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The herald., 1897-01-21
AT THE THEATERS

LOS ANGELES THEATER.-There
were two large audiences present yes
terd1y afternoon at the production of
Mikado, and last night the Tar and Tar
tar, by the excellent Grau Opera COM
pany In this theater. Both operas We're
given with the same admirable casts
presented last week, and demonstrated
the high capabilities of the members of
this company. Tonight the full strength
of the company will be called into re-
QUESTION for the production of Fra Di-
avolo.
COMING ATTRACTION.
That famous old play, The Old Home
stead, the first and best of all New Eng
land dramas. will be presented at the
Los Angeles theater for one week open
ing next Monday night, January 25th.
The sale of seats opens this morning.
The herald., 1897-01-21

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The herald., 1897-01-21

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-10-16
The Virginia Republicans.



The Virginia Republican State Con-
yeution which met in Lynchburg Tues
day was sufficient proof OF the unpOpu-
lsrity OF that faction in the party which
has advised against making q cam
paign in Virginia this year. There were
about 500 delegates present and the en-
thusiasm OF the assembly assured large
support Tor the movement. 1t was IN
Tact Singing prosest against the pol
icy OF those Republicans who are will
ing that the party shall lie dormant
and make no protest against Democrat
ic mis-rule aud fraud in Virginia
Without doubt the plan to carry on
campaign in Virginia agrees with the
wishes OF the great majority OF the Re-
publicans throughout the country.
The decision of the Republican State
Committee made a few weeks ago to
take no part in the election for Gov
ernor and a legislature this year has
been received with much disfavor
The excuse made that it is useless for
the Republicans to wage a campaign
under present conditions in that State
was not considered satisfactory 1t is
true that the election law in Virginia
places the control OF the ballot boxes
in the hands of the Democrats and en-
ables them to turn out any party ma
jority they desire. 1t has been proved
also that the Democratic election Off
cisls have taken such advantage OF this
law that there has not been an honest
election in the State in ten years. This
situation is well-known.
But it is just as true that the situa-
ton will not be corrected voluntarily
blythe Democratic party and that unless
the Republicans make their protest
known and educate public sentiment
against the wrong it will continue in
definitely. AS the Baltimore "Ameri-
can" says: The way to win a fight is
not to stay out of the bsttle" But
the Virginia Republican State ICom
mittee claiming to be regular evident
ly believed that an election can be car
ried by not nominating a ticket and by
remaining away from the ballot box.
That is not the method OF the Repubh-
can party, however, which has viewed
with dissatisfaction the inertness OF
the organization in Virginia for some
years past. The faction which has had
the courage to nominate State ticket
and begin a campaign will have the
sympathy OF the party at large wbeth.
er or not success crowns the effort.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-10-16
DOUBLE MURDER IN CAMDEN.


Mother ana Daughter Killed by Bur-
glars. Who Secured No Booty.
Camden. N. J., Oct. 1.-two women
were killed by burglars at 242 Pine
street early yesterday morning under
circumstances OF peculiar atrocity.
They were Mrs. Emma Zane, IS years
old, and her daughter, Mrs. SalIie
Shaw, 4b years old, both OF whom had
lived IN this house for q number of
years.
Mrs. Zane was probably struck on
the head with some sharp instrument
and was not killed outright, but died
at the Cooper hospital a few hours
later. Mrs. Shaw, who was shot in the
head, died within 20 minutes after the
shooting.
Ell Shaw. a son OF the murdered wo-
man. who had just arisen from a sick
bed, was aroused by the burglars and
narrowly escaped being shot himself.
He was Immediately transferred to the
residences OF relatives. He is still un-
aware OF the fact that his mother and
grandmother are dead.
1t was well known that the woman
had money in the house, Mrs. Shaw
having collected n small sum OF money
to be utilized in the erection OF a monu-
msnt over the grave Of her husband.
It 10 supposed that this fact being known
the house had been marked for plumber.
The burglars Effected a quick entry
through a window. were surprised while
going through tina house. committed tho
double crime to protect themselves, and
made their escape without booty.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-10-16
GENERAL SOUTHERN NEWS,

Atlantis. Oct. 9.-Hon. Holxe Smith,
former secretary of the interior. has
been elected president OF the board OF
education OF this city. Mr.. Smiths
election was unanimous. he repre-
Senta the sixth ward on the board.
MorEanneld. KY. Oct. s.-Thieves en-
tered the ONCE OF the Union County
bank yesterday during the noon hour
and secured ever $1,000 In currency
which had been left in the cash draw
era When the bank officials returned
from lunch they found the drawer had
been rifled. The vault was closed and
looked The robbers made good their
escape. leaving no clew.
Jackson. Miss. Oct. l2.-Governor
McLaurin wired the newspapers last
night from his home in Brandon that
he had appointed Senator-elect Herman
do Dssoto Money as United States SEN
ator to MI the vacancy caused by the
death OF the late Senator ]. q. George
whose term expires in 1898. Senator
George. before his death having de-
ellned TO again become q candidate,
the last legislature. after a long dead
look. elected Mr.. Money for the regu-
lar term
Lynchburg, Va, Oct. 1.-THE grand
Jury yesterday reported three indict-
menta against Thomas F. Stearns, who
was cashier OF the defunct Traders
bank here, on charges OF making false
returns to the state auditor. Late last
night the grand jury adjourned after
having found three indictments each
against James Hancock. president; B.
d. Hughes, vice president; w. p. Rob
erts, q director. and T. r. Connell, act
a. -
knowing the bank to be insolvent.
Aaheville. N. c.. Oct s.-Wnnam e.
Breeze. president; w. H. Phenland,
cashier. and ]. c. Dickinson. a director
OF the defunct First National bank OF
Ashsville. were arrested here yesterday
on indictments charging them with en-
bszxlement and conspiracy. The men
gave bail in $50 900 each. National Bank
Examiner Maxey has been in Ashe-
Vile. and has made some startling dis
eoveries. one Of these. II is alleged, re-
vealing the fact that $25o.0o0 OF "ac-
comsdation notes signed by insolvent
persons and filled out by officials and
some forged papers are in the bank.
Winston. N. c.. Oct. ia most dis
trsssing tragedy occurred at Union
Ridge church. situated about two miles
south OF here, Sunday night. T. p.
HUFFMAN. with his wife, drove up to
the church in u wagon to attend a
/ Quaker meeting which has been in pro-
gress here about three weeks. AS Mrs
Huffman was aiiEhting bolt OF light
ming struck a tree, giving her such 9
severe shock that she died an hour af-
forwards Many others were seriously
injured and are not expected to live
Many women tainted, and the people
were IN q high state OF excitement al
| night.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-10-16
Virginia Republicans.
(From the Baltimore News.)

The nomination of State ticket by
the Virginia Republicans is e healthy
sign. Whether the candidates will be
generally supported by the party seems
TO be in some doubt, but it is hardly
likely that the office-holding element,
which proposed to give the State
over bodily to the Democrats, and
which is now the one in favor with
the administration, will go so far as
openly oppose the nominees. On
the other hand, there is reason to be-
lieve that by the time election day
comes around the party will be practi-
cally united upon the State and coun-
ty tickets. But whether the party
polls ten thousand or hundred thous-
and votes, it is q matter of course that
the Republicans Of Virginia should be
represented and have a ticket in the
field.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-10-16

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-10-16
THAT APPEAL TO CESAR"

Brother BRowNK's BLANKET" under
the caption Of IAN Appeal TO the Broth
er and Sisterhood etc." says that the
PLANET begins its attack at the close
of a most eventful session.
There is no doubt about this. From
the reporting of the seven thousand
dollars shortage to the celebrated
blow in the mouth, the fiery iDdigna-
ton of Deacon MILES B. JONES, who
has since retired from the institution
to the individual purchase of the West
ham property for Rev. Browne and
wife instead OF for the Old Folks
branch of the organisation the sessions
were eventful.
The appeal is in some respects pa
thetic. Here is person commanded
no doubt to write, with no argument
on his side, and the facts all against
him.
AS is customary in such cases, he
falls down on his knees with face up
lifted towards heaven, eyes closed and
mouth open, he calls God and the 10y
al True Reformers to help him in his
distress. 1t is "duck or no dinner"
with him.
But drowning his cries, comes the
question from the throats Of thoue-
ands, Why did Rev. BROWNE purchase
"Westham" for himself and wife2
Why did he not have it specified that
it was for the Old Folks Home branch
OF the True Reformers7
When does he propose to make the
transfer, If at all?
VIII the transfer price be the same
as the purchase price7
Has the money to the credit of the
Old Folks Home been used in the pur-
chase of this property and if not, why
not7
Does he propose to ask the Old
Folks Home organization, "How
much am offered?" This is the sum
and substance of our SHINING. 1t is no
use calling US the "imps," Swine, -
egotistics and fanatics.
Transfer the property to the people,
who thought it had been purchased for
their benefit.
If the concern is not Incorporated
Rev. w. w. BRowK should have been
named as trustee to hold it for their
benefit; it should have been decided
to the Grand Fountain, U. D. OF True
Reformers which is incorporated, and
can sue or be sued, and can hold the
property in trust for the old folks, for
whose benefit it was presumed to have
been purchased.
AS it stands now, should death over
take Rev. BROWNE, even as it is liable
to overtake any one of US the property
would pass to his heirs.
AS it is, Rev. BROWNE cannot even
sell the property or transfer it to any
person or organization without hii
wife's consenS.
The organization OF the True Re-
formers has done much good, it is fol
this reason that we have sought *
persuade it not to cloud its last day
by permitting it's leaders to hasten i
to untimely dissolution and premature
decay.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-10-16
The Virginia Republicans.
Washington. DC. Post ]

washington u. ". HOsC
Without undertaking to enter into
the merits of the faetional Quarrel
now raging in the Republican Party of
Virginia we venture to say that those
who have insisted upon nominating a
ticket and making a square Eght for
the State offices occupy much better
position as loyal party men than those
who advocate the policy of inertia.
We are not entirely familiar with the
details of the intestinal quarrel, and
therefore have no desire to discuss the
same, but it seems clear TO US at the
first duty of party men is to assert and
maintain the integrity of their orgaD-
ization, and we know eff no method to
that end so legitimate and so effective
as active, open, and energetic warfare.
The finest of armies can become de-
moralized in the atmosphere of the
camp. To keep alive the spirit and
the ardor of the soldier it is necessary
to give him occupation.
We see that certain leaders OF the
anti-Lamb faction are pleased to de-
scribe the movers Of the Lynchburg
convention as ''soreheads" and dis
appointed office seekers" but we have
our doubt as to the propriety Of these
epithets. 1t is not the soreheads and
the disappointed who rush into battle,
filled with enthusiasm and eager to
make glory for the cause.
On the contrary, iC is they who sulk
| in their tents and leave the struggle to
the rest. It is conceivable that Mr..
Lambs friends may think he has been
badly treated, but evidently they
have not sought to express that. feel
ing by abandoning the party and coun-
selling the expedient Of inaction. Ii
appears to us, in fact, that these dis
appointed Office seekers are exhibiting
much more zeal for the party organi-
cation and the party reputation than
those other officers seekers who have
not been disappointed and who appar-
entity find their ambitions sufficiently
occupied in the enjoyment of official
place and perquisite. 1t is a some
what novel proposition in party politics
that the men who fail to obtain emOlu-
ment as the reward Of their services in
/ the past should retire at once into q
permanent oblivion and leave the fu-
ture to take care of itself. Such a prin
ciple. carried into universal practice
would soon put an end to everything
but the hollow form of government by
/ the people.
We are of opinion, therefore thai
those Republicans who brought about
the Lynchburg convention,s and now
propose to take their party into the
fight without any subterfuges or re-
servations il hey are disappointed
they at least cannot be accused of ex-
plotting their grievances at the ex-
pense of the organization. 1t must be
said of them that they are acting the
part of loyal and courageous men.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-10-16

BRorHER JOHN A. Rocks seems to b
well informed as to the nature OF the
dog.
He admits that the Grand Fountain
has sores and that they contain poison.
So be it.
After reading Brother ROCKS TRADE,
we concluded that the best thing to be
done with him, would be to preserve
him in tar bar, el filled with whiskey.
As curiosity, he would be a bowling
success; as lunstic, he would be the
source Of unbOunded amusement. Sit
down. Brotht Rocks.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-10-16

will assign him place in the niche Of
fame or the cellar OF obscurity-
Pandering to prejudice and espec-
ally caste-prejudice only increases it.
The yielding in one case makes the de-
mand all the more enormous and ex-
acting In the other.
There Is no hope OF the growth OF q
dominant Repnblicanism in the south
either now or for twenty years to
come. This is because a ring controls
and the real voice OF the people is not
heard. The machine orders the ma
jority and it is forthcoming in keep
ing with the demand.
The tempter is at the White House
He urges that the President turn
down his faithful allies. He has moi
been able as yet to swerve him from
the line of his duty. It is problemRti
cal as to what the future will brinl
forth
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-10-16
THE SEAL CONFERENCE.
Secretary Sherman's Reply to Lord
Salisbury's Note.
OUR GOVERNMENT AsTONIsHED.

Our Premier Declares This Nation
Had Reason to Believe Great Britain
Would Take Part IN the Conference.
with Russia and Japan.
Washington. Oct. 1s.-Secretary OF
State Sherman has written a reply to
the note OF Lord Salisbury expressing
Grent Britain's declination to take part
in a Behring sea conference IN which
Russia and Japan are to participate.
The essential features OF Mr. Sher-
mans reply have been sent by cable
to the British government, and the re-
ply in full is now on its way to the
British authorities. Lord Salisbury's
note OF declination, it can now be
stated. bore date OF Oct. 8. last We'd
nesday, so that the response IL made
with promptness-
The answer states that the United
States government views with aston
ishment the determination OF Great
Britain not to participate in q con-
ference including Russia and Japan,
and the statement is made that up to
the Esd OF last month the United States
authorities had fully expected that the
conference would proceed with Russia
and japan az well as Great Britain
present. 1t is pointed out that, aside
from the written correspondence to
which Lord Salisbury had called at
tention, there were verbal negotiations
between Ambassador Hay and his lord
ship. in which specific reference was
made to the participation of Russia and
Japan.
At one OF these verbal exchanges, It
is stated. Lord Salisbury said he would
advise with the officials OF the foreign
office concerning the subjects discussed,
which included the participation OF
Russia and Japan. Subsequently, on
July %, Ambassador Hay wrote to
Lord Salisbury saying the president
hoped to have Russia and Japan par
ticipate in the conference. In view of
these circumstances the United States
had confidently expected that Great
Britain would take part IN the con-
ference and that Russia and Japan
would be represented, with the ap-
proval OF Great Britain.
Besides the foregoing reply, and in
view Of the differences that have arisen,
the state department suggests a con-
ference in accordance with the terms of
Lord Salisbury's agreement as he con-
strues 1t, namely, between experts OF
Great Britain, the United States and
Canada This last feature is now under
consideration by the British govern
ment, its substance having been trans
mitted by cable, but 1t Is not expected
that an answer win be made until Mr..
Sherman's answer In detail reaches
London.
In the meantime preparations for the
conference between the United States
Russia and Japan are progressing. The
japanese delegates, who are now en-
route from San Francisco. have de-
cided to stop over for two days al
Chicago. and Will not reach Washing
ton until next Sunday night. Two OF
the Russian delegates, Mr.. Botklne and
Mr.. Routkowslky, are here, and the re-
naming delegate, Mr.. Grebnitslxy Is
expected soon. While no exact dats
has been fixed for the conference, the
expectation is that all the delegates will
be In time to bring them together on
Wednesday OF n0xt walk
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-10-16
Readings Flood Dama0e.

Reading, Pa, Oct 1s.-This section
was visited by one OF the heaviest
downpours in several years yesterday,
and the greatest flood in the history OF
Nicolls street was the result. Cellars
were filled, and the water IN that
thoroughfare was six to eight feet
deep. The residents of Nicolls street
were taken out OF their second stories
with difficulty, and with the aid OF
boats and hook and ladder trucks. At
Fifth and Buttonwood streets there IL
market house FIVE feet below the
pavement line. This hollow was filed
with water, and the lives OF zoo peo-
pie were imperilled. Forty women were
carried out on the backs OF men.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-10-16

BROTHER J.-W. THOMPSON, of Balti-
more, blows his horn. After reading
his article, we find that no one ever did
anything, but Brother BROWNE.
We presume he has set his sails with
q hope of landing job in the Rich
mond Office.
His stories are worn out and his
statements so ridieulously absurd as
to cause, wonder whether he was Of
his own mind or in state Of intoxica-
ton.
A block of ice on his head and a
mustard plaster on his back would no
doubt bring him to realization ofhis
undone condition.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-10-16
MCKIELBY's MISTAKE.

The Petersburg, Va, INDRx-APPEAL,
hitherto one of the most LIBERAL mind
ed journals in this state, in its issue of
the 10th instant delivers quite q dis
sertation on what it is pleased to term
"McKinley's Mistake"
1t refers to the appointment of COL
ored men to offices in southern states.
And if not in sou thern communities,
where they have the numerical
strength, then pray where are they to
be appointed2
Having debarred the citizen of color
from offices in the several states, an
effort is now being made to debar them
from service in the national govern
ment.
We are at loss to understand this
kind of reasoning on the part of the
INDEx-APPEAL. 1t is vain effort to
adapt the principles to the prejudiced
people, instead Of adapting the preju-
diced people to the principles.
IT, President MCKINLEY Is sworn to
carry out the expressed provisions OF
the constitution and to recognize no
man on account Of his trace, color or
previous condition Of servitude."
The same rule which applies in
northern states must govern in south
ern ones.
There il no Negro problem at the
present time. 1t is a question Of saste.
1t is a question ofduty on one hand,
and that of race prejudice on the other
What course is left open for the Chief
Executive Of great nation?
1t should not be forgotten that the
historian Of the future will pass upon
the action Of President MCKINLEY, and
that the decree Of impartial critics