Richmond Planet
Saturday, May 2, 1914
Richmond, Virginia
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PLANET
LITTLE BLACK BOY.
Little black boy with your little black feet
Fanned and tanned by the wildwind's fleet.
Little black boy with your little black hands
Seared by desert suns and gands
In the crucible of time,
Seasoned for your task sublime.
From the depth unto the height
These shall bear your lamp of light;
These shall build your Rome and Troy
Beyond life's mountains, little black boy.
Little black boy with your little black head.
Close-curled hair of midnight shred,
Mystic moons have wrought a grace.
In the moulding of your face:
Loo! the splendor in your eyes,
Like a wonder in dark skies,
Seems a sign from a world unknown,
Glory-gleam from a distant throne:--
Ah! 'tis but your soul, (O joy!)
God's Love-white gift to the little black boy!
THE LAST CALL OF PRESIDENT OF VIRGINIA BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION.
Dear Members and Friends of the Above Named Convention:
Just fifteen days will bring to us May 13th, the day on which, what we are aiming to make, the banner meeting of this able, august body, will be called to order in the First Baptist Church, Dr. W. R. Brown, pastor, Roanoke, Va.
As your servant, this year we have worked and prayed and worked for success in this just and laudable cause, and we are greatly encouraged at the present outlook for a great meeting in the "Magic City." Last week we were guest of Rye. R. J. Terrell and D. M. Lockett, the very worthy pastors of Ebenezer and Zion Union Baptist Churches respectively, in Charlottenville. Tuesday night, 21st inst., these brethren with their congregations and friends met in mass in the first named church and we had a very enthusiastic educational meeting. At this meeting, we were assured that these pastors and churches will be in Roanoke-at their beat.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights we were with Drs. Austin, Drake and Pannell respectively and their good people and each meeting was afame with interest for our work. These brethren know how to do great things for God and humanity and thus they stirred their people to a high sense of duty to the Virginia Baptist State Convention. Dr. Pannell, though much burdened by reason of having just completed one of the best church houses in Virginia, pledged to us his presence and part as representative of his church. And Drs. Austin and Drake are planning to answer the call with a hundred dollars each for their churches. The whole Valley of Virginia will more than "make good" in Roanoke. Dr. W. R. Ashburn will also report with not less than a hundred dollars from his church. And my own city, dear old Danville, is coming up to the help of the Lord against the mighty with a few hundred dollars. You may look for not less than a hundred and fifty dollars from the Loyal Street Church and about fifty dollars each from Beulah and Salish and hardly less than a hundred and fifty dollars from High Street and pastor.
Dr. L. W. Wales, chairman of our State Board will report not less than thirty-five or forty dollars. In fact, reports from all parts of the field are coming in like shots from rapid firing guns, reminding us that Virginia and her friendly sister States are "on the firing line." Now we should do our best in flanokoke for the following reasons:
First, we claim for ourselves manhood and stear, starting manhood always proves that in matters that demand the best that is in men. And certainly manhood will be on test in Roanoke. Whenever we is great among you will serve." Our work of education and mission in that of men, even with all the help of worthy women. And our duty are already living up for the present meeting in the proud history of their Convention when placed at the summary in June. "And we must greatly better ourselves, but these good, good women will shift up on to the shadows of shame." Secondly, right here in the gateway of the group of administration men in Roanoke, due to the work of President Browning, was of
the greatest men of his day and generation. Hero we need to set a respectable pace to accord with our dignity and ability to do.
The great A. M. E. Annual Conference of Virginia with a constituentity of about ten thousand members usually raises in her work and for its sake ten thousand dollars. If ten thousand Methodists can raise ten thousand dollars, a hundred and fifty thousand Baptists with all things equal should raise one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and yet we ask only $10,300.00.
According to letters received, we expect brethren from North Carolina Tennessee, Pennsylvania, New Jersey New York and the New England States. Drs. W. H. Boyd, E. C. Morris, J. H. Frank and other great men will be with us in Roanoke and Virginia will be represented from the mountain to the sea.
Now I close my last letter for this fiscal year with this threefold request: Please bring as much money as you can and in as large denominations as you can, and stay over Sunday in Roanoke to fill the pulpits of the city and to do honor to the memorial services of our fallen heroes in the afternoon.
Your humble servant for $10,300
a CALGARY Board
Grand Rally in Charlotteville.
Charlottesville, Va., April 25—Virginia Company, No. 34, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias had a grand-rally here last night at the Odd Follows' Hall. The entire building was utilized to accommodate the crowd. The occasion was the anniversary of the company, Capt. O. G. Conn, commanding. Brigadier General John Mitchell, Jr. and Assistant Adjutant General R. C. Mitchell were the guests of the company.
BRIGADIER GENERAL: SPEAKS.
Capt. Conn was master of ceremonies. Gen. Mitchell was introduced by Capt. W. A. Miller. He spoke with eloquence upon the history of Pythianism in this country, told of the benefits of the Order, the advantages of the War, and discussed the Mexican War. He was enthusiastically applauded and his address made a profound impression.
OTHER ADDRESSES.
Short addresses were delivered by Col. R. C. Mitchell, Rev. Grant, Rev. Perkins, Rev. R. B. Hardy and Mr. J. G. Shelton, Manager of the Charlotteville Messenger. The visitors were quartered at the residence of Capt. O. G. Conn on Dice Street. They were delighted with the courtesies accorded them and left at 4 o'clock this morning for Rifchmond.
Happy Times On the Hill.
Lynchburg. Va.
Diamond Hill Baptist Church—
Rev. B. Tyrrell, A. M. D. Do. Pastor.
Rev. B. Tyrrell. A. M. D. D., Pastor. We are still in the midst of a great and glorious meeting with Rev. W. H. Skipwith as the instrument, through whom God is working most wonderfully. Instead of the meeting dying out as some had thought it would for this time of the year, why its getting better. The people seem to be more determined this week than last, the crowd still follows and the best of all souls are being born into the kingdom of God and the careless and unconcerned ones are being restored into the fellowship of the church.
Before this we had looked upon our Brother Skipwith as a singer, from hearing him several times at our National Baptist Convention, etc. but now we recognize him as a preacher, prayer and singer of the first magnitude, no one can truthfully deny this, if you have heard him.
We feel very grateful to our associated pastors and their members for the interest they have taken in these meetings. I think our whole ministerial conference has been represented every night, especially the pastors of the city, as we have noticed with a great deal of interest. Dr. P. F. Morris, Garland, Lewis, Bell, Wynn, also the Revs: Scott, Cabell, Profa. Woods, Clark and a number of students from the Seminary.
We rejoice and thank God for this unity "for in it is strength."
On Sunday next, May 3rd at three P. M. there will be a Mass Meeting for men, women and children, to which all are coordially invited. Rev. Skipwith will be the speaker of the hour. Come and enjoy a gospel feast.
Collidev WITH A Street-Car.
The automobile driven by Mr. B. P. Turner, Jr. was slightly, damaged by colliding with a Richmond and Huntington street car, hurt Blindey on Fifth Street, between Jadgum and Daval Streets.
FRANCISCO VILLA IS A NEGRO.
Mayeville, Tenn., April 24, 1914.
Editor Mitchell:
"Since there is so much ado, affirmations and denials, as to whether the now famous General Francisco Villa is a Negro or not, I thought it not out of place to give my version.
When I enlisted in the Tenth United States Cavalry in 1873, I was then a mere boy. I claimed to be eighteen years of age when I was not quite sixteen. I found George W. Goldsby—Pancho, or Francis Villa—first sergeant of Troop H. I was at that time assigned to this troop, which then was stationed at Fort Sill, Indian Territory. Sergeant Goldsby was the first non-comissioned officer to drill me in the military "setting up" as a recruit.
"H" troop, then commanded by Capt. L. H. Carpenter, with Col. B. H. Grierson, regimental commander moved from Fort Sill, I. T. to Fort Davis, Texas. Sergeant Goldaby received his second discharge, upon expiration of his term of service and enlisted in "D" troop, 10th Cavalry. I left the service in 1878, upon the expiration of my five years term of enlistment.
DESERTED FROM THE ARMY.
S rgeant Goldsby had meantime deserted and after taking out naturalization papers, had become a citizen of Mexico. After he had enlisted in the Mexican regular army he rose rapidly until he reached the rank of a field officer—Major.
We can remember distinctly that he was a splendid military tactician, a disciplinarian, a splendid soldier. His only fault was that he would occasionally drank a little too much, for which he often received mild punishment, but because of his splenid did soldierly training he always got off light.
WELL EDUCATED.
The press reports that he is illiterate and very ignorant, are very erroneous. Goldsby, at the time I enlisted, was the best scholar in the 18th Cavalry among the enlisted men. I distinctly remember that he wrote a beautiful hand and that he spoke Spanish very fluently. He was a great Shakespearean and often quoted standard authors.
I met him in Juarez, Mexico, in 1884, after he had risen to the rank of Captain in the Mexican regular army and at that time I remarked to him of his splendid appearance, and his seemingly masterly influence over the men in his command and ten influence with his superior officers. To which remark he said, "Argyle, you know I am a born soldier, and my whole life is devoted to military prowess, etc."
THE SPANISH PRONUNCIATION.
The name Villa is pronounced in Spanish, Ve-ya, hence the name Francis Villa means Francis Veya. Villa is very tall about six feet, two inches, being very bright. In fact, would be taken for a white man in this country. He has straight black hair, which is now very grey. He has light blue eyes and has all the appearance of a well-drilled soldier. Though he was so bright and so intelligent and had the appearance of a white man, I distinctly remember that he strenuously avoided any associations with the whites and seemed to have but little hankering after white people.
HIS SON EXECUTED
It is a fact also that he was the father of young William Goldaby who was hung at Fort Smith, Arkansas twelve or fifteen years ago for murder. This young man was known as "Cherokee Bill" and became known all over the United States as a train robber and murderer. He was born at Fort Sill. His mother, Ellen Goldaby lives at Fort Gibson, Oklahoma or did live there seven years ago.
Drowned in the River.
Julius Lane, a twelve year old colored boy was 'drowned in the James River at the foot of Tenth Street last Monday. He was bathing and got beyond his depth. When assistance reached him, he had gone down for the last time and was dead. His home was at 1224 St. James St.
Rev. R. B. Morris Returned.
Rev. S. S. Morris, pastor of Third Street A. M. E. Church has been returned for his fourth year. Rev. Morris, accompanied by his wife, left for New York City Tuesday A. M. to attend the annual meeting of the Missionary Board of the A. M. B. Church of which he is a member. They will stop in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington on their return.
Bpoanoke (Va.) News.
Mr. James Torry, 176-6th Ave. N.W. departed this life Wednesday. April 22, 8:30 A.M. He was a faithful member of the High Street Church for twenty years and a member of the choir fourteen years. He leaves a wife, two children; one brother, uncle and a host of friends. His funeral took place from the First Baptist Church. Rev. J. H. Burks preached a most sympathetic sermon. The Business League met at Pierce Hotel, Tuesday, April 21st for the purpose of election of their officers for ensuing term. All the officers were re-elected except the Vice-President. Mr. H. C. Johnson was elected in Dr. J. D. Burrell's place.
Mrs. Maranda Harris announces that she has received her divorce and is now Miss Maranda Woods. Miss Carrie Hutchins has returned from Rocky Mount, where she has been on business. Mr. J. W. Brown, Agent for the Richmond Beneficial Insurance Co. has returned to the city. Mrs. Mamie Lifford is out again after being ill since January.
Misses Bottle and Battie King have returned home after visiting relatives and friends at Woodsdal, N. C.
We regret to hear of the illness of Mrs. Leo Pittman. We hope she will soon recover.
Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Burks will be pleased to see their many friends at their new residence in Ilish Street.
Miss Hattle Giles of Lynchburg is the guest of Mrs. Agnes Dean, Third Avenue, N. W.
On last Friday, April 12th a very pleasant surprise party was led on Mr. and Mrs. John H. Fowkes, 30 Fourth Avenue by Mrs. Robert Clarke and Mr. David R. Roane. Music, names and social had been indulged in until 12 o'clock, when Mr. Delaney Pittman threw open the dining room door, invited the guests in where refreshments were served. Ham sandwiches, fruits, ice cream, fruit punch, cakes. Toastmaster, Mr. G. W. Coles.
Those present: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. Delaney Pittman, Mr. and Mrs. C. Fugua, Mr. and Mrs. McLone, Mrs. Rosa Crawford, Mrs. Lille Williams, Mrs. E. Staten of Portamouth, Mrs. E. Times of Norfolk, Va., Mr. and Mrs. E. Dawkins, Cloverland, Ohio; Mrs. Charles Thompson, Mrs. Mary Hall, Misses Irene Clarke, Besie Crawford, Lizzie and Mary Harris, Messrs. W. H. Hilton, D. K. Roane, George W. Fowkes Marshall Drumville, C. L. Anderson, Sam Clarke, G. W. Coles, L. H. Bowers.
ROANOKE COLORED ALL STARS
WIS.
In a same replete with heavy batting and fast base running, the All Stars won from Bedford City at Bedford afternoon afternoon. Score 7-4. The heavy stick work of J. Sims, Rowe and Holland and the brilliant fielding of Dewitt at third and Clark at short featured. Wilson pitching for the All Stars did not allow a hit until the seventh. The Stars play Virginia Seminary and College boys on the fair grounds, April 30th.
Gone Before:
Anna Viola Elinora, eldest daughter of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. S. W. Smith of Providence, R. L. died April 22, 1914 at the residence of her parents, age 17 years and 2 months. She was a graduate of the Hayos Grammar School and was attending the High School, entering upon her third year at the time of her affliction. She was soprano singer in the Congdon Street Baptist Church, of which her father is pastor; president of U-No Club and treasurer of the 20th Century Progressive Art and Literary Club. The family has our sympathy.
20th of May Celebration, Charlotte
N. O., May 20, 1914.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY announces extremely low round trip fares from points on its line to Charlotte and return on account of the above; dates of sale May 17 to 21, 1914, inclusive final limit May 24th, 1914, prior to midnight of which date, return trip must be completed. In addition to the 20th of May Celebration, there will be held at Charlotte at this same time, the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Celebration; Grand Aerlo, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Farmers' Congress, Mayors' Convention, Red Men's Convention.
For further information, call on nearest; Southern Railway Ticket Agent, or write, H. L. BISHOP, D. P. A., Richmond Va.
The Messenger Printing Co., Mr.
J. G. Shilton, Manager is in need of
a good all-round printer. Address
286 W. Main Street, Charlestonville,
Va.
The Voting Content.
There is still time for you to enter your pastor as a candidate for one of our prizes. Your physician or dentist needs consideration. Cut out the ballot and send it in for either the one or the other. Rev. L. J. Morris continues to lead all of the ministerial candidates, but those behind shake their heads knowingly and tell us that the race is long from being over.
Mrs. Emma G. Kelley of Norfolk is at the head of the list and is securing a long lead. Dr. George R. Ferguson, although from a small city is in the lead and continues to hold it. Let others get in the race. One yearly subscriber means 150 votes. Ten yearly subscribers mean 1500 votes. This is the way these leading candidates are climbing up. Rev. W. H. Skipwith means business and he is making it interesting for Rev. Morris and Rev. Morris is making it interesting for him. The content ends September, 1914. Get in the contest. It costs your nothing to either run or vote.
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. . A Great Disappointment.
Editor John Mitchell, Jr., had the misfortune to be on a slow train last Tuesday. As a result, when he reached Burkeville to change to the N. and W. R. R. for Lynchburg, where he was expected at the City Auditorium that night, the train had left ten minutes and there was no possible way to get there, although he went to Meherrlin with the hope of reaching there by the Virginian Railway or by the Lynchburg and Durham or even by way of Danville. He wired Col. U. S. G. Patterson and endeavored to reach him by Long Distance telephone. This did not lessen the great disappointment over his failure to be there. It was his first mishap of this kind in twenty-five years and indicates that he will have an extra chance always in future appointments.
Colored Property For Sale
Six acres near Greenwood on
Ashland Car Line, eight miles from
Richmond, with a nice four-room
house, a pretty little home for $1250
one-third cash, balance monthly. For
this bargain see JAMES W. LORD
& CO., 1110 E. Main St., Richmond.
Phone, Monroe 5831.
Announcement.
Mr. William Hope announces the marriage of his daughter, Maria L. to Mr. Robert G. Booker, which took place March 26, 1914. Reception May 11, 1914 at 1001 N. 5th St. eight P. M. Friends are Invited. No cards.
In Baltimore.
Grand Chancellor John Mitchell. Jr. left last Thursday at twelve o'clock for Baltimore to be present at the dedication of the new Python Castle. He spoke there last night to an enthusiastic audience.
Joy Drowned.
Wilbur Morris, an eleven year old colored boy, who resided at 1122 Boyd Street, fell from a log over Bacon's Quarter Branch at a point where it was deeper and was drowned last Wednesday.
Extremely Low Fares to Memphis and
Return. Via Southern Railway.
Dates of sale. May 4th to 7th, final
limit. May 18, 1911, account Southern
Sociological Congress and National
Conference of Charities and Corrections.
For further information,
call on nearest Ticket Agent, SOUTHERN
RAILWAY, or write,
H. L. BISHOP, Diy. Pass. Agent,
907 E. Main St., Richmond, Va.
Capt. Epps Injured.
Capt. George W. Eppe, the popular officer in charge of the Second Police Station was the victim of an unlawful accident. A chair in which he was sitting last Monday broke and he fell his head striking the hard cement floor and a painful gash was the result.
Delegates expecting to attend the Virginia Baptist State Convention, May 12-17, send in their names and addresses at once to RHV. W. R. BROWN, 208-5th Avenue, N. W. Bennett, Vu.
Governor Stuart To Speak.
At 3:30 P. M. at the Fifth Street Baptist Church a heart to heart meeting for women and men will be held under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. Governor Henry C. Stuart will address the colorful people. Mr. Burnett Lewis will introduce the Governor. Music by the choir of the church. Only women and men will be admitted. Be on time. Bring an offering.
Bible Encyclopedia.
Messrs. G. Emoner Carter and B. L. Marchant are in the city, representing The Peoples Publication Society, 318 W. Washington St., Chicago, Ill. presenting to the representative citizens of Richmond. The People's Bible Encyclopedia—a popular reference library of all Biblical Knowledge, Biographical, Geographical, Historical, Doctonal, Etc. The most complete, convenient, handsome, up-to-date, authoritative work of its kind published. Every subject in the Bible has been treated by an expert. It contains nearly 400 fine illustrations including half tones, zinc etchings, maps, charts and etc. The whole comprising nearly 1400 double column pages, bound in a single volume of a convenient, port able size. Headquarters for Richmond. 210 W. Leigh St., Phone Monroe 673.
PERSONALS AND BRIEF
Mr. Benjamin Jackson, who has been seriously ill, is out again.
Mrs. Robinette Cochill is sick at her home, 1017 Hull St., South Richmond.
Mr. E. D. Nelson, a well-known citizen of Surry County, Va. was in the city this week.
We received an invitation to attend the Commencement Exercice of Kowalga School, at Benson, Ala., Prof W. R. Banks, Principal.
Mr. Lowell Johnston who was called home on account of the death of his father, President J. Hugo Johnston, left last Sunday for his home in Chicago, Ill.
President M. T. Batley of Chicago, Ill. has issued a call for the meeting of the Alumni Association of the V. N. and L. Thursday and Friday, May 14th and 15th, 1914 at 10:30 A. M.
Mr. T. V. Williams of Saluda, Va. attended the Board meeting of St. Luke's recently. The Grand Secretary and Mrs. Ocie Smith and Mr. Williams were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Goodle in Henrico County. The Grand Secretary and Mrs. Smith returned home but Deputy T. V. Williams spent the night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Goodle.
We received an invitation to the public installation and banquet of Ocean Spray Commander, No. 3. Knights Templar, Wednesday, April 29, 1914 at Fitzgerald's Auditorium, Atlantic City, N. J.
Oratorical Contest at Union
At 5:15, Friday evening, May 5th the elocution classes of the Academy of Virginia Union University will give their annual public program. Dr. J. E. Jones, instructor in elocution, has arranged an oratorical contest as the feature of the evening. A representative, from each Academy Class will participate and for the best composed and best delivered oration a prize of five dollars in gold will be given. Two and one-half dollars in gold will be given for the next boat. The school orchestra will play. Mr. Loftwich will sing and there will be other musical features.
Virginian Wine Prize.
Storer College, Harper's Ferry, W. Va.-On Friday night, April 24, a great declaratory contest was held in Anthony Memorial Hall of this in situation, between Storer College and Morgan College of Baltimore. When the judges announced that Lloyd P. Fisher, Winchester, Va. had won first honors for Storer, the enthusiasm knew no bounds. His declaration was "The War in Mexico" by Corwin. Miss Mary V. Moorman won second prize for Morgan, using "The Lions" by Dumas.
VALUE OF VOTES.
2 Months, 25c. 10
4 Months, 50c. 30
8 Months, $1.00 90
12 Months, $1.50 150
PRICE, FIVE CENTS.
AT THE NATION'S METROPOLIS.
Dr. Booker T. Washington in the Greatest Address of His Career at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church—Dr. L. Garland Penn Active—Dr. Hucules, an Enterprising Young Pastor—Correspondent Appointed Editor of the Baptist Herald—New Old Fellows' Hall—General Notes.
(Allen's National News Service.)
New York City, April 19.—Dr. Booker T. Washington captured the Metropolitan last Sunday afternoon in one of the greatest addresses of his career at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church at mass meeting under the auspices of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes. It was the largest meeting seen in this city for sometime and an audience of 2000 people of both races, representing the best citizenship of this city applauded the thrilling address of Dr. Washington.
The great educator, whose name and fame have pierced every section of the civilized world was never in better form and has never received greater and more pronounced reception than what he got when he rose to speak last Sunday. Fresh from a triumphant tour of the State of California; the great educator came to this city last Sunday and conquered it and won new laurels for himself and further placed himself in the esteem of his race. The educator, although fresh from a tour which kept him on the jump looked better than at any time since he has been coming to the Metropolis.
The announcement of his coming put the Metropolis on its mottle and long before the hour scheduled for his appearance a steady stream of well dressed men and women were seen wending their way to the church. Major R. R. Moton, of Hampton presided and on the rostrum were Rews. W. P. Hayes, pastor of the church; W. H. Brooks, of St Mark's M. E. Church; Mrs. W. H. Baldwin, widow of the late William H. Baldwin, Prof. George E. Haynes of Lok University, E. K. Jones and L. Hollingworth Wood. Special music was furnished by the choir.
The meeting was called to order by E. K. Jones and the invocation was given by the Rev. Dr. W. P. Hayes. After a brief address by Mr. Jones, stalling the aim and purpose of the league, Major Moton was presented. Major Moton said the organization was one of the most potent in this city and country for the uplift of the Negro and was bringing the two races together in an admirable manner. He said the organization was doing its work by results rather than resolutions. Prof. George E. Haynes, Professor of Sociology of Flask University and the Director of the work of the National League was the first speaker. Prof. Haynes outlined briefly the educational side of the work and said since the beginning of the league it had been able to inspire many of the young men and women to seek a higher education and that a fellowship had been provided for colored students at Columbia University.
Judge R. R. Crain, one of the strongest friends of the Negro in this city and one of the Directors of the League was the next speaker. Judge Crain called attention to how the organization could help the 100,000 Negroes of this city to adjust themselves to the new conditions they meet in coming to large cities. Judge Crain said one of the commendable features of the work was Housing Bureau, which sought to regulate the houses of questionable character and separating the bad from the good. He called attention to how the league was seeking suitable employment for the young colored women of the city by investigating all places of employment before they were sent to them.
Mrk. W. H. Baldwin and L. Hollingworth Wood were presented and received a warm reception. David Manness of the Musical School Settlement and who received his musical inspiration from a colored man named Douglas played several violin selections.
Major Moton then presented Dr. Washington in one of the happiest introductory addresses ever heard in this section. He said Dr. Washington was the greatest of all living Americans and was loved by more people than any man in America. "Dr. Washington is the most unique character in America," said the Major, "and for thirty-five years he has given his life for his race."
Dr. Washington when he arose, faced the largest audience seen in this city for many a day. He got an ovation that spoke louder than words and told of the place he held in the affections of the race. Dr. Washington said in part: "I believe heartily in the objects and aims of this organization and of its methods. The problems of the league is to assist the Negro to adjust itself to the new condition it meets. The Negro race in the last 53 years has supported itself as few races have. When the Negro was given his freedom a few of his enemies doubted the wisdom of it he it was though, that the Negro would (Continued on Fifth Page.)
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price,” he observed. nn
“lt'e a trite up," Tepid. 2 fe
“And that's the way your president}
keeps his promises! Ginger, sit—gin-| ¢
ger’ xs one of the planks in soor]
party platform.” p
"Dido's you read of the oarthquake
tat destroyed the ginger ‘pinntationss ®
Ip the south seas? I nuked. “jr
But she fost abok her tet under my] 1
nose and.walked owt. 2
Thue it goes. Mr. President. e
In there anything wrong with your] g
wlley Pe
Ja the tariff all Aight?
Ia the currency Mill all right? 1
Trant me. Confide in me. 1 oever|c
Gok. It wan fite xenm’atter my old|n
yw got sucked down by a quicgsand | t
hat ! even carelessly mentioned the | 4)
matter to Mre. Pinkham, :
OLD PAN FINK AM, «|
ah, : Restner. “1 6
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ADEM
WORRY IALLED THE’ GAT
‘A Want Ad. Get Asother Howecbeld Prt
ee
Sb Well Treteed. a
teeta ae eae oss
York Amerkes: si
<dinformation
to’malotain self-respect and enilsi
‘the sympathy and suppgrt of the bos
|peoplo, roxarlless of color in this
country They cannot properly com-
plain of unfair troatment of them:
volves by a cortain class of white
people, and then whon vested with
power."practico upon oach other the
Yery Injustico of which complaint ts
mado {t othora,
* Tho opportunties afforded colored
‘men of Intolligence, od learning ‘tn
the fratornal organizatfons of tho
feountry should bo used to demon-
fatrato our ability for self-government.
Tho beat class of wnite poople should
‘be tmitated aind not the worst classes.
When we obsorve the Actions of somo
of our educated people ghelr conduct
ip disheartoning. Yet, we know that
the grent body of tho colored peopl
fs ell right.
We wero induced! to mnko thero
remarks after observing tho attitude
of the ofttcer. of tho Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pythiag, NA. 8. Au Bu
A. A. ond A., at Baltimore just
Augvst. In a wild scramble for)
money, Uy threw discretion to tho)
winds,
Lot un see, Under the lawn of
the Order wach Grand Lodge ‘has ex
clunive, orixtnal Jurtsdtetion over th, |
spbordinate lodkes and the members
attached to tbe ame, ‘The Suy remo!
Lodge or its officers cannot tix th |
members of a lodge in a state having
a Grand Laine, Tho Conntitution)
provides a representative tax of $25
on cach Surseme Reprerentative to”
the Supreme Lodge. Aa no State has!
luna than two Supreme Representa-|
ves of more than four, the tux *as,
not leak than $50.00 per tori ory
more than $100.00 per term. For
rts the only return Is the password |
Phe salarton and traveling expense
of the Supreme Chancellor and other
Meera had been Wricreared. |
‘The Suprome-Keeper of Record
nd Seal warned the Suprome 1ods |
if these recklusn expenditurer and
oF thts he was put cut of office. — {
‘The Grand Lodeo, K. of V. of
‘irginia protested and for’ this the
supreme Chancellar suspended and
uz out of the Order, not only tho *
Srand Lodge, but also the subordin, ' ;
to lodges ant the mombérg attached
o the ‘anme, cithough he hat no ;
owar over any but the Grand Lodge
‘The new constitution whieh re",
uirex a tho-thirdn voto to adopt. was ,
Heged to eve been adopted. One ,,
"st sole dinclosod thu. fact that there ¢
ere St ayes. 1@noos with 53 mem- \
ora of the Supreme Lodge abkent.” 5
f tho 51 votes, 20 wero omce-hold |...
rs and $ Deputy Supreme Chancel-’
re appolzted by Supreme Chancel ; \
FS, W: Groen, with the power to >)
ye, This loft 23 Supreme ‘Repro-,
ntativen out of gn elected member-’
ip of 90, alt of whom had been In,
aitimoro to, attend tho sosaioa, but °
ey wero tired out, for the Consti- ™
tion was finally “adopted” aftor 9 1°
slock Saturday night, after a week's ©!
Mberationn, ie Se
‘All that a Grand Lodgo receives °f
om the Supreme Lodge f6 tho past-
rd, Tho pasaworl fs a word *4
amed and promulgated -by tho Su- 5°
emo Chancellor. In order to pay §!
gh salnrics and running expenses, °°
r each Grand. Lédge paya its own Pl
dowment and defrays its own ox- Ch
nace, the Supreme Lodge’ with a #2
\Jority of the elected Supromie Re-|
esentatives absent made an Increass’ *2
taxation. . jere
It was dore under the galso of a pls
1 cent and a Bre ¢ent tax on each to
mber, As it was daly for « pass | We
fa, the value of & pasiword me ; $1
estin ated from tht. following #2
teheeat of-tacte: 9 |
Alabama's biennial tax was $100. tio!
waa ahaiged to $1440.00, an f0-'an¢
ase Of $1346.00 per'term. Ar 20d
sea’ Dionptal tax wis $100.00. It is
p Changed to $1,126.20, an tn , tax
ave, of $1,026.20. California's ard
ninfal (ax'was $60.00.* It wax doll
nged ta 365.25, an Increase of and
.26.' Coloredo’s bieontal tax was rott
00. It was changed to $46.50 joy
ecrease of,93.60, but as the mom, off
ship Increases will pase the $100, T
t. The District of Columbia’ [tno
yalal tax. was $50.00. It was the
peed to $58.35, an increase of 26 1
is. ing
lorida's dieania) tax was $100.00 | ten¢
was changed to $663.60,.an in of 8
wo of $563.60. Georgia's bien | hist
spc okie, UBL daikon eae
THE -RICHMOND. PLANET,..RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.
Copy of fnijunetion.
The following is a vopy of the Injunction granted the Grand
Lodge, Knights of Pythias, of Virginia, at Washington, D. C.,
Friday, January 30) 1914. ao *
‘The Decree Waa Entered Monday, Feliruary 2, 1914, :
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA.
: Holding an Equity Court.”
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of
~ North America, South America, Europe,
Asia and Africa, a corporation,
e Plaintiff,
vs.
The Knights of Bythias of North América,
South. America, Europe, Asia, Africa” we
_and Australia, and others, Defendants,
eet Equity No. 32281.
+ This cause coming on to be heard upon thé bill of complaint,
the affidavits in support tereof, the rule to show cause, and the
answer, it is, upon consideration thereof, this second day of
February, 1914 by the Court— :
ADJUDGED, ORDERED and DECREED that the defend-
ants and cach of theni and their officers, agents and attorneys,
and all others on their behalf, be and they are hereby restrained,
during the cendency of this suit, or until the further priter of the
Court, frem declaring of treating the fraternal charter of the
plaintiff ‘corporation as revoked and from declaring or treating
the Grand Lodge, Knights off Pythias,of thé juristiction of
Virginia, as dissceved; and from decliting er treating the ledges
subordinate to the p' sintiff in the State of Virginia am! the niem-
bers attached te sure as ‘not entitled to the rights asd priv-
illeges of memMere + the order ef thelefendant corperatien, and
from callin *= 5 embers elsewhere to regard and treat such
subiondines: Ieless and memhers as not so entitled: an! from
attempting aferce the decree or enactment of the Supreme
Lowdge. pasyerting te revoke the charter of the plain? and to
dissonse tne Said Gram! Liekge. of-the jurisdiction of Virginia;
ant from circulating any prockunations or letters adie sseet to
the Grand Ledges, sthordinate Ielges and members of the order,
eating attention to or calculate or inteniled to carry satu effect
and enforce the attempted revocation of the plaintiff's fraternal
charter and dissoiution of said Grand Lodge; and fie setting
bp of atter ting or purporting to set up, within te State of
Virginia, a Grant Lodge, other than dhe plaintiff, of ¢ Kaights-
of Tythias of the order of the defendant corporation : azul from |
doing any other act or thing on the assumption th.t the said”
Grind Lodge of the State of Virginia has been dissols«1 or that
ity fraternal charter has been revuked.
ASHLEY M.G0ULt)
(Seal j Justice,
A TRUE COPY—Test
J. KR. YOUNG, Clerk,
by FE. Cunningham, Asst, Clerk.
70, Mixatvetppt's Uiennial tax wat
1 $100.00. It was changed to $1,577.
7p, an Inereano of $1,477.70. Sis
‘nouel’n Diennfal tax was $100.00. 9
was chaggod to $792.75, an increas
of $692.7. Maryland's Uionnfal ta3
waa $100.00, It wan changod tc
$200.76, an Increase of $200.75
“North Carofina’s bleanfal tax was
1 3100.00, It waa changed to $608.25,
fan Increase of $508.26. Now Jer-
“noy’e biennial tax wag $100.00. It
twas changed to $240,00, an incrcase
of $140.00.
| New York's blenaial tat was $100
It was changed to $161.35, an in-
‘ercase of $51.35. Oklahoma's U:on-
nial tax was $100.00, It waa changed
to $420.00, an Inerenno of $320.09.
Obio's biennal tax was $100.00. 1
wax changed to $578.10, an increaso
‘of $478.10. Pennsylvania's biennial
tax was $100.00. It was changod to
$490.50, an Increase of $390.60.
South Carolina’s biennial tax was
$100.00. It was changed to $835.20,
an Spereasé of $735.20. Tonnassoo's
biennial tax was $102.00. It was
changed to $1208 Sb, an incroaso of
$1108.85. . '
‘Texas’ biennial tax was'$100.00. It
was changed to $1.600.00, av {n-
crease of $1,400.00. Virginia's bien
nist tax was $100.00. It was changed
to $861.90, an incrcase of $761.90.
Woat Virginia's biennial. tax was
$100.0, It was changed to $375.00,
un Increase of $275.00. 1
‘What is the’amount of this taxa-“
Jon? ($28,620.50) Eighteen thoas- |
.nd, Sve hundred and twenty dollars |
.nd fifty cents. + How much increase |
thin new taxation over the old |
axation? ($16,124.00) Sixteen thous- |
74, one bundred and twenty-four |
jollars, What will the Grand Loages °
nd gsbordinate Iodges receive, in"
oturn for this large amount of mou-',
y pald’ over. to Supreme Lodge |
Merge” The pasword. =,” |
Thif fe not all. At the session of >
no Supreme Lodge at Indianapolis, ,
he Supreme Chancellor appointed ,
& Deputy Supreme Chancellors, ett
ag them the power te: vote asd @x-
ending to them the voting mrength
{ six states, some of which peld os
igh as $2,400.00 per term for the
ase-word. This, was it violation of o
10 Conaiitution of the Supreme Y
ode. . Q
‘The records show that 24 Deputy 4
sprame Chancellors were appotated P
y the Gapreme Chancellor st Balti- ©
ore last August. He ad previonsty ‘9
led that they hed the right te vote. ft
pene twonty-lour Soputios, if poen- 81
1 ak the neat congon of the Supoeme | &
nage will have” tho ‘vesting peRSO 2;
real’ $e, Chet of 40h egecptt-
ee Sa ogy
. a,
g tte Spurs qusted. ooh tym
we, mn teen
s|arsesned biennially ($9,262.76) nim
thousand; two huntrel and ffty-tw
-| dollnr« and soventy.ave cents:ant th
| District Dep .ty Susreme Chancellor
Jare not assorsed a> miuch as a penny
| The new constitstion allercd
| nave boen adoptest at the last aesstor
frequires all Grand Lodges to surren
der their present state charters o
jteorperation and £0 relncorpornte fi
ithe tame of the Suyromo Lodge. Thi
would piace all-ef the real-estate
money tn the ‘reanury and othe!
“property under the direct contro} o!
tho Supreme Loder. It can now b¢
ron why Virginia and her Supreme
Representatives wero sot -wanted {1
the, Suprema TadK6
; It may bo well to enquire how will
the Supremo Repreacatatives who
wore present exp'aia all of these
things to thelr constituents? What
induced them to e:pport thes mens.
uren? Woro they asleep. hypnotizod
or absent whon these things took
Place?, Who can dofend it?
The ptans wer concocted and
promulgated from Chicago, Illisiots,
whero political manipulation 1s a ‘fine
art. Alabama, with that inereaso 1p
tazation of $1,340.00; how can her
Supreme Representatives oxplain it?
Gcorsta, with that Increase of $2,300
in taxation; how can her Supreme,
Representatives ‘explain. ft? Louls-|
lana, with that increase of $1,153.70
in taxation; how can her Supreme
Representatives cxplain itt © Micsis-
aippl, with that increase of $1.477.70
in taxation; how can her Supreme
Representatives oxplain it? - Tennes-
see, with that Increase of $1,108.85
in taxation; how cam her Supremo
Representatives explain it? Texas,
ith that $1,500.00 faerease in tax-
fon; how can her Supreme Repre-
entatives explain’ it?
In fact, how ean anybody explaln
tt If the taxation !e increased, then
he benefits ahould be increased. |
But what did Supreme Keeper of
tepords and Seal C. K, Robinson,
rho" knows more atOet the internal
fairs of te Supreme Lodge thaali
ny other person In the. United States)
gil the Supreme Lodge? Tm his re-
ort, he sald:
“At the lart session, warned yeu
t the condition hich eoafrented
oa and urged Yon to prepare to mest
e crisis. The conservative mem of
ye convention saw the impending]
anger and sought ta eorrect it hy}
peoeating remedy after. remedy, al!
r whieh efforts failed. "1 have no]
mo maecy at fiat tae Met T feel
solemn dnty to "dedi year,
sodtson, to the 0 ‘scothson
silos ‘of ts ehcore eb Ororane|
ape et ew aoentinp-| «
; 1919 and @e ‘'
reas a :
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:. ‘oy vine
a 4
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A MAAONEUS BEAD OF EAT 19 A LAOT'S CROWNENS GLORT--And every indy =o
Deere ft Mf che Will yo the Siesta. The (OG dry the hair wher 2 tempee or tagh, ond
Sines oem aesea Oem aor Bante. Ge ecistan Ow of Spas’ Mined oes ta,
ona Go emee, eee ee Bmcmac, pation fis. spon coe semen °
mscx wamres nem Sauwmarein, munasets
has: been taxed and over-texed. ant!
the patience of the membership ha
almost reached the breaking poist.”
‘What was the reply to this commo;
sense, business pleat C. K. Robin
son was put out of office and th
Grand Lodge, K. of P. of Virginia
that backed up his plea for retrench
mient and reform was put out of th
Supremo Lodge, Was the _ Gran¢
Lodge, K. of P. put back {ato -the
Susiremo Lodge? Yes, by the Su.
preme Cour? at Washington How
was thls’ dono? ~ Because: the Su-
premo Lodge, being incorporated un.
dor the, laws of the District of Co-
lumbia In aubject to the courts there
‘Thia Supreme Court ts bigher than
the Supremo Lodge.
Mino Virginia pata the unlawful tax
levy? No, Dut {t has tendered all
‘of tho money for lawful tax. levies,
which amount was $100.00. Can th
Suprowo Lodgo officials disrogard the
Injunction and keop the Grand Lodro
K, of P. of Virgigta out of tho Su-
prome Lodge? No, not during tho
nendeney of this sult or tintit the
Supromo Court revokes tho rostrain-
ing ordor or injunction: * '
What will be the result tt other,
Grand Lodges rotune to pay the un-
lawful taxen? They can Lo suspend
et by tho Supreme Chancellor and:
hetr charters revoked by the SuPrermo!
tole, Can they got back into tho!
Snpremo Lodgo agato, without paying
‘tho unlawful taxea? Ob, yor, they
can come back by,the “Injunction
route." Just as Virginta has done and
At nitich Iss ect, In fact, It would
ho cheaper to get the tnjunction than
It would be to pay the tax, 1
# What In the penalty for vfolation
of an Injunction? Fine oF tinprine!
onizent or both. The Supreme Court:
unually metea tmpriaoument, come!
monly known ay “Gail puntshment.'t,
What tx ihe Grand Lodae. K. of
V. of Virrinia's contention? That!
It har paid all taxes lawfully aves ed!
realist ft Tt retires to pay any}
taxes untae filly avseraed againet tt \
How shall the question he settled?!
iy the Superne Covet of the District]
of Columbis, at Washington, whten
anon the pea of the Grant feoanet|
Ko of D. of Viretata ts tnvestieating |
ie facts and will render a stectston| |
a keepin, with Ate fludines
Cay the facta heretn' clted be verte] |
WAT Yew, Where? By examining}
{ Raliimere and by reading tho) \
Supreme Statuter, allezed to havel!
won adopted at the name resston, ral!
he Grand Lotee, Ko of PL of Vir
tnia In favor of peace? Yes, and ith s
eiioves this ty the surest way o [#
etting peace. We conetude wit! |.
he words of Bunyan: i
Lempert LW
AT have dotormavas the Almight
fod being my help atid my shtelt—-/ a
et to auffer: If frall Ifo might con
Inue no fons. even until the mos {o:
hall Rrow over my eye-brows, rathe | d
han. violate my, falthe art my prin {a
ple 7 =
Lie anaeencnypeten- an tensed
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JOHN. MITCHELL, JR. . . EDITOI.
All communications intended for
publication, should bo seut sv as to
reach us by Wednesday. |
Entered at tho Post Omce at Kien.
mond, Va., as sccond-clasy Matter. |
SATURDAY MAY 3, 1008.
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We have received an din dtatten 7
Une quitad cian nceiient of the
Classes ch Medicine Dentistry, Mar.
macy, amy Nurse Tagine ef the
Privercity ot Wast Pentex or 0a
Hliment: et the fecdte amg athad
heating gdas es
RAILROAD DVS
De thevier T Washinton ae tien
MMe aw streMOS elfart te owrute te
HANES SHIT a NTOUERY
Hietis wien tae raeton. uf the
eeante He tg der the ta be:
somal append tegte restate Mea
sited fe dees font ee ety te pets
from thts class et peepee we batt
Mermeters fem recanted a otis
foe hte up te tee tees Tay tae
seminen peed
Me ig ashine that Sonaar tates
Ft any Monday, June sii ha ise
ae Matitea) Way He wists oa
Hous rene Of wir pw te tip coe
CRUE Nee see tet caeaetie ae ties
fewagnes, wenien’s etm!) atte ther
fegeyetes tee gee ctireetiy te the saat
Feat autherite: land state te ten:
the dimealties under wth tans
Tater tn cases where there ese
unjust treatment.
The Mew ba earial ene umd tr
Mone ty the proper spars nag tome
wensarie res an nen ated Phe
perstee on mest ef the ratireads a
Tbs SEAL ba fer teaterialts dn
proved aps om th vues dates. no eotus
plant aa be tort loutae There
Ray be neta aun fur prete t
upon the sherter tines and we are
ef the opinion that TL work stentd
he taken uy and Dr Wa itnaton’
uvica followel.
Ged grant thar getrihter day
may dawn fers amp Moat al eases
fat cumpidalit tae be retievedt: fare
wer more, Sys
JUDGE CTEEKEL?, CoNrinen,
Hon, Robert He Terrell say heen
contirmed by the United States Sen
ate as Ju tae of the Muntetpal Court
of the Distriet of Coluntin Tae
Administration Senaters, nlded by
The Republicans refused to pass over
This Komtnstion te take up other.
and they forced a vote, whieh result
(ed In a complete vietars for the
colored Juriet and Brestdent Wilson
Thin will to much to restore cont.
dence in the distinguished gentleman
who occupies the White Honse,
Tt proves conclusively, too. that a
citizen of color could have been con-
firmed ax Register of the Treasary.
alt. demonstrates that the machioery
of the present administration can
Kuarantee tho elevation of other
colored men to {mportant positions
in the government and places In the
background the declaration that col-
‘or nhall be a bar to the recognition
of ability. Attorney General McRey-
noldy had the courage of his.convic-
tions «nd was forward in stating 9
plain truth.
. While Judge Terrell hax been
personally honored, the race will
ebnsider his clovation an an Indtea-
tion that the “door of hope" ts still
open and that’-It will romain open
while President Wootrow Wilson
holdx tho rein, of xovernment.
God knows that ‘we becomo low-
spirited at times over the outlook,
but rays of aunshine through
the Sic of oppression lighten the”
Joad and cheer the heart. —Presi-
dent Woodrow Wlison is trying to
do the ‘right an God han given him
the ght to soe It. {
Lot him send in some more nom-
{nations of colored men for oftce. |
Ability and not color; worth and aot
prejudice must form the basis for
recognition in this government. 1
THE MEXICAN SITUATION.
Presidewt Woodrow Wilson and
Secretary of State William J. Braz
have assepted the progesais of three
Latin-American Repgablies to act as
metigners im the diengreoments be-
tween Provisions! ProtiGcnt Huerta
oC Menten and thie guvernment. We
eammct conestre why amy patrictte,
American with no soifish Interest to
conrervo should object to this sen-
sitio procedure. J .
Tho sorfes of outrages perpetrated
by Irresponsible parties upon Amer-|
fean citizens have been the xource|
of much embarrasament and tho lack
of a central government of recog-
nized ntabllity and with the ability
to {Improve conditions hax seriously
hantleapped (he Adwinfatration ‘at
Washingtongin ity efforts to sécuro
peace gi
With the, firing upon Vora ‘Cruz
for the alleged insult to the Amor
jean flag. tad mattera have become
‘worms and a condition now provaila
wich calls for the oxerciag of beth
patriotism and xtatesmanxhtp. Load-
ers with their safla caxt weatherward
MH Ket nervous over the erles of
the “ingo-clement™ which would
tote this ‘natlon Into war with a
Hfendts powbr 7 :
Evitently President Wilson “had
god and waitidient reasons for refure
‘ng to recognise Herta, Just an
President William H. Taft degiined
te Tewosnice him, ‘The latter was
Mjlouatie enonh te keep Mie mouti
shut and toe get, without committing
lime If i
Preddent Wieon has been both
nistaformed and feeatved, ff we are
sftd ce be pat eventa, "The Cua
Htute caliete fed hit amd bie ad]
Perce belive that the Uuertals
staal, tration wits tottering to a tall ¢
eb tbat at enudd nor dest uaa tied}
farts t thes year In tead, we meld
woe “ebtettaln therazchly en-[e
where in piwer amd by the wetion| 2
Pte Muetivay covertent in fring |
Pen Veta Cras, ie be tes thes met
oiler man dh Mevien, .
Mesa thar etfeet at Me gerber tne
Apr Meath stot uetanes of t
Pe oat Use Niner a Continest
Che United States Ge sometinie +
Mime et that ia was apport te
eoacten of te United State. i
babe Vera Orcs ati he femandet
ar Drenden Wiben withdraw Ute
eed fe tee oat tus Dated ster af al
ope Meqsean soil l= o
Where can te ne question, hat ator!
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eoUiiet Hxeeutive of this ation] gg
Sheved the reled when thes saad
Ataf thecemberce en the ohipment} of
ath WAS Phrsened atid tttecartms? Yt
eters ceeerition be aifewed taf &
AP MeN SertaRy Ear chive amd
ey cork! put down Huerne and b! [eg
yporers In a few months ca
Thee have tailed te de thie and [to
lead have invelved Gileeanntey in} ta
poli. complications the the Henton de!
okieation, over whlch England taf 2!
ev
orp arting ant apmandims ent-] gp
wtter The annerncement tf ter
de, ten, that Huerta has tnststed | the
(tothe Latin Amerioan Repabltes
Jolied by England. Spaga and} &
whee In the mediation preceeding. [+ .
fy the selection of da sipdre mes
tes deft te then
Seno fy renembered tut Sen
P Hera deetnre! that the Unltet
feds fokited and has the itl
Poet every other matfon in the
rem marl and gt distant of
Peptic. senth af us, the end fe
hoteld. SM we hope for toe
even Menacte wee thee Im ess ate”
MAYOR AINSLIES NOMINATION,
Hons George Alnalie hax been ro-
lected day the Deinoeratie primary
Chel bere last Taetday ax the eitizen
te he electal Mayor of Richmond.
Ax there is ne other candidate, tits
nomination Ix equivalent to-an elec
Uon, We are free to say that we
have never known a Mayor to atand
upon a more patriotic platform and
embrace greater and ‘grander princt-
ples than haacthe distinguished gon-
tleman, who haw been x0 signally
Inouored. He has heen the rvpregen-
tative of no clique or ring, but dan
conselentiously attiven to do hia‘duty
ax God: hay’ xivep ih the Nght to
see ft,
> He hax not engaged in any dema-
kogte talk on tlie race question but
hae gone on quietly doting his duty
and doing all in hix power to work
out the various problems on they
have confronted him. That he has
won popular xupport on the ‘part of
all cla-ses regardtess of race or col-
or, polities or religion, admits of no
question.
When colored men learn to sup-|
port Virginians of this type a better,
and Brighter day will dawn for all of
us, Thoro who can go to the polls
should cast complimentary votes if
no more to let theso citizens know
that thelr good works and beneficent
offarta are appreciate, .
Personally, Mayor Ainslic has nev-
erdone usa favor: as a citizen of this
community, he has rendered un &
lasting ‘service. Virginians of this
type'draw close together tho’ white
and colored citizens and weld as with
bands of ateel the feeling of present
good-will and fasting friendship,
which must necessarily form the
foundation of the’ prosperity of any
sommunity. “May bis kind multiply
nd his "tribe" increase, -
THE BEST SHOW WINDOW
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AN AD IN THIS PAPER
| ARNOLD SHANKLIN: -.
Coneul Generat in. Mexico, City
Helping Americans Get Away.
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REFUGEES SAY HUERTA
WILL BE OUSTED
Frederico Gamboa Named to
Supgtaat Him. |
Meter Hoertas will sotuntarily
Abdteate or oe WEE ue teroed ett with
PMolence wittia a fom dass, arcor ting
Hto Amertian res ves who arrived fi
Vera Crus ana tee al tratis tos tie
eapftal. 3
Frederiiy Gamboa, former intnfates
of forelin affairs, ence xayernor ot
Yueatan snd candidate of the Cat vate
party at Huerta'y election, ¢. nasil
as (he dain to eupplant fies,
sAccoratin to he refugees dtblluer-
ta septtion ot tues a eryntalyzed at Whe
capital that oe Sunday the conspira:
tora fuels a attempt to oust the dle
tator, hut falls! ‘They do not co Inte
details and ndseit that they have only.
a rumor of It. ‘They are certain, how:
ever, that Huerta In becoming mare
and more unpopular, because the bet:
ter «lass of Metivans are fading ont!
that the astintnivtration haa deliterate |
Poe & ‘ ey
/ gee. Men Admire Jn
bey g ee eed 4 fs Wom en Ls
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Price, 25 and 50 Cents Everywhere . _.
ES ee
Ue ELL,
ly decelved them with regard to ibe
action of the United States, The truth
about Vera Cruz hie reached the capt-
tal and’bas aided tn bringing about
revulsion of sentiment or at least an
abatoment of the patriotic trensy,
Conditions at the capital are {mprav-
tng bocauno of. the change of sent:
merit, nay the Tofieeen. There are stilt
‘antl-American demonstrations, but
‘they go ha farther than the aatirical
stage,
_ Condition are improving at the cap
ftal. So far‘as the refugees knew no
foreimner has been killéd and none ta-
Jured, although many were insulted.
FUNSTON AT VERA CRUZ
General ang Hie Soldiers Preparing te]
Take Over the City.
: General Frederick Funston aad the
figntiag Fitth brigade, which arrived
at Vera. Cruz on Tuesday, remain on
doard their transports. :
Officially it ts stated that the army
requires three days in which to relieve:
the navy of her charge, although the
sellors thenize!ves weat ashore fa an|
deur. Unomicially It ie said the desire|
of Washington not to de amrthing
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ProcnasrxariON is the thief of saving. Don’t say to yourself, “I's,
going to statt'a bank account just-as soon as I pay those bill”
Pay your tills by all means, but put something im the bank at once.
Play feir with yourself, START NOW: Saving becomes easier as you
go along. It becomes HABIT. Try it ani see. ~
__THIS BANK WILL HELP YoU. _.
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a + Headquarters for Pure Home “Made ‘
f ° r} - Ice-Cream, $1.08 2er Galion. '
Cares Fancy Blocka, threo ‘siripes, $1.26. |
aa a > ration, 4
i Dishes, spoons, plattors, paper |
age oe xe napkins, ete. furnished to.ordor. 4
> Special attention to out of town |
orders, ;
a y Special Pricex on Largo Oritors. 3
+ of “Banquets, Entertataments, Picnics
ete. furninhed on short notice.
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F Have you ever tried the H.W. 1. Liniment for your aches and pains?
It relloves and wt. quickly. A trint will convince you. Rend the great
things It wih de :
1. Five drops in milk 3 thmes dally wil cheek tubercte bacilit and
(hereby “bulld up the system, :
2. Apply to the chest ant lunga-and it will relleve pain and reduce
fever in pneumena, pleurisy and other troubles, .
3. Rub on the gum and it will refiove toothache, Used in ehronte
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Which mint add tothe feeling in
Mexico City may be responsible for
the delay.
General Funston called on Admiral
Badger and talked over with him bis
plans for the landing of the troops.
The infantrymen will take chargy
of the posittom:aloog the outed line.
‘The seamen are to be relieved detach-
ment by detachment, and will ‘return
to thelr. shipe,
It is generally understood that there
will be no effort to extend the terri.
tory now held until further orders te
that effect comes from Washington.
This attitnda, tt fs supposed, fe: the
matoral rreuk. of the negotiations re
garding mediation, little taformatics
of which is reaching Vora Cres and
becanse of the Gestre to coatinus of:
ferts to bring Americas in Mexice
City and alsewtere to the coast.
‘That Preeigant Huerta bas doctéed
net te attempt to try conctestons with
the American forces near Verp Crus te
ip@lented py @ vepert beougit to the!
ay by pescangere from outlying én |
wists. The passengers sald ase
Genera! Maca, former commioseat at
Vers Crus, and bts men mating thety|
way farther. fete, the ‘interior from
Seloded. a
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St antek!. » VaGinen.:
Male een: .
~-adziral Fletcher telogrephed to the
mavy department that he had takes
charge of the San Juan 4’Ulloa prised
at Vers Crox, on account of the
“frightfal conditions” that were die
owvered there. He said that 325 prisor.
ek, accmed of ‘no crime whatever.
Were arrested within the last two
youths to farce thera Into the Federal
army,
Tt is" reported that the British sub
Jeots tn Mexico City have been die
armed because they, were “too friendly
te the Americans.” :
Empeazting Cashier Gete Seven co
Williaa F. Simmons, former seater
9 the Ovean Couaty Trust es .
5 Toms River, N. J, pleaded geilty te
embeasioment and to making false re-
turas to the state banking commés-|
slon, He was sentenced to serve met!
jeow than two sad.met mere than|
coves years in ‘the etate pealtentiony
on each tadictment. .
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‘The Medel Hastend.
A modet husband te what come other]
wente tells her hashasd your has
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(Continued From First Pago.) en eae! ~ f —— =. jag! ee “Tho first terrific roar was followed
not be able to take caro of iteclf.
Tho statistics from Congress show
that the Negro has done his duts
and not a single cent has been ap
propriated for his maintenance.”
Continuing Dr. Washington raid:
“‘American Indiaun have not stood the
test that han como to tho Negro. Ir
- our largo citlea’the Negro tn rarely
found In our Bread Mines. 1 want the
men and women coming to tho city
to be prepared for this new chanse
The pew change {n food, climate ele.
that tho Negro meets in a sudden
one and ft takes sometimy to adjunt
himrelf to the conditions.”
Dr, Washington anid tho great
Aangor of tho Negro coming to the
city wan that ho wan Mable to acc
the white man at his worst and
wauld Imttate the viccs of the white
man rather than hia virtues. Ho
urged the race to patronize each
other In buniness and to always be
proud of his race.
“I want to see the Negro atop
coming to the elty and my atvice to
the race In * stay In the South.
Tha South ts the vest placo for the
Negro‘and offers the beat opportun!-
Uex for hin development.” 2
Dr, Washington urged the race to
suceew! in whatever Hing ft found
{txelf and not to always advortixe the
fallures of the race. but to wiver-
tino the achievements of the race.
Dr, Washington urged the race Ilv-
lng tn the eltlen to xeck to do Its
beat.
The addres wax Vatened to with
Rreat interest. Tho league has done
much good for the trea since It be-
kan ft work Inethis elty three years
ARO.
DR. 1 GARLAND PENN ACTIVE.
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Dr 1. Garland Penn, one of the
hdnt known of the Negro churchmen
and corresponding xecretary of the,
Freedmen Ald Society, — pasred
through the efty laut. weCk onroute
from Raltimore where he attended
the Waahingon conference. Dr. f
Penn, when seen by your correapond-
‘ont, was soptimintic over the .work
of the charch-and expressed pleasure
at tho way the coloro! communicants ,
‘of the Sf. E. Churel were supporting -
tlre Jublice movement. Ho’ satd all.
indications point that the Nero will
be ready WIth: his xhare of the twad
which in $100,000,
Dr. Penn was tn tho Metropolla
noveral weeks ago lookinx after {m- ;
portant phages of tho church word. |
He attended the meeting ‘of tho Ne: |
gro Secondary and ‘Rural Schools. ”
wh et in thin city and Iald before
u hia plan to brim the |
y 0 together In a Jubileo, 3
m: it. & '
ing of tho Freedmon’s Ald t
Society. Dr. Penn sald: “There are
225,000 colored members in tho <
Freedmen’a Ald Soolety, which Is }
Joing g great Joa! for our young .]
peoplo, It in forty-olaht years of t
ago apd during that time over 300, “C
000 of our choico young people, fr- 3
reapective of denomination havo been ¥
ndueated. 13,200 have graduated (
aa teachers, 2,100 an ministers, 1200 p
us physicians, pharmacists and den- ©
tate a
Dr. Penn announced that he‘would
nako known in a few weeks a movo- ti
nent that will be of much interest
© the race.
AN ENTERPRISING YOUNG
* PASTOR, :
SOR Te any
Among the enterprising young
antors of ‘the city fs tho Rev. M.
1. Huclesw, pastér of the Baptist
emple in Vest 132id Street. Dr.
tuclens in tho shore space of threo
ears hax dono mubh for the chure’.
io found the chareh worshipping in
he basement of a private house with
membership of 89. The churoh
, now wordhipping fn # splendid
difice valued at 415,000, free of
cht with the exception of $6.500.
he church has a membership of
ver 280 and {s In splendid condi-
on. The church has been practt-. I
CORRESPONDENT APPOINTED
EDITOR.
Cleveland O. Allen, the well known
newspaper correspondent, has. been
appointed editor of the Baptist Her-
ald, = publication of thie city sup-
ported by the Baptist consection.
The Herald is one of the Itvejiest news
papers of this city and hes « large
eireulation. It reaches upwards of
5000 weekly and hae the strong qup-
port of all the churches of the con-
nection, °° 7
While the| paper ‘s supported by
the Baptista, ita scope fa‘ bevoed de-
nomination and a movement is on
foot “to reorgasize the company.
Your correspondeat will begin at
once to make the editorial pare of,
the Herajé a strong sheet of optaton.
He is meeting with much in
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FINE SHOWING FOR BOTH BRANCHES OF THE
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Brought Forwand.....s.ssesesesesssesesssseecsess $26,800.00
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January 19—John Adam Bhetfey, Summit Lodge, No. 80. 59.00
January 19—Joseph Logan, Ebencrer Lodge, No.°116.:.. 150.00
January 19—Jobn H. Kidd, Rescue Lodge, No. 4........ 160.00
January 26—Joe Fountain, Douglans Lodge, No. 69....- 60.00
Feb, 3—E. H. Armfield, Friendship Lodge, No. 3..... 180.00
Feb. 3—William Kee, Lovely Mt. Lodge. No. 67...... 150.00
Feb. 4—Dantel Rel, Jonathan Lodge, No. 20........ 160.00
Feb. 7—Andrew McClannta, King David Lodgo, 193.. 50.00
Fobruary 16—D, W. Davis. Planet Lodge, No. 23.7.....+ 150,00
‘February 17—Andrew William Jackson, Pride of Dante, 187 50.00
March ¢—Henry Willlams, Venus Lodge, No. 46......-- 150.00
March 7—Alexander Brown, Benovolent Lodgo, No. 34. 100.00
March 10—Jamen T. Brown, Myrtle Lodgo, No. 17......- © 150.00
March 16—W. S. Walker, Flying Eagle Lodge, No. 130... 150.00
March 17—R. A. Shelton, Morarlan-lodgo, No. 13..... 180.00
March 17—Thomas A. Richardson, Golden Seal No. 39. 150.00
March 31—D. D. Weaver, Newport News Lodgo, No. 74.. 100.00
March 31--Champ West, Croscont Lodge, No. 161...... 160.00
Avni. 4—-Davld Dullett, Rockingham Star Lode, No. 72.. 150.00
April 4—Dalon Smith, Charity Lodge, No. 32.......... 150.00
April. 9—Edward J. Evans, Blooming Lily Lodge. No. 15 150.00
April _22——Ananias Simpaon, Lily of tho-Valley. No: 40.. 150,90
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‘January 26—Clarkie Bell, Victoria Court, No. 52.......8 100.00
Jan. 31—Josephine Weetorn, Christian. Light, No. 167 150.00
Feb. 3—Ola Wagstaff, Zion Travollern Court. No. 96.. 160.00
Feb. 3—Frances Cartor, White Rone Court, No. 118... 100.00
Feb. 3—Annle Clegg, Magle City Court, No. 83....-. 100.00
Fobruary 17—Bottie Stewart, Randolph C urt, No. 160... 100.00
Fobruary 17—Carrlo Ridloy. Silver Koy Court, No. 75.... 100.00
February 17—Maxglo Riddick, Victoria Court, No; 62.,... 100.00
February 18—Henrictta Brows, Ploasant Grove Court, 161 100.00
April 6-—Ida Levi, Shiloh Conrt, No. 110.02. ... 0.00... 150.00
April 14—Martha Rrown, King’s Daughters Court, No. 70 106,00”
April 15—Anna Washington. Queen Victorin Court. Nu. 115 100.90
mmgit 18—Ladre J. Minor, Salem Court. No, 1-....-.--. 100.00
AVI 18—Rebecea Mitehell. Old Dominion Court, No. U4 -160.00
April 23--Mary.A. P. Grey, Venus Court, No. 17.0.0... 100,00
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AMOUNT PAID BY GRAND LODGK.........529100.00
AMOUNT PAID BY-GRAND COURT... 00221.°15175.00
TOTAL. occ eect e eee e ee ee B442T5,00
gesional men of Che city ag n con-
vention hall. where colored orKanl-
zations from othor sections of the
country may come to thin cityto hold
conventions. Before the opening of
new Od Fellows’ Hall there wax no
place in thin city where conventions
could be held and this Rreatly em-
tarruned the thinking men of the
elty~ —
The new Odd Follown’ Hall fm alt-
mated at 31 Wert 138th Street. tn
Uo heartsof the, Negro district of
the ‘eltyanit 14 Ideal for convention®:
The hait hax a weating capacity of
Gon and a dining room tg the basc-
ment capable of seating 100, with
Klichen, There are committee
rooms, reception rooma and public
telephone. z .
‘The hall Is under the management
of Samuel Rright, ono of the boat
known business wen in tho city. Mr
Bright in a promfpent lodge man.
being mn well-knowh Elk and Past
Grand Master of the G, U. 0. 0. F.
Mr. Bright is anxioua to communicate
with organtzations from other xoc-
Woon and In talking to your corres-
pondent, sald that he would do all
within his power.to mako tt ploas-
ant. Organfzationa coming to this)
ity for conventions would do well
0 write to Mr. Detght.
CLEVELAND G cee
U.S. TROOPS SENT
TO STRIKE ZONE
Reckefaber's Rejection ofPaace
Fem Cansc rast Moe,
SCORES KILLEB AND —
Bix Companies of Regulars Are Sen’
ta Scene of the Labor Troubles Ir
> Colorade.
President Wilsoa ordered six com
panies of United States regulars to
proceed at once to Trinidad, Colo, to
quell tho labor troables, .
Formal annouacenient to this offect
was made after sevorel conferences
between President Wilson and Secre-
tary of War Garrison.
White House officials stated that
the president had’ acted because all
Parties, including the ‘senators and
congressmen from Colorado, the gov:
erpor, the mine operators and the
miners as weil had asked tor the fed-
eral soldiers. ‘
Governor Ammons, of Colorado, had
issved @ proclamation declaring that s|
state of rebellion existe! in the coal
fleids,
‘The president in a telegram to Gor-
ernor Ammons requests that the state
legislatere, which le to be convened
May 4, to coustéer the whole situation,
so thet mens may'be provided for the
ate to Deesmert jes aathority and to
att ‘te eperetion of the federe)
weeps. Fhe pushfeet asks sleo that
ho militia be withdraws temporarily
while the’ federal treoge restore order.
ger & state of = ctvit war ts
‘mining cnaigs tb the southern see
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me weemtieeees Gestion we. orée
out trodpe cuine after a Tengthy con:
ference with Representative Fostor
chairman of the house committee ot
mines and mining, and Secretary Gar
rtaon.
At “this conferonca Representative
-Yonter told the president that bis ef.
forts to persuade+John D. Rockefeller
to compromixe with the miners had
proved futile, and Mr. Forter urged
the prenident to order out troops at
once. .
- Tho president han been” bestored
with Fequents from the Solorado dele
gation to cohkttrm that he send fed:
eral soldiers to thalr state>Tho miners
have dogmred through thetr organtzern
that they never will Iay down, thelr
arms to the atate raillitta, because, they
aay, they believe they are in the gm:
ploy of the oporatora. “They have ex
preasod their willingness to submit to
any demands mado by United States
troops.
TP? tirtke at the mines of the Colo
rado Fuel and- Mining company ban
been in progresn seven manthe. After
much disorder tho strikers were dis
posstered from the company houses,
aud, securing tents, camped on the
mountain aides. Last week the militte
opened firo’on tho colony and set fire
te the,tents, Forty-five peraons were
Killed or bumed to death, among the
gumber being eleven women and three,
pablen, Sinre then a condition of civ)
en: 78 existed there,
U. 8. Salior Kills Marine.
One of the American marines was
killed in Vera Cruz, Mex. by a young
bluejacket, The sailor was on sentry
duty and became excited when he saw
& fixore move towards him out of the
darkness. He forgot his instructions
to challenge three times and fited tm
mediately, the marine falling dead.
Want Mosquito Nets For Soldiers. ¢
Among the many orders Just recely¥
ed at the quartermaster’s department
io Philadelphia there was one which
may show bow great are the plans of
the war department for the Mexican,
campaign. The order called for 160,000}
heta as coveringn to protéct the sob|
diers from insects. >
‘Two Senators Offer Services.
Senators Fall, of New Mexico, and
Sheppard, of Texas, have offered their
services to President: Wilson in the
campaten against Mexico. Senator Fall
has written that he will resign from
the senate and go to the front tf ne,
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Congress Votes Wilson $500,000.
President Wilson was given $500,000
by the senate vote to aid in removing
American citizens from Mexico. Action
was only taken. after ‘prolonged de-
bate. The resolution, which has al-
ready passed the house, goea to the
president for his slgnatore. : |
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‘The freighter Washingtonian, of the
American Hawallan Steamship com-
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to the fleet of Vera Crui soe
Paes Volunteer Army Bill.
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Qeara ot the: United Staten tate, te)
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Big League Stories
By CHARLES E VAN LOAN
IV.-THE PHANTOM
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From "The Ten Thousand Dollar Arm
and Other Tales of the Big League"
Copyright, 1912, by Small, Maynard & Company
ROBERT, DAVIS PRISSEE. Pop Frisbee for short, was a big league scout. For the benefit of those who may not know the exact status of the baseball scout we will lay a finger on a few of the conditions which created this particular branch of the sporting service. A long time ago baseball was a recreation. Then it grew into a commercial experiment, broadened into a pay proposition and is now, in point of money invested, interests staked and popular following, the greatest outdoor amusement enterprise in the world.
When baseball began to pay the managers set about acquiring performers who would draw money at the box office—that is to say, players who could win games. The game itself devolved along scientific lines, and the big league came next, with its ever increasing demand for new bows.
Pop Friday was a good scout. Between his teams and his thirteens he had been a ball player and a team captain famous in the minors. His inability to hit high class pitching had condemned him to spend his active days just outside major league organizations, but he was a marvelous defending first baseman and had a knack for developing raw material in a short space of time.
The big league is an interesting sort of an octopus. The player who strings to the top holds his job just so long as he can play his position all the bit better than any other man whom the management can find, and the management is everlastingly on the lookout for that other man. That is where the scout comes into play. Big job is to find the boys who are to be the stars of tomorrow.
When Friebee started to take on weight and could no longer "speak" the bad throws at first he began to look about him for a permanent position of some sort, and Timothy Chahil at that time managing the Wanderers from the bench, employed Friebee as a scout. Chahil once played second base under Friebee, and he had respect for Pop's judgment of a yearling.
Friebee went about his work allently. He never hunted ball players with a brass band or a top blight process, and he kept his mouth shut. Once during his first year he had opened his heart to a friend, and it had cost him a wonderful right handed phenomenon whom he had discovered pitching in a timber league in Michigan. That taught Pop a lesson. He kept his own counsel, covered his trail
THE BASEBALL GAME
He Was a Marvelous Fielding First Baseman.
(Posed by Ball of the Red Box.)
where he could and when on the scent was as secretive as a detective. Competition was stiff, and all the clubs were wondering where Fri梨bee "dug up his life ones."
Pop Fri梨bee has another job now.
He is an inspector for a public service corporation. Into his work he puts no enthusiasm, and out of it he gets no pleasure. His salary check is smaller, too, and it may be that he notices the increased cost of living.
His judgment of a ball player is every bit as keen as it was ten years ago, and he still remains the qualification of mind which made him a success as a scout. Then why is he an inspector? Because he was laughed out of baseball-guyed out of the business to which he gave the best years of his life. He was the victim of a practical joke which was certainly never aimed at Robert Davis Fri梨bee.
Be patient, for the story begins-begins with Johny McGeean sitting in front of an adobe house in the hamlet of San Miguel, county of Rio Aztec, state of New Mexico. In most of the little towns of New Mexico, far away from the main lines of the road, there are men, from most of the Mississippi, of those New in that high, dry atmosphere be-
cause they and the flag end of life sweet to them. "There are others who, as they say, have 'Taken it in time.' These expect to get well and return some day to God's country. That phrase is as old as the garden of Eden, and it was invented when Adam took back look on his shoulder and caught the flash of the sword at the boundaries. God's country is never the land in which one lives, but the land to whom one cannot return. Thus to Johnny Moegan "God's country" meant Chicago, to Billy Killbourne it meant Boston, to Fred Parks it meant San Mokin. Pa. and to Jefferson Davis Johnson "God's country" meant Baltimore.
The Chicago sporting writers gave Johnny Meygan a farewell bumpet and a boiling cup to take with him when he went away, and they drank his health with a choke in their throats, for they did not expect to see him again. Since he had been promised upon him by a specialist of international reputation after the start baseball reporter had touched all winter,
"There is a chance," said the specialist "Try New Mexico or Arizona."
"Never let it be said that I quit while there was a chance," said Johnny Meygan. "I'm on my way, doe."
Johnny had seen the local specialist at Albuquerque, who had given him hope and good advice. Open air had been recommended, and Johnny had made a long, bouncing trip with a musking and a pack horse. San Míngel had been at the end of that journey. That was because of Billy Killbourne.
Billy was excteting in San Miguel with more comfort than he had been able to find elsewhere. Billy was only twenty-five, but he had lived his life in a tremendous hurry and crowded so many things into it that it had been New Mexico of heaven, and Billy took no chances. He married for Boston and the Maine town and nearly wept with joy at meeting some one who could give him an expert opinion upon the probable strength of the Boston Nat'l-mails. Killimunia's people were quite wealthy, and he had turned an adult house into a very comfortable affair. The furniture had been bought in Denver and freighted from China at the foot of the Cumbres pass.
"You'll stay here with me for a while," said Billy. "Nothing happens by chance, you know. You were sent here to cheer me up. Just think of a regular big league baseball writer dropping in out of the clouds! It's too good to be true. Now, how is this young Hawley going to do in the outfield? And why did they die the can to Homer Kennedy?"
So Johnny McGeean stayed on at San Miguel, filling his lungs with the clean, dry air and his stomach with the excellent nourishment furnished by Jefferson Davis Johnson, who had once been Killourn's valet, but through love was now his cook.
Besides Kilbourne and Meaghan, there was Fred Parks, a wandering printer, who had reached the end of his earthly pilgrimage at San Miguel. Parks had a small general supply store and managed to make a living mainly through the large orders which Kilbourne gave him. There was also Antonio, a young Jacarilla, who had been to Carlisle, and sometimes liked to remember that he had played center field with the fastest ball team that that school ever produced. Antonio was interesting. He took Kilbourne and Meaghan on long rides through the reservation, and Kilbourne pretended that he was making a collection of Indian blankets. It gave him a slender interest in life.
One evening Meaghan, Kilbourne and Parks were sitting in front of the Hotel Toulraine, as Kilbourne, persisted in naming his house. He said it had a homelike sound. They had exhausted seven up, cinch and dominoes, and Meaghan had been recounting some of his newspaper experiences.
"Gosh," said Johnny; "I wish we had a paper here."
Kilbourne laughed until he coughed. "Man alive!" he panted. "What for?"
"Why, just for the fun of getting it out," said Johnny. "Think of the things we could put into it! No copy seek to get by, no city editor to howl. Why, we could kid the whole southwest."
"It wouldn't pay," said Parks solemnly, whereupon both young men booted at him.
"Oh, laugh if you want to," said he. "A fellow tried it once. He must have been nutty. He died. I found his whole plant put away in the back room of the store when I bought out Moreno. The Mexican took the works for a small debt-an old army press, some type, ink—"
"Where is that stuff now?" demanded Kilbourne.
"Oh, it's down there yet," said Parks easily. "I never bothered, with it, and there any market for junk closer than Durango."
Kilbourne looked at Mergan, and to
together they looked at Parks.
"Right here, on this very spot," said
Kilbourne impatiently, "we found
create, institute, organize, and in-
porate the San Martin Messenger."
speak to be owner and publisher because all any owner ever has to do is furnish the money. That lets him out.
"Me, for the editorial department!" said Meegan. "And I'll show these folks around here what a real sporting page looks like, believe me."
"That being the case," said Parks solemnly. "I'll print it. You can't sit a thing on me. I'm as game as you are. And as much of a blamed fool, he added softly.
Pop Frisbee had several good Friends among the newspaper men, and whenever he was in Chicago he made it a point to drop in on Charlie Hough Charlie was an old timer and had a round which reached back to the days of the Brotherhood. Pop had known him for nearly twenty years.
The big league pennant races were drawing to a close when Pop dropped into Chicago on his way west. While he did not mention the fact, he was headed for Albuquerque. By slow stages he intended to reach the principal city of New Mexico in time for the great annual baseball tournament which takes place in the fall after the close of the big league season. This pennant is the greatest anatation of the state fair, and the cities of the southwest often hire the best pitchers in the country to represent them in the annual struggle for glory and the NL tour. Pop Frieski never missed that Albuquerque tournament, for he knew he would aid the flower of the southwestern diamonds.
2. Charlie Thouch was glad to see Pop and chatted with him for several minutes. There he was called to the innings edits, a coffee and soft Pops above the red pit box.
A pile of papers to open the top of the desk, and Pop is through them, glancing at the Spotted pages. Hint-wise, was the pile the paper upon a finger in the Sun Michael Messenger. It was a quiet looking sheet, and when the saw that it was published in San Miguel, the writer county, N.M., held it into his pocket glanced at the news of the coming attack. There was a hotel Pop remembers, the Messenger and drew it forth. It was a heap of a new paper, as it coded of only four sheet, and coded the title line appeared a peculiar motif. Very unearthed artifact of the recent re-print of the paper. Pop glanced at the front page. Leading the paper was an amazing news reel.
We reckon that we must see more clearly the connection to the tableau of our reconstructed fortress in Pompeii. Seurat Juné de la Seurat was a very important painter again in the 19th century, but after it was pretty thoroughly put to the press up the Tan Can bancoward until he reached the fountain, where he was greeted by the chattering and popular Seurat de la Seurat, the beautiful and tall painter. In 1883, Máximo de la Fuente Hamilted. In the excess of his historical exhibition, the creation of his painting, Seurat de la Cruz settled a tight asymmetry upon the delicate smaller oil paintings he had acquired and populated. She immediately retreated by bitting her lord and master between the eyes with a compact bottle. Seurat de la Cruz took the lord and master in the morning immediately. We have frequently deplored the prevalence of such occurrences in our test reconstructions and it would seem that alcoholic excuses are understimulating the foundations of our social tableau. The fundamental of our social structure are therefore
We intended to print in this number a greel blanks verse poem entitled "The Desert Home," but our staff posed sought his assistance in the subject of his forty lines he now described in much inspiration that he now desired in the baskill until he became as he craises to see nards of red, white and blue elephants, pink mice and other peculiar animals.
This gem appeared under the heading "Nooked."
On the same page there was another starting item.
**APACHE PEISING.**
It was mentioned that upon Wednesday last there was an fighting among the Jaccarites. This we want to deny in the strongest terms. We were on the inside of the insurrection, so to speak, or at least we had some done on the inside of the insurrection, and we now explain the side adrift.
Our late printer's devil, whom we christened Sokaleaia P. Bender, better known as Man Who Lays down on His Job, and John Layne, better known as Apache of the Jacaranda tree, he claimed to be the second cousin of Henry Clay Geronimo, formerly a citizen of prominence in these parts and well known in New York. He concocted about a pint of squirrel looze the family resemblance became most striking. Last Wednesday, being thirsty, the aficionado Sokaleaia P. Bender burned into the edisonian谱本 and snared therefrom a half gallon jug of St. John's Celebrated Spavin Cure, believing the same to be eyewitness. Citizens who saw our construction took to the middle of Lafayette boulevard placed the wrong construction upon his actions. The uprising was a personal affair and entirely internal. The interment yesterday was private. Pop Prisco read these items with a corrugated brow. "Huh?" he snorted. "Some bush league newspaper to tell him funny." Then he opened the paper to expose the inside sheets, and his opinion of the Sap Miguel Messner suffered r
sidden change. The entire inside section of the paper-two full sheets was devoted to sporting news, and the thing which caught top Fiskars's eye and caused it to bounce slightly was the column of box scores and the "Official Standing of the Independent Northern New Mexico League." "Suffering snakes!" grunted the scout. "I never knew they had a league in northern New Mexico! Outlaws, of course."
There it was under his very eyes—the percentage column of the league, with four clubs in the order named:
"They've been playing all season
Saturdays and Sundays" thought Frisbee.
"Well, well, well." I wonder if
I know any of those players"
He cast his eye down the line of the
best scores. There was not a professional name that he had ever heard before. "The San Miguel Sidelines" had a Mexican lineup judging by the names-Ortiz, Gonzalez, Martinez, Valdez, Morales, Garcia, Garcia, Vilard and
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*name jarred slight*
*Slewinders had an
Moogan. Theory.
Evidently
Irish pitcher.
team contained such
joining Wing, Sing,
Sig, Howling Henry,
Harry Hatron, Foot,
Kevin Breeze and
a pitcher.
The Apaches
warlike sons
mule Mule, Ra-
Hungry Cow-
less Peto, Sw-
Arte Antonio
we think of that
a regular Indian
how those boys
"Well, what ye think of that?" mused the scout. "A regular Indian team, and body lines, how those boys can hit." Indeed, the score of the game between the A's and the Boston Terriers proved. The hit column was thickly skimmed with gwres and thres, and in it summary the list of extra base hits was a long one. Aztec Antonio was counted with two home runs and a doubled Singing Mule had two doubles and a triple. Footseat Pete with four hits out of four times up had a home run a triple and two singles, and Bad Hornet had two triples. Then came the crowding surprise the name which appeared at the beginning of the story of the games. There it was, just as Bad Hornet had agen it a thousand times in days gone by in ten point gobble "John Meygan Jr."
"Johnny Moegan" said Pop. "So that's where he went." And he's working on a rotten litter a paper like this! Too bad! Well, there is one boy who knows a nail player who has seen one. What does he have to say?
John Moegan, Jr., took a great deal to say. His account of the game between the Spades and the Boston Terriers left no vague shadow of doubt in Pop Fushee's mind. From the instant his eyes nighted on the "standing of the coyote" he had felt the inclination to make a trip over into Rio Arriba county, wherever that should prove to be, and take a look at this unknown collection of ball players. When he ran his eye down the figures which represented the terrific hitting ability of the Apaches the inclination grew stronger, but when he read what Johnny Moegan had to say about Aztec Aniado, Singing Mule, Footlose Pete and Bald Hornet the fate of the Independent Northern New Mexico lore was settled. Thus wrote Johnny Moegan:
Never has such a hitting team been gathered together in any league of the country. Itbourne, who twirled for the curvy, curves, and change of pace. He mixed up his repertoire with all the skill at his comed, but man after man the Apache wished to the plate and smashed at the ball. He was at it because the balls which were out through the infidel traveled at its terrific speed that it was physically impossible to handle them using his lightning speed at all times, hold the Territorial helpless and all but hitless. Kittencal's man were game and fought in the face of overwhelm and stop the lathings when they begin to hit.
Friens stopped off in Denver to greet a few old friends and ask some questions about western leagues. On the second afternoon, as he was loafing in the lobby of the Brown Palace, he saw Dave Martin limp in with his suit, ease, and write his name on the register. Dave was the scout for the Benedictine; the very miserable who had robbed top of the timber league pitcher augmented. Pop held a newspaper in front of his eyes until Martin was safe in the elevator, and then going to his room he hurriedly packed his suitcases.
"It won't surprise me a bit if Davy was after the same bunch," he thought to himself. "Well, if he beats me hell out of him," he been traveling."
A night spent on a Denver and Rio Grande Pullman handed "Pop in Alamosa in time for breakfast, after which he embarked on a narrow gugge train for the long, jolting ride over the Cumberland pass, with Channa as the objective point. The train was delayed so that a night at the Chama Bone was necessary and the following day Pop climbed into the backboard for San Miguel.
"A mistake," thought Pristine, "Basketball in a dump like this." Not in a thousand years! Boy, boy, what's the name of this place?
A fat, pork marred young Mexican omnivore "Jurka" general, mechanic emblem in time to answer the question. It was indeed San Miguel.
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Pop stood in the whitish dust between his soft cases and felt in an inner pocket. His brain staggered between doubt and certainty, and he clung desperately to a printed word, as men have done since newspapers were invented.
"Amigo" said Pop, pointing to the heading of the paper which he held in his hands, "where will I find the sporting editor of this great religious daily?"
The Mexican appeared troubled and began to roll a cigarette "Quien sahe?" he said.
"Meegan is his name," said Pop—"Johnny Meegan."
"Ah!" said the youth, with a smile. He pointed toward a large adobe house which stood on a slight rise of ground on the outskirts of the village.
The front door of the nobile house was open, and, as no attention was paid to his knock, Pop Frisher stepped inside. In the middle of a large room two men were seated on opposite sides of a table in a negro and an indian. A white man, little more than a skeleton, sat at a small table with a pencil in his fingers and a pad of paper before him. It was Fred Parks. Not one of the queer trio looked up as Pop entered the room, and the two men
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Pop Frisbees Scouting For New Baseball Talent.
[Posed by the Brooklyn Dodgers.]
at the large table were deeply engrossed in some game which they were playing.
There was a click, a whirring sound which ceased suddenly, and the white man said:
"That was a strike, Jeff. You offered at it."
Pop Frisbees was about to speak, but this remark jolted the conversation out of him. "A strike!" He "offered at it." What nonense was this?
Once more the Indian bent over his end of the board. His blue black hair tumbled down over the crimson blanket, and he applauded hard at a trigger which should release a round white pellet the size of a small marble. At the opposite angle of the board the negro crumbled in an expectant attitude.
"Come on, Antonio!" he coaxed.
"Get em oven. Get em oven."
The Indian forked sharply at a string, the trigger fell, and the round pellet shot forward. The negro made an abrupt motion with his wrist that was a click, and the pellet went flying back until it was stopped by the rallying about the board. The thin man nose and examined the spot where the ball struck.
"A two baso hit!" he exclaimed.
"That scores the man on second. Who is that? Hayes or Tilden?"
The Indian picked up a small counter which had been lying on the board, turned it over and spotted in excellent English.
"Nother one." This is Cleveland. You'll have to be more careful with
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that score. Parks. You'll, get it all
balled up again."
The negro crowed.
"I been a-layin' for that curve ball of youa for three innings," he said.
"Stick it. over here again, and watch what I'll do to it!"
Pop Frisbee started to edge toward the door.
"I've got into a private asium," he thought.
Just then there came a quick step on the hard baked earth outside, and two young men burst into the room. A voice cried:
"How's the game going. Tony? The Apaches edith 'em alive, as usual? Come on, you Singing Mule! That's the—Well, for heaven's sake! Pop Frisbee!"
And before Frisbee knew how it happened there was Johnny Meegan, thin and brown and whitely as hard as a wire nail, painting away at his right hand and trying to trump him on the back with his left.
"Johnny," said the scout, "it's good to see you again—good to see you looking so well. Your Chicago friends would never believe it was the same fellow. Why, you look it to go ten rounds with a champion!"
"Sure!" said Moeghan "It's the country does it. A fine place to spend the summer if you say it quick. Oh, excuse me! Billy, I want you to meet Pop Frisbee, one of my old friends, Pop, Mr. Kilbourne of Boston, and a grand fellow. That's right, get together. Now, then, what on earth are you doing in this God for skating country?"
Pop produced his copy of the San Miguel Messenger "What am I doing here?" he reported. "That's what I expect you to tell me. Johnny, what does this thing mean?"
Moeghan glanced at the sheet, looked at Pop for a few two seconds in order to make sure that he was in earnest, and then, suddenly seizing Kilbourne.
by the shoulders, he began to laugh as he had not laughed in six months. He cackled until his breath was all gone, and Pop Frisbee, watching him, began to perspire about the temples. The light was breaking in on him at last.
"Oh, Billy!" pointed the sporting editor of the San Miguel Messenger, "This is immense! This is the best ever! I forgot to tell you that Pop here is the friend for Tom Cahill and the Wanderers, and he's come down here. Lord, I'll die in a minute!" he come down here, Billy, to look over our league. "Our league!"
Then Kilbourne began to winkle, and the two boys clung to each other and laughed until poor Billy went into a spasm of coughing. When he could recover sufficient breath he reproached Frisbee weekly.
"You couldn't to make me laugh that way," he panted. "It's bad for me." Pop Frisbee, whose sense of humor was never his strong point, clamored for further information.
"And this stuff," said he, tapping the paper accustomedly, "is all bunk. I suppose? There isn't any league here at all."
"Pop," said Megan tearfully, for he had laughled until he cried, "you do us an injustice. You are now in the presence of the Independent Northern New Mexico league! Allow me! Mr. Kilbourne here is the Boston club—Paul Revere, brt.base; John Adams, center field; John Harvard, catcher! Our friend, Chief Antonio here, is the Apache club—Raw Dog, Bald Hornet, Singing Mule and others too numerous to mention. Johnson Davis Johnson is the Coyote club—nothing less than a statesman in the lineup, and I—represent the Mexican population with the San Miguel Sidewinders. This gentleman is our official ampitie and score keeper, Mr. Parks. The games are played upon the board, which you see on the table—the invention of a Chicago fan and the cleverest thing of the sort I ever saw. You have interrupted a great double header between the Apache and Coyotes, and the score is—Parks, what is the official score?"
"Eight to three favor of the Apa-
ches," said Parks, gravely. "Singing
Mule got two more home runs."
Pop looked about him, discovered a
chair and found his way to it upon his
shaking legs.
"Well, Johnny," he remarked grimly,
"all I've got to say is that you and
your bank newspaper have made an
awful sucker out of me."
"Oh, I say," cried Kilbourne.
"You're mistaken, 'lop,' said Megan cornelyst. "It was the fellow who handed you the copy of the Messenger who wnde a sucker of you."
Here Frisher turned very red and
sank will drown into his ache.
bank still deeper into his chair.
"You see, it's this way," continued Johnny.
"We get out that paper for our own amusement, and it's not for general circulation. We print just enough to send to our friends. We fake everything in it, and there's never been any intention to fool any one. You don't know how slowly the time passes in a place of this sort, and if a man doesn't something to keep him busy he likely goes to nutz.
"A pal of mine in Chicago shipped me this mechanical ball game device because he had found it interesting. We discovered that we could not only play a regular game on it, but could scope it. If we gave names to the countries, it struck me that we could get up a four team league and have a popup rally, and the same goes some llyre team playing pum. It has been a good thing to our friends. If someone paid the llyre league was on the square he had
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There was a long, awkward silence.
Then Pop Frisbee swallowed hard and acknowledged the corn.
"It's up to me," he said bravely.
"I swiped that paper of Charlie Hough's desk—and I guess it's coming to me Johnny."
The Coyote team of the Northern New Mexico league stood humbly at Frisbee's elbow as he bent a tailender. He carried a tray upon which were placed several long glasses in which fifty cent a pound lee dinked expensively.
"Let us all have a little drink," said Billy Kourineau. "Johnny, a toast."
Megan snapped over the top of his glass at Frisbee.
"I give you the Phantom league, gentlemen," said Johnny. "There'll never be another one like it!"
"Amen to that!" said Pop Frisbee.
It would be a pleasant thing to end this story without mention of its sequel. The joke carried too far sometimes becomes a tragedy.
To do Johnny Meegan justice, he never intended that the facts concerning Frisbee's visit should become public property, but the friend whom Johnny asked to regard the letter as confidential] had a sense of humor devel-oped at the expense of his good taste. Inside of two weeks the story appeared in 40 newspapers copied from the original, which was printed in Chicago. Pop Frisbee and the Phantom league became the standing joke of the "winter leagues" and hot store fanning bees. They laughed Pop Frisbee out of baseball, and they came near laughing him into an asylum, so in the end the Phantom league became very real to him. The joke broke his heart and spoiled the best scout in the country to make a second class street car inspector.
Johnny Morgan is back on the job again. Sometimes he comes nervous Pop Prideau in his loose uniform, but Pop always happens to be looking the other way, and Morgan would give a great deal if the Phantom tengue had never existed.
Ask For Protection Against Possible Mexican invasion.
Washington, April 22.—Fearing that the dispatch of the Atlantic fleet to Mexican waters will arouse Mexicans along the border to warlike action, two towns close to the border line appealed to Secretary of War Garrison to send troops to protect them against possible invasion.
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Douglas, Ariz. April 22.—A special to the Douglas International from Tombatone says news reached there that fifteen members of Troop B, of the Teeth cavalry, are held by Constitutionalist troops just below the border near Hereford, Ariz.
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If Military Occupation of Mexico Begomes Necessary General Wood Will Be In Command.
Washington, April 22.—The war department has completed the plans for the "first field army" which will be used for the initial military occupation of Mexico should it become necessary to have a representation of the army as the ally of the navy in bringing Mexico to terms and restoring order out of the chaos in that country.
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The regulars forming the first field army will be made up of the troops of the first divisions, now in New York; those of the second division, under General Frederick Funston, in the mid-west; those of the cavalry division, under General T. H. Bliss, in Texas, and those of the third division, under General Arthur Murray, on the west coast. There will be an auxiliary division, to which probably will be assigned militia commands and such volunteer forces an constitute the first installment intended for the occupation of Mexico. There must necessarily be dependence upon new legislation to furnish at least 250,000 troops in addition, with the possibility that there will be required a still further acquisition of equal number.
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"If Anyone is Killed, Blame U. 8." Mexico City, April 22.—Provisional President Huerta roterated his determination to protect all foreigners, but declared that if anyone was killed as a result of disorder growing out of the situation, the real responsibility would rest with the United States.
"The policy that the American government is following is particularly unfortunate at this time," he said. "The Mexican government is striving to prevent a condition of chaos in the republic, but just at the time when we are looking for success we are threatened with international complications.
"Naturally, the patriotism of Mexico will not tolerate the sight of its government trampled in the dust, but we hope to prevent any marked violence developing from the reckoning that our people will get."
Huerta refused to say what plans his government was making in the present crisis.
"The first move will have to be made by the United States," he declared. "That government has no basis for its action. President Wilson says that the American flag was displayed on the boat whose crew was arrested at Tampico. I say that it was not. I can do no more without putting a stain upon the heir of Mexico."
The general exodus of Americans from the capital has begun. Two imports of refugees left for Vera Cruz under arrangements made by the American transportation committee, and more will be sent out as soon as possible, until the departure of all the Americans who intend to leave.
Washington, April 29.—The battleship Minneapolis, with 600 marines on board and with two deplanches and aviation equipment, left Pensacola, Fl. for Vera Cruz, according to a dispatch to the navy department from the commandant at Key West.
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We Offer a Suit of Clothes, made to order, a Silver Loving Cup or a Gold Watch to the Minister who receives the Highest number of votes. We Offer a Suit of Clothes, made to order, a Silver Loving Cup or a Gold Watch to the Physician or Dentist, who receives the Highest number of votes. We Offer a Suit of Clothes, made to order, a Silver Loving Cup or a Gold Watch to the Funeral Director, who receives the Highest number of votes. We Offer a Round Trip Ticket to the Panama Exposition at San Francisco to the Lady receiving the Highest number of votes.
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Clifton Forge, Va., April 6.—The attention of delegates and visitors to the coming session of the Virginia Baptist State Convention, which convenes with the First Baptist Church, Roanoke, Virginia, May 13th and 17th inclusive, is called to the importance of sending their names, at once to Rev. W. R. Brown, D. D., Fifth Ave. N, W., Roanoke, Va., who will enter the Convention.
Special rates on the certificate plan have been secured on all Railways in Virginia and the District of Columbia, for all delegates including the clergy. Inquire at your railway station on, or before May 1st to ascertain whether your local agent has the rule. If he has it not, have him to secure the certificate from his浸润. The侍 Agent at once; or your public, my at state, giving name of all railways station and agent, that I may obtain sign.
The system already established by the Convention shall be maintained so you shall our full consent to Rev. Dr. Calvin, the eminent head
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Sound Trip Ticket to the Rancher, the Lady receiving the Highest you to vote"
All Candidates in order to and there are vass amounts for "it costs the Ten Thousand Class in order for FIVE VOTES. The Ballot for Ballot cut out of The PLANE or Pastor Ballot cut out of The PLANE two months (25c) twenty-five cents for four months will cost of ($1.00) one dollar for eight cents description of ($1.50) one dollar whose Pastor is successful in second whose Pastor is successful in second OPEN TO MINISTERS, PHYSICIANS.
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of our Convention; Rev. Dr. R: C. Woods, President of the Seminary; Rev. Dr. Graham, Educational Secretary of our Field Work; Rev. Dr. Burks, Chairman of the Trustee Board and other loyal and forceful writers, that I deem it unnecessary to make a repetition of their strong arguments here in order to stir up your pure minds to the needs of the work. The Battle Cry is for $10, $00.
Let every church and individual well wisher of the cause of the Lord, bond every effort to make this the Banner session in our Conventional history.
Yours for success in Roanoke.
THOE. H. WHITE.
Cor. Sec. of Va. Baptist State Con.
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BANNER WARNED—GOOD WAGES to right party. Address. O. G. COBB, 119 H. Main Street, Charlestonville, Va.
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All Candidates for Prizes must poll not less than Ten Thousand Votes in order to be Eligible for prizes. The Contest ends September 1st, 1914 and there is ample time for persons to secure that number. Make a canvass among your Friends for copies of the PLANET. Cut out the coupons, for "it costs you nothing to vote."
One of the saddest deaths in recent years was that of Miss Templipante Bales, who died April 23rd from apoplexy. She had been a member of Providence Baptist Church for thirty years, a consistent Christian. The funeral was held at the church. Rev. E. D. Tyler, D. D., the pastor preached the sermon from the subject. Precouss is the Death of His Saints. He was assisted by Rev. Sidney, Rev. James Swann, Rev. W. R. Maulley. Pence to her, aches. Sleep on, Sister Bales, we will greet you on the other side.
Mrs. Mary G. Scroggins and Mrs. Edward Fox, her sisters, wish to thank the many friends for their sympathy in their hour of bereave ment.
Sunday was a high day in Providence Baptist Church. Our pastor preached at eleven o'clock from John 14:8; subject, The Way. We spoke to an appreciative audience.
We Offer a Gold-headed Cane to the Minister receiving the Second Highest number of votes
We Offer a Gold-headed Cane to the Physician or Dentist receiving the Second Highest number of votes.
We Offer a Gold-headed Cane to the Funeral Director receiving the Second Highest number of votes.
We Offer a Silver Service to the Lady who receives the Second Highest number of votes.
(State whether a Minister, Physician Dentist, Funeral Directer or Lady.) This Coupon is good for Five Votes and will not be good after Sept. 1, 1914.
Va., Mrs. Robert Williams, Miss Howard and Mr. Johnson of Ashburn Va. and many other strangers wore shipped with us. We were glad to meet our friends.
At two o'clock thirteen candidates were immersed and four were stored. At seven o'clock we had an old time command meeting. Many rejoiced in the favour. At its close Communion was then served. We had a glorious time.
Our sick are improving. We were proud to see Gloria Agnes Helms out at church again.
On Friday evening our church meeting was well attended. Prayer meeting every Wednesday night.
Mrs. Charles Randall is on the sick list.
SECOND PRIZES.
HUERTA WANTS
EUROPE IN PARLEY
No Accepted Mediation Plan
Under Pressure.
President Huerta has accepted the proposal of Argentina, Brazil and Spain to mediate the dispute between the Mexican and United States governmen, it was announced in Mendoza City by his Secretary, Secretary Portillo y Hojas, but President, Maduro and his are to not with the three South American powers, the aid of lecting a sovereign nation is simplified.
The acceptance by Huerta was announced after Sir Liam Gordon, the
British minister, and the other European navy admirals had concerned with the Minister. It is believed that Haertha thinks he may yet be able to avoid compliance with President Wilson's demand for her elimination from Marshall Islands through the influence of diplomacy.
For forty-three hours pressure had been brought upon Haertha to accept the provisions of mediation, every agreement possible being used. The inability of embracing the vastly superior armed forces of the United States was impaired upon Haertha, and his other followers express, the belief that these troops would undoubtedly prove to be the viewpoint.
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