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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-10-24
The Prevailing Lawlessness
and Race Conflicts asView-
ed by the Colored Citizens
Resolutions Adopted by
the District Conference of
the A. M. E. Zion Church.

resoiu'lons, prepared and offered
by S. A. Chambers, were adont.
ed by the District Conference Of
the A. M. e. Zion church held
few days ago at Dixie, this coun.
ty, and their publication in The
News requested:
Whereas there is much stir and
unrest among the negroes of this
country because of race riots
lynching and mob violence and
among the whites because of fine
alleged crimes evoking the speedy
Judgments visited upon members
OF our race, causing a more
strained relation between the
two races that seem destined TO
live together in this sunny Soutb
that nature has crowned with
some of its choicest BLESSINGS
AND whereas the peace, har
mony, and good will, that should
characterize neighbors whose in
'erest are so closely allied, is
trembling on the brink of de.
struction, therefore,
Be it Resolved, 1st. That we
as ministers conr"mn crime of
every hue and m ,nitude. and
put ourselves on record as hav.
ing no sympathy for any man
who Will outrage the virtue Of
any woman, whether she lives
In log cabin or mansion. Each
alike, is sheltered and protected
by our unqualified disapproval
OF any attempt to soil her bean
tiful and priceless costume Of
virtue with which nature has so
well clothed her We are pained
to know that any man is SO de.
void of moral restraint rs TO
attempt by brute force to DRAG
down to shame and disgrace a
woman that the Creator has OBJ
ligated him to honor, respect ana
protect
Resolved, I'd. That we speak
out in defense of the better class
of our people who are keeping
the laws, attending church. Sun.
day school, and other religious
and moral institutions. and there.
by putting themselves and their
children under wholesome inHn-
ences. These do not commit rape.
and are not responsible for the
crimes committed by idIers, and.
therefore, should be given the
full measure OF the benefits OF
what they justly merit. 1t is
rather painful to see and hear of
the innocent suffering with the
guilty. There is no such law
written in the plans Of Him who
keeps watch over US, and notes
the sparrow's fall.
Resolved 3rd. That We teach
our people, as we have always
done) to keep the laws, stay on
the farm, educate their children,
find employment for every boy
and every girl our women to be
true to their own race our men
and boys TO make no kind OF
attempt to 90 beyond the social
bounds fixed by both the writ
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10 protect their sisters; look to
God and he will take charge Of
our cause and in due time we
shall reap if we faint not.
Resolved, 4th. That we con.
denim lynch law and mob vio-
lence, not because members of
our race for the most part fall
victims to this system of govern.
ment, but because it is a most
dangerous institution; and when
once the mob is on its march the
innocent Is no safer than the
guilty. The one is as likely to
be swept down as the other
Apprehend the guilty by law,
try him by law, and punish him
by law. In this way the majesty
OF the law will be upheld, the
state exonerated from guilt itself.
and the nation would present a
more pleasing aspect when com
pared with the other powers of
'he world in this respect. The
mob spirit, like a devastating
storm, sweeps down everything
that offers it any resistance or
attempts to obstruct its flight, or
says to II "what doeth thou. -
Again we repeat, it is a most
dangerous institution and does
not deserve the announcement
nor The federation of the better
class OF citizens of either race. or
or whatever station in life.
Resolved, 5th. That we con-
tlnue TO feel grateful to that class
OF white citizens that is more
friendly disposed toward us, and
have helped us by their words of
cheer, and with their means lu
fostering almosts every enter
prise started among us that ap-
pealed to them as being worthy
of their consideration and en-
couragement and to the editors
OF the great dailies, semi-week-
lies, weeklies and monthlies, who
have not minced words in de-
Tending the law-abiding Negro
and thereby teaching this nation
a lesson TO the effect that there
is more than one class of colored
people in this country.
Resolved, 9th. That we as pub.
fishers of peace, harmony, and
good will, and as preachers OF
righteousness, all classes and
conditions Of mankind we com
mend to the favor of Him who
rules in the armies of heaven
and controls to rightful affairs of
earth.
Yours for peace,
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Don't Miss Seeing Them

Biggest line and best assortment of styles and
prices in Ladies' Jackets Furs and Mufs we've ever
shown Ladies' 3-4 lenth Cloaks in black, brown,
Olue' tan and grey, at $3.50, 500 $50 and 1000
Also big lot chdren's Cloaks from the cbeanest
to the best Ten dozen ladies' and misses Sweaters
and Norfolk Jackets-any color S1.oo to 200.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-10-24

Tor this season decidedly the SWEETEST prettiest
and yet the cheapest to be found in town Now this
may sound like an old song, but when you see the
pretty patterns IN the newest and the latest
ei'oeS we are showing in wool goods, coupled with
the exceptionally low prices on same, you are sure
to be attracted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17

the influence of money on our public affairs.
1t Is Doodle against boodle-though not as
yet boodle enough. Is 1t Mr.. Hearst's pur-
posi- to put UP until he makes the other
side shut up?
We get a clearer idea of the size OF TINS
New York bill when we compare 1t with
figures which have been given of certain
national campaigns. Some months ago the
Hon. William Sulzer made a statement to the
House i'm which the expenses of the demo-
cratic presidential campaign of 1877 were
placed at $4,000; those of 1850 at half
million and those of 1eOO-the second Bryan
campaign-at 100000. Mr.. Sulzer did not
formation-and 1t is to be regretted that he
dealt only in round numbers-but If he
was anywhere near the facts, he as others.
will see what Mr.. Hearst in just one state
had on hand this year. And Mr.. Sulzer,
let 1t not be forgotten, was Mr.. Hearsts
leading opponent at Buffalo.
1t was the independence League that alb
sorbed the coin. So let those politicians
who talk about organizing new parties in
tone as If it could be done for a song and
while you wait take notice and be wise.
According to this Hearst showing. only the
richest of aspirants for public Office can af-
ford the luxury of an organization de-
signed to put old organizations out of BUSH
ness. 1t is an expensive whistle. and one
may pay too much for 1t, as Mr.. Hearst has
discovered.
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What It Cost Mr.. Hearst.

The Hearst people in New York seem to
have kept books. and are frank about their
campaign expenses. quarter of a million
dollars Is what may be called a tidy sum.
We are left. however. to guess as to the
whole bill. for the report made does not
include the cost of the campaign prior to
the Buffalo convention. IL 1t required so
large an outlay to drum up the voters for
the polls. how much must II have cost to
line them up In the frst place? Would II
be unfair to add another quarter of a MIL
Hon? Mr.. Hearst should welcome some
addition. for as the figures now stand they
make his supporters look like thirty cents
They cost just thirty cents apiece.
But the New York bill was not Mr..
Hearst's only bill. There was a Hearst
ticket In Chicago. and another I'm California
and expenses are high In both of those
localities. What did he contribute there?
In California he was interested In q state
ticket which was unpopular. and proved
Ineffective. 1t may be that all the bills,
here and there. IL correctly audited would
show an investment. so to speak. of say
million dollars. Here is money In cleo
tions with a vengeance, and particularly
when we consider that II comes from q man
who claims to be trying to put q stop to
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Cannon and Fairbanks,

Mr.. Cannon has been in southern Indiana
paying a visit to Senator Hemenway. And,
by the way, he is interested in piece of
farming land down there. The good people
gave him cordial welcome. and one of
them introduced him to a neighbor as the
next President Of the United States. In
times of bitter rivalry and ill-feeling this
sort of thing in the state Of Mr.. Fairbanks
would be characterized as treason. But in
the present times that exist 1t is far from
that. At most 1t may be put down as
simply jolly. Mr.. Cannon and Mr.. Fair
banks are warm friends, and not to be
set by the ears over trifles and conven-
tional deliverances of farming folk. Let
the gate between the Hoosier and the
Sucker states be left open, and the favorite
sons pass from one to the other without
challenge or suspicion. Mr.. Fairbanks
sometimes visits Illinois, and whenever he
does is we'll received, as he should be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17
A Senseless Bank Run

striking Illustration of the folly of
running" bank is afforded by today's
experience of the Washington Loan and
Trust Company This institution is not
only thoroughly sound. but 1t is distin-
guished in local financial circles for its
exceptional conservatism of management
A bank less likely to subject itself by it's
methods to public suspicion is difficult to
Ind Yet on the strength of a rumor said to
be based upon confusion of names that
the Washington Loan and Trust Company
was in straits. hundreds of depositors this
morning presented themselves with de-
mands for the repayment of their deposits
The fact that they We're promptly paid
and that they were assured that the bank
was In sound condition having Just passed
the close scrutiny of the controller of the
currency. had no influence for time In
checking the tide.
Conditions were never less suggestive of
financial stringency in Washington. There
was never less reason for public doubt
as to the soundness of the local financial
institutions of good standing. Yet, with
out pausing to inquire into the reasonable
ness of the reports. and without thinking
of the absurdity well as the possible
danger of starting a run upon an institution
of such generally recognized conservatism
and strength. these depositors poured pell
nell into the bank with their pass books
and insisted upon Withdrawing their de-
posits. 1t Is to be hoped that this groundiess
senseless run will teach its proper lesson to
the people of Washington who are safe
guarded In their financial affairs as are few
communities. Those who without the
slightest reason circulated the reports that
precipitated the run have cause to reflect
upon the responsibility that attaches to
gossip prejudicial to the soundness of finan-
cial institutions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17

Charles e. Hughes gives further proof Of
hisA~ fitness for the office to which he has
been elected by his purpose to give his
whole time to Its duties. He Will retire
from the practice OF his profession and Hive
In Albany while governor. This b taking
things seriously and becominsly The peo-
pie are not to receive part but all or his
time and talents. Their Affairs are to be
his first and sole consideration. While the
state campaign was In progress. the record
OF Mr.. Hearst In Congress Was very eMect-
lively thrust In his face by his opponents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17
Bachelorhood.
From the Chicago Tribune.

An element of the population which,
perhaps, does not take itself with sufficient
seriousness or, at least. is not aware Of
its dangerous tendencies will be surprised.
If not grieved. to learn that, according to
DR.. Hirsch. the bachelor Is moral leper
and a coward" Ever since the world be-
gan the bachelor has been exposed to
various suspicious which may or may not
have been well founded, but 1t has been
usually admitted that there are bachelors
and bachelors. as different in glory or In
gioriousness as the planets. That bache-
lor. through reason of his bacherlorhood
IL a coward and a moral leper Is q PROPOSE
tion at once startling and unexpected.
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Germany and the Powers.

The German chancellor has recovered his
health, and retains a very clear head. His
speech to the reichstag yesterday made
both of those things evident. Moreover, 1t
was well received at home. and Is certain
to make a good impression everywhere.
Not only therefore is Germany to be con-
graduated but all the powers. on the re-
turn to the active list of statesman of so
much force and ability. Everybody with
the peace of the world at heart benefits.
Prince Won Buelow speaks with knowledge
and authority. Probably to a greater de-
gree than any other man who has served
under him, he enjoys both the respect and
the confidence of the kaiser. He has helped
to shape the situation Of today in his coun-
try. and as a student of world politics
knows what the situation Is elsewhere. He
sees only peace, and expects peace to be
preserved He pledges Germany's help to
that end. Is he not justified in his view?
British affairs have not in many years
been in hands competent and pacific as
now. King Edward Is host in himself.
Taking the reins rather late in life. he
brought to his Office a large knowledge Of
men and a wide personal popularity. At
once he made himself felt as a factor in
affairs, and has steadily grown in influence,
The turn given to the British relations
with France-one of the happiest and most
momentous episodes of recent years-was
largely his work. That alone would be suf-
ficient to stamp him as statesman and
diplomat Of the first rank.
In France a man Is now at the helm who.
while French to the very bone, Is cool of
judgment and pacific in declared purpose.
M. Clemenceau is a veteran of many en-
gagements. He knows what fighting is.
and in his day has appeared to love a fight.
Several ministries have fallen before his
assaults Will he be able to maintain his
own? The majority at his back is large,
and several domestic problems are diff
cult. But his front to the world should i'm
prove the power of France in the worlds
equation. He, too, is for peace. and ready
to help maintain it.
assuredly pacific. II the big stick figures in
the cartoons and the popular jokes it Is as
entertainment. We have neither a big stick
In our hand nor a big chip on our shoulder
SO far the world at large Is concerned,
but rejoice in the existing general good
feeling, and shall do our part toward sup
porting 1t. We are marching with the pro-
cession, and want our share of business,
and feef able to secure 1t by friendly and
business-like means. 1853
The general outlook therefore Is rosy.
We are not headed straight for the millen-
MUM, but for sharper rivalry than ever.
Good things, the best things. proceed from
contest, but contest need not mean war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17
Industrial Education.
from the Boston II

From the Boston Transcript.
The enlightened people Of this country are
becoming more and more impressed with
the Importance of industrial education. We
have fallen somewhat behind the procession
in this respect. but we are not SO far behind
chat we cannot catch up Massachusetts,
has been the first state to recognize her
need and her responsibility and has set an
example which Is attracting attention and
suggesting imitation In other states and
sections. But this is a matter that 1t is for
our interest to nationalize as speedily as
possible, that when progress along this line
Is referred to it shall mean the United
States and not any particular part Of It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17

who were able to show that he had almost
entirely neglected his official duties. SO
they asked, would he be more faithful at
Albany? The voters seemed to think he
would not, and that helped to defeat him.
But Mr.. Hearst is not the only New Yorker
with tardy and absent marks against his
name In Congress. There are others. Your
average New Yorker. indeed, wears his con-
gressional commission rather lightly. and
shows no taste for a protracted stay in
Washington.
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What Hearst Spent.

From the New York World.
Hearst spent $256, 37s22
His total vote, $685. 817.
Cost per vote, 33 1-3 cents.
Hearst gave W. ]. Corners $57 900.
Hearst carried two out of flfty-seven up
state counties-cost per county, $28,5OO
In 1905 Hearst spent $62718.
His vote for mayor, 224, e29
Cost per vote, 1905. q 40 cents.
When James J. Coogan ran for mayor on
the united labor ticket In 1888 he spent
100000 and received $500 votes-cost per
vote. 1920.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17
Twenty-Three for Hearst.

Mr.. Hearst says he spent $256.37O in his
campaign for the New York governorship.
Those who are'interested in political por-
tents and the significance Of numbers will
be interested to note that these figures.
added together individually. make just %.
Does that mean that this is Mr.. Hearst's
last campaign. or that 1t Is his last BARI
Some will aver that these are synonymous
possibilities and that Mr.. Hearst viii GER
tainly be given the "23'' sign II he spends
no more money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17
A Rules Exception

There's no use of complainfn'
Bout the weather or its ways,
You got to take the raindn'
Same as bright an sunny days.
Be patient an forbearin,
Though the wintry blast may whiz-
Yet you do feel some like swearin'
When you've got the rheumatic!
I try to love my neighbor,
To be gentle. kind an true,
An be cheerful at my labor,
An I nearly always do.
But there amt nobody Twin
Whose disposition IL
Contented an forgivin'
When he's got the rheumatic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17
SHOOTING STARS.
DISBURSEMENT.

why don't you try to elevate the stager
asked the sincere friend.
II have tried" answered Mr.. Stormington
Barnes But when 1 put on educational
plays there aren't enough people In the
house to make 1t worth while. And even
those who come seem to wish they had
staid at home"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17
The occasion Of Revelations.

The Occasion Of Revelations.
II suppose you know all about this titled
son-in-law you are to have" said the famil-
lar friend.
Il don't know as 1 do" confessed Mr..
Cumrox. TT appears like nobody knows
all about anybody these days until some
body in the family goes into court for q
divorce"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17

The people who are accused of cornering
silver in order to squeeze the government
in its purchases for subsidiary coin. viii
hardly have the effrontery to seek to en-
gage Mr. Bryan as counsel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17
The Usefulness Of Poets.

do you care for the great poets?' asked
the literary young man.
WELL" answered the truthful girl. Il
can't say I care much for the things they
wrote themselves. But their sufferings and
privations certainly make lovely biogra-
phies."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17
which,

The cynic meath mankind doth cry
With critical detection,
Tell us, is this philosophy.
Or Ia 1t introspection?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17

Secretary Taft will now be allowed to un-
pack his suit case and stay at home long
enough to write his annual report to the
President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17

With all his political wisdom, w. ]. Bryan
refrains from offering any suggestions as
to who shall be the democratic candidate
for President.
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Monkey Men.

From the Jacksonville Times-Union.
A New York man imagines he IL q mon
key. and quite a number Of New York mon
keys imagine they are men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17
VIII Do His Duty.

From the Omaha Bee.
Wall street seems less satisfied with
Governor-eiect Hughes since 1t learns that
the antics Of Mr.. Hearst have not scared
him away from his ideas Of duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17
Competition.

From the Providence Journal.
Seventeen architects wish to compete for
the City Hospital. That Is what happens
when fair competition. replaces political
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17

The resignation rumor has followed Sena-
tor Plat SO perststently that he should by
this time be thoroughly used to 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17
An idea of Personal Freedom.

What do you think Of these efforts to
prohibit betting on horse races?"
They're all wrong answered the book
maker. when people make up their mind
they're going to stand in line and give you
money, It's their affair and they shouldn't
be interfered with"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17

In these discussions of the revision Of d.
vorce law there is not the activity that
might be expected In calling for expert
testimony from Chicago and Pittsburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17

There are so many different kinds of
problems to be dealt with in Russia that
the Gar may almost be pardoned his atti-
tude of passive discoura9ement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17

u In order TO avoid delays on account Of
personal absence, letters to THE STAB
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the once. but simply to
THE STAR. or to the Editorial or Bust.
ness Departments, according to tenor OF
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17

Ambassador Nabuco says that the re-
perters who described his arrival are born
farce writer's. Perhaps there Is a chance
for the American drama after all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17

Croker may yet find occasion to hint to
Murphy that the idea OF serving in the
ranks Is worth considering by others than
defeated candidates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17

San Francisco having had full share
of troubles Of its own seems a little In
ciined to make some for the country in
general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17

Count Boni. in seeking the company that
misery Is said to love. can find no one to
turn to except his creditors.
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Reform Begins at Home.
From the Cleveland Leader.

From the Cleveland Leader. y
Queer that the United States should as
sumo the task of securing square elections
for Cuba. considering the record Of some
Of Its own cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17

II Panama had vote In this government
II would be easy to say how it would 20.
There is no third term prejudice down
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large number of poicyholders are
waiting to ascertain precisely what differ
ence the Investigations have made
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Legion Of Lawyers.

From the Hartford Times.
The number OF criminal lawyers who
have not yet been retained to assist In
the defense of Harry Thaw Is steadily d.
uliuishing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-17

Mr.. Rockefeller finds himself In q SIT
nation where the hard work cannot be
turned over to H. H. Rogers.