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The Return Journey. (Continued from last week). I visited the Loendi club, a social organization which occupies a large mansion, formerly the home of some aristocrat. I was informed that the live, active, tireless Thomas T. Jackson and Attorney William H. Stanton were largely responsible for the rousing reception tendered me in this palatially furnished establishment. Meals are furnished on short notice here. The reading room is all that could be desired. One would not realize that any of the "cheer me up" liquids were obtainable here unless he was "given the tip" by some member of the club. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT The department from which "medicines" can be obtained by members only is on the top floor and well to the rear. It is well-suited for "communion"-purposes and we saw several members making a path in that direction. The value of the entire club outfit and property exceeds ten thousand dollars. It will be a difficult task to tell just how that dinner or collation was handled on that Tuesday afternoon. I enjoyed myself and the prominent leaders of Pittsburgh did all in their power to make my stay in the "smoky city" pleasant. --- I saw Rev. G. B. Howard, D. D. who was formerly of Petersburg, Va., and Rev. W. R. Brown, formerly of Ranooke, Va., and Rev. R. C. Quarles, D. D., formerly of Charlottesville, Va., Rev. J. C. Austin, formerly of Staunton, Va. Rev. Austin seemed to be "in his glory" in his now field of labor. His members are as enthused as he seems to be and help has been promised to him on every hand. He has a large palatial church. It has been renovated and presents a fine imposing appearance on Wylie avenue. REV. AUSTIN ACTIVE Rev. Austin possesses all of the vim and energy of youth and his brother pastors were forward in welcoming him. In going to Pen. sylvania, one always feels at home if that one happens to be from Virginia, for some of our best ministers have been transplanted there. They are at home for hundreds of Virginians are living in Pittsburgh and other cities. They adopt Virginia customs and all is well. When I left the church that Tuesday night, after having greeted many Virginians, I entered Mr. J. W. Brown's automobile, Mrs. Brown and Mr. R. E. Frazier soon joined me in the Buick automobile, while Mr. Brown took his place at the wheel. That car went up grades with ease and I was congratulating the owner upon his good work. "You had better stop praising the car," said Mr. Frazier you may give it bad luck. He had hardly finished the sentence, when there was a peculiar noise inside of the motor hood. Mr. Brown got out and after inkinger with the cylinders got inside of the car again. TROUBLE WITH ITS MOTOR We had gone but a short distance, when the motor gave forth distress signs again although it did not stop running. Mr. Brown got out, while we sat awaiting the report, as he is an expert on that car. We continued to wait. - Mr. Frasier offered him a match, but Mr. Brown would not risk a same around that machine. Wearily, Mr. Frasier suggested that we take the street car that was coming. In the distance, and I accepted the invitation, leaving Mr. Brown with his Madame. He was near home and his chances of reaching there were bright. DR. BUTLER'S RESIDENCE I had enjoyed one of the best summers I had ever seen at Mrs. Powell's residence the morning before, and I requested to leave her residence with that man as that man stayed Philadelphia high-ground in the residence of the family whom he not only resided in, but also owned. RJCHMOND her. So I was domiciled in this white, colored deglatla's home. The piano was silent, but the Victrola was put in action and quaint, but soul-stirring melodies were sent out on the alight air. Then selections from Bert Williams and his experiences with his own wife as told on the stage, came from that music box as he told the woodman to spare the slippery elm tree, which was his own refuge when his Madame became angry. When morning came I had slept peacefully and I wanted to sleep some more. Breakfast was served at 8 A. M. Them down town with Mr. R. E. Frazier. He told me of his troubles and of his successes. I had looked into a hair-straightening parlor as I passed a door and to my utter surprise saw the lady working not on a woman, but on a man. He wore overalls and his hair was rapidly assuming the appearance of the Japanese and the Chin-man. He seemed absolutely happy as the doft fingers of the operator reduced the kinks and gave him the hair for which his soul lobed. I smilingly passed on. I called up many of the Pittsburgh preachers after I found out that I could not reach Harrisburg until night and I decided to go on to Washington at 8:50 P. M. REV. SMITH HERE THE MUSIC BOX R-MAN'S VANITY VISITING PITTSBURGH I had visited the East End Savings and Trust Company. I met the polite and competent cashier, Mr. O. J. Vilasck, who, finding that I was a member of the American Bankers Association, extended to me every courtesy. This bank has a large, round-door vault, similar to the one in the Mechanics' Savings Bank. The equipment is thoroughly modern. It has a large storage and this is one of the most profitable branches of the business. This institution has also been subjected to a run recently which lasted for two days, but which was happily checked before any damage was done POLITE OFFICIALS We visited the Bank of Pittsburgh, of which Mr. Alexander Dunbar is cashier. For Chopsterfieldd politicians, he cannot be excused. In Continued on 5th Page. NEGRO CONVICT DIES AFTER WHIPPING BY OVERSEEER Alabama Officially Wrought Against State's Prison Contract Labor System. Montgomery, Ala.. April 27....Following the alleged whipping to death of Jim Lee, a short-term city convict, a movement has been started by the city, county and state officials to determine the "whipping rights" contained in contracts for convict labor. Jim Lee was a "ten-day" Negro, and was leased by the city to the Burton plantation. While there it is alleged he was beaten to death by the overseer, B. L. Fulcher. An investigation is being conducted by the county officials. Physicians have testified that wounds caused the Negro's death. Convicts summoned as witnesses have testified that the wounds were caused during a beating of an hour's duration. A strap four inches wide and studded with tacks was used by the overseer, according to the testimony. Nov. W. J. Smith, pastor of the Salem Baptist Church of Fall River, Mass., has been in the city for a week. He has been preaching at the Mount Vernon Baptist Church, the Riverview Baptist Church, and will preach next Sunday night at the Second Baptist Church. He will be here until next week. He was delighted with the progress being made by the colored people here. Rev. Hector, pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, Va., now appointed pastor of the First Presbyterian Church this city, will hold services, Sunday morning and night, May 2, 1915. The public is invited. HOUSE BURNING The home of Mr. Sandy Brown, at Lynchburg, Va., was burned down on Wednesday evening, April 18th. It was a small fire, with flames and smoke. DIG UNION MEETING From Sunday, May 9th, to Sunday May 30th, Dr. Drew, of Washington, D. C., the Famous Evangelist and Pulpit Oster, Better Known as the Colored Billy Sunday, Will Prech in Richmond, Va. There is a movement on foot to conduct revivals under the auspices of the National Evangelistic Alliance of America. Dr. S. P. W. Drew, the president, will preach Sunday, May 9th, at 11 A. M., and 8 P. M. in the Fifth Street Baptist Church, Richmond, Va., in connection with a twelve weeks' rally, being invited by the pulpit committee of said church, which invitation he accepted. Dr. Drew is the founder and honored pastor of the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, Washington, D. C., and chaplain of the District Morgue. He has proved himself to be one of the greatest evangelists and financiers among the colored preachers of the United States. As an evangelist he is both persuasive and convincing; as a pastor very sympathetic and consoling. He visits the unfortunate and sick people in all walks of life. The big revival will be held commencing May 9th at 3:30 P. M. This will be women's meeting in the auditorium of True Reformers' Hall. On Monday night, May 10th, at S. P. M., at the same place, will be a get-together meeting, at which time addresses will be delivered by prominent citizens, including Mayor Alusile, of Richmond; Dr. S. G. Morris, G. W. M. of U. O. T.R.; Dr. W. T. Johnson, pastor of First Baptist Church; Mr. J. W. Poe. REV. DR. S. P. W. DREW Editor of the Reformer; Dr. Ran; dolph Poyton, pastor of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church; Dr. J. C. Stephenson, pastor of Hoods A. M. E. Church; Dr. Anna R. Cooper, president of Fulton Social Settlement House; Hon. Giles B. Jackson, and other leading citizens. A committee of 500 citizens are making arrangements for the coming revival, the singing will be conducted by a choir of 500 voices. The regular revival services will be held week day nights. Song and praise services at 7:30 P. M. Preaching to the mass at 8:30 P. M. Sunday services at 11 A. M. 3:30 and 8 P. M. School children's meeting from 3:30 to 5 P. M. Dr. Draw hopes to be able to convert thousands of folks during these meetings. Meetings will be conducted on the order of Billy Sunday's meetings—twenty minutes noon day meetings for the business men of the city; college meetings will be held daily half an hour. A general canvas will be made throughout the city among all the colored people. Therefore, the appeal will be made to all colored people irrespective of denomination, for the purpose of saving souls and extending Christ's Kingdom all over the earth. Dr. Drew is undoubtedly one of the best and greatest evangelists of the Negro race in America. 50,000 people have been saved through his preaching in different parts of the U. S. He is the seventh son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank-Drew, Sr., of Virginia. The old Drews were born at Drurville, Virginia, South Hampton County. The younger Drews were born at Margaretville, Hampton County, North Carolinm Dr. Drew attended the public schools in North Carolina; he studied theology at New York Training College, New York City. He built his first church in New York City, known as the Stephens Baptist Church. Licensed and ordained in New York City, he was introduced into the ministry by Dr. Robert R. McArthur, of Calvary Baptist Church, (white), 1896. Dr. McArthur, new president of the World's National Baptist Alliance, also under such individual ministers as P. W. Wren, pastor of the Burlington Baptist Church, Newark, N. J., and the P. W. Wren, pastor of the Burlington Baptist Church, Newark, N. J. the New England Baptist Convention. In Washington he is known to nearly all the prominent men in Congress, both Representatives and Senators having spoken in his church, such men as Senator Moses E. Clapp, Senator Wesley L. Jones, Senator William Borah, Senator Reed Smoot, Senator Porter J. McCumber, Senator Charles Curtis, of the U. B. Senate, Speaker Champ Clark, Representative Martin B. Madden, Representative Simon D. Fess, Representative J. A. Falcony and Representative B. L. Taylor, of the House of Representatives. Dr. Drew has a beautiful home at 1317 Corcoran street, N. W., Washington, D. C. He was married to Miss Blanche Thomas, a public school teacher, of Richmond, Va. November 23, 1897, by the late Dr. James H. Holmes, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of Richmond, Va. WILL BE HERE The Kronprima Wilhelm, a passenger ship which has been converted into an armored cruiser, esteemed and cherished in the hearts of Germans; a unit of the Triple Alliance pirates which administered horrors at sea upon its enemies during this uncivilized conflict of Europe, has steamed into Newport News with its crew neatly dressed in carefully tailored uniforms, which compare favorably with garments artistically designed and made by Chas. S. Carter & Co., Tailors, of Norfolk, Va. See our representative with his display of woolens at Miller's Hotel Monday and Tuesday, May 3rd and 4th, 1915. BLISSED 16 HE WHO NURGIVES (Lynchburg, Va., Opportunity). We forgive Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., editor of The Richmond Planet for copying one of our editors in our issue of the 10th and then giv- ing credit to the Virginia Headlight. Evidently Mr. Mitchell thought since the Headlight never carries an editorial, he might lend that publication one of ours. You are forgiven. Mr. Mitchell. --- Society Invites Friends to an Informal Opening. A week of Real Pleasure. The National Ideal Benefit Society, which has recently purchased its own quarters, 210 E. Clay street will have an informal opening during the week, commencing Monday night, May 3rd, and ending Friday, May 7th, from 8 to 11:30. The hall will be beautifully decorated and for the benefit of the guests there will be an interesting musical program each night. The following have been invited to participate. Monday night, the Assembly Chorus, Mr. W. H. Price, leader. Tuesday night, the Sabbath Gloe Club, Mr. Joseph Matthews, leader. Wednesday night, the National Ideal Choir, Mr. Samuel Lee Johnson, leader. Thursday night, the Young People's Chorus, Mrs. W. T. Johnson, leader. Friday night, Literary program, Mrs. Louise T. Dean. This is an ideal place. Come and enjoy an evening of real pleasure. A large committee will be on hand to make it pleasant for all. Refreshments in abundance. CARD OF THANKS Philadelphia, Feb. 16, 1915. To the Supreme Lodge, National Ideal Benefit Society: I write to thank you for the $100.00 which I received on the police of Sister Hannah Wilson, into member of Lodge No. 30. You have my prayers for success in your order. Very cordially yours. MARY E. THOMPSON. IN MEMORIAM STORRS—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear father, William H. Storrs, who died six months ago, October 29, 1914. To one whose care, beyond a doubt, I never thought I could have done without. To one whose love, through wear and wear, still follows me, wherever I go. Father of mine, you have gone, I am with you. But Oh, I'm hard to do without you. Who disappears. Richmond, Va.—The auditorium of the Ebenezer Baptist Church was filled on last Wednesday with sorrowing members of the family and friends to witness the funeral service of Mrs. Mildred Ann Burrell wife of the late William P. Burrell, Sr., who died at the residence of her son, Rev. S. C. Burrell, 1024 Saint Peter street, Sunday morning, April 18, 1915. A volunteer choir, led by Mr. Walter D. Jones, sang "On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand" and "Asleep in Jesus." A duet, "When I Got Home," was sung by Mesdames W. T. Johnson and J. W. Johnson. Mr. Joseph Matthews sang "My Mother's Prayer." Rev. A. S. Thomas, pastor of Sharon Baptist Church, read the Scripture lesson; Rev. R. V. Peyton, pastor of the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, offered prayer. Letters of condolence from numerous friends and organizations were read by Rev. W. H. Stokes, Rev MRS. MILDRED ANN BURRELL Dr. W. T. Johnson preached the funeral sermon and there was hard by a dry eye in the whole church. His text was taken from the 21st verse of the 48th chapter of Genesis. "And Israel said unto Joseph Behold, I die; but God shall be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers." Mrs. Burrell was the mother of thirteen children, seven of whom survive her, five sons and two daughters. The sons are, Rev. S. C. Burrell, general secretary of the colored Y. M. C. A. Richmond; John M. Burrell, attorney, at law, Boston, Mass.; W. P. Burrell, head worker, East Orange, N. J.; social settlement; James L. Burrell, mall clerk, Richmond, Va.; post office; Nelson S. Burrell, clerk, New York City post office. The daughters are Mrs. Mary F. Johnson, wife of Rev. W. T. Johnson, pastor of the Moore street Baptist Church, Richmond; Mrs. Martha E. Turner, public school teacher, Welcome, King George County, Va., Seventeen grand children also survive Mrs. Burrell. The pall bearers were, honorary: Attorney J. Thomas Hewin, Beacons W. H. Jones, J. J. Carter and N. W. Bouldin. Active, Peter Riley, Joseph Charity, Deacons Robert Gray, Quinn Shelton, A. G. Rose and Stewart Davis. The bearers represented the First Baptist, Sixth Mount Zion, Ebenozor and Moore street Churches. The body was encased in a hand, some black cloth covered casket and was surrounded by numerous large and beautiful floral designs. The interment was at Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. A. D. Price, the popular funeral director, officiated. Mrs. Burrell was one of the founders of the Morning Star Tont, who attended the services in a body. CARD OF THANKS In behalf of the members of our family, I desire to extend thanks to the many friends for their acts of kindness and sympathy shown on account of the long illness and the death of our mother, Mrs. Mildred Burrell. GONE BEFORE The funeral of W. B. F. Thompson son took place last Sunday at 4 P. M. at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. A large crowd was present. The 21st Psalm was read by Rev. R. V. Payton, D. D., after which he offered a forwent prayer. Miss Margaret Tinsley sang Rock of Ages, Cloft for Me. Rev. William H. Stokes, Ph. D., delivered the funeral discourse in a most impressive manner from John 5:24. It created a most profound and favorable impression. The choir sang "My Days are Gilding Swiftly By." The various organizations to which he belonged read letters of sympathy. "Neuer My God to Theo" was also sung by the choir. Those represented were Old Dominion Council, I. O. of St. Luke, Young Women's Christian Association, Agge Lodge, No. 7, of the I. O. of King David, Venus Lodge, No. 46, Knights of Pythias, and the Grand Lodge of King David. The choir sang, "It is not Death to Dile." The floral designs were numerous and costly. The honorary pallbearers were Rev. J. J. Carter, W. P. Epps, Royal Threatt, R. P. Couns, John R. Chiles, James H. Twine, H. B. Hucleas; Active, Rev, J. W. Pryor, Malachi Brown, A. V. Norrell, Sr., A. Miller, A. W. Parham, Richard Simms, L. Storra, Rutherford Sampson, J. R. Pollard, Esq. Funeral Director W. Isaac Johnson was out after a protracted illness. --- ROGES—ROBINSON Mrs. R. Eleanora Wesley wishes to announce the marriage of her daughter, Arsena Robinson, to Mr. Hosena Rorges. On account of the recent bereavement in the bride's family, the ceremony was performed by Dr. W. T. Johnson at his residence 110 Leigh street, April 28, 1915. Mr. and Mrs. Rorges will be at home to their friends Sunday, May 2nd, 1915, from 4 to 10 P. M., at their residence, 1122 North 2nd street. No cards. BEAUTIFUL HOME WEDDING The marriage of Mrs. Elizabeth BaileyMoore to Mr. Henry Powell Sr., was solemnized last Wednesday night at 9 o'clock at the home of the bride mother, Mrs. Lille Ryland, 14 W. 21st street, South Richmond. The bride was handsomely gowned in crepe de chine, while the groom wore the conventional black. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. A. Blinga. Messrs. H. C. Burford and Frank Williams Sr., were ushers. Refreshments were served abundantly, and all left for their several homes, wishing the happy couple a long and prosperous life. TWO BULLETS IN BODY Oscar Trice's Wounds Said to Have Been Inflicted by his Brother. Oscar Trice, colored, 739 North Ninth street, is in the Virginia Hospital, suffering from two bullet wounds through the body as a result of a quarrel with a man said to have been his brother yesterday afternoon. Trice is thought to have been seriously injured and a warrant has been issued for his brother. The man had not been located at an early hour this morning. The shooting is said to have been caused by a quarrel over a picture. Edgar Trice, who is said to have done the shooting, is alleged to have emptied his revolver at his brother, who stood on the opposite side of a bed from him in a room at 739 North Ninth street. Trice is said to have then fled to a house on East Leigh street, where he secured some money before fleeing. Times-Dispatch. April 25, 1915. A COLORRD LAWYER'S SUCCESS L. R. Tyler a colored rural letter carrier in Yanoo county, through his attorney, W. J. Latham, settled his case with the A. G. S. R. R. Co. on yesterday for $3,000 by compromise. The suit grew out of the death of Tyler's minor child last fall, she being killed in a wreck near Meridian while on route to school. Latham had his clients to come to Jackson and closed out the matter before the attorneys for the railroad, Monsay. Thompson & Thompson at the First National Bank. Tyler expressed himself as being well pleased with the settlement effected by Latham and the manner in which it was done.-Jacobson, Mim.; Daily News: PRICE, FIVE CENTS WILMINGTON'S ONE NEGRO POLICEMAN DISMISSED Has Terrority to Arrest Motorist Who Runs Over His Toes and Trice to Kill Him, He Says. Wilmington, Del., April 25.—Robert Washington, the only Negro policeman in Wilmington, has been discharged from the force by a police commissioner. Robert had the temerity to attempt to arrest a white man, and that is a thing which simply isn't done in the best Negro circles, squares or triangles. Several nights ago the policeman was standing in a brown or mulatto study when an automobile driven by Stanley D. Prouse passed over his toes, swept his club out of his belt and knocked his helmet off. He jumped to his feet, fired a shot in the air and caught up with the automobile. He asserted that when he caught up with the automobile Prouse and Clarence Beadenkopf tried to kill him, for the second time. The police commissioner mumbled something about automobileists and white men's rights, and today Robert Washington is in civilian clothes. The moral of which is difficult to detect. REV. BRADFORD CALLED Rev. D. J. Bradford was recently called to the pastorate of Hickory Grove. (or Second Baptist) Church of Crewe, Va. He has accepted the call, which was unanimous, and took charge on last Sunday. A large congregation was present. Rev. Bradford is corresponding secretary and missionary of the Tuckahoe Baptist Association of Virginia. --- Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jones wish to announce that they are now at home, 104 E. Byrd street. The Independent Beneficial Club announces its picnic at Clarmont Monday, July 12th, 1915 Mr. Arthur B. Mackey, editor and owner of the Petersburg, Va., Colored Virginian, was in the city last week, and called on us. Rev. T. H. White, D. D., pastor of the First Baptist Church, Clifton Forge, Va., was in the city last Monday on business. Mr. Benjamin H. Peyton manager of the American Beneficial Insurance Company, is at home from a nervous attack. He will be out again in a few days. Messrs. Linwood Pryor, William Bailley and John Cogbill spent last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Preston Austin and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Austin, of Chesterfield. They had a most delightful time enjoying the hospitality of those well-known citizens of the county. In naming the pall-bearers in the funeral of Deacon Isaac Crump, we inadvertently omitted the name of Deacon W. Howard Jones. Deacon Jones has been elected Master of Ceremonies of the Odd Fellows Anniversary exercises, which will take place at the Fourth Baptist Church on the second Sunday in May. --- .CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. William H. Jones wish to express their sincere thanks to their many friends for the beautiful tokens presented them on the occasion of their recent marriage --- D. J. CHAVERS' BROTHER GONE Died in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday afternoon at 3 P. M., James Chavers, brother of D. J. Chavers, of this city. He had been sick for some time. He was a member of Saint Paul's A. M. E. Church, being steward of the same. He left one sister and two brothers to mourn their loss. BARBER WANTED AT ONCE A good job for the right man by applying to Conn & Robinson. 119 E Main street, Charlottenville, Va. There will be a Grand May Queen at the Fifth street Baptist church, Monday night, May 3, 1915, under the auspices of the Macedonia and Organ Club of the church for the benefit of the church. Mrs. Catherine Brown and Mrs. Linda Macedonia headens of the club. Now Running at the Hippodrome Theatre In the Twenty Million Dollar Mystery BY HAROLD MAC GRATH Copyright, 1914 and 1915, by Harold MacGrath Zudora is left on orphan at an early age. Her father is killed in a gold mine. Zudora and the fortune from the mine which grows to be worth £100,000, are left in the guardship of Frank Koehler, who himself up as a Hindu savvy and is known as Hassam All. He decides that Zudora must die before she can have a chance to come into possession of her money, so that it may be left to him, the son of the man she himself is to his scheme in the person of John Storm, a young hawker, for whom Zudora has taken a fancy, and he commands the girl to put the man out of her mind. Zudora indicates that if she cannot well Storm she will marry him. All, worse my next twenty cases and you can marry him; fall in a single case and you must renounce him. Zudora uncovers a mystery and wins her first case—a case in which John Storm is murdered by Hassam All-hawker. Zudora and Hassam All visit Nabok Shan's house, where she walks over暮 every one whatever Nabok attempts to marry princess Storm and Zudora. Zudora made a visit to Zudora for Nabok Shan, restores the princess to her original lover and saves Storm from death. A maker of Diamonds tells Hassam All his secret. Storm informs Zudora that his life is being attempted frequently. She is arrested for stealing the diamond maker's gems, but Zudora discovers the real thieves—a pair of mice. The neko help employed on Storm's father's farm are fleeing because a great skeleton hand appears at night upon his investigation, but Zudora learns that her uncle has employed Jimmy Bolton, a half witted man, thus to annoy Storm's parents. Zudora finds Bolton operating a big magic lionnet and is attacked by the lionnet. Nabok visits Hassam All and Zudora to find a gem bost by two mysterious old men. Zudora gets a photograph of the gem and it burns in her hand. An old house is mined by Hassam All and the old men. Storm and Zudora are lured there and narrowly co John McWinter, endeavoring to trap and kill George Smith, is killed himself, and Smith is charged with murder. Hassam All conspires to have John Storm meet the same fate as McWinter, and he and Storm are overcome by powerful fumes Zudora takes them, proves that McWinter is the master of the land of lynchmen. An investigator blows a submarine with a powerful heat ray which he sends through water. Hassam All sends Zudora to a photographer directly beneath the inventor's laboratory and orders the inventor to kill her. Zudora gets a warning, and her life is saved. The heat ray machine, and the photographer, after a quizzed with Hassam All, is found dead in the river. Wu Ching provides Zudora's slapment with John Storm by hypnotizing her, and he and Hassam All attempt to struggle her out of the country. This plot is frustrated by Storm. Haird, Hassam All's double, falls in love with Zudora. Haird and Minel Validipha Zudora and the Van Wick child Storm rescues them, and Hassam All dies. With Hassan Ali Allied Zudora is released on her picture to solve twenty cases. She confronts, however, the greatest mystery of all, which is the mystery of her husband, who is the vast fortune of $1 million left to her. This great photo serial is being shown in the leading movie picture theaters by the Thanhower Film Corporation. Among those participating are Marguerite Snow, Mary Lindsay for Forbes, James Crusie, Owen McCarthy for Forbes, and Ninney Miracey for Forbes. Parration is onlooking through her uncle's papers Zudora finds that her father left her an interest in a diamond mine, and Hiram and Haild both lend assistance in trying to regain for her possession of this car. They are involved in a serious robosus under the leadership of Mime, Du Val. They plan to frighten Zudora so that she will run away. Falling, they kidnap Zudora and Howard, the mine superintendent, and put them in a private car with a carid die, but Zudora is not familiar with the carid die. Hiram and his friends. Detective Hunt and Haild not the Zudora gold mine. Mrs. Coghill's jewels are stolen, but recovered through the cleverness of Hue and Haini. They investigate the mysteries of Mine, Yu Vu's house. A map of a mine is stolen from Zudora, who later is kidnapped and held prisoner. BUT Storm found no one at Craig Island, for the simple reason that his approach was seen and Zudora and all things belonging to her were nicely hidden out of sight. He returned to the city disconsolate. He let work go and haunted the office of Hunt for the greater part of each day. But Hunt was still in Africa or was on the high seas. And when Baird and Hunt did return, as recounted in the preceding chapter, they learned that they had been nicely foiled. Haddiffe had not left Africa at all, but had decided to remain at the mines until he had fully recovered from his injuries in the wreck. And a fine idea came into his head while convalescing. The idea was this: The man Hunt was sailing close to the wind. He was getting nearer and nearer. Why not gather all the stones possible as a move against Hunt's winning out in the last phase of the game? No half a dozen fine stones, but the last six threes! total output, something princely, like that? He, Roddice, was not needed in New York. The hanging up he had received at the hands of Bauld and subsequent wreck had left him in a shaky way. The voyage in Africa and back would put him firmly upon his feet more move. On the voyage Roddice took particularly good care of himself, drunk nothing and mended his swelling, howse cards and went to bed early. By the time he reached Open Town in SYNOPSIS CHAPTER XVIII. The Gigher Code. was something like himself again—that is to say, ready for any deity. During these hours of loneliness he thought a good deal. Much as he loved Mme. Du Val, she had an iron hand, and the fact was beginning to irk him. Why couldn't she accept his idea to quit now and go away while the going was good, to use the parlance of the day? Money? They had plenty. The game, the game; that was her eternal cry; the sport of it, the excitement. She went out of her way dozens of THE MUSICIAN Ready For Any Deviltry. times to court danger, and there was danger, real and meaning. They had all kinds of documents to substantiate their claims to Zudan's fortune, but there was many a slip twixt the cup and the lip. She was like a gambler who had staked for high stakes. She never might find rest in a friendly game. Perhaps she was only playing with him, but need of him as a chessman to her dangerous game. If that was the case, she would indeed find it a dangerous game. No woman had ever yet made a fool of Captain Radicey. The next task called in two weeks So, instead of going down to Cape Town, he liked about the mine, picking up old bits of information which he stored away for future use. There was a loose lumber in Captain Badiff's boat. Where was that other find? Neither his side nor the other could be yet locate that mysterious bed of crystals. He started out to do some exploring on his own book, but nothing important came of it. But he was tired of the incessant war against Hunt and Ralind. He wanted a ring, a month or two of privately gilding, ten or twenty thousand to do with as he pleased. For weeks he had crushed down the intruder, but this enforced inactivity had given it removed life. He must have his ring. When he stepped on board the ship which was to carry him back to America it was the happiest moment he had known in years. Blick to little old New York, with its confluence, its noise, its lights, its excitement. No more afternon for him if he could prevent it. When the ship stood off Nantucket light he sought the wireless office and THE RINGER'S RING No Idied About the Mine, Fielding Up Odd Bits of Information. "Going to blow up the city hall!" asked the operator as he studied the message. "No; just the Brooklyn bridge." Badly shrieked; paying for the monster THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. and giving a generous tip. Then he returned to the smoke room and played Candell until dinner. He won two games out of twenty and felt quite satisfied with himself. Bruce was busily engaged in work when the wireless arrived. He smiled and spread it out on the blotter and with pen and ink began to decipher it. When he completed the translation he was highly elated. He would not have been, however, had he known that every move he made was being watched, that nearly every move he had made since his return from Africa had been watched either by Baldr. or by Hunt. It was Baldr who was watching him at this particular moment from ratifer a perilous position outside the office window. Bruce thrust the cipher between the two blotters of his writing pad, picked up his hat and coat and hurried away. He must see Mine. Du Val at once. No sooner was he gone than Baird entered quietly. He tipped to the desk, watching the door as he did so. Bruce might return unexpectedly. From out of the blottern he drew the wireless earplug and the translation. He rubbed his chin and smiled. He had begun to feel rather bored watching Mr. Bruce day in and day out, with no definite results. If Bruce knew anything regarding the whereabouts of Zudorn he kept this knowledge most carefully to himself. Hunt, would enjoy reading this dispatch. It was really the smashing proof he had been seeking for months. Here was his smugglier, all nicely done up in a pack age, ready for delivery. Arrive New York stormer Aurencia Will throw rubber bag of diamonds over board before landing. RADCLIPE. Both of them: All depended upon getting hold of that bag of diamonds Uncle Sam would do the rest with pleasure. Rafael made a copy of the wireless and its translation. The Marquess company would back him up in case Radielfeil denied sending such a cipher. It was all as easy as falling off a log. He would have taken the originals but for the fear that Bruce would return and find them gone and warn Radielfeil. So he had to content himself with copies. He immediately sought out Hunt with whom he found Storm, pale and thin through worry and anxiety regarding his sweetheart. "I've got them. Hunt." "Zudaner?" cried Storm. "No, my friend. But I've got two men red handed in the ammunition." THE "Zudora?" oried Storm. game. I have followed Bruce for days, but if he knows anything about Zudora's prison he's keeping it to himself. I've seen him with no suspicious characters. Here, Hunt, read these and cheer up." "Fine work, Baled; fine work! You drop your newspaper business and hang your shingle up with mine. And the boat comes in this afternoon. Let's get down to the dock. Will you go along, Storm?" "Heaven knows I haven't anything else to do. That note in the bottle took me nowhere. I couldn't find anything at the island. Well, there is this much to say. I'll kill with my own hands any man who has harmed or offered indignities to Zudora." "And we'll help you, boy," agreed Hunt. "But let us first trap two precious rogues. Who knows? We may by taking them into custody find ourselves pretty near Zudora." "What do you mean?" "Keep your hair on and follow me." "Have you found out something?" cried Haird. "That remains to be seen." answered the detective noncommittally. So the three of them figured off for the water front in various degrees of excitement. In the meantime Zudora waited and watched, the sea from her window. Time after time she saw motorboats headed for the island; time after time she saw them change their course and go chaining past, too far out of range for a call. She dared not call out when she was absolutely amazed that the motorboat continued resentment. She was in truth greatly amazed of the terrible old days who acted on her behalf. However, these during, however spared she had plumbed, suddenly, quite easily hoared at her. Many things were over such a haunt, and the land bathing soon her clothes were falling in water. One day she spoke to the old woman "Can you get me some warmer clothes?" "Oh, it's warmer clothes, is it? Any kind of fur you'd prefer? Black fox in soffhable just now." "But I am cold. I will give you a thousand dollars if you will free me!" "All right. Fork over th' thousand an' I land yuh-home tonight." Eudora turned away so that the miserable old woman would not have the satisfaction of witnessing her tears. "Write a note, dearie, an' I'll see if I can't get yuh some fresh togs. But THE "Fork over th' thousand an' I'll lance, yuh home tonight." mind, no tricks; plain English and no cipher stuff, or it don't git off th' island." "You mean it?' cried Zodora, with wild excitement. "Yes. Hurry up. I'm goin' t' have visitors inside of an hour." Zodora found a magazine, ripped off a page and scribbled on the margin: ZUDORA. The hag carried out the note and locked the door. By and by Zudora heard the rumble of a motorbike. It landed at the dock. Later she heard a low murmur of voices and once the hag's raucous laughter. They had fooled her a dozen times. Maybe they would foo her again. The visitor was Mine. Du Val. She read the note carefully and signified that there could be no danger in letting Zudora have some fresh clothes. She would have Gyp take the note and Gyp was the hardest young man in New York to follow. Things had gone so smoothly for Mine. Du Val that she had begun to crave a little excitement. There certainly was excitement when Mrs. Damny received that tattered note. "It will take me about five minutes," she said as calmly as she could. "Would $1,000 be of any use to you?" Gyp smiled. "Nothing doing in that line, madam. Just get me the clothes. That's what I'm here for." As Mrs. Ramsey went up to Zodora's room another idea occurred to her. She telephoned Hunt what was taking place, and that was the shrewdest thing she could have done. "What's the chap look like?" asked Hunt over the telephone. "Mrs. Hamsey described Gyp accurately. "Good work! That will be Gyp the gun man. I will keep watch. Don't worry, and don't attempt anything on your own book." Mrs. Hamsey got together some of Zudora's winter clothing. From one of the skirts she ripped a hem, and in side this she placed a little note of cheer and courage, sewing it up with white thread in order to attract Zudora's attention. She managed to stretch out the promised five minutes into nearly half an hour. After that she THE WEEKLY NEWS In Lose Than A Moment Hade Had the Note In Her Trombling Hands. In Less Than a Moment She Had the Note in Her Trombling Hands. dared not wait any longer. The messenger might become suspicious and leave. She went downstairs and put the bundle in Gyp's arms. "You took your time," he growled. "I had trouble in getting into her trunk. You are not to be bribed, then!" "If I was sure they wouldn't cut my throat. So long!" he jeered as he turned down the steps. Hunt worked diligently the rest of that day, but when he saw Storm that might be kept silent. When the proper time came he would have a surprise for the young lawyer. When the students came to Zionan who experienced the first bit of pleasure there her impairment, Chipolotian in a fairly whimsy manner so also your lowest planning may also disappear. She also upon the white dress and small wristwatch Zionan Hill been no fear in that shout the last time she had worn it. And Mrs. Manny certainly would not have used white thread. Her heart bounded. She felt the crinkle of paper under her fingers. In less than a moment she had the note in her troubling hands. She read it, then destroyed it and hit the bits of paper in the four corners of the room. Hunt would find her. The reaction caused her to break down and weep. The old bag heard the sound, but no credited it to a bit of sentimentalism. "I'm not saying a word; just wait There may be trouble, but I want the biggest trouble out of the way first." "You know where Zudora is, and we are going for her!" cried Storm. Hunt shrogged and gave the engineer orders. They left the motorbike about a quarter of a mile off the island and rowed toward shore in the dingy Zudora was always looking out of the window, and when she escaped the dinghy and a moment later recognized a familiar head she almost fainted with joy. Storm laid his finger against his lips and tossed up a rope's end, which she caught. She drew it inside and made it fast. Then Storm went up the rope sailor fashion. At the bottom of the rope was a slip noose. Into this Zudora put her foot, and Storm lowered. ```markdown ``` Storm Lowered Her Down to Baird and Hunt. Storm Lowered Her Down to Baird and Hunt. her down to Baird and Hunt, following her quickly. They pushed off and began to row. "My girl, my girl!" murmured Storm. Zudora held her head against his shoulder. She wanted nothing else in the world. Baird sighed. He wondered if there was in all the world a woman for him. "Where now?" he asked of Hunt. "Why, I thought that we'd run along Storm Followed Zudory Quickly. side the Murema. If there's a bag of diamonds going overboard I'd like to be on hand. Well, Miss Zudora, it took a long-time to locate you, but we did it. Your wanting fresh clothing was a good idea. Now, Storm, when Baird and I reach the motorboat you row to the old duck. There'll be a taxi near by. You two get into it and like for home." "God bless you, Hunt!" said Storm. "Don't let that worry you. Nothing please me better than to trip up a precious crook when he thinks he's got the better of me. Go home and good luck with you. And, Storm, if you let any one steal, her away from you this trip I'll take no hand in bringing her back to you. There you go!" Hunt and Baird climbed into the motorboat and waved their hands. Storm took up the pear again. "No so tired. John so tired!" "I've had no sleep for weeks. I've been殴ed a thousand times and followed them through chills." And I don't have you in this book, girl, but for a moment of look and a bit of twilight on the sunset of the day. Bomber who sat twice Bunt on the telephone when the Baldwin came for your classroom. Thank you. I have run back. We'll get the other back into your classroom again, and by the way Hunt take them'll be a roundup of these prefect regrets before another month is gone." It was a long row to the main stair, but Storm was so happy that he took no note of time. There were a good deal of embracing and hissing when at length Zudora sung herself into the arms of the motherly, Mrs. Ramsey. As Baird and Hunt neared the steamship Aurora they saw another motor boat bobbing in the shadow of the liner. They both recognized the occupants of this launch, and it behooved them to act quickly. "Look!" exclaimed Hunt. "There's that man ladcliffe leaning over the rail. By George! A hot water bottle filled with gems and air tight! It's sport to be on a case like this, Baird. When he drope it I'll make for it, only catch good hold of my leg when I lean over. There it comes!" The bag struck the water with a plop and after a moment bobbed up almost under Hunt's hand. He reached down and grabbed it. Baird shouted something which he could not hear. As he strove to right himself a boat book from the other boat knocked the bag from his grasp. A dozen seconds later the bag was in the boat Radcliffe had aimed at. Then began a stern chase up the broad, shining Hudson. And more depended upon this chase than any of the six dreamed. [TO BE CONTINUED.] From the Kitchen Has it ever struck you what a num- ber of terms belonging to cuisine are applied to man under different circu- stances? Sometimes he is "basted," he "boots with rage," is "baked" with beat and "burns" with love or jealousy. He is often "cut up," "devour- ed" with a name and "done brown." We "dress" his jacket for him. Some times he is "eaten up" with care, and occasionally he is "fried." We "cook" his "goose" for him, and often he becomes a "roosie" of himself. We make a "hash" of him, and sometimes he becomes a hush of something else. He gets into "hot water" and sometimes into a "meas." is made into "mince- meat" and is often in a "pickle." We are often asked to "toast" him, and he is frequently put into a "stew" or is in a "stew," no one knows why. A "soft" is "half baked," and one severely handled is well "peppered." A cheeky young imp is a "sauce box," and a rich father is made to "fork" out—Dundee Advertiser. First Wheel Clock Some say that Archimedes made the first wheel clock as early as 200 B.C. Others give credit to Wallingford, who lived so late as the beginning of the fourteenth century. But the most perfect water clocks were, long before the latter period, furnished with wheels so that the only improvement was the substitution of a solid body to act as a moving weight instead of water. The oldest complete clock moved by weights is probably that sent by the sultan of Turkey to Frederick H. in 1222. In the thirteenth century many of the church steeples in Italy were furnished with clocks moved by weights, which strip the hours. Hole of Nuremberg is supposed to have constructed the first watch in 1500, and to him must also be given the credit of the spring clock. The fusee was probably invented in England about the end of the sixteenth century. 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An old farmer went into a grocery shop a short time ago ordered a sovereign's worth of goods and when they were ready for delivery laid down a five shilling piece in payment thereof. The shopkeeper cuffed out, "Here this isn't right!" as the customer started to leave. "Oh, yes, that's all right," replied the man. "I've got permission from the judge to pay 5 shillings in the pound. A heated discussion revealed that the man had lately settled an insolvency upon this basis and expected to continue that method indiscretely. When he was shown his mistake he was very indignant and evidently considered himself a much abused man—London Globe. More Light "What's the matter with the man who has charge of the lights?" asked the pring donna. "Why?" came from the manager. "Last night it was no dark the audience could hardly see the stage." "Really?" "Sure! How do you suppose the people are going to know this is a light opera?" - Tonkers Statesman. F-4 Again Slips to Ocean Bottom. One of the cables attached to the submarine. F-4 parted after she was moved inshore from the spot where she was found off Honolulu harbor, and she again is resting on the ocean bottom. Admiral Moore has advised the navy department. J. L. Waltzel- Found Dying From Bullet Jacob L. Waltzel, of Reading, Pa. well known in Tri-State base ball circles, was found in Mineral Springs Park, with a bullet wound above the heart. He was in a dying condition. He was taken to St. Joseph's hospital. Set Fire to Wireless Stable Set Fire to Wireless Station. When he was placed under arrest at North Bathjohan, Pa., George Moore, nineteen years old, confessed to Pauley Chief Lynch that with George Roen, twenty-one years old, he burned the Lobuch University wireless station in Sayre Park, Minneapolis, he came both were "Wired buildings of fire." They were used to fill an air raid. Wm. S. Brown, 1214 E. 9th St. Los Angeles, Cal. J. Boulter, Fulcher, V.R. Rollins, 87 E. 9th St., Chatt ington, Teen R. M. 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Particulars of his death are lacking. Mr. Gladstone was twenty-nine years old. He was a Liberal leader of the house of commons. Four-Year-Old Boy Shoots Baby, George Dell, the four-year-old son of Albert Dell, an engineer at the Gouwerail ave Mahn, near Leiden, Brabant, a twelve-year-old boy in a playground playing with the worms, the shrimp and the fish preparing for the fish meal. PEACE RUMOR PERSISTS IN ROME Unnamed Neutral Diplomat Expects Italy to Fight as Soon as Distribution of Territory is Agreed Upon. Within the past twenty-four hours there have arisen in Rome persistent reports that the grave international questions confronting Italy may be solved in the near future by what at first sight seems almost incredible, the conclusion of a general peace in Europe at a not distant date. While these reports are intangible and cannot at present be ascribed to a definite source, they nevertheless are reflected in high quarters and they are given heed by careful observers of international politics. Among other reasons in support of this, the argument is offered that Rome is an excellent field for the conduct of negotiations of this nature. Prince von Buelow, one of the ablest of German diplomats, is in Rome as ambassador to Italy, and the official relations between Italy and Germany, as well as between Italy and the powers of the Triple Entente, are cordial. In certain quarters in Rome the idea prevails that the advent of spring has not seen such resumption of aggressive hostilities as had been promised, a fact regarded as significant. The Glorionale D'Italia publishes an interview with an unnamed neutral diplomat, who is quoted as saying: "That Italy will participate in the war has been decided.on. What now is necessary is clearly to agree on the delimitation and distribution of the eastern coast on the Adriatic between Italy and the Slaves. . "Italy cannot risk a war to drive out Austria from the Adriatic and have Austria replaced in a military sense, by the Russian advance guards. Therefore, Italy must have her strategic points completed by obtaining Avlona, Albania, across the Adriatic from Brindisi, with which she could close the sea. Some Slavs favor complete disarmament in the Adriatic." The diplomat added that he thought Russia and Great Britain would suffer less from the present war than from the antagonism by the two countries which he said would follow the war. Although members of the Papal Guard and the higher lay officials of the Vatican are exempted from service in the Italian army, many of them have asked permission to enlist, including Marquis Montoro, standard bearer of the church, one of the highest officers held by a layman. Austria Masses Border Troops. Reports that were received in Rome from Austria say that the dual monarchy is hurriedly gathering her troops on the Italian frontier to face a possible invasion by Italian soldiers. A large contingent of Austrian troops, the reports say, has been quartered at Monfalcone, Ronchi and Sagrado. The Austrians also are said to have strongly fortified the whole line of the Isonzo river with entrenchments, behind which batteries are in position. BURGLARS FIRE HOTEL Blow Sate In Store—Hundred Guests Flee From Blaze. Evidently frightened away after cracking the safe in a stationery and postcard store, in which is located a substation of the Wilkes-Barre, Pa. postoffice, burglaries in making their escape dropped a lighted match in waste paper and set fire to the store. The store is in the Fort Durkee hotel, on the public square, in the heart of the city. One hundred guests in the hotel rushed from the building in their night clothing. The burglaries blow the safe, and took $50 in stamps. In the safe were $500 belonging to the government and $500, which the proprietor of the store, John Belble, had left in the safe. The money was intact. THIEVES GET TON OF COAL Woman Discovers Loss on Return From Sunday's Revival. While Mrs. Anna J. Andrews, of 92 Beach street, Paterson, N. J., with her family was hearing Billy Sunday at the taherrance, thives forced an en- trance to the house and stole a ton of coal. When Mrs. Andrews looked for her valables she found that they were entouched. Forest Fire Destroys 92 Cottages. By a fire that has swept over her circles of acres of valuable timber land in the mountains south of Cordova, by the outskirts of the summer col- lege and a huge fire house at Lennox grove dismantled. Allotment twenty acres ```markdown ``` WHAT DO THESE CARDS MEAN? WHITE RED BLACK Why Did the District Attorney Get Them? "THE MASTER MIND" PENNSY TO SPEND $20,000,000 Company Announcement Order For Equipment. MEANS WORK FOR THOUSANDS Will Build 144 Locomotives and a Great Number of Passenger, Baggage, Express and Other Cars. The Pennsylvania Railroad company will go into the market for $20,000,000 worth of equipment and for material for cars and locomotives which it will build in its own shops. This is the first equipment buying of any magnitude by the road in more than a year. It may mark the beginning of an era of equipment buying by the railroads of the country, as the Pennsylvania frequently is the first in the field. E. B. Thomas, president of the Lehigh Valley, said on Thursday that his company soon would let contracts valued at $1,000,000 and that more might follow. Pennsylvania will reap rich benefits, since the Pennsylvania will build WHAT DO THE WHITE Why Did the D Read the “THE M By MARVIN DANA It Will Ap much of the new rolling stock in its Juniata shops at Altoona. It is likely that the Baldwin Locomotive works, the Brill Car works and other large Pennsylvania concerns will get some of the contracts. The company's comprehensive program includes the building of 144 new locomotives, seventy-six of which will be locomotives of the new standard freight type, and sixty-eight shifting engines. Bids will be asked for the materials for these engines. Only this week the Juniata shops management laid off a number of men and cut down the number of working hours. The new orders will probably put all of the Altoona employees back on full time. Of 146 new all-stain passenger cars which, the company will build, fifty-six will be constructed at the Junlata shops. The other ninety are to be offered on the open market and bids are to be asked. The 146 new passenger cars are divided in kind as follows: Fifty standard coaches, 34 combination cars, 42 baggage and mail cars, 15 baggage and express cars and five horse express cars. Nearly half of the 16,000 freight cars to be built will be made of steel. The order includes 3000 steel box cars, 500 grand cars, 4910 coal and coal cars, 224 refrigerator cars and 125 fun cars. The company intends to build 2000 of the steel box cars, 1000 go Agents' Contest. VOTING COUPON. Name Address (GOOD FOR 15 VOTES.) WOLF BROTHERS' Improved 1915 Model, 2 oz. Solid Brass Ment Link Straightener and Dryer Comb. 50 points. Actual Length of Comb is 9 inches Made of solid brass and has full round brass. Being solid and durable this Comb will hold best longer than any other Comb on the market. Other Comb are so good are advertised for $1.00. Our Price is Fifty Dollars, and we give Lamp Attachment Free When extinguished by still and 52-cent stamps for postage. Agents Wanted. WOLF BROOK, 1216 N. Benton Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Sons cars and all of the reinforcements and flat cars in its Jukebox shops. This leaves 7643 cars which the company will have built by outside companies and 2103 in its own shops. Inquiries for both materials and construction are now being made. The entire construction order for the Altoona shops is 144 locomotives, 56 steel passenger cars, 1000 steel box cars, 1000 gondola cars, 224 refrigerator cars and 102 flat cars. Materials for these will make big orders for various iron and steel companies. Outside construction orders total 94 steel passenger cars, 1000 steel box cars, 1500 gondola cars and 4919 coal and coke cars. Nelson W. Aldrich Dice Ex-Senator Nelson Willmartin Aldrich, of Rhode Island, died at his home in New York, 908 Fifth avenue following a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Aldrich had not been in good health for a number of months. He was seventy-four years old and was born at Foster, R. L. Nov. 4, 1841. His home was at Warwick, R. L. Mr. Aldrich suffered the stroke on Thursday afternoon, but it was thought he was recovering. The stroke was preceded by an attack of indigestion. With Mr. Aldrich when the end came, were his wife, his daughter, Miss Lucy T. Aldrich, and his son, Winthrop. His other daughter, Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., was hastily summoned, but did not reach the bedside, it is stated, until after her father had died. Three men were killed in a mine of the Davy Peabostaine Coal company, near Roderfeld, W. Ya., when a gas-pocket was exploded by a shot. Only six of the 200 miners usually employed in the pit had gone to work for the day, and they were clearing up their work when the shot was fired. The explosion killed three working in the immediate vicinity, but the other three made their way to the surface in safety. GENERAL MARKETS PHILADELPHIA—FLOUR steady; winter, clear, $6.60 @ 6.85; mills, fancy, $8.25. FLOUR quiet; per barrel, $5.50 @ 8.75. WHEAT firm; No. 2 red, $1.62½ @ 1.67½. CORN firm; No. 2 yellow, $8.42; CORN firm; No. 2 white, 64¾ c.; lower, grades, 629. 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We will also be Pleased to Quote you Prices on Exterior and Interior The Prince and the Bell. When Edward VII, of England was Prince of Wales he was in Philadelphia in 1900, and he took great interest in the relics of the Revolutionary period, although his visit to Independence hall was projected purely in a spirit of mischief by his entertainers. In runmaging in the garret the party discovered the old cracked bell, which had been somewhat contemptuously hidden away, and this more than any other relic seemed to fascinate the prince, whose words have been thus reported: "This old bell is the greatest relic this republic has today. Instead of being here, covered with this accumulated dirt, it should occupy the chief place in this hall of independence. It is to you what the Magna Charta is to England. It is cracked, but it is an inspiration. Believe me, my friends, it affects me more than anything I have been shown." The good sense of this suggestion appealed immediately to the pride and sensibility of the custodians of the relics, and from that element the Liberty bell took its "chief place in the hall of independence." Heat Waves. Hent waves, says Edwin C. Martin, author of "Our Own Weather," prove disastrous directly in proportion as hot nights are combined with hot days. For a number of days successively the heat may mount during the day to extraordinary heights, but if the intervening nights turn comparatively cool the number of prostrations and deaths will be much less than under a considerably lower temperature continuing with scant abatement through the day and night. Thus any situation that peculiarly favors cooling off at night has a clear advantage during the prevalence of a hot wave. It is also an advantage to be injured to heat. The same degree of it that would cause great suffering to the people of the north imposes nothing more than discomfort on the people of the south. Uses For Seaweed. The Japanese employ some 800,000 persons in the seaweed industries. These are mainly engaged in preparing edible products. China alone, it appears, consumes over $500,000 worth of gelatinous articles made from seaweed every year. Furthermore, the Japanese use seaweed in the manu- facture of such diverse objects as policemen's boots, picture frames, marbled floors and electric switchboards. In France seaweed finds utility as a stiffener for mattresses and as size for straw hats, while the native fishermen of South Australia make ropes and fishing nets from the local varieties. Name of Phoenix Park The origin of the name of Phoenix park, Dublin, has puzzled many scholars unacquainted with the Irish language. The manor was called in the Irish vernacular Flossulage, pronounced fimbishe, which signifies clear or fair water, and which articulated in the brief English manner exactly resembled the word phoenix. The spring or well so called from which the park derives its name still exists close to the Dublin entrance of the vice regal lodge. It is situated in a glen beside the lower lake and is one of the romantic objects of the park. Famous Aviator Captured, Roland Garroe, the famous aviator, who won a lieutenancy in the French army soon after the war began by heroic feats he performed against the German airmen, has been made prisoner by the Germans. It was officially announced that Gerrose was captured at Ingelmunster, a town of Flanders, about eighteen miles north of Lille. He was making a raid behind the German lines when he was brought down. "What a Partner He Was!" A man died the other day, and about the miscreet mourner was his partner, who said: "He was a great fellow. He was my partner. He stood by me in all my untiness deals. He helped me get the money. He shared the risks. He was a great man to talk things over and help with a word or two of timely advice. He was partner and I was business manager, and so he never dictated to me, but it was a great help just to have him around and get his opinions on things. Sometimes we made money, and then he was glad as well as I, and sometimes we lost in a deal, and then what a partner he was. He never put on a sour face or suggested that I ought to have done differently. He took his share of the loss and his share of the blame as well, even though the fault was all mine. We made money, he and I together. A man could not help it with such a partner as he. There—how would you like to have that said about you when you are dead? It sounds better than any sermon, does it not? Blyster's Gazzette. In Literary Realms "Where have you been, my dear? "To my literary club? "And what did you discuss at your literary club? "Shakespeare and circular, skirts, Emerson and perpetual plagues, Browning and military colors. I think that's all." — B. J. Higgins JOHN M. HIGGINS DEALER IN Choice Groceries, Wines Liquors and Cigars PURE GOODS, FULL VALUE FOR THE MONEY. 1610 East Franklin St. (Near Old Market) RICHMOND . . . VIRGINIA A. HAYES, OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 727 N. Second St. RESIDENCE—725 N. SECOND ST. First-class, Hacks and Caskets of all descriptions. I have a spare room for bodies, when the family have not t suitable place. All Country Orders given Special Attention. Your special attention is called to the New Style Oak Caskets. Call and see me and you shall we waited on individually. PHONE: MADISON 2788 OTHER PEOPLE JUDGE by your Furniture now! When you can get Furniture and Rugs from an Old Established house like JURGENS—that's known to sell the best quality goods, just as reasonable as elsewhere—why not give your friends a good impression. It will give us the greatest pleasure to show you our wonderful stock of homemaking comfort giving Furniture and Rugs and—don't fall to ask our salesmen about our banking plan which gives you 5, 10 or 15 months in which to pay for any purchase. CHAS. 6. JURGENS SON Established 1880. ADAMS AND BROAD RAILROADS Artrie Bryd St. Sat. 8.56 A.M. from Fredericksbury. Artrie Bryd St. Sat. 8.50 A.M. 11.56 A.M. 8.65 P.M. Sunday concourse information in lateo Kline 8.15 P. M. from Fredericksbury; artrie Bryd St. 11.56 A.M. from Fredericksbury. *Daily.* 1 Weekdays. All trains to or from Bryd Street Stations and departures not guaranteed. Read the rules. NORFOLK & WESTERN. ONLY ALL RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK Schedule in Effect December 1, 1914. Byrd Street Station, Richmond, FOR NORFOLK ST. 000-000-0000 FOR LYNCHBURG AND THE WEST *015 A. M. *0:50 M. A. *0:20 P. M. *0:20 P. M. Arrive Richmond from Norfolk: *11:40 A. M. *0:55 P. M. *11:30 P. M. From the West: *0:50 *0:50 P. M. *11:30 P. M. *11:40 P. M. *0:50 P. M. *0:50 P. M. "Daily." Daily except Sunday, **Sunday only. W. B. BRVILL. P. T. M. Renoke. O. P. A. Renoke ATLANTIC COAST LINE. PEFFECTIVE JANUARY 4, 1915. TRAIN LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY-- For Florida and the South: 8:15 A.M., 6:30 P.M., 11:40 P.M., 12:50 A.M. For Norfolk: 9:00 A.M., 8:00 P.M., 4:10 P.M. For N. & W. Ry., West: 6:15 A.M., 9:30 A.M., 3:00 P.M., 9:20 P.M. For Petersburg: 12:50 A.M., 6:15 A.M., 8:15 A.M., 9:00 A.M., 9:50 A.M., 8:30 P.M., 4:30 P.M., 8:35 P.M., 9:20 P.M., 11:50 P.M. For St. Petersburg and Fayetteville: 4:10 P.M., Trains arrive Richmond daily: 5:35 A.M., 10:15 A.M., 6:50 A.M., 7:00 A.M., 8:57 A.M., 10:45 A.M., 11:40 P.M., 12:10 P.M., 13:00 P.M., 14:00 P.M., 15:00 P.M., 16:00 P.M., 17:00 P.M., 18:00 P.M., 19:00 P.M., 20:00 P.M., 21:00 P.M., 22:00 P.M., 23:00 P.M., 24:00 P.M., 25:00 P.M., 26:00 P.M., 27:00 P.M., 28:00 P.M., 29:00 P.M., 30:00 P.M., 31:00 P.M., 32:00 P.M., 33:00 P.M., 34:00 P.M., 35:00 P.M., 36:00 P.M., 37:00 P.M., 38:00 P.M., 39:00 P.M., 40:00 P.M., 41:00 P.M., 42:00 P.M., 43:00 P.M., 44:00 P.M., 45:00 P.M., 46:00 P.M., 47:00 P.M., 48:00 P.M., 49:00 P.M., 50:00 P.M., 51:00 P.M., 52:00 P.M., 53:00 P.M., 54:00 P.M., 55:00 P.M., 56:00 P.M., 57:00 P.M., 58:00 P.M., 59:00 P.M., 60:00 P.M., 61:00 P.M., 62:00 P.M., 63:00 P.M., 64:00 P.M., 65:00 P.M., 66:00 P.M., 67:00 P.M., 68:00 P.M., 69:00 P.M., 70:00 P.M., 71:00 P.M., 72:00 P.M., 73:00 P.M., 74:00 P.M., 75:00 P.M., 76:00 P.M., 77:00 P.M., 78:00 P.M., 79:00 P.M., 80:0 C. 8. CAMPBELL, D. P. A., 533 Main St SOUTHERN RAILWAY Premier Carrier of the South Traina路 Richmond—Main Street Station, N. B.—Following schedule figures published as and not ungarated: 8:00 A. M.—Local for Charlotte and Durham. 10:30 A. M.—Local for all points outside. 8:00 P. M.—Except Durham Local for Keysville, Durham and intermediate points. 000 P. M.—Daily For Dauville, Atlanta, and with electric lighted drawing room sleeping. 000 P. M.—Daily Limited—For all points South. Pullman ready 9:00 P. M. YORK RIVER LINK - Steamer train (Polar car) -Daily local -To Walt Disney, connecting for Baltimore daily event Simul 1.25 A. M.—Daily-Local to West Point. THEN ARRIVE HICHMOND. From the South. A. M., 8:00 A. M. 2:35 P. M., 8:30 P. M., daily: 8:40 A. M. except Sunday. From West Point: 8:10 P. M., 6:15 P. M. daily 897 East Main St. CHESAPEAKE & OHIO. 7:15 A.-Local.-Daily Ex. Ben.-N. News. 8:00 A.-Local.-Daily-Cvilles. Ex. Ben. Clifford Forge. 9:00 A.-Ex. Daily, Norfolk, Old Point. 10:00 A.-Local.-Daily-Lynchburg. Lex., C. Lynchburg. 17:00 "12.00 Noce—Erysne—Daily Ex. Bun—Nor folk, Old Point. 8:50 P. - Express - Daily - Clin. - L'ville, Chicago and St. Louis ***1:00 P.—Express—Daily—Norfolk, Old Point 5:00 P.—Local—Daily Kx. Bun.—N. News Old Point. 6:15 P.—Local—Yx. Bun.—Gordonsville. *5:15 P—Local—Ex. Bun.—L'chbg, C. Forge *11:00 P—Express—Daily—Cin., Louisville. *Sleeters. ***Parlor Cor. TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND-Local brun East: "*:55 A. M.,*:50 P. M. Through brun East: 11:30 A. M.,*:256 P. M.,*:628 P. M. Lost: 11:30 A. M.,*:350 A. M.,*:658 A. M. and 7:30 P. M. Through A. M.,*:810 P. M. James River Line: "*:55 A. M.,*:748 P. M. *Daily except Sunday. SEABOARD AIR LINE "The Progressive Railway of the South." Southbound trains scheduled to leave Richmond daily: 8:00 A. M., Local to Norton, 1:20 P. M., coaches, Atlanta, Birmingham, Jacksonville, 9:00 A. M., sleeper to Hamlet and coaches to Atlanta and Birmingham, 11:17 P. M., Florida Limited; 12:45 A. M., elephant train, Birmingham, Memphis, Jacksonville, Tampa and coaches Jacksonville. Northbound trains scheduled to arrive in Rich- mond, Md. 5:05 P.M. M. 5:45 P.M. Local. ALPHEUS SCOTT (CHURCH HILL) Funeral Director and Embalmer OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Office, 3006 P Street, Phone, Mad. 2377—Residence, 1015 St. James St. Phone, Madison 6619. Paraphernalia, Material and Beryll of the first. Reliable Service. Moderate Kates MAY 19, SCOTT. Embalmer for Women and Children and attendance at Funerals. THE ECONOMY 327 N. FIRST ST. Fine Tailoring Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing CHITMAN M. WHITE Proprietor Published every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. at 511 N. 4th St., Richmond, Va. JOHN MITCHELL, JR.——EDITOR All communications intended for publication should be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Va. as second-class matter. SATURDAY.----MAY 1, 1915. The Cleveland Gazette has its eye "wide-open" on the Johnson-Willard bout and it will keep them open. Editor J. R. Clifford lives in the mountains, but he is a close observer of passing events, and he keeps in the front of the procession. Susco Jack Johnson's retirement, the average colored citizen will recognize Booker T Washington as the leader again. We sympathize with Rev. Dr. H. H. Boyd in the logs of his mother. She had reached a ripe old age, but this made all the more painful the parting. The Ocala, Fla. Evening Star published a most interesting account of the great work Fessondon Academy is doing under the management of Professor J. L. Wiley the very efficient principal. Colorado folks should register and vote. Back to the ballot should be substituted for "back to the farm." We are already on the farm and those off the farm would be useless on the farm just as hundreds of them are useless in the cities. The colored people are justlubl over the fact that the lower house of the legislature has passed the Equal Rights bill. When it becomes a law, there will be a cause for general reolliciting. Even though it is a "dead letter" upon the statute books of many northern states, it is gratifying to know that we are entitled to these rights, even though we cannot enjoy them. The Viennaur, since Light, is entering a vigorous protest against Grand Chancellor John W. Harris method of filling the vacancy in the office of the Grand Master of Exchequer caused by the death of ten-cumbent, Sir S. H. Highlands, it charges that the officers of the Grand Lodge, who resigned were virtually removed by the Grand Chancellor in order to shift positions --- We have received the Baptist Head Light, published weekly by the Publishing Board of the General An- sociation of Virginia. Rev. Z. D. Lewis, D. D., Chairman, William H. Stokes, Ph. D., Rov. G. E., Reed. D. D., Rov. W. T. Johnson, D. D. Manager, Rev. A. Binga, Jr., D. D. Rev. A. A. Graham. It is a four- column, eight-page paper, and is a credit to the management. --- IN OHIO AND MASSACHUSETTS Hon. Harry C. Smith, editor of the Cleveland, O., Gazette, seems to have been more successful in dealing with the officials in Ohio than Editor W. Monroe Trotter and his coterie of friends and sympathizers seem to have been in dealing with the officials in Massachusetts. In the former case a polite, but manly letter to the Governor of Ohio brought a prompt response with the result that the objectionable play was barred from the bill-boards and theatres in Cleveland. In Boston, it was necessary for the colored leaders to create a "rough house," so to speak, before they could secure a respectful hearing. As the matter now stands, some of the most prominent colored citizens in Boston are now under bond upon a charge of disorderly conduct. We regret the disorder incident to the struggle, but it seems from all reports that Mr. Trotter had the right of the matter. The most re-we markable part of the whole business ago in the appointment that Dr. Booker T. Washington wrote a letter, declaring that the play, known as "The Birth of a Nation," ought to be suppressed. For our part, we are of the opinion that the sooner God calls Thomas Dixon, the play-wright and novelist, to his punishment, the better for the white and colored folks on this earth. The out-look is not dark as it appears to be. The progress of the colored people continues to produce friction. When they unite in finance and press forward as one man in business enterprises as they have in this agitation in Boston, then all will be well with us. THE BARNES-ROOSEVELT SUIT One result of the suit for Fifty Thousand Dollars, instituted by Mr. Wm. C. Barnes, Jr., against Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, and now on trial at Syracuse, N. Y., will go to prove that Colonel Roosevelt possesses many of the characteristics and faults that he condemned in Mr. Barnes. He characterized the latter as being a Dr. Jekyl and a Mr. Hyde. The Platt letters would seem to indicate that Colonel Roosevelt assumed the same traits in his dealings with the Republican leaders. It now seems plain why Mr. Barnes brought this suit. It had "its specific purpose the undoing of this great political leader. It was to unmask him before the public and show him up as a hypocrite of the "first water." Politically peaking. Colonel Roosevelt had dethroned and ruined Mr. Barnes, who now has nothing to lose. He can sit back and enjoy to his heart's content, Colonel Roosevelt's discomfiture. Colonel Roosevelt cannot come back as the leader or as the candidate of the National Republican party and Mr. Barnes and his friends are content. Whether a verdict against the Colonel is obtained or not, the purposes of Mr. Roosevelt's enemies have been accomplished. Mr. Roosevelt had plain sailing at the trial for about a week. It remained for the last few days that he met Banquo's ghost of the past, which appeared in the form of those Platt letters which had long been forgotten. We found that Colonel Roosevelt was not all right in the case of the Black Battalion, that he sacrificed both friends and principles, to expediency, for, as he himself puts it, he is a "practical man." But God has a hand in all of its and while the "mills of the gold grind slowly, they grind exceedingly fine." We cannot see that the colored folks can have any tears to shed over the outcome at Syracuse. From the composition of the jury, the prospect is that the jurors will disagree. Still, stranger glimpses have happened and it may be that they will agree. Either way, William C. Barnes, Jr., will have carried his point. Colonel Thodore Roosevelt will find a resting place in the same political grave-yard with him. Selab. FOR RENT B. A. Cephas, Real Estate Agent, Corner Second and Leigh Streets. 527 N. 1st St., 6 room dwelling. 203 W. Duval St., 4 room dwelling. 315 S. Lombardy St., 2 room dwelling. 201 E. Bates St., 3 room dwelling. 10 W. Bacon St., 4 room dwelling. 10 1-2 W. Bacon St., 3 room dwelling. 1226 N. 2nd St., 2 room dwelling. 937 So. Lombardy St., 2 room dwelling. 1914 Williams St., 2 room dwelling. 906 St. James St., 6 room dwelling. 1508 Chaffin St., 4 room dwelling. 1404 Catherine St., 3 room dwelling. 1004 N. 8th St., 6 room dwelling. 1210 St. John St., 3 room flat. 614 St. Peter St., 3 room flat. 724 N. 5th St., 6 room flat. 1401 W. Leigh St., 3 room flat. 1318 Beverley St., 3 room flat. 518 Hancock St., 2 room flat. Cor. Dineen & Thomas St., 2 room flat. 1631a Ashland St., 3 room flat. 619 N. 3rd St., store and 2 rooms. 1002 Roano St., store and 2 rooms. NEGRO MURDEBER LYNCHED Taken From Deputy Sheriffs And Hanged From Railroad Treatie. Somerville, Tenn., April 28... Tom Brooks, the Negro player of R. Lee Day and Pleas Hawkins, was taken from the custody of deputy sheriffs who were bringing him from Memphis early today for preliminary trial, and hanged from the treasure of a railroad bridge. The mob met the party about seven miles out of town, and the chasing o' recording to the officers was accompanied by little excitement. A coroner's jury returned a verdict o death "by hanging at the hands o unknown parties." Brooks killed the two men and wounded a deputy sheriff when the went to his cabin near here a week ago to serve a warrant on him. A GENERAL SURVEY OF THE WAR WEDNESDAY. A great battle is impending in Henders, according to the latest reports from the front. The Germans are said to be sending large forces of new recruits to the western area and a new offensive movement is expected to begin at once. Serious riots have occurred in Trieste, Austria, where hall-starved citizens mobbed the governor's palace, demanding bread. Twenty thousand allied troops have been landed near Ehos, in European Turkey, according to a dispatch from Berlin. A combined land and sea attack on the Dardanelles is expected. The Russian report announced further gains in the Carpathians, where a violent attack by the Austro-Germans on the Polen mountains was repulsed. THURSDAY The French war office announces the capture of two successive lines of German trenches near St. Mihiel. The position gained here is of first importance, as it formed a salient in the French front which had greatly hampered the general offensive operations. French defeats in Le Protre wood and eGerman successes near Atras and near Hartmannsweiler Kopf are announced in the war office report at Borlin. Petrograd announces that Austrian forces have been repulsed with heavy loss on the Telepocznia front. All passenger and freight traffic between the British Isles and Holland has been stopped by Great Britain and the Dutch government until further notice. FRIDAY. The second battle of Ypres is on with the Germans making desperate efforts to pierce the allied line around Langemark. The official statement at Berlin announces that the Germans in their now drive through Belgium have retaken the towns of Langemark, Steenstrate and Het Sas. The French communique admits that their forces were compelled to retire from the neighborhood of Langemark because the Germans bombarded their trenches with bombs filled with asphyxating gases. The bombardment of the Dardenelles has been renewed with great vigor by the allied fleet. No official report of the arrival of the land forces has been made. SATURDAY. A series of German successes along the western front is announced in the official report from Berlin. It is said attempts of the allies to recapture the ground lost in Belgium have failed and that French and British attacks broke down under the German fire. It is stated in London that the Germans have massed 500,000 troops in the vicinity of Ypres for a new drive to win Calais. The British have been reinforced and a desperate battle is raging along a curbed front about eleven miles north of the town, along the Polish front. In the Carpathian the fighting continues under great difficulties, owing to the bad condition of the roads. SUNDAY The German advance north of Ypres seems to have been definitely checked, some of the conquered ground having been recaptured by the allies, although the battle still continues without abatement. Berlin reports alight additional gains at certain points in the Ypres fighting and announces the capture of the villages of St. Julien, three miles northeast of Ypres, and Kersalace, which is about four miles in the same direction from Ypres. Paris says that a general check has been administered to the enemy's advance in Flanders, and that the allied troops have resumed the offensive are pushing the German forces gradually back. Otherwise, the French war office announces the capture of a German trench in the Argonne and artillery engagements on the heights of the Meuse. Vienna reports the capture of an important height near Kozzlowa in the Carpathians, and the taking of many prisoners. MONDAY The allied fleet, cooperating with vast forces landed on the Gallipoli peninsula, have begun another bombardment of the Dardanelles. Official dispatches from London say that the allies' attacks are progressing. What is styled the greatest battle of the war is raging along the Yser, where the Germans have launched a drive to gain the channel towns. Vast numbers of German troops have made some gains in that section, says the German statement, while the allies claim that the Teuton attacks have been halted and that they now are on the defensive. The German converted cruiser, the Kronprinse Wilhelm, has interned for the war. The commander of the vessel notified the United States that the vessel had made her last trip until the close of hostilities. She will be berthed at the Norfolk navy ward. Poleoous Gas Killers - Soldiers. The British war office in London reports that a medical investigation has proved that many of the Cusas were killed at north of Yorks were not awarded an suffered death through poisoning caused by the asphyxiation gas used by the Germans. "M. GUTHAN SQUARE." (Richmond Evening Journal, April 26th, 1915) "To estimate that I have seen the 600-page record of the Vice Commission is absurd," declared Rev. H. D. G. McClackan, D. D. pastor of the Seventh Street Christian Church, today. At last night's session of the police investigating committee this was referred to, but was promptly donoted by W. M. McGuire, counsel for the Vice Commission. Mr. McGuire said that the record had been in his possession for a short time and that he had not omitted it. At no other time, he said, had it been out of the possession of the Commission. "Many of the members, of the commission have never seen all of this record. "Because I said in my sermon last Sunday that I speak by the book does not mean that I have read the Vice Commission's record," Dr. Maclachlan said to a Journal reporter today. "Person who do not understand what I mean do not understand grammar." Dr. Maclachlan said that the three papers made by Ainallie by the Vice Commission furnished film with much of his information. "They alone," he continued, "are sufficient to show that conditions in Richmond are appalling." Further, Dr. Maclachlan said, No, I have not read the much-discussed record of the Vice Commission, and I am certain that no one, other than members of the commission, has done no. I am reliably informed that this record is sealed and under door and key and cannot be opened by the presence of certain members of the Vice Commission. What information I have I have obtained from private sources and from the reports of the Vice Commission which have already been made public." The much-talked of 500-page record of the Vice Commission will be produced before the special joint committee of the City Council now investigating the official conduct of members of the police department and Board of Police Commissioners. Following a brief recess last night when the room was cleared of all spectators, only the committeemen, a few city officials and members of the press remaining, the committee took up this question and sharp debates ensued. Alderman Workman offered a motion to have the whole record produced before the committee in executive session. Attorney M. M. McGuire, counsel for the Vice Commission, made a vigorous protest. Councilman English offered as a substitute that the Vice Commission be requested to burn the big record, said to contain evidence of a sensational character. His motion was lost, and that of Alderman Workman put. It was also defeated. MANY NOTIONS MADE. "I am through," dramatically stated Alderman Workman. "We cannot carry on this investigation unless we have all the information available. You will not hear me again in these proceedings." Alderman Melton voiced the same sentiment. Motions were then offered and withdrawn; amended and defended. Finally Councilman Seaton offered a resolution calling upon the Vice Commission to produce the record before City Attorney. Pollard and the latter, assisted by the official stenographer, to call from the paper all testimony relating in any way to the department, the amount to be presented to the committee. It was adopted by the committee with Councilman English dissenting. In behalf of his Motion Councilman Seaton said that the people of Richmond are looking to the committee and not to Ashton Starke, chairman of the Vice Commission, who told the Committee at the open- ing session that all evidence relating to the police department in possession of the Vice Commission was embraced in the summary of evidence accompanying "Report No. 23." It was pointed out that Councilman Seaton's motion, which was carried, was virtually the same as that of Alderman Workman, which was defeated. POLICEMEN MISQUOTED. The fight to have the 200-page record produced resulted from statements of members of the police force that they had been misquoted by the Vice Commission as to names of persons and places and to time. Policeman Harry F. Sweet testified that he had been quoted as speaking of Commissioner McCarthy when he meant Commission-W. W. Policeman Goldsby said he had been disassociated as referring to one alleged disordered house, when he meant another. When he took the stand again last night Sweet said that he had told two members of the Vice Commission that he could "find one of the five members of the police board in a house in the segregated district on any night." "Why do you say five members when there are 'eight members of the Police Board'" witness was asked. "Because I was asked more about these five than any of the others." "That's the majority faction of the Police Board." commented a committeeman. "Yes, the 'big five.'" interrupted Alderman Workman. "That is just what we want to find out. The Vice Commission has heard things which have never been brought out before this committee. That is the reason we want that 500-page record." SWEET NAMES FIVE. At this point Councilman English asked the witness to what five no referred. "Mr. McCarthy, Mr. Goode, Mr. Well, Mr. Boykin and Mr. Bradley". Sweet replied. Further questioned, he said that he had never seen Moor, Wail Boykin or Bradley in the red Night district. He said that then he was disguised by Moor, and that all members of the Police Bureau were accused of the - Police Bureau. Two old about the five mentioned. That was the reason, he explained, that he referred to the five members. "Did you ever see Mr. Gordon, Dr. Parker, the mayor or Mr. Them, as in the red light district?" asked Alderman Worman. "Never," responded the officer. Here the witness said that he had no knowledge of the Vice Commission for a minute when he saw that they knew more about the situation in Richmond than he did. ELEVEN DISORDERLY HOUSES. Policeman Gomis, was shown the list compiled by the Vice Commission showing 120 alleged disor derly houses said to have existed outside of the segregated district. He said he did not compile it. The list he made, he said, was in the possession of the Chief of Police. Major Wernor was asked for the list. He left the meeting, went to Police Headquarters and returned with it. It contained ninety-three names of women and houses. Goldby was asked to examine it and tell the committee how many houses were named on it that he was certain were resorted to for improper purposes. He counted four. He said of the eleven four, had been taken to Police Court and three convicted. Captain R. B. Sowell and Policeman Campodonna were called to the stand and they said that they had been correctly quoted as to their testimony before the Vice Commission. END NOT YET. When the committee meets again next Friday night, City Attorney Pollard announced he will put on robust witnesses. He said that he thought their testimony could be concluded at one session. "It is time," said Chairman Grundy, "that this committee see some daylight ahead. We have been going along for a long time, and the end ought to be in sight." Though it was confidently believed by all at the conclusion of the previous meeting of the committee that two more sessions would end its hearings, developments last night might make it impossible to forecast the end. GORDON AGAIN ON STAND. Attorney M. M. McGuire called Police Commission W. Douglas Gordon as the first witness. He was asked if he did not think he was unfair to Detective Sergeant Kregel at the last session of the committee when he testified that prior to the investigation he would have believed anything the detective said. "I did not volunteer the statement: it was drawn from me," Commissioner Gordon replied. "Questioned by Councilman Seaton, Mr. Gordon repeated his statement that he was astounded when he heard that Chief of Police Werner had been interfered with by members of the police board. "The chief of police is an honest man to the last Gordon added. Councilman Roger masked: "Did you ever know that the chief was interfered with?" "It never came to my personal knowledge," he responded. Questioned by City Attorney Poli- lard. Mr. Gordon said he had never heard of the incident of Comm- missioner Goode going to the chief's office and asking why a certain re- portant had been heard of it and thought Mr. Goode was in earnest. I would have re- ported the matter to the Mayor." NEED MORE POLICEMEN. Chairman Grundy asked the wifeposs as to the efficiency of the Richmond police department. Mr. Gordon had only words of praise for the force, but pointed out that thework of the policemen was, somewhat handicapped by the lack of knowledge of the kills and lighthours shirts, he said, "the threeplatoon system, permitting eight hour shirts, would be the ideal plan, but as it is we have not enoughmen to put it into effect."He was requested by ChairmanGrundy to submit to the committeefigures as to the number ofmen the city should have in order to be properlypoliced. Witness said theforce was in need of moredefectives."Richmond is an orderly city""queried Chairman Grundy. "Out-of-town police officers have told us that Richmond had the best regulated segregated district in the United States." Mr. Gordon stated. He added that Richmond was known as a bad place for "crooks to light up." He also noted the reputation of being savage, refuge for "gems," "dips" and other crooks, but they give Richmond a wide berth," he declared. COMMISSION MISINFORMED. Witness told the committee that he believed that the Vice Commission was misinformed as to. the number of disorderly houses alleged to have visited outside the segregated district. "As for women soliciting on the street," he said, "I have lived here all of my life and never knew of a single instance of solicitation on the streets. "Did you ever hear that, three police sergeants were found in an assignation house one night in January, 1912?" asked Mr. Pollard: "I never did." Mr. Gordon followed this up by saying that had he heard of the affair he would have reported the matter to the Police Board for suitable action. Here the witness was asked concerning the trials of police officers for drunkenness. He said that each case was tried on its own merits and disposed of accordingly. "Don't you think it would give better results if all drinking by police officers stopped?" asked Chairman Grundy. "I certainly do; I would like to see it." Peteo Commissioner Roykin took the Crown many Regions. He hold of the of the Imperialism of the crown HOTEL DALE, Cape May, N. J. OPEN 4 P.M. APRIL 1. committee" of the Police Board, of which he is chairman. REPORTED DISORDERLY HOUSES. Witness said that he never regarded this committee as a handcap to the Chief of Police, but, on the other hand, thought it was a help. Colonel Boykin produced a memorial and read the addresses or houses which he believed to be improper resorts which he had reported from time to time to Chief Werner. "I always asked what Had been done about these matters," he testified, "and found that some were broken up and evidence against others was not sufficient to justify an arrest." Witness testified that he favored the eight-hour shift for policemen—originally not as an officer. To do this he said, the force would have to have at least 225 mon. It is now composed of 178 officers. Colonel Boykin was asked concerning drunkenness on the force. "There has been a great deal of it; more than I expected to find when I first became a member of the Police Board," he said. With the exception of a few cases, he continued, heavy fines acted as a check upon men inclined to drink. "A drunken policeman," he told the committee. "I consider a menace to the city." For the information of the committee, Captain George E. Pollock said that the pay roll of the Police Department amounted to $196,000 a SOLD RING TO KRENGEL Joe Weinstein, of Roanoke, formerly a pawnbroker of Richmond, called by Attorney Hiram Smith said that he sold Krengel a diamond and sapphire-ring for $68. Krengel told the committee he paid transaction took place at Weinstein's shop at 314 North Sixth street. TROY. N. Y. Troy, N. Y., April 25—Rev. J. A Taylor, with his two daughters. Mary and Caroline Taylor, found themselves in Selikrk Sunday, April 25 with the intention of having three meetings, but did have but two, at young Mr. Fletcher's and in the evening at Mr. A. Vanselko's. Brother Martin N. Jackson and wife are doing much good there with their meetings from house to house during the week evenings and Sundays. Rev. Taylor, with his daughters arrived home in Troy about 11:1 P. M. Mr. Charles Jackson, of 173 Church street, is much improved. His caddest daughter and sister-in-law cam up from New York City and are now spending a few days with their aunt and sister, Mrs. Peter Van Dusen, down to Selikrk. Miss Sarah Vanderpool, of 216 6th avenue, is well and out again also Mr. William Read, of 12 Franklin street, is well and out. Mr. Samuel Vansolke, of 1 Franklin street, thinks there is some hopes of regaining his eyesight. Mrs. F. C. Wager, of 17 Park avenue, is out again. Mrs. George Vanderpool, of 1 Franklin street, is expecting to be tapped again. Mrs. W. M. Anderson of 102 Wilham street, formerly of 945 Wesleyigh street, Richmond, Va. has been very sick here for two weeks. She has been much improved that she may be able to be treated by Leonard Hospital, of this city Tuesday afternoon. April 27, for an operation Mrs. Minnie Cliffon, of 190 Congress street, will have a dime social and refreshments for sale at her home May 3rd, Monday evening Don't forget the date and place, 190 Congress street, Monday evening May 3rd. The White Baptists of Eastern New York will have a women's missionary meeting in Emmanuel Baptist Church of Albany, N. Y.; Tuesday April 27, and Miss N. H. Burroughs the founder and president of the National Training School for Women and Girls, Washington. D. C., will make the meeting a highlight of their people of Albany will sing. We will aim to be present at that missionary meeting. Mrs. Reed, of 102 Congress street of this city who has been spending a week or ten days with her mother in Catskill. N. Y., has returned home feeling much delighted over her trip. The cottage prayer meetings for this week are as follows: Mr. George Vanderpool, 16 Franklin street, on P.M. P.M., 1636 6th avenue, Wednesday, 8 P. M. Mr. E. W. Ellis, 177 Church street, Thursday, 8 P. M. Sister Vennest 1630 Union street, Friday, 8 P. M. and at the Chapel, 54 Harrison Place. A most desirable home near 414 and Leigh Modern: detached brick. In number one condition, at a bargain. BRAGG BROS. & CO. THIRD DECEMBER TRIAL ON SMITT Court Grants Application Max by Prisoner. TRIAL SET FOR MAY 1 "Fine News For Mother," He Say When He Hears Decision of the Judge. The question of the sanity of Harry Kendall Thaw will be determined by a jury. Supreme Court Justice Hendrick, in a decision handed down in New York, granted the application for a trial made by Thaw's attorneys on a writ of habeas corpus. Justice Hendrick set the date of the sanity trial for May 17. This trial will be with a view of aling the court in deciding later, as to whether the prisoner should be set at large or should be taken from the Tombs back to the State Asylum for the Criminal Insane at Mattewan, from which he once escaped. Thaw's lawyers declared, however, that the decision of the court assured Thaw his freedom, and they expressed no doubt of the jury's decision. Thaw was in court when Justice Hendrick announced his opinion. His face at cage lighted up with pleasure. His attorneys, friends and others in the court room rushed to congratulate him, and he was kept busy for nearly half an hour shaking hands before he was taken back to the Tombe. "It will be good news to my mother," he told the newspaper men; "that's all I care to say for publication." The most question which Justice Hendrick had to decide was whether the court had power to grant a jury trial. He held, after a study of the authorities, that he did have such power and has decided to exercise it. He pointed out, in the decision that the jury was called in to "to aid the court by their advice," and that the finding of the jury would not be blinding if the court was satisfied that it was not in accordance with the evidence and with justice. The court, he said, could disregard the jury's verdict and render his own decision. Kedarclin Wilhelm Interna Collector of Customs Hamilton at Newport News, Va, telephoned Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Peters that Captain Thierfelder, of the German cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm, had decided to intern. The notice of Captain Thierfelder to Collector Hamilton, which the inter-员 read over the telephone to Mr. Peters, follows: "Herewith I have to officially inform you that I inform. Awaiting your further orders, I am, yours respectfully, Thierfelder, Captain, Lieutenant Commander." Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt later announced that the German raider was interned at Newport News. John Bunny Is Dead. John Bunny, the moving picture comedian, died of Bright's disease at his home in Brooklyn, N. Y. Bunny was fifty-two years old. He was born in New York and educated in St. James parochial school, Brooklyn. All the other members of his family were sailors, but Bunny took to the stage. He was a legitimate actor for nearly twenty-six years. In 1910 he tried for a job in the "movies." He wasn't wanted by the managers until he went to see the Vittagraph company. Then he was hired at $40 a week as an experiment. In less than three years Bunny's salary was advanced to a point where it was larger than that paid to the president of the United States. Summer White House at Cornish. Summer White House at Cornish. President Wilson's family will go to Cornish, N. H., for the summer, as usual, it was stated at the White House. The president said he would get there himself as often as possible, but feared he would not have many chances. Soldiers Guard Child's Assailant. Governor Stuart, of Virginia, has ordered two companies of militia to protect Tom Coles, a negro, threatened with lynching by the people of Mecklenburg county, near Richmond. He is accused of attacking a white girl. Storm Fire Barn; Loss $12,000. During a storm the barn on the farm of John W. Talley, near Talleyville, Del., was destroyed by fire, and with it fifteen cows, three bulls, one goat and farming implements, entailing a loss of $12,000. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. "It is an assassination of history and a vilification of the colored race" were the words of Frank B. Sanborn, the Sage of Concord, in an address yesterday afternoon at the meeting in Faneuil Hall to protest against the photo-play. "The Birth of a Nation." "If this play is not stopped it means the birth of hell and damnation in this country," said J. C. Manning of Alabama. "The picture is a wilful life—designed to support the hellish conditions in the South. If it leads to anarchy and lawlessness, the men who produced the photo-play are responsible. It is desecration to the men of the Norfolk region for freeway." The names of President Wilson and Mayor Cutley were blissed. WILL PROTEST TO GOVERNOR TODAY As a result of the meeting, a delicacy of negroes and white sympathizers of Boston will go to the State House at 10 o'clock this morning to protest to Gov. Walsh. Thirteen hundred persons, both colored and white, attended yesterday's meeting, which was supplemented with an overflow meeting outside the hall, where more than 500 persons, unable to gain entrance, had gathered. At both meetings enthusiasm ran high and a bitter feeling of protest was constantly manifest. Frank B. Banron, the only living "original Member" of the Association, and president of the Wendell Phillips Memorial Association, under whose auspices the meeting was held, presided. William M. Trotter, secretary of the National Equal Rights League, and a leader of the colored men in this city, presided at the outdoor gathering. APPLAUD DENUNCIATIONS. The throng that filled the floor and galleries of Fanceull Hall plauged every denunciation of the play made by the speakers. The meeting in the hall was addressed by Mr. Samborn, J. C. Manning, of Alabama, former member of the Alabama Legislature; William D. Brigham, secretary of the Wendell Phillips Memorial Association; Michael J. Jordan of the Irish Land League; William M. Trotter, Rolle Colbeigh, associate editor of the Congregationalist; A. P. Russell, Jr., and the Rev. William M. Thornton. The photo-play was characterized by Mr. Samborn as "an assassination of history and a vilification of the those responsible for a woodcution, saying that they "have the aim of an assassin and the methods of a forger." "Why do they call it 'The Birth of a Nation,' when this nation was born in the time of Washington, Franklin and Jefferson, all of whom detested slavery" he said. REFORM IT ALTOGETHER "They should be compelled by a united public sentiment to take Hamlet's advice—'Reform it altogether.' Pruning the play in parts will do no good. Take away this shooting iron, aimed at 10,000,000 good Americans; give it a new look, stock and barrel and aim it at some of the flagrant national vices which exist in this country today. "The man who are responsible for this picture despise the negro race and would restore slavery if they could. They are such disciples as Judas was—they value their 30 pieces of silver more than they do the Sermon on the Mount. "I used to say before slavery was abolished that the last defender of slavery would be found in Boston, and this play seems to justify that prediction." Mr. Sanbun asserted that if the Irish race was depicted as the Negro race is in the photo-play there would be nothing left of the theatre. "I have seen the 'Birth of a Nation,' which, if it is not stopped, will mean the birth of hell and damnation in this country," said Mr. Manning. "The picture is an infamous, contemptible, wilful life, and I would say to you, the commander that if anarchy and commensurance ensue as a result of it those who permitted it are the ones responsible." CALL IT UN-AMERICAN "The danger of the picture is that the masses of people who see it do not read or hear about the other side of the case. It is unfair and un-American as well as being a label. "Take it from me, there is more behind this picture than is apparent. Those men responsible for the anti-Negro agitation in the South have come to the North with a pictorial proposition designed to destroy the spirit of liberty in the North and support the bellish condition in the South. "This picture is not entirely an insult to the colored race. Its effect in to. reduct. upon the sacrifice and heroism of the men of the North who made it possible to preserve the Union. It is a descention to every movement to the beaten dead, and a descention of every man." universal public schools for children to enable them to become the education that would bring them to the full enjoyment of their liberty and rights. ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN "If this picture can be presented in Boston, what can happen to American liberty. If you can be insulted to your face and your ideas destroyed, then, I say, anything can happen. Sometimes protest is permissible, as when our forefathers threw the tea into Boston harbor, and if the colored people of this city sit still and see this picture produced, the time will come when it will be as impossible for you to enjoy your rights in Massachusetts as it is in Mississippi." He sharply criticised President Wilson for approving the film and urged his audience to show their feeling against the President in 1916. When he came from the meeting outside, W. M. Trotter, one of those who were arrested in the riot at Tromont Theatre Saturday night, was cheered by the audience in the hall. "In endeavoring to have 'The Birth of a Nation' suppressed, we are fighting for the fair name of Boston he said. We are fighting to 'remember' the traitors of abolitionism and to maintain our own birthright." HISS MAYOR'S NAME At his first mention, of Mayor Curley's name the audience hissed. "Don't hiss," Trotter said, "the mayor has yet a chance to stop the play. We have asked him to lay aside the technicalities of the law in this case and request that the play be stopped. He has stopped other plays without invoking the law. "We claim that any production which represents the men of one race assailing the women of another should be forbidden in a country where all live together. Unless this play is stopped, Boston will never be as the Boston of old to the colored people that live here." He asserted that the attitude of Mayor Curley has changed, and that the colored people of the city simply wanted to know why. He reiterated this again and again, each time grooted with applaud. The Rev. William M. Thornton told of his experience at the Tremont Theatre on Saturday night. He assisted that he secured a ticket for the performance, but that the door was shut in his face before he could gain entrance. "The challenge is now down and as men we must meet it," he concluded. TENDS TO IMMORALITY "I witnessed this play and am impressed with the amount of vilification given the colored race," said Secretary Brigham of the Wendell Phillips Memorial Association. "For at least two hours out of three everything the Negro did was put in the most unfavorable light in the play, which abounds in scenes of attempted rape, murder, ignorant and domineering officials of government and assassins of the Ku Klux Klan, which can only tend to immorality. "There could be a worse place in the world than Boston to bring a play like this. In view of the many 'hold-ups' and other crimes committed in Boston we do not need any additional scenes of the Ku Klux murders exhibited before us. So if it were a raid of the truth of history, I should say yes, if it was uncalled for to state the truth. It isn't enough that a thing should be true to justify its presentation. This play is in no sense historical and has but a slight relation to the period of the Re-construction. Mr. Jordan asserted that there was nothing to justify the play and characterized it as "a disgusting and brutal libel against the colored race." He declared that the rights of the colored people will be more writing unless they rise in protest against the production and asserted that the Irish race have had calumnies brought back to them in the same insidious way as "The Birth of a Nation" is reflecting upon the colored race. When the names of Dr. W. Alexander Cox and Phillip J. Allston, both of whom are Negroes and have approved of the play, were mentioned there were loud shouts of "traitors" from all parts of the ball. The meeting outside Faneclall Hall was addressed by Professor A. W. Whaley, of New York., George B. Blackwell, William D. Johnson, G. Morgan and the Rev. W. Ryan,—Boston Journal, April 19, 1915 York River Line, and continuing each Friday and Saturday thereafter until September 25th, inclusive. Southern Railway will sell - from Richmond and points between America and West Point, low rate weekend tickets to Baltimore and return via York River Line, those tickets, limited leaving Baltimore Monday following date of sale. The trip West Point to Baltimore and return via Chesapeake S. Rich. Co. new steamers, City S. Richmond" and City of Annapolis" is attractive and enjoyable one, especially is this true during the spring and summer months. For further information call on nearest Southern Ry. ticket agent or write H. L. BISHOP, Div. Pam. Art., Sun. Ry. Co., Richmond, Va. I reached Society Hill about 12 o'clock. After stopping at Mrs. Hill Brooks, I went to the store of Mr. J. S. Dickson on Main street. Here I found Mr. and Mrs. Dickson, with Mattle, Master Thomas Dickson, and some customers. After chatting-awhile Mr. Dickson left for me, Mattle asked me had I been to dinner. I told her had not. "Then, will you have me prepare dinner for you?" I consented. A previous visit to the home had acquainted me with the cook. This was Miss Jannetta, her daughter, quite an attractive young girl, midway the teens. She was sent for and asked to prepare for me, though dinner was over. Surely it seemed to be my good fortune to enjoy not only the company of the young lady, but the food prepared by her. Very soon I was sent for and was politely shown the dining room by Miss Louisa Manuel. There was a short introduction after which I asked Miss Manuel where was the cook. "Busy," said she. "Will I be able to see her?" I said. "Not at this time," she said. After this I contented myself and settled down to business. To find a meal more evenly prepared: would have been no easy task. After this I returned to the store and told Mrs. Dickson that I had written a gentleman to meet me at the postoffice near her store that P. M., and that I'd wait for him, but, up to 5 P. M., he had not been seen. Later I said to Mrs. Dickson that I desired to speak to Miss Jannetta before I left. "We are quite busy today, Mrs. Webater." she said, "but I will tell her, and have her come on," and speak to you "certainly I had the please to attend the meeting for the third, this highly favored young girl." "But are you tired?" I said. "Not at all," said Miss Jannetta. "You are looking exceedingly fine." I said. "Thank you," she said. I bid them adieu then and left. I visited the Sumter Graded School on Monday, the 19th. I was escorted to the auditorium by Professor J. C. Plecaw, assistant principal. Professor C. G. Lawson had business up town. At 12 o'clock the school marched with military precision up the steps. After devotional exercises, by Professor Plecaw, I spoke about 20 minutes. Then the scholars marched downstairs to their rooms. It is hard to find a school where the children's movements are more effusive. Also visited the Sendell Institute and found the teachers all at their posts. Rev. A. R. Ross, pastor of Balst Mark's Baptist Church, Sumter county, is a great church worker, and much cared for by his people. I addressed the pupils and teachers at the Bishopville Graded School on Tuesday, the 20. I was surprised to find such a school as I did. Professor P. L. Stewart and his coworkers, Mrs. H. B. Bird, Miss J. V. Davis and Miss C. B. Sanders are doing good work. I very-much enjoyed my visit to Bishopville Graded School. Mrs. Biddle Power passed through the Pee Dee section April 20, en route to Wilson, N.C. While in Hartaville the 20th I called on Dr. D. S. Barrow, the city physician, and found him quite pleased. In Cheraw I visited the city graded school and found Professor M. A. Bubb and his teachers doing excellent work. Mrs. Bubb had me inspect the work in the Manual Training Department. I was highly pleased with it. Many improvements are to be added next year. I also visited the Presbyterian High School at this place, and met the following teachers: Professor and Mrs. G. W. Long, Misses C. R. Marceo, A. Tobin Jefferson, Esterlin Davis. I enjoyed a fine dinner with the teacher, Miss Genova Pearson took first prize for the pie she prepared for dinner. It was rich. Richard R. Dwyer, M. D. , open Monday, the 20th, in Sumter, S. C. He finished a course at Chicago, III Mrs. Franklin, of Sumter, S. C. has just returned from a pleasant visit to Jacksonville, Fla. If you visit her home you will be kindly treated. I dined at Morris Collec on Sunday P. M. April 18, in company with Doctor J. J. Starks, Mrs. Starks and Doctor H. P. Dunbar. Dr. Starks brought us in from the country in his auto in doubt: quick time. While in Society Hill this week met Misses Louise Emmanuel, Mabe Purcell, Theo Purcell, Mrs. H. R Bacote, Rev. H. R. Bacote, Rev. A. H. L. Wilson and wife, Mr. Purcell and Miss Wines. Mrs. J. E Pastell, who has bee quailwife, is out again, we ar glad to say. Mrs. P. H. Callaham returned from her school on Friday, April 16th. E. B. WEBSTER. LEESBURG, VA. Mr. Paton Webb, of Washington, was a guest of his brother. Moses and friends a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bryant are the happy recipients of a fine baby girl. Mrs. Fannie Headloyd returned to town Monday after a few days' stay in Washington. Mrs. Moen is adding some addition to his residence. Mrs. Sarah is beautifying her residence with a front porch and a new room in the rear. Mr. William Roberts is doing the work. Captain C. F. Sims is raising his residence two stories. Mr. George Robertson visited his sick wife this week in Washington. He found her much improved. Rev. Dr. F. L. Tyler arrived on the scene Friday. We had a good church meeting. Praising Sunday at 11:15. Text: 31 Paulus 16th verse, to the enjoyment of all present. The Sunday School convened at 2:50. The lessons well taught by the pastor, the children come with smiling faces. Superintendent Roberts counsel much encouraged. At Sour paper some snails at his host, using for a subject Bringing B套, 2套, 6-17. Never man spake like this man to a full house, it being our spring raily, after a hard winter and flat times $36.00 was raised. This rally will be continued to 2nd Sunday in May to help pay off some of our indebtedness. The spring has come. Let us get busy, for the time is short. We hope to hear from our members that are away by that time. REPORTER W. L. J CLARKMONT, VA., NOTES 23rd Annual Commencement Claremont, Va., April 26. — The twenty-third annual commissariat of the Smallwood Memorial Institute took place on the 18th, 19th and 20th inst. The baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Rev. J. R. Custle A. B., of Norfolk, Va. — There were over one thousand people present to hear him, and no one was disappointed in his effort. His sermon was a literary gem and was delivered with a spiritual warmth that kindled a fire upon the allar of every heart. The people want to hear him again. On Monday Professor W. M. Conner, A. M. of the Va. N. and I. Institute, delivered the Literary addresses. Those who know this young professor know he is destined to become one of the foremost scholars of the race, and to say he made the occasion effort, his life upon this occasion guaranteed a extraordinary production. Old and young vled with each other in congratulating him. Monday, S. P. M., Jepta was presented by a school castle under the direction of Miss Cora W. Wynder, music teacher of the Institute. Hundreds of white and colored people filled the hall and all join each other in proclaiming it the greatest presentation of its kind in the history of the school. Mr. Samuel Hives, of Orange, N. J., and Miss Clarissa Smith, of Richmond, Va., deserve special mention. At the Farmers' Conference hundreds of farmers were present and listened to speeches from Mr. A. W Holmes supreme president of the HOLMES Society, Hon. T. C. Walker, Professors, Hon. T. C. George W. Owens, of the Va. N. and I. Institute. Many helpful suggestions who given them and they left much benefited. All of the gentlemen made excellent speeches, and made a lasting impression upon those who heard them. Tuesday afternoon the commencement program was presented. Miss Clarissa Smith; of Richmond, delivered the salutary and oration. Subject—"Man's Inhumanity to Man." Miss Bertha Royater, of Buffalo Springs, Va., delivered the valedictory oration. Subject—"What Hath God Wrought?" Both of the young women acquitted themselves with honor. There were many excellent scholars present from other institutions of learning and they joined-in praise of the young women. Next came the address to the class by Rev. W. H. Stokee, Ph. D. Never before have we heard Dr. Stokee excel this effort. Hon. W. Stanley Burt, ex-president of the Virginia legislature, was present and pronounced his address a literary gem, saying he had never heard a better speech, and complained him highly. Mr. Burt was a lifelong friend of the late Dr. J. J. Smallwood. He also made a telling speech, and was followed by Mr. W. H. Haney, one of the leading merchants of Claremont. All expressed themselves as willing to do all in their power to serve the school. At night the Ideal Choir gave a benefit and was largely patronized. Those who heard them pronounced all of them stairs and wonders in their field of service. The people are thoroughly around under the leadership of Professor J. H. Blackwell, Ph.D., who is sitting president of the school. It is generally conceded that his labor there have been a marvelous success and white and colored have joined him in his efforts to save the school for the recrute. At the conclusion of all the services the Board of Teachers met and considered many helpful propositions in the interest of the school. There were several new members added to the Board: The following is a full list of the present board: Professor J. H. Blackwell, Ph.D. chairman; Rev. C. S. Morris, D. D. Hon. T. C. Walker, Hon. W. Stanley Burt, (white); Mr. G. W. Bragg, Mr. J. C. Smith, Mr. D. J. Farrar, Dr. E. R. Jefferson, Mr. W. H. Hanoy (white); Rev. F. M. Eaton, (white); Mrs. A. D. Price, Mrs. R. Smallwood, Mrs. R. D. Bower, Mr. P. B. Young Rev. N. W. Brown, Rev. W. H. Stokes, Ph.D. Mr. W. H. Haney was elected secretary and treasurer. The school has a bright outlook and friends everywhere are asked to help it. REST LIST 104 E. Leigh st., 9 rooms; bath gas; $35 month. No. 119. E. Leigh St., upper flat 5 rooms; $22 50 month. No. 534 N. 2nd St., flat; 3 rooms: $11 month. No. 217 W. Leigh St., upper flat; 3 rooms; $12.50. No. 2127 Henrico St., 3 rooms: $8 month. No. 724 N. 5th St., flat: 6 rooms $20.00 month. No. 700 St. James St. 2 furnished rooms; $4.50 month. No. 823 Brook Ave. Lane; housed 4 rooms; $6.00 month. No. 809 N. 2nd St., 3 rooms; $5 month. No 1112 St. John St., Sat. 4 rooms; $12.50 month. Also some splendid houses in Washington Park and Myrtle Grove. Call to see us. BRAGG BROS. & CO. 506 N. Second St. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Last Friday night was a warm hour with the Y. M. C. A. Literary, The Scrapbasket Talk was a great hit. The attendance for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson was good and we were glad to have Lawyer P. J. Henry of the Virginia Union University with us. Last Sunday was a full day for work. 9:30 A. M. the workers' meeting at the Y. M. C. A. was extremely helpful. Committeeman B. L. Allen, 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. gave the boys a special address and all were helped. The men's meeting at the Richmond Beneficial Insurance Company Auditium, was a good one. Dr. D. S. Freeman gave the men an address that will bring forth good fruit. Subject: Personal Purity. The music was a live number. Come to the explanation on the Sunday School lesson today at P. M., at the Y. M. C. A. Men, be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Do the workers' meeting 9:30 A. M., at the Y. M. C. Committeeman C. B. Gaston will address the boys at 4 P. M., at the Y. M. C. A. 3:30 P. M. a great meeting for men will be held at the Leigh street Methodist Church, corner of 61 and Leigh street. Ex-Governor Will William Hodges Mann will deliver a special address. Subject: The Two Paths of Life--Success and Failure. The Sabbath Glee Club will sin the original jubilee songs. Mr. Joseph Matthews director. All men are invited. Be on time. The work in the city jail and hom last Sunday was a great success. The Y. M. C. A. sympathizes with our General secretary in the deat of his mother. Every home is asked to have special prayer for the Y. M. C. A. FRANKLIN, VA. NOTES Franklin, Va. April 27—Sunday morning the Cool Spring Baptist Sunday School was crowded out with men, women and children. Mrs. A. W. Holland spent Saturday and Sunday with her family. The town school has a term of nine months. Cool Spring Baptist Church went through, for the time in the history, which all the churches at times are forced to undergo, namely, electing a pastor. At 11:40 A. M. the auditorium was crowded with members, visitors and friend to witness the election. At 12:33 the church went down in prayer and seemingly every soul prayed, after which four preachers were put before the people. The first name voted on was the exporter, Dr. W. R Ashburn. He received 182 votes the other three 7, one 6, the third 4. According to the votes of the church, W. R Ashburn has been reelected as pastor of Cool Spring Baptist Church, Franklin, Va. Invitations have been received to the marriage of Mr. Carroll Powell, a former resident of this city, now of Boston, and Mrs. Charlotte B. Beeham, of Norwich, Conn. Wednesday, April 21, 1915. We wish them much happiness. Miss Nellie Grant Urquhart, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Urquhart, was quietly married in Norfolk, Va. Saturday, April 24 at 8 o'clock, to Mr. James White, White Campstella, Norfolk, Va. at 10 o'clock, to Olivia Collins, 216 East Bute Street. The ceremony was performed by the bride's pastor, Ree R. H. Blowen, Jr. A few friends were present in the person of Mr. and Mrs. James Gaitling, Mrs. Plukey Ann Lanker, Lell Freeman and Annie Holland. The nearest relative of the bride was Mr. James Gatling, who stood by the bride during the ceremony. They were the recipient of many handsome and valuable presents they will also send in Norfolk. They will be with the parent in June. We extended to the happily many congratulations. Rov. Mrs. W. H. Stokes, of Richmond, Va., is visiting her uncle, Mr. J. E. Brown, of Henry street. She is here in the interest of the colored fair of Richmond. The A. M. E. Church is delighted to have Rev. Dr. G. C. Taylor return to them from conference. She is proud of D. D., the new pastor of St. Paul M. E. Church preached Sunday morning. The congregation and visitors were delighted. Last Friday morning, as we awakened from a peaceful night of rest, we received the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. Willie Golns Edwards. She was 21 years of age, of kid and adult disposition, of fair and look down. She leaves a husband, mother, father and three sisters and two brothers to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted from the First Baptist Church, last Sunday at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Bohannan officiated. The younger social set are very sad over this happening, but we hope that our loss is, Heaven's external gain. Mrs. Harry Flood, of Danzville are in the city. We are delighted to have these friends in our midst and wish them a pleasant stay. Major Shelton is drilling, the Garden boys, frying to make preparation for the coming of the Grand Lodge. The Willing Worker Society gave a butterfly social at the residence of Mrs. W. A. Gilliam, 202 2d arc, N. W. Thursday night. Apell 22nd. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Butterflys of all descriptions were flying about the house and all seemed to be merry. At a late hour the guests departed much delighted. M. H. C. Johnson, and T. O. Bradley left Wednesday night. April 28th, for Richmond, Va., where they will attend the Grand Conference of the Richmond Beneficial Insurance Company. Mr. Johnson will also visit grand old Amelia county. Mr. J. H. Fowkes left for the country April 28th. We hope that the ozone in the country will be of great benefit to Mr. Fowkes, and that he will be able to return soon. He was accompanied by his wife. The base ball season has opened and the first to play the All Stars were the Manhattan Giants, of Loyola University, who were offloaded in a game Monday, April 26th by a score of 8 to 6, favor of the All Stars. Mirza Eliza Davis died April 26th at 6 P. M. Her funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. L. Downing and Rev. Dr. J. H. Burk, at North High Street Baptist Church ALBANY. N. Y. First Disciple Baptist Church. Mon roo Street, and Sheridan. Place 1000 N. 10th St. At 2 P. M. our Sunday School convened. After Sunday School prayer service was held at 94 Third street, the residence of Sisters Elizabeth Anthony and Emma Johnson. At 7:45 P. M. his subject was Qualifications of Bishops and Deans of the Church and the Blessed Truth Through Them. 1 Timothy 3. The Ladies' Union Club, connected with the First Disciples' Baptist Church, will hold a business meeting at the above named place Tuesday evening, April 27, at 8 P. M. Friday night will be our regular prayer meeting. Rev. I. S. Sands, pastor of 4th Payne A. M. E. Church, of Chatam, N. Y., has invited Rev. and Mrs. A. A. I. Davis to attend the quarterly conference which convenes Sunday, May 2nd. Rev. Davis is to deliver a sermon morning and evening. There will be a chicken supper and concert given at the First Disciples Baptist Church Thursday evening. May 6th. Meals served from 12 o'clock until evening. An excellent program will be render SICK LIST. Sister Ann Maria Phillips was out to our services last Sunday evening, but is quite sick at this writing. She lives at the home of bother and sister Eurice's house 240 Livingston avenue. Little Florence and Inez Cruise two baby daughters of Brother and Sister Cruise, have been suffering about six weeks with the whooping DEATH NOTICE. Mr. Henry Varner, of Washington, D. C., passed away Thursday evening, April 22nd, at 8 P. M. Funeral services from his late residence Sunday, April 28. He leaves to mourn their loss a loving and devoted wife, a father, two brothers, and many other relatives and friends. John Cunningham, who has made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Tolton Duval, of 33 Monroe street left Saturday evening, April 24th for Norfolk, Va. In last week's issue, in speakin of the popular Negroes here, and what they are doing, it seems, in some unaccountable way that Rev E. T. Curtis and Mr. Clark, of 114 Third street, were partners together in the grocery and provision business at 24 Orange street, in an arbor, near for the Park, and Mr. Mackintosh are the two men in partners in the above named business. Rev. J. H. Holden, pastor of the Hamilton street A. M. E. Church, called at the parsonage last week, and he wishes it to be understood that he does not charge members of the church a fee for preaching a funeral for them, but he did say that colored people going to white folks churches and paying their money there, should they have a death, and send for him, he thinks it no more than right for them to pay him for his services. Mr. Folton Duval, of 33 Monro street, who has worked for the D. H. and H. Company for the last two years as elevator conductor, has resigned his position, and has immediately taken up another line of work. Our revival for the two weeks was very successful, though we are working in a very hard field. We had four reclaimed, and several asked for prayers, two white men being in the number. We are working hard here to build a Negro Baptist Church. We ask your prayers for our success. Mr. C. T. Tillman, our noted colored barber, has gone away on a business trip, and will return soon to resume his business. Miss Hvelyn E. Williams, of 55 Flushing edu, will dance given by the Blue Ribbon Social Club in Gloversville last Thursday, April 26th. She had an enjoyable time. MONTGOMERY, ALA. Montgomery, Ala., April 25, 1915. To Whom it May Concern: Whereas, the Roy, W. H. Skipwith, the international preacher and singing evangelist, of Philadelphia, Pa., formerly of Richmond, Va., has talked, with the members and friends of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in conducting what has resulted in a successful revival, and whereas the membership of this church has been greatly increased, and also the other churches of our city, from the wonderful preaching and singing of this man of God. Therefore, be it Resolved, that members and friends of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church register their approval of the splendid services rendered by Roy, Skipwith, and, congratulate those who have been fortunate enough to hear him. Resolved further that we recommend him to all churches who devote the services of an earnest and competent evangelist, and that we extend to him our heartfelt thanks, and ask for him the support, encouragement, and cooperation that his consecration and devotion to the cause which he represents may ever be fruitful. Respectfully submitted. S. C. SHEPHARD, C. T. DAVIS, E. D. HILIA. Committee. DR. R. C. JUDKINS, Pastor. FOR RENT! FOR RENT! Something New Under the Sun! The attention of the public is called to the fact that the Samaritan Hall, at the corner of 6th and Duval Streets has been thoroughly renovated from top to bottom and made a strictly modern up-to-date hall in every respect. To this end, we are offering to the public, to societies, lodges, beneficial clubs, social parties, to all persons and organizations who desire an excellent place to have evenings of pleasure and entertainments, the privilege of living rooms in the Samaritan Hall. These lodge rooms and the main hall which is used for entertainment, are for rent at strictly modern prices. We are ready and prepared to serve the public along this line. Let us have your application. For full information apply at the office of State Grand Lodge No. 6. I. O. of Good Samaritans and D. of Samarita, at the corner of 6th and Duval Streets. Address all communications to J. W. THOMPSON. Grand Secretary. BUILDING COMMITTEE. J. N. MERS. ISHAM MANN. W. H. HATCHER. Mrs. M. J. WASHINGTON, MRS. F. E. DAMMELL. SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY Passenger Traffic Department. Richmond, Va., Apr. 9, '15. YORK RIVER LINE TO BALTIMORE. A most delightful overnight sea ride. Leave Richmond, Main Street Station, at convenient hour, 6:10 An. P. M., daily except Sunday; arrive Baltimore 7 A. M. Fare, only $2.50 one way or $4.50 round trip, limited 30 days. The York River Line with its new and luxurious steamers affording su- perior service is daily growing in popularity and this is an especially desirable route of travel at this season. For further information, address H. L. BISHOP, Div. Pass, Agt., Southern Railway Co., 907 E. Main St. Richmond, Va. GO TO THE Industrial Union Institute Not the largest college, but one of the best Training schools in the South. Parents send your child to this institution in South. Terms reasonable. Written to Ray, Jason M. Horton, H. M. President, P. D. Box, 305, Southern Pines, N.C. S. W. Robinson and Son, Inc. Dealers in HIGH GRADE LIQUORS 19 and 21 North 18th Street Richmond, Va. 'Phone. Randolph 2313 JAMES H. COLEMAN DEALER IN FANCY GROCERIES, CONFECTIONERIES, MEATS AND VEGETABLES. All Goods Promptly Delivered. 'Phone. Randolph 3266 125 WEST DUVAL STREET EDW. STEWART 203 SO. SECOND ST. Richmond, Va. Dealer in Fancy Groceries Fresh Meats, Vegetables, Fish and Oysters. 'Phone, Madison 1637. State Summer School SIXTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION WILL BEGIN JULY 5, 1915 AT THE AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (FORMERLY A. AND M. COLLEGE) AND CONTINUE FIVE WEEKS Write for catalog. Secure lodging in advance. Address, J. H. BLUFORD Director State Summer School, Greensboro, N. C. JAS. B. DUDLEY; President. THAT SEGREGATION CASE. Attorney Alfred E. Cohen's Plea-Constitutional Provisions Violated-The Rights of a Citizen. Mary S. Hopkins, et al. VS. City of Richmond. To the Honorable Judges of the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia: Your petitioners, Mary S. Hopkins and Amedeeo Tonl, respectfully represent that they are aggrieved by a judgment of the Hustings Court of the City of Richmond, Virginia, rendered on the 11th day of September, 1911, in a cause therein depending in which the City of Richmond, a municipal corporation, was prosecuted by your petitioners on the charge of violating the provisions of an ordinance the city having for its purpose the segregating of the white and colored people in the location of their respective residences and public meeting places. Your petitioner, Mary S. Hopkins, is a colored woman, and your petitioner, Amedeeo Tonl, a white man. From a transcript of the record in said cause, which is filed herewith, it will appear that your petitioners were tried together, upon a case argued in writing, after having made motions to quash the summonses against them, by which all matters of law were submitted to the court for its decision, and that, by the judgment of the court your petitioners were each found guilty of the offense charged and each lined $100 and the costs. Your petitioners assign as error, against of their respective motions to quash the summonses against them and dismiss the prosecution, and the judgment of the court, in finding them guilty. The ordinance which became on the 29th day of April, 1911 has for its purpose, as expressed in its title, the securing for white and colored people, respectively, separate location of residences, and it contains, among other things, provisions which make it unlawful for a person to OCTUPY as a RESIDENCE or maintain as a place of PUBLIC ASSEMBLY, any house upon any street or alter between two adjacent streets on which a greater number of RESIDENTS are occupied by the opposite race acts show that little distinction exists between the owners of the residences into which they moved after the passage of the ordinance they were at the time of their arrest, holding the same under valid contracts of lease. We contend that the ordinance is unconstitutional and void as repugnant to the Constitution of Virginia, which guarantees the enjoyment of life, with the means of acquiring and possessing property; the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States which provides, "Nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal权利 of the law." Section 10 of the constitution of the United States, which provided that no State shall pass any law impairing the obligation of contracts, as unauthorized occupation of State legislative functions, as unreasonably oppressive and arbitrary, and as a delegation of legislative powers to a single individual. BECAUSE THE ORDINANCE SOPERATES UPON THE 'PERSON' AS WELL AS UPON THE PROPERTY RIGHTS OF THE PETITIONERS, AS TO DEPRIVE THEM OF THEIR PERSONAL LIBERTY AS WELL AS OF THE RIGHT TO RESIDE IN A RESIDENCE OF THEIR OWN CHOOSING. The ordinance set operates upon the rights of the few simple owner of residence property as to deny to him the right to use and occupy in person the residence which he has acquired by lease, or which he owns in five. While the ordinance does not prohibit him from transferring the right of occupancy of his residence to one of the appropriate residences, the constitutional guarantees both State and Federal are not satisfied where a citizen is vouchsanded on his right to own the residence. The right of QUIRING residence property, and is denied the right of 'POSSESSING' himself. "The word LIBERTY as used in the Constitution of the United States and the several states * * * * means not merely the right to go where one CHOOSES, but * * * * is deemed to embrace the right of the citizen to LIVE and work where he will" Young's age is 101 Van W. Powell v. Penn, 127 U. S. 625. State v. State, 127 U. S. 625. Meyer v. Indiana, 165 U. S. 7575. "If the legislature, either State or municipal, may forbid one to associate with a certain class of persons of unavailory or malodorous reputation, by the same token, it may dictate who our associates may be. But if the legislature may dictate who our associates may be, then what becomes of the Constitutional protection to personal liberty. Obviously there is no difference in point of legal principle between a legislative or municipal act which FORBIDS certain COMMANDS certain associations. Widely the power of any legislative body in this country to choose for our citizens whom their associations shall be." Ex parte Smith, 135 M. 227; Hickering v. Mayville, 49 L. R. A. 114 and note: Froud on Police Power, Casc 457, 488. We most earnestly submit that the ordinance commands the white people to incase separate and distinct district, and incase another. And as the record fails to show your petitioners guilty in their personal conduct of any recognized wrong against the State, it is violative of the basic principles of personal liberty which are necessary for the advancement of a free people. An argument that neither race is discriminated against by the ordi- nance is totally inapplicable here, because it is the INHERENT RIGHT of both WHITE and COLORED citizens. AS A CITIZEN, to not only have the means of acquiring," but also the right to POSSIBLE property. While it is proper to CLASSIFY the difference in the USES to which property is subjected by its owner and regulate those uses so that they may not be injurious to the community, you cannot classify the differences in the OWNERS who use this property; for, whatever those latter differences may be, whether of color, race, nationality, religion or politics, under "the State and Federal Constitutions, all men are EQUAL." Article I, Sec. 1 Virginia Constitution provides: "That all men are by nature equally free and independent and have certain INHERENT RIGHTS * * * * the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the 'MEANS OF ACQUIRING and POSSESSING property.' The means of ACQUIRING property is one of the natural inherent rights of men, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot be denied or deprived of their posteriority." ARTICLE I, Sec. 1 Virginia Constitution: State v. Goodwill, 10 S. E. Ren. 255. POSSESSING PROPERTY means to use and occupy it in person. The word POSSESSING is defined in no other way than "To occupy in PERSON; to have or to hold IN PERSON; to hold as OCCUPANT." Ease. 2000. VI Words and phrases. 641-644. Although the words "possessing property" placed in the Bill of Rights like similar words contained in Magna Charter, were originally punned without a thought of dual-colored races as citizens the Bill of Rights in the year 1902 was reaf. Brought in the Virginia Constitution, when both the white and colored citizens were possessing residence property, and no altered or changed meaning has been given them. Whites man you shall not locate your residence in the same square with a colored man or vice versa. THE third ABSOLUTE RIGHT INHERENT in every English man, is that of PROPERTY, which consists in the FREE USE, enjoyment and disposal of all his acquisitions, without control or diminution, save only by the laws of the land." I Black Com. *p. 138. The Fourteenth Amendment which provides that "No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the PRIVILEGES or immunities of the citizens of the United States," created nothing new, definite; nothing; it simply required the State action to be governed by due process of law. Honors's Fourteenth Amendment, p. 138. There are certain fundamental rights enumerated in the State Constitutions and certain others equally as sacred not expressed therein which are protected as PRIVILEGES of the citizens from invasion by the State Legislature under the XIV Amendment. State v. Gillman, J. S. E. R. 284 But there is a wide distinction between such PRIVILEGES, which are ABSOLUTE, INHERENT RIGHTS, and a more PRIVILEGE. The "processing property" its free possession of the person in PERSON is the possession of all MISOLUTE, INHERENT RIGHT, white TRAVEL in public conquests by water and by rail, as well as ATTEN-DANCE upon the public schools, are similar to the RIGHT TO VOTE, but a mere PRIVILEGE. It is solely because the RIGHT TO VOTE is but a MERE PRIVILEGE, granted the citizen for the rights surrendered, that the absolute control of its exercise is within the po., been disfranchised because of lack of certain qualifications imposed and the Constitutionality of voting restrictions upheld. Minor V. Happenett, 21 Wall, 162 It is likewise because travel in a public conveyance, use of waiting rooms by passengers, attendance up on the public schools, are not AB- SOLITE RIGHTS, but mere privil- leges, that the Supreme Court of the United States has upheld the sep- aration of the races, and permitted the races to be CLASSIFIED as white-and colored, therein. Plesay v. Ferguson, 163 U. S. 356; Horns College v. Com. of Ky., 211 U. S. 45; Kinnafrd v. Miller, 23 Grat. 157; 8 Cye. 1049. And these cases put the right of the State to regulate travel in pub- lic conveyances by Land and water, and attendance upon the public schools upon the express ground that they are not INFRENT RIGHTS but mere privileges. But as TRAVEL in a public con- veyance is not a RIGHT protected by the STATE CONSTITUTION Ne- gross may be denied travel in any LOCAL CONVENANCE. 8 Cyc., 1048; 1049. Of course, in interstate travel it is different because of the Federal question involved. S. Cyc., 1048. Another potent reason why the State's exercise of police power cannot be interfered with in public waiting-rooms, convictions and schools is, that each is impressed with a public trust or duty and both the corporation exercising the franchise and the public may be regulated. Mann v. Illinois, 94 U. S. 113; Kinnaird v. Miller, 25 Grat. 167 (66 Va. 107). etc. in understanding the sacredness of INHERENT RIGHTS, some existing rights incident to property may be imposed for the sake of preventing a manifest evil; larger once could not be, except by the exercise of the right of INHERENT DOMANI. Lawson v. S. Scofield, 182 U. S. 123. McGeech Due Process, pp. 309-10, 11. "In the strictest sense it may be said that property is not taken, if it is loft physically in tact in the owner's possession with the right of enjoyment and perhaps consumption. But the constitutional protection of property RIGHTS cannot in reason be ignored by the IBM POSSESSION, stripped of its income, inic value, and a prohibition of profitable use, is to all intents and purposes, a taking of the property. Found on Police Power, Sec. 512. More pecuniary injury to property does not warrant the overthrow of the police power in a case proper otherwise for its exercise. L. Hote v. New Orleans, 177 U. S. 587. Yet, "Depriving the owner of property, of one of its attributes, is depriving him of his property under the provisions of the constitution." In re Loe Sing, 43 Fed. 269. To take away the exclusive right to the use of property; is a taking of the property itself. L. & N. R. Co. v. Interstate R. C. 108 Va. 502. "When, however, public purposes require for the effective exercise of the police power, an actual appropriation of the property of the citizen with the authority WITH NO WRONG, the eminent domain as well as the PUBLIC POLICY is involved and compensation must be made the owners." Sweet v. Rochel, 159 U. S. 3, S. 80; McGhee Due Process, p. 205, Lowa Enforcement Domain, Sec. 6. Limiting the use of property in a taking of private property for the PUBLIC WEAL, and this cannot be done without providing just compensation. Souls v. Louis R. 21 L. R. A. 226. An ordinance declaring a portion of an avenue to be a boulevard on which houses shall be used only for RESIDENCE PURPOSES, is unconstitutional invasion of the right of private ownership of property. St. Louis V. Dorr, 42 L. R. A. 686. If the owner's residence property is proscribed, as well as his free use of his public meeting hall property, and in times of unequal demand for such property by the appropriate race, it in consequence remains unproductive as a virtual concession of private property by the ordinance without any means of compensating the owner by municipal legislative act. "Forfeiture of rights and property cannot be adjudged by legislative act, and confiscation without a JUDICIAL hearing after due notice would be void, as not being due process of law." Bogus's case, 76 Va., 389. It is not within the power of a municipality to destroy property, except in time of conflagration, riot, bombing and invasion, or similar exigence. "Destruction of property is the exercise of the judicial power to have it destroyed, and not the POLICE POWER, except in the case of pressing necessity." Wallace v. City of Richmond, 94 Va. 220 McLeish Due Process p. 372. Even though the public weal did demand the separate location of residences for the races, which we deny, the white citizen as well as the coloured citizen cannot be thereby deserved of his property without just compensation. Although it may be conducive to the aesthetic enjoyment of a community, signs for advertising purposes will not be prohibited on vacant lots. People v. Green, 83 N. Y. Sup. 460 (85 App. Div. 400); McGhee Due Process, pp. 310-11. It is a hollow mockery to say to a citizen you may purchase residence property but you cannot occupy it. as does the ordinance in question; and if you cannot find a tenant for occupation of the appropriate race, let it remain the tenant or ordinance disposing the holdover owner of residence property so that you cannot use it, himself, is not a regulation, but a limitation upon its use. "While the United States Supreme Court has sanctioned compulsory separation of the white and colored persons in public conveyances, it has intimated that the assignment of separate residence districts on the basis of color, creed or nationality, would not be tolerated." Found on Police Power, Sec. 401. An act of a municipal or State legislature denying to the citizen the use of his own property is not the use of an absolute, inherent right, but the right to protection of it. All persons may homes wherever they wish, and arbitrary interference with this right violates the constitution. S Cree, p. 1106. The ordinance of the City of Winston Salem, North Carolina, almost identical in its terms with the Richmond city, ordinance in question, was pronounced unconstitutional and void upon the ground that the police power of the State did not extend to regulating the location of residences of the races. State v. Darnell, S. S. E. R. 338. The nature of the ordinance which permits SERVANTS race, to locate residences in blocks of the opposite race, while denying such right to OTHERS not SERVANTS or MOVELYEES, unless their residence was located PRIOI to the passage of the ordinance, violates the equality clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. It is like, wisd void as repugnant to the Virginia Constitution. There is nothing in the case agreed or elsewhere which shows that the object of the SERVANTS or colour of the UBE OCCUPY CY OF a RESIDENCE is different or so variant as to be a subject for contradiction with those of an EMPLOYER of other race. The fourth clause of the ordinance is a fragrant and pulpably unjust, arbitrary discrimination between employer and employee, and in the very tooth of Sec. 4 of the Virginia Hill of Rights, which provides: That no man, or SSET OF MEN, is entitled to exclusive emoluments or HRIVLECES from the community, because he is a servant should be a favored CLASS, and an EMPLOYER an unfavored one. Unless EVERY citizen who comes within the sphere of its operation is amenable alike the constitutional guarantees of the Fourteenth Amount are violated. Mugler v. Kannan, 123 U. S. 663. It has been held to be unconstitutional to limit certain junk dealers to a certain district, and permit others to remain where located. Yet the Fourth Clause of the ordinance in question permits residence of those of the opposite race of the ordinance in their residences to remain, and those locating after its passage are proscribed residence. People v. Busse. 240 Ill. 333; Wendcock v. Judge. 156 Mich. 376; Tangman v. Chicago. 78 Ill. 405. THE ORDINANCE FAILS TO APFORD PROTECTION TO PERSONS WHO MAY HAVE ACQUIRED THE RIGHT TO OCCUPY AS A RESIDENCE ANY BUILDING ACQUIRED BY DEVISE, DESCENT, PURCHASE, LEASE OR OTHER VALID CONTRACT. AT THE TIME OF ITS PASSAGE. Article I. Sec. 10, of the Constitution of the United States prohibits the State from passing any law impairing the obligation of a contract. may be observed here that the Act Legislature approved March 12, 1812, after the passage of the Richmond City Ordinance, makes provision for the conservation of contracts, but the Ordinance in question makes none. The Supreme Court of Maryland in passing upon the Baltimore City segregation ordinance held it void because it failed "to afford protection to persons who may have acquired a legal right to occupy as a real, dance any building by device, descent, purchase, lease, or other valid contract, at the time of the passage of the ordinance." The Supreme Court of North Carolina speaking of the Winston Salem Sergeation Ordinance, said: "This Ordinance forbids a white man or colored man to live in his own house if it should descend to him by inheritance, and it should happen that the majority of residents happen to be of such different race. There is no reason why the 'power of the County Commissioners, to provide for the public welfare, should not be as broad as those of town commissioners, and if under such general authority, similar regulations were present, should buy or inherit property in a section where the opposite race is in a majority he could not reside in his own property, and he could not sell it or rent it out, except to persons of such different race, since none other could reside there." State V. Darrell, 51 S. E. 330, as the Act of March 12, 1912 has not a retrospective effect, and as there was no express power in any grant in the Charter of the City of Rich- mond to enact a segregation ordinance, the omission of protection of contract is fatal to the ordinance. IF, HOWEVER, IT BE WITHIN THE POLICE POWER OF THE STATE TO SEPARATE THE RACES IN THEIR RESIDENCES, WHICH WE DENY, THE CITY OF RICHMOND IN APRIL, 29, 1911, WAS WITHOUT EXPRESS AUTHORITY TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The City of Richmond had it must be conceded no express power; it had no implied power for the reason that the location of residences is a matter over which only the State Legislature, in the absence of express delegation of the power, might alone legislate, as it is not local legislation but affects the whole social fabric, the State at large. The regulation of weights and measures, the rate of interest, the practice of law and of medicine and the infinite variety of kindred matters, as well as the location of residence, affect the State at large in its rural as well as in its urban and suburban districts. The State Legislature may enact a PUBLIC LOCAL law within the police power, and its constitutionality is upheld when it operates alliok upon Election Day and does not violate any of the fundamental rights of the citizen. State v. Moore, 104 N.C. 714. The V. V. Moore founded the City of Richmond in its charter to preserve the health, promote the peace, good order, morals and welfare of its inhabitants, but the grant of a GENERAL or INDEFINETE power, and such power is limited in its operation to the powers EXPRESSLY granted, or those necessarily INCLENT, which are APPROPRIATE for municipal exercise. The 26 expressly enumerated power in the City's Charter and Amendmentsthe诅eto, give it no right to separate the city from the races, as that is unfit, which could in no sense be local to a City, as it affects villages, towns, hamlets and the rural communities of the State as "Where a general, and indefinite power is ADDED to those given in EXPRESS words, such power is to be confined in its exercise to the ORDL NARY_OBJECTS and PURPOSES of municipal corporations, and is not to be construed to comprehend a matter which is common to the State and affects its people at LARGE." I McQuillin Mun. Corp., Secs. 357, 358, 359, 360, 368. "The administration of justice, the preservation of the public peace and the like, although confided to local agencies, are essentially matters of public concern, while the enforcement of municipal By-Laws, the establishment of gas works, water works, the construction of sewers, and the like, are matters which, when combined with municipality is distin-guished from the State at large." Wallace v. City of Richmond, 94 Va. 220-21. "When the mob rages in the street, when the incendiary and the assassin are at work, they do not offend against the CITY, but against the STATE." Burch v. Hardwick, 71 Va. 34. "But it is claimed that the exercises of such power" (offering reward for the apprehension and conviction of felons). "is authorized by Sec. 9 of the Charter of the City, which after conferring upon the council a number of particular powers, authorizes it to do all such things as it may deem proper for the prosperity, quiet and good order, of the City. This language though very broad, is yet not without proper limitation. It is to be construed with reference to the object contemplated by the State in the grant of the charter, and the extent of the power it confers is to be construed limited by the PRIPOSES for which the corporation was created." "It is not competent for the City by ordinance to ADD other inhibitions to those therein enumerated." "Any fair, reasonable doubt concerning the existence of the power si resolved by the Courts against the corporation and the power denied." City of Richmond v. Duke & Lynch, 106 Va. 324. "An Ordinance cannot be legally made which contravenes a COMMON RIGHT, unless the power to do so be plainly conferred by a valid and competent legislative Act. * **.** * **.** Be sides an ordinance of this kind forbids the owner of property to sell or lease it to whomsoever he sees fit, as well as forbids who may be destroys of buying or renting property from doing so where they can make the beat bargain. Yet this right of disposing of property, the jus d'aponendi, has always hold one of the indemnable rights in the ownership of property, which to obtain is not as having power to take away. * **.** * **.** State it, burrow it, S.E.F. * **.** IV. THE ORDINANCE IS NOT A PEACE OR HEALTH MEASURE, BUT IS AN UNREASONABLY OPPRESSIVE AND ARBITRARY ACT VIOLATIVE OF THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES. The Fourteenth Amendment does not impair the police power of the State, but affords protection against ARBIRARY regulations which are tantamount to the confiscation of private property. Hibben v. Smith, 191 U. S. 310. An ordinance may be annulled because it seems to the judicial mind unreasonable or oppressive, although a statute might not. Greenboro v. Ehronreich, 80 Ala. 579; Kirkham v. Russell, 76 Va. 956; Yick Wo v. Hopkins, 115 U. S. 356; Yates v. Milwaukee, 10 Wai. 497. 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It is entirely impossible, and much probable that you can continue much longer with this segregation without resorting to arms or submitting to slavery, and if you lose at arms that will surely be the result, (slavery). And if you win, well, it will be the turn of the white man as a slave; as the safest plan. But if all differences between races are ignored now it will provide grounds for a strong cooperation in combating a foreign foe. Otherwise, the country is not safe! How can you shame the white man by giving him all you have with every right to get more? The white man is right in calling such people of said opinion a pack of fools! He is always writing and speaking all over the country, and then goes home and writes private letters, saying what he meant or wanted to say, or what he was trying to say. That should be the excuse of a man not accustomed to talk in public and of an entirely different vocation in life. He always forgets to speak boldly but politely for the equal rights of a Negro; but never alips up against the interest of the white people. I have not his kind before. So now about Prudent Wilson. There will come a time to attend to him as Roosevelt and Taft were attended to. I am not yet sorry that out of the three, he was the lucky one. Neither am I sorry that the Republicans have been given their much needed lesson. In fact everything in the form of Negroes voting has been as good as they could make it. It has been thus wise proven that the balance of the national voting power still rests with the Negroes, and they are not ashamed to vote against those who work against them on any side. Thus your friendship will be regarded higher by all hereafter. Booker T. Washington is and always was the chief advocate for discrimination against colored people. Why, only read everything he has written or said in public for evidence. Away with Booker Traitor or Washington for my part! Bahla, Brazil P. S.—God made all things with a similar perfection, races as well, and when a being fails to utilize all of its functions, certain members shall surely be lost, or entire destruction to the body referred to. So, if the Negroes do not utilize all of their qualities, functionaries, they will lose what they now have, and the entire race be reduced to much worse conditions than when they wore slaves. Thus we do not only want a reuniting of those government employees at Washington, D.C., but we want elected representatives in both houses; also officers and men in all the military departments, schools included. Booker Washington tries to be beggar the race by taking pittances and giving up rights of far greater value. We have to learn how to protect our rights like any other people or we will soon have none, and away with the man who tries to prevent us, whatever his race may be. We cannot shame a hog, therefore we must strike the beast on his snout, whatever it costs. Let us do like the Irish have done. It is easy to beg, but it is better to be able to buy. I. S. MOORE. Bahia, Brazil --- ANARCHISTS' HALL BURNED Flames Sweep Building Where "Reda" Held Demonstration Against Sunday. Fire, like a swift Judgment, trailed Emma Goldman on the stage of the big labor auditorium in Paterson, N.J. when the anarchist queen, in a wild trample against Billy Sunday, led about 2000 reds and radicals in a revel of blasphemies, and little now remains of the building but a shed. At 10 o'clock Emma Goldman and Ben Reitman, her man Friday, were reviling Christ and sending up trone prayers to God, while the place rocked in merriment. At 12 o'clock the walls and the roof were falling in Ben Reitman at the close of the meeting teetered on his toes at the front of the stage and demanded to know if there were to be no trail hitters. "Who'll say a good word for Jesus?" Ben demanded. There was no answer. "Poor Jesus," said Ben. "No one to back him up? No one to take his part?" In less than an hour the building was a roaring torch that lit Paterson for blocks about. Hundreds of frame dwellings in the neighborhood were threatened. The building, known as Turn Hall, was destroyed, with a loss estimated at $30,000. It was four stories high, included dwelling quarters and in saloon, and has been the scene of all big strike meetings for years. It was the headquarters and meeting place of anarchists and radicals in and about Paterson. The place has been damaged by fire on three other occasions. The building was at Ellison and Cross streets, in the heart of the so-called "red section." The owners say the fire was started by an incendiary. There are those in Paterson who say it was the hand of God. The police have increased the police guard at Sunday's tabernacle by an extra detail of plain clothes men, in the belief that red sympathizers, attributing the fire to an incendiary, may torch the tabernacle. Got Ne Autograph. To an applicant for his autograph Mark Twain on one occasion sent a letter the substance of which was as follows: "To ask a doctor or builder or sculptor for his autograph would be in no way rude. To ask one of those for a specimen of his work, however, is quite another thing, and the request might be justifiably refused. It would never be fair to ask a doctor for one of his requests to remember him by." Here was no autograph to the letter, which was typwritten throughout. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. SEVEN The Richmond Evening Journal It gives you all the news at a time when you want to hear it. Every carrier worthy of the name handles the Richmond Evening Journal or will handle it for you if you ask him to do so. This progressive, "up-to-the-minute" evening paper is interesting and instructive. 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The question will be settled right there without the necessity of even phoning or coming to the Journal Office. If you wish the Journal management to look after it, call on Ninth Street, between Main and Cary Streets, or Phone Madison 5061. --- A GENERAL SURVEY OF THE WAR A GENERAL SURVEY OF THE WAR WEDNESDAY. The Russians in the Carpathians drove the Austrians back in the Mezo-Laboré district and now hold every important height of the East Beskids. They also, got within three miles of Uazok pass, the last stand of the Austrians and Germans in the Carpathians system. German Zeppelins flew to the English coast, dropping bombs at Newcastle on the Tyne, at Blythe and at other points. The details have not yet been received, but it is known that eight bombs were dropped at Blythe. There was no loss of life. Attacks and counter attacks occurred along the greater length of the western battle front, at Perryville Bac, in the Champaign district and Les Eparges, the French making slight gains. In the woods of Mortmare the French captured a number of prisoners and one 42-centimeter gun. THURSDAY. News of the sinking by a German submarine of the Dutch steamer Cate wijk has caused consternation in Holland, where the people are as one in calling on the government to demand a full apology from Germany or declare war. Berlin reports that the Germans are holding their own on the western front and that attacks of the French forces at various points on the southern part of the line have failed. The official German statement says that the Russian invasion of Hungary has been a failure. According to the Petrograd official statement the operations on the southern spur of the Carpathians have been entirely successful and the Austrians there are in full retreat, burning the bridges behind them. Berlin announces that the attempt of the Russian army which captured Przemysl to force an invasion of Hungary has failed. Muscovite attacks in the region of Dukla and Lupkow passes are declared to have definitely come to an end. FRIDAY: Reports from Ipswich, Felixstowe and Colchester reached London talking of the fourth aerial raid on England within twenty-four hours. German aeroplanes few over Canterbury and nearby towns in Kent during the day, dropping bombs, without doing damage. The Russian war office reports the capture of two heights in the program of the Russians towards the Uruguay pass. Purseheart Austro-German attacks near Stryj have been repulsed, the Russians may. An Austrian official statement reports the repulse of a Russian attack near Petrovsk and the engagement. THE @OLORED PEOPLE a number of Russian branches on the lower Nieder, as well as the republic of the Russians, with heavy losses, in the Carpathians. The German official statement cells of the bombardment of the' Belgian coast by allied destroyers. SATURDAY. French aviators drew over Strasburg, Germany, and dropped bombs. Two persons were injured and property damage was small. Russians claim decided gains in the Gorpathian mountains, taking Austrian positions at the bayonet point. Other parts of the eastern war zone are reported quiet. In the western war arena the British made gains at Ypres after desperate fighting, while the French made a small advance at St. Mithiel, near Verdun. The German official report declares all the British and French attacks were repulsed. Rome told to believe Austria will made a sudden attack as soon as convinced Italy intends to enter the war. SUNDAY Slight gains in the region of Schippe-weidehippf, in Assise, are announced from Paris, where the war office reports considerable activity in the Vosges and along the boundary of Lorraine. Berlin reports that an advanced French position southwest of Stoss welser, in the Vosges, has been captured and that advanced German posts southwest of Metzeral, also in the Vosges, have been withdrawn in the fact of superior forces. The German war office admits that the British have taken some ground from the Germans near Ypres. The British submarine E-15 ran ashore while attempting a reconnaissance in the Dardanelles and seven of her crew were drowned. Those who escaped were made prisoners by the Turks. MONDAY An English official report announces the capture by British troops of a hill east of Ypres. The British still hold the hill despite desperate efforts of the Germans to dislodge them. The German war office reports that Roland Garros, the well known French aviator, has been captured in Belgium. The report says the British have been driven from German positions which they had occupied south of Ypres. There is no change in the situation on the eastern front. Russia reports the capture of two more heights in the Carpathians, thus further facilitating the invasion of Hungary. The capture of a battalion of Austrians is also reported. Dorina Death. Daring Death. 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The George Town Towns, O. of N., held their thanksgiving service at the George town Castle on Sunday March 28. Being a beautiful day a large crowd was present Our visitors began by singing Welcome to Joy and Peace. Scripture lesson was read by Miss Estelle Thornton Prayer was offered by Mrs. Elliott B H Bray a paper of welcome was read by Mrs. Emma D Funstall Remarks on the order by Mrs. Nielot The Folly and Mrs. Mary E Tunstall 11 Every encouraging and interesting paper was read by our W. D. Mrs. Ella T. Brown Solo by Mrs. Susan Johnson A wonderful address was delivered by Mr. A F. Allen Recitations by Mrs. Ellia Allen Mrs. Patie Mosby and Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson Mrs. John L. Brown L ```markdown ``` invited a short address which was very interesting. Remarks on the order by Mrs. Sallie Anderson, after which the W. C. Mrs. Emma D. Dunestall, introduced Rev. James H. Tells. He preached a powerful sermon to the people a sermon that never can be forgotten. Rev Joan L. Brown announced benediction. Dinner was served and all left for their several homes praising God, and were glad that they came out. --- SATURDAY. MAY 1, 1916. EDITOR MITCHELL TRAVELS (Continued from first page). company with Mr. R. E Frazier and Mr. Andrew J. Lewis, who arranged the interview, an attendant took us from "garret to cellar" in this institution. The vault is protected by electricity. The entrance is by a trap-door elevator. The Director's Room was also a magnificent place. I was particularly impressed with the domic effect of the bank building and the expensive oil paintings thereon. AN INFECENTIAL POSITION I left much impressed with all that I saw. I then went sightseeing, after which I called on Attorney William H. Stanton, the brilliant young attorney. Here I met Miss Cole and Miss Turner. I learned for the first time that the widow of the late W. M. T. Forrester is now residing in Pittsburgh having left New Orleans. I met Mr. C. W. Powey, a powerfully built citizen of color, who is manager of the Diamond Coke Company. Diver Department, and has held charge of the transportation for fifteen years. A COLORED DETECTIVE He is also on the board of directors one of one of the company's banks. Attorney Stanton took me in charge and after visiting the famous Dresel building. I found myself in the Police Department, where I met the Chief of Detectives. He greeted us cordially. Later, I met Detective Cole. I could only take Attorney Stanton's word for it that he is colored. Every look and appearance stampa him as being white. Down South he would be arrested if he insulted upon riding in a "Jim crow" car. He has seen 50 years' service, and when he wanted to retire, the department requested him to withdraw his application. A FINE RESTAURANT Mr. Frank Sutton has a palatial tier and restaurant at 529 Wythe avenue. He has a mirror in it that originally cost over $630.00 and at present its value is placed at more than $1,000.00. It is imported Mr. George A. Novels has charge of the restaurant department. It may be well to state that the mirror is 16 by 6 feet. I enjoyed dinner at the Lounge Club with Melors. Stan- ton, Posey and Steward. Mr. Stan- ton was the host. A POPULAR JOURNALIST I met Miss Elizabeth Jones, who has charge of the Colored Department of the Pittsburgh Leader. It is needless to say that she is one colored woman who is "making good." She possesses rare journalistic ability and her employers fully realize the Jact, giving her a free hand in her department in a manner that is surprising. She has won, too, the cordial support of the colored people of Pittsburgh. Conversationally, too, she is a bright "proposition." Just keep shy of the Woman's Suffrage discussion unless you agree with her and there is plain sailing. THE RETURN TRIP I left for the Pennsylvania Station early and I walked around for some time before train time. Finally I found the sleeper and soon after leaving Pittsburgh was in the land of dreams. When I awoke, the train was making good time. I arrived in Washington at 5:26 Thursday morning. I was to leave at 12:01 for Richmond. I called on Editor W. Calvin Chase. He was in his office while two ladies were transacting g business. I looked in vain for the evidences of the fight in which he had been assaulted, but could not see a mark. Gold-capped teeth were in his mouth, with just a suspicion that one had been knocked out or had been removed. ATTORNEY COBB'S LABORS It seems evident that the jury took the opinion that such a fine specimen of humanity was not injured much. I visited Attorney James A. Cobb, who is Assistant U. S. District Attorney, and who handles many cases for the government. He is suave, polite and obliging, but all the time is looking after the interests of the government. He had just won a notable case through the Supreme Court. He was compromising several cases where the defendants, were charged with selling cheese that was below the government standard. They went out with him and paid their fines. A QUESTIONABLE CHECK While I sat there, an officer of the court came in. "Say, this fellow has no money. He says he will write a chock, but I cannot accept it." "I'll endorse the check," said Mr. Cobb. "All right." said the police. The white man then wanted a blank check. It was made out and he signed it. A short white artworks, in came the officer. This fellow that gave me this chock has no money in this bank." Mr. Cobb looked at the check. In the hurry, the name of the bank in which she man had money had not been written and the man had gone ATTORNEY WATKINS' MISSION "I'll get him," said Mr. Cobb. "It will be all right." I was amused. I felt that the foreigner would soon get a "phone message" and "come across" with the money or feel the effect of the strong arm of the law. When I arrived at the station, I saw, Attorney S. A. T. Watkins, Assistant Corporation Counsel for the city of Chicago, who had presented the claims of that metropolis before the Supreme Court of the United States for a writ of contortor. He had proposed to visit Richmond as my guest. I secured two seats in the parlor car and together we sat down for a trip to Richmond. IT CAME HIGH Later, I went into the dining car with him and guided a meal that separated me from $2.10. It was worth it. Arriving in Richmond, I secured a carriage and soon was at my residence. Mr. Watking inspected the Mechanics Savings Bank and then the Planet office, and thus ended my trip to the "Smoky City," where colored folks and good times go hand in hand. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. UNION WIN Union's varsity won its third straight game when they sent the crack nine of Lincoln University to a 6 to 3 defeat here Thursday. April 22nd. In spite of the showers sent from J. Pluvius, the contest was the cleanest and most interesting ever staged on Union's diamond. Lincoln's defeat was due to the poor support they offered their pitcher, and the superior stick work of Union. Thompson toeing the rubber for the home team was more possessed in the pinches than his opponent. Young. Union started the circuit making in the first round. Taylor was walked by Young, advanced to second on a sacrifice from Hall, and second on a two-bagger by Jenkins. B. Taylor then clouted a hard ground through short which scored Jenkins. B. Taylor brought in Daniel and Hall with a single in the fifth frame. The feature of the contest was staged in the eighth when a squeezed play pulled off by B. Taylor and Bayton resulted in the former crossing the home plate. UNION Daniel, 2b. 4 1 1 0 S. Taylor, 1b. 2 2 1 1 Hall, 1f. 4 1 1 0 Jenkins, rf. 4 1 1 1 B. Taylor, c. 4 1 1 1 Thompson, c. 3 0 1 0 Byrd, ef. 3 0 0 1 Hunces, ss. 4 0 0 1 Duckwilder, 2b. 3 0 0 1 Bayton, ef. 1 0 1 0 Total. 32 6 7 5 LINCOLN Shith, 3b. 5 1 1 2 Lockeek, ss. 5 1 1 2 Branch, 1b. 4 0 2 0 Powlkes, 2b. 4 0 0 0 Chamberlain, 1. 7 0 0 1 Kinbrough, 1f. 4 0 2 1 Ogburn, ef. 4 1 1 2 Young, p. 1 0 1 1 Perry, rf. 1 0 0 1 Total. 32 6 8 13 Falcon 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 x 6 Lincoln 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 x 6 Summary Two base hits Jenkins Sarahlee hits. S Taylors, Hall, Jackins, Ogdahl Struck out by Thompson, 3 by Young, 1. Hits made off Thompson, 3 in 5 minutes. Young, 7 in 9 innings. Time of came, 1 hour and 10 minutes. Emure Mr. Jackson --- WILLIAMSBURG, VA. NOTES The farmers are getting busy in this section. Williamsburg seems to be taking on new life. The mills are all running and ogr people are finding more work to do. We hope that the employers will soon raise wages to cope with the high cost of living. Our school work is much improved, and we hope by the next term to have more teachers, that the work may be sufficiently done. The Union Baptist Church conducted a revival meeting last week no souls were brought to the light of the gospel, but we hope that the meeting was not a failure. The pastor, Rev. Tabb, was assisted by Rev Mr. Gun. Mrs. J. J. Carter spent a few day in our city last week, visiting her daughter, and making new acquaintances. Mrs. J. J. Nickerson and little son J. J. Jr., have gone to the country to spend a few weeks among the members of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Rev. J. J. Nickerson pastor. We hope they a pleasant stay. Mrs. Nickerson has done a great work among the young people of Willis Hamburg since making her stay here. She has worked untimely in an effort to beautify and furnish the First Church, of which her husband is pastor. The Ladies' Auxiliary has done much good under the leadership of Mrs. J. B. Harris and others. The Pulpit Aid Club is trying to raise means to get an individual commun set, led by Mrs. N. E. Franier. The choir has done much work during the winter and has ordered their new chairs. Mr. S. K. Harris, direct or. The Morning Star Club has been the center of attraction among the young folks for work, and has done much good. Miss Rebekah Crump, president. The pastor, Rev. J. J. Nickerson has been conducting a meeting for Rev. F. A. Brown, of Ashland, and reports that the Rev. Mr. Brown is doing a great work there. He says that there are many evidences of improvement in the church since he preached his installation service two years ago. He also reports much success in the meeting. Many souls have been converted. We are looking forward to our grand rally on the second Sunday in June, and hope every member and HIPPODROME THEATRE THE 20 MILLION DOLLAR MYSTERY Every Thursday-Matinee and Night Every Friday—"The Exploits of Elaine" GREAT DETECTIVE SERIAL. VISIT OUR POPULAR SATURDAY —MATINEE & NIGHT PERFORMANCE. SPECIAL FOR LADIES AND CHILDREN. MATINEE NIGHT All Children, 5c; Adults, 10c. Admission, 10c.; Reserved Seats, 15c. THE COLORED PEOPLES' SUBURB Beautiful Building Lots in Highland Springs Addition at Stop 35 Seven Pines Line, $39.00 each; $5.00 cash; $2.50 Monthly. For further information, see --- --- Fine Silver at Special Prices MANY CHOICE ARTICLES IN FINE SILVERWARE ESPECIALLY PRICED FOR THIS SALE We are Headquarters for all kinds of Class Pins and Medals, 50c up. Engraving Free. Highest Cash Prices paid for Old Gold and Silver. E. C. MEYER JEWELRY CO.: 21 W: Broad St. THE RICHMOND PLAY HIPPOIN THEAT THE 20 MILLION Every Thursday— Every Friday—"The GREAT DETECT VISIT OUR POPULAR SATURDAY ANCE. SPECIAL FOR L MATINEE All Children, 5c; Adults, 10c. THE COLORED B Beautiful Building Lots in 2 35 Seven Pines Line, $39.00 each; further information, see WHITE 323 Fine Silver at MANY CHOICE ARTICLES ESPECIALLY PRICE Sandwich Plates Butter Dishes Baskets Waiters Bowls Vegetable Dishes, with c We are Headquarters for and Medals, 50c up. E. Cash Prices paid for E. C. MEYER JEWELRY FOUND DEAD Thaddeus R. Brown, brother of Deacon Samuel P. Brown died at 5:12 North Third street sometime during last Wednesday night. He had been atiling for some time, but had been able to go out to work. When the family went into his room Thursday morning at about 7 o'clock, he was found dead. His remains were taken to Charles City last Friday morning. They were accompanied by Mrs. Bersennah Nash and Mrs. John W. Howard and Deacon Samuel P. Brown. The deceased was 53 years of age and he left two brothers to mourn their loss. 12 Post Cards 15G All Negro Subjects One hand colored. A money making plan for you, your church, lodge or club. Agents Wanted everywhere! Send 15c today in stamps or coin for outfit...Afro-American Novelty Co., 119 W. Fifth St., Topeka, Kansas. Farmer Accused of Arson. Henry Havelman, of near Manch Chunk, Pa., a sixty-five-year-old农 or, whose honesty and integrity have never before been questioned, is in the county jail on two charges of ar- son, with intent to defraud an insurance company. It is alleged that on March 22 Havelman's barn, a large frame structure, was destroyed by fire. While his neighbors were fighting the fire the flames broke out on the second and third floors of the residence, a short distance away from the barn. The efforts of the neighbors were then directed toward saving the house. An April 7 the house was again set on fire. At this time it was found that the entire building had been saturated with oil. A short time before it was burned down the property was insured for $1400. The Knoll, the palatial home of Mrs. Paul S. Reeves, on the outskirts of Phoenixville, Pa., was entered and robbed within the week, according to information which came to light. Valuable antiques, rugs and furniture, which had been collected by the late Paul S. Reeves, were carried off by a band of men who had evidently used several wagons to make away with their loot. Mrs. Reeves, who had not occupied the house during the winter, discovered the theft on her return a few days ago. Police and private detectives are investigating. Assistant of Egypt's Sultan, Mangled. The young Egyptian man, named Khali, who made an unconscessful attempt to associate himself with the sultan of Egypt, at Cairo, Aguilal S. was hunted. --- $3.50 $2.50 $3.50 $4.50 $4.00 $4.00 $5.50 Julius Caesar Will be presented by the Pupils of Armstrong High School. Look, watch & wait The First Battalion, Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias will give a Benefit performance at the Hipodrome Theatre, North Second St. Tuesday and Wednesday nights, May 18 and 14, 1955 Special attractions. Tickets, 20 Cents AGENTS CONTEST W. E. Brown, Richmond . . . 21500 R. W. Moss, Richmond . . . 21500 Thomas Page, of Fulton . . . 11410 James H. Smith, Richmond . . . 8480 Mrs. Rowena White, Lynchburg . . . 8580 E. B. Webster, Florence, S. C. 2835 John S. Ashby, Brooklyn, N. Y. . . 2006 E. B. Johnson, Buckner, V. . . 1305 Thos. E. W. Perry, Norfolk, Vn. . . 1300 Rev. J. E. Nickerson, Williamsburg, Va. . . . 1065 J. A. Taylor, Troy, N. Y. . . . 800 J. H. Fowkes, Roanoke, Vn. . . . 685 J. E. Schmidt, New York . . . 645 Quaker City Adv. Co, Phila, Pn. . . 645 Ned McKeever, Newport News Va. . . 650 W. L. Jones Leoeburg, Va. . . . 500 Rev. A. A. I. Davis, Albany, N. Y. . . 500 Rev. R. G. Adams, Farmville, Va. . . 500 E. K. Thumm, Pittaburg, Pn. . . 425 Mrs. Lillie M. Ellis, N. News, Vn. . . 420 J. H. Mattox, Brooklyn, N. Y. . . 400 Rudolph Graves, Elizabeth City. Wm. H. Moore, Wilm'g'tn, N.C. Samuel Hobbs, New York, N. Y. Mrs. Alfred Preston, York, Pa. T. W. Townley, Washington. E. F. Boyd, Cleveland, O. D. W. Shoemaker, Sheffield, Al. Mrs. L. Lengon, Brooklyn, N. Y. Wm. H. Green, Rochester, N. Y. Frank N. Wilson, Washington NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP AT 500 N. 2D STREET, RICHMOND, VA We wish to notify our friends and the public of the dissolution of the firm of Bragg Bros. & Co., as of June 1st, 1914, G. W. Bragg and D. P. Bragg having purchased the interests of Mr. J. R. Pollard, including his good will. We wish to add our appreciation of the past favors of our customers, and to request the continuance of their patronage for the firm who will continue the business as hereof at the same location, 505 N. Second Street. Referring to the above, we wish to announce that the business formerly conducted by the firm of Bragg Brothers & Co. will be continued under the same name, and we request the continued patronage of our friends and the public, ensuring them of careful attention to such business as they may permit to us. ALL, THE CUTTING AND FITTING IS DONE BY M. GOLDSTEIN; PROPRIETOR OF THE E Z TAILORING CO. WHO IS KNOWN IN RICHMOND FOR THE PAST 12 YEARS AS ONE OF THE BEST TAILORS, AND HAS BEEN DOING THE WORK FOR THE MOST SELECT LADIES AND GENTLEMEN IN THE CITY. All of our work is done in our own shop and by Expert Tailors. We only cater to the Best People and we give them the Best Grade of Work. For the Beginning of the Opening we will give Special Prices: A LADIES' REGULAR $50.00 SUIT FOR $30.00 AND A GENTLEMAN'S $35.00 SUIT FOR $27.50: SPECIAL PRICES ON SKIRTS MADE TO ORDER, THE REGULAR PRICE IS $5.00 TO $7.00-FOR THIS WEEK ONLY $1.50-FOR MAKING ONLY. Take advantage of this Liberal Offer, as we have only a Limited Number of these Skills to be made at this price. We have a Large Selection of Materials to suit every purse. We are introducing MME. OLE, from the West, who comes highly recommended as a First-class Dressmaker, and capable of furnishing you the best work at moderate prices. In order to introduce her work, we will offer Special Prices on Smart Street, Afternoon and Evening Dresses—Wash Dresses, $2.00 to $4.00; Silk Street and Afternoon Dresses, $4.00 up; Evening Dresses, $5.00 up. FemaleE --- FemaleEmbalmer Major Callahan ..... $ 3.00 Independent Bon. Club ..... 10.00 ME. LUCIE CHRISTIAN SCOTT is associated in business with her husband, Mr. Alpheus Scott. Madam Scott claims the honor of being the only Negro woman in the State of Virginia—holding a State license to practiceEm balming, and is indeed, one of the few women in the United States, Embalming and Conducting Funerals. She ranks with the best in her profession. She is prominent in fraternal organizations; namely: Courts of Calanthe, I. O. of St. Luke, I. O. of Good Samaritans, Household of Ruth, Tonts Sons and Daughters of Richmond, Shepherds of Bethlehem and Ideal Benefit Society. IF SO, WRITE AND LET THEM KNOW. Your Patronage and Influence will be greatly appreciated.Please remember that she is always at your service. Reliable Service at Moderate Rates. RESIDENCE 1015 St. James St., Phone, Mad. 6619. A. D. PRICE, 212 FUNERAL DIRECTOR A. D. PRICE, 212 EAST LEIGH STREET. All orders promptly filled at short notice by telegraph or telephone. Halls rented for meetings and nice entertainments. Plenty of room with all necessary conveniences. Large Picnic or Band Wagons for hire at reasonable rates and nothing but first class Carriages, Buggies, etc. Keep constantly on hand fine funeral supplies. Open All Day and Night—Man on Duty All Night. 'PHONE, MAD. 577' RICHMOND, VA. Real Estate Agents and Brokers Accuracy in Statement, under All Circumstances, to Buyer-to Seller-to Borrower-to Lender. 506 N. SECOND ST. Phone, Ran. 4569 W. L. BRANCH, Financial Director and Embracer For First Class Service that Cust yrs Less. Settlement Commu- nial. Office and Park, 965 N. 2nd St. Phone No. 1158. DONATIONS TO THE SEGREGATION FUND Low Rent to Colored People New, six-room house, or will rent in flats, at Myrtle Grove, near Washington Park and car line. Large lot, Madison 4992-2. DO YOU KNOW THEM? I would like to locate my father, Joseph Fray, or receive some information concerning him. When I heard from him last, he was at Ruckersville, Va. That was in 1880. MRS. MARY M. ANCELL 2951 Dearborn Street Chicago, Ill. I desire to know the whereabouts of my aunt, Lizzie Williams and mother, Sarah Watson. I have not heard from them since I was ninety years old. The last I heard of them they were living at 510 N. 5th St. Any information will be thankfully received. MISS RUTH G. WATSON, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama I would like to find my brother Peter W. Easily. When last hear from him, he was in the postoffice at Winston, N. E. I heard that he left there and went west. Any, information will be gladly received. MRS. KATIE JORDAN, 1300 South 5th Street, Camden, N. J. O Altering, Cleaning & Pressing done on Short Notice and Reasonable ALL WORK GUARANTEED THE E Z TAILORING COMPANY 537 North Second Street FUNERAL DIRECTOR, EMBALMER. AND LIVERYMAN. mbalmer The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a blank or heavily pixelated screen with no discernible content. Therefore, no text can be extracted from this image. EAST LEIGH STREET,