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The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21
DINKELsPiELERs.

public library looks veil in any
town, but bank robbery makes more
talk.
Necessity was der mother OF many
inventions vich afterwards become or
phans.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

Readers OF this paper can secure any May
Manton pattern illustrated above by filing out
oil blanks in coupon. and mailing. with 10 cents,
to Z. T. Harrison g. Co. 65 Plymouth Place. Chi.
cago Pattern will be mailed promptly.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21
rhe praaon rea kettIe.

Something new in a o'clock tea
kettle is shown in pale green bronze.
One design shows dragon in spring
ing attitude. His long forked tongue
supports the tea kettle by its handle.
while the long serpentine tail curls
forward and holds up the bronze
lamp.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

robust married woman Of my ac-
quaintance told me sorrowfully that
her husband. in her eyes. had be-
come shattered idol. He looked
pretty badly shattered when I saw him
later.
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02

DIR. w. ID. Crum, Collector of the Port
at Charleston, :. c., was in the city
last Saturday. He was enroute home
from the National Republican Conven-
ton at Chicago. He expressed his de.
termination to hold on to his position TO
which he had been appointed by Presi-
dent Roosevelt, until he was either coh-
hrmed or rejected by the United States
Senate.
He gave "A graphic description of his
experience in Charleston, and told with
much feeling bout the annoyances TO
which he had been subjected since he
held the office. He is tall, robust and
commanding in appearance, showing
no fear whatever, but giving every evil
dence of possessing an indomitable
Will power, which is the peculiar char
acteristic of the upper class of South
Carolinians
He was here only about two hours
and he left Saturday, June 25th at 7:l5
p M.
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02
Personals and Briefs.

The B. Y. p. u. will have special ex-
ercises at the Fifth ST. Baptist Church,
Tuesday, $50 p NJ Seats free. The
public is invited. j. Henry Crutch-
field, Esq, president; Mr.. j. H. Chiles,
secretary.
Mr.. J. E. McGirt, publisher and
proprietor of McGirt's Magazine of
Philadelphia, Pa, called CD us.
Rev w. J. Carter of Charlottes-
vile, Va, called on US last week
We learned with regret of the death
of Mr.. f. j. Brown of New York, who
has been the agent for the PLANET
there for many years. His family has
our sympathy
Mr.. r. L. Motley of Martinsville,
Va, called ON US. He reports every
thing as flourishing.
North Star Court of Oalanthe had
its first regular monthly meeting at
LILY of the Valley Hall on the 9th inst.
The court started out on its life work
under most auspicious circumstances.
There was full attendance and North
Star Lodge presented the court the sum
of five dollars with which to christen ITS
treasury. The officers were assisted in
their first attempt at opening the court
by Special Deputy, Sister s. A. Stew
ard, who was also its organizer.
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02
JUDGE GRAY FOR CLEVELAND
Delaware Jurist Declares He Is Not 7
Candidate Eor Presidency

SdIlOlCdlC TOT TTSSlCS1SJs
Wilmington, Del, June 2S.-Judge
George Gray expressed his hope that
former President Grover Cleveland
would be nominated for the presi-
dency by the st. Louis convention.
Next to Cleveland he favors Judge
Parker for the nomination.
When asked if his own resolution
not to be a candidate had been chang
ed by the instruction of the Delaware
delegation in his favor and by the re-
cent endorsement of his candidacy by
leaders in various states, Judge Gray
said:
II have repeatedly stated that am
not, and will not be, candidate for
the presidential nomination. l have
also repeatedly said that am in favor
Of Judge Parker if Mr.. Cleveland is
out of the question. Mr.. Cleveland has
been my first choice. If he does not
receive the nomination, hope 1t will
go to Judge Parker"
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02
RESPONSIBLE FOR ]
SL0CUM TER
Directors of Company and Others
Held by CorOner's Jury.
CHARGED WITH MANSLAUG HYEE

New York, June 29.-The inqusrz-
conducted by Coroner Berry and q jury
into the General Slocum disast er has
ended. After nearly four hours Gelih-
grafton a verdict was render ei. IL
which the directors Of the Kn5eksr-
booker Steamboat company, the cap
tain of the Slocum, Captain Peas .. khs
commodore of the company's flee :. snz
others werI held criminally res poust.
BILE. Warrants for their arrest gerv
issued. The mate of the Slocum. ac~
cording to the jury, acted in q cow
ardly manner, and the miscond uct os
Steamboat Inspector Lundberg. &c Wa
recommended, should be brou ght to
the attention of the federal author
ties.
The charge in each case was rnara
slaughter in the second degree. BAH
was fixed by the coroner in am oupts
varying from $1,000 to S50O0
The mate. Edward Flanagan, who
was under detention as a witness, wa
the first arraignej. He pleaded not
guilty, and his bail was fixed at $1,000
No bondsman being on hand, hs Was
committed to Jail.
Inspector Lundberg pleaded uos
guilty. and was released on siQQc
bonds.
Bail was fixed at $4,000 each fos
President Barnaby and Secretary At
kinson, and bonds were furnished az
once.
Captain. Van Schaick is a prisoner r.
the Lebanon hospital At the assist.
ant district attorneys request the cor
oner committed the assistant en- gineer,
Edwin Brandow, and the Geckhands,
Coallley and Twombly, as witnesses,
sending them to the house Of detel-
ton.
After pointing out the duty OF ttz
different officers and persons nameE
and their failure to perform theis
duty, the jury finds:
THAT the president, Frank a Barr
ably; the secretary, James *. Atkinson.
and the board of directors OF tha
Knickerbocker Steamboat Company.
were guilty Of criminal neglig ence iu
the failure to see to the proper equip
ment of the General Slocum in tha
matter of the fire lighting and life say
ing appliances on board said boat
That the captain, William II. Van
Schaick, be held criminally respo nsibie
for the accident.
THAT the captain, John \. Pease,
the acknowledged commodore OF the
fleet, be held criminally responsible
for his failure TO properly equip the
General Slocum with fire fighting and
life saving appliances.
That Edward Flanagan, the mate.
acted in a cowardly manner, and We
recommend that he be held criminally
responsible for failure TO perform his
duty on the General Slocum on the
day of the disaster
That in the opinion of this jury the
misconduct of Henry Lundberg, the
government Inspector, in failing to re-
port to his superiorS the true facts con-
corning the vessels fire eXtinguishing
and life saving equipment, should be
brought to the notice of the United
States prosecuting officials, and we fur
ther hold that SAID Henry Lund berg be
held for criminal negligence by reason
OF his incompetence, careless and in
different inspection of the Gen eral Slo-
Gums hull and life saving appliances
on the 9TH day of Nav 1904"
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02
THE STREET-CAR COMPANY,S
TROUBLES.
Cannot Meets Its 0bligations-SO
Charges Mr.. Fisher Wants "A Re-
ceiver AppOinted-Colored
Folks Yet Walking.

Inc street-car situation here is un-
changed. A few colored people have
weakened and may be seen at times on
the street.cars tut the mass of them
are still walking. 1t is common thing
TO see wagons on their way down town
carrying from three to six laboring
men free of charge. This is called
giving them a lift
That the continued action of the col
cred people will ultimately cause a
change IN existing conditions is now a
toregone conclusion. Nothing has
served TO emphasize this fact more than
the suit of MIR. George K. Fisher and
others entered in the Hastings Court of
tersourg, Va, June 5th, 1904 on be-
half of themselves and all other persons
that are stockholders, bond. holders or
creditors of the Virginia Passenger and
Power Company, praying for the ap-
polr tment of receiver for the COM
pany.
The Court entered decree, ordering
the Virginia Passenger and Power Com
pany to appear before that tribunal
Wednesday, July 9th, 1904 70 show
cause why the receiver should not be
appointed. 1t seems then the street. car
company Is far behind in it's finances
ana that its profits are not all that they
should be. If receiver is appointed,
the resent management will be ousted,
and some other person directed 20 take
charge
But whether the present suit succeeds
or fails, it is bound to add to the en-
barrassment of the company asd may
be the fore runner efar,cther s..te GA The
controlling interest and transfer of
ownership.
The strike last year costing the com.
pany over two hundred thous,,I dol
lars and the walking colored folks this
year, adding to the company's financial
losses would make almost any stock
holder feel uncomfortable and force
down. ward the value of their holdings
in the stock market.
A new street car company is about
to begin work here aud it is expected
that their cars will be in operation by
Dec. LIST, 1904.
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02
THE SUPREME COURT REFUSES
THE WRIT.
Rev. TaylOr's Son Must Go to the Pen.
itentiary-The Governor Now the
Only Hone.

The Supreme Court of Appeals of
Virginia has refused tC grant even a
writ-of-error in the case of Mr.. VIM. l..
Taylor, Jr convicted of felonious as
sault and under sentence to serve one
year IN the Virginia Penitentiary. The
case will not even be heard ON its mer-
its by that supreme tribunal.
There is but one recourse, and that is
to the Governor. He can pardon him
or commute his sentence to Jail punish
ment. Young Taylor is the son of Rev.
w. l.. Taylor, d. D., Grand Worthy
Master of the Grand Fountain, u. o.
of True Reformers. He was in charge
of the True Reformer Store at Roanoke
and was enroute to this city to be mar
ried when he had an alteration with a
n. d w. r. r. conductor. He alleged
that in defending himself, he cut the
conductor slightly on the hand.
He was bailed, and the marriage took
place. He was subsequently defended
by Hon. III. d. Flood, M. o., and w. @.
franklin, Esq, The term of one year
does not begin until Mr.. Taylor has en-
tered the states prison.
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02
PYTHIAN RALLY At LYNCHBURG
Fine Attendance There-U L inform Rank
Made Display -AichmOnd
Visitors Speak.

LYNCHBURG, VA, June 2S, I904-The
knights of Pythias and Courts of
Calanthe had grand rally at the Court
st. Baptist Ohursh last night. The
Uniform Rank made fine showing.
Peerless Co., No. 10, undt command OF
Capt. Geo. W. Ward wore fun-dress
ana Invincible Co.. No go, under com.
mand of Capt. U. 5. G. Patterson wore
fatigue.
The lodges and courts were also a
feature. Deputy Grand Chancellor
w. j. Wells presided. Rev. J. y. Jack
son, Rev. , and Grand
Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr., occupied
seats ON the rostrum while on the raised
platform sat Deputy Wells. Mrs Julia
A. Watts, Grand Worthy Inspectrix
Mrs. Laura 5. Williams, ID. Deputy
Grand Worth Counsellor, Mrs. Anna
Taylor of Richmond, Grand Worthy
Senior Directress and Worthy Mother
of the Chi.drens Department, Miss NJ
l.. Chiles. Grand Worthy Register of
Deeds, Past Chancellor Thomas Merch-
ant and Past Ohanctl or William
Merchant.
Prayer was offered. The choir rem.
dered excellent music. Mrs. w. p
Allen is the accomplished organist.
Rev. j. .. jackson in most felicitous
manner delivered the address of well
come.
A solo was sungwith charming sweet
ness by Miss Anna Burrell of Helena
Court.
a fine essay on Friendship was read
by Miss Lottie Merchant.
The solo by Capt. u S. G. Patterson
was very fine and thrilled the appreciat-
i've audience present.
Miss NJ. l.. Ohiles gave a most in
teresting account of the proceedings of
the Grand Court session at Chariottes-
Vile. 1t was embellished with poetic
selections and was well received.
Mr.. VIM. A Merchant spoke in a
humorous vein.
Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr,
spoke ON the progress of the order. He
cited facts and figures, telling about the
amounts paid by the various cities ON
stock. He showed that Danville stood
second in stock purchases and that
Lynchburg stood third although the
colored people of the latter city owned
nearly a half million dollars worth of
the property. He urged the lodges and
courts to do their duty.
Benediction was announced and it
was evident that the meeting was a
great success.
Grand Chancellor Mitchell left at
2 A, NJ, for Richmond, Miss Nj. l..
Chiles, left at A. NJ, for Clifton
Forge and Staunton. Mrs. Taylor is
yet with us.
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02

BROADY-Irene B. Broadly daughter
OF Mrs. Ophelia Cooper, died June 18th
1904 IN the home of her mother Mrs. O.
phelia Cooper No. E Baker St
The funeral took place from the Ebe.
nezer Bapt. Church Monday, June goth
at Z. NJ. The services were conducted
by the Rev. w. III. Stokes.
Pail bearers were as follows: Honor
ary, the Misses Annie Spriggs, Enola
Hlrley, Amy Coles, and Carrie Augustus.
Active, p. H. Moor Benjamin w Tay-
lor, Leroy Frazier, Bristol Boiling,
Richard Galloway, and Powell Will
hams.
Precious darling she has left me
Left me, yes, forever more,
But L hope to meet my loved one,
On that bright and happy shore.
Lonely the house and sad the hour
Since my dear one has gone
But Oh! brighter home than mine,
In Heaven is now her own.
Her mother,
Ophelia Cooper.
w. 1. Johnson officiated.
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02
UNITED Alb INSURANCE COMPANY
A Few Minutes Talk to Investors.


We are planning to enlarge our busi-
ness. We want Straight Life De-
partment. We want an Endowment
Department where we can loan money
to our policy-holders and stockholders.
We want to place our business in every
city and town in the United States and
we are going to do that just as soon as
the funds OF the corporation will per-
nit.
We are going to deposit $40, 900 90 in
the treasury of the State of Virginia
In order TO do this, the corporation is
capitalized for $25, 900. 90, e, 800 shares
at $l0.0 each). Or this amount, about
SEQ shares have already been subscribed
for at the par value OF $40 making the
present subscribed capital $1,000. 90.
The remainder, consisting of 1000
shares, is now offered to the public at
$1,000 a share
The terms are cash or 30 per cent
with application. Stock applied for by
telegraph or special letters will be held
hve days to await payment. The cor
poration has paid dividends of 10 per
cent. 1t has declared within the last
few days dividend of the same per-
eentage. The corporation has no bond
ed debts, and its stock when fully paid
is non-assessable. All shares become
dividend bearing from the date of final
payment. Dividends are payable in
July and January
j. E. BYRD, President,
800 East Broad St., Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02
ty may be or how high in official life ne

ty may be or how high in official life ne
may stand.
He believes that respect for and obed-
1ence TO law are the foundation, upon
which this government must rest, and
that the violation of the oath of Office is
little less than treason.
He believes that the Constitution of
the United States and every amendment
thereof should be rigidly enforced, and
that Its violation by whatever subter-
fuge or lndeflnlteness of expression
should be condemned and remedied.
He is, for these good and sufficient
reasons, the man whom the people of
every section and in every walk of life
want for this high office.
ALL INTERESTS DEMAND HIS NoNrIN ALTON
First of all, the powerful Christian
ana moral sentiment of the nation de-
lnanus ms nomination, and every Chris
tan and moral agency will be exercised
for his election.
The laboring interest demands him.
The farmer, as with happy heart he
gathers IN his bounteous harvest, stands
ready TO do battle for his return. The
miner, who IN contentment,digs away in
the bowels of the earth, sees in hun his
saIVatlon from oppression and encroach.
ment.
The business man-the capitalist to
whom this administration has brought
aoundant success-eagerly await his
nomination. SO surely as he is nomi-
mated by this convention to-day, so sure
~ Will he be elected by the people in
November.
With his nomination and election.
what an inspiring prospect opens up be-
lore the party and the nation? With il
VIII come new efforts to promote "a
greater prosperity, and a larger meas
ure of happiness TO all who dwell with
in our borders.
With 1t will come that calm and
peaceful assurance. that while prosper
Gus, happy, and contented at home, a
wise, safe, and skliful diplomac
guards and protects our every interest
througout the civilized world.
And finally with it Will come an ad-
vanced step toward the fulfillment of
the great mission of the Republican
party.
And that mission will not be per.
formed until every section of our Con-
stltutlon and every amendment thereof
snail be respected and made effective
and until every citizen of every section,
or every race, and of every religion shall
proclaim in one grand chorus of that
Constitution, Thou art my shield and
buckler."
God grant that in our party's struggle
10 reach that time, it may ever have a
man to place before the American peo-
pie for their suffrage who has the abil-
lty, courage, honesty, and aggressive
ness of Theodore Roosevelt.
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02
Opportunities for All.

No section of the United States pro-
vides the wonderful opportunities for
success to the capitalist, professional
man, farmer, miner, laborer, or trades
that exists tn the Great Southwest
Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklaho-
ma, Indian Territory, Texas, New Mex
leo and Arizona await men with mon-
ey, brain and muscle.
Science has declared the climatic
conditions of this section the grandest
in the world.
Special round trip tickets TO permit
you 20 investigate and full information
furnished upon application to
w. L. SAUNDERS. ID. p. A.,
FRISCO SYSTEM,
il0S Z, Main St., Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02

DIR. GRAHAM'S RESIGNATION
Not Accepted Yet-WiIl Come Up at
Next Church Meeting.

The resignatian of the Rev. DR.. w
f. Graham as pastor of the Fifth Street
Baptist has been the subject of much
comment, and the congregation is much
wrought up over the affair. 1t was re
ceived by the church, but has not as vet
been accepted.
There is strong movement on foot
TO have him reconsider his decision to
leave the church and there will be a de-
mand for beart to heart talk between
church and pastor. DR.. Graham states
that the IT asons given in the PLANET of
last week are correct.
There was absolutely no disagreement
between himself and his flock. His
church is not even in arrears to him for
salary. 1t is out of debt, although il
owed about $4,000 when he took charge
of the work here
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02
EXPLOSION OF FIREWORKS
Three Killed and Six Injured In PhiIa.
delphia.


deIphia.
Philadelphia, June 2S.-Three per-
sons lost their lives and a half dozen
others were injured as the result of
the explosion of a small bundle of fire.
works in the store room of the Dia-
mond Fireworks company, at S26 Arch
street
The dead are: Jacob Jancovitch, %
years old; o. Berman, 81 years old,
and Lena Sempson, 81 years old
The fireworks concern occupied the
first floor of the building. The second
floor was vacant and the thiry story
was occupied by the French Hat and
Bonnet Frame company. Jancovitch
was the proprietor of the hat and bon
net concern, and Berman and Miss
Sempson were his employees. These
three were the only persons who were
above the first floor. About a dozen
persons were employed by the fire
works company.
The cause of the fireworks explod-
ing is not known. Thomas Conway, one
of the firm of the fireworks company.
was wrapping up a small bundle of
fireworks for customer, when it ex-
ploded. Almost instantly the entire
roomful of fireworks became ignited
from flying rockets and fire crackers.
All the employees on the first floor es-
capped without serious injury. The
front on the first floor was blown out
by the explosion of powder, and soon
the entire building was in flames.
Every effort was made to rescue those
on the third floor. Firemen climbed
ladders in the midst of the pyrotech-
MICS, and finally reached those on the
third floor. Miss Sempson and JAN
covitch were found alive, but died in
hospital. Berman was dead when he
was taken from the building.
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02
High Honor for Richmond's Son,

The people of this city and state are
much elated to hear of the appointment
OF Mr.. Roger j. kyles as stenographer
and typewriter in the engineering de
partment at Norfolk, Va. He is the
hrst colored man who ever received
such an appointment. He is receiving
the congratulations of both white and
colored.
1t will be remembered that Mr..
Kyles was dismissed from similar
position in the True keformers by the
Rev. Taylor for taking the exam nation.
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02
Royal Lodge No. 26, Knights of
Pythias Elects Officers.

AT a regular meeting of the above
named lodge June 22, the following off
GERS Were elected, and will be installed
% Inst.
Q. O., Chas. McClaiborne; V. o.,
John Ballard; Prelate, Thomas Mann;
Nj. of Ech.,. Jas H. Terrell; NJ. of F., A
l.. Woolfork; X. of Il. and s., ID. j.
Bradford; NJ. at Arms, u. S. Briggs.
Trustees; DR.. NJ. b. Jones, Rev. j. j.
Garter, John Beale.
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02
Th" State Grand Lecturer of Masons

Col: BENZ. r. Boulding, the r. w.
Grand Lecturer of Masons for the State
OF virginia was In Hampton on June
18th and delivered his famous lecture
on the Second Degree" to a large and
appreciative audience com mposed of the
members of Eastern Star Lodge, No. l3.
Hampton Royal No 81 and to several
vlsltc from Norfolk and Newport
News, Va.
He also installed the officers and en-
tertained the brethren for about three
hours.
These lectures are based upon the
Tllley Chart and Smiths Diagram and
arp attractive and will hold your atten
ton throughout the evening. All were
well pleased.
Yours,
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02

Mr.. John Scheer, expert jeweler
and optician, has moved from East
Main street to his handsome new store,
North Ninth, opposite News Leader,
where he Will be glad to meet his many
friends and patrons. Everything in
Jewelry, etc. Expert repairing.
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02
DO You Know Him!

desire to know the Whereabouts of
my brother, William Stsrke. When
last heard of he was living in Rich
mond, Va. Any information concern
ing him will be gladly received by his
sister,
Miss RoBERTA STARKE,
care Hedden, Middleville,
Sussex Co., N. j.
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02
Cashier Burke Resigns.

Mr.. Emmett Q. Burke has resign.
ed his position as Cashier of the ST.
Luke Penny Savings Bank, to take eff
feet July lst 1904. He has decided to
enter the railway service. He was
very efficient and his change of position
will be regretted by his many friends
here. His successor has not been an
nounced.
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02
The Second Baptist Church sunda,

Wlu run its annual excursion and
picnic to Buckroe Beach Tuesday, July
Goth, 1904. Fare, adults, $l.00, Children
nn>- : twelve years, 80 cents.
Train leaves @. and o. Depot, 18th,
and Broad Sts., $50 A. M sharp. Re
turning, leaves Buckroe Beach 1880 p
NJ
Rev: q ID. Lewis, D d., Pastor
DIR. M. B. Jones, Supt.
Rev. Sydney Stanton, Chair.
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02
No Use TO Worry.
{ Frederick, Md. Hornet. ]

Able John Mitchell of the Richmond
PLANET is turning the full light Oh
Thos. N. Pages pretended friendship
for the colored race, but then, what's
the use to worry, John, a knot in pine
board will show out even if it is white
washed.
Richmond planet., 1904-07-02
ADVICE TO coLoRED PEOPLE.

His last remarks were made to two
hundred colored people who were as
sembled about the point Of execution,
Dunham telling them never to go abour
a white mans house when women were
at home alone.
The three Dunn sisters, the eldest of
whom is less than eighteen, witnessed
the lynching from a distance.
Jackson, Miss. June 26 Gov. Varda-
mann was OF notified of the capture of
Startling Dunham and his return TO Eu-
pora until this afternoon He immediate
ly wired the sheriff Of Wilson County if
troops were needed to protect the prison
er. The lynching, however, had occurred
before the governor was apprised that
Dunham had been brought back 60 Mis-
sissippi.