hehlber, Jr., and made it a co-defendant. The young husband is the only son of John Bancroft, millionaire secretary of the Joseph Bancroft & Sons company, textile manufacturers. 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A song amid the falling rain The highest heaven of home—a Dove Of Peace and Rest--A shrine of Love LUCIAN B. WATKINS RICHMOND'S LOSS, PHILADELPHIA'S GAIN (Philadelphia Pa Solid Rock Herald) The Richmond Planet greatly bewalls the decision of the Rev Dr W. F. Graham to take his departure from 'Greater Richmond' and to take up his abode here in the 'City of Brotherly Love. When the editor says, It is with a feeling of genuine regret, we know he puts his whole soul into the expression. Under circumstances not dreamed of prior to the happening the Rev Dr Graham became the Planet editor's pastor and as the distinguished characteristics of the two place them far above the ordinary in the spheres in which they move and the pleasant business relationship existing between them as well it is not to be wondered at that the distinguished editor hopes the able divines stay with us 'will be brief'. If Editor Mitchell has a peer in his combined distinguished gifts as a journalist, politician, financier organizer and a bold brave fearless leader such a person has not as yet come into the limelight. To be all these successfully and yet lead a quiet bachelor's life, certainly leaves him in a class all by himself. The achievements of none we have heard or read about have been so great without an helpmeet. During his twenties five or more years career as a public man of affairs, like the five-talented man mentioned in Holy Writ. Editor Mitchell has multiplied his by at least two-fold and holds undisputed right to the talent of him who laid up his lord's money in a napkin for safe-keeping If the brilliant editor was the sole subject of our comment, we could from personal acquaintance and observations of at least twenty-five years' standing depict the remarkable triumphs and successes of the man unbounded by any obstacles worthy of mention. As a power in his sphere suffice it to say he is without a rival. So now to the Rev Dr Graham Beales being a talented and forceful preacher he is, a distinguished organizer and leader of men. If he has a peer as such, he didn't come to Richmond during our three and more decades residence in that city nor have we seen the like of him either in the gulp or out of it during our sojourn of a dozen years here notwithstanding the colored population of Philadelphia is approximately as great as the whole of the Old Dominion Capital The ministerial conditions under which he made his advent to the city of Richmond are almost similar to those under which he comes here. The Fifth Street Baptist Church was the outgrowth of a split from the First Baptist Church of that city which was served by two pastors Rev H H Mitchell and Rev A P Dunbar prior to the call of the Rev Graham. If we mistake not, a Rev Mr Loney who later became identified with the sanctified sect, supplied the pulpit for a time, before Rev Graham came. Rev Graham found the congregation struggling under a burden of debt running way up in the thousands which under his stalwart leadership was soon gotten under control, and finally paid off in full. In the meantime he promoted the Richmond Beneficial Insurance Company and in an amazingly short time had the enterprise housed in its own three story brick building, with branches in different sections of the State and for fifteen years or more the institution has gone on with unbroken success. But after getting the Fifth Street Baptist Church on its foot from both a spiritual and financial viewpoint he heard the cry of the Sidney Fifth Baptist Church in the southwest end of Richmond, which was also grooming under a heavy financial burden, and he heeded their call and accepted its pastorate Under his administration there the atmosphere was soon cleared of the clouds of discussion that naturally prevail in a flock without a shepherd, and soon he brought both spiritual and financial peace out of confusion. Before this, however, he had resigned the presidency of the Richmond Beneficial Insurance Company, and launched the American Beneficial Insurance Company, and like its predecessor, it was a financial success from the day of its birth and so continues to be. Feeling that they could not get along without him, the Fifth Street Baptist Church again called him back to them, and, greatly to the dismay of the Sidney Church, he returned. From rumors coming this way from time to time, the Sidney Baptist has been "going to the bad" ever since the Rev. Dr. Graham left them. But the thought with Dr. Graham to take up his apode here was not born in a day. Nine or ten months ago, or long before a vacancy existed in Holy Trinity's pulpit, to which he has been called, we were advised by an admiring brother minister of his here that he "would consider a dignified call from Shiloh Baptist Church," the late pastor of which had been retired on account of failing health. This particular divine importment us as a member of that congregation, to "get in touch" with the Rev Graham to that end. We passed the matter lightly, and thought no more of the incident, until in his last days on earth the lamented Dr. Phillips named among others to us the name of the Rev Graham as a fit successor to himself as pastor of Shiloh A few months later we were elected a member of Shilohs pulpit committee, which after its organization decided it would consider no name where the applicant did not volunteer to apply as a candidate for the vacancy. Throughout the Rev Sir Talasferro resigned the paternality of Holy Trinity and shortly afterwards the Rev Graham was invited by that congregation to preach to them. The several times he occupied the pulpit prior to his being called, standing room was at a premium in the church edifice and a new record established in the raising of money to pay on the large debt hanging over the church building One rumor had it that the Rev Graham had refused the call on account of the objections of his wife to breaking off her Richmond social connections. Another said that he at heart, preferred a call from Shiloh, which owns its spacious church building, and two other valuable properties with less than eight hundred dollars debt on the whole. We pass these rumors up for what they are worth, but we do know that the Rev Graham never made known any such intentions to Shiloh's official board or to its pulpit committee. Holy Trinity Baptist Church here the Fifth Street Baptist Church of Richmond is the outgrowth of a soul from the Philadelphia Shiloh Baptist Church a following of one Rev Mr Christian the deposed pastor of Shiloh prior to the coming of the late Dr Wm H. Phillips, whose nineteen years ago. The Rev Dr Talfafero succeeded the Rev Christian as pastor of Holy Trinity fifteen or more years ago and under his administration was erected a church editor costing in the neighborhood of $4000 and upwards. For years the church grounded under its great financial burdens, the blame for all of which was laid at the door of its then pastor, which finally culminated in his enforced resignation. The strange coincidence surrounding Shiloh and Holy Trinity are that the pulpit of both were vacant at the same time. The Rev Dr Talfafero and the Rev Dr Graham are torrents most intimate friends and during the active life of the Christian Banner of which the Rev Talfafero was editor in chief the Rev Graham was a departmental editor the Rev Graham was a departmental editor the Rev Graham is still in town but without a charge. The Planet a information that the Rev Graham will come here and leave his family behind is indeed interesting but not necessarily significant. As not necessary the proclaimed at Holy Trinity quite three fourths of it was comprised of people from Richmond and vexity. Our hopes are organized to those of the Planet as to the briefness of the Rev Graham's stay with us. He certainly has a larger field of usefulness here than afforded him in the section from which he halts. The masses of the colored population here nine tenths of which are of the Baptist persuasion are headless both in temporal and spiritual affairs. Some of the leading pastors of the city are politicians one of them being a member of the State Republican Executive Committee and from their conduct at their ministerial conferences. It is evident that they are thoroughly disinterested in their efforts in either the moral or financial affairs of the race. We dare say that should a vacancy occur in the pulpit of any of the prominent churches of Philadelphia it would be hardly probable. If possible that any of the local clergy could poll the two thirds vote necessary to the choice of an election to such an office. Like The Planet we do not know why the spirit moved upon the Rev Graham to "pull up stakes" from where he was to "come over to Macedonia and help us" although its editorial of last issue, under head of "A Glaring Miscarriage of Justice," might have among other racial hardships that obtain in the Old Dominion under the "new Pharaoh" regime been among the contributing causes. While we extend to The Planet and constituents our sincere sympathy in the loss of their beloved Rev Dr Graham we congratulate ourselves upon the fact that Richmond's loss is Philadelphia's gain. If a herring and a half cost a cent and a half, what will a ticket to Buck Roe Post with Mount O' Ans Adults, $1.00 children, 50c Temperance Ind. and Collegiate Inst Want 25 honest, polite, industrious and thoughtful poor girls, who wish to work their way through school. Want 25 honest, polite, industrious and thoughtful young men who want an education, and who are willing to work their way through school. Such young ladies and young gentlemen can enter The Temperature Industrial and Collegiate Institute at Claremont, Va. at once. Special arrangements will be made for such pupils who wish to work. Each pupil must pay $8.50 entrance fee upon entering the institution. All such working pupils can enter school September 18.,28, and can get work during the school year, 1911-12 by writing to Prof. John J. Smallwood, Ph. D., president. All who wish rooms and work should write the president before August 15th. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. Dr. Davis Makes Great Effort. Durham, N. C., Aug. 8.—Although some of the greatest lecturers of the white race have been here during the present session of the summer school and chauauqua of the National Religious Training School, none has occasioned such an unique ovation as was tendered Dr. D. Webster Davis, the noted poet, author, preacher, lecturer and staunch defender for the rights of his race. When Dr. Davis announced that the State of Virginia had accepted his new history of the Negro race, to be used in the Negro schools of that State, he elicited such a pronounced applause from his large audience, composed of teachers, preachers and an enthusiastic laity. Following some of the most talented men in the white race and lecturing to a class of people intelligently prepared to receive and appreciate the best to be heard at a summer school and chauauqua which the National Religious Training School is giving the race. Dr Davis has sustained his well-earned reputation by his lectures, which were inspiring and uplifting AN INTERESTING SUBJECT Dr Davis began last Thursday afternoon with a series of lectures on Negro Ideals. These lectures were gems, and exhibited profound thought, careful research and careful historical work. The ability to be manly and courageous and not cringling in one's attitude on questions of vital import to the Negro folk was a cardinal feature of his lectures, and will undoubtedly become a Heaven for great good in the life of those who heard him and were greatly benefited so that they will return to their respective homes, and imbued with the spirit to reach the other fellow and make him a potent element in racial development. The inspiring hymns of the grand old characters which have the power to reach the soul and create, ennobling ideals for their children now enjoying some rights of citizenship and the only distinctive American muscle the Negro should feel proud of same which represented character and registered his hopes, ambition, and ideals. SHOULD READ BOOKS That every person of ebony hair should have a number of books written by members of his race, was among the pertinent and strong appeals made by him. Domestic Ideals was another subject discussed by him that brought out narrations of the ante-bellum period that showed how the Negro had to foreign certain environments detrimental to his proper domestic development, and he clearly stated that the domestic ideals of the race were being formed by the present generation of Afro-Americans. He gave historical facts to show that the greatest curse of any race is a poor domestic Ideal. The principles that should actuate husband and wife and make domestic tranquility a predominant factor in their lives were surely practically and eloquently enunciated by the pleasing speaker who received an occasion every time he lectured. His popular lectures were received with delight by the largest audiences of the season. The kind of gospel as his days is preaching certainly will cause thousands of his race to be open every opportunity to mankind strive for enabling ideas and set the part that food requires of every member of the human family. DR SHIPPARD ADDRESS The address of Dr Shepard showing the aims and purposes of his great institution would make excellent literature. His address was pregnant with cogent facts and propet conception of reaching and developing the race upon the principles of the Bible. He aroused pronounced enthusiasm the kind that is not psychological and giving only temporary effect but an enthusiasm that causes one to accept the main chance for true service. The settlement work being done under the leadership of Miss Pinyon, a specialist on sanitary chemistry a graduate of Cornell University, at this school, is an evidence of the school's scope and Dr Shepard's plans becoming a tangible factor for the thorough rounding of the character of the race. THE IDEALS OF AGE The ideals of our age are individual. The demand is for individual rights. The individual is refusing to the lost in the mass. He refuses to accept any philosophy of life that loses sight of the individual. Man believes that he has individual rights worth and privileges which no system or scheme of society has the right to ignore. In other words, man today realizes himself as he has never before realized himself in all the history of the world. He demands that no mere accident or incident of his life shall rob him of his rights as an individual. Any where or everywhere he is a man, and has the rights that belong to him as a man. He is always a man for a that, said Dr Geo Miller, pastor of the wealthy Protestant Methodist Church, at Stubenville, Ohio, in delivering one of the ablest addresses Thursday of that week on the subject "The Neighbors." In a fair and delibereate manner he touched upon the race question in a manner that created prolonged applause at times during his address. He said, in reference to the rights to individuals, that "this demand for individual rights rises above all distinctions of color AN INCIDENT OF LIFE Color is an incident of life, and a distinction of nature that shall not in anywise interfere with the high demands of the individual. One color is no more a badge of distinction than another is of inferiority. Individual worth, recognized and rewarded, is the ideal of the, present day. It is this that gives rise to most, if not all, the friction of the present age." He sat himself square on the race question, when he exclaimed: "About all that I have to say 709 N. 1st Street, about this race question is to reassert my former promise that, after all the race question as every other question of real importance in our day over which men divide is fundamentally a question that grows out of the demand for individual rights. With this demand I am, in full sympathy. Any other position is out of harmony with the Christian spirit. This address was strong and uncompromising. The Bible class taught by Venerable Archeleacon W G Avant D D and other departments of the school are visited by a number of prominent visitors from various sections of the country. The summer school and chauquí will close Sunday, unpunished by educational movements of the race in this section of the country. GEORGE F KING --- I'm on the floor!!! 'Who'll you have to take you off'! You shall perish if you be in the push. Aug 7 times 3 When Mount O goes to Duck Roo 1. M. C. A. NOTES Last Friday evening was a warm number with the Y. M. C. A. Literary. The conversation was one of great worth to the men. Editor B. L. Allen was equal to the hour. Last Sunday was well spent in hard work, and the other man. The workers were well paid for attending the meeting at 9.30 A M at the Y. M. C. A building. The boys took an active part in the Bible study for boys at 4 P M at the building. Mr. Amos Clarke will not be forgotten very soon. His address was a good one Subject "Self Reliance." The music added much to the meeting. 5:30 P M the men were out in full force at the Y. M. C. A. Men, do not forget to be on time Sunday ready for hard work—and the other man. Workers' meeting at the, Y M C A. at 9.30 P. M. A special shooting for boys at 1 P. M at the building Mothers send your boys. An open meeting for men at 5 30 P M at the Y. M. C. A. Subject "Be Steadfast and Unmovable" Tell the other man. Be on time. The men are working hard on the voluntary rally Everybody is requested to lend a helping hand. The world-wide effort, 3,000,000 of boys and men for Christ, is upon the hearts of many Christians. Every home is asked to have special prayer. The Y. M. C A night school will open Monday, September 25th at 8 P M at the Y. M. C. A. This school is for everybody. Come. Put your application in now. Call at the Y. M. C. A. building. Little Rock, Ark, Aug. 8 - Delegates and visitors to the forthcoming session of the National Negro Business League will notice in Little Rock a thrifty, harmonious race loyal and law abiding set of citizens among the Negro population. They will find in Little Rock a welcome truly Southern and a generous hospitality true and earnest in every particular. The utmost harmony has prevailed in all the arrangements looking to the entertainment of the National Negro Business League, and in all essential matters. The two strongest Negro men in the community, John E Buch receiver of public moneys, and Sculpio A. Jones, prominent Negro lawyer and real estate dealer, have been working together side by side Jones, the local league and State league president, has not attempted to encroach upon the prerogatives of Buch, the local committee nor has the reverse been the case, and in all other matters they both have had the loyal and painstaking assistance of Prof. J. A. Hibler, secretary of the local executive committee. The assignment of homes will work without a hitch, and already catalogued in an immense ledger, in alphabetical order William Alexander, chairman of the committee on homes, has assignments that will accommodate at least three thousand persons FINE PLACE OF MEETING All the business sessions of the league will be held in the beautiful Kemmer Theatre, corner Louisiana street and Capital avenue. The Mosse Office Building, corner Ninth and Broadway, has been selected by the local executive committee as Conventional Headquarters. Ample provisions have been made by the local committee for all exhibits, and it is expected that this feature, as well as all other local arrangements will far exceed even the spacious and well arranged exhibits in Palm Garden The Oklahoma delegation promised to be the largest this year, with the Mississippi delegation a close second. The second day's program has been designated "Oklahoma Day," and as in the case at Louisville, when Mississippi stood in the lightlight a recital of the rapid progress of the Negroes in the youngest states of States and their prospects for the future will prove to be one of the most interesting features of the program MANY ATTRACTIONS Following Dr. Washington's annual address Wednesday night, the Ladies' Auxiliary will entertain all the duologates on the apacious campus of Arkansas Baptist College, of which Dr. Joseph A. Booker is president. This institution, by the way, will be the headquarters of the Oklahoma delegation, one of the domitories being fitted up in excellent style; and hotel accommodations Va. Business College: Business Arithmetic Short Hand Typewriting Gehl Dictations Legal Forms and Business Practice. Penmanship Book-Keeping. Commercial Law Spelling and Business Correspondence. Law Music and Domestic Science. We Use Every Effort to Place Our Students in Good Paying Positions There is a large number of Students holding positions of trust in this and other States, such as Professors, Bank Clerks, Insurance Clerks &c The School is Open the YEAR ROUND—DAY AND NIGHT SESSION Call or Write for Information will be provided for one hundred guests. With the tennis court, croquet grounds, the lawn swings, and comfortable seats in shady nooks and corners, Arkansas Baptist College will. In many respects, be the centre of a large amount of varied social activities. Philander Smith College will likewise be prepared to take charge of a large number of visitors, besides being the meeting place of the National Undertakers' Association. The other auxiliary organizations have been well cared for, the Press Association meeting in the Presbyterian Church, Ninth and Broadway; the National Bankers' Association in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on the opposite corner, and the National Bar Association occupying the United States District court room. PRESS ASSOCIATION TO MEET. The Press Association program has been made public, and a large variety of subjects will be discussed, such active members of the profession as Fred Moore, Emmett J. Scott, Charles Stewart, Ita T. Bryant, T. Frederick Small, N. B. Dodson, II T Kealing, George F. King and a large number of others being on the program. the chairman and individuals in charge of different departments of local endeavor, to whom any communication should be addressed, are: J. E. Bush, 1601 Chester street, chairman executive committee; Helpio A. Jones, president local league; 401 Markham street; William Alexander, chairman committee on homes, 504 West Ninth street; H. H. Garner, chairman banquet committee; J. A. Kibbler, secretary executive committee, 1873 Cross street, and Miss M. A. Booker, Arkansas Baptist College, manager exhibit bureau. --- WANTED—Information. Mrs. Mary Meadows, formerly Migs Mary Alexander, when last heard from was living in Philadelphia, Pa. She can learn something of interest to her by addressing Steeve Bracken, 523 South Adam Street, Pebble, III. —Go to The Mechanics' Savings Bank Roof for p'easant evening. THE RICHMOND PLANET is the loading weekly journal in the State. Send in your subscription today. It costs only $1.50 Per Year in advance. FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINKY ON CURLY HAIR, IT USES MAKES STUBBORN, MARSH HAIR SOTTER, MORE PLAINABLE AND GLOSSY, EASY TO COB and PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT, WRITE FOR TESTMOTION, TELLING HOW THIS REMARKABLE REMEDY MAKES SHORT, KINKY HAIR GROW LONG AND WAY, BEST POPADE ON THE MARKET FOR DANDRUFF, NOTCHING OF THE SCALP AND FALLING OUT OF THE HAIR. 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