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STEA.L-. -IANNnN

licons and Democrats I'm view OF this
state of affairs. En- is evident that very
little attention vI Doe given to other
questions until uerc cam Doe some crys-
utilization of Thought on the financial
problem.
The house berau proceedings with
the election OF Joseph Cannon as speak
or. 20 which office Mr.. Cannon had
already been nominated boy Che Repub-
leans SIR Cannon i- now engaged
in formula ding The committees. but
there are so many applicants FOR the
places of prominence that lac is end
Ing the task "a difIcuit and complicated
one. lie stl hopes Co complete the
work before the Christmas holidays.
but viii NOT vet undertake. 90 SAY when
IL may be- done
The presidents message recon-
mends currency legislation and reform.
but the pres dent does not suggest any
specific form OF legislation lie points
out that hc recon. mcnded currency re-
lief in his last message TO congress.
but, as on the former occasion. the
president takes no stand ou how 10
provide the necessary elasticity 10 the
currency problem
That the president takes cognizance
Of the present strained condition OF the
money market and the nervousness OF
bank dcpos tors is evident by his refer
ence TO the money boarders. He calls
attention o. he great natural resources
Of the country and provides statistics
70 show how prosperous the nation IS.
lie urges that people have confidence
In the banks and that they should not
hoard their money.
The president again urges further in
telligent development OF the super
vision over interstate commerce and
asks for legislation permitting pool
ing" under interstate commerce SUI
pcrVisiOn.
The most conspicuous figure in
Washingtou today is William J. Bryan
that is, IT, applause counts ON
question OF this kind. His welcome In
the house of representatives overtop-
ped that OF Speaker Cannon and Mi
nority Leader Williams combined.
Cheers. three times repeated. "a he en-
tered through the door at the right OF
the speakers desk were the first evil
dence that members of the house OF
representatives and their guests recOg-
nized national figure.
The deS gnation by the Democrats OF
John SHARP Williams as their leader
was an occasion for a big ovation
In inc house Speaker Cannon an
nounced the appointment OF the com
mittee on banking and currency and
in doing so stated that he had exceed
ed by one member the number permit
ted by the rules OF the house and ask
ed unanimous consent to his action.
which was granted
At conference held in the White
House last night between the president
and Senators Aldrich QR H. and Crane
(Mass) on the subject or currency leg
iSlation plans for relieving the cur
rency stringency IN the future under
such circumstances as have occurred
recently Were discussed
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
CAR GREETS TAFT.
Secretary Of War Talks Peacs
to Nicholas Rcmanoff.
RUSSIANS CHEER THE GENERAL. >
Declares nt American banquet Ia
His Honor That Uncle Sam Ii
Friendly Toward All
the World

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 4.-Secre-
tary Taft was received in audience by
the emperor or Russia here today He
was introduced by Foreign Minister
Iswolsky and General Rudiger, minis.
ter Of war, and greeted 10y the grand
dukes now here. These include Nicho.
las Nicholaievitch, Alexander Michaelo-
witch and half dozen others.
The carriages of the American EN-.
bassy, in which the secretary and the
party drove 20 the palace, were recog.
nized everywhere. Crowds gathered
In spite Of the threatening weather.
and General Taft" as the secretary
has come TO be called here, was cheer.
ed again and again.
The empress OF Russia is indisposed
and was not able to receive Mrs. Taft.
consequently the secretary went 10
Tsarskoe-Selo without his wife. This
evening the secretary viii attend a
banquet at Foreign Minister Iswol
sky's which will be followed 10y a re.
ception OF the diplomatic corps aud
Russian official society.
plea for world peace was the tonic
OF a speech delivered by Secretary TAFT
at the American banquet here last
night which was attended by several
high Russian officials in addition to
some sixty Americans.
Responding TO the speech OF welcome
delivered by i. NJ. Corse. who presld.
ed. Secretary Taft said that he hoped
the traditional friendship between Rus.
STA and America would increase and
become stronger. The similarity I'm
the Development OF the two countries.
he said. ought 10 produce a svmpathet-
lie feeling, and he drew a parallel be-
tween Russia and America with refer
ence TO their immense extent and the
difficulties arising therefrom.
Personally the secretary had strong
feeling OF affection and regard for Rus
sia on account OF the two years resi-
dence of his father there as American
minister
The secretary declared that Intlma-
tions that his trip was connected in
any way with n prospective war in the
far east were without foundation. In
his Judgment there was no possibility
Of war between the United states and
any country, nor was there any reason
for IT, The world needs peace for it's
real growth and the happiness OF the
individual.
Civilization, said the secretary, Is In,
dehted TO Emperor Nicholas for the
initiation OF international efforts for a
permanent peace ana the mitigation OF
war by the organization OF The Hague
conference. At the conclusion OF his
speech he toasted the emperor.
Count Konitz. who is acting as i'm
perial aid TO Secretary Taft responded
with toast 10 President Roosevelt
which was drunk amid great enthu-
siasm and the singing OF the national
hymns of both countries.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
MURDER GIRL MISSIONARY.
Kiss Agnes TempIeton killed By
Msxtcans or Indians at VaIverde

Miss Agnes TempIeton Killed by
Mexicans or Indians ne vaIverde.
SANTA FEE, n. NJ, Dec. 4.-Afiss
Agnes Templeton, the only white wo-
man missionary at the Baptist Indian
mission at Valverde, Rio Arriba coun-
~, was murdered either by Mexicans
or Indians. An unconfirmed report
says that Miss Templeton was assault
ed before being put TO death. David
Martinez Sanchez is under arrest as
a suspect.
Miss Templeton's body, mutilated al
most beyond recognition, 1t Is report
ed, was found in a grove near the
schoolhouse. Sanchez, who was arrest
ed on suspicion, was brought to fail
mere for safe keeping. He denies all
knowledge or the murder, and the au-
tnorities refuse to make known what
reasons they have for connecting him
with the crime.
Miss Templeton was working under
the direction OF the Baptist missionary
board OF New York city. Her prede-
cessor at the mission, Miss Phoebe
Howard, was killed In a similar man
ner at Embodo several years ago. and
her slayers were never captured.
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New YorI. markets.

FLoUR-Quiet and about steady: Min
hpsssseota patents, So.-ou2.oo; winter patents,
- g -; win ,5 e., sitaights. sL50aA7o:
RYE ri -FI;l steady fair 70 good. sass
2 22; ;l3 C SR no. 20 fancy, S.Ng5;to
west receipts caused heavy selling Of
wheat with "a break Of a cont in pricosi
BUTTER - Creamery, specials. per
pound. ste; extras. sc: firsts. 25i4G &c |:
seconds. 8426c.; thirds, 2Q2fc.; held. sps-
.o14c.; seconds, $50 &c. state dairy tubs
fresh. finest &c; good TO choice .5NZ6c.
SO Size; extras. I2qz2lsc.; firsts. 2OaIo.
SECONDS, lo4l3c-s thirds l6QlIc.; imita-
uS on, eSrfesm5ery, firsts. 2s92Se.
ored and white. September fine. 15Ao.:
october best he; October. good TO
prime. nAgu%c.; small, late made. best.
eolored September. fine. he. white.
l4s.c.: large, october. best. Use: com.
specials. He: fine, Si<Q9i4c.: fair to good
SStSe common. Stsa4hc.; fun skins. 1G2o.
choice, SSds3c. brown and mixed sc.
ieeted, fancy. S6GlOe,; average best s4Q
l5glSc.; checks. lS8lsc. refrigerator, ear
" packed; special marks; fancy. 1918;
n ssttss;; l3elI15 seconds. lsGl65sc-; thirds.
loul51ec-i inferior, l3u15c.
HAY-Easy; good TO choice. n.@q1Io
STRAW-Steady at 65470c.
WOOls-Firm; domestic fleece 32R55c
LIVE POULTRY = Firm: fowls. no
he; old ROSTERS. sa9zc. spring chick
ems. ngl3c.; ducks. 119lz1Ac.; geese. no
DRESSED PoULTRY-Dun and weak,
fresh killed fowls, choice. 135zc.; do, do,
fair 10 good, l28z0l3c.; old ROSTERS. 100
roasting chickens, nearby. 159lsc. do,
DO, western. uQl5c.; broiers. nearby. IL
TO good, 14Ql6c.: do, do. western choice
t e fancy lsQ17c.; do. do. fair to good.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
SIXTIETH CONGRESS-.
National Legislature Opens at
Washington.
BRYLS'S APPEARANCE is CHEERED.
Financial Question Leads All Others
In Point OF Interest For Senators
and ReDresentntiVeS-Roo
velts Messngt. Today.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 4.-The nation.
al congress was opened here with the
usual formal ceremonies. but never al
the beginning OF any session have con
gressional leaders OF both parties found
themselves more ut sea concerning
legislation than they are at the con
vening of the sixueth assembly OF the
national Legislature
Very little except the financial situa.
ton is engaging the attention OF any
member OF either house. aud all the
members of both houses. whether lead
ers or followers. confess their inability
10 forecast what may Dee done ON the
subject All o- ;hem lament the pres
ent situation. bet am of them DO not
believe that the remedy for it is TO DC
found i'm legislation
Those who believe that such a rome
dy Will prove cfCacious are u the ma
Jority. but their opinions AIS to means
vary SO widely chat aI adm.t the
great difficulty OF getting together.
There is some general division along
party lines. but there is also great an.
vcrgcuce of view among both Repub-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07

WASHINGTON. Dec. fl VIII not
deviate one single hair breadth from
what ! have said" That is what Rep
resentative Il. II. Hinshaw OF Nebras-
ka quoted President Roosevelt as say
ing In relation 10 third term nomina-
ton Just after leaving the White
House. The statement was later au-
thorized at the White House that the
president in talking with Representa-
tive Hinshaw referred TO his policies
and not TO any question OF "A third
term
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
bryan Sure OF Nnminntion-

WASHINGTON, Dec. "A poll tax
en- here by the New York World OF
the Democratic senators and repre-
sentatives who have arrived in the
city shows an overwhelming convic-
ton that Bryan's nomination is a GER
tainty. The proportion is about four
to one OF those who answered the
question directly. The poll also shows
a still stronger conviction that he
should run on conservative platform.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07

PITTSBURG, Dec. 4.-Attorneys for
Augustus Hartje, the millionaire paper
manufacturer. are at work on an an
peal to the supreme court Of Pennsyl-
Vania In their efforts to secure for him
divorce from his beautiful wife.
Mary Scott Hsrtje. whom he accuses
OF indiscretions with Thomas Nadine.
the coachman. With the overruling of
motion for rehearing by the superior
court In Philadelphia the last resource
OF that court was exhausted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
Mark TWAIN For sh.r,r

NEW YORK, Dec. 4. - Alderman
Douu, as chairman OF the board OF
eanvassers for the county OF New
York, reported to the board OF alder
men. The official canvass shows lit
Tie change from the figures gathered
by the police and the newspapers on
tne night OF the last election. In the
battle for sheriff Thomas F. Foley re-
ceived l46,052 votes and Macmillan
=. lhmsen received 12o,479. Mark
Twain was In this contest, although he
old not know it. Some one in Mr..
Clemens home district cast a ballot
for him for sheriff.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07

mess and We must buy stock, bonds
and own the commercial interests in
many parts Of this country. With
the advent OF leading men OF the
race in the fields of finance and the
securing OF a competency In the
marts of trade, respect will come and
recognition viii be accorded by
thousands of white men. who to-day
withhold il from US. In the Ian
guage of the Scriptures:
Speak unto the children OF Is
rael. that they go forward
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07

SENATOR FORAKER FOR PRES
IDENT.

The letter OF Senator Joseph Ben
son Foraker addressed TO Hon. Con-
rad D. Mattern. Vice President of
the OHIO Republican League. grant
ing the request Of the advisory and
executive committees OF the Ohio
Republican League of Clubs that he
become q candidate FOR the Presiden-
cy of the United States viii go down
in history as one Of the most re-
markably able documents that has
ever emanated from the pen of any
statesman.
IL was, i'm our Judgment master
stroke in the political warfare now
raging in this country between Pres
ident Roosevelt and some OF his
policies. IL is call TO arms" and
its reverberating notes are being
heard from the Atlantic 10 the Pa
cihc, from Canada 10 the Gulf. II
will tend 20 dispose OF Mr.. Roose-
velt's ambition to name his own sue
cessor rather than trust the people
OF the country to perform the task.
Senator Foraker Is logical and
persuasive and his clear cut deliv-
erances and statements OF great
principles will awaken a response
within the breast OF every man who
has observed events and who is anx-
ious as TO the future welfare Of the
nation. In Mr.. Rooseyelt's case, II
seems TO US to be one OF "vaulting
ambition DER leaping itself" He
has done much good and he has
reached a zenith OF popularity unat-
tanned by any statesman OF this or
any other day.
He has not been satisfied but has
constantly gone from one stage of ex-
pertinent TO another until now. the
tide is unquestionably setting in a
gainst him. IL has been the fate OF
most OF our great men and ne is
proving no exception TO the rule.
We have never believed that he was
DESTROYS OF obtaining or willing to
accept a third term" as President
at this time, but we have believed
that he was building to follow into
the White House the man he might
name now TO succeed him Wheth-
er Secretary Taft understood this or
not. We are not uncharitable enough
to say.
The Foraker declaration will clear
the air. so to speak. It will dispose
of Hon. William II. Taft's preten-
sions in Ohio. for even as a mega
tive quantity 1t will handicap the
EFFORTS OF his managers in other
States. That the conservative men
OF both parties will pay attention TO
Senator Foraker's deliverances hard
ly admits OF a doubt. The uistin-
guished Ohioan has evaded no is
sues and he will receive the cordial
support of the commercial interests
OF this country.
Unless Vice President Fairbanks
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
Patient shoot. doctor and Uer,.l,

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 4.-Dr J. A.
Attridge and his patient. Mrs. John b.
Griffith, were taken 10 hospitals last
night from Mrs. Grinith's room in the
Roy Court apartments. both shot
through the head and In a critical con-
dition. Mrs. Griffith had been in Har-
per hospital several weeks receiving
treatment and had Just been removed
TO her rooms under the direction OF DR..
Attridge. 1t is thought Mrs. Griffith
shot the doctor and herself.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07

NEWPORT, X. l., Dec. 4.-The bat
tleShip Vermont OF the Atlantic squad
ron, which is soon to SAT- for the Pa
CHIC, has won the nayy's record for
eoaling ship from barges 1T the coal
Ing station In Narragansett bay. She
averaged 255 tons an hour against the
battleship Virginia's record OF 253 tons
an hour.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
Fat Bear For President.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, Dec. 4. - A
black bear, addressed TO President
Roosevelt is in the express office here
en- route TO Washington from Mobile.
Haas Bros. OF Mobile consigned bruin
TO the president 1t appears to have
been year and q half old and is fat.
The bear, which should reach Wash
ington by tomorrow, was killed in
south Alabama.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
Ftff'F - 'rs.s d y p ~
moiR GETS KNOCKOUT.
Tommy Burns Is heavyweight Cham.
pfon of World.

LONDON, Dec. A. - Tommy Burns.
champion heavyweight Of America. in
the ring here successfully defended his
title IN battle with Gunner Moir, the
English champion. NOR. who had the
advantage OF height and weight, was
outclassed in speed and science by his
American opponent. -
Moir forced the fighting in the fourth
and fifth rounds, but there was little
power behind his blows. Burns then
started to go after Moir and in the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07

BOSTON. Dec. 4-Thirty-hve mills
and factories in New England which
have been curtailins production or shut
down are expected 10 resume opera
lions this week. Most OF the mills
which were closed will start their ma
chinery today
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
Rough Rider. Turnea Down.

GUTHRIE, Okla, Dec. 4.-ColoneI
Clarence Douglas. editor OF the Mus
kogee Phenix, and c. G. C'Gristmnl'D
Jones OF Oklahoma City were nominal
ed by the Republican caucus for Unit
ed States senators, defeating James
Harris and Ex-Governor. Frantz, lead
ers OF the rough rider element. The
election resulted from the storm
akainst rough rider dictation.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07

BERLIN, Dec. A new aeronautic-
al society has been founded here for
the purpose OF arranging pleasure trips
In the air both by Siderable and spher-
icai balloons. 1t is stated that the So
ciety has placed an order for a dirigi-
bic In the United States.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07

NEW YORK, Dec. ION motion OF
District Attorney Jerome the second
trial OF Harry X. Thaw for the killing
OF Stanford White on Madison Square
roof garden in June, 1906. was post
poned until Monday. Jan. g. Thaw
was not brought into the courtroom.
but was allowed % stay ia the witness
room. His wife. Evelyn NesbIt Thaw.
was In court.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07
Former senator Dead.

PLYMOUTH. Mass. Dec 4.-For.
mer Senator William T. Davis. an ora.
tor OF note and an authority In pill
grim history. died suddenly of apo.
plexy at his home in this town. Ha
was eighty-six years OF age.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07

CATTLE-Supply light; market slow.
choice. Ss.so4s.65; prime. $S.20Q5.4O; veal
HOGs-Receipts light; market active:
prime heavies. mediums and heavy York.
ers. $o.Ni light Workers. $S.65; pigs, s. so;
roughs, A.50a5 Is.
SHEEP AND LAMBS - Supply light:
market slow prime wethers IS; culls
and common. N.50z12.50; lambs. S450Qs 40.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Ill, Dec. A.
Fearful OF being shot for a deer.
Wenzl Mikesh. who is a farmer near
here. appealed TO the authorities for
protection He says he Is weary OF
being grazed by the bullets of would
be sportsmen.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07

Good weather ID unrhty essential
10 raising a crop. said the NalIkea
Philosopher but the best weather
ever seen VIII not grow corn that was
never planted
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N -:

Let us have racial peace without
any interference from the outside
and we can hope from the natural
evolution OF things for solution OF
this great problem. as OF most 9TH
.crs God rules this world. and not
the devil. Things go right in the
long run. and not wrong 7 am an
0pumist and not pessimist. Remem-
Der what Jefferson said In his first
inaugural address, wnen he said that
we are-and / hope he told the
truth" enlightened by a benign re-
ligion. professed. indeed. and prac-
uced In various forms. yet all of then,
including honesty. truth. temperance
gratitude and the love Of man: ack-
nowledging and adoring an overrul-
ing Providence. which by all It's dis
pensauons proves that IL delights in
the happiness Of man here and his
greater happiness hereafter"
Remembering with the apostle Of
American Democracy that IL Is I'M
der this sort OF benignant Providence
that we all live and have our being
white, black, red and yenow-and
that while black and white are not
the same animal physically, mental
quail actually or potentially. and
cannot be made so by platforms or
by laws, they are yet both the Great
ures or God. Is IL too much for
me to leave with you the parting in
Junction that in the face of this
great problem it would be well that
wise men think more. that good men
pray more and that all men talk less
and curse less?
While we cannot subscribe to all
OF Mr.. Williams tenets or agree with
all OF his dogmas, we are pleased to
join in hearty amen to his conclu-
sions. He is undoubtedly permeated
by spirit OF fair play. Men OF his
type will yet blaze the way to in
dustrial happiness and political
peace.
It matters little TO us whether or
not Mr.. Williams and his associates
boast OF racial superiority. He is
welcome TO It either as fact or as
a delusion. 1t remains for the cit
liens OF color to make good" and
demonstrate to the world along all
lines of legitimate endeavor.
To the Negroes OF this country, we
counsel conservatism, soberness and
good Judgment. remembering that
this is the crucial period OF our ex-
istence and that we are on trial.
Our brilliant young men should in
wade the Industrial and commercial
fields that have never been entered
by men OF the race.
BY so doing even failure will bring
experience, and experience is the
hand-maiden OF success. We must
persevere. We must accumulate
property. We must engage In bus
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07

The New Serial Story bob
HAMPTON OF PLACER" will com
mence soon on page and every one
should read IL until completed
Don't miss this opportunity.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.


Closing stock Quotations.
Money on call easier at e 20 g per cent.
prime mercantile paper. TO per cent:
Closing prices.
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hon. JOHN SHARP WILLIAMS
AND THE NEGRO

Hon. John Sharr Williams fr rfs
contribution to 1.. ,.,,....,...- .......
.'' '- .-- -ie.'oi oman Magazine re-
rtel tac best OF His remarks Cor Che
last. The following statement 90
facts win serve us 81 bal-, to ,,,,.-
.or tt, ,.,,.,.,. elsa. ,.,...
...
''' previous nllerahce7. Here is
what hc said.
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All communications intended for publication
should De- sent So as 20 reach us by "wednesday
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-07

JOHN MITCHELL. JR., EDITOR.
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Ea,ercl at ,hc Pose OHce at Richmond, Va
as scooaI class matter