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Richmond planet., 1910-08-06

Palestine, Texas. July 31.-At least
fifteen, and IL may be twenty. negroes
all OF them probably unarmed, were
hunted down and killed by n mob
numbering perhaps zoe or 500 men,
In the SlOcum and Denison Springs
neighborhood of Palestine last night
and yesterday. according to the opin-
ion of Sheriff Black, who returned
early this morning after a twenty-four
hour absence in that district.
The sheriff told or a fierce man
hunt in the woods, of riddled bodies
found on lonely roads and OF the ter
ror almost indescribable among the
inhabitants in the southeastern part
OF Anderson county.
Il found the greatest excitement
prevailing throughout that section OF
the country" said Sheriff Black.
Men were going about and killing
negroes as fast as they could and
them, and, so far as have been able
to ascertain. without any real cause
at all. These negroes have never done
anything that i could discover.
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06
CAUSE OF THE RIoTING.

The rioting began late yesterday
near the village of Slocum. Several
reasons are assigned as the cause for
the racial feeling. First. the refusal
of a negro 10 pay an obligation for
which a white farmer stood sponsor.
This was some days ago. Later, a
white man received notice that he
should perform road work under the
supervision OF a negro. The white
man refused.
Later came reports OF secret meet
ings among the negroes and an al
legged confession of a negro that the
murder of the man In question,
James Spurger, and his family. was
planned. The situation reached a
climax, however, yesterday, when a
negro was discovered advancing on
Spurger from the rear. armed with
a shotgun. He was trailed for some
distance and shot by a posse when
he refused to surrender.
With the shooting OF the negro,
those OF both races armed themselves
and the rioting began late last night
FIGHTING THROUGHOUT NIGHT.
Throughout the night the meeting
of parties of the two races was the
signal for a resort to arms, fatalities
attending many OF the encounters.
Finally the negroes were driven to
the cover of a heavily-timbered sec
tion, and the crowd OF whites. about
200 in number, formed into posses
and followed, scattering over a wide
area. AS the small bands met they
clashed, and, according to those re-
turning to Palestine tonight, in each
instance the negroes were forced to
give ground. finally disappearing
among the thickly-wooded recesses.
A small portion of the pursuing party
is still in the woods. but the majority
have returned 10 their homes and the
outbreak is believed TO have reached
its end.
Besides the troops, four members
OF the state rangers reached Pal
estine late today, and it is planned
that the militia and rangers shall
work In conjunction with the county
officials In arresting those RESPONSE
BILE for the uprising. The detachment
OF rangers went to Slocum tonight.
RUSHED TO AID THE WHITES.
While the disturbance began in
the vicinity of Slocum. its spread
through the towns of Densom Springs
and Eikhart followed quickly. farm
ers gathering with the first news of
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06
FOUR NEGROES SHOT IN ONE
HOUSE.

According TO member OF the
party OF whites the first killing oc-
CURED just across the county line.
I'M the adjoining county of Houston.
where the negro who attempted to
Kill Spurger was driven. 4 few mo-
ments later two negroes were killed
IN Anderson county and the riot be-
came general. In one house four ne
groes were shot to death. he declares
another was probably fatally wound
ed and still another has Is buckshot
In his body and Il is believed will
die Then the outbreak became gen
eral and before the riot ended about
10 others were killed.
IL is reported tonight that further
rioUng is In progress in Houston
county. but his has not been con
frmed.
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06
Says Jefrries VIII Never Fight Again.

Cincinnati, July 31.--A letter has
been received here from Ava Town
send, former member of several OF
the most prominent athletic clubs of
New York and Boston. by his brother
Myron Townsend. which says that
James ]. Jeffries is suffering from
over-stimulation OF the heart, and
will never be able to fight again. The
letter comes from Avalon. Catalina
Island, where Townsend has been
spending the past two weeks fishing
with Jeffries.
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06
A LARGE ATTENDANCE.

A large number OF ladies and gen
tlemen were on the roof and the at
tendance was greater than at any
previous time in the history OF the
Order. The Knights wore their red
fezes and brought their ladies 10 the
palatial structure in lighted car
riages. Covers were laid on the roof
for two hundred persons and relays
in the service followed.
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06
ColOred Elks Unite.

The colored Elks met in Washing
ton last week and the two wings com
bined under the leadership of At
torney j. Frank Wheaton, who was
elected Exalted Ruler. DIR. ]. Edward
Mills with some OF his followers is
said to have Withdrawn from the Or
der or rather from the meeting at
Washington. 1t is believed though
that harmony viii now prevail.
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06
BUILDING ON "FIRE."
Magnificent SPectacIc-Knights of
khorasSan Have Fine banquet
The Roof Garden.

The new Mechanics Savings Bank
building was on fire Friday night.
2Sth ult. IL the statements of hun
dreds OF people. who viewed the roof
at about 1880 are TO be accepted for
their face value. Many may have that
opinion yet, but IL was all due to
the good times OF Mecca Temple, !.
ID. o. X. X. OF this city, which gave
one OF its noted banquets on The roof
GARDEN
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06
MEMBERS ACT.

Members of the Temple were sta
toned around the parapet walls and
at given signal, the electric lights
went out and the red fire flared up
from about twenty-four points, pre-
senting n magnificent spectacle. The
building was outlined against the sky
and the "confiagration" could be
seen for at least FIVE miles.
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06
Didn't Like the Letter.

Mr.. James Cabaniss. of Cape
Charles, Va, states that the people
on the Eastern Shore are very much
wrought up over a letter published
by Rev. George r. Read on the Jack
Johnson fight.
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06
An Urgent Call.

An urgent call has been sent out
by Chairman w. F. Graham and Sec
retary r. II. Bowling for the Virginia
Seminary Board to meet in Lynch
burg. Va, Tuesday morning. Aug
3, 1910. Very important business is
to be transacted and every member
OF the board ought to be present.
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06
Enlarge Their Cemetery.

The Hebrew Cemetery Association
has purchased from the city OF Rich
mond, the site OF the old Negro Aims
house for $4,000, this ground is
bounded by Hospital Street, and
Fourth and Fifth Street.
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06

We found eleven dead bodies. but
from what I have heard the dead
must number fifteen or twenty. We
came across four bodies in one house.
I don't know how many there were
in the mob, but / think there must
have oeen 200 or 300 altogether.
II sent two detectives out through
the county TO collect all the arms
they could find in the house of the
negroes. They made a thorough
search, but found only nine little
single-barreled shotguns.
II believe the main trouble was
due to a controversy over a promis
sorry note X. Afford. white mai,
who is a cripple. had gone on a ne
gro's note. The note came due, and
he got after the negro to renew it or
pay II. The negro would not do IL.
and cursed him. The incident caused
bad feeling. Then / think Mr..
Spurges probably had a little trouble
With them. At least they claimed
that he Mad whipped one. Somebody
saw this negro slipping up 20
Spurges's house.
This negro was killed, and then
they went to killing them all over
the country. ] think the most OF that
crowd OF men came from Houston
county, and. according to what I am
told. that the shooting was still go-l
ing on late yesterday evening. They
were hunting the negroes down like,
sheep. We found two in the road
that had been shot about 10 o'clock
night before last.
Continued on Eighth .Page.)
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06
GREAT JACK JOHNSON POEMS.
FIVE CENTS EACH.

No colored American can AFFORD to
miss IL. Buy It, frame IL and let II
live from generation to generation.
Order to-day. Address, LUCIAN b.
WATKINS, Fort Russell, Wyo.
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06
Wife wanted.

A young man desires the ac-
quaintance of a fair, quiet girl, be-
tween 20 and % years. Object,
matrimony. Address "J F. H" Box
"a. Enieott City. Nd. Send photo.
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06
HORRIBLE
MASSACRE
Texas, the Scene of the OUTRAGE.
Helpless OOIOred People
Bufchered.
NO EXCUSE FOR THE CRlME-EICHT WHITE
MURDERERS IN JAIL

Palestine, Texas. July 30.-At
least eighteen negroes were killed in
a racial clash i'm the extreme eastern
section of Anderson county last night
and today, the elimination OF an en-
mity between the races brewing for
several weeks.
Eighteen is the number dead, ac-
cOrding TO the more conservative re-
ports which have reached here from
the isolated section where the disor-
der occurred. other reports place the
total fatalities az between thirty and
forty.
Il was also reported that several
white men were either killed or
wounded. but each rumor as 20 cas-
ualities among the whites has met an
authoritative denial
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06

FOR RENT-10 Room Brick Build
Ing on Broad Street, with gas and
bath. White neighbors, but for rent
to colored people. B. A. CEPHAS,
602 North Second Street.
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06
TROOPS REACH PALESTINE.

Troops reached Palestine early to-
night and established quarters at the
county prison. where IL is planned
they will remain until tomorrow un-
less further rioting necessitntes n
night march 10 the scene OF the dis.
turbances. about 25 miles distant. II
is reported, however, that az night.
fall the belligerents began to dis.
perse, and further bloodshed viii, IA
all probability. be avertej.
The first advices of the disturbance
reached Palestine this morning. Of
ticers were sent 10 the scene. local
ammunition stores ordered TO
suspend sales and the saloons closed.
II was quickly apparent. however,
that the situation was beyond the
control of the local officers, and
troops were asked for. 4 company OF
militia under command OF Captain
Godfrey Fowler, former United States
army officer, and more recently en-
gagged in Nicarag qua in the cause OF
the insurgents dispatched from Mar
shah, Texas, arrived tonight.
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06
5TH ST. BAPT. CHURCH.
Located, Cor. 9th and Jackson sts.,
RICHMOND, VA.
Weekly News Column.

REV. W. f. GRAHAM, d. D., Pastor.
Residence:
IVS T. Leigh St.. Richmond, Va
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06

The Richmond PLANET can be Sc
cured from Messrs. Young and Olds,
agents. f519SSouth Street. Phnadel.
phta,. Pa.
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06

Subscribe to The 'LANET. Only
$1.50 per year in advance.
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06
Personals and Briefs.

Miss NJ. L. Chiles and her niece.
Miss Lillian Chiles spent last week at
Buckroe Beach.
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06

J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD. Editor.
Ofice:
1915 E. Broad St. Richmond Va
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06

Mrs. Speed Evans. OF Norwich.
Conn, is the guest Of her sister, Mrs.
{. p. Gwathmey, sos Thirty-first
Street
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06

Miss Susie r. Baker is spending
her vacation in Portsmouth the
guest OF Miss Hattie Drew.
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06

There will be a grand picnic at
Fulton Park, Thursday, August II,
1910 for the benefit OF the Burial
Ground Association. Admission ten
cents.
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06
RUSHED TO AID THE WHITE

While the disturbance began IN
the vicinity OF Slocum. its spread
through the towns of Densom Springs
and Elkhart followed quickly. farm
ers gathering with the first news of
Richmond planet., 1910-08-06

Miss Addie Brown of West Du,
val Street is visiting friends in the
1fdewater section. She will also Wis
II Washington and Baltimore before
returning.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-01
BY cHGNES WATSON LEE
and MAUD .VEEDHAM
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SN
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plans, and the working material was
right at hand.
L know woman who boasts that
she not only has no attic but has not
even thing in her house that ought
to go in an attic. Think of a home
without an old book or magazine, a
cast off garment for the children to
dress up in, an old carpet to make a
tent and old chairs to furnish it. I
wonder that the children play at all.
And yet there are other women who
are striving toward that atticless
state. Some poor unfortunates have
to keep their attics in boxes under
the beds when they live in flats. And
they are not to be blamed but pitied.
1t is the woman wilfully abandoning
the attic who has misused her OPP
portunities. Sometimes a writer, who,
we fear, lives in, hall bedroom.
urges all housewives to empty the at
tic of treasured old possessions.
Where, pray, would she have us put
the baby's high chair, and go-cart
when he has outgrown them; and
where can we store the picture that
Aunt Tabitha sent us for a wedding
present; and think of the Christmas
gifts we have that simply will not fit
into any place in the house save that
capacious box in the attic?
For the children's sake we hope
someone will rise up in defense of
the vanishing attic. The spick and
span exhibition play room can never
take it's place. We do not yet know
the results, but a generation of chill
dren all of whom have had an attic
less youth, may be a calamity-Les-
lies Weekly.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-01
A BUTTERFLY BIRD.

The largest butterfly in the world
is found in British New Guinea. A
single specimen is worth anything
from hundred dollars upward The
male butterfly measures eight inches
across the wings. The female is
usually more than eleven inches-a
wing extension greater than that of
many small birds. An interesting
story is told of the discovery of this
strange species. A naturalist saw a
specimen perched high up in tree
and. failing to capture it by any other
means, shot at it with rifle. He
hit the butterfly and from the frag-
ments he decided that the species was
altogether unknown to science. At
a cost of many thousands of dollars
he fitted out an expedition to go in
search Of the insects. Two members
of the party were killed by Papuan
cannibals. After cruel ordeals and
long suffering, the naturalist persev-
cred and ultimately succeeded in
bringing back to civilization perfect
specimens. Weekly.
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An Observant Child.

Little Adelaide was inclined to be
cowardly. Her father found that
sympathy only increased this unfor-
tunate tendency, and decided to have
serious talk with his little daugh-
ter on the subject of her foolish fears.
Papa she ventured, at the close
OF the lecture, when you see COW,
aren't you afraid?"
why, certainly not, Adelaide.
Why should I be?''
We'll, when you see a dog, aren't
you afraid then?'
mo, indeed" with marked en-
phasis on the mo"
Aren't you afraid when it thun-
ders, papa?"
"Why, no. and he laughed at the
thought and added, "oh, you silly
child"
Papa" and Adelaide came closer
and looked into her parents eve.
aren't you afraid Of nothing in the
world but just mamma Success
Magazine.
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WOWeHN'tS PAGE

sun. Keep blanket on me in win
ter weather, and never put a frosty
bit in my mouth, but hold it in your
hands moment first.
I carry you, pull you, wait patient
ly for you long hours, day or night.
| cannot tell you when l am thirsty
give me clean, cool water often in
hot weather.
Finally, when my strength is gone,
instead of turning me over to a hui
man brute, to be tortured and starv-
ed, take my life in the easiest and
quickest way, and your God will re-
ward you in this life and in Heaven.
Amen.-From "Our Dumb Animals"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-01
PRAYER OF THE HORSE.

To Thee, my Master, I offer my
prayer: Feed me, and take care of
me. Be kind to me. Do not jerk the
reins; do not whip me when going
up hill.
Never strike, beat, or kick me,
when I fail to understand what you
want of me, but give me chance to
understand you. Watch me, and if I
refuse to do your bidding, see if there
is not something wrong with my har-
ness.
Do not give me too heavy loads;
never hitch me where water will drip
on me. Keep me we'll shod. Examine
my teeth when I fail to eat; I may
have an liberated tooth. That, you
know, is very painful. I am unable
to tell you in words when I am sick;
SO watch me, and I will try to tell
you by signs.
Pet me sometimes; I enjoy it and I
will learn to love you.
Protect me in summer from the hot
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-01
OVER THE CRADLE.

Over the cradle the mothers song
Comes straight from her anxious
heart
Will he be manly and true and
strong?
She sings while the heart-wounds
smart.
Will he be grateful to her for life?
For the chance she has given him
To hold his own in the worldly strife?
She sings, but her eyes are dim.
Will he be healthy and pure and
wise?
There are tears on her lashes now;
She smiles again to his wide blue
eyes
And smoothes out her troubled
brow.
VIII he grow up to mans estate
Untouched by all earthly faint?
Or will he share in the common fate?
She sings, but her voice grows
faint
Over the cradle she bends to gaze;
The babe is asleep at last
All, will he love her throughout his
days?
Now the tear drops are falling fast
-Lurana w. Sheldon, in Brownings.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-01
Helping the Minister.

A Scotch preacher had in his con-
gregation an old woman who was
deaf In order to hear the sermon
each Sunday, this old lady would
seat herself at the foot of the pulpit
stairs. One day the sermon was
about Jonah, and the preacher be-
came very rhetorical.
And when the sailors threw Jonah
overboard,' he said, ga big fish swal-
lowed him up. Was it a shark that
got i'm? Nay, my brethren, it was
ne'er a shark. Was it a swordfish
that eat him? May
1T was a whale" whispered the
old lady excitedly.
Hush, Biddie," said the preacher
Indignantly. would We take tn
word of God out O. yer ane meenis-
ter's mouth? '-Battelle Worthing-
ton, in Success Magazine.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-01

I - II EERf y LIN LIDS Will attract
more customers, sell more
III goods, do more business with
less wear and tear than al
most any other quality. Optimism is
the greatest business-g etter, biggest
trader, the greatest achiever in the
world. Pessimism has never done
anything but tear down and destroy
what optimism has built up
In the business office, as in society,
everywhere, the favorite is always the
cheerful person. Good-natured cheer
full people do not waste their vital
energy as rapidly as the grumbler or
the too sober, too sad people. They
work with much less friction
Good cheer is a great lubricant; it
oils all of life's machinery. Shake
speare says:
"A merry heart goes all the day,
Your sad tires in mile-a."
There is no other life habit which
can give such a prolific return in
happiness and satisfaction as that of
being cheerful under all circum-
stances. If the resolution to cultivate
cheerfulness is strongly made at the
very outset, it will not be difficult to
form the cheerful habit, and it will
be the best protection against suffer-
ing and disappointment.
Cheerfulness is also great pro-
Queer. 1t adds wonderfully to ones
active ability, and increases mental
and physical power. 1t makes hosts
of friends, and helps us to be inter-
esting and greeable.-Success
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-01
ALL IN FUN.
He Was Real Mean.

Miss Here's your ring.
| have decided that 1 can never be
your wife, so the engagement is off,
and I shall expect you to return
everything you have in your posses
sion that belongs to me-"
Mr.. Hamlin-''All l have is a lock
OF your hair and a photo. I don't
suppose you care anything for the
photo, but the lock of hair you will
no doubt want to preserve as a SOU
venir."
Miss Golding a souvenir of
what?"
Mr.. Hamlin-"Of the time when
you were a, brunette. Chicago
News.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-01
FASHIONS AND FADS.

Every blouse nowadays is frilled.
Wide shirring has found it's way
even into the bolero.
Entire gowns of the all-over bead
ed jet are to be seen.
Bead fringes matching the cos
tunes are seen on smart gowns.
The very newest scarves of Spanish
lace are almost like mantilla.
Taffeta and supple silks in black
are favorite fabrics for bathing suits.
Velvet is used to a quite unusual
degree in trimming garments and
gowns.
Sailor shaped hats are far in the
lead for ordinary wear this summer.
Gray calfskin is pushed as sum-
mer novelty, especially in women's
footwear.
All bathing suits, that are fashion
able, are made of mohair, taffeta, sat-
in, louisine or occasionally of foul
ard.
There is sprinkling Of color seen
among bathing suits, with limited
number Of red, brown, gray and vio-
let
With all the popularity of colors,
black and white is in the foremost
place of fashion for the midsummer.
Many smart afternoon dresses of
fOulard and taffeta are shown for
young girls in the tunic effect, most
ly; others with the simple peasant
blouse.
The material most in favor for
bathing suits is brilliantine, because
it does not cling to the figure, nor
does it become heavy with water like
flannel.
Vanity bags of gold clasp now like
a fiat purse. The mesh bags are no
longer plain but are of two metals
gold and gun metal or oxidized silver
and copper.
MRS. MAUD e. CILLY.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-01

Summer Offer: The jeff, So weeks,
and Watson's Magazine, IL months,
all for $3.50. Good for thirty days.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-01
THE PASSING OF THE ATTIC.
leila Margaret Walters.

Ze1la Margaret walters.
I wonder if the old-time attic has
ever been given the credit it deserves
for it's part in the education of the
children of the past. It has it's place
in Song and story.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-01
"Hidden away in the corner
Of the dear old attic room"


The lines are familiar to us, and
they bring to each mind an individual
vision of the things hidden away in
the particular attic played in. And
the stories of attic adventures are in
Vulnerable and altogether delightful
A close second to the delightful at
tic was the barn chamber, the room
where boards and tools and heavy
odds and ends were stored in the
barn. This was the boys work room,
but the attic was shared by boys and
girls alike.
When we wanted to make anything
from comforter for our beds to an
apron for the tiniest dolly, we went to
the "piece bags" in the attic where
they hung in an orderly row on hooks
behind the dOor-cotton, wooden and
silk. There were trunks full of dear
est, queerest old dresses, bonnets and
cloaks. We could have plays and cos
tune ourselves for any character I'M
der the sun. There was grandmoth-
ers spinning wheel; grandfather's
cane and high hat were in the old
wardrobe; mothers school books
were there, and we found them very
queer indeed. When we grew older
mother let us read some of her old
letters; there were some that had
been written by her friends in school
days; there were still older letters in
great-grandmother beautiful hand.
That was before the days of envel-
opes. and the letter was folded and
sealed. But a mere catalogue of the
on 0f oil
reason.
We never thought of any educa-
tional value to our attic then, but it
was the most delightful play room.
We were quite free to do as we liked
and the very sight of the room set
our imaginative and inventive facul-
ties to work. And there was it's value
We had freedom to work out our
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-01
MRS. MAUD e. CILLY.

Books, music and good lights may
not increase the corn crop, but they
wonderfully increase the heart crop;
and that is worth a good deal more
when it comes to keeping the boys
and girls on the farm.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-09-01
THE HABIT OF CHEERFULNESS

HEERFULNESS will attract
more customers, sell more
goods, do more business with
less wear and tear than al