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Richmond planet., 1904-09-24
Thanks Returned.

BE 1t resolved;-That Pocahontas Co.
No 3d.. Uniform Rank. X. of p tender
Sir II. l.. jackson, the Grand Prelate of
the Grand Lodge, X. of P. of Virginia
our thanks for the promotion and orga-
nizatlon of our Co., which Brig. Gen1.
y. Z. Sir John Mitchell, Jr. and Col.
81 Il Il. Jefferson, of Richmond, Va.
set apart Sept. 3rd, 1904: and,
BE 1t further resolved;-Th one copy
OF shese resolutions be spread upon the
records of our Co.,, one copy be sent TO
the Richmond Planet, the great organ
OF our noble order, for publication, and
one copy be given, Sir. r. l.. Jackson.
adopted in regular meeting Sept. l6,
1904.
r. A. THOMPSON, Capt.
). A. HANCE, Recorder.
Richmond planet., 1904-09-24

BOSTON. Mas. Sept Glowing over
SICVo'Oeo ard with assets of S12oe.
William B. Smith Whaley. the financial
supporter OF several cotton manufact.
urlns enterprises in the south, filed q
voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the
United States district cou1s. For soma
time Mr.. Wha!ey has been interested
in raising funds for textile Industries
IN the southern states. particularly in
South Carolina. which have not result
ed favorably. Mr.. Whaley's total liabil-
tiles are $l,'f4.125. The secured claims
amount to Si.OS7, ,95l, aud the unsecured
to S26.174.
Richmond planet., 1904-09-24
RESPONSIBLE FOR LYNcHINc
Grand Jury recommends impeachment
of Huntsville. Ala, Officials.

OF huntsville, Ala, Officials.
huntsville, Ala, Sept 20.-The spe-
ciai grand jury investigating the
lynching Of Horace Naples made its
report, recommending the impeach-
ment of Sheriff Augustus Rodgers.
Mayor Thomas w. Smith and Chief of
Police David ID. Overton, and that the
police force of the city of Huntsville be
reorganized. The grand jury finds that
Sherin Rodgers was guilty of neglect
OF duty or incompetency in that he did
not prevent the lynching, failed to take
proper precautions for the defense of
the prisoner permitted arson in the
hrst degree to be committed in the
Jail, allowed the lives of prisoners un-
der his care TO be jeopardized by fire
and smoke, wilfully failed or refused to
fire upon the mob or to order the same
to be done when the mob was besiee-
ing the jail and assaulting the garri-
son by throwing rocks and other mis-
siles, and failing to order or command
the mob to disperse.
The jury finds that Mayor Smith was
guilty of neglect of duty, refused to
order out the fire department to extin-
guish the fire in the Jail, failed or re-
fused to send police protection with
the fire department., etc.
Chief overton, of the police depart
ment, is charged with failure or refusal
to dfsperse a riot or mob, refusal to
carry aid to the sheriff on the sum.
mons OF that officer and adopted no
eHectiVe measures for the prevention
of the mob.
Richmond planet., 1904-09-24
'NEw YORK TRIBUNE" Sept. II, 1904.
No Business
Color Line
Negro Banker Says So
u. 5. Treasurer Favors Inter.
national Clearing Houses.
''NEw YORK TRIBUNE" Sept. II, 1904.

With vigor and emphasis, John Mitch
ell, Jr., president of the Mechanics
Savings Bank, of Richmond, Va. the
only colored delegate to the convention
ef the American Banker Association,
declared yesterday that there was no
color line drawn as to business in the
South. He said that the race trouble
there all came from the worthless, ig-
norant Negroes. who We're despised as
much by the well disposed blacks as by
the whites
THE white man said TO the Negro,
Leave politics and go into business,
and we did" he said. 1--WE are now
knocking at the door of finance, and
only time stands in the way of our
reaching the pinnacle of success. 1t is
the black loafers in the South that
cause the troubles and persecution of
our race, and we despise them as well as
the whites do.
Colonel Lowrey, pre- sident of the Low
rey National Bank, of Atlanta, Ca, re-
sponded warmly TO MIR. Mitchell S
speech, in the same spirit. There is
no trouble between my race and
his in Georgia. Both the ioafing
white men and the loafing black men
are despised in my State" said he, Il
am glad Mr.. Mitchell has spoken M d
put it on record that the Bankers Asso-
citation draws no color line and well
con-. s successful bankers. be they white
cn' -"
resident Bigelow with touch of
humor, thanked both speakers for put
ting the convention on record as to this
question, and: REST assured il was not
a shadow, Mr.. Mitchell, that You threw
across our convention, and, regarding
oratory. your eloquence has shown that
in speech making the South has no color
hne.'
Mr.. Mitchells's speech was the one
topic of conversation after the conven-
tion had adjourned. His frank acknowl-
edgement that the Negro was received
as a business associate, not as a business
rival, in the South caused much satis-
faction TO the Southern delegates, one of
whom said, "His speech Will do great
deal Of good for his race, and serve to
dispel the current opinion IN the world
that the business men of the South de-
sire TO oppress the colored man."
81 came TO the convention" Mr..
Mitchell said, ''at the earnest solicita-
tion of the white people of the South
most particularly Virginia, although /
am a native of Virginia. / was the last
one TO force my way into this conven-
tion and demand any privileges, yet
felt 1t my dury, on being SO strongly
urged to attend. and in defense of the
white business men of the South, to ad-
dress this convention as | have done.
The white business man of the South is
friend to the respectable and hard
working colored man IN. Y. Tribune.
Richmond planet., 1904-09-24
Woman Shot to Death BY Her Son.

Bristol. Va. Sept 20.-Mrs. Minerva
Greearfi a widow, so years OF age, was
shot to death by one of her sons at her
home near Fort Blackman, Scott coun-
ty, Va. Each OF her two sons, Robert
and Grover, declares that the other
fired the shot which ended the woman's
life. 1t is said the boys were drinking
IN room adjoining that occupied by
their mother, and were firing their pis-
tolls, when she entered and asked them
to stop. One turned his pistol on his
mother and sent bail into her heart,
causing death Instantly An invesuga-
ton is in progress.
Richmond planet., 1904-09-24
THREE MINERS KILLED
Crushed to Death BY Fall of Rock 1900
Feet From Surface

rect From Surface.
New York, Sept. 21.-Three miners
were crushed to death at the old An
dover iron mine at Hibernfa, N. J.; an
other was so badly injured that he will
probably die and two others were seri-
ously hurt. Nearly 20 tons of rock fell
on the men. The three men killed could
hardly be recognized when taken from
the mine
The victims were working in the low
est level at about 1900 feet from the
surface and nearly mile from the
mouth of the mine. A slab of rock, 20
feet Ions half as wide and from one
TO two feet thick, dropped from the
roof of the tunnel. The three who were
killed were caught in the center of the
Richmond planet., 1904-09-24
Iroeuois Theater Rennened

Chicago. Sept. 20. - The Irouuois
theater. in which nearly 600 persons
were burned and smothered TO death
on December 30. 1903. was reopened
last night as vaudeville playhouse.
The theater has been reftted at a cost
of nearly 100000 and constructed so
as to meet every aquirement OF the
law
Richmond planet., 1904-09-24

CLAIBoRNE-JoHNSoN and Mrs
Q. j. Claiborne request your presence at
the marriage of their sister, Mary E. to
Mr.. w. j. Johnson at the residence of
the bride. 797 n. 9th st. at 8 o'clock p
M, Wednesday Sept. 2S, 1904.
All friends are invited. No cards.
Richmond planet., 1904-09-24
Battle at Mukden ,r,r,ir.,+

Mukden, Sept. PA battle is immi-
nent. The japanese are advancing with
eight, and possibly nine, divisions.
The crops of tall miilet have nearly
all been harvested, affording a better
Held over which to fire on the fiat
plains. The River Hun is the direct
front of the Russian army.
Richmond planet., 1904-09-24
MURDER AT SOLDIERS HOME
Captain Paul Fatally Stabbed at Hamp.
ton, Va, For Refusinu to Issue Pass.

ton, Va, For Refusing to issue Pass.
Newport News Va. Sept. 2O.--Foh
lowing a difficulty over a refusal to
issue pass giving him leave to absent
himself from the grounds, Frederick
]. Kingley, 72 years old. an inmate OF
the National Soldiers Home at Hamp-
ton, fatally stabbed Captain Augustus
G. Paul, &c years old, the commander
OF his company. in the latter's Office.
Captain Paul was the son of General
Paul, who was killed at the battle OF
Gettysburg. Kingley was a minstrel
performer before and after the Civil
War. He is a prisoner in the guard
house at Fort Monroe.
Richmond planet., 1904-09-24
EI 24, 1904. so,'.G IfBRAfYgo RICE FIVE CENTS

the war Office. 1t is understood t1s
these dispatches contain details ri the
landing of stronE japanese reinforce
ments at Dalny. which would tend to
confirm the belief that 1t is the inten-
tion of the Japanese to storm the for
tress and that the warships viii prob-
ably take part in the attack. In this
event Rear Admiral Wirens division
will doubtless so out and engage the
japanese fleet.
All Russia is anxiously awaiting
news from the beleaguered garrison.
Public feeling has been aroused TO ?
high tension by the dreadful picture
given by Prince Radziwill OF the suffer
ings of the Russian army there.
The sensational announcement that
General Kuroki has crossed the HUN
river unopposed and that the whole
japanese army is advancing upon Max
den is overshadowed by anxiety for
Port Arthur. Moreover. the announce
fnent relative to KurC..i Goes not re-
seive complete credcnce here. as being
In direct contradiction of official news
iSSutu bN tit SGuGtul SltiL. NSneTdl
Kuropatkin announced only two days
ago that there was not a sir~le Japa-
nese east Of BentsiapJtzo. How. it is
asked. could Genera, Kurol5i. with 10O.-
600 men slip past General Rennen-
kampH's Cossacks and cross the Hun
river near the Fushan coal mines. 50
miles east Of Mukdon. Fushan is sit
uated on the road from Bentsiaputzo
where General Kuroki crossed the
Taitse river This road is carefully
watched by General Kuropatkin's out
posts between Mukden and Sintsintin.
strong guard has been placed at the
Fushan mines. which General sNuropat-
Kin will not give up without n struggle.
as the loss of the mines woald irvclvc
the cutting off of the coal supply for
the whole of the Ma enchurian railway.
Nevertheless il is considered more than
doubtful If General Furoraf kin will
make decisive stand south of Tie Pass.
Richmond planet., 1904-09-24
Union Label cOunterfeiter Sentenced.

Gettysburg. Pa. Sept 20.-The mo-
ton for new trial asked by n. G..
Meads. convicted of Counterrei, ing a
National Cigar Makers Union label.
which was tried in the Adams county
court in August, was argued and the
motion refused. Meads was then sem
fenced 10 Imprisonment in the county
jail for one year and eight months.
Richmond planet., 1904-09-24
JAPS ATTACK
PORT ARTHUR
Captured Two Forts Ct Northern De-
fences by Desperate Assault.
BATTLE IMMINENT ET MUKDEN

Toxic, Sept. 21.-After a desperate
assault the Japanese captured the Ku-
ropatkin forts which lie to the right
and left of the Suei-Sze-Ying Hill. The
forts were very recent constructions
and were named in honor of General
Kuropati1in during his last visit to the
fortress and its defenses before the out
break of the war.
Richmond planet., 1904-09-24
Four New warships For Russia.

ST. Petersburg, Sept. 2i.-It is report
ed here that four warchips purchased
from Argentine have arrived at Libau.
lReports that Russia was seeking to
acquire warships from Argent have
been published frequently in the last
two months, one variant being that
France had been enlisted as an inter-
mediary in negotiations TO that end. A
dispatch from Buenos Ayres August S
asserted that French corporation
made proposal for the purchase Of
the Argentine battleships Pueyredon
and General Belgrano, the vessels to
be delivered in France and 10 remain
in French port until the close of the
present war. There has been no mem
tior of the consummation of such pur-
chase or of the appearance of the ves-
sells named in European waters.l
Richmond planet., 1904-09-24
Richmond Student Wins Scholarship

Miss Marion Roberts, daughter of
Mr.. p. @. Roberts of this city competed
for scholarship at the Ithaca n. Y.
Conservatory of Music and succeeded in
winning. She stood second ON the list.
and her competitors were white.
Richmond planet., 1904-09-24

rock The others were near the ends. II
was long oeiore help arrived, as no
one knew of &c accident for ever half
an hour, and it then took several hours
to release the men. The three men
killed were Russians. and I'D been in
this country OILY few weeks
Richmond planet., 1904-09-24
PeIaon-a chicken Causes peath.

Sioux City, Ia, Sept. 20,-Ptomaina
poison in chicken has resulted in the
death of Walter Osborn. OF Seney, la.
His sister May and Willie Reeves will
die. Several others are In a serious con-
dition. The victims are all children.
Richmond planet., 1904-09-24
eOHERMAKERs LOCKED OUT
Erie Company Puts Non-Unlon Men to
Work Ia Susqushanna Shcps.

Susquehanna. Pa, Sept. 21.-When
the 500 union boilermakers and their
helpers employed AT the Erie Railroad
company's extensive locomotive shops
here reported for work they were sur
prised to find the doors o. the boiler
shops locked and placard stating that
their services were no Longer required.
NO reason is assigned for the action.
Two carloads OF non-rnion men have
been set TO work in the shops. They
Will be housed and fed ia the shops. A
squad OF detectives are picketing the
shops. All of the boiler shops on the
Erie system will be affected and other
union organizations may be drawn into
the dispute.
Richmond planet., 1904-09-24

Hicks -WARNER-Miss Carrie O..
Warner was married to Mr. Willie
B. HICKS at the residence Rev. u. D.
Lewis. Reception Sunday evening
from SIX 60 ten o'clock at the residence
OF MIR. and Mrs. Hicks, 100 st. John
st. All friends are invited.
Richmond planet., 1904-09-24

FOR SALE-A very handsome black
cut-a-way coatand vest, practically new.
Suitable for wedding. Price $20.0
ADDRESS,. b. L., care this Office.
Richmond planet., 1904-09-24
Race War Imminent.

Hawkinsville, Ca. Sept. 21.- Mes
sages we're received by the hardware
stores here to rush by express ammu-
milton and arms to Pitts, Wilcox coun-
ty, In anticipation of an expected out
break among the negroes who Iivs
there In large numbers. On Saturday
night Cecil Johnson, white man, shot
and killed negro. and since that
time the negroes have been holding
secret meetings 25O strong, many quit
ting their work to attend. Prominent
citizens from Pitts say the situation
there is serious, but that the white
men of that whole section are resolved
to hold the situation in command at
any cost.
Richmond planet., 1904-09-24
His Throat Cut In a Quarrel.

Philadelphia, Sept 10. - During 4
quarrel in the home of Maximiliar
Stump, Joseph Hendricl1 had his throat
cut and died in few minutes. Stump
is under arrest charged with the mur-
der. According to the police, Hendrick
visited Stump and became abusive. In
defending himself Stump picked up
carving knife and during a hand to
hand struggle he slashed Hendricks
throat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
SILK CULTURE FOR WOMEN.
What the Government Does to Encourage
This New Industry.
IRON THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington, Aug. 2S.-The government has made
# possible for every woman in the country who
GYMS Few mulberry trees TO keep herself in pin
money. provided she is willing to work for it
the rate OF six weeks in the year
silkworms the world over feed on the leaves Of
the mulberry and after experience Of more than
two years the Agricultural Department IS justified
n the belief that America in time be able ri
val looms Of Italy and France. In TO inter
est the people OF the country in this new field Of
work the department will send any applicant silk
VOLTS enough 10 start business with full instruc-
tons how make the venture a success. When
the crop Is gathered the department viii pay for
the cocoons on a scale Of s. q pound when dry. It
is such simple work, and easily done, that
women and even children engage in II profita-
bly,, and # conducted inteIgently there is
son why silk culture cannot yield as good results
IS the raising OF chickens bees with far less
trouble For instance, q half-dozen mulberry trees
viii net the culturist about $50 & year. There viii
be literally little or no expense, and the Of
the worms means few weeks work in the spring
tine. when It IS a positive pleasure 10 be out OF
doors.
In & sunshiny room in the Agricultural Depart
naent three young women are kept busy every day
reeling silk from the cocoons that are being sent
In from nearly every State in the Union, notably
sb1nn '- Telfo% hanks ready TOT the mills Of Pat
erson. where il Will be woven into native ribbons
As the department pays out 81 Cor the raw ma
teria to say nothing OF the expense Of clerk hire
books Of Instruction. machinery, and even null
berry cuttings for those have trees il VIII
be that the additional dollar pound given by
the mills does begin the cost Of the
Undertaking. The government does not mind a
small thing like that. however If the outcome
proves successful and the department has pledged
Itself Duy ali Cocoons sent in until such time
The output encourages the erection Of silk mills
throughout the country. when the market viii be
general, in tie case Of other staple products
Commercial silk culture requires smaller outlay
Of caHiIal than almost any other industry. and
&c net gain the first year may pay for outfit
Ehich viii last for many years One girl Of fifteen
made enough money this year with her cocoons to
send herself 10 college for the coming scholastic
term Another, in the neighborhood, failed
10 get returns enough 10 pay for her outht-which
serves illustration that silk culture, like
everything else. depends upon the way you go
about il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29

necessary for any woman who wants to get to the
H Ion. nowadays 10 be able 10 speak in public
as 1t has counted among since the days of the
Greeks But it isn't oratory that is demanded
can be heard. The soft low voice that excellent
thlng IN woman is at discount nowadays, in the
%~orIq or women's organization. The miseries of
boredom that women's societies have endured in
the the past straining their ears TO catch word or
NATIONAL 36 conventions. held in great auditorums
premium TIE a5iIitI 70 npesenJ snbeat We'll TO
argue a question eXtempOraneOusly. to think upon
her feet makes many a woman a power without
anything else to recommend her. She may not win
hgh office unless she has other qualifications, but
the club anS b eoIS neF way on que5o9hs
Federation OF Women's clubs won her big ONCE
IN spite Of bitter opposition. because OF the fact
mat she can stampede a convention whenever she
Besides good dressing and good speaking. the
preS1dent or big organization has got to have the
qualities that create popularity She be tact
full, and gracious and pleasing in her manners.
The bigger the organization the more democratic
draw social distinctions nowadays; She can't be a
snoh. she may have her faults; but they win not
De those OF the fool or the SnOb.
Now that international movements are on the
increase. foreign languages will become a neces-
sary part OF the SUCCESSFUL woman : equipment
At Berlin, for instance. it was an eye opener to
many very able women to see the effect produced
slave mother. Her fine delivery Of addresses in
prominent figures OF the convention whlIe women
accustomed to being treated as very much her
superors were thrown into the background by tner
ignorance Of languages. Hardly any other dele,
gate from America. except Mrs; SewaIl' Coulu
speak both French and German Am nf %ore,
were very fortunate in having IN Nrs. Sew~i, =
president who could preside in three languages =;
IN The movement been in her place. American
women would have been placed wo1uly at olsao-
Good dressing tact amiabiIity. executive ability
good Speaking parliamentary law. power TO MAKE
q +aJe = nrattv able all around TO hold
the reins Of eovernment in the great women
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
THE GRANDEsT DAY"

The Sunshine trolley party enjoyed by Avenue A
branch. the lower East Side. last Thursday was
declared by the president to be the grandest day
in the lives Of her members For weeks the chill
dren had been anticipating this outing. although
there a fear in the hearts OF some that they
might not oe able TO 60 for need Of necessary ap-
parel But all these doubts set at rest by the
contents of box sent from the Office the presi-
dent There were hats dresses, aprons, shoes and
stockings, that every was comfortably clad
As this party to go to Fort George in the
morning that a full day OF sunshine might be en-
joyed. the president received extra money TO pro-
vide a substantial luncheon of meat and cheese
sandwiches, cakes, tomatoes, fruit, lemonade, etc.
The long ride the trolley seemed a blissfui ex-
perienCe Of itself but the music. the gayety Of the
thronE and the eutcements of the side shows trans
ported children into regions of delight
They wandered over the fields. ate luncheon under
the trees watched the boats in the river and then
had their rides the merry-go-round, and last or
all, ice cream served.
The Sunshine" said one. must be a fairy god
mOther, TO give US such a good time
Yes" replied another, regrefuIly, but we must
wait whole year for another outing. How l do
wish they came oftener!"
The conductors smiled indulgently as the children
sang the topical songs they learn so easily, and
the few mothers and the aged grandmothers who
were invited to join thesparty had one days re-
lease from hard work. ana they. too, were happy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
HAPPY EVERY DAY

Sidney Smith cut the following from a news
paper and preserved it for himself: When you rise
in the morning form resolution TO make the day
happy one to a fellow creature 1t is easily done:
a left-off garment to the man who needs it; a kind
word TO the sorrowful; an encouraging expression
TO the striving-rihes in themselves light as air
will do at least for the twenty-fOur hours And II
you are young, depend upon it, 1t will tell when you
are old; and If you DID, assured will send
you gently and happily down the stream Of time TO
eternity. By the most simple arithmetcal sum.
look at the result. II you send one person, only
one happily through each day that is three hun
dred and sixty-fve in the course of the year And
suppose you live forty years only after you COM
merce that course OF medicine. have made IA 800
beings happy-at all events for time