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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22
Sylvia Court Net.

Sylvia Court, No. los met Tuesday
evening at s O'Clock sharp. One more
new member has been added to the
roll, and about Is more are enlisted in
the club OF Mrs: 8. L. Mitchell.
Mr., 7. N. CrRmp and Mr.. ]. A. Smith
Of the monument committee made q
talk on the monument. Sylvia Court
voted $40 to the monument fund and
in honor Of their beloved and first Wor.
thy Counsellor Of Sylvia Court, No. los.
After the election OF officers they
adjourned to meet the 1st Tuesday in
July.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22
The CONSTITUTIONAL
CONVENTION,
Little Business Transacted.
GOV. TYLERS ABLE ADDRESS, REFER I7NC~E
TO THE SUFFRAGE QUESTION.
THE oATH OF OFFICE nor TAKEN.

The Constitutional Convention met
Thursday, 18th inst, at noon. The
address OF Gov. J. Hoge Tyler was the
most noteworthy feature Of the ses-
sion.
His remarks as to the duty of the
convention related to the need OF re-
trenchment and reform in the number
OF officers and . consequent curtail-
ment of expenses.
GOLDEN ADVICE GIVEN.
he spoke in favor of fewer officers
and better pay. IL was significant
that he made no reference whatever
30 the curtsilment of suffrage, but on
the contrary said:
"While not forgetting the lofty trs-
ditions and sacred memories OF our
noble past, j beg OF you turn your
faces to the future and become lead
ers in deed and in truth OF the best po-
litieal thought OF our new century.
Let no old, mildewed pref Hdice en-.
cumber your labors. regulate aud ad :
just the affairs Of this Comm mnnweslth
80 the future progress OF our country
and OF the world. Give nice and deli
cate adjustments TO the scales OF JUS
tiee, as betwe en- man and man, 80 that
it can be the proud boast of Virginiaus
everywhere that in their dear old state
the humblest citizen has an equal op-
pertunity before the law"
It is conceded that the address was
the ablest ever delivered by ihim. He
dealt exclusively with this material
prosperity Of the commonwealth.
AvevE OF THAMES.
Captain r. s. Parks at the conclas.
ion OF the Governors address offered Q
resolution thanking the Governor for
his address, and ordering is spread up
on the records Of the convention, He
accepted an amendment offered by
Judge Thornton that the liberty of the
floor be granted the Governor during
the session Of the convention.
Captain Parks offered O resolution
providing that the S secretary of the
Com be direc ted to furnish
each member with & copy Of the Code
of Virginia for use during the session.
It was adopted.
Mr.. Goode resumed the chair at this
point, and handed to the secretary the
committees.
The Constitutional Convention met
Tuesday 18th inst. No business of i'm
portance was transacted and after q
short session it-ad1ourned until Wed.
nesdsy noon
The Constitutional Convention met
Wednesday ut noon. The contes ted
election case from King William eouu-
~ OF Mr.. Morgan Treat against = udge
Gregory was referred to the Commit
tee .en Elections. No BUSINESS OF i'm.
portsnce was transacted and after o
session Of about az hour and three
quarters, it adjourned to meet Thurs.
day -st noon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22
Children's Day Exercises,

The Second Beptise Sunday-schoel
will have its Uhildren's Day exercises
on 10 morrow, June 23-d at $50 D. N.
A special program has been prepared
ATong the speakers will bs Rev. s.
n. Vsss. District secretary OF the Amer
lcaa Baptist Publication Society. A
missionary collection will be taken.
Come early.
Rev, q d. LEWIS, d. D., Pastor.
SYDNEY STANTON, Supt.
W. g. CARTER, Sec'y
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22
Christian Workers Assembly, Montreal
N. o., July 21st'August 4th, 1901,

For the above occasion the Southern
Railway will sell tickets from ali sta.
tions on Its lines in Virgins to Black
Mountain, N. @. railroad station for
Montreal, N. c. and return at fare one,
and one-third for the round trip, selI.
ing dates Julyi19th to 22nd inclusive
with return limit August Sth, and
from ali stations in North Oarolins at
one fare for the round trip, selling
dates from North Carolina points july
10th to 28rd inclusive, with return lin.
it Aug. Sth.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22
oReers Elected.

At the regular monthly meeting of
Planet Lodge. No. %, held Oh Monday
evening, June 18th, 1901, the following
ofncers were elected for the ensuing
term;
o: O.. B, b. Pey.on; v. O., w. H.
Walton. Prelste, william 8. Morgan :
x. OF r. and g.. W. A. Kyles n. Of =. :
Thomas II. Crump; III. Of Ex., James
Z. Burreni III. &C A, Willie Hayes
Trustee, B. P.Vsndervall; Bankins
Committee, Jas. A. Dixon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22

tinue in the field, securing the coun-
try iu every direction, in the hope Of
a7prehending the murd, T T. II caugh
Edwards will be summsrilY dealt with
Ths excitement OF yesterday and
last night has been almost wholly al
Isyed, and so far as the colored people
noW under arrest are concerned, no
further trouble is anticipated.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22
The Color Line in Indiana.

muscle, IND,, June 1S-A hundred
or more employees OF the Republic
Steel Company quit work to-day, be-
cause the company put colored man
to work in q department. where q hun
dred girls are employed in packing
nuts aad bolts. The girls refused to
work where the colored man was, and
plant may be closed down three weeks
in advance Of the regular shutdown.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22
Funeral of Young Foster.

SHRHyRPoET, La, June IA. The Sun.
ersl Of John Gray Foster. the nlsntsr
who was killed on his plantation by
Prince Edwards, "a coiored mar on
Wednesday last, took place this after.
noon, and was largely attended. A
majority OF the business houses AZ
Shreveport were closed, in order tbst
their employees might attend the fun-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22
KILLED BIN.

A Tragedy in Louisisna-Ssd Eneisg
of Innocent Colo-ed feo
pie C)rrslled-Threatened With Be-
ing Lynched-Edwsrds Eluded Cap.
ture.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22
Concord Baptist Association, Finchlev
and Skip wish, Va July 30th-AuR.
lat, 1901

For the above occ aston the Southern
Railway will sell tickets in accordance
with special tariff No. 2, from ali tick-
ets stations on its lines between Nor
folk and Danville, and Richmond and
Soudan. TO Finchley and skipwith Va.
tickets to be on sale July 29th and 80
tn, with return limit August 2nd
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22
Deacon Cosby Here.

Deacon Richard Cosby OF Petersburg
whs Is an officer Of she Gilfield Baptist
Church is here in the city at Olanton'
Home, Governor st., being treated by
DR.. Dunn.
His eyes have been failing him for
years and he lost the sight of one eye.
He is improving and his friends are
grstiAed g know that he will sesurn
home sffSQHy. His wife Is with him =.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22

LEwIs-HICKMoN The marriage af
Miss Lille r. Hickmon to Mr.. Wm. Z
Lewis will take place at the FIRST Ban
tist Church. Manchester, Va, We'd
nesdsy morning, 26th instant, at IL
o'clock. FRIENDS are invited.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22
A Grand Celebration.

The Cooks" Benevolent Associatien
celebrated their anniversary at the Y,
NJ. O. A. Monday night, June l7sh,
Addresses were made by the Presi.
dent and others, sfterwhich refresh.
ments were served, and . very enioya-
be time was spent.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22
Planet Court Meets.

Planet. court met. Friday, June Ii tn,
at5 o'clock sharp. In the absence OF
w. c., Sir j. W. Thompson, the GraEd
Worthy Lecturer, Mrs.. 8 L. Mitchell,
presided. Five new members were in-
iNsted into the mysteries or Oalanthe-
isna and about 8 more will be ready by
the next meeting.
Election of officers will take place.
Friday, JRne %.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22

BROOKS CHAPMAN-Fhe marriage OF
MIR. Robert r. Brooks of this city to
Miss Daisy E. Chapman OF Phoebus Va.
will take place at Zion Baptist Church
Phoebus, Va. Thurs, June %, 1901 at
p. NJ.
The bride and groom will be in the
city few days at la w. LsIgh St. -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22

For the above occasion the South.
ern Rail way will sell tickets from All
stations In Virginia and North Oaro-
lima to Birmingham and return at ons
fare Tor the round trip, tickets on sale
July 2ssh to both inclusive, with re.
turn limit August 9th, 1901.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22
CHEEK-JEFFERSON.

The marriage OF Miss Susie B. Jeffer
son to Rev, Z. A. p. Cheek will take
place tuesday, June 25th, ate O'Clock
a. m. st 3O5 College st. Friends are
invited. No cards.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22
Annual Meeting Independent Order of
81, Lukes, Richmond, Vs., Aug. 2o-24,
1901.

for the above occasion the Southern
Railway will cell tickets frona all tick
cts stations on its lines 30 Richmond
and return st one and one-third fare
Tor she round trip. tickets On sale Au-
gust 18th to 10th inclusive, with return
limit August 26th
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22
FIRST HONOR PUPILS.

The names OF the First Honor and
Neither Absent nor Tardy pupils will be
published In the of PLANRr June %,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22

Monday afternoon about 8 o'clock,
Sam Wallace, Q colored boy, about 10
years OF age, was accidently drowned
while playing In Shockoe creek, near
Grace SC. His remains were conveyed
70 bis home at 18th and Franklin Sta.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22
PRICE SCENTS
Innocent Colorsd Man Sentenced To
Hang ct Camden, Arkansas,
June 2Sth.
Made His Wife Swear a Life Awsy:-

CAMDEN, ARK June 4th Great ex-
element prevailed on the streets yes
terday by subdued ramor that Mrs..
roa Watson had retracted her state
ments relative to he guilt OF Will Bus
~. who was convicted Of rape two
weeks ago upon her evidence. There,
has been . Inns eripg doubt IN the.
minds OF many citizens as to the guilt
OF the colored man, although the Jury
returned verdict u guilty fifteen min
utes after retiring. The verdict was
based. upon the evidence OF Mrs. Tom
Watson.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22

National Grand Temple Mosais Tenn
plars OF America, Birmingham, Ala,
July SOth-AuR. 4th, 1901,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-06-22
THE sHRRIBF's VISIT.

Yesterday Sheriff r. d. Newton and
Circuit Clerk, G. Z. Gordon went out
to Mrs. Wstson's house where they
found her and her husbend. Mrs. Wat
son made to them q written state
meDt and swore to 1t In this state
ment she says that the whole affair was
aput up lb on the colored man, con-
cocted by her husband for the purpose
OF doing away with him because he
would not help them in their crop.
TOLD THE WHOLE Story
She says she gave her evid ance in
The matter under dire threats; that
her husband threatened desertion and
death and that che took the part she
did on his secount Ne. Tom Watson
now admits the innocence OF the col-
ored man, but beyond that makes no
further admission. The eolored man
was sentenced to be hung June 29sh.
IL was this undercurrent OF doubt in
the minds OF the best citIzsus that
kept Bussy from being mobbed.
steps will be taken as early as pos-
sible to have the prisoner released.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Johnston --SWeisfort.

Miss Augusta May Sweisfort and Dr..
K. Erskine Johnston were married at
eleven O'Clock Tuesday morning at
Christ Episcopal church, the Rev,
Erskine Wright officiating. DR.. j. Herb
ert Adams was groomsman and Miss
May Boone, of st. Clair, was bridesmaid.
A wedding dinner was served at the
home of the BRIDES parents, DR.. and
Mrs. J. Sweisfort, East Market street.
After their return from Washington and
Old Point Comfort, DIR. and Mrs. John
ston will reside at the new infirmary
building at the State Hospital, where he
is physician.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
William Houghton, of Exchange, Charged
With Illegal Liquor Selling.

Residents of Exchange are much in
terested over the outcome of hearing
held before Justice of the-P Bare
yesterday afternoon. William Hough-
ton, proprietor of the ExchangeHotel, is
charged by David Mitchell, of that place
with selling intoxicating liquor on Sun
day, selling to minors and selling TO
habitual drunkards.
Seven or eight witnesses from Ex-
change were examined. Two or three
young men, who testified that they were
under twenty-one years old, swore
that they had purchased liquor in
Mr. Houghtons place, but they all
testified that before the liquor was sold
to them they told the bartender that
they were over twenty-one years old.
Other witnesses testified that they
had seen men drinking in the place on
Sunday, but they could not state posi-
lively whether they drank Intoxicating
liquor. Squire Bare reserved his decis-
ion until this afternoon at two O'Clock.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Mr.. Breckbill Finds Eight Prisoners
Awaiting His Care.

Michael Breck bill began his third term
as Sheriff OF Montour county Tuesday
noon. During the day he moved part
of bis household goods into the Jail res
idence.
In assuming his Office Sheriff Breckbi
finds eight prisoners to care for. All of
them are held for the Grand Jury or are
awaiting trial at next weeks term of
court. They are Boyd Wintersteen, in.
dicted on the charge of murder; Harvey
Lamberson, held TN the charge of arson
and attempt to kill his wife; Benjamin
Severcool, from Limestone township,
held on the charge of Larceny; Edward
Burke and Clyde Keefer, boys held on
the charge of stealing a stove from the
tool house at the Episcopal cemetery;
Peter Roden, held on the charge of as
sault and battery; David Barrett. held
on the charge of highway robbery, and
Thomas Saul, charged with larceny.
During Sheriff Maers' term, thirteen
prisoners were the most that he had in
Jail at any one time. Several times, just
after sessions of court, the jail was with
out prisoner.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Game Near Losing Her Life.

Mrs. A. F. Splitter, of No. Ill East
Front street, came near losing her life
Friday Smorning while thawing our a
water hydrant at the rear of the house.
by burning paper around it. She had q
broom with which she was keeping the
papers from blowing away.
She stood the broom behind her for a
minute, when she soon felt something
warm at her back. Looking around she
found her clothes all in flames, having
become ignited from the broom. She
attempted to extinguish the fire by
wrapping her clothes around her, but
succeeded in burning her hands and
arms. Mrs. Margaret Hoffman, a next
door neighbor, rushed to the scene with
piece of carpet with which she soon
smothered the flames. The burns on her
hands and arms were the only injuries
which Mrs. Splitter received.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Death Was Sudden,

Samuel Hoffner died at his home on
West Mahoning street shortly before
six O'Clock last evening. Although he
was confined to the house for two months
by asthma and other troubles, death
was sudden and due to heart failure.
The last time that he was out of the
house was when he voted on election
day. Last evening he sat up and ate his
supper. Shortly after that Mrs. Hoffner
noticed that he looked strange, and he
soon died while sitting in his chair. He
was born in France seventy-one years
ago, and came to Danyille when he was
fifteen years old. For the past twenty
years he was employed by Grocer II, NJ.
Schoch. He is survived by wife. one
son and daughter, George A. Hoffner,
of Sudbury, and Mrs. John Lewis, of
this city. Arrangements for the funeral
have not been made.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Narrow Escape From Drowning.

While crossing the Susquehanna river
at Shickshinny Sunday afternoon s.
W. Broadt had narrow escape from
drowning and was rescued only by the
prompt action Of his companion. David
Edwards. Messrs. Broadt and Edwards
are we'll known in Danville, having
boarded here while acting for some time
as telegraph operators at South Danville
and Wolverton, respectively. They are
both employed in the telegraph Office at
Mocansqua, and board across the river
at Shickshinny.
About four o'clock Sunday after
noon they started to take short cut
across the ice instead Of going around
by the bridge. When about half way
across, where the river is swift and deep
Mr.. Broadt, who was a few feet ahead Of
his companion, broke through the ice.
Mr.. Edwards instantly pulled of his
overcoat, threw himself fiat on the ice
and reached the garment out so that the
struggling man caught it just as he was
being drawn under the ice. With the
coat Mr.. Edwards succeeded in pulling
his unfortunate companion onto firm
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
EAIEMPORE
DEBATING
First Meeting of New Club at the High
School.

A commendable idea of Prof. Gordy's
was put into practice at the High school
Friday eve when the first meeting was
held of an extempore debating club.
The members of this club will be confined
to students of the high school. All
pupils, of either sex, will be entitled to
attend and participate in debates.
AS the name implies, these debates
will be entirely without preparation.
The students will attend on the meeting
nights, organize the meeting, decide on
the subject of debate and then any one
will have the privilege of speaking on
which ever side of the question he or she
chooses 1t is believed that these de-
bates will furnish excellent practice in
extemporaneous speaking and for de-
veloping quickness of thought
Seventeen students attended the
first meeting. Clarence Derr was
chosen chairman; Joy Brader, secretary,
and John German, Miss Julia Arms and
Miss Alice Smull, judges, to decide the
merits of the arguments on the question
Resolved that United States Senators
should be elected by direct vote of the
people"
The question was decided in favor of
the affirmative, which was championed
by William Dougherty, William Wat
kins and Howard Lunger. The speakers
for the negative were Walter Payne,
William Bailey and Frank Montague.
Prof, j. G. Houser gave short talk in
explaining the benefits of this move
ment.
AS soon as the High school debaters
gain proficiency, it is the intention to
arrange for interscholastic debates with
some of the High schools in neighboring
towns.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Death of George ElWell.

George Elwell died ut his home on
Spruce street at two o'clock yesterday
morning. He was i'll for several weeks
from complication of diseases. He
was tifty-eight years old, and always
lived in this city. He was employed at
the Howe & Polk Structural Tubing
works. The funeral will be held from
St. Joseph's church on Friday morning
at nine O'Clock and interment will be in
the Catholic cemetery. Mr.. Elweli is
survived by a wife and eight children.
Mrs. John Pfeiffer, and Miss Anna El-
well, of Chicago, ILL.,, David and George,
of Cleveland, Ohio; Thomas, Alice, Agnes
and Gertrude of this citv
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Work of the Auxiliary,

The members of the Ladies' Auxiliary
of the Y. NJ. G. A. met in the Associa-
ton parlor last evening to plan for some
of the work which the ladies propose to
do for the financial betterment of the
Association. 1t was decided to have
the annual supper in the Y. NJ. C. A..
hall on the evening of Thursday, jan
uary 81. The plans are being worked
out for the entertainment to be given at
the opera house in February under the
auspices of the Auxiliary. The ladies
also talked of later having an entertain
ment of social nature, but no definite
plans were made for that. The proceeds
from the supper and entertainment will
60 into the Association treasury to help
pay the running expenses for the COM
ing year.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
IT SURELY IS A
GOOD START
Danville Industries Begin the Century in
a Promising Manner.

From the present outlook it seems as
though the first year of the new century
will be prosperous one for Danville.
The town is at present suffering that
temporary cessation of business that us
ually follows brisk holiday trade, but
the merchants are very hopeful and
many of them have already bought
heavy spring stocks.
The various industries of the town are
working steadily, and from those in au-
thority it is learned that they will do so
for some months to come. The Reading
Iron works are being operated double
turn. The repairs at the engine Of the
Structural Tubing works have been com
pleted and the plant started full hand
ed Tuesday morning. The Howe &
Samuels puddle mill is working full time
as is also the Stove Works and the Curry
& Vannan machine shops. The Silk
mill and Knitting mill are rushed with
work only lack of help proven ting
these important industries from working
double turn. The smaller factories all
resumed Monday after the shut down
for inventory.
1t is also believed that work will he
resumed in the near future at the Dan
vile Rolling mill and the Bessemer plant
plate mill. The beginning of the race
promises well for the part that Danville
industries will play in the Twentieth
century industrial world
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Joint Installation of Officers of Goodrich
Post and Relief Corps.

A joint installation of the new officers
of Goodrich Post, No. %, G. A. X. and
Goodrich Woman's Relief Corps, No. 81
occurred at the Post rooms Monday eve.
The Post officers were installed by Past
Commander James G.. Foster, and the
Relief Corps officers were installed by
Mrs. Rebecca r. Sechler Following the
installation the Post was agreeably sur
prised by refreshments served by the
ladies.
The officers installed are: Command
er, John NJ. Sechler; senior vice, Ellis Ii
Best; junior vice, Levi B. Sechler; adult
ant, Jacob Sloop; quartermaster, A. &.
Angle; surgeon, Dr. p. c. Newbaker;
chaplain, Jacob Reaser; officer of the
day, Robert G. Miller; officer of the
guard, Charles s. Baker; sergeant major,
John II. Hunt; quartermaster sergeant,
Joseph l.. shannon.
The officers of the Relief Corps are:
President, Mrs. Kate Meyer; senior vice
president, Mrs. Mary Sechler; junior vice
president, Mrs. Sarah Shut; treasurer,
Mrs. Louisa Angle; secretary, Mrs. Re-
becca r. Secher; chaplain, Mrs. Julia
Mowrer; conductor, Mrs. Elizabeth
Cuthbert; assistant conductor, Mrs. Ann
Cook; guard, Mrs. Malinda Landau.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Readings New Block System.

A large force of men, under Signal
Engineer w. F. Johns, is equipping the
Williamsport division of the P. & X.
road with an improved semaphore tele.
graph block system. The division will
be diyided into fiftaen blocks. which will
necessitate the construction of fifteen
signal towers, each Of which will re-
quire the service of night and day op-
orator. Each tower will be provided
with two sets of telegraph instruments
for blocking, and it will be equipped
with an electric indicator, controlled by
track circuit, which will show the loca
ton of train in block.
As soon as the Williamsport division
is equipped the same kind of system
will be installed on the Catawissa div
iSion
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Satisfaction Over Removal of Last Diph.
liberia Quarantine Card.

The fact that the last diphtheria
quarantine card has been removed in
this city is matter of much qualification
to Danville physicians. Until Monday
there has not been time since August
when cases of the disease did not exist
in the city, and at times it made such
headway that fears of an epidemic were
entertained.
The physicians have made great eff
forts to confine the disease as much as
possible to the places where it original
ed, and in most instances have been
successful. The PERCENTAGE of deaths,
for the number of cases reported, has
been small when compared to the fatali-
ties that formerly accompanied this
dread disease.