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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08
PR CE FIVE CENTS
POSTAL INSPECTOR RESIGNS

G. c. Holden Accepted Loan Of. S11oo
From Storey Cotton Company.
Philadelphia. April 3. - George G.
Holden, the Inspector In the United
States postal service attached to the
Philadelphia inspection division. who
admitted that the Storey Cotton com
pany. the defunct "get-rich-Quick''
concern, most OF whose officers are
fugitives from justice. advanced s1100
TO him as loan for a few days. has
sent his resignation 10 Washington.
Holden declares that he received the
money and paid it back a few days
later, without any understanding or
agreement with the Storey Cotton
company that he was TO protect the
concern against investigation by tho
postofiice department He, however.
admitted that in accepting ne loan
from that concern he was indiscreet,
and thought IL best. in view OF the
revelations in the case, TO send his
resignation 10 the postal authorities 1t
Washington.
In a statement made by Holden. be
says that the loan was paid back with
in very few days. and that he was
been entered on the books OF the COM
pany. because IL was a personal loan
from F. Ewart Storey. He believes. Re
said. that the loan was placed on the
books to do him injury. Since the loan
was made, he says. he has sent three
separate reports 20 Washington recon-
mending that fraud orders be issued
against the Storey concern.
Asked ~ II was true. as l. iden con
tends. that Garrett was responsible
for the failure OF the postorlce q part
ment TO issue a fraud order AGAINST
the Storey Cotton company and that
he was their lawyer. United States
Assistant District Attorney Stewart
said:
Il can only say that the investiga-
ton into the Storey affairs and the dis
covery of certain papers seems 10 par
TALLY bear out that contention. know
what he got" +"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08
VOL. XXI NO Is.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
A New Lodge in North DanvilIe-A
Large Attendance.
Danville. Va. April 5. 1905.

Danville. Va. April 5, 1905.
Grand Chancellor John Mitchell,
Jr., arrived here to-day at $40 p.
NJ. TO institute a new lodge of
knights of Pythias at North Dan
Vile. He was met at the train by
District Deputy Grand Chancellor
w. A. Millner, Past Grand Chancel-
lor l.. w. Holbrook, Past Chancel-
lor c. NJ. Smith. Special Deputy
Grand Chancellor II. s. Keen. The
fine electrically lighted. rubber
tired carriage was awaiting the
Grand Chancellor and he was con-
veyed to the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. NJ. Smith. 526 Cedar Street
where he was made comfortable.
Supper was served. DR.. A. l..
Winslow called on him.
The initiation was a success and
there was a large out-pouring of
knights TO take a part in the ex-
ercises at the Pythian Castle here.
The following participated: Sir
W. A. Millner. ID. ID. G. c.. Sir l..
W. Holbrook. G. NJ. of w; Sir w.
J.. Williamson, Sir w. w. Mann, G..
V. c.; Sir A. II. Claiborne, G.. p;
Sir II. s. Keen. c.. VI. at A; Sir c.
NJ. Smith.
o. c. Clemans. Frank Price. a. b.
Martin. VIM. Carter. Moses Whea-
ton. John Edmunds. John Tism. II.
V. Patterson, Harrison Allen. A. b.
Rufiin. w. NJ. Johnson. J. A. Wo-
mack. Fletcher Wood. George Fultz
and G.. w. Young.
The following are the officers of
new body, which will be known as
Moving Light Lodge, No. Sc.
c.. c. II. Flippin: NJ. of w, Eugene
Holland; V. c.. J.. c. Woodruff: p.
S. II. Smith; X OF r. and S. Win
ston Luck: NJ. OF r. ID. c. Hill NJ.
OF Exchequer, j. II. Goode; NJ. at
A.. Willie Hodge. 1. c.. Joseph
Motley: o. c.. Charley Neal. Trus-
tees: r. II. Dews, George Neal,
Wells Clark.
Refreshments were served. Ad
dresses were delivered. This
lodge was organized through the
efforts OF Past Chancellor c. NJ.
Smith and the Grand Chancellor
complimcnted him. He stated
that he had been desiring a lodge
in North Danville for ten years.
The Grand Chancellor left tonight
for Richmond.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08
$4,000 Endowment Paid.

Richmond, Va, April 3rd 1905.
This is to certify that I have re-
ceived from John Mitchell, .Jr.
Grand Worthy Counsellor of the
Grand Court of Virginia, /. o. of Ca
lanthe ($100.0O) One Hundred Dol
lars in payment OF the death-claim
OF Fanny Baskerville. who was a
member OF Theresa Court, No.17S
of Berkley. Va.
Signed:-J. b. Baskerville
Administrator.
Witnesses. J. Corprew,
John Alexander.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08
Rev. DIR. Tyrren's Great Work

The annual spring rally OF the
Diamond Hill Baptist Church closed
last night after a total of 1881
so had been raised in less than
a month Only a year or so ago
this church succeeded in paying of
a debt on the building of $4,000.
This winter the church has been
entirely remodelied at a cost of 81,
600 and the money raised yester-
day is the first installment towards
paying it of. At present the audito-
rum is not quite finished, the new
pews not having arrived. 1t Is hop
ed however, that by May IL can be
regularly occupied for worship.
This congregation, which for rails
ing money has time and again been
the wonder OF the city, consists of "a
bout 500 members. with Rev. Ber-
nard Tyrrell. as pastor.
tLynchburg, Va. Advance
March 27 19051
Union. Union. Union!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08

Electric waves measured by Hertz
and named after him-were found by
the great scientist to be 100 feet from
the top OF one wave to the top OF the
next. The waves used by Marc0ni in
telegraphiDg across the Atlantic are
much longer. They are said 20 be 600
feet or more. They travel at the same
speed as light. $4,000 miles a second.
But the light wave measures only a
few milllonths OF an inch
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08
BALTIC FLEET OFF
FOR VLADIVOSTOK
Rojestvensky's TO Attempt to Run
Japanese Blockade.
WARSAW RIOTERS SHOT DOWN

St. Petersburg, Aprn "A letter
from Vice Admiral RoJestvensky 20 his
wife, which has just been received
here. indicates that the departure OF
the second Pacific squadron from Mad
Rgascar waters is fnal. and that IL is
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08
BUILDING BLOWN TO PIECES
Terrific Explosion at Bridgeport. Conn.,.
Kills Three Men.

CFfiNG GNPlO>tOU az 6flO9cpOFls OOnn.s
Kills Three Men.
Bridgeport. Conn, April Sin a
terrific explosion that blew 20 pieces
ons OF the brick buildings OF the I'm
ion Metallic Cartridge company, three
men were instantly kil:ed. Great
crowds gathered, and in the panic that
followed women tainted and frantic
efforts were made TO get within the
walls surrounding the plant as II was
reported that many lives were lost
They were held in check. however,
and the employees in the other build
ings made their escape il safety.
The apparent horror OF the situation
was increased by the breaking out Of
fire and the appearance of ambulances
and mOrgue wagons. which ratified MP
10 the factory. \ few moments after
the explosion occurred the fire depart
ment arrived on the scene and sue
ceeded in checking the flames.
The foundations of every building
were shaken as II by an earthquake
and the explosion was felt in houses
within radius OF a mile. Superintend-
ent Ryland said that the loss 10 the
company would be about $4,000.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08
WANTED.

Good, first-class colored brick
and stone masons. carpenters. mold
erss plumbers, pipe filters, plaster
ers and electricians None but
good mechanics need apply. For
further particulars. write to III.
Snow and Son J. J. & Co., Limited,
1101 Webster Ave-, Pittsburg, Pa.
Bell telephone. 433--J Grant
Enclose 2-cent stamp for prompt
reply
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08
Union! Union, Union,

The regular monthly meeting of
the National Baptist s. s. Union
will he held on next Sunday. April
9th, 1905 at the 5th st. Baptist
Church at p. NJ. Rev. w. Fl.
Stokes, A. NJ, will deliver a special
address. Starlight Club will sing,
also music by the 5th st. Baptist
s. s. Choir. Come and bring
friend.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08

Aunt Rachel see you've patched IL
up with Archie. aud he's coming here
again. ofteneT than ever He's asked
you TO marry him fifty times. hasn't
he? Miss Nandy-oh. dear. no. aunsy.
but I suppose he has asked me ffty
times TO marry hirn.--Chicago Tribune
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08
Young Tayor ParoIed.

The Pardon Board has paroled
young w. L. Taylor, son of
Rev. DR.. VIM. l.. Taylor of the True
Reformers. He was sentenced TO
two years in the Virginia Peniten-
tiary for feloniously assaultfng
conductor on the y. G. w. r. r.
The distressing part OF the AFFAIR
was that young Taylor had been re-
Gently married
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08
NEW CANAL COMMISSION NAMED
President Fixes Salaries and Duties
Of New Apnaintee<

PRESIDENT Fixes Salaries and Duties
Of New Appeintees.
Washington. April 4-The personnel
of the new Isthmian canal commission
Is as follows: Theodore p. Shonts,
chairman; Charles f. MRgoon, gov
srnor of the canal zone: John F. WAL
lace, chief engineer; Rear Admiral NJ.
T. Endicott U. s. N; Brigadier Gen
eral Peter c. Hains. u. S. A.. retired;
Colonel Oswald NJ. Ernst, Corps Engi-
ne~s. U. s. A.. and Benjamin NJ. Harr
rod.
These names we're announced at the
department and In connection
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08

both arms. Hicks was lineman, and
three years ago both arms were
burned of at the shoulder by a live
wire. At a previous trial Hicks was
awarded q heavy judgment
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08
Three Men Blown to Pieces.

Bay City. Mich, April A small
tank used for the storage OF nitro
glycerine exploded at the dynamite
manufacturing plant OF II. H. Thomas.
six miles northwest OF this city. Three
men-Moses Island, an Indian, aged
40 years; George Godfrey, of Kaw-
kawlin, aged 26, and George Uhl-
BRIGHT, aged "a. of ADburn-were in q
building that covered the tank They
were blown to pieces. The cause OF
the explosion is a mystery. The none
tary loss does not exceed $3.50.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08

PLANETS can be obtained rom
Mr.. Joseph Evans, 364 Bouquet 81,
Pittsburg, Pa.
Mr.. G. w. Washington and Mr..
c. w. johnson of Petersburg. Va.
called on US.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08
rooseveIrs Birthplace TO Be Sold.

New York. April 5.-The house in
which Theodore Roosevelt was born.
at 2S East 20th street. is about 70 be
sold Leo p. Glosel, president OF the
Roosevelt Home Club. said that he has
undertaken TO organize a protective
association 20 purchase the property
and maintain the house permanently.
and will within the next few days an
nounce treasurer for the fund. and
an appeal viii be made for funds
e35.soo For Loss OF Both Arms.
Lima. O.. Apr. s.--A jary awarded
Joseph Hi,i $ S%s,SC5 for the loss OF
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08
Preachers Daughter Disappears.

Milford, y. H, April 5.-The police
are hafied IN their search for Miss
Susan p. Baocock, daughter of Or. d.
c. Babcock. the aged pastor OF the
Methodist church. who left the par
sonsge here early Saturday and has
not since been seen The woods and
waters OF the surrounding country
have been searched, and a general
alarm has been send to the police OF
nearby places. Miss Babcock, who is
40 years OF age. is widely known in
church circles. Overstudy is said 10
have brought on an illness from which
she never fully recovered.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08
May ReIntor Remains Of Pocahontss.

Richmond. Va, April A. General
Fitzhugh Lee. president of the James
town Exposition company. announces
that an effort will be made to have
the remains of Pocahontas, the Indian
princess. daughter OF Powhattan,
brought rom Gravesend. England.
where theS now lie. for refinement 10
the old jamestown caurchyard during
the period of the jamestown Tercen-
tenary in 1907.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08
Agent Of Storey Cotton Co. a Suicide

New London. Conn, April 4.--Frank
Smith, local agent OF the Storey Cot
ton company. who attempted to COM
NIT suicide several days ago. IL is al
legged as the result OF the exposure OF
the company's condition. took another
dose OF poison AT his store and died
soon Afterwards
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08
Prominent Insurance. Man Cea.

FromInent IUsbrsnce wan c11.
Philadelphia. April 5.-ThOmas II.
Montgomery. president OF the Ameri-
can Fire Insurance company. died sud
denly at his home here. aged 75 years.
Mr. Montgomery was one of the best
known FIRE insurance men ip the coun.
try. In 1872 he was .Jintei gen
eral agent Of the N<tR'dal Board Of
Fire Underwriters and conducted is
operations at the time the 6re insu e.
ance business of the country was rat
ed. He was also one OF the organizers
OF the Philadelphia Fire Underwater.
Association.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08

Thompson Dining Room, 7O2
r. Broad ST., was crowded with
patrons April 3rd, Emancipation
Day. If you want a nice lunch.
drop in Thompson's. If you want
TO hear the topics of the day. drop
In Thompson If you want TO be
in jolly crowd from - TO s. come
10 Thompsons.
WANTED-A lady from 90 to 35
years of age or a young man, who
can teach music and do typewriter
work.
Address,
p o. Box 81,
Southern Pines, N. G.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-08

Williamsport. Pa. April g. Fire
damaged the Weed building to the eN.
tent OF 5000 The flames commun.-
Gated 10 the Gazette and Bulletin build
Ing. which suffered a loss OF S2O.0nC
The press room was completely guttet
and the paper was printed today from
the Sun office. Several tenants in the
Weed building were rescued by tbs
firemen with ladders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-11
AGRICULTURAL.
BUYING NURSERY STOCK.
From the Planters Journal.

From the Planters Journal.
 Peripatetic fruit tree dealers and travel
 ing agents may be ever so honest and
 reliable. but at the same time it is safer
 to order directly from the nursery, so
 that there may be no misunderstanding
 nor shirking, nor shifting of responsibility,
 should the nursery stock fail to come up
 to expectations. No reflection is intended
 in the foregoing upon the fruit tree men, for they are doubtless about as honest as other classes of business men, but mis- takes are less liable to occur between buyer and seller where there is no inter- mediary.
 Trees that are vigorous and true to name are secondary in consideration to their being free of funguous and Insect pests. It would be infinitely better to re- ceive a worthless tree than one infested
 with a troublesome enemy that would
 eventually infect every fruit tree on the farm; such as, for instance, the San Jose scale, which appears to be, pretty much at home wherever 1t finds lodgment. To be
 on the safe side, the buyer should require of nursery stock that it is free of fungu- ous or insect pests. In fact 1t would be better to make this a condition precedent and to embody 1t in the contract, so that the purchaser could have some recourse for any damages resulting from the ii,- troduction of infested trees.
 Purchasers of nursery trees should have statutory protection in this behalf, but ir its absence it behooves them to protect themselves,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-11

Iowa Horticultural society, related that from beds of genseng altogether forty feet long and five feet wide including the path between the beds, he secured $55 worth of dry roots besides $16 worth of roots for planting. He reckons the crop at the rate of s15.000 per acre. He stated that from one-seventh of acre $1S50 worth of ginseng was produced in the preceding year. Last year he stated the same patch produced six hundred thousand seeds with an estimated value of $3000 or at the rate of $21 900 per acre. Of course with a crop like this, the main difficulty would be to sell the seed at the estimated price.
 Food That Makes Eggs.
 Milk albumen which is a by-product of the milk sugar factories, was compared with fresh meat and meat scraps at the Utah station with the results greatly fa- voring the meat. As the albumen is very rich In protein it appears that the trouble is owing to it's lack of fat, the fatty ma terial in the meat helping to increase egg production. It has been found that lean meat produces better results fed with corn than with wheat. indicating that the fatty material must be obtained somehow, and that when it is lacking in the meat 1t can be obtained from a grain which contains oil like corn Pens at the Utah station having the most fat produced most eggs. The same general results were produced in two successive years. Hens fed fresh meat scraps or bone gave a considerably better egg yield than those having meat meal The results tend to suggest that the importance of fat in food has been neglected, and that much of the good eff feet of meat is due to the fat which 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-11
HOLD SECRET CONFERENCE.
St. Louis Bridge Rates May Be Amend.
 ed By Association.

St. Louis, November 1o.-The executive committee of the Terminal Railway asso- citation and the representatives of eastern railroads, met here today as planned at the meeting held in Chicago yesterday, and held a secret conference. A number of typewritten copies of a proposition said to have been favorably received at the Chicago meeting and believed to contain recommendations for reductions of the St, Louis bridge arbitrary, ranging from 25 to 50 per cent on certain commodities. were considered in the meeting.
 After the conference the members es- corted by President McChesney of the Ter minal association went to the city hall to meet the members of the municipal terminal commission, but none would tell what had taken place during the confer ence.
 An executive session was then held in the mayors office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-11
GOVERNMENT NOT RESPONSIBLE
Careful Inquiry Into Recent outrages
 In Russia Is Promised.

St. Petersburg, November IA long official communication published this morning denies that disorders in any part of the country have been fomented by the government, and promises a most careful inquiry to prevent their recurrence. It says that even were the accusations against the government confirmed. they would not form pretext for the recent terrible occurrences. The government recognizes that it's duty is to remain quite impartial and to give its protection to all persons requiring it.
 ''The government will strive to fulfill the Emperors will regarding the freedom of citizenship" the communication says. "The hostile relations of different po- litica1 parties and the participation of the moderates may result in a situa- ton unsuitable for the introduction of re- forms, but the government cannot think that any considerable part of the Russian people prefer disorder to order, and in- ternal strife to peaceful development. The council of ministers Is therefore ready to execute the imperial command to the utmost"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-11

.,,a. +h. ,ef,oial a,.,-.. - out today by William Dodds, ,eeretaIy-treas- urer of District No. 5, United Mine work CTS President John Mitchell will reach Pittsburg tomorrow and will meet the representatives of the different districts who will come to Pittsburg to attend the annual convention of the American Feder- ation of Labor, which meets in Pittsburg next week.
 The 12 per cent advance to be asked by the miners represents the restoration Of the per cent reduction accepted by them two years ago and per cent additional.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-11
in the raising of swine, having some ex- cellent swine of the Poland breed
 Electric Flows,

in the raising of swine, having some ex- cellent swine of the Poland breed.
 Electric Flows.
 Electric blows are used with consider able success in Italy, two power cars be- ing stationed at each side of the field with wire cables between. The current is ob- tained from trolley lines. The blow is pulled by the cables from one side of the field to the other. the current being cut off when it reaches the end of the furrow. The blow is double ended and can be run either way with ease. One man is re- quired to manage the blow and another men and the machines blow from seven to fifteen acres per day.
 Pruning Tomato Plants.
 Pruning tomato plants was tried at the Ontario experiment station with good re- suits. When the plants had developed six strong leaves in the hotbed, the tops were nipped off and the plants given more room by setting about six inches apart. Prun- ing caused the plants to send out num- Der of new shoots. Some pruned plants and some unprnned were set June 6. On June 9 half of the pruned plants were again pruned, taking out the side branches, leaving only the six main branches on the plants. Tn the early to- matoes the plants pruned twice gave the heaviest yield, while with the late kinds those pruned once yielded the largest quantity. Tn both cases the pruned plants gave larger yields than the unpruned The station gardeners are so well pleased with the plan that they recommend 1t to mar ket gardeners for trial.
 Big Yield of Ginseng. M Harrington, correspondent of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-11

fields in New England that would be util- ized to good advantage in the production of alfalfa.
 The first thing to be done is to intensely cultivate the field and kill out all kinds of vegetation, then SOW the seed giving the alfalfa the first, best and only chance. With my present knowledge l should say a good dressing of thoroughly deeomposed vegetable manure. adding a few hundred pounds to the acre of air slacked lime, except in sections where there was plenty of lime in the soil. l had no lime. but q portion of the field had little thorough ly decomposed yard manure and that sec ton was best I think the success l have obtained was due first to intense cultiva- ton and second to the nitrates which were fin the fertilizer sown, but 1t would be well to remember that high grade fer tilizer containing nitrates cannot be used after the plants come up. If I had sown my alfalfa the middle of April think I would have easily gotten five tons of well dried hay to the acre this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-11
HUNGARIAN IS HUNGRY.
Is In St. Louis Suffering From Lack of
 Nourlshment.

St. Louis, November 10.-Alois Gymagy- assy Gamprel, formerly in charge of the Hungarian exhibit at the Worlds fair, and at one time chief clerk to the presi- dent of the Hungarian parliament, and said to be a member of a prominent Hun garian family. Is held in cell at the city hospital in what Is known as the lob servation ward.''
 Gamprel Is said to be suffering from lack of nourishment, which has to some extent affected him mentally. He says that several days ago he appealed to the chief of police for assistance in leaving the city, but was sent to the city dis pensary and from there to the hospital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-11
Sewerage Depends on Congress.

Havana, November 10.-President Pal ma having last summer after the receipt of invitations from the United States government, sent a special message to Congress on Cuban sanitary matters, now reports the Havana sewage question as being altogether in the hands of Congress. Some congressman predict the early passage of the bill introduced in July last appropriating sSooOOo annually to assist the city in carrying out its sew craze contracts. The country desires to conduct its own public works, but this the government will not permit.