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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-04-03
Music by Negroes.

We have for sale, the Y. M. c..
A. March and Two Step, a beau
tiful composition for the piano.
written by Maurice B. Thomas, a
young musician of Washington,
D, D., young musician of ex-
ceptional ability. Other compo
sitions by this brilliant composer
are The U S. Marine Band
March, The Inaugural March and
others. The Y. M. c. A. March
sells for 25c per copy. Negro
compositions should be IN every
Negro home. La the near future
we shall be n position to fur
nish our people with all the mu-
sic written by our people. Get
a copy Of the above named march
and tell your friends of its mer-
it's. Call at The Forum Office.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-04-03

Prof. J. D. Alston of Metropo-
lis, editor of the Christian An
chor is in the city in the interest
of that publication.
Don't forget the day and date
of the Grand Easter Ball at Ma
sonic hall, April -. A good time
assured to all who come.
Mr.. Jesse Warren who has
been confined all this year. has
not yet recovered so as to resume
his work.
Mrs. Frank Wilkins and daugh-
ter, we're indisposed, havd about
recovered.
The last entertainment of the
SEASON will be given Monday
evening, April 6. at Masonic hall
Music by Nlx's orchestra.
On account of'the celebration
of the Day of Pentecost, the La-
dies Thimble Club did not meet
yesterday.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-04-03
SHERMAN'S SERMON ON THE
MOUNT"

That speech Of L. Y. Sherman at
Arion Hall last Monday night was
mastery one, a veritable sermon. Let
it be read from every household and
from every housetop. Let the facts
sink deep into your souls and guide you
on to the everlasting truth. A mighty
municipal deliverance. Not one word
is superfluous. Hear the echoes resOund
Bear With the strong logic. Who can
deny the truth thus promulgated? Tell
it in every church and in every lodge
room--let no guilty man escape.
Colored people, remember that stern
lOgic-do your duty-pay no attention
to that ignis fatuus, or imaginary 500
negro voters spoken of by the Regis
ter and manufactured out of whole
cloth by w. T. Scott, who only repre-
sents a mythical club not yet born.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-04-03
Vote sherman. readers, he is the salvation
Of the city. Let nothing deter you. You
owe it to yourselves and your home.
MILLINERY OPETING FOR
EASTER

Mrs. Clark Thompson has re-
turned and opened her millinery
store at 206 N. 14th ST. at Mrs.
H fuckers She has beautifui
assortment of Easter goods and
the puolic is cordially invited to
call around and inspect the stock
The Slogan is Help the colored
enterprises and thereby help
yourself. Mrs. Thompson's work
speaks for itself. Call 206 n. 14th
ST. Tol. new 1873.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-04-03
TO THE COLORED CLERGY

Dear Sirs:-It is the duty of
all of US to urge the people on
next Tuesday, to uphold the law
urge them to support man who
declares for the enforcement of
the law, in letter and spirit. We
cannot afford TO be silent on the
condition that existed here last
August 1t will never do for the
idea to go out that not a sermon
of admonition from the colored
clergy Was uttered Let US be
brave manly and magnanimous-
for God sake let Us do our duty
"a crisis confronls US.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-04-03
Died in Decatur.

Decatur. April Mrs NATL.
d.. Wright departed this life
March 20, 1909. at the age of l01
wears. She was born IN North
G ,rolina a d was taken 10 Mis-.
souli when quite girl After
The war she moved to Springfield
Nj residing there for few
Years. FIR m there She came to
d caour, where she has ever
si0ce lived. She was. a member
of the A. NJ. E. church for years,
She eavt to mourn their loss,
Two daughters, fourteen grand
Teen grandchildren. twenty two
great grand children, three great
great grand children and host
Of relatives.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-04-03
ENTERTAINED

A linen shower was given Wed
nesday afternoon March Oath
fr, m = to 4 clobk, at the reside
nee of Mrs H H. Pettit,in honor
of Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor whose
marriage is to take piece some
time in April A number of use
ful presents were given. consist
ing of sheets. plllowcases. dress
er scarfs, tabIecloths, napkins
etc. light refreshments were SER
we'd by the hostess.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-04-03
BLOOMINGTON, ILL.

Messrs Scroggins and Cald
well we're in Decatur this week
with Hoag land OIL OF G adness
Miss Ni!liby Nicely is able to
resume her studies at scho | af-
ter short seige of diptheria.
The Tuesday evening literary
is rapidly growing in interest.
The meetings are held at the
r 4st Rooms across the hall from
DR.. Covington' S office.
TIE members of the A. M E.
church held oaptsmal service in
the Union Baptist church last
Sunday afternoon. There were
seven converts baptized. Elder
Tlff officiated.
Rev. j. Brown preached his
farewell sermon Sunday evening
at the Unioo Baptist church.
Elder Hall S congregation, after
short services in their own church
came over to Elder Brown S
church in a body to bid him fare
we'll.
Miss Cara H lWklns entertain
ed the Elete Thimble Club last
Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. Matt Stearles improves
very slowly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Lash ey
have returned after a short visit
in Arkansas aud Decatur,
The colored quartette who par.
ticipated in the Fiddlers' contest
we're very well received Monday
night at the Grand Opera House.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-04-03

Mr.. A. w. Anderson verifies a
statement to the effect that John
S. Schnepp says white mans
work is better for him (Schnepp)
than that of any Negro in re-
CARDS of money. How it came
about, Mr.. Anderson had the
lowest bid for some cement work
for Mr. Schnepp, but when he
found out that Anderson was col
ored, he made the above state.
ment.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-04-03

There will be many visitors in
our city April IL, from Blooming
ton, Lincoln, Decatur and Jack
sonville, to attend the Grand
Easter Ball.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22

Cherry, H., Nov. 2I.-As the re
suit Of delay, due 10 the fact that
the great crowds that are gathering
here are hampering the work
around the shaft and to the cir
.cumstances that serious friction
has developed among the State and
the county officials, a movement
has been started here to put the
town Of Cherry under martial law.
There were $4,000 strangers in
the town to-day. They came from
as far away as Chicago. and they
packed themselves around the
works in a solid circle ten feet deep.
All day long the militia battled
with the crowd, pressing it back
and driving it out Of forbidden
places. All day long the crowd
pressed in where It did not belong,
hamPering the workmen and filling
all the passages to and from the
coal oompany's plant
Thirty-fve more bodies were dis
covered in the second vein to-day.
Up to o O'Clock this evening fifty
nine bodies had been removed from
the mine. The thirty-fve bodies,
it is said, will be brought up before
morning.
Bodies Piled I'm a Heap.
The discovery OF the bodies was made
in the third east drift, where a pile Of
debris was blocking a trap door. Remov-
ing this fall. the miners forced open the
door and were horrihed TO find a CHASTITY
heap piled up against the door. It was
estimated that there were about thirty
five bodies IN the heap. These men ap-
parently had rushed to the door Just
after the fall came. and had been killed
in a few moments by black damp.
Firty-two of the bodies thus far recov-
cred have been identified Forty-two had
been identified up to Saturday night and
ten more were claimed to-day. Thirty
Continued on Page 4, Column 4.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22
GAINS IN ADVERTISING.
Increasing Business Patronage AtteSts the Greai
Growth of The Washington Herald.

Washington people read The WASHINGTON Herald.
More OF them read every day. 1t IS admittedly the favore
morning newspaper the National Capital-absolutev
supreme in Its field
Washington merchants advertise in THE WAsHINerov
HERALD because, being the morning newspaper that Wash
ngon people read the best medium its field 1t gives
the advertiser resulgves the full cuid pro quo for every
dollars worth of space he in its columns Its value as
medium OF communication between the merchant and the
communicative entire community-is demonstrated fact
For the week just ended Monday Sunday inclusive
carried the largest amount OF normal business in its history
regular daily patronage from the representative houses Of
Washington 1t aggregated 2S9 columns gain of SO col
uns over the preceding week and still greater gam
the corresponding week last year.
The City OF Washington is growing, and THE WASHING
TON HERALD IS gro r with it-growng all the time It's
entire record ne & record Of growth, growth, growth.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22
CHURCH DROPS NEGRO.

Fermer Waiter No Longer Member
of Christian Science.
tltchburg. Mass. Nov. H.-Charles Hus-
kins, negro, formerly a waiter in a
Boston hotel. who has been attending the
Christian Science Church in this city. is
TO longer an attendant there. The board
Of directors have published notices that
Huskins Is not member Of the church In
this city, nor a member OF any other
church Of the denomination. nor in any
way connected with the movement.
He came here TO attend the services
every Sunday. and, according 10 friends
Of his, who are still members Of the To-
cal church. had a large practice here and
in LeoTinster. He always dressed in the
latest fashion.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22

Honor for the successful aviation with
heavier-than-alr machines is given by the
United States board Of ordnance and for
tihcatlon to the late Dr. samuel Pier
pont Langley, secretary Of the smith
sonian Institution. IN the board's annual
report
The board Appropriated the money for
the purchase Of the Wright flying ma
chine. In addition to paying high trib-
uts TO Dr. Langley, the board discusses
the military value OF the aeroplane.
\ Useful Adjunct.
The successful outcome OK the aero
plane tests" tie report says. "jusuhes
the belief in the practicabiuty OF the
aeropiaue as a useful military adjunct.
It Is not asserted the aeroplane as fur
nished under the contract with the
Wright brothers viii revolutionlze our
present methods Of warfare. but as a re-
suit OF the rapid development Of the art
Of aviation in the last year it has been
demonstrated that in its present form
the aeroplane IS practicable for certain
purposes Of observation and reconnois-
sance.
1T IS undoubtedly true the Development
Of the gas engine &c its present high
state OF efficiency is largely responsible
for the practical achievements OF the
last year in aerodromlcs. but the board.
from It's early and long continued in
terest and support in the development
OF the science. feels itself IN position 10
assert that 90 Samuel Pierpont Langley
and MS pioneer efforts ia the establish
ment OF the basic principles Of the art is
due the present state OF mechanical flight.
History will accord TO Dr. Langley
HIS place IN the development OF the sci
ence. and this late expression Of the
boards opinion is but a scaut need of
justice 20 a distinguished scientist who
Continued on Page ,, Column 1.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22

Details Of the plan mapped out
by Secretary of State Knox Ter
Furnishing President Zelaya OF Mic
aragua for the summary execution
of two Americans, Leonard Groce
and LEROY Cannon, were laid be
fore President Taft last night at a
conference at the White House.
Secretary Knox was accom-
panied to the White House by
Henry NJ. Hoyt, counselor Of the
State Department.
Secretary Knox and Mr.. Hoyt
reached the White House about
g:3O. They spent several hours
discussing with Mr.. TAFT the de-
tails of the situation in Nicaragua.
DRASTIC ACTION LIKELY.
It Is believed that President Taft win
approve the programme decided upon by
his Secretary OF State in dealing with
President Zelaya. The measures con-
templatcd by Secretary Knox are not
known. although they are generally be
ueved 20 be OF a drastic nature
orders were sent 10y the Navy Depart
ment yesterday TO the transport Buffalo.
which is now at Pichilinque Bay. direct
ing that vessel to proceed as rapidly as
possible 10 Panama, where she will await
further orders. The Bunalo was sent to
Panama in order 90 be available for use
Is transporting marines from the Canal
Zone 10 Nicaragua. IL necessary.
After the conference at the White
House Secretary Knox refused to give
any OF the details OF hts plan Of possible
chastlsement
lie said. however, that the department
IS preparing to act In case certain facts
are found 10 be true. Through his secre-
tary. Mr.. Knox made the following state
ment
In case certain representations Of
fact which have been made to the
department concerning the Groce and
Cannon case are verified. through in
quiries the department has made, this
nand upon the Nicaraguan govern
meut for reparatlon for the death of
these two men.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22

militant, triumphant organization. with
perect discipline, vast resources. and the
habit OF loyalty. SO was the Democratic
party fifty years ago. Buchanan and
Douglas are dead. but human nature re-
mains intact
Whether the Republican party IS able
70 hold together against the strain OF the
protective tariff system. as the Demo
cratic party was not able to hold to-
gether against the strain OF slavery. re-
mains TO be seen. Whether the Demo-
cratic party has vitality enough to profit
by a Republican split is very doubtful.
The Republicans who are planning to
horn Taft off and 10 whoop Roosevelt on
are Of the opinion that the Democrats are
not worth considering. Meanwhile. is the
President that is. whilst he waits the
coming OF the President that was. cast
Ing an anchor to windward, that he is so
gracious TO as Democrats. especially to
us ragged rebels-not so ragged as we
were-cf tho South? Teddy. let ms re-
member. is half Southron.
Dinner i'm Washington as Wager.
Nor let us be too cocksure OF ANYTHING.
and yet, albeit opposed on principle 70
games OF chance, we have a wager 10
offer the World; not OF money. but OF
tiles, with maybe a drop or two onbe-
kno rnst TO the W. C. r. T.. 10 wash EN-
down, to-wit. a dinner for twenty-four.
to be given in Washington CITY. District
OF Columbia, on or before the first Mon
day OF December. 1911. the World TO In
vite twelve, the Courier-JournaI 10 invite
twelve the Chief Justice Of the United
States. the Vice President. and the
Speaker OF the House Of Representative
TO serve as judges and referees. and ia
sit at table as additional. ex-oflcio. guests
or words 10 that efrect-the proposition
TO be that Taft and Roosevelt are a,
daggers' points by the Courier-Journal I'm
the affirmative. the World IN the mega
tive
What sayeth cur esteemed New York
contemporary Has Il a mind 20 DO
business? Shall We count It "in7r
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22
TAFT HAS FULL POWER
TO PROTECT AMERICANS

No additional dispatches on the subject
ere received yesterday from Henry Cal
"a, the American vice consul at Ma
..agua.
The preliminary report from Mr. Cal
dera received Saturday Is regarded by
officers OF the department as full and
comprehensive statement Of the facts Of
the incident. and Secretary Knox has
used the report as the basis Of his action.
While the Constitution Of the United
States places the power to declare war
in Congress, the President has ample
authority 10 use the armed forces OF the
United States for the protection OF the
lives and property Of American citizens.
If the President believes that the lives
and property Of American citizens resid-
ing in Nicaragua are in jeopardy, the
constitutional right Is his to land marines
IN Nicaragua.
For many months tho State Depart
ment has desired 10 eliminate Zelaya
from Central American politics. lie has
been not only obnoxious 20 the United
States and its diplomatic representatives
IN Managua. but has been regarded by
the officers OF the State Department as
q political mischief-maker.
While the details OF Secretary Knox's
plan Of action In dealing with Nicaragua
are not known, it is regarded as prob
able by well-informed people here that
an apology and substantial indemnities
for the families OF the executed Ameri-
cans will be demanded from Zelaya. Mr..
Knox may also send passports TO Senior
Felipe Rodriguez. the Nicaraguan charge
d'adaires here.
This action would be a complete sew
erance OF diplomatic relations between
the two countries.
There is a force of 500 marines due to
sail from the League Island Navy Yard.
Philadelphia. early in December for the
Panama Canal Zone to relieve the force
Of marines which has completed its duty
ON the isthmus This force can be di-
verted 10 Nicaragua for service.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22
TAFT AND ROOSEVELT
Editor Watterson Offers Wager That They Viii
Ultimately be at Daggers' Points

Col Henry Waeson, who sIent the past week Washington
leaving for Kentucky yesterday afnoon will edoa repeat and
emphasize todays Of the Courier Journal the he
made days since Mat worganized conspiracy
exists bring breach between President Taft
dent Roosevelt and that men of Importance engaged More
over he offers wager dinner witt the New York World which
challenged his prophecy, that bee the first Monday Decem-
ber 1911 TAFT and Roosevelt will be at daggers points His ed
toria is given in full below
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22
LANGLEY H0N0RED
|. As PIONEER AERO
Government Board Pays Be-
lated Tribute to Scientist.
HIS IDEAS PRACTICAL
Report Discusses Military Value
Of Aeroplane.

Officers Of Army and Navy Who
Compose Committee of Ordnance
and FortihcatIOns Declare History
VIII Accord Late Secretary Of
Smithsonian Institution Hts Right
fuI PIace-Emery's Gun Carriage.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
Parity cloudy and colder to-
day, rain and cold at night or to-
morrow; variable winds.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22
CHERRY AT A GLANCE.

Twenty-Five thousand stran-
gers in town,
NIilitin spends day battling
With crowd.
ThiTty-fivc bodies discovered
in second vein.
Fifty-nine removed up to O
y. M.
Thirty-four bodies have been
buried.
Fires nre still burning In
shafts.
Survivors spent day quietly at
home.
Rigid investigation f. demand
ed.
Desperate fight Wnged In
mines.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22
AST0R IS SAFE
The NOurmahai in HarbOr
of San Juan.
CAME THERE NOV. IA
Yacht Riding Peacefully When
Liner Caracas Left.
CAME THERE NOV. IA
NEWS BROUGHT BY CABLE

Wireless Fails to Bring First Report,
Despite Many Efforts to Learn
Whereabouts Of New York Yacht.
The Caracas Again Due at San
Juan in Two Days if Weather Is
Favorable-NO Direct COmmuni-
cation with Island Of Porto Rico
Has Yet Been Established.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22

Vicksburg. Miss, Nov. 21.-After he had
shot and fatally wounded City Marshal
Walter Nichols, and was in turn shot by
Nichols. James Estes, n negro, was
hanged by a mob at Delhi. La. last night
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22
WOMAN IS SLAIN
AND HOUSE BURNED
Robbery Motive for AtrOciOuS
Crime Near Manassas.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Miss Ella Smith, the Victim, Is
Identified by Clothing.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Maiden Lndy Lived Alone on Farm
Near Bull Run BattIeaeId-Recent-
Iy Sold Turkeys, and Perpetrators
of Crime Expected to Find Large
sum OF Money in the HOuse-One
Arrest Made and other Suspects.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22
Furs at Auction

The sale al public auction Of new furs
and mounted animal skins OF the ST
Petersburg Fur Co, Of New York, starts
to-day al Sloan's Galleries, 1907 G. ST., at
S o. m. and continues the following days
this week with sessions at II a. m. and
3 2. m. each day. On exhibition up 10
hour OF sale to-day.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22
Drastic Action Is Likely
Against Zelaya,
WHITEHOUSE MEETING
Secretary Calls and Sets Forth
His Plan of Procedure.
MARINES MAY BE SENT

Navy Department Orders Transport
Buffalo to Proceed to Panama and
Be Ready for Available Use-Ac-
ton Certain, Says Secretary of
State, if Facts Are Proved to Be
True-May Prepare Demand Upon
Nicaraguan Government.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22
Thirty-five More Bodies Are
Found in Second Vein.
SHOUTS FOR HELP HEARD
Conflict Of Authority Is Inter
fering with the Work.
FIRES ARE STILL BURNING

Men who Escaped owe Their Lives
20 Their own Efforts as They
Fought Way to safety, and All
Rescuers Had to Do Was 10 Bring
Them 10 the Surface-ThrilIing
Tales Told Of Conflict.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22

Bu oY. M-The following ad-
vert pears In Budapest news
pape man wanted as account
ant e will be given TO appli-
cant not likely 10 fall in love
with looking typistS
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22
ria IsoIaten Town

lie y, Nov. 21-The town of
Part ity seat of Bourbon County
has ically cut OF from the out
side ing the past few days due
TO Of diphtheria.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY
.ELEGRAPHIC.

Pages. TELEGRAPHIC.
Woman Slain and House Burned.
l-Astor Yacht Is Safe.
1-Rescuers Hear Noises I'm Mine.
3-Jenries' Auto in Crash.
S-Rayner's Primary Expenses S5.e24.
4-Joke on Schley and Oliver.
4-Mystery in Burning OF Steamer.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22
Mrs. Thomas A. Edison NJ

Battle Greek. Mich. Nov H.-0frs.
Thomas A. Edison. wife Of the famous
inventor, IS at the sanatorium hsrs suf-
serinE from nervous troubleA
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22
LOCAL.

Langley Honored as Pioneer. Aero.
Presidential Party Returns Home.
2-Loeb and MacVeagh Win Confer.
2-Police Take Hand in Jewel Find.
-Veterans Plan National Body.
white House Chef Bothered.
0-Englishwoman Orator I'm City.
Van Schaick L.auds Dead Napna
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22

Flowers for Thanksgiving Tables.
Superb blooms at Blaclistone's, I4th &. III
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22
A Very Tonrh @. o. P.

We agree with the World that the Re
publican party SIS tough" Yea, verify,
and sly and hard to down; a roaring.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22

Odicers OF the Treasury Department
who have been assisting IN the effort 70
locate the NourInahaI. John Jacob As
tors missing yacht. expressed confidence
last night that the vessel seen by the
Red y liner Caracas at san Juan. Porto
Rico. on November lf and Is. was the
Nourmahal
The Washington herald., 1909-11-22

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