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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-11

The funeral will be held at Q o'clock
Tomorrow morning from st. Mary's
Catholic Church. r. z. Lee Camp. Con-
federate Veterans. Of which he was a
member. Will attend the funeral in a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-11
John Sisson.5
Captain robert J. Day.

IL Special to The -Times-Dispatch.J7
Weldon, n. CT. August 10.-Captain
Robert ]. Day died suddenly at mis-
OF one of the best known and most
families In Halifax county,
and served with conspicuous bravery
In the Confederate army during the
brother OF the late w. H. 4 Day, one
Of the foremost lawyers in North
Carolina,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-11
Peter IT. SDratley.

Peter It. Sprntley.
Special to The Ttmes-Dispatch.lS
Ham pton. Va, August 1O.-Peter
Thomas Spratley. twenty-three years
old, diea this afternoon In the Dixie
Hospital GLOWING an operatl on. He
Is survived by his mother, one sister
and one brother s...5 AZ lS.s w
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-11
John s. Greene.


Especial to The Times-Dispa tch:
Alexandria, Va, August 10.-John S..
Greene. seventy-six years old. died late
yesterday afternoon at the Alexandria
HOSPITAL. He was a son OF the late
Edward Greene, at one time president
OF the Manassas Bap Railroad. Two
sons, Edward Greene and James Greene.
the latter OF Alta Vista. survive him.
S. Greene, OF this city. who also sur
Wives him, and he leaves four sisters.
as follows: Misses Jane r.. Sallie s..
Ursula C. and Eliza Greene-all OF this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-11
Phone Mad. 1884.
EaMeHiun,Ea:
(315;l7lslCIs71l!ElEll'

,ty executive committee. Mr.. Lyons
was unanimously elected state chair
man.
The platform deplores what It terms
radical legislation hampering the
growth of the State and bespeaks a
more liberal policy towards outside
capital.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-11
Goo late tor classification.

9tOuNGA8L LADY WOULD LIKE TO
!. nave i,n room and board In 8privat FAM
VAIN priyileges central loca-l
t rs J. A az C0UN,rEF care ines
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-11

a plank declaring for free text books
tor statep ublic schools and declaring
tor local self government went through
with a whoop. The action relative "a
the self-government, means a re,open-
Ing OF the prohibition question n
North Carolina, which was voted dry
two years ago. ~
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
A STRANGE TRIO.

We could see into some of the
houses. The walls were either white
washed or papered and these dwell
lngs are said to be cool in summer
and warm in winter. But then they
do not seem TO have much winter in
this sunny land. We saw three Mex
leans as we wandered about. Their
peculiar shaped hats with their snout
like tops made them appear all the
more peculiar. One OF them seemed
to be under the influence OF liquor.
We veered in another direction re-
membering the frenzied declaration
OF Mr.. c. c. Shelton, Hang him in
El Paso? I have been living here
for twenty odd years and I never
knew them TO hang a man in El Paso
for murder. They'll hang a man
for horse-stealing. but not for muir
der"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
A Card of Thanks.

Mr.. and Mrs. r.. II. Fauntleroy
desire through this medium to thank
their many friends for their many ex.
pressions of congratulation and the
man tokens of remembrance (Which
were both useful and handsome), the
occasion being their wedding day.
While in the Hill City (Lynchburg)
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Homer
Mitchell of 315 Polk Street, they
were the recipients of so many invi-
tations until they found themselves
unable to comply with them. They
trust that they may continue TO live
that such friendship will ever exist.
They again thank their many
friends one and all.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
LAWYER CRUTCHFIELD'S
MOTION.

On motion of Lawyer Crutchfield
the members present agreed TO stand
by the Order.
Last Tuesday night, meeting was
held in keeping with a call issued by
Mr.. James H. Sampson and Pharma-
cist James +. Jackson to consider the
securing OF counsel to protect the
interests OF the depositors OF the
Savings Bank, Grand Fountain, Unit
ed Order OF True Reformers. Speech
es were made by the Chairman, Dr.
William II. Hughes, Lawyer ]. r.
Pollard, Rev. DR.. W. r. Graham.
Lawyer Giles b. Jackson, Lawyer Le-
roy S. Edmonds, Mr.. Jacob +. Wright
DR.. r. Il. Jones Mr.. I. ]. Miller and
others. Mr.. W. =. Burrell occupied
a prominent seat in front. but did
not speak. After much discussion.
the body decided 20 wait until after
the report OF the Receiver. before
employing counsel.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
Stiil Hoping.

The placing Of the True Reform
ers Bank OF Richmond, Va. and the
Fishermans Bank of Hampton, Va.
in the hands Of receivers is exceed
Ing unfortunate and IL is to be re-
GREETED. The reasons for the failures
amount to very little as the effect will
be serious without any regard to the
reasons.
The banks may be able 70 paw the
depositors in full but the confidence
which has been lost IN the ability of
members OF the race to conduct bank
ing business properly has been shaken
and 1t will take long time and con-
siderable success along that line In
the future to restore that confidence.
IL has been our fear for sometime
that banks were multiplying faster
than the commercial development of
our people demanded. for these in
sututions cannot be run on sentiment
II not only requires integrity and
capital to operate a bank but exper-
ience and a keen insight into the in
trieacies OF business and finance. With
these lacking there is danger anf
perhaps this may be responsible for
these failures.
II Is TO be hoped that the oficers
of these Institutions may come out
with clean hands and that the depos-
itors may be paid dollar for dollar.
louisville, KY. American Baptist.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
The New American Minister.

DR.. William ID. Crum, OF Charleston
5. c., who arrived at Monrovia a few
weeks ago, has actively begun his
duties as Minister Resident and Con.
sul-General near this Government.
Or. Crum has been engaged in public
life for a number of years and has
been prominent factor Ia his own
state as well as in the National Con
ventions.
He served as Collector OF Customs
OF the Port OF Charleston for several
years, which position created moro
unpleasant nOtoriety than any ap-
pointment President Roosevelt made
during his Administration. Notwith-
standing the constant threats made
against Or. Crum, ne held his post
and performed the functions OF his
Office faithfully and efficiently. He
resigned only a few months ago be-
fore being appointed as Minister to
Liberia.
DR.. Crum is practicing physician
OF standing reputation and had an en-
viable practice in his home city. We
are glad to have DR.. and Mrs. Crum
In our midst and we feel certain that
he will bring his knowledge and ex-
perience gained from a long public
career TO bear in half OF this Repuh-
iic.-Monrovia, Liberian Register.
s@r.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
PECULIAR HOUSES.

The houses are built OF mud. bak-
ed mud and straw. They are all one
story. All that is needed It seems
is two door frames. two doors. a
window frame and a window sash
The rest is easy. The renter, usual
ly builds his own house upon leased
ground. The mud bricks are about
l2NlS inches and about 3 inches
thick. The roof is of earth and sand
We saw one OF the houses in course
OF construction. Two men and a boy
were doing the job. A mud pit had
been dug and the mud mixed like
mortar. The boy did the carrying
Just like our hod carriers in South
ern cities.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
A Correction.

\ former Official of the Columbia
Chemical Co. OF Newport News, Va.
manufacturers OF Hair-Vim, has
caused 20 be circulated statements
that the Columbia Chemical Co. Inc.
has been dissolved. Such statements
are untrue and are made with the
intention 10 deceive.
The Columbia Chemical Co, Inc.
has not ceased doing business be
cause Of the voluntary retirement of
said official. and informs the public
that Hair-Vim and Hair-Vim Soap
may be obtained by addressing James
Harold Coleman. Columbia Chemical
Co. Inc, Newport News, Va. Live
agents wanted.
See that the box you buy is labelled
Columbia Chemical Co., Inc, Newport
News, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
THAT INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE


A few moments later we had been
carried into Mexico by the electric
overhead trolley line, into the town
OF Ciudad Jaurez, where the civiliza-
tion was as different from that OF the
city we had just left as that Of the
Chinese and the English. We alight
ed on the main street of the town
and wandered aimlessly about feeling
the effect OF the heat during midday
OF October LIST, 1910. We saw SOU
venir stores on every side. Pictures
of President Taft OF the United States
and President Diaz of Mexico were
everywhere in evidence.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
THE MEXICAN BUILDERS.

We stood there and looked at them
work, but not before we had given
them the salute OF recognition. II
hey could speak English they gave no
indication of it, while we were equal.
ly silent in the Mexican language pro
position. We saw the adobe, called
'dobie" houses. A small block is oc.
upied. The houses front on the four
streets. while in the centre of the
block is large yard or court, which
the occupants OF all the houses use.
a hydrant In the centre OF the open
space furnishes water for all Of the
tenants.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
ALONE IN A STRANGE CITY.

We were only across the river
from El Paso. We were In Old Mex
leo and the words OF the frenzied col
ored man rang In our ears as We
looked at these Mexicans, who were
only about half block away, with
no one else In sight. What IL they
should assault us in our bankers cos
tune for we had all OF our money
upon our person and only a pocket
knife as a means OF defense. We had
ieft our automatic Colt revolver in
CONTINUED on Fifth Page.)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
SUIT FOLLOWS FUNERAL.

His remains were inferred here.
He had purchased and furnished a
house for his bride elect and she had
purchased an OF her wedding clothes
and she had also resigned her posi-
tion in the public schools OF the city.
She subsequently, withdrew her res
ignation and was rcnstated IN tho
system.
Friction has since arisen as to the
disposition OF the estate and her
claims Tor share OF the same TO the
extent or her alleged expenditures
We're disallowed. As a result
through her Attorneys. Messrs. Chris
uan. Gordon and Christian, she is
endeavoring 10 secure the amount
which she considers 20 be her Just
due. The indications are that the
case VII be appealed no matter how
it is decided.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
WILL NEVER KNOW.

The Mexican answered something
What he said. we shall never know
We gave him five cents in American
money. He gave us two pennies,
Mexican and we went on our way eat
ing the apple. We bought another
apple from another Mexican and he
gave us the same amount OF change
They spoke no English and we spoke
no Mexican. Here we were within a
half mile of American soil and here
we found another civilization and
another tongue.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
BEGGARs IN THE STREETS.

We saw beggars in the street, ema-
ciated women in a sitting or kneeling
posture with the black shawl wrapped
around the head, shoulders and arms
and with the outstretched palm ex-
tended and the beggar spoke not a
word. The streets are narrow, with
the sidewalks Of narrow construction
and resembling the garden paths on
a country road. The houses were
nearly all of one story construction
and few women were to be seen along
the streets.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
MANY IDLE.

Those we saw were neither bewitcn
ing nor inviting, while the men were
mostly OF the ordinary type. We
had reached the courthouse and a
park with benches and band stand
were the features. Mexicans were
lounging about IN idleness. We were
tired and We sat on one of the settees
to observe the movements of the
crowd. Truly. this mass OF human
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
BUCK-STANTON.

Announcement is made by Mr. and
Mrs. Sidney stanton of the approach
ing marriage OF their daughter, Addie
l., TO MIR. Waverly Buck The we'd
ding will take place from their resi-
dence on the morning of November
24th. Ante-nuptial reception. Thurs
day November 18th, from $50 20
II p. Nj. az their residence 1902 y.
Third Street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12

held Friday night, 4th inst. at True
Reformers' Hall and it was largely
attended. Many persons spoke and
some harsh things were said cor Germ
ing the past management. There
were mournful times over the down
fall of the Organization.
Messrs. w. p. Burrell, r. T. Hill
and Rev. William L. Taylor were
called upon to state what sacrifice
they would make to save the Order.
Mr.. Burrell said that he had talked
the matter over with his wife and he
was ready to yield up everything he
possessed to help the Order in its
present financial embarrassment.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
THE TAFT-DIAz MEETING.

This was on account OF their meet.
ing at this peipt and in El Paso Oc-
tober 10th. 1909. We saw fruit
venders on the streets and we now
remembered that we had not gotten
any Mexican money in exchange for
American money. We asked the
price of apples.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
A HAPPY FAMILY.

We saw a Mexican or Spanish wo.
man, wife and a mother sitting
with her husband who seemed 10 be
an American. She was attractive
and compared favorably with a Span
ish beauty, whom we had seen on a
street car. For half an hour We
looked at the lounging multitude
and then we arose and went wander
ing about the streets Of this quaint
city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
LAWYERS EMPLOYED.

1t is a fact though that many OF
the depositOrs have already employed
competent attorneys TO defend their
interests and the indications are that
swarm OF lawyers will ultimately
figure in the litigation, which must
necessarily result unless some steps
are taken to relieve the anxiety OF
some OF the depositors who had their
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
A Piece of Choice Property For Sale
by ID. J. Bradford Co., Agents
& Auctioneers. oI7 n. I'd st.

We have for sale the old fashioned
ten room brick house. No. 1106 st.
John Street, with lot 67x116. We
highly recommend this as a specula-
ton but have plenty others that will
make good homes. Phone Madison
2817.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
The True
RefOrn7erS
THE OUTLOOK FOR MORE MON
EY.-RECEIVER BUSY.
Two Meetings.-OfficiaT Speak Plain
ly.-Dr. Tayior's Position.

There has been no change in the
situation so far as Il relates TO the
Order of True Reformers. The Re
.ceiyer. Mr.. William a. Moncure has
a number Of experts at work on the
books Of the Savings Bank, Grand
Fountain, United Order OF True Re
formers and hopes to have his report
ready as soon as possible. In the
meantime there is a feeling among
the depositors of the Bank that they
will not get "a square deal" in that
the Grand Fountain Fnd it's accredited
representatives. say absolutely nothing
about assuming any of the obliga-
.tiOns Of the-bank and seem disposed
to treat this part OF the Order as n
separate eorporatiortand its accred-
tied representatives say absolutely
separate corporation and 10 put
in a claim against IL for money due
by it to the order OF True Reformers.
TRUE REFORMERS MEET.
A meeting of True Reformers was
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
REvoKEs THE LICENSE.

The Commissioner OF Insurance in
Washington, ID. c. has revoked the
license of the Order TO do business
in the District of Columbia and all
new work is marking time" so to
speak. IL now has developed that
the Grand Fountain actually owns in
It's own name only the True Reform
er buildings at 604, 606 and sos N.
Second Street and the Reformer's Ho-
tel on the corner of Sixth and Baker
Streets. All OF the rest OF the pro-
perty Is owned by the Reformer Mer-
camille and Industrial Association.
This Is the organization which
owned the chain OF stores, which lost
heavily in the business world. The
value Of this property is now being
ascertained. Much of II is heavily
Continued On Fifth Page.)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
Editor MitChelTS
Long Journey.
I'm Old Mexico --Quaint Scenes i'm the Sister Re.
public. =-The DObfe Houses. .==Nature'S ScaV=
anger. .=sT'he County Jail ==En6HSh
Not Much Spoken.
ACHINAMAN THE VICTIM-LEAVINC TEXAS
A CHlNAMAN THE WCTIM-LEAvINC TEXAS
CONTINUED From Last week)

We approached n police-ofiicer and
made enquiries relative 20 the In
ternational Street Railway car. He
gave us the desired information. In
a few moments We were on our way
TO Mexico. We reached the Interna-
tional Bridge and the car stopped.
A short, elderly Official clad in blue
Mexican uniform passed through the
street car examining closely every
package OF bundle carried by a pas
senger. A white man had a parcel
about is inches long. The Mexican
Official made some inquiries, opened
one end OF the parcel and then direct
ed the owner 70 get of tho car and
go 90 the Customs Office on the side
Of the Bridge.
THAT INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE.
Persons with souvenirs or cheap
triRxsts are not disturbed. but others
must pay the custom duties on their
purchases in either country. We had
heard much talk about the Interna-
tional Bridge and We thought we
would see a massive and expensive
structure. On the other hand we
saw a cheap structure. so cheap that
II reminded us Of the rickety Mayo's
Bridge OF Richmond, Virginia. The
waters OF the Rio Grande River were
low and the scene was dismal and
uninviting.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12

all In this institution.
No further information could be
obtained as to the outlook for the
depositors or for the Order. II is a
fact though that inasmuch as the
Order is not in the hands Of a Re
ceiver, the officers control the money
that is now coming in from loyal
members. Many long delayed death
claims are being paid.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD. Editor.
Office:
1915 T.. Broad ST.. Richmond. Va.

II Is T.. Broad ST.. Richmond. Va.
The Fifth Street Baptist Church en-
joyed a lovely day Sunday. The
weather was good and large congre-
cation turned out morning and night.
Everything seems 90 be in a progress
sive mood. All departments of the
Church have taken on new life since
the Pastors return from his vacation
Having rested we'll on his vacation
the Pastor is preaching extra good
sermons and feeding his flock with
the needed wholesome Instructions.
Last Sunday morning Pastor DR..
W. +. Graham preached a fine ser
mon, Subject: Elijah the Tishitte. "
From the subject the Pastor drew
many fine lessons and gave much in
spiration TO the congregation. The
choir under the lead OF Prof. Alex
Mccoy rendered sweet music.
At $3.50 o'clock Pastor w. T. Gra-
ham preached a powerful sermon at
Zion Baptist Church, South Richmond
Or. Anthony. Pastor OF Zion Church
is doing a great deal OF good I'm that
vicinity. Zion Baptist Church con
gregation Is larger now than ever
before, and peace, love and unSo
prevail among the members. All de.
partemnts OF the Church are in a
iourishing condition. II is said they
have the best p. Y. p. L. in the city.
Rev. Thomas preached no Firth st.
Baptist Church Sunday night. Subject
BLESSINGS of a Cody life" He
preached a good sermon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
THE BULL FIGHT.

A Mexican boy handed us a flaming
handful. IL was in the Mexican Ian
guage. but we could decipher enough
20 know that Il told Of a bull-hght
and a famous Spanish Matador would
be the presiding genius 20 kill the
bull. II would take place on the next
day Sunday and a rare treat was
In store for those who cared TO wit
ness the performance.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12

If you want acknowledgements
taken to legal papers. call on B. A.
Cephas. Notary Public, Phone. Mon
roe-58S.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
The Balance of Power.

u Negro few Northern staesoul awakn
o South
o pc teach
is is
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
CASHIER HILLS PROMISES.

Mr.. r. T. Hill stated that he had
made arrangements to yield up his
property and Grand Master A. w.
Holmes said that he would do the
same thing. Mr.. Hill was made the
object Of much ridicule. Rev. Tay-
lor stated that while the Order had
paid him nicely. he had rendered am
pie service for all that he had re-
ceived. He wouldn't tell a lie about
1t, he wouldn't agree to give up eli
he had and leave his wife and chill
dreA penniless. He was willing 10
make a sacrifice TO help save the Or.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12

IF you want to buy a home, call
on b. A. Cephas, Agent, COZ n % st.
&
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
THE JUDGE HEARS EVIDENCE.

Judge Turpin after hearing the evi-
dence and the argument took the
matter under advisement, desiring to
look up authorities before rendering
his decision.
II viii be remembered that Miss
Lillian l.. Moore. n teacher in our
public schools was engaged TO marry
Mr.. Richmond =. Swami. The date
was set and Liveryman A. d. Price
had been engaged to furnish tho
carriages, and the minister selected
20 perform the ceremony. A few
days before the wedding date, Swami
disappeared. It was rumored that
he had committed suicide. The ru-
NOR proved 70 be true for a few DAYS
thereafter. his body was found upon
the beach at Buckroe Beach, Va.
near Old Point.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
5TH ST. BHpT. CHURCH.
Located at Cor. 9th and jackson Sts.,
RICHMOND, VA.
Weekly News Column.

REV. W. f. GRAHAM. D. D.. Pastor,
Residence:
los E. Leigh ST., Richmond, Va
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12

ity. sullen and yet good natured
seemed prepared to do anything and
yet they were orderly. No loud or
boisterous language was observable.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12
THE SWAMI WEDDING.
Miss Moore Sues the Estate.

a sequel to the tragic suicide of
Richmond p. Swami is shown I'm the
suit OF Miss Lillian l.. Moore against
the estate of the deceased, which es-
tate is represented by Mr. Edward ] q.
Cook. Action was brought for
breach of promise and was heard An
the Civil Justice Court, Judge vii
liam NJ. Turpin, presiding, Thursday
November 3rd. the amount OF DANA
ges being placed at ($395.00) three
hundred and ninety-fve dollars for
money expended by her i'm purchas-
ing her wedding trousseau
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12

If you want to sell house, list
IT with B. A Cephas, Agent, S02 n.
2nd Street
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12

Mr.. T. ID. Jackson OF Enfield, Va.
called on us last week.
Miss Theresita B. Chiles, who
Is attending tho V. N. and 1. Institute
lat Petersburg. Va. was in the city
last Saturday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-11-12

der, but he would not give up all OF
his hard earnings and IL was useless
for him 20 say he would do IT.