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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26
OvERZEALOUS NEGROES j.,
REFUSE TO WORK CROP

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.(
CHARLIE HOPE. VA, Aug. 26,--
delegates from more than half d
dozen Atlantic Coast States, including
New York and Florida. are in at
tendance upon the eighth quadrennial
conference of the Zion Union Afri-
can church, in session in Green's
Chapel asas-th4s place e.
Bishop John M. Bishop, of War
field, Va, who is presiding over the
conference. tainted in the pulpit Wed
nesday afternoon while the edifice
was packed almost TO suffocation dur
Ing u thunderstorm. The bishop top
pied over in his seat Immediately after
a severe flash OF lightning. and it was
feared for some moments that he had
been electrocutad. He was revived
after bucket of water had been
dashed In his face and the house tenn
porarily cleared,
Thursday the bishop was reelected
for four years, lie has already served
thirty years In that capacity.
Bob Ruffin. OF Lawrencsvills, Va.
was a candidate to succeed him, but
he was defeated overwhelmingly. II
was conteaded by Rutfin's friends that
Bishop IL rather lenient in admitting
preachers into pulpit orders, and Ia
members OF his church
Live stock. such as sheep. hogs and
cattle. have been shipped here from
various points. 80 AS 10 furnish fresh
meat for the delegates, and 1t can be
stated without danger of contradic'
ton that there is not a fried chicken
left within a radius of thirty miles.
Dozens of freezers of ice cream
have been shipped from Norfolk AND
other cities. Springs in the vicinity
OF Green's chapel have been drunk
dry, and now the capacity of the well.
Is being taxed to the limit,
Colored farm labor cannot he had
for love or money, and the crops are
suffering as a consequence. The con-
ference Will last until Saturday night
The Zion Union IL the only church
of any consequence in America found
ed by colored people. 1t was started
In Brunswick forty years ago. an6
now has many thousand members
The Zion Unionists believe In INNER
sion like the Baptists. but they other
wise resemble the MethoMsts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26
THOUSANDS SIGN
MORSE'S PETITION
Wife of Financier Will Soon
Present Paper TO Presi-
dent Taft.

ATLANTA, GA, Aug. as.--That she
has received thousands OF signatures,
so many In fact that she has not count
ed them, to the petition to President
Taft asking for \ paFdeH fer her aas-
band Charles W, Morse, as the state
ment Of Mrs. Morse to-day. She visit
ed the convicted banker In the Fsier.
al prison here yesterday and will
leave for New York tonight to CON-
plete her plans for the presentation of
the petition TO the president
MY husband Is cheerful and his
health is Improving" she said to-day.
"and we are hopeful OF q pardon. The
signatures to the petition come from
every section of the country and rep
resent men and women In every walk
OF life"
When Mrs Morse was asked about
eight requests received by the de-
partment OF justice from women ask
ing that IL Morse be pardonsd, they
be permitted to take the pardon 10
Atlanta, she said she knew nothing
about the matter.
Kindness Of heart. feeling Of hui
mainly and 4 belief In my husbands
Innocence are ths only reasons ! can
advance for their interest" she said
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26
BODY OF DROWNED MAN
FOUND AT RIVER BOTTOM
Young Men in Swimming Mortified in Diving to ioucf
Corpse of Percy Pine, Who Came From
Schenectady.

fact that the man had undEsssed be-
fore going into the river disPeis TINS
theory.
When he first came to the home OIL
Mrs. Bailey in Washington ward to
live the dead man said his father was
connected In an official way with the
New York Central railroad, ana ms
home was in Schenectady.
Refined, dignified and we'll edu-
Gated he appeared to be a faystsry
to every one because of the poa.tlon
ne had accepted. But he never talked
of his family more than to incl
dentally mention his fathers position
He was steady and sober, never ieav-
ing home at night nor naingling with
the young men with whom he 6cliy
worked. Yet with II all he was al
ways silent and mysterious.
When he lost his position ten weeks
ago Mrs. Bailey never questioned him
about his board, but he volunteered
the information that ne would pay
1t when he went to work again. lie
had but few clothes and left very
small wardrobe when he took leave
last Saturday night.
Where he remained from Saturday
night until the time he was drowned
Thursday afternoon IL mystery to
the police and to those who knew him
The body was In the river not more
than four hours, according TO Coroner
Taylor. who viewed 1t shortly after
IL was taken to the shore At O'CLOCK
in the evening. 1t was Identified es
the clothing on the bank. In one peck
ct being an envelope addressed to the
home Of Mrs Bailey In Perry street
Undertaken Btiley went to this ad'
dress at night and found the YOUNG
man was missing. Identification Of
the remains was soon made.
The body viii be held here until
relatives in New York can be heard
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26

Bradstreel's Saturday will say for
Richmond and vicinity.
I'm. Trade in general is irregular, some
linas showing fair activity while
there are quiet and beneath ali there
appears to be slight feeling of un-
eastness without apparent cause.
Fair orders for future shipments of
shoes, rubber goods, hats. caps,
clothing and kindred lines are being
received. Drugs and chemicals are
active. Naval stores are Arm at re-
cent prevailing prices. Produce and
fruit are plentiful but the demand is
dull. Dry goods are quiet Building
continues active giving. good demand
Tor hardware ana builders material.
Trade on the retail markets Ia quiet
and mark down" sales are noted 10
be numerous. Collections are slow
and bank and ready demand for
evaIisbie funds.
Crop Report.
Cotton continues In fair condition
but q fun crop has not been expected
pincs the early unfsvorasss weather.
Tobacno is being marketed in North
Carolina at fair prices. tho corn crops
being reported improved. Vegetables
are unusually plentiful and OF excel
lent quality.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26

though far away, were represented
The ministers present were Reys. II
J. Brown, r. II. Bowdsn, OF Barton
Heights; F, L. Robinson. Hender
Otter, of Rockingham, and Drs. GilbS
C. Kelly and w. II. McEiroy.
Splendid hospitality is being dis
pensed by the Alberene folks. DR.
Henry W. Battle, who has been as
sisting in Baptist meetings In the
country, arrived last night, and will
address, the convention this afternoon
on home missions.
Copious rain began falling wher
the convention assembled this morn.
ing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26
ETIROwN FROM TRAIN
rs INSTANTLY KILLED

WOODSTOCK. VA. Aug. 2s--John
Jewell, Of Rtleyvills, Va, while at
tempting 70 cross from one ear TO
from a fast freight on the Norfolk
and Western and killed instantly. his
neck being broken. just q few min
ntes prior TO the accident he WIS
warned by his companion not to at
tempt to cross.
Jewaii had been working In the
latone quarry near Martinsburg. w. Va.
and was returning home by beating
his way on the freight. His body was
sent home
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26
WILL SOON LAUNCH
FOURTH BIG STEAMER

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.}
NEWPORT NEWS. August 2s.--Ths
last of the quartette OF the Southern
Pacific line of steamers, will be launch
ed at the local plant September Is,
the four ships being turned off in re-
cord time. The first OF the four will
sail from New York Saturday on her
maiden voyage to Galveston. Three
well-known members Of the engineer
ing department of the Newport News
plant will be with her to watch hcr
performances. Ell Oriente, the second
of the ships to be launched. will go
to New York the latter part OF Sep
TENDER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26
NEWPORT NEWS GETS
RECEIVERS BLOODHOUND

Especial tn The Richmond virglnian.
NEWPORT NEWS, Aug. e6.-~Thixie,
one Of the city's blood hounds which
6isappeared while on a practice run
TUESDAY night was recovered yester-
day afternoon. Trixte had followed a
passing buggy. going to the home OF
farmer in York county. The far
mer Was about TO give the dog TO a
netEhhor, not knowing it's value, when
Detective Sergeant ]. w. Reynolds, ar
rived In an automobile from Newport
News. II was reported Tuesday that
Irtxte had been stolen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26
COMMITTEE TO HOLD
IT'S FINAL SESSION

Members of the Committee on st,
Johns Burying Ground viii hold their
final meeting of the present session
Friday night at o'clock. The min
utes of the committee viii be read
and approved. and after passing the
customary resolutions of thanks 10 the
chairman, sub-chairman and secretary
the meeting will adjourn sine die.
Only four remaining committees
must hold their final meetings. These
will all convene during the coming
week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26
CONSTABLE ARRESTED;
SAYS HE WAS ROBBED

DANViLLE. Aug. 2s,---J NJ. Brat
chett. constable from Chester, 8. c.,
who came here on official business,
reported to the police yesterday that
he had been robbed Of his pistol and
$40.
Bratehett was picked up on the
streets yesterday by Chief Morris Pa
pers showed that he was constable
He did not discover that he had been
robbed, he says. unfit he awoke in Jail
here,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26
Delegates Elected.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.l
FREDERICKSBURG VA, Aug, 26.
The Falmouth Baptist Sunday school
has elected the following delegates to
attend the Sunday school convention
of the Potomac Association that meets
at Calverton September 8. and s;
MsssFs. G. J, Charters Nelson Berry.
Laws Pollard, MeDunf Bantohyard and
+. X. Tyler Mr.. Tyler and Chart
ters vii make addresses at the meet
Ing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26
STANARDSVILLE BANK
HAS BRIGHT FUTURE

sTANARDsvILLE, VA. August es.--
The trst bank ever established In
Green county began it's career We'd,
nesday.
BY local people. The officers are n
follows; President, DIR. Il. w, 6imms
hrst Vices president, John g. Chapman
second vice, president, w, B. Cole, ".
secretary OF board Of directors. DIR
f. D. Davis.
The bank IL directly In charge Of tht
cashier, Frank Hisey, recently Of Edin'
burg. Va. who 10 capable omeiaL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26
Prayer for Missionary.

FFHFNF tuF Nhi@SaUhMtF'
Especial to The Richmond Vlrginian.)
BLACkSTONT. VA, Aug. ga
meeting was held at the Methodist
rhurch Wednesday night for special
prayer for Mrs. Callahan, who viii
sail In a few days 10 join her hus-
band in Japan. Mrs. Callahan Is
very intelligent woman and has
large number of friends here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26
Negro Sent To Jnry.

: Charles Holmes, a negro youth, Is
to face jury and explain away evil
dence that tended to show in police
court Friday that he had broken into
the home Of Henry Lang, another ne-
gro. and stolen clothing valued at al
most IS. The felony charge Ii that
he broke into. the. place, $500.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26

S&VFMFetR HHFNN UFtff.
NORFOLK. Aug, 2s,-The Atlantic
hattleshIp feet was observed on tina
southern drill grounds Off virginia
Beach last night and again to-day.
The fleet OF II ships, which has just
arrived, will engage In tactical maneu-
vers for several days before coming
into Hampton Roads. which will he
made their base during the fall tar
get practices of this coast
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26
TURN NEW DESTROYER
OVER TO GOVERNMENT

NEWPORT NEWS. Aug. 2e.~-The
torpedo boat destroyer Roe win go
This IL her last test and she will prof.
ably be turned over To the govern
nenf September q. The Roe ia
splendid craft ana on portion of
her ofAcial speed Test developed a
&npeA4 Of ~ knots an hour she ex-l
I ceA6Ad all contract requirements -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26

. NEWPORT NEWS. AuguDt 19.--IQhn
Mears, seventy Ave years old. tuMbied
on the ssawaii ~ the National Sol
disrs. Home yesterday and Vas drown
was extinct, Maara, who served with
Pennsyivanta regiment during. tbs
Civu War. had been m inmate OF the
home for twenty-five years.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26
-Gray-Grant

ETnY-Grhnt--
Special TO The Richmond virginian.l
LEEsBURG, Aug. aS.--Miss Jessie
Gray, daughter of Mr., John 4. Gray,
OF Silcott's Springs. this county, was
married yesterday 10 Mr.. Frank
Grant. OF Washington county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26

FRONT ROYAL VA, August 26.-
Norman n. Potts. OF Baltimore, and
Miss Mary Compton, of Bruuswlck
were married Wednesday night at the
Primitive Baptist church, Elder John
r. Datiey officiating. The eoupfs VIII
liua in RSlttIaeFe--------
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26
Solid Gold Jewelry

Before purchasing solid gold jew
elFy- Inspect our stock, as you will
find it complete and prices very
reasonable.
Solid Gold Cuff Pins, plain or chased
designs, s1.50 and sl.es set.
Solid Gold Veil Pins, plain or beaded,
Si.9S,
Solid Gold Cuff Buttons. fancy or ignet
style, $3.50.
Childrens Solid Gold Bracelets, plain or
fancy patterns, s2.sS.
Solid Gold, Little Finger Rings, with
amethyst settings and exceptional value for
$3.50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26

yesterday morning with a loss of sew
erai thousand dollars. The Are 10
supposed to be of incendlary origin.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26
Qualities a Exsoutor

Ernest w. Saunders qualified In the
ChAncery Court Friday as executor for
this estate OF e. r.. Saunders The es-
tate In valued at $4,000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26

WOODSTOCK, IA. Aug. 2s.-,rhs
ID Powels Fort Nas Destroyed " drs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26

1901 Msrito Corsets, made of fine
coutil, with extra long hips, high
bust for average figures, three sets
of supporters regular price, $3.50;
special for Si.00.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26

SOC Silk Lisle Hose, SOC

These Hose are those that you will never
regret having and can never have too many.
They have the silk like appearance white
tipped heel and toe, wide garter hem, extra
sheer quality lisle hose that usually sell for
soc, special for 3qe.
Lace Hose in all over and boot patterns,
numbers beautiful designs, double heel and
toe in black and white, these sold originally
for Soc, reduced to 2Sc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26
A Timely Sale Of Hair Goods

Large Cluster Puffs made Of excellent quality hair with
without curls, $500 value for $3.50.
24-neh Good Quality Straight Switches, $50 each,
2nch Straight Switches made of real hair $500 value for
$3.50.
Many new styias Hair Nets including the Prma Dome
and the improved self adjusting invisible hair all shades
25c each
Madam Dornay'sn Elastic Threaded Hair Nets regular
price Toe each; special tomorrow, &C.
Crepe and Net Covered Hair Rolls medium size and good
value Tor 1Sc.
Crepe Hair Rolls excellent quality and sanitary, soc each
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-26

Style ell, well boned, made of
heavyweight coutil for medium fig
ures, long hip, medium high bust,
with front and side supporters, extra
good values for $3.50.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-12-30
Ne SLANG far liar.

slip me a brace OF cackles!" sr-
sersd the ehesty-looking man with q
bored air. AZ he perched on the first
stool In the lunchroom.
"A what?" asked the waitress. az
she placed a glass of water before
him.
Adam and Eve fat on their backs!
A pair Of sunnysiders," said the young
man in In e~xasperated tone.
You got me, kid" returned the
waitress. "Watcha want?"
Eggs up" said the young man.
"E-g-Es.' the kind that come before
the hen or after. I never knew which"
why didn't you soy 80 in the first
placer" asked the waitress. You'd a
had EN- by this time"
Wei of all things" said the
young man.
Il knew what he was drivin' at all
the time" began the waitress as the
young man departed. But he's one
Of them fellers that thinks they can
get by with anything. He don't know
that they're using plain English now
in restaurants"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-12-30
What About Brain Food?
This Question Came Up i'm the Recent
Trial for Libel.

law Of afhnity. all things needed to nanufac-
turs the elixir Of life."
Further on he says: THE beginning and end
Of the matter 10 to supply the lacking princi-
pie. and In molecular form, exactly as nature
furnishes II in vegetables, fruits and grain.
To supply dencicnsies-this In the only law Of
cure"
The natural conclusion In that IL Phosphate
OF Potash IL the needed mineral element n
brain and you use food which does not contain
Il, you have brain fag because It's daily loss is
not supplied.
On the contrary, II you eat food known TO
be rich in this element you place before the
life forces that which nature demands for
brain building.
In the trial a sheer was uttered because Mr..
Post announced that he had made years Of re-
search In this country and some clinics OF
Europe, regarding the effect of the mind on
digestion Of food.
But we must be patient with those who
sheer at facts they know nothing about
Mind does not work well on a brain that Il
broken down by lack Of no~urishment.
A peaceful and evenly poised mind Is neces-
sary to good digestion
Worry, anxiety, fear, hate, &C., &c, directly
interfere with or stop the flow of Ptyalin, the
digestive Juice of the mouth, and also inter.
fere with the flow Of the digestive juices OF
stomach and pancreas.
Therefore, the mental state OF the Individual
has much to do. lmore than suspected) with
digestion.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-12-30
Why Hs Laughed.

Miss Matte belonged to the cid
south. and she was entertaining .
guest Of distinction.
On the morning following his arrival
she told Tillie, the little colorsS maid.
to take q pitcher OF fresh water to
Mr.. rrman's room, and to say that
Miss Matte sent him her compliments,
and that II he wanted q bath. the
bathroom was ut his service.
When Tillie returned she said:
II toll him. Miss Matte, en- no
laughed at to bus hisself."
why did he laugh, T1llis."
81 dunno"
What did you tell him?"
Jus what you toP me to-"
"T1llis. tell me exactly what yoa
said"
s." banged de doah, and l said, Mr..
rrman, Miss Matte sends you her Tub,
and she says, Now you a get up
and wash acknowledgements Mag
axine.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-12-30

The art Of coloring glass has been
lost and rebound. jealousy guarded
and maliciously stolen 70 many times
in the history Of civilization that IL
seems almost impossible to say any
thing new on glass staining. Yet q
process has been discovered for ms
king the stained glass used In windows
which Is a departure from anything
known Mt the present time. What the
vsnetians and the Phoenicians knew
of II we cannot tell.
The glass first receives It's design An
mineral colors and the whole Is then
fired In a heat so intense that the col
oring matter and the glass are indis-
solubly fused. The most attractive
feature of this method il that the sur
face acquires q peculiar psbblsd char
acter in the heat. 80 that when the
glass is In place the lights are delight
fully soft and mellow.
In making a large window IN many
shades each panel Is separately mould
ed and bent and the sections srs an
sembled in q metal frame.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-12-30
Where He Was Queer.

The negro. on occasions. displays .
nne discrimination in the choice Of
words.
Who's the best Whitewater In
town." inquired the new resident
"Ale Hall am a bond a'tist with y
whitewash brush, sah," answered the
colored patriarch eloquently.
We'll, tell him to come and white
wash my chicken house tomorrow"
Uncle Jacob shook his head dubi-
ously.
"Ah don believe, sab, aid engage
Ale Hall to ~whitewash a chicken
house, sab"
why, didn't you say he was q good
whitewasher?-
Yes, sab, a pows'fui good white
washer, sab; but mighty queer about
Q chicken house. sab, mighty Quesri"
-Aack's National Monthly.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-12-30

A Weekly printed some criticisms Of the
claims made for our foods. II evidently did
not fancy our reply printed In various news
papers. and brought suit for libel At the trial
some interesting facts came out.
Some OF the ehemical and medical experts
differed widely.
Tho following facts. however. were quite
clearly established:
Analysis Of brain by m unquestionabls au-
tAority, Geoghegan, shows Of Mineral Salts.
Phosphoric Acid and Potash combined (Phos-
plate OF Potash, 2.s1 per cent q the fetal,
k.38 OF all Mineral Salts.
This 10 over one-half.
Beaunis. another authority, shows "Phos-
phoric Acid combined" and Potash 1874 Per
cent from q total Of 101.D7.
Considerable more than onehalf Of Fhos-
Rhate of Potash.
Analysis Of Grape-Nuts shows: Potassium
and Phosphorus. (Which join and make Phos-
plate OF Potash), Is considerable more than
ene-half OF all the mineral salts In the food.
DR.. Geo. w. Carey, an authority on the con-
stituent elements OF the body. says: The
gray matter Of the brain Is controlled entirely
by the inorganic c~ellsalt, Potassium Phosphate
phosphate of Potash). This salt unites with
albumen ard by the addition OF oxygen creates
nerve duid or the gray matter of the brain.
OF course, there is q trace OF other salts and
other organic matter In nervo nuid, but Potas-
sium Phosphate is the chief factor. and has
the power WITHIN ftssff~ no attract by fts vwK'
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-12-30

The . capita wealth Of the Indian
Is approximately $3.50, that for ethsr
Americans 10 only a little more thaa
$500. The lands owned By the In.
dams are rich in OIL. timber and other
natural resources OF all kinds. Some
Of the best timber land in the United
States 10 owned by Indians.
The value Of their agricultural lands
runs up in the millions. The ranges
which they possess support about see.
900 sheep and cattle. owned by ~lesseea.
bringing in a revenue OF more tAsa
$sTi,oo to the various tribes besides
providing feed for more than l.Bee.sss
head OF horses. cattle. sheep and goats
belonging TO the Indians themselves.
Practically the emily asphalt deposits
In the United States are on Indian
lAAaa-Ked Man.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-12-30

Charles H. Rosenberg Of Bavaria
had Jumps ON his shoulders. elbows.
and hips when he arrived here from
Hamburg on the Kaiserin Augusts Vic.
terra In fact. there was q series Of
smaller luzps aleng his spine. much
IKE q mountain range, as 1t 10 present
cd On Q bas-relief map.
The Jumps were about the sise OF
good Oregon apples. and ~ Rosen-
berg passed before the immigration
toctor for observation, the doctor said
softly to himself. See that lump"
Then he asked Mr.. Rosenberg to step
aside.
You eem like q healthy man"
said the doctor, but ! cannot pass you
until / know the origin Of those humps
on your body" "Ah, II In not q sick
ness" laughed the man from bavaria.
Those swsllings is money
Taking CT his coat he broke spea q
sample lump and showed that II con
tanned $500 In American bank notes.
He informed the doctor that he had
e11.e0e In all. with which he was 4
ing to purchase an apple orchard In
Oregon.
He was admitted 70 the eexatry.-
New York Tribune.