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HARVARD COLLEGE LIBRARY JULY 17 1916 CAMBRIDGE, MASS. N. A. A. C. P. Opens Subscription to $10,000 Anti-Lynching Fund. Two Thousand Already Pledged. Fifty thousand copies of the story of "The Waco Horror" have just been distributed by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People through its official organ, the Crisis, and as a result a campaign for an anti-lynching fund of ten thousand dollars has been launched. Immediately upon hearing the details of this American story, anything charged against the Germans in Belgium, Judge Moorfield Storoy, National President of the Association, and former president of the American Bar Association, and Mr. Philip G. Peebody, both of Boston, each offered to contribute $1,000 toward such a fund on condition that the remaining $8,000 be raised by August 1. The N. A. A., C. F. H. sent a special investigator from National headquarters at 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, who communicated gathering evidence in Waco, Texas, where the burning occurred, within forty-eight hours after the lynching. Inasmuch as fifteen thousand people had sanctioned the affair by their presence and dozens of pictures were taken, there was no difficulty in ascertaining the names and addresses of the ring-leaders and the failure of both the judge and sheriff to make the slightest effort to secure their prisoner, the association is bending every effort to secure a distinguished trust lawyer with courage enough to bring the case against the murderers into court. Politics, the investigator found, was at the bottom of the affair. Sam Fleming, the sheriff, is up for reelection at the Democratic primary in July. His opponent, Buchanan, though illiterate, has "three dead niggers to his credit." and is therefore very popular. Unless he is to go back to selling buggies and cultivators for the hardware store. Sam needed a lynching to increase his popularity. The murder of Mrs. Fryer on Monday, May 8, came just at the right time. Jesse Washington, a colored boy of seventeen, confessed to both murder and rape. His frial was set for Monday, May 15. The crowd began gathering from the surrounding country on Sunday. When court opened, 1,500 crowded into the room, inside the rail, about the judge's desk and jury box; and 2,000 more waited in the court-yard. The District Judge of the Criminal Court, R. I. Munroe, elbowed his way to his desk, and the boy was brought from his chambers where he had been secreted since the sheriff brought him from Dallas in the middle of the night. As the jurors were called, the crowd yelled, "We don't need any jury!" but the trial allowed to be hurried. The jury brought in a accused of guilty of murder and accused his punishment as death. The defendant had waived his legal rights, and would have been hanged that same afternoon. There was a pause of a full minute. The court stenographer slipped out with his records. Sheriff Wimming sneaked out, too. Then a big follow in the back of the court myofied. "Get the niggers!" They took him before the court had pronounced judgment without the judge lifting a finger in protest. Down the back stairs they rushed him to the crowd waiting outside. They put the chain in his mouth so that he wouldn't choke too soon, and when those lugging at it broke it, the driver of the Anheuser brewery truck, who led the rabble, wound it around. The wrist rather than the chances that the boy should die too soon. Many had come the way to attend this event and they didn't want it to end in a minute. Everybody was happy; they shouted and sang like a bunch of fans at a ball game, according to a Waco paper. When the boy's clothes had been cut up and distributed as souvenirs there were not enough pieces to go around, so somebody cut off an ear for his hepape. The Whoo Times Herald published the same afternoon mid. "On the way to the some of the burning people on every hand took a hand in showing their feelings in the matter" by stirring the Negro with anything oblivious; some struck him with shrieks, brisks, stains, and others stabbed him and got him when he was strong up his body was a painful color of red. His blood of the money wounds included wounded him from head to foot. bolstosed into the air where everyone would have a full view. A maniculat who works for Goldstein and Mingle, whose windows look out on the square, told the investigator she saw them unsex the lad. As the chain tightened around his neck, this half-dead creature reached up convulsively to grab it, so they cut his fingers off. The Waco Times Herald makes no bones of it. "Fingers, ears, pieces of clothing, toes, and other parts of the Negro's body were cut off by members of the mob that had crowded to the scene as if by magic when the word that the Negro had been taken in charge by the mob was heralded over the city. As the smoke rose to the heavens, the mass of people, numbering in the neighborhood of 10,000, crowding the City Hall lawn and overflowing the square, hanging from the windows or buildings viewing the scene from tops of buildings and trees, set up a shallow that was heard blocks away. Onlookers were hanging from the windows of the City Hall and every building that commanded a slight of the burning, and as the Negro's body commenced a burn, shouts of delight went up from the thousands of throats, and apparently every body demonstrated in some way their satisfaction * * * * The body of young Washington was burned to a crisp and was left for some time smouldering in the romans of the fire. "Women and children who desired to view the scene were allowed to do so, the crowds parting to let them look on," says the newspaper account. One father, when questioned about the propriety of holding his little son on his shoulder where he could get a good view, is reported as saying: "My son can't learn too young At twelve p'clock the crowd-adjourned for lunch as usual; it by a quarter past one some of the boys were back to continue the game. cowboy who had ridden in off the range created a diversion by lassosing the corpse and riding all over town with the remains dangling, at the end of his lariat. When the head bounced off as he galloped through the reservation ghetto where the Negroes and prostitutes are segregated, some little boys set it up on one of the doorsteps and extracted the loose teeth, which are reported to have brought as high as five dollars a piece from those who could afford such rare and permanent souvenirs. The few fragments which held together till night, the undertaker was able to chuck into a very small ash sack. Waco is a center of American culture in Texas, a great Southern college town. It is a Christian city of 40,000 population, boasting nine white and twenty-four colored churches. Yet no responsible voice was raised in protest that bloody Monday, and only one has been since. Those who believe that a cry to Heaven should be raised against this and every lynching, by legal prosecution, by publicity, by co-operation with the best white element of the South, by political agitation, are urged to assist the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to raise $10,000 anti-lynching fund before August 1. Contributions should be sent to Oswald Garrison Villard, Treasurer, at the national headquarters of the organization, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York. ROY NASH, Secy. (See descriptive article and illustrations on page two.) —Take that flour, bake a cake. Catch that chicken, break his neck. Fry his legs crisp and brown, for you know I'm going down, with Mr. O to *Buckroo*, July 2 times 6 plus 1 plus four. NATIONAL IDRAL BENEFIT SOCIETY. POURTH ADMINISTRATION Fourth Anniversary of the National Ideal Benefit Society will be held at the Leigh Street Memorial M. E. Church, Sunday, July 16th at 2:30 P. M. Rev. E. M. Mitchell, D. D. will preach the Anniversary Sermon. Special music by the Ideal. Chotr. The Public is cordially invited. In Mimorjane In and, but loving -remembrance of our door wife and mother, Mrs. Bernard, born in August, 1914. Gone but not forgotten. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JULY 15, 1916 "WE MAKE A COMMON CAUSE" HUGHES WIRES TO PRO- GRESSIVE PARTY. Also Sends Letter of Thanks to Roosevelt Praband American- ian Stand. Charles E. Hughes, gratified at the letter of indorsement sent to the Progressive National Committee by Theodore Rösoevelt, despatched a messenger from the Hotel Aforer to Oyster Bay last evening carrying a letter of thanks to the Colonel. "No one is more sensible than I of the lasting indebtedness of the nation and you for the quickening of the national spirit, for the demand for an out and out 100 percent Americanism wrote the Robert F. Kennedy man who had declined the nomination of the Progressives. Another phrase was: "I want you to feel that I wish to have all the aid you are able and willing to give." Ther was a rumor at Hughes headquarters last night that Mr. Hughes had also sent to Col. Roosevelt an invitation to take Junction with him one day in the very near future. Mr. Hughes declined either to affirm or deny this report. It was assumed that if the invitation is accepted the meeting will take place at Tremedden, the candidate's temporary home at Bridgehampton, to which he will return this afternoon. WINS THANKS TO PROGRESSIVES Mr. Hughes also sent last night to O. K. Davis, secretary of the Progressive National Committee, a long telegram in which he thanked the Progressives, for their indorsement and gave expression to the most extended statement of his views which he has made since his nomination. The telegram left no doubt of the fact that the Republican candidate is unqualifiedly for adequate national preparations and that the hypophrenic from the war effort him. It criticised the Wilson Administration in emphatic terms and gave indorsement to some of the measures which the Progressives have advocated no vigorously. With his secretary, Lawrence H. Green, and Public Service Commissioner Travis H. Whitney, Mr. Hughes remained in his suite from 5 o'clock to 9:30 o'clock last night, keeping in close touch with proceedings in the Progressive meeting in Chicago by telephone. He anticipated the committee's action to the extent that he form the final vote was taken in Chicago, and the telegram was sent a few minutes after the receipt of a flash appraising him of the result. PLEA FOR A COMMON CAUSE. The despatch to Mr. Davis follows: "Hotel Anor, New York city, June 26, 1916. "O. K. Davis, secretary Progressive National Committee, Blackstone Hotel, Chicago, Ill." "I welcome the support of Progresives. We make common cause in the interest of national honor, of national security, of national efficiency. We unite in the demand for an undivided and unwavering loyalty to our country, for a whole hearted patriotic devotion overriding all racial differences. We want a revival of the American spirit—a nation restored. We insist upon prompt and adequate provision for the common defence, upon the steadfast maintenance of all the rights of our citizens and upon the integrity of international law. "The most serious difficulties the present Administration has encountered have been due to its own weakness and incertitude. I am profoundly convinced that by prompt and decisive action, which existing conditions manifestly called for, the Luitania tragedy would have been prevented. "We strongly denounce the use of our soil as a base for alien intrigues, for conspiracies and the fomenting of disorders in the interest of any foreign nation, but the responsibility lies at the door of the Administration. The moment notice is admitted responsibility is affirmed. For that sort of thing could not continue if the Administration took proper measures to stop it. That responsibility the Administration cannot evade by condemning others. INDICTMENT OF MEXICAN POLICY "It was officially stated by the Secretary of State in the Mexican note of June 26, 1916, that 'three years the Mexican Republic has been worn with civil strife; the lives of Americans and other aliens have been murdered; vast properties developed by American capital and enterprise have been destroyed or destroyed in war; the United States has been limited to war, and will through military contingents in the United States and to allies, without punishment or without offensive gesture at punishment, the property of Americans, while the lives of aliens of the United States who were tured to remain in Mexican territory or to return there to protect their interests have been taken, and some cases barbarously taken, and the murders have neither been prehended nor been brought to justice. "What an indictment by the Administration of its Mexican policy; and still we are unprepared. That unrepentant murderer, with adulterous perils, and after the experiences of three years, is a demonstration of an unpardonable neglect for which the Administration is responsible. "The Government now has and must have most emphatically the unstinted and patriotic support of every citizen in the existing exigency. But unquestioning, loyal and patriotic support of the Government is one thing; approval of the fatuous course of the government has followed is quite another. I cannot in this message adequately review that course; that I shall do later." RENEWS PLEA FOR PROTECTION "No intelligent man is deceived by the temporary prosperity due to abnormal conditions, and no one can fail to appreciate the gravity of the problems with which we shall be faced when the war ends. We are alive to the imperative necessity of assuring the basis of honest business. I am in deep sympathy with the effort to improve the conditions of labor; to prevent exploitation; to safeguard the future of the nation by protecting our women and children. I believe in workmen's compensation laws; in also conservation of our national resources, so that may be developed and used to the utmost public advantage. But underlying every endeavor to promote social justice is the indispensable condition that there shall be a stable foundation for honorable enterprise. "American industry must have proper protection of labor is to be safeguarded. We must rescue our instrumentalities of interstate and foreign commerce, our transportation facilities, from uncertainty and confusion. We must show that we know how to protect the public without destroying or cripling our productive energies. HAS NOT THE NATIONAL OUTLOOK. "To what agency shall we look for the essential constructive programme on which our security and prosperity must depend? It is vain to expect it from the Democratic party. That party has not the national outlook. Both its traditions and dominating influences are fatal handicaps. I have no sectional word to utter. We are to elect a President of the whole country, not of a part. The South, as well as the North, East and West, will be the gainers from our endeavors. But it is sober truth as I see it that we go on to make the Republican party the instrument of our advance. We want deeds, not words; far reaching national policies. "The Progressives have furnished on responsible, not invisible, government; on efficient administration. I yield to no one in that demand. I am eager to call the best, ability of the country to our aid. For the conduct of the great departments the Executive is directly responsible, and there is no excuse whatever for the toleration of incompetence in order to satisfy partisan obligations. "I am deeply appreciative of your indorsement. I find no difference in platform or in aim which precludes the most hearty co-operation and the most complete unity. It is within the liberalizing spirit you invoke can have the widest and most effective influence. I solicit your earnest effort for the common cause. "CHARLES E. HUGHES." Rev. Gipson at St. Paul Bapt. Church The Rev. H, R. Glipson, of Atlanta, Ga. will preach at the St. Paul Baptist Church. Henrico Street, Sunday, at 3:00 P. M., from the subject, "The Necessity of Regeneration." At 8 P. M., "The Divine Commission." Law and Equity Court. Judge Beverly T. Crump granted an absolute divorce to Richelsea Dodson from her husband, James H. Dodson. She was allowed to resume her maiden name, Richelsea Berton. Mr. Ivey was counsel for plaintiff. DR. B. C. WOODS M. HL. Dr. R. C. Woods, President of Virginia Theological Seminary and College, Lytechburg, Va., has been very fit for a week and it still confined to bed. —Tell the boss, I want to leave: I were not shirking if I'm not working July 17—I just can't stay home on that day when Mt. O. gets away in Boston. EX-CONGRESSMAN MURRAY DELIVERYS GREAT LEATURE Fifth Street Baptist Church was comfortably filled last Monday night with an appreciative audience, which had assembled to hear Co-Expressman Murray on "The Second Emmanation." The Church Choir renamed oxcelestile selections. Among them were Miss Lena Maya and Mrs. Joseph Matthews, Selection, Miss Jane Grinnan, Solo, Mrs. Gertrude Davis. Dr. H. L. Harris, Sr. presided, Dr. T. J. Kink, the pastor, introduced Mr. Murray. The speaker devoted most or also pening remarks break-out out the difference between the physical man and the spiritual man. This latter man was the one he was dealing with specifically. His argument produced in convincing his bearers, was superb. The speaker made that until the Afro-American was dominated by the slave owners, his physical body had to be manacled, but after the spirit had been conquered, the body was loosed from its bonds and the masters had absolute control over the slave. The emancipation of 1866 only freed the physical body of the slaves and that the emancipation of the spirit was yet to be realized. Mr. Murray not only dwelt upon the 'great first cause' of the present condition of the Afro-Americans, but outlined a course of action that would bring about the desired effect. Hanging up black pictures instead of white pictures, using black dolls instead of real dolls, at the shrine of black heroes and literati in instead of white heroes and literati, were among some of the changes recommended by the lecturer that would contribute toward the generating of a new spirit of self-consciousness in the Afro-American. His peroration at the duts was saporb. The speaker's wonderful physique and commanding appearance formed an excellent background as he pictured the heroes of old, who were descendants of Ham, but nevertheless wore fame and honor. He ended with Toussaint L'Ouverture quoting Wendell Blythe's famous ode to the black soldier and statesman. Mr. Murray will be heard in most of our churches on garbled subjects. Y. W. C. A. Vesper services continue to draw appreciative audiences. Mrs. M. E. D. Davis of Third Street A. M. E. Church, and Miss Emily Frances Ames, of Virginia Union university, have been recent speakers at the services. Mrs. Davis, on July 2, spoke on "The Home," and Miss Amen, July 9, on "Some Things Which Money Can't Buy." The membership committee brought the members of twelve new members to the last committee meeting. Three members have been added to the Finance Committee. Twenty-two women were enrolled in the home during the past month. The librarian has been cataloging the books. They are about ready for systematic use. The regular monthly meeting on Monday last had a full attendance. A one-hour session is our plan for every meeting. The Rosebud Missionary Society had crowd of little folks at the lawn party on Monday evening. Tickets are on sale for porch party on the evenings of the 24, 25 and 26. This is the effort of the Finance and the Membership Committees. WEDDING BELLA One of the best known young ladies of this city, in person of Miss M. Alice Johnson, was married to Mr. Oscar H. Whiting, of Philadelphia, at the New Baptist Church, June 22, 1916, at 10:30 A. M. The bridal party entered as follows: Rev. S. M. Garnett and Mr. Lawrence Wilson, Miss Saille B. Reeder, wearing a dress with pearl trimmings and hat to match white elf slippers and gloves, leaning on the arm of the groom. Rev. W. L. Storra followed with the bride, wearing a traveling suit, of light champagne, and gloves to match a very beautiful and becoming white hat and veil. She wore her usual smile. The men all wore full dress suits. After the ceremony the bridal party was driven to the station, where a large crowd, both white and colored, gathered, the couple happiness and prosperity. At this publication they have left New York and are now stopping in Chicago. FUNERAL OF REV. DICK JOHNSON The funeral services of Rev. Dick Johnson, of Goodchland Co., Va., who departed this life November 7, 1915, at 6:00 o'clock P. M., will take place at the First Union Baptist Church Goodchland Co., Va., the third Sunday in August the 20th, 1916. The service will be conducted by Rev. Williamh of Williams said County. He leaves to mourn their loss, wife, on daughter, son-in-law, and a host of friends. Of the sad but loving memories, That come to my heart today As I sit and think of you father, That God took from meway. And I cannot forget you, father. Though long may seem the year, And of the lonely hours I wipe away my tears. His loving daughter and son-in-law. MARY AND JOHN WESTON. CALLED ON THE MAYOR. On last Wednesday, July 12th Mayor George Almond received a committee on the great Thrift Movement now being promoted by the American Bankers' Association. His Honor promised the Committee he would send a letter in reply to one which was addressed to him. John A. McIlroy Jr., the M. Campan and R. Witting constituted the committee and they expressed themselves as being well pleased with the treatment accorded to them PERSONALS AND BRIEFS. —Rev. Dr. W. H. Moses of Dahlville, Va., called on us, He came to the city to attend the funeral of John Calloway, father of Mrs. W. H. Moses. —Miss Marie Holmes, the accomplished daughter of Dr. and Mrs John H. Holmes, of Winchester, Ky. is in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Dawson, 1000 N. 4th Street. —Miss M. L. Chiles left last Tuesday afternoon to spend a short time at Bay Shore Beach. She will leave next week for Roanoke and Pulaski, Va. Rev W. H. Harris, President of the Board of Trustees and General Manager of the Louisburg, N. C. Industrial, Normal and Training School called on us. —The Old Dominion Medical and Surgical Society will meet at Buckroe Beach, July 17, 18. Quite a number of the physicians of Richmond will be in attendance. —Mrs. Anna Blount, of 122 W. 13th St. New York City is visiting relatives and friends. She is the guest of Mrs. L. Pratt, at 1010 St. James St. —Mrs. Anna Fauntleroy, who has been under the knife at the Retreat for the Sick is now convalescing at home. She is the wife of Mr. R. H. Fauntleroy, Superintendent of the Fifth St. Baptist Sunday School. Mrs. Bette Fountain left Monday for Boston, Mass., to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Larry M. Pritcher, who died after a brief illness. She also the sister of Deacon George Toller of the Second Baptist Church. At Home. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Walker will be at home to their friends at their residence, 519 N. Third street, Wednesday evening, July 19, 1916, from eight to eleven P. M. No cards. Mrs. Stokes' Northern Visit. Mrs. Ora B. Stokes has just returned from Providence, R. L., where she attended the meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hartshorn Memorial College, of which Board she is a member. The meeting was held at Brown University, Providence, R. I. Dr. W. H. J. Faunce, president of Brown University, is president of the Board of Trustees. Dr. L. B. Tefft, who for more than thirty years was president of Hartshorn Memorial College, in secretary of the Board. Among the members who attended, Mrs. Hartshorn, the wife of the founder of the college, and Mrs. Hartwell, the daughter of Mr. Hartshorn; Mrs. Reynolds, of Boston. After the meeting Mrs. Stokes was the guest of Dr. L. B. Tefft and his daughter, Miss Mary A. Tefft. Miss Carrie V. Dyer is now residing in the home of Dr. Tefft. Mrs. Stokes inspected several of the cotton mills of New England. Mrs. Stokes is the only colored member of the Board of Trustees. We have a client for a home in the West End. Chaffin or Taylor street preferred. What have you to offer Money to lease in day amount. Washington Park lots for sale. BROOG BROS. & CO. BROOG BROS. ACCTUSED WOMAN SECURES $500 COURT VENIDOT. New York, June 21—On June 15, 1916, Mrs. Lillian Fields, of 5 West 133d Street, New York City, after a three days' trial secured a verdict for five hundred ($500) dollars in an action brought against her former employer, Mrs. Millie Taub who caused her to be arrested and imprisoned and prosecuted on a charge of stealing $2,175 worth of jewelry and one hundred ($100) dollars in cash. Mrs. Fields was ably represented by Counsel John F. Antitmore of 150 Nassau Street, New York, and the verdict of the jury clearly willicates Mrs. Fields from any charges whatsoever that were brought against her. Mrs. Fields should be congratulated for taking the matter into court, and she owes it to herself and her many friends who have assisted her in establishing her innocence. She is a woman who enjoys an excellent reputation and can boast of many influential and highly respected people as from whom she has received highly respected fellowships in this city, of whom employed Mrs. Fields, appeared in court to testify as character witnesses for Mrs. Fields, one of whom is the sister of a Supreme Court Justice. Mr. Justice Daniel E. Cohalan presided at the trial and acted as a very fair and learned jurist, and after listening to the evidence in the case and the law presented by Counsel Antitmore, Justice Cohalan, at the close of the case and upon the request of counsel Antitmore directed that the jury return a verdict for Mrs. Fields. Note:—Mrs. Lillian Fields is the wife of Mr. S. Fields, formerly of the case and upon the request of her husband, employed in the post office in this city. HOTEL DALE ABRIVALS. HOMESTEAD (PA.) LETTER Mr Editor.—It has been a long time since I had anything to say through your paper. I wish to say that I am still in Homestead, and I have never gotten along better in all of my life. I am buying a home. I have some money and good health, and many good friends, white and colored. God seems to be blessing me for the work done in years gone by. I don't know what it is to want for the comforts of life in these latter years. I have thanked the Lord more than once for sending me to Homestead and to the State of Pennsylvania. It was a blessing in disguise, and like Joseph. I stand ready to help those who sought my life, with no malice toward none. I am pastoring one of the best churches in the Western part of the State, which doesn't allow me to want. My wife weighs about two hundred pounds and is as happy as a woman can be, not to be a millionaire. Come up and see me. I have met many of my old friends from Roanoke. Mike Trishnam dined with me not long ago. I am always glad to see them, but have no desire to return to your State, where men are arrested for standing in the street taking notes of what, they see that the public might know the facts. You had better stay in and look from your window hereafter. I am glad you have friends in Richmond. "Preparedness or not prepared needs, that's the question". I'm pre- pared for I've got the amount, that will count July 17, when Mt. O goes to Buckroe 202 East Clay street can be bought for $6,500. Now let's see who will be the lucky one. EDWARD S. HOSSE & CO., 11 North Meadow Street. GRAPHIC ACCOUNT OF THE RECENT HORRIBLE LYNCHING IN WACO, TEX. CRISIS INVESTIGATOR DETAILS EVENTS CONNECTED WITH LYNCHING OF COLORED BOY THE TORTURE (New York Crisis.) (An account of the recent burning of a human being at Waco, Texas. as reported by a special agent of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. 70 Fifth Avenue, New York City.) 1. THE CITY. The city of Waco, Texas, is the county seat of McLennan county. It is situated on the Brazos river, about half way between Dallas and Austin. It is the junction point of seven railways. The city is in a fertile agricultural region with grain and cotton as the chief products, and with nearly two-hundred manufacturing establishments, representing some seventy different industries. It had a population of 14,445 in 1890 which increased to 20,686 in 1900, and to 26,425 in 1910. The white population in these twenty years has almost exactly doubled. The colored population has increased from 4,069 to 6,067, forming thus 23 percent, or the population. The bulk of the population, which was white, was immigrant, there being only about 1,000 foreigners in the city. The whole of McLennan county contained in 1910 a population of 73,250, of whom 17,234 were Negroes. This total population has nearly doubled in the last twenty THE TOP yexra. Waco is well laid out. The streets are broad, over sixty miles of them being paved. The power system of one hundred miles is excellent. There is a fine city-owned water system, and parks on the surrounding prairies. There are thirty-nine white and twenty-four colored churches in Waco. By denominations the white churches are: Baptist, 14; Methodist, 9; Christian, 4; Presbyterian, 3; Jewish, 2; Episcopal, 2; Evangelical, 1; Lutheran, 1; Catholic, 1; Christian Science, 1; Salvation Army, 1. The colleges are: Baylor University, Baylor Academy, the Catholic College, the Independent Biblical and Industrial School, all white, and the Central Texas College and Paul Outerbridge College; there are also the A, M, and M College, the Gurley School, the Waco Business College, Toby's Practical Business College, the Provident Saultarlum and the Training School. Baylor University was founded in 1554 and has between 1,200 and 1,300 students. It is co-educational. The president is running for the United States Senate. Two high schools serve white and colored population, and there are seven banks, including four national banks in other words. Baylor is a typical southern town, short, pushing and rich. 2. THE CRIME. Near the country town of Robinson, some six miles from Waco, lived a white family of four, named Fraser, who owned a small farm. This they cultivated themselves with the help of one hired man, a colored boy of seventeen, named Jesse Washington. Jesse was a big, well-developed fellow, but ignorant, being unable either to read or write. He seemed to have been sullen, and perhaps mentally deficient, with strong and uneasy temper. It said he on the Saturday night before the crime he had had a fight with a neighboroving white man, and the man had threatened to kill him. On Monday, May 8, while Mr. en- Fryar, his son of fourteen, and his daughter of twenty-three, were hoo- cing cotton in one part of their farm, but the boy, Jesse, was plowing with his ha- mules and sowing cotton seed near the house where Mrs. Fryar was alone. He went to the house for tow more cotton seed. As Mrs. Fryar, earl was scooping it up for him into the roo bag which he held; she scolded him: 2.0 for beating the mules. He knocked orn her down with a blacksmith's ham- from mer, and, as he confessed, criminally if assaulted her; finally he killed her, roo with the hammer. The boy then not returned to the field, finished his pee work, and went home to the cabin, and where he lived with his father and sai- mother and several brothers and cor- nies. When the murdered woman was discovered suspicion pointed to Jessie Washington, and he was sitting in his yard whitening a stick he was arrested, and immediately taken to jail in Waco. Tuesday a mob visited the fall. They came in with about thirty automobiles, each holding as many as could be crowded in. There was no noise, no tooting of horns, the lights were him and the lights were all Robinson people. They looked for the boy, but could not find him, for he had been taken to neighbouring county where the sheriff obtained a confession from him. Another mob went to this county seat to get the boy, but he was again removed to Dallas. Finally, the Robinson people pledged themselves not to lynch the boy if the authorities acted promptly and if the boy would waive his legal rights. A second confession in which the boy waive all his legal rights was obtained in the legal jail. The Grand Jury indicted him on Thursday and the case was set for trial Monday May 15. Sunday night, at midnight, Jesse Washington was brought from Dallas to Waco, and secreted in the office of the judge. There was not the judge who could he tried and hanged the next day. If the law took its course. TORTURE. There was some, but not much doubt of his guilt. The confessions were obtained/ of course, under duress, and were perhaps, suspiciously clear, and not entirely in the boy's own words. It seems, however, probable that the boy was guilty of murder and possibly of premeditated rage. 3. WACO POLITICS. Meantime, the extengences of Waco politics are said to have demanded lynching. Our investigator says: "They brought the boy back to Waco by name a lynching was of political value to the county officials who are running for office. Every man I talked with said that politics was at the bottom of the whole business. All that element who took part in the lynching will vote for the Sheriff. The Judge is of value to his party because he appoints the three commissioners and these commissioners pick the Grand Jury." The District Judge of the Criminal Court is R. I. Munroe appointed by Governor Campbell. He is a low order of politician, and a product of a local machine. His reputation for morality and his practice at the Bar has been largely on behalf of the vicious interests. The Sheriff of the county, S. S. Fleming, is a candidate for re-election, and has made much political capital out of the lynching. He says in an advertisement in the Waco Semi Weekly Tribune: "Mr. Fleming is diseased with a broad philanthropy. He believes in the equality of man. He carries with him in the daily walk of his officialdom none of the "boast of heraldry or the pomp of power." He is just as courteous, just as obligant, just as accommodating as Sheriff as he was selling buggies and cultivators for the hardware company. He presents to the voters for their endorsement the record made by him and his corps of splendid deputies." Our investigator says: "When I saw the Sheriff (Fleming) he had a beautiful story to tell. He had his story fixed up so that the entire responsibility was shifted on the Judge. The Judge admitted he could have had a change of venue, but said the mob anywhere would have done the same thing." Meantime, the tip went out: "The crowd began pouring into the town the day before and continued early Monday morning. The court room was packed full and a crowd of 2,000 was on the outside. The jurors could scarcely get in and out from their seats. I asked the Judge if he could not have cleared the court room, and he answered that I did not know the South. I said, "If a person is big enough, he can get up and stop the biggest mob." He asked. "Do you want to spill innocent blood for a bigger." "Someday I will know it that going and had arranged it so that it would be easy to get the boy, and of the courtroom. A door which opened by a previous device had been sized so that it would open. One of the furs was a convinced murderer with a suspended sentence over him. "Lee Jenkins is the best deputy sheriff, but he is in under Fleming. Barney Goldberg, the other deputy sheriff, said, "If Lee Jenkins had had it, it would never have been, but we are working for the man higher up than take our orders from him." Barney Goldberg knows perfectly well that if Fleming is not reelected, and the other cannibalizes the man of job. The other nominees for sheriff, Buchanan, is reported to be unable to read and write, but is said to have three dead "migrants" to his 'credit.' "The boy, Jesse Washington, was naked what he thought about the mob coming after him. He said, "They promised they would not if I would tell them about it." He seemed not to care, but was thoroughly indifferent." The trial was hurried through. The Waco Semi-Weekly Tribune, May 17. "The jury returned into court at 11:22 a.m. and presented a verdict: We, the Jury, find the defendant guilty of murder as charged in the indictment and asses his punishment at death." This was signed by W. B. Brazelton, foreman. "Is that your verdict, gentlemen?" asked Judge Munroe. "Judge Munroe began writing in hisocket. He had written: "May 15, 1916: Jury verdict of guilty," and as he wrote there was a hush over the entire courtroom. It was a moment of healtion, but just a moment. Then the tall man started over the heads of the crowd. Fred H. Kingsbury, who was standing alongside of Judge Munroe, said, "They are coming after him," and as the Judge looked up, the wave of people surged forward." The court room accommodates 500 persons, but the Judge had allowed 1,500 persons to crowd in. Our investigator continues: "The stenographer told me that there was a pause of a full minute. He said the people crowded around him and he knew what was coming, so he slipped out of the door back of the Sheriff, with his records; and Sheriff Fleming slipped out also. "Fleming claims that all he was called upon to do in the way of protecting the boy was to get him to court. "A big follow in the back of the court room yelled, 'Get the Nigger! Barney Goldberg out of the deputy Sheriffs, told me he did not know him, and dropped orders to let him get the Negro, and pulled his resolver. Afterwards he got his friends to swear to an addict that he was not present. Fleming said he had sworn in fifty deputies. I asked him where they were. He asked. Would you want to protect the nigger? The judge made no effort to stop the mob, although he had dreaming in his desk." 1. THE BURNING. They dragged the boy down the stairs, put a chain around his body and hitched it to an autopilot. The chain broke. The big fellow took the chain off the Negro under the cover of the crowd and wound it around his own wrist, so that the crowd jerked at the chain was jerking at the man's wrist and he was holding the boy. The boy shrieked and struggled. The mob rigged the boy's clothes off, cut them in half and even cut the boy. Someone cut his ear off someone else unsewed him. A little girl working for the firm of Goldstein and Mingle told me that she saw this done. I went over the route the boy had been taken and saw that they dragged him between a quarter and a half a mile from the Court House to the bridge and then dragged him up two blocks and another block over to the City Hall. After they had gotten him up to the bridge, someone said that a fire was already going up at City Hall, and they turned around and went back. Several people denied that this fire was going, but the photograph shows that it was. They got a little boy to light the fire. "While a fire was being prepared of boxes, the naked boy was stabbed and the chain put over the tree. He tried to get away, but could not. He reached up to grab the chain and they cut off his fingers. The big man struck the boy on the back of the neck with a knife just as they were pulling him up on the tree. Mr. Lester thought that was practically the death blow. He was lowered into the fire several times by means of the chain around his neck. Someone said they would estimate the boy had about twenty dead stab wounds of them death-dealing. "About a quarter past one a friend got the torso, lasseed it, hung a rope over the pummel of a saddle, and dragged it around through the streets of Waco. "Very little drinking was done. The tree where the lynching occurred was right under the Mayor's window. Mayor Dollinis was standing in the window, not concerned about what they were doing to the boy, but that the tree would be destroyed. The Chief of Police also witnessed the lynching. The names of five of the leaders of the mob are known to this Association, and can be had on application by responsible parties. "Women and children saw the lynching. One man held up his little boy, gave the heads of the crowd so that he could see, and a little boy was in the top of the very tree to which the colored boy was hung, where he stayed until the fire became too hot." Another account. in the Waco Times Herald, Monday night, says: "Great masses of humanity flew as swiftly as possible through the streets of the city in order to be present at the bridge when the hanging took place, but when it was learned that the Negro was being taken to the City Hall lawn, crowds of men, women, and children turned and hastened to the lawns. "On the way to the scene of the burning people on every hand took a hand in showing their feelings in the matter by striking the Negro with anything obtainable, some struck him with shovels, bricks, clubs, and others stabbed him and cut him until THE WACO BOB. when he was strung up his body was a solid color of red, the blood of the many wounds inflicted covered him from head to foot. "Dry goods boxes and all kinds of inflammable material were gathered, and it required but an instant to convert this into seething flames. When the Negro was first hoisted into the air his tongue protruded from his mouth and his face was besmeared with blood. "Life was not extinct within the Negro's body, although nearly so when another chain was placed around his neck and thrown over the limb of a tree on the lawn, everybody trying to get to the Negro and have some part in his death. The infuriated mob then leashed the Negro, who half-alive and half dead, against the fence, and jumped enough within his limbs to support him. As rapidly as possible the Negro was then jerked into the air at which a shout from thousands of throats went up on the morning air and dry goods boxes, exculator, wood and every other article that would burn was then in evidence, appearing as if by magic. A huge dry goods box was then produced and filled to the top with all of the material. The Negro's body was away in the and all of the time a noise as of thousands was heard and the Negro's body was lowered into the box. "No soner had his body touched the box than people pressed forward, each eager to be the first to light the fire, matches were touched to the inflammable material and an smoke rapidly rose in the air, such a demonstration of people gone, mad was never heard before. Everybody pressed closer to get souvenirs of the affair. When they had finished with the Negro his body was mutilated. "Fingers, cars, pieces of clothing, toes and other parts of the Negro's body were cut off by members of the mob that had crowded to the scene as if by magic when the word that the Negro had been taken in charge by the mob was barred over the city. As the smoke rose to the heavens, the mass of people, numbering in the neighborhood of 10,000, crowding the City Hall lawn and overflowing the square, hanning from the windows of buildings and trees, set up a shout that was heard blocks away. "Thieves were hanging from the windows of the City Hall and every other building that commanded a sight of the burning, and as the Negro body commenced to burn, shouts of delight went up from the thousands of throats and apparently everybody demonstrated in some way their satisfaction at the retribution that was being visited upon the perpetrator of such a horrible crime, the worst in the annals of McLennan county's history. "The body of the Negro was burned to a crisp, and was left for some time in the smoldering remains of the fire. Women and children who desired to view the scene were allowed to do so, the crowds parting to let them look on the scene. After some time the body of the Negro was jerked into the air where everybody could view the remains, and a mighty shout on the air. Photographer Gilderhouse made several pictures of the body as well as the large crowd which surrounded the scene as spectators." The photographer knew where the junching was to take place, and had his camera and paraphernalia in the City Hall. He was called by telephone at the proper moment. He writes us: "We have quit selling the mob photos this step was taken because our 'City dads' objected on the grounds of 'bad publicity,' as we wanted to boosters and not knockers, we agreed to stop all sale. "F. A. Gildersleeve." Our agent continues: "While the torso of the boy was being dragged through the streets behind the horse, the limbs dropped off and the head was put on the stoop of a disreputable woman in the reservation district. Some little boys, pulled out the teeth and sold them to some men for five dollars apiece. The chain was sold: for twenty-five cents a link. "From the pictures, the boy was apparently a wonderfully built boy. The torso was taken to Robinson, and he was taken to while, then they took it down again and dragged it back to town and put it on the fire again at five o'clock." 5. THE AFTERMATH. "I tried to talk to the Judge. I met him on the street and said, "I want to talk with you about something very important." He asked, "What is the nature of it?" I said, "I want to get your opinion of that person." I said, "I want to talk with you about that. What do you want it for?" I said, "If you refuse to talk with me, there is no use of telling you what I want it for." "When I met him the second time, with different clothes on, he did not recognize me. I put on a strong English account and said I was interested in clippings from New York papers which showed that Wheat 122. hnd6 for an awful name, and I wanted to go back and make the northerners feel that Waco was not so bad as the papers had represented. Then he gave me the Court records. Our investigator continues: "I went to the newspaper offices. They were all of the opinion that the best thing to do was to hush it up. They used it as a news item, and that finished it. The Dallas News did not cite anything editorially because not long ago they had done something quite as bad and the boy was not guilty. "With the exception of the Tribute all the papers had simply used it as a news item and let it drop. The Tribute is owned by Judge McCullum who says anything he pleases. He is nearly blind. When I read the article to him I said, 'I would like to ask you, if that had been a colored woman and a white boy, would you have protected that woman?' He answered, 'No.' 'If it had been a colored boy and a colored woman?' No. 'We would not have stopped the niggers doing anything they wanted to.' 'Do you think they would?' 'No.' 'Do them, they prove their superior civilization.' Then he began to tell me how he knew all about the niggers and we northerners do not. He said that as an old southerner he knew perfectly well how to handle the colored population. He told me how he was raised with them, had a colored mummy, nursed at her breast, etc. "There is a bunch of people in Waco who are dying to see someone go forward and make a protest, but no one in Waco would do it. Ex-Mayor Mackaye and Colonel Hamilton both said, 'We do not know what to do. We are not organized to do it. It is a case of race and politics.' I put out a lot of wires for a lawyer to take up the case, but no human being in Waco would take it up. I wrote to a friend in Austin and one in Houston, and the Austin friend telegraphed me that he would send me word as soon as he had found someone. I had a letter from the Houston, friend who gave me the names of three lawyers, but am not sure whether they would take up a case of this kind. All have their doubles of ever getting the case into court. "I did not dare ask much about lawyers." "As a result of the lynching a Sunday School Convention which was to have met there, with 15,000 delegates, has been stopped." "W. A. Brazilien, the foreman of the Jury, was very outspoken against the whole affair and blames the officials for it. He felt that as foreman of the Jury he could not lead in a protest but thought some protest ought to be made. "Mr. Ainaworth, one of the newspaper men, seemed the only one who wanted to start a protest. "Colonel Hamilton, a man of high standing, a northerner, and at one time a big railroad man, was outspoken against the whole affair, but said that if he led in a protest they would do the same thing to him. He said he would never register in any hotel that he came from Waco. Two Waco men who did not register from Waco. "Allan Stanford, ex-Mayor of Waco, saw the Shrift and the Judge before the trial and received assurances that the lynching would not take place. They shut the mouths of the better element of Waco by telling them that the Robinson people had promised not to do it. They had gotten the promise of the Robinson people that they would not teach the boy during the trial, but they did not give a pledge of the discreputable bunch of Waco that they would not start the affair. "Judge Spell said the affair was deplorable, but the best thing was to forget it. "When representing myself as a news reporter, I asked, 'What shall I tell the people, up North?' Ex-Mayor Mackayse said, 'Fix it up as well as you can for Waco, and make them understand that the better thinking men and women of Waco were not in the war. But Waco was better men were down there.' The whole thing savors so rotten because the better men have not tried to protest against it. Your churches have not said a word. Dr. Caldwell was the only man who made any protest at all." 6. THE LYNCHING INDUSTRY. This is an account of one lynching. It is horrible, but it is matched in horror by scores of others in the last thirty years, and in its illegal, law-defying, race-hating, aspect, it is matched by 2842 other lynchings which have taken place between January I, 1825, and June I, 1916. These lynchings are as follows: COLORED MEN LYNCHED BY YEARS. 1885 1896 1227 1888 1890..... 1891..... 1892..... 1893..... 1894..... 1895..... 1896..... 1897..... 1898..... 1899..... 1900..... 1901..... 1902..... 1903..... 1904..... 1905..... 1906..... 1907..... 1908..... 1909..... 1910..... 1911..... 1912..... 1913..... 1914..... 1915..... 1916 (5 months) Total ..... 2,843 What are we going to do about this record? The civilization of America is at stake. The sincerity of Christianity is challenged. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People proposes immediately to raise a fund of at least $100,000 to start a crusade against this modern barbarism. Already $100,000 is promised, conditional on our raising the whole amount. Interested persons may write to Roy Nash, secretary, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York City. Competent Workmen Handle the Forma In Our Composing Room. EVERY DETAIL of a job is carefully looked after. A Nothing but FIRST CLASS print ing work. ing shop in town. Wills—The new cook is a jowel, dear Mrs. Willis—Yes, but I'm afraid the I must discharge her. Wills—What's the matter? Mrs. Willis—I'm suspicious of her. I went to the library this afternoon and spent three hours in the reference room and couldn't find any of hers—Judge. IT REALLY HA He is fat and large and 'greasy, ever he is also just like "Will the Weav- er, or first he will and then he won't." err To day he is; tomorrow he is not. find Now you see him and now you don't. me Unfortunately, this human is of a DO very changing disposition and has his been known to have had three Distinct jobs in one day. Today, he is going away tomorrow and teach see school, but when you see him a few haw days later, he says that he has a how and before proposition on hand but and since it will not be many theses, he he thought it would work better to stay right here (and would he to the same effect). Among his re- cent projects we mention a few: To QQ --- U. S. TROOPER OVERCORSE First Aid Treatment for Host Preparation on the Border. FIRST HALF AMERICAN PATROL ASSOCIATION 90 121 155 154 124 112 80 122 102 84 107 107 86 86 83 61 64 60 93 73 65 63 63 79 69 80 31 RAIDERS IN BIG BEND Philadelphia and Greenburg Guardes man Detailed to Meet Attack. MEN DETAILS TO MEET ATTACK. The Second Pennsylvania Infantry from Philadelphia, Colonel Hamilton D. Turner commanding, and the Tenth Pennsylvania, Colonel Richard Coulter commanding, are under orders to entrain as soon as possible for the Big Bend country of Texas, toward which, according to agents of the state department at El Paso, a considerable band of Villistas is headed, apparently bent upon another serious border raid. It is said the Pennsylvania forces will be sent to the Marathon district of the Big Bend. The force which pursued the Glenn Springs raiders last May had its headquarters at Marathon, Boquillas, a Texan town in the Big Bend, and ninety miles south of Marathon, had been the victim of one serious raid, a few weeks ago, which was followed by a spirited chase of the bandits into Mexico by a small column of United States troops. The two Pennsylvania commands are on the first serious work to be undertaken by any Pennsylvania commands since the arrival on the border. The Fifth Massachusetts Regiment is to be strung along the border by companies, from Fort Hancock, westward, the Second and Tenth Pennsylvania will join the Sixth United States Infantry to form a brigade under Colonel Gaston, commander of the Sixth, who will act as brigadier. The Pennsylvania commanders will operate as regiments. . To "Notify" Wilson In N. J. 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Gordon plans new attack. The Spectacled Roadman's Adventure If you are heamed in on all sides in a patch of land there is only one chance of escape you must stay in the patch and let your enemies search it and not find you. That was good sense, but how on earth was I to escape notice in that tablecloth of a place? I would have buried myself to the neck in mud and ign below water or climbed the tallest tree. But there was not a stick of wood, the bog holes were little puddles, the stream was a slender trickle. There was nothing but short heather and bare hill bunt and the white highway. Then in a tiny bight of road bedding of stones I found the roadman. He had just arrived and was wearily flinging down his hammer. He stared at me with fahy eyes, yawning. "Confoond the day I ever left the hardin' he said as if to the world at large. "There I was my min master. Now, I'm a slave to the government—tethered to the roadside, wit air veen and a back like a snuckle." He took up the hammer, struck a stone, dropped the implement with an oath and put both hands to his ears. "Marry on me! My hold's burstin'!" he cried. He was a wild figure; about my own size, but much bent, with a wock's board on his chin and a pair of big horn spectacles. "I canda dao't," he cried again. "The surveyor maun just report me. I'm for my bed." I asked him what was the trouble, though indeed that was clear enough. "The trouble is that I'm no sob. Last night my dochter, Mertan, was waddit, and they danced dill fowar in the byre. Me and some other chilis set down to the drinkin' and here I am. Peety that I ever look it on the wine when it was red!" I agreed with him about bed. "It's easy speakin'," he moaned. "But I put a postcard yesterday sayin' that the new road surveyor would be round the day. He'll come, and he'll no find me, or else he'll find me fun, and either way I'm a done man. I'll awa back to my bed and say I'm no weal, but I doot that!' no help me, for they ken my kind 'o no welness." Then I had an inspiration. "Does the new surveyor know you?' I asked. "No him. He's just been a week at the job. He hrs about in a wee motorcar and wad spelr the insake oot 'o a whisk." "Where's your house?' I asked, and was directed by a wavering finger to the cottage by the stream. "Well, back to your bod.' I said, "and sleep in peace. I'll take on your job for a bit and see the surveyor." He stared at me blankly; then, as the notion dawned on his fuddled brain, his face broke into the vacant drunkard's smile. "You're the billy!" be cried. "I'll be easy enough managed. I've finished that bing o' stance, so you needen cach say m'i this foremon. Just take the barry and wheel enough metal free you quarry doo the road to make another bing the morm. "My name's Alexander Trummle, and I've been seven year at the trade and twenty afore that berlin on Lesthen water. My Wendens ca' me Rocky and whites Specky, for I wear glasses, but weak 'l' the sight. Just you speak the surveyor fair and cai him sir, and he'll be烈 pleased. I be bored or middle. My sheer spectacles and fifty old hair, shipped off cool, whistle, and earl and gave him them to carry home; borrowed, too, the foal stump of a clay house as an extra property. He informed my simple task and without more who else off at an ankle bedroom. Bad may have been his chief object, but I think there was also something left in the foot of a bottle. I gurgled that he might be safe under cover. Before my friends arrived on the scene. Then I am to work to dress for the show. I against the other of my skins—it the a volga like and white chest skins on glimmery wines—and provided a dark or heath or any thicker's. I asked by myBayers, and there was a direction that might have been a black wines—explained and缴费. CHAPTER VIL I Took Up the Barrow and Began My Journeys to and From the Quarry. Work. I got my boots and trouser legs all white from the dust of the road and hitched up my trousers, tying them with string below the knot. Then I set to work on my face. With a handful of dust I made a watermark round my neck—the place where Mr. Trammell's Sunday ablutions might be expected to stop. I rubbed a good deal of dirt also into the skin of my cheeks. A roadman's eyes would no doubt be a little infused, so I contrived to get some cream in both of mine, and by dine of vegetarian rubbing produced a bleary effect. The sandwiches Sir Bunny had given me had gone off with my cook but the roadman's lunch, but in a bad handkerchief, was at my diagonal. I ate with great ruthless amounts of the thick slabs of some chrome and frank a little of the cold cream. In the handkerchief was a local paper tied with string and adhered to Mr. Turbell—obviously meant to soothe his midday bursure. I did up the bumble again and put the cream admirably beside it. My boots did not sette me but by dint of kicking among the stone I reduced them to the granite-fine surface which characterizes a roadman's foot gear. Then I bit and scraped my finger nails till the edges were old cracked and uneven. The men I was matched against would miss no detail. I broke one of the boots and rotted it in a clummer knot and tossed the A I confronted Three Pairs of Eyes That Missed Nothing. other so that my thick gray socks bulged over the uppers. Still no sign of anything on the road. The motor I had observed half an hour ago must have gone home. My toilet complete. I roll up the barrow and began my journey to and from the quarry, a hundred yards off. I remember an old scout in Rhodesia who had done many queer things in his day; once telling me that the secret of playing a part was to think yourself into it. You could never keep it up, he said, unless you could manage to convince yourself that you were it. So I must off all other thoughts and swiftened then on the road mending. I thought of the little white cottage as my home. I recalled the years I had spent having on Lichen Water. I made my mind dwelling on sleep in a box bed and a bottle of chapain whisky. Still nothing appeared on that white road. Now and then a sleep wandered of the heather to stare at me. A barn stepped down to a pool in the stream and started to fish, taking no more notice of me than if I had been a milestone. On I went tramping my loads of stone with the heavy step of the prostrate. Soon I grew warm, and the dust on my feet changed into sand and a bobbing gait. I was already crowding the house all evening should put a lamb to Mr. Turabelli's museum hall. Suddenly a cute voice pops from the roof, tail, looking up. I saw a Nike the two sent me and a round woolly yarn in a bowler hat. "Are you Alexander Turabelli?" he asked. "I am the new county road program. You go at Blankenship." THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Will have charge of the section from Laddahwyre to the Bigga? Good! A fair bit of road, Turnbull, and not badly engineered. A little soft about a mile off, and the edge want cleaning. See you look after that. Good morning. You'll know me the next time you see me. Clearly my getup was good enough for the dreaded surveyor. I went on with my work, and as the morning grew, toward noon I was cheered by a little traffic. A baker's van breasted the hill and sold me a bag of ginger biscuits, which I stowed in my trousers pockets against emergencies. Then a herd passed with me and disturbed me somewhat by asking loudly, "What has become o' Spocky?" "In bed wil the colic," I repiled, and the herd passed on. Just about midday a big car stole down the hill, glided past and drew up a hundred yards beyond. Its three occupants descended, as if to stretch their legs, and sauntered toward me. Two of the men I had seen before from the window of the Galloway inn, one lean, sharp, dark; the other comfortable and smiling. The third had the look of a countryman, a vet, perhaps, or a small farmer. He was dressed in all cut knickerbockers, and the aye in his head was as bright and wary as a hen's. "Morning," said the last. "That's a fine, easy job yours." I had not looked up on their approach, and now when accustomed to loud and painfully straightened my back, after the manner of roadmen, spat viciously, after the manner of the low Scot, and regarded them steadily before replying. I confronted three pairs of eyes that missed nothing. Here's wear job, and there's better." I added: "I 'wad rather have yours, sitttin' a day on your hinderlands on those cushions. It's you and your muscle cawns that wreck my roads. If we a' had our rights you and be made to mend what yo break." The bright eyed man was looking at the newspaper lying beside Turubelli's bundle. "I see you get your papers in good time," he said. "I glanced at it usually. "Aya in good time. Neem! that that paper came out last betterday. I'm just four days late." He picked it up, glanced at the superscript and laid it down again. One of the others had been looking at my boots, and a word in German called the speaker's attention to them. "You've a fine taste in boots," he said. "Those were never made by a country shooter." "They were not," I said readily. "They were made in London. I got them fine the gentleman that was here last year for the shootin'. What was his name now? And I scratched a forgetful head. Again the sleek one spoke in German. "Let us get on," he said. "This yellow is all right." They asked one last question: They made me ask question. "Did you see any one pass early this morning? He might be on a bicycle or he might be on foot." I very nearly fell into the trap and told a story of a bicyclist hurrying past in the gray dawn. But I had the sense to see my danger. I pretended to consider very deeply. "I wanna up very early," I said. "Ye see my dochter was merritt last night and we keep it up late. I opened the house door about sooen—and there was meabody on the road then. Since I cam up here has been just the baker and the Ritchill herd, bedded you gentlemen." One of them gave me a cigar, which I smelled gingerly and stuck in Tumblull's bundle. They got into their car and were out of sight in three minutes. My heart leaped with an enormous relief, but I went on wheeling my stones. It was in well—ten minutes later the car returned—one of the occupants waving a hand to me. These gentry left nothing to chance. I finished Tumblull's bread and cheese, and pretty soon I had finished the stools. The next step was what puzzled me. I could not keep up this road making business for long. A merciful Providence had kept Mr. Turnbull indoors, but if he appeared on the scene there would be trouble. I had a notion that the coedon was still tight round the glen and that if I walked in any direction I should meet with questioners. But get out I must. No man's nerve could stand more than a day of being spied on. I stayed at my post till about 5 o'clock. By that time I had resolved to down to Turnbull's cottage at nightfall and take my chance of getting over the hills in the darkness. But suddenly a new car came up the road and slowed down to stop a short distance from me. A fresh wind had risen, and the occupant wanted to light a cigarette. It was a touring car with the tonneau full of an assortment of brags. One man sat in it, and an amazing chance I knew him. His name was Launcelot Brown, and he was an offence to creation. He was a sort of blood stockbroker who did his bostops by tending to eldest sons and rich young peers and foolish old indians. "Lancet" was a familiar figure. I understood, at halls and polo weeks and country homes. He was an adult snakemonger and would crawl a mile on his belly to anything that had a title or a million. I had a business introduction to his firm when I came to London, and he was good enough to ask me to dinner at his house. He showed me of it a great race and pictured above his duckhouses till the memory of the creature turned me sick. I asked a man afterward why nobody hated him and was told that laughhouses governed the weather. Anyhow, there he was now, neatly dressed, in a fine new coat, obviously his way to visit some of his friends. A bishop dwarfs took me, and in a second I had jumped into the temple and had him by the shoulder. "Mike, Brown?" I sang back. "We'll meet you next." He got a bored fright. His chin dropped as he beared at me, "Who the devil are you?" he grasped. "My name is Hannay," I said; "from Rhodesia, you remember." "Good God—the murderer!" he choked. "Just so. And there'll be a second murder, my dear, if you don't do as I bid you. Give me that coat of yours. That cap too." He did as he was bid, for he was blind with terror. Over my dirty trousers and vulgar shirt I put on his smart driving coat, which buttressed high at the top and thereby hid the deficiencies of my collar. I stuck the cap on my head and added his gloves to my setup. The dusty roadman in a minute was transformed into one of the nearest motorists in Scotland. On Mr. Lunceatch Itowns' head I clapped Tumblull's unspeakable hat and told him to keep it there. Then with some difficulty I turned the car. My plan was to go back the road he had come, for the watchers, having seen it before, would let it pass unremarked. "Now, my child," I said, "it quite still and be a good boy. I mean you no harm. I'm only borrowing your car for an hour or two. But if you play me any tricks, and, above all, if you open your mouth, as sure as there is a God above me I'll wiring your neck! Saved?" I enjoyed that evening's ride. We ran eight miles down the valley, through a village or two, and I could not help noticing several strange looking folk lounging by the roadside. These were the watchers who would have had much to say to me if I had come in other garb or company. As it was, they looked incuriously on. One touched his cap in salute, and I rebounded graciously. As the dark fell I turned up a aisle glen which, as I remembered from the map, led into an unfrequented corner of the hills. Soon the villages were left behind, then the farms and then even the wavy cottages. Presently we came to a lonely moon, where the night was blackening the sunset gleam in the log pools. Here we stopped, and I obliquely reversed the car and restored to Mr. Launcelot Brown his belongings. "A thousand thanks," I said. "Therea more use in you than I thought. Now, be off and find the poles." As I sat on the hillside watching the tall light dwindle I reflected on the various kinds of crime I had now sampled. Contrary to general belief, I was not a murderer, but I had become an unholy lass, a shameless impostor and a highwayman with a marked taste for expensive motorcars. CHAPTER VIII. The Bald Archontologist's Adventure SPENT the night on a shelf of the hillside in the lee, of a bowler where the heather grew long and soft. It was a cold business, for I had neither coat nor waistcoat. Those were in Mr. Turunbil's keeping as was Bendder's little book, my watch and, worst of all, my pipe and tobacco pooch. Only my money accompanied me in my belt and about half a pound of ginger biscuits in my trouser pocket. I slipped off half those biscuits and by worming myself deep into the beather got some kind of warmth. My spirits had risen, and I was beguiled by the sight of ginger biscuits of bite and seek. So far I had been mire- churious lucky. The milkman, the literary inkeeper, Sir Harry, the roadman and the idiotic Lancie were all pieces of undeserved good fortune. Somehow the first success gave me a feeling that I was going to pull the thing throne. My chief trouble was that P was desperately hungry. I lay and tortured myself—for the ginger biscuits merely emphasized the aching void—with the memory of all the good food I had thought so little of in London. There were Paddock's crisp sausages and fragrant shavings of bacon and shapely poached eggs—how often I had turned up my nose at them. There were the cider they did at the club, and a particular ham that stood on the cold table, for which my soul hated. My thoughts hovered over all varieties of mortal edibles, and finally settled on a porterhouse teak wood table to eat the rabbit to follow. In lining hopelessly for these dainties I fell asleep. I woke very cold and stiff about an hour after dawn. It took me a little while to remember where I was, for I had been very weary and had slept heavily. I saw the pale blue sky through a net There Were Men Below, Not Men Then a Gaurter of a Mile Off, of hander, then a big shoulder of hill, and then my own boots placed neatly in a blackberry bush. I should impress on my crew and landed from into the valley, and then my boat took me and landing my boat in the hills. But there were more hills, and made them a quarter of a mile wide, and landed on the hillside. Like a fox, and hunting, the hunter. Lestrade had not been slow to learning, for the newmen. I musted out of my shell to have an escape of a bawdish trench. It glued a yellow trench, which closed up the mountain face. This led me presently hape the narrow gully of a burn, by way of which I scrambled to the top of the ridge. From there I looked back and anw that I was still undiscovered. My pursuers were patiently quartering the hillside and moving upward. Keeping behind the skyline, I ran for maybe half a mile till I judged I was above the perimeter end of the glon. Then I showed myself and was instantly noted by one of the tankers, who passed the word to the others. I heard cries coming up from below and saw that the line of search had been blocked. I pretended to retreat over the skyline, but instead went back the way I had come, and in twenty minutes was behind the ridge overlooking my sleeping place. From that viewpoint I had the satisfaction of seeing the pursuit streaming up the bill at the top of the glon on a hopelessly false scent. I had before me a choice of routes, and I chose a ridge which made an angle with the one I was on and so would soon put a deep gap between me and my enemies. The exercise had warmed my blood, and I was beginning to enjoy myself amazingly. As I went I breakfasted on the dusty remnants of the ginger baculis. I knew very little about the country, and I hadn't a notion what I was going to do. I trusted to the strength of my legs, but I knew well enough that those behind me would be familiar with the lie of the land and, that my ignorance would be a heavy handicap. I saw in front of me a sea of hills, rising very high toward the south, but northward breaking down into broad ridge which separated wide and shallow dales. The ridge I had chosen seemed to sink after a mile or two to a moor which lay like a pocket in the uplands. That seemed as good a direction to take as any other. My strategy had given me a final start-call it twenty minutes and I had the width of a glove behind me before I saw the first heads of the pursuers. The police had evidently called in local talent to their aid, and the man I could see had the appearance of birds or gamekeepers. They hallooed at the sight of me and I waved my hand. Two dived into the glen and began to climb my ridge while the others kept their own side of the hill. I felt as if I were taking part in a schoolboy game of hide and bounds. But very soon it began to seem less of a game. Those fellows behind were befely men on their native back. Looking back I saw that only three were following direct, and I guessed that the others had fetched a circuit to cut me off. My lack of local knowledge might very well be my undoing, and I resolved to get out of this tangle of glons to the pocket of moor I had seen from the tops. I must no increase my distance as to get clear away from them, and I believed I could do this if I could find the right ground for it. If there had been cover I would have tried a bit of stalking, but on those bare shores you could see a fly a mile off. My hope must be in the length of my legs and the soundness of my wind, but I needed earth ground for that, for I was not bred a mountainer. How I lingered for a good Africaner pony? I put on a great spurt and got off my ridge and down into the moor before any figures appeared on the sky line behind me. I crossed a burn and came out on a highroad which made a pass between two glens. All in front of me was a big field of heather sloping up to a crest which was crowned with an odd feather of trees. In the dike by the roadside was a gate, from which a grass grown track led over the first wave of the moor. I jumped the dike and followed it, and after a few hundred yards—as soon as it was out of sight of the highway—the grass stopped and it became a very respectable road, which was evidently kept with some care. Clearly it ran to a house, and I began to think of doing the same. Hitherto my luck had held, and it might be that my best chance would be found in this remote dwelling. Anyhow, there was a fence, and I did not follow the road, but the burnside which flicked it on the right, where the breaken grass deep and the high banks made a tolerable screen. It was well I did so, for no sooner had I gained the hollow then, looking back, I saw the pursuit topping the ridge from which I had descended. After that I did not look back. I had no time. I ran up the burnish, crawling over the open pipes and frown large part wading in the shallow stream. I found a deserted oasis with a row of fantom peat stands and an over-grown garden. Then I was among young hay and very soon had come to the edge of a plantation of windmill fire. From there I saw the chimneys of the house smoke a few hundred yards to ray left. I forsook the burnish, crossel another dike and almost before I knew was on a rough lawn. A glance back told me that I was well out of sight of the pursuit, which had not yet passed the first lift of the moor. The lawn was a very rough place, cut with a scraine the aftereat of a mower, and planted with beds of scrubby rhodendronia. A brace of black game, which are not usually garden birds, rubs at my approach. The house before me was the ordinary moorland hed, with a more prestigious white-washed wing added. Attached to this wing was a glass veneer, and through the glass I saw the face of an elderly gentleman weekly watching me. I stalked over the border of coarse hill gravel and entered the open veneer door. Within it a pleasant room, glimpsed on one side and on the other a mass of books. More books allowed in an inn room. On the floor, instead of tables, stood cases such as you see in a museum, piled with coins and quew store implements. There was a knobbed door in the mid-19th and secured gr I, with some papers and open volumes before, him was the benevolent old gentleman. His face was round and shiny, like Mr. Pickwick's, big glasses stuck on, the end of his nose, and the top of his head was as bright and bare as a glass bottle. He never moved when I entered, but raised his gladiolus and waited on me to speak. It was not an easy job, with about five minutes to spare, to tell a stranger who I was and what I wanted and to win his aid. I did not attempt it. There was something about the eye of the man before me—something so keen and knowledgeable—that I could not find a word. I simply stared at him and stolidized. "You seem in a hurry, my friend," he said slowly. I nodded toward the glass. It gave a prospect across the moor through a gap in the plantation and revealed certain figures half a mile off straggling through the heather. "Ah, I see," he said and took up a pair of fieldglasses, through which he patiently scrutinized the figures. "A negative from justice, eh? Well, we'll go into the matter at our leisure. Mountaint I object to my privacy being broken in upon by the clumsy rural preacher. Go into my study and you will see two doors facing you. Take the one on the left and close it behind you. You will be perfectly safe. Don't leap and I send for you." And this extraordinary man took up his pen again. I did me I was bid and found myself in a little dark chamber which smelled of chemicals and was lit only by a tiny window high up in the wall. The door had swing behind me with a clink like the door of a safe. Once again I had found an unexpected sanctuary, although I could not tell for how long. All the same, I was not comfortable. There was something about the old gentleman which puzzled and rather terrified me. He had been too easy and really, almost as if he had expected me, and his eyes had been horribly intelligent. No sound came to me in that dark place. For all I knew the police might be searching the house, and if they did they would want to know what was behind this door. I tried to possess my soul in patience and to forget how hungry I was. Then I took a more cheerful view. But I was fearful that I was abut to undergo some unusual experiences. The old gentleman could scarcely refuse me a meal, and I fell to reconstructing my breakfast. Bacon and eggs would content me, but I wanted the better part of a litch of bacon and half a hundred eggs. And then while my mouth was watering in an anticipation, there was a click, and the door stool open. It was an invitation to leave the road. I emerged into the sunlight to find the master of the house sitting in a dower armchair in the room he called his house and regarding me with curious eyes. "Have they gone?" I asked. "They have gone. I conceived them that you had crossed the hill. I do not choose that the police should come be tween me and one whom I am delighted to honor. This is a lucky morning for you. Richard Hanney. You see that your discipline is not complete." As he spoke his eyelids seemed to tremble and to fall a little over his keen gray eyes. In a flash the phrase of Sandler's game back to me when he had described the man he most dreaded in the world. He had said that he could hold his eyes like a hawk." Then I saw that I had walked straight into the enemy's headquarters. My first impulse was to thrill the old ruffian and make for the open air. He seemed to anticipate my intention for he smiled gently and nodded to the door behind me. I turned and saw two men creators who had me covered with photos. He knew my name, but he had new eyes. And as the reflection darted across my mind I saw a slender chance. I determined to brazen it out to the end. "I don't know what you mean," I said roughly. "And who are you calling Richard Hanny? My name's Anselle." "So! he said, still smiling. "But of course, you have others. We won't quarrel about a name." I was pulling myself together now, and I collected that my garb, lacking coat and waistcoat and collar, would, at any rates, not betray me. I put on my sunniest face and shrugged my shoulders. "I suppose you're going to give me up after all, and I call it a dirty trick. I wish I had never seen that cursed motorcar. Here's the money, and be — to you!" And I firing 4 oversigns on the table. He opened his eyes a little. "Oh, no. I shall not give you up!" My friends and I will have a little private settlement with you; that is all. You know a little too much, Mr. Hannay. You are a clever actor, but not quite clever enough." He spoke with assurance, but I could see the dawning of some doubt in his mind. "For God's sake stop jawing!" I cried. "Everything's against me. I haven't had a bit of luck since I came on shore at Leith. What's the harm in a poor devil with an empty stomach picking up some money he finds in a bust up motorcar? That's all I done, and for that I've been chivalled for two days by those blasted bobbles over those blasted hills. I tell you, I'm fair sick of you. You can do what you like old boy! Ned Ainfield's got no fight left in him. I could see that the doubt was gaining. "Will you oblige me with the story of your recent doings?" he asked. of your recent doings?" he asked, "I can't, gon't hurry." I said in a real beggar's witte. "I've not had a bite to eat for two days. Give me a mouthful, of food, and then you'll hear God's truth." I must have showed my hunger in my face, for he signaled to one of the men in the doorway. A bit of cold he was brought, and a glimpse of berg PAGE THREE And I wolfed them down like a pig, or, rather, like Ned Alnaiti for I was keeping up my character. In the middle of my meal he spoke suddenly to me in German, but I turned on him a face as blank as a stone wall. I was steeled to carry the deception to a finish. Then I told him my story—how I had come off an Architect ship at Leath wedge up, and being my week overkill to my brother at Wigton. I had run short of cash—I hated vaguely at a spree and I was pretty well on my upgren when I had come on a hole in a hedge and, looking through, had seen a big motorcar lying in the barn. TO BE CONTINUED "Hello, Mandy," said his honor, "Tawu's Cephas behaving himself these days? Still on the water wagon, I hope." "Well, judge, your honn, Cephus ohly am havn't de time on his life stickin' on dut wagon. But he do fall off so many times dat he am dut crippled moose de v de time dat he scarcely kitt aroun' without crutches. If dar was a bottle hld on de wagon I do bebeld dat Cephus would hold his hold steadly. The moth I habitat wid man de moth quatifyt' he am to me. He got such a john' poon ob wach, judge, it malks him abstracted ter wash his face. You, auh, dats a face"—Richmond Times Dispatch. RAILROADS Richmond, Frederick s k s g & Potomac R. R. L. and C. s g s g 1v. Bc/0 15.15 AM, 9.22 AM 12. Bd'd 77.50 AM, 12.40 PM 11.40 AM, 19.23 AM, 19.35 AM 12.30 PM, 10.25 PM, 0.30 PM 11.21 PM, 12.50 PM, 15.47 PM 11.00 PM, 10.30 PM, 12.35 PM 11.20 PM, 12.40 PM NORFOLK & WESTERN. ONLY ALL RAIL LINK TO NORFOLK Schedule in effect Jan. 3, 1916 Leave Hynd Street Hatlan, Richmond, FONNORFOLK: *0:18 A.M., 10:00 A.M., *1:00 P.M., *4:00 P.M. FOR LYNCHBURG AND THE WENT: A. M., "9:00 A.M.," "8:00 P.M.," "9:30 P.M. Local to Crewe, "6:35 P.M. Artie Richmond from Norfolk: **11:40** A.M. *M. Doe West:** **10:18** A.M. *8:27** A.M. *11:18** P.M. *M.*: **14:0** P.M. *11:17** P.M. *9:00* P.M. *Daily* "Daily cast act Sunday" "Sunday only W. HILTON" W. W. BAUDRIDEN C. I. Reanocks W. W. BAUDRIDEN C. I. BOLL, D. L. BOLL, *A.* D. R. Voe. ATLANTIC COAST LINE THE STANDARD RAILROAD ON THE SOUTH (Effective January 2, 1966) F. For X, & W. Fly, Word 6:18 A. M., Bath A. M., 0:02 P. W., 0:25 P. W. For Petersburg: 11:50 A. M., 0:15 A. M., 8:15 A. M., 0:00 A. M., 0:50 A. M., 8:00 P. M., 4:00 P. M., 4:10 P. M., 8:00 P. M., 0:00 P. M., 9:25 P. M., 11:50 P. M. For Goldchamp and FayetteKilleen: 4"128 F. M. 1"128 A. M. 7"128 F. M. 4"128 F. M. F. M. 5"128 F. M. Trains arrive Richmond daily: 4:30 A. M. 7:00 A. M. 8:15 A. M. 6:15 A. M. 8:15 A. M. 11:50 A. M. 2:15 P. M. 7:14 P. M. 8:17 P. M. 8:35 F. M. 7:45 P. M. 8:58 F. M. 11:58 F. M. 8:58 F. M. 7:45 P. M. 8:58 F. M. 11:58 F. M. 8:58 F. M. 7:45 P. M. 8:58 F. M. 11:58 Time of arrival and departure and summ tions not guaranteed. THE SOUTHERN SR SERVES THE SOUTH Schedule degrees not guaranteed. For the South—Daly: $ 5.99 A, M, local; 10.99 B, M, local; 11.99 A, M, local for Alameda; 11.99 B, M, local for Kerrville and Hase, City—work days. York River Line—5:10 P.M., Steamer Trains, except Sunday, connecting for Baltimore: 35 A., M. and 4:15 P.M. daily, local. Traine Archive Richmond—From the South: 7:06 A.M. and 8:00 A.M., 8:50 P.M., 8:59 P.M., daily; 8:40 A.M., except Sunday. From West Point: 8:45 A.M., except Monday: 9:40 A.M. and 6:15 P.M., daily. Other: 907 K. Main St., Phone Mainline WTR. CHESAPEAKE & OHIO. Clectn., Louisville & West, *3:09 p. --*11:00 p. Main Line, Local *70 a. --*2 p. --*5:15 p. James River Drive. *10:00 a. --*8:15 p. N. News, N.K., Old Pt. *9 s. --*15 m. --*6 p. Newport News, Local *7:15 a. --*5:00 p. Traine arrive from Norfolk, *11:30 a. --*8:00 p. *6:30 p. Newport News, *9:15 a. --*8:00 p. From West, *8:30 a. --*3:40 p. *9:35 a. --*1:10 p. 7:00 p. daily from Charlottesville except Sunday from Thurmpod. James River, *8:35 a. *7:10 p. Daily *Exempt Sunday SEABOARD AIR LINE THE PROGRESSIVE RAILWAY ON THE DOUTLE ROUTLED TRAILS scheduled to leave Richmond daily: P. 120, 124, 125, 126 P. H. alverp, and another to J.W. Thornton, Almond, Birmingham, 6:26 P. M. through emules and Jorped to Jacksonville, 11:26 P. M. Hamham, St. Lombard, St. A. M., appears to Almond, B.B. in theปฬิกาแอมะนิสา, Jowthamville, Tampa and seeded to Jacksonville, trail scheduled to arrive in Richmond daily: P. 120 A. M., 7:20 A. M., and A. M., local, 6:20 A. M., 5:27 P. M. ALPHEUS SCOTT (CIRCER SLA) Funeral Director and Emolmer OPEN DAY AND HOUR Office, 600 P. S. Road, Florida, 2007 Date: 10/1 2008 Date: 10/1 2009 Date: 10/1 Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. 11 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. JOHN MITCHELL, JR... EDITOR All communications intended for publication should be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Va. as second class matter. SATURDAY... JULY 15, 1910 Do not forget that this is a world of trouble. We shall win if we continue the struggle for right principles. If you live right, you will die the same way. Times are hard, but hundreds of colored folks find money to have a good time. The Progressives are in line with the Republican Party now, and its nominees. Betting in New York is new and to be two to one in favor of Hos Crowns Evans Houses Colored folks are making progress but when it is measured by the white man's standard, it looks disappointing some times. Be polite and obliging. There are some colored folks, who would have you the other way, but it will not pay in the long run. When a youngster likes only a good time and dodges work, it is well to place him in a vaudeville show house or send him to a good reformatory, even though he cannot be reformed. The New York Crisis certainly showed commendable enterprise in its vivid portrayal of the flendishness displayed in the lynching of the colored youth at Waco, Texas. It demonstrates conclusively that this degenerate was a product of the community in which he was found and executed. It is a blot upon American civilization. The agitation about infantile paralysis has afforded the excuse for the health departments of the country and in the several states, to make an insistent demand for more money. This is not for the purpose of curing the disease, for it is admitted that the medical fraternity does not know how to cure it, but it is in order to discuss it and to devise a means to lessen the danger of the epidemic. To the ordinary mind, the proposition is as absurd as it is ridiculous. If the disease is incurable from a medical standpoint, how can the appropriation of one hundred thousand dolars make it any more curable? Experts have been laboring to effect a cure for a generation and have failed. The American people certainly "like to be humbugged," and no better method seems to be devised than to make a great agitation over a threatened epidemic and then reap a golden harvest as a result of the imaginary condition. THE GERMAN SUBMARINE. The entrance of the German harbour submarine into Chesapeake Bay early last Sunday morning by way of the Virginia docks, and her subsequent docking at Baltimore, Md., with a cargo of dyes and medicines, have revolutionized modern shipping and created something of a sensation throughout the entire world. The name of the vessel is significant, Deutschland (Germany) and shows that this truly remarkable people are determined to find a way to again communicate directly with the outside world. In the light of this achievement, we the blockade of Germany by the ab- lies will soon become a joke. This four- vessel is 315 feet long and can carry doo- a cargo of more than a thousand tons for the value of the one that it is now hei- unloading is said to be one million it h dollars, and as the vessel cost only supply half a million, it will pay for itself in one round trip voyage and leave a of the profit for its owners. It is practically like impossible to capture it, hurring acclo- dents, for upon the appearance of an enemy, it simply falls under the water some one or two hundred feet and porcels on its way at a slightly reduced speed. It is estimated that it can travel on the surface of the water at near) twenty miles per hour and under the water at from twelve to fifteen miles per hour. It has delicate instruments by which it can tell if a vessel is in the immediate vicinity, when it wants to come to the surface. It is announced that more vessels of this type are being built and as they can be used after the war is over, they will still be serviceable to the owners when peace again prevails. Great Britain is Mistress of the seas. By this is meant, she controls the trade lanes with her war vessels. She is aided by France, Italy, Japan and Russia. But they control on top of the water and not beneath the surface. Germany is now enjoying the control under the surface of the water and in the air. The super-submarines and super-Zeppelins tell a story of inventive genius that has astounded the world. Other nations do not seem to be able to cope with her, even though they have captured and examined some of these wonders of modern construction. There are secrets in connection with their construction that are not disclosed by even a critical examination of the parts. It is hoped that the great war will soon end, but at this time, it seems that the contending nations are locked in a death-struggle, the like of which has never been seen in the history of the world. When all nations were professing peace and lending their influence to the erection of a shrine at The Hague, it seems like the irony of fate that the deception should have been exposed and a slaughter of human beings launched that has staggered humanity and made a new, bloody record in the history of the world. --- MISS BURROUGHS AND HER CRITICS Blood are ye, when men shall retire you, and persecute you, and shall all manner of evil against you, disguise for My sake—MATI 5:11 We have read with much interest the statement of Miss NANNE H. Bumgarns in reply to certain critics relative to her position with reference to the Baptists and their troubles. She stated in her communication that she has been misrepresented and the following summary by her in plain and to the point. She says: I have never advised the women to meet anywhere. I favor the plan suggested that the Executive Boards consider the wisdom of allowing the women to meet apart until our brethren adjust the matters that have provoked this denominational war. This simple suggestion was made to offset any reason for forming another National organization of Baptist Women. Any practical person knows that this duplication of organizations is not only a waste, but will prove a most formidable impediment to denominational advancement. I hold that two National organizations of Baptist Women will be a living example of denominational weakness rather than of denominational strength. This attitude is as absolutely right as were the divine commandments handed down from Mt. Sinai. Viewed from any angle, they square with her announced intention to make an effort for peace. We cannot see, then, that there was any need for the caustic language, indicating the display of deep gloom in the article aforesaid. Miss Brunototis cannot attempt to put out fire without risking being searched. It should occasion no surprise on her part or bitter indignation on the part of her friends, when people of the type engaged in this discussion unjustly assail her. If the Baptist women of the country cannot see the wisdom of the preposition submitted by her, then they are on a par with many Baptist preachers, who are making the name "Negro Baptist" a byword and a reproach. The result of the whole affair will be to land Miss Bransonors and her army of supporters on one side or on the other. We risk the hope that President E. C. Morris will be diplomatic enough to remove all reasonable causes for a continuation of the division which has vexed and injured us. It may be that he can find a leader to whom he can hand his mantle, who could extend the olive branch of peace to the conservative members of the National Baptist Convention, unincorporated and by a labor of love and by the argument of justice convert to his way of thinking the large majority, who have been led into other paths and who have done all that they could to keep the fires of hate burning. But it was of Mrs Branoroma that we intended to speak. Her solicitude was evidently on account of the foundling, which has been left at her door—The National Training School for Women and Girls on Lincoln Heights in the District of Columbia. It has been largely dependents for its support on the combined financial assistance of the united Baptist women of the country. If these women, fool like, split the man, what will become of the child, which at best has been plaining for support? To our mind, this has been the wri- mary cause of the interest taken by that queenly woman, NANNIE H. BUNGOTOUS. But God will and a way. She has but, to trust in Him and continue the work. He has intrusted to her hands to do. Go among the churches regardless of their affiliations and ask for support. If they refuse you, when you depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your foot. Verily I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorra in the day of judgment, than for that city." Miss Burroughs says that she is penniless, so to speak, that she has not accumulated a competency, yielding up her brilliant talents, her youthfulness and her attractiveness in behalf of the work. It has always been so. Colored people, as a rule, do not comprehend or understand the sacrifices the leaders of the race are making in behalf of the cause. Miss Burroughs displays too much feeling. It is natural for her so to do, but she must learn to be unnatural. We have been practicing it ourselves for more than fifteen years. Let her carry her head high and trust in God. Her enemies will yet be confounded. This world now is unduly sinful, but at certain periods of the world's history, it has always been so. Had we been consulted, we would have omitted much that appeared in Miss Burroughs' letter. It was all proper and should have been said, but we regret that she let her enemies know that some of their unjust shafts of bitterness had "struck home," so to speak. The late Dr. Booker T. WASHINGTON was a master diplomat in concealing his wounds and in keeping from the gaze of the public the drippings from a wounded heart. Miss Pitonouris will some day learn to do likewise. We sympathize with her, and we conclude our remarks by saying to her in the language of the Scriptures, "Speak unto the children of Israel that they go forward." MAJOR MOTON'S DENIAL. The New York Age in its editorial of a few days ago speaking concerning the reported utterances of Major Moton, the recently installed head of Tuskegee Institute with reference to the treatment of Mrs. Moton on a Pullman car in Alabama had this to say: "Referring to certain statements attributed to Major R. R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute, concerning the treatment accorded Mrs. Moton on a Pullman car in Alabama. The Age is in position to affirm most positively that the Associated Press dispatches have misquoted Major Moton in every particular. Telephone messages and letters from prominent white citizens, both of the South and North, have conveyed sympathy to Major Moton and assured him of their loyal support." We are highly gratified to know that Major Moton did not say what he was represented as having said in the telegraphic reports of this affair. Not a few of our people were inclined to believe the report to be true because, some men among us will compromise when under the stress of circumstances such as confronted Major Moton. We realize that it is not by any means an easy task for one who is in a position in public life who represents varied interests to avoid some measure of criticism for their expressed views on any matter which involves a discussion of the race problem. So many men of our race because of their desire to please the white people are constantly going "cap in hand" before them that whatever the fact may be our people do not find it hard to believe about anything the tsis said concerning one of our leaders, if anything that they are reported as saying which has a tinge of cowardice or compromise about it, they take it in as a sweet morsel and will always believe the version of the affair which is unfavorable to one of the race. In the case of Major Moton in spite of his known opinions touching every phase of the "Race Problem" not a few of our people believed the first report as to what he said relative of the case of his wife who was refused accommodation on a Pullman car. We believe in conservatism, but we do not believe in cowardice. We do believe in exercising common sense in all things. The man who goes through the world with a chip on his shoulder at all times is sure to find his match some time, if he keeps on going. The best thing to do is to be reasonably conservative and ready to consider every question from a reasonable and same point of view. When as a race we shall have grown a little broader and shall have acquired the knowledge of how to think a little more deeply we shall have no trouble when we are confronted with these conditions which reflect the force of American prejudice.—Jacksonville (Fla.) Sentinel. HDITOR CFIFFORD'S TRIBUTE. (Martinsburg W. Va., Pioneer Press.) "The recent arrest, in Richmond, Virginia, of Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., editor, banker and publicist, by a "smarty" policeman, was as unwarranted as it was unnecessary. The idea of this great man being a lawbreaker is repugnant to the minds of his friends, who are legion in every section of the country, and who number their possessions from millions to a few dollars. At the time Editor Mitchell was subjected to the temporary humiliation which he underwent at the hands of the Richmond mission of the law, he was only observing his proprativo as a newspaper man—telling news where a fatal automobile accident had occurred. trial over himself throughout the whole proceedings, and thereby proved pennable, in lieu of the hands of a man whose罪 is clearly observable than on a police force. The prompt release of Mr. Michell on his recognition by the police captain, in whose pretact the arrest occurred, and his subsequent speedy acquittal a few days thereafter in the famous Richmond Police Court, presided over by the Honorable Mr. Justice John J. Crutchfield, was a triumph over a temporary embarrassment of which any man might well feel proud, and was almost like unto the exercises attendant upon the entry of a king just crowned, and in his palace. On this memorable occasion, in the former Confederate Capital, millionaire and man in moderate circumstances, white as well as black, vied in doing honor and attaining to the true worth of this noble son of Virginia who has done a much for the good of humankind, as any man, anywhere, in the world. Joint Picnic, Tuesday, July 18. The union picnic of St. Philip's Church Sunday School and the Good Shepherd Church Sunday School to Stop No. 12, on the Petersburg Electric Line next Tuesday, July 18, at 10 o'clock A. 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Third and Clay Sts., Richmond, Virginia. --- CHARLEY CHAPLIN'S COMIC CAPERS EXCUSES DON'T HELP CHARLEY Copyright, 1918, by J. Koeley. YOU COLLECT THIS DILL FROM MR. CHAPLIN'S WELL YOU A STEADY JOB. SAY MR. CHAPLIN'S GOT A LITTLE BILL I WANT TO COLLECT IM DEAF I CAN'T HEAR YOU BESIDES - I DON'T UNDERSTAND ENGLISH SO I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU SAID ALSO - I DON'T SPEAK IT AND I CAN'T TELL YOU ANYTHING ANYHOW IM BROKE COME AROUND NEXT WEEK For further information see the President or Cashier. the family. Mrs. Sailie Morton returned home from Washington, Sunday evening after a three days visit to her son Mr. Carl Elgin who happened with a serious accident by breaking his leg and otherwises lasarating his foot, he i now in the hospital in Washington we wish fr him a early recovery. We learned Mrs. Whiting is dead at Watson Va.. The children day exercises at Gleedaville was fine being tutored by Rev. Mrs. J. E. Dotson, many went down from this place. Urbanna, Va., July 10.—There was a memorial exercise at the Pine Grove School July 4th, in honor of the late Booker T. Washington. Mrs. Micha Rawley read a paper. Subject, "The Boy Washington." Mr. J. B. Johnson discussed "Washington at Tuskegee." "Washington in Public Life" was discussed by Rev. J. A. Martin, B. D. Misses Angullette Morris, Florence Lockley, Sallio Wood, and Messrs. Spiller Frazier, Jeff Braxton and Geo. L. Davis were the guests of Miss Margrett Ward last Sunday afternoon. The young people of Urbanna have organized a club, known as the Pine Grove Glee Club. Mrs. J. B. Rawley, president; Miss Anna Ward, secretary. Rumor has it that a prominent young lady of this county is on the matrimony list, but the young men are doubting it. They would like to hear directly from Miss Bee. LEESBURG. VA. Leesburg, Va.—Miss Agnes Dorsey returned home, after a brief visit to friends in Baltimore. Mrs. Rosa Dorsey arrived home Saturday, after a short visit in Maryland. Mr. Thomas Dorsey is convalescing. Mrs. Lizanna Carter, of Washington, is the guest of Mrs. Trench Stanton the week-end. Mr. Chas. Grey, of Alexandria, Va., is visiting friends in Leesburg. Mrs. Henry Robinson made a flying trip to Lynchburg to her sister, and brought back her nephew and niece. Rev. G. O. Dixson, of Alexandria, Va., preached two able sermons at the Baptists Church Sunday at eleven 'clock, using as a text, Mark 1:15. At one o'clock he preached the funeral of Mr. Herbert Harris, who departed this life on Thursday, at two o'clock, leaving a devoted mother, sister and wife, and a host of friends to mourn their loss. The Rev. Dixson took for a tex colosions 3-2. Set your affections on tnings above and not on things on the earth, at eight o'clock he again filled the rostun his tex was watch and pray lest yca fall into temptation, etc. Math. 26-41 to the delight of all present. In sad but loving remembrance of our beloved husband and kind father Joseph Franklin:Goleman who died one year ago July 12,1915. Dear Lord in thy holy realm dwells the soul of our father, near although at rest in thy kingdom his guiding spirits near, just one year the 12th you called father to thy holy throne in loving remembrance do we hold him in our hearts mind and home by Charley Chaplin's Comic Capers URBANNA (VA.) LETTER THOMAS M. CRUMP, VICE-PRESIDENT FROM SOUTH BOSTON (VA.) South Boston, Va.—This city will, in the near future, hold memorial services for the dead soldiers who fell in action at Carrizal. The subject which met a favorable response was introduced Sunday to the Mexpah Presbyterian Sunday School by Mr. J. J. Shepperson and was favorably discussed by Mesara. S. A. Lethers, A. D. Ragland, H. C. White and W. G. White. Appropriate committees were appointed and an elaborate programme arranged. It is understood today that all schools and churches here will take part. For Rent 812 N. 7th St., 3-room flat. m 920 N. 6th St., 3-room flat. 914 N. 3rd St., 1st floor & basement. 510 Goddin St., 1st floor & basement. 728 N. 2nd St., 4-room flat. 116 W. Leigh St., 2 floors. 4221 St. James St., 2 room flat. HOUSES 821 St. Paul St., 5-room house. 733 N. 9th St., 7-room house. 935 So. Lombardy St., 3-room house. 202 E. Clay St., 11-room house. m 2217 Moore St., 4-room house. 5 Pink St., 3-room house. 513 W. Duval St., 4 room house. 610 Price St., 4-room roar house. DO WE UNDERSTAND HIM? (Phila., Pa., Christian Banner.) The Christian Banner has remained silent on the matter of Major Moton's wife being ejected from the Pullman car at Troy, Ala. This was an unfortunate occurrence and we have waited in vain for information that would really inform us as to Major Moton's attitude in this matter. But up until this time, with all that we have seen and read, we are forced to ask the question, do we understand him? The Christian Banner can understand how Major Moton would do his very best to keep in the good graces of the white people in the South and especially in the State where Tuskegee is located, but good graces at the expense of a principle are to be spurned by every man and woman and it looks as if the Major would shift the responsibility upon his wife rather than find himself coming squarely out and taking the position that any manly man would be expected to take, but the Christian Banner shall be charitable enough to say that we do not understand Major Moton, and still cherish the hope that he will square himself in the eyes of the world and that he will take the position that his wife did nothing that justified the treatment that she received at the hands of the railroad authorities, or if he is satisfied to have his wife humiliated in this way, then wisdom dictates to us to say that those who pass through his institution will have the imprint upon them that the best things in this world were never intended for the black man or woman to enjoy. We shall stop right here for this time on this subject by saying, maybe we do not understand him. Question: -Two clocks, one with a pendulum 8 inches long and another 12 inches long, swing together at 12 o'clock, when will they swing together again? Answer: 9:30 A. M. July 17, when Mt. O goes to Buckroe. Y. M. C. A. NOTEN. The Voluntary Rally was launched last Friday night by the members of the Y. M. C. A. General Horace Slaytor leading the Reds and General W B. Ball leading the Blues. Much interest was manifested. Chairman Douglas Edwards, Jr.; and his committee served refreshments which were enjoyed, and every man was happy. Last Sunday was a full day for service. Boys and men were active. At 9:30 A. M., the worker's meeting was held at the Y. M. C. A. and all took an active part. The meetings in the city fall (10 A. M.) were of a great help to the prisoners. At 4 P. M., Committeeman B. L. Allen gave the boys a special address which was crowded with thoughts for the helping of the boys. Master Cephas and Master Morton sang a duet which showed it pays to encourage the boy. Mothers, we thank you. The open meeting for men (5:30 P. M.) at the Y. M. C. A. was conducted by Mr. A. C. Clarke and it was a good one. Subject: "Friend- 31 ship." Rev. A. D. Daily, pastor of the Fifth Baptist Church, offered a special prayer for the Y. M. C. A. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Come to the meeting for workers (9:30 A. M.) at the Y. M. C. A. Committeeman C. B. Gaston will conduct the boys' meeting (4 P. M.) at the Y. M. C. A. PHOTOS—We Offer you the Latest and Most Artistic Photos at a More Moderate Figure than you can Obtain Elsewhere. Special Attention Paid to Children. We will Also be Pleaseed to Quote You Prices on Exterior and Interior View Work. ENLARGING AND COPYING FROM OLD PHOTOS A SPECIALTY GEORGE O. BROWN, Photographer A. D. PRICE. 212 EAST LEIGH STREET. FUNERAL DIRECTOR, EMBALMER AND LIVERYMAN All orders promptly failed at short notice by telegraph or telephone. Halls rented for meetings and nice entertainments. Plenty of room with all necessary conveniences. Large Picnic or Band Wagons for hire at reasonable rates and nothing but first-class Carriages, Buggies, etc. Keep constantly on hand fine funeral supplies. Open All Day and Night—Man on Duty All Night. PHONE, MAD. 577 RICHMOND, Va. (Residence next door) Excuses Don't Help Charley PAGE SIX COL. ROOSEVELT WILL SUPPORT JUSTICE HUGHES TEXT OF COL. BOOSEVELT "UNGRUING SUPPORT. LETTER ASKING FOR THE OF MR. HUGHES." Wilson Tried and Found Wanting —Must Be Beefed. HUGHES BETTER FITTED. Chicago, June 26.—Following as the text of Col. Theodore Roosevelt's letter read before the Progressive National Committee here today: "To the Progressive National Committee: "Greetings. In accordance with the message I sent to the Progressive National Committee as soon as I had received the notification that it had nominated me for President; I now communicate to you my reasons for declining the honor which I no deeply appreciate. Since the adjournment of the convention, I have received letters and telegrams from men who had supported me for the nomination, the majority expressing the desire that I would refuse to run, while a minority urged that I should accept the nomination. As it is a physical impossibility to answer the letter, I beg the courtesy of the senders that they will accept this public statement in lieu of such answers. PRAISE FOR PROGRESSIVES. Before speaking of anything else I wish to express my heartfelt and most unstinted admiration for the character and services of the men and women who made up the Progressive National Convention in 1910. I can give them no higher praise than to say that in all respects they stood with the men who joined in 1912 joined at Chicago. These two conventions in character in disinterestedness in vision in modest in high purpose and in desire to render practical service to the people typified exactly what such bodies ought to be in a great self-governing democracy. They represented the spirit which moved Abraham Lincoln and his political state during the decade preceding the Civil War. The platform put forth in 1912 was much the most important public document promulgated in this country since the death of Abraham Lincoln. It represented the first effort on a large scale to translate abstract formulas of economic and social justice into concrete American nationalism; the effort to apply the principles of Washington and Lincoln to the need of the people of the twentieth century. No finer effort was needed to serve the American people in a spirit of high loyalty to all that is lofted in the American tradition. PRINCIPLES STAND TEST Events have shown that the Progressive party in 1912 offered the only alternative to the triumph of the Democratic party. Moreover, these events have shown that the application of the principles which are good is even more necessary to this nation than we at the time supposed. "The results of the terrible world war of the past two years have now made it evident to all who are willing to see, that in this country there must be spiritual and industrial preparedness, along the lines of efficiency of loyal service to the nation and of practical application of the principles of the mother's keeper. Furthermore, it is no less evident, that this preparedness for the tasks of peace forms the only sound basis for that indispensable military preparedness which rests on universal military training, and which finds expression in universal military obligatory service in time of war. Such universal obligatory training and service are the essential suffrage, and represent the realization of the true American, the democratic, ideal in both peace and war. IDEAS SURE OF ADOPTION. Sooner or later the national principles championed by the Progressive of 1912 must in their general effect be embodied in the structure of our national existence. With all my heart I shall continue to work for these great ideals, should to them I be able to do so who in 1912 championed them; and I am sure that these men and women will show a like loyalty to the other, the fundamental ideals which the events of the past two years have proved to be vital to the permanency of our national existence. The method by which we are to show our loyalty to these ideals must be determined in each case by the actual event, as long as it is the idea to the ideals and not merely to the name, and least of all to the party name. The Progressive movement has been given an incalculable impetus by what the Progressive party has done. Our strongest party antagonists have accepted and enacted into law, or embodied in their party platforms, very many of our most important principles. Much has been accomplished in awakening the public to a better understanding of the problems of social and industrial welfare. MUST SEEK OTHER MEANS. "Yet it has become entirely evident that the people under existing conditions are not prepared to accept a new party. "It is impossible for us Progressives to abandon our convictions. But we are faced with the fact that as things actually are the Progressive national organisation no longer makes these convictions effective in our national life. Under such circumstances our duty is to do the best we can, and not to sulk because our leadership is rejected. That we ourselves continue to believe that the course we advocated was in the highest interest of the American people is aside from the question. It is unquestionable that we have possible merely because the people have not put us in position to do what we regard as the very best. It remains for us, good humorely and with common sense, to face the situation and endeavor to get out of it. We have to force from the standpoint of the interests of the nation as a whole. This was the situation at the opening of the present year. It was clearly evident that unless a cataclysm occurred the Presidential election would result in the choice of either the Republican or the Democratic nominee. The present Alcalde, during its three years of office, had been guilty of shortcomings worse than those of the administration since the days of Butuan. WHY NOT A THIRD TICKET? From the standpoint of national honor and interest, it good on an even lower level than the Administration of Bhubanan. No Administration in our history had done more to relax the spring of the nation's will and demean the national conscience. Within the Republic's boundaries for several years there were men among the organizers who advocated a course of action such as offered no improvement upon the Democratic position and advocated the nomination of candidates whose election would have represented no improvement upon the continuance in office of the President. It would obviously become our duty to run a third ticket. But it was clearly our duty to do everything honorable in order to present such a necessity to do over that short of sacrificing our most sacred convictions in order to secure the administration under one leader in the force of the nation. Mr Wilcox was the Democratic governor of Mr Wilcox. Under these circumstances the Progressive National Committee, at its January, outlined our duty, and our action with the Episcopal party using the following rules: "Our people are seek in the leadership, leadership of the Episcopal and most charitable societies, to determine that will draft the constitution of the country's benefit. The Episcopal party will be the winner of the election. The winner will be our country the rededicated leader, will be having of possession of the Preserve and the faithful of the church, choose the same standard leader and the same principle." Six years later on March 8, in Trinidad statement I asked for a similar continuation against the home-state parties, on a platform of choice, against national Americanism, and for a candidate who will be made stand for which he will be elected before but will resisted and in good faith put it through if elected. Ethic was in effect the same statement that I made in my telephone to Senator Jafkin, pending the convention, which ran in part as follows: "Can we not forgetting the convention, which ran in part as safety and honor of our country, to enforce the policies of genuine Americanism and genuine preparedness?" Surely we can afford to act in accordance with the words of Abraham Lincoln, when he said, "May not you take a common interest in the affairs of our common country." May we ask those who have not differed with us to join in this same spirit toward those who have?" As far as my own soul is known to me it is in this same spirit that at this time I make my appeal to the Republican Progressives assembled at Chicago. HOPED TO JOIN REPUBLICANS. In addition to these public statements, I had also stated my own attitude verbally, and in letters, during the weeks immediately preceding the convention, to scores of leading Progressives from all parts of the country, including many of the leaders at the convention. To these Progressives, I would not accuse them that the Republicans would so act as to make it possible for the Progressives to join with them. I stated to them however, that in view of the attitude of some of the Republican leaders it was at least conceivable that we should be put in a position where our highest duty our what patriotism, our sense of crisis would make it imperative upon us to run a separate ticket; and that whether in such event it would be necessary for me to head that ticket could not be determined in advance. I stated in these interviews and in these letters, with the utmost emphasis that the decision of this point, like the whole matter of running a race, was determined by what the interests of the country demanded in view of the action finally taken by the conventions at Chicago. GOOD FAITH AFFIRMED "At the time many of the Republican leaders asserted that my statements were not made in good faith; that I really intended to insist upon my own nomination by the Republican convention; and that if I was not so nominated I intended to accuse me of not being a candidate and run on a third ticket. Of course my fellow Progressives were under no such error. They knew that I spoke in good faith and meant exactly what I said. They knew that my utterances were to be accepted at their exact fact value as meaning that if the Republicans nominated a man whom we could conscientiously elect, they would accept The Progressive convention came together knowing my public statements and therefore knowing exactly what my attitude was. "In my judgment, the nomination of Mr. Haghes meets the conditions set forth in the statement of the Progressive National Committee, issued last January, and in my own statements. Under existing conditions, the nomination of a third ticket would, in my judgment, be THE NORBIGNON PLANET, NORBIGNON, VIRGINIA merely a move in the interest of the election of Mr. Wilson. I regard Mr. Hughes as a man whose public record is a guarantee that 'he will not merely stand for a programme of clean-cut straighton Americanism before election. But will respond to the challenge if elected.' He is beyond all comparison better fitted to be President than Mr. Wilson. MUST DEFEAT WILSON. "It would be a grave detriment to the country to reelect Mr. Wilson. I shall, therefore, strongly support Mr. Hughes. Such being the case, it is unnecessary to say that I cannot accept the nomination on a third ticket. I do not believe that there should be a third ticket. I believe that when my fellow Progressives coolly consider the question they will for the most part take this position. They and have but one hope to support the serve our common country. It is my deep conviction that at this moment we can serve it only by supporting Mr. Hughes. It is urged against Mr. Hughes that he was supported by the various so-called German-American alliances. I believe that the attitude of these professional German-Americans was due, not in the least to any liking for Mr. Hughes, but solely to their antagonism to me. They were bound to defeat me for the nomination, and achieve this object was by supporting Mr. Hughes and they supported him accordingly, without any regard to other considerations. I need hardly repeat what I have already said in stern reprobation of this professional German-American element—the element typified by the German-American alliances and the similar bodies, which have in the pre-nomination campaign, played not merely an American part—but these men have nothing in common with the great bodies of Americans who are in whole or in part German blood; and who are precisely as good Americans as those of any other ancestry. GERMAN AMERICAN ATTITUDE There are not, and never have been, in all our land, better citizens than the great mass of the men and women of German birth or descent who have been or are today completed in our common American nation, a nationality different from the native Americans who are good Americans are more German Americans than they are English Americans or Irish Americans, or Scandinavian-Americans. They are American and nothing else. No good American, whatever his ancestry, or race, can have any feeling of security and comfort among Americans who seek to make the American President in effect a victory of the German Emperor. "The professional German-Americans of this type are acting purely in the slender interest of Germany. They have shown their pager readiness to sacrifice the interest of the international community in order to be compelled with that of Germany. They represent that adherence to the politico-racial hyphen which is the badge and sign of moral treason to the Republic. I have slung these men out for specific denunciation, and assuredly if I support a candidate it may be accepted an proof of their character. It is immobile of being influenced by the call intrigues of these hypnotized Americans. "Mr. Hughes' character and his whole course of conduct in public affairs justify us in the assured conviction that the fact that these men have for their own purposes supported him will in no shape alter public opinion before or after election. His entire public life is a guarantee of this." DEEDS ARE THE TEST "The events of the last three and a half years have shown that as much cannot be said for Mr. Wilson. In Mr. Wilson's case we do not have to consider his words, but his deeds. His deeds absolutely contradict his words, and for the matter of that his words absolutely contradict one another. His force is to be found in the platform on which he now stands in view of the fact that almost every important promise contained in the platform on which he stood four years ago has since been broken. We owe all of our present trouble with the professional German-American element in the United States to Mr. Wilson's timid and vacillating course during the war. We owe all of Mr. Wilson have alleged in excuse for him that he confronted a difficult situation. As regards Merlo, the situation which Mr. Wilson confronted was nothing like as difficult as that President McKinley confronted in connection with Cuba and the Philippines at the time of the Spanish war. Under the actual circumstances of the risk of rikh have protested on behalf of Belgium, a small, well behaved nation, when she was exposed to the last extremity of outrage by the bribral violation of the Hague Conventions, to which we were a signatory Power. FEEBLE FOREIGN POLICY. "As regards the foreign situation generally during the great war, the fact of the existence of the war, made it far easier and safer for Mr. Wilson to assert our rights than if he had, to deal with some single strong Power which was at the time unhampered by war. During the past twenty years questions have arisen with Powers of the first rank, such as England, Japan and Germany, each of which has necessitated far greater courage, resolution and judgment on the part of the President dealing with the war. Wilson have shown in order to put a complete stop to the continually repeated murder of American men, women and children on the high seas by German submarines—the Lautstern being merely the worst of many, such men. "The same fortitude that was shown by President Wilson in dealing with Germany abroad was also shown by him in dealing with the organized German outreaches within your own home, and, finally, in dealing with the organised German-American vote. The continued existence of the German-American existence at home is directly due to the fact that action during the next two years. "Certain of my friends who feel that the Progressives should run a third ticket have their feeling on objection to the character or actions of the Republican National Convention. As regards this point it is sufficient to say that the members of the Republican National Convention were unquestionably induced to nominate Mr. Hughes primarily because of the belief that his integrity and force of character and his long record of admirable public service would make him peculiarly acceptable, not only to the rank and file of the松果 party but to the松果 generally. I do not believe that Mr. Hughes would have been nominated if it had not been for the fight on behalf of public decoy and efficiency which the Progressive party has waged during the past four years. WELFARE OF THE U. 8. In any event, and without any regard to what the personal feelings of any of us may be as regards the action of the Republican convention, I wish very solemnly to ask the representatives of the Progressive party to consider at this time only the welfare of the people of the United States. We shall prove false to our ideals and our professions if in this grave crisis of the nation's life we permit ourselves to be swerved from the one prime duty of serving with cool judgment and single-minded devotion the nation's needs. Our own political fortunes,Individual and collectively, are of no consequence whatever when compared with the honor and welfare of the people of the United States. Such things do not count when weighed in the balance against our duty to serve well country in which we are dead our children and our children's children are to live. "The world is passing through a great crisis and no man can tell what to trial and proceed will have to be faced by this crisis. The years imminer before us for decision the question as to what particular man we may severally most desire to see at the head of the Government. We can decide whether during the crisis a vital trial of the man shall be entrusted to the leadership of Mr. Hoghes or Mr. Wilson. TRIED AND LOVED WANTING. Mr. Wilson has been tried and found wounding. His party, because of its devotion to the outworn theory of State rights, and because of the reluctance to sectional support, stands against the policy for sighted nationalism which is so essential if we are to deal adequately with our gravest social and industrial problems. Mr. Wilson and his party have in actual practice only failed to safeguard the interest and honor of the United States. They have brought us to impotence abroad and to division and weakness at home. They have accustomed us to the highest and most responsible offices of government filled by incompetent men appointed only for reasons of partisan politics. They have dilled the moral sense of the people. They have taught us that peace, the peace of cowardice and dishonor and indifference to the welfare of others, it to be put above righteousness, above the duty of unfinishing performance of duty whether the duty is pleasant or unpleasant. Yet Mexico they have failed to secure the peace which they sought; and they have failed in spite of the most ample opportunity and most ample warning to meet the crisis which their own policy invited. They have taught us to put 'safety first', safety before duty and honor; to put that materialism which expresses itself in mere money making, and in the fated case of life, above all the high and fine things, above all the high and fine instincts of the mind. They have taught us to cease adroit elocution in a substitute for straightforward and efficient action. They have raised indirection, hostility and recitation into a settled governmental policy. UNGRUDING SUPPORT OF HUGHES. "Mr. Hughes has shown in his career, the instinct of efficiency which will guarantee that, under him, the Government will once more work with vigor and force. He possesses that habit of straightforward thinking which means that his words will be correlated with his deeds and translate into the warrant for our belief that he will be the unfaltering opponent of that system of invisible government which finds expression in the domination of the party boss and the party machine. His past career is a guarantee that whatever he says before election will be made good by his acts after election, formally, his public actions of unbending integrity; intellectually, it shows him to be a man or original and trained ability. "We have the alternative, of continuing in office an Administration which has proved a lamentable failure of putting into office an Adjunct reason to believe will function with efficiency for the interest and honor of all our people. I earnestly bespeak from my fellow Progressives their unrudging support of Mr. Hughes. Your truly, "THEODORE GOOSEVELT, "Gasamore Hill, June 22, 1816." MOOSE INDORSE HUGHES, AFTER, "A HITTER FRONT." Chicago, June 26—The Progressive party swung in behind Charles Evans Hughes for President through the action of a large majority of the party's National Committee today. With a minority Sabboro in the With a minority lighting to the last moment, but reduced on the vote indorating Hurricane to six nominees and mise renommé to vote, against thirty-two in favor of the Republican candidate, the committee took action, pledging the party to Hurricane. The resolutions mapping the party's course in the campaign were drawn up and submitted by James R. Garfield or Ohio. They were as follows: Whorcas the statement issued by this committee in January and the platform adopted by the Progressive national convention set forth that, putting aside all partisan considerations of listing candidates and national conditions, the would convene with any man or party who saw the nation's end and put forth a leader hit to meet it. and Whereas we believe with Col. Roosevelt that in the nomination of Charles E. Hughes of New York the Republican party has put forth such a candidate, we believe in the recommendation of Col. Roosevelt that we support Mr. Hughes. TO CO-OPERATE WITH HUGHES Resolved. That we hereby direct the national executive committee to cooperate with Mr. Hughes and take any steps which they do seem proper effectively to prosecute the campaign. Resolved. That we leave to the State committees the determination of action in their respective States and recommend that whatever action they take be taken after conference with the national executive committee. The States and Territories through the committeemen listed up as follows on the resolution: Boston, Massachusetts, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Wyoming, Kansas, Tosla, 32, Alabama, Kentucky, Montana, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Utah, Total. 6. Declining to Vote-Florida, Man sacramento, Mississippi, Wisconsin Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina Washington, West Virginia, Total OVERRULING OF THE CHAIR. The resolutions had to pass the Battle of a ruling by Vice-chairman Matthew Hale of Massachusetts, who presided over the meeting of the full committee and who was one of the irreconcilables, that the National Committee had no power to indorse the candidate of any other party. The committee overruled the chair by a vote of 32 to 15, however, and the committee sent statements for the record and demands for roll calls on every suggestion made from that point to the end of the meeting. Col. John M. Parker, who was left high and dry as the Progressive nominee for Vice-President showed terms of fright from the first fall of the savel. He declared that he had given up the chairmanship of the Democratic committee of Louisiana to enter the Progressive party four years ago on the assurance that it would keep the keepart disappointment at the action of Roosevelt in ordering the abandonment of the party. "I believed in the dream hold out to me," he declared, "that a third party which would unite the North and the South on the vital issues of the day would be brought into being and continue as a real force for better government. The doctors, which he undoubtedly believed for the best interests of the country to support the nominee of the Republican party and withdraw from the Progressive nomination was a sad blow to me as well as to many Progressives. He had the right to make such a hard decision on his own choice, but others who have fought for the Progressive cause have an equal right to guide their actions." BOLTED THE MEETING Col. Parker and some of his followers at the very start of the executive session demanded an open door for the public and boiled the meeting. "There seems to be a misapprehension," said George W. Perkins after Col. Parker had registered his protest and departed. "Certain people seem to have an idea that some of us here have information concerning the attitude of Mr. Hughes on certain matters that must be kept secret. There is no such situation. There is only the courtesy which would exist between gentleman rearing the publication of private conversations." Mr. Perkins then moved for an open session. The motion was adopted and Col. Parker, with his feelings, temporarily appeased returned with his followers. The discussion which preceded the adoption of the Hughes indorsignment had a funeral note. William Flinn of Pennsylvania, Raymond Robins and Harold L. Ickes of Illinois and James R. Garfield of Ohio all assured the committeemen present that 'the bird party had felled whatever purpose it had in coming into existence and that all future battles for the principles it has represented must be carried forward in the ranks of one or other of the two great parties. A Philadelphia Trust company recently put a green clerk upon the job of ending out monthly statements. The district of the company are listed on the books then: Name, occupation eduition. How it happens that some are so unfortunate that we deserve no occupational compensation, being confined in certain institutions for incurables. All of them were addressed by the green clerk as he found the entries in the book, on for instance, "John Smith Lennon, State Hospital, Murrietta Park."—F. "Lennon," Leader. Agents See Her Status Fixed as Merchantman — Washington Officials Will Investigate. "On our flag is the Bremon key. That key is the sign that we have opened the gates which Great Britain tried to shut upon us and the trade of the world. "The gates which we opened with this key will not be shut seal." This was said in Baltimore by the man Germany will rank among her greatest heroes, Captain Paul Koenig, commander of the supersubmersible Deutschland, pioneer and creator of a new epoch in world transportation. "It was nothing," he said modestly. "Your own nation could do it. Why haven't you?" Koenig brought the queorest and most remarkable of transatlantic ships ever seen into dock in a branch of the Patapsco river. A few hours later she was formally entered at the port of Baltimore as the German merchant vessel Deutschland, unmarried, bearing a cargo of dyes for the United States, regarded as immensely valuable, and carrying three officers and a crew of twenty-six men, all of whom were. That formal entry of the vessel has settled all doubts regarding the status of the German supermarine, her captain and acquires think, although Washington says the question is not absolutely settled. Other such vessels will follow her into Atlantic ports of the United States. Where they will arrive none may know. The next will be the Bremen, and she may arrive in eight weeks, or maybe before. By that time the Deutschland will have gone out into the Atlantic once more, carrying another immensely valuable cargo from the United States, a large quantity of German mail with which it is not desired the allies shall tamper, and the good wales and "Godspeed" of many Americans who, without prejudice or nationality, can say, "There go men!" For days, maybe weeks, the Deutschland will lie at the pier that was built to receive her in Baltimore, guarded as if she were so much gold. It is proper this should be so, for her cargo rivals in value the fabulous valuable treasures of the galloons of the Spanish Main. A million dollars in the value placed haphazard on the cargo. Manufacturers and chemists did not hesitate to say that the cargo may be sold in America for $20,000,000, or maybe more. Dyes now are quoted at $20 a pound, they say. The Deutschland bears something like 700 tens of them. Drugs and medicines are expensive beyond all estimates. Salversan is $45 an ounce. Acetilidin is worth about that much the pound. The Deutschland is said to have a quantity of both these drugs in her cargo and many others equally as valuable. There was no limit to the rocking of value by those who are especially interested in the cargo of the submarine. Undoubtedly, she carries proportionately to her capacity, the most valuable cargo ever brought to the United States. The boat that brought it here cost $300,000. As she lies at her dock the Deutschland is protected on every side. The pier is guarded by a score of high-rise police and by a horse of special officers and the pier attendants. She lies against the pier, and on the outside is a long sow so high in the water as to almost hide her. At the bayside end of the pier another shorter sow blocks the way. Around all is a primal warbler of long wooden spars, or one may not beyond it together, so no one may not beyond it. Around the pier is a high board fence. On top of the fence is a high fence of barbed wire. Sewn to the barbed wire is burlap. And the curtious may not see a thing from the land. If they take a boat they may see the vessel, but cannot come near her. Steels to Feed Family. Raphael Grasse, of Hastellon, Pa. pleaded guilty to stealing from a store, but informed the court that he had been ill for eighteen months and that his wife and four small children were crying for bread. It was because of their hunger and condition that he stole. His story rang of the truth and Judge Garman sentenced him to pay a fine of $10, but he immediately paroled the prisoner. Mula'a Kick Fatal. When Domincic Gerard, of Huntington, Pa., fell from a mule and caught in the harness, the animal became frightened and ran away, kicking him in the base of his skull. He is dying at the State hospital. He was employed as a driver. Electrocuted for Burglary. Lawrence Swisison, a noir, was electrocuted at Raleigh, N. C., for first degree burglary. Swisison was the first person ever electrocuted in North Carolina for this offense. April. Pennsylvania Deaths, 10,412. According to the report of the bureau of vital statistics of the state department of health in Harrisonburg, Pa., the fatalities during the month of April were, 10,413. The births in that period were 10,609. MILITIA DO PATROL DUTY Conflicting Reports of Bandits' Objective Leaves Cloud of Doubt—Rainy Season Advent Gives Relief. Mexican authorities in Chihuahua City believe Francisco Villa is directing. If not actually leading the bandits in their operations in southern Chihuahua, according to an American in close touch with Mexican affairs, who reach the border from the state capital He said General Jacinto Trevino commanding the government troops in northern Mexico, has received official reports that before the clash at Jimi Nes the Villa forces captured and sacked the town of Diaz, several miles to the north, and cut off the cars of their captives. Substituting the tale of the branding of prisoners, was the account of a Mexican soldier who reported to General Francisco Gonzales, upon his arrival in Juarez, that his car had been cropped following his capture at Jimi Nes. He said the anti-American sentiment in Chihuahua City had disappeared. The Fifth Massachusetts Infantry was ordered to the border for patrol duty, the first of the eastern military organizations to see active service. The guardmen will be stationed along the border from a point west of Fort Quitman, Texas, to Norla, N. M. An American who arrived from the Casas Grande district said that the advent of the rainy season has been a great relief to the soldiers of the American expeditionary command which was attacked when affected by the continued dust storms which had prevailed for several weeks. He added natives in that district elicited from the belief that Vila is dead Mexican officials in Juarez expressed themselves as puzzled at the repeated warnings that Villa bandits are headed for the Big Bend district of Texas, given the American state department by Ellen Arendondo, Mexican ambassador designate. The last reports from the do facto troops operating against the outlaws under Calixto Contreras, southwest of Jimínez, indicated that the Villa forces were retreating in the opposite direction toward the mountains of Durango, according to General González and Andrés García, Mexican consul at El Paso. This band, they said, is so far as they know, the only one of any size now operating in northern Mexico. For it to reach the border in the Big Bend district, a march of nearly two hundred miles across a dessert, in which water holes are very few, would be necessary, they pointed out. Censored despatches from the field headquarters of the punitree expedition stating that Brigadier General John J. Persaling's headquarters are nearly 100 miles north of the Hearst ranch at Babcica, which is reported to have been taken over by Cranston's government have been taken in military circles as an infusion that the expeditionary troops will recrowd the town on the few days. It was pointed out that a point 100 miles north of Babcica ranch would lie about sixy miles south of the American frontier. U-BOAT ON WAY TO BRAZIL Bremen, Sister Ship of Deutschland, Soft Service Left Germany a Month Ago. A report that a sister ship to the German commercial submarine Deutschland, will arrive at Hoi Janes within ten days is contained in a despatch from Brazil, from a correspondent of the London Exchange Telegraph company. A report from Amsterdam quotes the Berlin Vorscheidung Zeitung as reporting the departure of the Bremen, a sister ship of the Deutschland, for a transatlantic newspaper said, according to the Erichsen company, that the Bremen left Kiel for America more than a month ago, and has not been heard from since. ZEPPELIN LINER DUE NEXT Company Being Formed to Establish Service With America. There is a scheme on foot in Germany for the formation of a "Trans Atlantic Zeppelin in Freight and Passenger Service." The first airship, one of the new type of super-Zeppelins, will arrive at an American port some time in the middle of August if the plans materialise. Its name will be "Z-Deutschland," and it will carry a large cargo of dyes and chemicals, maids and possibly some passengers. Bandaman Dies on Train Williams Haverstick, of Carlisle, fifty years old, a member of the Eighth Pennsylvania Regiment band, died of indigestion on the toop train that was carrying him to the border. His body was removed at Deanisow, Ohio, and will be sent home. Two Excursionists Drowned at Erie. Two young men, members of excursion parties, were drowned while bailing in Lake Erie. One was believed to have been from Cleveland and the other from Pittsburgh. One body was recovered. Admiral Winslow to Retire. Orders for the retirement on July 20 of Admiral Cameron McGee Winslow, commander of the Partner Seat, who will then reach the age limit, were honored by the navy department. Amendments of his successor will be made within a few days. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA White Boys in Eastern School Refuse to Enter Oratorial Context With Negro Student—Charles & Morris Jr., Barred From Speaking Contest at Wilson Memorial Academy —Lafayette Theatre Becoming Fine Amusement—Playhouse Under New Management Presents Negro Performer in High-Class Drama—Miss Elizabeth Freeman At Protest Meeting Tells of Atrocities of Waco Lynching—Young White Woman Who Made Investigation Reveals Horrible Incidents in Connection With Burning of Colored Boy at Stake—Meeting for Manassas School—General Notes. (Allen's National News Bureau, 2305 Seventh Ave.) New York City, June 26.—Color prejudice cropped out at the Wilson Memorial Academy at Nyack, New York, an exclusive private school in this state, last week, when Charles B Morris, Jr., the only Negro student at the school was barred from the annual oratorical contest last Friday, held as a part of the commencement feativities. When it was learned that young Morris was to enter the contest the white speakers openly rebelled, claiming that they were afraid to go up against the ability of the colored speaker. The barring of young Morris from the contest is an amusing incident and has brought about a situation at that institution that is bringing about much concern at the school. Several weeks ago, Morris represented this same school in the annual state content of private schools here at Hamilton college, where 12 students represented and young Morris was the only member of the race present, and won second prize. The preliminaries to the final contest was held at the Mt. Vernon High School, where 10 schools competed. Morris being the only colored student in the contest. He spoke on the subject, "A Piece for Cuba," and so effective was his plea until he was awarded the first prize. Morris was highly compilated by the judges for his splendid ability and he readily became popular with his fellow students at the Wilson Academy. That he was allowed to represent his school at the state contest which was a far more potentious one, and not allowed the annual oratorical contest at his own school, reveals a most interesting situation. Your correspondent has discovered that the students at the institution claimed that it was not because he was a Negro but because of his ability as a speaker that they were afraid of. Since being at the school young Morris has made a brilliant record and has come into much prominence as a high school orator. His class record has been far above the average student and he has done much to break down the feeling against the worth of the colored boys to compete. Young Morris is the first colored student to enter the school. The school has about one hundred students and is one of the strongest private institutions in this section of the country. Young Morris, who is only seventeen years of age, is one of the most brilliant young men in the race. He is especially gifted as a speaker, and although a very young man, he is frequently in demand as a public speaker. He has attracted wide attention as an orator and has spoken before some of the most notable gatherings in the country. His speech on "Universal Peace" brought forth favorable comment from President Wilson, and also William Jennings Bryan, who regarded the product as coming from an especially precocious mind. Young Morris is the son of the Rev. Dr. Charles S. Morris, the famous orator and pulpitier, and who for many years has been pastor of one of the largest Baptist churches in the city of Norfolk, Va. Your correspondent saw young Morris last Saturday and was impressed with the manly bearing and promise of the young man. He left shortly after an interview with your correspondent for Phillip's delphia, where he began a two weeks' speaking tour. He has engagements to speak in several of the churches of that city and will meet many of the important conferences of that city. He plans to spend the summer with father and will return here next fall when he plans to continue his education. He will go to Harvard at the conclusion of his preparatory education. Morris is the type of young African American who are reflecting creditably upon the race and giving an idea of what is to be the manhood of the Negro in the future. LAFAYETTE THEATRE BECOMING FINE AMUSEMENT CENTER. Since the Elite Amusement Company has taken hold of the Lafayette Theatre. It is becoming one of the most interesting amusement centres in the country and is doing much to solve the amusement question for the Negro population of the city. The theatre has become an educational center and in allowing an outlet for the development of the hinterland utility of the Negro, which is doing much to lift the work of the Negro performance to a higher and more enduring level. The theatre has been inaugurated. Female Embalmer Shawn a vanderville house, where the theater was seen only in light character stuff, to a modern playhouse, where the best of the drama, such as are seen in the leading Broadway productions of this city, and where the real American actor and actress are seen. The company proposes to make the theatre the criterion for the work of the colored performer from which after leaving this house it will give him a passport to the theatrical profession. There are two men at this theatre who are the moving spirits in the renaissance of this house and upon whom rests the praise for giving the Negro of education and attainment an opportunity to show his worth. Shortly after the new company took hold under the new management of Eugene Ellmore, known in this city as Frenchy, and loved by colored men and women, it immediately took steps to change the policy of the house and elevate its tone. The cheap acts were soon supplanted and in the institution of the light drama took place. When it was seen that the Negro had the ability and indination to do more serious work, stock companies of gifted colored men and women were organized for the purpose of presenting the heavy dramas. Well-known and strong American plays like "Under Cover," "Within the Law," "Paid in Full," "Bought and Paid For," "The Master Mind," "Today"—dramas that require the highest and best acting are now played with eminence success by colored men and women. The other member of the company referred to is A. C. Winn, the director of the players, and does not hesitate to say that the work the colored performers are doing with this new work is the equal it not in some cases the superior of many of the white performers. Mr. WHan has discovered talent among the young colored men and women of this city, which, before this outlet, was going to waste and was being dissapated through the vaudetteville field. In the stock companies are many of the performers who have turned from vaudetteville to enter this new and higher form of acting. Well-known performers like J. Frances Mores. Abble Mitchell, George Muno, Will A. Cooke, Inez Clough. Carlotta Freeman are winning new laurels for themselves in this field. Newly discovered talent like Mrs. Charles-Anderson, Andrew Bishop are winning for themselves the highest praise and commendation. That the time is ripe for a new school of acting, on the part of the Negro performer, is seen in the large and appreciative audience that one sees on visiting the Lafayette. Men and women of the race who are educated and accomplished make up the audience and join in hailing the new school of acting among the race. Visitors to this city will do well on coming to this city to attend the theatre as a part of their program here. The company plans to control a chain of theatres, for colored people in cities with 20,000 and upwards. Mr. Winn, who comes to the stage nightly, gets a warm reception from the audience when he reveals the work of the performers. The Lafayette theatre is a beautiful playhouse and the Elite Amusement Company is made up of a group of blindimited theatrical promoters, who is possible for the refined men and women of the race to express themselves in drama. MISS FREEMAN REVEALS ATROCITIES OF WACO LYNCHING Five hundred men and women shuddered last Wednesday evening when Miss Elizabeth Freeman, speaking at a meeting hold under the auspices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People at St. Phillips P. E. Church, told of the atrocities that existed in connection, with the lynching of a colored boy sometime ago in the public square of Waco, Texas, following her investigation of the affair. Miss Freeman revealed conditions that one could hardly believe could exist in a civilized community and that a nation would endure. It was one of the most thrilling recitals ever heard in this city, and throws a side light on the conditions existing in the South, that show what is confronting, the Negro in this city and country. Before Miss Freeman spoke several addresses, stating the aim and object of the association were made by close members of the organization. Hon. James W. Johnson presided and special music was furnished by Roy Nash, the newly elected secretary of the organization told of the MADAME LUCIE CHRISTIAN SCOTT is associated in business with her husband, Mr.. Alpheus Scott. Madame Scott claims the honor of being the only Negro woman in the State of Virginia—holding a State license to practice Embalming, and is indeed, one of the few women in the United States embalming and conducting funerals. She ranks with the best in her profession. She is prominent in fraternal organizations, namely, Courts of Calanthe, I. O. of St. Luke, I. O. of Good Samaritans, Household of Ruth, Tents, Sons and Daughters of Richmond, Shepherds of Bethlehem and Ideal Benefit Society. Your patronage and influence will be greatly appreciated. Please remember that she is always at your service. Reliable service at Moderate Rates. work confronting the organization at the present time, and the necessity of every man and woman of the race allying themselves with the movement. Bishop W. H. Lee, the newly elected bishop of the Zion Church, made his first public address since the elevation to his new office. Bishop Lee said in the course of his address that we must insist upon our rights in whatever section of the country we live in, and that what was needed at this time was strong leadership on the part of the younger men of the race. He urged co-operation as one of the greatest assets in the developing of the race. Bishop Lee scored Major Moton for his compromise in the case of his wife, who was ejected from a Pullman car in the South. Bishop Lee said that leadership of this kind was bound to react upon the Negro and place us in a weak position. At the conclusion of Bishop Lee's address. Miss Freeman was presented. Miss Freeman was in Waco at the time of the lynching and made a most thorough investigation to get at the bottom of the case. Miss Freeman in a vivid and most interesting manner described the character of the people of Waco and said that the city was not a rural center, but a town of 35,000 people, who are among the progressive in the South. She told me where the lynching took place in the busiest centers in the town and that the occasion was made one of a general blitz on the part of the population. She told of the cruelty that followed the lynching and how brutal they were in their treatment of the boy, and that at the conclusion of the horrible affair his body was taken in pieces by the mob as souvenirs. She described in a most vivid way the intense suffering of the boy and the pitiless cry that was heard to go up from his throat, "Havo I a single friend in this crowd?"—a cry which was utterly ignored by the mob. She said that undue advantage was taken of the boy whom she discovered to be slightly defected mentally, and whom she believed to be innocent. She said that cruel officers of the law practically forced him to confess to this deed and that it was the general opinion on the part of the colored people of the city that he was not guilty. Miss Freeman told of the suppressed feeling that she discovered existing throughout the whole city, especially among the colored people who seemed to have been afraid that something would happen to them. She said in the hotel where she lived all of the colored employees were kept from going out or the hotel. She said that she was so ashamed of the act of the white people of the town that she went to several of the colored churches and apologized for the action of the citizens. The investigation on the part of Miss Freeman was a splendid thing and she not only noteworthy in that it brought out conditions that one would not think to exist in the country. The association doing fine work in the direction of working up sentiment against the horrors of lynching. At the conclusion of her address, Miss Catherine Johnson made an appeal for members. MEETING FOR MANNASSAS SCHOOL. A meeting in the interest of the Manassas Industrial School at Manassas, Va., will be held at the Musical School Settlement for Colored People on Thursday evening, July 6. The proceeds orm the entertainment will go towards the support of the institution and the maintenance of the school and the furtherance of that work. Well-known speakers, including Oswald G. Villard, of the Evening Post, and well-known musical talent will appear. The entertainment will be based the direction of Miss Jean Kelly, who is the head of the Musical department at that school. Men and women interested in the educational welfare of the race in the South will find the meeting interesting. GENERAL NOTES A. C. McNeill, a graduate of Yale University this commencement, passed through the city en route to Detroit. Michigan. Young McNeill wooked his way through that institution. Bishop Joseph Hurst, of Baltimore, Md., was a visitor to the city last week en route to Baltimore from the commencement at Harvard University, where he saw his son graduate. Secretary T. J. Bell of the Y. M. C. A. in Denver, Colo., gave an In- 1. 已知 $a, b, c$ 为实数，且 $a + b + c = 0$，求 $a, b, c$ 的值。 2. 已知 $a, b, c$ 为实数，且 $a + b + c = 0$，求 $a, b, c$ 的值。 3. 已知 $a, b, c$ 为实数，且 $a + b + c = 0$，求 $a, b, c$ 的值。 DoYouWantanUmbrella? Well, here it is. The Hull Bros. Umbrella Company will guarantee them. 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The Planet will be sent to you four months for fifty cents; six months for eighty cents; one dollar and fifty cents per year. We Print Bills, Tickets, Letter-heads, in fact, everything. We do Linotype Work for the Trade, at the Lowest Prices. teresting account of the work among the young men and boys of that city. Your correspondent will speak of his work at length in another issue. Friends throughout the nation interested in the progress of the race may send a contribution to Allen's National News Bureau to assist the development of a strong race news bureau. CLEVELAND G. ALLEN U. OF C. RUNNER COVERS QUARTER MILE IN 47 AND 2-5 Proves H. is World's Greatest; Wins by Ten Yards; Took Lead from Jump and Kee It; Defender's Prediction Comes True. By Lloyd A. Hall (Special) Representative of The Defender at the Intercollegiate... Games. The sixteenth annual track and field meet of the Western Intercollegiate Athletic Association held on Northwestern held last Saturday was beyond doubt the greatest ever held in the West. One world's record was broken, one bid and sevev Western conference marks were equalled or broken. One of the stars of this remarkable meet was Blinga Diamond, the unbeatable marvel from the University of Chicago. Not to be outdone by J. E. "Ted" Meredith of the University of Pennsylvania, who made a world's record of 147 2-5 week before last in the Eastern Intercollegiate meet, our old reliable friend, Binga, surprised us all by equalling with case this seemingly permanent record. The preliminaries had left eight men qualified to run in the final heat of the 440 yard run. As these men lined up for the start all eyes were fixed intent on seeing how they "got off." The start was a perfect one. Diamond jumping into the lead in the first 30 yards, closely followed by Williams of Wisconsin and Daggs of Missouri. At 200 yards Daggs was five yards in the lead and steadily he was 7 yards ahead of Williams, the second man. At the finish he won by ten yards in 147-8 Williams, Wisconsin, was second, Daggs, Missouri, was third and spike. Illinois was fourth. It's too difficult to try and guess how fast his "human express" can really travel when hard pressed. The relay race was won by Wisconsin in 2:58 2-5. After a hard fight, at the beginning of the last quarter mile, Williams of Wisconsin was thirty-two yards in the lead, Chicago, with the mighty Diamond was in fifth position. It was this terrible lead that the Maroon lad tried to cut down, and after his record run in the quarter mile, he came through, getting Chicago University in second place when he traveled the distance in 45 2-5 seconds, finishing a must two yards behind the Wisconsin man. How To Get One. Richmond, Virginia 213 600 The Pl is among dent body is proud of Diamond's rec- hat city, ord of victories in the quarter mile k of his with no defeats besides several new issue. records to his credit. He ranks with Meredith as the greatest run- nation ner the world has ever produced, a the race credit to his race, his family, his Allen's school. Chicago Defender. Uphanna, Va., July 3. - The First Historic Church of Amburg held its forty-eighth anniversary of church and the seventh anniversary of the pastor (Roy J. A. Martin, B. D.) on last Sunday, July 2. Phone, Randolph 2213 URBANNA (VA.) NOTES 15v. A. H. Mayo, of Baltimore, Md., preached the anniversary of our pastor. Text. Romana 1:11-15; subject. "Life and Time of Paul." In the afternoon Rev. Martin gave the history of the church during his pastorate. He mentioned many instances where much good had been accomplished. The collection amounted to $33,87. Capt. Alex. Burrell is spending a few days in Baltimore, Md. Tuesday, July 4th, will be a great day in Middlesex with the colored people. Entertainments will be held a the Training School, near Syringa, and the Pine-Grove graded school. Pr. of Manning, principal of the N. N. I. Academy, was the guest of Rev. J. A. Martinez. Mr. R. H. Bayton of Amburg, is one of the most popular colored merchants in the county. His beautiful edifice, and courteous treatment wing customers. Revival services will begin at the First Baptist Church, Amburg, Monday evening, July 3. Rev. A. H. Mayo will assist the pastor Rev. J. A. Martin in the services. Mr. Jefferson Braxton, who has been employed in Larencoville, N. J., for the past month, has returned home. Mr. Tom Williams had the misfortune to lose his home and contents by fire last Sunday night. Cause of fire is not known. Mr. and Mrs. Virginius Frazier visited the lattar's parents in Webb-town last Sunday. "See them fellers sitting on crates in front of that grogery?" "Yep." "They'd be boulevardiers if they had a little coin."-Kansas City Journal Brand Army Mules Horses and mules belong to the batteries and troops from New York, Connecticut and. New Jersey were taken off the trains at Altoona, Pa., an died, watered and exercised. Many of the animals were branded during the stop. Boy Admits Killing County. Because he did not know a gun he was examining was loaded, casey Clyde Eagle, twelve years of age, of Gerry, Pa., to be the innocent player of the casey Lloyd Wilson, who was killed. Eagle finally confirmed, ending the murder theory. Umbrella? any will guarantee them. length and put it into your ella. We have ordered a excellent quality. is entitle you to one Um- we will send the Umbrella ne. k you are entitled to a for their work can get Umbrella Coupons and other. Call at The Planet cents, this gives you five equals $30.00, bring ent's Detachable Handle fty cents; six months for rything. 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Several readers would like to know the number of newspapers published in the United States, classified according to the languages in which they are printed. Thirteen Arabic, 5 Armenian, 53 Bosnian, 1 Hungarian, 12 Chinese, 11 Croatian, 22225 English, 1 Esperanto, 17 Finnish, 43 French, 57 German, 10 Greek, 4 Hawaiian, 19 Hollandish, 19 Hungarian, 56 Italian, 22 Japanese, 2 Lettish, 14 Lithuanian, 59 Norwegian and Diphish, 61 Polish, 13 Pologuese, 2 Roumanian, 5 Russian, 5 Ruthenian, 7 Servian, 18 Slovak, 11 Slovenian, 90 Spanish, 74 Swedish, 2 Welsh and 30 Yiddish. Please state the proportionate number of Greek Catholics, Roman Catholics, Protestants and Mohammedans in each of the belligerent nations. Who was author of the expression, "First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen?" The quotation is from Major General Henry Lee's funeral oration on George Washington. Who wrote the poem containing the Braes? What battle was it written about and in what war? Which side made the charge? The poem, referred to in Tennyson's "The Charge of the Light Brigade." It was written about the battle of Balaklava, Oct. 25, 1854, during the Crimean war, when the British cavalry, 600 strong, obeyed or mistaken order, charged through a valley into the Russian and Cossack cavalry, packed by twelve guns. Into the jaws of death, Into the mouth of hell Hode the six hundred SATURDAY July 15 ROANOKE, VA. Mrs. Laura Halriston, of this city, who has been very sick for a long time, having undergone an operation from which she never recovered her health and vigor, passed away July 10, 1916. She was buried July 111a at 2:30 o'clock from the home. Rev. J. H. Burks officiated. She was faithful to the end and died in full triumph of faith. Mrs. Saile Simpson died July 11 after a long illness, at the age of 45 years. Mrs. Simpson was born in Henry County. Va. She spent several years in the restaurant business with her husband, Sir Knight George Simpson, at the corner of Sixth and Gainshoro Avenue. Funeral services from the First Baptist Church. Dr. E. E. Rieks officiating, at 2:30. Interment in First Church Cemetery. Miss Sarah Johnson, one of the graded school teachers of Danville Va. and her two nieces, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Becker, of 550 Seventh Avenue. N. W., Roanoke City, for two weeks. We wish them health and happiness, while they sojourn in our midst and hope they may, on returning home, carry with them nothing less than pleasant recollections. The Rev. C. Bailley preached his farewell german last Tuesday night, at St. James Baptist Church, Danville Va. and I now enroute for the West. Mrs. Josie Calloway Houssen left the city July 1 to visit her sister, Mrs. Sadie Calloway, Barkedale, of Pittsburgh. B. Returning she will visit at Columbus, O., visiting Mrs. Rosa Hale and Mrs. B. M. Stepton of the Buckeye State. Her sister will return home with her. The sowing circle of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church will meet at the home of Mrs. William Holland, Seventh Avenue N. W. The Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church picnic for the Sunday School, will take place on Thursday, July 20th, out at Mr. Lukinnes Woods on the high- way north of the city. It is a very fine place for such enjoyment Con- nected with us as many as wish a day's outing with the A. M. E. S day School and its Superintendent, Rev. G. P. Miller and the Board of Officers, Rev. G. C. Taylor, D. D. Pastor. At 11 o'clock, the young Mr. Burwell, a student of Kittrell College North Carolina, filled the pulpit at Mr. Zion A. M. E. Church, using as a text, St. John 11th chapter and a part of the 6th verse "I am the way the truth and the light." Subject "Christ in His Throffold Nature, Faith, Love and Power." He proved to his audience beyond successful contradiction or doubt, that those who console in the promises of Christ and follow him instead of accepting the deceptive advices of Satan will mount above the things of this world and be with Christ at last, their living Head, Mr. Burwell closed his discourse in a most touching and persuasive manner. At 9:30 the Pastor, Rev. George C. Taylor, D. D., preached to a creditable audience owing to the inclementy of the weather. He very beautifully portrayed the life of St. Paul and styled him head of the class of men in his devotions to the work of the ministry assigned him. He possessed a zealousness superior to any or his colleagues. Mr. Harbor Reynolds, of Wytheville passed through Roanoke Monday, July 3rd, enroute to Martinsville Va. and other points in North Carolina. He returned July 5th and accompanied his mother-in-law home. She had spent about four months in the city sleek-nuraring for Mrs. Dr. Mitrett, of Ninth Avenue, Mrs. Margaret Burks is quite an appreciative nurse. Sir Herman Hubbard, of Ronoknoke Lodge, No. 51 and of Ronoknoke Company, U. R., No. 26, died June 22, 1916, at Prospect, Va. Sir Hubbard was a faithful member of the order and one of the finest disposed young men it has been my pleasure to meet in life. He was always approachable, genteel and nice to all whom he came in contact with. His place will be vacant in the lodge room, his voice will be heard no more in the defilements for the uplift of the order. May we take warning. The link is broken. Dr. George E. Moore was hurt by his car running into a ditch Tuesday July 11th. He was thrown out and his face bruised. We hope his injuries are not serious. Mr. Sonny Preston, who had only worked at the West End Round House, three or four hours, was seriously and very painfully hurt. His jaw was broken and a hole knocked in his head. He was taken to the city hospital and at this writing is reported as getting along fine. He resided on Sixth Avenue, N. W. Mr. Frank Pinkard, of Bristol, Va. is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Armstead Pinkard, 306 Norfolk Ave. S. W. Mr. Frank Payne, of 238-6th Ave. N. W. spent the Fourth at his home, Pulaski, Va. Mr. Ammon Jones, the chorister of the High Street Baptist Church, spent the Fourth at Cincinnati, Ohio. Mrs. Mary Penn and little Miss Inez Robertson left for St. Alban, W. W. to visit Mrs. Virginia Robertson, who is very ill at this writing. LAWN PARTY. There will be a lawn party given by the Stewartdesk of the A. M. B. Church on the lawn of the above Church, Monday night, 17th host. Come one and all and enjoy yourself. Mr. Jamie - Robertson, of Bluebold, W. Va. is visiting in this city. She is the credit of C. L. Jones. 231 Ninth Avenue, N. M. Roanoke was defeated July 4th by the strong Hot Springs team in a close game. The score: Hot Springs 6-7-1. Roanoke 5-8-2. Roanoke came back strong in the second game and best Hot Springs 8-0. Charles Wilson, the star pitcher, of Roanoke Club, has won five and lost one this season. He will be with the big boys soon. Hot Springs won the third and deciding game 11-3. Hot Springs must have some team to take two out of three games from Roanoke. Roanoke stopped at Clifton Forge for two games. Roanoke lost the first game 4-5 but came back strong and defeated Clifton Forge. 4-2. Thomas pitched a good game. Roanoke won two and lost three on this trip. Our boys have won eleven out of sixteen this season. Mrs. Annie Clarke Redd, of Philadelphia, Pa. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Dulley Evans, 113-4th Avenue, N.W. She will be in the city two weeks. Mr. John L. Dennis, now of Pittsburgh, Pa., was called to the city on account of illness of his father, Mr. R. L. Dennis, 307-5th Ave. N, W. Mrs. Virginia Edward, of 39 Hart, N. W. left for Chicago, Ill. to attend the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Mary Scott Miller, who is seriously ill. Stop at the Elite Cafe when you are hungry, to eat. You can also get soft drinks and ice cream. Gravely is proprietor. People are flocking to the Boston Theatre to see the great pictures that are presented daily. They are enjoyable, thrilling, instructive and entertaining. They are making a specialty of serials and western plots every night. Monday, Mysterious of Myra: Tuesday, Girl and the Game: Wednesday, Iron Claw: Thursday, Big Western Hold-up at Devil's Pass Friday. The Indian Wife, (western); Saturday. The Gangster Decoy (western). At Hotel Anderson—Mr. Edward Williams, Knoxville, Tenn.; T. M. Preston, Boston, Mass.; A. W. Wilson; M. D. Angle, Carlisle, W. Va.; Richard Sheff, Bittimore, Md.; J. A. Attima, Indianapolis, Ind.; Harrison Cortor, Front Royal Va.; Robert Branson, Pocahontas, Va.; John Lustroe, Pocahontas, Va.; John H. Dunville, Pocahontas, Va.; Forlie Leisure, Wash. Salem, N. C. Saturday, July 31st was Tag Day for Burrell Memorial Hospital and a new room was realized. FLORENCE, S. C. Elizabeth S. C. July 11 - Mrs. Marcie Williams passed through the city, recently curate to Columbia, S. C. Mrs. Rosa Hampleton, of Palmetto, Florida has returned from Dillon, S. C. accompanied by Miss Bulah Inram. Mrs. Maggie Davis left for Whitesville, N. C. recently. I left Florence, on Tuesday at 9:50 A. M. Closter via Columbia, S. C. The colored waiting room has been located further to the right to a separate apartment from the whites. Now instead of a twenty or thirty foot ceiling the colored waiting room has about twelve feet from floor to ceiling. It is not completed but occupied. Miss Matilda Mable Wigfall, of Ridge Springs, S. C. is attending the Summer Normal at Orangeburg, S. C. At St. Louis, near Columbia, where the South Carolina National Guard is in camp, Governor Manning of South Carolina, made a speech a few days ago, using these words: "You must discharge every Negro soldier of your regiment. How does a Negro look in uniform beside a white man. A conference of the leaders was held and all of the colored help, about 200, were immediately discharged. Mr. James Friferson passed through Columbia recently for Charleston, S. C." PRINCIPAL MOTION AND THE PULLMAN CAR INCIDENT Baltimore, Md., Commonwealth.) The Commonwealth up to this time has had nothing to say concerning the incident of the reported rejoinder of Principal Moton. Our colored editors have been playing him unmercifully for his apologetic utterances. Mr. Moton has neither denied nor affirmed the apologetic utterance charged up to him. In all seriousness, however, what else could be expected than an apology. If Moton is the selection of the white trustees it goes without saying that they would select a man who has the apologetic temperament. They invariably select such to lead the race. These they call safe and sane leaders. The men who have convictions. But lack the courage to announce and support them, men who blow hot and cold, who make big speeches at the big gate, but are mum when in the presence of their lords and masters. White-men never indorse a leadership that is courageous and bold. They prefer the opposite. They prefer the trimmers, the apologists and the mushrooms who prefer official positions and places on big committees, than an open, manly and dignified attitude in defiance of race and manhood. The man who takes such a position is denounced as a radical and an insurrectionist. We are suffering today in church and in state from this kind of "hand-picked leaders" as the Bee puts it. White men mark out the course for them, and they follow obediently. With them the ends, justify the means. In no organisation in which white men and black men co-operate is the independent and courageous Negro leader wanted. He is regarded with suspicion and every effort is made to weaken his influence with his own people, who in many instances are blind to their own interest. They are ready to sacrifice principle for policy, for most and brand, for fifty years. The many men fear the "big spider." Mr. Moton is not by any means the official spokesman of the race, because he has been selected as the institution of Tolerance. SPECIAL SUMMER PRICE REDUCTIONS ON THESE SUPERB CHINA CABINETS. Your opportunity to secure an exceptional value—grasp it today. There's nothing that will add so much distinction to your dining room. In oak, or mahogany in a wide variety of styles and prices. Remember—a small payment down is all you pay now Rountree Cherry Corp. CURRICULUM LIVINGSTON 111-113-115 WEST BROAD STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF Mechanics Savings Bank OF RICHMOND, VA., LOCATED AT RICHMOND, IN THE COUNTY OF HENRICO, STATE OF VIRGINIA, AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS JUNE 30, 1916, MADE TO THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION. RESOURCES Loans and discounts... $140,599.13 Overdrafts secured $695.72 unsecured, $1179.31 1,875.03 Bonds, securities, etc. owned, including premium on same 1,650.00 Banking house and lot 1,405.29 Other real estate owned 47,345.73 Furniture and fixtures 4,528.75 Exchanges and checks for next day's clearings 1,076.57 Other cash items 15.99 Due from National Banks 18,226.45 Paper currency 6,293.00 Fractional paper currency, nickels and cents 63.12 Gold Coin 6,341.00 Silver coin 716.69 Total $249,865.59 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in .. $33,810.00 Surplus fund .. 3,900.00 Undivided profits, less amt, paid for interest, expenses and taxes .. 1,763.84 Dividends unpaid .. 488.00 Individual deposits, including savings deposits .. 206,334.75 Time certificates of deposit .. 525.00 Certified checks .. 275.00 Cashier's checks outstanding .. 2,659.00 I, Walter T. Davis, Cashier, do solemnly swear that the above is a true statement of the financial condition of Mechanics Savings Bank, of Richmond, Va., located at Richmond, in the County of Henrico, State of Virginia, at the close of business on the 30th day of June, 1916, to the best of my knowledge and belief. WALTER T. DAVIS, Cashier. Correct Attest: JOHN T. TAYLOR THOMAS M. CRUMP R. W. WHITING Directors. State or Virginia, City of Richmond, Sworn to and subscribed before me by Walter T. Davia, Cashier, this 12th day of July, 1916. ALBERT V. KORRELL, JR. Notary Public. My commission expires Nov. 21, '19. BOYDTON ACADEMIC AND BIBLE INSTITUTE, BOYDTON, VA. A school for both sexes of the colored race. Grammar, academic, commercial, normal and Bible courses Next session opens September 11, 1916. Send for catalogue or in- formation. Principal J. H. Hartman, Boydton, Va. THE NICHOUND PLANET No.1.-13x13x6 inches, No.2.-16x16x7 inches, CABINETS MAY BE SPRING MOTOR A NO. 2 IS EQUIPPED ONE WINDING. T CHINES. TURN-T HIGHLY POLISHED 311 N. 4 CABINETS MAY BE HAD IN OAK SPRING MOTOR AND WILL P NO. 2 IS EQUIPPED WITH A M ONE WINDING. THIS MACHINE CHINES. TURN-TABLES 10 IN HIGHLY POLISHED. CABINETS MAY BE HAD IN OAK, MISSION OR MAHOGANY. NO. 1 HAS A POWERFUL SINGLE SPRING MOTOR AND WILL PLAY TWO 10- OR ONE 12-INCH RECORD ON A SINGLE WINDING NO. 2 IS EQUIPPED WITH A MOTOR GUARANTEED TO PLAY FIVE 10-INCH RECORDS ON ONE WINDING. THIS MACHINE HAS NEEDLE CUPS SIMILAR TO THOSE IN EXPENSIVE MACHINES. TURN-TABLES 10 INCH DIAMETER. ALL METAL PARTS NICKEL PLATED AND HIGHLY POLISHED. THE PLANET, 311 N. 4th St., Richmond, Va. --- K. of P. Installation (Monday, July 24.) The Knights of Pythias' Installation and that of the Courts of Caiante will take place Monday July 24, 1916, at 8:39 P. M. at Fifth St. Baptist Church. Members of the Order will wear the regalia of the Order Prof. Williams at Columbia Prof. Nelson Williams, Jr., the well known educator and lecturer, left city last Sunday for Summer work in New York, resuming his studies in English and Histology at Columbia University. On Social Science and Neural Education, Prof. Williams has prepared a synopsis for students and teachers on the "Psychological Basis of Religious Education. Webster Davis School, in charge of Prof. Williams, has a record among Richmond schools. Question:—Why did the colored soldiers get killed in Mexico? Answer. They were in front. What were they doing in front? Answer. WAR, brother, war you know, but come lets go, with M. O. to Buckroe July 2 times 6 plus 1 plus 4. KINKY HEROLIN HAIR DRESSING NEW DISCOVERY—NOT STICKY OR GUMMY It acts quickly on the Hair and Scalp. You see the kinks disap- pear. All your nappy, coarse, stubborn, kinky hair made straight, smooth, silky, glossy, so it can be easily combed and brushed without showing any kinks. Herodotin Hair Dressing makes hair grow fast, long and beautiful, stopping dandruff and itching of the scalp and falling Hair at once. PROVE IT FOR YOURSELF. Send 25 cents (dampes or coin, for a big one of Harrods, Agents Wanted. Write today. HEROLEN MEDRONE COMPANY, Atlanta, Georgia E. T. POLLARD MUSIC AND ART. Piano and Piano Organ Lessons Paintings in Organs, Paint and Oil. Illustrating and Designing A Specialty. WE IT FOR YOURSELF. a lamp or candle, let a big one generate Wanted. Write today. MISSCOUH COMPANY, Atlanta, Georgia T. POLLARD DISTRICT AND ARE. Pipe Organ Loomes age in Oryzae, Panal Oil. Illustrating and Dusting A Specialty. M.L.K. Employer Bloomfield Ave. Wanted a Deputy Date of Vigilance and Lodge of the Court for a case in the Court. WANTED - A Pre- Printer, Apply. ```markdown ``` HE HAD IN OAK, MISSION OR AND WILL PLAY TWO 10- D WITH A MOTOR GUARAN THIS MACHINE HAS NEEDL TABLES 10 INCH DIAMETER D. THE P 4th St., - French Art Studio 534 N. Second St.—Maker of High Grade Portraits. We also make a specialty of amateur work. Photos made by appointment only. Phone Handolph Buss. Always at your service. Here, tappin, proprietor. Hexford Ovelton, Manager. DR. C. S. COWAN, Dentist MECHANICS BANK BUILDING, Third and Clay Streets, Richmond Rooms 308-9—Third Floor Phone Randolph 2276— —Hours, 9 to 1; 2 to 6 Sundays and Other Hours by App pointment. WANTED—For Plantation, an old fashioned trained, colored coach man, who can keep horses and carriages in good condition and is a safe driver. Chance for a settled or elderly man. Strictest references required. Box 25, Planet Office. WANTED—Position of Clerk. Have had long experience in the grocery business. References furnished. WILLIAM S. FOSTEIR, Spartanburg, S. C. LIVE AGENTS Wanted—PROTECTO. Safe at last—A new discovery—A powder that makes kerosene and gasoline non-explosive. Makes a brighter light, saves oil, no crust on wick. Purifies oil; no smell from oil. For particulars, address Andrew E. McCurdy, Marietta, Pa. WANTED—25 Men and Women to sell Sick and Accident Insurance, on commission. Apply Mechanics Bank Bldg., Room 304—2nd floor. WANTED—50 GOOD RELIABLE WOMEN to come for work as Cooks, Chambermaids, Wakrasse and General Homeworkers. Good wages, good home, to the right partion. Write BYLVIA L. MITCHILL, Employment Agency, 666 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, N. J. Wanted a Deputy to work the State of Virginia for the 'satisfactory and Lustful of Humour. A good man for it is good and faithful. ```markdown ``` $75 Worth of Umbrella Coupons $100 Worth of Umbrella Coupons ROBERT C. SCOTT, Funeral Director FIRST CLASS LIVERY. OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST. TELEPHONE, RANDOLPH 2073. ALL NIGHT AND SUNDAY, CALL RANDOLPH 2703. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA D. J. FARRAR, Contractor & Builder Office, Room 405, Mechanics Bank Bldg. Phone, Ran. 2637 Residence, 610 N. First St. Shop in Rear. Phone, Randolph 2166 Special Attention Paid to the Taking of Contracts for Building of Any Kind of Architecture. Job Work A Specialty. WANTED