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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-11-17

a31a was the American Millionaire
and his representation of the charac
Ter Was good indeed while Robert Al
ricr as Johu Duke delighted all.
That the best is always saved for the
lasa was plainly evident when Eddie
Caose as Timothy Todd made his
appcaras zee. He kept the audience
in a Continual uproar from the time
he appeared until The curtain went
down. Miss Julia Jeelico, as the
newspaper correspondent was good
She was decidedly best in her special
ty when She sang and danced I'D
Ra her Two Step Than Waltz, Bill
The audience enjoyed her work and
She was repeatedly encored.
The musical feature was all that
corld be expected The songs
Keep On Doing Something. Love
IS a Wonderful Thing Wouldn't
you like to know" and Its Nice To
Have Sweetheart" all making de
cided hits. The Schuberts certainly
deserve the highest praise for the
class of shows they are sending out
and their productions should hav(
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-11-17
Charles Halter

Don't fail to read the page ad Of
Charles Halter IN this issue. This ad
rs full of bargains and offers to the
ladies some choice things they need
at this season of the year. It is their
intention every Sunday to place their
ad of bargains before the eyes of
the ladies thai they can see 4he big
things in STORE for fhem at tllis pops
lar house dufing the co1ning sae1l<.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-11-17
AT THE GRAND
THE Tourists .

In presenting ''The Tourists" at
the Grand Friday night the Messrs.
Schuberts maintained their reputa
ton OF sending out nothing but the
best. The company was a strong one
and each and every member was equal
to the part assigned them Especial
mention IS made Of the leading lady,
Miss Louise Borthel, who delighted
all by her excellent work in singing
Albert Froom as the Rajah was great
and his efforts were highly appre-
ciated. c. w. Myers as Benz Bios
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-11-17
Nelms & Blum Co.

The Nelms & Blum Company are
offering this morning some choice
and tempting offers in broadcloth,
suitlngs, silks and shoes. Don't fail
to read their ad on the editorial page.
You should keep your eye on this
page every morning for their daily
announcement
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-11-17

be shown to their seats until the
conclusion of the act. Warning OF
the approach of commencement will
be given by trurnpcaers in the lobby
entrance.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-11-17

larger attendance than was given
The Tourists" for which the atten
dance was greater than usual, at the
same time it could have been better
and would have insured .moreF plays
OF this kind for the future.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-11-17
"A Modern Lady sGodiva. "

The engagement OF Amelia Bing
ham and a clever company in Fred
erick F. Schrader and Lloyd NJ.
Binghaan's "A Modern Lady Godi-
va at the Grand son November 20. IS
azsszdy atlsaeting znnch attention on
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-11-17
APPLES! APPLES,

We will sell car load of apples
from the car at the Y. & M. v.
freight depot at the low price of $I.1o
per bushel, or $3.z5 per barrel. These
prices are for Monday only.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-11-17
Parsifal.

One of the most striking scenes to
in Messrs. Martin & Emery's pro-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
Y. NJ. c. A. Notes.

The Y. NJ. c. A. Conference met
last Friday eve. and We were glad
90 welcome the strangers. Come a.
gain. Everybody was happy.
Reports from the jail and aims
house last Sunday showed that the
committees did GOOD work
Prof j. II. Rhorer gave the boys
last Sunday a very timely address.
Subject; Giants. The boys manifest
ed much interest
Every man present last Sunday TO
the open meeting took an active part
Subject: a Brave Man. This meet
ing Will not be forgotten very soon.
Men be on time Sunday ready for
hard work
Mr.. John J.. Ballard viii address
the boys Sunday p. NJ. at the y.
NJ. G. a. Rooms.
The men will be addressed Sun
day $3.50 p NJ. at the Y. NJ. c. A
Rooms my Mr.. Julian Taylor.
The y. NJ. G. A. is now getting
ready to hum let everybody lend
helping hand.
The Night School will open Mon
day, September 23d. s p. NJ. Let
everybody take advantage of this OPP
portunity.
The Y. NJ. c. A. campaign Will
open at the Fifth Street Baptist
Church. Women and men are in
vited Sunday October 9th, $3.50
z. NJ All the WORK of the Y. NJ. c.
A. viii be explained and a special
sermon will be preached. Be a COM
mittee.
The Y. NJ. c. A. Lecture Course
will open October 18th. s p. NJ. at the
Sharon Baptist Church. The first
of the Season. Rev. ID. Webster Da-
Wis will open or lecture. Subject:
None Of Your Business. Special mu
sic by the Choir of the Church. Ad-
mission 10 cents.
The Bible Glass for boys will open
Tuesday October 8, Z p. NJ.
The Bible Glass for men SSill open
Tuesday, October s, s p Nj.
The Glass for the explanation on
the Sunday School Lesson will open
Saturday, September 2Sth, p. NJ. at
the Y. NJ. c. a. Rooms. Everybody
is invited to join this class. Free.
DR.. w. II. Hughes one OF our pop
ular physicians Will address women
only Sunday. September 30th. $3.50
+. NJ. at the True Reformers' Hall
under the auspices of the Women's
Auxiliary OF the Y. NJ c. A. Sub
ject: Something That Women Ought
to Know. All women are welcome.
Children will not be admitted. Moth
ers see that your daughters attend
this meeting. Free.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
Do You Know ThemP

Ellisville, Miss, Aug. "a, 'O7.
am seeking information about
some Of my relatives. I was born
IN Amelia County, Va, near Farmers
Bank. Don't know name Of town.
Ny age is about sc years. / left
home about 1858, a slave. belong
ing TO Henry Anderson. Left with
Ed. Stokes and came TO Mississippi.
My relatives left in Virginia were my
mother, Rachael Banister. After
ward learned she married a man by
the name OF Cy. Stokes. Also left
four brothers, Randall, Dave Billy
and Stephen Banister and one sister
named Sarah who married Barnett
Pegram. / want to hear from some
OF them.
IF any one Of them or anyone who
knows anything about any OF them.
will write me, the information will
be very gratifying to me.
Address,
BETTE CLAYTON,
Ellisyille, Miss.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

ds by
OF dd people
nd have thin
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ron three
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on In uodt o the hairs
a h n k R
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have used II Hy hat It
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~ IL
OWENS & MINOR DRUG Distributors 1907 E Main St
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

came the two miles OF carriages con.
tanning those who came TO visit the
Supreme Lodge and the colored cit
liens of Louisville. who followed
On the steps of the Old Jewish syn
agogue az Sixth and Broadway
where the troops passed I'm review
there We're banked several thous-
and people. aud on either side of the
streets ten blocks each way a crowd
OF people watched the parade There
were no end OF cheers. one old col
ored woman standing against the
carriage of Supreme Chancellor
Starks. tears rolling down her cheeks
exclaimed with perfect JOY:
Ny God. what viii dis race do
nex'2"
The following uniformed officers
composed the STAFF.
Stan-Wtlis II. Holmes. Chief of
stan. Joseph L. Jones. AdWtaut
General. b. J. Carruthers. Inspector
General; H. @. Ward Chief Muster
ing Omcer: r.. 1T. Cohen. Chief En-
eineer, ii. ~ Smith. Chief Signal
Officer, i. NJ. Hazelwood. Quarter
master General; r. c. Carter, Com
missary General; Dr. r.. +. Boyd.
surgeon General. the AeT. a. 1T. New
ton. Chaplaiu-in-Chief
Aidcs-de-Camp-B. a. BIount. AL
ALBANIA: John Harris. Illinois: ID. O..
Adgers. Florida, ,. r. Johnson. Ken
lucky. John b. Snowden. Kentucky:
John W. Strauther. Mississippi: vii
liam II. Hughes. Missouri. b. B. ALI
mond. New Jersey; Thomas Il. Hem
ry, South Carolina: r. G.. Gather.
Ohio; William H. Ferguson. Ohio:
William Bailey, Iowa; II. c. Chase.
Texas
Brigadier Generals Commanding-
+. p. Walker. Alabama: J. T. r..
Warren. Arkansas; d. Taylor. Flor
ida; C.. ID. Cresweu. Georgia: j. Al.
Lawrence. Illinois, J. j. Buckuer.
Indiana; J. n. Wilkersou. Kentucky
s. W. Green. Louisiana. William r
Morris. Minnesota; r. r. Goldsbv.
Mississippi. William II. Robinson.
Missouri. A. r. Davidson. New Jerse
r. Delaney Ohio A. NJ. Burris.
Pennsylvania. j. ID Fogala. Tennes-
see, r. ID. Sillsd. Texas. John Mitch
en-, Jr.. Virginia, j. A. Campbell.
West Virginia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
TEACHERS wANTEDi

We have n large number OF appli-
cations for colored teachers for ru-
raj and graded schools. Six TO nine
months terms, salaries up 20 $500
per month. Also for private schools
matrons, etc. Graduates from Pc
tersburg and Hampton Normal
Schools, and those holding First
Grade Certificates preferred. Grad
yates from other schools and those
holding Second and Third Grade
Certificates Will also be accept
ed. Our applications for teachers.
from School Boards are coming in
daily.Full particulars upon applica-
ton. Enclose stamps for reply.
Address,
Va. Teachers Cooperative Asse
IA f. 18th ST., Manchester, Va
Reference given and required.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
Men and CT Is Wanted.

The Blackwell and Brothers are
engaged In practical house painting.
We employ five men and one girl In
our office. why not help US to employ
more? When we help ourselves we
help others. Our motto is "To
please the people"
What others have done we can do.
Let us do your painting; your lob
work. Rates are cheap. Terr-s
easy We want ten men and two
girls help Us TO get them by giving
US your large and small jobs.
BLACKWELL & BROS.
Cor. Price 4 Jackson Sta.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

Man is more easily allured by the
grace OF the gown than the grace OF
the mind. although he would have you
think otherwise. and will hold forth
with considerable emphasis on the
text that no man ever knows what
costume a woman has on, nor IS he at
all concerned with the shape OF her
hat, or the way she does her hair!-
London Madame
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
What De- the charm7

This advertisement appeared In a
Swiss paper: Hotel in a most pic
turesque site. distance OF q hundred
meters from a police station. A physi-
clan is attached TO the establishment,
In which an abundantly supplied
American bar presents such attrac-
tons that very rev customers leave IL
OF their own free viii"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

The too common custom OF drink
Ing healths" had a most curious ORR
gin. In the days when the Danes lord
ed II In England they had a very com
mon habit Of stalbing Englishmen in
the throat when drinking. To avoid
this villainy a man when drinking
would request some OF the sitters-by
TO be his pledge. or surety, while tax
ing his draught Hence the custom.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
orIaln Of Peculiar Name.

The curious name OF the anesthetic
"stovaiue' Is due 20 its discoverer. II.
Fourneau NJ. Fmrneau was anxious
To perpetuate his own name IN con
necuon with 10, hst as the anesthetic
was OF the nature OF cocaine and no
compound resembling that could be
contrived out OF 'Fourneau." he trans
lated the name ia,o its English equiv
alent OF stove" and added the neces-
sary termination
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
AGrdnd Time
in louisville.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE

a part OF the major organization
brought out the widest enthusiasm.
evidences of the good feeling evok-
cd being displayed az the reception
last night. The grand lodge officers
OF the eastern and western hemis-
pheres viii be reObligated.
Last night the most important So
cial event of the conclave was held
at the Coliseum To the strains Of
the orchestra OF the Eighth Regi-
ment Band Of Chicago exhibition
drills were held and music furnished
for the formal reception held by the
officers OF the organization.
One of the most important events
OF to-day viii be the formation OF the
Escort 10 the Flag" at 8 o'clock at
the camp. Mr.. Henry Watterson
and Col. w. B. Haldeman have been
invited to attend the ceremony.
Booker r. Washington viii be the
guest OF the Supreme Lodge Thurs
day and deliver an address 40 the
White City az 4 o'clock I'm the after
noon. supreme Chancellor Starks
appointed the following committee
on reception for the occasion Of the
noted Negro educators coming: l..
H. Mitchell. Texas. Roscoe q. sim
ous. New York: G. a. Nevells. Pa:
Rev. +. B. Topp. Mississippi; Mai.
Gen. r. r.. Jackson. Illinois. Col j.
+. Marshall. Kansas. Dr. Horace
Conrad, oklahoma.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
OFFICERS IN CARRIAGES.

The first carriages in the parade
were occupied by Supreme Chancel-
Tor Starks. Past SUPREME Chancel-
Tor r. a. Williams. Supreme Master
OF ENchequer John Young. and Ros-
coe simmons, Supreme Keeper of
Records and Seal G.. "a. Robinson.
supreme Lecturer L. II. Mitchell
supreme Attorney S. A. r.
Watkins. supreme Master al Arms
ID. a. Miller, Supreme Outer
Guard. ID. Taylor. Supreme Inner
Guard Henry Strawbridre. Secretary
p. +. Green, Grand Chancellor a. w
Lloyd. Grand Chancellor John B
Suowdcn. Cary b. Lewis and tbe ON
tire supreme representation. among
whom were Harris. Wallace and Tono
OF mississippi, Curtis and Johnson
OF Missouri: Duke. DR. Nada ana
Warren of Arkansas. Hin and Prince
OF leNas; Stoney OF Georgia. smith
or Louisiana. One OF the sights OF
tne day in the line OF the parade
were the thousands of colorcd school
children who watched the procession
The foremost colored citizens of
Louisville. including Che business and
professional clements. came out 90
see To viii De a long time before
either the knights will have SO
splendid a parade or Louisville viii
witness the like of IT,
The session OF the Supreme Lodge
began promptly az O'Clock and last
ed until g. The most important
work was the presentation of the
supreme Worthy Counsellor's re-
port by s. w. Green. of Louisiana.
supreme Vice Chancellor OF the or
der. He read a most interesting and
valuable report going deeply into
the affairs of the women's deDart-
ment, infinitely taking up every de-
partment of his Office. The Courts
are rapidly growing in numbers and
DID iair early 90 compare with the
remarkable progress of the Supreme
Lodge. The Supreme Counsellor
pointed out that at the present time
there are $4,000 Calauthians. ana
the supreme Office alone is handling
something like $4,000 bienniallv
40 the conclusion OF his report he
was rendered an ovation. carving
with him the greetings Of the Su-|
lreme Lodge 20 the Supreme Court
pr Calauthians, now holding its ses-
slons az he COlored Odd Fellows
Hail.
s. a. T. Watkins. Supreme Attor-
ley read his report. an exhaustive
ana able as Wen as eloquent docu-
nent The entire legal work of the
'olored knights Of Pythias. almost |
enough 10 keep one man busily en-
saSed is entrusted wholly TO him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
Sound Advice.

Step out firm and free. Hold your
head up high, and be proud OF your
self. You are as good a man as any
one on the field IL you will let yourself
be. Think that. and act up 70 tt
Bobby Abel, in Boys Life"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
Richmond. Va. Aug. 20. 20

Richmond, Va. Aug. %, '07.
TO All Whom IL May Concern:
This is TO certify that two certi-
6cates of stock owned by me in the
Mechanics Savings Bank, by Nos.
234 and 103. have been lost, mis-
placed or destroyed in the city of
Atlantic City and State OF New Jer-
sey, and that viii make application
to the said Mechanics Savings Bank
for an issue Of duplicate certificates
In the place and stead OF the former
ones heretofore issued.
SADIE V. FARLEY.
BY Counsel
J. THOMAS HEWIN.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
eenefeent Work.

Work is tbs true friend and con-
soler OF man, raises him above all his
weaknesses, purifies and ennobles
him. saves him from vulgar tempta-
ton and helps him TO bear his bur
den through days Of sadness. and be-
fore which even the deepest griefs
give way.-M. Caro-.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
BOOKER WASHINGTON TO sPEAB

To-day promises to be a memoir
able one in the history OF Colored
Pythians. Booker 4. Washington is
TO speak at White City at o'clocl,
as the guest Of the Supreme Lodge
and the colored citizens. Prof Wash
ingJon VIII arrive during the after
noon and viii be met by a commit
tee from the Supreme Lodge, the
supreme Chancellor, twenty staff Of
hcers from Camp Corbin and a band
OF forty pieces. He will be escorted
10 the White City where the exer-
clses will begin at the appointed time
lie viii be introduced by Supreme
Chancellor Starks, who VIII act as
Master of Ceremonies.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
Agents Wanfed.

AGENTS WANTED everywhere to
sell Ruby Dressine. the greatest ten
cent preparation for the hair ON the
market Sells like hot-cakes. Ev-
erybody buys. Big money made.
Address,
R%Sample postpaid 16 cents.
KIRKLEY SPECIALITY MFG. CO.
Sl3 w. Madison Street,
Baltimore. Mary land.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
A REVELATION.

The Book OF Seven Seals by Lu-
cinda Young, who In the year of
1890 laid on her bed twenty-four
days and saw dreams and visions,
was commanded by God to write the
wonders she saw into a book. This
book tells also about a seven years
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
The Value Of RIdIeuIe.

"a man." said DIR. Johnson, should
pass a part OF his time with the
laughers, by which means anything
ridiculous OF particular about him
might be presented TO his view and
corrected"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
The Coronach.

Nuc COTOndCns
The coronach. or mourning for the
dead. is stu heard IN many parts OF
Scotland as well as Ireland. II is q
weird chant. cries OF lamentation be-
ing mingled with remonstrances ad-
dressed to the departed for leaving his
friends and relatives.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
MAKEUP OF PARADE.

Besides the soldiers, the parade
consisted OF the Supreme Lodge Of
hcers, Supreme Representatives, SUI
preme Lodge members and the Su-
preme Court OF Calanthe. Then
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

We ere sending out sample COP
les. We shall be glad to have your
name on our regular subscription
List
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

Nelson's Hair Dressing can be
bought at Jennings and Brown Drug
Store, Pittsburg, Pa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

famine that is to come. 1t is sold az
$1.OO.
Address all communications to
MRS. LUCINDA YOUNG.
Lambertville. N. ].
Agents Wanted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
Nodcei

Having qualified administrator OF
the estate of Mrs. p. X. Anderson,
deceased, I wish all parties having
bills against the estate to present
them within thirty days to me at
GA Harrison Street.
JOS. S. ANDERSON, Admr.
At
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-19

Free, for catarrh, fast to prove mer'
it, trial size box Of DR.. Shops Ca
tarrh Remedy. Let me send it now.
It is a snow white, creamy, healing(
antiseptic balm. Containing such heal
ing ingredients as Oil Eucalyptus, Thy
mol, Menthol, etc, it gives instant and
lasting relief to catarrh of the nose
and throat. Make the free test and
see for your self what this preparation
can and will accomplish. Address DR.
shoop, Racine, wis. Large glass jar, 81
cents. Sold by E. A. Billlngslea & Co
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-19

atty has q sort Of selffeneTing purse
ike the Widows erase o. oil But
of late this fine Old custom has fallen
sadly into disuse, Royalty has been
sommerciaIIzed, and lord cnambeFiains
Do not seem g hand out 3 much
nending money IS thsy Used HI The
eolfsn ags 81 singly prodigalli mas
,p.Is ed. and me spending fanc IONS q
lsings have been susurped BY the Amer
lean millionaire
But slamese chulEp gKon has backi
ca the American millionaire into 9
siding. dfaised the ante, Of old Occur
de Lion himself. He let a trail q
oriental gold through London Paris
ostend, Copenhagen, and Baden Bad
en-. He almost iustihes the tribute Of
Milton, heretofore considered a poet.
lie pipe to the regions where the
gorgeous East, with richest hand.
showers on her kinss parDaric pearl
and gcld.P Nobody bothers to ask
where ehaulalongkon got it Solomon
in all his glory never got nd Of his
shekels so fast, and the barbaric old
Shah Of Persia has dwihdled in the
eyes of hotel lackeys and Partisan
shopkeepers.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-19
World Wide Interest TO National lrrl-
CATION Congress.

publication 81 the Official CALI
Of tie Fifteenth National IRRIGATION
eonere which meets in caeramenss
Iseptemhet ~ expla ;aing ihe chat t
acter ana purposes Il tlat inppFtas1t
NOV emeat mas awakened ail ssctiors
N the Country 10 q Ion q The
VIA national significance q what
the congress stands for MOI only
has the subject evoked the practical
interest aud conmencatlon Of lead;
ing and tarseetng public men in ey'
cry line Of activity in our own land,
but II has ELECTED from the fore;
most representatives Of the best
thought in all enlightened foreign
countries; expressions Of deep inter
Test in the right solution Of the pro
found national and economic prob;
lens to which the congress addresses
itself The question Of conservins
those natural resources upon whicl
the continued wealth aud prosperity
Of nations rest, no longer appeals ex
clusively to specialists. 1t is be
ginning to force itself upon the at
tention Of all intelligent persons con
cerned for the future welfare Of thetI
country and posterity This fact Is
clearly shown in the correspondents
which the approaching session Of the
National Irrigation Congress has pro
voked at home and abroad. Thou
sands Of letters have been received al
the headquarters Of the organization
in cacramento from People in every
walk Of life and in all parts Of the
civilized world, expressing interest in
the work Of the congress and the
steady broadening of its functions tc
include the whole subject Of protect
ing, preserving and developing tne
basic agencies Of healthy national
growth. For this reason, among 9th
ers, the coming session of the body
is fraught with greater posslbill
ties for national and human progress
than any other unofficial national body
in the United States.