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NET VOLUME XXXIII, NO. 29 "ETHIOPIA'S SOLACE." O Mother Race! where is thy grace That smiling Heaven did bless. When thou wert "good," and blushing stood In thy young loveliness? And Mother dear, the smile and tear In thee are strangely met; The joy and woe together yet! But ah, we love thee yet! O Ethiopia! worry not Of the dark fate that seems thy lot. Go thou not grovelling in thy woe; Arouse thee! joy to bid him go! For God above, or man below, Whose love's warm and impetuous tide Cold interest or selfish pride Can chill, or stay, or turn aside. Is all too poor and slight a thing One shadow o'er thy fair brow to fling Of grief, regret, or fear. To cloud one morning's golden light Disturb the sweet dreams of one night. To cause the soft lash of thine eye To droop one moment mournfully. Or tremble with one tear! Go forth and triumph! Thou art free From chains which once did bind thee tight; God's hand is stretching forth to thee; Unclouded hopes are beaming forth their light. PLENTY OF WORK FOR COLORED STUDENTS. Plenty of work can be had during the coming summer in the Connecticut fields. Students from the various colored schools are wanted particularly to care for this work. A representative of the National Urban League has thoroughly investigated the labor situation in this district, and finds that the war has brought about such a shortage of labor in Connecticut that Negroes are finding here an excellent opportunity. The League has interested the farmers in using about 2,000 colored students for the harvest season, which begins July 15 and lasts from 6 to 9 weeks. Wages of from $2 to $3 per day can be made during this season. Free transportation will be provided from Norfolk, Va., to Hartford and return. A representative has been sent to the various schools and is listing students who might be interested in this work. Unfortunately, many of the schools have closed and the students have gone to their homes, not knowing of this opportunity. If such students or their friends will write to the National League on Urban Conditions among Negroes, 2002 Seventh Avenue, New York City, blank forms may be sent to them to register for this work, so they can be notified when to reach Norfolk for transportation. Y. W. C. A. The address of Mrs. Chas. Bolling last Sunday evening was well received by a large audience of representative women. Mrs. Bolling brought an encouraging message. The first address on Association work was given Tuesday evening. Miss Smith, General Secretary of Central Association, was very happy in her choice of theme and in her manner of presentation. The attendance was good. The second address will be given on Tuesday evening, June 6. The subject for this date is "Committee Work." We hope every member will avail herself of this opportunity of hearing, an expert on Association work. The librarians of the Girl's Club are cataloging the books. They plan to use the card system. The Association has permission to use Navy Hill school yard for tennis and other games. This permit extends to September 15th. We are grateful for this opening for our girls. The Bible Study class will meet on Thursday evenings hereafter. Our vice-president, Mrs. M. M. Bunn, leaves this week for Elberon, N. J., where she will remain for the summer. Farewell to Students The Fifth Street Baptist Sunday School and the B. Y. P. U. gave a joint reception last Tuesday night at the church, in honor of the students of the Virginia Union University, who had labored with them during the past term. A spicy program was had, after which refreshments were served. Mr. B. D. Ellis, who graduated from the College Department, received special tokens in recognition of his services during his school career here. The Sunday School presented him with a gold medal; the B. Y. P. U., an umbrella and the Galena Class, of which he was teacher presented him with a purse. All of the students present made timely addresses. Mr. R. H. Fauntleroy, Superintendent of the S. S. and Miss M. Kate Doyle, President of the B. Y. P. U. also delivered addresses. (Bruce-Grit) An old-time colored brother who had fit wid w Lee and Jackson "induria" the Civil war, having served in the humble capacity of chief forager for a group of young Confederate officer on whom he waited, when there was "nothing doing at the front," at the conclusion of hostilities settled down in a little Southern town, not for from Atlanta, where some "good angel" had given him ten acres, and a mule, and he supplied the elbow grease needed to make those acres blossom as the rose. He raised garden truck, chickens and the indispensable shoat, and to him, life was anything but an irredescent dream. It was a real reality and he enjoyed it. Some of the "crackers" in his neighborhood, jolous of his prosperity, entered into a conspiracy to bring him into disguise. They patched up a charge against him of feloniously appropriating a shoat belonging to one of them. And he was in dutime halod into court to defend himself, and if possible, prove his innocence. The clerk of the court, after reading the charge against him, put the usual question: "Are you guilty or not guilty?" "I see not guilty, sah!" was his in dignant answer. "Call the first witness," said the Court. A cadaverous cracker, chewing one end of a long wisp of straw, took the witness stand and told very glibly a circumstantial story of the theft of a shoat, with three black rings around his tail, and expressed the unsolicited opinion that this hyar Nigra had stole the shoat. The Judge asked the witness if he saw the Negro steal the shoat "Naw, suh. I didn't, but I know he stole it." "That will do, step down, sir, call the next witness." This fitness happened to be the alleged owner of the aforesaid shout. After giving his name, occupation residence, etc., he was asked to tell all he knew of the circumstances to describe his property and tell the court all the particulars of the theft and why he believed that the prisoner at his had stolen the shout. He said he couldn't swar to thet, that the Nigra had a shoat that wuz marked jes lak the shoat he had beed, and he believed that this hvar shout wuz his'n. "Stop down," said the Judge. "Old man take the stand," ordered the Judge. The old Negro ambled up to the witness stand and was sworn. "Tell the court, as you have sworn to do," said the prosecuting attorney, "the whole truth about this case. Did you steal this man's shoat?" "Judge, yo honah, ah ain't nuvur see dat man's 'shoat, an' ah doant eben know de man's natim, er whar he lib, ner nuffin 'bout him, sah. Ah's got two fine hawgs an' 'bout sehen er alt shoats, an' ah'll swar on a stack o'Bibles ez high as dis cohouse, duat evyone un 'em 'longs to me. Dix gemmens she is mistaken, sah. Ah ain't nuvur seed his shoat. Ah's got a good repetition, Judge, an' ah come out of ez good a family ez dey is in de souf, sah, an' dis is de fust time ah was evah 'cused ob stealing fum enbody. Mah ole marster. Kunnel Billy Brent, took me all thu de wah wid him." "Colonel who?" asked the Judge. "Colonel Brent, sah." replied the old man proudly. "Go on." said the Judge. "And dar wuz times when vittlos Kunnel used to say to me, 'Jeems, an wants you to go out furrigin tonight, we got to toh sothinn' good to eat in onah, meas, an' ahd' go out furrigin, oz day called it, an' fetch in any stray fowl) or sheep or shoots dat mout be prowlin' near ouah camp, an' in danger ob getting rumalism or colds fum the nite air or ob gettt' shot by thees entry. Dom wuz wuz times. Now, yo honah, what ah wants to kno am dis, ef it' were called furrigin den, hucueu it stealing now? Ah ain't stole no shoat." The Judge was the old Negro's former master, and this was their first meeting since Lee surrendered. The Judge remembered the incident to which his faithful body-guard alluded, and promptly dismissed the charge against him, on the ground that the evidence was not sufficient to convict. There is a great deal of difference between foraging and stealing—perhans. NOTICE! The corner stone of the 7th Street Baptist Church, Rev. W. H. Branch, pastor, will be held on Tuesday, June 6th, 1:29 P. M., by King Solomon Lodge, No. 27, A. P. & A. M. Worshipful Master, Augustus Bank. A disposition has been granted by the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. Members of the craft are especially invited as well as the public. Commencement, week at Virginia Union University, Richmond, Va., began Sunday, May 28th, with the baccalaureate sermon, in Coburn Hall, by Iev, J. J. Wicker, pastor of Lough Street Baptist Church, Richmond. On Monday evening, at 8:15 o'clock, the largest number of students that have ever finished any department of the university, received diplomas from the academy. The class roll contained thirty names. The graduates were addressed by Mr. O. A. Hawkins, president of the Associated Charities, Richmond. Mr. Hawkins based his speech upon education, service and choice of right vocation as the plan for real happiness in Life. Splendid music was rendered at appropriate intervals in the program; selections were rendered by the Glee Club quartette, and Mr. H. S. Brown, one of the graduates. Tuesday was ```markdown ``` M. H. Alumni Day. The regular justice meeting of the Alumni Association was held at 3 P.M. The annual dinner took place at 6 P.M. After the dinner, a beautiful oil portrait of Dr. Nathamiel Colver, the abolitionist and first president of Colver Institute Richmond, Va., was unveiled. The Colver portrait is the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Rosenberger, of Chicago. Mr. Rosenberger is the granddaughter of Dr. Colver Colver Institute is one of the germ seeds of Virginia Union University. The commencement exercises of the College and Theological department occurred Wednesday evening at 5:30 o'clock. Nine graduates delivered addresses of marked excellence. President R. E. Blackwell, of Randolph Macon College, addressed the graduating classes. His discourse was very enlightening and inspiring on the added responsibility a higher education thrusts upon a Negro The president of the university, Dr G. R. Hovey, presented diplomas to, and conferred degrees upon, the following candidates: Candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts--A. Bayton, J. C. Carroll, B. D. Ellis, C. S. Johnson, R. N. Lawson, J. L. Nixon and U. G. Wilson. SUPREME LODGE AND VIRGINIA Alkourn Mr. Justice McCoy, of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, gave leave to both sides the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias and the Grand Lodge Knights of Patterson to the brief on certain points. A copy of the forty-six page document of counsel for the Supreme Lodge has just recently been received. Counsel for Virginia made a report which was brief to the point. A decision in the case is now to be expected. UNDERTAKERS ON THE JOB. An amusing happening took place last Sunday afternoon at the Fifth Street Baptist Church, during the funeral of a member of Jordan Lodge of the G. U. O. of Good Samaritans. One of the members of the lodge was observed to be unconscious. He has marched from Moore Street with the remains. He was removed to the lecture room below and stretched out there, while his head was bathed with water. Editor Mitchell was there and when he saw Mr. Chiles of the A. D. Price undertaking establish Candidates for the Degree of Bach elor of Science—J. M. Colson and W. H. Harris. Candidate for the Degree of Bach elor of Divinity—L. L. McGee. Candidates for the Degree of Bach elor of Theology—E. C. Johnson and S. D. Middleton. Candidates for Theological Diploma—J. R. Cooper and E. W. Langon. Very marked progress has been seen in the diversity along musical lines this year. The addition of Prof. C. E. Hadley to the faculty has resulted in a more perfected system of student musical clubs. Excellent work has been accomplished by the choir, Gloe Club and quartette. The university also shows general progress this year by the active interest it has taken in social service among Negroes in Richmond. The school is very closely affiliated with the Richmond Negro Welfare League, and pays one-half the salary of its director. Mrs. Ella Bowlee announces the marriage of her daughter Rhoda Carroll Estelle, to Mr. Henry Clay Mahanes, which took place December 22nd, 1815. Reception Seth 5th, 1816, from 8:30 to 11:30 P. M. Friends invited. No cards. 521 Hanock street, city. MAHANES—BOWLES. A. Great Preacher, Singer and Evangelist. Birmingham, Ala., (Special to the Planet)—Sixth Ave. Baptist Church, Rev. J. W. Goodgame, pastor. For the past two weeks thousands of people have been packing our church every night, listening to the sweet songs and powerful gospel sermons preached by Rev. W. H. Skipwith, B. D. international preacher and singing evangelist. Dr. Siphiv with sure has wrought well in the following cities of our state: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Mobile and Birmingham. Here last year we had 150 conversions. Thus far, there have been 200, and still they come Mass meeting for men Sunday last broke the record. 1,100 men were present. 50 bowed for prayer; 31 professed faith in God. Sunday, May 21st, 750 women were present. 30 united with the church. All Birmingham is glorified. ```markdown ``` SUPREME LODGE AND VIRGINIA Albemarle, Mr. Justice McCoy, of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia have leave to both sides, the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias, and the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias, to file briefs on certain points, a copy of the forty-six page document of counsel for the Supreme Lodge has just been received. Counsel for Virginia made a reply which was brief and to the point. A decision in the case is now to be expected. UNDERTAKERS ON THE JOB. An amusing happening took place last Sunday afternoon at the Fifth Street Baptist Church, during the funeral of a member of Jordan Lodge of the G. U. O. of Good Samaritans. One of the members of the lodge was observed to be unconscious. He had marched from Moore Street with the remains. He was removed to the lecture room below and stretched out there, while his head was bathed with water. Editor Mitchell was there, and when he saw Mr. Chiles of the A. D. Price undertaking establishment, asked him what he was doing down there. He explained that he had just come down to get a drink of water. He went to the door, and outside saw Undertaker Clarence R. Hayes. He wanted to know what he was doing there so quickly. He said that he was there as a member of his lodge. He saw Mr.-A. D. Price crying the doorway attentively. He explained that he was in charge of the funeral upstairs. He looked over across the street and he saw Miss Lella Robinson, the clerk for Undertaker William Isaac Johnson. When the sick man heard about the undertakers, he opened his eyes and gave his home address. He was taken to Undertaker Price's carriage. Just before he was sent home, the ambulance arrived. The driver of the ambulance said that the undertakers usually get to sick people before the automobile ambulance could get there. They didn't wait for them to die. He referred to a colored undertaker in Main Street, who was particularly active in this matter. The sick man was sitting up and "taking notice." The patient said his wife was at 900 St. Paul Street. Undertaker Price sent him there and for the time being, there was no further communication in the neighborhood of the Fifth Street Baptist Church. MEMORIAL DAY EXERCISES AT NATIONAL CEMETERY. Memorial Day was observed last Tuesday, May 30th, 1916. Geo. A. Vuster Post, Grand Army of the Republic, and William A. Hankins Post, Spanish American War veterans. The Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias Thomas M. Crump, commanding, a companied the two army Posts. There had been a heavy downpour of rain all day, but later in the afternoon the rain ceased. Conrade Cosby Washington spoke at the National Cemetery. A solo was rendered by Madam Brooks. The Emancipation Proclamation was read by Miss Beatrice Whiting. An able oration was delivered by Rev. W. H. Stokes, D. D. Prayer offered by Rev. R. B. Taylor. Chapain L. J. Morris dismissed the assembled through Lieutenant Jas. Smith, mounted, with his assistant accompanying him, led the way. Among the Uniform Rank Officers were Co. Thos. M. Crump, Col. John K. Chiles, Col. W. Henry Jones, Col. Adolphus Jackson, Col. W. H. Willis, Major J. H. Ammons, Jr. Capt. Isaac Brae Cates, L. L. Green, Charles McClancy and W. Jerome Dayks. ```markdown ``` Rev. Cobbs Preached in West Point Rev. C. A. Cobb, of BOS Center Street, Richmond, Va., preached at the First Baptist Church, West Park Va., last Sunday, taking his object, at 11 o'clock service, "The Christian Race" Heb 12:12 ATS 30'00 Power of the Gospel" Rom 1:46 The subjects were able preach to our brother, and the people express themselves as being glad that returned out to the house of the Lord Preparing For Sunday School and B. F. 4. k. Congress at Memphis. Memphis, Tenn., May 31. The local committee of the city, with the rail and enthusiastic cooperation of the pastors of all of the Baptist Church of the City of Memphis, have practically completed all necessary arrangements for the coming session of the National R Y P U and Sunday School Congress, which will meet in this city June 14th, the principal sessions of which will be held at the historic Church's Auditorium on Boake Avenue, with side meetings for the superintendents and Metoka and Gabalge at Boake Avenue and Metropolitan Baptist Churches, patterned byKeys W H Bower and T J Seary respectively. Not a single stone has been left unturned, and judging from the activity manifested on the part of the Memphis Baptists, a record breaking attendance is expected. More and more local interest is being manifested each day, and especially since the arrival in the city two weeks ago, of the musical director of the Congress, in the person of Prof. A Washington Berry, of Nashville, who is teacher of vocal music and harmony in the Union School of Music of Nashville, and a gifted musician in the two weeks since he arrived in the city. Prof Berry has visited practically all of the Baptist Church of the city, which are lined up as a unit with the regular National Baptist Convention, and he organized a chorus of two hundred voices which will make the musical feature worth while. The local program committee has in hand the matter of getting out a mammoth souvenir program, which will be given delegates and messengers upon their arrival in the city. In addition to the regular program of the meeting, this mammoth souvenir booklet will contain valuable information about Memphis and West Tennessee that will make it worth while. A drama entitled "In Camp With the Leopards," will be rendered for the entertainment of the advanced guard on Tuesday night, June 13th, at Beale Avenue Baptist Church, and many other local features for the pleasure and entertainment of visitors during Congress week have been planned, including a boat ride down the Mississippi River. Exports in their respective lines will be on hand to handle the subjects to be discussed, and it is expected that the meeting will go down in history as one of the greatest gatherings among young people ever hold in the city. A. WASHINGTON BERRY. No. 172, N. N. P. A. Dr. Lewis Sent On to Federal Grand Jury Dr. J. A. Lewis, the colored physician, who was arrested several days ago by Sergeant Wiltshire for violating the narcotic law, was last Wednesday sent on the the grand jury by United States Commissioner Flegenheimer, before whom he was arraigned. Lewis is charged with writing prescriptions for quantitation of morphine larger than is allowed by the Harrison antiharcotic act, and his hearing has been going on before Commissioner Flegenheimer for two days. Lewis is represented by Attorney Gilbert Pollock. PERSONALS AND BRIEFEN. Rev. James T. Gaskill, of Blades, N. C., called on us last week. Mrs. Annie H. Blackwell of South Richmond is out again. Mrs. Robinette Cogbill of South Richmond is improving. Mr. Robert E. Harris left the city this week for Atlantic City, N. J. Many of our subscribers are paying up, and the money is appreciated. Mr. Walter T. Davis has been confined to his residence by sickness the week. Mr. Chris C. Johnson, of Atlantic City, N. J., is in the city, visiting his many friends. Miss Louise Brown, of Binghamton, N. Y., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel P. Brown, of 512 N. 3rd Street. Mr. Robert Scott, Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, is in the city for his health. He will remain for some time. Mrs. Lucie Christian Scott has demonstrated her ability to embody dead persons and to please live ones. Rev. Caleb G. Robinson, President of the Smallwood Industrial Institute, was in the city this week. The new High School for color pupils will be erected on the old Old Barn property on Leigh Street, near Pullham Street Mr. L. J Hayden doesn't do much talking, but his remedies do for results speak better than words. If you have any advice, that is possible, he will care you Mr. Edward Stewart has an up-to-date grocery. He furnishes the general public and the most exclusive trade. Photo orders are properly attended Brown and Robinson are progressive and tender first class. They have handled out in the estate business and their parent are much pleased If a man dies, shall he live again, not half as important to some people as is, if a man dies, will he be buried properly? Funeral Director A. D. Price will answer that question For fine photographs, call on George W. Brown. He has no improved his service that hundreds of people are going there. The studios at 603 N. Second Street A packing crowd visited the Hippodrome last Tuesday night. Mr Charles Somma, the new manager and owner, is looking carefully after the interest of his patrons. If you want a good time, he says, come to the Hippodrome and find it. There is no use worrying if you joined the Vacation Club at the Mechapies Savings Bank, you have money enough to go to Norfolk and Portsmouth June 21, 1916, with the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias. It's only $125. Roy T. I. King, D. D. has returned to the city from Lynchburg, where he went to preach the baccalaureate sermon of the Virginia Theological Seminary and College. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown, of Ashville, N. C., have decided to locate in this city. They are at present located at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel P. Brown, 512 N. Third Street. State Grand Lodge, No. 5, Independent Order of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samarita, will hold its 45th annual session in Richmond, at the 3rd Street Bethel A. M. E. Church, commencing June 13, 1916. Convention will be called to order Tuesday at 10 o'clock. A. M. sharp, C. F. Hubbard, of Lynchburg, Grand Chief. We received an invitation to attend the Commencement exercises of the Virginia. Theological Seminary and College. Tuesday evening, May 30, 1916, at the College Chapel. Mr. John W. Megginson. Class President: Miss Mary A. Holland. Class Secretary. Rev. R. C. Woods. D. D., is President of the institution. That couple certainly have taste in the selection of furniture. Yes, but you didn't know that the polite salesmen there will give all the information necessary and advise couples in the selection of the suites for their homes. They will aid the poor as much so as the well-to-do. We refer to the Rountree-Cherry Corporation, 111' W. Broad Street. Died at Memorial Hospital June 1, 1916. Mrs. Mary B. Johnston, for twelve years a faithful servant and friend in the family of George B. Hutchings. 22 N. Laurel Street. Funeral from Second Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon, June 4, at 3 P. M. HARVARD COLLEGE OF TIMBERLAKE JUN 5. 1916 LONDON, U.S.A. PRICE, FIVE CENTS SIN FOUND HIM OUT. Boanoke, Va., May 29.—Robert B. Jeffries, known in police circles and among his acquaintances, as Bob, is a hospitable person and believes in entertaining his friends. This case was clearly shown in police court this week when reports were made of a raid on Jeffries' house on Eighth Avenue, N. W., early Sunday morning about one-thirty A. M. When the police appeared they found a game of cards in progress and 1.10 on the table. They further stated they found three dozen bottles of beer and two gallons of whiskey. Some of them were drunk and others were enjoying themselves in various ways, such as singing, swearing, etc. To add religious color to the scene, Rev. J. Y. King, of Hill Street Baptist Church lent his presence. The police placed the entire outfit under arrest, including Rev. King. Jeffries' version of the case was that he was celebrating a temporary return to health by holding an entertainment in honor of Rev. King and his other distinguished guests. He denied that he sold liquor and said that the money found on the table by the officers, was a sum he was paying the preacher ($1.10) when the police came in. Jefferson was finned $20.00 and cost while cases against the other defendants. Robert Barnett ($20.00) on an other charge. Ed. Bentley, Annie Stone, Joe Brown, David Gotson, Praeman Finch, William Scott, H. L. Haykins were dismissed. Rey King, Annie Lark, Lorenz Jones forfeited bond for not appear- Y. M. L. AND E. CLUB Twentieth Anniversary Celebration. The Young Men's Love and Union Club of South Richmond co.礼拜 Two, Fourth, Anniversary and Memorial Exercises last Tuesday at the Zion Baptist Church. --- Promptly at three o'clock fully the hundred and fifty men headed by the Union Band left their hall and proceeded down Decatur Street to Peffert, to Hull, up Hull Street to Tewksbury, first, thence to the Church where the following program was rendered Musik All Hall the Power of Jesus' Name" led by Mr J E Heilght Scripture Reading, Rev Luther A Green, Prayer, Mr. Frank Gibson Song, "Leaning On Jesus" by the Club, Resituation, Miss Naomi Munford, Solo, Mr. Charles Hewerton, Remarks by President William H Mosley; Song, Zion Baptist Quartette, Resituation, (by request) "Born In Newtown," Miss Naomi Munford, Collection Messrs. W. A. Lowls and Frank Gibson, History of (Club, Mr R L. Haden, Sermon, Rev W. T Anthony, D. D.; Muscle by the Club, Resituation, Mr James McShannon as Master of Ceremonies The Club then marched to Mr Olivet Cemetery, (the colored section of Maury's) decorated the graves of dead men and listened to a well-prepared speech by Rev L. A Green The sermon by Dr. Anthony was a poem and many gave vent to their feelings throughout his discourse. The program was well arranged and all participants acted well their parts. Much praise is given the Club for the excellent showing they made and the fine program rendered. The expression is heard on all sides. "Long live the Love and Union." The Club is officered by William H. Mosby. President: Wm. A. Lewis. Vice President: R. L. Haden. Financial Secretary: Alley Byrd. Recorded Secretary: Rev. L. A. Green. Chaplain: Herbert Harris. Slick Chairman and Alexander Pryor. Conductor. With this excellent corps of officers the Club is destined to become one of the finest benevolent organizations south of Mason and Dixon Line. The committee on exercises were James McShann. Herbert Harris. James Stovall. John L. Dabney. Alley Black. Chaplain. Mr. Richard Newby was Chief Marshal and he was assisted by Messrs. Charles Bland and James Irving. Thesalonian Class Installs Officers. The officers of Thessalonian Class of the Senior Department of Fifth Street Baptist Sunday School were installed Friday evening, May 26th, at the residence of its teacher, 615 N. Third Street. Among those participating on the program were. Misses Mable Miller, Violet Crump, Lavinia Walker, Esther Scott, Jane Grinnan, Hortense Cooper and Miss Louise Brown, of Binghampton, N. Y. The officers were installed by Superintendent R. H. Fauntleroy. Dr. T. J. King delivered the address of the evening. Others who spoke were Mr. N. G. Booker, Miss Emily Williams, Mr. Walter White: Closing remarks were made by the teacher, Roscoe C. Mitchell. After a solo by Prof. Joseph Matthews, refreshments were served by Miss Rebecca T. Mitchell, hostess. STATEMENT OF THE CASE OF THE OD FELLOWS IN GEORGIA COURT The certificate holders of District Grand Lodge, No. 15, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America, Jurisdiction of Georgia, incorporated, are fully advised of the litigation growing out of the action of the Sub Committee of Management in January. The court took jurisdiction over the property of the certificate holders and appointed the same men receivers of the property and business of the Order in the State as were elected by them at Athens. This was done upon the motion of Dr. A. D. Jones, District Grand Medical Examiner, who had no other object in view than the conservation of the interest of the certificate holders. Interventions were filed by those who had caused the Sale Committee to take its action. Graves, Daniels and Tharrow as leaders have brought quite a half dozen suits to cust the receivers appointed by the court. The spirit of the court from the beginning has been for the preservation and conservation of the interest of the certificate holders. The court has done everything that law and equity would allow it to do to keep the business a going concern. The Daniels Tharrow Graves negotiation wish to take charge of the property in person thereafter. The Tharrow Tharrow business of the Order threaten to the Insurance Department allowing that the Order of Old Fathers was an insurance company doing business without license in violation of the laws of the State as well as the laws of the Order. These men charged that their own concern was doing business without license and illegally. The court of its wisdom declined to turn the business over to the insurance department, but retained jurisdiction and dismissed the bill of the Attorney General, brought at the instance of Graves, Sharrow and Dumble. The court was engaged in hearing the case for more than two weeks, and after giving deliberation and consideration of the interests involved in the matter, the trust of the certificate holder, the property holders of the corporation, could be best conserved by the court assuming jurisdiction over the assets and belongings of the corporation by supplying a receiver to look after and conserve the interest of every certificate holder who was willing to protect his interest by paying the duties within the meaning of the rules and regulations of the corporation. Accordingly, on the second day May 16, 1916, His Honor Judge George L. Bell, presiding, in the matter of writen of Etonton Superior Court, released the Hon. Joe A. Bryant, receiver of the corporation, because him to assert the assoc- sibility of the company and make specify report to the court as pos- sible and keep the business a grit- rent court. For it would be impossible to keep the business a grit- rent court without the assistance of the holders that own it, which had built in the property now controlled by the con- petition. He also appointed L. R. Davis, Dirigent Secretary who had been identified with the board from its bestfitter as assistant to the receiver as the Court felt the business experience and ability were necessary essential to the success of the business. If it were be- came a concern The business has not been transferred to the white man because he is being appalled by the man who sought to turn it over to the insurance department where it would have been wound up exclusively by white men. The interested and purpose of the Court to conserve the interest of the property holders and to keep the property intact and the business. It means that the Court appoints a white man receiver to represent the Court and conserve the property because of the man who was seeking to wreck the institution. The Court's action was what just the appointment of a white receiver was not made by the Court with a view of turning the business over to the white people, but because a white receiver could command the respect and consideration from the Negro opposition that a Negro receiver could not command. The interest of all concerned demanded that the Court appoint the best man receiver, the individual who could best connect the business with the product the assets of the corporation. As an evidence of this fact the Court designated in the Order the District, Grand Secretary, who had been identified with the business, as assistant to the receiver that the receiver might have the best service and advice possible. So let every certificate holder and every lodge send their dues in an office to the District Grand Secretary as heretofore and let us keep our business a going. The Court is willing and will assist us in every lawful and equitable way. Pay no attention to those who attack it. It is the same person attempted to turn it over to the white folks and would have done so had the Court not stood in the way with its strong arm. The Court has appointed a receiver as its officer to supervise, look over and protect your interest and just so long as you pay your dues and owe less than two months, your interest will be protected. But if any lodge or member neglects to meet the financial obligations and owe two or more months' dues, the receiver under the laws of the Order which he is a member of the Court's order will cancel your policy and your interest will cease. For the benefit of the members and the information of the public, we are publishing below the Court's order. Alfred D. Jones, et al. v. The Dis- trict Grand Lodge No. 18. Grand Unit of Order of Old Fultown of America. Jurisdiction of Georgia—No 26093. Futton Superior Court, March Term, 1918. After hearing all the arguments in the above stated cause, it is considered, ordered, and adjudged that JAMES A. BRANCH be, and he is hereby appointed Receiver in the above stated cause; that he at once take charge of all the assets, of every description whatsoever, of the District Grand Lodge No. 18, Grand United Order of Doll Fellows of America, Jurisdiction of Georgia, at once insuring the same in some solvent company; that he hold same until the final decree in the above stated cause or until the further order of the Court, subject to the control and supervision of this Court; that he be here empowered and directed to employ to aid in his duties as Receiver, B. J. Davis, the said Davies to be paid monthly at the rate of $2,500 per year until further order of the court; That the said Receiver be authorized to play the role of holder in the case conduited by him. Receiver of said District Grand Lodge may purchase payment for another purpose at: That the said Receiver make a notice to this Court a return of all amounts that may be due by the said District Grand Lodge, the Court receiving the right to hereto make each order with reference to the payment thereof as may seem just and proper: That the said Receiver here appointed shall also make a report to this Court from time to time of any sum that may be due by the said District Grand Lodge by reason of the deaths of certificate holders, the Court receiving the right to make each sum with regard to paying and claim as may seem just and proper: That the Receiver be authorized to employ each counsel as may be needed in formation with the execution of this Receiverhip, and that said Receiver give land to the sum of Ten Thousand and fifty thousand dollars payable to this Court and by the Clerk approving upon the faithful performance of the trust as Receiver in the above cause. This Court hereby reserves the right to pass such other and further orders, fixing the powers and duties of the Receiver herein, as from time to time may seem just and expedient: This May 3, 1916 GEO. L. BELL. Judge, S. C. A. C. Alfred D. Jones, et al. The District Grand Lodge, N.Y. Grand United Order of Odd Fellowes of America. Jurisdiction of Georgia. -No. 35039. Fulton Superior Court. March Term, 1916. It is further considered, ordered and adjudged in the above stated cause that the defendant and all its agents servants; and all other persons, be and they are hereby enjoined from in any way interfering with the possession, management or control of the Receiver of the property of the defendant District Grand Lodge. It is also further considered, ordered and adjudged in all parties be enjoined from interfering with any way with the certificate holder's involvement of their dues and assessments to the defendant District Grand Lodge. This May 4, 1916. GEO. L. BELL, Judge, S. C. A. C. (Signed) B. S. INGRAM, D. G. M. B. J. DAVIS, D. G. S. TRAVELERS AID SOCIETY OF VA. TO AID ANY PERSON Any child, girl or woman traveling, lost or in any kind of distress, will be aided or involved by our Agents who meet all trains coming into Richmond, and are known by the badge which they wear. Headquarters in Byrd Street Station, Richmond, Va. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA DR. WHITE CURTY OF MURDER IN FIRST DEGREE POISONER OF FATHER-IN-LAW LEAVES COURT WHISTLING. HISTORY OF THE CASE. Dr. Arthur Warren Walle was convicted of murder in the first degree at 2:44 o'clock yesterday afternoon by a jury under Justice Shearin in the Supreme Court. The jury was out one hour and twenty-three minutes. Justice Shearin remanded the prisoner to the Tombs until June 1, when he will receive sentence for poisoning his father-in-law, John E Peck. "God's be done!" Mrs. Clara Peck Walle, wife of the prisoner, exclaimed as he was being led back to his cell. "Poor Arthur! My poor boy!" Warren Walle, the aged father, sobbed as he was led half fainting out of the court room, supported by his other sons, Clyde E and Frank Walle. But the prisoner himself showed little change from his habitual manner of cheerful indifference. His sutile bad forsaken him after he was Bridle of Sighs with his guard he whistled and hummed, a tune that the guards identified as "La Palma." ONLY THREE BALLOTS TAKE Robert Neill, mechanical engineer of No. 507 West One Hundred and Thirty-eighth Street, former of the thrury, was reluctant to discuss the verdict last night, but said to a World reporter: "We took three ballots. The first showed ten for conviction and two blanks. The second ballot showed one blank. We did not argue, but simply had him beaten and then took another ballot, which was unargumnated. "There was no hold out." It was just a matter of eating lunch and then teaching a verbatim. All the jurors were perfectly sound of mind. If a man goes out and in a fit of temper commits murder, that is one thing, but when a man plans and schemes as Watte did that is another. The jurors saw through the insanity defense and then swept aside the idea of moral insanity. Society would not be safe if they bet a man like that "o" WENT BACK TO RESUME LUNCHON "I have nothing to say at the time. Write wrote from his cell to a World reporter who asked him for a statement. "Later I may write down some impressions." He was just having the dessert on a hearty lunch when the jury returned with the verdict. After hearing the words "dulity a charm" he went back to the Tee and the bed will take care of you. I will carry my father. Write wrote from his cell to Warrington John Prentice and drank at them then he was a good Christian, so he could not take it so very hard. The prisoner's apparent apathy traveled Bramham to say, "Hoe the torment has me ever had in the court Charlie Robert Harry. This and the punishment couldn't teach him." Justice Sharay's charge to the judge demanded the "Man from Egypt" along with the claim of "moral integrity." The court held that the law recognizes no such defense and that the only question the jury had to decide was whether or not We'd know the nature and quality of heart and knew that it was "contrary" to the laws of God and man. DIRECTED COMMON SENSE VERDICT. "You are not here to hold a medical clinic, but to determine a question of fact by using your own common sense." Justine Shearan said "Undoubtedly you were impressed to the defendant's recital of his crime on the stand and his exhibition of deprivacy. It is for you to determine how much of that was true, how much was exasperated and whether or not there was any sham. But in any case, he is an abnormal man. You must decide whether, as the State's aliens say, he is a remarkable criminal or has a diseased mind." The quickness with which the jury reached a verdict was in keeping with the general despatch that characterized the trial from the first to the shortest of all the big murder cases. The taking days and six hours. The first taking day lasted sixteen days; the second, fourteen days. The Albert T. Patrick trial lasted forty eight days. The jury retired at 1:21. Capt Kavanaugh, of the court attendance, wanted to go out and get something to eat while waiting for the verdict. WAITE PREDICTED QUICK VERDICT. "What's the use of doing that?" Waite asked. "They won't be out more than fifteen minutes." He went out and had lunch, however. When he returned he started to take the seat at the council table where he had sat with his lawyers. Walter B. had been through the trial, but court defendants quickly pulled him back to the rail, where other defendants less celebrated have stood to gawk a verdict. The jury filed in with eyes down, solemn determination written on their faces. Waite turned a shade paler as he and they looked at each other. "Gentlemen of the jury, have you agreed upon a verdict?" asked Will Penny, the white haired clerk. Robert Nall, foreman, bowed his head. "And what is your verdict?" "Guilty as charged." All the color left Waite's face for an instant and he lowered his head. Then he looked up and straight ahead. His father, sitting a few feet away, dropped his head in his hands and cried. APPEAL AS MATTER OF COURSE Mr. Dewald said that the jury be Philip, standing here, said from memory, the man then asked by humor if this man was invited. Capt. Kevy, assured himself, wrote a Bible and he lectured at it community. He had testified that he had read it very little, and then only, after he had been caught stealing from a grocer on Mackinac Island. In answer to the usual questions for "pedigree," Waite repiled that he is twenty-two years old, was born in Michigan, his parents were born in the United States, that his last residence was No. 435 Riverside Drive (the Colosseum apartment house in which Waite killed both of his wifes' parents), that he is a Protestant, by occupation a dentist, temperate, native born and never before convicted of an offense. Justice Sheaher discharged the jury with satisfaction. The jurors declined to discuss their war and hurried left the building. George N. Brothers, John T. Dooling and Francis X. Mancuso, who presented the case for the prosecution, agreed to make this one comment: "It was a just verdict." Mr. Dunol said an appeal would be taken as a matter of course, but did not know when his brief will be filed COUNSEL CALLS TRIAL FAIR "The counsel for the defense in this case, after a careful examination into the defendant's mental condition by its alienate," said Mr. Deuel, "came to certain conclusions. Those were presented to the jury, together with all the other evidence in the case. The court charged the jury in accordance with the law as the court saw it and the jury rendered a verdict thereunder. "The trial was a fair one. Nothing was left out that ought to have been in and in all probability justice has been done under the statutes of New York and under section 1.120 of the law. If the defendant is suffering from a mental disease, which, under the code, must cause him from responsibility, that the jury rendered a proper verdict." District Attorney Swann, following his rule of not taking for publication on the Waite case after the beginning of the trial, would not comment on the verdict, but he announced that the State's brief against an appeal could be ready for the June term of the Court of Appeals. Waltie entered the court room at 10 o'clock yesterday, with his usual different manner. He did not smile and was a trifle paler than before. But he listened with close attention to the Judge's rebuttal. "AVERAGE MAN, SANE," SAYS EXPERT. Dr. Smith Ely Jelliffe, the State first alienist, said his examination of the prisoner revealed no indications of defective intelligence. "My opinion is he is an average man, somewhat superficial, inclined to be snobbish and of no great intellectual attainments. "In my opinion he was sane and knew the nature and quality of his act; he was fully aware of all phases of his crime." On cross-examination Dr. Jelliffe said Watte was a criminal with mutilation. Doris No. 12, Joseph H. Trant, writer, asked the alienist Watte behavior on the stand was that of a normal man. Trant said he referred particularly to the defendant's habit of smiling. His demeanor was not that of an average normal man, but it was that of criminal of that type shown, said Dr. Jelliffe. Dr William Mason, the consultant called, promised Waste sale. He said he thought the prince had trained himself to tell the story he told on the stand. Waste assumed an aristocratic position. Dr Mena S. Gregory, head of the psychiatric department of Holloway Hospital, also found Waste sale. He said he observed that Waste "possessed and acted emotionally." "Don't you know," Waste told Dr Gregory on one examination, "that I could be a very useful citizen if I escape the consequences of this act?" Dr Gregory said he considered Waste not a born criminal but an habitual one. BEGGED ASYLUM SENTENCE In summing up for the defense, Mr. Daniel said: "Watte has told you the truth. There is no part of his story that he not true. He had no moral sense whatsoever. "What are we going to do with a man such as this? You would not send to the electric chair an idiot, a lunatic or child, in the other hand we cannot permit a man such as Watte to go at large. We must remove him from society by placing him in an institution. "If you send Watte to an asylum I promise you gentlemen that no member of his family nor I will ever try to get him out. If such an attempt is made, either public or private, I will combat that attempt at my own expense." "Don't you think you had better confine yourself to discussing the cideer?" Justice Shearn interrupted. Mr. Daniel accepted the rebuke and addressed. In summing up for the State Mr. Brothers said that the defense of "moral imbecility" was an attempt "to put something over on the "Had it not been for that young lady in Somerville, N. J., we went to the Grand Central Terminal on Monday morning, March 13, and see a telegram to Percy Peck." Mr. Brothile said, referring to Miss Elizabeth F. Hardwicke, sender of the "K. A. Adams" telegram, "this defendant would be a free man today and nobody would suspect him of being innocent." CRIME CLEVERLY COVERED. Mr. Brothers directed the attention of the jurors to Waite's cleverness in covering up his crime. "Is that the kind of man," he asked, "that you want to send to Matteawan, where some bright morning, when the milkman comes with the milk this defendant will walk out the front gate." "Now, Mr. Brothers, I think you are going somewhat far affield," Justice Shearn interposed. "After learning from Dr. Moore that he could not devise the Dispirit Attorney by putting arrows in the embalming fluid," Mr. Brothers went did the heavy dust her hair chanced was gone, and that the other thing left for him was to commit suicide. "But, you didn't have nerve enough to get his own poison. He did not have nerve, enough to go and shoot himself. It was that peer little woman, Mrs. Harten, whom this defendant, by his devilish wit, tempted away from her own and whose life he probably ruined—she was the one whom he got to go and get the poison." PLAIN QUESTION, COURT TELLS JURY 12:30. After complimenting the jury for close attention to the case, he said: "You are not concerned at all with the question of the punishment of this man. The question raised by the defendant's counsel of what to do with such a man is not the question at all. The law determines what shall be done. Your function is to determine the facts so that the law may operate. "Don't get it into your heads that you are called upon to determine anything but the facts. Juries have no right to set up standards of what constitutes right and wrong, and no right to discuss how the law shall deal with a man like this. You must not attempt to usurp the functions of the Legislature. "It is customary for a court to instruct the jurors not to permit feelings of sympathy for the defendant to influence them. In this case I feel it my duty to instruct you not to let it impact you against the defendant influence you in account of the horror of the crime he has committed. Do not feel a resentment that might reflect itself in your verdict, but deal calmly and deliberately with the facts in the case." CONVICTED BY OWN DEFENSE. Justice Shearman stated the law of homicide and the degrees in which a man might be found guilty. He added: "In this case no claim is made that the homicide was justifiable or excusable. No claim is made that he did it in the heat of passion. On the contrary, the defendant himself admits premeditation, intent and a motive. "No matter what the defendant has confessed, you must remember the burden still rests upon the people to establish his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The defendant is entitled to have the case determined on the fact and not on what he says. If he pleads to bring a 'very diet of murder in the heat of degree' because you dislike to do a disagreeable task or because of the kind of man this defendant is, you are violating your oaths as jurors. A verdict for a lesser degree of murder is justifiable only where there is absence of motive. "The case is so plain that I am not going to review the evidence for you. I will grant that it is in your mind, in your mind, in which it will ever be erased from your mind." SMASHES, ALLIENISTS' DIS TINCTIONS "If you find that the State has established the crime of murder, then you must consider the defense. The defense claims that this man is a moral imbecile. Now, gentlemen, we do not have to depend upon the moral alliances as to what constitutes moral responsibility. The statutes of this State say that the act of an idiot or a lunatic or an insane person to be usable must be laboring under such a defect of the reason that he did know the nature and quality of his act and did not know that it was wrong. "You might enter from arguments of counsel and some of the evidence that you are here to deal a medical thriller. That's to ask you if you would determine whether from the medical point of view a man is safe of insane, especially as men learned in the profession do not agree in the matter." "The question is not whether he is sane but whether he was responsible under the tests prescribed by the law—that is, did he know the nature and quality of his act and know it was wrong. That's not a test for experts, but for men of common sense. "Now, gentlemen, no such plea of moral imbecility is admissible under our law. It may be known to the medical profession, but not to the law. It is not a defense to say that one is an habitual criminal, or that he is a pervert, or that he is a selfish monster, or that he has a torpedic moral sense. These claims can only be considered in determining the question of whether or not the defendant's reason was such that he did not know whether or not his act was right or wrong. SCHMIDT CASE A PRECEDENT "The claim of moral deprivacy does not affect the case at all, as the Court of Appeals decided recently in the case of Hans Schmidt. The question was also passed on by the courts in the case of Guiteau, who assassinated President Garfield. It was held that there is a difference between moral incapacity and moral indifference, and that moral indifference is not insanity. "The claim that the defendant was weak in will power and that he was unable to resist suggestions like those from The Man from Egypt has also been passed on by the highest courts, who have held that, no matter what medical authority there may be, a claim it cannot be assigned to by the courts. Induced in evil passions, it was pointed out weakens the will power and at the same time the sense of responsibility. The claim that the defendant had an inferior or undeveloped intellect has also been passed on by the Court of Appeals. "If the defendant was reasonable enough to know the nature and quality of his act, he knew that when he bought arsenic it was arsenic and that it would take a human life. If he thought it was something pleasant to eat then he wouldn't know the nature and quality of his act. QUOTES WAITE TO SHOW LEGAL QUILT. "Did he know it was wrong? That means, did he know it was against the laws of the State in which he lived and contrary to the commonly accepted standards of morality which we call 'the laws of God.' This defendant says he know what he was doing; the witness should be expected to question it by the court that he know that it was wrong to steal; and he know it was wrong to murder that his experience in the Caribbean. Indewar Society had taught him that it was contrary to the laws of God and man. But the matter cannot be determined by his own testimony, although that naturally will be given first consideration by you. His two allistens may be the best know what he was doing and that he has been evidence introduced to show that he mind was disordered. What this evidence was I need not review for you." Mrs. Walte, after her first exclamation, "God's will be done!" begged to be excused from making any further comment on the conviction. She went at once to the home of her friend, Mrs. Tobey, No. 195 Claremont Avenue. MRS. HORTON "SORRY FOR HERSELF. Mrs. Margaret Horton, the "studio companion" of Walte, was not in court when the verdict was returned. A World reporter gave her the news by telephone to her home. No. 56 West Eleventh Street. She received it without comment. Last night she made the following statement in the presence of her husband, Harry Mack Horton: 1. "I am sorry for Dr. Walte's poor old mother, who is home all alone and who has no earthly comforter. I pray God to help her in this great hour of trial. I am sorry I have always trouble to anybody, because I did not willingly do so. I was always thinking of my voice. I am sorry for myself, because my career, which meant so much to me and to those dear to me, has now intangible, and not clear. Everything seems to have stopped. I don't know where to begin, but I do hope I may be given a chance to go on with that which my own vanity and thoughtlessness have stopped. "Mr. Horton has stood by me only through the whole trouble. I do not think one man in a hundred would have been as loyal as he has been. I lost my mother and father at an early age and did not have an adviser when I needed one. Mr. Horton realized this. I have been a Goodish, indiscreet woman, but I have never done any real wrong." EXPECTED VERDICT. SAYS CHUM Mr. Horton had no comment to make on the verdict, except to say: "Now that the whole thing is over, I want to express my appreciation of the fair way in which The World has presented Mrs. Horton's side of a most unfortunate situation." "The very best Von Palmmenberg, former confidence of Mrs. Horton, said, 'The veto of the I expected all along, knowing what I did about the case. I have suffered a great deal because of being dragged the case, but I am glad that I told all I knew to the District Attorney. If I had kept silent as to what Margaret told me, Dr. Waite might have gone free, and my conscience would have always reproached me reading Dr. Waite's letter to Margaret as I told in my story to The World. Dr. Waite was guilty. I am greatly relieved now. New York World." 1 DR. WATTE'S MOTHER COL. LAWS AT THE NEWS Grand Rapids, May 27. Mrs. Wren Walte, mother of Dr. Arthur Warren Walte, collapsed this afternoon when informed of the verdict of guilty against her son. The news was broken to her by her daughter, Mrs. S. M. Davis, who had been informed by a World correspondent. The mother had faith to the law that the young dentist would not be hindered. Her physician had forbidden her to attend the trial, but she is determined how to go to New York to see her boy before he is sent to the chair. "I think it was a just verdict," said the Rev Alfred W. Wishman pastor of the fashionable Baptist church who last September performed the marriage ceremony for Dr. Walte and Clara Louise Deck. New York World. --- SPECIAL RATES TO THE SUNDAY SCHOOL, CONGRESS. Atlanta, Ga., May 6, 1916. Rev E. W. D. Dean. Dear Sir, All of the railroads in the Southeastern Passenger Association advise that delegates or members from all points in the Southeastern territory which consist of the following states: Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana and Tennessee, excepting stations on Tennessee Central Railroad, at the National B. Y. P. U. and Sunday School Congress to be held at Memphis, June 14-19, 1916 will be granted a reduction on their return railroad fare by the routes traveled in gain to the company one and one-half fare plus fifty cents. Delegates are instructed to get certificates when they purchase their tickets. These certificates will entitle them to return for one-half fare. All persons failing to procure certificates will be deprived of this reduction. These certificates must be signed with ink by Wm. L. Craft, Secretary, and vided by Armand Crew, City Ticket Agent L. & N. R. R. There is a great amateur athlete round about town and he is wont to tell of his physical prowess at all times. The other night he was telling the fellows how he walked ten miles every morning and how fast he was getting into a condition. He raised up both arms and requested two men to swing on them. This was done, after each person present had felt of his hard muscles. This athletic young man then demonstrated the powerful build of his legs and told how he could wrap them around an opponent and throw his shoulders to the ground. This a. y. m. also stated that he could throw any man in the crowd—one is now CONFERENCE AT NORMAL COLLEGE Normal, Ala., May 26.—A. and M. College, located at this place, and founded by the late William H. Council, has just closed the most successful year in its history, having five to graduate from the college department with the degree of bachelor of arts. Every other department of the institution had graduates, who will enter active life. President W. S. Buchanan, although a young man has been able to accomplish a great work, and take his place among the leading educators of the country. The student body has greatly increased and he has brought around him some, of the very best trained men and women in the country. Prof. M. W. Bullock, of Atlanta, was dean of the college department. The exercises lasted for one week, giving each department an opportunity to show up its work to advantage. One of the main features was the industrial exhibit, which included the largest array of the institute. The high school showed up to advantage. President Buchanan announced that during the summer a community school would be created and teachers employed, hence nothing below the 7th grade will be accepted at Normal high school year. In his opening remarks on commencement day: the President paid tribute to the late William H. Council, telling of his interest in the youth. He declared that every man and woman in the race could be and do something if they would. "William H. Council was born a slave, sold through the famous Richmond slave market. Forty-one years ago he established this great institution, and it has been a blessing to the state, community, and to the race." The program consisted of Processional, invocation, Rev. Francis Tappey; Bridal Chorus from "The Rose Malden"; Choral Society; Bonding in Brick Nasonry, Herbert Council Butler; The Incoming Dawn, James Wilson; "The Increasing Dream" for Efficiency In Office Work; Harrison Webster Black; "The Teacher and the Rural Social Problem"; Clara Mae Frierson; "The Making of a Shirt Waist"; Frankle Augusta Bates; "Melody," school; "Daring An Opportunity"; Andrew Morgan Washington; reflection; "Sanctus," A. and M. College band. The commencement address was delivered by Charles Stewart, A M. D., D. of Chicago, III. He discussed "Popular Applauses Are Not Indications of Success." Among other things he said "No man can measure his real worth by the amount of hand clapping praises that may come from the public, because they public like to flatter, or to make you feel good, your presence in your business, or to presence a true verbiol." So many people have failed because they had depended on praises, and did not take time to know their real worth or to look for their weak points. "You must be larger that the place you fill, and if you are simply a fit like a suit of clothes then you will soon wear out. You must be running over all the time. Do not sit down and wait for something to turn up, but with your active mind you must turn things up. Things do not move until you succeed, man must succeed them. Education You must be educated to your people and not away from them. The to the common people, be kind to them and get as close to them as possible. "Complaints and wallwalls never made a race, never helped a young man or woman. Stopping to fuss with the stick which trips you up, declared President Counill, "will never help you, but you must move back to you in progress there shall be no Go up higher and higher every day." Dean Bullock presented the candidates for graduation to the president, who in turn presented diplomas and degrees. The degree of Master of Arta' was conferred on John H' McConnie, of Little Rock, who was a graduate of the institution. Dr. Robert J. Brown, of Norfolk Va., who is a graduate of the institution, and is a successful dentist, was made the mayor of Nashville, Tennessee, Dr. J Chavis, of Walden Hills, Dr. Neshville, Tennessee, Prof. and Mrs. W J Hale, of the State Normal School, were also present. Dr. D. A. Ferguson Fleasci Mr. Mitchell, Jr. Richmond, Va. My dear Friend,--Your editorial in today's Planet, "If you wish to understand the effect of colored folks retiring from politics, walk around in Jackson Ward and then walk over Chatham in the western section of this city. You will be a sentenced to see the difference." is one of the most opportune and best remarks ever published since I have been a subscriber. Give us one or two lines like that each week, especially in regard to our young men paying poll-taxes, registering and voting, they will soon learn that a ballot and a bullet are two different weapons of defense. The Press and the Pulpit are two improbable fortifications for preparedness. --- ticular he could dispose of in short order. After some argument they peeled off their coats and went after it. They wrestled and wrestled until finally they were both on the ground and I was not. I had the athlete, "Now I will above you something." "Ah, now I've got you like I want you." This kind of talk went on for some time. The writer looked to see who was on top and lo and behold, the athlete who was doing all the talking, was UNDERMATH. He appeared, but he kept quiet. An oncotest it would have appeared that the strong young man was on top, but he stared uninterested. THE IRON TRAIL BY REX BEACH Copyright, 1913, by Harper & Brothers. Murray O'Nell, railroad builder, on his way to Alaska, is a passenger on the Nebraska. The ship runs around. O'Nell helps Captain Johnny Brannan to quail a panic among the passengers. As the ship settles O'Nell is accused by the captain of overboard boarding. They are picked up by Captain Brannan. She proves to be Natalie Gerard, whose mother is the friend of Curtis Gordon. O'Nell's unencumbered business rival. O'Nell and Natalie journey to Hope together. She tells him of her mother and they arrive at Hope Gordon meets them. O'Nell is impressed with the magnetism of his rival, but is ups his plane's sound. Tom Slater quits Gordon for O'Nell. They go to Cortes in time to save Dan Appleton in a crooked card game. Appleton, an engineer, had worked for Gordon. He cast his fortunes with O'Nell. O'Nell leads his men to a wild country, convinced he can build a railroad up the Salmon river. O'Nell meets his crew in Seattle, when a newspaper woman gets on the phone. He meets her at Appleton's water. O'Nell tells her his plans, but not for publication. Him Appleton is sent to Omar to expose the men who are trying to snatch control of an empire. She meets her opponent, a man that is sorted out by a possible newspaper attack by Della on O'Neil. There's a scene in Curtla Goldin asks Gloria to be hostess to Miss Golden Gloria miss Mrs Golden isn't a fit person to meet Natalea. Gordon says she has money and he needs her in his schemes. In her extremity Mrs Gerard jostens to Natalea's plea to go to the Irish prince O'Neil, to be his hostess, hotel. Gordon, thoroughly engages, plans to cripple O'Neil. Dan tells his sister he desperately love with Natalea and asks her to wipe O'Neil, as he considers him a rival. Dan goes out with a car of dynamite and holds a canyon threatened by Gordon's men. O'Neil takes the girls on a trip to Jack glorier. He decides to make a joint river. Eliza, despite his pleading, accompanies him. Dan Appleton accepts O'Neil's offer of $100 to the man who pulls a cable in the work done by Gordon. After cutting the cable Appleton is set upon by a crowd Golden, but is resued by O'Neil. A8 the days wore on and Murray remained helpless on his impatience became acute, and on the fourth morning he determined to leave at whatever cost in pain of danger to the injury. He gave orders therefore, to have a boat prepared and allowed himself to be carried to it. The foreman of the bridge crew he delegated to guide the girls down noisef the morale, where he promised to pick them up. The men who had come with him he sent on to the cataract where Dan had been. "Aren't you coming with us?" asked Natalie, when they found him seated in the skiff with an omanman. "I's rough going. I have to be carried, so I prefer this." he told them. "Then well go with you." Eliza promptly declared. Natalie paled and shook her dark head. "If it is safe?" she ventured. "No, it isn't." Run along, now. I'll be down there waiting when you arrive. down there waiting when you arrive: "If it's safe enough for you it's safe enough for us," said Ellen. "Climbing into the boat, she plumped herself down with a look which seemed to defy any power to remove her. Her blue eyes met Q'ellie gray ones with an expression he had never seen in them until this moment. "Nonense, child!" he said. "Don't be silly." "Don't you try to put me out. I'll hang on and—kick. Don't you any please, either," she warned him. "I must," he protested. "Please don't mist." She scowled like an angry boy, and said the guwaiwis firmly. Her ex- pression made him smile despite his annoyance, and this provoked her the more. "I'm going," she asserted darkly. This outing had done wonders for both girl. The wind and the sunshine had tanned them, the coarse fare had lent them a hearty vigor, and they made charming pictures in their trim short skirts and sweaters and leather handed hats. "Very well. If you are going take off your boots," commanded O'Neil. "What for?" "We may be swamped and have to swim for it. You see the man has taken his off." Murry pointed to the swabbed Norwegian caraman, who had stripped down as if for a footrace. Elma obeyed. "Now your sweater." Natalie had watched this scene with evident concern. She now seated herself upon a bowler and began to tug at her rubber boots. "Hare! Here! You're not going, too." O'Neil emailed. "But I am. I'm frightened to death, but I want to be a coward." Her shaking hands and strained voice left, no doubt of her seriousness. "The start smart," said Eliza, and Oliver put on and to this display of business with a firm routine. "Don't think, I'm afraid." Natalie congratulated. "There you go, of course we will, be ready to go. So am I, and so be ready to go." Oliver murmured. "If you can come you would only be taking a · SYNOPSIS CHAPTER XII. Elire and O'Neil "Now your sweater." talk and adding to our danger. Besides, Elliza doesn't know the feel of cold water as we do." Natalie nailed a little trumulously at recollection of the shipwreck. "I'd much rather walk, of course," she said, and then to Elliza. "It-it will be a lovely rumble for us." But Elliza shook her head. "This material for my book, and I'll make enough out of it to—to—" "Buy another board," Murray suggested. Feeling more resigned, now that the adventure had taken on a purely financial color, Natalie at length allowed herself to be dissuaded, and Elliza set herself in her seat with the disturbing consciousness that she had made herself appear solitary and rude in O'Neil's eyes. Nevertheless she had no notion of changing her mind. When the other girl had gone the oarsman completed his preparations by lashing fast the contents of the skiff, a proceeding which Eliza' watch with some uneasiness. O'Neill shot his resentment by a pointed silhouette which nettled her, and she resolved to hold her seat though the boat turned somequalls. Word was finally given, and they swung out into the flood. O'Neill saw as best he could on his firm leg and steered by means of a scuiling out while the Norwegian rowed hastily. Bits of drift, patches of froth, fragments of lee accompanied them, bobbing alongside so persistently that Eliza fanched the boat must be stationary until, glancing at the river banks, she saw their racing past like the panoramic scenery in a mid- drama. The same glance showed how that they were rushing directly toward the upper ramparts of Jackson glacier, as it for an assault. Out here in the current there were waves and these increased in size as the bed of the Salmon grew steeper, until the pelting boat began to rear and leap like a frightened horse. The gleaning wall ahead rose higher with every instant It overhangs a glacier, crumbling stiff impinging, treacherous. Then the stream turned at right angles; they were swept along parallel with the leaf, and ahop] at them for three miles stretched the gannet. The ftering wall seemed almost within reaching distance. Its breath was cold and damp and clammy. On Nell stood erect and powerful in the shear swaving to the articles of the craft, his weight upon the sweep, his eyes freed upon the thing overhead. The Norwegian stratified at his ears while the sweat run down into his open shirt. The boat lunged and wallowed desperately, rising on end, falling with prodigious staps, deepening the companies with spray. It was splendid, terrifying. Eliza clung to her seat and felt her heartbeat anthering her. Occasionally the oarsman turned, staring past her with round fright, ene eyes and affording her a glimpse of a face working with mingled fear and exultation. Thus for the glacier had not disputed their passage. It maintained the silence and the immobility of marble. Nothing but the snarl of the surging flood received from its face. But with the suddenness of a rifle shot there came a deformation, loader, sharper than any blast of powder. The Norwegian curved; the hollowman dropped his eyes to the white face in the bow and smiled. Half a mile ahead of them a mass of ice came rumbling down, and the whole valley rocked with the sound. Onward the little craft fled, a dancing speck beneath the majesty of that frozen giant, an atom threatened by the weight of mountains. At last through the opening of the gorges he low came a glimpse of the fats that led to the sea. A moment later the beat swung into an eddy and came to rest, bumping against the bowdows. O'Nell sat down, wiping his wet face "Well, was it worth your trouble Miss Klicker on the traces?" he asked. "Oh. It was glorious. I'll never forget it." Ellen's checks were burning now, her adding hands relaxed their hold, and she drew a deep breath—the first of which she had been conscious since the start, fifteen minutes before. "Now, on with your shoes and your sweater. We'll have an hour's wait for Natalie." She gave a cry of surprise and offered him a glimpse of a trim ginkle and a dripping foot. "See! They're wet, and I wrigled my toes right through my stockings. I never was so excited." The boatman fastened the painter and resumed his outer clothing. "O'Nell lit a cigar and asked: 'Tell me, why did you insist on coming.'" "I was afraid something might happen to you." He raised his brows, and she flushed. "Don't you understand? Dan would never have forgiven me, and—and I just had to come, that's all. It's corking material for me—I thought you might upset, and I—I don't know why I insisted." She bent over her stubborn boots, adding her face. She was flaming to the core, for suddenly she knew the reason that had prompted her. It rushed upon her like a sense of good shame, she rewaked the suspense gist, or her heart, when she had more time to recover, the Witness of her longing to share his danger, the black fear that he might meet disaster alone. It had all come without warning, and there had been no time for self consciousness, but now she realized the truth. The poliant pain of it made her fingers chummy and sent that flood of scarlet to her neck and ears. When Natalie arrived they cast off, and the remaining miles were made in a few hours. He was prepared to admit or deas as much responsibility as suited him. Deany had not forgotten O'Neill's exposure of his dishonesty, and his seal could be relied upon. He personally knew all the men under him, he had coached them carefully, and he assured Gordon of his ability to hold his ground. Dan Appleton from his cover measured the preparations for resistance with some uncalmness, reflecting that Clutch of a bit his feet. "Are you hu? Bure! I'm spat out a mo Gimme a clu Go back swiftly. 'Naem to shootto. I'll take to. The younger gagement at Appleton joined them for lunch in the text they remembered so well and professed to be shocked at the report of his sister's foolhardiness. But what, over may have been Natalie's fear of ridicule it promptly disappeared under his complete indulgence of her wiedness in refraining from such a mad adventure. As it to put her even more at ease O'Nell was especially attentive to her, and Eliza reflected gloomily that men, after all, dislike bravado in women, that a trapezie artist or a lady balloonist inspires only a qualified admiration. O'Nell's absence work had progressed steadily. On his return he found the grade completed to within a few yards of Gordon's right of way. Although he was still unable to walk, he jubbled upon going to the front whether he was helped by Appleton and Happy Tom. Into the narrow space between the end of the embankment and that of his rivals a gravel train was spilling its burden and a hundred pick and shovel men were busy. The opposing forces also seemed hard at work, but their activity was largely a pretence, and they showed plainly that they were waiting for the clash. They were a hard looking crew, and their employer had neglected the precaution. He had erected barricades for their protection until late grade looked like a military war. "They haven't showed my guns yet, but in sure they're armed," Appleton told the crowd. "It is the place digitized by night." O'Nell inquired, "Oil torches," Slater answered, "Ah. We've been recognized. That comes from being fat. I shave." As he spoke a doubled engine at the right of the proposed greasing set up a baby rattling, a thin steel cable whip pelled into view between the rails and from the left there appeared a country ance, which O'Neill curiously. It was a sort of drug and role back and forth upon the rails. "I humph. They'd better not put much trust in that." Murray grinned grimly. "Don't yourself. It's no rubber threel baby cartridge." said Slater. "Our men are afraid of it." After watching the device scuffle back and forth for a few moments O'Neill said shortly. "Post a notice at once offering a thousand dollars for any man who cuts that cable." "A thousand." Appleton gasped. "Why. I'll do it. Let me." "No, you won't." Slater broke in. "I'll take that on myself." "I speak this. It's my first chance." Dan eried. "I'm my job. I'm going." "Wait a minute?" Notell sensed the two who were glaring at each other angrily. "Don't let have any fighting There will be enough of that later." "I spoke this." Dan repeated stub- bornly. "I had my mouthpacked to spit, that's why, the fat man explained "A fellow has to spit." "I'd father you wouldn't volunteer. Dan" said of Notel. "Why?" "You might get hurt." Happy Tom is deaf his agreement "Certainly." Never send a boy on a man's errand." "And I don't want you to do it, either. Tom, for the same reason." Sister, mindful some sort of sour acquaintence, but Dan would not be denied. "You made the offer, and I took it up," he told Ollie. "Someone said to make the first move, and I have a particular need for exactly a thousand dollars. If they start a rumple, it will give us the excuse we're looking for. I've been studying that, goodwill through fieldwork, for two days now, and I'll guaranteed to put it out of commission before Gordon's men know what I'm about. Just forget the reward, if you like, and give me a chance." "What's your plan?" Slater inquired eagerly, but Appleton shook his head. "No, you don't Tommy." he said. "I'm wise to you." Murray hesitated, certainly, then gave his permission. "I'd rather you'd let one of the roughness take the chance, but if you insist." "I do." "Then get your sister's consent"... Slater aware inmournfully, as if from a heart filled with black despair. "Ain't that my luck? One end of gum coat is $100. Both! It would take a millionaire to afford a habit like that." He expelled the gum violently and went grumbling off up the track. "Sis won't object," said Dan lightly. "She'd offer to do the trick herself, for she's getting the spirit of the work." When O'Nell had managed to regain the camp he began preparations for an attack that very night, using the telephone buzzer. News of the coming attack quickly spread, and both the day and night times discussed it excitedly at summer time. After supper the camp settled itself to wait for darkness. Night was slow in coming, and long before Appleton signified his readiness speculation was rife. With the approach of twilight the torches along Gordon's grade began to glow brightly. Then Dan set his watch with Happy Tom's kiss Eliza and made off across the tundra. He left the S. R. and N. at right angles and continued in that direction for a mile or more before swinging about in a wide circle which brought him well to the rear of Gordon's encampment. Curtis Gordon was not in charge of his field forces, having left the command to his favorite jackal, Denny. Beneath his apparent contempt for the law there wrecked a certain cannon. He knew his rival's necessity. 'He appreciated his canning, but, whishing to guard against the possibility of a personal humiliation, he refiled to Katz. Where he was prepared to admit or deny as much responsibility as suited him. Deny had not forgotten O'Nell's exposure of his dishonesty, and his meal could be relied upon. He personally knew all the men under him, he had coached them carefully, and he assured Gordon of his ability to hold his ground. Dan Appleton from his cover measured, the preparations for resistance with some unaccomplished, reflecting that if Denny had the nerve to use firearms he would undoubtedly run O'Neill's men, who had not been permitted to carry guns. By the bright forethought he could see figures coming and going along the grade like sentinels, and from within the barricades of the tie he heard others talking. The camp itself, which by far toter to the left, was lighted, and black silhouettes were painted against the canvas of the barricade. Some one was playing in accordion, and a walling notice came to him intermittently. He that storm was up in the pitter which operated the "goodevil" although the contrivance itself was stationary. It was upon this that he cornered his attention, consulting his watch very ously. At last 10 delos k案 brining with it a sound which startled the nearby camp into activity. It was a shrill blast from an S. K. and N. locomotive and the grinding of car wheels. The accorption ceased its complaint, men poured out of the lighted tents, Apple moved cautiously out from cover. He stumbled forward through the knee deep mud and moss, bearing slightly to his right, counting upon the confusion to mask his approach. He timed it to that of the graved train which came slowly creaking near rocking over the uneven tracks, then down upon the half submerged raft which terminated near the opposing grade. It stopped finally, with head light glaring into the faces of Benny and his troops, and from the high heaped flat cars tumbled an army of pick and shovel men. During this hull labouse, Appleton slipped out of the marsh and climbed the gravel bed in time to see the shovel cars of the shifftighten, carrying the drag swiftly along the track. The endless cable propelling the contrivance ran through a metal block which was secured to a deadhead sand between the ties, and up this post dam hastened. He carried a cold chilled and hammered, but he no use for them, for the poller was ropeed to the deadhead. Leaving his knife, he sailed for the mamba stunner. Men were all around him, but in their excitement they took no void of him. Not until he had nearly completed his task was he discovered, then someone raised a shout. The next instant they charged upon him, but his work had been done. With a sneeze the ropes parted, the cable went wetting, and tweeting up the track, the unwieldy apparatus came to a stop. CHAPTER XIII. Dana Shocka Natalie DAN found himself beset by a half dozen of the enemy, who having singled him out of the general confusion as the cause of the disaster, came at him beheading. But by this time ONeill men were pouring out of the darkness and over running the grade rapidly that there was little opportunity for conestation. Appleton had been injured, as soon as he had cut the cable to boat a hasty retreat into the marsh, but now, with the high gravel added under his feet and the battle boiling between his eyes, he changed his wield. He carried a light heart, and the love of trust bled pumped through his veins. He低估ed his head, their fire and tam to ward his assailants. The engineer death loved a fair fight, even against odds, but this was entirely different. He was trampled, stamped upon, blicked. He felt himself being © D. Pereira He Felt Himself Being Reduced to a Pulp. reduced to a pulp beneath the overpowering number of those savage beaks. They were groveling there in a tangle of legs and arms when Happy Tom came down the grade, leading a charge which averted the embankment clean. The boss packer had equipped his command with pick handles and now set a brilliant example in the use of this, his favorite weapon. For once the apathetic Slater was fully roused. He was tremendous, irresistible. In his capable grasp the oaken cudgel became both armor and ball. In attack it was as active as a fencing master's full, in defense as deadly as the kick of a male. Beneath his formidable bulk were the muscles of a cladier. He was sucking as much from anxiety as from the violence of his excitement when he saw Apterion from the Clutch of a black man and see him on his feet. "Are you hurt, son?" he gasped. "Sure! I'm-hurt quite some!" Dan spat out a mouthful of blood and sand. "Glimme a club." "Go back yonder," Tom directed swiftly. "Nail Denny before he gets em to shoot him. Kill him if you have to. I'll take care of those fellers." The younger man saw that the engagement at this end of the line was no longer general, but had become a series of individual combats, so he made what haste he could toward the scene of the more serious encounter to the right of the crossing. He judged that the issue was still in doubt there, although he could make out little in the confusion on account of the glaring headlight, which dazzled him. As he ran, however, he discovered that the S. R. and N. forces were in possession of the middle ground, having divided the enemy's ranks like a wedge, and this encircled him. One of the darkness to right and left came shouts, curses, the sounds of men wailing about in the knee deep tundra. They were Gordon's helpers who had been routed from their positions. Now that Appleton had time to collect, they were with gusto, for he knew, and arms had been stacked inside the harbards. Any instant might bring them into play. He began to wonder why Benny withheld the word to fire. As a matter of fact, the explanation was simple, although it did not appear until later. Mr. Demy at that moment was in no condition to issue orders of any kind, the reason being as follows: When preparations for the advance were made for Gray, who understood perhaps more fully than any one else except O'Neil the gravity of the issue and the slender pouch upon which the outcome balanced, had taken his place in the vanguard of the attacking party instead of in the back ground, as befitted his calling. The first rishid had carried him well into the fray, but once there he had shown his good judgment by refusing to participate in it. Instead he had selected Denny out of the opposing ranks and bound through the crowd in his direction, blindness of all efforts to stop him. His great strength had enabled him to gain ground. He had hurled his assailants aside, upsetting them, butting through the press as a football player pummets a line and when the retreat had begun he was close at the heels of his victim. He had overtaken Denny beside one of the barricades just as Denny seized the rattle and caused it. With one wrench he possessed himself of the weapon, and the next stent he had built the tortured its owner's head. Then as the light angled toward he had gathered the taper figure in his arms and bowed it into the light of a gasoline torch, where he could admire first aid. He was kneeling over the fellow when Apollonius found him as he came stumbling along the grade. But the decisive moment had come and gone now, and without a leader to command them Gordon's men seemed leath to adopt a more bloody reprise. They gave way thereafter in a half hefted hostage that grilled him then cause. They were torn back at their command. Dan Appleby was very dirty, very tired but Happy. Good Natured and Elite awaiting his life he bequeathed light to the early postling light, his life were cut and shortly but he grimmed cheerfully as he exclaimed, "Say! It was a great night, wasn't it?" Elter tried out in claim at his appointment. "You peeled bad. You're a night." She ran for hot water and soapy, while Natale said warmly. "You were pretty scalded, Dan. I knew you could do it." "Did you?" He tried to smile his apprehension, but the oil resulted in a beer so rewarmed that the girl looked dismayed. "You ought to have seen the shindy." "Snow It! Maybe we shouldn't." "Hemeth!" "Did you think, we could stay be blind? We smoked along with the cookhouse going, and one of them helped us up on the gravel cars. He smelled of dishwater, but he was a hero. We were scared and elitist throw stones until Mr. O'Neil discovered us and made us get down. He was awfully mean." "He's a team man." "He isn't. He was jumping around on one leg like a nipped grape-shucker." "I make a thousand dollars," said Dan. "Guess what I'm going to do with it?" "How can I guess?" "I'm going to buy an engagement ring," some men have beaten repulsively. "How she," I said. Natalie coolly "congratulations." "Guis wha't it for?" "I couldn't, really." "He's for you." "Oh, no, it isn't." Natalie's voice was freezing. "You have made a mistake, a very great mistake. Dan. I like you, but we won't even mention such things, if you please." Elliza's entrance saved her further embarrassment and she quickly made her escape. I am grounded so deeply as his sister battered his injuries that she was really concerned. "Goodness, Dummy," she said. "Are you as badly hurt as all that?" "I worse," he confessed. "I've just been shot through the heart. Slow music and flowers for me! Arrange for the services and put a rose in my hand sis." "Nonsense!" I put a beefsteak on your gree," she told him unfeelingly. Under Dr. Gray's attention O'Neil ankle began to mend, and by the time the track had been laid far enough beyond the crossing to laughed against further interference from Gordon he declared himself ready to complete the journey to Kak, which he and the girl had begun three weeks before. During the internal Ellen had opened herself in taking her mates also stories, and now she was able to complete her later endeavor. befit the daint writing. Here in the north thus far had giv Ф.13440 "I'm worse," he confessed, "I've just been shot through the heart." her an attested outlook upon the taut road situation, but as yet she knew little of the coal problem. That, after all, was the more important subject and she expected it to afford her the basis for a constitutional exposure. She had come to Alaska sharing her newspaper's views upon questions of public policy, looking upon Murray ONell as a during promoter bent upon seeing the means of transportation of a nightly regiment for his own individual profit, upon Gordon as an unsupervised adventurer and upon the copper trust as a greedy corporation reaching out to strata competition and absurd the riches of the northland. But she had found O'Neil an honorably ambidextrous man, bound, like others, in the struggle for success and backing his judgment with his last dollar. She had learned, moreover, to sympathize with his alms and his splendid determination awake her admiation. Her idea of the trust had changed. However, for it seemed to be a fair and dignified competitor. She had seen no signs of that consciousness, grasping policy usually impaired to big business. In regard to Gordon alone her first conviction had remained unchanged. He was as well as he had been repaired. The realignment of her ideas had been disapproving in a way, since it robbed her of a large part of her ammunition, but she combed herself with the thought that she had not yet reached the big, that story which most deeply concerned the wildlife of the north. The village of Kykuit lay near the mouth of the most easterly outlet of the Salmon, and it was similar in most respects to Hope and to Otar, save that it looked out across a shallow, mitigate bay to the open reaches of the north Pacific. The shores were low, a pair of rocky bays afforded the only shelter to its shipping, and it was from these as a starting point that the copper trust had built its breakwater. A trot across the tide bars connected the wick with the maltland, and along this to trains crawled, splitting their buries to the strength of barries. Distributed by this arm of steel and shored with timber lay the terminal buildings of the Alaska Northern, as the Hoodman line was called, and there also lay the termites of the old McMullen enterprise into which Caribs lived in the infested new life. Both places showed plenty of activity where Nell and his two companions arrived at late afternoon. Kyukh they found was interior to tomar its seals no pneumatics and Marmos was at a loss to find she her for the city's until his arrival was made upon the arrival of the Avenida Northern. Then Mr. Trevor, he tried to change, helped him up and upon Barbara his quarters with the doors. In Trevor hearing was a question of an enemy like Gods. He welcomed him and warred to the sight, why Hitler profited by the opium in their new Trevor. In her tumults she with O'Neal she had not been successful from the point of view of her magazine articles, but here at her bed was the representative of the power best known and best lested for its activities in the portland, and he seemed perfectly willing to talk. Surely from him she would get information that would count. "Understand, I'm on the side of your enemies," she warned him. "So I see everybody else." Mr. Trevor laughed, "that that's because we aren't understood." "Notions of any trust warrant unjustified." He shouted. "The Hottestmen are just ordinary business men, like O'Nell, looking for investment. They heard of a great big copper field hidden away back yonder in the mountains, and they bought what they considered to be the best group of climbs. They knew the region was difficult of access, but they figured that a railroad from tidewater would open up not only their own properties, but the rest of the copper felt and the whole interior country. They began to build a road from Cortex, when some 'shoe stringer' raised the cry that they had monopolized the world's greatest copper supply and had doubled clinched it by monopolizing transportation also. That started the fuss. They needed cheap coal of course, just as everybody also needs it, but somebody discovered the danger of a monopoly of that and set up another about. Every since then the yellow rose has been screaming. The government withdrew all coal lands from entry, and it now refuses to grant permits to that which had been PAGE THREE Property located. We don't own a boat of Alaska coal land. Miss Appleton. On the contrary, we haul our coal from British Columbia, just like O'Neil and Gordon. Those who would like to sell local coal to us are prevented from doing so." "It sounds well to hear you tell it," said Elza. "But the minute the coal patents are issued you will buy what you want, then freeze out the other people. You expect to control the mines, the railroads and the steamship lines, but public necessities like coal and oil and timber and water power should belong to the people. There has been an awakening of the public conscience, and the day of monopolized necessities is passing." "As long as men own real mines they will sell them. Here we are faced not by a question of what may happen, but of what has happened. If you agreed to buy a city lot from a real dealer and after you paid him his price he refused to give you a deed, you'd at least expect your money back, wouldn't you? Well, that's the case of Uncle Sam and the Alaskan miners. He not only refuses to deliver the bit, but keeps the money and forces them to pay more every year. I represent a body of rich men who, because of their power, are regarded with suspicion, but if they did anything disloyal as what our government has done to its own people they would be jailed." 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He will xive you ronsiaion even Ef He does not get yeu out of it Matrimony and dinord seem vy sto hand fa hand these days A couple that will Just quarrel befere tarts wil Aut exch other after marcia The frgbting Haptist preachers ot trying ta Rot together, If they ati believed tn the divine Injunction te Jay ye not up treasures upon earth where meth and dust doth corrny and thieves break through anit ste’ they would quit disagreeing over the publishing house and Ret terethor The motmnors have decided to vine the property for the establishment 8 park in Jackson Ward nt $) ‘This means that the park anestier WIN AIH bo under Alncusnlen for st. time to come Whenever it cate 1 Improving the adjacent atrects to property owned b¥ colored people. the Shite Kentlemen In chars of ts matter proceed ta And out chow tt td Go It - Te ts a calamity to thts State th a jurist of the ability of Pret James Kritn of the Suprezne Cour of Appeale of Virginia, should retin from the bench when, litetie:tus!! speaking. he tx in hin prime He ha the courage of hit eanvietiens oo! Notes of right and adyorate of pustee and stands preeminent tt this Seutl land of ours ax a acholar of the “nr water.” We had hoped that tne tos about bla retirement would jot ume the proportions that It has a sumed, and that no one, would suerewl him upon the bench of the Suprene Court of this State His proper place f# upon the ben! of the Supreme Court of the rin! States, It ts unfortunate, Inderd. (ut Parsiext Woonrow “Witsox has tot meen fit tocplace him there Certast it ta that the bistoriany of the future will wreathe a laurel about Nis tron and acclaim him ax entitled te a tt in the Temple of Fame, wlongetde of ether great men who have gop or before. 7 Persie st Weenmew @ Wirsesx de elated that he would bend his enersi te reducing the high cost of living He Iaid thts condition at the door o the soealled rubber Garit and hy pledged himself to remove the evil He has placed abowt ax much con mtructive legivdation upon the statute books as any Chfof Exgrutive wie erer occupied the White Howe Theorists have had firat place in his administration, and sound, practical results have been distarded. An x reault, the poor man’s market basket {a harder to Mil from a standpatat of the purchasing power of the “ay mighty dollar” than ever jwtore ‘We cannot understand how he + in have the temerity and the nerve t. face people who are atruggling vainly for sustenance tn the face ofthe op Dressive conditions now confrontins them. Parsiprxt Wuswon han been especially unfortunate In the selecsiou of bis advisers, Many of them ‘are “little mon" with narrow idear | The xtatesmanship of today in of: nuch 1 kind and character es to awaken itr Tiston in the chanceliries of Europ! PRESIDENT RR MOTON'S EM. BARRASAMENT, ‘The forcible removal from a Pull- man efeeping car of the wife and wrother ef Masos R. R. Motox, the recently elected President of Tuske- Kee Inctitate, at Trey, Alabams, emphe- sizes the deep-seated race prejudice wow onteting, not ‘aginst the disso Jute, shiftiens colored people of the ‘whose marked progress has \ncensed the lower classes to bitter Hatred It was a most ungentlemanly and un lawful thing to cause = ‘helpless woman and her compenton to leave the place in a Pullman car for. which they had paid. We do not just understand the position of Pursioext. Motox in the matter. If he has show a dispoatt{on to condone the outrage, then 0. far ‘au the public {a conceriied, the matter ends. But we cannot believe that he has willingly done 9, There ts uo other course to puraue than to éon- tinue to contend for rights dented, evon though we wre rebuked and dia. appointed In 80 doing. No queation fx over xettlod until ft Is’ settled right Wo unist continue to appeal to the conselence of the American people We must continue to ettempt to ene force our righta through the Courts of the land, even Though rome of them may be prejudiced againat’ ux Suplne surrender will only axera vate the evi ight will yet be] trlutophant, far wrong ean only tre mimph fer w Hite while Gee rates jn the affatre of men, and. tbtret- ment on the one hand tx counter: balanced by the punthinent therefor upon the other We regret te learn nf the happening We have travelled over the same route tn a Pullman sleeping car ad We were not db Curbed We were gentiemanly: an our Jetnieation and polite to atl with whet Weocatie Ih eontact We returged the mame way Probably, the antpathy po Mie race Bae Increased jane ther Tray dee teat these people were wdviseed aie tor thee persarallty af tte ver ene, whore Rey latntiiated Cer windy the tiatter stunt bee take tgp Mt the raitread authorities eter Vasniety atoabows teat fentatiy peach the aurts Condition. are eriteal an hie setion, bat tite adoes het preven? Notre fasting upen at of ear] helt ota prasateanes aie as gectite amet f nant’ May Mins Metos tas oar |! Seapoths ated Mageas Meaea’s brottier | Me tegen worsderation Colered | 4 eres have’ few, travebine in Put | Atoeare te ard frets Tushesew tite 1! fe tor mans Wore amt we sm ne! mack Why this Vater ct otontay t tie they Ge dts uttlica the tra TE % t A SERPREISING REPORT, EE eee: RR ee ee ee ments in otber aewxpapers of Ui country wilt no doubt vacant anu: unfavorably: comment among siete eanizens whe hiew these rights ace dare matutatn thers: | Mobile, Ala. May 29 Mrs lute: Maton, wife nf Majer Motes, tea! Hintalled Least of Tnskeree Tnstitut al Tushenee, Mal and her brether Jaw. Mattes Metat, were je te fronts an Atiantn Chast Lene gueesesce: train at Troy, Aba ast miebt ‘tis couple bearded the trian at Ment gamery teretare ty Hampton Va Refore the train lal perocecdtedt tat the white pasepsets fi the Pullmac Tegan to ohgect Ge thete press + They refused Gs Iwave the car and ot Tray an nffieer was sumone ae they Were eseettend ferwart te the Negro coach Infortintion received here fro Major Moten ds te the fect that te had wwlvtewd Us wife and brother against tuktus a Matiman while travelling jn the Seat, but be sa sate one eines cmunset tn thls sa InuRt have prevatied He abt tha hie wan Dern tnt the South and. always respected te traditions of the Seat rn people. * For our part, we are gnwitline t weitere thst Magen 1G Mates tnade Wny much Statements untih they are oBctally = confirmed by thie dhatin guished Virginkan fimeclf Certain, tis af trun, he xheuld tn the future Ive at Tuskegee and bis sparited wt hhould reside at her home Hamptow Va. It da tho squlvatent of naytne het auarital anfeltetty exinte dn tits mn fatnily and be te Unable te exer Jee aw controlling brttuence, ever hte Ife partner, The mistake nine by he objecting white parsengert wan ft mexumiits that this Pullman var wae \ private, rather than a publle miwans f convoyance. The Pullman Company fs aways oady to furninh apeclal ears for pri rate partion, where private contro! an We specifically exercined 1 ts infortunate that Mus Moros amd tier ompanton did not return to 16 rex rvatfon for which they had pat! rhen the end of the divinion ws wached. It fx also a ntrange cont nentary upon tho ineonnivtency of he Negro haters, that if Mus, Motos ad donned a matron's cap or a ser: ant's garb, no objection would have wen Taade-to her presence there, If Mason Motox's brother had “bor. owed a blue or white Jacket and ap wared an a servant, he could havo one from ono end of that same train o the other without any Interference rhatover from tHo people who were bjecting. The Courts have decider hat colored “people and white ones ying firat clase fare are entities nd mhall receive firet class. accom: nodations. Ass matter of fact, some) f vs, either male or female, will be} ound to tasist upon the exercise of| hese rights 90 long as the statute ooks remain as they are, gnd we are quired to ‘offer up our lives and, roperty for the defenses of this great! eatry of curs. ea" CAPT, EPPR GONE. eo wee a The death of Cuaaizn W. Kern o the Becond Police District removes from the arena of life a type of maz that men admired and women loved He was a reprosentative of that old school of Virginians, who are rapidly Passing away. Ho bad & host of friends and but fow enemies. In-his evening Of life, he mado it a ryle. to look upon the bright, side of overy: thing and to do all in his power to Provent friction and to ayold iil: feollog. Ho was a devotes of the ott type of colored folks, and he wus’ at his best when he sat down and_re- lated tncidents in his experiences with the black Virginiuns of other duyn. We were. shocked to learn of his demise, and when. he was lald to rent lust Sunday in old histeric Hollywood, we folt his lone as keenly ax though we had witheuxed the pudsing of our closest friend. Cur only lament now, Mough, In that xe few persons are Imitating him and striving to walk’ in bis fodtateps. He wan an officer of a commanding appearance, No one who did not know, him and who wax at all interested In mingniteent: phy. Aique and transcendent manhood would fall to look towarda him a second timo as be-parsed, Jt hax been sald that “Death lovex a shining mark.” and $n this case the axiom wax exem pitted. Gov Krant that weme day seid kone where, we afiall look upon hte Hie gain. 6 THE GEESE ST SITU VTiey, fo The eters of a Natienct Repabiv st PCanySetlen will bave beet Gath by vs Jnext tesie and the nate of the tot: | nee of the National Republican Marty WIN be hnown tn all of thb land Judging from Cor ‘Tisnenen Rens Yaa. ntteranees, the lorteal presir Hone fe that hes does not expert te carry the ntundard of that party ttl ber tte canutidate at the polls He taiks too much, and fe entirely too cdiet ferhat, ta please Die conservative He can only tw the cantidate ot the Progressive Party uieh ornts fration does net peed any ghatfort He Con Rowst vn nt be expected toctaand upon ft. He is always ready te ex proge his opinion upot every tone without walting for the development of time, in order to determine just whieh course to purse Car, Roos SAT bas crotned the expressten eatraight United States.” while at the mame time, dlserediting a chine of people, who have always been “straivtt United: States.” He demands that foretener: sts” not sympathize with “thelr relative acrons tho reas, and that they shal! forego all Inelination and fering atl atand up Just us though they wthad never known the mothertand ‘Thy may do very well tn theory, duit at wil) “pan” out piorly in prartter Cor Roosyrnr has teo much of the politician in Mis makeup. and net enough of the statesman He has rosude a violent arias k upet fie Germs Americans, “knowing that their opps nition will be nullified by the Rritish, French, Iallan, Rusdas Mutrarian Serbian -and Relgin: voters in this country. They may goin with Rtn ia tht campaign, because It fx to thelr inter pat no to do, but few of them, excen! dhe exiles are “atralght United States” It ncems to be Cor. Wirt aa J Bry 9s mixsion to propagate peace and it some to be Cat Tayenonr Rest WE2's propagnnda to niverate war He kes confusion He fe always inxtoun to be the conter of same sort fagitation He itkes the spectactiar m life He either wante a persan to | yratse itn openly or curse hin ta | he name way. : Hey In the Boulanger of the United states. Of Hox Witrast J Heya aay woll be rald, “hia ways are | ence”: of Hox. Titrepenn Reosesri, | his ways are war.” 4 YONKERS (N.Y) NOTES, Yonkers, No Y.-The center of at traction In the Measluh Baptist Churel lust Sunday, wan the Rev. W. J fucan, of Flunuing, Long Inland, whe preached morning and evening. . Hts yiait will Jong be-remembered by al! fhad. never forgotten by some. _ The Rey. Dr, John J. Smyrr has returned from General. Conference, aud fed hie pulptt on Sunday Rov. C. T. Mathows, paxtor of Ens! Side Baptlat Church, canducted the Corner Stono services of Rey. 1. FE Kiser, of Shiloh Rapttat” Churgh Tarrytown, N. Y., Sunday. Mr. John 2. Greon, Scout Master of Troop Nine, Boy Scouts of Amer. fea. In company with hin troops, was the guest of honor to the reception Riven in the Waverly Street National Quard Armory, by the: Chamber of Commerce to the newly made cittzens. - Deacon Thornton, supported by the other loyal members’ of the Deacon Board deserves great credit for so ably supplying the pulpit since we have been without 4 pastor. ‘The faneral of. John Cooper: was conducted at Harvey's Chapel Sunday afternoon, i C Rev. M. L. Harvey, pastor of St. vrei Church, Port Chester; N. Y.. Stonewall Cruse, Trustee! Corbin McDefie, of the same church, were guests of Dr. Jeha J. Smyer, TYoakers, May Sth. * ‘The May Pets twintag of the Rata, Bow Club of the Now A. M. &. Zion! Cherch proved.n great secces, THE WAR — - + | WEONESDAY. 4 xu! ‘The Germans afe continuing despen ate attacks on Fort Dousumont and the lines to the east and west of the Meuse, and havo succeeded in captur ing m part-of a trench Weat of the fort, northeast of Verdun. ‘The French claim ati] to be In possession of near- ly all the fort Itself. Paris admits the Germans have tak: en part of Cumteres, cast of Dead Man's HM, Berlin declares the Ger- mana have poarcsston of the -villaxe which was stormed by ‘Tburlugian troops. who captured 30) princnera. Berlin claims alxo the recapture of nearly all the ground lost recently In the Douaumont xertor. A nlackening of the Austrlan drive ia Italy fa reported, but ts renewal with Kreator force Ix exprcte yy whon the lonses have been replaced. Rovereto ia reported tn flames as a result of the Itallans” shelling. THURSDAY. ‘The Germans, following up their re capture of Fort Dwviaumont, northea of Verdun, nade an attack on french positions east of the Meuse near the Haudremont quarry and obtained footing in one of the Freneh trenehex. Eaat of Cumletex, to the west ‘of the Meure, the Fren-t made some pro- Brean in hand grenade fighting. Itallan forces have taken up a new Une eight miles within thoir own tor- titory. The Austrian offensive Is slackened. Sir Roger Casement has been Inilict- ed for high treason, and hin trial hae doen fixed for June 26, It is announce ed that at the requert of the govern ment, David Lies George has unter taken negotiates with Kaderg of the Irish factions to restore peace Ip the Island, . io FRIDAY. The Germans have extended thot Positions east of the Mense, according to the Horlin war offices, which say: the French have heen driven fyrthe back Routh of fosoummont, northens of Verdun. The Germans deny tha’ Fort Douaumont has been out of thel Porsossion xinen they feat captured It On the right tank of the Meaxe, tn the Verdun restos, the French have recovered part of the treuches weep ed Thuraday ty the Germans between Haudromont west and Thfaumon! farm, according to the Paris war citlee which also nays a German attach, a! Dead Man's Hill, west of the river was ntopped by the French curtnin ot fre. Violent ighting continues tn this sector. General Hravatl, commander of the Itallan forces on the Trenting, whfeh failed to hold the adeancing Austrians, ban beon retire! from artive sershe The Auateians lilt forther successeg in this rector, | Roporta of artivity on the Salonika front are taken to foreshadow impor tant dovelupments fn the Hackane soon. SATURDAY. q ‘The administration bas made padiic fla new note te Great Hritain and Frae regarding Mietr Interference with American nui! It fe a sharply phareat dutument wile. Insite that the legal practiors, set forth at teaxth de dixconUnned, as thts government will not longer tolerate the Inflletton of much wrongs on tte ffzens. Vienna reports the vapture of the entire mountain rhige stret hing trom Cornoclocampe te Masta, in the Tren tino, anit the taking of 2009 prtaoners The Iallans report v severe sheck to the Aunirians tn the tacariwa valley To an engagement, devorited by the Paria war office as “ferceuina.” the Freneh have retahen part of the vil take of Cumteres, northwest of Ver dun, ‘The Germans captured the place a fow days ako. ‘Sunday. Operations at Verdun again appent to have reached a deatiocs.- Bom baritments ant attackt mre going oF continuonsly, but nelther aide car make any gains. Rerlln reports that French tnfantry Attacks on the German positlona on the southwest slope of Dead Man's Hill and on the newly captured vil lage of Cumteren, northwest of Ver dun, were repulsed with heavy losses to the attackers. Tho oMclal atatement tnaucd by the French war department reports a lve ly artillery duol to the west of the Meuse, fn the vicinity of Dead Man's Hill, and {ptermittent cannonading on the right banks of the river, Sorbian army of from 8,000 to. 199.. 000, refitted on the Island of Corfu, has boon jaftded at Salonika, as the Bulgarian offensive begins: Monday. Disturbancen have broken ont tn Athens as a resuit of the Bulgar in vaston of Greece, which ts reported to be taking the dtrection of an ad vance on Kavala. Seniating Greeke have been fired on in nome instances and the allied Hines near Demer-Hissxz havo beco shelled, The Germans have renewnd thelt Activities on the weat bank of the Movae, In the Verdun region, drivina axainat the French lines to the west pt Cumteres village. Paris declarer these attacks Were repulsed. On the eant bank the artillery haa been nota bly busy In the vicinity of Fort Vaux Vienna claims the capture of another ono of ‘the outlying ponitions do’end Ing Arstero. [tallan estimates’ put Austrian dosses in tho offpnaive a> high'as 100,000, British and French newspapers gen, erally” crittciae the tone of President ‘Wilson's addrane at the miceting of the League to Enforce. Peace, 2 ete A-GOOD BOMB’ FOR 90:08 O70! Any one knowing 0 reliable person who can serve os maid in a fomily in ‘New York, amd-whe a.cf goed character 004 com come well resom- ey al wt on akan. AMES J. HILL BIES, BUILT AN EMPIRE Career of Man Whe ‘Developed Northwest Comes to End, aa a al al James J. 1111, ravrond bullder and fpancter, died at his home in St Paul, Minn. He was in bis sevonty eighth year. : “Mr. HEI had been iN for about ten days. Every effort to save his life bad bowen made by w@ larKe coterie of apectallsta 1m Rochester, Mion, and Now York, Mr. HIN became unconaclous two hours betore he died.> “The end came quickly,” .anid an offictal statement. “Mr. HiN became wunconscious a few houra before. There were no death agonies,” Almost all the ninbers of the Sinan. cler's iinmediate family wore ot the bodxide when he expired. + The immetiate-cauae of Mr, Hill's death wax ap abscess which formed, on ‘bia thigh some time axo, and, des plo the treatment of famous spertal- ists, xteadily became worse. The In- foction, it In sald, had spread to below dis knee befere death came He suf: fored Intensely; and had periods of Uncpusclousness during the Inst fow! days. The Rey. Thomas J. Gibhonn, vtear general of the diocese of St. Paul, and Architstey John Ireland were with HMM wien be died, althouxh be was bot a Cates Mr. THGi's wealth fa extlmated from Blivomson to Soon, He was probaly warth between $200,090,000 end $ureeinnii e The executors of Mr TUMs estate probaly will be Louls W. HAI, bis guv, and tar Nerthweatnen Trust «oat pany HU and King Alvert of Notgtuny were warts personnal (tends, Followlag are Ure epochs inthe fe, DE Me. PESTL, hpmowty ats tose a tangirer tended prin the’ weet Bors as Guvlpa, Welinsten county, Ontario, Casats, on September 16, 1838. GPist tel was cleth fiw country tore West to St. Paul, Minn, in 1865, an dtalued pusitlon as a shipping cherh Studted ftel and trinsp rtatl o rovers, started business of hia own HO in tase bullt ® Kteamboat.+ Viret te bring coal sulyment to St aul. In 1S7z opened line frum St Paul te foot os ‘In 1972 acquired manavership of Ue Jot defanet St Leut. and Pactte allway. : < Ip 1ST with partiors got entral and poriattind Fowl am the St Paul, Min capulla and Manit "a company, He aie preesieat tu PS - In t8sote les triton of Neen Moe sig tetas bait Sy <0. Crgurt et oe we sce Pantie test Intent sperations wit organ awl oot s+ interests In the ESE OEPAt wat foe tees Normiert mt Neto, (RG. eMANe] Cop FD the exis eva rast ad titer ty Owned wo faiths a te tok Oo eile Ne ot tata Grew wrthern fo reat Nestern Maritis Liceaut, ¢ Sooriine matt Qian ratiten t Serer a Me wate soNeroem eam |= Ane e ele We recolved an invitation to attend the graduating exercises of Turkenes Institute, kindness of Mr. Charles H Gibson, Jr, one of Che graduates Mr Warren Logan haw been acting Prin cipal, and Major Ik 1 Motor f< Per cipalolect. : Wo received an invitation to attend the Commencement exer¢ixes of Hart horn Memorial College Richmond. Tuesday evening, May 24, 1916, In the College Chapel, Miss Cornelia Phil Ups Johnson wax the onty graduate in the Coilege Department We received (an invitation te the Commencement exercinex ot Viretnia Union Uatversity, tn Céburn Hall Wednesday evening, May 21, 1916. 9° B16 o'clock, courtesy of Mr iD Flr, April Sh. 1918. Hon John Mitchell, Jr. Dear Sir and Brother.--To my very reat surpriso I maw in the columnn of the Times-Dixpateh, und also the Planet, where you had been arrented by the police of your city T want to express my aympathy “for you ih the attempt to humiliate your honor, x0 lon standing. I rejoice to know that yon knew now to conduct yoursdlf and thats mapy friends 0” both races camo to your rescue. “May you live tong to demonatrate the highest type of true manhood God blenn you! Yours, RG. 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KE, wosan oun 1916 STYLE BOOK Weare tas me = ce =r gunk a , = Sorte ees ee, can Sceae 3 Seer | ee . 27 = apes, fe = of we CHARLEY CHAPLIN'S COMIC CAPERS OH I THINK MY UNCLE LEM IS THE MOST WONDERFUL MAN OH! - HOW I LOVE MY UNCLE LEM THAT LINE OF TALK OUGHT TO MAKE A HIT WITH THE OLD BOY OH - I THINK MY UNCLE LEM IS THE MOST WONDERFUL MAN - OH! - HOW I LOVE MY UNCLE LEM THAT LINE OF TALK OUGHT TO MAKE A HIT WITH THE OLD BOY ```markdown ``` KNIFE HURLED AT ROOSEVELT Weapon With Long Open Blade Grazes Hand. ASSAILANT FLEES IN GROW Blade Hits Door of Tonneau While Passing Through Streets of Kansas City. Police Have Good Clue. A knife with a four-inch blade was hurled at Colonel Roosevelt as he rode along Grand avenue, Kansas City, in his automobile. The knife grazed the Colonel's hand it struck the tonneau car behind which Roosevelt sat and fell to the running board of the car. Earnest Schell, one of the American Legion guards, who accompanied the Roosevelt car, seized the knife and turned it over to the police. Chief of Police Hammill has a good description of the man who threw the knife, who forced his way back through the crowd and escaped before any among the hundreds who saw the act could stop him. As the colonel's car approached a tall man with brown clothes and a straw hat forced his way from the snowwalk toward the Roosevelt car. When he was within ten feet of Roosevelt he drew a long-bladed knife from an inner pocket. Leaving over the heads of those he ford him, he took deliberate aim and threw the knife at Roosevelt. Had his throw been a few inches higher the knife would have reached its mark. Instead, after grazing Mr Roosevelt's hand, its point struck the door of the car, where it was imbedded for a second. Then it fell to the running board. With a curse the man forced his way backward and the foiling crow closed round him, effectively hiding his identity. Fearing a riot might follow the spreading of the news of the man's attempt among the crowd, Ernest Schell, who saw the incident, pick up the long bladed knife and hand it to the uniformed policeman who was following him. "Put this in your pocket." Schell told the policeman. "Keep it hidden from the crowd." The policeman obeyed and secrete the knife. Detectives are now encing voring to find its owner. Golonel Roosevelt was bowing an waving his hand to the crowds on the opposite side of the car and was un aware of the attempt until later who he had reached his hotel. "The map who threw the knife was tall, thin and wore brown clothes," said Schell. "Although I saw him only for an instant, I believe he had been drinking." John McGrath, Colonel Roosevelt's private secretary, after at first trying to suppress the story of the thriring of the knife, later admitted it, say that the knife grazed the colonel's hand without inflicting any injury. A man who gave the name of E. ward McDaniel, and said he was first, Tulsa, Oklahoma, was arrested late when, according to the police, he tried to force his way into the Roosevelt suite in the Muehlenbach hotel. "I've got business with Roosevelt and I've got to see him," he is quoted as having said. He was unarmed, and is being held for investigation. TO CHANGE SILVER COINS To Have New Dimes, Quarters and Half Dollars July 1. Dimes, quarters and half dollars Charley Sees a Way to Get In Right With Uncle JEFFREY SEA — THAT MARRIOT REPEATS ALL IT HEARS — HERES A GOOD CHANCE TO GET SOLO WITH UNCLE LEM. Charley Chaplin's Comic Capers of new design will be plated after July 1. Secretary Macdon announced that the first time since 1891, a change will be made in these pieces, it will be accepted the half dollar has fallen in practice into discoe. The new design was selected with hope of recoloring it to more general circulation. Under the new coupe each piece will be of different design. The half dollar and dime models were made by Adolph A. Weinman, and the quarter dollar by Hermon A. MacNell. AUSTRIANS PUSH ON Invading Force Only Three Miles From Enemy Centre. The Austro-Hungarian troops that invaded Italy from Tyrol are less than three miles from Aslago. Aslago and Aralero are both being pounded to pieces beneath the fire of the big guns. The number of Italian prisoners in Austro-Hungarian hands is approxi- mately 30,000. (Aslago is northeast of Aralero. Both Italian towns are important cities in Italy's Trentino campaign.) MacNeil Sentenced for Life Professor John MacNeill, president of the Sinn Fein volunteers, who last week was found guilty of complicity in the Irish revolt in Dublin, has been sentenced to life imprisonment has been sentenced to life imprisonment, and the sentence has been confirmed. U-Boat Sinks British Ship. The British steamship Trunkby 2635 tons, has been sunk in the Mei Terranean sea by a submarine. The captain and members of the crew were landed. COL. JOHN MOSBY IS DEAD Famous. Confederate Cavalry Leader Passes Away in Washington. Colonel John S. Mosby, the most famous Confederate raider of the civil war, died in Washington after a long illness. He was eighty-two years old. Colonel Mosby's death, his physicians said, was due solely to old age, and he was conscious and interested in what was going on about him, until an hour before he passed away. Until six months ago, when he went into a sudden decline, he was a familiar sight about the streets of the capital. He will be buried at Warrenton, Va., and some survivors of his noted command will be his pallbearers. His death on Memorial day was affecting to many. It was said that he never took part in veterans' reunions because twenty-two years ago, when he attended one of his command at Alexandria, he was so overcome with emotion he was unable to speak. Colonel Mosby, one of the last of the daubing figures of the civil war, was admired both by north and south—although he had many enemies in both sections. He was the originator of the Mosby method of warfare; to use only pickled men and "to make each man seem a hundred." So dangerous was he to the north that he was declared an outlaw and denied the right of surrender at the end of the war. Cavalrymen searched for Mosby in the Virginia mountains until General Grant, appended to by Mosby's wife, ordered the outlawry order canceled. GERMANS MAKE BIG GAINS Drive Back French on Front Between Cumieres and Morthomea. Fresh troops in large masses are being thrown by the Germans against the French lines northwest of Verdun and twice within the last twenty-four hours compelled to give ground. The weakest point in the French defense appears to be in the neighborhood of Cumieres between that village and Dead Man's Hill, to the west. This line was dotted by the Germans for a distance of more than 300 yards in the third of a series of violent assaults. During the night the Germans returned to the attack with a fresh division and Paris admits that in the face of this drive the French were forced to retire slightly along the Bethincourt-Cumieres road. In addition to the ground gained, thirty-five French officers, including several staff officers, and 1313 unarmed men were taken prisoners. The German attacks apparently were equal: violent along other sectors of the front west of the Mosque but according to the French war of fire, nowhere else were the crown prince's men able to gain ground. East of the river heavy artillery fire in the region of Fort Douaumont is reported. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Savior of Paris Dies at Vereilles After Long Illness. [Image of a man with a mustache and a high collar]. Photo by American Press Association General Joseph Simone Gallien, died by the French people partly ulary the poor, and a soldier by hon rei for his part in protecting Paris from the German invaders at the beginning of the war, is dead as a result of an operation not on the battlefield, as he inscribed. U. S. READY TO FIGHT AGGRESSOR DOES NOT WANT TERRITORY Mr. Wilson Declares He Favors a "Disentangling" Alliance to Free Nations. President Wilson, speaking at Memorial day services in Arlington cemetery, at Washington, "summoned solemnly" all men in the United States to set their purposes in accord with the spirit of America, and give warning that men from other lands who do not think of America first "must be cast out of our tolerance." The president said that America will not submit to aggression either from within or without. "We are not only ready to cooperate but we are ready to fight against aggression," said the president. "We are ready to fight for our rights when our rights are coincident with the rights of mankind." America, said the president does not want more territory, but she does want all nations to realize and respect that she stands for. One principle of America, he added, is that small and weak states have as many rights as larger states. The president said the United States is ready to become a partner in an alliance with nations to uphold human rights, and replied to published clams of such a policy. He declared that, like George Washington, he would never consent to an entangling alliance, but that he would consent to a "disentangling alliance, one which will free nations." "There," he added, "is liberty." He referred to the army reorganization bill recently passed by congress and declared he had placed before to business men of the country the question of whether they will allow their employees to volunteer in the service of the government. It is time for young men of suitable age to get ready to volunteer, he said. "Are business men ready to give young men in their employ freedom to volunteer?" he asked. "All men say we should prepare. Are business men ready to help?" I have no doubt as to how these questions will be answered. Discussing universal military service, the president said America does not want anything but the compulsion o the spirit of America. He elicited with a reference to the darkness in which Europe is now "Southerning." At present, the president declared, America must avoid a spirit of division and reach common ends by counsel. He was enthusiastically applauded by a large gathering of war veterans. MOTOR OVER BANK: ONE DEAD Bus Filled With Passengers Take 15- Floor Plunge. One man was killed and eight injured when a big automobile bus, with eighteen persons aboard, backed over a ten-foot embankment at Bear Creek, near Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Patrick Fagan, driver and owner of the machine, was plinned under the car and crushed to death. Several physicians were hurried to the scene from this city to attend the injured. The accident was caused when Fagan attempted to change gears near the top of a hill. He failed and the car started back and went over the embankment. BETTING FAVORS HUGHES Wall Street Offers 8 to 5-Against Roosevelt for Nomination. Roosevelt for Nomination. Justice Hughes was the even-money favorite in Wall street, New York, betting on the Republican nomination for president. Odds of eight to five were offered against Roosevelt. Chester Thompson, presidential bet stakeholder, said $225,000 had been placed with him to bet on Hughes at even money. Most of this money came in the last forty eight hours from Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston. Flag Day Proclamation President Wilson issued a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to celebrate Flag day, June 14, with patriotic exercises, giving expression to "our thoughtful love of America." The president declared that the people should rededicate themselves "for an America which no man can corrupt, no influence draw away from its ideals, no force divide against it self." Mines to Free Mules The third mule was dethroned by A. Pardee & Co., of Hazleton Pa., who after operating their Cranberry and Crystal Ridge collieries since 1839 by means of "Maude," are ranged to install motors and use Har wood power. Puddlers Accept Compromise. Puddlers have agreed to accept the new rate, $6 per ton, the high eat on record in Reading, Pa., offered by the Reading Iron company, effective at once. The men are getting $5.25 and asked for $6.40. Flywheel Wrecks Plant When the flywheel burst and boil or exploded at the Montgomery Electric Light, Heat & Power company's plant at Montgomery, Pa., $50,000 worth of damage was done to half the town. The accident was caused by the engine moving off its base, throwing the huge flywheel against the pit. It bled with a coat like a cannon, tearing the power plant to pieces. British Aviator Killed Captain Grimes Jones was killed and Lieutenant Henry Tenant, son of Harold J. Tenant, parliamentary under secretary for war, was seriously injured in Kent, when a biplane in which they were maneuvering fell to feet. Hurt In Swing Fall. Anthony Tabowsky, twenty two years old, of Sheenanbach, Pa., a wellknown athlete, fell thirty feet from a pole swing and is probably tally injured. Tries to Slay Daughter. Angered because his young daughter, Mrs. Joseph Free, sixteen years old, had married a man to whom he objected, Thomas Austin, Edwardville, near Wilkes Barre, Pa., shot at the girl, and then took his own life. The shot fired at Mrs. Free went wild and she escaped before he could fire at her a second time. The bodies of Willard S. Carter and his wife, social leaders of Danville, Va., were found by a grocery boy in the kitchen of their home. There were two bullet holes in the back of Mrs. Carter's head, while one bullet through the brain had caused Carter's death. ```markdown ``` Pa. Farmers Pay $40,000,000 for Labor. Farmers of Pennsylvania are estimated to pay almost $40,000,000 a year for male help by the bureau of statistics in Harrisburg, Pa., which has received reports from every county. The total of the payments reported to the department for male help is given as $29,953,029 and the estimated average payment by each farmer for such help is $176. The estimated payment for female help is $1,972,000 per year. The department's statement on the wage says. The average amount spent by each farmer in the various counties from $50 a year in Cameron county and $60 in Armstrong and Vernon counties to $538 in Philadelphia county. $400 in Delaware and $380 in Chester. Lancaster county with its 10,000 farmers pays out annually $3,629,725 while bucks county ranks second with an outlay of $2,197,200, and Chester third with $2,153,000. Five other counties pay out over a million dollars as follows: Allegheny, $1,176,760; Franklin, $1,096,500; Montgomery, $1,570; 464; Westmoreland, $1,026,256; York, $1,497,420. Other counties whose farmers make large outlays for farm help each year are: Crawford, $811,110; Cumberland, $58,126; Lehigh, $784,210; Northampton, $787,865; Schuylkill, $151,610; Susquehanna, $924,140; Tiloga, $779, $00. Increase Widows' Pensions. Pensions paid by the Methodist Episcopal church to widows of minors will be largely increased as the result of the adoption, by the general conference of a resolution that a clergyman's widow shall receive three quarters of the sum paid to a retired minister. The former ratio was one half. The right to a year's leave of absence for travel, study and rest, after ten consecutive years of service would be given to ministers by a resolution offered by the committee on litterancy which will be considered later. The leave of absence may be granted by the presiding bishop on vote of the annual conference to which he belongs. U-Boat "Liner" on Way From a source considered reliable there came the announcement that within a few days New York would see the arrival of a German super-submarine inaugurating a passenger, mail and freight service between Germany and the United States. 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ROBINSON & BON, INC. --- and that of adversity comes our best friend. If you al- make it a point to keep a argon to work on. If you come with us today. BOUT YOUR BANKING. PAGE 81X The IRON TRAIL By REX BEACH Copyright, 1913, by Harper & Brother they found the two still arguing "Haven't you finished your trespass discussions?" asked Natalie. "Mr. Trever has almost convinced me that the octopus is a noble creature fitted with high beaks and writhing at the throats of the muckrakers." Eliza told them. CHAPTER XIV. N EITHER O'Nell nor his host was insistent when the girls came to breakfast. The men had risen early, it seemed, and were somewhere out in the storm. A while day would be hard to imagine; a hurry came was raging, the rain was whirled ahead of it like charges of shot. The mountains behind Kyak were invisible and to seaward was nothing but a dimly disinterible another of foam and spray, for the crests of the breaker were snatched up and carried by the wind. The town was soiled, the streets were running mud. Stoveplates were down, tents lay flattened in the mid-, and the board houses were shaking as if they might fly to pieces at an moment. The darkness was meant and the tempest seemed to be stealthy growing in violence. When an hour or two had passed with no word from the men Eliza nominated her intention of looking up. She had spent the time at a window, straining her eyes through the wetter, while Natalie had curled up cozily with a book in one of Trevor's armchairs. "But, dearie, you'll be dejected." Natalie looked up in surprise. "Mr O'Neill is all right." "Of course he is. I am not going out to goid him and bring him to. I want to look at the storm." "So do I, but it won't do any good. I can't make it blow any harder be getting my feet wet." "You read your novel and talk to Mr. Trevor when he comes back. He knows we're to blame for this storm so you must be nice to him. She clad herself in raincoat, softwool and boots and hurried out. Walters was difficult enough, even in the shelter of the village, but not until she had emerged upon the beach she met the full strength of the gale. Here it wrapped her garments about her limbs until she could search move. The rain came horizontally no blunted her. The wind乖乖地夹 her breath away and oppressed her lungs like a heavy weight. She shouted herself as best she could and clinging to stationary objects watching her change she manned it work her way onward. At last she caught sight of O'Neil standing by above the surf facing the wind def- antly, as if daring it to unfold him. He saw her and came in answer to her signal. But to breast that who was like stemming a rushing torrent and when he reached her side he was painting. "Whid, what are you doing here? he demanded. "I couldn't wait any longer!" she shouted back. "You've been off since daylight. You must be wet through." He nodded. "I lay awake all night listening. So did Trevor. He's begin- ning to worry already." "Already? If the breakwater stand- this." "The storm lashed half started Come! Well watch it together." He took her hand, and the banged into the gale, battling their way back to his point of vantage. He paused a length and, with his arm about her pointed to the milk white clouds which marked Trevor's handwork. The railing against their faces and streamed from their sliders. After a long time he spoke: "See he's coming up!" he said. She felt no increase in the wind but she noted that particles of sand and thy publis from the beach were flying with the salt raindrops. Her muscles began to tremble from the constant effort at resistance, and she was relieved when Murray looked about for a place of refuge. She pointed to a pile of bridge timbers, but he shook his head. "They'll go flying if the keeps up." He dragged her into the shelter of a little knoll. Here the blasts struck them with diminished force, the rear in their ears grew less, and the labor of breathing was easier. High up beyond reach of the surfboard had been dragged and left bottom up. Under this the wind found a finger hold and sent it flying. Even where the man and the woman crouched the wind barrier them like a bound pack, but by clinging to the branches of a guardrail jumper both they held their position and let the spray whine over their heads. "I prayed for you last night. I prayed for the wind to come," said the girl after a time. O'Nell looked at her, curiously startled; then he looked out at the sea once more. All in a moment he realised that King was beautiful and that she had a heart. It seemed wonderful, that she should be interested in his fortune. He was a lonely man. Beneath his open friendliness lay a deep reserve. A curiously warm feel. ing of gratitude, damned through him now, and he already blessed her for bearing him company in the deciduous hour of his life. Nice came, and still the two crouch ed in their half-shelter, drenched, chilled, stiff with exposure, watching Kryal bay lash itself into a boiling smother. The light grew dim; night was settling. The air seemed full of screaming furies. Then O'Nell noticed bits of driftwood racing in upon the billow, and he rose with a loud cry, "It's breaking up!" he shouted. "It's "It's breaking up!" he shouted. "It's breaking up!" Eliza lifted herself and clung to him but she could see nothing except a misty confusion. In a few moments the footham came the keeper. Spintered piling, huge square hewn timbers with fragments of twisted iron or broken bolts came floating into sight. A confusion of wreckage began to clutter the shore, and into it the sea churned. The sphidrift torc asunder at length, and the watchers caught a brief glimpse of the tumbling ocean. The breakwater was gone. Over the place where it had stood the billows raced unhindered. "Poor Trevor!" said O'Nell. "Too Trevor! He did his best, but he didn't know." He looked down to find Eliza crying "What's this? I've kept you here too long." "No, not! I'm just glad so glad Don't you understand?" "I'll take you back. I must get ready to leave." "Leave. Where?". "For New York. I've made my right and I've won." His eyes kissed feverishly. "I've won in spite of them all I hold the key to a kingdom. It is pride—mine! I hold the gateway to an empire, and those who pass through must pay. The girl had never seen and therefore trample in a face. "I saw it in a dream, only it was more than a dream." The wind said not O'Neil words from his lips, but he ran on. I saw a deserted fishing village become a thriving city. I saw the gheeiers party to let pass a great trade in men and merchant. I saw the unpleased north grow into a land of homes, of farms, of mining camps, where people lived and lived children. I heard the mountainans come to steal whistles and the whistle of flying wheels. It was a wonderful sight that I saw, but my eyes were tired. They could not see and it took the soil and the earth to show them I was not." The priest col, shamed of his outfit, and taked the girls hand in his wrist stumbling ahead of the storm. Their knick were stamped their teeth chattered, they wallowed through mire and more than one they fell. Nearing Travors' house they saw what the storm had done. Kyra was nearly razed. Roofs had been ragged off chimneys, were dawned glass was out. None but the most substantial log cabins had withstood the assault, and men were beaten in various quarters trying to repair the damage. They found Natalia beside herself with an awet for their safety, and an hour later Travors came in to seek to the skin. He was very tired, and his face was haunted. "Well, the wolf out!" he said. "I saw a child in dollars swallowed up in that sea." They tried to comfort him but the collapse of his work had left him dazed. "Heaven is I didn't think of one blow like the, and it didn't over yet The Cowl is fat G. B. W. "It's breaking up," he shouted. "It's breaking up." "I'm sorry. You understand I sympathize." said Murray, and the en-ginee nodded. "You'll go cust and see our people I suppose." "At once." "Tell them what you saw." They'll never understand from my reports They're good people. If there's anything I can do" 'O'Nell took his hand warmly. Two days later Murray bade the girls goodly and left, traveling light They remained in Kyak so that, Elizz might complete her investigations. Of all those who suffered by the storm Cortis Gordon took his misfortune hardest. This had been a black season for him indoiced. Beginning with O'Nell's rivalry, everything has gone against him. He had dropped his coal interests at Kyak in favor of the copper mine because they failed to yield quick profits. Then he had learned that the mine was valuable and realized that it could not serve him much longer as a media of raising funds. Still, he had trusted that by taking vigorous part in the railroad war he would be able either to recoup his fortunes or at least to effect a coup in the shadow of which his flair at Hope would be forgotten. An yet the truth about Hope Consolidated was not generally known to his stockholders, but a certain restlessness among them had become troublesome. The stream of money had diminished alarmingly, and it was largely because of this that he had bought the McDermott right of way and moved to Kyak. And now just as he had his affairs in shape for another and a greater campaign of stock flotation the storm had come to ruin him. The bitterest element in his defeat was the realization that O'Nell, who had beaten him at every turn, was destined to profit by the very blow which crushed him. Defeat at the hands of the copper trust he would have accepted with a fairly good grace, but the mere thought that Murray O'Nell, whom he considered in every way his inferior, had gained the upper hand was intolerable. It was in keeping with Gordon's character that in stead of blaming his own judgment he became furiously angry at the trust for the mistake of its engineers and hold them responsible for his desperate situation. That is was truly desperate for his soon, realized, since disaster to his railroad project meant that his stockholders would be around his ears like a swarm of homestead, and once they understood the true state of affairs at Hope the complete collapse of his fortunes would surely follow. During the days succeeding the storm he secrecy knew where to turn, so harassed was he; yet he never for a moment wavered in his resolve to make O'Neil pay for his interference and to exert a reckoning from Gloria Gerard. Natasha's presence in Kynk confirmed his belief that O'Neil was interested in her, and he beaten to plan a stroke by which he could take revenge upon all three. It did not promise in any way to help him out of his financial straits, but at least it would give him a certain satisfaction. He sent award to the girl that he would like to see her. Gordon found his erstwhile ward greatly improved by her recent life. She was known, therefore, healthy; her physical charms spiked and his pulses. "You must have a very good reason for coming to see me," she began. "I don't matter myself that it is from affection." "There you wrote me," he assured her, with the warm camaraderie he so easily assumed. "I have always regarded you as a daughter." "I have no faith in you." "Exactly, and the knowledge distresses me. You and Gloria were a large port of my life. I can't bear to lose you. I hope, and I believe, that her regard for me has changed no more than mine for her. It remains for me to regain yours." "That is impassible. You had the chance." "My dear, you can't know my reasons for acting as I did at Omar. But those reasons no longer exist." "Just what do you mean that?" stammered Natasha. "I mean what I say. I'm ready to marry your mother." "When." "At home. You shall plead my cause for me." "That isn't necessary. You know mother I only waited for you. It meant, so much to her that she couldn't refuse." "I don't tell me anything to you?" Natalie nodded. "It means more to me than to any one else, perhaps. I have been carrying a large burden, at most more than I can bear. Sometimes I've wished I were a man for just long enough to make you pay. Oh yes! she continued as he started to protest. "Don't let us begin this new life with any falseceptions. You may as well know that I shall always hate you. We shall see very little of each other." "Nonsense!" I can't let you feel like that. I cannot rest until I win back your love and confidence." She eyed him so closely for a moment, then opened her lips to speak, but closed them. "Well, he prompted her. 'Let me be frank with each other.'" "I'm merely wondering how greatly your desk looks be hilighted by the storm and the light at the rafters crossing. I understand how you feel toward Mr. C'Nell, and I know that he means to crush you." "Oh!' Gordon's face lighted." "Yes. He has never said so, but I can feel it. I wonder if you have snatched us up in your extremity as a defense." "Ribbonous! Your suspicions are in sullying. I have nothing to fear from him, for he is broken, his credit is gone and he is desperate struts." "Are you in any better condition? How long can you feel your people with that pretence of a mine?" "You know she would marry you if you were penniless." "I hope so, and, indeed, I can't believe her mercenary. Well, I shall say goodbye to Kyank without idle regret, and we three shall return to Hope, where I can attack my problems with fresh courage. I can well afford my loss here if by doing so I gain the woman of my desires." "You want me to go with you?" Of course. You can't stay in Omar, knowing what you do about O'Nell. Remember, I shall be in the position of a father to you." "Very well. It is the least I can do. Miss Appleton and I are returning to Omar in a few days. Will you go, with us?" "I shall be delighted, my dear." He smiled upon her in his most fatherly fashion, but who was far from feeling the assurance he meant to convey. When Murray arrived in New York he met with a terrible setback. Her man Hedderson, while admitting that O'Nell's project might be feasible that his company could not afford to get any more money into Alaska until something besides plans were available. Mr. Bedelman was adamant. (TO BE CONTINUED.) TROOPERS BACK FROM MEXICO Sibley and Langhorne Return to U. S. Side. CHASED BORDER BANDITS American Forces Who Started After Glenn Springs Raiders Are Back in Texas. Colonel P. W. Sibley's detachment of the second expeditionary column reached Boquillas, near El Paso, Texas, on the American side of the international boundary Sunday afternoon according to information reaching Marathon. Previously Colonel Sibley had been reported as turning back to get it touch with Major G. T. Langhorne's detachment, which it has been rumored, had been minced by a band of a thousand Yagul Indians assembled near the Texas border. Major Langhorne, with his force, all so has returned to the American side. These troops composed the second punitive expedition sent into Mexico following band raids on Glenn Springs and Boquillas, Texas. Colonel Sidley's force consists of two troops of the Fourteenth Cavalry Major Langhorne has two troops of the Eighth Cavalry. Captain H. L. Evans, signal corps commander, arrived from the south, bringing the report about the Yaquis. He also said maneuvers on the army telegraph line between Marathon and the Mexican frontier in three places last Friday night. No definite close to the identity of the vandals has been obtained. Two troops of the Sixth Cavalry detrained. They will go south to Boquillas. The united column of Sidley and Langhorne consisting of two troops and a machine gun, troop of the Fourteenth Cavalry under Colonel Sidley and two troops of the Eighth Cavalry under Major Langhorne, totals approximately 200. This force, plantifully supplied with sustenance and its movements expedited by the addition of motor trucks and motor cars, should suffice, according to military men, to combat twice their numbers on the Colubia plains where an attacking force must travel for days without food and water. Mexican snipers fired on a party of American soldiers battling in the river near Deerer's ford last Friday, according to persons arriving from the river Com. None of the soldiers, who were of the Fourteenth Cavalry, was injured. When the soldiers got their guns on the river bank, the snipers had dispatched. --- Mexican KILL U. S. Soldier An American soldier, who cropped the international boundaries a mile and a half east of Jarar, was shot and killed by Mexican customs guards. General Gavira, a commander or in Jarar, advised Brigadier General Bell that the American was in tortured and fired on the Mexican before they shot him. General Bell detained two officers to go to Jarar and, with two officers assigned by General Gavira and the Mexican military police, to begin an investigation of the shooting. General Gavira said that although American soldiers white-colored the shooting they must not attempt to return the fire of the Mexican guards. Beijct $1,000,000 in :Order Inability of Pittsburgh mills to assure delivery for in city a year has resulted in failure to place $1,000,000 worth of bushels here in the last few days. The foreign trade commission of Pittsburgh received a cable inquiry from Japan for 12,000 tons of wire rod which at the present price is valued at more than $720,000, but none of the manufacturers in the Pittsburgh district could accept the order. The commission also has received an inquiry for 200 tons of steel plates on a cash basis and for steel wire valued at $260,000, but the order could not be placed. May Make Bldn 1 Sec Radium may yet enable the blin to see, in the opinion of Bihan Dods, an engineer, of Pittsburgh Pa., who has invented a radium screen in which he hopes to make the sightless person see moving of fects. Where the retina of the eye is no destroyed, he believes that it will be possible to carry an object to the brain through the optic nerve because of his invention. 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Miss Gertrude Tower, daughter of Charlemagne Tower, former ambassador to Germany, died at the Presbyterian hospital, Philadelphia, as the result of injuries sustained in a motor accident Saturday evening. Miss Tower was thought to be recovering, but she suffered a relapse from which she was unable to rally. Members of her family were at the bedside when the end came. Miss Tower, with Thomas Harvey Dougherty, Jr., School House Sane, near Wissahickon avenue, Germantown, was injured when the motor which Mr. Dougherty was driving upset opposite Horticultural hall, in the park. Mr. Dougherty was seriously injured, and he is also in the Presbyterian hospital. Captain Duncan, of the park guards, says Mr. Dougherty was driving forty miles an hour when the accident occurred. Squier Chief of Aviation Secretary of War Baker announced the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel George O. Squier as head of the aviation section of the signal corps of the army. Record Price for Beef. Record Price for Beef. A. record price for May was set for choice cattle at the Chicago stock yards, when Armour & Co., paid $10.25 a hundred pounds for a carload of Angus yearlings. Buyers predicted that because of the fallure of the Iowa corn crop last year and the war demands, No. 1 cattle may bring $12 a hundred pounds in a few weeks. ```markdown ``` COLONEL JOHN BIDDLE New Head of West Point Military Academy. JOHN H. HARRIS Colonel John Biddle of the engineering corps of the United States, a my has been named by Secretary of War Baker to officer. Col. T. winner an superintendent of the 06.11pt Military Academy. METNODISTS ELECT COLORED BISHOP DR. A. P. CAMPHOR, OF ALABAMA SENT TO LIBERIA. Baratoga Springs, May 23.—The Methodist General Conference debated today over the problem of reducing the high cost of church magazines. Through a minority report submitted by members of the committee on Book Concern an effort was made to eliminate three periodicals published at Chattanooga, Tenn.; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Kansas City, Mo., and to consolidate them with other papers published in New York, San Francisco, Portland, Ore., and Chicago. It was alleged by those who sought a reduction of the papers that there had been a loss of more than $375,000 during gthe last four years, and that the spirit of the day in the publishing world is consolidation. A vote on the plan will not be taken until tomorrow morning. Those who favor retaining the papers declare that advertising by the church in their columns is worth all the money that they cost. It is believed that the delegates will favor their retention by a slight majority. Dr. Eben S. Johnson of Sloux City, Ia., was elected a missionary Bishop today and will be assigned to Africa. Dr. Alexander P. Camphor, a Nogro, of Birmingham, Ala., was also elected a missionary Bishop and will be assigned to Liberia, the African republic. A resolution indorating woman suffrage was adopted with only half a dozen in opposition, following an earnest plea last night by William J. Bryan for votes for women. His assertion that the movement would greatly aid the temperance cause had an effect on the action of the conference. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The Y. M. C. A. Literary held a very profitable meeting last Friday night and all of the men were well paid. Last Sunday was a full day for service. At 9:30 A. M., at the Association building, the workers held a special meeting and it was a good starter for the day. Committeeman B. L. Allen was at his post (4 P. M.) with the boys, and the meeting was a good one. At 3:30 P. M., at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, a joint meeting was held to welcome Dr. M. E. Davis, the new pastor of the 3rd Street Bethel A M. E. Church. The speaker was introduced by Dr. W. H. 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We are glad to see that the members are using this opportunity. URBANNA NOTES Urbanna, Va., May 29. Rev. C. D. Jones preached an excellent sermon at the Lebanon Baptist Church on last Sunday. Subject: "The Friendship of Jesus." Mr. End. J. Brown, of Morattico, Va., was in town most week having some repair work done on his vessel. Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Martin and daughter, Olga N., left Friday for Tappahannock. Misses Ethel and Edna Thornton visited Misses Coretta and Radella Burroll last Sunday. Mr. Leary Dickerson, of Nestings, has patented a device for economizing the cost of gasoline. Patent is being applied for. The Dedication of the Training School at Syringa will take place Tuesday, May 30. Many noted men will deliver addresses. Rev. C. D. Jones dined with Mr. and Mrs. A. Tallaferro on last Sunday. Mr. J. C. Boyd attended services at the Calvary Baptist Church on the third Sunday. Miss Sallie Wood is visiting in Richmond this week. Richmond this week. 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Send for only beautiful 20 page illustrated catalogue, sent free upon request to any part of the United States. MRS. MOTON AND SISTER AKE FORCED TO RIDE IN-REGULAR COLORED COACH. Montgomery, Ala., May 29.—The wife of Major Robert B. Moton, the new president of Tuskegee College, was ejected from a Pullman car at Troy while en route back to Hampton, Va. Blanton Moton, Major Mofon's wife and brother secured Pullman berths in Montgomery. Between Montgomery and Troy, Ala., the white passengers made objections, and an officer was called when the train stopped at Troy. It was held while the couple were moved forward to the regular Negro car to the front of the train, and the rest of the night was spent in that coach. Major Moton stated that he had specially advised against trying to travel in a Pullman car, but that some one else must have advised differently when his wife reached Montgomery. BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE TO MEET IN MEMPHIS, TENN. Memphis, Tenn.—Arrangements are complete to entertain the largest meeting of young people ever held in this section of the country. It is the National B. Y. P. U. and Sunday School Congress, to be held here. June 14 to 19. The local committee consisting of representatives from each Baptist Sunday school in the city has announced that it is ready. Already application for homes have been received from all parts of the country. Rates have been granted on all railroads. The Congress represents the National Baptist convention of which Rev. E. C. Morris is president, and will be attended by some of the most noted ministers and laymen in the country. Exports will instruct in Sunday school methods as well as those of the young people. Lectures and sermons will be delivered, and every phase of denominational work will have attention. All the Board will be represented. Among those who are scheduled to preach and lecture are Revs. C. T. Walker, of Augusta, Ga.; M. W. 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The Executive Board of the National Baptist Convention is called to meet at the same time for the purpose of arranging a program for the Savannah meeting next September and to transact such other business as may be brought before the Board. This will bring a representative from every state in the union who will make up the program. The officials of the congress are: Rev. Witjiam Haynes, D. D., chairman; Prof. S. P. Harris, director; R. B. Hudson, recording secretary; Rev. E. M. Lawrence, congress secretary. OFFICERS OF BUENA VISTA LODGE, K. OF P. The officers installed in Buena Vista Lodge, No. 203, Monday, May 22, 1916, at Buena Vista, Va., are now dis- charging their duties: Chancellor Commander, Sir John Irwin; Master of Work, Sir John J. Scott; Vice Chancellor, Sir Henry Wright; Pre- late, Sir John Turner; Keeper of Records and Seal, Sir J. E. J. Moore; Master of Finance, Sir Frank Finley; Master of Exchequer, Sir Charles Blakey; Inner Guard, Sir Geo. 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M. on Sunday, May 24th, the pupils and the following teachers of the city Wilson Graded School assembled in the auditorium of Cumberland Methodist Church: Prof. W. C. Cingleton, principal; teachers Miss S. E. Bowler, Miss Evelyn N. Wilson, Mrs. McWhirtle, Miss Evelyn Gordon, Miss M. E. Scott, Mrs. Davis, Miss Thomas, Miss White, Miss Pealock, Mrs. Howe, Mrs. Burne, Miss Leona Mae Webster. It was four-fifteen when Prof. Singleton, the principal, rapped for order, after which Rev. C. T. Taylor, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, hood hymn 702. Rev. J. M. Jackson of the City A. M. E. Church offered prayer. The choir sang one of their own selections. Rev. C. T. Taylor read the twelfth chapter of Ecclesiastes and hood hymn 150. Music by the choir. Prof. Singleton introduced the speaker for the occasion, Rev. A. U. Prierson, D. D., Koddell Institute, Sumter, S. C. Ref. Prierson took for a text the 2nd verse of the fifth chapter of the Book of Judge, latter part. "To the help of the Lord against the mighty." He mentioned the success attending David in his fight against Goliath and said he succeeded with his sling because he could better use it than the helmet offered him. "Find your place, children," said the speaker. "Rely upon God and you will find your place and you cannot succeed other wise." "The great European question has raised this question, Has Christianity falsified?" "My answer," said the speaker. "Is empathibility, not men fail Christianity does not Christianity is the King's business," said the speaker. Philip Groebs said, "Christians should the back of all our differences." Upon your treatment of this call depends your future welfare, Joseph and Saul were used as examples. The former board the call but the latter did not. I would surpass that God's call as first of all clauses. "The speaker closed with the words of Dr. J. Timothy Stone, former Moderator of the General Association of the Presbyterian Church. Say he, 'The times call for young men of the highest type, men of many bearing, and clear intellect, would today, via energy, delimit purpose, men who enjoy work and travel in problems, men who aspire to the black men who show the past the truth of the past, the truth of the future men who have God and love me.'" Nevers, Anthony White, Jerome Parkin, William Shrivatha, Thomas Vatamea, Jerry Smith, and John Sutherland passed through the office recently to Mendy Taylor Chapel Church to join photos. All are welcome. Rev. R. H. Singleton and wife Mrs. Josephine have returned a friend to A. M. E. General Conference of Philadelphia Pa. Rev. Singleton is pastor of St Phillips A M. E. Church in Savannah, Ga. At the Conference be served on the Educational Committee. Miss Minnie C. Esterling graduated from the Slater College at Or- angeburg, S. C. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Robinson her sister and brother-in-law have returned from the commissary. Miss Mary E. Hunter of Lunen- S. C. has closed her school at Clam- son, S. C. Mr. Dinah Brown and little daughter, Oncolt, are visiting at Portsmouth, Va. Mrs. J. E. Stephens and children Horton and Eddie May Strook, are visiting the Websters. The Florence Graded School closed Friday, June 2. Mrs. Lena Lung and Mrs. Mary Jane Lynn of Early Crossroad, vist- ted our city recently. Rev S. A. Robinson, of Hyman, S. C. has gone to Allen University, at Columbia S. C. as a trustor to meet the board. Mr. Morris Davis, of Marion, a graduate of Flegler High School left for Forestville, S. C. He is employed as a machinist by the Marion Oil Mill, Marion, S. C. Mr. James Baskell of Hartsville, S. C and Miss Annie Collins of Mullins, S. C. were married here Monday the 29th, at the residence of Mr. David Watson Marlhero Street, Rev W. D. Humbert, D. D. of Granteville, S. C. officiating. The couple left that D. M. for Hartsville, their future home. Good luck to them. Mrs. Rener Shepherd, of Marion, visited her home recently. E. B. WEBSTER LEESBURG, VA. Leesburg, Va.—Mr. Grant Berry, while working at time kiln the week end, got a sprained ankle and incarated hand. Mr. Wm. Roberts, Jr. also had a very narrow call, by being bruised below the knee. No bones were broken. He is doing well. Mrs. Betsy Cross, who departed this life in Alexandria, Va., Friday of last week, was brought here Saturday. The funeral took place from her residence on Sunday, Rev. Jas. N. Swann officiating. Mr. Henry Johnson, of Washington, was in the city Sunday, looking after the decoration of his wife's grave. Rev. Henry W. Colston, formerly of this county, officiated for us all day Sunday. At eleven o'clock he mounted the stand with our brother, L. Daw, and preached a very spiritual sermon from the Romans 8:14. "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." We were all gled that we went out to the house of the Lord. He left for Herodin in the afternoon, returning at night. He baptized six candidates; presided five, making eleven, in all. The Good Lord sent a good rain and afflicted the baptising just in time. At eight o'clock he again proceeded to practice from Matthew, on John's baptism. He gave us a good sermon, and he told the candidates they had put on the armor, that the devil would start after them, but to keep their eyes on Jesus. Twelve dollars and thirty cents was the day's collection. We gave the Reverend eleven dollars for his services. Communion was served to a goodly number of communicants. Mrs. Daniel Johnson is still on-the sick list. Mr. Geo. W. Jackson is much indisposed at this writing. Our pastor, Rev. Dr. E. D. Tyler is convalescing, so he couldn't be with us Sunday. We are praying for his recovery. Superintendent Roberts is busy lining up his school for his children's day exercises, which he hopes to make the greatest in the history of the church. Anyone wishing to get cleaning and pressing done, call on Mrs. M. W. Roy, the old reliable establishment. She will gladly wait on you. W. L. J. ROANOKE, VA. ROANOKE, VA. Bannoke Na. May 21. Thursday morning, May 25th, at 7:30. Mr. Jack Washington, a well-known citizen and for many years employed by the Central Manufacturing Company of the city, died suddenly after going out to the country club, where he was working. At six o'clock he was apparently jolly and as well as ever. But at 7:30 he was a lifeless corpse. Roy George C. Taylor, D. D., pastor of Mt. Zion A M E. Church, returned home last Wednesday morning from Philadelphia, where he had attended the General Conference at Mother Bethel, the One Hundredth Anniversary of African Methodism in the United States of America. He and his mode wife spent three weeks at the session and enjoyed themselves immensely. He spoke to the congregation of Mt. Zion of having distressed to a sermon delivered by Heson B. P. Lee. Bishop Loe used the pulpit that was used by Bishop Richard Aiken one hundred years ago. Wesley Taylor had given a sermon. Show on the work of the General Conference. He preached one of the most famous sermons I had received to his appointment to this charge, usher for a test the words found in the New Testament. Stand fast in the liberty which Christ has made true. Tuesday, May 11th, the national bishops for decorating with wreaths and flowers the graves of our bishop and the graves of our suffragher and soldier and the centenary we are placed to say. We wonderfully are served here by our good friends at the Cemetery. The day James H. Burks is at home and much improved and moved in with success to pre- treating for a Men's Billy. Arundel High School of the Gap, and Gregory, Alverne P. L. Saturday, April 11 at the First Baptist Church, 1100 W. 1st Avenue, May 1 Thursday, June 1 at Mar. Armand A. R. Berry, Joseph E. Bouth Dorothy Brooks, Susie L. Brown B. P. Brown, L. G. Cooper, Pearl A. Edward's, Sallie H. Evans, Rose L. Pinkh, Maline L. Harkin, Amanda K. Kare, Adelaide Miner, Bernice I. Mason L. Law, Robinson, Mary W. Pate, Aimee S. Sheffield, Ruby K. Samson, Marie Carlson, F. Elise T. Sanders, Alone C. Scott, Julia A. Taplin, Catherine E. Ward, Wragg Sum A. Clark Frank, W. Crayton, Harry Davie, Douglass W. Pisher, Rockefeller Henderson, Hampion H. G. Lovel, A. Trachtenberg, The prin- cals are James McKoy and T. A. Smith Boston Theatre Monday, June Masters of Arts Tuesday, The Gri and The Comer Wednesday, The Gri and The Comer Wednesday, Thursday Glass a very useful one, Thursday Glass in Social Pirates Friday Stingaree, Vaudeville Tuesday to Friday Admission School Roinoke Athletic ball team fared lately last week, Tuesday they did carefully. Bluedale Go. Wilson let them down with one hit, while Roinoke got eight hits off Bluedale's pitcher, Baradale. Then Roinoke met the strong Knoxville team and they beat Roinoke two. Bluedale will play in Roinoke Wednesday and Thursday of this week and Roinoke has been strengthened with two new players, Knoxville. Tennessee will play in Roinoke June 6th and the Athletics expect two out of three, nothing less. Mrs. Mary Samms, who has been sick for quite a while will leave for her home in Winston-Salem, N. C the latter part of this week. Miss Dorothy L. Dugger, who was a student at Virginia Theological Seminary and College, at Lynchburg returned this week and quite a number of Rosnokers. Mrs. Mattle G. Anderson, the wife of Mr. S. R. Anderson, the proprietor of Hotel Anderson returned to Rosnokie after a visit to Baltimore, Md., where she has been for over a month under the care of Baltimore doctors. She is much improved in health. She stopped in Lynchburg to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Bessie Sherman, who died suddenly Sunday. FREE Gold Plated Adjustable BRACELET, to any Girl selling 12 Bottles of Perfumes at 10 cents each. Write today for 12 bottles, return $1.20 and this fine bracelet is yours. GOODWIN SPECIALTY. WE SELL WASHINGTON PARK LOTS BRAGG BROS. & CO. WHITE GIRL IS KILLED BY AUTO Run Down by Machine Levon Minixer's Son—Accident Was Unavoidable. Miss Ethel Wynne Payne, of 305 North Rowland Street, was struck and instantly killed by the automobile of Rev. Lloyd T. Wilson, D. D., pastor of the Grace Street Baptist Church, driven by Dr. Wilson's son, Lloyd T. Wilson, Jr. at Hanover Avenue and Rowland Street about 8:20 o'clock last night as she was returning from Hollywood Cemetery, where she had placed a wreath of flowers on her mother's grave. Lloyd T. Wilson, Jr., with his brother, Kay Wilson, was driving the machine back to the home at 2207 Hanover Avenue, after taking his mother to a hospital. Mrs. Wilson has been ill for some time, and her physicians deemed it necessary to remand her to the hospital last night. Dr. Wilson remained at the institution with his wife. The brothers were within a block of their home when the accident occurred, and Miss Payne was within half a block of her residence. Police Sergeant Waymack reached the scene shortly after the accident, and was followed by Policeman Held and Latham. After the death of Miss Payne, the officers arrested young Wilson on a technical charge of involuntary manslaughter. He was bailed for his appearance in Police Court. The police said last night that their investigation showed the accident to have been unavoidable, and that the arrest of Wilson was a formality. UMBRELLA PREVENTS HER FROM SEEING MACHINE. The accident occurred during the heartbeat downpour of the evening. Rain was falling in torrents, and persons in the neighborhood said that it was possible to see but a short distance. Although many of the airlights in the vicinity were out, the one on the corner of Hanover Avenue and Rowland Street was burning. Miss Payne was struck down a short distance from this light. She had met a friend at Main Street when she left the street car, and had insisted that her companion, accompany her to her home, but the violence of the storm prevented, and Miss Payne set out to go the remainder of the distance alone. She held her umbrella close over her head as she crossed Hanover Avenue, and was unable to see in either direction. Lloyd Wilson was proceeding to ward his home at a slow rate of speed. His wind-belt was up, and although his headlights were burning, the downpour prevented them penetrating the darkness for any great distance. He had just caught a glimpse of a dark front ahead of him and opened his brakes when a flash of lightning revealed the presence of the young woman. MISS PAYNE DEAD WHEN DOCTOR ARRIVES Wilson of all three applied his own police brace, but Miss Payne was directly into the path of the car but left headlight and fender struck her and she was knocked backward, warding the center of the street. Wilson stopped by machine alarm and instantiated, with his brother, to form her assistance. In the magazine J. R. Lipssey of 2105 Hanover Avenue, reached them. He had been sitting at the window watching the storm and had witnessed the accident. The three men were joined by W. F. Dunkle of 2104 Hanover Avenue, within a few minutes, and they carried Miss Payne into Dunkle's home (one of the Wilson boys summoned for Edward McCarty and the ambulance, while the others with Miss Dunkle did all possible for Miss Payne. Evidently she had been injured internally, for blood rushed from her mouth and nose. No injury was found on her head, and it is thought that all the force of the blow she sustained was centered on her side and chest. Dr McCarthy was the dr's physician to reach the house, and he at once pronounced her dead. UNAVOIDABLE ACCIDENT DECLARES WITNESS J. B. Lipscomb said that, in his opinion, the accident was entirely unavoidable. He declared that he did not see Miss Payne until she was very close to the machine, and that the manner in which she carried her umbrella would have prevented her seeing the approaching car. Mr. Lipscomb said that Wilson was driving his machine slowly. Young Wilson summoned his father from the hospital as soon as he accustomed that Miss Payne was dead. Dr. Wilson told of the desperate illness of his wife and how the boys had conveyed her to the hospital. He was fearful that she would learn of the accident, and said that every precaution would be exercised to prevent it. Dr. Wilson added that his son was a careful driver, and that he was certain he was not driving fast when the accident occurred. Young Wilson and his brother sustained a severe shock as a result of the accident. Both claimed they were driving slowly and carefully. They said that the windshield was up and was covered with rain; that the terrible downpour prevented them seeing ahead, and probably accounted for their failure to see Miss Payne-Times-Dispatch May 30, 1916. CHICAGO CONCERN COMPOSED OF COLORED PERSONS. The Griffin Music House is a new concern in Chicago, occupying quarters at 36-37 South State Street. This piano store is peculiar in that it is conducted entirely by Negroes. The proprietor is Stephen A. Griffin, who is head porter, at the Chicago Beach Hotel. William A. Thomas is the manager, and Mrs. Thomas, who is a piano teacher, has a studio in the same building. This concern will handle the Harvard and Moschus piano and the Harvard player piano, all products of the Baldwin Company, also a line of Colorado talking machines, sheet music and small goods. —New York Musical Center. NORFOLK & Portsmouth WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1916 PERSONS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THIS EXCURSION WILL ARRIVE IN AMPLE TIME TO SEE THE GRAND KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS PARADE, TO VISIT THE SEA-SHORE AND BATHE IN THE SURE. Train leaves Byrd Street Station at 7:30 A. M. It leaves Norfolk at 11:00 P. M. CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS, 75C... THE OCEAN HOUSE, Sea Isle City, N J Dance Music will be furnished and special attention will be given to week-end parties. Terms—Our Special Offer for July, an ocean room with board for one week and less than four weeks, $8.00 per week. Special Rates for families for the season or any part thereof on request. Special Rates for parties of ladies or gentlemen occupying a dormitory for four or six. Week-End Saturday Tea until Monday breakfast, $4.00. This Hotel is the only property we own on the Atlantic Beach front. It has wide porches and every room opens on the ocean. Bathing, Fishing, Boating and Amusements. Transportation - The Pennsylvania R. R. MRS: LUCY LEE, Prop., 5 Plains Street, Elmhurst, L. I. Address after June 22nd. The Ocean House, Sea Isle City, N. J. Ocean House Sea Isle N.J. Dance Music will be furnished given to week-end parties. Terms—Our Special Offer for July for one week and less than four Special Rates for families for the on request. Special Rates for occupying a dormitory for four Week-End Saturday Tea until This Hotel is the only property we front. It has wide porches and ev Bathing, Fishing, Boating and A Transportation - The Pennsylvania MRS: LUCY LEE, Prop., 5 F Address after June 22nd. The 0 DANNILLE (VA.) NOTES. Danville, Va. May 25, 1916. Danville has enjoyed the ever more of the colored schools almost every month this week. The Presbyterian's Primary Grade exercises were held Monday night. A large audience was present. The Industrial High School commencement exercises were held Wednesday evening. There were seven boy graduates and nine girls. The graduates were Misses Clara V. Pinnell, Beatrice F. Coles, I. C. Stewart, Clara M. Bullock, Johann S. Schramm-Gester Noble, M. Maud Brown, Nettle Williams, Lottie G. Bethel Royz, Fred T. Baker, George 4. Franklin, Jerry Owl, Chas Kinkle, R W Betts, H. C. Lawson. The speakers and presentation of certificates were Prof. C. L. Wintree, formerly of Richmond, Va., and M F Hughes and Prof. Page. The program was excellent. None of these to be teachers was the wish of Prof. Wintree. The Lee St. Public School closed its exercises, Thursday night, and ten hundred people witnessed the play. It was the best arranged play that has been seen here in some time. The Westmoreland School will give their exercises Monday night, and they have also arranged a special program not before seen here. The White Sox baseball team will play in South Boston, Va., Tuesday week, and a carload of rosters are expected to go with them. Mr. Arthur Comer was held to rest last Sunday. He was drowned in New York City, during a high tide. He leaves a mother, two sisters, two brothers and a host of relatives to mourn their loss. Geo Thompson, the Danville colored newboy, postponed his trip to Montreal, Canada, from May 25, until June 17. Revolutions. We, the Committee on Resolutions, submit the following: Whereas, it has pleased the Almighty God to remove from us our beloved sister, Betty Stokes, and member of the Shiloh Baptist Sunday School Church. Resolved, First, That we how in humble submission to His will. Resolved, Second, That she was sincere and faithful worker in Sunday school and church, and that she work in the community has proven that she felt she was responsible for the good of others, as well as herself. Resolved, Third, That the earnest work she has done will always live in the hearts of all who came in contact with her. Resolved, Fourth, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the family as a token of respect from the Sunday school and church; Be it further Resolved, That a copy be sent the Richmond Planet, and the same published. Mispertussis Sequimud. Ars R. J. Fryer-Marie, Miles P. L. Garcia, Miles Cotton, Bryd. Mrs. Sadie Hlehn, Dennis Wood son Smith. OPENS JULY 1ST CLOSES SEPT. 10TH Directly on the magnificent shelving beach at Sea Isle, N. J. The Climate of this Ocean Resort has been favorably compared with that of Northern Italy. ished and special attention will be s. for July, an ocean room with board an four weeks, $8.00 per week. for the season or any part thereof ties for parties of ladies or gentlemen or four or six. un until Monday breakfast, $4.00. perty we own on the Atlantic Beach and every room opens on the ocean. and Amusements. Pennsylvania R. R. 5 Plains Street, Elmhurst, L. I. Ocean House, Sea Isle City, N. J. DR. C. S. COWAN, Dentist MECHANICS BANK BUILDING, Third and City Streets, Richmond Borough, 518-344-3333 Custome Rates, 225-333-3333 Hours 2 to 1, 2 to 4 Sundays and Other Hours by Mechanic. VIRGINIA In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 4th day of May, 1916. J. A. Lewis Plaintiff. Against Junius L. Lewis, Rebecca S. Lewis, Sadie V. Lewis, Naomi Lachin Lewis, an infant, William H. Lewis, Jr. and Wilson William H. Lewis, Sr. Defendants The object of this suit is to have partition made if it can be conveniently done in kind under any of the modes prescribed by law, and if not, to have the land, of which Lavinia H. Lewis died sleezed and possessed sold and the proceeds divided among those entitled thereto, said land being described as follows: Fronting on the East side of Page Street, twenty-five (25) feet between Lowndes and Accomodation Streets, extending back Eastwardly toward Buchanan Street, between parallel lines seventy (70) feet, known as number twelve hundred twenty-five Page Street, in the City of Richmond, Virginia. An affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant William H. Lewis, Jr., is not a resident of the City of Richmond, Virginia. It is ordered that the said William H. Lewis, Jr., appear here within fifteen days after the due publication of this order and do what is necessary to protect his interest in this suit. LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk GILES B. JACKSON, p. 8. VIRGINIA: In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 16th day of May, 1916. 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