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THE AFRO-ANTERICAN COUNCIL
RENINES.
Mass Meeting Held at Mount Olive
Baptist Church
lFrom The National News Rnrenn-

From The National News Bureau
NEW YORK. July 25.-The Ma
tional Afro American Council held
a Mass Meeting at Mount Olive Bap
tist Church last Wednesday evening
in the interest of the disfranchised
Afro Americans in the South and
the enforcing OF the Fifteenth 4
mendment
Bishop Walters. President OF the
Council. issued a ringing appeal to
the Afro-American citizens OF New
York and large crowd attended
and showed no small lack OF inter-
est that they took in the organiza-
tion toward the help in bringing to-
gether the best class of Afro-Ameri-
cans 10 overthrow the diabollcal
- laws of the South against our race.
Among the speakers or the even
ing were Dr. w L. Bulkley. Rev. 7.
H. McMullen. r. c. simmons. Mr..
Wibican OF Brooklyn. and Hon. !.
Douglass Wetmore who squashed
the Jim Crow street car law i'm. Flor
ida. Each speaker manifested sucn
a determination 10 demand the
rights OF the Afro-Americans in this
country until the whole audience
was heart and mind I'm the move
ment.
Bishop Walters called for twenty
four volunteers TO make up the com
mittee Of one hundred and immed-
lately men and women came forward
ANA gave their names. 4 collec-
tion was also asked for and the
audience manifested their loyalty TO
support the Council by coming forth
and literally contributing to the
worthy cause. \ letter was re-
ceived from l.. c. Jordan. CORES
ponding sccretary, Louisville. Ky.
stating that the white people South
are surprised at the inactivity OF the
Negro toward his defense
Ten of the best lawyers in the
country Will compose the Legal Blu
reau of the Organization. The next
great session of the Council will be
held In New York City on October
9, 10 and II 20 determine the steps
10 be taken in defense Of the Rights
Of the Afro-American in the South.
Richmond planet., 1906-08-04
LAWYER CHILES APPEALS.
Motion for a New Trial Over-ruIed,
Jim Crow Car Law Upheld.

Lexington. Ky. Standard
Judge Parker, in a lengthy opin-
ion handed down Thursday over
ruled the motion for a new trial in
the $4,000 damage suit brought
by lawyer J. Alexander Chiles, a
gainst the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway Company. Attorney Chiles
it will be recalled, while enroute
from Washington, ID. c. to Lexing-
ton was at Ashland, Ky, made TO
transfer to a Jim Grow" car. He
claimed he was an interstate pas
senger and was not liable to the
provisions of the separate law. He
subsequently brought suit for $40,
900 damages and the trial of the
case resulted in a verdict for the
defendant company
Chiles later filed a motion for a
new trial which was overrulel but
an appeal to the Court OF Appeals
was granted.
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A New Company in Petersburg.

Petersburg. Va. July 80. 1906.
Nc Kinley Co., Uniform Rank.
Knights OF Pythias was organized
here tonight az Cooley's Hall, by
Brigadier General John Mitchell.
Jr. He was assisted by Col. Ben
jamin Scott. Assistant Inspector
General. Sir Knight s. s. Baker.
Capt. Edward Wood. Major :. 3.
Cornish and Sir Knight r. ]. Jack
son.
The officers of the company are
as follows: Captain. Richard Hul:
First Lieutenant. Madison Lowry:
Second Lietenant, c. w. Washing
ton; Recorder, Eddie Pegram; Treas
urer, +. A. Green; Guard. Joseph
White; Sentinel. +. Peterson: Stan
dard Bearer, Henry Jones.
The Brigadier General compli-
mented Sir Knight Cornish on his
success as mastering officer I'm or
ganizing this company and rendered
him the position OF Aid de camp on
his staff with the rank of Major.
Gen. Mitchell and his party left
tonight for Richmond
Richmond planet., 1906-08-04

On July II. 1906. Willie Free
man. left his home. COS y. Ist 81
and has not yet returned He is a
boy 1S years OF age, mulatto in
color and wears a full head of san
dy cclored hair He is very neat
IN appearance, quick Of speech ana
geneally very pleasing in manner.
Any information as to mis- where
abouts, dead or alive, will be n
source of great relief 10 me. II
found, he may return home without
any fear. or If he does not desire &c
return home, il Will still be a great
relief to me to know that he is liv-
ing.
am. an anxious aunt.
ELLA b. BRIGGS,
90S y. 1st Street.
Richmond, Va.
2t
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Rev. Nottingham Wins.

Rev. A. J. Nottingham. Pastor of
Third Street A. NJ. +. Cruch, the
winner in the Minister'S Contest at
the New Enterprise Store.
The Minister'S Contest is over and
the pastor of the old historic Third
Street Church won the very hand
some $4,000 suit Of clothes which
was given by Mr. I. ]. Miller. the
proprietor, TO the Minister getting
the highest number of votes.
The Suit was presented by Mr..
Miller at the II O'Clock services
Sunday and in a very brilliant wav
and in well selected words Mr.. Mil
Ter told of one Of the greatest pleas
ures OF his life. Mr.. W f. Denny.
the Real Estate Agent, responded in
few we'll selected words. Both
Mr.. Miller and Mr.. Denny made tho
congregation feel good.
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Hanover Co., Va, July 21, 'O6.
John Mitchell, Jr.,
Grand Chancellor X. of p,
Sir:
This is in Acknowledgement of
the claim paid Sir Lewis Bailey on
account of the death OF his wife to
the amount of (S25.0O) Twenty
Five Dollars.
Respectfully yours in F. c. & b.
Reuben Dabney, X. of r. & 5.
Uuion Lodge, No. 90.
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Passed Away.

Warren, Tenn, July 21, 'O6.
PERSONS-Moses Persons, bro
ther OF Rev. /. ]. Persons died
July 21st. He leaves a wife and
twelve children to mourn their loss
He also leaves three brothers two
sisters and a host OF friends.
He died in the faith, being a
member of the Somerville Baptist
Church. He was a member up
ward OF SO years. He was one of
our wealtniest colored citizens of
Fayette Co.
He was 60 years AMI 10 months
old. He owned nearly 400 acres of
fine land.
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CONTINUED OK EIGHTH PAGE.

Prof. James r. Miller is in the
city arranging dates for his musical
family.
Mrs. Jemima a. Moss continues
quite sick at her residence 419 w.
Duval St.
Nelson's Hair Dressing for sale
by Mr.. Joseph Evans 364 Boquet St,
Oakland, Pittsbung, Pa.
Miss Arsena Robinson is spend
ing the remainder of the summer in
Burkevilie, Va. visiting relatives.
Miss Goldie z. Debbress of this
city and Mr.. T. f. Bowling of Wash
ington, ID. c. called on us.
Mrs. Lula ELLIOTT. 71O Gather.
inc st. is now spending few weeks
in Portsmouth, Va. with her mother
in-law. Mrs. Phoebe Elliott. We
truly hope her a pleasant trip.
Rev r. c. Judkins announces
that he does not preach in a minis
terial gown. The cut" we saw was
made from photograph taken in
his graduating gown in use in the
colleges OF the United States. We
are pleased to make the correction.
Rev. Judkins is pastor of the Dex-
ter Avenue Baptist Church at Mont
gomery, Ala.
Mr.. c. p. Williams, who con-
ducts the largest coal and wood
business in Flushing. L. l., n. Y,
was in Norfolk for a few days. the
guest of his sister. Mrs. Gertrude
Kelley, No. sc Chapel st. After
visiting his many friends he returned
home.
Richmond planet., 1906-08-04
Couldn't Stop the Rain.

That was the reason the Old Schol
ars' Reunion could not be held last
Sunday but had to be postponed to
the second Sunday in September
when we hope the rainy season will
be over.
At that time. September 10th,
the Reunion will be held. rain or
shine, and Mr. o. NJ. Steward and
his old pupils will shake hands once
more after many years of sePara-
ton.
Richmond planet., 1906-08-04
Vacation Trips.

There is no more delightful spot
in America in which to spend your
vacation than "The Land of the
Sky" or the Beautiful Sapphire
Country. Excursion tickets on sale
all the year round from various
points to this favored section at
greatly reduced rates. Excellent
train service. Through Pullman
Sleeping Cars. High-class dining
car service feature.
Richmond planet., 1906-08-04

DIED-Saturiay, July 7th, 1906.
Thornton Ready at his residence
1871 w. Clay ST., in the full triumph
OF faith. His remains were carried
TO Springfield. Va, where they were
inferred. He leaves a wife. mother,
father, five sisters and one brother
TO mourn their loss. We bow in
humble submission to our divine
Master who is too wise to err and
too good to be unkind-
Richmond planet., 1906-08-04
Richmond Hospital Items.

Mr. James c. Cross of Newport
News left the Hospital sunday in an
improved condition.
Mr.. PeytOn King Of New Kent
Co. is improving rapidly.
Mrs Mary Z. Jackson. who had
an operation performed at the Hos
pital few weeks ago has been dis
missed in good condition.
We were favored with a call from
DR.. II. p. Cobbs of Gordonsviue. Va.
Mr.. Banks Anderson of 9O5 W.
Leigh ST. is feeling much improved
at the Hospital.
Miss V. Gussie Williams is visi-
ting parents. relatives and friends
at her home in Hampton this week.
Miss Hazel +. Riddick is spend
ing her vacation in Pittsburg. Pa.
Richmond planet., 1906-08-04

WANTED-Local and Travelling
Agents capable Of taking orders for
the "CallOway-Brand" OF High Art
Tailor Made Clothing for men.
Good opportunity FOR Hustlers.
Write for full Tcrticulars immed-
lately; stating territory desired.
II. THOS. GALLOWAY, Tailor.
1886 Dearborn ST,
Chicago, I'll.
Richmond planet., 1906-08-04
Tom Birds Birthday.

Mr.. Tom Bird, the blind paper
carrier announces that ne will be SO
years of age tomorrow (Sunday,
August 5th. 19O6) II he lives that
long. He is as hale and hearty as
ever and really enjoys a joke and a
good time. He was born in 1S47.
Richmond planet., 1906-08-04
WIERD SCENES ON
A BARREN ISLAND.
Governor Warfield DOdged
THE CONDITIONS MARYLAND-WII
IAN LEE HANGED-TEIE FORGIVE HIM
ACOLORED PREACHERS PREDICA ANIENr

ed TO see him die. Barnes stated
20 one member of the party that he
had been asked 20 join the mob.
The McLane anchored of Solomons
Light, in Hedges Straits. shortly af-
ter A. NJ. At 4:20 O'Clock two
skiffs put out.
Richmond planet., 1906-08-04
LOOKED LIKE LYNCHERs.

LOOKED LIKE LHNCHERS.
Nearly three hours later the skins
put back. As they plowed through
the chOppy sea groups of men could
he seen hurrying along the beach.
Sails sprang up in all directions. and
a dozen boats made full tilt for the
spot. Those aboard the shin thought
perhaps the mob had heard OF the
plan. but nautical glasses proved the
scurrying figures TO be fisher folk.
Most of the twenty-five deputies
understood that the prisoner was TO
be landed at Mount Vernon wharf
and marched 10 the pOor-hcusc
grounds. where a scaffold had been
erected. Information received by
the sheriff was that the scaffold had
been torn down by mob The in
formation that reached the govern
or OF mObs forming I'm Somerset
County was like stories of the Ku-
kluN Klan. These men worked Sc
cretly. as the governor did. Through
out the county were well-organized
mobs of fifty each. and each with q
leader. Signals had been arranged
and these men We're prepared on no.
ice TO swoop down on the negro and
the law as they would upon an en-
envy invading their shore.
knowing this, the governor real
lied that there was grim truth in
the frank statement OF the sheriff
that Lee would be burned To
those who urged force or display
OF arms the governor listened and
dissented. To announce the day and
place OF hanging would have been
like giving the rat TO the hounds.
NEGRO PREACHERS HEROIsAI
Courage of the highest type was
displayed by a Negro, Rev. Samuel
\. Ward, OF Baltimore. As Lees
spiritual adviser, he was notified by
Governor Warfield TO tell Lee
that he would not live through
out the week. After this the gov
ernor explained the law to Ward
He told the minister that the law pro
vided for the presence OF a minister
at the execution. Minister Ward
thought a while, and then asked the
prospects of lynching. The gov
ernOr told him. Then the governor
asked that he call at his office on
Wednesday to arrange for the trip
At noon on Wednesday, when
nearly All OF the deputies had receiv-
ed their papers. Ward had not
called. Ii began to look as though
there would be no spiritual adviser.
Realizing the danger a negro ran If
an attack should be made by a mob.
it was thought that discretion might
be the better part Of valor with him.
But when the deputies gathered at
the dock, there was Ward pacing up
and down, awaiting his charge He
took Lee in hand. and cOmforted
him 10 the end. He took big risks,
but there was no boastfulness in his
bravery.
Somerset County had not known
a hanging for twelve years. At that
time two negroes we're executed for
murder of a white man on Deals Is
land. There have been lyncaings
in that time, however. the last one
being for a case similar TO that Of
Lee.
Richmond planet., 1906-08-04
$4,000 Endowment Paid.

Richmond. Va, July 81, 1906.
This Is TO certify that I have re-
ceived from John Mitchell. Jr..
Grand Chancellor OF the Grand
Lodge OF Virginia. Knights OF Pyth-
las, n. A, s. A.. F.. A. A. and A.
G150.0O) One Hundred and Fifty
Dollars in payment of the death
claim of Charles Frost, who was a
member OF Valley Lodge, No. 73,
of Richmond. Va.
Signed-Mary 5. Frost
Beneficiary.
Witnesses:
Isaac Bray.
Eva G.. Davis.
Richmond planet., 1906-08-04

Crisfeld, Nd. July ga spec
tacle unique in the execution of the
death penalty was presented early
this morning when William Lee. a
lias George Scott. a seventeen-year-
old Negro, was hanged on the bar
ren marshes of Smiths Island, op-
posite Crisheld, for criminally as
saulting two white women near
Kingston, Somerset County, Nd, on
June 10.
The details OF the crime. as told
by the victims and confessed 70 by
Lee on the day of his arrest. stamp
the Negro as a hend, ana the wide
publicity given 10 the case so en-
ragged the populace OF Somerset
County that the authorities conceded
the impossibility of a public execu-
tion without mob violence and prob
able bloodshed.
To prevent the apparently inevi-
table burning at the stake OF the
prisoner by gangs which had been
organized throughout the section.
the Negro was. under Gov. Warfield s
order. secretly turned over TO Sher-
IN Brown. OF Somerset County. ana.
taken aboard the State steamer Nc
Lane last night.
The carriage I'm which the officers
and Lee rode from the Jail TO the
wharf was in fact a umbriI carry
Ing the criminal TO his death. but
the place OF the execution and its
time were not divulged until the
steamer was under way on the bay.
when the death warrant was read
Some of the governors advisers had
urged him 10 employ armed force
90 maintain the law against the
mob. but he rejected the suggestion
and resorted To strategy. with the
result that the riotous element was
completely outwitted and the Negro
paid the death penalty in the pres
ence OF the small crowd whose duty
II was 10 witness the execution.
WAITED FOR sHRoUD STRAPS.
\ portable scaffold was carried a.
board the steamer 10 the scene of
the hanging. To erect it after an
chor had been dropped required
some time, and the work was done
i'm fun view OF the boat. Gallons
10 his fate as the Negro had seemed
the building of the scaffold told on
his nerves, and he broke down and
wept as he had 10 sit by and watch
his eNecutioners carry the parapher-
NNi-" Va utdtu the rope, nanGman IS
cap. shroud and cofiin-over the
quarter OF a mile course from the
steamer TO the island
Careful as the officers we're
to hurry through the preliminaries
and relieve the situation as much as
possible OF the element of torture.
IL was found that the shroud straps
had been left behind, and the Negro
seated 100 feet from the gallOws.
had TO wait until another trip was
made 10 the McLane 10 bring them
ashore.
There were no steps to the gallows
ships iron ladder taking their
place. The ladder did not quite
reach the platform, and when Lee
was ascending to his death deputies
on the gibbet lifted him by his hand
cuffed wrists, while those below
raised his limbs. The negro's legs
We're pinioned, the cap and shroud
adjusted, and the negro preacher
who went along as Lees spiritual
adviser offered a fervent PRAYER.
The condemned man again confessed
his guilt before the drop was nulled
at S:25. Eighteen minutes later
two physicians pronounced Lee dead
Richmond planet., 1906-08-04

bring or send US your JOB
WORK; we do it nicely. We do it
quickly.
Richmond planet., 1906-08-04

FOR RENT--A fat of rooms.
IL East Canal.
Richmond planet., 1906-08-04

As a result OF testimony before
prominent citizens and ministers of
Little Rock this morning by the wo-
man, Annie Hartley, who had alleged
that she was his victim, Govan
Beard, Helena negro, may be grant
ed a respite, probably a pardon, by
Governor Davis tomorrow morning,
when the sworn statements OF the
woman, relative 20 the circumstan-
ces Of the alleged criminal assault
and the afiidavits OF sixteen or more
people who testify TO the bad char
acter OF the woman have been laid
before him.
The woman made her final state
ment at the law Office OF Badly Vim
son this morning. She had testified
practically the same thing several
days ago at Fort Smith, and only
strengthened her statement concern
ing the details OF her relations with
the negro. ana OF her complaint to
the police. in n fit of anger. and his
arrest and conviction OF criminal as
sauit on her testimony.
During the questioning OF the
woman by Hon. II. l. Remmel.
Chancellor Hart and others wao aid
ed in the examination, she was az
times almost unable TO proceed. as
she appeared laboring under such
anguish and uneasiness.
cannot see a man hung for a
crime he is not guilty of. she cried.
That is the only thing that prompts
this statement, and l am going TO do
all can 10 atone for my false tes-
timony"
At the close of the examination il
N to al ~
man was telling the truth abcrt her
not being the victim of criminal
assault by Beard, and on motion of
Rev. Ben Cox, seconded by Rev. w.
r Andrews. IL was declared to be
the sense OF the witnesses present
that the negro should not be hung
for the crime supposed to have been
committed. 1t was then decided TO
appoint a committee TO wait on Gov
ernor Davis in order to secure a par
don for the condemned man.
COMMITTEE TO SEE GOVERNOR.
The committee who Will sue for
the pardon of Govan Beard before
Governor Davis is composed OF
Judge w. NJ. Kavanaugh, chairman.
Chancellor Jesse Hart, Revs. w. F.
Andrews, Ben Cox and X. W. Mckay:
Max Hieman, A. Brizzolara, ]. +.
Osborne and Dean Dobottom. They
have decided to present the woman s
statement and the affidavits of per
sons who are acquainted WITH her
low character, tomorrow morning.
Ihe governor being out of town until
late this afternoon, IL was thought
best to delay the errand of noarc,,
until tomorrow. when efforts for
the immediate granting of a pardon
or a respite will doubtless be sue
cessful. The negro was to be hang
ed at Helena on Wednesday, July is
and the interposing of another state
ment by the leading witness, a prac-
tical confession of perjury, came
just In time.
Richmond planet., 1906-08-04

VI tnt " mite Niau--N otOrcd RiSh-
Op ASsaiIs senator TnIman and
Gov. Nardaman. and Takes Fling
at Insurance Heads-NIr. Dancy
Among Speakers.
Washington. d. c. Aug. 1. 'O6.
With delegates from practically ev-
cry state in the Union and represen-
tatives from foreign lands present
the second quadrennial convention
OF the Negro Young Peoples Chris
uan and Educational congress began
yesterday at 1880 O'Clock in Conven-
tion Hall. Fifth and 7 Streets north
west At least 2.50O persons We're
in the hall.
The programme was an interesting
one. and among the speakers We're
Charles J. Bonaparte. Secretary OF
the Navy; District Commissioner
Henry l.. West. aud Recorder OF
DEEDS John c. Dancy. Rev Dr. NJ.
W. ID. Norman welcomed the Con.
gress on behalf OF the ministry and
churches of the city.
Aside rom the remarks OF Mr..
Bonaparte and Mr.. West. the quad
rennial address OF Bishop Gaines
was not the least interesting. While
he delivered advice 20 his race at
large. he did not neglect 10 flaw
those white men whom he character
lied as being responsible for race
prejudice and race hatred for the
Negro.
He singled out United States Sen.
ator Benjamin Il. Tillman. OF South
Carolina, and Gov. Vardaman. Of
Mississippi, as two great enemies Of
the Negro.
They are leaving no stone uu.
turned in arousing hatred between
the races. and they are doing q vast
amount OF injury 20 the whole com.
munity." he declared. Continuing. he
said:
BARBED ARROW FOR SENATOR.
"An editorial i'm a Southern paper
has said that the Negro is a helpless
barbarian, not ut to be a citizen.
We are termed q dishonest, thieving
people. but, tell me. have We any in.
surance heads among us who appro-
pirate 10 themselves money into the
million mark2 Have we any Sena-
tors hurrying 90 put money back in
its right place.
They call us british, but what
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WHITE WOMAN
A PERJURER.
Allegation Through Spite.

AN INNOCENT COLORED
AFFIRMED DECSON-A CONSCIENCE WHITE
RECITAI--WaITE AND COLORED
MEN COMBINE SAVE UNFORTUNATE MAN.
Richmond planet., 1906-08-04
HUSBAND SAW HANGING.

Aboard the McLane was Robert
Barnes, husband of one OF Lees VIC
Tins. Sheriff Brown had sworn him
in as a deputy, and he was told that
he could help pull the trap. When
the time TO disemDark came, Barnes
remained aboard ship. stating that
ne was satisfied to see the death at
a quarter mile range.
Shortly before the McLane came
to anchor Lee requested that Barnes
come TO the cabin where he was con-
fined. When the husband entered
Lee said: Il want forgiveness"
Il cannot forgive it," said Barnes.
God forgives," said Lee; cant
your"
Then Barnes started out of the
room.
Barnes sat apart from others on
the McLane while the trip 10 Tangler
Sound was made. He talked calm
ly OF the outrage. and declared that
he believed the law should be allow
ed to take It's course. He expressed
no desire to have the negro die al
the hands OF mob. He only want
Richmond planet., 1906-08-04
THE CONVICTION LEGAL.

The conviction of Govan Beard
for criminal assault on Mrs. Annie
Hartley was perfectly legal, and in
spite of the denial of the prisoner
OF his guilt the bulk of the evidence
favored the supposed victim, al
though her reputation was not OF the
best. The woman's testimony was
convincing and the negro was tried
and found guilty in a very short
time by the court at Helena. A SEN
tence of death was pronounced and
the case was taken to the Supreme
Court. There the ruling of the Cir
cult Court was affirmed and the
hanging fixed for July IS. Nothing
could intervene but a pardon or
respite from the governor.
Richmond planet., 1906-08-04

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THE VICTIM" WORRIED.

After the trial was over which
branded Beard as guilty of en- infa-
nous crime, Mrs. Hartley, or Mrs.
McCabb, as she was then known,
became worried. for she said that
she didn't know that the penalty met
ed out to Beard would be death, OF
she would not have warped the facts
as she did. She went to South Nc
Allester. I. T., and lived there a
while, then she went to Fort Smith
anu back to Helena. Her con-
science would not rest and she was
haunted by the thoaght of her per-
Richmond planet., 1906-08-04
NEGRO CONGRESS-
BECINSITS WORK
$500 DELEGATES ASSEM-
BILE IN CONVEN-
TON HALL.
Mr.. Bonaparte a Speaker.
BISHOP GAINES ADVISES HIS
RACE AND FLAlS SOME
WHITES.

Secretary of the Navy Tells the Visi-
tors that the Negro cannot Get Rid
OF the White Man-Colorcd Bish-
op ASsails senator TilIman and
Gov. NardanaD. and Takes Fling
at Insurance Heads-NIr. Dancy
Among Speakers.