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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
HEALTH DEPARTMENT INVESTI-
GATES. OYSTER SITUATION
Is SATISFACTORY.
Finds All Bivalves Now Supplied For
Market are Healthy.

richmond, Va, Sept. 2O.-(Spe-
clal. THE oyster situation In Vir-
Elnla Is eminently satisfactory from
the sanitary standpoint according To
an official statement given out today
oy the State Health Department Fx-
perts in the service of the Denart.
ment have recently examined the
oyster beds along the ChesaDeats q
and have issued health certjfcatee
10 scores OF tongers and planters.
rms investigation is the outcome
OF the agitation of last winter, when
reports were circulated to the effect
that unhealthy oysters were being
supplied 10 northern markets Inv
virginia dealers. These REPORTS did
great damage 10 the oyster Industry
and threatened, for time. 10 bank
rupt a number of large packers.
Al the request Of the oyster men
the State Health Department last
winter made an investigation of the
situation, and found that conditions
had been greatly exaggerated in the
northern press. A few planting beds
were found in an unsanitary condi-
ton, but the majority were above
suspicion.
The investigation just concluded
was intended by the health authori-
ties to inspect the plants that were
condemned last year. Health officers
found that all the dangerous oyster
grounds had been abandoned and
that uniform improvements had been
made.
The decision OF the health author
tiles was received with approval by
those interested In the oyster in
dustry here, and has already led TO
general rejoicing in the oyster Sc
lection OF the state.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
COOK REACHED
HOME TUESDAY
Arctic Explorer Warmly Re-
CeiVGd in Brooklyn.
MET FAMILY At QUARANTINE
Thousands Of Persons Welcomed Ply
sieian Back. and After Parade He
Held a Reeeption-Peary Arrives at
Sydney on tiis Way to New York.


New York. Sept. 21-Dr. Fredericl
a. Cook. who unfurled the American
flag az the North Pole April 2I. 1903
arrived in Brooklyn Tuesday Whe1
the steamship oscar IT, arrived q
quarantine Dr. Cook met his wife anC
two children and the executive com
mittee of the Arctic Club of America
After exchanging greetings the part,
was transferred to the steamboat Re
public. and the explorer was cheered
TO the echo by the 1000 or more per
sons on board. The Republic then pro
Ceeded 20 Brooklyn Here thousands
We're awaiting his arrival and amid
music. cheering and gorgeous dis
play of FLAGS and bunting the parade
was formed Seated In an automobile
DR. Cook bowed right and left and fire.
quenty lifted his hat I'm response 10
cheers. a triumphal arch has been
erected opposite his old home. under
which The parade of automobiles. with
the explorer in the foremost. passed
enroute TO the Bushwick club There
his old friends and neighbors felici
tated him.
-ccentfo, ,r,s ,oia 80 ,,. Nj.
wicl, rlnb which is ir mr. Co.. -
section of proolI,., ana h., -. -,
vitb Questions ,hort hts .-,. 49, ~
eb,,t l,,-.,. ,..t,t. -
friends ANA ,ai,bt,,~e
rater Dr Cool. ioio., t.t- r..,,.
Mt tb. v-,l4o~f CO.. t4i- -
thereog,o- ,,.t,t' ,,,,.o,-.-...... 49, 49,
,,.. -.,.-, ~, 49, 90
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25

Declined with thanks" and all they ada
To make the note perusable
Most often means your work Is bad
OR simply inexcusablcr
And Let us hear from you again
EncouraEing civllity-
Denotes You we half n chance IN ten
nshting possibility"
And lastly. be 10 understood
1--WE find your verse available
Does uot imply Your rhymes are good
10 simply means they're salabic.
arthur Guucrman IN Puck
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
NORTHERN LEGISLATION.


The Detroit Michigan Leader am
nounces that az the last session of
lne legislature of Michigan a bin
was enacted into law which is a
duplicate OF the one passed by the
Georgia legislature against Negro
secret societies. having amy color
"''e name OF title which would indt
cate 'n't they are iu amy manner
s'".lIa' To- white ORGANIZATIONS of O.
similar name OF title.
the Leader calls IL "ricS" lesis-
'+lion as no co.orei person seemed
TO nave been coenizant of mis- intent
nuTp.se OF the reason for it's pas
SAGE. TO is as much "a crime Co wear
an III" $ pin in MicRisan ass 10 is I'm
georgia. The legislation against us
p" Georgia is the work of Democrats
'"e 'e-lsia'iou n Michigan is the
"''N oi Republicans.
it can oe readily observed that
.-el are working aions similar lines.
DC is asserted that this law has been
l'''ea upon the statute books off over
twenty states already. us effect viii
'e iar-'eacmns In Virginia we
should Dee able Co prevent &c. if dis
''''''" ana good Judgment are eNer-
'Sea I'D approaching the statesmen
'" ,'''' -e Oh Affairs here
Do mas always been the aim of the
'e,''r class of white men 90 have AS
initiate their good traits. We do not
" amy way ani'sonize them along
'"ese lines or even compete with
'.'''' TOT lhe reason that we move
-''"E enureN different pathways.
we p"'"''el tntm' but We never cross
''0' 30 'o speak. We notice even
p" que '''Se works where hundreds
" nue. ana 'o'o'ed men are em-
.''' 'D ''''' 'nel encourage The or
''''''''o" ot secret orders Tor the
.'''" ','''' '' improves the Iaborer
''' '""S '' cause him 20 remain
80 ono pace.
roper 'S mas neen purchased. col
49, '''0'' i''F''ed' deeds tn
''' '' '''' ''ea names entered
' '''o-US OF the courts Of
D." '"e commonwealth and
~ ~ Ct most pernicious policy
-. '' '' '.'iS ana 10 plunge the
., 'o'o'eu people OF this
- ''' 81 o'' " '"l'hs into a
ana may seem 10 bee an
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
Whcn he Ma. crn.i

After they had qmrrelcd aud kissed
and made up the newly wed one put
her arms about his neck and sighed
softly.
WAS it yesterday that YOU were So
cruel 90 me tooT' she asked him.
No" said hc 1T was the dav be-
fore. New York Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
Live Stock Markets.

PITTSBURG CUnion Stock Yards
CATTLE slow; choice, $6.5567.
SHEEP steady; prime wethers. $4.SC
@5; culis and common, $I50M3;
lambs, S4-5Oq 1875; veal calves, $50
HOGS active; prime heavies. $3.50
@S.65; mediums, $S.55@S.60; heavy
:as0@Sl0: pigs. s7s0a7.70; roughs'
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25

In the newspaper. my children, are
eleven advertisements OF something
lost as against one lonely advertise
ment OF something found. What does
IL signify? That finding is a dozen
times rarer than losing, 20 be sure.
Certainly after 1000 years of the Ser
mon on TIE Mount 1t isn't possible that
people who find are so much less anx-
ious to rush into print than are people
who lose, Puck
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
Judarnent psv.

Yes. YOU are very debonair.
You walk forth with a languid scar
The neatly tailored clothes you wear
Proclaim you as a Gibson man.
And ladies favor YOU with smiles
And get your photographs TO boot.
But Wau until the sea beguiles-
Walt tiu you don a bathing suit
Chicago Post
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS.
The Latest Closing Prices For Produce
and Live Stock.

PHILADELPHIA = FLOUR quiet;
winter low grades. S41OIf35: winter
clear. s44044.60; city mills. fancy
$6.25m $50.
RYE FLOUR steady; per barrel
S4.156435.
WHEAT steady: new No. 2 red
western, s1.O591.O6.
CORN quiet; No 2 yellow. local
77@771kc.
OATS firm; new No. white, 44Jk
a 45c.: lower grades, 43c.
POULTRY: Live steady; hens, I6d
lie; old ROSTERS, 11h 612c. Dressed
steady; choice fowls, lie: old roost
eTs. lie.
BUTTER steady; extra creamery
32c per 10.
EGGS firm; selected, 2993lc.; near
by. &c; western. pic.
POTATOES steady. at 73975c. per
bushel
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
Wise Mr.. Fly.

''Nin you walk into my parlorg"
said Miss Spider TO the ny.
Not f." his fiyship answered
As he Winked his other eye.
For your dinky so called parlor--
Well. n isn't IN my line.
It's nothing but a dining room.
SO none or 81 for mine"
Boston Traveller.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25

The Bride-Oh, darling. our honey.
moon was just the loveliest ever.
The Groom-It certainly was. dear.
est"
The Bride-And have only one re-
greet may never have the pleasure
OF going through another.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
a NEGRO AT THE NORTH POLE

Now comes the announcement
from Commander Peary, declaring
that Matthew Henson, a citizen OF
color, an Afro-American, better
known in the Southland was the only
civilized man, who was with him
when he reached the North Pole.
AS the statements of DR.. Cook
have been questioned. Mr.. Henson
comes into the iime-light as a most
important witness in the controversy
throwing the preponderance of evil
dence to Commander Peary as DR..
Cook did not have a civilized man
with him when he reached the spot
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
Moist Whist.

Rubber playing cards-great inyen-
ton
What good are theyg"
"Bathers needn't lose time from the
whist table; can get board and play
bridge In the surf."-Pittsburg Post
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
4 Question TO the Poin,

This idea which ! have embodied
, In my invention" said the genius.
, will be an epOchmaker."
Perhaps" rejoined Mr. Dustin
Stax. thoughtfully. But will il be a
! money-maker?"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
Appropriate Rates.

What will you give me. sir. for
this article for your paper on the
relation OF Mars to the solar sys-
tenn"
i guess we can give you space
rates"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
Inc Connolssrur-

While pouting lips observers say
Lies sweetest smiles are missing.
The poutlng kind-whcn caught that
way
Are best 81 an for kissing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
SATURDAY ...... SEPT. -. 1909
PRESIDENT TAFT Calls \ HALT

Cod has seen ht to send a letter @,
"a local newspaper at Washington. ID
G.. declaring himself 90 Dee unequiv
ocally opposed TO the suffrage re-
strictions in Maryland which are
mauifestly intended 20 discriminate
against the colored people. He is
quoted as follows;
"Tt is deliberately drawn 90 inn
pose educational and other uualidca-
tions for the suffrage upon Negroes
and 10 exempt everybody else from
such qualifications. This is gross in-
justice and ] say. violation OF the
spiri the fifteenth amendment
10 out 20 Doe voted down by every
one whether Democrat or Republi-
can who is in favor OF square
deal
This is surprising language from
a statesman who has travelled
through Virginia. North Carolina.
South Carolina. Georgia. Florida.
Mississippi Louisiana and Texas
where such conditions exist in one
form or the other. and who has seen
mt 90 condone these conditions rath-
or than condemn them.
This fact makes his present decla-
rations all the more surprising and
it tends 10 show that he has wit
messed more than enough of this
kind of legislation Still. his pres
ent declarations have deeply i'm
pressed us and if he will continue
TO stand by them and in the Ian
guage of the street. stay hitched"
10 them there will be cause for re-
joicing among every lover of truth
and justice in this broad land of
ours.
We shall watch with interest the
result OF this contest in Maryland.
If President Taft maintains his posi-
ton and continues to exert his in
huence with the people of that state.
regardless of party. the defeat OF this
pernicious Legislation is foregone
conclusion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25
ADVERTISING RATS.

POSTAGE STAMPS or HIGHER nENOMiNA
TON THAN TWO CENrS NOT RECEIVED
on SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-25

Entered at the Post oace at Richmond. Va.
second class matter.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-04-14
Popular A. r. p. Preacher
Dead--Rev. ]. S. Grier
Passed Away Saturday.

Yorkville special in Sundays
Charlotte Observer Rev. John
s. Grier, pastor of Sharon, Tir-
xah and Hebron Associate Re-
formed Presbyterian churches,
in this county, died at his home
in Sharon this morning at about
6 o'clock, the immediate cause
of his death being acute indiges-
tion, the attack coming on sever
al days previous.
Mr.. Grier was q native of
Aeoklenburg, having been born
in Sharon township and near
Sharon church about 45 years
ago. He received his collegiate
and theological training at the
institutions of the A. r. p.
Church at Due West, 8. @. He
was minister of many parts,
having fine thought in his SER
mons and great power in his
method of presentation. Mr..
Grier was one of the most influen-
tial members of the First Pres
bytery of his denomination, en-
joying the respect and appre-
citation of his fellow-ministers.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-04-14
Advertised Letters.

w. G. Foster, Beauty Hare, Il. c.
Lowery, Mr. Harsdou, Howard
Payne, j. r. Plyler, c. r..
ShioeT, Lula Stratford. Hazel Thorn
pson, Yoder Witherspo"n. Linny
SindusKy, Samiel Walters, Calm
Plyler, Albert wastky, =. L. Nc
Manus, Blue Baker, + j Hender-
son, Lizzy DunJey, II &. Carpenter,
NJ J Baker, COlvin Plyler, Ed
Blackmon, Minnie Carter, Nettie q.
Crockett, "a, +. Belk, Levie Bolton
Jamie S4verson, Etter Bartlett,
Lizzie HJSpkins, rs. L. McPherson, RI
NJ. WalV F. HUNTER, p. NJ.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-04-14
Csrmack's Widow May be Made
POstmistress.

Washington, April 10.-Rep.
resentatives Brownlow and Aus
tin of the First and Second con-
gressional districts of Tennessee,
respectively, have undertaken to
make the widow of the late Sem
ator Carmack postmistress at
Columbia, in that State. They
are the only Two Republican
mem bers of the Tennessee dele
CATION and in addition to exer-
cisipg their influence as indivi-
duals, they have now set to work
to get the assistance of the
States entire representation at
Washington.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-04-14
Seaboard Pullman Wrec ked

Columbia, April 1O.-The
Seaboard Air Lines New York
and Florida limited train carry
ing Pullman sleepers was wreck
ed early this morning by running
into an open switch at Hick s
Station, AZ miles south of here.
Eight persons were more or less
seriously injured, but there was
no fatalities. The wreck were
deliberately planned. The switch
lock was broken and a wad of
newspapers stuck between the
rails to insure the wreck.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-04-14
Obituary

on the 2Sth of March 1909, the fam
lily and friends of Joseph A. Benson
(ColOred) of Cedar creek township
bore to the tomb the remains of this
good citizen. For months prior to
his death he had been great sufferer;
but through il all he exhibited, il is
said. the patience of a true christi an.
He was native of this county and
at the time of his death was in the
prime of life. From his boyhood he
enjoyed to remarkable degree the
respect and confidence of the people
Of his community-both white and
cOlored It is said that he was never
known to wrong any man As a
school teacher and local preacher he
was great help to his people-ever
cOunseling them to live right in the
sight of God and man His influence
in the home was always for good and
he will be sadly missed by his family
for whom he well provided for in life
and for whom he leaves good estate
IA result OF his fair dealing, honesty,
pluck and energy within the past
four or five years he had bought and
practically paid for about eight hun
dred acres of land near Great Falls
on the Catawba River. Among the
most prominent merchants and bust
ness men Of the county Joe Benson's
word or promises were unhesitatiDg-
ly relied upon. such life as this is
an evidence of what the self respect
ing COlored man can and will accom-
plish in the south, if he will but do
his full duty TO himself To his family
to his country and to his God.
A WHITE FRIEND.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-04-14
EXCURSION RATES
To Louisville, ky., and Return
Via Southern Railway.

Account Southern Baptist Convention
the Southern Railway announces very
low round trip rates to Louisville,
Ky, from all points, Tickets VIII be
sold May 10, II, u and l3, 1909. limit
ed for return leaving Louisville noj
later than midnight of May 22nd. 1909
Round trip rates from principal
stations as follows:
Biacksburg "a %. Chester lj.Sj
Lancaster " %. Rock Hill l5.Si
YOrkYille 1885.
For tickets, detailed information
etc, apply to southern Railway ticket
agents or address,
j. j.. Nj EEK,
Asst General Passenger Agent
Atlanta. Ga.
j. &. LUSk,
Division Passenger Agent,
55-6lS. Charleston, >. G.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-04-14
Captured Yeggman Puzzles
Asheville Officers.

Asheville, N. c., special in
Charlotte Observer, 11th: The
"yeggman," George Barton, who
escaped from Greenville, S. c.,
and who was later captured near
Asheville by Deputy Sheriff
Rogers and placed in Jail
here, has the county
authorities and especially
Jailer Mitchell puzzled. When
placed in Jail Barton was seach-
ed and nothing found. Later a
big Barlow knife was taken from
him and he was more thoroughly
searched. Yesterday a piece
steel or silver wire looped at
end was found. Now it de-
lops that Barton has plenty of
ney, but where he keeps it
d just how he gets it or has
item it is mystery and a puz
to the officers.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-04-14
Lynching in Mississippi

Yazoo City, Miss, April H.
After besting an officer who was
bout to take him into custody
and firing on posse who later
succeeded in placing him under
arrest, Howard Montgomery, a
3" "laced in the Yazoo
Y today charged
ted labor con-
M
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-04-14
Excursion Rates
Via Southern Railway to Char
lesion, S. c., Columbia, S. G..
Spartanburg, S. c.. and Wash
ington, D. G..

TO CHARLESTON and return Ac-
count Meeting of Shriners the Southern
Railway announces very low round trip
rates. Tickets will be sold April 21 and
%. limited for return, leaving Charleston
not later than midnight April 23. 1909.
TO COLUMBIA and return Account
Musical Festival very low round trip tick
cts will be sold April 81, % aud 23. limit
ed for return, leaving Columbia not later
than midnight April "a, 1863
TO SPARTANBURG and return Account
South Atlantic States Musical Festival
very cheap round trip tickets will be sold
April -, 20, 81, % and for trains schedul-
ed to arrive Spartan nburg before noon April
%, 1909. Limited for return. leaving
Spartanburg not later than midnight April
oath, 1899
TO WASHINGTON ID. g., and return :
Account annual meeting. Daughters of the
American Revolution. Washington. d. c.
very low round trip tickets will be on sale
April ID and lG only. from all stations,
limited for return, leaving Washington mp
to and including, but not later than mid
night April 2Sth. 1893.
For detailed information, tickets. etc
apply to Southern hallway ticket agents
or address l.. MEEK.
Asst. Gen Passenger Agent.
Atlanta, Ga.
j. Z. LUSK,
Division Passenger Agent,
$500. Charleston, \. &.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-04-14
Notice of Teachers Exami-
nation.

The next regular examination for
teachers certificates will be held in
the Court House on Friday, May Ii.
1909, beginning at 8 a. m and closing
at p. m.
All persons contemplating teach
ing in the county. will please bear
this IN mind, as positively no one
will be permitted to teach in the pub
lie schools of the county, that does
not hold certificate of qualification.
Respectfully,
A. C. ROWlELL,
co. Supt. Of Ed1catiop'.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-04-14
Virginia Home Burns and
Child Loses Her Life.

Richmond, Va, April ia
special to The Times Dispatch
says that at Lawyers, Campbell
county, early yesterday morning
the home of Armistead Yuille
was destroyed by fire and his s.
year. old daughter was incinerat.
ed. Yuille and his wife were
swakened by the fire and in the
excitement OF attempting to ex-
tinguish the flames forgot the
child, asleep in the building un
til the roof crashed in.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-04-14
Smallpox in Winnsboro.

There is another case of small
OK in Winnsboro, a son of Ex-
mayor L. L. Ketchins having
been stricken with the disease
yesterday. The members of the
household, including two or three
teachers from the College for
Women at Columbia, have been
Quarantined, and prompt and
and heroic efforts will be made
TO keep the disease from spread
ing.-Chester Reporter, 10Th inst.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-04-14
Up Before The Bar.

n II. Brown, an attorney. OF Pit.sfeld,
Vt, writes: We have used Or. Kings
New Life Pills for years and find them
such good family medicine we wouldn't
be without them" For Chills, Constipa-
ton, Billousness or Sick Headache they
work wonders. 25c j F. Nackey Co.
Funderburk Pharmacy. W.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-04-14

A prominent citizen of Lancas-
ter is enjoying ripe strawberries
from his garden, but he is too
modest to allow The publication
of his name.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-04-14

Are you tortured TO death daily with Ec-
zema? why suffer when BLOODINE OINr-
MENT will give you instant relief and per-
manently cure you, soc a box mailed by
The Bloodine Co., Inc. Boston, Mass.
Crawford Bros. Special Agents. 1914
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-04-14
Son Killed Man Who Had
Been Whipped by His Fa-
ther.

ss.se--s
Albany, Ca, April 10.-Fol-
lowing a street fight in which
his father had severely punished
Nevil L. Ragan, one of the best
known citizens OF Albany, How
AND Clark, a young man, shot
Ragan to death on Washington
street after vainly seeking pri-
vate interview with him. Clark's
father, John S. CLARK, and Ra-
gan had fought as the result of a
discussion which grew out OF
Clark's service on the Doughter
ty county grand jury. The son,
it is stated, called Ragan a thief
and it is said shot him as Ragan
advanced after receiving the epi-
thet. Clark surrendered.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-04-14
Notice.

The public is hereby notified and warn
ed not TO trade for my certain note given
the international Conservatory of Music
Inc, for $1,000. j. X. THOMPSON,
Riverside = q.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-04-14

Dewitts Little Early Risers. the best
known pills and the best pills made, are
easy to take and act gently and are certain
We sell and recommend them. J. F.
Mackey Co. VS.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-04-14
Money to LOan.

am nov prepared TO negotiate loans Of
from $4,000 aud upwards on improved
cotton farms. repayable in annual install.
ments. at 8 per cent. interest No com.
missions charged only reasonable 4
for abstract of title.
96-66 r. e. wYLIE, Attorney-at-Lsj