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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-04-07

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$40. common $500 to $500. Good
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10 $3.50.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-04-07

Our Idea M mean man II ono who
Erowla about getting up In the night
20 set his baby a drink.
Some people approach the throne III
Rracc about llSe they present their
tickets at the theatre door.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
THE GAR
WANTS PEACE
But He Thinks It Better to Appear
Anxious For War.
CLASH MAY BE POSTPONED

St Petersburg. Dec. 29.-In official
circles here the delay in presenting
Russia's reply to Japan it not regarded
as ominous. On the contrary, the fact
that Russia, in accordance with Ja-
pans request, is actually reviewing
the matters in dispute. is regarded as
a favorable sign. 1t is pointed out that
had Russia replied Immediately un-
favorable deductions might have been
drawn, and although Russia believes
her proposals were extremely concil
iatory, containing all the concessions
she can make, this does not exclude the
possibility of finding alternative prop
ositions in some portion Of the general
scheme of settlement which may more
closely coincide with Japan's wishes.
III careful reconsideration discloses the
possibility of such a course, it is said
that there is every reason to believe
IL will gladly be embraced.
The consensus of unofficial opinion
among those associated with the gov
ernmcnt, but not responsible therefor,
is that the czar is so peacefully dis
posed that he will make such conces-
sions to Japan as are necessary to
prevent war, provided that no unfore
seen events force the hands of the
governments concerned. At the same
time. the czar, it is pointed out, agrees
with those who believe that prepara-
tion for war is the best safeguard Of
peace, and that apparent willingness
10 allow matters TO be submitted to
the test OF arms is more likely to lead
To satisfactory compromise than an
exhibition of overmuch peaccfulness.
This unofficial opinion however. be-
lieves the controlling party in Russia
regards Korea as necessary to the con-
solidation OF Russian interests in the
Far East, and, therefore. is determined
to prevent the peninsula falling into
Japanese hands. and that any conces-
sions Russia now makes 10 japan will
only be with the object of deferring
the difficulty until a more seasonable
time
One reason why the British alarmist
news fails TO convince The Russians is
the perfect understanding here OF the
benefits Great Britain derives from n
continuance of the strained situation.
Ii was known here a year, ago that
Great Britain was planning to occupy
Thibet and extend the railroad to
point in the Yang Tse Valley, which is
reachable by gunbOats from the sea.
Great Britain's forward movement at
this time eXcites both admiration and
rage, the former for the clever politi-
cal move. the latter because Russia is
so preoccupied in the Far East that
she is unable to prevent Great Britain
from creating her own Manchuria in
the Yang TSc provinces II is pointed
out here That the present situation af-
fords Great Britain the same oppor-
tunity as actual war between Russia
and any third power.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
Bakers Christmas Exercises.

Before closing for the holiday season
Mrs X. ID. Bowser arrang, and inn
prompted the closing exercise. All of
the Grammar Grades assembled i'm the
sixth Gramnar's room and INDUCED in
some hearty and enthusiastic singing.
The exercises Were marked by singing
the new school song TO the tune MARY
land, Ny Maryland, with remarkable
pathos and earnestness.
Mr. Crump, tie faithful and efficient
Principal said in the couse of his few,
well chosen remarks of good will to
teachers and pupils that ne had been
Principal of Baker School for 80 years
and that he was not ashamed of his
record. MIR. Crump has indeed been
one OF the most earnest and conscient-
ious educators of colored youth that this
city can boast. A strict disciplinarian.
but uniformly fair. imparial and kind
in his treatment of Teachers and pupils.
he has won their lasting respect and
veneration, and it is their earnest PRAYER
that he may be long spared TO continue
the splendid work carried on at Baker
for 32 years that has made her one of
the leading, If not the leading school
in the city, for efficiency, discipline,
neatness, and the heartiest good will
and cooperation between principal,
teachers and pupils.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
TsRRoRizED BY FooTPAps
Two Armed Men Create Exctemen
In Towns Alrrn PenrsulMania g 2

Two Armed Men Create Excitement
In Towns Alcrg Pennsylvania r. r.
Philadelphia. Dec. 2S.-Two white
men, with revolvers, blew open a safe.
held up several persons and otherwise
caused considerable excitement in the
suburban towns along the main line
of the Pennsylvania railroad. Two
men were held up at Hayerford. and
later a man escorting several ladies
was stopped by the same men, but the
screams of his companions scared the
footpads off. Several hours later they
appeared at Strafford, covered an aged
watchman with revolvers and blind
folded him. The men then blew open
the safe liz the railroad station, which
is also used as a postofiice, and took
about $1,000 in money and stamps. The
police have a good description of the
burglars. but they have been unable
to find any trace of them.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02

Oh Baker fair! Baker fair!
How fondly we adore thee
oh Baker fair Baker fairl
How fondly we adore tbee
Twas here we came in day S of yore
To fill our minds with useful lore
And as the years still find us here,
o Baker we adore thee!
Oh PRINCIPAL and Teachers dear
How dearly do we love thee,
Oh Principal and Teachers dear
How dearly do we love thee.
You've striven hard to truth imrart
With earnest zeal and truthful hearts
And so we sing now ere we part,
Oh, Teachers, dear we love thee!
And as the years go swiftly by
Our hearts turn fondly TO thee;
Tho time and change our hearts may
try,
Forever We'll adore thee!
Tho other schools we may attend
Not one can seem like thee, dear friend
Wen sing thy praise till life shall end.
Oh, Baker, we adore thee!
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
HEIREss TO $4,000, 900 MISSING
Miss Ethel RoveiI, of Birmingham

Miss Ethel RoveiI, of Birmingham,
Ala, MysteriousIy Disappears.
Meridian, Miss, Dec. 30.-Miss Ethel
Rovell, of Birmingham, Ala, who is
said to be an heiress to a large for.
tune, has disappeared and relatives
are anxious about her. Miss Rovell
had been in Meridian since November
1, visiting her aunt, Mrs. ]. M. Huskey.
and was to remain here until Febru.
ary On Wednesday last she left her
aunt's residence to do some shopping.
and has not been seen or heard of
since. The disappearance has been
reported to the police. Miss Rovell is
said to have inherited an estate left
her by Mrs. Minerva Benford, of Den.
yer. Colo.
The mother says that the report that
the girl is heir to fortune of sS. 1000.
600 is true. and that she is to come
into possession of money a year from
this time.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
% DEAD I'm HEAp,oN COLLISION
Frightful Wreck On Pere Marquetss
Roai Due to Hinh Mind

Friehtful Wreck On Pere Maruuetts
Road Due to High Wind.
Grand Rapids, Mich, Dec. 2S-Tha
death list resulting from the head-oa
collision between two Pere Marquetts
railway passenger trains. near East
Paris. stands at 22, with 20 persons In
1ured, several of them probably IA,
tally.
1t was the most disastrous wreck In
the history of the Pere Marquette sya
tenn. end instead of being caused by
mans carelessneSs or mistake. il Is
charged to the high wind, which ex.
tinguished the red signal light IN the
order board at McCord's Station.
where the west-bOund train was ezs
pected to stop and receive new orderA
Two minutes before the train rushed
by NcCOrd's the light was burning
says the operator there, but in tbas
brief interval the blizzard that was
raging eSunguished it, and train No.
flashed by the station TO crash into
east-bound train No near EasS
Paris. The trains, which were two Of
the finest on the system, were reduced
to pile OF broken timber and metaE
with the dead and injured crushed
and pinned down by the fragments Of
the heavy cars.
No. 6, eastbound, was composed OF
mail and baggage car, combination
smoker, buffet parlor car, day coach
and diner. The baggage coach, caught
between the engine and the heavy
train, crumpled up like pasteboard.
only the roof remaining partially w
broken. The big blind mail coach
heavily bulkheaded, took the brunt OF
the blow, withstood the crash and cors-
municated it to the smoker. Tbs
smoker was swept clean as the mai
car telescoped its entire length. anS
turned over at the north side or the
track. The smoker in turn crashed
several feet into the parlor car. and
1T was at the rear end OF the smoker
and forward end Of the cafe car where
all the passengers were killed and
wounded. Within a space OF six fee>
square, the bodies of two women. n
boy and man were taken out
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
25 Years For Habitual Criminal,

Dedham, Mass, Dec. 80. - In the
Norfolk county superior court Judge
Aiken sentenced George Nichols, of
Philadelphia. a notorious criminal. to
20 years at hard labor in state prison.
on the ground that he is a habitual
criminal. Nichol. who is 60 years Of
age, is now serving a term OF not
less than 10 years. a sentence imposed
In September last. The mans right
name is said to be Albert Steiner. He
has operated in various sections of the
United States under the names of
Adolph Bender. Charles Lewis, Philip
Donnelly and Philip Webber and has
served time in the state prisons OF
New Jersey and Rhode Island.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
WILL MOVE FROM BIG STONE GAP
D. 8. Wentz to Make His Future Home
In Philadelphia.

Bristol, Va, Dec. 30.-It is reported
that ID. b. Wentz, general manager Of
the Stonega Coal and Coke company,
is soon to leave Big Stone Gap. re-
turning to his former home In Phila-
delphia, where in the future he will
make his residence. II is also said
that the main Offices of Mr.. Wentz's
companies are TO be moved from Big
Stone Gap to Stonega. 1t is said that
MIR. Wentz's decision to return to
Philadelphia and there make his home
is in accordance with the wish of his
family, which has been apprehensive
as to his safety since the disappear.
ance OF his younger brother two
months ago.
For years Mr.. Wentz has been prom
inently identified with the develop-
ment of the mineral interests of South
west Virginia.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
A PLEASANT SURPRISE.
Mrs. Mildred johnson Receives n
Handsome China Press From
Troop &C" Of Sixth Mt.
Zion Baptist
Church.

On Christmas night about 10 O'Clock
while Mrs. Mildred Johnson and her
little family were quietly seated around
their fire e-side, feeling sadder than usual.
having just lost her little grand daugh.
ter few days previous, a sudden knock
aroused them from their reverie, and
when the door was opened Troop 90"
filed in and took possession of the
whole house.
II is needless TO say the family was
dunn founded and joyfully surprised
when Rev. Scott g. Burrell stepped for
ward and presented the handsome china
press in behalf of the Troop &c" in tok-
en- of the high esteem in which they
bold Capt. Mildred Johnson.
Refreshments We're abundantly serv-
ed by the la1ies. Words failed Mrs.
johnson to express all the gratitude
that she felt for their appreciation, and
she could only ask God to send rich
blessings apon all the members of her
troop and spare them to do greater
work for good
All left feeling that il was more bles-
sed to give than to receive.
Committee Mrs. Lille Anderson.
Mrs. Annie Price, Mrs. Mamie Dicker-
son, Miss Mary Baker, Mrs. Betsy Pol
lard.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
Panama's First Election.

Panama, Dec. 2S. Elections for
members OF the constitutional conven-
ton took place yesterday in every
part of the republic. The results are
not yet known. but kilograms from the
interior report the apparent triumph
of the candidates proposed by the pop
ular junta composed OF Liberals and
Conservatives For the first time in
the history of the Isthmus the cleo
tions in the city of Panama have been
conducted with any attempt at bribery
or other irregularities.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
$500 Reward For Train Wreeker

New Castle, Pa, Dec. 30.--General
superintendent ]. B. Yohe, OF the
Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad here.
has offered a reward Of $500 for the
arrest of the criminal who opened and
spiked the switch at the southern end
OF the New Castle Junction yards,
which caused the derailment of the
west-bound train from Pittsburg. The
heavy paddock had been wrenched
loose and was found battered and
twisted. The tracks of the miscreant
who opened the switch were clearly
seen in the snow and were visible for
some distance up the hill. The auto
matte signal lights showed white after
the accident, indicating a clear track.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
Celebrated sIst Birthday.

One OF the most enjoyable parties this
season was given by Mrs Chas. Hous-
ton IN honor of the twenty first birth.
day of her daughter, Miss Pearle i.
smith. of l1611 w. jackson street, Dec.
25th, 1908.
The home was beautifully decorated
IN holly, mistletoe and cedar. Games of
all kinds were INDUCED in and Mr..
Walter Baker delighted the guests with
many selections or the piano. Later
all were invited into the dining room
where all the seasons delicacies were
served. The table was beautifully dec
Grated III smilax asparagus cut flowers
and shaded lamps. In the centre was
the large birthday cake with twenty
one vari colored candles burning. In
behalf of Miss Smith the guests deliver
ered short speeches, toasts, etc, wish
ing her TO let her life ever shine as
bright as those candles
Miss Smith received many valuable
presents. Among them was a beautiful
lamp given by ten of the young ladies,
and two large gold, framed pictures by
the young men.
The hostess received her guests from
D. m: to a. m. Among those present
were Misses b. @. Taylor, Fannie q.
Scott, l.. J. Mosby, Lucie M. neane,
annie Smith, Lucie Jordan, Bessie B.
Langhorn, Adalena p. Scott, Virginia
Seay and Lizzie Brown; Messrs. Jos,
Smith, Ottoway Sampson, Jos. Chris
tlan, jos. Wesley, w. D. Robinson, w.
Fitzgerald, Henry Goode, j. Il. Birch.
ett, Paul Mabrey, w. NJ. McOray and
others.
AT late hour the guests left for their
several homes, wishing all a merry
Christmas and a happy New Year.
The supper was chaperoned by Mes.
danes Lawson, Knox and Dixon.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
ASKED TO RESIGN
John Ward. Chief of New Jersey Fac.
tory inspectors to Step Down

tory inspectors, to Step Down.
Trenton, N. j.. Dec. 30.-It is rI-
mored about the state house that Gov.
ernor Murphy has asked for the resig>
natioN OF John G. Ward, chief of the
department of factory inspection.
Neither the governor nor Mr.. Ward
would discuss the matter. Mr.. Ward
left Trenton without placing his resis,
nation in the governors hands 1t Is
generally believed, however, that the
rumor is we'll founded, and that Mr
Ward will resign in few days,
The management of the departments
was practically taken out of Mr..
Wards hands some months ago and
given over to the governors private
secretary, John l.. Swayze, who Is
lawyer. Since Mr.. Swayze has had
charge the department has been very
active in prosecuting violations OF the
child labor law. There were practi.
cally no prosecutions under Mr.. Wards
administration, and this led to consid.
cradle complaint from labor organiza.
tions.
The department of factory inspection
consists of a chief, an office deputy and
six field deputies, who have different
sections OF the state to look after. The
complaints made by the labor organi
cations were made against certain Oh
the field deputies. Since Mr.. SwayzG
has had charge Of the inspection worn
has been under more immediate super
vision of the central office.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
A HAPPY RECEPTION.
A Delightful Time With the Agents of
the American Beneficial Insur-
ance Company.
jail 23inc

On last Tuesday evening the Ameri-
can Beneficial Insurance Company geve
their agents a happy receptson. The
exercises consisted of the following:
Song, "America.
Prayer-Dr w. f. Graham.
Song. "All Hail the Power of Jesus,
Name"
Welcome Address-by Secretary and
General Manager, Mr. b. H. Peyton.
Response-by Agent d. J. Bradford.
Original poem by the Poet Laureate
F. l.. Bryant.
Recitation, Uncle Rastus and the
Whiskey Question. Ida A. Kyles.
Very fine and brilliant addresses were
delivered by Mr.. w. w. Manns, of
Danville; S. Alexander, of Manchester;
General Superintendent John w. How.
ard, General Sick Inspector r. II.
Fauntleroy, General Inspector NJ. J..
Harris and Rev. A. b. Smith, v. l..
Hawkins and w. H Jones.
DIR. w. +. Graham. the president, de-.
livered the speech of the evening on
The Success and Future Possibility of
the Company After which all par-
took OF the delicacies Of the season that
had been so bountifully prepared.
Those present consisted of the follow
ing: Misses Ida Kyles, Polite Clarke,
M. M. Seay, Blanche Evans, Mesdames
Josie A. Graham, Mary E. Page, Sarah
Mitchell, AIDA Lemas, Louisa Weaver,
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
Allentown suspec.a DISCHARGED.

Allentown, Pa, Dec. 20. - Coroner
Scheirer's jury held an inquest in the
case of Agnes Minerva Leiby, who died
under mysterious circumstances on
Thursday last at the home of William
]. Clader, where she was a servant
No testimony was adduced as to vio-
ience to Mrs. Leiby, and the jury found
that death resulted from cerebral
hemorrhages, due to a fall, and from
weakness aggravated by a specific
physical condition. The coroner there
upon discharged from custody William
Kunkle. Frank Tobias and Mrs. w. ].
Clader, who had been arrested on sus.
picion Of connection with the woman's
death.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02

Messrs W. Henry Jones, M. @. Waller.
John r. Holmes, Paul Erwin. r. T.
Bats, w. w. Manns, V J.. Hawkins.
T.. l.. Bryant, Jas T. White, Willis S.
Page, A. b. Smith. d. J. Bradford, Lee
Smith, Richard Beverly, b H. Peyton.
X. III. Fauntleroy, NJ. j. Harris, S. Al
exander, John w. Howard and DR.. w.
+. Graham.
All present voted the occasion an ev-
enlng Of pleasure, and left with renew
ed vlgor for greater accomplishments of
work III the coming year.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
Elected Officers

AT this mornings meeting of the
Philadelphia Baptist Ministers Confer.
ence, held at Griffith Hall, an election
for officers to serve for the next six
months was held. 1t resulted in the
choice OF the the following officers:
President, Rev. Edgar Dox, of the Tioga
Baptist Church; Vice President, Rev.
Alexander Gordon, colored. of the Mon
nmental Baptist Church.; Secretary and
treasurer, Rev. Joseph A. Bennett.
MI. Bennett was reelected by acclama.
tion.--Ex.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
Steel Trust Reduces WAGES.

Mckeesport, Pa, Dec. 30.-Notices
OF a wage reduction were posted at
the local plants of the United States
Steel Corporation. The cut includes
every employe and will graduate down
from heads of departments to labor
ers. the latter receiving but a slight
reduction. Work on additions TO the
present plant and the new $4,000, ,oO0
works will be pushed. Ten thousand
men are affected by the wage reduc-
tion which viii be generally accepted.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
THE POPE ON CHURCH MUSIC
Pontifical Note Recommends the Use
of the Greuorian Chant.


of the Greeorian Chant.
Rome, Dec. 29.-After a long discus
sion with experts, principally with the
famous composer, the Able Perosi, dt-
rector OF the Sistine choir, the pope
has issued of his own accord a nots
on the subject of sacred music IN the
churches. In this note, which appears
IN the Osservatore Romano. his holk
ness formulates rules for church mS+
sic, which recall the churches to Q
strict observance OF the instructions
issued by former pontiffs. The pope,
who is a keen student of music, con
dennis the Transformation of liturgic
music into compositions for concerts.
The pontiff is strongly in favor of
the Gregorian chant, and has ordered
the Able Perosi to compose a Gre
gorian mass for the centerary of ST
Gregory the Great, next Easter. This
mass will be conducted by the aDbe in
the Chapel of st. Gregory, and viii be
participated in by 500 singers.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
$50 Endowment Paid
StatesyiIIe. n q Dac D

Statesville, n. O., Dec 90, 1908.
This is to certify that have received
from John Mitchell, Jr, Grand Chan
cellor Of the Grand Lodge of Virginia,
knights of Pythias, $3.50 00) One Hun.
dred and Fifty Dollars in payment of
the the death claim of James Harris.
who was member of North Star
Lodge, No. so, N. A, S. A., E, A, A.
& A.
Signed:- DoRMAN THOMPSON.
Administrator
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
CciOred Telegraph Messengers.

The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany continues to employ colored mes
sengers for the delivery of kilograms,
and they are giving satisfaction. The
agitation here against the company has
subsidized. 1t is now reported that the
eoiored youngsters will be equipped
with the regulation uniform.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
Bound Watehman, Robbed Postoffcc.

Bound Watchman, Robbed Postoffice.
Richmond, Va, Dec. 3O.-J. l.. Gar
rett, the town watchman of West
Point, was held up by three men arm
ed with revolvers. They bound and
gagged him, marched him to the post
Office, broke in the door, blew open the
safe and robbed it of considerable
money and package containing s21OO
In bonds. Garrett was compelled to
take a seat and witness the whole
performance. The robbers ESCAPED.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
Sir w. w. Manns of Danyille
Va, called on us.


Va, called on us.
Rev. l.. H. Dickerson, who has
been located temporarily at Bryn
Mawr, Pa, is in the city and called on
us.
-Msster + Morris MURRAY. of Alex.
andria, Va, called on us. he is the
guest of DR.. ID. A. Ferguson
Mr.. Alfred Dudley, % Newport
News, with Mildred Dudley, OF this
city, called ON us.
Sir J. @. Randolph, the r. w. G.
Z. of the Knights of Damon, was pre
sented with n handsome book case as a
token of esteem by the Knights of Da-
mon and Daughters OF Diony sious.
Mr.. w. B. Torando. Grand
Master of the Locomotive Firemen and
Assistant Grand Chief of the colored
Brotherhood OF Railway Trainmen. is
in the city for the purpose of organlz-
ing the colored brakemen of the Allan.
tic Coast Line and other railroads of
North America. He resides in New
Orleans.
We have received handsome calen-
dar from Messrs. Johnson & Pettis. of
Pocahontas, Va. They are progressive
merchants.
Major L. ]. Miller. proprietor of
the New Enterprise Clothing Store, left
the city last Tuesday night for Colum.
bia, s. O. He was accompanied by his
accomplished Madame. He expects TO
return here in about two week 1t is
very probable that he will make this
Of
Mr.. Richard Wilson, of Airing
ton Va, I'D company with Miss Pear.
Tancil, called on us He has been visitl
ing his step. daughter, Mrs r. f. Tan
Gil, $50 N. 30th st.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
Out Of Debt Now.

The Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Rev. X; V. Peyton, pastor, is now free
rom debt. This divine, during his
Drlef pastorate, has succeeded In raising
$SooO which was the balance on the
tne debt OF $4,000. The parties hold
ing the mortgage at first refused to
surrender the notes with a deduction of
interest, but this was later allowed
mrongh the efforts of Treasurer A.
Hayes.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
No Receiver For Tidewater Steel ca

Chester, Pa. Dec. 29.-Judge John.
son has refused to appoint a receiver
for the Tidewater Steel company. The
court said that the statement of the
company's officials showed the cor.
poration was solvent, and he did not
feel that the court should interfere
with its affairs.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02

WANTED-Agents to work Southern
District of Illinois, soliciting for Indus
trial, Sick and Death Benefits Associa-
ton. Good position for right party.
Write at once.
PEOPLES UNITED INDUS. Assn.
7I619 Washington st
Springfield. Illinois.
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