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NET. HAPPY 1916 NEW YEAR VOLUME XXXIII, NO. 7 S. EVANGELIST SKIPWITH IN Holy Trinity Baptist Church, Rev. W. F. Graham, D.D., pastor: Great things are expected from the Lord through Rev. Skipwith here for the next two weeks. You are invited. EDITOR MITCHELL TRAVELS THE GOLDEN WEST--THAT BIRTHDAY PARTY--THE KU KLUXKLAN—LEAVING PORTLANDOREGON—IN SAN FRANCISCOA MERRY PARTY. --- I can hardly describe my feelings as I left the train in the depot at Portland and followed the porter, who was pushing along the luggage of the passengers on a truck, with my luggage included. I had received an oral invitation from Mr Will Allen prepritor of the Golden West Hotel, to stop over and be his guest. It was after 4 P.M. I had arranged for my Pullman reservation for that night, intending to leave Portland in about our hours. A colored citizen had told me the quickest way to get there. A FINE HOSTELRY Havior placed my luggage in the parcel room. I fell free to walk the distance. I found a modern, up-to-date hostelry. After a few minutes delay, Mr Allen appeared and he greeted me cordially. He informed me that he had first met his wife at the residence of the wife of my uncle in Montreal, Canada. He had a desire to see me. I decided to stroll through the business section of Portland alone and after a hurried trip, I returned and dined with Mr Allen. He showed me through his hotel. It was well equipped. There were telephones in each room and the rates were reasonable. THE QUESTION OF LIQUOR He took me down to the basement, where there had been once a cabaret, but it Prohibitionists had changed all of this. He had his bar, but even this was doomed, as liquor had been voted out of the State of Oregon. I saw a fine bar shop here. The hotel was heated by steam and every moder conventience was available for traveling citizens of color. He had rooms provided with bath. He had parlors, both private and public, but the money-making part of his business was gone or was going and I noticed that he had not as yet made all of his arrangements for the change. IN A STRANGE CITY I decided to wander again through the streets of this far northern city. It was one blaze of electric lights after night-fall. I like to gaze in the windows of the stores of a strange city, and although alone, I was inexpressibly happy. It was nearing my leaving time. I looked down the streets of a crowded city. A strange sight met my gaze. It was one only to be expected in Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas or some other southern state. I could hardly believe my own eyes. Here were the Ku Klux Klan, mounted on horses. They wore the weird white masks and draperies of the southern country. KU KLUX KLAN. In their white robes, they looked weird and ghost-like. The horses also were covered with these white mantles. There were ten of them roaming through the business sections of Portland, Oregon. I waited until they had passed and then I understood it all. A fanning poster told the story. The "Birth of a Nation," Tom Dixon's play was on the boards of the city and these advance agents were drum- ming-up a crowd for the performance I went back to the Golden West in a meditative mood. I asked Mr Will Allen about race prejudice in Portland. THE HAUNTING SPECTRE It is to be found wherever there is a black face," he said thoughtfully. I had purchased some trinkets and as I was preparing to leave Portland, I somehow, had few regrets over the hastened departure. Here, too, I had seen the leaven working, the agencies operating to make all colored men's living in this city of Oregon well nigh unbearable. But, Mrs. Allen had come to the hotel to express her regret at her not being able to have me at their home to see the children and to accept such hospitality as they were able to afford. I looked her about her husband. THAT FORGOTTEN BIRTHDAY He had a singular experience. The Sunday preceding was his birth day. His Madame had always remembered him on that day and she had always arranged a special dinner at home for him. This time she "forgot" it. He went home and she did not say anything. He went again in the afternoon and silence reigned. She no longer that he was deeply affected. Finally, he could stand it no longer and he told her she did not love him anymore. He was later dumb founded when the friends began to arrive. They had all received invitations from his wife, but they had all studiously kept the information to themselves. ANOTHER F. REWELL The joke was on Mr. Allen. I had them good-bye and vaulted into the automobile that Mr. Allen furnished, and I was soon at the station. There was heavy travel and I was on the second section. I went to bed early and awoke well on the way to San Francisco. I got out to see the traf'ferried across the bay and later arrived in Oakland, where I expected to meet Mr. T. S. Johnson, to whom I had telegraphed. He had read it to mean that I would arrive in the afternoon and so I found myself there with wetschels awaiting a convergence. IN: OAKLAND A. LAST After receiving instructions from "red-cap", I boarded a suburban car and after some embarrassing experiences arrived at the front door of Mr. Johnson's residence, where I found no one at home. Mrs. Johnson arrived a short while afterwards, much embarrassed, as they had been expecting me that afternoon. She called up her husband and it was not long before he had come to make me welcome to their cozy apartments. After breakfast, I decided to go over to San Francisco and then to see the sights at the Exposition. A VISIT TO SAN FRANCISCO. I was soon on the ferry-boat and then in the greatest city on the Pacific Coast, with its many sky-scrapers; its久 life, its surging masses of people, its many kinds of vehicles, its mass of humanity and its many posters announcing the candidates for the mayoralty of the great city. I took a car for the Exposition Grounds and arrived on the outside, and found myself gazing at the mammoth grotesque figures, which could be seen from the outside. A MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY Later, I was lost in admiration of the magnificent architecture displayed in the erection of the mammoth building, the well-kept grounds, the superb order, the many displays of resplendent beauty and the peculiar creation of the master minds of the American (Continued on Fourth Page.) THE COMMUNITY XMAS TREE EXERCISES The exercise for the Community Christmas Tree were held Tuesday evening, December 28, 1915, on the old bord lot. At about 8:30 P.M. the electric button was touched and the star burst forth, and the Xmas Tree was a transient beauty! At the same instant, 'Joy to the World' rang out from a chorus of 150 voices! The Xmas carols were under the management of Mr Walter D Jones, and all were beautifully sung. The Pantomime and Hoe Drill by fourteen girls, under Mrs Mary Satterfield, delighted the vast audience. The Sabbath Glee Club, under Mr Jos Matthews, enhanced the vast course of people. The Pythian Cicdets, drilled under command of Capt Robt H Smith was one of the chief features of the evening and they added new laurels for their fine military precision and movements. Although the weather was momentous, several hundred appreciated people were present, and excellent order was observed. Mrs Rosa D Bowser, as chairman of the Committee of Arrangement, has just right to feel proud of the success of the entertainment that has now become a part of the holiday enjoyment for the people of Richmond. Dr. W. Q. Moon, Mr. J. H. Braxton, Mr. R. A. Cephas and the male teachers of the city were sergeant-at-army. Dr. W. T. Johnson, pastor 1st Baptist Church, was master of ceremonies. --- IN REMEMBRANCE. In loving remembrance of my dear mother, Hester A. Scott, who departed his life December 22, 1910-five years ago. Servant of God, well done. Reat from their love implore The battle fought, the victory won Enter the Master's joy. --By her daughter. HATTIE SAVAGE EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION Monday, January 20, 1916. S. 30 P. M. at Third Street bethel A. M. E. Church. Exercises—Scripture Reading, Rev. F. T. J. Mosby; Invocation, Mr. J. W. Watt; Music, 3rd Bethel A. M. E. Choir; Reading Proclamation, Miss Allee E. Smith; Selection, Mr. F. L. Bryant; Freedom of Peace, Prof. J. R. Mayno; Music by C. E. Quartetto; Address by Prof. Thos. E. Brown; Remarks by the President, Rev. S. S. Morris, Three minutes talk by Dr. R. E. Jones, Dr. Wm. H. Smith, Prof. A. V. Norrell. Master of Ceremonies; Mr. M. A. Norrell. Officers of Association—Rev. S. S. Morris, president; Rev. T. T. J. Mosby, vice-president; F. L. Williams, secretary; Mrs. M. M. G. Stallings, assistant secretary; Prof. A. V. Norrell, treasurer; Mrs. F. P. Clarke, chairman of Music Committee. Miss Marietta Leister has returned to the city from Chicago, where she has been visiting her sister. Miss Margarete L. Brooks is visi fiting her sister at Phoebus. RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW THE ORDER OF TRUE REFORMERS. The Grand Fountain United order of True Reformers, founded 35 years ago by Rev. William Washington Browne, which suffered financial reversion in 1910 and 1914, is again throwing off the weight of liabilities that lag impeded its progress, and is marching towards the bill of success and restored confidence. On December 7, 1914, the Board of Directors created an Executive Committee to administer the affairs of the Grand Fountain and to assume responsibilities for the conducting of all business transactions. This committee immediately secured the services of a certified accountant to audit the books of the Grand Fountain. The records were found to be correct. Their next action was to require the Executive Officers to furnish security in a reliable bonding company, the Grand Worthy Master, Secretary and Treasurer being bonded each in the sum of $3,000, and the Chief of Finance giving bond for $1,000, total joint bond aggregating $10,000 in the United States Fidelity Bonding Co. The Executive Committee set out on this great task of systematizing the office work, building membership, and making the Brotherhood to feel that every penny of the Grand Fountain funds would be administered economically and honestly. Weekly meetings have been held, at which time reports of the Grands Secretary and Grand Treasurer have been rendered and accounts audited and every effort is being made to satisfy all who hold claims against the Grand Fountain. It has been a tremendous task, but through the unfiring efforts of the Board of Directors, Chiefs and Deputies on the field, hard working office force and loyal Brotherhood, we were able to make a report at the last annual session that was gratifying under these conditions. It is perhaps unnecessary to state that there were many within the palace of the Brotherhood who desire our destruction, and that there were some found within our ranks who failed to keep the faith, but this grand old Institution that had been so well planned by the Founder had become a byword among us, having furnished help and shelter for so many, it could not be destroyed in a day, but remains as a living monument to the sainted William Washington Browne, and if we, who keep the faith prove true to our trust, its future for all time is assured. Our receipts for the year ending August 31, 1915-$46,000, during this same period, settled death claims amounting to approximately $30,000. From the date of the failure of the Savings Bank of the G. F., U. O. T. R., Oct. 1910 to September 30, 1915, this institution in the face of severe criticism and great opposition, has received the amount of $412,358.93; amount of death claims paid $186,251.83; number of policies issued during the same period, 23,591; number of Fountains organized and reinstated during the same period, 231. The Grand Fountain operates in 21 states and reported at the last annual session, 20,722 members. More than 2,000 policies were issued last year. The Grand Fountain owns its Main Building and Old Folk's Home valued at $30,000. Improvements amounting to $1,500 have been recently made on the Main Office building, greatly enhancing its value. Stores are being rented on the first floor and the Main Auditorium is being regularly hooked for engagements. The Executive Committee calls upon every race-loving man, and woman to show his or her appreciation for the untold good done by this order in the past, by linking up with them in this WIN ONE CAMPAIGN for the purpose of doubling our membership, in creasing confidence and placing upon former foundation, the work of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers. (Signed) S. S. Moran, G W M CHURCH SERVICES Sunday, 11 A.M. sermon by pastor Theme, "New Year's Call at the "church and the World" Special Christian Music Choir, 3:30 P.M. Junior Learner, 4:30 P.M. Enchrist of the Lord's Supper 7 P.M. Allen C.E. League 9 P.M. preaching First Presbyterian Church, corner Monroe and Catherine Streets, Rev A. A. Hector, pastor, pastor of South services on Friday at 10 a.m. 9:30 P.M. A minister by the actor. You are welcome. Regular services will be conducted at 11th Street Baptist Church. The Father Dr. Kendall will preach morning and night. Watch Night Services New Year. Live, 9:30 o'clock. Sunday, 11 o'clock A.M. preaching by the pastor, one o'clock P.M. Sut- ley School School P.M. Special Sermon by the pastor, also Mrs. Jones, safe of the pastor will sing. NEW YEAR GREETINGS BUSINESS MEN READY—READY REFERENCES TO SOME OF OUR ADVERTISERS. A Happy New Year is a greeting that all of our advertisers will wish you. Right here, we would remind you of the great furniture values that you have been securing at the patental establishment of Messrs. ROUNTREE, CHERRY CORPORATION. Their selections for this Christmas have been a source of pride and appl ation by all of the hundreds of cus- tomers, who have seen them. They promise other surprises for the New Year Call and see them Out-of- town patrons can shop with them, too. Write them about your needs and they will advise you. This is the time for La Grippe and bad coughs. That is why DR T T JEFFRIES is letting everybody know that his No.1 will cure you where a cure is possible. The number of bottles seen on well-nigh every,mantel in the home attest the popularity of the remedy. All members of a family are using it. GEORGE W BROWN has a photograph gallery well equipped and guaranteed to do first class work. If you have not had your photograph taken for the new year, you should go there at once. You will smile, when you see the result and your friends will smile, too. When it comes to real estate business, Mr. B. A. CEPHAS can fender, you prompt and satisfactory service. He has houses to rent and to sell. Call him up and he will serve you promptly. A. D. PRICE Will serve you in joyous times or in sorrowful ones. He will make your joys greater during wedding times or your sorrows less when death comes. He welcomes you for the New Year, Mr. D. J. FARRAR is looking after your earthly house, while the preachers are looking, after (Continued on Eighth Page.) PRICE, FIVE CENTS ```markdown ``` ST. LUKE'S THEME The Supreme Grand Council, I. O. of St. Lukee, has secured offices on the second floor of the Mechanics Savings Bank Building. They are doing a very nice business and their friends and members are invited to call. ON TRIAL Novelized by Charles N. Lurie From the Great Play by Elmer Reizenstein...... Copyright, 1915, by American Press Association SYNOPSIS Robert Strickland is on trial for killing Gerald Trak in the latter's library at night. District Attorney Gray declares Strickland killed Trak, with the aid of an accomplice, who escaped, for the sake of $10,000 in cash, which Strickland had been paid for. The defended Trak were the only two who knew the combination to the safe. Important injuries in the case are Arbuckle, counsel for the defense, and Glover, who was Trak's secretary. Strickland would not make defense, but law compels him to do so. Mrs. Strickland disappeared after the shooting. Mrs. Strickland was sent to a slaughter, who made all of her husband, on the night of his death, by a woman who would not give her name. Trak returned from Long Branch that night and told of giving by mistake the combination of the safe to Strickland. Mrs. Trak asked him in vain for names of woman who called him up. Glover and Trak discussed Strickland and praised him. Mr. and Mrs. Trak quarrelled about his intentions to other women, and she dragged the body of the parted Neck, "thirteen years before, in which a Man Deane was involved. Trask promised to reform, and his wife promised him, although it was only fear of a divorce suit that prompted him. Later when the two had gone to their respective rooms the telephone bell rang again. Trask answering to some one he called "May," who is unknown to his wife Bridgman, arrived the library. Trask and was struck down by Glover. The money was stolen. Glover is called to testify. Glover tells of striking down Strickland and taking from his pocket a card bearing the combination of the safe. Strickland tried to tear the card; he said, and succeeded in tearing it almost in half. Little Doris Strickland is called to the stand against her father's agonized protest. Doris Strickland tells of her fathers happy homecoming from Cleveland on the fatal night. Before his return, she testified, her mother telephoned to the Jersey railroad about a lost purse. Mother was on shopping the day before she tells daddy. Doris investigated daddys traveling bag and found a shipping, metallic object. Trank called on the Stricklands to receive from Strickland the $10,000 and was introduced to Mrs Strickland. He asked Robert to visit him at Long Branch and gave him the address on a card. Trank impressed greatly to leave New York. May tried to deceive her husband about her movements on the preceding day Burke, news agent at Long Branch, returned the lost purse. May told her husband a friend needed her at Long Branch. Strickland found in his wife's purse the address of Trank on a card, in Trank's handwriting, and forced her to admit that she went to Trank's house alone on the preceding day. Strickland had rushed from the room to kill Trank. Arbuckle produces Mrs Strickland. She has been very ill. She tells of her experience with her daughter, she was seventeen, and of his inducing her to go with him, under promise of marriage, to Great Neck, L. 1 May was taken home by her father. Two years later she met and was married to Strickland, living happily. Then two days before the night of the shooting Traask went to her and forced her to go to him at the Long Branch house under threat of running her husband financially. The case goes to the jury. The jury wishes to acquit Strickland on the "unwritten law" ground, but Trumbull, the foreman, believes Strickland went to the Traask home to steal the $500. The physician who examined Traask and is recalled is the defendant could not have torn the intimidating card on account of the injury to the arm inflicted by Glover's blow, and Strickland also denies he tore it. Glover is recalled. Arbuckle compels Glover to confess that he stole the money and tried to fix the blame on Strickland. He is arrested and the jury acquits Strickland. CHAPTER XVI. In the Jury Room WITH the abrewdness of a proclaimed lawyer Arbuckle let the case for the defense rest with the testimony of May Strickland. The effect on the jury of her story, he and all others in the courtroom saw, was overpowering. Nothing could be added to it without harming the case for the defense; nothing that the prosecution might do, although the district attorney strove hard in his address, could detract from its immense effect on the twelve men who held the fate of the defendant in their hands. Judge Dinsmore's charge to the jury was eminently fair, all agreed, and the newspapers voiced that opinion. The whole city waited at the news tickers, it seemed, to hear the verdict. As is natural and usual in such cases public opinion was divided. Some argued that Robert Striickland was justified in killing the invader of his home and these were in the majority. They dwelt on the enormity of Trask's offense and reviled him for not permitting a blameless wife and mother to pursue the happy way of her life in peace. It is to be said to the credit of mankind in the great city that very few doubted her story. The decision was very long in coming. The jury had been out for hours. In their room the jurymen discussed every phase of the noted case; but, as they told afterward, from the very beginning there was unanimous agreement that here if ever was a case in which the "unwritten law" had jurisdiction. Not a voice was raised in doubt of May Striickland's story. Her manner had convinced the minds of the jurors that she had told the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. The natural abhorrence of all right thinking men for the delibereate home brother spots in the voices of the jury-men when they mentioned the name of bound Frank, and the mention of the THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA "Look here, Trumbull, will you listen to reason?" name of Robert Strickland brought forth generally only sympathy. That is, so far as Mary Strickland and his little daughter were concerned. But there were other matters to be considered. Eleven times were the names of jurors called, and each time the name was followed by a different voice, saying: "Not guilty. The eleventh man had hesitated before pronouncing the words, and his vote was not claimed by eries of "good." That's the stuff." But one juror said, "Wait a moment. Mr. Trumbull hasn't voted. How do you vote, Trumbull? Trumbull, foreman of the jury, replied to the question indirectly. "Gentlemen, we stand eleven for acquittal and one for conviction!" His decision against Strikland evoked exclamations of dissent and indignation. He was bequested to change his vote to restore Strikland to his wife and child. The jurors thronged about their recalcitrant foreman excitedly, demanding to know why he wanted to send Strikland to the chair. They asked him to put himself in Strikland's place. Would he or would he not defend his home in like case? The argument was heated. "Listen to reason, Trumbull!" one juror exclaimed. The foreman replied "What's the good of sending Strickland to the chair? You don't bring Trask back to life, do you? All you do is kill off a good, clean, straightforward chap who's a valuable asset to the community. And who suffers most? Strickland! Not he. His wife and his little girl they're the sufferers. You throw a sensitive woman out on the world and give a little baby a blot upon her name that shall never be able to wipe out. What's your kind? Why do you want to convict him?" "I don't want to convict him. I don't want to be instrumental in sending any man to his death. I agree with you all that Strickland had cause for killing Trask." "But still you vote for conviction." "Yes!" replied Trumbull. "Because I'm not sure that Strickland went to Trask's house because of his wife. I'm inclined to think he went there to rob the safe." There was immediate dissent, almost if not out of manners. "Strickland's no burglar," said one man, and another declared. "One look at Strickland ought to convince you that he's not a safe cricketer." "I grant you all that, gentlemen," said the forger, "but you can't dodge the facts. There's a chain of circumstances woven around Strickland that, to my mind, would damn the Angel Gabriel. Just consider the facts. Strickland was hard pressed. He paid Trask the $1000 in cash. Why did he pay it in cash?" He was the only one besides Trask who knew the combination of the safe. And he was on the spot when the safe was opened. Looks pretty bad, don't you think? "Of course it looks bad, but it's all been cleared up," said another juror raising. "We know why Strickland went there." "There are two things I'd like you to explain to me:" said Trumbull. "Firstly, how did the burglar open the safe? The police other testified that the tumblers were in perfect order. Gentlemen, he opened the safe with the combination. And the only source from which he could learn the combination was Strickland. That's not all gentlemen. There's something else you'll have to explain to my satisfaction before I vote for acquittal." "What's that?" one of Strickland's defenders asked. "Strickland had that combination on a card. The card was the only really incriminating evidence against him. If he's innocent of the burglary, as you say he is, why did he attempt to destroy the card?" "How do you know he did?" "Why," said Trumbull, "here's the card. Don't you see that it's torn almost in two? And didn't Glover testify that it was Strickland who tore it." The jurors looked at the card, and there ensued a heated argument, some contending, others denying, that Stanley Glover, secretary to Gerald Trask, had testified to Strickland's trying to destroy the card. Trumbull asserted that Strickland attempted to destroy the card in order to wipe out the evidence that would be bound to convict him. "I don't think he did attempt to destroy the card," said one juror. "Yes, he did!" contended another juryman. "I seem to remember Glover saying so." "He djn't." "I don't know if he did or not." The foreman checked the argument by saying: We don't seem to agree about it. We ought to find "We can't do that. We'll have to get permission to have his testimony read to us," said another. "All right; I'll send a note to the judge," was Trumbull's final remark to his colleagues. And the result of the argument was the decision to send to Judge Dinsmore a request to have Glover's testimony read to the jury if such action was permitted by the law. In the courtroom the counsel for both sides, the clerk, the stenographer, the attendants and others were waiting impatiently for the verdict when an officer heard the buzzer calling for him. He hurried to the jury room and reentered the courtroom a moment later with a note, which he carried to the private room of the waiting Judge Dinsmore. Consipuous in the courtroom were District Attorney Gray and Dr. Morgan, the physician who had been summoned to the Trunk home after the shooting. Morgan and Gray discussed the case in a low voice, their conversation ceasing when the judge entered the courtroom and took his place on the bench. Then the jury entered and took their plays and the prisoner was brought in and took his seat. A few seconds later Mrs. Strickland and Doris entered the room and seated themselves beside him. Judge Omnibus addressed Arbuckle and Gray. "Gentlemen, I have received a note from the jury, in which they request that a portion of Glover's testimony be read to them." And to the stenographer he said "Turn to Glover's testimony, please. Now read that portion THE The Prisoner Was Brought In and Took His Seat. which pertains to the touring of the card, people's exhibit A." The stenographer read from his minutes as follows: "Question by Mr. Gray 'Now, Mr. Glovet I call your attention to the fact that the card is torn almost in half. Can you explain how that occurred? Answer yes, as I took the card from Strikland's pocket he snatched it out of my hand and stated to tear it in half. Before he had torn it all the way I managed to get hold of it again. Question "That's enough" said the foreman of the jury, and an animated discussion began in the jury box. While the jurors discussed in the case Dr. Morgan whispered in an animated manner to Gray and Arbuckle. "Is that all gentlemen?" asked Judge Dinsmore. "One moment, if your honor pleases," said Trumpell and the discussion was recruited. THE "It's all been cleared up," said another juror, rising. "It's all been cleared up," said another juror, rising. HE foreman of the jury rows "Your honor," said he, "the jury would like to ask Mr. Strickland a few questions." THE foreman of the jury room "Your honor," said he, "the jury would like to ask Mr Strickland a few questions." Dlnmore turned again to the law yers. "Do you consent to the case being reopened, gentlemen?" Gray and Arbuckle both signified their assent, and the judge called: "Mr. Strickland!" The defendant rose. "Are you willing to take the stand?" "Yes, your honor," said Strickland, and he was sworn. Then Foreman Trumbull asked: "Mr. Strickland, several members of the jury have requested me to ask you why you attempted to destroy the card with the combination to the safe on it?" "You mean that you didn't tear the "Did you know the card contained the combination to the safe?" "Not until I heard it in court. I saw some figures on the card, but they had I no significance to me. I never thought of the card from the time I looked at the address on it until I saw it here in court." The foreman asked: "Do you mean that you didn't see or feel Mr. Glover take it from your pocket?" "No, sir. I did not," answered Strick land. "I was almost blind with pain at that time." "That's all." Strick land stepped down and resumed his seat, while the jurors whispered exclusively to one another. David Arbuckle then arrose to address the court. "With your honor's permission," said he, "I will recall Dr. Morgan." Gray not objecting, Dr. Morgan took the stand. He told of being called to the Trask home after the shooting, of finding Trask, beyond aid and of attending to Strickland, who was lying on his back on the floor in a semicousual state, mounding with pain. "Did you examine his arm?" asked Arbuckle. "Yes, sir; I examined it very carefully while Mr. Glover and the police officers were testing the safe. The arm had been struck a terrific blow with a heavy wound. The blow fell squarely on the wrist, dislobarding the wrist joint. Both bones of the forearm, the radius and the ulna, were badly fractured. It was the worst fracture I have ever seen." Arbuckle continued: "Now, Dr. Morgan, in your opinion, could the defendant have torn this card, as you see it here, between the time his arm was broken and the time you arrived?" Dr. Morgan's answer was "The hand was entirely paralyzed. It would have been a physical impossibility, assuming even that his mental state would have permitted it. The bones haven't knelt yet." At that time he couldn't have moved the arm or the hand a fraction of an inch. "That's all, Dr. Morgan," said Mr. Arbuckle, and the physician left the stand. "Do you know where Mr. Glover is, Mr. Gray?" "The last time I saw him he was in my office reading," said Gray, and an attendant was sent for Stanley Glover. In a few moments he returned with the young man and Arbuckle requested the latter to take the stand "to clear up a little point." He appointed Glover almost as a suppliant for a favor. The young man seemed to feel his importance in the trial and granted the request of the attorney that he shed light on one of the dark places in the case, almost as a sovereign might confer an order upon a subject whom he especially deligned to honor. A very important person was Mr. Stanley Glover. "I will be glad to do anything in my power," said Glover. There was a smile of quiet self confidence on his face as he spoke. Arthur kiesner was courtesy It self as he replied. "Thank you. You remember, Mr. Glover, that while you were waiting for the police to arrive you happened to think of this card which you thought might help the police." "I'm, and I was right, too," replied Glover. "Indeed you were. Now, Mr. Glover, you will recall that you proceeded to search Mr. Strickland's pockets in the hope of finding the card. It was in his coat pocket you found it, I believe." "Yes; side pocket." "Now, if you don't mind, I'd just like to have you describe that scene in detail." "He was on the door, lying on his back," said Glover. "I was standing over him, on the right side. As I bent over him and went through his pockets, he tried to push me away." "Here Arleneuck interrupted him. 'That is,' he said, 'he kept warding you off like this.' And he made vigorous passes, in the air with his right arm. "Yes," said Glover. "Finally, however, you succeeded in getting the card out of his pocket, the left side pocket of the coat, and you straightened up, with the card in your right hand?" "That's correct," said Glover. "But before you had a chance to get the card out of reach he raised himself on his right elbow and with his left hand snatched the card out of your hand. That's all right so far, isn't it? "Yes." "If I'm wrong in any of these details just put me straight," said Arbuckle. "My memory fails me sometimes." "All right; I'll let you know when you make a mistake," said Glover. "Strickland snatched the card, then he tore it." Arbuckle went on. "Now, how did he tear it? He had the card in his left hand—like this. Right?" "Yes," said Glover. "And he was supporting himself on his other elbow like this. Yes?" "Yes." "Then he made a quick backward movement—like this—tearing the card almost in half? Is that it?" The lawyer's acting was perfect and hold the court spellbound. "That's right," said Sunday Oliver... "And then you took the card away." 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. "I'll be glad to do anything in my power," said Glover. "I'll be glad to do anything in my power," said Glover. from him, and he threatened, you, didn't he, as you took the card? "Yes, he swore at me and said he'd fix me." "And, if I remember correctly, you said that he made a quick pass for the revolver, like this?" "Yes, but it was out of his reach." "That explains it beautifully. You've cleared things up for us, Mr. Glover. We're greatly indebted to you." Glover was about to leave the stand when Arbuckle said: "Oh, just one moment! Mr. Stenographer, will you read the latter part of Dr. Morgan's testimony, please?" The stenographer read from his notes Dr. Morgan's description of Strickland's injuries received from the heavy cane whebled by Stanley Glover. "Question, by Mr. Arbuckle! Now Dr. Morgan, in your opinion could the defendant have torn this card as you see it here between the time his arm was broken and the time you arrived? Answer, 'He could not.' Question, 'You are sure of this?' Answer, 'Yes, the hand, was entirely paralyzed. It would have been a physical impossibility assuming even that his mental state would have permitted it. The bones haven't knelt yet. At that time he couldn't have moved the arm or hand a fraction of an inch.' A thousand eyes were turned on David Arbuckle and Stanley Glover when the former turned to the young man in the witness chair and, bending forward with outstretched index finger, asked "Glover, what did you do with that $10,000?" Had a painter sought a perfect model for a figure of terror he could have found it in Stanley Glover. "What are you talking about? What do you mean? What $10,000?" he screams, rising from the chair. It was now the turn of District Attorney Gray to speak "Your honor" he said to Judge Dinsmore. "I ask a warrant for the arrest of this man as an accomplice to the murder of Gerald Trask!" Glover ran to the judge's tribunal. He cried out in agonized, fearful tears: "No, no, you honor! It isn't true! I didn't kill him! I took the money, but I didn't kill him! Here's the money! Take it, take it! I don't want it! I plead guilty! I'll go to jail, but don't arrest me for the murder. I'll tell how it happened! I'll tell everything! I didn't know Stirkland was coming! I plumed the robbery that night. When Trask gave me the money I put it in the safe, but I didn't lock the safe. I left it open—he didn't notice it. Then I came back to get the money. I didn't know about Strickland—it's God's truth." "Mrs. Trask heard me come in, and I choked her. But she's all right; she's not hurt. That's not murder! I got the money. Then I saw Strickland come in. I didn't know he was coming. I didn't. I swear I didn't! I'm innocent! I'm innocent, I tell you! I left the room. Then I heard the shot and came in. It was the first I knew of it. I'm innocent, I tell you! Send THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN, N.Y., WAS IN A CONFERENCE WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNION, JOHN A. MAYOR, ON THE SESSION OF THE UNION. me to jail—give me twenty years—I don't care, but don't try me for murder. I tore the card so they'd think Strickland planned the burglary. We weren't working together. Ask him. He'll tell you, you we weren't. I didn't know he was coming. Ask him. He'll tell you." He ran across the room to where Strickland set entranced, like all the others in the courtroom, and appalled to the man on whom he had attempted to fasion the stigma of murder for the child of money. "Brickland, tell them—tell them we weren't working together." huge bite off the stirring Glover, "I don't hurt him! Don't railroad me! I'm innocent, I tell you! Don't Don't! I'm a shrieked. These the judge turned to the jury and said: "You may resume your deliberations, gentlemen." Trumbull, foreman of the jury, rose. "We have agreed already, your honor," he said. "Robert Strickland!" called the clerk. Strickland rose and advanced to the center of the room. "Prisoner, look upon the jury. Jury, look upon the prisoner. Gentlemen of the jury, have you agreed upon a verdict?" "We have," said the foreman. "And how do you find, gentlemen?" asked the clerk. "We find the defendant NOT GUILTY!" In the huddle in the courtroom following the announcement one cry rose THE MEMORIAL "I didn't kill him! Don't railroad me!" above all others. It came from the lips of a sorried tired wife and mother as she fell into the arms of her husband: THE END PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT. - Sackocha. This condition is not often due to disease. Great fatigue causes it; great strain, as from lifting or tugging heavy weights. Exposure to cold and dampness will make the back ache. Tramping about the damp streets without having the feet protected by overheels will give one backache which is as painful as a throbbing toothache. Backache is often due to excesses. The common everyday home treatment of the ordinary backache is all that is required. A hot bath and a brisk rubdown with a rough towel, followed by a ten hour rest abed, will banish ache or pain of nearly every backache. This is especially true of the kind caused by exposure. If the muscles in the back have been strained, stiffening, etc., the bath, rest or a belabdination plaster over the most painful portion of the back will bring relief. If backache is persistent in spite of all simple measures taken to relieve it, it is advisable always to seek advice from a physician. The drift of public comment upon our unpreparedness loans toward soldiering for having lived in a "tools paradise" some of the people, but not all of the people. Since the civil war erbis able military men have from time to time pointed out in speeches and in print the weakness of our national defenses. The little that has been done in response to these warnings is but as a drop for a bucket. It is only fair to say that the possimists barely got a hearing anywhere, and their warnings were ignored almost everywhere. A war establishment with its class tendency and expense is a bugbear which the time server can use with effect. Self compliance has done the rest. Now, the truth is that this country has twice been successfully invaded by England, and her chances today would be a hundred per cent better. A hundred years ago Canada was relatively only a line of frontier outposts; now it boasts of being ready to back up the mother country with 600,000 soldiers. The broad oceans may be friendly aids, but the long Mexican and Canadian borders are not, necessarily, and our national defense line is just so strong as its weakest gap and no stronger. The airship has proved its value in war many times during the great European conflict. Its spectacular achievements have been exploited in news dispatches until readers have become mated with repetitions of the same feats, as bomb dropping, battles in air and scouting. Another feature of the airship work has been exploited on a grand scale in the Bulgarian campaign. An airship traveled from a base in Hungary to Sofa, capital of Bulgaria, a distance of 600 miles, in eight hours. All this was not remarkable, but the ship carried the Duke of Mecklenburg on a military errand to confer with King Ferdinand and his military staff. The conference over, the ship lifted anchor and sailed straight back to headquarters in Hungary. It often happens in war that nothing short of an actual meeting of widely separated military chiefs will solve a difficult problem. The aliquin which goes everywhere, across the roughest country and through the most dangerous war zone, makes such meetings possible. The frequent claim of certain of the belligerents that they haven't begun to fight yet leads to some thinking. For instance, if not, why not? Who made the big killings of the "other fellow" exploited in the official reports? Also suggests this advice: "When about to begin, don't." And this appeal: "Let us have peace." BERLIN ENDS U-BOAT TALK GLAMOR OF PUBLIC FEARED Lusitania Settlement Stopped by U.S. S. Demands on Austria and Recall of Attaches. Full settlement of the Lusitania case, including reparation for the lives of the American victims, which, it became known recently was near, has been postponed by the dismissal of the German naval and military attaches, and the American demands on Austria-Hungary as a result of the sinking of the Ancona. ```markdown ``` Consideration of the state of public opinion in Germany because of these acts of the American government, according to reliable information, has caused officials in Berlin to decide that a settlement which might be satisfactory to the United States would not now meet with popular approval in Germany. An agreement, it was said was virtually reached soon after the American protest to Great Britain against interference with neutral trade had been published in Germany. The protest is said to have created a remarkable pro-American sentiment throughout Germany, and public opinion would have approved recording a bit to make a settlement of the controversy possible. The United States demand for the withdrawal of Captain Boy-El and Captain von Papen caused German opinion to change to resentment, because the belief prevailed that the attaches had done nothing to warrant their removal. The demands upon Austria and the vigorous terms in which the first note was couched next attracted adverse criticism, and the resentment is described as having increased materially. To recede even a trifle at this time, Berlin officials are said to believe, would bring a storm of public disapproval, and furnish the opposition to the government with grounds for criticism. Officials now believe that at some time in the future, when public opinion again is more favorable to the United States, concessions may be made. German officials are said to be convinced that an indemnity for the Americans lost on the Lusitania and something in the nature of a disavowal, will be the only measures to satisfy the United States. They are also said to feel that the best disavowal is the promise not to repeat such an act. Baron von Sweldinck, charge of the Austro-Hungarian embassy, called on Mr. Lansing to discuss the Anno nace. He is known to have received instructions from the Vienna foreign office regarding the negotiations. It was authoritatively stated that the baron intimated last week to Mr. Lansing that if the second note should be loss severe, his government might make a reply which would satisfy the United States. Hope of an amicable settlement of the Ancona case has greatly lessened Such hope as exists is based almost entirely on the belief that President Wilson will allow himself once more to be drawn into a protracted debate. It is believed the ambassador was breaking off of relations is at all likely to lead to war. The Germanic allies will still be represented here, by the German ambassador, and even if all consular and diplomatic representatives are withdrawn by both countries such little business as is still going on between them can be handled through another neutral. PRUSSIAN LOSS 2,287,083 Dutch Correspondent Says Lists Would Make 100 Books, of 100 Ranges. Make 100 books of 150 Pages. According to the Nieuwe Rotterdambache Courant, the Prussian lists of losses number 290 to 399, contain 43,235 names, making the total Prussian losses 2,287,083," says the Amsterdam correspondent of Renters' Telegram company. He continues: "There are besides 243 Saxonian 315 Wurtemburgian and 240 Bearman lists, fifty from the navy and above lists of German officers and non-comissioned officers in the Turkish army. The paper adds the lists are published in the form of small newspapers and comprise 10,610 small printed pages. Printed as a book they would form 45,000 pages or 160 volumes of 450 pages each." Give Her Life to Save Children Mrs. Anna Edelsch, of Reynolds- ville, after rescuing her four chil- dren from fire by throwing them out of windows, was burned to death. Twirler Haggerty, of the Central Base- ball league, caught the children at they were traced out. Take Man From U. & Ship Wilhelm Garde, of Brooklyn, power of the American alienship Bor- dinger, was removed from the vessel off the harbor of San Juan, Porto- boro, by officers of the French cruiser Bordeaux, according to the Bor- deaux engraving. ```markdown ``` Watch Night In Billville By FRANK L. STANTON WATCH NIGHT in Bollville — very bigst crowd That ever helped the heathen or praised the Lord aloud! They come from all the neighborhood, a new life to begin. To watch the old year goin' out, the new year comin' in. The preacher, he give out the hymn, "Salvation full an' free." Till it almost shook the windows in the everlasting sky. An' then we had a word o' prayer; the preacher stated plain The object of the meetin', whar we never met in vain; Then read a Bible lesson, which give our souls relief. Then threwed the meetin' open for experiences brief. An' then said Brother Johnson, 'way down by the door— He'd served the Lord for eighty years an' wanted eighty more! An' Brother Williams cried "Amen!" an' so the word went round. Till we thought the steepest angel up in heaven heard the sound. An' then we had more singin', 'an' how the tune did rise— "When I can read my title clear to manSION in the skins!" An' Brother Scott, he said this word: "My real estate ain't here; But, thank the Lord, in heaven I can read my title clear!" An' the sisters, they stood up an' spoke, an' tears wuz fallin' fast. For their gray hairs seemed to tell us they wuz moorin' home at last. An' each one told of grace an' love that lightened up the soul. While crossin' o'er the river "where the surges cease to roll." We most forgot the old year, we most forgot the new. In tellin' of the wonders that the lovin' Lord could do. An' talk about your shoutin'—I tell you, it wuz prime. For we hast to speak it plainly, just a hallalutah time! I tell you, 'twuz a moorin', an' I'd have you folks to know The Lord was with them people as the old year turned to go. An' the new year found 'em happy as the church bell tolled on high. An' that watch night down in Billville took in place up in the sky. FRENCH NEW YEAR CARDS. Five Words of Correspondence Allowed on Them but No More Frenchwomen and Frenchmen dis charge their New Year obligations only. A visiting card is put in an envelope of its size, which is left unsealed, and for a one cent stamp the post carries each card to its destination. One may even write on the card five words of mere compliment, such as "Best wishes for New Year." . But if you write more or if you five words are real correspondence such as "New Year's dinner at 8," and if the post clerk looks at it he may notify you to pass at the office and pay $2 fine for infraction of postal laws. But if you put the regular letter stamp of 2 cents on your card envelope you may write all you will. The circulation of these cards runs up in Paris alone into the millions. Extra squads of post clerks are put on for a month to handle them, for one may begin card calls before Christmas and continue not only to Twelfth Night, but to Candlemas day, in February. Open baskets are put out along the counters of all the branch post offices to receive these little envelopes. New Year Breakfast in Japan In Japan each person has a different table for breakfast on New Year's day. If a home consists of five persons they require five tables, no matter whether one or two may happen to be away. Another Chance By ARTHUR, J. BURDICK Copyright, 1815, by American Press Association. No use a-sighin' for the happy days o' yore. New Year is here, An' he's got a-plenty more. Just as many sunny hours in this year as in last; Just as many flowers to bloom as blossomed in the past. No use a-frettin' for the chances you have lost. New Year is here 'Ith smiles his face acrost: Jest as many days fer work, as many hours fer song. As Old Year took with him with the records of 'em wrong. No use a-mopin' an' a-skulkin' in the dark. New Year is here, If ye missed it t'other time, why..don't sit down an' whine; Take another shot at luck an'draw the bead down fine. No use regrettin' when ye've got another chance. New Year is here. Jump in an' make things dance! Gittin' now an' then a fall ain't counted any sin If ready, when the chance NOTE YOUR OLD ERRORS. Some Suggestions For Starting Another Lap on Life's Journey. Although with most of us the custom of making an elaborate set of resolutions—all of them to be broken perhaps in a week—belongs to the past, it is by no means a bad idea to sit down and quietly think over their significance in calm retrospect. Such a view is indeed to be recommended. Without making vain and foolish resolutions one may carefully note all errors and evade as many of them as possible during the next year. If the past year has contained more tears than smiles tear off the old page, with its blots and mistakes, and throw it away. A clean new sheet, pure and white, lies before you. Forget to pity yourself so much and contemplate the condition of those more unfortunate. Leave your lamentations for bygone opportunities and plan for the future makeup. If the fates have been unkind to you during the past year try to turn the tables on them now. Do not be discouraged with your lot. Meet it and face it. It is a good thing at the beginning of a fresh year, with the state clean, to make an effort to rid yourself of that characteristic human mistake of putting too great a value on the opinions of others. Happiness, like disease and misery, is contagious. And just as no one can calculate the amount of harm to other people's dispositions done by the chronic grumbler it is impossible to conceive of the vast amount of genuine good that we owe to the considerate kindness of those who are blessed with light hearts. Face The NEW YEAR With A Smile Many a hard cold comes from too much trying to be always warm. HOUSE OFF FOR EUROPE AS WILSON'S ENVOY To Act as Messenger to Ambassadors in Europe. Colonel R. M. House, confidential adviser to President Wilson, will start for Europe within the next fortnight on another mission in which he will act as an unofficial agent of the president. In response to an inquiry as to the justification of rumors to this effect, which were circulated in Washington Colonel House said: "I am going to Europe at the request of the president and the secretary of state for the purpose of taking information to some of our ambassadors, in order that they may have a more intimate knowledge of this government's attitude regarding certain phases of pending international questions, and in order to obtain from them their point of view. It is inadvisable to bring home at this time any of our ambassadors from the belligerent countries. It has been found impossible to convey or obtain by cable or correspondence quite the correct atmosphere." POISON PEN USERS FOUND Sender of Series of Letters to Three Women Traced. The sender of a series of poison pen letters to Mrs. Lucas Schell, of Zeilgerville, and Miss Florence Yerger and Miss Freida Kilne, two young women of Gratersford, which defamed their characters, has been located by Detective W. S. Dickerson, of Norristown. He said that the case had reached a Head, but that there probably would be no arrest nor prosecution. Detective Dickerson would not give the name of the sender of the libelous letter. Edison Official Ende Life W. C. Andrews, advertising manager of the Edison Storage Battery company, committed suicide with poison in New York. He lived with his wife in East Orange, N. J. Two daughters in East Orange, N. J. 1916 Calendars Now Ready 1916 Calendars Now Ready 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. 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 DESIRE TO SAVE MONEY. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 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. MRS. WOODROW WILSON Bride of President and Glimpse of White House. Photo © by Arnold Genthe. Any one in doubt about the good sense of preparedness should think it over in midwinter when he realise what it was to have his winter's coal in the bins. Some day there will be plenty of weapons to turn into plowshares and pruning hooks if we are to stock up on war materials on the European plan. Talks of victory from the other side have turned out to be mere bluff. It is to be hoped that talks of peace are worthy to be taken seriously. The fluctuations in wheat supply won't seriously disturb the general equanimity so long as buckwheat rises to the occasion. British Staff Chief Shifted Premier Asquith announced in the house of commons that Lie- utenant General Sir William R. Robertson, chief of the general A certain thing known as "the South American trade," which was very con- spicuous a year ago, seems to have myopotamously vanished from the limelight. JOHN M. HIGGINS Choice Groceries, Wines Liquors and Oigars PURE GOODS. FULL VALUE FOR THE MONEY. 1610 East Franklin St. (Near Old Market) RICHMOND VIRGINIA A. HAYES, 727 N. Second St. RESIDENCE—725 N. SECOND ST. First-lines 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. 'PHONE, MADISON 2788 OTHER PEOPLE JUDGE When you can get Furniture and Rugs from an Old Established house like JURGENS—that's known to sell the best quality goods, just as reasonable as elsewhere—why not give your friends a good impression. It will give us the greatest pleasure to show you our wonderful stock of homemaking comfort giving Furniture and Rugs and—don't fail to ask our salesmen about our banking plan which gives you 8, 10 or 15 months in which to pay for any purchase. CNAS. G. JURGENS SON ESTABLISHED 1889 ADAMS AND BROAD WANTED.—First class barber of once. Good wages paid the right party. Ideal location. Write ad once to E. E. Stewart, 247 Thames Street, Newport, R. I. 4t. RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND PLANET RAILROADS Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac R. R. To and From Washington and Beyond Love Richmond daily *4.30 AM 14:30 PM 14:30 PM 12:50 AM 1:10 PM 1:50 PM *10:23 AM 10:35 PM 10:21 PM 6:25 AM 10:25 PM 11:40 AM *12:10 PM 12:17 PM 10:10 PM 10:10 PM 12:55 AM 11:40 AM Limited action, weekdays, in. Eta. 7:30 AM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM Eta. 6:50 AM 12:55 AM 5:42 PM Fredericksburg, weekdays, weekdays, 12:40 AM Jr. 12:55 AM, Sunday, Eta. 4:15 PM Jr. 10:45 AM *Mint St. R. 1940 St. R. (in Els.) Ward the Amen. NORFOLK & WESTERN. Schedule in effect, April 8, 1918. Leave Bryd Street Station, Richmond, so NORWOLK: *9:00 A. M., *2:00 P. M., *1:00 P. M. For LYNCHBURG AND THE WEST: *1:15 A. M., *9:00 A. M., *2:00 P. M., *9:00 P. M. Arrive Richmond from Norlake: *11:40 A. M. M., *2:00 P. M. From the West: *1:00 A. M., *2:10 P. M., ****1:00 P. M., ****1:00 P. M., *9:00 P. M. *Daily* **Daily except Sunday.** **Sunday only** W. R. BEVILL, W. O. SAUNDER P. T. M. Roanos, G. P. A., Roanos C. H. BOBLEY, D. P. A., Richmond, Va. ATLANTIC COAST LINE. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY For Florida and the South: 8:15 A. M., 8:20 P. M., 12:30 A. M. For Norfolk: 9:00 A. M., 8:00 P. M., 8:40 P. M., **4:10 P. M. For N. W. Ny., West: 8:15 A. M., 8:20 P. M., 8:00 P. M. For Petersburg: 12:50 A. M., 8:15 A. M. 8:15 A. M., 8:00 A. M., 8:40 A. M., 8:00 P. M. *4:00 A. M., **4:10 P. M., 8:25 P. M., 8:25 P. M. 9:20 P. M., 11:30 P. M. For Goldboro and Payetteville: 8:40 P. M. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY: 8:20 A. M., 8:18 A. M., 8:50 A. M., 8:57 A. M. **8:48 A. M., 11:40 A. M., 8:10 P. M. *1:40 P. M., 8:17 P. M., 8:25 P. M., 8:25 P. M. 9:00 P. M., 11:30 P. M. Except Sunday. **Sunday only. Date of arrival and departure and connection not guaranteed. C. H. CAMPBELL, D. P. A., 888 Main St. THE SOUTHERN SR SERVES THE SOUTH Trains leave Richmond, Main Street South, N. B.-Following schedule figures published in information and not guaranteed; 4:00 A. M.-Daily local for Danville. 10:00 A. M.-Daily local for Pelletier Street. 2:00 P. M.-Kreeple Sunday-Local for Glen City, Purban and intermediate stations. 6:00 P. M.-Daily-For Danville, Atlanta and Hirungham, with Pullman observation sleeps 11:15 P. M.-Daily-Limited-For all parks Bouth, Pullman ready 10:20 P. M. 6:10 P. M. - Brammer train (Parker bus) -Bullet Local-to West Point, connecting for Baltimore daily busday 7:26 A. M. - Daily-Local to West Point From the South: 7:00 A. M., 8:00 A. M. 3:00 P. M., and 8:30 P. M., daily; 8:40 A. M. except Sunday. From West Point: 9:10 A. M., 6:15 P. M. daily. R. L. EINHOP, D. P. A. 077 East Main St. CHESAPEAKE & OHIO. Cincinnati, Louisville & West. *21:00 P.* *21:00 P.* Main Line Local, *21:00 A.* *21:00 P.* *21:15 P.* James River Line, *10:00 A.* *21:15 P.* N. News, Nort, Old Pl. *21:00 A.* *13 M.* *4 P.* Newport News Local, *7:15 A.* *6:00 P.* Trains arrive from Norfolk, *11:30 A.* *21:45 P.* *21:00 P.* Newport, News, *9:45 A.* *21:00 P.* From West, *12:30 A.* *14:00 P.* *21:00 A.* *1:90 P.* *7:30 P.* James River, *21:00 A.* *7:15 P.* *Daily.* **Excuse Sunday.** SEABOARD AIR LINE THE PROGRESSIVE RAILWAY OF THE SOUTH Southbound train scheduled to leave Richmond daily, 9:35 A.M. M., local to Northam; 1:30 P., M. alpine and, coaches, Atlanta, Wirringham, Jacksonville; 8:35 P., M., coaches and sleeper, Jacksonville; 12:45 A., M., alpine, Atlanta, Birmingham, Jacksonville, Tampa and coach, Jacksonville. Northbound trains scheduled to arrive in Rich- mond daily, 4:00 A.M. M., 8:30 A., M., Land Northbound trains scheduled to arrive in Helsinki, Lisbon, and Madrid at 9:38 A.M., 8:36 A.M., 9:20 A.M. 9:20 A.M., 9:27 P.M. ALPHEUS SCOTT (CRUNCH HILL) Funeral Director and Embalmer OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Office, 2006 P Street, Phona, Mad. 2237—Randerson, 1015 St. James St., Phona, Madison 6019. Funeral services, Memorial and Service of the Dead. Religious Service, Hibernate Rites MARAUS SCOTT, Inspector for Wages and Obligation and in attendance at Pavilh. --- PUBLISHED every Saturday on June 15th at 11:00 a.m. at 400 St. Richmond, Va. All communications intended for publication should be sent as so to be received by Wednesday. Enclosed at the Post Office at Richmond, Va as second class matter. When a person is too lazy to work they should be regarded as too tired to eat. Colored folks are their own worst enemies. Hundred of them are too insulting to live in a civilized country. Some people are unduly sensitive They take up most of their time imagining that other folks are talking about them. Some parents support their children in idleness and sin and then run to God about them when they get in trouble and languish in jail as a result of their folly. When a colored person gets to heaven, he is too tired to stand up and when a white person gets to the same place, he is too roasted to sit down. --- PRESIDENT WILSON in having the "time of his life" at Hot Springs. No Colored singers have brought to him and his accomplished Madame memories of the olden times. May he and his help meet live long and be happy --- The difference between northern race prejudice and the southern brand of the same article is that in the North, colored folks are expecting something that they don't get, and in the South the colored folks are getting something that they do expect. Some people are so light-headed that their brains rattle around in their skulls. School learning cannot do these kind of people any good, and common-sense does not even stop to look in at the front gate. They become proverbial good-timers and when the grave gets them even their friends are satisfied. The trustees of the Tuskegee Institute has given MAJOR R. R. Morrow the job of raising one hundred and fifty thousand dollars per year for Tuskegee Institute at a time, when money is a difficult thing to find even when you work for it. The worry of it all no doubt hastened the end to Dr. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON' and it may me that MAJOR Morrow will find the task equally as irksome when he takes up the burden. But let us hope for the beat. --- Too many of the babies born to colored parents are left to take care of themselves. They live to be knife-handlers and gun-toters. They associate as soon as they grow up with dissolute women, who were raised like themselves. They disgrace themselves and other members of the race and they are in many instances responsible for much of the Negro-hating legislation that encumbers the statute books. Colored people must look after the infants like the Roman Catholics do, if they wish to make any material progress in the advancement of the classes of people with whom they are identified. You can try to reform a young man, but you are sure of reforming an infant for you start to work upon it in time. Some people are saying Germany cannot win. This may be true, but the Kaiser and his allies are certainly marching in the direction of success. Perhaps Goo Almighty may block the road to victory. Well, sir, EDITOR BENJAMIN J. DAVIES of the Atlanta Independent publishes the picture of his own wife in the current issue of that journal. That settles his prospects in the other parts of the country. Most of the girl who met him were under the impression that he didn't have any wife. We venture to remark from her charming appearance, that should anything happen to him, she'll have no need to remain a widow many months thereafter. But nothing is going to happen to BENJAMIN J. DAVIES. UNFULFILLED PLEDGER. We cannot understand how the Democratic administration can succeed in convincing the people of this country that it has fulfilled all of its promises and pledges to them. It was entrusted with power for the purpose of ridding the people of the burden of a "robbber tariff," the levying of which upon our imports tended to keep up the price not only of the poor man's wearing apparel, but put an additional burden upon his market basket as well. Every effort of the democratic leaders to remedy this condition of affairs has proven unsuccessful although they have passed every measure which has received the official sanction of the distinguished occupant of the White House. The tariff has been reduced to skeleton proportions and the crusade against the trusts has gone merrily on, but no relief is as yet in sight. The monthly deficits in the expensiveness of the government are still in evidence and the increased cost of living is more of a reality, and a burden than it was during the palmest days of Republican high tariff rule. There is evidently something the matter with this Democratic treatment of the patient. The American people are paying a war tax of continuing proportions and with the prospect of an increase which will The conclusion naturally to be reached is that the democratic doctors are experimenting with the patient. They do not understand either the alliment of the cure. It hardly seems reasonable in the light of past events for the party managers to ask again to be entrusted with power in the face of the disappointing results obtained. The wealthy classes have been punished and the poor classes have been suffering and as a result both are up in arms against the government. Personally, President Wesonow Witsov is a most lovable statesman. His "now found" bride knows that, but as the leader of a great party and the champion of the rights of the "empty market basket crowd," he is a disappointing failure. THAT PHILADELPHIA MEETING. The National Independent Equal Rights League met in Philadelphia, Pa., commencing December 13, 1916, of which Rev. Byron Gunnel, of New York, is President, and not only issued an address to the country, but went to the trouble to change its name. It will hereafter be known as the National Equal Rights League. The word "independent" was left out. This appears to us to carry a world of meaning. In the light of the attitude of the present Democratic Administration in dealing with the "brother is black," it seems that the organization has decided to get down on the side that respects its rights and privileges and observes its anti-election pledge. Edition William M. Moore Trotter and Dr. William A. Sinclair were central figures, while that "prince among men." Hon. John E. Minotane, the champion of human rights and universal justice was there to lend his influence and advice in the great movement. It is still an admitted fact that the agitators have their places in a republic, although their work is not properly appreciated by the conservatives, who have the privilege of the commercial profits in their pockets. The organization expressed its disapproval of the action of the United States government in its dealings with Haiti, the approval of the regregation policy in the governmental departments at Washington by President Wilson and all discriminations on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude. It was out-spoken in its approval of the course of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored people and of the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in its decision in the Grand Father and Oklahoma cases. The meeting was a success and the next session is scheduled to be held in Ohio. The body soames to have acted wisely and to have taken the proper action in dealing with the great questions now affecting the colored people in this country. --- THE POLITICAL SITUATION The taking away from colored men the right to vote in the southern states has led to the taking away from the white men a similar privilege. The colored folks were disfranchised by coercive measures, while the white folks are being disfranchised by their own voluntary action. The race cry reverberated from one section of the country to the other. The slogan was taken up in the halls of Congress and as a result this unlawful method of dealing with colored people was condoned, if not openly commended. The result is that today, Virginia, with a population of 2,061,612 and a voting population of about one-fifth of that number, polled only 136,976 votes in 1912, and Alabama, with a total population of 2,133,093, and a voting population of about one-fifth of that number, polled only 117,858 votes in 1912. Georgia has a population of 2,609,121 and a voting population of about one-fifth that number, and yet the number of votes cast in 1912 was only 121,628. We like it that this is Dog's way of equalizing the scales of justice. When a great wrong is perpetrated upon a helpless people, the pendulum swings far backward the other way and the perpetrators of the outrage and their off-spring become the sufferers. Here is a class of helpless colored people, denied representation in the government and shut out from having a voice in the management of affairs and here is a great army of white people, who for divers' reasons have elected to share the privations of their black neighbors. EDITOR MITCNELL'S TRAVELS (Continued from First Page.) I went to the press building, where I was recognized as editor of the Planet and the many courtesies were extended to me. As to the col- There are other revolutions, industrial trial and social now under way as a result of these changes. Just as the English, sparrows, brought here to destroy other pests have become pests themselves, so the elimination of the colored vote intended to give white men a greater radius of action has produced the opposite result. We saw the income tax levied, whiskey banished from the land, the internal revenue taxes increased, the cost of the contents of a market basket multiplied, wages high for some people and low for some others, wars and rumors of wars, ready-made clothing soaring and the fabrics for the other kind flying in the same direction. Every month, new offices are being created, and the floating and the swimming tides increased, much to the disgust of the tax-payers. You may not believe it, but God is still taking part in the affairs of men, and we can afford to stand aside for the time being and await the fulfilling of His promises. All Star Team----1915 EASTERN COLORED COLLEGES. The failure of Lincoln and Shaw to put teams in the field this fall caused the number of games of the Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association to be limited. 'So in picking an all-star team, I will have to confine it to Hampton, Howard and Union. For ends, I have selected Gayle of Hampton, and Tolson of Union. Both men are excellent on receiving forward passes and are swift. For tackles, I have selected Coleman of Hampton, and Matthews of Howard. These two men indisputably outclassed their opponents, both being very aggressive. Givens of Hampton and Puryear of Union have played best in the position of guard this year. Center will go to Dabney of Hampton, whose work in the Howard game alone, showed him to be the end of the season. Quarterback backs to Hucules of Union. His punting and drop-kicking alone are enough to give him the place, but in addition to these, he is a good runner and handles kicks well. For hardbacks I have selected Howell of Union, and Penderhughes of Howard, with Rigney of Hampton in fall. These three men are fast and hard to stop. A combination in the back field like this would prove superior over any defense that attempted to stop it. The team follows: Left End - Tolson, Union. Left Tackle - Coleman, Hampton. Left Guard - O'Dwens, Hampton. Center - Dabney, Hampton. Right Guard - Puryear, Union. Right Tackle - Matthews, Howard. Right End - Gyle, Hampton. Quarter - Hucules, Union. Left Half - Howell, Union. R Half - Penderhughes, Howard. Full - Rigney, Hampton. Merton P. Robinson. Faculty Athlete Director, Va. Union Univ. --- ALASKA'S BEST YEAR The Alaska mining industry as a whole was more prosperous in 1917 than in any previous year. This is indicated by the value of the total mineral output, which is estimated to have been $32,000,000, compared with $19,064,963 for 1914. The highest value for any previous year was in 1908, when Alaska produced $2,375,428 worth of minerals, but this was at a time when the bolianna places of Fairbanks and Nome were yielding their greatest returns. The high value of the mineral output in 1915 was due in large measure to the extraordinary amount of copper that was mined. Preliminary estimates indicate this to be $35,800,000 pounds, valued at $14,400,000. In 1911, 21,450,628 pounds of copper were mined, valued at $2,562,934. The gold production also increased in 1915 when the value was about $15,900,000, against $15,326,813, for the output of 1911. This is the largest gold production since 1912, when the output was valued at $17,146,951. As the production of silver in incidental to gold and copper mining, this also increased. It is estimated that $400,000 worth of silver was mined in 1915, as compared with $21,327 worth in 1914. The output of other minerals, including tin, antimony, marble, gypsum, coal, and petroleum, in 1915 had a value of about $300,000, compared with $222,502 in 1914. The developments made during the year give assurance of continued large operations in both copper and gold mine mining. Placer mining has been less prosperous, for this industry has not yet reacted to the stimulus of the Government railway, which will make available for profitable exploitation large bodies of low-grade gravels. The same is true of the coal-mining industry, which also must await railway transportation. The annual report on mineral resources and production in Alaska for 1815 is now in preparation under the direction of Alfred H. Brooks, of the United States Geological Survey. The first gold mining in Alaska was done in 1880, and since that time gold to the value of about $261,050,000 has been produced. Of this about $180,200,000 has been won from the gold placers. Copper mining began in 1891, and the total copper output of Alaska is now about $17,250,000 pounds, valued at $34,150,000. The value of the total silver production to date is about $2,650,000. Coal, petroleum, tin, lead, quicksilver, antimony, marble, gypsum and other minerals have been produced to the value of about $2,150,000. Therefore, the value of the total mineral production during 36 years of mining in Alaska has been $290,000,000. EDITOR MITCHELL'S TRAVELS (Continued from First Page.) continent. I went to the press building, where I was recognized as editor of the Planet and the many courtesies were extended to me. As to the colored folks, they were scarce articles. I roamed about for hours and I did not see twenty-five visitors during that time. The grounds were so large and extensive that this would occasion no surprise. RACING AUTOMOBILES. As for the white folks, they were everywhere in evidence. My attention was attracted to a racing automobile, which had been whirled out to the front of one of the side-shows in "The Zone." A white man was in front telling the crowd of the wonderful sight, when the automobile raced with the lady in it at the rate of ninety miles per hour. According to his statements, the chauffeur was the most wonderful product in his particular field of endeavor upon the American continent. Flaming posters added to the imagination of the wonderful achievement of this most remarkable racer. WAITING FOR A PERFORMANCE. I had tooy affectionately with the admission price, which I had in my pocket and as I saw others go in, I decided to do the same thing: I had expected to see a crowd on the inside but imagine my astonishment when I found out that there were not over twenty people inside of the enclosure. There was a cylindrical pit, about 5 feet deep from where I was sitting. In the centre was a man-hole or tunnel through which the machines passed to the outside, while the toiler was drumming up the crowd. Then the car with its occupants would be rushed in and people would follow under the impression that the show would begin at once. A REMARKABLE SIGHT As we gat there, the automobile and its occupants went out again to the front, while the "drumming up" process was continuing. I got tired, but there was no help for it. At each effort ten or fifteen people would straggle in. Finally, the announcement was made that the race would begin. Two men driving each a racing motor-cycle started out. They went around at terrific speed. As they sped around, the machines rose higher and higher in the pit until they were actually riding upon a perpendicular wall. How they kept their positions was a mystery, although the momentum of the motor-cycles explained it. A DANGEROUS PROPOSITION I have never before seen men ride around on a side wall as absolutely perpendicular as the walls of a room, and yet keep going. If those motorcycles had climbed out of that pit as they seemed like at any time to do, some one of the spectators would have been certainly killed. As for the riders, they would have shared a similar fate. I had hardly gotten over the feeling, occasioned by the thrilling ride, when the automobile started with a snort, and round and round the sides of that cylinder pit it raced. The riders, a man and a woman, were evidently strapped to their seats, while the boards creaked and awayed under the momentum of that terrific speed. RISKED LIFE FOR MONEY Some people would risk anything for money. If a tire had burst or a bolt had become loosened, sure death awaited the occupants of the car. They were travelling on the side walks of that pit, just as a fly crawls upon the wall. The pit was saucer-shaped, and this enabled the riders to climb almost to the top. The racing over, I passed out, while the automobile and its occupants went out to the front to aid in drumming in another congregation to witness the exciting performances. I strolled to other places of amusement and at last went through the mammoth buildings in the neighborhood. A TRIP SKYWARDS I went out to the bay front, from which point, I could see the Golden Gate. Hera, too, were the United States cruisers. A small steamer made frequent trips to them for a specific sum. A small engine, drawing cars, the fare to ride being ten cents, made the round of the grounds. At one place, I saw the entrance to the flying machine booth. The man was booking passengers at $5.00 per trip. He had booked one passenger, but I am frank to say that his name was not John Mitchell, Jr. I had the $5.00, but there were many other attractions that would suit me better. THAT LONE PASSENGER I saw the passenger come back. I was not fortunate enough to see him go up. The trip had been cut short, for the white man, who had paid his $5.00 was sick. The hydropiane seemed absolutely safe, and I was confident that it was, but I preferred that some one else should test its safety. Those Exposition grounds were good enough for me. When I wanted to visit the heavenly regions, I would do it by the regular route, quick death, a big funeral and then on to the other world. But while I had health and strength, I preferred my money—and my life down here. THOSE SPIRAL CURVES I saw in the distance a monoplane in the air. The aviator was cutting spiral curves, sailing upside down and down-side up. I could enjoy these performances, when he was not directly over-head and there was no danger of his falling upon me. It was after six d'clock, when tired out. I hastened to Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Johnson's residence. I related my experiences. They had arranged a banquet or surprise for me and friends had been invited, and I ate heartily of the repast. Those present were Mr. Leon F. Marsh, Mr. A. B. Martin, Mr. W. H. T. Johnson, Mr. W. W. Dewson, Mr. W. J. Anderson, Mr. J. C. Rivers, Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Johnson. · IN THE LAND OF DREAMS. It was a late hour when I retired, leaving some of my friends still happy over the evening's enjoyment. It took me about three minutes to be in the land of bilsful oblivion, where the troubles and trials of this life worried me not, and the joys of the hereafter were even forgotten by me. Do You Know These? I would like to know the whereabouts of my brother, (Lhas Tibbs), who belonged to Mrs. Moore Carter. He left Warronton, Tarquiler County, 58 years ago, and was sold. His father's name was Adam Tibbs; mother's name, Lucy Tibbs. Had a brother by the name of George Tibbs, who has another by the name of Beverly Tibbs, who is the youngest one. Anyone knowing anything of his whereabouts will kindly notify his brother. DO YOU KNOW HIM? I would like to know the whereabouts of Harrison Hubbard. When last heard of he was at the Petersburg Insane Asylum, about 1912. Any information will be gladly received by Mrs. C. Goodlett. 131 Main Street, New Rochelle, N. Y. WANTS TO FIND THEM I would like to know the whereabouts of Mitchell W. Borne and Hagen Borne. They left Independence Va., about sixteen years ago and came to Richmond, Va. With them was a girl by the name of Ellen Maxwell. Any information of any of them will be gladly received. CALVIN MAXWELL Galax. Va., Grayson County. WANTS TO FIND THEM I would like to loc to some of my people. My father's name was Ryland Jones, my mother's name was Jones, before she was sold, and after she was sold, her name was Mary Carter. My sister's name was Janie Stokes, her brothers were named Richard and Henry Jones. Mother belonged to Mr. Charles Ebell, of Richmond, Va. Mary Carter and Andrew Carter belonged to the old Baptist Church. Any information will be gladly received RICHARD THOMPSON PALCINCOTTville, La DO YOU KNOW THEM? Any information concerning the whereabouts of Mrs. Josephine Thompson and Mrs. Ellen Blackstalk of Richmond, Va. will be greatly appreciated by their niece, Harriet C. Hiera, who is the daughter of their sister, Martha. Mrs. Thompson at one time lived on Third Street, between Leigh and Jackson. Address, Mrs. Harriet C. Riera 996 Brook Avenue, Bronx, N. Y 1. If Mr. Robert Steward will communicate with Mr. J. P. Jeach, 89 Wilkinson street, Putnam, Conn. he will learn something of interest to himself. DEPUTY WANTED Wanted a Deputy to work the State of Virginia for the aithful Sirs and Ladies of Harmony. A good inducement for a good and faithful worker. For further information write, GEORGE B. PAXTON, 614 N. East, St. Indianapolis, Ind. MME. G. 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Elijah Goode, who resides at 20 E. Jackson Street, next to the corner of First Street, had one of his periodic fits of insanity Wednesday, December 29th, 1915. He was on his front porch, clad only in his socks and night shirt, preaching, when he took the notion to wander away. He found himself on the front porch of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Miller, at 704 N. First Street. He broke open the door and entered the house in a hurry. Mr. Miller, who is manager of the St. Luke Printing Office, was eating his dinner, when the unwelcome visitor entered. He conveyed his wife to a place of safety, effecting a hasty exit through the back door. The wild man then began the work of destruction. He broke the glass door to the china press, smashing most of the china. He broke the table, the iron stove, chairs, and then he went out to the front porch again. He threw the hot stove into the hallway, and quick work alone saved the house from destruction. He was finally caught and tied. Goodie's wife promised to make good the losses. Y. W. C. A. We listened to an inspiring address at Vespers, Sunday afternoon. Rev. Somers, of St. Phillip's P. E. Church, was the speaker. We listened to an inspiring address Christmas. A bookcase and a box of bed linen were the appropriate gifts sent. Bible Study Class begins January 5. The Sabbath School lesson is carefully explained at these classes each Wednesday afternoon. We expect all of the former members and hope for many new ones next Wednesday. Our Cooking Class plans to begin work early in January. The class is large, but there is room for more. Rov. A. H. Skinner, of Philadelphia, will speak at the rooms next Sunday, at 5:30 P. M. Friends are always welcome. Come in. WANTED. A cook for a family of three. Referencen required. No room on place. Apply 1412 Park Avenue. Mr. Fowler C. Williams, of Lewisburg, N. C., was in the city this week. Miss E. C. Jackson, of Washington, D..C., is the guest of Miss Alice Chiles, 316 W. 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A PROSPEROUS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR LOWING IS SOME OF THE ATTRACTIONS WITH A SLIGHT CHANGE IN OUR PRES ery Monday, Tuesday, We thursday and Friday, Starti 3rd, from 4 P. M. to 7 P. WILL GIVE A CONTINUOUS MOTION PICTURE SPECIAL BENEFIT OF LADIES AND SCHOOL THIS SHOW WILL BE KNOWN AS E HIPPODROME SUPPER R TO ALL OUR PATRONS! THE ATTRACTIONS FOR THE NEW CHANGE IN OUR PRESENT POLICY Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Starting Jan. P. M. to 7 P. M. OUS MOTION PICTURE SHOW FOR LADIES AND SCHOOL CHILDREN. WILL BE KNOWN AS ME SUPPER SHOW A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR PATRONS! FOLLOWING IS SOME OF THE ATTRACTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR WITH A SLIGHT CHANGE IN OUR PRESENT POLICY WE WILL GIVE A CONTINUOUS MOTION PICTURE SHOW FOR THE SPECIAL BENEFIT OF LADIES AND SCHOOL CHILDREN. THIS SHOW WILL BE KNOWN AS ADMISSION, FIVE AND TEN CENTS. OUR USUAL AUDEVILLE & PICTURES SATURDAY MATINEE, JANUARY 1, ONE-HALF HOUR EARLIER T PRESENT. NARY 5TH, SUPPER SHOW AND PERFORMANCE. "D CIRCLE" BOOSTER DAY—AT SUPPER SHOW NIGHT. DAY—FRIDAY SUPPER SHOW AND TING JANUARY 7TH AND 8TH The Girl and the Game ATTEND THE FIRST EPISODE OF SATURDAY, JANUARY 5TH, MATINEE ERY TICKET WILL BE GIVEN TO "MOK," SHOWN FRIDAY AND SAT- JANUARY 7TH AND 8TH... TWO N. WITH OUR USUAL MATINEE OF VAUDEVILLE & F STARTING WITH SATURDAY MATINEE. HOURS OPEN AT 3 P. M. ONE-HALF HOUR FRE THAN AT PRESENT. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5TH. SUPPER NIGHT PERFORMANCE. "THE RED CIRCLE" THURSDAY—GOLD ROOSTER DAY—AT SU AND NIGHT. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY—FRIDAY SUPPER SATURDAY MATINEE, STARTING JANUARY 7TH. In Holmes in The Girl and the BEE!!! TO ALL WHO ATTEND THE FIRST RED CIRCLE," WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5TH NIGHT, A COMPLIMENTARY TICKET WILL BE THE GIRL AND THE GAME," SHOWN FRIDAY MATINEE AND NIGHT, JANUARY 7TH AND IS FOR ONE ADMISSION. NOTICE-STARTING WITH SATURDAY MATINEE, JANUARY 1. DOORS OPEN AT 3 P.M. ONE-HALF HOUR EARLIER THAN AT PRESENT. COMING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5TH. SUPPER SHOW AND NIGHT PERFORMANCE. EVERY THURSDAY-GOLD ROOSTER DAY-AT SUPPER SHOW AND NIGHT. EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY-FRIDAY SUPPER SHOW AND SATURDAY MATINEE, STARTING JANUARY 7TH AND 8TH Helen Holmes in The Girl and the Game FREE!!! TO ALL WHO ATTEND THE FIRST EPISODE OF "THE RED CIRCLE," WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5TH, MATINEE AND NIGHT, A COMPLIMENTARY TICKET WILL BE GIVEN TO SEE "THE GIRL AND THE GAME," SHOWN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MATINEE AND NIGHT, JANUARY 7TH AND 8TH... TWO TICKETS FOR ONE ADMISSION. LADIES The problem is solved. We'll work on their own. Hair Tannic and Tobacco Waters with “Athens Tablets” the unstudied innovation. Food Nets for THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Delicatessen counters, candy booths, florist stalls, soda fountains, lunch counter, retiring-rooms for ladies and children and even a bank will offer diversified accommodation to patrons of the Jefferson Market. Everything is provided with the object of contributing to comfort, pleasure and satisfaction and catering to the needs of Jefferson Market patrons. The Prices of merchandise in the Jefferson Market will be as moderate as the standard quotations justify—the combination of equipment, facilities for service and high class of merchants will assure the utmost economy to all who patronize the Jefferson Market. JEFFERSON MARKET, INC. MENT MARKET candy booths, florist stalls, soda foun- g-rooms for ladies and children and satisfied accommodation to patrons of the ing is provided with the object of con- vice and satisfaction and catering to the patrons. Prices: price in the Jefferson Market will be as quotations justify—the combination of price and high class of merchants will all who patronize the Jefferson Market. MARKET, INC. A DEPARTMENT MARKET Prices: of merchandise in the Jefferson standard quotations justify ties for service and high cla economy to all who patronize EFFERSON MARKET, IN M. B. Florsheim, President What Better For Chr SERVICE ELLIS RAY FISHER 502 N. JUST A THOUGHT. Things Class Work. Why? Because cheaper rent, but good work economy. But nevertheless v Service and Quality? Come inspect our plant and look o DONT FORGET— HELLER'S HU 12—SEVENTH STREET ESTABLISHED 1850. OLD re is the Straightening COMB Better For Christmas Than A Pain RAY FISHER, O. G., Optometrist 502 North Second Street THOUGHT. Things in Optical line more reason. Why? Because I make all of my own glove, but good work is expensive and cheap glove. But nevertheless we have but one pair Eyes of Quality? Come where it exists always. Plant and look over our Jewelry Department. CONT FORGET—502 NORTH SECOND STREET. LER'S HUMAN HAIR SEVENTH STREET, WASHINGTON 1850. OLDEST HAIR STORE IN lightening COMB that will give you Perfect ELLIS RAY FISHER, O. G., Optometrist and Optician 502 North Second Street JUST A THOUGHT. Things in Optical line more reasonable for High Class Work. Why? Because I make all of my own glasses and have cheaper rent, but good work is expensive and cheap glasses are false economy. But nevertheless we have but one pair Eyes, why not have Service and Quality? Come where it exists always. Come in and inspect our plant and look over our Jewelry Department. DONT FORGET-502 NORTH SECOND STREET HELLER'S HUMAN HAIR STORE 712—SEVENTH STREET. WASHINGTON. D. C. ESTABLISHED 1850. OLDEST HAIR STORE IN THE SOUTH. Here is the Straightening COMB that will give you Perfect SATISFACTION Send Stamps or Post Office Money Order. MAKE OUT KINK" is the Best Hair Pomade made. the purest ox marrow. It will born and kinky hair straight. It makes the hair grow. Scalp Diseases. One bottle will, make the hair Soft. SENT BY MAIL PREPAID FOR 35 CENTS IN S KINK" in the Best Hair Pomade made, the purest ox marrow. It willunky hair straight. It makes the hair grow masses. One bottle will, make the hair Soft. MY MAIL PREPAID FOR 35 CENTS IN S "TAKE OUT KINK" in the Best Hair Pomade made. It is made from the purest ox marrow. It will make the most stubborn and kinky hair straight. It makes the hair grow. Cures Dandruff, Scalp Diseases. One bottle will make the hair Soft, Fine and Silky. SENT BY MAIL, PREPAID FOR 35 CENTS IN STAMPS. --- NEW YEAR'S OFFERING Wealthy people and Poor people can touch elbows when it comes to being satisfied. Suits and Overcoats can now be obtained at the lowest prices. It is a fashionable resort for the adult or the child. Satisfaction guaranteed and the service superb. Visit the NEXT DOOR TO THE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK. TENTH AND MAIN STREETS, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. Out of Town Orders a Specialty. SATURDAYS 6 A. M. TO 10:30 P. M. KET Free alls, soda foun- d children and Than A Pair of Glasses? QUALITY C., Optometrist and Optician Second Street Medical line more reasonable for High are all of my own glasses and have nensive and cheap glasses are false but one pair Eyes, why not have it exists always. Come in and Jewelry Department. SECOND STREET IN HAIR STORE WASHINGTON, D. C. HAIR STORE IN THE SOUTH. will give you Perfect SATISFACTION E r Pomade made. It is made from marrow. It will make the most makes the hair grow. Curea Dan make the hair Soft, Fine and Silky. R 35 CENTS IN STAMPS. Free Auto-Delivery A motor delivery service to all parts of the city and suburbs—operated on a convenient and regular schedule—is one of the features of the Jefferson Market that will be fully appreciated by all housewives, and which will tend to make shopping at the Jefferson Market both pleasant and economical. You place your order, either in person or by phone, and depend on prompt and reliable delivery by the Jefferson Market Auto delivery service. Glasses? ITY Optician for High and have are false not have in and BEAUTIFY YOUR SKIN In 30 days by using our Scientist that does what we made it to skin, giving it a perfect tint, it. The first application with a bottle and see for yourself. It has no equal for quick injure the skin. Agents Wang. STANDARD S 4422 MAFFITT AVE., ROOM ORE D. C. THE SOUTH. SISFACTION One Dollar bomb will be your address for 70c. made from the most Cures Dairy and Silky. A. D. PRICE, 21 FUNERAL DIRECTOR LIVE All orders promptly filled at telephone. Halls rented for m. Plenty of room with all necessities or Band Wagons for hire at the first class Carriages, Buggies, fine funeral supplies. Open All Day and Night. PHONE, MAD. 577 (Residence Female E This One Dollar Brass Comb will be sent, to your address prepaid for 75c OFFICE 2006 P Street, Phone, Madison 2237. 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PRICE, 212 EAST LEIGH STREET. A. D. PRICE, 212 EAST LEIGH STREET. FUNERAL DIRECTOR, EMBALMER AND LIVERYMAN. All orders promptly filled at short notice by telegraph or telephone. Halls rented for meetings and nice entertainments. Plenty of room with all necessary conveniences. Large Picnic or Band Wagons for hire at reasonable rates and nothing but first class Carriages, Buggies, etc. Keep constantly on hand fine funeral supplies. Open All Day and Night—Man on Duty All Night. PHONE, MAD. 577 RICHMOND, VA. (Residence next door.) e Emb Female Embalmer ME. LUCIE CHRISTIAN SCOTT is associated in business with her husband, Mr. Alphens Scott. Madam Scott claims the honor of being the only Negro woman in the State of Virginia—holding a State license to practiceEm balming, and is indeed, one of the few women in the United States, Embalming and Conducting Funerals. She ranks with the best in her profession. She is prominent in fraternal organizations, namely arts of Calan- the, I. O. of . . . 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OUR COMPLEXION Public Face Lotion, "PLEXOLA." One do. It whitens and beautifies the purity and clearness that is exquisite surprise you. Send 50 cents for its wonderful properties. Risk and positive results. It will not need. UPPLY COMPANY 25, DEPT. C., ST. LOUIS, MO. 12 EAST LEIGH STREET, FOR, EMBALMER AND CRYMAN. At short notice by telegraph or telemeetings and nice entertainments. Sary conveniences. Large Picnic reasonable rates and nothing but etc. Keep constantly on hand. Night—Man on Duty All Night. RICHMOND, VA. Embalmer The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a blank or heavily distorted image with no discernible content. Therefore, no text can be extracted from this image. ```markdown ``` SATURDAY . JANUARY 1, 1916 BOOKER T. WASHINGTON Silence! Ye Mortals, 'Angels' stir not anon. While Rockoners measure the man, deeds This mighty man has done On the Nick of Time He Lake the Knight, Who mounts battlement And warns of the incoming foe. Popl upon the Stage of Time, And cleared the midst of ignorance From the many of his kind Intrepidly He Like a keen prowler on forging ship Hount for some Mystic Shrine, While putne Heralds chafed and fumed Where the white man lay it down -By Maryann Andrew Davis 18th Street, N.W. Washington D.C. MAJOR MOTON FOR TUSKEGEE The selection of Major R R Moton to succeed the late Booker T. Washington as president of Tuskegee Institute will be no surprise to those who know the man and are familiar with the ideals he represents. In thirty years of service at Hampton, Major Moton has shown ability to lead, tack to reconcile, judgment to select, courage to undertake and patience to wait that have won for him the good opinion of all Southerners. It is not chance, we take it, that that makes the second as well as the first president of Taukegue a Virginia Negro. Some of our readers may not realize it, but the Virginia Negro represents a type different in many essential respects from that met with in the cotton states. Our Negro came first from Africa and were saved from the late infusion of savage blood. Eleven times during the years preceding the American revolution the Burgessia of Virginia attempted to prevent the further importation of slaves; eleven times their wishes were set at naught by the British parliament or priory council. Even at this moment against the extension of slavery was so strong in Virginia—as witness the debates in the convention of 1724—that comparatively few Negroes came into the communal life after the declaration of independence little later, when the far Southern states began to grow cotton or a large scale of profitable in its production. Virginia came gradually to export slaves. This movement was accelerated by the conviction that slaves were not profitable in raising tobacco, by the over-population of our large plantations and by the approbations aroused at the time o the Nat Turner insurrection. So marked was this movement that we have never known single Negro family in Virginia with any indiscriminatory traditions of residence in the states to the South of us, except, of course, those families living on the North Carolina border. The result of all this even as far back as 1860, was that Virginia Negroes had an average American back ground, so to speak, of almost one hundred years, while Negroes in the We speak by the book when we say that in 1863 there were many Negroes in the cotton states who still spoke their African dialects and practiced in secret the rites of their past worship in Virginia, at the same date, our Negroes had their church, their traditions and their civilization. They were then and they are now the Negro aristocrats of America, better in breeding, in intellect and in morals than their less fortunate brethren to the south. From such stock it is natural to expect that same leadership which is to make of the American Negro an economic factor in the life of the nation. In congratulating the trustees of Tuskegee we wish also to congratulate the Negroes of Virginia on the merited compliment conveyed in the election of Major Moton - News-Leader Dec 21, 1916 DEPUTY SHERIFFS GUARD CONG DON STREET CHURCH. Three deputy sheriffs stood guard yesterday while Rev. W. S. Holland preached the morning sermon at the Congdon Street Baptist Church before a congregation that was larger than the average for that church. The presence of the State police officials was in anticipation of a possible conflict between Rev. Sidney W. Smith, the pastor of the church, who has been dismissed, and the members of the congregation. Rev. Mr. Smith did not make an appearance at the church and there was no sign of any disturbance. Last week the officers of the church informed Mr. Smith that his services the church would terminate with and that he would be allowed to presach yesterday. Rev. Mr. Smith insisted that he was not legally discharged and that his would be on hand yesterday and presach as usual, unless the courts prevented him from doing so. The church officials went ahead and yesterdays and engaged Rev. W. S. Holland to last night officials yesterday. To make sure that operation there would be no conflict, arrange as the men were made with Andrew J. Wil. Police out, sheriff of Providence County, to through among deputy sheriffs to attend the jured, home, service. Yesterday morning Deputy Sheriffs Hosolita Thomas Dyer, Arthur W. Newcomb William and G. Ralph Tillinghast went to the shooting with orders not to allow Rev. subject he, should be escort the pulpit, but through he could be permitted to attend the Police service if he so desired. He did not ing dog It was evident that a large majority of the congregation, averaging 65 feared that there would be some difficulty, as there were but 16 in the auditorium when the service began, at 10:45. Within the next 20 minutes the parishioners straggled in one at a time until the number was doubled. When it was apparent that there would be no trouble, the worshippers came steadily, and during the last half of the service the congregation increased from 30 to 90, which was a third larger than the average attendance. Following the devotional exercise Beacon William Winston introduced Rev. Mr. Holland as the speaker of the day, no reason being given, and it was plain that everybody present understood why. No direct reference was made to the affairs of the church by Rev. Mr. Holland, who took his text from Philip plains it, N. as follows: "Tea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus, my Lord." In the course of his sermon, he preacher urged the congregation to "put its case in the hands of the Lord, for He brought peace out of confusion" - Provider Journal, Providence, R.I. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Last Monday night the Y. M. C. A Night School closed for Christmas. The students rendered a special program and Santa Claus came to see both teachers and students. Everybody was happy. Christmas day was a bright day in the Y. M. C. A. Building. Rev. W. B. Hall conducted the early meeting which was the key to the hour. Last Sunday the last call for 1915 was a full day for hard work. The workers held a special meeting 9.30 A. M. at the Y. M. C. A., and it was one of the best. 10 A. M. The committee visited the city home where some special work was done interested in the climates. The committee at the city hall by the committee 10 A. M. was well done and the hour was a happy one. 10 A. M. General Secretary S. C. Burrell conducted the meeting for the women in the penitentiary and one woman was won for Christ. The boys were a happy crowd 4 P. M. In the Y. M. C. A. Building One of their members was lead to accept Christ. Committeeman B. L. Alice conducted the meeting. The program by the boys was very timely. Rev J. J. Carer spoke to the men from his shoulder. Subject "A Standard" Col. Thomas M. Crump sark from his soul. This meeting the last for 1915 will be forth much fruit Every man was happy. The Y. M. C. A wishes everybody "A Happy New Year!" Come to the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson today. 5 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A Building Bring your friend. Men, be on time Sunday the first call, ready for hard work and the other man. 9:30 A. M. A special meeting for workers, at the Y. M. C. A. Come Mothers, send your boys to the boys' meeting 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Building The Great Examinable Meetings Gem will open 2:30 P. M. at the First Baptist Church Mr H O Williams, the International Secretary, of New York, will bring a special message to the men of Richmond. The Sabbath Glow Club will bring special songs. Let every man be on time. Tell the other fellow. Monday night 9:00 p.m. January 2 the Y M C A Night School will open. Coventry will be invited to come Every home associated with special prayer for the Y M C A. THREE COLORED MEN CHARGE WITH SHOTOFF OFFICERS . . . Holtman as a shod in the old break-in on East Fourth Street within two blocks of the Third Precinct Station. Charles Chetham, colred, the third member of the party of Negroes who are charged with having seriously wounded Policeman Fred Breeden and shot Policeman J. T. Williams through the arm early Christmas morning, was surpressed and captured yesterday by Policeman Moore and Wescott before he had an opportunity of using the 32 caliber pistol he carried. The capture occurred about 11 o'clock and Chetham was taken at once to the Third Precinct Station, where he was授 to a grilling examination by Captain and other officers. After an hour's questioning Policeman is and by the police to have confessed to shooting Williams and to have declared his brother Eddie shot Policeman Breeden. He is being held by the police on a charge of feloniously shooting Williams and with carrying a concealed pistol. Eddie Cheatham and Tom Hughes both colored, were arrested some hours after the shooting by detectives and police, who had spent every minute of the intervening time in raking South Richmond for the Negroes. Ed Cheatham was captured in a house in the Pig-Pan District of the Southside, and at the time of his arrest, denied he had fired any of the shots. Hughes was apprehended some hours later in a hay loft and was found buried beneath a miss of hay. A pistol was found under the hay also by the officers. DREEDEN IS STILL IN SERIOUS CONDITION Policeman Breeden is at Virginia Hospital where he is reported as in a serious condition. He was shot in the left side just below the shoulder bibd- and surgeons are of the opinion that the bullet punctured his lung and is probably located somewhere in his chest. An X-ray photograph was made yesterday, but had not been developed last night. It is probable that an operation will be performed as soon as the ball is located. Policeman Williams, who was shot through the arm, is not seriously injured, and is able to remain at his home. He pays daily visits to Virginia Hospital to have his wound dressed. Williams's conduct, following the shooting of Breeden, has been made the subject of much favorable comment throughout the department. Politewomen Move has also been sticking deceptively to the man, and has not · THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA been to bed, it is said, from the time he came upon the prostrate form of Breeden lying in the street until he had succeeded in rounding up the last of the alleged assailants. The Negroes were seen on Hull Street early Christmas morning just after they had fired several shots. Moore saw them at the time and set out after them, but they fled down Hull Street and out of his sight. Policeman seized the shot and showed the Negroes running toward him. He concocted himself until they approached closely and then ordered them to surrender. NEGROES OPEN FIRE AS POLICE APPROACH. Instead, one of the men opened fire with his pistol, and Breeden fell to the street before he could return the fire. Policeman Williams, who was several blocks distant, heard the shots and ran to the scene, arriving just after the Negroes had started away. He commanded them to halt, and again the men turned. This time they opened fire on Williams. One of the first bullets shot at him tore through the flesh of Williams's lower arm. However, the officer did not hesitate, and at once started after the Negroes. He did not return to Breeden until he had emptied his pistol at the fleeing men. Moore arrived on the scene at a few seconds later and, with the Policeman James of the shooting, the first opened Station patrol wagon was ordered by detective Wiley, when he learned the ambulance was on another call and he, with Policeman Goldaby and Captain Wright, soon reached the scene. Breeden was rushed to Virginia Hospital, and Wilkinson, refusing to leave the chase, set it with the other officers to catch the Negroes. Ed Cheatham and Tom Hughes were rounded up in a few hours, but Charles Cheatham succeeded in escaping to the time being. CLOSE WATCH IS REPEAT FOR CHARLES Cheatham. From sources they refused to divulge, the officers learned that Charles Cheatham had left South Richmond, but that he was expected to return. They kept close watch on residential houses it was thought likely he would visit, without result. Yesterday morning information reached them that Cheatham had come back to South Richmond on a Peterburg car. He got off the car at Stop No 5 and walked into the city. Policemen Westcott and Moore learned that he had gone to the shed in the brick yard, and at once went there. They approached from opposite directions and had Cheatham covered before he knew they were in the vicinity. He was seated within the shed at the time, and offered no resistance, while one of the officers kept him covered and the other slipped the handcuffs over his wrists. A platoon was taken from his pocket. At the Third Precinct Station, Cheatham is said to have admitted firing three times at a policeman. He is alleged to have informed the police that his brother, Eddie, fired twice at Policeman Breeden. Cheatham claims that all of the Negroes were drunk at the time. Neither he nor any of the others would offer any excuse for the shooting. Times Dispatch. Dec. 27, 1915. MOR SEEKS TO FORCE ENTRANCE INTO JAIL Muskegee, Okla. December 26. William Green and Mathis Foreman. Nerrows were spotted out of the county jail here late to tonight and taken to another city for safety keeping, while a mob of several hundred men were making preparations to storm the jail in force and lynch them. The prisoners were taken from the jail dressed in military men's uniform. Although twice repulsed by State troops, a mob of several hundred men remained in the vicinity of the county jail here late to tonight apparently preparing to make further attempts to gain entrance to the prison and lynch the Negroes, who were charged with killing Samuel Neal, a polite man, early today. Officers who arrested the Negroes aboard a train near Muskegee declare they admitted shooting Neal when he attempted to arrest them as burglar attempts. The mob began forming late today and at nightfall a full company of militia was ordered to assist in guarding the men. Shortly after Nockel at attempt was made to gain entrance to the jail, but the troops with fixed bayonets, cleared the streets. Half an hour later the mob made another rush and, charging through the lines of the militia and sheriff deputies, forced the crowd back before any could get inside the building. Prominent citizens of Menkogee late tonight were hurried to the jail, where they exhorted the crowd to dispense. Few of the mob left, however. In a vacant lot just across from the jail were 200 armed Negroes, who sent word to the officers that if Green and Foreman were taken from the jail, the Negroes would open fire from where they crouched in the tall grass and underbrush. The Negroes refused to their firearms, and city and county officials dared not make peremptory demand for fear of precipitating a race riot. The situation was regarded by authorities as serious. Neal was a Cherokee Indian, and it was reported at midnight that a number of his tribesmen had started from the frontier west of the mountain west of Muskogee, to join the mob. STICKS BY FULTON FOR TITLE Chicago, Dec. 27.—The situation involved in the proposed Willard-Fulton fight for the world's championship at New Orleans, March 4, next, was further clarified today by the receipt by tom O'Brien, willard, many Tommy Burns, colleagues with Dominick Tortorich of the exhibition, of the following telegram: SENDS JONES A MESSAGE. Tortorich didn't want to go through with the match, so I have today taken over his interest and I will go through with the Willard-Pallas match myself. Get here yourself soon as possible. We can sign new articles when you arrive. "TOBMY BURNS." Jones, in making the telegram public remarked: "I don't see the need for new articles, but I will be in New Orleans, Wednesday, morning. There will be no quibbling." A telegram from Tortorich confirmed that sent by Burns. New Orleans, Dec. 27.—To my Burns, who was a partner with Dominick Tortorich in the negotiations for the championship fight between Jess Willard and Fred Fulton, announced today that he personally would take over the agreement for the match pool would stage the contest here March 4 as an independent promoter. TO ARRANGE NEW DETAILS: Burns said he was in telegraphic communication today with Tom Jones Willard's manager, and T. S. Andrew in Chicago, concerning the match and that changes in the details for the fight would be settled when Jones and Andrew arrived here. Burns asserted that a percentage of the receipts would be submitted for the guarantee of $22,500 to Willard, win, lose or draw, which was arranged, for the original agreement between Tortoritz and Willard. Tortoritz said today he would have nothing to do with a Willard-Fulton match unless Fulton first fought and defeated the winner of the Moran-Coffey fight, which takes place in New York January 7. WEST POINT. (VA.) NOTES. Mr. George Davis is spending Xman and holidays with relatives in Roanokee Mr. M. S. Walker, from Norfolk Mission College, is spending Xmas with his mother here, Mrs. Louisa Walker, on 12th Street. Mr. Robert Walker and Mr. Furney White of W.C. arrived here this week. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hill and Miss Moseby are spending Xmas in Richmond. Mrs. Rosa Davis, who has been indisposed for three days, is much better. Miss Precia Belford of Brooklyn, N. Y., was a guest of Mrs. Louisa Walker, Thursday. Miss Sarah Brown and Mr. George Gaines were married last week. Mr. Robert Belcher was a guest of Mrs. Annie Brown, Friday. Mr. Ellis Jones left here Saturday night to visit relatives in Baltimore and Philadelphia. Mr. Paul Tuppence, of Rhondhmorspent Sunday here with his parents. Miss Mildred Belford and Mr. Benjamin J. Whitting were married Sunday, December 26, at Mt. Olive Church, New Kent. Miss Clemente Carter arrived here Monday night. LEESBURG (VA.) ITEMS. --- Losburg, Va.—Mr. William Taylor Jr., of New Jersey, arrived in town Friday. Mr. Wm. Taylor, Sr., is confined to his bed from illness. Mr. Wm H. Roberts spent Thursday of last week in Washington, D. C. Mr. Thog Dorsey is on the sketball Mr. Chas Randall and Mrs. Fannie Headley left for Washington Friday. The children's exercises at Providence Baptist Church Friday night was a signal success. Mrs. Garner Diggs furnished us with one of her choice shoes. Miss Ruth N. Banister, of Restortown, was at the exercise, and Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Henry Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Goo, Helms, of Leesburg, Va., and Miss Ruth Banister, of Restortown, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Win. Roberts. Monday they reported a good dinner and some "pig roast" at Pastor Rey E. D Taylor was at his post of duty at 11 o'clock Sunday, using 122th Pan, 6th verse, subject, "The weltering of unbelief" Mr. Robt Randolph came with his burger and took the Doctor home to dinner at 7:45 he mounted the rostrum Luke 2:14, theme, "The Song of the Angels." At the close of this service a purse of ten dollars was presented to him by Deacon W. L. Jones. Exercises Monday night at M. E. College and cantata. A big time is expected. Baltimore Vice City La Charge A group of leading physicians, social workers and business men of Maryland, named about three years ago by Governor Gold-borough, to study vice conditions in Baltimore and the state at large, forwarded their report to the governor. The report deals with persons in all walks of life. "Some of the orgies of Baltimore's best people," as described in the report, "would put the orgies of ancient emperors of licentiousness to shame," shame. "Some of them would make Nero look like a 'piker,' declared a member of the commission. Probably the most sensational of the features dealt with in the report is the alleged traffic in babies. It is asserted investigators found there are institutions in Baltimore to which the mother of an illegitimate child may constrain her offspring upon the payment of an agreed-upon sum and forever rid herself of legal responsibility for it. Of the hundreds of children so taken in charge by the institutions, the commission avers that eighty to ninety per cent die and are buried in heaps in small plots of ground, one such plot, approximately fifty-five feet square, having been the tomb of 5000 bables since 1886. The high death rate is attributed to the separation of the infant from its mother at birth, thereby depriving it of the individual attention if would have otherwise received. Paw3 Version Willie—I saw. is it proper to say that a man was given in marriage? Paw—No, my son. 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SATURDAY...JANUARY 1, 1916 Bowser's Bright Idea When Mr. Bowser came home the other evening he had a parcel in his coat pocket, and with the natural curtility of a woman Mrs. Bowser reached for it, but he stepped back and said: "You let it alone, and after dinner I will show it to you." "It must be something precious," she replied. "It is. There may be millions of dollars in it." "Then I hope I may get a couple of dollars, out of it to buy myself a new hat." After dinner as Mr. Bowser walked to and fro in the sitting room he looked like a man who had something very important to communicate, but it was five minutes before he got around to say: "Mrs. Bowser, you are aware that I have, had a number of bright ideas since we were married. I candidly admit that some of them turned out fallows, but I have got one now that cannot fall. I have gone over and over it, but cannot find one lophole for a fallow. I never felt so sure of success in my whole life.". "We have no place to keep a cow. If you are thinking of buying one," she quietly replied. "Cow! Cow! Who is talking about cow? Don't start off with sarcoma or I'll close my mouth." "Well, whatever it is I shall be glad to hear it." Bowser took three or four more around the room and then reached in his pocket for the parcel. He carey. QUERIED MRS. BOWER. deliberate untying the string and Mrs. Bower began to might be diamonds in it cast the wrapper aside and sponge on the stand before rather a large sponge and sponge, and the cost of it might at about 10 cents. queried Mrs. Bowser as her finger into it. a sponge." chuckled Mr. Bow- coarse for a bath sponge." Bowser's face fairly beamed as and sat down, and he kept because for thirty seconds be- do not connect that sponge bright idea, and yet it is the of it. I do not blame you coaching on at once, for the man would be puzzled over it. Mrs. Bowser, is likely a foundation of a great force don't dodge around, but tell about your bright idea." So on, and I think you will have struck the right thing. Bowser, you have read of the submarines used in ow, then, that they appear ship and plunk a torpedo. A yawning hole is the from five to fifteen min-ustimate ship is at the ocean. You have also read boating mines and so that they sank al-ready. You have also read between ships and one or two as the result." Board of these unfortun-ished Mrs. Bowser. And a scheme to save ship in future" was her feature to make sure Mr. Bowser." Where you." I apologe. I hope you need sense." scheme is as nimble and will prove so eager my life on generate the water we are unique water running in makes no difference. It will be taken up as fast as it rushes in. The ship may be crippled somewhat, but she won't sink, and no lives will be lost. How much water will this sponge absorb?" "I should any bulk a pint at least." "Now, then, to keep you in anspense no longer, here is the idea. I put in the hold fifty tons of dry sponges, and her cargo can be stored on top of that. As the water pushes in at the hole that has been made the sponges absorb it, and the danger of foundering is thus avoided. It is one of the simplest schemes in the world, and it is a wonder that it was not in use a hundred years ago. Now, then, find fault with it if you can." It was like all others of Mr. Bowser's schemes, all moisture, and after a gesture of despair Mrs. Bowser said: "Let us figure a little." "Of what use to figure?" replied Mr. Bowser as a crown came to his face. "All schemes have to be fixed on. Our druggist once told me that the coarsest of sponges cost about a dollar a pound at wholesale. You propose to put in fifty tons into the hold of a ship. What will be the cost of such a cargo? It will be $100,000, according to my figures." Mr. Bowers's face turned red and his jaw fell, but he let her go on. "How much water will fifty tons of dry sponges absorb? I cannot give you the figures exactly, but it must be thousands of barrels—enough to sink a ship as if her cargo was lead." "Hold on—hold on, right there!" exclaimed Mr. Bowers. "I told you the sponges were there to absorb the water as it rushed in." "But the water is in the ship, isn't it? asked Mrs. Bowers. "What difference does it make whether the water is in the sponges or sloshing around loose, so to say? The weight is the same, and it will be the weight, that will sink her. You must see the point." "I don't see anything the kind!" was shouted. "I have told you twice over that the sponges would take up the water as fast as it came in." "So you have, my dear, but it will make no difference where that water is if it is in the hold. Fifty tons of wet sponges would at least be equal to thirty or forty tons of iron. Can't you see that, Mr. Bowser?" "I can see that you want to discourage me, as you always do," he muttered. "I have dropped upon a good thing, a great thing, the greatest thing I ever ran up against, and you are trying to knock it to pieces. If I had married the right woman"— "But you didn't, Mr. Bowser. You married the woman who won't let you make a donkey of yourself if she can help it. You jump to conclusions instead of stopping to figure a little. Why, man, you are thinking of sinking the crippled ship instead of saving her! The scheme must be to keep the water out altogether. It is the water that fills the hold of a ship and carries her down." Mr. Bowser sat in silence for a time and gritted his teeth now and then, and by and by he spoke. "I still believe in the plan of the sponges, but how would it do to put in fifty tons of cork slabs? Cork will not absorb water to any extent; therefore it will keep the fluid from rushing in. Come to think of it, perhaps that is the best scheme of the two." Mr. Bowser smiled and appeared to be thinking over the cork plan, and Mr. Bowser was growing impatient when she said: "Do you think you could find a ship owner who would go to the expense of buying either cork or the sponges? In time the sponges would rot and be worthless and the cork would mildew and decay." "He'd be a quoer man to let his ship go to the bottom when she might be saved," sulkily replied the man with the great idea. "But I have shown you that the sponges would only help to sink her, and, as for the cork, if there was a great rent in her side the slabs would surely dart out as well as portions of the other cargo. You must see that for yourself, Mr. Bowser. If I have not made it plain to you, then consult some man whose common sense you can trust. Men have got rich through schemes, but they have been practical schemes. You must have common sense as the basis." "That is to say that I lack common sense, Mrs. Bowser." "It is to say that your schemes are visionary and impracticable. You get a thought and jump instead of taking time to think it well over. It isn't late yet, and let's go to the moving pictures for an hour." "We might see a picture of a ship loaded with sponges or cork going down like a lump of lead," was the reply as Mr. Bowser walked down the hall and left the house. He was full of chagrin and vexation, and he wanted to work it off. He therefore walked over to the family butcher and opened the door and shouted: "Jones, you are a flar and a swindler! Your meat is tougher than an old rhinoceros, and there is more bone than meat! Blast your eyes, I will never trade a cent's worth with you again, and I'll send you to state prison if I can." Saying which, Mr. Bowser immediately felt better, and after hitting a stray dog a blow with his cane, he walked back home and sat down and lighted his first cigar and remarked to Mrs. Bowser that all signs indicated a mild winter. To Lion. Why are you called a lion? If I might From a safe distance venture to inquire. Your voice is rough; you cannot even write. What boots it that your circus antics tite Win clownish praise? What hostess You to a week end party? Nevertheless There is a certain something in your air Not wholly wanting in improvement Not shameless in shame -With some of our social use. Ah, you I have it now! Of course! It is your hair! -Oliver Harder in Century. The Scrap Book Fooled Thackeray. Thackeray did not know the meaning of G. P. O. (general postoffice). In his "Irish Sketch Book" this ignorance led to one of the biggest "bloomers" in literary history. During the novelist Irish tour he was constantly encountering pillar boxes labeled "G. P. O." He inquired the meaning, and somebody pulled his leg. He went home and wrote as follows: "So blind and extravagant is the devotion of the people to the great 'doma gogue that they have actually erected along the highways pillar stones with the inscription 'G. 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But the man who falls and yet still fight on - Le, he is the twin born brother of nine -Joaquin Miller Taking No Chances Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas tells this one on himself: "I had an appointment to speak at a town in eastern Arkansas on a Saturday, and I arrived on a late train the night before, carrying nothing but a small hand grip. There was no one on duty at the hour except the night porter, and he was acting as porter, clerk and general overseer. I registered, and he showed me to a room. But in a few minutes he came back and said: 'Boss, my situation is, when I German haven't any baggage, to collect in advance.'" "Why, I've got baggage," I replied pointing to the little grip. "I know, sir, boss," he said, "but you've stayed too long on that already." "New York Globe." Pinch Hitter In a Pinch From a section of the big city where "they hit him over the ear just to see 'em fall," according to a local but player with minor league experience a resident of that excitement producing neighborhood wrote to the manager of a small league team for a job in the outfield. Contrary to custom he did not go at length into a description of his talents, but merely stated that he was qualified to hold a position. This undue modesty, coupled with the fact that the manager really war in need of an outfielder, prompted the boss of the team to wire back: "Can use you if you can hit." Later in the day he decided that he would give the candidate a trial, at any rate, and wired: "John team here. We will refund your transportation." The two telegrams apparently reached the young ball, player at about the same time, for the manager received the following reply to both messages: "Can hit pill, but can't raise dough." The outfolder was wired transportation - Louisville Times. The Summer Home. Here is a story concerning Nat Goodwin and a former spouse which served to amuse a party of friends at the time. The Goodwins at that time possessed a fine country home on the banks of the Thames river, near New London, Coun. Every summer they used to invite some of their Thespian friends to join their house party. Or one such occasion Mrs. Goodwin delivered a bonnet which is worth repeating. "Mrs. Goodwin," said some one. "you certainly have a fine place here. Just think of it—a lawn right on the river!" "Yes," was the reply, "it's fine. In the spring we have the lawn on the river, and in the fall we have the river on the lawn."—Boston Record. Settled It. In Illinois there is an old law on the statute books to the effect that in criminal cases the jury is "judge of the law as well as of the facts." Though not often quoted, once in awhile a lawyer with a desperate case makes use of it. 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ALL ANXIQUE TO SOLVE THE MYSTERY ALL ANXIOS TO SOLVE THE MYSTERI then, with the fifth brick in hand, go rapidly from one point to the other, exchange bricks at every point and say nothing to any one. "What is the idea?" inquired the man. "No matter," I replied. "All you need to know is that it brings you 15 cents an hour. Attend faithfully to the work, and at the end of every hour by St. Paul's clock show this ticket at the museum door, enter, walk solemnly through every hall in the building, pass out and resume your work." With the remark that it was all one to him so long as he could earn his living, the man placed his bricks and begd his round. At the end of the first hour the sidewalks in the vicinity were pocked with people, all anxious to save the mystery. The man then went into the m How To Get One. Phone, Randolph 2213 seum covered fifteen minutes to a survey of the balls and returned to his round. That he repeated every hour until sundown, and whenever he went into the museum a dozen or more would buy tickets and follow him. He continued the round for several days, the curious people who followed him into the museum considerably more than paying the wages, until finally the palace to which I had imparted my object, complained that the obstruction of the sidewalk by the crowds had become so serious that I must call in my "thrush man." . Lost Time Lost yesterday, somewhere between sunrise and sunset, two golden hours, each with sixty diamond minutes. No reward is offered, for they are gone forever. Horace Mann. Mark Twain to Parliament. After a visit to England once Mark Twain said on his return to New York: "Among other honors heaped upon me by Englishmen was that of being photographed in parliament. I am not a member of parliament. But neither am I a member of congress. Has any fellow American suggested that I should be photographed in congress? No I flush to say that they have not. And yet here is an honor that might without risk, be bestowed on any great man. And yet it was not bestowed upon Washington, Jefferson or Lincoln. When I saw that photograph, with the mother of parliaments in the background, and realized my advancing years I said to myself: Here are two noble monuments of antiquity, two shining examples of the survival of the fittest!" Something Lesking Mr. Wilkerson, the architect, had been invited down to the Clark's to display the plans of Clark's new house to some guests. "Here is the front elevation. I plained the architect as I filled the plans on the library table for the inspection of the visitors, 'with the outside window and the circular gallery. This is the east elevation, showing the tower." After various comments had been made by the guests little Arthur, aged seven, who was enormously interested in the new house, cried: "And where are the two mortgages father said he was going to put on?" - New York Times Too Big a Job It was in a country store. A one-pullus enduser drifted in. "Gimme a nickel's worth of anafoetida." The clerk poured some anafoetida in a paper bag and pushed it across the counter. "Charge it." drawled the customer. "What's your name?" asked the clerk. "Honor funkel." "Take it," said the clerk. "I wouldn't write anafoetida and Honey funkel for coins." Everybody UMBRELLA COUPON GOOD FOR 5 CENTS The Planet, 311 N. 4th St. G Major General Frederick Funston, commander of the southern department, United States army, was the guest of honor at a banquet given by the leading citizens of San Antonio. He, was referred to in very laudatory terms by the different speakers of the evening. In his reply to these expressions of fulsome fattery General Funston denied that he was a hero, a great man or a great soldier. "I if ever had any idea that I was a hero it was taken out, of me when I first came back from the Philippines by a Kansas City barber," he said, with a broad smile. "I had just arrived in Kansas City and went to a shop to have my beard, trimmed before visiting my parents. My picture had been in the papers considerably just previous to that time. I noted the barber looked at me rather closely in that way one man has of sitting up another. "FOUND MYSELF IN THE OUTTER" BARED HIS SUSPICION. Eased His Mind and Joited His Cust- toner at the Barry Time. "When did you get in? he asked as he went to work on my beard. "I told him that I had arrived on an early morning train. "Where are you from? was the next question. "I told him that I was from down in Allen county. Ken. That seemed to antify him, and he went to work After he had finished the job he asked in a sort of confidential tone of voice. "Did you know who I thought you were when you first came in?" "Well, no! I replied, 'Who did you think I was?'" "I thought you were that — false alarm Finston." "Philadelphia Press." Happiness Happiness is a dangerous thing to moblie with there is so little of it in the world and it lasts so short a time -Saton Merriman. Him In Place Sir Thomas Lipton, in spite of his great wealth, is a man of very simple tastes. Especially simple is he in, the matter of dress, a fact which was once responsible for a very amusing incident. Some years ago he advertised for a number of new porters for his busi-ness, and he decided to interview them all himself. On a certain morning therefore, he arrived early at his of free to find a long line of apprentice waiting outside. "Hah, ha!" I chuckled, says Sir Thomas when he tells the story, "as I pushed my way to the door. 'Good strong men all of them! Just the fellows for'"; "Rush! I was hurled across the pavement, hit a lamp post and found myself in the gutter, and then a deep voice said. "Wot's your little game, eh? You just line up behind and take your turn with the rest of us!" Caruso and the Tax Collector. I was dressing for "Taglacci" when a man walked into my room, tapped me on the shoulder and said, "Give me £140." I looked at him and asked, "What for?" He replied, "Income tax." I was already late and said: "Come again. I have not got the money here." Whereupon, with the rapidity of a conjurer, he produced from his pocket a warrant for my arrest. This seemed to me to be carrying the joke too far, and so I asked the manager to be kind enough to pay the man the money. He did so at once, and the good income tax collector replied, "And now may I have a seat to see the show?" And he got it. That's London—Strand Magazine. Let us remember, though, that winter does not always delay and give people time to prepare their defenses. Buffragists know that they must trust to chivalry, but at the same time will keep their powder dry. Some people try to take the meat out of preparedness by talking up "reasonable preparedness." Already there is a conflict in the "dry" districts about the prevalence of unrestricted white rule. Hundreds Have Joined Our Xmas Savings Club. Why Not You? C. W. MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK, --- John Mitchell, Jr., President ```markdown ``` Z. D. LEWIS, JR. THANKS HIS MANY FRIENDS. To my patrons and friends, Greeting. Through this medium I wish to tender my patrons and friends my many thanks for their favors shown me during the past year. Whil- I am deeply sensible of the sadness and anguish which death brings into our homes, rendering my services ne- cessary as Undertaker and Enthaliner. I am, nevertheless, grateful to you for counting me worthy of rendering our assistance on such and occasions. I have recently arranged at my place of business to accommodate my patrons with chapel services and all the paraphanialia of first class funerals at rates as cheap as can be obtained in this city. We are prepared to give terms to suit everybody. We are in the business to please you, therefore, we most respectfully beg your patron- age during the year 1916. We stand ready to respond to your call Night or Day. Yours for service, Z. D. Lewis, Jr. Office 202 E. Leight St. Phone Mad. 4881 VADEN—MOODY. A prominent Christmas wedding took place Sunday, December 26th, at the residence of Mr. D. L. Vaden's, of Vernon Hill, Vn., when his daughter, Miss Emma L. Vaden, became the wife of Mr. R. C. Moody, of Charlotte County. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. Smith, which took place at 11:30. The ceremony was witnessed by relatives and a few intimate friends. TATE-CARTER Mr. and Mra. J. J. Carter announce the marriage of their daughter, Taman Estelle, to Mr. Arthur S. Tate, Thursday, December 30, 1915. Reception at the parents' residence, 1024 1-2 St. Peter Street, Friday, January 28, 1916, from 8 o'clock to 11 o'clock P. M. Miss Addio B. W. Gatwood, one of Richmond's professional and most efficient teachers and a matriculated student in Teachers' College, Columbia University Summer School is apending Holidays in New York with a few spare hours for Kindergarten conference and for comparison and instruction in artistic dress technique and drapery costume in ladies' wear and 'pattern drafting for the fashionable and elite spring season STOCKHOLDER'S NOTICE. MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK. Bidgwood, Va. Dec. 11, 1936. Shipment of funds pending at the stockholders of the Mechanics Savings Bank, of Richmond Va. for the election of directors and for the transaction of any other business which may properly come before said meeting will be held TUESDAY, January 4th, 1916, at 9 P.M. in the Pythian Castle, 737 N. 3rd Street, Richmond, Va. WALTER T. DAVIN --- Prof. R. Samuel Bell, principal of Public School, No. 1, at Tappahannock, Va., passed through our city last week on route to spend the holidays with his wife, Mrs Louise Bell, who teaches in the public schools in Greenville County, Va. . Master Precious Alex. Stewart and sister, Pearl Joanette Stewart, of 49 N. 29th Street, had a fine Christmas Santa Claus treated us royally Ha. Ha! Papa stayed with us all day. What you know about that? Mrs. Robert Coles of North Fifth Street is quite ill. A CARD OF THANKS. Sir Chas W. Thompson and Sir J. Thos. Thompson, sons of the late Mrs. Sarah Calloway, extend their thanks to the public for the interest and sympathy shown the family during the illness and death of their devoted, and much beloved mother. BEAUTIFUL NEGRO PICTURES. Beautiful Negro Pictures, latest and finest. Booker T. Washington, Charge of the colored troops, and three others. "Mama I love you." Matoe family records, size 16 by 20, 25 cents each, 16 for $1.50. These pictures should be on your wall. Sond for them now. Dr. Washington on pont card, and other fine art Negro cards, 100 for 60 cents, 15 sample cards, 10 cents. All goods postpaid. Hot sellers for agents. J. Griffith Art Co., 36 Beekman Street, New York. Head Nurse Injured. The automobile of Dr. Miles, B. Jones, ran down hill while he was attending a patient on Jay street last Monday. Miss Maggie Williams, head nurse at the Richmond Hospital fearing the car would turn over, jumped out and sustained serious injuries about the head. Her collar bone was also fractured. Mr. C. C. Johnson, prominent lodge man and press representative of Atlantic City, M. J., who is spending the holiday time with colleagues and THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY. Thomas M. Crump, Vice-President friends, called on us. While here we was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Mary E. Meade, of 908 Abigail Street. Mr. A. E. Lewis of Blackstone, Va called on us. FLORENCE, S. C. ITEMS Florence, S. C., Dec. 28, 1915. Rev. W. R. Reese, a Baptist minister from Bennettsville, S. C., but is pastoring five churches in the Pee Dee section, West of the great Pee Dee river. So well pleased were his people at St. James Baptist Church, Williamsburg County, that they purchased and expressed to him a fine overcoat. Dr. Reese looks judge-like in it. He is doing fine work at Weeping Willow Church, Marion County. The Reverend is highly pleased with his surroundings. The Rev. J. M. Lewis, of Mullins, S. C., is remodeling the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church at Timmonsville. It can be seen a far-off. Miss Connie Woods, principal of the public school at this place, with her pupils, donated to Rev. Lewis $3.85 cash, and 3 dozen fresh eggs. Mrs. Nannle Storr gave him two new dollar bills. I saw Rev. Mr. Lewis during the holidays and he was all smiles. Mr. Chas. H. Eaddy, an old citizen, was buried here Sunday, December 26, 1915. Rev. D. J. Turpin preached the funeral, the 33rd chapter of Exodus, 14th verse. Theme, "God Provides Rest for His Followers." Rev. Turpin is presiding elder of the A. M. E. Church here, and was highly commended by Bishop Coppin here at the annual conference. Miss Emma L. Watson passed through the city recently en route from Mullins to Charleston, her home. Misses Mouzon and Jackson, teachers at Latta and Dillen respectively, passed through the city Friday, December 24, en route to Charleston, S. C., to spend the holidays. They were as cheerful as the lark in a "green bay tree." Mr. D. J. Guess, a prominent farmer of Sumter County, S. C., spent Wednesday, the 22nd inst., in our city. He manages a farm of thirty-five plowers, and lives at home-and boards at the same place. Call again Brother Guess. The Senior Class of Trinity Baptist Church Sunday School is well pleased with their teacher, Miss Ruble M. Webster. Respectfully, R. B. WRESTER Lillie Hampton sent to Reformatory. Lillie Hampton has been sent to the Girls' Reformatory, However Unable, Wreatha. NEW YEAR GREETINGS (Continued From First Page.) your heavenly one. He will build you a cottage or a mansion, just as you elect. He is noted for his artistic ability along these lines. CHAS. G. JURGENS' SON is too well-known to need an introduction. He is an old timer in the furniture business and a new timer in the modern designs that he is offering. Call and see the large assortment of the very latest designs in house-hold furnishings. DR., L. J. HAYDEN has been in this city long enough for his remedies to be tested out. All of his patrons are praising him for the reason that his medicines will do all that he says they will. Read his advertisement and then get the remedy to suit your affiment. E. C. MEYER JEWELRY CO. of this city, did a fine business this Christmas and their patrons are satisfied and happy. They have compared prices and examined the goods and they find that the Meyer family has kept up its reputation. Call and see them when in need of jewelry. does not talk much, but his-service speaks for him. When youk-money runs low and you wish prompt service, call on the "old reliable." He answers the 'phone day or night and will serve you either in the country or in the city. BRAGG BROS. CO. have convinced the public that they can do a first class real estate business. They are prompt in their collections and in their payments. Call and see them on any kind of business and they will treat you right. The AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE at Greensboro, N. C., has demonstrated its great worth in educating the young. President James H. Dudley is justly popular, and his great work is known of all men. If you have a child to educate, you could not do better than send him there. Both sexes can be accommodated. is an artistic photographer with just enough French to make his work particularly noticeable. High grade work is a specialty. Call and see some of his specimens. His deals also in color work. His success here has been noticeable and the public will find his establishment fitted up to suit the most institutions. MR. EDWARD STEWART is a grocer and all of his customers know it. He looks after their interest and the best can be found for the table, will be found in his store. He has a prompt delivery service, too. Call him up and he will serve you promptly. HELLER'S HUMAN HAIR STORE is not in Richmond, but they fill orders so promptly that you would think that it was. Write to them and try their preparations. They guarantee he service. THE ELLIS-BAY FISHER CO know what to do for your eyes. If you are having any trouble with them. They make a specialty of difficult and embarrassing cases. Call and see them and go first class service. Many have been to see them and have secured satisfactory results, why not you? THE JOHN M. HUCLASS store is too well-known for even a reference here. You can get your groceries' there and your cigars and your medicines. Try the place, as of yore, and be happy. BOOKER LEFTWICH has shown her ability to care for those who wish a first class, private place to stop in Richmond. Just drop her a card in time and she will provide for you. Years of faithful service have caused her to be able to give satisfaction. MESSRS. S. W. ROBINSON & SON have served the public for so many years that to call the name is to cause satisfaction, even before the goods are delivered. You are sure to get the full worth of your money spent for wet goods. If the Spot Robinson soal is on it, the goods are all right. has been your friend. You should send it to your other friends. Try a year's subscription and see the satisfaction it will give you. The office is equipped with the most modern machinery. We could run it as a daily right now if the patronage of the colored people would justify it, but it won't, so we keep it as a weekly. We thank those who remembered us by paying their subscriptions. Of those, who did not, well, we are waiting for them to send them in. Speaking of ladies, reminds us of LUCIE CHRISTIAN SCOTT. who is the well-known female embalmer of this city. Some people like her for her ability along these lines. She can handle a funeral with ease, too, for her husband is also in the bushman. Call and see her and secure excellent service. Mr. W. L. BRANCH works no introduction as an embalmer. Her work is in two well-known by embalmer companies. He is now pregnant. Walter T. Davis, Cashin to serve the public as a first class funeral director. He has handled difficult cases and given entire satisfaction. Call and see him. THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK is known as the people's depository. If you have funds that are unsafe at home, carry them there. Rent a safety deposit box. It will cost you only 25 cents per month and you will have access to that mammoth vault which is proof against fire and burglars. Join the Christmas Savings Club and be happy next Christmas. THE GANS-RADY CO. has been in business long enough to gain the confidence of the public, and too long to deceive any citizen. They carry a line of satisfactory clothing that gives added satisfaction to the purchaser. Call there and state your needs and you will find reasonable bargains for every moderate sized pocket book. Mrs. Mary Smith, of New Rochelle, N. Y., is in the city to spend the SALES RENTALS BRAGG BROS. & CO. Real Estate Agents and Accuracy in Statement, under A.C. to Buyer-to Seller-to Borrower 506 N. SECOND ST. Southern Railway annexed reduced round trip fare; on its lines to points in Dales of sale, December 1 inclusive, 1915. Final late 10th, 1915, prior to midnight return trip must be commuted. For further information nearest Southern Railway Agent, or write, Magnusdale Pass. Agent, Richmond. Your Table Will Not I Without An Assess Those Remains