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Arizona republican., 1902-09-07

tee for the accomplishment of work necessary to be dcne preliminary to the construction of a government s,or- age reservoir at the Tonto basin site.
 In an attempt to devise a plan where by the people of this valley may have the benefit of the purpose of the na- tional government to construct, or to aid in the construction of reservoirs and other works for the storage and devel- opment of water for irrigation, we must properly interpret the laws affecting the subject. the most recent being that known as the Newlands- Hans brough act.
 The great object that this government has always had in view is the encour- agement of settlers to go upon it's pub lie lands and there build and maintain homes for the support and the improve ment of the material welfare of them selves and their families.
 The object has not been, and is not now. merely to get rid of the lands. It is to induce people to go upon those lands and by offering them the lands and the water and the right to make those lands the most profitable that in- dividual industry can make them. and thereby make them desirable and with in the reach of it's citizens, that the government has adopted it's policy con- corning the disposal of it's public lands.
 A nation of owners of homes has been the aim of every statesman who has given expression on the subject of the disposition of our lands. Such a nation is made up of conservative, or 1erly, conscientious. industrious and peaceful people-people alert to the proper and honest management of af- fairs. and patriotic-of all of which, prosperous and happy homes are the best possible pledge.
 It is interesting to note that in every presidential message on the subject this idea IS predominate, and that it has impressed its spirit on every law en- acted by congress. In this spirit con gress has always jealously attempted to guard the public domain against the encrOachment of monopolists, specu- lators and absentee landlordism. and with like purpose in view has demanded of its heneficiaries some degree at least Of personal industry to be expended upon the lands as prime requirement in the acquisition of them.
 Keeping this central idea and pur- pose, then. constantly in view. we car proceed to the interpretation of the vii
Arizona republican., 1902-09-07
THE KIBBEY PLAN
 GIVEN IN DETAIL
Necessary Steps Preliminary
 to Water Storage
Full Text of Judge Kibbey's Report to the Water Storage Conference Committee cn Thursday.

full the plan outlined by Judge J. H. Kibbey on Thursday in his report to the water storage conference commit tee. for the accomplishment of work necessary to be dcne preliminary to the construction of a government s,or- age reservoir at the Tonto basin site.
Arizona republican., 1902-09-07

Continued on Seventh Page)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19
LIFE-TERM CONVICT SAVED
GUARD FROM DEATH.
Desperate Prisoner Was Choking The
Keeper When Negro YauIted Rail
and Jumped Fifteen Feet to
His Rescue.
New York American and Journal
PHILADELPmA, April 10. Z

PHILADELPHIA, April 10, '02.
Members of the Board of Inspectors OF
the Eastern Penitentiary are awaiting
with interest the action of Governor
Stone and the Board of PardoLs in the
case of the colored convict who risked
his life to save one of the prison guards
from being choked TO death.
With characteristic secretiveness. the
warden and other officers of the prison
refused TO give the names of the men
concerned in the murderous assault and
gallant rescue. Whether they are ever
made public depends upon the action of
the Governor and the pardon Board.
On Saturday Governor Stone received
letter from George Vaux, Jr, Secre-
tary of the Board Of Prison Inspectors.
informing him Of the affair, which oc.
CURED nearly three months ago. It was
not suggested by the inspectors that the
men be pardoned, but it is said that an
effort will be made TO have their cases
brought before the Board of Pardons.
One afternoon, when prisoners were
being returned TO their cells, one of
them turned upon his guard, seized him
by the throat and threw him TO the floor
A lfe-term prisoner, n colored man,
was standing in the gallery which runs
arc und the second tier of cells. He
heard the scuffle below and looked over
the rail
the guard was black in the face, and
the prisoner in the gallery saw he would
be dead in another minute il help was
delayed. The stairs leading TO the
ground floor were 800 feet down the cor
ridor. He would have had TO run goo
feet TO reach the struggling guard. SO
at the risk of his life, he jumped over
the rail TO the stone floor, fifteen feet
below, lighting upon the back of the un-
ruly prisoner.
The shock forced the guards assailant
to loosen his grip, and the colored man
| followed up this temporary advantage
| by dragging him off the limp form of
| the keeper. Two other prisoners rushed
mp and held the struggling desperate
until other guards arrived and placed
him in his cell.
Warden Bussinger and his assistants
warmly praised the action of the three
| convicss who saved the guards life, and
the letter from the board of inspectors
to the Governor was the result.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19
Sketch Of His Career.

DR.. Talmage was born in Bound
Brooke, Somerset county, N. J., Jan
uary z, 1892. His home was a small
farm, and he was the youngest son
Of a family OF IL children. His par
ents were deeply religious people, and
their greatest desire was to see some
OF their sons enter the ministry.
Their hopes were fulfilled, for the
eldest brother at the close of his col
lege life went to China as a mission.
airy, while another became a minister.
DR.. Talmage himself entered law, but
his parents never ceased to hope that
he would eventually follow in the
footsteps OF his brothers. In 1853 he
gave up legal practice and went to
the college at New Brunswick to pre-
pare for the ministry.
His first charge was at BelleviIle.
N. J., where he spent three years. He
then accepted a call to a church at
Syracuse, N. Y, and remained there
until 1862, when he accepted a pas
torate IN Philadelphia. This gave him
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19

there was no hope of recovery. and the
attending physicians so informed the
family. The patient gradually grew
weaker. until life passed away so
quietly that even the members OF the
family, all Of whom were watching at
the bedside, hardly knew that he had
gone. The immediate couse OF death
was Inflammation OF the brain. He
was 20 years of age.
DR.. Talmage was In poor health
when he started away from Washing.
ton for Mexico for vacation and rest
six weeks ago. He was then suffering
from influenza and serious catarrhal
conditions. Since his return to Wash
ington he has been quite ILL., Until
Thursday, however, fears for his death
were not entertained, The last ra-
tional words uttered by DIR. Talmage
were on the day preceding the mar
riage of his daughter, when he said:
"Of course, know you, Maud" Since
then he was unconscious.
The funeral VIII take plaos at 4
o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the
Church Of the Covenant. The services
will be very simple. There will be no
funeral sermon, but short addresses
concerning the life and works OF DR..
Talmage will be made by men who
have been intimately associated with
him. At 8 o'clock Wednesday morn
ing the interment will take place In
the family lot at Greenwood Gene
terry, Brooklyn.
Silent tribute to the memory Of DR..
Talmage was paid yesterday by thou
sands Of people, who walked past the
residence on Massachusetts, avenue,
where the visit Of death was marked
by y cluster Of Violets, tied with a
streamer Of black, hanging al the
right OF the entrance. Messages OF
sympathy from nearly every state in
the union, and from England, Russia
and other European countries came
to the family during the day.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19
Y. M. c. A. NOTES.

The explanation ON the Sunday School
lesson last Saturday was well attended.
Everybody was benefited.
The committee on the Jail and aims
house work reported good results ON last
Sunday.
Master Thos. w Smith delivered a
very helpful address TO the boys on last
Sunday, subject Obedience. Boys, take
heed.
Never before in the history Of the as
sociation has there been a mems meet
ing as the last one which was held at
the True Reformer's Hall. 600 men at.
tended. Rev. ID. Webster Davis. A. NJ.
was at his best for the Lord. Subject,
And Absalom rode a mule" After
the men had listened to this most time
ly address all pledged themselves to live
better lives. Some said that they
thought they would get off some of the
mules that they were trying to ride be
fore they get thrown. Two men accept
ed Christ and three men voluntarily re-
turned 60 their former place for useful
ness. Music by Trent's Quartette gave
much life to the meeting. The solo by
Rev. w. ii. Stokes, B. ID. pastor of the
Ebenezer, Baptist Church was all we
could have wished; he put his very soul
into it, therefore it reached the hearts of
the men. This meeting will never be
forgotten. Watch for the next one at
an earlv date by special request.
Prof. @. r. Hovey, President Of
the Virginia Union University will ex-
PLAIN the Sunday School Lesson te-day
p. m. Come.
10 a. m. sharp committees will meet
Sunday for the days work.
Now our boys viii have an opportuni-
ty. Parents mass-meesing Sunday $3.50
p. m. at the Presbyterian Church under
| the auspices of the Boys Department.
Special papers by the boys. Address
es by Mr.. Joseph Arlington and Presi-
dent Clifton Cabell. All parents should
| attend this meeting. Come and encour-
| age your boys. Admission free. Every
body is welcome. Special music by the
Lillputian Quartette and Quartette of
the Second Baptist Church S. S. Papers
| by the boys. Special Addresses by Mr..
JOS. Arlington and President Clifton
: Cabell.
Mr.. W. S. Morgan will address the
men Sunday $3.50 p. M. at our rooms
subject ''The Simplicity of Religion. u
| Special music under the directions OF
Prof. Thomas Fl. Wyatt. Men, do not
miss this meeting. See that the other
man comes too.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19
Another Court Organized in Lynch.
burg, Va.

LYNCHBURG, VA, April 10, o2.
Grand Worthy Counsellor Mr.. John
Mitchell, Jr. arrived here last evening
via Q. & .. r r., for the purpose of or
ganizing a new court of the Indepen-
dent Order of Calanthe. Mrs. Anna
Taylor, Deputy Grand Worthy Counsel
lor and Mrs. s. L. Mitchell, @. w. Lee
turer came also.
The work was done at True Reform
ers' Hall. The following filed the chairs:
@. w. Inspector, Mrs s. l.. Mitchell;
q. w. o. Miss Lottie L. Merchant; G. w.
Inspectrix, Mrs. Julia Loving; G.. W.
Escort, Mrs. Anna Taylor; G.. W. Con
ductress, Mrs. Susan Roane; G.. w. II
of ACCENTS, Miss Rosa p. Hendricks; G.
w. Receiver of Deposits, Mrs Christina
Wells, G.. w. Protector, w. j. Wells;
Assistant G.. W. Escort, Mrs Helen
jackson.
After the initiation short addresses
were made. Mrs, Julia Watts was high
ly complimented by the Grand Worthy
Counsellor for her work. She is the
Deputy Grand Worthy Counsellor.
Sir Mitchell left at 2;05 a. M. over the
N. & w, r.. II. for Richmond. The lad.
les left this afternoon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19
Fallen Asleep.

George W. Brown died at his resi-.
dence, 716 N. 3rd St.. April End, at $40
O'Clock in the S0th year of his age. His
illness which was long, was borne with
Christian fortitude. He was a quiet
Christian gentleman, fond friend,
good citizen, a devoted uncle and broth
er. he leaves one brother, one nephew,
a devoted sister and a host of friends TO
mourn their loss. His funeral took
places Sunday, April 6. at 11:30 o'clock
a. M, from First Baptist Church of
which he has been member since boy
hood. Rev. johnson pastor offlciated.
Brother, In that solemn trust
We commend thee to the dust
In that faith we wait, till, when
Thou shall meet us all in heaven.
His sister,
MARY r. BROWN.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19
The National Baptist Sunday School
Union a Great Success-Interest
Increases With Every Meeting.

The meeting of the National Baptist
Sunday School Union at the Fifth Bap-
tist Church on last Sunday was well at
tended. The church was packed from
pulpit TO door. AT $3.50 ID. m, President
b. IL. Peyton called the meeting TO or
der after singing by the Union. Scrip
ture reading by Rev. Perry and prayer
by Major +. A. Washington, the well
prepared program was rendered in good
taste.
1t was soul stirring to sit and listen to
the little ones as they showed forth
what new life there is in our coming
generation
Mr.. w. p Burrell, Pres. of the Bap.
tist Sunday School Union of Richmond
was present and gave a very cordial
greeting and bade the Union Gods
speed.
The paper read by Mr.. Vernie Hoard
on Sunday School was a fine production,
and Mr.. w. III. James, Jr., of Fairfield
Union in his remarks showed that the
city and country was alive for such q
grand move.
All seemed to voice the sentiment
that the Union is doing great and good
work. Pres. Peyton and officers of the
union received the congratulations on
all sides for their wonderful efforts.
The next union will be held at Fifth
Street Baptist Church the third Sunday
In May. A rare treat in store.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19

Mr.. Walter Allen of New York
called on us. He is looking well.
Mr.. M. II. Clarke continues very
i'll.
Mrs Jno. +. Garnes entertained a
few friends at tea last Sunday afternoon
in honor of Mr.. William S. Banks.
Mr.. @. M. Taylor, the efficient
manager of the True Reformers' store
was indisposed last week but is now
much better.
Rev. w. l.. Weatherly of Coates
vile, Pa, formerly of Richmond called
on us last Tuesday. He is here visiting
friends.
Messrs w. L. Young, w. r. Young.
j. O. Young of Sparta, Va, and Robert
Gatewood of Balty p. o., Va called on
us.
Miss Florence E. Shorts has re-
turned from Culpeper after "a success
full session of five months.
Mr.. Pinhney T.. Walker and his
bride, of Lynchburg are in the city the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Smith of
4l9 w. Duval street. She was formerly
Miss Marteal Green. Friends are invit-
ed to call.
Governor Montague has appoint
ed J. Thomas Hewin, Esq, a Notary
Public.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19
From Mcdonald, Pa.
MCDONALD, Pa, April 7. z

MCDONALD, PA, April z, '02.
Editor Richmond Planet
Miss Isabella Horton, the wonderful
16 year old evangelist preached TO a
large audience of about 500 ON Sabbath
evening at $50 o'clock. Her text was
from 1st Peter, 4th chapter, 18th verse,
"And if the righteous scarcely be saved,
where shall the sinner and ungodly ap-
pear ?" She handled her subject well
which was, "From the cradle to the
grave, when the ball is over" and she
made many fine illustrations. The choir
Of the First Baptist Church rendered
some very fine selections under the lead
ership of Prof Charles Red.
Rev. Greene of Finleyville visited his
daughter, Mrs. j. E. Carter of North
Fanny st.
Mr.. James Brown has resigned his DO
sition as boss driver in the Jumbo coal
mines.
Mr.. d. w. Simpson Of Oakdale was in
town Saturday with his many friends.
Advent at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Horace Woods on April 1st-a son.
Mr.. MI. Wells of Midway spent Sun
day with his many friends.
MABLE WILLIAMS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19

Mrs. Fannie Miles of New York left
the city last week for her home after
spending very pleasant time here.
While In this city she was rendered a
very fine luncheon by Mr.. J. Patrick
Smith, also a swell breakfast by Mr., and
Mrs. II. B. Burwen at their residence.
No. 706 n. End st. Among the guest
we noticed Mrs. Fannie Brown Mrs.
Louisa K. Wilcox, Mrs. Jennie Jones.
Mr. Shirley Williams, Mrs. Emilne
johnson. A very fine dinner was also
given in honor of Mrs. Miles by her
cousin, Mrs. Emeline johnson Of 8O7
W. Leigh st. Her many frienls were
glad to see her, and sorry to say fare
well to her.
After having been driven around the
city, taking IN the most important sites,
she left well pleased with her tIip.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19
A Royal Time.

On last Wednesday night the palatial
residence of Mr.. w. E. L. Smith, of
100 E. 18th street, Manchester, Va,
greeted the presence of a jovial guest.
1t was brilliantly lighted and every
thing pointed to royal time. 1t was
8 when the guests arrived. Past recol-
lections were recalled and "reminiscences
long forgotten were brought to remem-
brance. Refreshments we're plentifully
served. Seven young men constituted
the gathering. Various amusements
were INDUCED in until the small hours
the hour came for $50 long"
Those present were Messrs. w. Z. L.
Smith, John H. Holmes, Edgar E. Cog.
bill, Charles Robinson, Joseph Smith,
John e. Hall and John r. Oogbill.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19
Rev. Dr. Lewis Tells About 1t.

Rev. DR.. Y. ID. Lewis preached at the
Second Baptist Church on last Sunday
morning. At the conclusion he referred
TO the charges recently made against
him by Brother Harrison Reed. He was
in good humor and declared that some
one else had been ''throwing their gar
bage into his barrel" He sad shat Bro.
Reed had exonerated him and that he
had his affidavit in his pocket.
Lawyer Giles b. jackson was present
and seemed greatly pleased over the sit
uation. Rev. Lewis was congratulated
by his friends who are happy over his
vindication.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19

BROwN-Died in New York Sunday,
April 9Th, at the residence of her daugh-
ter, 522 West 45th St., Della Dance
Brown, beloved wife Of Alexander w.
Brown. The deceased was member
of Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church. of
Richmond, for number of years.
Her funeral took place from the Fms
Baptist Church, Richmond, Va, Thurs
day, April 10th, Rev. w. T. johnson
officiating. She leaves a husband, one
daughter, mother and two brothers to
mourn their loss.
A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is still;
place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filed.
Her Brother,
SPENCER DANCE.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19
41st Annual Sermon.

The 4lst annual sermon of the G. G..
A: o. 4. and s. of Love and Charity
will be preached at the Sixth Mt. Zion
Church Sunday, April 27th. 1909, at 3
o'clock p. m. by Rev. Randolph Peyton.
The following are the officers for the
occasion: Brother II. II. Allen, w. s.;
Sister Maria Smith, w. V. S.; b. l..
Cousins, Secretary: Nathan johnson,
w. Treasurer, Sister Frances Howard,
Right-hand Conductress; Sister Celia
Grey, Assistant Conductress; Randolph
Richardson, Chaplain.
Brothers are requested to meet at the
hall and march to the church. Sisters
meet in the basement of the church.
J. o. VAUGHN,
J. E. HOLMES,
B. l.. COUSINS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19
Go There and Buy.

Go to the American Grocery, 1921 ST
James st. They have on hand a fresh
stock OF goods, and you will receive po-
lite service and prompt delivery OF all
goods purchased. They have also on
hand a large supply of canned goods
that have been slightly damaged by fire
which they are selling for half price.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19
DR.. rALMAeE,s FUNERAL
Services Were Held In the Church Q
the Covenant.

Services Were Held In the Church Of
the Covenant.
Washington, April 16.-Funeral
services were held at the Church of
the Covenant yesterday afternoon over
the body Of the Rev. DR.. T. De Witt
Talmage. The large church was
crowded to the doors. The funeral
ceremony began at o'clock, and occu-
pied considerably over an hour. The
Rev. DR.. Teunis s. Hamlin, pastor of
the Church OF the Covenant, and the
Rev. Drs. Thomas Chalmers Easton,
OF this city; 8. J. Nicols and James
Demarest, both OF Brooklyn, oflciated.
The casket rested Immediately in
front OF the pulpit, and over Il was
q massive bed OF vlolets. The floral
offerings were numerous, mostly OF
lilies Of the valley and white roses
including a wreath sent from the
CONTINUED ON EIourH PAGE
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19
DEATH OF REV. TALMAGE
Noted Presbyterian Divine Su0-
oumbed to Long Illness.
The END CAME PEACEFULLY

HIs Last Rational Words Were to He
Daughter, When He Said: "of
Course Know You, Maud"-short
Sketch Of His Life.
Washington, April 14.-Rev. T. De
Witt Talmage. the noted Presbyterian
divine, died at o'clock on Saturday
night, at his residence in this city. It
had been evident for some days that
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19
VICTIM AT FIRST SATISFIED.
THE FLEEcED VICTIM.

Then having fleeced the victim of all
possible, the payment of the money
would be put off from day to day. Of
course, the found money and the dia-
mond ring, which was supposed to be
in the bag never existed, although in
court yesterday Addie johnson main
tanned that she had given this ring to
one of the victims.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19
Editor Fortune Emphatic.
New York Age. ]

New York Age.
Editor John Mitchell, Jr., of the Rich
mond PLANET has been sued for SlO.-
600 damages for libel Our sympathies
are with the editor and we hope he will
come ont and shoulder the costs upon
his opponent. But man must be a fit
subject for lunatic asylum to sue an
Afro American editor for $4,000.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19
BITTER COMMENT.
A LIBERAL CHURCH.

1t is safe to say however, that the Ro-
man Catholic officials will carry out the
Wills provisions with rigid impartiality.
and few, if any other denomination or
church could be trusted co do it, where
colored person was concerned.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19
Princeton Notes.

The Disappointed Bride" recently
given in the Methodist Church was a
great success, both financially and so
ciaily.
A very enjoyable time was spent at
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Moore's last week;
the occasion being the anniversary of
their twelfth yeer Of welded life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19

The relations between Colonel Mckee
and his daughter and his grandchildren
were always pleasant. The latter had
no intimation that they were TO be cut
off with such small share of Colonel
McKee's estate.
BITTER COMMENT.
Ii the dead millionaire could hear all
that is being said by his relatives, en-
ployees and the colored folks generally,
he no doubt would want TO change that
will.
The family has decided to take legal
steps to have it set aside and much of
the vast estate will no doubt go in di.
reotion never dreamed of by the deceas-
ed
Its peculiar, but nearly all of our
wealthy colored men are permeated with
similar notions and the result is dis.
heartening to the average observer OF
the races progress.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19

Miss Fannie E. Harper has re-
turned to the city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19
THE COLORBD
MILLIONAIRE.
PECULIAR ANTIPATHY
HIS OWN PEOPLE.
RELATIVES CUT OFF-THB CATHO
Lie CHURCH RECOGNIZED.
Mourning Friends Permeated With
Disgust-The VIII to be Contested
in the Courts.

The colored people were unaware of
the fact that one of their own race was
worth over one million dollars. They
are now aware of the fact that after an
existence of so years, he practically
gives back to the white race all that he
had acquired during his residence in
their midst. This emphasizes the fact
that the bond of union is strong even in
death and that the love of the colored
brother for 1.-The white man is strong
enough to lead TO the formers undoing
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-19
vIRGINIAN BY BIRTH.

Colonel John Mckee, a resident of
Philadelphia, Pa, but Virginian by
birth having first seen the light of day
In 1871 st Alexandria, Va, died ON Sun
day night, April 9Th, 1902
He owned 400 pieces of real estate in
Philadelphia, $500 acres of farm land in
New Jersey, 200, 900 acres of coal, min.
eral, oil and farm land in Kentucky
West Virginia and Illinois.
He seemed to have hated his own rel
atives worse than any one else, and
liked strangers better than he did his
kith and kin.