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Richmond planet., 1904-01-09
$3.50 Endowment Paid.

Danville, Va, Dec. 81, 1908.
This is to certify that have received
from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chan
cellor of the Grand Lodge of Virginia,
Knights of Pythias, (Sl50 00) One Hun
Gred and Fifty Dollars in payment of
the the death claim of Lewis Brown.
who was member of Roman Eagle
Lodge, No. Is, N. A, S A, E., A, A.
& a. her
Signed EMMA Y BROWN, y
Witnesses: mark
Lucille Brown, Wife.
Daughter;
II. S. Keen, 9. O.;
w. A. MilIner, ID. d. G.. @.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-09
SAMARITANS TO THE FRONT.
New Lodge of Ninety Members Made
i'm Portsmouth.

On the 18th Of December Grand Sec
retary J. w. Thompson was called to
Portsmouth to install the officers of
Christian Light Lodge, No. 359
Through the energetic work of Spec
lal Deputress Mrs. s. T. jackson, Depu.
~ Edward Tharps. w. J. Perry and
Mrs. Nj j. Wright. this lodge was gotten
to come over from the Grand United Sa-
maritans to the Independent Order of
q. 5. and d. of s., Mr.. David Spratley
leader
After the installation of officers the
members spread a long table ladened
with all the del,cacies of the season.
The work of this order is progressing
wonderfully in the State.
Deputy Amos johnson, at mass
meeting in December, ordered all lodges
in the city to hold general thanksgiv.
ing meeting on their first meeting in
January, 1904
Jordan Lojge, No. 40, elected its
yearly officers the 4th Tuesday night in
December and initiated one candidate.
On the 2nd Tuesday night in January
this lodge will have general thanks
giving meeting. Lev. X. V. Peyton
will act schairman. Every member is
expect d to be present, and the fratern-
ity in general are invited out. Every
member and visitor will bring an offer
ing 1or the Friends Orphan Asylum
Money OF anything else YOU may bring
will be thankfully received
This lodge meets at Foushee Street
hall. Come and help a noble cause
Richmond planet., 1904-01-09
VIRGINIA STATE LIBRARY
,..,.,...,.,,,..R! RICHMOND -.

civilization to effect an object the accom-
pllshment of which was demanded in the
interest of mankind the United States
holds that position with regard to the in
terOCeanC canal. Since our purpose to
build the canal was definitely announced
there have come from all quarters assur-
ancCs of approval and announcement, m
which even Colombia herself at one time
participated. and to general assurances
were added specific acts and decla arations
The people of the isthmus. and. as 1
firmly believe, of the adjacent parts of
Central and South America will be
greatly benefited by the building of the
canal and the guarantee of peace and
order along its line. and hand in hand
with the benefit to them will go the bene-
fit to us and mankind. BY our prompt
and decisive action not only have our in
terests and those of the world at large
been conserved. but we have forestalied q
complications which were likely to be
fruitful in loss to ourselves and in blood
shed and suffering TO the people of the
iStbmus.
Instead of using our forces. as we were
Invited by Colombia TO do. for the two
fold purpose OF defending our own rights
and interests and the interests of the civ
ilized world and of compelling the sub
mission of the people of the isthmus TO
those whom they regarded as oppressors.
we shall, as i'm duty bound, keep the tran
sit-open and prevent its invasion Mean
while the only question now before MS Is
that of the ratification of the treaty. For
1t is to be remembered that a failure TO
ratify the treaty will not undo what has
been done, will not restore Panama 10
Colombia and will not alter our obliCa-
tion to keep the transit open across the
isthmus and to prevent any outside power
from menacing this transit.
In conclusion. let me repeat that the
question actually before this government
Is not that Of the recognition of Panama
as an Independent republic. That is al
ready an accomplished fact. The question
and the only question. is whether or not
we shall build an isthman canal.
l transmit herewith copies of the latest
n. tes from the minister of the republic
of Panama to this government and of GER
tain notes which have passed between
the special envoy of the republic of CO.
lombia and this government
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-09
Staunton, Va, Jan. z. 1.

Staunton, Va, Jan. z, 1904
Grand Chancellor John Mitchell. Jr.
arrived here last night at about seven
O'Clock for the purpose of completing
the initiation of the members of Staun-
ton Lodge. No. 90.
He was met ut the train by Deputy
Grand Chancellor, A. @. Mabrey and
conveyed to his residence, where an en-
joyable repast was served by the Mad
anne. Sir Mabrery has two interesting
children.
The following candidates were exem-
ined by Sir M. w. Panpell, NJ. d., act
ing Grand Medical Register: George
H. White, William b. Perkins. William
Anderson, Israel p. jackson, George II.
Davenport, William Perkins, Rice r..
Keys, Thornton Scott, j. II. Allen.
The initiation ceremonies were high
ly interested and were thoroughly en-
joyed by all present. The Grand Chan
cellor was outspoken in comme ndation
of this new lodge. The Castle Hall
was i'll fine condition. The furniture is
new and portion of the degree work
has been secured. The Grand Chancel-
explained the business features. told
ABOUT the Mechanics Savings Bank and
its progress and urges the members to
purchase stock.
The officers of this lodge are: @, O.,
ia. Garter; V. o., Lewis Downey, M.
of W.. A. @. Mabrey; Prelate, r, @.
Pannell; K. of R. & S.. William Ellis;
M. of F., a. f. Burks; M. of Ex., j. NJ.
Morris; Nj. at A, Robert H. Southall;
L. g., Giles Jackson; o. G.. NJ. l..
Brown
Sir Mitchell left this morning Cor
Richmond. being accompanied to the
train by Sir Mabrey and Sir w. Claude
johnson, the Planet agent here.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-09
PRICE. FIVE CENTS
CAUSE OF CHICAGO
FIRE DISCOVERED
Asbestos Curtain Blocked by Reflector
Car5lessly Left Open.
HALLS AND THEATRES CLOSED

Chicago, Jan. 4.-The cause of tbs
Iroquois theatre fire and panic. in
which $50 persons lost their lives by
being burned and trampled al
most beyond recognition, has been
found. Fire Inspector Monroe
FUlkerson announced that he has
finally discovered the secret of the
fire. The asbestos curtain upon which
the safety of the audience depended
was, according to Mr.. Fulkerson. block
ed in its descent by a steel reflector,
that had been carelessly left open
by John Schmidt, a stage hand.
While one end OF the curtain got with
in five feet of the stage, the other was
suspended 20 feet above it, and be-
meath it swept the food of llame bhat
carried death TO so many hundreds.
The first step toward a definite con-
clusion as to the cause of the fire was
made when William McMullen, oper-
ator of the spot tight, threw Ihs
blame upon another electric light near
by. The task was completed when MIR.
Fulkerson followed up clew furnished
by John A. Mazzoni, stage hand. and
discovered the deadly reflector stili
open in the ruins of the theatre.
On each side of the proscenium arch
was metallic reflector, concaye In
form, 20 feet long studded through
out its entire length with incandesceut
lights. Normally these lights fitted
into inches in the masonry. but when
in use were swung out in order thas
the lights might be thrown upon the
performers upon the stage. When
either reflector swung outward the de-
scending curtain could not get below
that point.
The carelessness of Schmidt result
ed in the combination of the open re-
flector and falling curtain, which cost
$40 lives. The police are searching
for him.
Beginning this morning, Coroner
Traeger and the jury impanelled to
sit at the inquest resumed its task OF
collecting evidence in the theatre
building. An exhaustive examination
Of the building was made, and particu-
lar attention was paid to any viola
tions of the building ordinances that
may be found. In accordance with the
request of the members of the Jury, all
siShtseers, and even watchmen. were
excluded from the building while the
examination was in progress. The
jury said to the coroner that they did
not wish any person to hear OF tbs
questions that they may put to any
body, as they fear publicity will inter-
fere with the thoroughness of the 10
quiry.
Because of the unlimited scope that
the coroner intends to give to the in
vestigation, it is expected that the
work of taking testimony will con-
sumo several weeks. Contractors and
all others who can give expert testi-
mony will be summoned, and the
coroner issued notice to all persons
who were in the theatre, and who
made their escape, that he would be
glad to have them appear and give
their evidence
Richmond planet., 1904-01-09
Officers Elected.

The animal meeting of the Stockhold-
ers of East End Memorial Burial Asso-
citation was held on Monday night, last,
and the following officers were elected !:
President. w. II. Jones; Vice-President,
f. w. Fowlkes; Secretary, E a. Wash
ingGon; Manager, ID. j. Chavers. Di-
rectors: w II. Jones r. F. Tancil,
Samuel Meredith, E. A. Washington,
Peter Coleman.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-09
Adversary! Mount 0liyet Baptist
Church! Anniversary

In recognition of Divine Guidance by
which they are able to rejoice IN tle
payment of the last penny on their
building. the Mount Olivet Baptist
Church will have their anniversary and
thanksgiving services an entire week.
beginning the second Sunday in the
new year, Jan. 10th, 1904, ending on
the third Sunday night. The following
pastors have consented to preach on
this occasion:
Second Sunday Morning. Rev F.
W. Williams: afternoon, Rev. w. F.
Graham, d. D.; night, Rev. w. T.
johnson, d. D.; Monday night, Rev.
r. v. Peyton. d. D.; Tuesday night,
Rev. R. b. Taylor; Wednesday night,
Rev. A g. Thomas; Thursday night,
Rev. N. B. Rrc%n; Friday night, Rev.
John Fauntleroy.
Third Sunday-Morning. Rev. A.
Ferguson; afternoon. Rev. Z. W. Davis,
ID. D.; night, Rev. w. II. Stokes
The choirs have been invited to ac-
company their pastors
Services l1:35 a. m, p. m, $50 D..
m. Ali are welcome
REv. J. ANDREW Bowler,
Pastor.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-09
ANNUAL MEETING
OF the Stockholders of the Mechanics
Savings Bank. -S6,S7o OF its
I Stock Represented. A
Fine Showing for
the Year.

The second annual meeting of the
Stockholders of the Mechanics Savings
Bank was held Tuesday evening, Jan
harry 9Th, 1904, at the new Pvthian Cas-
tie, T27 North 3rd street Out of the
81, 800 worth of stock sold So SO worth
was represented either in person or by
proxy. During the prelim inaries prev
ious to the reading of the reports of the
President and Cashier fervent prayer
was delivered by Mr.. j. HI. Tyrrel. af
ter which a most excellent explain alton
rs to the meaning of sto. k and its good
and evil was made. He seemed thoro-
ughly conversant with the banking
business and explanation was very
much enjoyed by those present
Vice President III. 4. Jonathan took
the chair and the president made his
report which gave an account Of the
general condition of the bank and of its
successful business career since it's op-
cning on January lst, 1909. 1t was re-
seiveG with marked attention through
cut, and at intervale was applauded.
It was indeed a gem and full of en-
souragempt.
Cashier, Mr.. Thos. W. Wyatt render
ed his second report to the stockholders,
telling in detail of all of the transac-
tions of the years work. He was in
tangible proofs Of his exec utlve ability.
Mr. Wyatt is indeed a model young man
and has made an excellent, careful and
pains taking cashier, of which the Off.
GERS and stockholders OF the bank are
justly proud.
Talks were induiged in by Rev. DR.
W. r. Graham, Rev. C. II. Phillips, Col.
e. A. Wash ington, Cashier of the Nick
.. Savings Bank; and Miss NJ. l..
Chiles.
The meeting was one of enthusiasm.
- SGDk has had most prosperous
ST Nn,' is IN most excellent condi-
ion. 1t is the purpose of the PresideI [
Il Board TO offer TO the public every
-ct ommodation to be had in the largest
Banks of this city consistent with safe
banking rules. The public has proven
that they have the utmost confidence IN
the bank as is evidenced by the large
amount of patronage given IL since its
organization.
The reports of the officials show an
increase in deposits and all the other
departments of the business.
The entire Board of Directors was
reelected in the person of Messrs. John
Mitchell. Jr.; II. +. Jonathan, Thos. NJ
Crump. b. p. Vandervall, ]. J. Carter
ID. J. Chavers. VIM. Custalo. Thomas
Smith, John I. Taylor. Il. w. Whit
ing, John r. Chiles, DIR. +. r. Jeffer
son, Rev. w. f. Graham. L. A Wash
ipgton, J. @ Farley.
Expressions of approval of the work
and success of the past year were given
ard the meeting adjourned with bene
aiction by Rev. q. II. Phillips.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-09
THEATRES AND HALLS CLOSED
Must Comply With Building Ordinances
Before Reopeninq.

Must Comply With Building Ordinances
Before Reopening.
Chicago, Jan. 5.-AS q result OF the
lroquois theatre fire and panic, in
which $50 persons lost their lives.
Building Inspector Williams issued az
order closing all public halls, dance
halls and all similar places of public
assemblage, until an inspection has
shown that they are complying with
all the provisions of the building ordi
nance. All the theatres have already
been closed. This leaves Chicago
churches and lodge halls alone open
for public gatherings.
AS there are upwards of 400 halls
In Chicago, ranging in size from those
that will accommodate 90 persons to
those with a seating capacity OF 500,
this order will affect probably as many
persons as the theatre closing order
Protests were numerous, but the
building commissioner was infiexSble
he said Many OF these halls are
worse than any theatre in Chicago,
some OF them are put up with no re
strlctions such as govern theatres, and
many OF them are fire traps OF the
worst kind"
The police arrested George NJ. Du-
senberry. chief usher of the theatre,
on charge of manslaughter. Dusen-
berry declares that he tried to hold
back the rush OF spectators and helped
TO save 30 women from the jammed
front exits. He is held to furnish eyi
tence on the statements made by many
nAy,1n ~
closed the doors. and that they at frst
refused to allow people to pass out
Benjamin Solomon, boy who rent
ed opera CLOSES in the upper balcony.
lContinued on 9Th page-fifth colmns.l
Richmond planet., 1904-01-09
500 Endowment Paid.

Richmond, Va, Jan. 5th, 1904
This is to certify that have received
from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy
Counsellor of the Grand Court of ViT.
ginia, One Hundred Dollars (SlOO) in
payment of the death claim of Mrs
Bette Randall, who was a member of
Julia's Court, No. s35, /. o. of Calan
the.
Signed LUCY A BENSON
Witnesses:
her
Eliza X Green.
mark
N. B. Norrell.
Ida B. Slaves.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-09
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED,
Thursday, December 81.

Ihursosy December 81.
Fire OF unknown origin at North
Bergen, N. j., destroyed IA houses,
rendering 13 families homeless.
John X. Royal resigned as city
treasurer of Harrisburg Pa, to be-
come prothonotary of Dauphin county
The White Star Steamship company
is building steamer at Belfast. Ire
land, 755 feet in length, or 30 feet
longer than the largest ship in the
world
BY the explosion of a large steam
pipe at the Kundtz Cabinet Works. at
Cleveland. o.. three men were scalded
to death and four others seriously
burned.
Edward F, Kimball, OF Massachu-
sets, has been appointed superintend-
ent of the money order system of the
postoflice department, vice J. Il. Met
calf, removed.
Friday, January 1.
The United States gunboat Quiros is
on reef off the coast of Borneo.
Pope Plus received in private au-
dience John F. Betz of Philadelphia.
Paris, H.. was shaken by an earth
quake. which was perceptible all over
the city. No damage was done.
Frank White, of Paterson, N. j., son
of wealthy lumber dealer. was SEN
fenced to 2s years Imprisonment for
forgery.
By the derailing of Lake Shore ex-
press train at Ashtabula, O., three train
men were killed and another fatally
injured.
Saturday, January 2.
The total deaths from typhoid fever
to cate at Butler. Pa, number 81.
Two business blocks in Ansonia
Conn, were destroyed by fire, involv-
ing loss of Sl75.O0O.
Daniel Edward Fiske, the famous
author and newspaper writer, died at
Upton. Mass. aged 81 years.
Charles Mason, a Newark, N. J..
butcher. was stabbed to death during
a quarrel by Charles Schaub.
The fire department officials of New
York have been ordered to make
weekly inspections of the fire arrange
ments in all theatres.
The National rolling mills of the
United States Steel Corporation at
McKeesport. Pa, resumed operations.
giving employment to 5000 men.
Monday, January 4.
The national convention of the So
cialist party will be held in Chicago.
H.. May 1.
Fire in the business section of Will
son. N. c., destroyed a dozen or more
buildings. entailing a loss of Sl25.OOO.
Bryan Democrats of Lincoln, Neb..
are arranging dollar dinner as a well
come to their leader when he returns
home. January Is.
President Roosevelt declined to at
tend the Quadrennial conference of the
African Methodist Episcopal Church
in Chicago in May.
Angered because he was ordered
from the home of his sister-in-Iaw.
John Pollak, of Chicago, shot the wom-
an twice, killing her instantly, and
then killed himself
Tuesday, January S.
All collieries in the anthracite coal
district resumed work, after an idle
ness of 10 days.
Minneapolis mills have advanced the
price of -four 10 cents barrel, as a re-
suit OF the advance in wheat.
James Pendegast, a miner living at
Upper Lehigh. Pa. was found frozen
to death on public road near his
home.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-09

Mr. q. III. Lawson. ger eral manager
OF Hotel Lawson at Danville, Va, call
ed up the Planet Office last Monday. He
was in the hotel and Editor Mitchell
was in his business office and they con-
versed a. satisfactorially as though
they were only a few blocKs away. He
gave instructions concerning his up to-
date hostelry. The rates are only 81 90
per day and you will do the proper
thing TO call there.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-09
Rev. Or. Binga Remembered.

Pastor Binga, of Manchester was Wis
tied by a number of his members dur
ing Christmas week as usual, who pre-
sented many valuable tokens Of re spect :.
The presentation speech was made by
Deacon John Baker in few we'll
chosen remarks.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-09
Smith-Carter

The marriage of Mr. Eppuse Q. Smith
to Miss Lulu T. Garter, of Charlottesville,
Va, will take place in Charlo lottesville,
Va, Tuesday night, January l2. 1904,
at $50 O'Clock, at the home of her par
ents. Reception at their future home,
7O6 Catherine street, Richmond, Va,
Wednesday night. Jan, Is from to IL
Erie are invited. No cards.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-09

A pleasant and enjoyable evening
was spent at the residence of Mr.. VIM.
Oustalo, - N. 9th street, last Sunday
afternoon. Present: Messrs. w. M. L.
Forester. Wn. b. Lyons, John S. Pow
ell, &. s. Robinson, Geo. w. Lewis and
John Mitchell, Jr. The dinner was very
fine. Al the conclusion the party re-
paired to the residence of Mr.. John s.
Powell. where the eating oeremoney
was proceeded with again. All were
hsPpy.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-09
Union! Union!! Union!!!

The regular monthly meeting of the
National Baptist Sunday School Union
will be held ON next Sunday, January
10th. 1904 at p. III. at Zion Baptist
Church, (Manchester.) Excellent pro-
gramme. All are invited
B. III. PEYToN, President;
+. A. WASHINGTON, Vice. Pres ;
A. w. DANDRIDGE, Secretary.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-09
Mr.. Henry A. Robinson. of Co,

Mr.. Henry A. Robinson. of Cow
ington, Va, called ON us.
Rev. j. w. Thompson. pastor of
the Temple Baptist Church, Chester,
Pa, and Mr.. E. l.. Young, of Lincoln
University, called on us.
Rev. W. III. Orawley, of South
Boston, Va, was in the city last week
Mrs. Gertrude Fitzgerald Webb,
with her infant son, is the guest of
Mrs. j. Mark Funn, 60S North Third
Street.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-09
Thanks Returned.
Richmond, Va. Jan. 9th, l904

RICHMOND, va. Jan. 6th, IJU4.
Er Editor:
Please allow me space in your valu-
able paper to thank the many friends
who contributed so literally to the
Friends Asylum for Coored Orphans,
and especially the Little Folks Asso-
slate Charity Club and the Little Will
ing Workers Penny Club. who con-
triDuted so nicely to the children.
With many thanks, we are yours for
the benefit of the children,
FRIENDS ORPHAN ASYLUM
Bette Graves, Matron.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-09

WANTED--Cooks and house-girls for
this and Northern cities. Wages good
Transportation furnished. R. W, Ell
som, All E. Broad st.
com jen2 1t
The Western news., 1904-06-29
Sued by His Doctor,

"a doctor here has sued me for
$3.50, which l claimed was excessive
for case of cholera morbus." saws
K. White, of Coachella, Cal. ''At the
trial he praised his medical skill and
medicine. asked him if 1t was not
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
DiarrhGa Remedy he used as 1 had
good reason to believe it was. and he
would not say under oath that it was
not" No doctor could use a better
remedy than this in case of cholera
morbus, it never fails. Sold by Cor
ner Drug Store. 4
The Western news., 1904-06-29
ANTITRUST PARTY.

The anti-trust-rs are getting a
move on. Letters have been sent
broadcast over the state bearing the
signature Of W. B. George IN a big,
round hand. The aims Of the anti
trusters are set forth IN the letter, a
copy Of which is appended:
"Your name has been presented to
me as man who is friendly to the
principles advocated by the ANTITRUST
party and as having considerable in
flnence in the vicinity IN which you
live. / therefore take the liberty of
addressing you and asking you to
correspond with me, giving any sug-
gestlons you may have as to the pol
icy to be pursued by the new party.
You, of course, know the political
conditions existing in the state of
Montana at the present time. You
are undoubtedly aware that both old
parties are under control of powerful
corporations. The policy of the anti
trust party will be to protect every
mans political rights. It will ask no
man to forego his political principles
in national affairs, but request that
all good citizens, irrespective of party.
unite in saving the state of Montana
from corporate control
Il respectfully request that you
write me, giving such information
and advice as you see fit and also
furnish me with a list of names of
men who are influential in your
vicinity. All correspondence should
be addressed to Mr.. H. f. Collins,
secretary of the anti trust party,
Butte. Montana, and will be treated
as confidential, if requested.
81 will be very glad to hear from
YOU and to consider any suggestions
you have to make. Any time you
happen to be in Butte, please call at
the antitrust headquarter where
you will be welcome.
The Western news., 1904-06-29
OFFICIAL PAPER OF sLvALLl cou.rY.
To A / cruisers.
WEDNESDAY,, JUNE %, 1904.
ROOSEVELT AND FAIRBANKS

That was an harmonious conven-
ton hrld by the republicans III
Chicago which resulted in the nom
nations Of Roosevelt and Fairbanks
as standard bearers of republican,
ism il the coming national campaign.
Ihe nominations were made as per
prearranged schedule and the plat
form; constructed on the saw buck
plan, was carefully adjusted across
every issue without single dissent :
ing voice
The whole affair has been abso-
lutely y cut and dried for several
months and had it not been neces-
sary to have full representation of
delegates for the sake Of appearance
and shOutlng;a chairman, secretary
aud one man to make nominations.
present the platform, and DC the yot-
ing, might have just as well consti-
tuted the convention.
The whole platform abounds in
platltudes and geuerallties. 1t is
elastic, evasive and pregnant with
dupllcltv, The one issue upon which
the platform stands is that of the
negro and ia that the negro question
Is to be revived and exploited in the
south