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Richmond planet., 1901-07-20

EFT correct Have you heard that par
| ties in the main office were suspected of
treachery and if SO, did not the suspi-
cion rest ON the heads of the depart
ments in which the alleged guilty par
ties were supposed to be located
PRESIDENT TAYLOR AND TEE CIRCULAR.
Is not the attack in the circular prim-
arily upon President William l.. Tay-
lor?
Were either of you gentlemen a cEldi-
Cate about three years ago for the posi-
tioh now held by President Taylor?
Were either of you active in support
ing the candidacy referred to?
Were your salaries increased before.
since or at the time Pres. W. L. Taylor g
salary was increased?
THE QUESTION OF QUESTIONS.
To what amount was President Tay-
lor's salary increased when the last al
legged raise was made and did You an
prove and endorse the said increase
Are four of President Taylor's sons
employed by the order, and if so what
are their aggregate salaries?
Have any other officials either their
sons, wives or other relatives employed
in the order and if so, how many and
Could the information relative to the
increase of salaries have been obtained
by an outsider, save through some men,
ger or official of the Board of Directors ?
what person Tor persons could have
had thorough knowledge of the new
constitution before it had been submit
ted to the Grand Fountain for its ap-
proval?
Are you in favor of the so-called life
tenure IN office which was conferred
upon the late Rev. w. w. Browne. and
would You support similar measure for
the recognition of the valuable services
OF Rev. VIM. l.. Taylor?
LOOK TO THE FUTURE.
Are you in favor of President WI.
Taylor for reelection next year as against
any one else IN the order?
Have any meetings been held in
which the secret circular has been dis
| cussed, and have either of Won before
the publication in the PLANET disayow.
ed all responsibility for, and knowledge
OF the authorship and distribution of the
| secret circular?
What are your present salaries and
what is the amount allowed for the ex-
| Penses or either yourselves or the Grand
Worthy Master?
WHAT ABOUT THE DELEGATES.
Do Fountains pay 80 cents when thew
send only one delegate to the Grand
Fountain?
Have the joining fees of Classes B and
Il been increased and the death benefits
reduced?
Ansanswer to these questions will he
appreciated and we will immediately
make arrangements to give YOU our an
thority for the information published
and do all IN our power to assist you in
nndlng the person or persons who have
said anything to throw suspicion upon
you or your department of the orcani-
zation.
The PLANET made no charges It
published the facts as they were pre-
sented and it assumes 10 responsibility in
the premises.
Its columns are open to either of Won
for any further denials you may see fit
to make.
/ am, sirs,
Very truly yours,
JOHN MITCHELL. JR.
Richmond planet., 1901-07-20
STANDING on TIE BIBLE.

Brother Nelson Williams, Jr, who
forged the names TO the application for
the meeting said that he was standing
ON the book up there and on the Bible.
And when the church spoke on night of
the election, no one had a right TO op-
pose its action. He thought the charge
against Brother Mitchell for publishing
the church proceedings was good one.
The meeting was warm one at this
point.
Rev. r. Beecher Taylor arose to pour
oil on the troubled waters.
Richmond planet., 1901-07-20
Hon. Jordan Passes Away.

Hon: William H. Jordan, ex-member
of the Virginia Legislature. and hrotbe,.
of Mrs. j. III. Blackwell of Manchester
Va, died at Atlantic City. N. r last
Wednesday at 2 O'Clock and was buried
at his home, Petersburg, Va, last Fri.
day afternoon. he died after a yery
short illness.
Mr.. Jordan had been young man of
great prominence. We regret his early
demise and tender the family our sym.
pathies.
Richmond planet., 1901-07-20
Committee win Hesr Them.

The Constitutional Convention Com
mittee on Education and Public instruc-
ton has fixed Wednesday, July gath. at
10 a. m. to hear ,Drs. w. +. Graham, r.
II. Bowling and G.. b. Howard, represent
ing the Virginia Baptist State Conven-
ton and Giles b. jackson, Esq, repre-
senting the Negro Business League.
Richmond planet., 1901-07-20

Taylor are themselves involved in the
alleged illegal increase of salary"
Again, ut the conclusion of the article
you state that it is learned that the
Cashier r. Il. Hill, and Grand Worthy
Secretary, w. p. Burrell, disavow all
knowledge of the publication of the doc
! ment.
NO CHARGES MADE.
". Nseg to ssy 1st, that \, e aoS,,-of iio
charge of treachery in the Main Office
of the Grand Fountain.
2. No one has charged W. p Burrell
AID X. L. Hill at any time with either
the preparation or the circulation of the
secret circular.
3. No charges have been made
against MS and no charges by rs against
others.
4. Ever since the election of Rev.
William l.. Taylor TO the position of
President and Grand Worthy Master he
has had the hearty support and approval
ofthe two gentlemen you have seen fit to
name in this article.
5. If Rev. Taylor or his friends have
seen fit TO charge these gentlemen with
any want of loyalty and support, he has
not done so TO them, hence there has
been nothing but accord.
DESIRE INFORMATION.
Now, i'll view of the following, we
ask If you mean to charge or affirm in
your publication that w. p. Burren or
Il. I. Hill, either separately or jointly,
had any knowledge of the preparation of
that circular or of its circulation.
Secondly, do you mean to say that
these gentlemen have been in your pres
ence charged with the commission of
this unlawful or ungentlemanly act?
8. We desire you to give your au-
thority for publishing their names in
any way in connection with this circu-
lar and article.
We are anxious to find out your au-
thority for the publication.
An immediate reply will greatly
oblge,
Yours very truly,
w. P. BURRELL,
Grand Worthy Secretary;
r. L. HILL,
Cashier.
EDITOR METCHELL'S REPLY.
OFFICE OF
THE PLANET,
S11 n. 4TH STREET,
RICHMOND, VA, July 18th, 1901
Mr.. w. P. BURRELL,
Grand Worthy Secretary;
Mr.. r. 7. HILL, Cashier,
604 N. 2nd St., Richmond, Va.
Gentlemen:
Your favor of the 18th inst, was
brought to me by Giles B. jackson, ESQ,
and in reply TO your queries would state
that am perfectly willing to do all in
nay power to assist you in aseertaining
the facts upon which the publication in
the PLANET of July 18th, 1901, was bas-
ed provided you show similar inclina-
tion TO give to the PLANET the informa-
ton which it is very desirous of placing
before the public.
AN ERROR CORRECTED.
In the first place, we wish to call your
attention to the fact that the PLANET
did not state that President TAYLOR
says it was done by those who seek of.
fee" Its language was:
President Taylor's friends declare the
circular to be erroneous and without
foundation. They claim that it is the
work OF person or persons seeking Of
fice."
JUST A LITTLE RECIPROCITY
Now then, as you gentlemen are Of
| ficers in regular Incorporated institu-
ton and desire information from me as
a private individual, l trust you will be
kind enough to furnish me the follow
ing information in your capacity as Of
| ficials OF the corporation or organization
which you represent:
| Was secret circular issued to the
brotherhood of True Reformers, and if
! so, was the copy published in the PLAN
Richmond planet., 1901-07-20

DOTSON-Departed this life at her
late residence, 212 w. 61st st, New York
City, July 18th, 1901, Mrs Hattie Price
Dotson, in the full triumph of faith. She
leaves husband seven children, father,
father and mother-in-law, three sisters
to mourn their loss. Her funeral took
place Tuesday, July 10th at / o'clock
from Corpus Christi P. E. Chapel
Her sister,
NETTIE HARVEY
Richmond planet., 1901-07-20
SMITHERS-BLAND.

The marriage of Mr. John j. Smithers
to Miss Marie L. Bland took place Mon
day, July 10th, 1901, at the residence of
Rev. Stokes. The reception viii take
place Sunday, July 21st, at 604 w. Leigh
st. from to 8 p. m. Friends are invit-
ed. No cards.
Richmond planet., 1901-07-20

that the intention was TO exclude yJohn
NJ tchell, Jr.
The exposure of the methods had
stung the ring leaders and this seems to
have been the only way open to revenge
themselves.
Brother Nelson Williams, Jr. has been
recently appointed missionary for the
General Association and the American
Baptist Publication Society He is
teacher in the public schools of this city
and his attitude was surprising,
AT the meeting Monday night, accor-
ding TO the reported previous arrange
ment, Brother 7. II. Briggs was plac-
ed in the chair on motion of Nelson Will
llams, Jr
THE CHARGES PREFERRED.
Then Brother Williams preferred a
charge against John Mitchell, Jr. for
doing what he himself had done, pub
fishing the proceedings of the church
No law could be found TO cover the
case, although the clerk read the church
constitution. Then the church lawyers
brought in the church polity.
COULD EXCLUDE WITHOUT HEARING.
They claimed lat as this VISA public
otfense, they could exclude Editor Mitch
ell at once and without hearing
DEACON FARLEY SPEAKS BOLDLY.
Deacon j. G. Farley attackud the law
read and showed where it did not fit the
case. He appealed TO the book Of books,
the Holy Bible, and warned them
against taking hasty actions. He was
interrupted by Chairman Briggs, but he
continued to call for the Bible.
Brother Nelson Williams, Jr., who
had forged the name of the sighers to
the call then moved that Brother Mitch
ell be excluded by withdrawing from
him the right hand of fellowship.
There were loud calls for the pending
question. AS usual the members who
have disgraced the meeting from time
TO time did not want TO hear argument.
Chairman Briggs stated that he did
not want TO do anything as chairman,
but what was right.
Richmond planet., 1901-07-20
WANTED 1T ALL STOPPED.

He thought that all parties should
drop the matter, as it would lead to SER
iouS trouble. He thought that the chair
should entertain nothing but a motion
Brother Nelson Williams, Jr., who
forged the names TO the application for
the meeting stated that he did not come
to even up with anybody He came be-
cause some one had spoken about his
head being cut off.
Brethren Farley and Jonathan arose
to points of order ON Brother Williams.
Brother II. +. Jonathan presented "A
charge against Brother Williams for
publishing an article threatening the
deacons.
WOULDN'T ENTERTAIN THE CHARGE.
Chairman Briggs said that the church
dldn' know anything about that charge
Brother Jonathan responded: mo, you
don { want TO know anything about it. -
Brother Chandler attempted to speak
but there was too much confusion.
Deacon s. w. Shorts said that the
best thing TO do for peace and harmony
sake was TO appoint committee on in
vestigation and bring Brother Mitchell
before this body.
WANTED TO KNOW.
AT that time persons could be heard
asking, "Isn't he here? Hasn't he
come! Where is hep" The people seem
ed surprised TO learn that Brother Mitch.
ell was not in the church.
Rev. DIR. j. Z. Jones wanted 20 know
what the body was discussing. He was
OF the opinion that our friends do ou1
church more harm than good by flying
on. He was referring to Brother Mitch
ell
Chairman Briggs said he did not wa nj
anybody TO cast any slurs.
There was nothing before the body,
but the charge against Brother Mitch
ell.
EXPLAINED THE PoLITY.
The chair declared Brother Jonathan
out of order.
Brother Jonathan continued, ''Do you
mean to tell me when anybody talks and
the talk doesn' { suit you, that they are
out of order?
Then it was that pandemonium reign.
ed. Cries for pending question cou Id
be heard in different parts of the church
Deacon Harrison Smith, H. F. iona.
than, q. w. Lewis, D. w. Davis, r.
Beecher Taylor and many others were
on their feet, clamoring for recognit ion
by the chair.
DEACON LEWIS PLEA
Prof. Jones explained the polity and
showed where the offense could be dealt
with according to its provisions.
He was opposed to withdrawing the
hand OF fellowship without giving the
brother hearing.
Prof. Jones was considerably harassed
by being questioned about the new con.
stitutIon Of the church which he had a
part in drafting and in which no provis.
ion appeared by which Brother Mitchell
could be punished.
Brother Jonathan said, "I am sur.
Richmond planet., 1901-07-20
PRICE, 3 CENTS

prised at Brother Jones going lback on
the constitution of the church"
The first guide of the church is the Bi-
BILE.
Richmond planet., 1901-07-20

In the first place, we wish to call your
attention to the fact that the Planet
did not state that President Taylor
says it was done by those who seek Of
fee" It's language was:
President Taylor's friends declare the
circular to be erroneous and without
foundation. They claim that it is the
work Of person or persons seeking Of
fee "
Richmond planet., 1901-07-20

Despite the repeated denials of those
engineering the meeting, it was evident
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-09
INFLUENCE OF DIME NOVELS.
They Have Hecn an Important Fac
tor in the Building Up OF the
Great west.

"l'he oId-fasGioned indian stories
produced The settlement of our great
west" said a lnan wearing IA broad
brimmrd hat and big diamond. as he
sat talking to group OF friends in
kaesas City hotel.
II don't mean Cocpcr'S Stories" he
continues; they were too tedious.
mean the dime novel, of years back,
which were wit hin he reach Of all the
BOYS. These novels used to circulate
in ii eishborhood ill they had been
read by every boy and had fallen to
pieces through handling. They fired
the ambition of the Youngsters, set
them TO practir icing shooting and rid
ing. and sent many of them to the
west in search of adventures. Some
soon returned 10 their homes. others
became bad men and were killed in
time, bat thr great mass OF them. too
proud TO rrturn home, created HE vig-
orUuS, wdrawake pOpuIA1ion of our
west rrn states.
Il have talked to hundreds Of our
western pioneers about the causes
which brought them west, and IA ma
jority of them admit that dime novels
had more to do with it than anything
else"
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-09
Y. N. c. 4. Neees.

The membership teams who have
been putting forth their best efforts
to eclipse one another in bringing in
the largest number Of new members
held a meeting last night at the
hall. The report made to the sec.
retary shows that the Maroons
hayefourteen to their credit, while
the blues have but five. At the
regular weekly meeting OF the de.
partmept this morning the dele
gates to the recent convention at
Annapolis, Md made their report
They spoke on it's general results
and value. Secretary W. II. Will
lams also made an address en- the
work of the convention.
Basket bali teams will be organ.
lied bv the members during the
coming week. The association will
take no part in the league games
this season but will play among
themselves.
Rev. William Writ King will speak
at the gospel meeting tomorrow at.
ternoon. His subject will be Christ
the Waterman.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-09
PERSONAL
MENTION
Interesting Paragraphs
About Visitors and
Home Entertain
nlentS.
FLKS ENTERTAINED.

The Wilmington Lodge of Elks
last evening EeId an enjoyable social
4 session at their home un Market
street, there being u large turnout Of
members and friends.
The affair was u jolly one in every
particular There was music, songs,
recitations and dances. john J. Gal
lagher acted as chairman of the ses-
sion, and Horace &. Knowles deliver
ed an address on the Philippine Is
lands.
Music was furnished 10y an urches'
taa led by Edward Doushcrly and
composed of the following: NJ. Mcaley
4. W. Matrhewsou, Hamilton 5.
Stewart, NJ. Maoney, George sc!tz,
and Neil Dougherty. Fine music was
rendered by the Temple Quarlette.
composed of members of the lodge
Artemas Bartlett delivered some rec
itations and Mr.. Mcdonnell Of Dock
stader's performed his stunts for the
boys.
/ Various members were also called
upon to do different acts under penal
x.ty of being heavily fined. The amount
collected from fines was considerable
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-09
EAGLES BALL.

A ball was given in Turn Hall last
evening by the Wilmington Aerie,
Fraternal Order Of Eagles. A large
crowd was present, and ali the space
on the dancing floor was filled. The
decorations were fine. A bank OF
palms and smiIaN hid from view the
First Regiment Orchestra, while
from the centre Of the stage was sus.
pended golden eagle in white lights.
Below this was displayed. i'll red,
white and bluc'lights the letters, +,
o. E. designating the order.
Visiting Eagles were entertained
at supper after the bali.
The committee in charge consisted
of James B. Toman, Wilbur l., Sasse,
and James Thompson, Other officers
were: James j, Farley, master of cer'
emones: Joseph Z. McCn!in, floor
manager Edward }. Newell, lir.'t as
sistant; Harry McSweney, second as.
sistant: and August } Fuhrtnan,
third assistant.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-09
Srmrrity Of ErnliMc.

Ermne is TO be very dear this win
Ter, because quantity of il is or.
dered for coronation robes, not only
for royal per>Onages but for peers,
Judges and other official dignitaries,
says London Truth. Ermine is so
beautiful in itself that it is bought
and worn by thousands whom it
merely disfsures. 1t is one of the
most trying things that anyone ever
put near the face, unless that face
is young and happy in complexon
A child's soft rosiness looks absolute
ly delicious above an ermine- trimmed
coat or collar. The incompara BILE
freshness Of early youth in no way
suffers from the propuquity, but
what of the sallow, the wrinkcd the
over-red? Sable is kind even to these.
but crmine shows them up shock
ingiy.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-09
Another Unknown Deal.

At the morgue there is the body
OF another unknown dead man. He
was found lying on the tracks near
Claymont this morning il an uucon
scious condition. He was brought
to the Station BY he Phoenix am.
bulance and moved to the Delaware
Hospital where he died at @ clock
this morning. lie was fairly we'll
dressed in suit OF mixed colored
clothing, brown derby hat, black
shirt aud blue underwear.
lie was about $ years Of age, ;
feet s inches and weighed about 100
pounds. On his breast he had a
large crucliiX in India ink There
were no marks on the body.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-09
CASES IN
CITY COURT

Before Judge Churchmau in the
city court this morning, Frank
Kenney was charged with trespass.
Mrs. Annie Miller Of No lis Mar.
ket street, testified Kenuey stopped
at her house tor two nights. Yes.
terday She did not see him when he
entered and the officer found Ken.
ney upstalrs. He had no right to
90 upstairs.
Officer Wintrup test,isd that he
saw Kenney and William McGrann
enter the house. He found kcnney
in an upstairs loom. The fine
was IS and costs
William McGrann, alias "Bucky'
McGinnis, was charged with beg
gins. Charles Harris testified that
he met "Buclsy" 10 a saloon. He
was shaking and he gave him a
drink and later he followed him all
around and finally wanted 81 10
engage in the peddling business.
Officer Wintrup saw the prisoner
trying to get tae money. He will
retire tor forty davs in default OF
payment Of IS and costs.
Dlsorderlv conduct was the
charge against Mrs. Sarah Shaft
ner. Bertha Walls testified that
yesterday the de[enc ant came along
Liberty street and used very bad
language. The school children
heard the language used.
Mrs. Emma Snex heard the bad
language used by the defendant.
The accusation Of the woman was
that her husband was in their
house. The fine was 81 aud costs.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-09
Woman Young at lO7,

Pittston, Pa, Nov. 6.-Mrs. Sa-
rah Kelley. the oldest resident Of
this city, who has lived In three
different centusies celebrated her
one hundred and seventh birthday
yesterday. Her living descendants,
who came from farand near, celebrat.
ed the day with her.
Mrs. Kelley was married long ago,
and was the mother of several chill
dren. Her husband has been dead
for half century, and she has follow
ed the body OF every one of her chill
dren to the cemetery.
The celebration yesterday was par.
t!clpated in by her grand ,and great
grand children. Mrs. kelley's iacul-
ties are wei! preserved.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-09
DOTS.

The Delaware hospital rummaze sala
closes at Pyle's Cycling Academy this
evening, The sale has been a good one
and considerable money has been realiz.
ed
Tho Penn Social circle will meet this
evening at the homo Of Miss Enelins
Dorrckson. noar Hockas,in.
Miss Gertrude Haynes and Master Jas.
Byrnes, assisted by their boy choir have
made decided hit at Dookstaders Thea
ire this week whore they close their en-
gsgement to night.
Five dollars reward will be paid for tho
return Of gold watch loss this week.
meeting OF all retail liquor doalers
will be held In German Hall, tomorrow
afternoo at 2 O'Clock
Tho annual inspection of du Pont Post
G A. H., will be held on November 81.
with Interesting exercises. asss
Tho Rev. George 4. Reed, president Of
Dickinson College, will preach In Harrl.
son Street NJ. +. Church on Sunday
morning.
The Park Commission IL afraid that
work on Clayton street bridge In the
park will be delayed OH account Of tho
the trouble IN securing iron.
:on Mouday morning Chief Ju.tloe
Charles u. Lors will address the vii.
ming on NJ. f., Preachers Association
on IA Methodist Social Union"
Coroner Fr,ck tonight will empanel
Jury to hold an inquest on Bernard
Gallagher, aged 70 years. who was kill.
ed by Delaware avenue car at Clayton
street on Thursday nighT
Mrs. Kate V. Fullerton of No. SIS JET.
ierson strsot. died yesterday. She wat
the widow Of Henry Fullerton. formerly
a druggist>here. and lehveS ono daughter.
Miss Reba Fullerton.
Under the direction Of Physical Directoy
Wales OF the Y. NJ. g. A n game OF
indoor base ball was played last evening
by the members, aud such interest was
tnken in the sport that IN the near future
o league will be organized.
Peymastor Lawson, Of the Maryland
division Of the P. W., B. d. railroad ar
rived in this city early last night and al
once began paying off the men IN the
shon wards. He Will continue the work
to day and Expects to finish by night.
Tho philanthropy Committee Of ths
New Century Club yesterday sh,ppea
to Delmsr two boxes OF clothing and
some furniture.
The fuuera! OF Thomas Doyle will
take place this afternoon. 1nterment
viii be made at the Cathedral Gene
An inquest will be held this even
;pr on the body Of Bernard Gala.
CHER. Z
Thomas Swan. at Delaware City
has thoroughbred Guernsey bull
calves for sale. Also Guernsey
grade heifcrs. Tell him you saw
It 10 the REPUBLICAN,
A reward will be paid tor a lost
pocket book containing 50. If return
ed to No. l02 Justison Street.
John D. Kelley, proprietor Of the
Logan House Is having new storm
doors built which will be a big addt.
tlun and will keep out the storm dur.
iug the winter. -
The Phoenix Fir Company VIII give
a ball in Turn Hall On Christmas eve.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-11-09
Twenty $, ipinos Killed,

Manila, Noy. o.-Advices from
Catbalogar, capital o. >Samar Is
land. rcpor, that Ma ior Waller al .
tackled 4 'orce oI oI;nsurgents occupy.
ing a strong position al oolton, two
,S-inch guns being used to shell the
stronghold. Throughout the first
day the insurgents held the place
but Yesterday MAJOR Waller re.
newcd the attack aud. after dcs.
peraIc engagement carried the po.
s!tion. Two marines .. the attack
ing force and ~ 'nsurgmcnts were
killed. Ma jor Waller destroyed
the Cuarte,s and 10 houses.