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EDITOR MITCHELL TRAVELS BANKER BINGA AND THE BANK ING-PLANT BUSINESS-EX POSITION TROUBLES—IN TERESTING RECTAL I visited the plant of the Fraternal Printing Company, of which Major R. R. Jackson is the proprietor. Here I met Mr. Robert A. Jackson, formerly of Richmond, Va. I learned, too, that grouble was brewing in the management of the Lincoln Jubilee Celebration Exposition, better known as the Negro Exposition. It was similar to the trou ble at Richmond where the form of removing hone had gone. Waltleh the form of removing Thomas Walleh Swann, Esq, the Secretary, only to discover that inas- much as he had been appointed by the Governor, he could only be removed by the Governor. In company with Mr. D. S. Miller, I visited the private bank of Mr. Jesse Binga on 327th and State Streets. A lady clerk or teller was at the wicket. I humorously enquired if Mr. Binga was in, although I saw him standing at a desk behind the railing, looking intently at some papers. There was no smile upon his countenance and did not look up. The lady amusingly polluted the affirmative and nodded towards him. I approached the wicket opposite Mr. Binga and he looked up with the re- mark, "What do you want?" I replied, "I do not want anything you've got. I called only to pay my respects." He had taken up my card and was musi- ngly fingering it, when he asked, "Where is your father?" As he died several years ago, my inclination was to tell him, "In Heaven, I trust. He continued." He said, "auto- culled when he was here several years ago." "You took me out," was my reply. I came from behind the railing and then said a conversation. "Dr. Atkins, of Hampton is here," he said. "Won't you come up to the house and take dinner with me?" I declined the invitation, then he discussed banking and its importance, ample colored people. "Why," said he, "I have about $14,000 of the money of the colored people on deposit and I do not regard it as necessary to my business. I am not dependent upon it. My real estate transactions, rentes, etc. support me. I have investments that pay me well. Hundreds of Negroes here in Chicago are unreliable, they live from hand to mouth, and you can trust them. The fact that it is to keep an obligation. Many of them do not live one day ahead in business matters. "What could I do with a Board of Directors around me? These Negroes do not know anything about the banking business. Many would think that it was organized and run for their personal benefit. I do not believe a regular Negro bank with Negro directors could be made a success in Chicago." He set me to thinking and after an extended talk I passed out with my companion down State Street, where he left me at an eating restaurant to get a meal of rituals. As I sat there, Mr. Miller re-appeared with S. A. T. Watkins, Esq. The latter cordially greeted me, saying upon hearing me impatient for the dinner ordered and all of us were soon engaged in masticating the food the lady walked before placed us. THE ALMIGHTY AMERICAN DOLL LARA WITH WORLD FANTASY This is the unique situation in which the slightly American dollar finds it easier to buy. It is the supreme money standard of the world, compared with which the British pound sterling is at five per cent. discount, the French franc about eighteen per cent. discount, and the German mark about seventeen per cent. discount. For food, automobiles, horses and manifolds of war, bought from us in eight months of this year, the writing on the bill of payment owes us one billion dollars on balance. To pay the bill, England acting as financial agent for herself and all her clients, has sent us during the last month on account, over two hundred million dollars' worth of gold and our securities. The governments of France and England are urging their citizens to their American investments for public reason, and European investors are due as to the amount of 4600,000 to be paid within a year, with the total amount to be equivalent to a payment on account of perhaps 15 cents on the revenue we. of American Finance that this very heavy foreign selling of our best securities is being digested here by our investors easily and at rising prices. Thrice within a month a British warship, changed into a treasure ship and conveyed across the Atlantic, has brought from $55,000,000 to $80,000,000 in gold and securities to America. The precious freight has been brought to New York by special train, preceded by a pilot, and watched by more armed guards and high railway officials than attend any monarch—so much more carefully do men guard gold than humility. The largest of these shipments, eighty million dollars, great as that sum is, is only a drop in the bucket of debt which Europe owes us, and which is increasing five million dollars on balance between sunrise and sunset of every working day. There is another extraordinary feature in the situation. British merchants have always proudly made out their bills to Americans in pounds sterling, which they have always considered the best money in the world. American merchants,罗马icans and habitats, have made their price lists in francs, just as the Germans do in marks. American merchants who ordered goods three to six months ago in England, or France, are now paying for them with less money than they contracted to pay! This is so because it costs from five to twenty per cent. less in American dollars to buy the same amount of foreign money now than it did six months ago. Thus one hundred thousand dollars' worth of British sterling a current rate of six dollars' worth of American dollars' worth of British $8,000, and one hundred thousand dollars' worth of marks only $85,000. Rates have gone of late even lower. Europe could restore its currencies to par in New York—now the paramount marketplace of the world—by sending gold to the United States in sufficient quantity to pay current bills. Europe owes her. That would automatically, bring the rate, of exchange back to equilibrium or normal. But Europe cannot spare the gold, and, strange to say, New York bankers do not want it. But the entire stock of gold in the Bank of England and the Bank of France, if transferred to us, would not quite pay the actual indebtedness to the United States incurred, on balance, since the bank began. Gold has almost come from credit, could not want to borrow and England and Germany because the governments are boarding it to protect their credit. New York bankers do not wish the gold to be sent here, for the very opposite reason that France and England strive to retain it there. The United States already has more than two thousand millions of gold in its treasury and reserve banks. Trade and industry are not very active. Our banks cannot profitably loan the money they now hold. Men having money do not want to borrow, because they cannot build new factories, or plants, or railroads, or office buildings, in present uncertain trade conditions. Men without credit are not permitted to borrow. More gold sent to the United States would need to enhance prices, cause inflation and unsound speculation. The two commissions of eminent bankers and treasury experts now in this country from London and Paris will undoubtedly find a way to restore the credit of those nations in this, the money-market center of the world. France for two years. Every day that the present condition continues adds artificially to the cost of the supplies which Europe must buy from us. And every day it disastrously affects the private citizens of France and England doing business with us, who are now receiving payment for their services, more than any other standard money in christendom, and therefore we are able to buy from them cheaper than ever before.—San Francisco Examiner. A GREAT WOMAN GONE. At the Second Baptist Church on last Monday evening the funeral services of Mrs. Mary (Pollie) Hampton, an aged and respected member of the above named church, took place in the presence of a large congregation of people that taxed the capacity of the large auditorium. The funeral sermon was preached by the pastor, Dr. K. D. Lewis, from John 11:11, subject "Christian Friendship." In the very eleventh disguise the page adorned with adornments of true Friendship kindness, the page was decorated with a dove, growing out of seeds of kindred character. Such Friendship had be abounded in the heart of the deceased. She was a friend to Christ, the church and to the minister. WHITE FUNERAL FOR NOTED NEGRO COLORED PERSONS EXCLUDED FROM SERVICES OVER FORMER SLAVE. Dover, Del., Sept. 6.—The most unusual funeral over hold in Kent County will take place in Dover tomorrow afternoon, when the remains of George Washington Hall, Delaware's boat known Nogro, will be placed in their last resting place. Hall's funeral will be most unique in that all Negroes are excluded from attending the funeral services, and his pall bearers will consist of some of the most prominent white men in the state. While a full blooded Nogro, Hall, during his lifetime, never associated with members of his race but was known throughout the state as "the buffalo man." Hall, who was well over 60 years of age at the time of his death in Philadelphia hospital last week, was a slave before the civil war and was owned by a family near Georgetown, in Sussex County. He was then but a boy and he never tired of relating his experiences, especially one occurrence which afforded him much amusement in later years. It was the custom in those days when a slave misbehaved himself, to send him to the county sheriff with a note telling that official to apply a certain number of lashes to his hide. Hall had committed some misdemeanor or was given a note to carry to the sheriff. While he could not read, he surmised that the note written to him was a joke and about his age a jackknife to deliver it. The other boy entered into the bargain and was painfully surprised when he received the lashes, which were intended for Hall. Later Hall was taken into the famity of the late was A. B. Richardson, father of former United States Senator H. A. Richardson, of Dover, who at that time owned the Richardson House, the leading hotel of Kent County. Hall soon made himself a very valuable asset about the hotel and some years later was made munager, taking sole charge of the hos tory for the maintenance during the tenure of Mr. Richardson. Hall was left a considerable sum of money when Mr. Richardson died and some time ago he became manager of the Kappa. Alpha Fraternity House, at Delaware College, in Newark, the membership of which consists of well known Delawareans. After his death last week it was found he had left his money to E. E. Shailericz, a member of the fraternity and he also left a provision that he be buried above the ground. He was buried in a white cemetery to bury Hall but this was found to be impossible so an entire lot was secured in Coopers' Cemetery a colored burial ground and his grave was dug in the center of it. An immense slate vault was erected, extending two-feet in the ground and the remainder above the surface and into the vault Hall's casket will be placed tomorrow after noon and it will be sealed up with cement. The pall bearers will consist of members of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity who will be conduced by Rev. Benjamin P. Thompson, rector of Christ P. E. Church, of Dover, one of the most exclusive churches in the county.—Advocate Verdict, Harrisburg, Pa. Sept. 10, 1915. SPEAKS GERMAN TO GERMAN CONFERENCE. St. Joseph, Mo., September 7.—Thursday, September 2nd, the Rev. J. B. F. Shaw, president of the Meriden Institute, Meriden, Miss. appeared before the German Methodist Conference which was in session here, and delivered an address in interest of the Freedman's Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Meriden and it was the first time in the history of the conference that he had heard an address in the German language by a Negro. BODY FOUND IN THE BUSHES The body of an unidentified colored man was found in the bushes at the foot of Twenty-third Street by Frank Buckley, keeper of the lock gates. The body had evidently been in the bushes for several months and was so badly decomposed, Corner Tayler was unable to determine the cause of death. The man was five feet, two inches tall, and wore a black coat, dark brown trousers and black shoes. Hirn, Sallie G. Coughen, of North First Street is committed to her room. Hirn, Richard T. Hinesen, appointed the city boy. The police officer is carrying three world records in a running her manner. NET SWAN—BURRELL Mrs. Lavinia Burrell announces the marriage of her daughter, Iddilian C. to Mr. Harry L. Swan, Thursday, September 2, 1916, in Jersey City, N. J. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Harris, of Connecticut. Mrs. Swan returned to the city last week in company with her sister, Mrs. Walter Peyton. She will leave in a few weeks for her future home, Brooklyn, N. Y. SAVAGE-CARRINGTON. Mr. Silas Carrington announces the marriage of his daughter, Alice E. to Mr. George C. Savage. Ceremony was performed Wednesday evening September 22, 1915; the Rev. R. O. Johnson onlacting. Recognition Wednesday evening October 6, 1915, at 1311 1:2 W. Ledge Street from $ to 10:30 P. M. Friends invited. No cards. ANNIVERSARY EXERCISES. Richmond Lodge of Imperial Order of King David will have their annual groom preached Sunday, September 26th, at Leigh Street Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, Fifth and Leigh Streets. All members are requested to be present and meet in basement of said church at 2:30 o'clock CONTINUE TO INCREASE The enrollment of pupils in the public schools continue to increase. Assistant Superintendent Hill reported Friday, September 17, 1915, 2,265 pupils enrolled. Of this number, 7,019 are colored distributed as follows: Armstrongs, 391; Webster Parks, 268; George Mason, 882; Bakers, 1305; Navy Hill, 799; Baker, 1305; Moore, 376; Moore, 949; Newtown, 129; Sidney, 245; Dunbar, 743; Barton Heights, 118; Providence Park, 169. THIRD ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NEGRO ORGANIZATION The Negro Organization Society will hold its third annual meeting at Petersburg, November 3, 1, 2, and 5 and the colored people of the city have begun their preparations for the proper entertainment of the delegation. Several large committees have been appointed and the preliminary dotals are being carefully weighed. This meeting will cause to be as smobbled at Petersburg many of the abier men of the race in and out of Virginia and the program will offer many interesting features. Dr. Booker T. Washington will deliver two addresses—a special address to farmers on the afternoon of the last day of the meeting and the usual address at the mass meeting or both with the meeting; the society have always been interested. During the present week, September 13—18, a large party of prominent men is making the annual campaign for social and industrial development under the auspices of the society. The Northern Neck is the section being traversed and Dr. Booker T. Washington is the principal speaker. The party is traveling to Tappahannock Warrior the Hampton Institute for Social and Industrial Development Institute and the meetings are scheduled at Heathville, Killimannock, Montross and Fredericksburg. After being highly entertained by Mrs. Ella Dickerson at 103 West Leigh Street. Mrs. Pearl Ammonds of 20 W. Leigh Street, left for Baltimore in her husband, Mr. Grant Ammonds, where they will spend a few months. A TRIP TO THE PANAMA CANAL IDEAL NURSERY GUARD IANS MEET HERE AUXILIARY TO NATIONAL IDEAL BENEFIT SOCIETY—AN OVERWITHLMING SUCCESS—PORTRAIT OF MRS. M. E. HOLMES, IST VICE PRESIDENT, UNVEILED Thursday morning. September 9th, 1916, promptly at 9:45 the President Mrs. Rosa Thompson, Secretaries and Stenographer, Miss Lucy A. Hall, Mrs. I. E. Charity and Lillian E. Jonez, entered the Convention Hall which was beautifully decorated in colors of the Order and cut flowers. Precisely at 10 A. M. the gavel fell, calling the delegation to order. Devotional exercises were conducted by the Prelate, Mrs. L. B. Jones. The Convention had been declared open for business, welcome to the delegates was delivered by Miss Abble Neal, Nursery, No. 47. This splendid address was responded to by Mrs. Emma A. Wingo, Amelia, Va., who was at her best. Addresses were made by Supreme Master and Vice Master, led by the President. Afternoon session was devoted to an excellent program rendered by the children of Richmond District. Much of the children New York worked for the excellent training of the children. At the conclusion refreshments were served. Thursday Night was a Great Woman's Conference. The Ladies assembled in the lecture room and to the sweet strains of, Onward Christian Soldiers, they filed in the main auditorium of the Moore Street Baptist Church, led by six little girl ushers, devotional exercises by Ilev W. L. Anderson, Music by the Nation's Music Welcome address, Mrs. Emily Ewell, Secretary of Nursery Board of Richmond District. At the end of this excellent address, she was presented with a beautiful bunch of flowers by Supreme Secretary Mrs. L. E. Charity in choice language, Mrs. Rosa L. Baynham, President of Nursery Board, Philadelphia, carried her audience at will in the response, and was presented with a beautiful bouquet in appropriate words by Mrs. L. E. Charity. Resolution "Nobody's Child" by Louis Vaughn, American Beauty Nursery, No 41. The audience was carried to the highest point of enthusiasm when the National Guardian's Review took place, North led by Mrs. M. M. Stockton, Washington, D. C.; South by Mrs. L. J. Carter, to the sweet strains of music by the Ideal-Choir they marched and quintermarched the four aisles and formed a floral belt around the spacious church and stood with the heavens, which entitled them to seats in the Guardian's Convention. On the reviewing stand were Supreme Master, Supreme Vice Master, Mrs. A. G. Thompson, President of Imperial Order of King David; Mrs. Belle Christian, Secretary of Woman's Education and Missionary Board of Virginia; Lawyer and Mrs. J. C. Robertson and the Board of Directors. The most impressive feature was the unveiling of the portrait of Mrs. M. E. Holmes, Supreme National Lecturer and First Vice President of the Guardian's Convention. The veil was drawn by Little Miss Thelma Ewell, Twilight Nursery, No. 2. Mrs. Belle Christian in a most befitting manner, prepared the evening for the Convention game received by President, Mrs. Rosa Thompson. Lawyer J. C. Robertson in his usual way, delivered a fine address, Supreme Master then presented the prize to the successful winners for new work, as follows: Mrs. S. M. Stockton, Miss Mary L. Stockton, Washington, D. C., Mrs. Rosa L. Baynham, Philadelphia, Pa. Friday morning, after hearing the report of the President, which showed the Nursery Department to be in good condition, addresses were delivered by Supreme Master and Delegates. Friday afternoon the Richmond District tendered a reception to the Delegates, Mr. W. W. Perkins, Caterer, in charge. Friday night, the Convention closed in a Great Public Meeting at Fourth Baptist Church, Devotional Exercises by Rev. Taylor, Welcome address, Mrs. Nannie Parham, President Missionary Society of said Church, Director F. L. Bryant made a most excellent response to the welcome. Rev. W. L. Anderson presented the Supreme Master, who delivered the Supreme Address, which was said to be his masterpiece. At the close he presented prizes to the following: Mrs. Nannie Parham; first; Mrs. Salille B. Cogbill; second; Mrs. Ida B. Jetter; third. Pursue to the Ideal Choir as a compliment for the beautiful music rendered during the week for the Conviction. Same was received by the leader, Prof. B. L. Johnson in approportion with Miss Lucy A. Hall. Philadelphus with delighted her, and comrade with a note. Much respect is given to the Committee of Appointments, led by Mrs. Newbury, the Minster and Mrs. Robinson, the partner of D. L. Vest, a standing wife, who handed the Ridgman parsonage to the title monarch in which she had entertained the detachates and to splendid corps, of ushers who served given to the officers. Following during the Convention. The following officers were installed: President, Rosa R. Thompson, Richmond, Va.; First President, Mrs. S. M. Stockton, Washinbam, Second, Mrs. Rosa L. Baynham, Philadelphia, Pa.; Third, Mrs. Willie P. Tinsley, Newport News, Va.; Prelate, Mrs. L. B. Jones, Baltimore, Md.; Secretary, Misa Lucy A. Hall Philadelphia Pa.; Assistant, Mrs. I. E. Charity, Richmond, Va.; Treasurer, Mrs. Eva M. Robinson, Philadelphia, Pa.; Director, Mrs. Sallie B. Coghill, South Richmond, Va.; Conductor, Mrs. Emma A. Wingo, Mrs. Emma A. Assistant Conductor, Mrs. Suzie H. Assistant Conductor, Richmond, Va.; Inside Held, Inside Rebelia Rooks, Portsmouth, Va.; Outside Herald, Mrs. Frances Jackson, Glen Allen, Va.; Past President, Mrs. C. C. Brown, Peterburg, Va. Mrs. Rosa Thompson, formerly Supreme National Lecturer for the Northern District with headquaters at Northern Philadelphia, Pa. has been appointed Headquarter or the Brotherhood, with headquaters at 210 East Clay Street, Richmond, Va. WINS, GOLD MEDAL Miss Rose P. Liggin a member of 3rd Street Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School on account of success achieved in being the first member of the School to bring in over twenty new scholars was awarded with a Gold Medal Friday P. M. presented by Mr. E. H. Courtney a Sunday School Teacher of Broad Street. Methodist Church. (White) Order of King David Meets The Imperial Order of King David held its seventh annual convention at Skifquarter, Virginia on August 24, 25, 1916. The day was an ideal one for the opening, and quite a large delegation from Richmond and the adjacent counties filled the Little church. The 23rd Psalm was repeated the day before. The odements being conducted by Grand Protodean Borkins. The report of the Grand Worthy Borkins. A. G. Thompson was excellent in every sense of the word. The Deputies made quite encouraging reports. But among the many smiling faces one was missing. Death having taken away our beloved and honorable Grand Worthy Serlie Wm. B. F. Thompson whose memory we will ever cherish and whose places can never be filled. The deputies as follows: G. W. Ruler, Mrs. G. Thompson, 1st Vice Mrs. Clara S. Elliott and 2nd Vice Mrs. M. C. Swann, G. Prolate Mr. M. L. Perkins, G. Treas, E. J. Talfatero, G. W. Scribe Miss Mary Scott, G. W. Asst. Serlie Martha Brown, G. Warden Mrs. Annie Johnson, G. Captain Mr. F. H. Wilson, L. Guide Mr. I. H. Ellis, R. Guide Mr. J. C. Wilson Guildian Mrs. Harriet Blunt, O. Guildian Mrs. W. T. Terrell; Musician, O. Guildian Mrs. Brown, Lecturer Rev. M. M. Johnson. Board of Regents—E. J. Talfatero, C. S. Ellis, Robert Coleman, M. C. Brown, A. W. Dandridge. AGENT WASTED. WANTED - Colored man, intelligent aggressive, competent to do field work, willing to come to Philadelphia will find an unusual opening with an Insurance Association operating in Penna. Most liberal contract ever offered a colored man by any Insurance Company. * Address, THE FAIR, 612 614 Chest nut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. CARD OF THANKS I desire, in this public manner, to express my sincere thanks to the Conventions. Churches and individuals for their messages of Christian comfort and sympathy and their assistance during the sickness and incident to the death of my wife, the late Mrs. Octavia H. Woods. With profoundest gratitude, I am CARD OF THANKS. Mr. Richard Hamilton takes this medium to thank the Second Baptist Church, its Pastor, Supt. and Sunday School, societies neighbors and friends for their expressions of sympathy shown him during the recent illness and death of his dear mother Mrs Mary Hamilton. Rev. D. W. Hill of C. F. and I. L. Gore Force, Virginia was in the缸 LADIES! GENTLEMEN! - Twenty-two Cards, with your name and address specially printed, for $2 cents. Card Free. An exceptionally large card. O. PRESLEY, BM. M. Montgomery R. , Trenton, New Jersey. PRICE. FIVE. CENTS. THE BAPTISTS SPLIT AT CHICAGO SESSION Many Disgraceful Scenes Observed Iqur- ing the Meeting—Factions Flight for Control—Who Shall Control National Baptist Publishing House? Starts the "Hall to Rolling" and Matter. Goes to Court. "For it in God which worketh on you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Do all things without murmurings or disputings; that ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and proverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world."—Phill. 3:13. The National Baptist Convention has met. They were to have, their annual meeting, First Friday of the month. Some of them did and景景 did. The action of the body is sadly condemned by the people of this city. All that was done to build up the race and its progress during the last fifty years in this city was forgotten by the other races when they read the accounts in the daily papers of how a supposed body of educated men, and that ministers of the gospel, had daddled their children with the love and decided their differences. No, they still hung to the old-time spirit of going to the white man to decide. TROUBLE STARTS TO BREW The meeting opened Wednesday morning. It was the thirty-fifth annual convention. After the opening exercises the Rev. A. D. Williams of Georgia made a statement that the Baptist churches were getting too up-to-date by putting in billboard tables and a tab tubs in order to reach the people. After the Rev Brooks of Anderson, N.C., he attended the chair. He offered a resolution and a convention to consider a charter that a committee had obtained from the organization. As soon as Dr Brooks offered the resolution the Rev Sutton Griggs of Memphis answered him and moved that it be tabbed. A vote was taken and the motion lost. Mr Morris ruled that the resolution was out of order. At this juncture the followers of the Boyd faction yelled at Dr Morris. They were met with shouts and hisses from the Morris faction. Some one added a remark concerning whereupon a delegate writing his design from Louisiana and one from Texas shouted, "Hear Judas," and "Puff in your horns, devil-pull them in." There were groans. Then a leader of the Morris faction on a chair and having his hat began singing soon to be joined by his fronzed followers: "Oh, Baptist, Baptist is my name. And my name is written on high; Oh, a Baptist, Baptist will I be. Yes, a Baptist till I die." Not to be outside the other faction started "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah." This drowned out the Morris faction who another song. Finally they closed singing, "Holy, Holy, Holy." After Tuesday's meeting it was explained to me that there has been a feeling growing for three years owing to the fact that the-publishing board has been chartered for some time and the convention officers have been unable to wrest its control from its officers. Dr. Boyd is secretary of the publishing board. They obtain the charter to wrest the control from the board. It seems that the election of officers put it under his wills as president and Wednesday the board take charge. It was in progress about half an hour when Kev. Barber of Texas took it upon himself to pull Dr. Jones off the platform. Jones, of course, resisted, and Barber getting hold of his coat tail to it. CARRY DISPUTE TO COURT. At this point the broach widened between the two factions and things grew hot. Hundreds shouted at once women yelled. Ministers quoted from the Bible. It looked more like a meeting of anarchists. Morris was prevented from taking part in the meeting by an injunction obtained from Judge Smith of the Circuit Court. After Sheriff Fleming led the injunction Dr. Morris proceeded to take the platform. Dr. Jones proceeded to take on with the regular business, but was not with the officials and interrupted. He was hissed and shouted at. Judge Smith offered to act as arbiter for the warring factions. All along the streets "brothers" could be seen on the corners "arguifying the merits of de cold dispute." To the whites this was as good as they wanted. The convention adjourned to the Salem Baptist Church while Dr. Morris and his incorporated bunch, with their followers, proceeded at the regiment. DR. WASHINGTON "ON THE WALL." Booter T. Washington, the noted editor, set the Army's Friday night, but would not enter into the (Civilian on fourth page). Pego' 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 patrol, is shot and wounded by British soldiers while making a name rule speech. He is aided by Angela Kingnorth an English society girl, who defends him. Angela takes O'Connell to her brother's home and helps to nurse him. He recovers he and the girl become far friends. O'Connell when well is sent to jail for doctoring the girl. He finally writes Angela that he has finished his sentence. O'Connell and Angela wed. She has exposed the Irish cause. Her brother, a member of parliament, is very angry. The happy couple come to America to live. A daughter is born to them. Angela's brother refuses to help the couple in any way. Angela dies. O'Connell names his daughter Margaret and calls her "Beg." O'Connell receives a most important letter from England which perplexes him. O'Connell allows Peg to visit England of her uncle's request. The elder Kingnorth's heart had finally softened toward his dad sister's little girl. Goes to the home of the Chinese guard. He is directed by the Hawkes. Kingnorth's attorney, as Kings north suddenly dies. She first meets Ethel Chichester and brent, a married man in love with Khel. She interrupts them by accident in a secret meeting. Beth is engaged at Peg and laughingly dismisses her from the drawing room, sending her to the servants' quarters. The Chichesters have lost their money in a bank failure. Hawkes arrives and reads the Kings marsh will. It leaves most of the fortune to Peg and offers liberal pay to any one to undertake her education and social training. Mrs. Chichester finally agrees to bring up Peg in return for the money promised, although she openly deplores the shabby young girl. Peg is heartbroken at the cold reception given her by the Chichester family. She is much impressed, however, by the beauty of her surroundings. Peg meets Jerry Adair, who takes a lovely interest in her, the finds in pim a real friend. She tells him about her father. He's a farmer, he says. Peg decides to return home, but on Jerry's request she stays in England a month. Brent and katie have another meeting. Both are unhappy. Ethal and Peg have a violent disagreement, and Brant's attentions to the former are the cause of the dispute, which is interrupted by Jerry. Jerry takes Peg to a fashionable dance without Mrs. Chichester's knowledge. Peg kicks Ethal in a mad escapade with Brent. Peg prevents Ethal from sloping with Brent, but falls downstairs at midnight. Mrs. Chichester abuses Peg for going to the dance. Mrs. Chichester endeavors to persuade Alaric to promise marriage to Peg in order to keep the girls fortune in the poorly stricken family. Peg refuses him. CHAPTER XXVI Cousin, do you know, I am going to do something now I ve never done before?" He pussed to let the full force of what was to come have its real value. "What is it, Alaric?" I beg asked, all unconscious of the drama that was taking place in her cousin's heart. "Sure, what is it? You're not gain to do something useful, are ye?" He brained himself and went on: "I am going to ask a very charming young lady to marry me. Eh?" "Are ye?" "I am." "What do ye think o' that, now?" "And-who-do-yon-think-it-is?" He waited, wondering if she would guess correctly. It would be so helpful if only she could. But she was so uninterested. "I am..." "I couldn't guess it in a hundred years. Alaric—rally I couldn't." "Oh, try! Do try!" he urged. "I couldn't think who'd marry you—indade I couldn't. Mebbe the poor girl's blind. Is that it?" "Can't you guess? No? Really?" "No, I'm tellin' ye. Who is it?" "You!" Then she leaned back against the balustrade and laughed long and unrestrainedly. She laughed until the tears came coursing down her checks. Alaric was at first nonplanned. Then he grasped the situation in its full significance. It was just a touch of hysteria. He joined her and laughed heartily as well. "Ahah! he cried between laughs. That's a aplendid sign. Splendid! I've always been told that girls cry when they're proposed to." "Sure, that's what I am doin'," gnasped Peg. "I'm cryin'—laughin'. Sure. I think I'd rather have Michael, my terri- if you don't mind." He started forward, "Oh, come, I say! You don't mean that! Think—just for one moment—of the advantages!" "If ye don't mind," replied Peg weekly. To her amazement the gloom lifted from her, cousin's contempt. He took a deep breath, looked at her and genuine relief and cried out her heartily "I say! You're a brick! It really is fully good of you. Some girls in your position would have jumped at me—positively jumped for you—you're a million little girls in brick!" He exulted adieu. We work here little bit hard and always to waggle. "You're a pretty little girl, then what you are a pretty—little girl. I'll never forget—never. If there is anything I can do—at any time—anywhere—call on me. I'll be there—right on the shot. "Bless you, cousin. You've taken an awful load off my mind. I was really worried. I had to ask you. Promised to. See you before you go!" On the 30th day of June Mr. Montgomery Hawken glanced at his appointments for the following day and found the entry, "Mrs. Chichester, Scarboro—in re Margaret O'Connell." He accordingly sent a telegram to Mrs. Chichester, acquainting her with the pleasant news that she might expect that distinguished lawyer on July 1 to render an account of her stewardship of the Irish agitator's child. He was shown into the music room and was admiring a genuine Grenze when Mrs. Chichester came in. "Sit down," replied Mrs. Chichester sonderly. "Thank you." He sat beside her, waited a moment then, with some sense of insgiving, asked, "Everything going well, I hope?" "Far from it." And Mrs. Chichester shook her head sadly. "She wants to have us today. She has ordered a cab. She is packing now." "Dear, dear!" calculated the bowtied solitor. "Where is she going?" "Back to her father." "How perfetely ridiculous!" "But don't be messy," he replied easily; "she will stay. May I use her?" Mrs. Chilhoster rose, crossed over to the bell and rang it. "There is one thing you must know. Hawkens. My son is in love with her." she said, as though in a burst of confidence. "What? Your son?" "Yes!" she sighed. "Of course she is hardly a suitable match for Almire as yet. But by the time she is of age. Hawkens was moving restlessly about the room. He stopped in front of Mrs. Chilhoster as Jarvis disappeared to notify Peg. "I am afraid, madam, that such a marriage would be out of the question. As one of the executives of the late Mr. Kingsmorth's will, in my opinion it would be defeating the object of the dead man's agony." Mrs. Chilhoster retorted heatedly: "He deserves her to be trained. What training is better than marriage?" "Almost any," replied Mr. Hawkes. "Marriage should be the union of two formed characters. Marriage between the young is one of my pet objects. It is a condition of life necessary for those who have reached maturity in nature and in character. I am preparing a paper on it for the Cruydon Ethical society said." Whatever else Mr. Hawkes might have said in continuation of another of his pet subjects was cut abruptly short by the appearance of Peg. She was still dressed in one of Mrs. Chl chester's gifts. She had not had an opportunity to change into her little traveling suit. "Well, well! What an improvement!" he said. "I'm glad you've come, Mr. Hawkes." "Why, you're a young lady!" eried the astonished solicitor. "Am I? Ask me aunt about that!" replied Peg somewhat bitterly. "Now, my dear Miss Margaret O'Connell"—began the lawyer. "Will so let me have £207 suddenly asked Peg. "Certainly. Now? and he took out his pocketbook. "This miltt, replied Peg positively. "With pleasure," said Mr. Hawkes as he began to count the banknotes. "And I want ye to get a passage on the first ship to America, this afternoon if there's one," eried Peg earnestly. "Oh, come, come," remonstrated the lawyer. "The £20 I want to buy something for me father—just to remember England by. If ye think me uncle wouldn't like to have to it because I'm lavin', why, then me father'll pay ye back. It may take him a long time, but he'll pay it." "Now, listen"—interrupted Mr. Hawkes. "Melbe it'll only be a few, dollars a week, but father always pays his debts—in time. That's all he ever needa-time." "What's all this nonsense about going away?" "It isn't nonsense. I'm gold to me father," answered Leg resolutely. Hawkes hunted through his mind for the cause of this upheaval in the Chichester home. He remembered Mrs. Chichester's statement about Alaric's affection for his young cousin. Could the trouble have arisen from that? It gave him a clew to work on. He grasped it. "Answer me one question truthfully. Miss O'Connell. Is there an affair of the heart?" "Has any one made love to you since you have been here?" Peg looked up at him sadly and shook her head. A moment later a mischievous look came into her eyes, and she said, with a roguish lance: "Bare one man wanted to kiss me. an' I boxed his earn, an' another—almost man—asked me to marry him." "Oh! excalated the lawyer." "Me Counin Alaric." "And what did you say?" questioned Hawken. "I told him I'd rather have M. schacht." He looked at her in open bowflearm and repeated: "Michaël?" "He does." explained Pau, and her eyes danced with nervousness. Howhes laughed heartily and mournfully. As M. schacht glanced back, she realized in her grief that he had been the one to have taken the blame. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` "Will ye let me have £207?" suddenly asked Peg. yielded him an exceedingly handsome revenue. He had heard whispers of a magistracy. His public future was as sured But his private life was unrid. The handsome villain in Potham crescent had no one to grave the head of the table, save on the occasional visits of his aged mother or the still ruler ones, of a married sister. And here was be in the full prime of life. Yielding to some uncontrollable impulse, he took her little hand in both of his own. Hawkes was not to be denied now. He went on in his softest and most pervasive accents: "I know one who would give you all these—a man who has reached the years of discretion, one in whom the follies of youth have merged into the knowledge and reserve of early middle age; a man of position and of means; a man who can protect you, care for you, admire you—and be proud to marry you. "Miss O'Connell—may I say Margaret?—I was your uncle's adviser, his warm personal friend. We spoke freely of you for many weeks before he died. It was his desire to do something for you that would change your whole life and make it full and happy and contented. Were your uncle ally I know of nothing that would give him greater pleasure than for his old friend to take you, your young life, into his care. Miss O'Connell, I am the man." "Stop it!" she cried. "What's the matter with you men this morality?" Teed think I was some great lady the way ye're all offerin' me my hands an' yer names an' yer influences an' yer dignities, Stop it! Give me that money, an' let me go." Hawken paused. "Don't give your answer too hastily. I know it must seem abrupt—one might almost any brutal. But I am alone in the world; you are alone. Neither of us has contracted a regard for any one else. And, in addition to that, there would be no occasion to marry until you are twenty-one. There!" Peg suddenly burst into a paroxysm of laughter. "Am I to consider that a refusal?" "Ye may. What would I be doth' marryin' the likes of you? Answer me that!" "That is final?" he queried. "Absolutely, completely an' entirely final. Thank ye very much, sir," she added. "An' may I have the £20." "Certainly. Here it is." And he hand- ed her the money. She hurried across the room to the staircase. When she was halfway up the stairs Jarrys entered and was immediately followed by Jerry. "Pog!" he said gently, looking up at her. "I'm gain' back to me father in half an hour!" And she went on up the stairs. As Jerry moved slowly away from the staircase he met Montgomery Hawkes. CHAPTER XXVII. New Revolutions. W "WHY, how do you do, Sir Gersald?" and Hawkes went across quickly with out-stretched hand. "Hello, Hawkes," replied Jerry, too preoccupied to return the act of calculation. Instead he nodded in the direction Peg had gone and questioned: "What does she mean—going in a few minutes?" "She is returning to America. Our term of guardianship is over. She absolutely refuses to stay here any longer. My duties in regard to her, outside of the annual payment provided by her late uncle, and today," replied the lawyer. "As the chief supporter of the late Mr. Kiamworth's will I must be satisfied that its conditions are complied with to the same pay as to the latter," and Jerry complied very. "Mr. Kiamworth's economy stipulates that a dollar is worth twice but any double salary will not amount to the salary it would be paid." "I am afraid I cannot agree with you, Sir Darrel." "That is a pity. But it doesn't siber my intention." "And may I ask what that intention is?" "To carry out the spirit of Mr. Kingnor's bequest." "And what do you consider the spirit?" "I think we will best carry out Mr. Kingnor's last wishes by making known the conditions of his bequest to Miss O'Connell and then let her decide whether she wishes to abide by them or not." Mrs. Chichester came into the room and went straight to Jerry. At the same time Alard burst in through the garden and greeted Jerry and Hawke. "I heard you were here"—began Mrs. Chichester. Jerry interrupted her anxiously. "Mrs. Chichester, I was entirely to blame for last night's unfortunate business. Don't visit your displeasure on the poor little child. Please don't!" Jarvis came down the stairs with a pained, not to any mortified, expression on his face. Underneath his left arm he held tightly a shabby little bag and a freshly wrapped up parcel. In his right hand, held far away from his body, was the melancholy and picturesque terrier, Michael. Mrs. Chichester looked at him in her roar. "Where are you going with those things?" she gasped. "To put them in a crab, madam," an awered the humiliated tootman. "Your niece orders." "Put those articles in a traveling bag. Use one of my daughter's" ordered the old lady. "Your niece objects, madam. She she'll take nothing away she didn't bring with her." The grief stricken woman turned away as Jarvis passed out. Alarie tried to comfort her. But the strain of the morning had been too great. He looked cheerfully, at Jerry and smiled as he said: "I even offered to marry her if she'd stay. Couldn't do more than that, could it" Jerry returned Alarie's smile as he asked: "You offered to marry her?" Alarie nodded. "Poor little wretch!" Down the stairs came Peg and Ethel. Mrs. Chichester looked at Peg through misty eyes and said reproachfully: "Why that old black dress?" Why not one of the dresses I gave you? "This is the way I left me father, an this is the way I'm gold' back to him" repiled Reqs sturdily. "You're not going, Req," said Jerry quietly and positively. "Who's goin' to stop me?" "The chief executor of the late Mr. Kingsworth's will." "An' who is that?" "Mr. Jerry, Pegl." "You an executor?" "I am. Sit down—here in our midst—and know why you have been here all the past month." "He forced Peg gently into a chair. "Have you ever wondered at the real reason you were brought here to this house and the extraordinary interest taken in you by relations who until a month ago had never even bothered about your existence." "I have, indude. Pegg answered. "But whenever I've asked any one I've always been told it was me uncle's wish." "And it was. Indeed, his keenest desire just before his death was to stone in some way for his unkindness to your mother." "Nothin' could do that" and Pegg's lips tightened. "Sendin' for me won't bring me poor mother back to life, will it?" At least we must respect his intentions. He desired that you should be given the advantages your mother had when she was a girl. "In justice to yourself," proceeded Jerry. "you must know that he set aside the sum of £1,000 a year to be paid to the lady who would undertake your training." "Peg sprang up and walked across to her aunt and looked down at her. "A thousand pounds a year!" She turned to Jerry and asked: "Does she get a thousand a year for abuse' me! Well, what do you think of that?' cried Peg. gazing curiously at Mrs. Chichester. "A thousand pounds a year for makin' me miserable, an' the poor dead man thinkin' he was doin' me a fayer!" "I tell you this," went on Jerry, "because I don't want you to feel that you have been living on charity. You have not." Peg suddenly blazed up: "Well, I've been made to feel it," and she glared passionately at her aunt. Peg's anger gave place to just as denen a twinge of regret as she caught sight of Ethel, white faced and staring at her compassionately. She went across to Ethel and buried her face on her shoulder and wept as she wailed: "Why wasn't I told? I'd never have stayed! Why wasn't I told?" And Ethel comforted her. "Don't cry, dear." she whispered. "Don't. The day you came here we were beggams. You have literally fed and bounced us for the last month." Poor Mrs. Chichester looked at her daughter rebukefully. Peg grumped the full meaning of Ethel's words: "And will we have nothing if I go away?" "There, it's all settled. I'll stay with ya, aunt, an' ya can tache me anything ye like. Will some one ask Jarry to bring back my bundleen an' Michael? I'm gold' to stay!" Jerry smiled approvingly at her. Then he said: He walked over to Mrs. Chichester and addressed her: "I came here this morning with some very good news for you. I happen to be one of the directors of Glifford's bank, and I am happy to say that it will shortly reopen its doors, and all the depositors' money will be available for them in a little while." Mrs. Chichester gave a cry of joy. "Oh, Alaric!" she exclaimed. "My darling Ethel." "A panic in American securities, in which we were heartily interested, caused the suspension of business," explained Jerry. "The panic is over. The securities are rising every day. We'll soon be on easy street again." Jerry looked at Peg. She caught his eye and smiled, but it had a and wistfulness behind it. "Sure, they don't want me now. I'd better take me cab. Good day to ye." And she started quickly for the door. Jerry stopped her. "There is just one more condition of Mr. Kingsnorth's will that you must know. Should you go through your course of training satisfactorily to the age of twenty-one you will inherit the sum of £5,000 a year." "When I'm twenty-one I get £5,000 a year!" gnashed log. "If you carry out certain conditions." "An' what are they?" "Satisfy the executors that you are worthy of the legacy." "Satisfy you?" "And Mr. Hawkes." Peg looked at the somewhat uncomfortable lawyer. "He drew the will at Mr. Kingsnorth's dictation," replied Jerry. "Was that why we wanted me to be engaged to ye until I was twenty-one?" she asked the unhappy lawyer. "Come, come, Miss O'Connell," said Hawkes. "What nonsense?" "Did you propose to Miss Margaret?" queried Jerry. "Well," hesitated the embarrassed lawyer—"in a measure—jeal." "That's what it was," cried Peg, with a laugh. "It was very measured. No wonder the men were crazy to kape me here an' to marry me." Then Jerry spoke to the others. "Now may I have a few moment alone with my ward?" Peg stared at Jerry incredulously. "Ward? Is that me?" "Yes, Peg. I am your legal guardian—appointed by Mr. Kingnorth." "You're the director of a bank, the executor of an estate, an' now you're me. guardian. What do ye do with yer spare time?" Jerry emiled and appealed to the others: "Just a few seconds—alone." "Will you write to me?" urged Jerry when he and 'leg' were alone. Had she done so the two lives would have changed in that moment. But the old rebellious spirit came uppermost, and she looked at him defiantly and cried: "Are you goin' to propose to me too?" That was the one mistake that separated those two hearts. Sir Gerald drew back from her-hurt. Jarvis came quietly in: "Mr. Hawkes says, miss, if you are going to catch the train"— "I'll catch it," said Peg impatiently, and Darwin went out. Peg looked at Jerry's back turned eloquently toward her as though in rebuke. "Why in the wurrid did I say that so him!" she muttered. "It's me Irish tongue." She went to the door and opened it notisly, rattling the handle loudly, bopping he would look around. Under her breath she murmured: "Goodby, Misther Jerry, an 'God bless ye, an ' thank ye for bein' so nice to me.' And she passed out. In the ball Peg found Ethel and Hawkes waiting for her. They put her between them in the cah, and, with Michael in her arms, she drove through the gates of Regal Villa never to return. After Many Days. RANK O'CONNELL stood on the queay that morning in July and watched the great ship slowly "I do inside. It's mans' the tour He and over him an' Robert Burnett. "Then you're not forbidden!" "How're what?" "I have out. Did ye think I would?" "No, I grew. I didn't. Still, I was wondering." "What would I be doing forgettin' the things I taught me?" He raised the littered sheets of his manuscript and showed them to her "This." She looked over her shoulder and read: "From 'Buckshot' to 'Agricultural Organization.' The History of a Generation of English Mistletoe, by Frank Owen O'Connell." She looked up proudly at her father "It looks wondrousful, father." "Tilgrade it to you in the long even it's now we're together again." "Do, father." "Af we won't separate any more. Peg, will we?" "We wouldn't have this time but for you, father." "What made ye come back so sudden-like." "I only promised to stay a month." "Didn't they want me any longer?" "In one way they did not in another they didn't. It's a long history—that's what it is. Let us all down there as we used to in the early days and I'll tell ye the whole of the happenin' since I left ye." She softened some things and omitted others. Ethel entirely. That epode should be locked forever in Pega heart. Jerry she touched on tightly. "There's one thing. You that must part in some day when it comes to you." He finally said. She lowered her eyes and said nothing. "Has it come? Has it, Peg?" She buried her face on his breast, and, though no sound can be, he knew by the trembling of her little body that she was crying. So it had come into her life. The child he had sent away a month ago had come back to him transformed in that little time into a woman. "Ye'd better be goin' to bed, Peg." "All right, father." She went to the door. Then she stopped. "Ye're glad I'm home, father?" He pressed her closely to him. "I'll never lave ye again," she whispered. All through that night Peg lay awake, searching through the past and trying to pierce through the future. Toward morning she slept, and in a whirling dream she saw a body float- "I love you, Pep," said Sir Gerald, ing down a stream. She stretched out her hand to grasp it when the eyes met her, and the eyes were those of a dead man, and the man was Jerry. She woke trembling with fear, and she turned on the light and budded into a chair and sat chattering with terror until she heard her father moving in his room. She went to the door and asked him to let her go in to him. He opened the door and saw his little Peg. wild eyed, pale and terror stricken, standing on the threshold. The look in her eyes terrified him. "What is it. Peg, me darlin'? What is it?" She crept in and looked up into his face with her starling eyes, and she grasped him with both of her small hands and in a voice dull and hopeless cried desperately: "I dreamt he was dead—dead! An I couldn't race him. An' he went on past me—down the stream—with his face upraised." The grasp loosened, and just as she slipped from him O'Connell caught her in his strong arm and placed her gently on the sofa, and she fell asleep. These first days following Peg's return found father and child nearer each other than they had been since that famous trip through Ireland when he lectured from the back of his historical cart. She became O'Connell's amanuensis. During the day she would go from library to library in New York verifying data for her father's monumental work. One evening some few weeks after her return she was in her nurse preparing to begin her night's work with her father when she heard the bell ring. That was unusual. Their calls were few. She heard the door open, then the sound of a distant voice wagging with her father. Then came a heard at her door. "There," somebody outside here so easy, Peg," said her father. "How are you, Perl?" he answered. "In the middle down, in the back so in heavy water, and locked the middle there was a gravel bed, in the dark eyes and the old bed of resemblance in his room. "How are you, Perl?" he repeated. "I'm fine, Mr. Jerry," he replied in a data. Then she looked at O'Connell, and she hurried on to say: "This is my father, Sir Gerald Adak." "We'd introduced ourselves already," said O'Connell good naturally, asking the unexpected visitor all the while. "And what might we do down in New York?" he asked. "I have never seen America, I take an Englishman's interest in what we once owned." "An 'lost through misgovernment.' "Well, we'll say misunderstanding. "As they'll one day lose Ireland. "I hope not. The two countries understand each other better every day." The bell rang again. I began to so, but O'Connell stopped her. "It's McGinnis. This is his night to call and tell me the politics of the town. I'll take blin into the next room. Peg, until yer visitor is gone. "Oh, please." said Jerry hurriedly and taking a step toward the door, "allow me to call some of our time." "Stay where ye are!" cried O'Connell, burrowing out as the bell rang again. "I want to ask ye something," Sir Gerald, she began. "Jerry!" she corrected. "Please forgive me for what I said to ye that day. It was wrong of me to say it. Yet it was just what ye might have expected from me. But "I'll be so fine to me—a little no- body—all that wonderful month that it's hurt me ever since, and I didn't dare write to ye. It would have looke ed like prescription from me. But now that ye've come here ye found me out, and I want to ask yer jardon, an, I want to ask ye not to be angry with me." "I couldn't be angry with you, Peg." He paused, and as he looked at her the presence of the bed in, well contained man was broken. He beat over her and said softly: "Peg, I love you." The room swam around her. Was all her mercy to end? Did this man come back from the mists of memory because he loved her? She tried to speak, but nothing came from her parched lips and tightened throat. Then she became conscious that he was speaking again, and she listened to him with all her senses, with all her heart and from her soul. "I knew you would never write to me, and somehow I wondered just how much you cared for me—if at all. So I came here. I love you, Peg. I want you to be my wife. I want to care for you and send you and make you happy. I love you." Her heart leaped and strained. "Do you love me?" she whispered, and her voice trembled and broke. "I do. Indeed I do. Be my wife." "But you have a title," she pleaded. "Share it with me," he replied. "To be so ashamed o' me." "No, Peg; I'd be proud of you. I love you." Peg broke down and sobbed. "I love you, too, Misther Jerry." In a moment she was in his arms. It was the first time any one had touched her tenderly besides her father. Jerry stroked her hair and looked into her eyes and smiled down at her lovingly as he asked: "What will your father say?" She looked happily up at him and answered: "It was from Tom Moore, Oh, there's nothin' half so sweet in life—as love's young dream." When O'Connell came into the room later he realized that the great summons had come to his little girl. The thought came to him that he was about to give to England his daughter in marriage! Well, had he not taken from the English one of her finest daughters as his wife? And a silent prayer went up from his heart that happiness would able with his Peg and her Jerry and that their romance would last longer than Angela's and his. AFTERWORD. AND now the moment has come to take leave of the people I have lived with for so long. Yet, though I say "Adiant" I feel it is only a temporary leave. taking. Their lives are so linked with mine that some day in the future I may be tempted to draw back the curtain and show the passage of years in their various lives. Some day with O'Connell we will visit Pug in her English home and see the marvelous time and love have wrought upon her. But to those who know her in the old days she is still the same Pug of my Heart—constitute, loyal, unchaining, mingling the lure with the test, truth and beauty her behold. We will also visit Mira. Chisholm and hear of her little grandmother, born in Britain, where her daughter, Blind, must and married an antique at the estate and have formed a mansion. --- A GENERAL SURVEY OF THE WAR WEDNESDAY. London reports that it has been established an American, who shipped as a scaman, perished when the Allan Line steamship Hesperian was sunk by a German submarine. The Hesperian's death list is now thirty-three. Ambassador Gerard in Berlin to forward all information possible regarding the disaster. The citar has removed Grand Duke Nicholas as commander-in-chief of the Russian armies, sending him to command the Muscovite forces in the Caucasus, with the title of vice-roy, and taking command of the Russian army himself. A Russian official announcement says the Germans are being held at all points on the eastern front. Berlin announces the capture of Walkovsk, Russia. THURSDAY: Zeppellins have dropped bombs into the heart of London, killing twenty persons and injuring eighty-six. This makes a total of thirty-three dead and one hundred and twenty-nine injured in raids of two successive nights. An official announcement in Petrograd claims a Russian victory over the Austro-Germans at Tarnopol, Galicia, with the capture of 8000 men and thirty cannon. The German of fensive is said to be checked along the entire eastern battle line. The army of the German crown prince has made a furious attack upon the French line protecting Verdun. Paris says the French line remains unbroken. Bulgaria is reported to have entered its agreement with Turkey, by which the Ottoman government will give up the Dedeagatch railway. This is understood to mean that Bulgaria will not enter the war against the Teutonic allies. FRIDAY. President Wilson has asked the government at Vienna to recall Dr. Dumba the Austrian ambassador to Washington, because of pernicious interference with American industrial establishments. It is reported that other, diplomatic representatives of Germany and Austria may be requested to leave this country. Vienna announces the capture of Dubno, in the Russian province of Volhynia, and says the Austrian army is marching upon Rovno. Petrograd officially announces further success near Tarnopol, in Galicia, and says 17,000 Austrians have been captured since September 3. It is also announced that the Battle port of Riga has been bombarded by Zepolina and aeroplanes, and that bombs have been dropped upon Vilna, killing several persons. Bitter fighting continues in the Argonne region, France, and German gains in this field of operations and in the Vosges are reported. SATURDAY. Petrograd announces that notwithstanding Russian successes in Galicia, in one of which 5000 prisoners were taken, it has been decided to withdraw the Russian army to the Kiev Smolensk line of defense. Excavation of cities west of that line has been ordered. The Russian cabinet has resigned in favor of a coalition ministry. According to Paris, the efforts of the German crown prince to pierce the French line in the Argonne region has been decisively defeated. Repeated efforts to advance in this region, it is asserted, have cost the Germans 100,000 men. German submarine have extended the sphere of their operations to the Mediterranean and southwest coast of Spain. SUNDAY Victories of the utmost importance in the campaign halt the German invasion now being conducted under the personal direction of the exar have been achieved by the Russian armies, notably on the Galician front and on the firing line before the city of Riga. Extremely heavy losses have been inflicted upon the Austro-German forces in the southeastern theater of war. The Teutonic troops who had been operating along the River Sereth have been driven into retreat for fourteen miles. They have taken up new positions on the River Stiria in an endeavor to check the Russians. Along the Düster also the Austro-Germans have been routed by the Russians. On the western front the French war office says the artillery-duel continues with unabated fury. In the Argentine the drive of the crown prince has failed and his army was driven back with heavy losses, placed by some at 100,000 men. MONDAY. Happiness raided the eastern coast of Maryland again, the fourth time in nine days, but, according to a Belt Stiff official statement, there were no complications. A French submarine is reported to have sunk an Austrian destroyer in the Adriatic. The Milkman. The milkman is intelligent. He takes the well known bun. For always when he brings his milk He leaves it in the sun. Not Fatal. "I hear there is an execution in the house over the way." "You don't say so." "Yes, indeed. They're hanging some wall paper. Baltimore American. Important Distinction. Oh, trouble's sure to disappear. If you have a good report, this cure for trouble will and fine. Applies to all excepting mine. Washington Star. CARRANZA TO ASK FOR RECOGNITION Pan-American Envoys to Hear His Plea.. WILL ARRANGE CONFERENCE Washington Urges Citizens of United States to Quit Mexico Owing to Military Activities. It was said on the highest authority that General Carranza's counter-offer to the United States and the six Latin-American envoys, which proposes a conference to adjust international affairs affecting Mexico, will be accepted by this government. Formal announcement of the acceptance of the plan will be made Saturday, when Secretary Lansing and the six Latin-American diplomats meet in New York. Representatives of the Latin-American countries, the United States and Carranza will meet either in Washington or at some place on the border to be named by Carranza. The "first chiefs" claim that he controls the situation will be taken up also, it is reliably reported, and it is believed that the recognition of Carranza has been decided upon, if he proves his contention. Instruction issued months ago urging American citizens in Mexico to leave the country have been renewed to Americans in Sonora, Chihuahua and other northern states where military advances and border disturbances now make conditions extra hazardous. State department officials denied reports that the order had reference to this government's future course toward Mexico. In the last several weeks Carranza armies have forced their campaign in northern and central Mexico. Villa representatives in Washington, however, contend that losses by their forces have been greatly evagenerated and that Carranza is making a desperate demonstration in the northern states aimed at impressing the powers interested in pacification of the republic. --- U. 8. Cannon Trained on Mexicans. Every hour increased the seriousness of the situation on the Mexican American border. A battery of American guns has been trained upon Matamoros, the Mexican town across the Río Grande held by Carranza troops. The bodies of two Mexicans were found near Santa Maria, where Mexican and American troops engaged in battle yesterday. Armed Mexicans invaded the La coma ranch, twenty miles west of Brownsville, owned by E. C. Tellford, an American. They stole several horses, six saddles and provisions. The order to train the cannon upon Matamoros was given by the United States military authorities and immediately was obeyed, the guns being made ready for instant action. No explanation for this act was given, but it was believed to be a precautionary measure. A line of trenches three miles long is being built by American soldiers on the Rio Grande facing Matamoros. Every able-bodied American in this district has been awned in as a special police officer on a vigilance committee working under direction of a sheriff. ANOTHER ZEPPELIN RAID Sixth in Week on British East Coast Reported by London. A Zippell airship bombarded the east coast of England Tuesday night, it was off allly announced by the government press bureau. "A Zeppelin bombarded the coast Tuesday night, but there were no casualties and no damage was done." This was the sixth German air raid over British soil within a week. It was officially announced that seven planes were wounded, two women probably badly, during the German air raid over Kent. Can't Explain F-4 Diaster. Bear Attack of Chiffred Joseph Bouchon marveled, in Hokkaido that after equipping all available data he prepares to kill the enemy of the enemy in the submarine. His actions, the Hokkaido harbor, gave the enemy the Hokkaido harbor, Hokkaido harbor, and his crew of submarines. THE RICHMOND PLANET; 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. CALL AT THE PLANET OFFICE, 311 N. 4TH ST., (BET. BROAD AND MARSHALL STS.) RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. Out of Town Orders Solicited. Scientific Farming THE CURING OF TOBACCO. Importance of Artificial Heat and Proper Ventilation. [Prepared in the United States department of agriculture.] It is quite possible to dry the tobacco leaf without curing it, and it is also largely possible to cure the leaf without drying it. It is essential that too rapid drying be avoided in order to afford an opportunity for the curing changes to take place. The curing proceeds very slowly or is stopped completely at temperatures below 20 degrees F., while the drying may go on rapidly if the air entering the barn is dry. In other words, the leaf under these conditions is likely to dry without curing. On the other hand, curing proceeds very rapidly at 80 degrees to 100 degrees F., while the rate of drying can be controlled by regulating the humidity in the barn. The necessary conditions for good curing are that the tobacco be placed in the barn in sound condition, that the temperature be kept sufficiently high to allow the curing changes to proceed normally and that the rate of drying be controlled by regulating the humidity so as to avoid either too rapid or too slow drying. Pole sweat, or house burn, which is so well known in those tobacco producing sections where artificial heat is not used in curing, is one of the results of too slow drying in the more advanced stage of curing. Pole sweat in nothing more than the rotting or decaying of the leaf. The decay of the THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THE MAST SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S. $100 POSTAGE PAID SCENE MONEY BY POST OFFICE HONEY ORDER Address All letters to Mast Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLOBE. And every lady can have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and straighten the curliest head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Alaskan Gumb cannot injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Mast Hair Fume so best on the market. Price per box, $5. Alcohol Heater, price $80. Liberal terms to agents. Write for Hairature today. MAGIC SPAMPOO DRIER COMPANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA leaf is due to interweavements or "germs" which are active only at moderate temperatures and in the presence of an abundance of moisture. There will be little or no pole sweat so long as the temperature remains below 60 degrees F. or the relative humidity is less than 85 per cent. It can be easily and completely controlled by the combined use of heat and ventilation. The two most important reasons why artificial heat should be used more or less in curing practically all tobacco are that (1) this affords the only practicable means of preventing the decay of leaf caused by excessive moisture during wet weather and (2) tobacco does not cure properly at low temperatures, however favorable the weather may be otherwise, a fact of special importance in northern tobacco districts. Where no heat is used it frequently happens that even after the curing is largely completed wet periods of weather bring the tobacco into such moist condition that the color is greatly darkened and the quality of the tobacco otherwise injured, while if cold weather prevails during the curing the leaf simply dries without otherwise developing the desired properties of cured tobacco. During the first stage of the curing, in which the yellow color develops the principal value of the heat is to maintain a favorable temperature in the barn, and during this period great care must be taken to avoid too rapid drying. It is evident that the barn must be reasonably tight so as to prevent the rapid escape of the heat and moisture. On the other hand, the barn must have proper means of ventilation during wet weather; otherwise the air in the barn soon becomes saturated, the drying will be checked, and there will be danger of pain sweat when the second stage of the curing is reached. No heating system will give satisfactory results in a barn which is not reasonably tight, for the temperature in such a barn cannot be raised sufficiently without delay the tobacco too rapidly. The heating apparatus must have sufficient capacity. A little heat is frequently withdrawn from the barn, producing a considerable loss of heat, which have been repeatedly used. The evident point YOU CAN FIND HERE ADVERTISING CALENDARS SUITABLE FOR ALL LINES OF BUSINESS AND AT PRICES THAT WILL SURPRISE YOU. THERE IS ALSO A LINE OF "LEFT OVER" 1915 CALENDAR BACKS, WHICH CAN BE SOLD AT A SACRIFICE TO LARGE PURCHASERS, WHO BE- SIRE TO SAVE MONEY. in favor of open fires as a source of heat in curling are simplicity and cheapness. Where wood can be used this is the cheapest method of applying heat. Charcoal is generally preferred for curling cigar tobacco, however, for the reason that it burns with very little smoke. A large number of small fires are better than a few larger fires, and they should not be more than six or eight feet apart each way. Small heaters are occasionally used for burning charcoal. Deflectors of various kinds are frequently suspended above the fire to secure a better distribution of the heat. Girl Dilea from Bite of Dog. Halen-Levan, aged eight years, a school girl, died in Reading, Pa., from the bite in the neck of a dog, which some boys were teasing. Blood poisoning developed. There were no signs of rabies. Some clearsighted business men are saying that local business depressions reported to exist are not fairly traceable to direct results of the European war. Eating and getting clothed, buying and selling, go on here just the same. But the war condition, especially in view of uncertainty as to when and where it will stop, makes the merchant investor cautious and conservative. Sharp changes of value are to be expected. Whether by a slump or a boom is a wild gamble. City tourists through the fruit growing regions have had an object lesson in seeing stuff rotting in the orchards for which they would pay fancy prices at home. Nothing can be done about it now except bear the fact in mind until the time comes to co-operate in hatching the evil. The president of China says that none but a fool wants to emperor but, Mr. Kai, republicanism should finish the subject that it is his duty to be at the call of his country for any role where he can serve best and under whatever circumstances be handled him. Get the habit of reading The Planet Subscribe now, $1.50 per year. Single copies, $ cents each. JOHN M. HIGGINS DEALER IN Cheice Groceries, Wines Liquors and Cigars PURE GOODS, FULL VALUE FOR THE MONEY. 1610 East Franklin St. (Near Old Market) RICHMOND - VIRGINIA A. HAYES, OFFICE AND WARROOMS: 727 N. Second St. RESIDENCE—725 N. SECOND ST. First-class Hacks and Caskets of all descriptions. I have a spare room for bodies, when the family have not suitable place. All Country Orders given Special Attention. Your special attention is called to the New Style Oak Caskets. Call and see me and you shall we waited on individually. PROMISE MADISON 2783 OTHER PEOPLE JUDGE When you can get Furniture and Rugs from an Old Metallished house like JURGENE—that's known to call the best quality goods, just as reasonable as elsewhere—why not give your friends a good impression. It will give us the greatest pleasure to show you our wonderful stock of homemaking comfort giving Furniture and Rugs and—don't fail to ask our menon about our banking plan which gives you 5, 10 or 15 months in which to pay for any purchase. GMS. G. JURGENS SON BROADWAY 1000 ADAMS AND BROAD Loveo Bryd Ska Sta. 6.40 P. M. for Frederickburg; Arriveo Bryd Ska Sta. 6.55 A. M. from Frederickburg; Loveo Bryd Ska Sta. 7.30 A. M. 2.18 P. M. 6.30 P. M. for Arriveo Bryd Ska Sta. 7.30 A. M. 11.55 A. M. 6.52 P. M. from Ashland. Sunday accommodation trains loveo Bryd 4.18 P. M. for Frederickburg; arriveo Bryd 10.45 A. M. from Frederickburg. Daily. All train to or from Bryd Street Daily. All train to or from Bryd Street departures not guaranteed. Read the signs. NORFOLK & WESTERN. ONLY ALL RAIL LINK TO NORFOLK. Schedule in sheet, April 5, 1815. Leave Ryrd Street Station, Richmond, for NORFOLK: "8:00 A. M. 9:00 P. M. 4:00 P. M. NORFOLK: "8:00 A. M. 9:00 P. M. 4:00 P. M. NORFOLK: "8:00 A. M. 9:00 P. M. Arrive Richmond from Norfolk: "11:00 A. M. *A. M. P. *11:00 P. M. From the West: "8:00 *A. M. P. *11:00 P. M. From the West: "8:00 *A. M. P. *11:00 P. M. From the West: "8:00 *A. M. P. *11:00 P. M. From the West: "8:00 *Daily.* *Daily except Sunday.* *Sunday only* W. B. DEVILLE, W. C. BAKERDEW P. T. M. Koenand, G. P. A., Koenand C. H. BOLKY, D. P. A., Richmond, Va. ATLANTIC COAST LINE TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY For North Park, at the Beach. 6:15 A. M., 6:20 M., 12:00 P. M. For Norfolk. 9:00 A. M., 8:00 P. M., *4:00 P. M., *4:10 P. M. For N. A. W. Ry., West. 6:15 A. M., 6:20 A. M., 8:00 P. M. For Petersburg. 9:00 A. M., 8:00 P. M., 8:00 P. M. 6:15 A. M., 9:00 A. M., 8:00 P. M., 8:00 P. M. *4:00 P. M., *4:10 P. M., 8:00 P. M., 8:00 P. M. 9:00 P. M., 11:50 P. M. For Collierville and Fayetteville. *1:00 P. M. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY: 6:20 A. M., 8:18 A. M., 6:50 A. M., *8:57 A. M. *18:45 A. M., 11:40 A. M., *21:00 P. M. *1:40 P. M., 6:17 P. M., 6:20 P. M., *4:50 P. M., 9:00 P. M., 11:50 P. M. Time of arrival and departure and connection not guaranteed. O. B. CAMPBELL, D. P. A., 288 Main St. SOUTHERN RAILWAY Premier Carrier of the South Trains leave Richmond, Male Street Station, M. R.—Following schedule figures published on the website www.railroad.com are provided: 10:00 A. M.—Daily—Limited—For all points South 10:30 A. M.—Daily—Limited—For all points South 10:50 A. M.—Except Sunday—Local for Chateau Cty. (Dallas) 10:60 A. M.—Daily—For Daylight, Atlanta and Birmingham, with Palmman observation sleeping 11:15 P. M.—Daily—Limited—For all points South. Fullman ready 9:00 P. M. YORK RIVER LINE. 10:10 P. M.—Palmman train (Purple car)—Daily local—To West Point, connecting to Baltimore. daily. 10:50 A. M.—Daily—Local to West Point. TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND From the South: 7:05 A. M., 8:00 A. M. : 5:00 P. M., and 8:30 P. M., daily; A. M. except Sunday. From West Point: 9:10 A. M., 6:15 P. M. daily. M. L. BIRHOP, D. P. A. 807 Kart Main St. CHESAPEAKE & OHIO. Cypressall, Louisville & West, *2:00 P.*, *21:00 P.*, Mala Line Local, *2:00 A.*, *2:00 P.*, *21:00 P.*, River Lake, North, *2:00 A.*, *2:15 P.*, N. News, North, Old Pa, *2:00 A.*, *21:00 P.*, Newport News Local, *7:15 P.*, Trains arrive from Norfolk, *11:00 A.*, *2:65 P.*, *0:30 P.*, Newport News, *9:65 A.*, *2:00 P.*, From West, North, A., *2:40 P.*, *2:65 A.*, *1:20 P.*, *7:20 P.*, James Sunday, *7:15 P.*, *Daily.*, *Knopf Sunday.* SEABOARD AIR LINE Southbound train scheduled to leave Richmond daily, 9:35 A. M., local to Norfolk; 1:30 P. M. Jacksonville, 4:35 A. M., Atlanta, Birmingham, Jacksonville, 4:35 A. M., Birmingham and Jacksonville, 13:45 A. M., Jacksonville, Atlanta, Birmingham, Jacksonville, Tampa and Jacksonville. Southbound train scheduled to arrive in Richmond daily, 4:30 A. M., 8:30 A. M., Locust, 9:30 A. M., 5:37 P. M. ALPHEUS SCOTT (CHURCH HILL) Funeral Director and Embalmer OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Office, 2006 P. Street, Phone, Mad. 2387—Residence, 1615 St. James St., Phone, Madison 6619. Pumphrey's Funeral Service of the BEST. Religious Service. Madison State MADAME SCOTT. Embalmer for Women and Children. and in attendance at Funerals. THE ECONOMY 327 N. FIRST ST. Fine Tailoring Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing CHITMAN M. WHITE Proprietor Published every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. at ELI H. 4th St., Richmond, Va. JOHN MITCHELL, JR.——EDITOR All communications intended for publication should be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Va., as second class matter SATURDAY ... SEPTEMBER 25, 1915 PRESENT AND FUTURE CONDITIONS. TIONS While it is evident that Hoy Wrote that J. Baxan has "needed too far backward" in his declaration of a peace, policy and Hoy Timpson. Receiver has "needed far forward," it is a self-evident fact that the adoption of the policy of the one of the states would be better for the financial interests of the country. It is the uncertainty that is disturbing the financial interests in this country of the present time and upsetting business enterprises. If we could know that we would have war or if we would know that we were to have peace in Europe, we would surely have Hoy's new conditions. At one time we are told that all alliances intervened in Mexico has passed. At another time we are told that intervention has been decided. At still another we are told that troops are being held in rebellion to the Rip Giant. Then we are told that Cannanza will be recognized. Then we are told that Verza will be backed by the United States government. Close upon this declaration, together with the statement that Cannanza is impossible comes the declaration that he will be accorded recognition. Then, as if this unsettled condition is not enough to ruin business, United States marines are landed in Haiti and the United States officials take charge of the custom house at Port-au Prince. In the meantime, capital goes in hiding and the banks continue to pick up money in their vaults and refuse to loan it out to business men for investment purposes. It is evident that the trust institution which sent so many of our statemen into private life robbed the country of some of its oldest men. Those who remained have not been elevated to public positions where they could exercise their talents. This is an age of "little men," of would-be statesmen, of idealists, of demagogues and the people are "paying the price" for their blinders in high office. The present indications are that this country is on the eve of an industrial and financial prosperity unrivalled in the history of the world. It can only be prevented or delayed by the most remarkable blundering on the part of those now in charge of the country's affairs. Whether the people will awaken and relegate the demagogue elements to the rear remains to be seen. We have been swinging from one extreme to another and it is to be hoped that reason will assert herself and sound judgment will ascend to its proper place in the nation. The present is dark, the future is bright. The people of the United States have the future prosperity of the nation in their own hands. TORPEDOING BY WIRELESS J. H. Hammond, Jr. Plans to Utilize Invention for Submarines John Hays Hammond, Jr. inventor of the wireless controlled torpedo fired from shore, and recommended by army officials for purchase by the government, discharged with Secretary Daniels a plan for a similar device for torpedo fired from submarines. Hammond told Secretary Daniels he believed he had found a means by which the missiles would be guided to their own unaffiliates! German Airplanes Collide. A Central News dispatch from Amsterdam collided above Addressbel, Prussia, while flying at an altitude of about 500 feet. The aircraft fell to the ground and both pilots were killed. German Soles Sentenced Two apes—a man and a woman—received sentence in London, the press hurried announced. The man was sentenced to death, while the woman, "of German origin," was condemned to ten years' penal servitude. 2000 Freight Handlers Out The freight handlers, strike spread when the Pennsylvania and Erie railroads at Jersey City were drawn into it. Seven hundred more men walked out, bringing the total number of workers to 2000. THE BAPTISTS SPLIT AT CHICAGO SESSION dispute other than to say that he hoped that they would fix things up without becoming little men. Dr. Robinson spoke to the convention at the Salem church on "The Preparatory Life of a Christian." The Morris faction will hold their next meeting at Savannah, Ga., and the convention will meet at Kansas City. The fight on Morris and his followers was led by Attorney D. Woods of Florida and President Moses of Guadalupe college of Texas. They were ardently supported by Dr. Woods of North Carolina, J. J. Durham, of North Carolina, Dr. L. L. Campbell of Texas, Dr. A. A Galvin of Virginia, Dr. E. W. Moore of Philadelphia, Pa., Dr. Austin of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Dr. Brooks of South Carolina. The members of the convention, which includes the board of publishers, issues the following statement through the Defender to the Baptists of the country: "We, the members of the Nationa baptist convention, unincorporated, beg to state that as loyal Baptists, pastors church laymen, representatives from State conventions, associations and Sunday school conventions who were opposed to the un-Baptist, and unrepresented manner in which articles of incorporation were falsely obtained and made a matter of record in the District of Columbia, May 17, 1915, by seven brothers, perking to take over all control management and ownership of all Baptist property; hereof belonging to and under the control of our constitution, not subject to the call of the president as loyal and are subject to every order and rule of the convention. These articles of incorporation altered all charged every vital article of our constitution. We therefore knowing that our constitution set forth an article that the only way that this constitution or this alteration could lawfully be acted upon, it must be read and presented on the first day of the meeting. Now, seeing that this program had been prepared which gave no opportunity for us to present our objections or set forth our views at a proper time, after the program had been read we offered a motion which was properly seconded, which motion set forth our wishes and objections and which motion was properly put before the body by the president but was followed by another motion that was put before the body by we and mays. There was great doubt on that all important object of a division of the house was settled for and allowed by the president, and the same was put to the house for funding vote and counted by tellers appointed by the president. After this announcement, which showed clearly that the wishes of the body by a large majority were in favor of placing these amendments on record to be finally acted upon on the last day of the convention, the president artfully ruled this constitutional act out of order. The brethren felt themselves so aggreed that they lagged an appeal from the decision of the chair, at which time the president yielded the gavel to the vice-president at large. The vice-president, in order to ascertain the will of the brethren, ordered all who favored sustaining the decision of the president to go over to his right hand side of the hall, and all who opposed, or were unwilling to sustain the president's decision, to go over to his left hand side of the hall. Pandemium reigned for several months but for a few weeks, he understood the proposition to vote a clear act was made between the brethren, and two tellers were appointed, one from each faction, who took the count and found the vote to stand 316 to sustain the president's decision and 507 against it. When the president and vice president saw that the convention had fully decided to stand by its Baptist and Christian God given rights, they arbitrarily ordered the convention adjourned. The 104, seeing that they had almost a two-thirds vote of the convention refused to adjourn and proceeded to elect a temporary chairman and went forward and adopted the resolution. Limitation of the brothren were determined to force upon us this Baptist and unprohibited change, we proceeded to do what the convention, custom has been to do, suspend the rules, and elected a chairman and secretary and proceeded to the enrollment of delegates and transacted other business. This minority continued to halo sill, yell and shout, raising such pan demonium that it was difficult for those who were carrying on business to hear of understand each other. The concern of the doors was the most recent day at the regular hour. When the delegates returned to the hall the next morning they found that the former president and officers of the convention had applied to the legal authorities of the city, had barred up a large of the doors and had placed a large coterie of policemen at a large badge, with a special design, placed on a menace with a $2 each. No messenger, representative, annual or life member was allowed to enter the hall without one of these bags. Between 500 and 1000 people stood on the outside of the open streets on one of the two hours, begging and pleading with the police for admission to the hall. Men with their wives stood in the open streets with only now and then an umbrella to shelter them. This forced us to appeal to the authorities, who issued an injunction restraining these unprecedented actions. We then entered and proceeded to hold the convention, but, as on the day before, pandemonium reigned. The State authorities dissolved the injunction, as the hall had been turned over to this minority by the Lincoln Exposition Company. We then entered and proceeded to hold the convention, but, as on the day before, pandemonium reigned. The State authorities dissolved the injunction, as the hall had been turned over to this minority by the Lincoln Exposition Company. We then entered and proceeded to hold the convention, but, as on the day before, pandemonium reigned. We now ask all representatives of animal or life members who wish to hold a permanent office to come with us to the Salem Baptist Church at the corner of Thirtieth and La Salle Square, and help in the promotion of the Kingdom of Christ, and we further ask all legal liberty-loving Reporter throughout this country to sympathize with us and pray for us." Chicago Defender. Y. M. C. A. NOTES Last Friday Night was a live hour with the Y. M. C. A. Literary. The officers for the now terms wore elect od and much work is expected to be accomplished. Last Sunday was a full day for service and all were active. The workers' meeting was a good one at 9: 30 A. M. at the Y. M. C. A. 3: 50 P. M. at the Sharon Baptist Church Mrs. Ella Williams Johnson delivered an address under the uniplex of the Women's Auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A. to women only that will not be forgotten very soon. Subject: Building the Tower of Character. Mrs. S. Alice K. Burrell sang a solo in keeping with the hour ennapped by the Nana 'tcbh The collection which lifted by Mrs. W. Johnson which was a good one. The women are asking for another such meeting very soon. The boys' meeting conducted by committeeman B. L. Allen was very helpful and all were happy 4: P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Mr. A. E. Clarke conducted the meeting for men 5:30 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. It was a live one. Everbody is invited to the opening of the class for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson today 5 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Prof. J. W. Barc will be glad to welcome you. Do not miss this most helpful hour. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. You and the other worker are invited to the workers' meeting 9:30 A. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Mothers send your boys to the special meeting for boys 1 P. M. Mr. John S. Pow I. President of the Y. M. C. A. will give the boys a special address. Special music be the boys under the directions of Master George Howell. Every mother is invited to send her boy. Committeeman Douglas Fellars, I will conduct the meeting for men 5:30 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Live sturding. Come and bring the other man. The Y. M. C. A Night School will open Monday September 27th S.P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Do not forget that this school is for everybody. If you need help call upon us. Good teacher or hard work have been selected. The reason for the work of the Y. M. C. A. will be launched Sunday Oct. 3rd P. M. at the Mt Vernon Baptist Church 1992 Waltsee Street West End Rox Marshall H Payne pastor We are working to make this a helpful hour to all who may come. Roy John Bernhard will preach a specialunion. Women and men are invited. The Y. M. C. A needs the prayers of everybody and every home so we are asking you to have a special prayer for the Y. M. C. A. We know that you will grant this favor. --- URRANNA NEWS Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Sobree of Gloucester County visited Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Martin, Sunday Sept. 12th. Hon Charles Fred White of Phila. Pa. was in our neighborhood recently, having accompanied the body of his wife who died in that city September 6th. Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Lockley had as their guest Sunday September 12th Mr. and Mrs. T. Carter Mrs Lottie Reed and Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Sobree Mr. W. P. Williams and Captain Alex. Burrell visited friends in Frederick ksburg recently. They went up in Cag陵 Burrell's paladian boat Mrs Winnie P. Walker of Amburg was the guest of Mrs. J. A. Martin recently. Miss Sarah C. Campbell, the Industrial Supervision of Middlesex was in the neighborhood last week. Mr. James B. Johnson arrived here Saturday morning September 14th accompanied by his bride. They were royally entertained with a wedding breakfast at the residence of Mrs. Cella Braxton. The participants were Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. A. Burrell, Mrs. Hester Burrell, Miss Bryant and Mr. James Tallis. C. Browd was at Harmony Village recently in interest of the American Beneficial Ins. Co. The Union Grove Home maker's Club of Middlesex which was organized in April by Supervisor of said Company entertained the public Tuesday evening September 14 with an interesting programme. There was a meeting held at the First Baptist Church Amburg Monday night September 13th for the benefit of organizing a Farmers' Union and a Woman's Auxiliary. The thought of this great move came to Rev. R. J. Langston who was much enthusiasm was raised by a thrilling speech given by Lawyer T. C. Walker. Mr. C. H. Walker was chosen as President of the Farmer's Union and Miss Sarah C. Campbell President of the Woman's Auxiliary. Mrs. Mary N. (Green) White of Philadelphia Pa. the wife of Hon. Charles Prod 6th departed this life September 6th 1915. Her remains were brought here on the 10th for interment. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Martin assisted by Dr. R. E. Berkley at the Lebanon Baptist Church. Text Be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. Math. 24:44. SharX Solres Maupolum Td satisfy a claim for $40,000, held by a local contractor, the sheriff of Blair county has loved upon a marble mansoleum builders' corp. ion at Holidayburg, Pa. Crypts he has been provided in the mansoleum or $500 dead. The sheriff will sell the mansoleum October 1. Accused of Threatening Schwab. After threats to murder Charles M. Schwab, David Williams, Socialist labor activist, who led the Bethlehem Steel-strike, was arrested in Alsdown, Pa. Detectives are said to have worked on the case three months. 40TH ENGINEMENT 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GRAND REVIEW. 1905—1915. SPECIAL APPEAL. More than a generation has passed since these old soldiers left their homes for the battlefield of the Civil War. Fifty years ago, they passed the general review in this city, on their return from that terrible conflict, the result of which, gave free dom and liberty to four million slaves. It is hard to realize that half a century ago, only by trying to look fifty years in to, the future, that we can fully an preclude such a length of time. The great majority of those who went forth to battle, have passed to the "Great Beyond," and the few that are left, will gather once more (and perhaps for the last time) in our city, in companionship, on the 28th day of April, 1915, to shake the hand of comrades, to give them relief in story those days of long ago. "For what they did, and what they are, remember them today." The colored citizens of the Nation at Capitol, believing that they owe a debt of gratitude to these honored heroes, have organized a committee (under the sanction and with the co-operation of Mr. Wm. F. Gude and Col. John McKibroy, chairman of the citizens and committee on reunion En campment) for the purpose of giving a grand reception to those visiting veterans on the evening of Sept. 29, which the Convention Hall has been managed. The committee appeals to the churches, societies and other organizations, and all lofs of freedom and liberty, for their financial and moral support to make this worthy cause a success. ENDORSED BY OUR PASTORS The Baptist Ministers Conference, Rev. M. W. D. Norman, Pres; Rev. Joseph Loe, Vice Pres; Rev. J. I. Loving, Sec. and Rev. W. J. W. Treas. Ministers Alliance (Interdimensional) Rev. M. Chr. Pres; Rev. D. E. Wiseman, Vice President; Rev. C. H. Stephan, Treas.; Rev. W. Thompson, Sec. and Rev. A. C. Garner, Sec. and Rev. A. C. Garner have pledged their moral and financial support. The committee makes this appeal to your organization for a contribution. Whatever you may give can be sent to the treasurer, Prof. John R. Hawkins, 1541 - 14th St. N. W., or your representative may bring it to the committee headquarters St. Luke Hall, corner 12th and You Sts. N. W., where meetings are held every Saturday evening, 8 to 9 o'clock. Thanking you for your support, We are yours sincerely PEIDUNAND D. L. Lee. Chairman PROF, JOHN R. HAWKINS, Treas. J. M. H. YOUNG, Sec. N. B.: All donations will be put back weekly in our colored news 板! THREW STONE AT REPORTER IN BOARD ROOM. Richmond Breeping Journal Sept. 19 Commissioner Carlton McCarthy of the Administrative Board, the second time within two weeks attacked Jay Lewis, a News-Loader reporter, this morning in the board room before the meeting. Mr. McCarthy struck at Mr. Lewis with his first and threw a stone at him which he uses as a paper. Mr. Lewis counsels his assistant by the arm, a white wrench away from the young man's grass Captain McCarthy tore his own shirt sleeve almost by. Bystanders interfered and carried Captain McCarthy away. The altercation occurred a few minutes before the board opened its morning session. Mr. Lewis came into the room which is always open to the public, and approaching the desk of Acting Chairman John Hitzschberg, entered into conversation with him. Captain McCarthy was near his own desk nearby, and on seeing Mr. Lewis, he turned to him and told him Captain McCarthy is reporting said previously that Mr. Lewis could not come into the board meeting while he was there. "Didn't I tell you to keep out of this room?" Captain McCarthy said all the while closing in on Mr. Lewis. "I bog your pardon. I am not talking to you sir. I am here on business with the chairman, and I do not wish to talk to you at all." replied Mr. Lewis. "That is all right I told you to stay out or here," returned Mr. McCarthy and he reached over the chairman's desk and struck at the newsaparman with a paper that he held in his hand. "Now stop, Mr. McCarthy, I do not wish to have any trouble with you. I have a right to come in this room on business," Mr. Lewis said. Mr. McCarthy then said: "Where is the rock?" meaning a fair sized rock, presented by a contracting firm as an excellent specimen of smooth material for road-beds, and now used as a seating, the rock, Mr. McCarthy throw it at Mr. Lewis, but his sim was bad and the missile wedge of its mark. Commissioner Hirschberg ducked out of danger. Following up the attack with the rock, Mr. McCarthy closed in on Mr. Lewis who was all the time smiling. Mr. McCarthy struck at the young man who grabbed, his assailant's arms and held the captain by the wrists. It was then that Mr. McCarthy's shirt was torn and attempted to break the grasst of Mr. Lewis. At this juncture of the altercation, the clerks from the next room interfered and carried Captain McCarthy away, and asked Mr. Lewis to leave the room until the captain quieted down. Captain McCarthy said after the trouble was over that Mr. Lewis had entered the room and had broken in on his peruvia by asking Mr. Hirnberg a question. NEWSPAPER AND BOOTWACK Beguiling, also all kinds of Newspapers on sale. EWARD BROWN The first foot ball, game of the season was staged in the Broad Street Park Monday September 20th, at 3:150 P. M. between the Adolphia Athletic club and the Superba Athletic Club. This was the first championship game of the season. The games between these two teams were caused much interest to be manifested by the public, but the game of Mon day excelled all others of the previous seasons. A grand parade started from Second and Leigh Stroots at 2:30 P. M. headed by the Municipal band. The two teams and their guest accompanied the parade in carriages and automobiles, with the colors of their respective teams waving high in the air. The parade proceeded through "Old Johnson Ward," to the Broad Street Park. The Adelphias were in fine trim and soon won the game with a score of seventeen to six. ADELPHIA LINE UP Henry Hucles—Right End, Andrew Jackson—Tackle, Edw. Ward—Right Guard, Car Bass—Center, Benjamin Holmes—Left Guard, Banks Randolph—Left Tackle, Sam Taylor Left End, Samuel Thomas—Left Half Back, Ulysses Payn—Right Half Back Melvin Walker—Full Back, D. Webster Davis Jr.—Quarter back, Willie Ward—Quarter Back—Subs Joseph Bragg, Bolden Crump, Robert Walker. SUPERBAS LINE UP Charlie Waddy--Right End, Ray moud Smith--Right Tackle, Benjamin Vaughan--Right Guard, Albert Logan--Center, William Oney--Left Guard, Thomas Randolph--Left Tackle, Henry Grant--Left Entrance, Timothy Browne--A. Fields--Right Half Back, Walter Hooper--Full Back, James Harris Quarter Back, Alexander Nelson--Quarter Back--Subs Joe Fountain, S. Anderson, Willie Wiggin. The game was interesting from I The game was interesting from the beginning to end. Charlie Waddy, and Henry Grant were the stars for the Superbias while Henry Huebs, Samuel Thomas Melvin Walker, and Samuel Taylor were stars for the Adelphias. There was much "rooting" by the guest of both teams, "TITI" Gibson and Everette Johnson leading the rooting for the Adelphias. It has been reported that the Adelphias will have a game with the Virginia Normal an Industrial Institute of Petersburg Va. in October. We wish them much success. NEWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA Florence, S. F., Sept. 24, Mr. R. D. Jones, of Bennettville, S. C. spent Monday, the 13th in the city. He is a first class farmer of Maribourne county runs 3 horse plows on his own land. He is also an officer of Gallifre M. E. Church, W. M. E. Eady, pastor, Rev. Eady thinks there is no one like brother Jones. Why not? Rev. J. E. Mack, of St. Stephens spoke at Wayside Chapel on Sunday P. M. at the annual session of Daughters of Ruth. Rev. A. J. Mitchell, pastor Ames Memorial Church, Baltimore. Md. passed through the city recently en route to Jacksonville, Fl. to visit relatives. Mrs. Lydia Thompson, of North Florence left this morning for an extended trip North to visit, Wilmington N. C. and Norfolk, Va. With her were the two Rodhe boys, James and Robert. Mr. R. H. Brooks, a farmer of Florence county came to town Tuesday, bringing a load of tobacco. Mr. Brooks is a member of Elizabeth Church, in good standing. Miss Dalkey Mussaye, of Kershaw passed through the city recently en route to Marion, S. C. Miss Mable Howard of our city left Sunday morning for Tatum, S. C. to visit the Pone family. She will be away about two weeks. Mrs. Serena B. Marshall was buried here the 16th inst. Her son, Mr. Robert Marshall came from Richmond to attend the funeral. Miss Maggie L. Bacote, a graduate of the State College visited Darlington recently. Prof. J. L. Cain of the Mayo School at Darlington, S. C. is preparing to have a general mass meeting of pupils and parents of the Colored Graded School at Darlington about October 16 to enhance interest along educational lines, promises to be a success. Mr. G. W. Willingham recently visited Mr. Thaddous W. Williams, of this city. He left for Clio, S. C. on train 80, the 20th inst. Mrs. Cleora Folder, of Montgomery, Ala. passed through the city recently enroute to Salisbury, N. C. Also to visit Dr. E. L. Madison. While in Darlington on Saturday, the 18th inst. I met many of the leading farmers and business men of the race. I found Mr. Harry Bacote at the station and very soon Charley was gently drawing us westward, through the city. Visiting the cotton factory and other places of interest in Mr. Bacote is one of the leading colored farmers of Darlington county. Rev. S. M. Zimmerman and wife passed through the city recently on route for their home Mallory, S. C. Sunday, the 19th, inst. Rev. Zimmerman preached in A. M. at Macdonald Baptist Church using as a text, 13th chapter St. Luke, 22nd verse. At night he preached at Bell Bay using as a text, John 3rd chapter, 5th verse. He very much enjoyed his visit to Cheraw and vicinity. Rev. J. H. Rhose, of Wilmington, N. C., preached through the city recently, returning to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church at Hyman, S. C. who has assisted Rev. Gregg in his revival. He had quite a success. Mr. John B. H曼德斯 passed through the city recently enroute to Payetville, N. C. Miss Katie Mossen, of Riverdale, S. C. has invited me to spend a day at her home first Sunday in October with her brother, Mr. George Maas, also. R. B. Wasson. Surrender to THE BOMBING PLANET. Gain $2.20 per year in advance. Rihmond Virginian, Sept. 17, 1875 The text of the State Supreme Court's decision in the Rihmond Ashland segregation cases has arrived in Richmond and proves interesting reading. As told in the Virginian at the time the decision was a sweeping victory for the city. The court says: "We are of the opinion that the ordinances are constitutional and valid in so far as they apply to persons whose rights, either as owner or as tenants, have accrued since the enactment of the ordinance." "In case No. 1, the plaintiff in error, Mary S. Hopkins is a Negro and the plaintiff in error, Amodio Toni is a white man. Neither of those parties, however, owns the property, but they were renters of the premises into which each moved as tenant sub sequent to the enactment of the city ordinance and in violation thereof. In case No. 2, the plaintiff in error, John Coleman is a Negro, and subsequent to the enactment of the ordinance of the town became the owner of and moved into the property affected. The question, thereof as to the effect of the ordinance, so whose right of occupancy and prior to the enactment of the ordinances does not specifically arise in those cases. It is contended, however, that the ordinances are not separable and that all their provisions must stand or fall together. We cannot accept this view, and are of the opinion that the ordinances are divisible. It is true that sections one and two of each ordinance employ general terms which apply alike to persons owning property at the time the ordinances take effect and to persons acquiring property thereafter, but the effect is not different from what it would have been if these sections had each been subdivided so as to embrace in one paragraph persons owning property the time the ordinances became effective, and in another paragraph property the time the ordinances were thus subdivided, and if console (as we feel constrained to hold) that they cannot be upheld as to property, owners whose right of occupancy had vested at the time of their enactment, then we think it would be, perfectly clear under the authorities that we could strike out and disregard the invalid subdivisions and uphold the validity of the remaining sections." COURTS POWER NOT AFFECTED At this point the court quotes an theorist and continues: "Nor can we see that the power of the court thus to give effect to one feature therein distance when another feature thereof is void can be affected by the mere matter of articulation and phraseology. "In the instant cases in which as we have seen, no question as to pre-existing rights arises, we have no doubt as to the validity of the ordinance as applied to the plaintiffs in error, and no doubt, thereof, as to the correctness of the judgements complained of." Concluding the opinion reads: "The bona fides of these ordinances cannot be made a serious question in law and equity. The differant antities have striven to do a public good, and have not been actuated merely by race prejudice. The truth in these ordinances are a natural growth of existing natural and most instances intended to preserve such conditions by preserving present separate residences and preventing one race encroaching upon the other. The ordinances are intended to protect each race from harm from the other. Judgments affirmed." --- WEST POINT NEWS. Rev. Shaffer has returned from Chicago, he reported a very pleasant trip. Rev. W. W. Harris spent Monday in town with friends. Mr. Zeddie Lacy is on the sick list. The Magnolia Club was entertained by Mrs. Lottie Braxton Thursday night. Miss Sophia Walker was in town Sunday on business. Missera Cora Reed and Sarah Ran dolph left here Saturday for Richmond. Mrs. Carpenter who has been spending sometime with Mrs. Wynn left for Baltimore. Mrs. and M. W. T. Davis (dentist) from New York is stopping with Mrs. Hee Walker. Mr. Dudley Williams of N. C. arrived here Sunday. Althugh ugh she knows that death is certain, to come, tears coursed down the chicks of Mrs. Jane Christian Thursday when she was informed that her son Willie Christian ago died at the pulp factory while at work and was dead. He was buried in the West Pont Cemetery Friday. Mr. Dian Lewis arrived here Saturday from Baltimore. Mrs. Laura Smith who has been visiting with her father in New Kent is home. Mrs. Fannie Jenkins of Baltimore is visiting Mrs. I. S. P. Robinson. Mrs. A. C. Allen was called away hastily to her aunt in Harrisonburg who is very sick. Mr. Clarence Walker arrived her Friday from New York. Be sure you go with the sisters and brothers on their excursion, don't forget September 28th to Rich- mond. Mrs. Edith Blunt and children are visiting her mother here. Mrs. Sue Johnson. Miss Carrie. Burwell has returned from Lanaxa. The Marnolia Club gave a moonlight hayride Monday. Mrs. A. H. Eppe wishes to the opening of her school for little folks Oct. 4th. Lortington, Va. Sept. 18. — The Lortington Colored Public School opened on Tuesday, September 18th, with two teachers. Bruce H. Bostwick, 71, pupils. were convinced that they would be successful. Ianne H. Johnson is in charge of the second grade, M. Susan Johnson is in charge of the fifth grade, and Jake Grisham is teaching the second and fourth grade. Mine Nicole White is in charge of the second A and second B. Mine Margaret Brown is teaching first A and first B. The teachers with which she has been working with have added great interest to the work. Some of the pupils who finished the course last term have applied for a mission to enter the eighth grade. Prof. W. P. Harris, who has been principal of the Lexington Colore School has resigned after three year service. He has accepted principalship of Harrisonburg School. AUSTIN BOANK LEKSBURG NOTES: We worshipped with Mt. Zion M. E. Church this morning, Rev. J. E. Dotson, pastor. When we had gotten within a square of the church we heard the choir burst forth. Our feet carried us swiftly to the same where we were well seated in the new pew. Rev. J. E. Dotson, St. Joseph's Lane, Daw, our licentates were on the trum. After reading 80th Psalmus prayer was offered by Rev. William Sidney, Dotson used Phil. 3. 13 and 14. Subject, Pressing Forward to Larger Things. Good collection. Closed with old fashioned hand shaken by singing, What A Friend We Have In Jesus. Ice W. R. Manley is preaching for Rev. Hannes today at Hamilton Van. Mrs. Victory Fuller left the week end for Bennettville, where she will visit her brothers. Rev. Dr. E. D. Tyler, W. L. Jones, Rev. W. R. Manley left Tuesday n delegates to the ordination counsel at Alexandria, Va., where we ordained Bro. A. D. Price to the gospel ministry Mr. and Mrs. Westwood Walker lost their little boy, six years old, after two days' illness. The Sunday School children turned out. The floral designs were beautiful. Mrs. William Scoggins of Washington spent Sunday in town visiting her mother in law, Mrs. Mary R. Scoggins. Bro. Lane Daw preached a very acceptable sermon for us Sunday night at Providence Baptist Church from Job last chapter, 21 and 22. Mr. Lane Daw did a very problematic business on King Street. You can find him at his place of business any time in the way of cleaning and pressing. Mrs. Lewis Davis, of New Jersey is visiting friends in town for a few days. Mrs. Rosia Dorsey left Saturday morning for Baltimore, Md., where she will visit her brother for a week...w... --- MAN COUNTED AS DEAD CALLS FOR HIS SALARY. Richmond Times Dispatch Sept. 16, 15 When R. S. Chappell, 19, two years old appeared at the offices of the Seaboard Air Line Railway yesterday afternoon and asked for his month's salary, clerks there moved uneasily in their chairs and several are said to have started for the door, for Chappell was reported to have seriously injured by a locomotive on the trestle near Washington Street. The man was informed that Chappell was probably dead by that time and that the money could not be paid. Then there was a scene Chappell soon convinced the clerks that he was very much alive and that the early report was erroneous. And now the indemnity of the man run down by the locomotive and whiles in a critical condition at Memorial Hospital at the present is a mystery which confronts the police and he hospital authorities. The unknown man has a fractured skull, a fracture of the left leg and a number of incarcerations about the body. He has been in the hospital in connection to the hospital by Ambulance Surgeon Anderson and it has been impossible to ascertain who he is. FAILED TO HEAR WATCHMAN'S WARNING. The man was seen walking along the rooftie by a watchman who also saw the engine approaching from behind him. The watchman screamed a warning to the man on the trusship, but it is not supposed he heard for he was struck a minute later. It remains a time to remove him near the wheelhouse. A description of the unknown man secured by the police yesterday afternoon is as follows: Six feet tall, weight 160 pounds, fifty eight years old, fair complexion, blue eyes, gray hair and a bald spot on the top of head, gray mustache, brown coat, vest and trousers, no collar tie or hat and no scar on body. In the man's pockets were found a railway kettle, others, a plank, a small piece of chewing gum, and a few matches. He wore a belt the buckle which had been taken from a United States Army belt. FOUGHT DUEL IN DARK Wealthy Turpentine Manufacturer Shot Each Other to Death. An a sequel to quarrel, Georget Sarvis and Rufus Ruffin, Georget tarpentine manufacturer of Bloxon Mise, each armed himself and his agreement entered a darkened room where they fought a duel to the death both being killed. Witnesses say the men never raised their voices above a whisper during the quarrel. Each borrowed a revolver and at Sarvis' house arranged details of the duel. An alarm clock was set for 4 o'clock, and when the bell rang each been firing. Sarvis was still alive when friends entered the duel chamber. His last words were, "It's our private affair." Leapd to Death in Niagara. Park guards at Niagara Falls call a man leap from Prospect Park into the Niagara river and go over the American falls. In the present of coat left near the scene were two papers bearing the names of Paul Weehaupt, of Buffalo, Washington, who was associated with the Niagara meet of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, is included. --- FEAR TO LET MRS. MOHR TELL STORY IN COURT PREDICTION MADE THAT WIDOW WILL NOT BE TRIED. Woethy Patients of Her Husband Alarmed—New Theory Advanced in Murder Case. Providence, Dr. L, Sept. 9—Will Mrs. Elizabeth Mohr ever be brought to trial on the charge that she brought about the murder of her husband, Dr. C. Franklin Mohr? This is the question that is being asked here and at the Newport and Narragansett summer colonies. Many influences are reported at work to prevent the trial of the widow. Her threat to expose secrets of many prominent families whose members caused much apprehension in wealthy circles. So insistent are the reports that both sides are bitterly accusing each other. SUSPECTS DENY POLICE REPORT Moreover, the case which the poilie thought they had against Mrs. Mohr appears to have been greatly weakened. Dr. Mohr was fatally shot while on an automobile trip from this city to Newport, at night. His office assistant, Miss Emily Burger, was with him. The machine stalled. A rain of bullets came from the roadside. Some time later the auto drove up to the Rhode Island Hospital and the Negro chauffeur George W. Heals, delivered the unconscious bodies of the doctor and the woman. The physician died of his wounds the next day. Miss Burger is recovering. Mrs. Mohr was arrested after three Negroes were reported to have confessed that she had hired them to kill the doctor. The Negroes were George W. Heals, the chauffeur, who was driving Dr. Mohr's car at the time of the shooting; Coel V. Brown formerly employed as a hostler by Dr. Mohr and Henry Spellman, half brother of Brown. Later the three men issued a statement repudiating the alleged confession. Summarized, their declaration was that they were innocent of the crime, as was also Mrs. Mohr, so far as they knew; that they would be able to prove alibi; any additional mishaps were under duress or subjected to "third degree" methods; the police had put in their mouth statements to which they assented in anger or derision, and it was common report that Dr. Mohr had enemots. Heilis asserted that he had found in the physician's car a letter from a neighbor in which the latter said that he would fill the physician full of bullets if Mohr did not cease his attention to the writer's wife. Mrs. Mohr, who will be given a hearing on Sept. 16, but it is considered doubtful that their cases will be heard by the grand jury before the December sitting. Chief of Police Thomas E. Robbins of Hartington, in whose district the murder was committed, admitted that as far as he knew, none of the men had ever signed a confession. However, he asserted that he had secured evidence that absolutely tied up the Negroes. "It is evidence reinforced by more evidence," he said. "It is of a nature that will completely nullify any attempt these men may make to set up an alibi." Mrs. Mohr indignantly denied the accusation against her, which she characterized as absurd. DOCTOR KNEW TOO MUCH. That Dr. Mohr was killed because he know too much about the scary side of Newport high society was a now theory advanced by Providence doctors who knew of Dr. Mohr's alged illegal operations, which yielded him an income of from $50,000 to $75,000 yearly. That names of prominent persons may be dragged in seems likely. This phase of the case, along with Mrs. Mohr's detailed account of her domestic troubles and repudiation by the three Negroes of their original confessions, have intensified public interest. The physicians say that because of the peculiar nature, of Dr. Mohr's operating practice and his alleged relations with women patients the doctor undoubtedly had many enemies. Some of these they suspected would not hesitate to attempt to get his own way away. Dr. Mohr spoke freely to Constable Wallace while in the Bristol County jail and he reports her words as follows: "Dr. Mohr was a man of wonderful thought, he could bend them utterly to his will. TALD OF HER SUFFERINGS. "What I have had to endure in the twelve years that I was the wife of Dr. Mohr would have prompted some women to kill him years ago. He family knew what kind of a man he was to kill to continue him with him but I hoped a change would come. "He made a farcine out of Newport society women. Some paid him as high as $9,000 an operation. members of year. Newport smelt an I was always afraid he would be sought and pleaded with him to quit hateful ways. SHE HAS THEIR NAMES. My husband spent his wealth among gay women. I have the names of many which will be revealed in the course of the trial. While he was automobiling or dining with the pleasure seeking companions, I and the children suffered in comparative poverty. "I was in deadly fear of my hus band. He often beat me, and once when I refused to sign over to him certain property that was in my name he threatened to kill me." Charles M. Mohr, the physician son by his first wife, said that he would continue to regard his stepmother innocent of the charge of plotting his father's murder, until the police have soiled all the books and papers of the dead physician and what names will be revealed as persons having him large sums of money is problematical. DECLINES TO COMMENT ON LET TERS. Mrs. Mohr declined to comment on two letters, one said to be in her handwriting and the other so wounded that it would seem to have been inspired by her, which are now in the hands of the police. Both letters, according to report, are addressed to Cecil Victor Brown, the young Negro who confessed to the murder of the doctor and who says that he was inspired to the murder of Mrs. Mohr. Both letters, it is said, read to the officer that Mrs. Mohr desired to see Brown immediately. Both are bloodstained and both are believed by the police to have been delivered by Mrs. Mohr's seven year old son, C. Franklin Mohr, Jr. Six wealthy women of Rhode Island are said to have assured Mrs. Mohr that she will not lack for financial aid in fighting for her life. It is so declared that she has received three letters from the society colony in Newport, and each of the letters that she received of each woman wealth is calculated in millions that the most powerful legal talent in America is at her disposal. Henry Spellman and Brown, the two men who confessed the shooting, were identified in Briquet jail as the two men who ran away from the scene of the murder ten minutes after the shooting took place. They were then convicted and thus condemned them and jeeringly declared that they should worry. --- THE BAPTIST CONVENTION Scarcely in the history of church associations has there been such an unfortunate show and disregard of Christian ethics as was shown at the First Regiment Armory this week in the opening of the Baptist Convention. Men who must know that the eyes of the entire country are turned toward them lost all restraint and put aside every claim to true Christian conduct a sad impaction against the doctrines, against the proachments that so often are called upon to make mankind, and the pity too, that this should fall to the ranks of one of the greatest Negro organizations in the world. How can this be reconciled with the greater Christian duty? Must the material side of organization control be held above the moral and spiritual effect on the church? Let us hope not. Whatever the differences are between the controlling factions, it is a dangerous policy to place the interest of the church secondary to that of its controlled influence. It is be realized that ministers are just as human and subject to the same laws as mankind, and they are looked upon as one whose strength of forbearance is greater than that of his less Christianized brother whom he is called to lead. Of course, the unfortunate upheaval will be righted in time, but what of the scars of public condemnation and their Christian conscience? We know that such scenes are not new; they have happened among other bodies of men many times before, because men are wont in times of attempted mastery to use force to accomplish their purposes; but the church should never be allowed to act in such a way. Acts of this kind are but a little short of criminal. Chicago will at least feel grateful that its servants of the church played but a very small part at all in the disgraceful climax of the first and second day sessions where bed amelied away and men became mere unruly children again. What a striking contrast was there between the men howling themselves hoarse in threatening manners at the Armory, and a few blocks away in Olivet Bapist Church the women working in such absolute harmony; we coming home from a formidable sea and placing on the beautiful that displayed none of the troubles that were but a short time left behind. The Idea trusts that the scenes of the 35th convention of the Baptist association will see forever the last of such occurrences among such a splendid body of Christian gentlemen and that the hatchet or "interest war fare" will be buried beyond resurrection —Chicago, Ill. Idea. BLOWN UPON THE ROCKS After many, years of successful and accomplishments and world wide recognition, the great National Baptist Convention, which held its annual meeting last week in Chicago, was blown up upon the urged rocks, strife, content and division. This stately and majestic ship has for some time been driving toward dangerous terrain, and the battle of Chicago is to be rerestored by every Baptist and not only from a denominational point of view, but looking at it from a racial point of view, it does a glimpse over our ability to stand and walk together. Division, strife and insecurity in too much in evil crimes among us as a race. As to the morals and demosities of the battle of Chicago and so to who was right and who was wrong, we shall not discuss here but those who did not have the power to decide the good and THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION The proceedings of the National Baptist Convention. and its reported outbreak is no more than we have predicted before this convention assembled. The issues before that convention are very material and route. It will take a deal of carefulness and extensive pressure on the part of those in authority to the extent that together and prevent a lasting disgrace that is likely to be committed in a worked up convention of this kind. The Baptist denomination has given to the country an interest in Christian religion that the world should feel proud of. They have more church going people than any other three denominations of color in the country. They have beautiful churches located in every section of the United States and in foreign lands. Through the Baptist denomination the race has wrought wonderfully and substantially. They are to be congratulated for their achievements if for nothing more than training people as church goers and church builders. We are very much concerned about its outburst at the now Chicago convention. All that this great church has done can be shattered and torn to pieces in one hour by some overzealous character, who seeks to dethrone the usefulness of the pioneer workers, and enthrone themselves. This kind of an ambition in a great Race institution as the National Baptist Convention cannot be counted other than foolish, destructive, aligardly and a proof positive of the Negroes incapability of self-government. Baptists, and especially those who are leading, need to put up the sword of carnal weapons. It is a perishable instrument, and pick up the sword of the spirit, and convert the world into a Christian way of thinking. If there is anything about this publishing house that is fool, an businesslike, unsafe for its continuance, let the sober Baptists settle it by arbitration among themselves, not these fellows who are drunk—not necessarily with liquor, but there are other things just as effective to the human mind such as a destructive ambition to humiliate some one, win out, regardless of the method, carrying a motion over one that I am an enemy to, defect the plans of every individual who does not answer me on my proposal, so fool like it, the right of franchise, and ought not to be allowed the privilege of the floor or the National Convention; such a fool would be better off if some member of his own family would vote his interest in the family circles. Birmingham Reporter, Birmingham, Aln. --- REY, E. C. MORRIS WINS COURT FIGHT. (Chicago, Ill. Idea, Chicago, Ill.) Rev. E. C. Morris, of Helena, Ark was declared president of the National Baptist Convention and the person to preside at the convention that is now in its annual session at the First Regiment Armory, Judge Smith of the Superior Court of Cook County so ruled in his decision Thursday after a heated debate by lawyers fighting to put different facets in control of the convention. Rev. E. P. Jones, of Vicksburg, Miss. was declared irregular and was enjoined from disturbing the convention proceedings. After Dr. Jones heard of the decision, he made a fraction to Salomon's 300 and then a separate loty of arrests, and there or formed a separate loty of Baptists which they hope to substitute for the regular convention which they claim will fall. It is believed that the controversy, may cause a permanent shift in the Baptists. --- NEGRO WELFARE LEAGUE. Richmond Va. Sept. 21 1915 The Nerro Welfare League will hold its second public meeting at the Sharon Baptist Church, corner First and Leigh Street's Rev. A. S. Thomas D. D. pastor on Friday night October 1st, 1915. Prof. J. N. Colson Director of the work, will address the meeting. Prof. J. N. Colson is an expert in social work, having been associated for the past two years with the National League in Urban conditions among the Negroes with headquarters in New York City. He is a native of Petersburg, Virginia a graduate of the Virginia Union University, and has specialized in Sociology an Economics at the Columbia University in N. Y. A special musical program has been arranged and all participants interested in social moral and economic uplift of the Richmond Nerro are invited to attend. The meeting will be an open parliament, and opportunity for discussion of the Leagues' purposes and plans will be accorded all. It is especially desired to have present at this meeting persons engaged in business and industrial pursuits. No admission fee will be charged. FROM NEW ORLEANS, LA. New Orleans, La., Sept. 18. —The Woman's Missionary Conference of the South Louisiana District A. M. F. Connection assembled with the Presiding Elders at Hammond, La., September 7 to 10, which was very inspiring. Attended by Reva. J. B. Bell, G. B. Billops, G. B. Brown, M. R. Mizon, G. M. Johnson, et al. The Lady Veterans, Nos. 61 and 65 banqueted in memory of their 16th anniversary at St. Casken's Hall on September 6th, which was a source of Rev. Robert Prender, Pastor of Good Hope Baptist Church (Algiers). has been indicted for some time. Rev. H. W. Madison, pastor of Mt. Calvary C. M. E. Church attended the New Orleans District Conference of the Church at Rayne, La. The Chocolate Brown Club, of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church gave a successful concert recently. Mrs. S. Miller, Directress; Mrs. V. Monroe, Assistant; Dr. William Cosey, Pastor, Mr. Peter Clalborne, proprietor of the Seminole Hotel has been somewhat indisposed. Master Wilmer F. Branch, of 612 Gen. Taylor St. is doing remarkable paper business. Rev. T. S. Roberts of Boutte, La. was in the city recently for medical treatment. The Second Baptist Church paid a rally to St. Peter A. M. E. Church recently, during the bazaar. Mr. J. C. Lowe of Boutte, Pleasant, Train with M. and Mrs. I. W. Wallace, Mt. Crawford, Mt. Claas, Mr. Samuel Thompson, Mr. Loo Chlam, Mr. James Hopkins, Mr. Joseph Reynolds, all of Dallas, Texas were at the Seminole Hotel recently. Mrs. J. N. Wilson, of Montros, La. Mr. and Mrs. Pondix, of Bumont, Tox. Mr. J. M. Caradine, of Alexander, La. Mr. D. M. Mills, of La Cuba, Kond; Mr. D. M. Mills, of Penacola, Fla., Mry. Amy Droty, of Tampa, were at the Chicago Hotel. At the Supreme Session of Knights, and Ladies of Love of America, the following officers were duly installed with honor: Sir S. L. Edinburgh, S. G. M.; Sir A. M. Bulley, S. G. V.; Sir G. M.; Sir G. R. S.; Sir G. G. Whattery, S. G. V.; Sir G. Plorce. Supreme Grand Attorney; Sir W. M. Reaves, S. G. M. A. et. al. I Tolliver's Smart Set Company, the show that made such a big hit, with everybody upon its appearance under canvas in our city is here for a return engagement. This show is positively the largest Colored show in America and there is little doubt that they will enjoy a large patronage. The Manor has a unique addition of several new nets which make an added attraction to the theatre goers of Richmond. The large water proof tent will be located on Churchill, corner Q, and 30 Streets. The price of admission will remain the same 10 cents to everybody and 10 cents extra for reserved seats. Special matinees will be given. The ladies and children-matinee price ten cents, with no extra charge for reserved seats. GIRL BEUTALLY ATTACKED Assailant of 12-Year-Old Orphan Held Under Double Guard. William McAndrews, ex-special officer and a fugitive from justice, charged with assaulting Minnie Young, a twelve-year-old orphan, was surrounded and captured on Locust mountain, near Sheenadoah, Pa. McAndrews was taken to town secretly in an automobile and placed in the local jail under double guard. It is said that the girl was on her way home when McAndrews dragged her into a schoolyard. She was found unconscious by her grandmother. Physicians failed to revive her and she was taken to the state hospital, where she was finally restored to consciousness. She is reported slightly improved. The authorities, fearing violence, will not give the prisoner a hearing until the angry crowds that line the streets are dispersed. LIGHTNING HITS SCHOOL Seven Pupils, Burned and Others Injured by Falling Bricks Lightning struck the chimney of the school house at Upper Lobligh, a mining village north of Hazleton, Pa., and seven children, who had just been carried in from recess when the storm broke, were burned seriously. Alfred Leaser, one of the victims, had one shoe burned entirely off and his clothing set adre. The other children were burned about the body. Failing bricks from the shattered chimney came through the ceiling and slightly injured some of the other pupils all of whom were in a memorial well teachers calmed them and medical aid. Bulgaria Masses Troops Near the Frontier. GERMANS RENEW ATTACKS An unusual opportunity to visit Jacksonville, the Tourists' Mecca and the Gateway to the Land of Flowers; and Tampa, one of the South's most popular resorts. Tickets honored on all regular trains, in first class coaches or Pullman sleeping cars, connecting at Greenboro, N. 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"It also is reported that Bulgarian troops are concentrated near the Serbian frontier and that German and Austro-Hungarian troops have been concentrated since a certain date along the Serbian border line. "General mobilization of all military forces in Bulgaria has been or dered." Official reports from Austrian and German headquarters and dispatches from the Italian capital shows that the long expected Teutonic campaign against Serbia now has begun. Austrian and German artillery is bombarding Serbian positions south of the river frontier at various points along the hundred mile front between the mouths of the Drina and Morava rivers. This action undoubtedly is intended as a cover to the throwing of a force across the river and the seizure of a bridgehead whence the new "steam roller" can be started. Just where a crossing will be attempted is unknown. The shortest route to Bulgaria would lead through the northeastern corner of Serbia, where barely thirty miles of Serbian territory intertwined between the Bulgarian and Hungarian borders. The difficult mountainous country, the absence of railroads and the proximity of the Romanian frontier, however, speak in favor of the old route of the crusaders further to the west, through the broad and fertile Morava valley. Through this valley run roads and a railway line to Bulgaria and Turkey. This railway reaches the Danube at two points: Belgrade and Semenjia—both of which are under bombardment. Buloars Invade Serbia? A dispatch from Salonika says an unconfirmed report has been received there that a Bulkarian army has invaded Serbia. The message does not give the source of the report. No confirmation is obtainable. DUMBA'S SUCCESSOR PICKED Will Be von Kapos-Mere, Former Ambassador to Rome. A Vienna dispatch is published in Budapest saying it has been learned in diplomatic circles at the Austrian capital that the government will not await the arrival of Dr. Constantin Dumba from the United States before appointing his successor. The new ambassador, it is stated, will be named at once. The dispatch says that Kajetar Merey von Kapos-Mere, former Azeri-turkish ambassador at Rome has been selected for the place. BRITISH TRANSPORT SUNK German U-Scat Sends Big Troop Ship to Bottom. The Berlin "Frankfurter Zeitung" reports that a large British transport from Egypt for the Dardanelles, has been sunk by a German submarine. The newspaper says: "A special telegram says that a German submarine located in Kopenhagen British transport off the island of Crete, in the Mediterranean. The ship was sunk from Egypt to the Gallic coast." C Ambassador Dumba's Messenger Who Figures in Recall Case. JOHN H. Photo by American Press Associations JOHN D.. JR.. GOES DOWN MINE In Overalia and Jumper He Descends Colorado Stope. Dressed in ovalail and Jumper John D. R. Rockefeller, Jr. instructed properties of the Colorado Lund & Iron company, entered the underground works of the Frederick mine at Trinidad, Col. to talk with the miners and to see for himself the conditions under which they labor. Mr. Rockefeller stopped at the company office to get into a miner's outfit. Carrying a miner's lamp and accompanied by E. W. Wetzel, he disappeared into the dark tunnel. THE SOUTHERN SR SERVES THE SOUTH Popular excursion to Jacksonville and Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, September 28, 1915, via Southern Railway, Premier Carrier of the South. ```markdown ``` Train Jumps Switch, Two Killed. John A. Kraff, brahman, and John O. 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Mr. Hawesor had tried for evening paper and had been very ruddy in the water, was very wise of Mr. Hawesor, is in love with his dawny will and is in love with him. What is he doing will be open to his love and is published around "I love you, sir!" "We are afraid You needn't worry a little because you want to tell him I was dreaming that Dr. Gossip will be something for the west prize in the dream." Mr. Hawesor looked at him for a minute, then began "Mr. Hawesor I want to know why you ever gave the way to me. It is getting to be so sweet in beautiful, and it has got to go!" "What do you mean, woman?" he exclaimed as he suddenly rumped up. "I will tell you what I mean, sir. One evening about six weeks ago our thirst and his wife called. During the conversation he mentioned that a friend of his passed through the fire in the north woods of Canada two or three years ago. He told that his friend saw two black bears with their fur after you remember, don't you?" "Yes, I remember." "And you at once turnstair around and said that while you and a companion were out in the Rocky mountains hunt- cary "HE CALMED YOU TO SAFETY." ing a forest fire took place at night. You knew nothing about it until the tent was burning over your heads. The other man had already suffocated, but you rolled out of the faintest and ran seven miles. Then you stopped to draw a long breath, and you found that your eyebrows had been singed off, your ears plastered, your hair turned to a brick color and the sides of your shoes burned through in seven different places. You had just started to run another seven miles, when a huge grizzly bear approached you and laid down upon the ground that you might mount to his back. You did so, and he carried you to safety and licked your burned ears before he passed from sight. You told that story Mr. Bowser, didn't you? "I did it," he calmly replied. "I was looking at our callers as you related it, and their faces told me that they believed it all a monstrous life." "Well, I can't help that." "It was one evening about four weeks ago that Mr. Rascomb and his wife called. He and you got to talking about the war and he said that during the civil war he captured nine of the enemy with only a club in his hand, and was made an officer for so doing. He told that didn't be, Mr. Bowser?" "I should say he did." "I had to say that," he said, "and then you had to have your training. You related that during the Boer war you were commander of a British man of war. At daylight one morning as you were crushing around you saw a Boer warship three or four miles away. She also saw you and endeavored to escape, but you put on steam and overhauled her. She ran up the white flag of surrender, but you paid no attention to it and opened fire with your 100, great guns. She went to the bottom in five minutes carrying with her her crew of 7,000 man. Not one of the poor fellowes escaped. You were made Admiral Bower for your great gallantry. Mr. Bowser, you reeled that story off as if you were telling about digging a woodchuck out of his hoof." "Ten, it was 'may work,' he half awarded. "But do you think that either one of you believed one kindle word of the type? In fact, you had only begun it then I saw the thought wink at his wife. He kept up the thinking all through it and threw or some times she had it into great effort in her hard work." "But why did be wink and she want to rizzle?" assed Mr. Bowser. "I'll tell you why. Both of them know that you were not in the Boer war; that the Boers had no war, warlike; that no man of war ever carried a crow of above a thousand men. Mr. Bowser, your story contained three of the most whipping lies I ever heard." "Oh, I don't know about that." "One evening about two weeks ago," said Mrs. Bowser after looking at him in an establishment, "our selections, Mr. and Mrs. Green, came in for a game of cards. We were just read to sit down at the table when Mr. Green mentioned the fact that he had just that day the man who had played life some thirty years ago. As a boy Mr. Green had gone out to play on a small lake. He had been talking about three quarters of an hour when a large wolf came out of the forest and began to pursue him. The pursuit had lasted nearly an hour, and the boy was about to fall from exhastion when the man spoken of course a dog with his dog and the wolf was frightened away. Mr. Bowser, did you take a story to match Mr. Green?" Mr. Bentley only direct, reply to the letter of contempt, and then she sent it. "You have gone half a mile on your tires, you you heard the howl of a wolf. Did it scare you? Not much. Young Susan Bowser was not a kid to get scared over the howl of one wolf. You simply continued to eat plenums, weep and outgrow. Presently there came the howl of a second wolf. No attention was paid to it. The howl was heard by your mother at home, but she only greeted it with smiles. She didn't know much about wolves, but she did know her son Sammy from head to neck. At this critical point, Mr. Bowser, you must have noticed that Mr. Green went to the front door to see if it was raining. He was gone about five minutes and must have had five hearty laughs during that time. His face was still twitching as he came in." "I don't see who wanted to laugh," reminiscent Mr. Bowser. "Maybe no. There came a howl of a third, fourth, and fifth wolf, but you only smiled to dislain. Your mother heard them, too, but she did not even stop her knitting. As you moved slowly up the river whistling as you went, there came more howls until you finally estimated the number of wolves at fifteen. Then, of a sudden a pack of the herd and hungry brutes dashed out upon the deer and with foam flocked jaws and clashing fangs rushed upon you. Was Samuel Bowser there to be pulled down and made wolf meat of? No, you weren't there, were you. Mr. Bowser?" "I don't remember that I was," he replied. "No. You were sootting up the river, not for your life, but to amuse yourself with the savage brutes. You let them come so near the foam flew on your contrails, but at no time were you in danger. "It is said that a wolf can tire out a horse, but when they got hold of young Samuel Bowser they lost their job. After he had drawn them fifty miles up the river they began to wheeze and paint and the out. Then three or four of the pack turned back to look for an easter chicken roof, and those who continued on lost their speed and spirit. How far did you lead those wolves up river, Mr. Bowser?" Never mind that, was the reply, "I think you said 150 miles. It was then coming daylight, and you wanted to have some fun with those wolves. You circled around them. You pulled their cars. You grabbed them by the tail and swung them about. You gave them an occasional kick. You drove them before you to the starting point of the night before, and there you booted them into the woods, where they fell down calmed. Your mother had not been alarmed over your absence, but she had come down to the bank of the river to see if any muskrats were playing around. She held out her arms to you and called you her agilian boy. You might have continued that wolf story for another hour, but the Green rose up and said they must go home on account of the baby, and they went. I heard them laughing all the way home." "I will see Green tomorrow and ask him what they were laughing about," said Mr. Bowser. "You needn't see him. They were laughing about your life. In the first place, no river in Florida ever freezes hard enough to bear the weight of a baby; and no living boy or man ever skated 150 miles without a stop. There were various other flaws in your story, and even an idiot could have told that there wasn't a word of truth in it. Mr. Bowser, why do you tell these falsehoods?" "Well, Mrs. Bowser," answered Mr. Bowser after hesitating for a long minute, "if you think that I am the sort of a man who will let another man come into my home and sit face to face with me and tell a bigger lie than I can, you had better get acquainted with me all over again." And as Mrs. Bower had not gained much of a point she said no more, and Bower will probably continue to lie at every favorable opportunity. By C. C. BOWSFIELD Celery is unsurpassed as a money making crop in any part of the country. If the farmer provides the right conditions. The market is constant and prices at the lowest will return a profit of $50 to $1,000 an acre for a good crop. A celery grower must make up his mind at the outset that water has to be provided in case of drought. Without a regular system of irrigation it may be necessary to hand water to the field in barrels a number of times, but this work will be fully paid for in the extra quality of the celery crop. On account of the possibility of having to hand water it is best to locate the celery patch close to the well. Celery is naturally a swamp plant and lightest best in moist, rather cool soil, but it is not always available, and the higher and drier soils have to be used. For the crop apply THE SHIP HILLING: CREERY IN THE PALL old, well rotted manure to land at the rate of ten tons to the acre, which may be supplemented with commercial fertilizer containing ammonia, 4 to 3 per cent; available phosphoric acid, 8 per cent; potash 7 per cent; applied broadcast after plowing at the rate of half a ton to the acre. Plow the land as deeply as possible. Colery requires good feeding to produce a marketable crop. It is a good plan to plow in the manure in the fall and harrow liberally in the spring. If commercial fertilizer is used it should be applied before harrowing. Go over the ground a few times with a smooth harrow, each time in a different direction, and be sure the soil is fine and even. Then snort out the rows four feet apart. The mottails need not be deep nor wide. Any ordinary one horse corn mark or lister may be used. By all means keep the rows straight and uniform. Just as soon as the ground is ready to receive the plants and they are ready to be set out, say about the 1st of June, the work should proceed without unnecessary delay. Let each planter have a holder or stick to make a hole in which to put the plant and see that he takes paths to firm the soil well around the roots. The plants should be set about five or six inches apart in double rows. On the whole, it is an easy matter for people who are accustomed to such work to set out plants in this kind of soil. Where a pretty large field is being planted to celery good results have been attained in the following way: Mark off rows four feet apart and furrow with stirring plow, turning the ridges in the same direction. Set the plants six inches apart in the side of the furrow next the ridge. In subsequent cultivation keep the furrows open and use them as ditches for water in case of drought. Permit no weeds to grow and cultivate the ground after each application of water. When the plants have attained the proper size for use the leaves are brought into an upright position by boards placed on either side of the row, so that they slope toward the plants at the top, or else by dirt drawn against the plants and packed firmly around them. The object of this is to cause the leaves to take an upright position and exclude the light from the heart of the plant so that the latter growth is white or bleached. The process of bleaching requires from two to four weeks. Plants may be set out at any time and seed may be started in the house. Celery is difficult to handle in a small garden on account of the amount of soil required to hill it up in the fall. This problem has been solved by planting four rows of celery in a foot deep trench with two rows of sweet corn on either side of it. The corn is off by the time the celery needs hilling and the soil from the corn is available. Celery must have length of stalk to be fancy, and unless the grower produces fancy good; fancy prices cannot be obtained. Cultivation is the only way to produce long stalks of celery. Frequent stiffening of the soil aids the plants to get hold of their food. It gives life to the soil and promotes thrift and insurance. It couldn't sound the Shock, "Confront the land!" "What's the trouble now?" "I sent a pooch to it, imagination, and now I see that it has fallen!" "Tob bad! But choose the Margo they won't see you for another." Boston Transcript. While we are talking about cover crops to increase the humus in the soil the department of agriculture states that last year 17,010,000 tons of straw were burned. This burning was mostly done in the northwest, there being little value for straw in that section. A ton of wheat straw contains ten pounds of nitrogen, three of phosphoric acid and twelve of potash. The latter are saved in the ashes, but the nitrogen is lost in the burning. Think what these great bonfires mean in the loss of plant food. With the estimate given above and ten pounds to the ton we have 17,530,000 pounds lost. This is equal to more than 5,000,000 tons of nitrate of soils. These waters correct themselves as agriculture grows older. Thirty years ago we saw to see the same fire in Colorado. Now they are using chemical fertilizers on that same land. Rural New Yorker. --- CEREALS IN NORTH DAKOTA Spring Wheats Give Better Results Than Winter. Since 1858 the federal bureau of plant industry has cooperated with the North Dakota agricultural experiment station in making a series of experiments with cereals. This work has been conducted at the Williston substation. Following are some of the important results of this seven year effort: First. Spring wheats have given better results than winter wheats. Second—Except in the dry years, 1910 and 1911, the dirum wheats have produced higher yields than the common spring wheats. Third. Kubaka durum wheat gave the highest average yield of all the spring wheats tested from 1908 to 1914, inclusive-230 bushels to the nore. Power life wheat stood second for the same period, producing 28.6 bushels to the nore. Fourth. The best three varieties of oats for the seven years are: Abundance, with an average yield of 60.4 bushels to the nore; Lincoln, 65.9 bushels, and Siberian, 64.5 bushels. These are all midseason varieties. The late maturing varieties, such as White Russian and the very early varieties, Sixty Bay and Kherson, have yielded much less than the midseason varieties. Fifth Rate of seedling tests with Swedish Select sits indicate that the best yields are obtained by sowing from four to six piks to the nere. Sixth. The six pawed group of barley has yielded better than the two pawed group. The highest average yield for the seven years, 30.9 bushels, has been produced by the Willington No. 170, a strain of Manchuria barley. Seventh. Emmer and spring rye have not given so high average yields as cuts, barley or wheat. Fireproof Posts. No matter how durable a post may be in the way of restoring general wear and tear, all posts look alike to the fire demon, particularly along railroads and highways. A simple method of protection is to pile field stones in a bolt ```markdown ``` or ring around the base of a post, as shown in the accompanying sketch. This kills the undergrowth of grass and brush and resists possible damage by fire, however strong the wind may blow. —Country Gentleman. In selecting seed corn don't overlook the fact that the stalk is the source from whence the ear drew its nutrance; then study the type of stalk that produced the ear you choose for seed. Note that it is healthy, vigorous and of the proper proportions from base to top. Don't shed machinery haphazard. Put it away in the order you will need it next spring, oil and repair it, and next season's rush work will not catch you napping, as it does most farmers at this time. Hog wallows are still in vogue and always will be, but they demand some means of drainage, else they become stagnant, germ infested places, unit for any living thing to come in contact with. 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The official communication follows: "In the Riga and Friedrichstadt districts no essential change has occurred. On the front of the lower Kau and northwest of Mitau there have been minor engagements between small detachments. "The artillery duel has appreciably increased in intensity at Linden as far as twenty versts (fourteen miles) northwest of Friedrichstadt. "Near the station of Novo Sventslany (to the northeast of Villa) the enemy has cut the railway. Under the pressure of the enemy, who made a decisive attack between the Novo Sventslany and Villa districts our troops retired to the vicinity of the railway station of Podbronze. "In the region west of Villa and to the eastward as far as the Orany district there is no change in the situation. On the front of Orany we have been engaged in a fierce battle with the enemy, who has been considerably reinforced in the region of Skidel and farther cast. The enemy is developing his attack cast of Skidel. "In the Tarnopol district our troops, under the enemy's hall of artillery fire, again made progress, taking prisoners and machine guns. We drove back the Germans, who are retiring to the north. "On the lower Sereth, in the Zale-sacayki district, the enemy attempted by an attack to arrest our advance westward, but after a stubborn engagement again was beaten and overthrown." Austro-German losses in the fighting of the last two months are officially estimated at 465,000 men. Prisoners taken by the Russians state that entire regiments were destroyed. More than 70,000 prisoners are in the hands of the Russians as a result of the operations of the last three weeks. Germans Advance on Riga Official announcement of the capture of Riga by the German troops is expected soon in Berlin. A report that the Russian seaport had been taken was in circulation here, but this was believed to be premature. It is apparent, however, that the Russians will not be able to bar the route to Riga much longer. German artillery has driven the defending Slava from the east bank of the river, thus permitting the construction of pontoon bridges to replace those which the Russians destroyed in their retreat. The city of Dvinsk also is expected to fall. The official reports show that three separate forces are advancing upon Dvinsk, whence the Germans may open their campaign against Patrograd, 220 miles away. BRITISH LOSSES 381,983 Official Announcement Officers and Men Killed, Wounded and Missing. Official announcement was made in the house of commons in London that the total of British war casualties up to August 21 was 381,983 officers and men killed, wounded or missing. Detailed figures of the casualties were announced as follows: Killed and died of wounds: Officers, 4966; other ranks, 70,992. Wounded: Officers, 2973; other ranks, 241,036. Missing: Officers, 1501; other ranks, 53,446. These figures refer to the army alone. U-Best Takes Prisoner The latest exploit of a German submarine is the halting of a Norwegian vessel and the seizure by a boarding party of a British student who carried off a prisoner. This incident is impaired by the capture of the stunner or harpoon from uphole only the European war jacket. The Norwegian junction of Britain has been in disarray in length and width. Photo by American Press Association. ALLIES PRESSING TURKS Warships Silence Batteries While Heavy Reinforcements Are Landed Heavy reinforcements for the British and French are being landed on Gallipoli peninsula. The disembarkation of the new expedition to the Dardanelles was preceded by a terrific bombardment directed by the allies' warships upon the Turkish batteries on both the Asiatic and European sides. Many of the batteries were completely silenced and others have been able to reply at intervals. Information from Turkish sources is that the German staff in Constantinople have informed the imperial military authorities in Berlin that it will be impossible for the Turkish army, unless it receives effective help, to hold out longer than the 25th of this month. Turks Destroying Coast Towns. The town of Precina, Asia Minor, twenty-five miles northwest of Smyrna, is reported to be in flames, according to a Reuter dispatch from Athena which says it is inferred that the Turks are destroying coast towns and retiring into the interior in expectation of the fall of the Dardanelles. U. S. TROOPER SLAIN Two Other American Soldiers Seriously Wounded in Border Battle. Hidden behind, haystacks, houses and trees, four or five detachments of Mexicans attacked a detachment of three American soldiers of Troop C, Twelfth cavalry, at Los Indios, twenty-six miles from Brownville, Tex., killing one American and seriously wounding the other two. Sergeant Walsh was shot through the left side; Trumpeter Porney was shot in the back, the bullet penetrating the abdomen, and Private Kraft was hit on the top of the head while firing, and died half an hour later. Another detachment of troopers closed in on the Mexicans, who fell back toward the river. Most of the Mexicans did not cross the river into Mexico; their trail being followed through undergrowth until it was lost. It is believed the shooting was done by men who knew the territory on the American side. FRENCH AIRMEN ACTIVE Shell Railway Center in Lorraine and Camp in Arroge, Forest. French aviators on the southern end of the battle front are keeping up their offensive against the Germans. The important German railway point of Bendardt has been bombarded, and the German cantonments at Chatel in the Argonne forest have also been shelled from the air. These latest attacks by French airmen were officially announced by the French war office. They follow air attacks made on Treves in Rhenish, Prussia, seventy-five miles from Verdun, and on Donnieschingen and Marbach in Baden. The activity of artillery along the front in France continues, at some places with great violence. RUMOR MANY ZEPPELINS LOST A Score or More Destroyed, but Government Suppresses News, is Report Mail advices from London say that more than a score—possibly thirty—of the Zeppelin airships used by Germany in the war have been destroyed. Many of these were shattered by the anti-aircraft guns defending English towns or brought down by English aeroplanes above the battle front on the continent. The British government maintains great secrecy regarding Zeppelins, but on several occasions official statements have carried "a report" that a Zeppelin was hit. South Carolina Votes "Dry." By a vote of two and one-half South Carolina voted for prohibition in the state-wide election ordered by the last general assembly. Prohibition seems to have carried forty-two out of forty-four counties. In Dorchester the vote is close, while Charleston went against prohibition by a vote of 10 to 1. French Sink U-Boat French torpedo boat patrol has sunk a German submarine in the Mediterranean sea. between. Mifylene and Tenedos, it is stated in a wireless message received. Mrs. Becker at School Mrs. Helen Becker, widow of Police Lddetemant Charles Becker, who "was electrically struck at Sieg Blag for intagl ting the killing of Gambler Herma Simmeth, returned her position teacher in the New York put.1 schools. "My only wish is to be in when" she said. TRIED TO CRIPPLE FACTORIES Sent Letter by American to Home Government Detailing Plans for Calling Out Men in Plants. Ambassador Penfield at Vienna was instructed, by cable to inform too Austro-Hungarian government that Dr. Constantin Theodor Dumba no longer is acceptable as an envoy to the United States, and to ask for his recall. Secretary Lansing formally announced the action. It was the answer of the American government to Dr. Dumba's explanation of his intercepted letter to Vienna, outlining plans for handicapping plants in this country making war supplies for the allies. Ambassador Penfield was instructed by cable to deliver the following note to the foreign office: "Mr. Constantin Dumba, the Austro-Hungarian ambassador at Washington, has admitted that he proposed to his government plans to instigate strikes in American manufacturing plants engaged in the production of munitions of war. "The information reached this government through a copy of a letter to the ambassador to his government. The bearer was an American officer named Archibald who was trailing under an American passport. The ambassador has admitted that he employed Archibald to bear official dispatches from him to this government. "By reason of the admitted purpose and intent of Mr. Dumba to consider to cripple legitimate industries of the people of the United States and to interrupt their legitimate trade, and by reason of the fragrant violation of diplomatic propriety in employing an American citizen protected by an American passport as a secret bearer of official dispatches through the life of the enemy of Austria-Hungary, the president directs me to inform you excellency that Mr. Dumba is no longer acceptable to the government of the United States as the amdor of his imperial majesty at Washington. "Bolloving that the imperial an royal government will realize that the government of the United States has no alternative but to request the recall of Mr. Dumba on account of his improper conduct, the government of the United States expresses its deep regret that this course has become necessary and assures the imperial and royal government that it sincerely desires to continue the cordial and friendly relations which exist between the United States and Austria-Hungary." Mrs. Armour Held Up in Home. Mrs. J. Ogden Armour, wife of the millionaire packer, fought hand to hand with a masked robber in her Michigan avenue residence in Chicago, and although stunned for a moment by a "billy," pluckily resisted him while she called for help. The police believe that at least three men were involved in the robbery. Cash amounting to $75 and jewels whose value brought up the total of the booty to $3355 were taken. None of it has yet been recovered. During her struggle against the intruders, Mrs. Armour graped the barrel of a revolver which had been pressed into her face, tore it from the hand of the burglar and toasted it over her shoulder. The police believe that a pearl necklace, for which Mr. Armour was obliged to pay $9600 duties when he brought it to this country from France in 1901, was the foot the thieves sought. The necklace was appraised at the time at more than $15,000. This was not in the Armour residence when the robbers forced their way in. None of the robbers has been caught and the police have no clue of any value. It is believed that two of the robbers did the actual thieving, while a third waited near the house in an automobile. Doctor and Girl Found Dead. The mystery surrounding the finding of the body of Miss Nettie Poland, nineteen years old, daughter of a hotel proprietor at Georgetown, W. Va. in a motor car at Aleppo, near Waynesburg, Pa. was solved when the body of Dr. J. L. Slvert was found in his office at Georgetown. The physician had swallowed poison. The girl died, as the result of an unprofessional operation believed to have been performed by the doctor, and it is believed he entered into a pact to commit suicide if the girl died. Dr. Slvert had been attentive to her nearly four years, and had been at Georgetown nearly seven years. The body of the girl was wrapped in a blanket in Dr. Slvert's machine. Surgical instruments were found in the car. When the couple left Poland's hotel, Georgetown, on the motor trip, James Brown, the girl's grandfather, heard Dr. Sivert say to the girls as he asristed her into the car. "We will die together." When the girl's body was found the ownership of the car was established and the search For Dr. Sivert was made. Arabe Passenger File Claims. Formal claim against Germany for indemnity has been filed with Secretary of State Leading by Philip H. Clinton and with Secretary of State John N. Y. T. 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The fire main proposals in brief are: That the next contract shall be for a period of two years; increase of 20 per cent on all wage rates; an eight-hour day; full and complete recognition of the miners' organization; a more expedient system of adjusting grievances to supplant the conciliation board. The miners adopted a resolution commending Dr. Scott Nearing, who was dismissed from the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania. He is lauded as "an advocate of human rights, including the rights of labor." The resolution calls upon Governor Brumbaugh to exercise his power over appropriations in such a manner that no further state money shall go to the University of Pennsylvania until it is really representative of the people of this state. $^{121W}$ "Joke" Guess Boy's Death Joke Causee boys Death. Coroner Gohen and Detective Herbert Fachman were called to St Luke's by the death of Joseph Woon, aged fifteen, from injuries received at the hands of fellow-employees at the Sauer steel plant at Allentown, Pa. It is charmed that several men came upon the boy while he was sleeping and as a surprise tried to infilate him with an airplane having a presence of an airplane. How To Get One. Phone, Randolph 2213 They knelt on his body while trying to make him initiate a human balloon and when they released him the youth was unable to rise. The doctors state that the air burst in a terminal organs. The affected John will in all probability be held for manslaughter. Tlevea Hold Up Cashier Two bandits attacked and seriously injured Charles Sectert, night cashier at the Washington, Pa., station of the Pittsburgh Railways company, stole $1000 and escaped. Bloodhounds have been trailing and a score of officers are hunting the men. The street car station is in the heart of the business section and many people were on the street within a few feet of the bandits. Nether wears a mask. Child Stranded In Crib When Mrs. Alice MacGinnis, of 23 North Thirty-fourth street, Philadelphia, returned home, she found her six-month-old daughter Mary dead, with her head caught between the bars of her crutch. During the mother's absence the baby had evidently rolled over and tried to stick her head through the bars and, becoming wedged, had been strangled. Leona 26 Stories to Death John N. Durlick, of Boston, jumped from the twenty-fifth story of the new custom house tower and was instantly killed. It is believed he was unserved by the oppressive heat. Alabama Rejects Suffrage. Equal suffrage was defeated in Alabama. The senate rejected a bill 21 to 10. GENERAL MARKETS PHILADELPHIA -- FLOUR quiet winter clear, $1.65/4.14, city mills fancy, $74.7.7. RYE FLOUR-- quiet; per barrel, $3 $5.50. WHEAT firm; No. 2 red, new, $1.98 $1.11. 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Longfellow's house, Craigie House, in Cambridgeshire, is to be preserved for the public. Several months ago, says the Boston Trust right, it was learned from the filing of the will of Mrs. Richard Henry Dana (Baltham Longfellow Dana), daughter of the poet, the surviving heirs agreed to intrust the house to those trustees, together with a sum of money for upkeep, for a triple purpose: 1) "As a specimen of the best colonial architecture of the eighteenth century"; 2) "As a historical monument of the occupation of the house by George Washington during the siege of Boston in the Revolutionary war"; 3) "As a memorial to Henry Worldsworth Longfellow." Longfollow heirs may live in the house by paying rent. When the time comes that no surviving heir wishes to do that the manor is to be managed solely as a memorial for the benefit of the public. Thus, delicately and with out further action, Cragle House is placed forever among the state's public monuments to art and patronship and to celebrate equally one who pleaded for justice, humanity and, particularly, the beautiful. Pessimists predict that when the war is over the great increase in the foreign trade of the United States will not continue, but not so does history teach. A lap lost in the race of national progress is lost forever. When Spain felt back after the Armada and the Netherlands forged ahead the Netherlands stayed, and when Cromwell crippled the Dutch 100 years later and England forged ahead England stayed ahead. If the United States does not keep the vantage ground gained during this war it will be a new phenomenon in history.—World's Work. The new subway cars in New York city are equipped with seats specially designed to sustain the body in a comfortable and healthful sitting posture. The seat has the additional advantage for feminine users, that "the head can be held upright in moderate sized hats and is not thrust forward when one leans back in the seat". The seats have the approval of the American Posture league, an organization formed to promote the use of hygienic seating appliances in schools, vehicles, etc. LONGFELLOW'S HOME War and Trade Street Car Beat Reform Alaskan Forest Divided. The area of the Chugach national forest, Alaska, which is to be crossed by the railroad that the government is building from Seward to Fairbanks, is reduced nearly one half by a proclamation signed by President Wilson returning approximately 5,802,000 acres to the public domain. This action follows classification of the land by the forest service, allowing that the areas involved are not of high enough timber value to warrant government protec flon Remand For Rafter Carton. The telecomatic American calls for the invention of a carton for containing food and other merchandise, saying that any one who will devise a carton "better simultaneously, more effectively sealed against moisture or other atmospheric conditions, of a distinctive shape or as equally satisfactory in important respects and cheaper than the cartons now used, will find a demand almost beyond imagination." Bullets In Their Flight A writer in Popular Mechanics tells of seeing in their flight bullets traveling at the rate of 270 feet per second. A dark background was necessary and a sun at right angles to the course. The dying missiles made a silvery flask as yield as if of lightning. PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT. Itch and Its Treatment. Itch is a contagious disease effected by an animal parasite—the aerus sabeli and manifested by small crayons on the skin called pustules, which later be come lice and then all white pus, and there may be lingering to the skin of the skin. Insects of the skin and pus. The insects of the skin and pus are from a tree to a tree, from length and protrusion of the skin, and the tip of the skin along the tape. The parts most commonly affected are the hands between the fingers, the wrists, the armpits, beneath the breasts and on the inner surface of the thighs. The face and scalp are never involved. The condition is curable. The treatment consists at first in a thorough bath, after which the whole body should be anointed twice daily for three or four days with the remedy. At the end of this time the bath should be repeated and the bed linen and underclothing should be changed. The infected clothing should be sterilized by boiling for a half hour. Sulphur ointment is the best remedy for this disease. The ointment should be coated of sublimate sulphur ointment, balsam of Born, one half hour and lard, one hour. The cure must be prepared by a doctor. "My husband has the clearest earl of any man I ever had." "So my husband I us me. He there's nothing in it. Philadelphia. Bollett." FENTS, all sizes; sale or renting for campers. L. Rose & Co., 420 Brook Avenue. Randolph 1448. Vincent J. Maloney, messenger of the Chatham and Phoenix National Bank in New York, was held up in Harlem street by two men and robbed of a satchel containing $2000 in cash and a number of checks. While one man threatened him with a pistol, the other beat Maloney over the head with a blackjack. Maloney is seriously injured. The thieves escaped. South Carolina Votes "Dry." By a vote of two and one-half South Carolina voted for prohibition in the state-wide election ordered by the last general, assembly. Prohibition seems to have carried forty-two out of forty-four counties. In Dorchester the vote is close, while Charleston went against prohibition by a vote of 10 to 1. ```markdown ``` BANKERS PLEAD FOR BIG ARMY AND NAVY. Pledge Support for Preparedness. After Henry D. Estabrook Stirs Them Seattle, Wash., September 8. The American Bankers' Association went on record today in favor of greater military and naval preparedness for National Defence, after the completion of an address by Henry D. Estabrook, New York. Overwhelming number ages and only one greeted the resolution adopted by convention, offered by ex-Congressman Pugsley, president of the Westchester National Bank of Peckskill, N. Y., strongly approving and pledging support to the states as well as to the National Government to secure preparedness. Frederick A. Delano, vicegovernor of the Federal Reserve Board and William A. Law, delivered the principal addresses this morning. Mr. Delano spoke on the operation Federal Reserve Act. Convention voted to attempt to obtain an amendment to section 19 (A) of the Federal Reserve Act. This amendment would give member banks not in the Federal reserve of central reserve cities an option of keeping 4 per cent of their reserves with any national bank in any reserve or central reserve city in the United States, or within a radius of 300 miles of the member bank or within the Federal reserve district, in addition to the option that a member bank now has of keeping such 4 per cent. reserve in its own units or in the Federal reserve bank. The committee on nominations decided to recommend James K. Lynn of Los Angeles for president and P. W. Goebel of Kansas City for vice-president. The association also adopted an amendment to section 5219 of the Revised Statutes relating to the income tax. Mr. Estabrook said in part: "It is hardly probable that the European war situation at the worst will involve us in armed conflict, though it may lead to reprisals and demands for reparation. Both reprisals and reparation we could forego, even at the cost of prestige and a medium of honor, rather than challenge combat with our superiors in strength. "But what stuns and almost stupifies us is the sudden discovery to ourselves of how far we have separated ourselves from kings and all they stand for and from all those who share the sorrowfulness of their ambitions. Neither the Atlantic nor Pacific measures the distance of that separation. It is interstellar, as wide as the reaches of thought itself." "The investment that suddenly fell from the Velled Prophet in Tom Moore's 'Lalla Rookh' did not more suddenly nor more completely reveal the hideous and frightful ugliness of the face it had than did this war reveal the majurude of kings. Faith honor, truth, justice, mercy, righteousness, all the tremendous words which the human heart throughout the centuries has been gathering to itself to spiritualize and soften it are to kings, but empty sounds dead as a cracked cymbol. "Is there any magic in the name America to full passion, lust, greed, or to protect us from their conquest? And yet America is the best hope of humanity. Here, if anywhere, is the Ark of the Covenant. Every dollar in our treasury and every red corpse in our blood should stand pledged to its defence. We have sworn an oath before men and angels that no kingly foot shall ever rankle the clean earth of our Western world. Do we propose to keep that oath? WEAKER THAN DISHWATER "We boost our strength to repel attack when we know we are weaker than dishwater. While every other nation has been preparing for aggression we have not made ready even for defence. "And yet I would heartily advocate Mr. Bryan's Quaker policy of non-resistance rather than a policy of half preparedness. I had rather scrap every gun and warship we own if we are not to add to them. "To say that we are too big or too proud to fight in self-defence is, with all respect to the estimable but mistaken gentleman who said it, aburd and puerile. To say that a mob of a million or so of untrained citizenry would leap to arms and put to flight the bullet tested soldiery of Asia or Europe is worse than puerile-bait is perverse stupidity. "We must forthwith spend money for defence, and lots of it. We must know that we are safe even from the temptation of attack. Our peace and future happiness depend upon this assurance. "I admit that a large standing army is a perpetual menace to the very Government that creates it. History shows that armies have mutinied and overthrown the Governments they were expected to protect. Armies have been at once incubators and tools of kings. So not the least debt of gratitude which America owes to Providence is her immunity from this danger. NAVY NEVER REBELLED. "There is no instance on record where a navy, however big, has turned against the Government that fostered it; and in the very nature of things a navy lacks the opportunities as well as the incentive to foment rebellion. Wherefore, a large navy and a small standing army should be our program." But, says Washington, a free people should be disciplined; and I think he meant the whole people. It has been suggested that the State militia should be brought under Federal domination. This ought to be done, of course. The first duty of an American volunteer should be to his country, not simply to a loyalty. It may not the militia of our serv oral States the companionship of those who join their ranks for a summer outing rather than for business, but those who do join will be soldiers neither of jin or tinsel but of a different metal and a better mettle. The concern of any particular State are inconsequential compared with the concern of the nation. Our necessities and our laws have grown State boundaries. "Permit me further to suggest that there is no better auxiliary to a navy than a merchant marine, nor is there any instrumentality that contributes to the glory and riches of a country. Time was when the American flag covered the seven seas, and the ocean highways, which are always paved and cost nothing for repairs, were as much ours as England's." Now the ship thatfiles our flag is a lonesome spectacle—a subject of derision and such few ships as we have the La Follotte act will soon not out of commission. The La Follette net was perhaps expected to force employment of only American sailors, at better wages and easier work, and more luxurious surroundings than any other sailors in the world. The fact that to do this involved abrogating treaties with nearly every country, as well as regulating the usages and commerce of those countries; the fact that no American ship owner could live up to the requirements of the act and gay the cost of operation mattered not at all to these Utopians. "But the purpose of the act defeats itself. No American sailor will be employed because there will be no American ship to employ him. To repeal the act will therefore injure no one, not even the American sailor." New York Sun, September 9, 1915. --- TWO BAPTIST CONVENTIONS. --- Afro-American Baltimore, Md. Chicago, September 15. As was told in the Afro-American Lodge last week, the National Baptist Convention split into two factions. The one in which K H. Royd is the leading spirit retains the original name, while the faction headed by E. C. Norris, of Delaware, Arb., will be known as the Original National Baptist Convention. The split was caused by differences of opinion regarding a proposed charter, and as the culmination of the feeling that has existed between the two factions for months. The situation here was agreed one for the first two days of the session even Dr. Booker T. Washington, who delivered address last Friday night was "on the fence" regarding the trouble. The two factions met in separate places, and proceeded to transport business obligations of each other Police were on hand to prevent any serious outbreak, however. CONTEST IMMINENT Dr. Morris will head the Original National Baptist Convention. Rev. R. B. Hudson, of Selma, Ala. was elected secretary, and Rev. J. A. Tavlor, of Baltimore, a vice president for Maryland. The selection of Reverend W. J. Winston, of Baltimore, and other for membership of the Original National Baptist Convention Publishing Board indicates that the Morpheus are going to content with the Road faction of the congregation. The latter division is chartered, however. The Original Baptist Convention adjourned to meet in Kansas City, Kan. The National Baptist Convention elected E. P. Jones of Vickersburg, MN, president, and Rev T. J. Kitter of Richmond Virginia, together. This faction is regarded as a powerful one as its leader, Dr. Bowl, is the return spirit in the big publishing house in Nashville. The business of the concern is likely to fall off during the coining year, however, as the Morris forces may buy their literature elsewhere. The next session will be held in Savannah Ga. Reve W. L. obson, Junius Gray, P. C. Neal, Jones Walking and John W. Jones were among the Baltimoreans in attendance. Virginia In the Clerk's Office of the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 25th day of August, 1915. Lucy Armstead, In Vacation, Plaintiff, vs. James Armstead, In Chancery, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony, by the Plaintiff from the Defendant upon the ground of Desertion. And an affidavit having been made and filed that said Defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that the Defendant, James Armstead, appear here within fifteen days after due Publication of this Order and do what may be necessary to protect his interest herein. A Copy. Toste, LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD. p. o. Hold Lin Bank Messenger. WEDNESDAY A blow by General Ivanoff upon the Austro-German flank near the Galician border is reported by Petrograd to have checked the Teuton invasion in southern Russia, and to have sent the Austrians in retreat. Thirteen thousand men have been captured in three days. The Russian capital admits advances of the German army under General von Hindenburg along the Dylla river and near Vilna. Premier Asquith asked parliament for a new war credit of $1,250,000,000, saying Britain's war expenses have reached $17,500,000 a day. He announced that 3,000,000 men have enlisted in the British army since the war began. Earl Kitchener declared the German army in Russia had "shot its bolt." THURSDAY Petrograd announces that Russian successes in the southern field of war continue, and that the Austro-German forces in the Dubno region have been routed and driven fifty miles. Berlin reports the Russian driven across the Dvinsk river, thirty miles north of Dvina, and that the German forces under General von Mackensen have broken through the Muscovite lines west of Warsaw. Reports of German origin indicate that Rumania soon may enter the war. Bulgaria is said to have asked Rumania and Greece the reason for the assembling of troops on her border line. An unconfirmed dispatch from Athens says the expedition which recently left Italy is landing at the upper end of the Gallipoli peninsula. Britain announces 87,603 casualties thus far in the Dardanelles campaign. The loss of the British submarine E-7 in Turkish waters is announced. FRIDAY. General von Hindenburg's forces have reached Vidzay, eighteen miles east of the Petrograd-Vilna railroad line, according to a Berlin official statement. Petrograd admits the German occupation of Pinsk, and saves the Austro-German forces in the southwestern field of operations are presenting a stiff resistance. Action by the British prize court in condemning $150,000,000 worth of American meat exports will be resisted by the United States, which contends that Great Britain, under international law, is compelled to prove the goods were intended for England's foes before selling them. Heavy artillery engagement is reported along virtually the entire bay line in France. The situation as between Bulgaria and Greece seemingly is less acute. It is reported that Germany has of late Bulgaria the "Crown of Byzantium" in return for her "friendly neutrality." SATURDAY Petrograd diplomathes report that general von Hindenburg has pursued to the eastward of Vilna, which to yearly surrounds by Germans. General von Hindenburg's troops are reported in great west of Plink. He in diplomatic way the Russian invasion is sent to be brought to a halt and that new German campaign to be tried at either Serbia or Italy. Austria forces have captured Italian trenches on a two mile front to the Carlsbad, according to a pewspatch. Heavy artillery fighting is reported from the trench battle from French troops have destroyed turkish positions on Gallipoll peninsula. A Turkish fleet has shelled the Crimean coast. Enver Pay is good as saying Germany intends to send a large army to aid Turkey. SUNDAY Vilna, the important Russian city at which the forces of Field Marshal von Hindenburg have been driving for several weeks, has been occupied by German troops. It was officially announced by the German army headquarters. French artillery has destroyed a German and aircraft battery near St. Mihiel. This development, following the demolition of three bridges across the Mouse, in the same region, indicates that the French now have the advantage of the Germans in heavy guns at the St. Mihiel salient. Cannon duels were continued Saturday night throughout the Artillery region, also near Roye, at various points in the Champagne district and in Alsace. A Reuter dispatch from the Dardanelles says the Turks lost 10,000 in killed in two engagements with the allies. The latter now hold stronger positions. MONDAY. General von Hindenburg's forces have occupied Villa and are threatening to capture the Russian army, estimated at more than 250,000, which is trying to escape to the southeast. The Muscovite forces are nearly surrounded, but advises from Petrograd say their safe withdrawal has been accomplished. Russian forces under General Ivanov, in the southeastern field of operations, are attacking the Austro-German fortress. An unofficial dispatch from Berlin says eighteen Socialist members of the Russian duma have been arrested, and that the legislative chambers are under military guard. Bulgaria has withdrawn its order prohibiting the transportation of war and other materials through her territory. The entente allies regard this as a hostile stan. The British prize court in London condemned the greater part of the American products forming the cargoes of four steamships. The products, valued at many million dollars, are declared forfeit to the crown. Mrs. Julia Luffetta, 138 St., N. Y. Citymoney orders to Travelling Agent. Serial No. 62536 STOP! Paying the big price for inferior furniture. Why fill your house with furniture that looks bad and wears bad. Come to the reliable house of ROUNTEE CHERRY and buy "QUALITY" furniture at the lowest prices. 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The best argues, shipped for the most part by the great American packing companies, and valued by them at $10,000,000, were found by the present to be deceived, except for some small items, not for consumption to enmark, but for delivery in Germany, the hell that their eventual destruction was the German government, for the use of its naval and military forces. To rule otherwise, Sir Samuel old, would be to allow ones to be blinded by the theories and technicalities. Seaka $5000 Damages for False Arrest Suit was held in Reading, Pa., by Joseph Weber for his son, Nicholas Weber, against John Klein, his son, Joseph Klein, and City Detectives Peter S. McGrovern and Edward T Hallisay for $5000 damages for all alleged illegal arrest and imprisonment The allegations are that the detectives arrested Nicholas Weber, twenty years old, on suspicion of the theft of $830 from the Klinas, and, after subjecting him to third degree methods, were compelled to release him for lack of evidence half an hour after his arrest. 18 Euses en Sant'Anna A dispatch to the state department in Washington from the American consular agent at Punta Del Gada, Azores, said that eighteen fuges were found in No. 2 hold of the Fabre Line steamship Sant' Anna, on which fire started white bound from New York to Naples. Many explosions took place, according to the dispatch. Alabama Rejects Suffrage. Equal suffrage was defeated in Alabama. The senate rejected a bill 21 to 10. GENERAL MARKETS PHILADELPHIA. — FLOUR quiet: 18, 20; 24, 28; 40, 42; 50, 53; city mills. BRY, 46, 86, 77, 86 BRY, 46, 86, 77, 86 RYE. FLOUR—Quiet; per barrel; $5 £5.50. 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