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Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Another Court of Calanthe There.
PETERSBURG, VA, Nov. 23 100


Chrysanthemum Court No. 50 was or
ganized here last night by Grand Wor-
thy Counsellor. John Mitchell, Jr.,
assisted by Miss NJ. L.. Chiles, Grand
Worthy Register of Deeds, Mrs. Anna
lay lor, Deputy Grand Worthy Counsel
lor. Mrs. Kate Thomas, Special De putty,
@. w o., Miss Eva. G. Davis. Chair
man Finance Committee, Mrs. Mildred
Johnson, z. w. O.. Col. Thomas M.
Crump, and DR.. K. r. jefferson, togeth-
er with Deputy E ". Wood and visit
ing members of the Court. The party
reached here at 5 O'CLOCK and entered
two carriages which were waiting and
were conveyed To Wiikerson's Hall.
The following < are the officers of the
New Court:-Worthy Counsellor, Anna
X. Maclin; w. lnspectrlx, Julia Par
ham; w Inspector. Amanda 5. Raw
hngs; Senior Dlret tress, Eieanora Wor.
rell; Junior Drectress, Aleatha Hill;
Orator, Indiana Ruffin; Reli ter of
Deeds, Rebecca y. Creth; Regis .er of
Accounts, Mary L. Jones; Conductress.
Laura Al: xander; Assistant Conduc-
tress. Mary +. Jones; Receiver of De
posits, Amanda Lundy; Herald, Anna
Is. jackson; Protector. Jesse Maclin;
Escort. Lucy Lockett; Truste es, Mary
Morgan, Eleanora Tatum, Mollie Pc
gram.
After the initiation. the visitors were
usheIed into the dining hall where IA
magniticently prepared table had been
spread. There were all Of the de. icacies
OF the season. The room was handsome
ly decorated with palms, flowers and
bunting III none 7 of the occasion. The
Grand Worthy Counsellor commended
Mrs. Mary Q. Wood, who was instru-
mental III organizin- the court, and de-
clded TO make her special Deputy Grand
Worthy Counsellor.
All of the visitors made shCrt ad-
dresses. They returned To Richmond
this morning.
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
TWO KILLED In
STREET BATTLE
Attempt to Drive Mafia From Carbon
dale, Pa, Ends in BloodShed
The AssAILANTS ESCAPED

Scranton, Pa, Nov 29.-As a result
of the efforts of the better class OF
Italians in and around Carbondale to
rid their colonies of the members of a
lawless gang who have beeS commit
ting many outrages, a street battle oc-
Cured at that place, which was ar
tended with the loss OF two lives ard
the serious injury of a second man
Santo Carressi. Une of the gang, ives
caught by q constable in the act Of
holding up and levying tribute on one
of the Italians of the colony. The con-
stable and three of the law and order
men started to take Carrecsi to jail
Word was quickly passed to the gang S
headquarters in nearby saloon, and
four OF them rushed out and opened
fire on the constable and his posse.
The latter returned the fire. When the
attacking party had emptied their re-
volvers they fled. leaving all three of
the ccnstable's escort lying in the road
with bullets in their bodies The con-
stable protected himself by holding his
prisoner liz front OF him.
Joseph Tolerico was shot throuah
the head ar heart and died In a few
minutes. Frank Ferressi died in the
emergency hospital with a bullet in
his breast near the heart and anoth e.
in the abdomen. The third victim re-
ceived a bullet in the arm, and after
recovering from the shock was able to
No trace has been found of the figi-
tive assailants.
Italians Of the better class are
organizing a society TO rid their
colonies of the members of the
lawless gang, which for the past year,
and particularly for the past month.
have been committing outrages that
would put the banditti Of their nativc q
country 10 shame. The first practical
step to the end in view was taken OH
Saturday, when committee of tie
new organization furnished the Edgcl
ton Coal company officials with the
names of four members O! the lawlesS;
band, and asked that they be dis
charged and evicted, which was done.
Two OF the four left the colony. The
other two secured quarters with par
ties who are suspected of being fellow
members OF the gang. The reformers
will now try to have the company
agree to Danish from the colony any
one who gice shelter to any member Cf
the gang.
The Identity OF most of the members
of the gang has been revealed by one
OF its number, who was shot in the
thigh by the alleged leader last week
IN a dispute over tribute money which
was secured from some terrorized fell
low countrymen.
1t is believed that the gang is afiil-
lated with the Malta or some other like
organization, as part of the tribute
money is sent 60 headquarters in New
York, according TO the statements
made by members OF The gang when
levying tribute.
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03

Sheriff OF Camden Co., -. =, RESIGNS.
Trenton, N. J., Nov. 30.-E erbert
w, Johnson, sheriff of Camden county.
forwarded his resignation to Governor
Murphy, to take effect on the ap-
pointment of his successor. SheriR
Johnson, who was elected at the re-
cent election and who was sworn into
office only few days ago, resigned
because of ill health. His successor.
who will be appointed by Governor
Murphy. will serve until next Novem-
Der, when a sheriff will be elected for
the full term of three years. Sheriff
Johnson has been in i'll health for
some months.
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
WAEL HELD FOR GRAND JURY
Smiled at Agony Of Dead Boys Mothe.
During Hearing.

Smiled at Agony OF Dead Boys Mothe.
During Hearing.
PhoeniXville, Pa, Nov. 80. - George
Vail, who is charged with murderins
little Mike Miorski on October 21. was
brought here from West Chester and
given a hearing before Justice c. Ii.
Howell and was held To answer for
murder.
The commonwealth had only intro
dnced half dozen witnesses when
District Attorney Lack stated thai he
would rest the case. Justice Howell
promptly held Wahl for the grand iury.
Wahls attorney stated that he Will
institute habeas corpus proceedings.
Mrs. Miorsh, the murdered BOYS
mother, made dramatic scene when
she burst into tears and wrnns her
hands during the recital of her testi-
mony. Wahl was unmoved by the tes-
umcny, and while the mother was
wrinSing her hands in an agony of
grief he sat and smiled during the
whole pathetic scene.
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
Colored Folks Buying Pre3srty.

The colored citizens are buying prop
erty and the houses at Second aud Leigh
Streets have passed into theil posses
sion. Mr.. Jacob L Wright mas pur-
chased one of the ai tractive bay window
brick dwellings, No. a3l N 2nd ST.,
Mr.. William II. johnson purchaS, q
another ut $50 n Second s., uud
1t Is reported that Misses Rusr + an
Lizzie q. Iancey have purchased the
other one ut 533 n. second Street The
prices ranged from 81. .2S5 to &, 500
MIR. Thomas Taylor owns the frame
dwelling ut 529 y. Second -. and Mr..
Edward Ellis has his fi.e Metropolitan
Laundry AT 537 n. Secoud ST. MIR and
Mrs. w Nj. Miller own the two store :
at the corner
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
PAnKER's FIRsT CASE
viii Argue 1t Next Week Before New
York Supreme Court.

York Supreme Court.
Albany, n. Y, Nov. 29.-The unpre-
cedented spectacle of a former chief
judge OF the court of appeals arguing
a case before the court from which he
resigned to become candidate for the
presidency of the United States will be
presented on Tuesday, Dece mber s.
when former Judge Alton z. Parker
will appear to argue the first ease u
which he has made public apDe aranse
rs counsel in many years.
The case in which he is to appear
Is that of Elizabeth Reich. plaintiff
appellant, against Edith La Bau Dyer
and Lillian La Bau Aymar. as execu-
triX of the last Will and testau ent OF
Alice V. La Bau, deceased. Ms. Ia
Bau was an aunt of William X. Van
derbilt. and the litigation grew out of
a transaction concerning the Brent
wood farm, adjoining the estate OF NJ.
Nsnderbilt IN, Sufrclk con-
property was conveyed to Mrs. la Ban
by Mrs. Reich as security for a loan.
it is claimed, with the understands.
that il was subsequently to be pur-
chased by Mrs. La Bau. The p resent
suit is for the difference between to
amount of the loan and the purchase
price. which was $4,000. The amount
involved is $39,659 and interest since
March l. 1897.
Charles Strauss is the attorney ot
record in the case and has conduc.ed
1t thus far. Judge Parker, it is stated,
will argue it before the court of ap-
pcals at the request of Mrs. Reich's
husband, whom he has known t-c
years. /
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
Insane Woman Won Prize.

st Paul, Mimi. Nov 3O.-A woman
inmate of one of the state insane hos
pitals has won prize offered by a
Boston magazine for the solving OF a
rebus and a short essay 90 an as
signed topic The prize was a trip
abroad or $3.50. She has Applied to
the state board of control for permis-
sion to make tie "trip, but the board
does not deem :; SGfo 20 =::2w her
to 80. The boa.a. however. viii en-
deaHcr to secure the $500 for her The
wog. s ma "a no; made public. as
the o.acials believe 60 would cause the
patient considerable annoyance.
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
BLACK EYE FOR STREET-CAR
COMPANY.
Will Probably be Sold at Auction.

The Virginia Passenger and Power
20. better known as the jun Crow
Street Car Company continues to have
noend of trouble and 1t now seems that
the entire system will be sold at auction
with the liability to change in man
ag' ment.
On Saturday Judge Edmund WaddiIl,
Jr granted the application of the Metro
polltaD Trust Company of New York,
praying far permission to sue the re
celVers OF the street car company.
On Monday last the metropolitan
Trust Company, through its ATTORNEYS
entered suit looking to the foreclosure
OF the mortgage held by that concern.
The case will no doubt be heard in Jan
uary and the sale of the road will be the
logical result.
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
Court Anniversary

America Court. No 43, L. O of Ca
lanthe observed It's anniversary Thurs
day evening. Nov. l7th at the Court
Chamber. The repast was very fine
embracing all of the dehcacies of the
season..
Grand Worthy Counsellor, John
Mitchell, Jr.. CIR and Worthy Mother,
Mrs Anna Taylor. Grand Worthy Reg
lister of Deeds, Miss NJ. L. Chiles and
Past Worthy Counsellor Kate thomas
were present.
Mrs. M. Sydney Mayo rendered fine
selections on Edison's phonograph. The
Court is IN a prosperous condition Mrs.
A. q. Thompson is Worthy Counsellor
and Mrs. ii. V. Jackson, Register of Ac-
counts.
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
November %. 1907.

Mr. w, L. Denny was away last week
on business Tor the Freedmen's Endow-
ment Association, W lille away he stopn-
ed with MIR. Hulson Davis OF Caroline
County. Friday and Saturday he visit
ed Rev. John Jhilds of Calno, Va. There
the game was plentiful.
MIR. Denny returned home Mon
day with great bag of rabbits and
squirrels. Whenever you want "A little
rest from city life just call on Childs
ana he Will entertain you royalty. Mr..
Childs owns ona of che finest farms in
King Will I'M County and is doing a
nice lumber business.
The Freedmen Endowment Associa
tlcn is doing a Gland off, business
through Mr.. Davis and Rev Childs.
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
In MemOriam.

In sad fut loving memorial Of our
mother, Mrs. Harriet Former. who de-
parted this hfe on December Ist. 1903 at
No. 226 East l27th ST., New York, y. Y.
Dearest mother, thou hast left us,
Stl!l our lost, we deeply feel,
But its God, Who has bereft us;
He can all our SORROWS heal.
Her daughters,
ANNIE w. DAVIS,
FLORENCE y FARMER,
~ W l35 IA Street,
New York City
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
st. Lukes Set Up.

Mrs. Rosa n. Bowser and Mrs Belle
Christian of the Supreme Grand Ooun-
Gil, Independent Orcer of ST. Lukes
have set up another COun Ill of the Or
der at Chula, IN Amelia County. The
people In that section are delighted
with the order and I5s management.
Another club is in formation at the
same place ana Will be set up as "A eoun-
Gil soon. The Supreme Grand Council
is well represented at that place by Mr.
Sydney Miller
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
Rev. Dir. Graham Called.

Rev. W. T. Graham, d. D.. pastor of
the Fifth Street Baptist Church has
been called to the pas; orate OF the Union
Baptist Church OF Philadelphia. IL IL
not known whether or not he will ac-
cept. This is the church Of which the
late RCy. Barksdale. ID. d. Was pastor.
DIR. Graham is one of the leading dl.
vines in tins state and for him to leave
the state would be in the nature OF a
calamity 20 the Baptist BROTHERHOOD #
Virginia.
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
Wedding Party Slaudhtered.

Belgrade. Servia, Nov. 3O.-A wed
ding party near Monastir, Mace dor.a.
has been attacked and slaughtered by
Greek bands, according to a telo gram
received at the foreign Office. Thirteen
OF the party were killed and five were
wounded. The Greeks escaped % tas
mountains.
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
BOYS FOUND MANS HEAD
Belonged to Body Found In Woods
Near Shamokin Pa

Shamokin, Pa. Nov. 30.-Two boys
hunting in the mountains at Hickory
Ridge, near here, came across the head
of the body found at Hickory Ridse
two weeks ago. The head was ident tifiel
as that of an Italian who lived at Ma
talie. two miles from this place, and
was found in a bag. along with some
clothing, about a quarter of a mile
from the spot where the headless body
was found. There is a bullet wound in
the head. The police believe the man
was killed in fight, and that in trying
to cover up the crime the head was
cut o ffthe body and hidden. The Pc
lice assert that they have a clue 20
the murdererS
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
DIR. Graham's Watch Stolen.

Rev. DIR. w. f. Graham reports that
Ills g0id watch and chain were stolen
from has bedroom last week. The rear
WINDOW and door were open the next
lIfC7AIuA. u.s. = - T.
took place , be and Sife were
asleep. He reported the facts 60 the DO
lice station, but the property has not
been locoted at any of the loan shops.
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
REV. CR. PAXTON DEAD
Excitement of Football Game Bfous

On Parziytic Stroke.
Princeton, n. j., Nov. 29.-Rev. q.
William NJ. Paxton Of Princeton Uni-
versity and Seminary, died at his ho2.-
after a two weeks illness. DIR. Paxt-2
was in his Slst year. and his death WIS
the result of a paralytic stroke caused
by overeXcitement. With his family ,e
attended the Yale-Princeton fo otb~l
game on November u. and manifest
great interest in the contest. When L.
returned the doctors were SUNNI or
at once, and it was found that he VS.
suffering a stroke OF paralysis. lie
gradually improved until Friday. and
hopes for his recovery were expressed,
but a relapse weakened him and re-
suited in his death
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
Signed:-MAY c. GooDE,
$4,000 Endowment Paid

Richmond, Va. Nov. 30. 1904.
This is to certify that / have received
from John Mitchell, Jr, Grand Chan
cellor OF the Grand Lodge of Virginia,
N. A, s. A, E, A, A. &s A., ($l5O. .OOl
One Hundred aud Fifty Dollars In pay
ment of the death claim OF Edward
Williams, who was member of Sam
son Lodge, No. 10 of Richmond, Va.
her
Signed: Leila Williams.
mark.
Witnesses,
John r. Chiles,
VIM. Custalo.
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
S1OO 100 Endowment Pald.


Portsmouth, Va, Oct. 26rh, 1904.
This is to certify that have received
from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy
Counsellor of the Grand Court of Vir-
ginia, L. o. of Calanthe (Sl00 0o) Oue
Hundred Dollars IN payment of the
death-claim of sister Carolina Shred.
who was member of Arrla Court, No.
43 of Portsmouth. Va.
SIgned:-FANNIE HARRIS,
Beneficiary.
Witnesses,
Emily E. Jones, w. @,
Elizabeth j. Scott. P. W. O.,
Martha a. Nash.
Fannie r. White, D. D., G W, O.,
The Richmond Clerical Union will
convene in the Leigh Street NJ. Il.
Church, Tuesday, Dec 9Th at 6 r. NJ.
ut which meeting, the Rev Cnsrles l.
Somers wal read au i'm portan5 paper.
subject 'The Need Of Trained Minis
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
Musical Entertainment.

There will be n grand musical enter
talnment by the Starlight Club tor the
benefit of the Sharon Baptist Church. at
the residence of Mrs. A s. Thomas,
SIG n. Fourth ST., Monday night, Dec.
b. 1904. Admission cents.
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
SO PERSONS FsLL FROM GALLERY
Railing Gave, Way Without Warninq.
But None Are Fatally Hurt.

DUN INOI'S FNIS dIaIIy hurt.
Philadelphia, Nov. S0.-A score of
boys and young men were hurt by the
giving way of a gallery railing in the
State Fencibles armory here during
the progress of a basket ball game. No;
one OF the injured. who were removed
to hospital nearby, is fatally hunt
There were about 200 spectators in tho
armory at the time. DJring The game
a tight started between two players,
and the spe,.a .ors III the gallery
pressed forward to see the disturb
ance. Without warning, two-thirds Of
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
PRIC e. FIVE CENTS

the railing gave way and about SO pe,-
sons fell to the floor below. It was al
first thought that some Of the specta-
tors were killed, but the hospital ply
sicians say that all will recover.
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
ATURl Az, DECEMBER 3. 1904

try. All are invited to hear and take
part In the discussion of the paper
@. d. PINKNEY, President.
j. S. MASON, S. cretarv
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
Christmas Bargains

Bargains in handsome Christina
presents, See what l make.
@ e. NOBLE,
231S W Broad ST.
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
Claim Paid.

This certifies that I have received
from the American Beneficial 1usur
ance Co. fifty seven dollars 1857 OOl
for the death claim of my daughter.
Rubie Singleton.
TO all of which l affix my signature
ISABELLA SINGLETON,
Witnesses.
Ida Reed,
Mary Gates,
w. a. Jackson,
l.. III, Scott, Manager.
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
$4,000 Endowment Paid.

Manchester. Va. Nov 30, 1904.
This is TO certify that have received
fro-n John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Cham
cellor of the Grand Lodge of Virginia.
n. A, ). A, E.. A, A and a. (Sl50 OOi
One Hundred and Fifty Dollars IN pay
ment oil the death claim of my hush ind.
David Goode, who was member of
Manchester Lodge, No. IL. of Manches
ter, Va.
Signed:-MAY c. GooDE,
Witnesses
Lewis Bland,
Eva L. Mason,
JAS. I. Thompson, d. D., G.. c..
Manchester Lodge, No. IL, X. of p
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
A COSY RESIDENCE.

As we rang the bell, he responded and
was much surprised, having just come
from the train and he had Informed his
wife that we had not come on thar
train. We were made comfortable and
later Capt. X. NJ. Hill called and paid
his respects.
The banquet of tninsuia Lodge. No.
SS and Joseph Wilson Co. at Bassctt' s
Academy was grand affair. The brass
and string band was discoursing lively
airs to which the ladies and gentlemen
Were tripping the light fantastic toe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29
How Big League Baseball Team
Trained.

How did they diet?" is the most
common question in regard to the
training of 4 league team, a simple
question because it calls for simple
answer. There is no diet. Baseball
men eat whatever they like. The ma
jority have a weakness for ice cream,
pastry. cakes and coffee. Some lean
toward pork. There are practically no
restrictions.
When the football enqscn hori~G '-o'1
will see columns in the sporting page
as to what the Yale captain allows his
men for breakfast, dinner and supper.
Harvard's captain decides that bottle
of ale per day is just what his eleven
needs: Princeton boys are gorged on
mutton chops: Cornell must have plen-
ty of vegetables. But spend two weeks
or month with 4 league team down
South and not once will you hear the
manager prescribe diet. Most cap
tains, like McGraw. hold that an ambi-
tiOus athlete. whether professional or
amateur. is wise enough to look after
his physical welfare without coaching
The gamut of breakfast is wide and
diverse. including plenty of hot bread
and even pork. The same is true OF
luncheon and dinner bills of fare
Luncheon, however. is but scantily par
taken Of If Il new man does not ap-
preciate that unwritten rule. he quickly
finds out for himself. The second day
on the diamond at Savannah this year
of the New York National League play
ers, one of the nOvices lurched about
like an overfed elephant. He was een-
q h,,t IaC
condition and had Frank Bowernan
sting him couple dozen times. then
made him run bases until he nearly
dropped. After that he understood
Equally liberal are the league can
| tains in the matter of smoking and
drinking. That is. one hears no eau
tioning. but the boss" is watching
night and day and acts according to re-
suits. Last season John II. Brush pro-
vided his team with a box of good ci-
gars after every winning game; upon
beating Pittsburg in fourteen innings
the bonus was half 4 dozen boxes He
found that it made the boys work all
the harder. Training begins the very
day after the men report. and the man.
ager is always lenient with two or three
| detained on account of sickness in the
| family" The initial business. how
| ever. is to quarter them snugly in some
American plan hotel. and this is not
so easy as one might expect. If Jim
gets a bath room adjoining and Bill
does not. you will hear from it, Also
Dick wants Tom for his chum and not
Jack. A ball team always goes by
pals and it is an object to the mana :
ger to arrange associations Immediate
ly. In Il few hours Il veteran, whose
| mate of last year was released to an
other club. selects perhaps one of the
| new men. or two of the novices get to-
gether. A ball player must have some
| one when away from home with whom
to share his intimate joys and sorrows.
Allen Sangree, in The Illustrated
Sporting News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29
Business Conditions.

Good weather is what is needed now
to give stimulus to business all over
the country. Cnquestionably there IS
a return of confidence all over inc
country, and the general outlook IS
daily growing better. The settlement
of the differences between the owners
OF the bituminous coal mines and their
employees has been a powerful factor
in re-assuring the business world. Inc
collapse Of the cotton corner has also
had favorable influence upon the
general business outlook, and the
decision of the Supreme Court IN
Northern Securities case does not APP
pear to have had any unfavorable
effect upon the general industrial stu-
alton. 1t is time that railroad earnings
showed a slight decrease during the
month of January over those of year
ago; but these were doubtless due to
the snow blockades which increased the
operating expenses and made it impos-
sihle to move the customary number Of
trains. Everything indicates marked
activity in railroad circles during the
remainder of the year-a fact which is
strongly emphasized by the growing
demand for railroad stocks and securi-
ties in the great money centers.
AS the Journal has before predicted
the war in the East must, necessarily,
operate to stimulate the volume of our
agricultural exports. 1t will also make
increased demand for certain lines of
manufactured goods.
The demand for iron and steel is
steadily increasing, and everything
now points to Il busy and prosperous
season for American mills and fur
naceS.
While weather conditions have opcr-
ated to retard the distribution of GER
tain lines OF staple goods, it is believed
that this will be largely offset by an
increased demand later on. All in all
the conditions throughout the country
are hopeful, and the general outlook is
growing better every day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29

IF asks the Boston Herald with a
commeniable thirst for enlightenment.
General Miles is PrOhibitionst is
he a Democrat. and if he is Democrat
is he a Prohibtionist? There has long
been an impression abroad in the land.
that General Miles was primarily 4
presidential aspirant. OF course a
nomination from the Republicans would
have been the most desirable. AS this
Gid not come his way, he faced towards
the Democratic party in receptive
attitude" until it became alas. only
TOO evident that he could expect 10
recognition in that quarter. So-wcil
OF course Third Party nomination Will
DC better than nothing-besides the
free adveI Using will be valuable--at
least others have found il so-and the
General may want to so upon the lee
ture platform later on.