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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-22
Independent League Program.
Mr. Editor:

Mr.. Editor:
Dear Sir.
Under the auspices Of the school
Improvement League. organized at
Westwood Public School was render
ed most excellent educational pro
gram in the church at 2:3O p. NJ.
Aay Is. 1909.
Opened by singing All Hail the
Power OF Jesus name The choir
was at its best and the organist Bro.
John Nixon, never filled his place
better on any occasion Masters
ElwOrd Lewis and Michel Sampson
served as ushers. Corea Seay and Al
phenia Lewis were flower girls. De
votional exercises and principal
speech were made by Lawyer J. r.
Hewin. of Richmond. Va He pic
tured 70 the public how we should
best our opportunities.
Welcome address by Deacon Phil.
Dandridge, of WestwOOd Chuch. fol
lowed by Rev. Ford, was excellent
paper on education by Miss Berta
Seay and National Character by Mas
ter Edward Wood son, of Westwood
Public School. were commendable
song by the public school children
was fine.T Trio rendered by Mrs. Ella
tWilliams) Johnson, Miss Annie V.
Taylor. and Mr.. Joseph Matthews. Of
Richmond, Va, was second 10 none.
The solo rendered by Mr.. James
Banks, of Westwood. will linger long
in hearts of all who heard him: Solo.
by Mr.. Joseph Matthews: Duet by
Miss a. V. Taylor and Mrs. Ella
johnson, Of Richmond. was soul
stirring. Other animated speeches
were made by friends of Richmond.
and WestwOod. after which a good
collection was lifted by Deacon Dan
bridge. then we retired TO the festi-
val boards where we satisfied the in
ner man. Miss Y. A. Taylor (teacher)
OF Westwood School mistress OF GER
emony, Edward WOodson. secretary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-22

Miss Elizabeth 4. Ross of New
York has been visiting here.
Mr. Preston Buriey of Athens.
Ohio. left for his home last Monday.
DR.. J. II. Hawkins Of Baltimore.
Md. called on us.
Mr.. W. r. Young and Mr.. Eu-
gene Washington of Sparta, Va.
called on US.
Mrs. Harriet North left last
Monday for Blueridge Summit. Pa
She viii remain there for the sum
mer
President John Mitchell. Jr. and
Directors Thomas NJ. Crump and p.
r. Ramsey were in Philadelphia last
Monday in connection with business
for the Mechanics Savings Bank.
Miss Thereseta B. Chiles. daugh-
ter OF Mr. and Mrs. John r. Chfles
has returned TO the city for the
summer She has been attending ".
n and I, I. at Petersburg. Va. and
is reported to have been very prof.
cient in her studies.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-22
Woman'S Federation.

We have used our very hest on
ueaVor To get the work OF the Wo-
man Federation before the women
OF our city, and yet many of our most
,iihuehtial women have not as vet
oeen reached. We would impress
upon such. that il is absolutely ne
cessary that you should be a member
OF some local organization in order
TO become member of the state
oody. If you have not Joined anv
local club, we would ask that Won
seek ono at once so that your name
may be registered on or before Thurs
day night, May the z7th. at which
ume a meeting will be held at the
81. Luke's Hall. to complete arrange.
nehts ,E1ts for the State meeting June
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-22

faith in him TO the extent OF hun
dreds of thousands OF dollars.
FINANCIAL WORLD MARVELED
When the Bidwell brothers sue
ceeded in robbing the bank OF Eng
land through a shrewd insight into
a lack Of up-to-date business methods
on the part Of that great institution.
the whole financial world marveled
at the successful execution OF the
plot. When the Franklin Syndicate
was exposed a few years ago in New
York the wonder was that such a
brazen fraud could exist for any
length OF time In the city where the
great financial interests OF the coun-
try center. and when the facts are
brought out at the trial OF John G..
Davis. Washington will be Just as
much amazed that he was able TO
conduct his extensive operations for
ten years without n suspicion OF
fraud resting upon him.
To his victims the important part
OF Davis transactions is that he re-
heved them OF their money. and that
they are unable 10 recover IL. but
the interesting feature so far as the
public In general is concerned is the
Continued on Fifth payeA
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-22
\ DenghtfuI Evening spent.

On last Friday evening friends
salhered at the home Of Mrs. Sylvia
l.. Mitchell. $50 y Third Street 10
ceIeorate the 18th Anniversary OF her
daughter, Miss Rebecca T. Mitchell
Ihey enjoyed themselves with games
and innocent pastimes. after which
they retired TO the dining room
where a table ladened with the del
1cacies of the season had been nre-
pared
All enjoyed themselves immense.
~ and retired TO their homes with
pleasant recollections of the evenings
entertainment. Miss Mitchell was
the recipient of many presents.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-22
Interesting Information.

IL Is needless to discuss prices
when YOU want satisfaction. both as
TO style and fabrics Confidence is
the basic principle of il all. and il Is
because you have confidence in the
veteran clothing house OF the Cans
Rady Company that you are invited
to call. They are mems tailors but
boys can be suited just as we'll. II
Is place for ladies too. for many
OF them are critical shoppers for their
busy husbands. sons and male rela-
tives.
II Is no trouble 10 show goods and
TO quote prices. You can be fitted
with ready-made clothing and given
absolute satisfaction at no greater
cost to you than you will find else
where Every garment is guaranteed
as represented. Can and see them
on Main Street. between 10th and
1lth Street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-22
JOHNSON
WINS

Philadelphia, May 20.-Jack John
son, heavyweight champion of the
world defeated Philadelphia Jack o.
Briou in their six round fight at the
National Athletic Club, in the opin-
ion of Tad, the Evening Journals
hght expert
While O'brien was clever and man
aged 10 evade most of johnson 8
swings, the latter was entitled 70 the
decision. according to Tad. because
OF his carrying the fight in the early
rounds
With the exception OF the opening
rounds the fight was a tame affair
O'Brien left the ring with a badly
bruised left eye. while Johnson didn't
have a mark.
Johnson rushed out of his corner
at the bell like a mad bull and swung
at O'Brien. who immediatsiy cliuched
The Negro wrestled O'Brien to the
floor. and as soon as Jack arose drop
ped him with a left 20 the stomach.
The crowd was in an uproar. Jack
got up smiling and jahbed himself
into safety for the rest or the round .
Johnson's rushing tactics kept o.
Brien wary in the second and he con
tented himself with clever ducking
and jabbing. Johnsou's smile faded
when o'Brien got TO the Jaw with a
right that Jared him some. The
Negro couldn't ind o'Brien In this
round - =
Johnson's goat" gave a despairing
bleat In the third. He could not find
O'Brien. The latter almost laughed
out loud as Johnson's swings were
evaded la DriscoI. and he was
still smiling when he went TO his
corner.
The fourth was the round in which
Johnson said before the fight that
he would take O'Brien's number. The
champ failed 10 make good. but did
manage 20 get IN one good one over
the heart that made O'Brien clinch
Johnson was roundly hissed in the
next round for wrestling. O'Brien
was thrown TO the floor. but was not
hurt. Johnson was as wild as a ma
tive OF Borneo
O'Brien made grimace as John
son held out his hand at the begin
ming OF the final round. but accepted
the NIT with bad grace. Johnson
then went hot foot after his man.
but O'Brien wouldn't let himself get
into tight corner. He had broad
grin on his face when the bell rang.
and was cheered 20 the echo by the
crowd.
Johnson was the FIRST TO enter the
ring. Hardly any applause from the
crowd greeted him. but he didn't seem
10 mind the chill. with him were
George Cole, Yank Kenny and Frank
Madol
O'Brien got one OF the biggest re-
cepuons of his life when he followed
moment later. Jack Egan. Joe
Dougherty. Abe AtteiI and Jack Ham
Ion did the hOnors in O'Brien's cor
ner. Both men looked TO be in splen-
did condition, but Jack seemed a bit
nervous
A cheer went hp as Anthony J.
Drexel-Biddle, the society boxer jump
ed into the ring. walked over 10 o.
Brien and shook hands with him.
Johnson then got up and announced
that he would accept Al Kaufman 5
challenge to fight for the champion
ship next Fall on the Coast.
Stanley Ketchel, the middle-weight
champ. was introduced and announ-
ced himself as Johnson's next oppo-
nent A moment later Jack McGui-
gan, the referee. called both men into
the centre for instructions and then
came the bell
New York Evening journal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-22
Ihe Manassas Summer Normal School
Tor Colored Teachers at Ma
naSSaS, Va.

VIII hold its Second Session from
June 2S TO July %. closing I'm time
Tor the State Examinations which are
held July %, so and 81. Manassas
at the foot of the Blue Ridge Noun
tains Is a delightful place to spend
Iour weeks in study and recreation
The faculty is made up OF experts
from the best schools and colleges.
and the course of study embraces the
studies required for a first grade GER
tiflcate.
The tuition fee is $3.50 and the
charge for board is $1,000 for the
session. Applications should be
sent to
LESLIE PINCKNEY HILL.
Conductor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-22

Mr.. r. T. Cogbin. OF Manchester
va who has been sick is improving
slowly
Rev. a. A. Graham. ID. ID. OF
Phoebus. Va. was in the city this
week to attend the commencement
exercises of Va. Union University.
tie was accompanied by his two little
boys, Masters Willie and Archie.
Rev. c. r. Mcdaniel of Farm
vile. Va. was in the city this week
attending the Commencement OF Va.
Union University. and called on us.
He has just closed his school having
been teaching In the public schools
for Sc years,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-22
ANOTHER REPORT.

The 42nd Annual Gathering Of the
Baptist host OF Virginia was held at
RoanONe on May 10th 20 18th at High
Street Baptist Church. This edidce
is one OF the most beautiful church
buildings in the South. Rev. j. n.
Burks, u. D., Pastor President n
r. Bowling. ID. ID. called the con
vention TO order and after the ap-
pointmcnt OF committees the Conveu
Continued on Eighth Page
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-22
Rev. DIR. 4. :. Thomas.

The title OF Doctor OF Divinity was
conferred on Rev. A. S. Thomas, pas
tor OF the Sharon Baptist Church.
by the faculty OF the Virginia Union
University This is a deserved com
pliment 90 a divine. who has spent
the best years Of his life in the ser.
vice of the Baptists OF the Old Do
minion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-22

Reduced rates TO the commence
ment exercises Of the Manassas In
iustrial school for Colored Youth.
Manassas. Va.
Ihe Southern Railway offers spe-
cial rates TO the Commencement Ex-
ereises OF the Manassas Industrial
School. May 3O-31.
To these exercises all friends of
tne race and Of the cause are cordi-
ally invited
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-22
BIGADFORD-WILLIAMS

The marriage Of Miss Edith Louise
Williams 10 Mr.. ID. j. Bradford win
be solemnized at Ebenezer Baptist
Church. Wednesday. June Cd. AZ 2
O'Clock p. NJ Friends invited
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-22

WANTED-Young colored girls OF
good character for light manufactur.
ing work. Good hours and steady
employment. Will be paid while
learning. Apply at once.
2t sic ~ 18th Street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-22

STUDENTS, So TO so Per Day.
during vacation and odd hours. Bus
mess easy, honorable. profitable.
Goods Highly Meritorious. Endorsed
by U. 5. Government. Write for par
ticulars. SHIPMA( AGENTS SUP
PLY DEPT. Lewis Block, Buffalo.
n. Y.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-22

WANTED-One or two refined gen
tlemen for furnished room in pri-
vate family MRS. LOVING, 2O7
East Leigh Street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-22

FOR SALE-Barber shop, two
chairs. best trade. old stand. \ Terms
right. PRES. LEE. 55 State Street,
New London, Conn.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-22
SUCCESSFUL CONFIDENCE MA,

Although, up to the time OF his
downfall, Davis had been a success
Iui confidence man. he could scarce
oe called clever, save in the fact
that he exercised great discretion in
selecting his victims. A clever swind-
Ter would have made a getaway. and
nave had the trained sleuths of the
country and the police departments
OF every city in the land looking for
him; he would not have tarried for
ten years in one locality where in the
end the inevitable result of his one
ratlons must be the discovery of his
rascality
And, too, less fortunate criminal
would have been trapped long ago.
particularly If he adopted such bung-
ling methods as those followed bv
Davis. But for decade luck seemed
10 be with the man. despite the fact
that scarce a day went by but that
ne committed some fraud which
would have entitled him to a home
Tor many years behind the grated
bars of the penitentiary. How he
could have conducted his swindling
scheme for ten years without detec-
ton IS the wonder Of every criminal
lawyer in Washington. but his sue
cess illustrated the truth OF the state
ment' as oisN lawyer expressed il.
that a sucker is born every minute
and Davis used an attractive bait.
The police records OF the country
are niled with instances of offenders
who seek an easy road TO fortune by
preying upon the confidence of their
unsuspecting victims. but John c.
Davis had scheme which in many
respects was unique. His was no
green goods game, no gold brick
steal. no fairy tale OF a beautiful Sc
norita languishing in a Spanish dun
geon. waiting for some gallant to
come and rescue her. that she might
reward him by leading him to the
secret hiding place OF the wealth
buried by her old piratlcal GRANDPA
ther. Davis played upon the conf
dence of his most intimate friends.
those who believed that they had
every reason to trust him, and that
they did trust him is shown by the
fact that they are losers by that
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THE CROOK OF
THE CENTURY.
The Remarkable Case of j
&. Davis. Once a LunatiC.
NORTH CAROLINA RID OF HIM-HE IS NOW IN WASHINGTON.

In the arrest OF John c. Davis, at
torney at law by profession and con
fidence man by practice. the district
attorneys Office has put an end TO
what was probably the most gigantic
swindling scheme ever successfully
operated in the District OF Columbia.
certainly the biggest which has yet
been uncovered.
The extent of Davis fraudulent op-
erations probably never will be
known. for there are scores OF his
victims who. realizing that there Is
not the slightest chance Of recovering
dollar OF the money which they in
trusted TO him, are lOath to come for
ward and admit that they have been
duped. They prefer 20 suffer the
loss rather than acknowledge them
selves the easy marks OF a swindle
which, all things considered. was
coarse and crude in its workings. but
which, nevertheless, was successfully
carried on without molestation or ev-
en- suspicion Tor ten years.
Thus far the amount OF Davis out
standing obligations which have been
brought directly or indirectly 10 the
attention of the district attorney az.
gregate upward OF a quarter OF a
million dollars, which IL is believed
that il the full facts could be OBJ
tained the extent Of his embezzle-
ments, forgeries and fraudulent oper-
ations would total close to a half
million dollars.
Against this enormous sum. gath
cred in varying amounts from a hun
dred or more victims, from confding
women, from widows and orphans.
from professional men so engrossed
In the duties of their own calling
that they have only vague under
standing of business affairs. and from
unsuspecting clerks and working men
there IS so far as has been discovered
at this time not dollar OF assets in
the prisoners possession or standing
in his name
What has become OF this large
amount Of money. how did the man
dispose OF il or squander il. or has
he still any part Of il in hiding, are
questions which are being asked bv
prosecutor and clients In all proba-
bility the truth is that Davis is TO.
day ban krupt, and that out of his
vast swindlings he has not been able
to save a penny.
Mohave County miner., 1909-05-29

Mine Warning Nctice.
To Whom it May Concern:

To Whom it May Concern:
 Notice is hereby given that the High Point. Rhinegolo, Lohengrn, Lorel', Banker. Side Spur Morning Star and Evening Star claims, situated in the San Francisco mining district, Mohaye County. Arizona Territory. are being worked under contract agreement, and that neither the said mining claims. nor the build ings and improvements thereOn nor the Eclipse and Independence water rights and mill sites and pipe line, nCr the undersigned owners thereof, will be liable or responsible for any labor or material furnished or debt contracted. or injury sustained by any employers or em- ploye.s in working or improving said property, and that no employer or employee is the agent of the owners for any purpose, and that all operatives engage in such service at ti.eir own risk and that no debt or claim Of debt is valid against said water rights. mill sites pipe lines, mining claims or property or it's owners there of.
 GROWN CT Y GOLD MINES COMPANY,
 By ALEX MILLER. President Pasadena, California May 9th, 1909.
 First insertion May l5 l9O9
Mohave County miner., 1909-05-29
Notice of Forjeiture.

To M. T. t1hler, or assigns:
 You are hereby notified that have expended during the years 1908 and 1909 one hundred dol lars in labor and inn rovements upon the New Philadelphia lode mining cam, situated in the San Francisco mining district, County of MOhave Territory oi Arizona, .he location not Ice ot which is found of record in Book w. page 538. in the office of tine Recorder of said COun- ty, in order to hold said claim for the year l9OS under the provisions of Section 2324 of the Re vised statutes of the United States. and the amendments thereto. concerning annual labor on mining claims, being the amount required to hold said lode mining claim for the year l9OS And if, withlL ninety days from the serv- ice of this notice, you fail or refuse to contrib ute your proportion of such expenditure as a co-owner, which amounts to fifty dollars, your interest in the said lode mining claim will be. come the property of the subscriber. your CO., owner who has made the required expenditure, by the terms of said section
 ROBERT HAMMOCK.
 Kingman, Arizona, March 2nd, 1909.
 First insertion March 6-June5
Mohave County miner., 1909-05-29
Mine Warning Notice.

To Whom It May Concern:
 Notice is hereby given that the Silver Queen mining and millsite claims, designated by the Surveyor General as lots No. l2l9 and 12l9 B. the EvaL gelist Lake mining claim, designated by the Surveyor General as lot No. 1918; the Arnold lode mining claim designated by the Surveyor General as lol No. 40; the Genera Lee lode mining claim, designated by the Sur veyor t,eneral as lot Mo- 39; the Hubbard Lode Consolidated mining claim, designated by the Surveyor General as lot Mo- fl and the Prince Dire Necessity, Cricket, Tough Nut, White Cross and Live Yankee mining claims. situated in Cedar Valley mining district, Mohave Coun ty. Arizona Territory. are being worked under contract agreement. and that neither the said mines or mining claims or buildings, mills machinery implements, fixtures or improve ments made or to be made therein or thereon, or any property of the Cedar Valley Mining Company, or the undersigned owners thereof will be liable or responsible for any labor. ma Jerial or debt contracted. or injuries sustained by any employer or employee in working or improving said properties; and that no em- ployer or employee is the agent of the owner for any purpose, and that all operatives eu- gage in such servlce at their own risk, and that no debt or claim or debt is valid against said mine or mining claims or Iroperty, or the owners thereof.
 CEDAR VALLEY MINING COMPANY,
 I. M. GEORGE, Agt.,
 kingman, A. T Ki2gman. Arizona. December s, lyO6
 First insertion Dec. 9 1906
Mohave County miner., 1909-05-29

To Whom it May Concern:
 Notice is hereby given that the property generally known as the Lucky Boy, Brighter Days, Queen and Lucky Baldwin mines. sjtu ated in Wallapai mining district, Mohave Coun- ty. Arizona, are under lease and bond to parties working the same. and that neither the mines, nor the owners thereof. will be responsible for any labor or debt contracted, nor injuries sus- tained by any employer or employee in work. ing said prOperties and that no employer or employee is the agent of the owners for any purpose, and that all operatives engage in such service at their owT risk, and that no debt or claim of debt is valid against said mining claims CT their owner.
 T. B. SCOTT. Burkeville, Va.. NJ W. z, 1907.
 First insertion Nov. l6 1907.
Mohave County miner., 1909-05-29
Wine Warning Notice.

To Whom it May Concern:
 Notice is hereby given that the Rattan and Ruth mines and machinery thereon, situated in San Francisco mining district, Mohave County, Arizona, are being worked under lease and bo. d, and that neither the said min ing claims nor the machinery thereon. nor the undersigned owners thereof, will be liable or re- sponsibie for any labor or material furnished. or debt contracted, or injury sustained by any employer or employee in working or improv ing said property and that no employer or employee is the agent of the owners for any purpose. and hat all operatives enf age in such service at their own risk, and that no debt or claim of debt is valid against said mining claims or property or the owners thereof.
 R TITAN MINING COMPANY,
 JOHN BOYLE. JR., Pres. Kingman, Arizona April 28, lS09
 First publication May 1.
Mohave County miner., 1909-05-29
Mine Warning Notice.
To Whom it May Concern:

To Whom it May Concern:
 Notice is hereby given that the mining prop critics known as the Spread Eagle, Gold Eagle Bald Eagle War Eagle, Swift, and West End mines, situated in Wallapai mining district, Mo have County, Ariznna Territory, are under bond to parties working the same, and tha' neith, the mines nor their owner there. of will be responsible for aLy labor or debt contracted, nor injuries sustained by any employer or employees in working said prop erty; and that no employer or employee Is tn. agent of the owner for any purpose, and that all operatives engage in such service at their own risk, and that no debt or claim of debt is valid against said mining properties or theiI owner. S. A. TYLER.
 First insertion May 1907.
Mohave County miner., 1909-05-29
Mine Warning Notice.
To Whom it May Concern.

To Whom it May Concern:
 Notice is hereby given that the Sunshine Sunshine No. 2, Blackberry No. ?, Blackberry No. S Blackberry No. North mining claims also the Sunshine mill site, all of which are situated in Peacock Mountain mining district Mohave County, Arizona. are under bond and lease to parties working the same, aud that neither the mines or mill site. buildings. ma chinery. tools, fixtures or Improvements to be maue therein or thereon or any property or the undersigned owner thereof. nor the undersigned owner thereof, will be liable or responsible for any labor. material or debt contracted. or i'm Juries sustained by any employer or employee in working or improving said properties. and that no employer or employee is the agent of the owner for any purpose. and all operatives engage in such service at their own risk, and that no debt or claim of debt is valid against said mining claims property the owner thereof W. B. RIDENOUR.
 Blackberry. Ariz.. May 17. 1909.
 First insertion May p