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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
Fire in the Planet once.

Last Tuesday. at about 1890.
Foreman John r.. Gogbiu of the
PLANET Office heard a cracking
sound up i'm the stereotype room in
the attic OF the PLANET Building
and upon investigation found the
room in a blaze. He was driven
back by the heat. He gave the a.
larm TO the Office and Miss Eva G.
Davis, the clerk and book-keeper i'm
mediately telephoned to the Fire De
partment.
Mr.. Cogbiil ran for a bucket of
water and as he was going up the
steps with IL the chemical engine of
the Fire Department was at the door
with the fremen ready for action.
IL was soon discovered that water
would be necessary and a plug
stream was soon I'm action.
The fire was subdued and the
water did some damage to the large
quantity OF stock carried by John
Mitchell. Jr. The Mergenthaler Lin
otype was covered and also the New
Century Press and thereby much
more damage averted. The building
stock and machinery were fully in
sured. None OF the machinery was
damaged. Linotype Operator Ros-
coe c. Mitchell had only a case of a
wet magazine which was soon I'm run
ming order again.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
Bic Victory For Coal Roads.

In an opinion handed down in the
United States circuit court at Phila-
ielphia Judge Gray dismisses the
application for a bill in equity sought
oy the government in the suit which
Vas instituted several months ago by
Attorney General Bonaparte against
.he anthracite coal roads to test the
ronstitutionality OF the commodity
clause OF the Hepburn act.
This clause prohibits all railroads
from transporting in interstate com
merce any commodity owned or pro-
duced by il. with the exception of
lumber. A decision in favor OF tho
government would compel the anthra-
cite coal railroads 10 divorce them
selves from the coal companies which
all of them own or control.
In emphatic terms Judge Gray de
clares:
From every point OF view from
which we have been able TO approach
the question the unreasonableness and
consequent invalidity OF this so-called
commodities clause Is apparent II
invades the rights OF the state by
striking down the liberty hitherto in
nocently enjoyed by its citizens under
the laws and usage OF the common
wealth, 10 engage In interstate COM
merce 20 the fullest extent. as 10 all
harmless articles, whether owned or
not owned by the carrier. and deprives
OF their property these defendants.
contrary TO the letter and spirit Of
the fifth amendment TO the consttu-
tion.
II the enactment in question be
warranted by the commerce laws OF
the constitution, It is hard TO see what
bounds may be set 20 the exercise OF
that power. II will. indeed. be an open
door, through which the forces OF the
Capitalization hitherto unknown may
enter at will, 10 the overthrow OF that
just balance between federal and state
power. for which the makers Of the
constitution so wisely provided. as an
essential TO the preservation OF our
dual form Of government"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
SENTENCED TO DIE
IN HONDURAS
Harrisburg Man Under Arrest
as ReVOIutiOniSt.

Harrisburg. Pa. Sept 16.-As re
suit Of reading in a dispatch that
Leroy Cannon was under sentence OF
death in Honduras as a rebel against
the government. David X. Cannon. OF
this city. has been enabled 10 locate
him as his son. When the news reach
cd this city Mr.. Cannon took the mat
ter up with the national government
with the idea OF saving the young
mans life. Congressman Marlin f.
Clmstcad received a letter stating
that Cannon would be looked after By
the American minister and a fair trial
insisted upon. The young man has
been in Central America for four or
five years. having gone 20 that country
on a coasting steamer upon leaving
the Harrisburg high school. where ne
was noted football player.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
Rev. DIR. Graham Speaks Again.

Richmond, Va, Sept. IA. 'OS.
To the Baptist Brotherhood:
| have just received letters from
two OF the most distinguished d.
vines of our country, DR.. c. T. Walk
er OF Georgia writes that he will be
in Lynchburg at the installation OF
Or. Diggs, and that should anything
prevent his coming his money will
be on hand.
l quote what DR.. w Bishop John
son OF Washington. ID. c. says: MY
Dear Graham-Yours received. Ev-
erybody in this section OF the country
Is enthusiastic over the installation
OF Prof. Diggs and hail IL as a new
era in the life OF the grand old In
stitutiOn. / will be present and
bring some new students from the
District of Columbia, and deliver an
address on the spirit of Hayes" in
response TO an invitation by the COM
mi'tee."
Such encouragement from such
men ought to have its effect upon
the entire country. We are all re-
Joicing In these parts and great
crowds Will be in attendance in
Lynchburg. Come on brethren,
bring your money, bring your love.
bring your race pride and declare
yourself on the Lords side.
Yours for the cause,
W. F. GRAHAM.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
PRICE, FIVE CENTS.
\ Great Meeting OF the Young Peo-
pie at Fifth st. Baptist Church.

\ Great Meeting OF the Young Peo-
pie at Fifth st. Baptist Church.
On last Sunday, Sept. 18th. the
regular monthly meeting Of the Ma
tional Baptist Sunday School Union
was held at the Fifth Street Baptist
church. The President. Prof. b. II.
Peyton I'm "a few well chosen words
called the meeting TO order. An ex-
celent programme was rendered and
a large congregation turned out. In
deed 10 was one of the grandest un-
ions held I'm the city.
The Union was pleased to have
the following distinguished visitors
present. Professors w. 4. KyIes. c.
IT. Hooper. Jessie 7. Mills. w Fl.
Brooks, Grant Ammous William Mil
Ter. Burt Williams. J. w. Johnson.
kevs W. +. Graham, ID. D.. NJ II.
Payne and others
The programme was very enter
tanning and an present expressed
hearty appreciation of the literary
treat and were sorry when &c ended.
Prof. r. II. Fauntleroy in choice
words delivered the welcome ad-
dress on part Of the Sunday School
and Church. Devotional exercises
were conducted by the Chaplain.
Rcv. James IA. stephens Sweet So
los. duets aud recItations we're rem
dercd 10y various members Of the
Zion Baptist Sunday School. Fifth
Baptist Macedonia. Mt. Vernon and
Fifth Street.
The recitation as delievored by
Miss Luberta Walker was indeed
fine. Too much praise cannot be-
said OF the very excellent. pathetic
selection rendered by the well re-
nowned Mrs Ida Kyles Mills. entitled
The Triumphant Death of n Little
Girl This carried the house by
storm, as did the fine solo by Mr..
Joseph Matthew. Life is Like a
Mountain Railroad"
Miss Mamie Shavers Of the Fifth
Baptist Church came IN for her share
OF praise.
other solos. duets and recitstions
were OF the highest order. especially
SO was the flute solo Sunshine" rem
dered by little Felix OF the Miller
family. The Firth Street Ouintette
consisting of Misses Harris. Austin
Watts. Messrs Matthews and Doyle
deserves great credit.
Dir. W. +. Graham, the Pastor and
noted leadcr made a fine and choice
address touching the work Of the
Union and the Baptist principles as
enunciated by the Virginia Baptist
State Convention, Sunday school Con
vention and the National Baptist
Convention. Hearty amens were
given at the conclusion of his excel
lent address.
The Union is growing In interest
and the many friends always appre-
ciatc coming out 20 it's excellent pro-
grammfs. A handsome collection
was raised. The next Union will be
at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church the
second Sunday in November. All
are invited TO be present
Too much praise cannot be given
the President Prof Peyton and his
corps Of workers for the most ex-
cellent work they are accomplishing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
Stabbed Girl In Sunday School.

Miss Willie Bullinger. nineteen
years OF age. was stabbed TO death
at Newton. y. c., by Lon RAIDER. aged
tweuty-one years. The girl was at the
organ playing the closing hymn at
Sunday school when RAIDER sprang
across several benches and with his
pocket knife stabbed her in the back
and breast She died almost instantly.
RAIDER was arrested and is now in the
Newton Jail Some months ago he was
committed 20 the state insane asylum
and in his rawlings often mentioned
Miss Bullinger's name. Recently he
was\ discharged as cured. The deed
was probably prompted by unrequited
love
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
Passed Away.

ALLEN-NTr. John T. Allen of
1913 y. Sth Street departed this life
August 2S, 1905. The deceased was
born i'm Macon, Alabama in 1916.
After serving in the Civil War he
came 20 Richmond In 1871 and OBJ
tained a position by the city as its
first and only janitor OF the Colored
High and Normal School. which he
served for more than thirty-three
years. He was janitor at the time
of his death. He was also Deacon
Of the First Baptist Church, and a
member OF many lodges.
He leaves 20 mourn their loss. his
wife, Mrs. Emma Allen. whose maid
en- name was Miss Jackson; a son,
James, one daughter. Peachey Allen.
and sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Fisher Of
Buchanan St. Mrs. Gilbert Wilson
of New York City, and brothers.
James and Henry Of this city, Jun
ius OF Washington. Benjamin of Sur
ry County, William of Prince Ed
ward County and a host of other rel
atives and friends.
The funeral was held Sunday, Aug.
31st at ? p. NJ. from the First Bap-
tist Church. Rev. w. T. Johnson
ofiiciated.
1--WE love him. yes we love him
But Angels love him more.
And they have sweetly called him
To yOnder shining shore.
The golden gates were opened,
y gentle voice said come,
And with farewell unspoken,
He calmly entered home"
HIS SISTERS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.

Mr.. j. ID. Hagin. Chief Of East
ern Shore, Va. called on us.
Mr.. James +. Chick of EndheId.
Va. was in the city this week on
business.
Misses Alma and Robinetta Nor
ris of Manchester, Va. left the city
this week for Harpers Ferry. w. Va.
Mrs. Laura Rhodes OF New York
delegate to the True Rerormcrs An
nual Session is visiting KeysvilIe.
Va, guest of Mrs. Mary Jemries
Mrs. Capt. willis and Mrs. Deli
lah Franklin have returned to their
home in Lynchburg. Va. after a pleas
ant stay i'm this city.
Rev. r. A. Johnston. d. d.. pas
tor OF Mt Zion Baptist church. Brad
dock. Pa. will preach all day Sunday
In this city.
Mrs. Sallle Harris. Mr. C.. II.
Watson Mr.. A. +. Spencer. all of
Charlotte, y. c., Mrs. Birdie Platter.
Scranton, Pa. and Miss Carrie Wash
ington were in attendance at the
annual session OF the G. f., U. o.
+. r. last week.
Mrs. NJ. c. Dabney of Buckner
Station, Louisa Co. Va. is spending
some time in the city. While here
she is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Al
bert Smith.
Miss Captola Jerome Galloway
or Passaic, y. J. visitor TO the An
nual session OF the True Reformers.
left the city Wednesday for Balti-
more TO s.lend a few days with friends
there. She was elated over her trip.
Mr.. Joseph Evans. our agent at
Pittsburg, Pa. desires all his custo-
mers whose subscriptions for the
Richmond PLANET are past dne 10
call and settle at once.
Mrs. Sallie B. WIlkerson mas re-
turned home after an extended trip
North, visiting relatives and friends.
Grand Organ Recital at the Fifth
Street Baptist Church. Monday, Sept.
p, 1908 for the benefit of Macedonia
Club, Mrs. Callie D. Brown, Presi-
dent. Don't fail to hear Polk Mil
ler's Quartette in their jubilee songs.
Misses Robena Hickmon, Robe
ma Jenkins and Emily Walker OF
Manchester left this week TO attend
the V. n. and 1. ]. at Petersburg.
DR.. Alexander Morris has re-
turned home (Manchester) after a
long stay in the North.
Miss Therasita B. Chiles, eldest
daughter of Col. John r. Chies en-
tered the V. n. and /. this session
and carries with her the best wishes
Of her many friends.
Mrs. Mary Cunningham of 21
w. 18th St, Manchester returned TO
her home last week from Washing
ton, ID. c. She was accompanied by
her nephews and Mrs. Nancy Harris.
They are looking well after a three
weeks stay in the Capital OF the na-
ton.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
Fatally Injured BY Falling Tree.

New Rochelle. n. Y. Sept 16.-The
premature falling Of an old tree that
was being cut down here buried be
meath its heavy limbs two nurses and
their infant charges who were being
trundled by in baby carriages. As q
result OF the accident one of tie
nurse girls and one OF the babies WI,
probably die. May Clune was injurec
about the spine and should she sur.
vive will be permanently crippled Tae
other nurse girl. Hilda Sherwood. es
capped with slight injuries. but one-
year-oid Lawrance Rebbein had his
skull fractured and IL is not believed
that he will live.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
Republicans Carry Maine BY 1900.

Republicans Carry Maine BY 1900.
The Republicans carried Maine by
1900 plurality, against 26,1s1 in the
last presidential year. and 1904 in 1906.
Returns from 46S out OF 519 cities.
towns and plantations in the state,
gave for governor:
Bert M. Fernald, Republican, 72,117,
and Obadiah Gardner, Democrat, 64.-
993. In 1904 the same places gave
1884 for Governor Cobb, Republican.
and 49.416 for Davis, Democrat. The
Republicans carried all four congress
sional districts by about the usual plu-
ralities, Amos L. Allen being reelect-
ed in the First and c. c. Burleigh in
the Third, while John p. Swasey was
chosen to succeed Charles L. Little
field in the Second aud Frank G.
Guernsey the late Llewellyn Powers
in the Fourth district. The legislature
will be safely Republican In both
branches.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
Nodcei

Norfolk, Va, Aug. 25, 1903.
To the Baptist Brotherhood
Every member and friend of Vir-
ginia Theological Seminary and Col
lege is requested to meet at Lynch
burg, Va, Friday. October 2nd in
special session OF the Virginia Bapt.
State Convention to install Prof.
J. r. l.. Diggs as President of the
Virginia Seminary and College.
Let this. meeting mark a new e.
pooh In the history of our school.
Don't forget the date.
r. II. BOWLING, Pres.
w. T. GRAHAM, ID. d. Chair.
Q. Il. MILLER, Secretary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
Witnesses: :

WANTED-By a New York Com
many for every city IN the United
States, colored young man or wo-
man of business and executive abil-
ity to act as General Agent OF Com
pany in the selling of some of its cap
ital stock. Applicants must be hust
lers and be prepared TO furnish cash
security; can earn from $25 to $40
per week. Many are earning more
Write, stating experience to A. NJ
CLARKE. 24-26 Stone ST., n. Y. City
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
eattIIna Nelson knoeks out Doc cans

Battling Nelson Knocks Out Joe Cans.
Battling Nelson clinched his claim
TO the lightweight pugilistic cham
pionship by defeating Joe Cans for
the second time at the Colma arena
e San Francisco. The fight ended
in the twenty-frst round. when Cans.
beaten down by a succession Of blows
from his sturdy conqueror. failed TO
get upon his feet within the count OF
ten The veteran colored fighter was
severely punished. but the champion.
too. bore the marks of battle.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
HIS SISTERS.
$4,000 Endowment Paid.

Richmond, Va. Sept. II, 'OS.
This is to certify that l have re-
ceived from John Mitchell. Jr.,
Grand Worthy Counsellor of the
Grand Court of Virginia, Order of
Calanthe (S1OO.OO) One Hundred
Dollars in payment of the death
claim of Sister Sallie Harris, who
was a member OF Mechanics Court,
No. 45, of Richmond, Va.
his
Signed-Edward Y Harris,
mark
Beneficiary.
Witnesses:
Lille B. Hardy.
Addie Lemas.
Anna Taylor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
HUGHES NAMED
ON FIRST BALLOT
New York Republicans RenOm-
mate Him For Governor.
THE OPPOSITION COLLAPSED

The Governors denomination Fol-
lowed Failure Of a Desperate strug-
sle on the Part Of Opponents to
Discover a Candidate Upon Whom
They Could Unite-NomInation Was
Maue Observation-Disclosures Of Ticket
Quickly Named-Platform Declares
For Taft and Sherman and Endorses
Hughes Administration.
Saratoga. y. Y, Sept. 16.-Charles
Evans Hughes. OF New York. was
nominated by the Republican state
convention by an overwhelming ma
jority. and on the first ballot. to- sue
ceed himself as governor OF the state
OF New York. He received S27 votes
out of a possible 1908, as against Isl
for Jones w. Wadsworth. Jr.. OF Liv-
ingston county speaker of the state
assembly. and 81 for former Congress
man John X. Stewart. OF Montgomery.
The nomination was made unani-
nous upon motion of State Commit
teeman William Barnes, Jr, OF AL
bany, who has been perhaps the bit
terest and most outspoken opponent
OF the governors denomination.
The governors denomination fol
lowed the utter failure of a desperate
struggle on the part OF a number of
the county leaders who for four days
have spared no effort 70 discover a
candidate upon whom they could unite
to defeat him. The balance OF the
ticket was made up in the good old
fashioned way" as an organization
Slate" announced an hour or more
before the session OF the convention
began by Timothy l.. Woodruff. chair
man OF the state committee, after a
conference of the local leaders.
The Republican state ticket is as
follows:
For governor-Charles f. Hughes,
OF New York
For lieutenant governor - Horace
White, of OnOndaga.
For secretary OF state-Samuel S.
Koenig. of New York.
For attorney general - Edward r.
O'Malley. OF Eric.
For comptroller-Charle II. Gaus,
Of Albany.
For state engineer and surveyor
Frank NJ. Williams, OF Madison.
For state treasurer - Thomas B.
Dunn. OF Monroe.
For associate justice OF the court Of
appeals-Albert Haight, OF Erie.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. sATUF pay. SEPTEMBER 10, 1905

face. The struggle OF Miss Woods to
escape and her cries for help caused
the crowd TO become panic-stricken,
and It was with difficulty that the po-
lice prevented the spectators from
stampeding. Several women tainted
The excitement also caused the other
bears to act ugly. and this further
frightened the crowd II was some
time before order could be restored.
Miss Woods will recover.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
Hogs at Highest Price in Five Years.

Hogs went TO $3.50, the highest
figures at which they have been
quoted in Chicago since 1903. In the
last two weeks the price has been
steadily climbing. and when IL reached
S7.20 ii was thought the high mark
had been reached. Friday the price
went 70 1922, but the price had eight
cents more 20 climb. Retail butchers
say that II the price us sustained pork
will be luxury. Pork chops. bacon.
tenderloins and hams Will go up at
bound.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
An Outbreak Of SMALLPOX.

Harrisburg, Pa. Sept I6.-Smallpox
appeared at the town OF Enola, in
Cumberland county, near this city and
three cases were put under quarantine
by direction OF the state department
OF health. The source Of contagion is.
being investigated. Enola is a railroad
town into which hundreds OF railroad
men run every day and where over
10000 men are employed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
Removal Notice.

beg to announce to my friends
and the public generally that my
Law Offices are now located at No.
210 East Broad Street I'm the build
ing occupied by the Capitol Shoe and
Supply Company.
Office phone 1878, Residence
phone 1908.
GEO. w. LEWIS,
Attorney-at-Law and
Notary Public.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19

following note: Bishop Spalding bav-
ing been I'll for three years and half.
and foreseeing that some years must
elapse before he has hope to resume
active duty in the diocese OF Peoria.
has after due consideration resolved
to tender his resignation as bishop Of
Peoria to Pope Plus X"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
Opening Day at Howard University

The opening chapel service for the
Academic Departments of Howard
University viii take place on We'd
nesday, September 23d, at II A. NJ
IL is important that every student be
present. The prospect is for a re-
cord breaking attendance in al de-
partm ents.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
Family Of Eight Found Starving.


Mrs. August Savokenas and her
seven little children were found at
her home in Luzerne. Pa. actually
starving TO death. The United Chari-
ties of Wilkes-Barre took charge Of
them and relief was furnished them.
The woman's husband was killed in
the Pettibone mine in April last, leav-
ing her penniless. Until a week ago
she succeeded in getting along. She
was taken i'll. and according to her
story. her own people and the church
she belonged to. refused to do any
thing for her. Owing TO the crowded
condition OF the various charitable
homes in this city she will be allowed
to remain in her home and will be pro-
vided for by charitable societies and
the coal company for whom her hus-
band had worked
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
Threw Match Into powder: Six De

Windsor. Mo, Sept. I6-Six per
Sons were killed and thirty injured
four probably fatally. by an explosion
OF car OF black powder. The explo-
sion was caused by John Wesley.
negro, who threw a lighted match
into pile OF powder which had spilled
ftom a broken keg OF the explosive.
Wesley was blown TO pieces.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19
ORDERS RAID
ON GAMBLERS
Newark Detectives Clean Out
Atlantic City Dives.
PROSECUTOR LED THE POSSE

Law Observation-Disclosures At
tseks Family With An Axe-Aero-
nauts in Torn Balloon-oirI Stabbed
TO Death In Sunday sehooI-5ishop
John L. spaldlas Resisns-FamiIy
Of Eight Found starvins-woman
Attacked BY Performing Bear.
Acting under d'Sect orders from
Governor Fort and Supreme Court Jus
tice Trenchard District Attorney
Goldenberg and County Detective
Baitzel led a posse OF twenty-five spe-
cial detectives sent 20 Atlantic City.
n. J., from Newark. and cleaned out
three OF the principal negro gambling
dives OF the resort.
More than fifty men. including one
proprietor and half a score OF man
ayers and dealers. were hauled to DO
lice headquarters and placed in cells.
The raids were made entirely over
the heads of the local police depart
ment. who knew nothing even OF the
intention Of the county prosecutor TO
start HIS crusade
used in the fights incident 20 the ar
rests. In the joint OF Smith. Dykes
and Omer. on Surf place, thirty men
were caught, and at least two-score
managed 10 get away by diving
through windows.
Orders had been issued by Prosecu-
tor Goldenberg that no bail was to be
accepted for any OF those arrested. on
the ground that Sunday bail bonds are
not legal But active politicians. rout-
ed out OF their beds after midnight,
managed TO rake up bonds and secure
the release OF virtually all OF the
gamblers.
1--WE aim simply to make gambling
a lost art Ia Atlantic City" declared
the prosecutor. I'VE had evidence
enough 10 have raided a score OF ne
gro gambling houses. but Il was my
idea not to put the county 10 too much
expense"
Asked why gambling houses run for
the benefit of wealthy white visitors
were not included In the raid, the dis
trict attorney said:
'We have worked for five weeks TO
get evidence that would warrant us 3.
making descent on places where big
games are played. My men have been
unable TO get into any of the suspect
cd houses, and If they are running
games at all, it is virtually impossible
10 secure evidence that would war
rant raids"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-09-19

Woman Attacked BY Performing Bear
While she was giving a perform
ance at fair at Fort Plains. N. Y,
with troup OF six trained bears. Miss
Beatrice Woods was attacked by the
largest OF the animals and painfully
injured before the brute could be
driven away from her. The bear bit
her in the shoulder and clawed her