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Pres. R. C. Woods Speaks Plainly. Discusses in Detail Great Question-Racial Progress and Its Benefits. VOLUME XXXII, NO. 39 Pres. R. C. Spee Discusses in De tion--Racial Its Be REV. DR. R. C. WOODS RETURNS TO THE CHARGE. Baptists of Virginia and Union. Lynchburg, Va., August 9, 1915.—The tenets of the Virginia Baptist State Convention and the General Association of Virginia, are very thoroughly known by Baptists of Virginia and adjacent states. They are not only two state bodies, but represent two schools of thought. To any person conversant with Negro Baptist history, this fact is evident. Any statement to the contrary, is at the expense of truth, and is as well a serious reflection on the intelligence and Christianity of the men of both bodies. At the beginning of the writing, pro and con, on the question of the union of the two state bodies, it was not intended that men should be discussed but measures; and the burden of proof rests upon the men of the General Association to convince the public as to what extent the bodies have approximated. If they do to this, then their cause is lost, before the court of public opinion, the court of last resort. This, solemnly and faithfully state has happened to them, for Dr. Lewis, their worthy exponent seems to be content to evade the facts rather than meet them. The facts set forth in my last letter have not been squarely met, nor in any measure answered by Dr. Lewis. He was prolific in words, but seriously wanting in facts. I call upon him, yes I challenge him, to weigh the fact set forth in my last letter in the balance of truth and justice and then point out in it a single error in fact. We are not engaged in any "I do and I don't affair." If our discussion is not for enlightenment and the promotion of truth, then it is not worthy of the cause we represent. NOW AS TO THE HISTORICAL ERROR. The Virginia Baptist State Convention was organized in 1867, as I said in my last letter. From 1867 to 1887, a period of twenty years, the convention had no school that is owned or claimed as such. The Wayland Seminary and the Richmond Seminary received the patronage and some financial aid. The Convention never counted itself as co-operating. It very strongly understood that the above named schools were the property of the Home Mission Society. And they were content in that belief. For this Society owned and controlled both of them absolutely. The first effort toward owning a school was made by the Convention in its session of 1887, at Alexandria, Va. In 1888, Feb. 24, the school was incorporated as Virginia Seminary and in 1890 its doors were opened for the reception of students. From 1890 to 1899 the school went on as the property of the convention. In 1899 when the Home Mission Society wanted to control it, the Convention objected. Then came the split. A few brothers under the direction of the white officers of the Home Mission Society who wanted the Society to own and control the seminary, split out and organized the General Association. The vast majority of the men and churches remained in the Convention and hold the Virginia Seminary as the property of the Negro. I still say that the convention has not recoded one lota from its original purpose to own and control an educational institution. So, it is Dr. Lewis that is error and not the writer. There was no co-operation from 1867 to 1889. The Home Mission Society gathered every possible dollar out of the Negro from 1867 to 1887 and as far as school property is concerned, the negro had not one dollar's interest in any of it; and would not today if the brothers who form the General Association could have controlled things in 1899. We, as a race and denomination, would stand today in 1915 without anything. In school properties had we followed the advice of the men who now form the General Association. What Dr. Lewis styles "co-operation" the writer sees in it nothing but service on the part of the Negro. THE STATE . CONVENTION DID NOT BORROW ITS IDEALS. Virginia is the birthplace of the W. E. B. museum of the Convention, which are, will be self-help, self-direction and racial ownership. These are God-given to Mr. them, be they black or white. To for A. say they were borrowed in to say Virginia had no non-capable of imbibing and reflecting the noblest principles. Races from time immemorial have contended for ideals of right and truth. The position as asserted by the Convention in 1899 was the natural result of the spirit of her leaders. For several years prior to 1899 the leaders had clearly stated their position on the question. At that time Virginia was favored with men of lofty ideals great faith, noble reprations, stern in character and invincible. Prof. Hayes, Drs. W. P. Grasham, B. F. Fox, R. H. Bowling and Harvey Johnson, were all imbued with the spirit with which they endowed the Convention. They were as national in character as any the nation had and could contribute as much to the nation, as could those who held national positions. The ideals of the Convention came forth then out of the innermost souls of the men who were leaders to the manner-born. AS TO THE GRAVE ERROR Dr. Lewis states that I commit a grave error in believing that the General Association is not a Negro organization. Dr. Lewis commits the error. I know full well that the General Association is a Negro organization and that it has no white members. It could not have if I would. I am not sure however, that it would not if it could. But is it one for the Negro ultimately? I is one for his membership, to be sure, but is it one for racial institutions? Regardless of what Dr. Lewis may say with respect to this point, the past history of the association is an open chapter. He now asserts that they operate nine (9) academies. I know much about some of them, but take his statement on face value and let Dr. Lewis answer this question: were those academies not started as an aid to the Home Mission Society in its plan to destroy Virginia Theological Seminary and College? Who ever heard of a religious body that raises less than fifteen hundred dollars a year for education endeavoring to maintain nine academies and contributing to two other Home Mission Schools at the same time? The very thought of it is unwise. Why did the association (if it did it) feel called upon to start nine schools at once? Why did the schools not grow out of local need and sentiment? The reason is plain to one acquainted with the action of the Home Mission Society. This was a political scheme and not a religious one. It was not conceived to help the Negro, but to destroy what he had. The men of the General Association and the Home Mission Society understood it. These nine academies were to rise up like the lean knife of Joseph's dream and devour the fat of the Negro and then all die, that was one side. The association was to perform that. The Home Mission was to cut the ropes from the outside and swing Virginia Baptists entirely but to perish. But, God be praised, was the scheme that died and not the Negro Baptists of Va. nor Virginia Theological Seminary and College. Meeting their Waterloo here in the above plan, the General Association took over the academies in THE PLANET PRIZES Contest Ends September 1. 1915 The Outlook Bright. The contest for The Planet prize has been interesting for some time. Mr. R. W. Moss and Mr. W. E. Brown have kept in the lead and it appears that one or the other will win the round trip ticket to the Panama Exposition at San Francisco. The contest closes September 1. 1915. Mrs. Rowena White, of Lynchburg, Va., is also making a remarkable sight. Should she be able to win first place, there will be a sensation. The Planet has sent Mrs. Emma V. Kelly to the Panama Exposition. A card received from her tells that she had reached Cincinnati. The public will certainly be interested to know whether Mr. R. W. Moss, Mr. W. E. Brown or Mrs. Rowena White will follow her there. Mr. J. W. Thompson left last week for Athens City, M. J. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 1915 GRAND LODGE, K. OF P. OF PENNSYLVANIA MEETS NINTH ANNUAL SESSION AT WILKES-BARRE. Grand Chancellor B. G. Collier Unanimously Re-elected. The Ninth Annual Session of the Knights of Pythias, N. A. S. A. E. A. A. and A., Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania, was held in the "Diamond City." Wilkes-Barre, which is the metropolis of Wyoming Valley and of Luzerne county, as well as the county seat of the later. The convention opened Tuesday, July 27th, and closed Friday, July 30th. On Monday July 26th, large delegations arrived at Wilkes-Barre in special ears from small parts of the State, and the local committee was kept busy meeting the trains and sending the delegates and their visitors to their stopping places. Grand Chancellor B. G. Collier and members of the Endowment Board arrived early Monday morning and went into session Monday afternoon, July 20. Tuesday morning July 27th, promptly at 10 o'clock Grand Chancellor B. G. Collier sounded the gavel and called the Grand Lodge to order. In the absence of Rev. Dr. John M. Palmer, Grand Prelate, Rev. Dr. J. C. Tautlon, of Pittsburgh, offered prayer. Grand Keeper of Records and Seal Sir. W. L. Winnaton, of Harrisburg, called the roll of Grand Lodge officers and the roll of lodges. By order of the Grand Chancellor Sir D. P. Tounos, of Carnogle, Pa., Grand Vice Chancellor declared the Grand Lodge opened to transact such business as might come before it. The following Committee on Credentials was appointed: Sir Jas. Howard Paradise, No. 56; Sir Geo. Johnson, Sunoky City, No. 29; Sir Nosh Jones Omega, No. 36; Sir L. T. Sewell, S. W. Starka, No. 43; and Sir Win. McGinty, Eureka No. 6. Committee on Order of Day: Sir Jas. A. Kiad No. 13; Sir Chester A. A. Gordon, No. 27, and Sir J. B. Jones, No. 16. After the appointment of these committees the lodge was called off and the delegates given request to 1 o'clock. The Committee on Credentials reported the names and number of candidates passed upon, who will be entitled to receive the Grand Lodge Degree, in the afternoon season and the lodge voted to suspend business and to confer the degree upon the candidates. The degree was conferred upon a class of more than a 100 candidates. The meetings were held in the Owl's Hall, in the Campbell Building, offer the Sun Theatre. Over 300 delegates and members were in attendance and much interest was manifested in the proceedings which were harmonious throughout. A grand public reception as heil Tuesday evening at the Bethel A. M. E. Church, on South State street, at s'o'clock. In the absence of Mayor John V. Kosek, Hon. Edwin B. Morgan delivered the address of welcome on behalf of the city. The church was crowded to its capacity and many had to be turned away. The following program was rendered: USERS: John H. Whittaker, Joseph P. An- Anderson, Frank A. White, Magnolia Alexander, Jessie Carter, B. Harrison Bruner, W. S. Morman, chairman. * PROGRAM: Rev. P. J. Blackburn, Master of Ceremonies. 7. Address of welcome on behalf of the city, Hon. Edwin B. Morgan. 8. Response on behalf of Grand Lodge, K. of P. 9. Str B. G. Collier, Grand Chancellor 10. Address of welcome on behalf of Nurserian Lodge, No. 79, Dr. C. T. C. Nurse. 10. Response, Attorney W. R. Stewart. 11. Solo, Miss Sadie Jackson, Braddock, Pa. 12. Address of welcome to Gran Court on behalf of Wyoming Court, No. 357. Mrs. Carrie Blackburn. 13. 357. Mrs. Carrie Blackburn. 13. Response on behalf of Grand Court of Calanthe. 14. Sermon by Rev. J. M. Palmer In loving memory of my beloved son, Lynn-Booker, who died August 10, 1914. Gone but not forgotten. SCOTT—ELLETT Mr. W. A. Scott and Miss Martha B. Elllett word quietly married Thursday, July 9, 1915, 7:30 P. M. at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Carter, of Ashland, Va. The ceremony being performed by the Rev. F. A. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Scott are home to friends at No. 100 W. Duval St., AMMONS JONES Mrs. A. G. Thompson announces the marriage of her sister, Pearl Jones to Mr. Grant Ammons, Wednesda day, August 11, 1916 at her residence. No. 20 Wost Leigh Street. No cards. RECKLESS SHOOTING Residents in that section of the city known as Leigh street and extending from First street to Fourth street were exited last Tuesday night by revolver shots. It seems that two youngsters disagreed because a girl, which both claimed, danced with the other at Price's Hall. When the people fled out of the hall, just before 12 o'clock, the youngsters tried to settle it in the prison just in front of the hall. All three had revolvers and they proceeded to use them. For about three minutes, it sounded like war had been declared. Some eight or nine shots were fired, while the combatants ran away from each other, while each were killed. Some of the women pulled up their skirts and ran while others sought shelter in the neighboring yards. About half an hour afterwards the police appeared, but no arrests were made. The neighbors are highly indignant and efforts will be made to prevent a re-occurrence in the future. The disreputable characters frequenting them make it well impossible to maintain an orderly dance hall in the city. --- REV. DR. KING ACCEPTS THE CALL Rev. T. J. Knig, D.D., of Yonkers, N.Y., has notified the Fifth Street Baptist Church of this city of his acceptance of the unanimous call to the pastage of that church. He will take charge on the second Sun- day in October. --- Question:—If a chicken standing on 1 foot weighs 2 pounds, what will 3 chickens weigh standing on 2 feet? Welgh me when I return from Buck 100 with Mount O. August 6 times 4 plus 1 plus 4—Yo! I have the answer. --- VISITORS TO OUR OFFICE Mrs. James Singleton, Miss Georgia Singleton, Miss Marcette Buzk, Lynchburg, Va., Miss Annie L. Augus- tus, Richmond, Va., Miss Mary E. Beale, Baltimore, Md., Mr. J. B. Collier, Washington, D.C., Mr. Mordalc W. Johnson, Rochester, N. Y. Mr. J. E. Jones, Richmond Va. The Baptist Sunday Schools of Richmond to Clarmont The Baptist Sunday Schools United will give an excursion to Charlemont entertaining the Va. Baptist S. S. Convention. Saturday Aug. 21, 1915, and invite their friends to attend. Adults. $1.00. Children under 12 yrs. $50. BENEFIT FLOOD SUFFERERS There will be a special meeting held at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Leigh at Judah Streets, Sunday night, August 15, 1915 at 8:30 under the auspices of the People's Forum and the Richmond Neighborhood Association for the benefit of the Flood Sufferers. The public is cordially invited to attend this meeting and bring an offering for the above mentioned purpose. William H. Stokes, President, People's Forum; Ora B. Stokes, President, Richmond Neighborhood Association. Albany, N. Y. August 10.—Mrs. Katie Johnson departed this life on Thursday, July 29th. Mrs. Fannie Cook departed this life and was taken to her home in the South for burial. Let everybody wait for the Joint Excursion to West Point, by the Foreign Mission Society of the Second Baptist Church, and the Charitable Neighborhood Club, Tuesday, August 24, 1915. Train leaves 23rd and Dock Streets 9: A. M. sharp. Returning leaves West Point, 7 P. M. sharp. Fare, Round Trip, Adulta, 60 cents Children under 18 years, 25 cents. AUTO PARTY IN BAD SMASH-UP Oakwood Trolley Is Knocked From Tracks By Impact—Occupants Injured. An Oakwood car was knocked completely off the track when struck by an automobile at Thirtieth and Q streets about 11 o'clock last night. The automobile was the property of W. I. Johnson, a colored undertaker, and was being driven by Harry Plerson. Plerson was not injured but Ianbella Hood, 1310 Twenty-ninth street, an aged negro woman, suffered badly sprained ankles and bruises; and John Robinson, 1314 North Twenty-sixth street, was cut and bruised about the head and shoulders. All of the injured were treated by Ambulance Surgeon Anderson, and they were able to go to their homes later. It is said that the automobile was proceeding on a line paralleling the car tracks and that it sidewiped the car with sufficient force to drive it off the tracks. The car was not damaged to any extent, but the automobile was almost completely wrecked. Traffic was delayed at this point for sometime. Richmond Times-Dispatch, August 11, 1915. ____0____. Dr. Simon P. W. Drew Will Preach at the Big Union Revival in Church Hill. Arrangements were made last night between the officers of the 11th Street Baptist Church and Dr. Simon P. W. Drew, of Washington, D. C., the colored "Billy Sunday" to conduct a big union revival, commencing next Sunday, August 15th, at the 11th Street Baptist Church Church Hill. It is understood that the meeting will continue about four weeks, to be conducted under the auspices of the National Colored Evangelistic Alliance of America. Dr. Drew is considered one of the leading Negro evangelists in the United States. He will be the principal speaker. The meetings will be conducted daily at 1:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sundays at 11:30 a.m. M., 3:30 and 8:30 p.m. One of the main attractions aside from the preaching will be the jubilee singing assisted by a choir of 100 voices. Evangelist Drew will hold his first preliminary meeting to complete final arrangements with the citizens committee. Friday, August 12, at 8:30 p.m. at which time he will appoint a savvassing committee or devotional exercises, a committee on finance and committee on new members. Dr. Drew will preach next Sunday at 11:30 a.m. M. Subject, "Child Survives Seven Times After Death" at 3:30 p.m. "Can These Dry Bones Live?" at 8:30 p.m. "Handwriting on the Wall." Since Dr. Drew started these meetings in this city May 5th, he has preached in nearly every colored church in the city, except the 31st Street Baptist Church, and in every section of the city except Church Hill, and all the factories and other establishments where colored people are employed. He has just removed his tent from Washington Park to Church Hill. He was added in these meetings by some of the most prominent white and colored citizens of the city. All the colored pastors, ministers and Christian workers are cordially invited to take a part in these meetings. Dr. Drew believes the solution to the great nego problem, first to make him a Christian will make him a good citizen. He is looked up to as the evangelist among the negroes as Booker T. Washington is along the lines of industrial education. He never makes any charges in conducting revival meetings, but has a free will offering at the close of his meeting. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Carter announce the wedding of their daughter Juliet Louise, to Mr. Robert B. Price, Wednesday morning, August 25, 1915, 7:30 A. M. at their residence, 1024 St. Peter street. Reception August 30, 8:11 P. M. MISS HATTIE M. LEWIS RETURNS Miss Hattie M. Lewis returned to the city this week from New York, where she attended the summer school of Columbia University, specializing in the subjects of Kindergarten and Dress-making. Though subjecting herself to six weeks of hard study she is looking well. She was met with a hearty welcome from her family and friends. GIRL. WANTED - We would treat her with every consideration and pay her well for, helping in our little family. Apply at 514 North Second. EXPECT DIPTHERIA First Cause May Be Anticipated Within Next Three Weeks, Health Officers Say. Richmond, Va., Aug. 4—(Special) A special warning against the early appearance of dipteria was issued physicians and local health officers today by the State Board of Health Arrangements should be made at once and antitoxin should be ordered the board decares, in anticipation of the first outbreaks of the disease, which experience has shown, may be looked for during the third week in August. The board will continue this year its system for the distribution of standard antitoxin at low prices and urges physicians to have this remedy at hand, especially as the serious autumn outbreaks of dipteria usually occur in localities where the early cases are not recognized or treated. --- HOWARD UNIVERSITY We have received the Howard University catalogue. It is replete with information and surpasses the high standard previously set by that institution. PERSONALS AND BRIEF'S Rev. Dr D. N. Vassar and wife are visiting the Panama Exposition at San Francisco, Cal. Mrs Mattie W. Bullock is visiting Farmville, being the guest of Mrs Robert L. Smith, Cape Charles Va. Miss Rosa and Laura Johnson left the city Saturday for Goochland, where they will spend a month. Sr W. W. Urquhart of Franklin, Va., called of us this week. He reports the K. of P. work as progressing. Miss Louise A. Smith, the accomplished school teacher of Cussetown, Ka is indsposed at her residence, 306 West Alstreet Street. Mr Forrest Baker of 14 K. Orange street, will leave this week for Washington, for a week or ten days' visit, to his friends and relatives. Dr. J R Griffin has returned to the city after spending his vacation in the North. He visited Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Cape May, and New York City. Mrs Rosa K. Jones of this city, has been visiting the Panama Exposition at San Francisco, Cal. She will return by way of New York and visit her son, Prof Eugene Knickle Jones. Say, oat. If I do not at work on Aug 23. Don't lose any time hunting round for me. I'll be just gone. On that fat morn. With Mount O. to Buckroe—Aug 6 times 3 plus 1 plus 4. Mr. and Mrs. Orbin Dean and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Branch, of South Richmond, have returned to the city after spending five days in the Tidewater District, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Romco Hall, of Floodus, Va. Operetta, Jack the Giant Killer at True Reformers Hall, Monday night, Aug 16th. See Florodora and Tokyo Choruses. Admission, ten cents. We have received the initial issue of the New Jersey Informer, published at Newark, with Mr. E. Graham Senhoun editor and proprietor and Mr Hamilton Travis associate editor. We wish it success. Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, Matrón of the Bands of Calanthe, Petersburg, Va. is doing a great work. The Bands are flourishing and all are looking forward to a large turnout at the anniversary exercises. Mr. E. T Pollard returned to the city this week after attending the Sethters Convention in New York City. He was accompanied by his brother, Mr. Jos R Pollard, a building contractor of New York, who will be located here for a while. Special Christian Endeavor Services at Third Street Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday night, August 15th, 7:15 to 9:00 P. M. Echoes from the World's Christian Endeavor Convention at Chicago, Ill, and his trip through the West, by Rev. S. S. Morris. Good program. All are welcome. BANDS OF CAN ANTHONY BANDS OF CALANTHE EXERCISES The exercises of the Easter Lily Band, will be had at Pleasant Grove Church, Sunday, August 15th, begin- ning at 2:00 P. M. All members of the Lodges and Courts are cordially invited. The Pythian Cadots from Richmond, under the supervision of Col. R. C. Mitchell, will be present. Lunch will be served by the Mátrona, Mrs. Dora Bagby and Mrs. Nannie Bagby. Grand Worthy Mairon; Mrs. Anna Taylor, will be present with the Mátrona of the Board. Mr. Bagby will meet the Cadets at the train. Mrs. Bagby will take charge of the laus. BANDS OF CALANTHE EXERCISES Medium Which Reaches Every Colored Home. PRICE, FIVE CENT$ COLORED EXPOSITION A MISERABLE FARCE COLORED VIRGINIAN DE- NOUNCES EXPOSITION MANAGEMENT The alleged Great Negro Exposition has ended worse than even we thought it would. White early developments disclosed the fact that the promotors of this scheme had their heads and both feet in the trough, we had no idea that they would be so indiscreet as to row among themselves over the contents. Yet such has been the case and in the doing they not only created more disgust and contempt among their own race, but revealed themselves in their true light to the white folks, whom they worked for all it was worth on the protext of rendering a service to the colored race. This called exposition, however, served one purpose well—it made clearly apparent the fact that the negro race has now reached a point in futilegent discrimination where it refuses to be humbugged by every wild-cat project promoting scamp who seeks to further his own ends at its ex- Although the Colored Virginian was the first to call the attention of the colored public to the miserable mis-management of this affair, and to the foolish expenditure of the money which the National Government appropriated under the impression that it would be wisely used for their benefit, yet, at no time during the progress of the venture did we say anything but was likely to prove hurtful to its chances of success. For the sake of the integrit of the negro race, we christened a forlorn hope that by some miraculous chance, at least a small measure of success would be attendant upon the enterprise. But from developments, it appears that the insatiable greed of the promotors themselves oblated even this. The row which marked the closing days is a shame and a disgrace, but its lesson has not been lost upon the negro race. Ignoring the lesser satellites while hovered in his golden orbit, to Mr. Giles B. Jackson, chief offender, we say, that as a leader you are a failure a miserable and obnoxious on You have never deceived, the black folks and we believe that you have played upon the credulity of the white for the last time, that is to any harmful extent. Now, sir, here is your hat, there is the door; it cost Uncle Sam a cold fifty thousand to rid the Negro race of you forever, but it is worth it, every blooming penny. (Petersburg, Va. Colored Virginia) MR. JUSHROD MICKEY READ Prominent Citizen and Businessman of Louisa County, Va., Father of Mr. Harry Mickey, of Washington D. C. and Mrs. W. T. Johnson, of Richmond, Va. Trevillans, Va., July 28, 1915. Mr. Bushrod Mickey died today after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Mickey was the most widely known and prosperous citizen in Louisa Co. Bifogy the advent of the rural free delivery in the postal service, Mr. Mickey was a star route contractor for the post office department. He was an extensive farmer and gave employment to many members of the race. His wife, Mrs Susan Mickey and two children survive Mr. Mickey, Mr. Harry Mickey, of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. W. T. Johnson, of Richmond, Va., who were at his side when the end came, together with his grandsons, Harry and Bushrod Mickey. The passing of Mr. Mickey removes from life a gentleman from the old school who was benevolent, courteous and enjoyed the universal esteem of every class of citizen. The funeral of Mr. Bushrod Mickey took place from his late residence in Louisa, Va., last Friday at prompt 11 A. M. Dr. D. N. Vassar, his pastor, preached a very impressive sympathetic and appropriate funeral sermon. His words were calculated to bring comfort to the family. Look before the hour of the funeral great throngs of people from all walks of life, both white and colored, gathered together to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased who was a man of great influential standing in the community. A. letter:—Dear Miss, I now seat myself and take my pen in hand, to drop you these few lines to let you know that Mt. O. again will go. The Bucknee. Now, don't get sketched. It's August Bird. PEG O' MY HEART By J. Hartley Manners A Comedy of Youth Founded by Mr. Manners on His Great Play of the Same Title—Illustrations From Photographs of the Play Copyright, 1913. by Dodd, Mead & Company SYNOPSIS. Frank O'Connell, young Irish patriot is shot and wounded by Irish soldiers while making a home rule plea for the aid isaled by Angela Kingnorth, an English society girl, who defends him. Angela O'Connell to her brothers home and help to nurse him. The recover and be and the girl become fast friends. O'Connell when well is sent to jail for disturbing the peace he finally wrote Angela that he has admitted a sentence O'Connell and Angela well. She has been a member of parliament in very number of parliaments in very many KINGSNORTH took into a chair. The letter slipped from his fingers. All his dreams had vanished in a moment. His house of cards had toppled down. His ambitions were sutty and positively destroyed at one stroke. He mechanically picked up the letter and reaped it. Had it been his death sentence it could not have affected him more cruelly. Dear National Secretary, how can I am after I am to take more measure to bounce. The letter and your Letter showed me a letter from a man named O'Connell. Kingsnorth crushed the letter in his hand as he read the hated name the name of the man who had caused him so much discomfort during that unfortunate visit to his estate in Ireland. How he blamed it? Now for having ever gone there! There was indeed a curse on it for the Kingsnorth. He straightened out the grumped pleas of paper and read on- a man named Todd told the man ennured in your home in Ireland after he had been shot by the soldier. He was taken to the hospital. He was taken to the hospital and the soldier she asked for permission. I presented with her, but she was dead. If I should not put her to use in my house she would not hurt me elsewhere. I therefore my roof and I described. I therefore reproach myself for not not assisting you with the parting are. You might have assisted in stepping what has happened. Your sister and I were married this morning by special love and left this afternoon for Lawyer on in spite of America. I begin to tell you how much I deplore the undesirable affair. It will always be a lasting betrayer to me I cannot write any more new. My head in acting with the thought of what it will be I try not to trick her hard of me and she will be, always your fectuance on her. MALY LARCOLINE WRENPOED, Kingsmorths but sink on to his breast. Every bit of life left him, every thing about his feet ashes, the laughing-stock of his friends. Were Angela there at that moment he could have killed her. The humiliation of it! The deprivation of it! Married to that loveless Irish agitator! The man now a member of his family! A cry of misery broke from him as he realized that the last years of his life were to come and go fentlessly. His career was ended. Despair lay heavy on his soul. Standing on the main deck of an Atlantic liner stood Angela and O'Connell. They were facing the future together. Their faces were turned to the west. The sun was shining in a blaze of color. Their eyes lighted up with the joy of hope. Love was in their heart. A year after the events in the preceding chapter took place O'Connell and his young wife were living in a small apartment in one of the poorest sections of New York city. The first few months in America had been glorious ones for them. Their characters and natures unfolded to each other as some wonderful paintings, each taking its own hue from the idiosyncrasy of the other. In company with a hotel Irish or ganizer O'Cobbell had spoken in many of the big cities of the United States and was everywhere hailed as a hero and a martyr to English tyranny. But he had one ever present hand-cap—a drawback he had never felt during the years of struggle preceding his marriage. His means were indeed small. He tried to eke out a little income writing articles for the newspapers and magazines. But the recompense was pitiful. He could not bear without a pang to see Angela in the dingy surroundings that he could barely afford to provide for her. On her part Angela took nothing with her but a few jewels her mother had left her, some clothes and very little money. The money soon disappeared, and then one by one the keepakes of her mother were parted with. But they never lost heart. Through it all they were happy. All the poetry of O'Connell's nature came uppermost, leavened, as it was, by the deep faith and veneration of his wife. This strangely assorted servant man and gentle woman seemed to have solved the great mystery of happiness between two people. But the poverty chafed O'Connell not for himself, but for the frail, loving, uncomplaining woman who had given her life into his care. His active brain was continually trying to device new ways of adding to his meager income. He multiplied his duties. He worked far into the night when he could find a demand for his articles. But little by little his sources J. All His Dreams Had Vanished In a Moment. Some forks and bear the agrarian crimes is intended for which the bene- rity party was trained for, while turned the role of sympathy against his party. The order was set out to dissatisfy the party, for the purpose of soliciting funds in aid of a fund, a the Irish Aid fund had been so sheer fatty and pointless to be sworn on the "誓e." O'Connell was recruited to Ireland. His work was well accomplished. Some days they would send him to the United States to give a special plaudit. A present he would be of greater value at home. He was recruited to join to the transport of the fund, the arrangements would be made for his passage back to Ireland. He brought the news to Angola with a strange smile of fond and deep politeness. He had built so much on making a wishing card in the great new world and receiving it in some day to be with the creature of rehearsal a sense of her joy and with his wife, married as she should be from the possibility of want. And here was he going back to Ireland as poor as he felt, though rather immensely in the love of Angola. She was sitting perfectly still, her eyes on the floor, when he entered the room. He came in so gently that she did not hear him. He lifted her head and looked into her eyes. He method with certainty what had been so far only a vagina of defined drenge. Her face was very very pale and transparent. Her eyes were sunken and had a strange brightness. She was much shattered and for more ethereal than on that day when they stood on the deck of the ship and turned their faces so heartily to the new world. He felt a kabuletie stub startle through of blood to his heart. His blood caught. Anna felt up at him radiantly. He kissed her and with neck cler futures he beckoned laughingly. "Such news, good stuff!" Such won charmful news. "Good news, dear!" "The best in the warrior" and he choked a sob. "I knew it would come." I knew it would. "Tell me the." would. Let me hear. "We're to go back to Ireland. See, here are the others," and he showed her the official letter. She took it wonderfully and read it. Her hand dropped to her side. Her head drooped into the same position he had found her in. In a moment it was knowing at her side. "What is it, dear?" "We can't go, Frank." "We can't go? What are ye sayin' dear?" "We can't go," she repeated, her body crumpled up simply in the chair. "And why not, Angela?" I know I can't take ye back as I brought ye here, dear, if that's what ye mume. The luck's been against me. It's been cruel hard against me. An' that thought is tearin' at me heart this minitit." "It isn't that, Frank," she said faintly. "Then what is it?" "Oh," she cried. "I hoped it would be no different—so very different." "What did you think would be so different, dear? Our going back? Is that what's throughin' ye?" "No, Frank, not that. I don't care how we go back so long as you are with me." He pressed her hand. In a moment she went on: "But we can't go, we can't go. Oh, my dear, my dear, can't you guess? Can't you think? She looked imploringly into his eyes. A new wonder came into his. Could it be true? Could it? He took both her hands and held them tightly and stood up, towering over her and trembling violently. "If it is—it"—he cried and stopped so if afraid to complete the question. She smiled a wistful smile up at him and nodded her head as she answered. "What is that yer sayin' at all? Walt for good fortune? is there any good fortune like what we just told me? Sure I'm ten times the happiest man since I came into this room." He put his arm around her and, sitting beside her, drew her closely to him. "Listen, dear," he said. "listen. We'll go back to the old country. Our child shall be born where we first met. There'll be no danger. No one shall harm us with that little life trembling in the balance—the little precious life. If it's a girl child she'll be the mother of her people, and if it be a man child he shall grow up to carry on his father's work. So there—there, me darlin', we'll go back—we'll go back." She shook her head feebly. "I can't," she said. "Why not, dear?" "I didn't want to tell you, but now you make me. Frank, dear, I am ill." His heart almost stopped. "I'll? Oh, my darlin', what is it? Is it serious?" Tell me it isn't serious." And his voice ring with a note of agony. "Oh, no, I don't think so. I saw the doctor today. He said I must be careful, very careful, until—until our baby is born." "An' ye kept it all to yourself, my brave one, me door one. All right. We won't go back. We'll stay here. I'll make them find me work. I'm strong. I'm clever, too, and crafty. Angela. I'll write it from this bustling city. I'll fight it and beat it. Me darlin' shall have everything she wants. My little mother—my precious little mother!" CHAPTER VII. A Communication From Nathaniel Kingnorth. THE months that followed were the hardest in O'Connell's life. Strive as he would, he could not really remunerative employment. He had no special training. He knew no trade. His pen, though fluent, was not cultured and lacked the glow of eloquence he had when speaking. He worked in shops and in factories. He tried to report on news papers. But his lack of experience everywhere hand-mapped him. What he contrived to earn during those months of struggle was all too little as the time approached for the great event. Angela was now entirely confined to her test. She seemed to grow more spiritful every day. A terrible dread haunted O'Connell waking and sleeping. He would start out of some terrible dream at night and listen to her breathing. When he would hurry back at the close of some long, disappointing day his heart would be hammering daily with fear for his loved one. As the months were on his face he became fixed with care and the bright gold of his hair dimmed with streaks of silver. But he never faltered or lost courage. He always felt he must win the fight for existence as he meant to win the greater conflict later for liberty. Anging in lying so still, through the long days, could only hope. She felt so helpless. It was woman's weakness that brought men O'Cormack to the edge of despair. And hers was not merely totally weakness, but the more poligamous one of pride. Was it fair to her husband. Was it just? In England she had prosperous relatives. They would not let her die in her misery. They could not let her baby come into the world with poverty as its only inheritance. Till now she had been unable to master her feeling of hatred and bitterness for her brother Nathan, let her intense dislike and contempt for her sister Monna. From the time she left England she had not written to either of them. Could she now? Something did her. One night O'Connell came back disheartened. Try as he would, he could not conceal it. He was getting to the end of his courage. There was insufficient work at the shop he had been working in for several weeks. He had beep told he need not come again. Angel, lying motionless and white, tried to comfort him and give him heart. She made up her mind that night. The next day she wrote to her brother. She could not bring herself to express one regret for what she had done or said. On the contrary, she made many references to her happiness with the man she loved. She did write of the hardships they were passing through. But they were only temporary. O'Connell was so clever, so brilliant, he must win in the end. Only just now she was ill. She needed help. She asked no gift—a loan, merely. They would pay it back when the days of plenty came. She would not ask even this were it not that she was not only ill, but the one great, wonderful thing in the world was to be vouchsafed her—motherhood. In the name of her unborn baby she begged him to send an illumination response. She asked a neighbor to post the letter so that O'Connell would not know of her sacrifice. She waited anxiously for a reply. Some considerable time afterward on the eye of her travail and when things with O'Connell were at their worst—the answer came by cable. She was alone when it came. Her heart but furiously as she opened it. Even if he only sent a little it would be so welcome now when they were almost at the end. If he had been generous how wonderful it would be for her to help the man to whom nothing was too much to give her. The fact that her brother had cabled strengthened the belief that he had bustened to come to her name. He opened the cable and read it. Then the bill fell off the pawl with a low, mean mum. When, he came later, O'Connell returned from a vain search for work he found her semiclassic with the cable in her fingers. He tried to revive her without success. He sent a neighbor for a doctor. As he watched the worm, patient face, his heart-full to bursting, the thoughtashed through him what could have happened to cause this collapse. He became conscious of the cable he had found tightly clasped in her hand. He picked it up and read it. It was very brief. All it said was: you have made your bed. He is it. ATIANHELLE, KINGNORTHIW Toward morning the doctor played in little mite of humanity in O'Connell's arms. He looked down at it in a stupor. He had realy come to puss-just the child-Angela's and his! A little baby girl! The tiny wall from this child, born of love and in sorrow, seemed to waken his dull senses. He pressed the mite to him as the hot tears flowed down his cheeks. A woman in one of the adjoining fists who had kindly offered to help took the child away from him. The doctor led him to the bed- side. He looked down at his loved one. A glaze was over Angela's eyes as she looked up at him. She tried to smile. All her suffering was forgotten. She know only pride and love. She was at peace. She raised her hand, thin and transparent now, to O'Connell's pressed it to his lips. She whispered. "My baby. Bring me—my baby." He took it from the woman and placed it in Angela's weak arms. She kissed it again and again. The child wailed pitifully. The effort had been too much for Angela's falling strength. Consciousness left her. Just before sunrise she woke. O'Connell was sitting beside her. He had never moved. The infant was sleeping on some blankets on the couch, the woman watching her. Angela motioned her husband to bend near to her. Her eyes shone with unearthly brightness. He put his ear near her lips. Her voice was very, very faint. "Take—care of—our—baby. Frank. I'm—I'm loving you. God help you—and—keep you—and bless you for—your—love of me." She paused to Peg—Pure as a Mountain Lily. take breath. Then she whispered her take taking. The words never left O'Connell's memory for all the days of all the years that followed. "My-last-words, dear, the-last- I'll-ever-speak-to-you I-love-you -with all -all my heart-and my soul-husband! Good, goodly, Frank! She slipped from his arms and lay, lips parted, eyes open, body still. The struggle was over. She had gone where there are no petty trache- ries, no mean brutishness-where all stand alive before the throne to render an account of their stewardship. The brave, gentle little heart was stilled forever. And now Peg appears for the first time and brings her radiant presence her regal smile, her hug, frank, soulful blue eyes, her dazzling red hair, her direct, her honest and outspoken truth, her love of all that is clean and pure and beautiful. Peg enters our pages and turns what was a history of romance and drama into a comedy of youth. Peg-pure as a mountain ill, sweet as a fragrant rose, haunting as an old melody-Peg o' Our Hearts come into our story even as she entered her father's life, as the savior of these pages, as she was the means of saving O'Connell. And she did save her father. It was the presence and the thought of the little motherless baby that kept O'Connell's hand from destroying himself when his reason almost left him after his wife's death. The memories of the days immediately following the passing of Angela are too painful to dwell on. They are past. They are sacred in O'Connell's heart. They will be to the historian. Thanks to some kindly Irishmen who heard of O'Connell's plight, he borrowed enough money to bury his dead wife and place a tablet to her memory. He sent a message to Kinganorth telling him of his slater's death. He neither expected nor did he receive an answer. As soon as it was possible he returned to Ireland and threw himself once again heart and soul into working for the "cause." He realized his only hope of keeping his balance was to work. He went back to the little village he was born in, and it was Father Cabill's hands that poured the baptismal waters on O'Connell and Angelina's baby, and it was Father Cabill's voice that read the baptismal service. She was christened Margaret. Angela, one night, when it was nearing her time, begged him if it were a girl to christen her Margaret, after her mother, since all the best in Angels came from her mother. O'Connell would have liked much to name the girl Angela. But his dead wife whose were paranormal, so Mar kind the baby was christened. It was too disgusting a name, and the bug for such a little bundle of pink and white humanity. It did not seem to sit her. "Peg" she was named and "Peg" she remained for the rest of her life. Looming large in Peg's memories in after life was her father showing her St. Kernan's hill and pointing out the mount on which he stood and spike that day, while her mother, hidden by that dense mass of trees, saw every movement and heard every word. Then somehow her childish thoughts all seemed to run to home rule—to love of Ireland and bathed of England—to thinking all that was good of Irishmen and all that was bad of Englishmen. "Why do ye hate the English so much, fatbor?" she asked O'Connell once, looking up at him with a puzzled look in her big blud eyes and the most adorable browne coming fresh from her tongue. "Why do ye hate them?" she repented. "I've good cause, to, Peg, me darlin'" he answered, and a deep frown gathered on his brow. "Sure wasn't me mother English?" Peg asked. "She was." "Then why do ye hate the English?" "It id take a long time to tell ye that, Peggy. Sonie day I will. There's many a reason why the Irish hate the English, and many a good reason too. But there's one why you and I should hate them and hate them with all the blithems that's in us." "And what is it? It" said Peg curiously. "I tell tell. When yer mother and I were almost starvin', and she lying on a bed of sickness, she wrote to my Englishman an' asked him to assist her. An' this is the reply she got: 'You've made yer bed. Bed in it.' That was the answer she got the day before you were born, and she did give 'in' ye life. And by the same token the man that wrote that shameful message to a dylin woman was her own brother." "Her own brother, yer tellin me?" asked Peg wristfully. "I am, Peg. Her own brother, I'm tellin ye." "It's bad luck that man'll have all his life!" and Peg thereby. "To write me mother that 'neg' she dyn! Faith I'd like to see him some day-jay meet him-'gun' tell him!" She stopped, her little fingers clinched into a miniature not. O'CONNELL had changed very much since the days of St Kevern man's till. As was foreseen owed earlier, he no longer urged violence. He had come under the influence of the more temperate men of the party and was content to win by legislative means what Ireland had failed to accomplish wholly by conflict, although no one recognized more thoroughly than O'Connell what a large part the determined attitude of the Irish party in resisting the English laws, depriving them of the right of free speech and of meeting to spread light among the ignorant, had played in wringing some measure of recognition and of tolerance from the English ministers. What changed O'Connell more particularly was the action of a band of so called "patriots" who operated in many parts of Ireland—mashing cattle, ruining farms, injuring peaceable farmers who did not do their bidding and shooting at landlords and prominent people connected with the government. He avoided the possibility of imprisonment again for the sake of Peg. What would fail her if he were taken from her? The continual thought that preyed upon him was that he would have nothing to leave her when its call came. Do what he would, he could make "but little money," and when he had a small surplus he would spend it on Peg—a shawl to keep her warm of a ribbon to give a gleam of color to the drab little clothes. On great occasions he would buy her a new dress, and then Peg was the proudest little child in the whole of Ireland. Every year on the anniversary of her mother's death O'Connell had a mass said for the repose of Angela's soul, and he would kneel beside Peg through the service and be silent for the rest of the day. One year he had candles blessed by the archbishop lit on Our Lady's altar, and he stayed long after the service was over. He sent Peg home, but although Peg obeyed him partially by leaving the church, she kept watch outside until her father came out. He was wiping his eyes as she saw her. He pretended to be very angry. "Didn't I tell ye to go hoofie?" "Ye did, father." "Then why didn't ye obey me?" "Then why don't you do my me?" "Sure an' what would I be doin' at home, all alone, without you? Don't be cross with me, father." He took her hand, and they walked home in silence. He had been crying, and Peg could not understand it. She had never seen him do such a thing before, and it worried her. It did not seem right that a man should cry. It seemed a weakness, and that her father of all men should do it, he who was not afraid of anything or any one, was wholly unaccountable to her. When they reached home Peg bucled herself about her father, trying to make him comfortable, furiously watching him all the while. When and after put him in an easy chair and brought him his slippers and built up the fire she set down on a little stool by his side. After a long silence she stroked the back of his hand and then gave a little tug. He looked down at her. "What is it, Peg?" "Was my mother very beautiful, father?" "The most beautiful woman that ever lived, in all the wurrd, Peg." "The looks beautiful in the picture ye have of her." From the inside pocket of his coat, he drew out a little beautiful paint. all miniature. The frame, had long since been worn and frayed, O'Connell looked at the face, and his eyes shone. "The man that painted it couldn't put the soul of her into it. That he couldn't, not the soul of her." "I Am like her at all, father!" asked Peg wistfully. "Sometimes ye are, dear, very like." After a little pause, Peg said: "Ye loved her very much, rather, didn't ye?" He nodded. "I loved her with all the heart of me and all the strength of me." Pey sat quiet for some minutes; then she asked him a question very quietly and hung in suspense on his answer: "Do ye love me as much as ye loved her, father?" "It's different, Peg, quite, quite different." "Why is it?" She waited. "He did not answer." "Sure, love is love whether ye feel it for a woman or a child," she persisted. O'Connell remained silent. "Did ye love her better than ye love me, father?" Her soul was in her great blue eyes as she waited excitedly for the answer to that, to her, momentous question. "Why do ye ask me that?" said O'Connell. "Because I always feel a little sharp pain right through my heart whenever ye talk about me mother. You see, father. I've thought all these years that I was the one ye really loved!"— "Here's the only one I have in the wurrid, Peg." "And you don't love her memory better than ye do me?" O'Connell put both of his arms around her. "Yer mother is with the saints, Pog, and here are you by me side. Suro there's room in me heart for the memory of her and the love of you." She breathed a little sigh of satisfaction and nestled on to her father's shoulder. The little fit of childish jealousy of her dead mother's place in her father's heart passed. She wanted no one to share her father's affection with her. She gave him all of hers. She needed all of his. When Pog was eighteen years old and they were living in Dublin, O'Connell was offered quite a good position in New York. "It appealed to him. The additional money would make things easier for Pog. She was almost a woman now, and he wanted her to get the finishing touches of education that would prepare her for a position in the world if she met the man she felt she could marry. Whenever he would speak of unmarriage Pog would laugh so精力！ "Who would I be rather marryin', I like to know? Where in the world would I find a man like you?" And no coaxing would make her carry on the discussion or consider its possibility. It still harassed him to think he had so little to leave her if anything happened to him. The offer to go to America seemed provident. Her mother was buried there. He would take Peg to her grave. Peg grew very thoughtful at the idea of leaving Ireland. All her little likes and dislikes, her impulsive affectives and hot tainted, were bound up in that country. She dreaded the prospect of meeting a number of new people. Still, it was for her father's good, so she turned a brave face to it and said: "Sure it is the finest thing in the world for both of us." But the night before they left land, she sat by the little window in her bedroom until daylight looking back through all the years of her short life. It seemed as if she were cutting off all that beautiful golden period. She would never again know the free, careless, happy go lucky, living from day to day existence that she had loved so much. It was a pale, wistful, tired little Peg that joined her father at breakfast next morning. His heart was heavy too. But he laughed and joked and sang and said how glad they ought to be going to that wonderful new country, and by the way, the country Peg was born in too. And then he laughed again and said how she looked and how well he felt and that it seemed as if it were God's hand in it all. And Peg pretended to cheer up, and they acted their parts right to the end—until the last line of land disappeared and they were hooded for America. Then they separated and went to their little cabins to think of all that had been. And every day they kept up the little deception with each other until they reached America. They were cheerless days at first for O'Connell. Everything reminded him of his first landing twenty years before with his young wife—both so full of hope, with the future stretching out like some wonderful panorama before them. He returns twenty years older to begin the fight again—this time for his daughter. His wife was buried in a little Catholic cemetery a few miles outside New York city. There he took Peg one day, and they put flowers on the little mound of earth and knelt awhile in prayer. Beneath that earth lay not only his wife's remains, but O'Connell's early hopes and ambitions were buried with her. Neither spoke either going to or returning from the cemetery. O'Connell's heart was too full. Peg knew what was passing through his mind and sat with her hands folded in her lap-attentive. But her little brain was bury thinking back. Peg had much to think of during the early days following her arrival in New York. At first the city awed her with its huge buildings and ceaseless whirl of activity and noise. She lounged to be back in her own little green, beautiful country. O'Connell was away during these first days until late at night. He found a school for Peg. She did not want to go to it, but just to please her father she agreed. She lingered in it just one week. They laughed at her bridge and joked and corrupted her for her absolute lack of knowledge. Peg put up with that just as long as she could. Then one day she ground out on them and stimulated them. They could not have been more shamed had a bomb exploded in their midst. The little, third looking, open eyed, Titan hatred girl was a veritable virago. She attacked and belltitled and mimicked and batered them. They had talked of her brouge. They should listen to their own nasal utterances, that sounded if they were speaking with their noses and not with their tongues. Even the teacher did not go unacutect. She came in for an onslaught too. That closed Peg's career as a New York student. Her father arranged his work so that he could be with her at certain periods of the day and outlined her studies from his own sleeper stock of knowledge. One wonderful day they had an addition to their small family. A little, wiry haired, scrubby, melancholy Irish terrier followed O'Connell for miles. He tried to drive him away. The dog would turn and run for a few seconds, and the moment O'Connell would take his eyes off him he would run along and catch him up and wag his overjong tall and look up at O'Connell with his sad eyes. The dog followed him all the way home, and when O'Connell opened the door he ran in. O'Connell had not the heart to turn him out, so he poured out some milk and broke up some dry blends for him and then played with him until Peg came home. She liked the little dog at once, and then and there O'Connell adopted him and gave him to Peg. He said the dog's face had a look of Michael Quinlan, the Fenian. So Michael he was named, and he took his place in the little home. He became Peg's boon companion. They romped together like children, and they talked to each other and understood each other. : The days flowed quietly on, O'Connell apparently satisfied with his lot. But to, Peg's sharp eye all was not well with him. There was a settled melancholy about him who never she surprised him thinking alone. She thought he was fretting for Ireland and their happy days together and so said nothing. He was really worrying over Peg's future. He had a small amount of money put by, and working on a salary it would be long before he could save enough to leave Peg sufficient to carry her on for awhile if "anything happened." There was always that if anything happened" running in his mind. Elpctrocuted at Sing Sing for Murder of Herman Rosenthal. [Image of a bust of a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a black shirt and pants.] 1974 by American Press Association Dragged to Death by Engine. Dragged forty-five feet by a shifting engine. Frederick Schwander, 30 years old, a car repairer, was mangled in the Reading yards at Reading, Pa., dying soon afterward. He leaves a family. Quicksand Swallows Plant; Killis 2. Three men were killed and eight injured, one of whom may die, when the power plant of the Knickerbocker Cement Company at Greenport, half a mile east of Hudson, N. Y., was submerged in a quicksand. The three dead men were laborers. Without warning, the plant to gether with land about it to the extent of three acres, caved in to a depth of thirty feet. Officials of the company, which employs between 600 and 700 men, declared it would be several months before the plant could resume. Colored Woman Blain. Mrs. Susan Jenkids, colored, 80 years old, was found with her head crushed at her home at Pallington, Pa. A railroad bolt was found in the house. Mrs. Jenkins was a dealer in produce and the murder-probably was actuated by robbery. Her husband, two grandchildren and a border have been arrested by the Bucka county authorities. Killed at Delaware Milltia Camp. During a severe storm at the encampment of the organized militia of Delaware, below New Castle, Lewis F. Wakner, 31 years old, reporter of the Wilmington "Morning News," was struck by lightning and instantly killed. Four soldiers were also severely shocked. After all, the Fourth of July is our real "dag day," and the prowess display of the starry banner on the anniversary of our independence made that also unmistakably our "patriotic day." --- REFUSED TO TURN OVER THE BOOKS AND PAPERS The National Baptist Publishing Board Ddi Not Turn Over Its Books, Papers, Etc., to Prof. M. M. Rodgers as Per His Request. (National Baptist Union Review.) As it is the purpose of the Union-Review from now on to keep the Baptist family thoroughly acquainted as far as is in its power with all the official acts of the National Baptist Convention, or the happenings, without any apology it gives all the facts that it can contain to the reading public. It is, of course, being circulated that the Publishing Board did not turn over its books to Prof. M. M. Rodgers. We suppose each Baptist wants to know, and has a right to know, all the facts in the matter. On the 20th day of May, 1915, Secretary Boyd, of the National Baptist Publishing Board received the following letter from Prof. M. M. Rodgers. LaGrange, Texas, May 18, 1915. Dr. R. H. Boyd, Cor Sec. For the special attention of the National Baptist Publishing Board of the National Baptist Convention of the United States of America, Nashville, Tenn.: Dear Brother:— The National Baptist Convention of the United States of America, when in session in Philadelphia, Pa. September, 1814, had read to it (by M. M. Rodgers, of LaGrange, Texas) a certain resolution; and upon motion, the said resolution was referred, with power to act, to the Commission of the said National Baptist Convention. In December, 1914 the said Commission met in the chapel of the National Baptist Publishing Board and adopted the spirit and purpose of the said resolution and appointed a "Committee on Incorporation of the National Baptist Convention of the United States of America; and an Amendments to the Charters of the several incorporated Board. of the said National Baptist Convention. The said committee selects and directs me, as its secretary to communicate to your honorable Board the following Amendments and respectfully requests your Board to have its charter amended to resid, if it does not now so read, as follows, viz.: 1st. "The incorporation is incorporated subject to and under the supervision and control of the National Baptist Convention of the United States of America, a corporation duly incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia." End. "Its directors and Managers shall be elected or appointed as provided in the by-laws or constitution of the said National Baptist Convention of the United States of America." The first amendment is to be the couched in and become a part of the preamble of your charter and the second amendment is to appear in that part of your articles of incorporation which provides for the election of your Board of Directors or Managers. Please acknowledge receipt of this communication and inform me or the action of your Board, touching the same—the request of the National Baptist Convention of the United States of America; and as herein expressed by the Committee. Very truly yours, M. M. Rodgers, Secretary of the Committee on Incorporation. On the morning of the 21st, Secretary Boyd, though astonished and surprised, dictated and sent to Prof. Rodgers the following letter: Prof. M. M. Rodgers, LaGrange, Texas: Dear Sir: Your letter of the 18th inst. registered No. 674 was received this morning. The same will be filed for the Board's procedure or consideration Yours truly. R. H. BOYD, Secretary. After sending this letter Secretary Boyd notified Chairman Clark, who called a special session of the Board and the letter was read over, its contents were considered carefully by the Board, and it was then decided to refer a copy of this letter to the legal advisor or the Convention, Hon. Wm. H. Harrison, of Oklahoma City, Okla., asking his legal opinion upon the same, as they believed no should pass upon all such documents. Lawyer Harrison did not and has not, up to the present writing, given his legal opinion. The Board felt that the purports of this letter could not be decided on religious or Baptistic ideas, that it dealt largely with the property rights and legal matters and the Board felt that it ought to have legal advice, and therefore, it was the important for them to act upon without it. Writing a response then, the secretary was convinced or admitted to employ trained and get legal advice upon this allimportant document; hence Missouri Jan. K. Kobbie & Company of this city were employed, and the name reported to the Board. In the meantime, however, on the 25th of June, the Board authorized the secret- ary to write the following letter to Prod. M. M. Rodgers, as it felt that it owed him a more deninite answer. June 25, 1915. Prof. M. M. Rodgers, LaGrange, Texas.: Dear Dr. Rodgers:— Your letter with the proposed amendments to our charter was held before our Board. It was considered both at the regular meeting and at a call meeting. It was decided for the Board, for many and various reasons, that they did not feel that they would be justified in attempting the changes specified by you to the Charter. However, they have thought it best to consult the legal advisor of the Convention. Just whether he will advise these amendments or not, we cannot say at this writing. Yours truly. R. H. BOYD, Secretary. The Board received no further reply from Prof. M. M. Rodgers and associates, but on the morning of the 15th of July Prof. M. M. Rodgers appeared in the office of the secretary a few minutes after 9:00 A.M., and presented Secretary Boyd the following note in a scald envelope: Nashville, Tenn., July 15, 1915. Dr. R. H. Boyd, Corresponding Secretary National Baptist Publishing Board, Nashville, Tenn.: Dear Brother: This is to inform you that I am present as per the order of the National Baptist Convention of the United States of America, for the purpose of auditing the books and accounts of the National Baptist Publishing Board of the said National Baptist Convention; and, in connection therewith to request of you a complete list of all books of the said Board kept by you, and to ask you to deliver those books, all cancelled chocks vouchers, receipts, deeds, notes, insurance policies, contracts mortgages leases, the last balance sheet, copy of the Bylaws, and all other papers necessary in auditing the affairs of the said National Baptist Publishing Board. Thanking you in advance for the same. I am. Very truly yours. M. M. RODGERS. Auditor of the National Baptist Convention. Secretary Boyd opened and scanned the note, with some degree of interest. After passing the usual evaluation and compliments of the season, Secretary Boyd asked for a little whittle to give an answer. Prof. Rodgers was unusually kind, affable and accommodating. He said he would allow the secretary until one o'clock to give his reply, to which Secretary Boyd asked until four o'clock, informing at the same time. Prof. Rodgers that he wished to confer with the executive committee of the Board, as it would be impossible to have the Board meet in so short a time. Immediately Secretary Boyd was in telephone communication with Chairman Clark. The executive committee of three members met in the office of the secretary promptly at twelve o'clock. They were in immediate communication with their legal advisors, and after careful consultation, the following letter was agreed upon, officially signed, and when Prof. M. M. Rodgers returned to the office at four o'clock. Secretary Boyd handed him the letter: Nashville, Tennessee, July 15, 1915 Mr. M. M. Rodgers, Auditor of the National Baptist Convention of the United States of America; Your letter dated from Nashville, Tenn., July 15, 1915, to R. H. Boyd, Corresponding Secretary of the National Baptist Publishing Board Nashville, Tenn., was laid before our Executive Committee today at noon by Secretary Boyd. After going over the contents very carefully, we beg to state that we are advised that the National Baptist Convention of the United States of America is now a FOREIGN CORPORATION incorporated under the laws of the state of Columbia with headquarters in the city of Washington, and that you are one of the incorporators and its secretary. You have previously notified us to amend our CHARTER so as to place our Board, a corporation chartered under the laws of the state of Tennessee, with headquarters located at Nashville, Tenn., so as to conform to your charter. Our Board, after careful consideration and after being advised, decided and so notified you, that it could not make these changes. We are, therefore, further advised that once we would attempt to transfer according to your letter, the articles requested, it would be a complete transfer and delivery of all our effects to a FOREIGN CORPORATION, and were you and your corporation so disposed, you would be in full possession of the office, and thereby could claim possession of the name. The executive committee, therefore instructs the secretary to decline making this transfer. While the Bylaws of our Board require that the Board is to elect each year an auditor and to have the secretary's books audited to the satisfaction of the Board, the Board has proceeded to elect an auditor and will, at the proper time, near the close of the fiscal year, have the entire accounts audited to the satisfaction of the Board. Hoping this will fully explain to you our position, we beg to remain, Yours truly, C. H. CLARK, Chairman, R. H. BOYD, Secretary, National Baptist Publishing Board. Here is the story in a nutshell. Whether the Board has acted wisely or otherwise, it must be for the brethren at large to decide. All we can say at this writing is, it acted upon legal advice and its best judgment. It is not necessary here to comment, but we ask each reader to place themselves in the same position of the Board, surrounding themselves with all the facts; and then ask themselves what would we have done under the circumstances? The manager of the Union-Review office no apology for the Board, for the reason that the Board offers none for THE BIRDWING FLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. We have a fine line of Calendars for 1916, both imported and domestic and they are now ready for the inspection of the Public. We can quote prices that will be of special interest to those who buy these kind of souvenirs. A visit is requested even if you are not ready or are not prepared to purchase now. THE LINE IS ATTRACTIVE AND THE DESIGNS ARE NEW AND SURPRISINGLY BEAUTIFUL. THE J. W. BUTLER PAPER CO., OF CHICAGO, ILL. HANDLES THE FINEST LINES OF CALENDARS, COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT PROGRAMMES AND FOLDERS OF ANY HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY. TO SEE THEM IS TO REALIZE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT THE FORCE OF THIS DECLARATION. itself; it simply acted and acted to the best of its judgment and upon the best legal advice obtainable, and only makes this explanation. It did not try to find out what Prof. Rodgers would or would not do. The Board only attempted to inquire what he could or could not do if he wanted to do it, and then acted; as it found out that there was nothing in the Constitution of the National Baptist Convention authorizing Prof. Rodgers to make these demands. These demands are signed by nobody but M. M. Rodgers. It found out that it would be an easy matter for Prof. Rodgers and associates to obtain possession of the office in the name of an auditor, and then hold it in the name of the corresponding secretary of the committee of incorporation. It does not attempt to assert that they would have done so, but simply learned that they could have done so, and if these brethren: Prof. M. M. Rodgers, Dr. S. E. Griggs, Dr. C. H. Parrish and others, would purge themselves for the purpose of filing a certificate of incorporation setting forth that they had been authorized by a resolution of the National Baptist Convention, that it was not impossible for them to ask permission of the Board, gets its written permission to have charge or the office, and then claim it as their rights in their official capacity as an incorporation with headquarters in the District of Columbia. Hence, the Board leaves its action to the judgment of its brethren. They have acted and now they must accept the consequence and the judgment of their brethren. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 35TH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION TO BE HELD AT CHICAGO IL NOIS SEPTEMBER 8-14, 1915 The Executive Board of the National Baptist Convention takes pleasure in announcing to the Baptist of 11 United States, the Thirty fifth Anniversary of the Convention to be held in Chicago III. September 8-14 1915. The outlook for a great and prosperous meeting was never brighter and not withstanding the extreme hard times, the indications are that all the Boards of the convention will be able to report much progress. An important feature of the meeting will be that on Wednesday evening Sept. 8. The entire convention will attend the great Emancipation Exposition which is in program. The Exposition is under the direction of the great State of Illinois, and will give the thousands of our people who attending the Convention an opportunity to see these exhibits which show in no unannahable terms, the wonderful progress made by the race since freedom. A programme which is instructive and inspiring has been carefully arranged and will be enjoyed by all who may attend. Rates have been secured on all reductions, announcement of which will be made soon. 1916 Calendars Now Ready D. J. FARRAR, Contractor & Builder Office: Room, No. 405, Mechanics' Bank Building 'PHONE', RANDOLPH 1827. Reamence-610 N. First St.-Shop in Rear. 'Phone, Randolph 2166. Special Attention Paid to the Taking of Contracts for Building of Any Style of Architecture. Job Work a Specialty. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S.A. 100 POSTAGE PAID SOME MONEY BY POST OFFICE HONLY ORDER Address all letters to Mask Shampoo Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. 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Mad. 2337—Residence, 1015 St. James St., Phone, Madison 6519. Paraphernalia, Material and Service of the Best, Reliable Services, Moderate Rates MADAME SCOTT, Embalmer for Women and Children and For Attendance at Pausale. THE ECONOMY 327 N. FIRST ST. Fine Tailoring Cleaning, Dysing and Repairing OHITMAN M. WHITE Preprietor (Continued from 1st page) self defense. But today they believow in race ownership. It is an open fact that the Home Mission Society threatened to sell Virginia minnies. Then it was that Demon Adolphus rumbles came forward and saved the institution. The leaders of the Home Mission Society paid his expense to Richmond and offered a bribe in an effort to buy him off that they might destroy the institution. But he was too many to be bought, he was not "for sale." Yet some of the General Association members bought a broth to "let up and turn over." This is a type of that glorious co-operation which is Dr. Lewis' watchword. God deliver us. It is simple to talk about the co-operation of nations and then seek to draw a comparison. No more kindred relations or like types than black and white. The co-operation of nations is the same theme Mission Society, is the same kind that goes on with the lion and the lamb. DR. LEWIS CONTINUES TO EVADE I suggest that since Dr. Lewis has erected (as he thinks) "four granite pillars," that he either stand on them or behind them, and stop evading the issue and distorting the truth. He takes the opportunity to tell me that some of the men of his persuasion have written books, pamphletic. That too, they read books and know their worth. This is very commendable and I somehow know some of it before he told me but he has not been printed. Both books are printed before they can be read. Some of our Negro authors have had some little trouble in getting books published by white publishing houses, because the author said things about the Negro, that publishers did not want to see on print. Such trouble as this warrants the prediction that it will be harder in the future for the Negro authors to get their racial books published, unless there is a Negro publisher. My point then in the last letter and now is, that it is reasonable to infer that the men of the other persuasion did not appreciate what it meant to maintain a Negro in the literature and set his side of the question before the reading public. I drew my conclusion from their action. I cannot understand how a man can recognize a thing as good and useful, then at the same time seek to destroy. This our brothers have done regarding our National (Negro) Publishing House. Dr. Lewis, in his annual address, as president of the General Association, made an attack on the concern before this body, justifying I presume, their continued patronage of the American Baptist Publication Society, a southern white publishing company. But sooner or later and they will find out that the association from their practices as the enthrich who blides his head in the sand with his body unprotected. AS TO THAT METHODIST WING Dr. Lewis pleads ignorance as to what is meant by referring to a wing of the Southern White Methodist Church. He knows that the white Methodists divided over the slavery question into Northern and Southern divisions. He also knows that the Northern Methodists still have their colored brethren with them. The Southern Methodists (white) established the C. M. E. Church. In the general conference of the M. E. Church South in 1866 the following resolutions were passed: 1. Let our colored members be organized as separate pastoral charges whenever they prefer it, and their numbers justify it. 2. Let each pastoral charge of colored members have its own quarterly conference, composed of official members as provided for in the Discipline. 3. Call the third resolution.) 4. Call the bishop may form a district of colored charges and appoint to it a colored Presiding Elder, when in his judgment the religious interests of the colored Methodists require it. 5. When it is judged advisable by the college of bishops annual conferences of colored preachers may be organized, to be presided over by our bishops. I have gibbed sufficiently to show that this church organization was begun and fostered by the M. E. Church South and to all-intents and purposes the fair mind understand what is meant by colored wing Southern Methodist Church. These recommendations were adopted and followed from 1866 May 1870 which was the general conference of that body (M. E. Church South) decided to set aside a distinct ecclesiastical body. This was done and on December 16th 1870, at Jackson, Tonn, the C. M. E. Church was organized under that name. The white brethren turned over freely to the brethren of the C. M. E. Church property valued at one million and five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000). The C. M. E. Church has eight schools of large proportion and seven of them are entirely controlled by colorful brethren, with colored presidents and acclivities. Fifty percent of the congregation is large to them. This Dr. Lewis, is real assistance. I stated in my former letter that you had no practical experience of this kind of co-operation. I request that saying This is also the kind Southern Baptist convention (white) has withdrawn from the Baptist Convention. In the House of Representatives, I go to recess, Dr. Lewis, but I challenge you and your body to my what you have gained from your glorious cooperation. Answer the following questions: 1. What legal right have you and your body in Virginia Union University and Hartshorn Memorial College, the schools for years you have struggled to aid? If the properties were sold today could your body recover a single penny? Who holds the title in full of said property? What legal right or interest has your body in the American Baptist Publication Society, the publishing concern you all have faithfully aided and supported? If it was new Baptists, your body would not have any Baptists anywhere recover a single penny? Answer me Dr. Lewis. When you answer those I have a few more to ask that are very pertinent to the issue. Now, when you answer these fairly and morally right, glory if you can, in your co-operation. I must be brief after a long argument, but I will add that Dr. Lewis is sadly mistaken if he thinks the brethren of the General Association bought the ground and built Virginia Seminary. If you do not believe that he believes it but that he seeks to control it, you should not gentlemen will not keep the issue, nor certainly should not aim to mislead The facts about Virginia-Seminary are these. Dr. Morris was president when the ground was bought, but a State Convention Church, then and now, contributed what came from Dr. Morris for that purpose. The first brick building was erected under Prof. Hayes and paid for by the General Association brothel, General Association brothel were entirely out, and were under the generalship of the Hippe Mission Society. Dr. Lewis our cause is just and righteous. Our fight is the fight of a struggling and oppressed people. Our lot is cast with the common interests of truth and the common people. We are dedicated to the cooperation and small stand by the team to the end. You're for truth and humanity. R. C. WOODS. President, Virginia Theological Seminary and College. VOTE IS UNANIMOUS. Resolution as to Well Amended So That He Is Let Down With Reprimand. ALL RESPONSIBLE OFFICERS CENSURED Mayor, Chief of Police and All Police Department Members Who Know Law and Pailed in Duty Are Reprimanded. SUMMARY OF ACTION OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN Calls for resignation of Police Commissioner Goode. Censure of Police Commissioner Well. Censure Mayor Ainalle, Chief of Police Worn r and such other members of Police Department as may have failed to do their duty in reference to vice conditions. Sent resolution recommending reduction of Police Board to one man to special Committee on Charter Changes. Sent resolution discharging Policemen upon second conviction for drunkenness to Police Board. Sent resolution enlarging police force so sufficient size to establish three platoon system to Finance Committee. Additionally giving mandates right to dispose of small cases at police stations to Charter Changs Committee. Referred resolution changing the ordinance giving members of Police Board powers to Ordinance Committee. Contrary to general expectation, the Board of Aldermen last night disposed of the report from the special Committee on Investigation of Police Department, within little over an hour, and with little debate. Not a member of the Board was absent when Clerk August read the report. There were a few spectators, among them being a number of councilmen, and some public men, singing and members of the Investigation Committee were in the chamber. Before final action was taken upon the report, which was presented with separate resolutions bearing upon the various phases, two amendments of importance, the most important, on a recorded vote of eight to four; the other by viva vote vote. WORKMAN OFFERS SUSTITUTE When the resolution consuring Commissioner Well and calling upon him to resign was read, Alderman Workman, who opposed this resolution in committee meeting, offered a substitute. This substitute was designated to relieve Commissioner Well of a part of the burden which the committee had placed upon him. It simply imposed upon him the measure of the body and relieved him of the demand that he resign, that portion of the original resolution having been stricken out by Mr. Workman. TEXT OF RESOLUTION "The amended resolution, with a portion of the preamble, follow: "Whereas, the said committee, after a patient and full investigation, have reported that it is of the opion from the evidence that Police Commissioner Cliff Well has been guilty of indiscreet conduct and that he should resign from the Board of Police Commissioners; and that the said committee shows indiscreet conduct on the nart of Police Commissioner Cliff Well it fails to charge any misfeasance and malfeasance in the office on his part: "Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Council of the City of Richmond, the Common Council concerning. That the Council of the City of Lakewood, Colorado, Indi- dia, Commissioner Clyde Well, indi- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA court and presidential to the best interests of the Police Department but does not constitute sufficient excuse to call for his resignation. "It is received, further, that the added Commission CHC will be and he will be and the primary for such indirect conduct." SUPPORTS HIS RESOLUTION In speaking to his resolution, Mr. Workman said that he had not approved the original resolution, because he did not think the evidence against Commissioner Well was strong enough to cause his enforced retirement from the board. He stated also that the vote on the resolution in committee embraces Messrs. Grundy, English and himself, and that it was said by Alderman Puller that he had a letter from Councilman Forguson, stating that he had voted for the resolution under a misapprehension. Mr. Workman further stated that he had conferred with the City Attorney, who had assisted him in preparing his substitute, and who agreed that such action might be taken without reflection upon the original action of the committee. Alderman Grundy coincided with the views of Mr. Workman, and said that he had been informed the vote missioner Well's actions were strong enough to warrant impeachment. Alderman Mellon said the whole matter had been discussed in committee and was voted for by the vote. The committee would vote for the committee report. MITCHELL WANTS WHOLE REPORT Alderman Mitchell said he was not surprised at the action of Mr. Workman, as he suspected something of the kind was coming, but he could not see how the body as a whole could, so behind the report of the committee, "We named the committee, and they sat late and often, and looked fully into this matter," said Mr. Mitchell. "Now if we are to doubt their findings, we must show our unbelief in their ability to fairly act upon anything, and wipe the whole report off the face of the earth. These public servants have done their duty, and I hope the report will be adopted as originally presented." At this point Mr. Puller stated that he had been informed the vote on the particular resolution had been three to four, and explained that he held in his hand a letter from Counselius Bergusgen gliding under a misrepresentation. Mr. Christian wanted to know why if there was such a division on the report, a minority report had not been presented. Mr. Puller replied that the rules or Council did not permit minority reports. CHRISTIAN SPEAKS FOR REPORT "Even at that," said Mr. Christian "this is no time at this late day to amend. It looks like the result of a close canvass. We should sustain the report of the committee." Notes: Christian, Melton, Mitchell and Paul. The next resolution was that recommending the resignation of Commissar Goode. The vote on this was vivid voice. There was not a vote on the resignation charges Mr. Goode with grave misfeasance and malfeasance in office. There was no discussion on the resolution. GOES TO COMMITTEE The resolution (a change in the charter) restricting the membership of the board to one man, was referred on motion of Mr. Puller to the new special Committee on Charter Change. The same action was taken in reference to the resolution giving magistrates the power to dispose of the cases of the deceased, that deceased may not be compelled to attend the sessions of Police Court in their own time. No discussion was indulged in when the resolution recommending an increase in the Police Department so the three platoon system might be instituted, and the resolution was sent to the Finance Committee. The recommendation that all police officers be upon second conviction for drunkenness as well as prohibiting an policeman from dealing in merchandise were referred to the Police Board. THOUGHT IT TOO STRINGENT Stating the he believed the resolution too stringent, and calculated to No injustice to many policemen innocent of wrong doing. Alderman Powers offered an amendment to the resolution consuring the Mayor, the Chief of Police, the Police Board and the entire department. "There are a number of policemen in the department," said Mr. Powers "who I am sure are not deserving consure. Policemen are to obey orders, and the responsibility is up to those in authority. I want to amoI this resolution by relieving the innocent members of the force from consure for something they have not done." This point Mr. Puller took the floor on the question of personal privilege. He denied in emphatic language that he had authorized an interview in an afternoon paper, in which he is purported to have expressed himself upon the report. The special report, referred to by Alderman Puller, was printed in the News Leader. It placed the Alderman in the position of expressing great surprise and indignation that the committee should become involved. He was pictured as holding up his hands in horror at such a thing. DENOUNCE8 PUBLICATION knows my post- paid Mr. Puller. is here printed. anyone to print It is entirely "Every one here tion on this matter, "I did not say what nor did I authorize such an filibuster, false." pending quee Reverting to the them. Mr. Powens said he did not believe the Belfast of the Royal Navy was any police man not guilty of wrong doing. "It would be unfair and unjust," he said. Mr. Fuller agreed with Mr. Powers and Colonel Grundy explained that the committee discussed this very point, but were in a dilemma as to whom to condemn. "If anyone can pick the men," he explained, "it will give me great pleasure to vote to consure them, in this particular we framed, the resolution so that all who were guilty of dereliction of duty could be reached. We had no desire to consure those who are innocent. I had serious doubts as to our right to consure the mayor, but when it was explained that as head of the governors' committee of the Police Board, he had knowledge of the laws and failed to enforce them in many respects, the committee felt he should be censured as well as the chief of police or any of the commissioner." Mr. Powers' amendment ensures the mayor, the chief or police and all members of the department who failed to enforce the laws as they knew them, and who were responsible for the enforcement of the same. Mr. Mitchell objected to the amendment: He said that the most humble policeman on the force was as much responsible as the mayor, and while he did not wish to condemn an innocent man, he could not see why the resolution should be amended. "We have no greenhorns on the force," said Mr. Mitchell. "Every one of the men is familiar with the laws. If not, he should not be on the force." The amendment was adopted via voce. There were several dissenting voices. The resolution amending the ordinance giving members of the Police Board powers was referred to the Council Committee on Ordinances, and the resolution recommending the pament to Stenographer Winston the sum of $1,500 for transcribing the evidence in the hearings was referred to the Finance Committee. A number of spectators were disappointed at the action of the board, while others were satisfied Commissioner Goode said last night that he would take no steps in the matter until he had conferred with the Board. Mr. Well could not be reached. It was said by a close friend that he too would await results from the Common Council, before taking an other step—Richmond Virginian August 11, 1915. . ____0____. FRATERNAL DAY AT CINCINNATI Sunday, August 29th will be gala day in this city. Over sixty various lodges have come together as one body and will give birth to a new movement as far as fraternalism is concerned. A trip of march over the principal streets of the city has been arranged and will be made to make the welcome address Rev. C. S. Williams, D. D., Pastor Allen's Temple A. M. E. Church is master of ceremonies Dr. W. H. Blackwell, pastor of St. John A. M. E. Z. Church is to make the response to the Mayor Dr. W. D Prowd, of Union Baptist Church, Dr. George Wyatt, of Andocth Baptist Church; Rev Edison, of M. Zion Baptist Church; Rev Edison, of Gee Chapel A. M. E. Church; Rev Gray and all the leading lights of secret orders are interested. Col. John S. 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The contribution for missions, Education, general expenses etc. of the convention at Portsmouth, Va. showed an increase of several per cent above that of several years past and it is our dutre that in making your contribution for the convention of this year a still greater increase will be noted. More money is needed for missions because it is our desire to increase the missionary work by placing more missionaries on the field so that a larger field in our state can be covered, and thus do more effective work. Our appeal for Education is made by the Board of Trustees to al- in the training of missionaries. FREE A SAMPLE OF JOHN'S INDIAN HAIR DRESSING, the Best and Most Reliable for the Removal of Kinks and Dandruff and to Make Hair. Stubborn Curly Hair Smooth and Luxurious, will be sent to you Free, or regular size has for 25 cents in stamps or money order. Address ASKLAND PHARMACAL CO. (Mail Order Dust.) Best Ornament, N. J. THE PLANET AGENTS' CONTEST R. W. 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Brow, S.S. Southampton, B. & C. ```markdown ``` KILLED INSTANTLY BY ELECTRIC SHOCK Nelson Harris, Aged and Trusted Negro Employee of Heckler Pack- ing Co. Meets Unreal Death by the Accident. Water With Which He Was Endeav- oring to Extinguish Fire Caused By Crossed Wires Lormest Deadly Circuit. Unmindful of danger on the per- formance of a compulsory set of duty, Nelson Harris arrested and valued torment complete of the Heldt Pack- ing and Commission Company, had be the confined out by an electric she's without a moment's warning about a back stock yesterday afternoon, at the company's warehouse. Ste- ment and Brown streets. Harris was ordered to extinguish a small fire caused by crossed wires with a pair of water and as he approached the spot attempting to dish the contents of his bucket upon the thaw there was seen to fall and fall thunder. Death was instantaneous and after the employees had called a physician to view his lifeless body it was removed to Johnson's industrial establishment and later home 1119 North Fifth street. SHOCK At the moment that the old neighbor had arrived on suspiciously unidentified staff, Miss Eulahia McMeeoney stochographer for the concern fell to the floor of the office in a sauna and it was thought for a time that she top had been shocked to death by the fatal curour that had killed Harriet her condition was so serious that it was necessary to call a physician and remove her to her home. 119 X Twenty-third street where last night she still required medical attention. It was said by the attending physician that Miss McMeeoney's condition attendant upon the fatality and she was presumably not affected by the shock. She was said the attendant was with attendant at the time of the curour. RESTONSIBILITY NOT LINKED Northern the city is the centre of the capital of the province and the determined centre of the provincial investment. Some of the important of the mining and petroleum plants in the city are Railway and Power Company, under the direction of Governor Taylor. Most of the investment is concentrated in the city had the department present traded in the city and the investment important with the city. The task directly on that an an- nexive phase of the telephone company was conducted in the late 1920s. He later conducted a series of tests with a set of starter and a switch placed in the water tank. A switch was coiling in the tank with an electrolyte bath and Harry was instructed to connect a set of water and switches on the fire. He continued and was instructed to connect a set of water and switches on the fire. For a few minutes he had his pool open and he stopped no longer to approach the prostrate wire tum but they suffer a like fate. Then the flammable oil the food wire and the monarch stuck to Harris' ass- sure but it was too late. It is a estimated that it goes volts passed through his body the water from the metal pal in the noir's hands coming in contact with the crossed wires forming a most unusual, but a sufficiently complete circuit for the transmission of the deadly current, which did its fatal work as quickly as a bolt of lightning. It was said by the packing house people that the building was charged with electricity at the time of the accident and the situation was not relieved until the wire was severed. The telephone instrument was working smoothly after the occurrence BEFORE THE WAR TYPE Nelson Harris, the victim of yesterday's singular fatality was a member of the antebellum type, hopeless, upright, industrious and faithful to a fault, who was highly regarded by his employers and associates, and his death is deeply deplored. He was about sixty-five years old. Mr. V. Hechler referred feelingly to the old man's untimely and last night. Nelson Harris's death marked the passing of a good and faithful servant," said Mr. Hechler. "He had been in our service as man and boy for over thirty-two years and I would have entrusted him with my life or anything that I possessed. I never knew him to tell a lie, nor an oath or take anything that did not belong to him, and everyone who knew him held him in the highest esteem. I feel his loss almost as keenly as if he had been a member of the family—in fact his faithfulness had endured him to us so closely that so we considered him—Richmond Virginian, August 6. Mrs. C. J. Gregg, matron of the State College at Orangeburg, S. C. for 60 seats is visiting Corona, N. N. I spent Sunday, August 9 at Lota, S. C. I went direct to the A. M. E church where Sunday school was in session. Mr. K. C. Smith, superintendent, introduced Rev. S. A. Robinson, the pastor. He expressed his pleasure at having me present. I spoke, after which they purchased from me a book entitled "Bible Readers' Guide" for the use of the Sabbath school. I also met many old friends at church, Prof. R. H. E. Flodger, Miss Mary Smith, secretary of Sunday school, Miss Lizzie Turpin, a student of Allen University, Columbia, S. . Mr. and Mrs. William Haggag, Mrs. Carrie Wheeler, Miss Bessie Myers, and others. Rev. S. A. Robinson's church and the M. E. district conference at Rev. B. C. Jackson's church were visited Mrs. Phillus Williams of Latta, sang a beautiful solo. Miss Ella Green, a special friend of the Rev. C. 'Jackson's family' came over from Bennettville to enjoy the conference. I was glad to have Rev. Jackson introduce me. Rev. Dr. C. R. Brown, of Florence, preached at 4 o'clock P.M. to a large congregation. Subject: Trials and Sufferings of Job. The congregation very much enjoyed the sermon throughout. Roy J. C. Hodge, of Poor Dee pass- ing from his work at St Mark and St Luky. He was accompanied by Roy D. H. Bingham, an evangelist. Mrs. Hatham Coker, wife of Roy George Coker, living about six miles from the city, of St Saturday, August S. He has our sympathy. Mr. Joseph Taylor of Bernstein H. S. C. a student of Gammon Seminary Atlanta, GA. is now at Latta to at- tend the district conference. Roy S. B. Malloy, of Society Hill, S. C. a graduate of Virginia Union University, passed through the city recently of Ponte to Sumter, S. C. to preach at Shilloh Baptist church at that place. Miss Bessie Myers, from Dillon, S. C. once a pupil of min. at the bilton Graded school, kindly invited me to dinner while visiting the district con- gregations at that place. The dinner assessed at Mr. and Mrs. W. M Higgins hone near the chur. I very much enjoyed it. A M. Mr Hierans' home Lmst Dr C R. Brown, of Florence, Mrs Carr Woodley, of Dillen, S C. Mrs Early Brown, of Marion, Mrs But the M. C. Gray of Latta Mrs Bosio- Myers of Dillen and Mr and Mrs William Hierans In company with Mr William Hier- says we left the hotel for the sta- tion at 6:15 P M. Mrs Gorilla Brown of Tampa Pa. paid through the city recently to Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs Gorilla Mae Wieland leaves for North Carolina to acquire a trip West- ern. NEWBERRY. S. C. for the benefit of the public. Some of the best farmers in the country, the most generous, are found in Newberry County. They are a people that belong to the institution of the most many years past, have been for much of national matter. They have good roads and banks over the land and in the thriving town of Newberry. Some of our most men and women are found in the leading in discoveries of learning, both north and south. The mines found here are the spel of those found in large cities. It is the home of Mr. Thomas Wil- ham, for many years treasurer of the Colored State Fair. Newberry people are readers of new newspapers and periodicals. They read religious books and take carely central papers. Newberr County produces a great deal of cotton and other agricultural products. THE SOUTHERN WORKMAN The August number of the Southern Workman (published by the Hampton Institute Press) contains an illustrated article which outlines a successful venture in Negro home-planning and community building. "Titustown," a community of Negro homes near Norfolk, Virginia, offers a solution of the problem of life and death which concerns not the Negro alone but his white neighbor. It demonstrates what Negroes themselves can accomplish when they have the sympathetic cooperation of white people. This issue also contains an illustrated recital of the occupations of a little Paula Indian girl, as told by Carnon Monton, one of Hampton's recent graduates. An encouraging portrayal is given by James L. Sibley of the work done in the summer institutes for colored teachers in Alabama. Excerpts are taken from a British Indian's interpretation of the life and work of Booker T. Washington, giving interesting comments on the advantages of the Hampton-Tuskegee idea of education over the British Indian methods. A masked dance given by the Indians at Jemes is vividly described by Albert B. Reagan. Madikane K. Cole, a Hampion graduate, and his wife relate some interesting experiences in "Letters from Zululand." There are editorials on the report of Dr. C. H. Brough, chairman of the University Commission of the Southern Race Question, the new efficiency test to determine what Indians are eligible for citizenship, and Dr. Booker T. Washington's address before the Evangelical Ministers Union in Atlanta. Shockwave Creek Again Foods Lower Sections With Innense Damage. Three Ranches of Rain Falls in Four Hours, Exceeding Sunday's Storm —Warehouse, Are Unroofed— Main Street, Under Water and Many People Are Driven from Their Homes. Help for Destination. Mayor Alnisha issued a proclamation yesterday calling on the public to come to the relief of the flood sufferers. Contributions of money, groceries or clothing may be sent to Buchanan Public School, and will be distributed under police supervision. Forty-eight hours behind the storm which on Sunday ravaged Richmond from every corner of its uneven square and made of Shockoe Creek a raging river, the skies were sundured again yesterday afternoon by a downpour which exceeded the other in violence and intensity and brought home again the lesson that engineering skill only will hold the Shockoe power within its banks and prevent ever-threatening loss and damage. Again Main street between Fifth and Seventh, was flooded with from three to five feet of water, again Shockoe Creek walked up and backed away from the fallen ruffles of the buildings which had good above its arch, and again Main street merchants watched the yellow tide sweep into their basements and ground floors and roll around their counters. LOSS MAY BE LESS THAN IN OTHER STORM Perhaps the actual loss was less than on Sunday, because damaged goods and merchandise which might have otherwise been exposed had been removed to places of safety, but with the mouth of the tunnel under Main street locked to further extent, the fear of other floods was increased, and complaint that the city had not taken proper precautions years ago to provide free way for the little valley creek was more bitter. There is to stay against flood. The watera rise while people watch, powera to prevent an inshore cold from sweeping through cumbersome walls and undermining apparently cold buildings. It was necessary again the night for men to risk their lives to save toro families on North Fifewood street, between Marshall and Brown. Every family had been ordered out by Building Inspector Butler after the flood of Sunday but a few, when the waters had receded, crept back throttle mud and slime to their whole demolition, and sought refuge beneath usable roofs and on them slim basement poles. When the new danger gate and saw three more Warmer Captain Sowell and Polly Sheriff and Griffin went to the slurrow gate, and saw three more men trailing from a window for help. One of them overcame all efforts the bear had discarded by the time the bear had discarded it for the time. The others yellowed to marries the swirling water to stand still and promised rescue. RESTORE WOMEN ARE HOUSE! IN HAY LOT Henry Coin, superintendent of the street cleaning department, sent him for a boat, and A. L. Ford, night waterman at the city stables, treated the swift current to carry another lawyer. He was accompanied by two two men, and together they got out the marooned women and carried them to safety. The women were housed for the night in the hay loft of the stables, and every care was taken for their comfort. Today they will be permitted to return to their homes. Building Inspector better says that all the houses in the flooded district have been under safe and must be raided. Efforts were made by Policemen Squirr, Griffin and Alex Smith to rescue several men from the upper stories of Scott's drug store, 1617 East Franklin street, which had been partially wrecked by Sunday's storm. Smith undressed himself and navigated a boat to the lower windows of the store, and Captain Sowell and the other two officers waded into the water up to their armpits. The men refused to come out, and were left to their choice of remaining possible victims of the soothing tide. The damage was contained mainly to the valley section of the city. Shoekoo Creek and Bacon Quarter Ibrach ran beyond their banks in the valley proper, sending their surplus water into the shops of the Richmond branch of the American Locative Company, down Fifteenth street, under the Marshall street viaduct through to Main street and east on Franklin street to Seventeenth and down this street again to Main. The Chesapeake and Ohio station, gave for its parapet walkway, was cut off on both sides. Street car service was suspended, the pastbound traffic continuing as far as Fourteenth street and the westbound to Twenty-first. Halt a score of people caught unawares on the south side of the street waded through the flood to get to their trains. The water lapped around them above the waist. Jose Masse and his wife, of 1525 East Franklin street, were rescued from the upper story of their home by a boat navigated by policemen. The warehouse of T. W. Wood & Sons, seed merchants, on Fourteenth street, near the northern end of Mayo Bridge, was partially wrecked. Part of the roof was blown away, the wind cutting underneath and around and carrying away a portion of the western wall. The damage to the stock is estimated at $3,000, and to the building at $2,500. The root of the storage department of the Shoosee Warehouse was blown all, and the roof of the Stonewall Warehouse was also carried away. Sergeant Shoemaker, of the First District, ordered all light wires at Eighteenth and Cary streets and on Fourteenth street to be cut, so that human life might not be unnecessarily endangered. He was informed, he says, by city authorities that the city had no control over the wires. It was found that they belonged to the Virginia Railway and Power Company, and the officials of the company promptly had them cut. The danger was removed. The Police Fire and Street Cleaning Departments gave effective aid immediately when peril became eminent. Cornwallis West, a fireman attached to No. 2 Truck Company, who was off duty at the time, took off his clothes and went down into the waters on East Main street and helped merchants to remove their stock from the attack of the rising tide. The police placed guards at all danger points, and red-flaming latters were set, so that no maul might drive, or walk unheeding to his death. The Street Department aided in rescue work. Building Inspector Butler was immediately on the scene, giving his attention to the more imperiled condition of the underground archway of Shocklee Creek. That part of the building at 1642 East Main street which had remained standing after the flood of two days ago, collapsed at the further attack of the water, and all its pile of brick and mortar and all the ruin of the three other buildings which the Engineer's Department had not had time to remove crashed through the broken entrance to the tunnel and dammed the waters into an ever-rising deluge. MAIN STREET ARCHWAY TO BE INSPECTED AGAIN It will be necessary to make fur her inspection of the length of the tunnel, for Mr Butler fears that the water in its mud rush to escape to the river may have seeped behind the masonry of the arch and have begun crumbling it from the rear. All traffic will be suspended today until inspection is made again. There stands now between the railway station and the Railroad Y. M. A not one brick firm upon another. The station and the association building. It is said, are safe, though no one is allowed to remain in the latter place. Care will be taken to see that the buildings on the other side of the street, beneath which the Shockoe flows are not endangered. Richmond confronts today more damage done to these two succeeding storms than has been inflicted during unannounced years by any rising of the James River. The river gives notice of its impending overflow, and the Weather Bureau and the newspapers inform those who may be affected that the flood is coming. From the two floods of this week there was no warning. None, save perhaps, those having engineering knowledge, knew that the sleepy Shockoe nursed death in its bosom that it had power to undo in an hour what it had taken many years to accomplish. None knew, save again those who have the lore of water looked in their brains and hidden knowledge of what unfree floods may do, that always danger hurled where the little creek finds its narrow outlet to the welcoming river bed. But it was because the flood was dammed on the north side. Main street that untold damage in this section has been done and railway lines of lives endangered. RICPMOND MEETING PLACE OF TWO VIOLENT STORMS This was not a local storm as was that of Sunday. It was the continuation of two. One, centering over Columbus, S.C., drove north, and another, centering southeast of Chicago, moved by the way of Toledo and sped to the east. They joined here. The downpour beginning at 7.12 o'clock. At 8 o'clock the gauge of the weather bureau showed a fall of 1.45 inches; at 8:00 it had reached a depth of 2.54 inches. It continued to rain until 7 o'clock, and the total fall was more than three inches. The wind reached a velocity of forty-eight miles an hour. On Sunday, at its maximum, it reached a velocity of fifty-six miles. Though most of the telephone and telegraph wires north of Richmond were out of commission, information came that damage through the countryside had been severe. At Milford, on the Richmond, Ferdinandburg and Potomac Railroad, the depot was turned over by the wind, and twenty or thirty wires were blown down. At Keysville, on the Southern Railway, it was reported that $50,000 damage had been done. Numbers of dwellings were overturned or partially demolished. There was no loss of life, so far the information came. At Stoney Creek, on the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, the steeple of the Methodist church was blown away and several fram houses were demolished. On the Craighton Road in Henrico county, two miles from Richmond, half a dozen houses were blown down, and two people were injured. Policemen Toot and Waldron were sent to the scene, and Fire Chief J. F. Raffo also went there. Charlotte Ray, colored, was found in a partially wrecked house, suffering from a fractured skull and a broken leg. She was removed to Memorial Hospital. William Taylor, colored, suffered two broken ribs. Search was made for other possible victims but none was found. Wire service was further injured. Th Chosapeake and Potomac Telephone Company reported that 200 more phones had been put out of commission, making a total of 700 which are not now in service. Most of them are in the suburban districts. All the long distance wires to the north were reported out of use. The Western Union Telegraph Company reported that its wires north and west were out of commission, and that it was relaying messages through the Southern circuits. The damage inflicted in Richmond by the storm on Sunday was estimated at a quarter of a million dollars. It will now be largely in excess of that and be probably beyond accurate estimate. American Body From Lusitania. A body washed ashore at Kisogne Gateway, on the Irish coast, has been identified from documents found in the coat pocket and from, the name on the linen as that of Lindoh Bates, Jr., an American victim of the sinking of the Lusitania. Hold 1,500,000 Russian Prisoners. The total number of Russian prisoners of war in the hands of Germany and Austria-Hungary since the beginning of the war, including the figures reported by the general staffs, surpasses 1,500,000 officers and men. Hear to Millions Dies in Hospital. 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While the wings of the Austro-German forces are being drawn closer the army of Field Marshal von Hindenburg is standing firm in front of the city and the Russian forces are being shelled by the mightiest howitzers of the Teutonic forces Sixteen and seventeen-inch shells are crashing into the forts of Warsaw and Novo Georgievsk. Although there is no report of any advance by the Austro-German forces west of Warsaw on the line stretching west of Novo Georgievsk and past Blonice and Gora Kalwarya, German military experts are not pessimistic. They declare it is part of the masterly strategy of Field Marshal von Hindenburg to hold his line without making any extraordinary efforts to advance so that the Russian army at Warsaw might not be pushed eastward beyond the Austro-German wings that are trying to encircle it behind Warsaw. It is the task of von Hindenburg to prevent the Russians from bending the Austro-German line west of Warsaw while General von Beulow and Field Marshal von Macken森 push toward each other, cutting the Russian lines of communication and cooping up the Russians in a vast circle of steel --- Great Fortress Beeleged. Lindon, Aug. 4.—One of the outstanding features of the situation on the eastern war front, where the Grand Duke Nicholas is striving to stave off the German onslaught against Warawan and other Russian fortresses is the investment of the great stronghold of Irvangorod, which lies fifty-six miles to the southeast of Warawan. The Austrian war office announces that Teuton armies almost surround this fortress. 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THE CITY OF BERLIN THE CITY OF BERLIN Photo by American Press Association. HEAVY FIGHTING AT YPRES Steady Stream of Wounded Men Return as Great Guns Bomb Heavy fighting is in progress on the British front near Ypres, according to telegrams from Courtrai, Belgium, received in Amsterdam. The boom of great guns and mine explosions was audible at Courtrai, for hours, and it was quickly followed by a steady stream of wounded men from the vicinity of Hooge. Most of the casualties were the result of abraple wounds. Solssons has again been bombarded by the Germans with heavy long range guns. The French position at Les Eparges, in the Woevre district, twelve miles northeast of St Michel has also been shelled by the Germans. Solssons lies at the junction of the Oise and Alune rivers, about fifty-two miles northeast of Paris. It has been intermittently bombarded for several weeks. 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SOLDIER KILLED Another Cavalryman May Die as Result of Fight with Four Bandits Twelve to fifteen Mexican bandits are reported killed in fighting with United States cavalryman and American rangers in the thick and thorny bush north of Brownville, Tex. Private McGuire, of the Twelfth Cavalry, was killed and Private Curtis possibly fatally wounded. C. A. Monahan, of Brownville, a deputy ahrifw was shot in the leg, and Private Capasdille also was wounded. Appeals have been sent to Governor James E. Ferguson, asking for more United States troops to help guard this section of the border. The outlaws are believed to be part of the same band which has been marauding this section, from twenty to sixty miles inside the American border, for nearly three weeks. One American was killed by them two weeks ago. 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D., stated that a heavy snow had fallen during the night. British Tornado Transport The activity of the British submarines operating in the Atlantic continues. It is officially announced by the Russian admiralty that a large German transport has been sent by one of the underwater boats of the British. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA A GENERAL SURVEY OF THE WAR --- WEDNESDAY. Severe fighting on the Italo-Austrian frontier which has been going on for approximately a week, shows no signs of a let-up. The Italian official reports continue to claim a succession of either advances or the holding of the Austrians in check. The Austrians have lost 3200 prisoners. In addition to the capture of Warsaw the direct objective of the German campaign of the past two weeks, the troops of the Kaiser evidently are making an effort to cut communication between Warsaw, and Petrograd, to prevent the successful retreat of the Russian army if Warsaw falls. The issues still are undecided, with the Russians claiming temporary advantages. The French official report recites the repulse of German attacks to the north of Sofihez and in the Argonne region. THURSDAY The German endeavor to capture Warnaw has not made any material progress since Tuesday, according to reports coming from Petrograd, London and Berlin. The Russian authorities in their latest official announcement reiterate assertions that the German advance movements. in the direction of the Polish capital have been checked. The Berlin announcements do not dispute Petrograd. The French official statement reports minor activity but no fighting of any importance. The latest Italian announcement says the progress of the Italian forces on the Caraou plateau has been satisfactory and that they have been successful in minor encounters at other points. FRIDAY. The evacuation of Warsaw is now going on, say despatched to London from Petrograd and the Russians are retiring along the entire Vistula front. Shortage of munitions and the danger of being surrounded by the German enveloping movement are the reasons given for the withdrawal. A French military expert suggests that Russia send men to the western front, there to be armed and equipped by France. The severest fighting on the western line is in the Vosges, where the French claim to be holding two heights against furious German attacks. The Italian general staff reports progress in the Trieste campaign despite the unexpectedly stiff resistance of Gorz. The Italians withstood repeated Austrian attempts to dislodge them from the positions recently gained on the Carso plateau. SATURDAY Petrograd admits officially the evacuation of Warsaw. Grand Duke Nicholas, commander in chief of the Russian armies, is falling back on Kovno, Grozny and Brest-Litovsk. Lublin has also fallen to the Teuton armies and the Russian line of retreat is artificially menaced by this victory in the south. London considers the Russians arms have lost the initiative for the summer and exact Germany now to start a fresh and fierce attack on its forces in the west. The Leyland line steamship Heran, British owned, bound for Boston, was sunk by a German submarine off the southern coast of Ireland. Seven members of the crew, among them one American, were killed by shell fire. The Italian general staff announces the capture of further trenches on the Carso plateau. It is reported that 30,000 Bavarians were included in the force of 170,000 men which has been vainly trying to beat the Italians back from Gorz. SUNDAY. The capture of Cholm by the German troops in pursuit of the Russian was announced officially in Berlin. The official statement tells of stubborn resistance on the part of the Russian defenders between the upper Vistula and the river Bug. The Germans captured on the eastern front during July, 170,536 Russians, including 323 officers, 51 guns and 358 machine guns, according to the same statement which covers the operations between the Pilitza and the Baltic and in the southeastern theater. The French repulsed a German attack in Alsace aimed to recapture the positions by the Teutons last week. Artillery duels as several points marked the fighting in the western war zone. · MONDAY Warsaw is still in Russian posession, according to the latest despatch, as to come to hand from the continent. News of its complete evacuation is expected at any moment, however. Petrograd admits the Germans have captured Cholm, in South Poland. This strike impolis the Russians fighting near Ivangorod, who are in danger of being cut off from their base at Breast-Litovsk. General von Bueulow's drive toward Kovno, with the purpose of outflanking the Russians is reported by Berlin to be gaining. 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What articles in our minds today are being a church and in speaking of the National Baptist Convention is a number of people that believe in bodies formed into a local visible body or organization that have and are ever curious to see that body that other Christians that are not members in it cannot see it. These principles and policies involved in the existence and operation of this body that do not obtain in the spiritual body of which Jesus just is in the same sense. Many of our brothers oversee the feet and vessels to serve to the New Testament conception of a Church as all good Baptists are are trained in the two bodies on the earth and by the two bodies on the earth that constitute Christ. THE G For the purposes of these in the spirit that such liberty or freedom as it reduces to man's liberty will be maintained, the Deputies have confirmed the wish of each after the appointed countryside and states think it is a proper part of the constitution courts, but it is a duty. For the main can have perfect freedom or absolute liberty pension with another man or man in the work of that or organisation what an individual can do with care, as durch a local vice or individual can do. Explain the administration of the National Convention does not be have the churches as members of the constitution have as much freedom and care as one of the boards of these associations does the church have. THE SOURCE OF CONSTITUCTION. Avon, evidently the borough do not think the new churches, the representatives of the churches in National Convention have as much power as the administration believe they have, this is a question of confusion. In daytime place, our Baptist farmers do not that an industrial local church can not delegate its power. Standing on the train, the representatives of the National Conventions that do not pay much attention to constitution nor acts of the convention but keep their eyes on the car, but send them to them. It may be they question their minds whether the convention is binding on them unless it is ratified to the churches and approved by them. If other acts that the teachers do are not binding why is the constitution without the churches approved binding? I believe it would have been expedient to have submitted the charter to the churches, even if it was not necessary to do so before it was acted upon by the government at Washington. REASON COMPLEX THEM There are others who celebrate foot that reason compels them to repudiate the old declaration, that a church cannot declare its power. If it cannot, where do we stand with the property the convention owes through the boards? Whether we are prone to stand by the old declaration of faith that a church cannot transfer or declare its power should be settled. A meeting called for that purpose will be a step towards settling our fires. It is more the issue than the convention versus board control. It does, not only need to be settled, but will be settled in the fight. The doctrine is against a concession with primary power. If the rule is approved, then the raised rule will be grasped absolutely. SHOULD NOT BE PLACE THE OLD WAYED An old method of church work that is fundamental, reasonable and sensible should not be displaced by a new method less fundamental and sensible. If we are going to install the commission method of church work, we should see to it that it be such as will not destroy our fundamental doctrine of democracy. The commissions should be made to represent the full and direct will of the churches as near as possible. If they are not appointed by the churches themselves, they should be appointed by delegates or messengers from the churches. I am not sure that delegates from associations and annual individual members should be allowed to vote in the appointment of a commission on grave and fundamental issues in the denomination, they may be too far removed from the churches to express their will fully. If we are going to work by commissions, they should be made to know they are to work in keeping with established practice and recognized denominational principles and according to the constitution of the body they represent, and not to inaugurate new tenets and usages and execute their work by them. A QUESTION OF DOUBT Many who know how the commission of the National Convention was appointed doubt that all the those that voted in the appointment were even members of the convention, say nothing about being so silent as delegates from any church. The work of the present commission is effect to the making of a policy and policy for the church without any clear direct expression of their will present at the commission authority to do so. It seems to be ratis going too far. It is a continuation of Baptist usage and a narrowness of the principles of practice in government in general. I believe we as a commission must change or revise some of our usages to bring our work up to date, but the method and work of this commission calls on us to give up too much that is dear to us. I don't see how we can adopt or endorse the charter. THE RULES OF A CHURCH If a Baptist Church is going to borrow money, it has to pay a notice in some public place around the church for ten (10) or thirty (30) days calling the church together to vote on that proposition; chartering a Convention is as important as borrowing a little money by an individual church, and if it is wise to have a direct vote for a loan, it would not be less wise to have had a direct vote on the document or articles of Incorporation that we recorded in the Court House before they were recorded. I understand that the Committee that the Commission appointed in December, 1914, would arrange for incorporation of the Convention, and draw up articles of incorporation to be submitted to the Convention. I feel If the Committee had done that, they would have more nearly carried out the wishes and will of their constituency and stayed in the bounds of the Baptist principles and usage. As a member of the Committee, I would have insisted on such a course if the document had been admitted to me for approval or a vote before it was dled at Washington. I know nothing about the meeting of the Committee nor its work until I saw it in the papers; hence I am not not satisfied nor disloyal to the Committee when I say, I can not see how the Baptists of this country can endorse the charter filed at Washington. AUTHORITY OF ESTIONED I am not sure that the Convention in Philadelphia last year did not give the Commission some authority for what they have done. But it remembered that the Convention adopted the minutes of the Commission meeting report and that in a wild exposition of point speeches thus, the Convention brought the pig in the park. Some of us protested against such a trade at the time but with no avail. There seems not to be any resolutions paying in words, authority to the Commission or Committee to charter the National Baptist Convention. I judge from what Society R. H. Boyd and Mr M M Rodgers say on this point in the Union Review, the authority is interrelational and implied authority. Should not an act be important and for teaching as chartering the Convention be backed by a direct and expressed authority? If so why did men as wise as Dr Prasrish, Griggs and Prof Rodgers perform it on implied authority? A POINTED QUESTION Can it be that they were anxious to carry a point in the Convention against their antagonists more than they were to promote the good of the Demonstration, to carry out their wishes more than they were to carry out the wishes or real will of the Convention? If they were we would expect them to be just what they did. When it is shown that their drastic and unpredicted course was necessary to save the Convention's business, we will thank them and justify them in taking such a course. Sometimes a pastor says his church will give one hundred dollars for Mission work without and before the church authorizes him, on the ground that an endorsement on the part of the church will equal to its order; he feels the influence to have the church educate whatever he does, hence he says without any real authority or order the church will give the money. Dr. Griggs, Prof. Rodgers, and Dr. Parrish feel they have the National Convention with them and chartered the Convention with little thought of the wishes or will of the Convention, but with the feeling that they have influence to have the Convention endorse their activities, they see themselves in every practical sense to be the National Convention. They may be, it remains to be seen in Chicago whether they are or not. These four or five men say privately that Dr R. H. Boyd is the Publishing Board. They will show themselves to be bigger than Boyd by being the National Baptist Convention. SHOULD NOT BE THE WHOLE CONVENTION But it is against Baptist policy for them to be the whole Convention. Baptist folks don't take readily to one or two men being the whole cheese in Baptist affairs. But these brethren are powerful men and may be able to be. I am not ready to wholly give up democracy in our denomination; I prefer men being the National Convention that their constituency can touch, that will consult with the little men and big men of the Convention; especially on fundamental and vital matters in the Denomination; men that will let me have a little more liberty than the leaders of this Commission are letting people have. Let's look things straight in the face and meet in Chicago and do our duty. J. H. EASON. President Ala. Colored Baptist State Convention. TENTHS. all sizes; sale or renting for campers. L. Rose & Co., 620 Brook Avendale. Randolph 1446. FROM ALABAMA. Normal, Alabama, August 4, 1916. —Dement Holden, Councill, the youngest son of the late William H. Councill, founder and for thirty-five years president of the State Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes at Normal, Alabama, died in Birmingham. Thursday, July 29, after nearly two months illness with fever. The body was buried in the college cemetery at Normal. Since the death of his mother in July, 1910 the deceased made his home with his sister, Ida Councill Buchanan, who is the wife of the present head of the School at Normal. He was a graduate of the A. & M. College and spent some time at Meharry Medical College, but gave up medicine for embarking, after finishing the course at the Cincinnati College of Emphasizing. He had practiced his trade in Nashville, Tennessee, Rome, Georgia, and in Birmingham and plans to move on foot at the time of his death for getting him presumably established in business. The remaining members of the immediate Council family are Dr W. L. Council, of Birmingham, Herbert Council, of Chicago, and Ida Council, Burchan, wife of Pres. Walter Burchan of the A. & M. College, Mrs. Burchan and Dr. Council wish in this public way to thank the many friends of the family for their kind attention to their brother during his last illness and for the many tender expression which they have received, verbally, by mail and 'by wire' during the past few days. 0 ... ... PEPILS TO STUDY FIRST AID Manual for Schools Published by State Boards of Health and Pub- Instruction. Richmond, Va., August 4, 1915. (Special). When the public schools respond next month the pupils in many of the grades will have a new study and a new textbook, the one prescribed by law and the other supplied by the State Boards of Public Instruction and Health. First aid to the injured and the prevention of accidents will hereafter be a regular part of the curriculum of the schools of the Commonwealth and will be based on a new manual, the first copies of which have just been received from the public printer. At the 1914 session of the General Assembly, a bill was introduced and passed making it compulsory to give instruction on the prevention of accidents in public schools. Soon after the passage of this bill, vital statistics for the state were published legislation. More than 1,000 deaths in front of were annually attributable to accidents, a large percentage of which are preventable. In accordance with the provisions of the law, the educational and technical authorities of the state publicly approved a first and manual which was revised and carefully criticized by a number of commentators. One hundred thousand copies of this manual were written are now ready for distribution in the schools. The manual contains a direct list of the fundamental principles of first aid and takes a wide range, covering all subjects from braces and collar to resuscitation, snakebite and the various forms of chemical poisoning. The different sections are numerically arranged and are fully indexed for rapid reference. One entire chapter is devoted to fire drills in the schools another to the prevention of accidents in the railroads and still another to the handling of horses and teams. "The importance of instruction in the prevention of accidents," declares the State Board of Health in a brief announcement of the new manual today "can be gathered from the fact that there were 246 deaths from burns in Virginia during 1911. Investigation has shown that many of these were due to calamities in building oil lamps and in Lighting fires. A few simple precautions, observed by all the people would prevent practically every one of these accidents, with a consequent saving of life and reduction of suffering. What is true of accidental burns to true of many other accidental causes of death. Our present mortality from accidents is twice as great as from typhoid fever, one and a half times as great as from cancer, greater than from the summer complaints of infants and claims more vivid in a year than ten other well known causes of death." Codice of the first aid manual will be sent private citizens who request it. Special Excursion to DANVILLE, VA., GREENS- BORO, SALISBURY and CHARLOTTE, N. C. Friday, August 27 Via SOUTHERN RAILWAY ROUND TRIP tickets from Agency Stations West Point to Richmond and Marksville, inclusive, will be sold at the following Extremely Low Fares: Danville $3.50 Greensboro 4.00 Salisbury & Charlotte 4.50 Tickets will be sold for train leaving West Point 8:00 A. M. and Richmond 10:30 A. M. August 27th, and will be honored returning on any regular train to and including Monday, August 30th, 1915. Half tickets for children. Call on nearest Southern Railway Agent, or write, H. L. Bristor, Div. Pass Agent, Richmond, Va. HYGEIA HOTEL Buckroe Junction, Phoebus, Va. CENTRALLY LOCATED. A NEW Modern Hotel for Colored Specially. European Plan. Meals served at all hours, day or night. Rooms up-to-date in every respect for ladies and gentlemen. Soda fountain drinks and ice cream, cigars, cigarettes and tobacco, candies, confectioneries. Excursion parties solicited. Popular rates and prices. W. M. Davis, Manager. A High Grade School, conducted by the Franciscan Sisters. Primary, Intermediate and Academic Departments. Vocal and Instrumental Music Taught: An up-to-date Kindergarten in a separate building, where special care is given to the training of the little ones. Both Schools Open September 13th. The COLLEGE DEPARTMENT offers a High Grade Course in Music. Organ, Piano and Vocal Culture. Dressmaking. Automobile. The College Department opens October 4th. For particulars apply to Mount O. Again Will Go. To Buckroe! "253 Central Ave., Long Branch, N. J., Aur. 1915 "Mr. R. J. Stress, Richmond, Va. "Dear Sir, I am very much pleased to inform you that my father, who has been paralyzed and unable to move for the past nine years, after using your Cup for ten days, was able to walk across the room with the assistance of his cane. I myself have suffered with a heaviness several years, and I am pleased to state it has entirely disappeared. Very respectfully. "Miss) Mary Smith." Since the Cup has done such an extraordinary thing for a person afflicted that long, what do you think it ought to do for people who are not nearly so badly afflicted? I think this is the greatest opportunity you ever had in your life and you should say with a determination that, I will try one of those Cups as soon as I can get the order off. Mail 55 cents or 2 for $100, at once to R. J. STONE, M10 NORTH FIRST STREET, RICHMOND, VA. SOLE PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER. Do not send stamps. Every individual should have his own Cup. I want an agent in every settlement. Here is a great chance for you to earn $500 before Xmas, if you are a hustler. For Sale at Thompson's Drug Store, Duval and St. James Streets, Richmond, Va. Jackson's Drug Store, Leigh Street, Richmond, Va. On to Richmond, Va., to the Ideal's GUESTS AT THE HOTEL DALE Convention, Sept. 7-10, 1015. Seel! Seel!—'Tis August '43—When Mt. O again will go: to Buckroe. What is the war? Haven't you heard? 'Tis August Twenty-third! When Mount O again will go to Buckroe. So mother is going. Father is going. Sister is going. Brother is going. Friends and relations for miles around. Say that day they're coming to town. Coming for what? So they can go. With Mount O to Buckzoo, Aug ust 6 times 3 plus 1 plus 4. Dear Friends:—It was with-deep regrets on the part of R. R. Company and the Mount Olivet Baptist Church, that some of you were deprived of your trip with us to Buck. A MAN PARALYZED NINE YEARS, WALKS! WONDERFUL MIN-RAL-COP SICK MAN! SICK WOMAN! Read this Great Testimony that I received from one of my Patients, to whom I mailed a Cup a few days ago. This Letter I received yesterday, August 11th. "263 Central Ave., Lo "Mr. R. J. Stout, Richmond, Va. "Dear Sir, I am very much father, who has been paralyzed a nine years, after using your Cup across the room with the assistan suffered with a heaviness several it has entirely disappeared. Ver Since this Cup has done such an exte that long, what do you think it ought to bady afflicted? I think this is the great life and you should say with a determin is room as I can get the order off. Mail 55 cents or 2 for $1.00, at once STREET, RICHMOND, VA., SOLE PR Do not send stamps. Every individual agent in every settlement. Here is a gre Xmas, if you are a hustler. For Sale at Thompson's Drug Store ond, Va. Jackson's Drug Store, Leigh On to Richmond, Va., to the Ideal's Convention, Sept. 7-10, 1915. To the Officers and Members of the Various Lodges and Nurseries of the National Ideal Benefit Society, Inc. Greeting: The third annual session of the Supreme Lodge will convene in the Ideal's Hall, Tuesday and Wednesday September 7th and 8th, at 10 o'clock, A. M. The Nursery Thursday and Friday, September 9th and 10th, 10 A. M. In order to get good homes, the delegates and visitors are urged to send their names to Headquarters 210 E. Clay St. at once. YOUR GREAT PUBLIC MEETINGS AND EVERYBODY IS WELCOME Tuesday, Sept. 7th, S. P. M., Welcome Meeting, Leigh Street Memorial M. E. Church, Fifth and Leigh St. Rev E. M. Mitchell, D. D., Pastor. Wednesday, Sept. 9th, 8 P. M. Ideal's Evening First Bath, Church Sixteenth and Decatur Sts. So. Rich- mond, Rev. A. Bingn, D. D., Pastor. Thursday, Sept. 9th, 8 P. M., a great women's conference and guardian's review, Moore Street Baptist Church, West Leigh St. R. R. O. Johnson, D. D., Pastor. Friday, Sept. 10th, 8 P. M., open session of the Ideal's Guardian's Con- vention, Fourth Baptist Church, 2 th and P. Sts. Rev. Brans Payne, D. D., Pastor. The Ideal Choir under the direc- tion of Prof. S. L. Johnson is arranging special music for each even- ing. If anyone fail to attend those meetings will miss a treat. Come early to avoid the rush. A. W. HOLMES, Supreme Master. ROSA THOMPSON, Pres. Nursery Convention. I. E. CHARITY, Asst. Sup. Sec'y LUCY A. HALL, Sec'y DO YOU KNOW HER?. I desire to know the whereabouts of Mrs. Martha Smith. Any information will be thankfully received by her niece. WANTED-A competent woman to take charge of a printing o oo and to teach printing. A man of Pae settled habit can also apply to on Miss NARWEE H. BURROUGHE, No Lincoln Heights, Washington, D. go C. roe, on account of conditions which were beyond the control of us both. To show their good will and deep interest in our welfar, the company has kindly offered us two dates in August; and that you may have a nice, safe, comfortable trip with plenty of room, we have accepted one of the dates (August 23) for our Sunday School, which was contemplating a special outing at an early date. Now we invite you to go with them and us, 4th Monday, August 23, 1915. The last excursion to Buckroe this season. Feeling assured we still have your confidence and your willingness to lend a helping hand in our struggle for our new building, we remain respectfully MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH AND S.S. Rev. James Epps, Superintendent. Rev. J. Andrew Boulter, Pastor. 100 L. Long Branch, N. J., Aug. 1915 Very pleased to inform you that my friend and unable to move for the past up for ten days, was able to walk distance of his cane. I, myself have real years, and I am pleased to state Very respectfully. "Miss. Mary Smith." extraordinary thing for a person allotted not to do for people who are not nearly so greatest opportunity you ever had in your nomination that, I will try one of those Cups once to R. J. STONE, SIO NORTH FIRST PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER. I should have his own Cup. I want an great chance for you to earn £500 before store, Duval and St James Streets, Rich- high Street, Richmond, Va. GUESTS OF PHILADELPHIA, PA. Miss Mary Joseph; Mr. Paul Cobb Mr. Henry S. M. Duffey; Mr. Spencer Joynes and wife; Mrs. Maze McSessel Griffin; Mr. Eugene Holland; Mrs. A. L Holland; Miss Helene E. Holland; H. Wright; Mr. Albert Giddings; Georgia C. Hall; Lilian E. Rush; Mr. and Mrs. Royal S. Weaver; Mrs. Ferg Pierce; Mr. Silas King; Mrs. Silan Enty; Mrs. W. N. Bell; Master W. N. Bell; Mrs R. Dearing; Mr. hilander J. Baugh. GUESTS OF CAMDEN. N. J. Julia Polk; C. A. Polk and wife. GUESTS OF NEW YORK Miss M. C. Hankins; H. E. Lynch Green. GUESTS OF BROOKLYN. N. Y. Ethel M. Woods; Miss Lella E. Daniels. Dr. J. R. Griffin, Richmond, Va.; Francis T. Jamison, Wrightsville, Va. A. L. Boaney, Frisco; Mr. and Mra. J. H. Dickerson, Cranford, N. J.; Mra. Fannie B. Francis, Washington, D. C. The amusements at the Hotel Dale which are composed of afternoon teas, eucure and dances, attractive features of the hotel, are very largely attended and enjoyed by the guests. E. W. DALE. EXCULSION TO THE MOUNTAINS Last high grade excursion to the mountains via Norfolk & Western Railway. Tuesday, August 17, 1915. Special fast train, starting direct from Richmond at 11:15 A.M. High class postulated coaches. East of Roanoke all tickets for this excursion will be honored only on the special train, which will make no stops, except as shown above. Tickets to points west of Roanoke, will be honored on Train No. 13, August 17th and returning to Roanoke will be honored on Train No. 14, August 20th. Trains No. 13 and 14 make all regular stops between Roanoke and Bristol. 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