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THIRTEEN FINISH
 11S4 MILE TRIP
WILL PROBABLY HAVE TO DRAW LOTS FOR TROPHY OFFERED TO AUToMoBlLlsTs BY A LOWELL MAN.

Brettonwoods, N IT., July 2s.-The thir- teen automobile tourists who today fin- ished 1134 mile run through New York, Canada, Maine and this state without in- curing penalties during the ten days test over a great variety of roads, will probably draw lots for the trophy of- fered by Charles J. Gldden of Lowell, Mass.
 SiXty-three cars started from Buffalo on July F and made runs averaging about l3O miles a day with stops at Saratoga, Quebec and Rangely. When the tourists left Rangely Place this morning for the final l25 miles run to Breton woods, four teen had clean scores. No penalties were inflicted until the cars were within six miles Of Brettonwood, when Ezra D. Kirk of Buffalo slipped a chain and lost two minutes.
 There were two other accidents to cars which were not in the hunt for the tro- phy At Dixheld, Me, a steam car owned by Walter White of Cleveland caught fire and was destroyed A few minutes later the car of A. H. Grant of Tarrytown, N. 1.. ran into ditch.
 est number of bases will receive a new hat. That Baron pitcher which allows the fewest number of hits in an entire game will receive new hat.
 The figures of the sporting editor of The Age-Herald will be accepted as of- ficial The winners of the contest will be announced in The Age-Herald immediate- ly after the close of the series.
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COTTON STATES LEAGUE.
Jackson 6, Vicksburg 0.

Jackson, Miss, July B.-(special) )-After the shortest and snappiest game of the season Jackson again defeated Vicksburg today. Score: R.H.E. Jackson m 010 GOO 00+-1 I Nicksburg..... ......,OOO OO0 VOU-V U
 Batteries-Kamman and Petit; Murphy and Braun. Umpire Earle. Tine, 1:15.
 Gulfport '. Mobile 9
 First game: Baton Rouge O. Meridian 1. Second game: Baton Rouge 0. Meridian 8.
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kIIIs Himself Accidentally.

Huntsville, July 8.-(special )-News has reached here from the Paint Rock valley Of the accidental shooting of Sam Bryant, a wel-known citizen of the neighborhood. MT. Bryan shot himself while working with a shotgun. He died almost immedi- ately.
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LIEBHARDT'S STUNT
 BROKEN AT LAST
FAILS TO TAKE DoUBLE-HEAoER FROM ElNNITEs-DUGGAN WAS HARD HIT, BUT BUCHANAN PROVES STUMBLING BLOCK.

Nashville July 2s.-Memphis hit Dug gan hard in the first game of a double header today, but Buchanan proved a stumbling block to the visitors in the sec- ond contest. An even break for the two battles was the result Score (arst game).
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SOUTH ATLANTIC.

First game: Jackson l. Augusta o. Sec ond game: Jacksonville 1, Augusta O. Savannah 1. Columbia 0.
 Macon 5, Charleston 3.
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Humboldt 5. Richmond 4.

The Humboldt team defeated Richmond team by score of 5 to 4
 Batteries: Max and schwarz; Streit and Monroe.
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Fort Payne 4, Valley Head 1.

Ft Payne defeated Valley Head by the score of to 1, the feature of the game being the pitching of Howard, who struck out F men.
 Batteries; Howard and Keith; Spaldlng and Kennedy
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TREBLE TOO MUCH
 FOR POOR TRAVELLERS
KEITH DID WELL, BUT MoNTGoM- ERY'S NEW FIND IS TOO STOUT FOR ToRS-M'ALEESE HITS EXCEEDINGLY WELL.

Montgomery. July 2S.-Tribble. Mont gomery's find from the South Georgla league, was invincible. The game was played in a drlzzling rain. Score
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Crane Co. 8, L. 6 N. Q.

Crane company defeated the Louisville and Nashvilles in fast game. Score to O. The features of the game was Tutwl- ler's strong pitching and the fast fielding of Hall.
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Summary: Two base hits. Hurlburt, Nichols. Struck out by Duggan 9. Lieb- hardt 1. Double plays, Nichols to Plass to Carey, Plass to Carey. Left on bases, Nashville 5, Memphis S. Passed balls, Hurlburt. Base on balls, Duggan 2, Lleb- hardt 1. Stolen bases, Thiel, Nichols. Time, :35. Umpire, Campau
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Schuster.
 first and then to second. The play was clean.
 The fans were disappointed that Hick- man did not get an opportunity to work. l oyler is a trihe H. but will probably be able to get to the field tomorrow after noon.
 Nashville is the butt of all jokes. It is even said that Zimmer laughs at Finn | aggregation. Montgomery Is planning another Garri- son finish. An offer of 5000 Is not an at traction this season. At the turning point. The league race has reached the home stretch. There may be some drastic changes.
 Ames gave Cincinnati but one hit yes terday afternoon. Ames Is nearly as good as Ginger" Clark.
 Bartley will make his bow to the pat rons of the Southern league. He is 0 familiar figure in Dixie. If Atlanta can't win the pennant At lanta hopes that Birmingham will. This Is what the surface says.
 Buchanan delivered the goods against Memphis yesterday, and Lebhardts dou- ble-header record was broken.
 New York defeated Cleveland after Cleveland had gained big lead. Town send was batted out of the box.
 Keith, the college wonder of the Tray elers. was beaten yesterday by Tribble. The game was played in the rain.
 Chicago Is leading by a big number of points. New York and Pitsburg are im- mediately behind. and both win every day.
 Meridian won a doubleheader yesterday and Mobile lost. The Mississippi town is now neck and neck with Mobile for the lead.
 The New Orleans Item declares that the Pellcans will be welcomed back home. They are still regarded as in striking dis tance of the Barons.
 In spite of the fact that recent spe- cial stated that Manager Matthews had got his face punched the other day, his Savannah team continues to win.
 Hats now for the Barons. R. J. Keife. who conducts The Hat Box, will give gomery series that Baron who gets the hat. That Baron which steals the larg
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Nashville .......................10 100 GOO 10A-2 Memphis ...........-..-.......... -oOo OlO OOo-l
 Summary: Struck out, by Buchanan 6. Bases on balls-Liebhardt l. Left on h.res, Nashville L Memphis '. Sacrifice hits, lansing. Miller. Plass. Time, 1:40. Umpire, Campau.
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Juniors 5, Massey 2.

The Birmingham Juniors or the Junior Barons, defeated the Massey Business College team in well played game yes terday afternoon by score of to 2. The features of the game were the pitch ing of Bell for the Juniors and the field ing of Schaefer for Massey.
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

Indianapolis 0. Toledo 5. Indianapolis 0. Toledo 1.
 Louisville 6, Columbus l. Kansas City 8, Milwaukee '.
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OTHER GAMES.
Jasper "a, PelI city Al.

Jasper now claims the amateur cham pionship of Alabama and is willing to defend It against all corners. Jasper and Pell City will play two more games later at Birmingham.
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Try the Gawk fer haIf-tone and line Iustrations. Aqe-HeraId Building
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Summary: Left on bases-Montgom 6. Little Rock '. Two-base hits-McCann' TrIbble. McAleese.. Base on balls-By Trbble l. Hit by piteher-By Keith (Mc- Aleese). Double play-Perry to Hansen' Struck out-By Tribble 2, by Keith b. Stolen bases-Perry 2, McCann. First on errors-Montgomery g. Little Rock B. Time-1:35. Empires = Rudderham and Schuster.
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STANDING.

Results Yesterday. Birmingham-Shreveport, rain. Memphis Fl, Nashville 2-2, Montgomery 6, Little Rock 0. Atlanta-New Orleans, rain.
 Games Today. Shreveport at Memphis. Little Rock at New Orleans.
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In spite of the fact that recent spe- cial stated that Manager Matthews had got his face punched the other day, his Savannah team continues to win.
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Nashville ........................00 .000 000 020-2 Memphis .........................2 200 101 120-7
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Hats now for the Barons. R. J. Kefe, who conducts The Hat Box, will give head pieces to the Barons. In the Mont gomery series that Baron who gets the largest number of safe hits will receive a hat. That Baron which steals the larg
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-03
NEW TRIAL FOR
AUSTIN JOHNSON
The State Supreme Court
Gives Him a Hearing.
He Will Escape the Gallows.
DOUBT BUT HORRIBLE MISTAKEWAS MADE.
ATTORNEY ENGLISHS GREAT FIGHT.
LITTLE DOUBT BUT WHAT A HORRIBLE MISTAKE WAS MADE
ATTORNEY ENGLISH,S GREAT FIGHT.

Of any kind In the shanty, and no
signs of any fire having been there;
that nothing was said by the detec-
tive about the burning OF the bundle
OF underwear; and that on the next
day, when he again went with them
to the shanty, they took from n
small accumulation OF old ashes in
the fireplace something which re-
sembled a piece OF burnt ribbon, and
which they said was a piece of neck
tie, and that was ali they took from
the fireplace.
The court Is OF opinion that the
injurious impression that must have
been wrought upon the minds of the
jury by the uncontradicted testimo-
ny of the detective can hardly be
overstated. and that. conversely, the
testimony OF an intelligent disinter-
ested witness OF high character,
which, If true. indicates a purpose
on the part OF the detective TO COM
pass the conviction OF the accused
upon fabricated evidence, would
reasonably have exerted a favorable
influence with the jury In his be-
half
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-03
A Ringing Compliment.
Warren. Tenn, Jan. %, 1sO'

Warren, Tenn. Jan. %, 1906.
Mr. John Mitchell, Jr.,
Dear Editor and Brother.
You will please find inclosed a
postal money order for ($1.55) one
dollar anG fifty cents to pay for
your great Negro paper. The PLAN
EFT, for one year from February 3D.
1896 to February Sd, 1907.
I read several copies belonging TO
Rev. I. ]. Persons, and ! am per-
suaded to believe that The PLANE 7
takes the lead OF all the colored
journals in. standing and hghting
the cause of our race. Editor Mitch
ell, I must say that / am enthused
by your strong effor1s in sts. ding by
your people like Il hero, battling Tor
their cause. II so compelled me 70
send in my little mite to help hold
up your hand as Aaron did the
Prophet. only wish that thous-
ands of others could see as ] do and
send In their little mites I remain
Yours truly,
r. II. SHAW.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-03
THE INSURANCE PROBE
Pennsylvania Legislature Passes Reso-
luton Ordering Inquiry.

Harrisburg. Pa. Jan. 30. - The
methods OF doing business employed
by the insurance department OF Penn
sylvania and the fees OF the actuary
OF this department will be the subject
OF legislative inquiry. This inquiry will
be conducted by a committee OF three
Republican and two Democratic sena-
tcrs and four Republican and two
Democratic representatives,. The in
vestiRation viii be made as soon as the
committee is appointed and the re
suits reported not later than Febru
ary 6.
a Joint resolution authorizing this
Investigation was adopted by the sen
ate and house after a spirited debate
in both bodies. The resolution was Of
fered In the house by Mr.. Pusey. Re
publican. of Delaware. and in the sen
atc by Mr. Fox. Republican. Of Dau-
phln.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-03
ROYAL LODGE, NO. 20.
Fine Entertainment and a Grand
Banquet.

The banquet of Royal Lodge, No.
&c, knights OF Pythias held at the
Pythian Castle. Friday night, Jauu-
airy 26th. 1906 was a grand affair.
The concert nall was magnificentlv
decorated with flags AMI bunting.
The colors were national and those
of the order. The rostrum was
profusely decorated with bunting
and palms.
The hall was packed and Chancel-
lor Commander John r. Holmes was
the presiding genius and served the
.assemblage well in most graceful
manner. The programme was as
follows:
Singing, by the Lodge; Scripture
Reading. Rev. S. G. Burrell; Prayer,
Rev. S. =. Robinson; Singing, by
the Lodge; Welcome Address, Sir
Willis Wyatt; Response, DR.. w. f.
Graham; Solo, Mrs. S. Alice Kemp
Burrell; Address: The History OF
the order OF Knights of Pythias,
Hon. John Mitchell, Jr.; Solo, Sir
Joseph p. WoolfOrk; History and FL
nanciai Progress Of Royal Lodge, D.
J. Bradford; Paper on Friendship,
Sir y. W. Bouldin; Paper on Benev-
olence, Sir ID. w. Washington; Pa
per on Charity, Sir ]. l.. Ballard.
Remarks by distinguished visitors.
After the exercises, the mem bers
and visitors repaired to the dining
hall below. Covers had been laid
fer PA. The brilliant lights shown
on fair ladies and gallant gentle
men. On the front there was a
steady stream of golden light from
the inHnnnnsnnnf 1fOkVg ~.
IL was a scene of wondrous beauty.
The table was decorated with flowers
and here and there magnificent par
lor lamps which shed their soft rays
upon the eatables and added TO the
loveliness 90 the occasion. Sir ].
j. Carter was toast master. Eata-
bles were served in abundance and
all heartily enjoyed themselves. The
affair was voted a grand success
and every one left well pleased with
the entertainment. The programmes
contained the menu also. The off,
ers OF the lodge are as follows:
Sir John r. Holmes, c. c.: Sir
William CroxtOD, V. c.. Sir u. s.
| Briggs, M. OF W.; Sir Samuel T.
Thornton, p; Sir A. l.. wooIfork.
M. OF F.; Sir j. II. Terrell, NJ of E:
Sir ID. J. Bradford, X. of r and g.:
Sir Notion w. Bouldin, NJ. at A; Sir
Marshall James, /. c.; Sir ID. w.
Washington, o. G.
The Committee on Decorations is
as follows: f. t. Pollard, N. w
Bouldin, Willis Wyatt, ]. l.. Ballard
w. H. Lightfoot.
This banquet was given in honor
OF the event by which go new man.
oers were initiated and added to the
, lodge. This is now the banner
lodge of the state having a member
snip or about two hundred.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-03
The Georgia Supreme Court
Decides the Case.
HENRY JAMISON RELEASED
A FAR REACHING DECISION-PRISONERS GULL
TY OF MISDEMEANORS CANNOT BE SUBJECT
ED TO INFAMOUS PUNISHMENT

The writ Of error in the case OF
Henry Jamison V. the state was with
drawn from the supreme court, Jan
uary 18th, 1906 by Attorney Alex
Ackerman, OF Macon, who represent
ed Jamison. Mr.. Ackerman stated
that Jamison would pay the fine as
sessed against him by the recorder
OF Macon. a fine having been i'm
posed as an alternative sentence.
and he requested the supreme court
TO have the remittur in the Pearson
case forwarded 20 the superior
court OF Bibb county as soon as pos
sible in order that the matter might
be Strengthened out.
The reason for the withdrawal Of
the writ OF error in the Jamison
case is that it is controlled by the
recent decision of the supreme court
in the case OF Pearson Y. Wimbish,
In which it was held that while re-
corder's court may s, ltence TO the
city prison or TO a city chaingang
wholly under municipal control, IL
is n violation OF the constitution 10
sentence a person to a county chain
gang along with misjemeanor and
felony convicts for the mere viola
lion of "A city ordinance.
This is. it is thought, practically
ends the litigation on this subject,
which was made famous by Judge
Emory Speer's ruling granting a
writ OF habeas corpus in the Jami-
son case and holding that the re-
corder could not sentence to the
county changing without trial by
jury. Judge Speer's ruling is prac-
tically sustained by the supreme
court OF the state. but municipalities
having chaingangs OF their own are
not affected by il.
Atlanta Constitution.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-03

The Installation OF the officers OF
Pocahontas Lodge, No. Al, K. of p.
at Pocahontas. Va. was performed at
the Castle Hall. January 18th, 1906
by ID. d. G. c. d. c. Johnson.
The following acted as Grand Of
fcers: G.. G. d. G. johnson; G.. V. c.,
p. II Fulton; G.. P, IT. w. Green; q
=. c., Steven Osborne G, NJ. OF Ex..
Elan Spencer; G.. X. OF X. and s.,
n. M. Kirk; G.. NJ. at A, r. s. Thomp
soE; /. G., Isaiah Johnson; o. G.,
r. A. Thompson.
The following officers were IN
stailed-C. T. Davis, G. c.; ]. w
Bethel. V. c.; s. L. Brown, M. of
w; s. II. Mullens. p; ]. G Howe.
M. OF Ex.; ID. G. johnson, M. OF F.. !;
w. II. Foster. X. OF r. and s.: Shell
ton Thompson. NJ. at A.: G.. II. Stat
ley. /. G.; John Lawrence. o. q.
The Auditing Committee showed
that the lodge was In a most pros
porous condition.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-03
ADMITS KILLING
MISS ALLINS0N
Rufus Johnson COnfesses Committing
Murder in New Jersey.
SAYS HE HAD NO ACCOMPLICE

Baltimore. Md, Jan. 30.-After days
II strenuous denials. false statements
successfully disproved by the police.
and earnest pleadlngs that he be not
taken to New Jersey Rufus Johnson.
colOred. gave up the fight and con
tessed to Captain OF Detectives Pun
phrey and Detective Pohler that il
was he who. on January Is. murdered
Miss Florence w Allinson in the barn
at her home at Moorestown. n. ]. He
declared that he had - accomplice.
In his statement Johnson said that he
went 10 the Allinson barn very early
on Thursday morning, January is. and
that while he was lying In the hay,
between 6 and Z o'clock. a woman
he does not know came 10 the
barn and fed the COW. At about IL
O'Clock. he said. Miss Allinson came TO
tho barn. He choked her into insensi-
bility. and was about 20 leave. when
she showed signs OF returning con
sciousness. lie again attacked her.
and after she once more became insen-
sible he cut a strap fam a blanket
and fastened II about her neck. He
says he then went 20 the house. which
the child. Bessie Walker. invited him
10 enter. There he secured Miss Allin-
sons watch. a brush. a hand mirror
and a small amount OF money. AS he
was leaving the house the child
showed him her little savings bank.
which he took and broke open to Sc
cure the trifing amount OF money il
contained lie afterward returned TO
the barn, intending 20 loosen the strap
he had placed about his victims neck.
but found her dead. He then took car
TO Camden and crossed the ferry TO
Philadelphia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-03

Norfolk. Va, Jan. 31.--Captain Z.
W. Jones. convicted of the murder OF
Maud Cameron Robinson, formerly OF
Selma. N. c., whose head was almost
severed with a razor. which he after
ward used In cutting his own throat.
was denied a new trial by Judge
Hanckel and sentenced TO IS years In
the penitenuary. The sentence, how
ever. was suspended for 80 days to a.
low counsel for the defense time In
which TO appeal the case to the su.
preme court.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-03
JOHNSON OVERLOOKED.

Austin Johnson wes overjoyed
when Mr.. English informed him of
this chance may yet save his life.
Thank Cod" he exclaimed,
piously.
For some months Austin has been
resigned TO his fate, and has been
in a religious frame OF mind. Yet
ali tine time ne has stouuy declared
his innocence. Many people have
grave doubts as TO the colored mans
guilt. 1t is said that a sheaf of af-
ter-discovered evidence will be used
to advantage by the accused.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-03
REV. DIR. w. +. GRAHAM AC-
CEPTS THE CALL.
The 9th Baptist Church Marches On.

The 9th Baptist Church Marches On.
Last Sunday was a great day with
the Fifth Baptist Church. DR.. w.
F.. Graham preached morning and
night, Rev. Boiling of Dover Mines
preached an excellent sermon in the
afternoon. Large congregations at
tended each service, there being a
packed crowd at night. The colIec-
ton was large, the singing OF the
choir sweet and grand. The Sun
day School was largely attended.
There has been a spirit OF despon-
dency because of the heavy debt
hanging over this church, but new
life has now come and the people
are getting close together with a
mind to pay of their debts, beautify
the church, put in a two thousand
dollar organ. install a steam heating
outfit and thus make Fifth Baptist
Church one OF the grandest In the
state. Rev. DR.. Graham will as
sumo charge tomorrow as Pastor
and calls upon the public at large
10 assist him and the Fifth Baptist
Church members IL saving this beau
tiful piece OF church property. He
will preach to morrow at 1880 A.
NJ. and $3.50 p. NJ. The choir will
render choice music.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-03
Confesses Murder.

Baltimore. Nd. Jan. Sl.-Silas Da-
wilson. colored. 81 years oit. who is
under arrest here on a minor charge.
confessed that on November 80 last he
killed an eating house keeper named
Street at Haverstraw. n. Y. after a
dispute about the price Of a meal. Da-
wilson says that Street was approach
ing to attack him with a knife. when
he shot in self-defense.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-03
General chatee 70 Retire.

Washington. jan 81. - Lieutenant
Gene-z! Chaffee will be placed on the
retired list OF the army Thursday at
his own request after about IS years
service. General and Mrs. Chafree and
Miss Chaffee viii leave here the end
OF the week for the City OK Mexico.
where they will remain until May
NEXT Later In the summer they viii
take up their permanent residence ct
Los Angeles. Cal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-03
A Gard of Thanks.

The Richmond Charitable Union
wishes to express it's very sincere
srautude to The Coronella Literary
ana Art Club OF which Miss Zipporah
Jackson is president, for the very
hahosome SUM of $25.67 which a.
mount was raised on January 18th.
I'oS at 'Tacky Party" conducted
p. Burrell.
Very gratefully,
Richmond Charitable Union.
{. L. Bright, Sect'y.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-03
NO SOLDIERS TO GUARD JOHNSON
Murderer OF Miss Alllnson VIII Be
Taken 20 Mount Holly Secretly.

Murderer OF Miss Alllnson VIII Be
Taken 20 Mount Holly Secretly.
Mount Holly. n J.. Jan. 80. - The
hangman's moose IS gradually tight
ening around the neck Of Rufus John
son. OF Raleigh. S. G. the colored man
in the Baltimore Jail. charged with the
murder OF Miss Florence w. Allinson.
OF Moorestown.
Because OF his apprehension. Mrs.
Smith. OF the Monumental City. will
receive the full reward OF $500 offered
by Mrs Esther w. Strawbridge. upon
whose property the crime was COM
mitted. She will also get a share OF
the $500 offered by the township OF
Chester and OF an equal amount OF
fered by the county OF Burlington
Prosecutor Atkinson said: I'VE will
not give the slightest intimation as to
the time when Johnson will be trans
ferred to Mount Holly. and the idea
that soldiers will be employed 20 Sc
cure his safety is most ridiculous IL
is not well TO do so. although am not
apprehensive that there will be any
trouble We don't propose that any one
shall know OF his arrival. When once
he is locked in the county Jail. you can
rest assured that he will not be mo-
Tested"
Johnson will have a speedy trial.
The December grand jury, which has
not yet been discharged. will take up
the case in few days. and Johnson
will be placed on trial Immediately.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-03
Mice cnnuerse Imnroued-

Washington, Jan. 3l.-Miss Shelby
Converse. the daughter of Rear Ad-
miral Converse, chief Of the bureau of
navigation Of IN, navy department,
who was pitched headlong from her
horse after a three-mile runaway and
was painfully injured. improved. and
her physicians say her wounds will not
prove dangerous.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-03
ROBBED TO PAY eAMsLlNo DEBTS
Railroad Clerk Shot Himself When
Confronted With Crfn,e

Railroad Clerk Shot Himself When
Confronted With Crime.
Steubenville. o.. Jan. 31.-Confront-
ed with evidence that he had resorted
- robbery in order TO pay gambling
debts. Roy Stewart % years old. OF
Knoxdale. Pa. shot himself at Empire.
near here, and died instantly. The
railroad station at Empire waes robbed
Sunday night and Stewart who had
been a clerk there. was arrested. He
confessed and offered TO settle. but
while the detectives went to summon
a justice Of the peace the prisoner shot
himself. Stewart is said To have lost
heavily at cards.