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Richmond planet., 1908-03-28
Tartt Fined One Hundred Dollars.


The Hastings Court. Judge J. NJ.
Mullen presiding, was engaged yes
terday in the trial Of Rev. Eli Tart,
colored, charged with assaulting Jas
ii. Mason cOlored, with a pistol on
the End Of September, 1907. The al
legged assault occurred at the law
Office Of T. c. Johnson, colored, on
Oak Street. The case has excited
much interest in the community and
the courtroom was crowded with
both white and coIored spectators.
Mr.. r. II. Mann. the attorney for
the Commonwealth conducted
the prosecution and the accused was
represented by Hon. Charles T. Las
sitter and Mr.. Paul Pettitt. The fol-
lowing gentlemen composed the jury
Messrs. Leroy Roper, Harry Beasley,
r. +. Lunsford, John Moyler, T. Lion
+. Adkins, Louis a. Rosenstock and
Leon Shortt.
The only witnesses examined were
James II. Mason, the complainant and
T. {. Johnson, at whose Office the
trouble occurred. The defence did
not introduce any witnesses. The
examination of the witnesses named
was concluded shortly after twelve
O'Clock, when the instructions given
by the court were read TO the jury.
The argument followed:
Mr.. Mann prosecuted Tartt vigor-
ously and asked for a verdict of
twelve months, and certainly not
less than six months in jail with a
fine of not less than five dollars.
Messrs. Lassiter and Pettitt made an
able defence for their client and
stated that the reason they had not
introduced any witnesses was be-
cause the Commonwealth's Attorney
in his opening statement 90 the jury
had failed to make out case against
Tart.
After the srgument the case was
submitted to the jury who retired
TO their room, and after celebrating
for about one hour returned a ver-
dict of guilty and imposed fine of
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28
Stcubenvillc Notes.

Miss Sadie Watkins has been sick
but is convalescing.
Mr.. Spencer Banks and family arr
enjoying good health
Miss Anna Logan is convalescing
Deacon Green of the Bapfist
Church and family had a great sue
cess.
Mrs. Mary F. Massie OF Goochland d
CO. Va. is suffering with consump-
tion.
County Line Baptist Church is do
ing good work.
The Agent OF SteubenviHe wants
all the colored people to join him in
this race paper
To my friends. We cannot be q
good united people unless Joining
hands and hearts.
Please mention my race paper to
your people.
All orders must be through the
agent.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28
Sheffield Notes.

Mrs. Bette Alexander has return
ed from Memphis. Tenn. after a very
pleasant stay
Mr.. Lewis Burrell. the shoe max
er on Furnis Hill Is prepared to do
your work. Call on him.
Presiding Elder a. l. jackson was
the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Winters
last week.
Mrs. Agnes Wood has returned
from Hot Springs. Ark. much to th-
delight OF her many friends.
Mrs. Sallie Hamilton is on the
sick list.
Mr.. Allen Alexander is working at
Jasper. Ala.
Mr.. L. L. Powell has returned and
reports the lodges in a prosperous
condition.
Mr.. Willie Cowley. one Of the best
young men OF our city. is a reader
Of The PLANET. He is also a pom
ular waiter at the Shemeld Hotel.
Copies OF The Planet are on san.
az Mr.. l. L. POwelTs Store. Sub
seriptions and news can be left there
also
watch and wait for the grand con-
cert.
Uniform Rank. No. Is OF this city
VIII turn out Sunday with the Is.
Of =. Lodge OF Cave SPRINGS.
Mr.. l.. l.. Powell was highly en-
tertained at Decatur. Ala. Friday
night, March Goth by the Mosaic TEN
plies.
Rochester Lodge. x. of p. will
have their annual sermon preached
at the 4. NJ. r. Church Sunday by
Rev. B. Crawford. Pastor OF the a
bove named Church.
Mr.. Tom Pearsall n well known
farmer living near Sheffield. Ala.
died in his buggy last Friday. his
funeral was largely attended from
Mt Olive Church Saturday. Revs.
Warren and King conducted the fun
eral.
Mrs. Laura Dennis. Past Worthy
Counsellor of Star of Sheffield Court.
No 3O4 Installed the following Of
hcers: Mrs. Emma Lytle. Worthy In
spectrix, Mrs Laura Dennis. Worthy
Inspector; Mrs. Sallie Aneton. w.
:. d; Mrs. Lula N'lcent. w. J. d.
Mrs. Easter Ameton w o.: Mittie
Murphy. w r. OF D.: Mrs. Ida Lon
don. W. r. of accounts: Mrs Mamie
Robertson. W. r. OF D.: Mrs. Lula
Kinks, Worthy Escort: Mrs. Adline
kirkman. Worthy Conductress. Ru-
tha Booth. w. Asst Conductress: L.
3. Moore. Worthy Herald: SaUie
Ram. Worthy Protector.
Subscribe for The PLANET and
keep posted on the news of our race.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28
General Orders.

Headquarters of the First Brigade.
Uniform Rank. Knights OF Pyth-
las. Richmond, Va, Mch. %, 'OS.
Order No. 10.
The First Battalion Brigade STAFF
and the First Regiment STAFF ano
commanding officer Will meet at the
Pythian Castle. 1927 n. Third Street.
Sunday March Goth, 1908 at l o.
clock sharp to escort the subordinate
Lodges to the Sixth Mt Zion Baptisr
Church where the anniversary exer-
cises of the Order will be held atI:3O
sharp. Officers and Sir Knights are
cautioned to be on time.
By order of Brigadier General
commanding
ID. A. FERGUSON.
Asst. Adjutant General.
JOHN r. CHILES, Chief Of Staff.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28
ssttIeshIU Fleet VIII Visit Japan.

The American battleship feet is to
visit Japan. The desire of the emperor
OF the Island Kingdom to play host to
the "big sixteen" was laid before
Secretary Root by Baron Takahira, the
Japanese ambassador. The invitation,
which was couched In most cordial
terms. was made the subject of ex-
tended consideration by President
Roosevelt and his entire cabinet
Secretary Root was directed 10 accept
the invitation.
The acceptance Of the Japanese IN
vitation is regarded in official circles
as OF considerable importance in the
way OF a demonstration OF the cordi-
ality existing between. the American
and Japanese governments. The added
trip is nearly equal in distance 10 a
voyage from New York to Europe.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28
". JAS. BRYAN DEAD
Florida Statesman Dies Of Typhoid
Fever at Washington.
WAS IN OFFICE ONLY 73 DAYS

Death Of 6ishsp FowIer-Death Sen
tsnee For Harry orehsrd-AmerIean
eattleshIps to Visit Japan-Fstally
Injured In seuffIe.
United States Senator William James
Bryan. OF Florida, died AZ Washing
ten OF typhoid fever. II was only
sevSnty-three days since he took
Senator stephen r. Mallory. who died
Dec. %. and thirty-thrse days OF that
time was spent In his tight against dis
ease. Several times during Mr. Bry-
ans illness his friends despaired OF
bis recovery, but as late as Saturday
night the report wRs given out that
his condition had tat.n a turn for
the better. His death. therefore. came
as n surprise and a. dis tinct shock
In Mr.. Bryan abe sS. A.s loses the
seventh member by death since the
adjournment OF the FifU-ninth con
gress on March 4. a year ago. They
were the two late senators from Ala
bama. Mr.. Morgan and Mr. Pettus
Mr.. Mallory OF Florida: Mr. Latimer.
Of South Carolina; Mr Proctor OF Yer
mont; Mr. Whyte. OF Maryland. and
Mr.. Bryan. Curiously the last two
were the oldest and the youngest
members OF the body. Mr.. WAITE was
eightyfour years old and Mr.. Bryan
less than thirty-two.
Although Mr.. Bryan was IN the sen
ate too short a time 70 impress his in
6ividuality on legislation OF TO take a
prominent part IN the consideration
Of matters in committee. Il Is conceded
had he lived he would have become
forceful part OF the minority
Mr.. Bryan was married to Miss
Janet Allan, OF Lexington, Va.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28
Two Meet Fiery Death.

The bodies of Lydia Carter. OF Bor-
dentown. and William Fleck. OF Roeb-
ling, were found in the ruins OF a
farmhouse between Florence and
Roebling. near Burlington, N. J., which
was destroyed by fire Sunday night.
The burned building was on what is
known as the English farm and had
been unoccupied for some time. A
farmer who looked into the ruins saw
the body OF the Carter woman and
later the coroner in making an exami-
nation found the body OF Fleck. The
pair were seen together Saturday.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28
Boys leg Torn OF by waoon.

Ammon, the seven-year-old son Of
Harvey Bomberger. OF Palmyra. Pa.
lost his lett leg, which was torn of
at the knee in the wheel OF a
wagon into which he was in the act
of climbing. The accident occurred
beyond Palmyra, and although the in
Jured lad did not reach the hospital
until two hours had elapsed he
did not lose consciousness, displaying
remarkable fortitude Amputation OF
the leg above the knee was necessary
and there is hope of his recovery.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28
ARSON PLOT UNEARTHEp
Burned Hotel to Secure Insurance or
ErrrriA..rn

Burned Hotel to Secure Insurance on
Furniture.
Wilkes Barre. Pa. March "a. - The
confession OF two young men confined
in the county prison FOR completely in
the burning OF a hotel at Parsons.
near this city, on the night OF March
13. has revealed. II true, a sensational
arson plot. Joseph Morris, the prop
rietor Of the hotel and his wife are.
according TO the confession. implicated
in the crime Morris was refused a
license two weeks ago. and the men
assert that he and his wife and a
border formed the plot so that they
might secure the insurance on the
furniture. the building being owned
by Martin Moran, from whom Morris
rented.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28
PENRosE CRITICALLY ILL
Physicians Say Senator's Condition Il
Very Serious.

Physicians Say Senator's Condition Is
Very Serious.
Philadelphia, March %. - United
States Senator Penrose, who is III at
his home here. was reported 10 be in
an extremely serious condition. IL was
stated by his physicians that his tenn
perature was lower, but that otherwise
there was no improvement, and his
condition was very serious.
The erysipelas OF the face that caus-
ed so much concern 10 the physicians
has been checked from spreading, but
II is said that the poison has involved
one or two other spots or the face
heretofore not affected. There we're
reports that the poison of the facial
erysipelas had spread TO the patients
system, but this could not be con
firmed.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28
An Appeal For $4,000 To Aid The
Woman's Home and Nursery
5I6 y. Third Street.

To pay those who kindly helped
us over the Winter months by cred
iting the Home Manager.
We have made comfortable from
20 TO 2S little ones with kind friends
siding us. Home expenses monthly.
$56.OO. We are behind a Iittle
VIII you aid this WORK? No contrj-
outlon is too small TO be helpful.
Flease don't contribute 10 any one
lot the Home but Percy c. Brown.
the street solicitor with the box and
~. '. crawford, Manager. We have
no otner solicitors out. All checks
are called in r. V. Crawford
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28
The Pythian Anniversary.

The anniversary exercises of the
lodges of this city will be held at the
Sixth Mt. Zion Bapt. Church. Rev. r.
V. Peyton, pastor tomorrow Sunday
at 1880 o'clock. The knights will as
semble at the Pythian Castle. 727 n.
Third Street and be ready to leave
there at 1:15 p. NJ.
The members Of the courts will
meet at the Second Baptist Church
tomorrow afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock.
Exercises will commence at 4 p. NJ.
sharp.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28


Judge Wood. in the district court at
Caldwell, Idaho. sentenced Harry
Orchard to death for the murder OF
former Governor Frank Steunenberg.
and recommended that the board OF
pardons commute his sentence TO i'm
prisonment in the state penitentiary.
Because he believed that Orchard in
his testimony in the trials of William
ID. Haywood and George A. Pettibone
for the murder OF Steunenberg told the
exact truth. attempting TO conceal
nothing. Judge Wood recommended
the Communication OF the death sent
ence. which was pronounced IN accord
ance with the plea OF guilty entered by
Orchard. Judge Wood presided at
both the Haywood and Pettibone
trials
Judge Wood. after reading his rul-
ing. formally sentenced Orchard and
nxed May IS as the date for the e~
ecution-
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28
Grand Services and Fine Collection
AT the Fifth st. Bapt. Church.

AS had been previously announced
that DR.. w. +. Graham, ex-pastor of
the church would preach and give
communion, long before the hour of
Church service arrived streams of
peopie could be seen going TO this
grand old edifice. His coming was
evidenced also by the large atten-
dance OF the Sunday School.
At lI;15 the Church was crowded.
The venerable Doctor took as his
subject, The Specifies Church
Member" Ere he was through every
person present knew that the Spirit
OF the Lord was with the old Fifth
Street Church and the noble leader.
The officers and members of the
Church were loud in their praise that
he certainly was a man of God.
At 3 p. M. communion service
was conducted. DR.. Graham was as
sisted by Revs. c. II. Phillips. M. n.
Payne, Edward Thomas, T. II. Briggs
T. w. smith and others. 1t was a
rejoicing time in Israel. At s p. M.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28
Mrs. Cuddy Passes Away.

CUDDY-Mrs. Mary Cuddy. Evan
gelist, wife of Evangelist w. A. Cud-
dy who has labored many years for
our race throughout the South, died
suddenly March 10 1905. after S
months hard labor nursing her sick
husband. She was well known as
Sister Karnick before her marriage
TO Evangelist Cuddy.
Washington. ID. c.. Atlanta. Ga.
Florida and Louisiana Press please
copy.
Friends desiring TO help her sick
husband can send ten cents for a
copy OF his prophetic sermon TO Evan
gelist w. A. Cuddy, 1417 Z. Broad
Street
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28
Amateur Electrician Killed.

Frank Marks. aged sixteen. whose
parents reside near Pittsburg. and who
was on visit 10 his aunt. Mrs. James
A. Davis, at Altoona, Pa, having some
knowledge Of electrical appliances.
went into the cellar at the Davis home
20 adjust an electric light socket.
While so engaged his aunt turned on
the current, and the boy was instantly
killed by a 12O-volt current.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28
Blinded Rv Mine Blast

Robert Carter. Of Hudson. near
wilkes Barre. Pa. was perhaps fatally
injured in the Pine Ridge colliery. Car.
ter. a timberman. was walking through
an abandoned breast when a shot fired
In the gangway went of. the flying
coal hitting him In the face and blow
ing out both eyes. The miner. Michae'
Danko, states that before firing the
shot he sent out the required warning,
which Carter did not hear.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28
Dry Victory In marvIand.

Worcester county. the home OF u. S.
Senator-elect John Walter Smith. head
or the Democratic organization in
Maryland, at a special election went
"dry" by a vote OF 29O1 for prohibition
and $40 against.
Prohibition now prevails in every
county on the Eastern Shore and the
entire peninsula from the PennsyIva-
MIA border - tns Virginia border is
tw
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28
Burned 70 Death In Cell

Little Falls. n. Y. March 23.-Light-
ing his pipe in HIS cell in the village
Jail. John Doherty. OF Vaudeville. &C
cidentally set fire 10 the mattress OF
his bed. and before help could reach
him he was burned 10 death. Doherty
franucally tried 20 escape the flames.
but the cell door barred the way.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28
Wanted!
Wanted!
Wanted!

Tenor Singers, 1 Alto Singer.
First Glass Soprano. All must
be sober ladies and gentlemen. A
knowledge of music preferred. Au-
dress.
MR.. L. II. PHILLIPS,
23s Clinton Avenue,
Detroit, Mich.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28
Finds Missing Son With Gypsy aann

limos MISSING Son With Gypsy Gang.
Leonard Allen. seventeen years old.
a simple-minded boy. who disappeared
f.om MiddletOwn. y. Y. two years ago.
has been found in a dying condition In
a gypsy camp at Fall River, Mass His
mother. Mrs. Mary Allen, will prose
cute. The boy wore neither shoes noI
stockings when discovered and wa
taken 20 a hospital.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28

one hundred dollars on the accused.
II is understood that one or two of
the jurors were at first in favor of
a jail sentence.
The next case heard was that of
Mamie Watkins, colOred. one OF the
Tart household. charged with per
jury. She was found guilty and her
punishment fixed at FIVE minutes in
jail with a fine OF FIVE dollars.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28

Mr. William II. Burren. packer
for Cohen and Endel, New York City
called on us.
Mr.. Linwood Robinson of III
East goth Street, Manchester. Va.
continues very sick at his home.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28

Philadelphia. March 25-The Phila-
delphia Coal Exchange at a meeting
IN accordance with its usual spring
custom. announced reduction OF fifty
cents a ton on the price Of coal TO be
effective on April 1.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28

LOST-Monday. the 15th. a French
Poodle pup. four months old. A
reward IL left at the TUXEDO. 7O7
Z. Broad St. or 205 E. Clay St.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28

Christian Mission, st. Luke Old Hall.
1880 A. NJ The Weeping Christ %
$3.50 P. M.-"Christ the Water OF
Life"
No mourning; begging for drink.
Christ begs man.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28

DIR. W. +. Graham at the Mt. Vernon
Baptist Church. Sunday, March
Goth. 1908.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28

At 3 =. NJ, DR.. w. F. Graham will
preach a special sermon. Subject,
The Hand Writing on the Wall. -
At Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. All
friends and the public are invited
TO be present.
REV. NJ. II. PAYNE, Pastor.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28

Mrs. Charlotte =. Gwathmey cor
tinues quite sick at her residence
SOS North 31st Street.
Richmond planet., 1908-03-28

Mr.. Frank Bacchus OF Washing
ton, d. c. was in the city this week
and called on us.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
CROSSES COUNTRY
TO MARRY ENSIGN
Romance Begun at Hampton
Roads eliminates in We'd
ding at Preside

All the way to San Francisco from
washington, d. c.. 5000 miles, Miss
Mary Edith Miller came last week to
watch the fleet sail in, but her deeper
purpose and pretty romance of the
to light Friday, when she became the
wife of Ensign Halford R. Greenlee OF
the battleship Rhode Island. The two
were married at the Presidio by Chap
lain NJ. C. Gleeson Of the Connecticut.
Accompanied by the chaplain Green
lee called on Marriage License Clerk
Munson and asked for license. Miss
Miller was awaiting them In the home
OF Major Kennedy at the army post
Munson told the young officer that he
could not give him a license unless his
fiancee were there, too.
Surprfsed, but nothing daunted at the
unexpected obstacle to his plans, Green
lee asked the clerk to send his as
sistant with a blank form with him tc
the Preside and issue the license there
Munson consented. Calling a fast auto
mobile Greenlee, the chaplain and the
assistant clerk sped TO the post and
in a twinkiing Miss Miller had beer
found and the papers made out with
proper formality. Then in Major Ken
nedy's residence, with Miss Margaret
Edwards, daughter of Captain Ed
wards, as maid of honor and Ensign
culp of the torpedo destroyer Law
renee as best man. the ceremony was
performed
The romance began just before tho
departure of the fleet from Hampton
lroads. when the gallant naval lieuten.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
SETTLE DIFFERENCES
ON ADVICE OF JUDGE
Woman Withdraws Divorce Pc
fition. and Couple Agree
TO Start Over Again

one more reconciliation has to be
added 10 the long score of Judge Gra-
ham. Mary A. Dale ana her husband.
William F. Dale a rancher, have de-
cided TO forget their differences and
take the advice of the Judge to make a
new start in their matrimonial life.
Mrs. Dale came to san Francisco from
Shasta county and after establishing
her residence here sued for divorce on
the ground OF cruelty She obtained a
restraining order preventing Dale
from disposing of any of his property.
This was some weeks ago, but yester-
day Attorney Al Whelan, representing g
the wife. had the order dismissed, stat
ing that the couple had agreed to ac-
cept the suggestion OF the judge and
live together again.
Juanita Eldonia Ellis, who started
suit for divorce from Joseph Augustus
Ellis yesterday, charged that he had
threatened to dismember her body and
had otherwise treated her cruelty. She
wishes TO resume her maiden name OF
Johnson.
Other suits for divorce begun yes
terday were: Anna J. Scholtz against
John N. SchOltz, desertion; Agnes Orn-
dorn Clussman against Charles Cluss-
man. cruelty.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
CALIFORNIA c BANKERS TO
ASSEMBLE IN PASADENA
Commission on Revision of Laws
Will Attend Joint
Session

Many important changes have been
made in the program for the conven-
tion OF the California bankers associa-
tion to be held in Pasadena May IA to
16. Arrangement was also made where
by the commission on revision Of bank
ing laws Of California will hold a joint
session with the bankers. participating
In the discussions.
Among the subjects scheduled to be
taken up is the formations of a clearing
house association by interior banks for
the purpose of maintaining independent
bank examiners. The status of trust
companies is another topic of conse-
quence that is to be discussed.
State Treasurer w r. Williams is to
deliver an address regarding the de-
posit of public funds in banks. Lyman
I. Gage, former secretary of the treas
ury. will send a paper. while other no.
table speakers will be Justice Alfred
G. Burnett of the third appellate court
of California and Rev. Robert j. Bur-
dette of Pasadena, a well known
humorist
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
REFUSES TO OBEY
DEMAND FOR MONEY
AIamedan Has Two Men Arrest
ed Charged With Sending
Threatening Letters


Harry Tieple and Thomas Sawyer are
In the Alameda county Jail and will be
brought to the city prison here to an
swer charge of sending threatening
letters to Egnacio Campagna, a resi-
dent OF Alameda. with the object of ex-
torting money from him. AS the let
ters were posted In this city it was
deemed advisable to have the cases in
the courts here, and yesterday Campag
ma, accompanied by deputy sheriff
from Alameda. called at the bond and
warrant clerks Office and Carhpagna
swore to the warrant before Police
Judge Cabaniss.
The first letter received by Campagna
was on April %. 1t read:
Champagne we, demand you to place
5000 at the corner of Claiming way and
San Pablo avenue at o'clock Thurs
day evening. and IL you. do not put ii
there at that time we will kill you and
your family. Do not fail the orders "
The note bore the skull and cross
bones, but no signature. Campagna
paid no attention to the note except
to notify the Alameda police. A few
days later he received another note
bearing the sign OF black hand" de-
manding $500 and threatening himself
and his family with instant death If he
should again notify the police.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-10
RUN TRAINS TO HALF
MOON BAY BY JUNE 10
Ocean Shore Railroad Completes
Last Big Trestle and Pre-
pares to Open Service

Within a month the Ocean Shore
railway will be running trains through
to Half Moon bay, handling all regu-
lar business The last big trestle on
the line between Green Canyon and
Half Moon bay was completed yester-
day. Chief Engineer Rogers said that
trains would be running to Half Moon
bay June 10. Track is now being laid
through Farallone City.
Selling their bonds to the public sole
ly through advertising. the Ocean Shore
road has raised enough money to COM
plete the line half way to Santa Cruz.
With this new link added, the earning
power of the road will be considerably
in excess Of It's bonded indebtedness,
marking the turning point in its af-
fairs.
Sufficient locomotives to handle the
business of the company have already
been secured, and 65 freight cars and
several new passenger coaches are now
on the way from the east.