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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

Dallas. Tex. March 7.-Declaring
that though Allen Brooks probably
deserved death. the men who threw
him from the second floor OF the
court house and took his life last
Thursday were murderers. and that
the committee who. by threats forced
an entrance To the county tau were
guilty Of burglary. and that AN Who
participated In the mob were guilty
OF rioting. Judge r. b. Seay TODAY
addressed the Grand Jury and asked
the question; What are you going
10 do about IL? This is no time for
sldesteppiug or evasion. IL will prob
ably be impossible 70 get the names
OF ali those participating in the mob.
but you can get some OF them. The
Court Is ready 20 enlighten you on
any points of law.
Judge Seay declared that he wish
ed the pastors Of the city would
speak on the subject next Sunday.
He deplOred the fact that the slo-
gan OF the eventful day was ITO hell
with the courts" and said unless
conditions were remedied It meant
that his court hereafter could try no
odious case.
People say IL Is over" Judge
Seay urged. 1T has not ended: il
has not begun, unless the people of
this country in their organized capa-
city take some steps. II ended II
might be condOned or excused by
some, but il is not ended.
What viii the harvest be7 What
is going to be done? You say, it is
over Is it over? You know you have
received a message and that other
warnings have been given that other
prisoners are going to be murdered
II they are brought back here for
trial. Do you propose to let that state
OF affairs exist? Do you propose to
put your seal of commentator on
it,"
Judge Seay's charge made nearly
five thousands words. After he had
delivered IL the Grand Jury called
many witnesses.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

The telegraphic reports tell OF the
lynching OF colored preacher named
Rev. Wallace, March 9, 1910, at
Greenwood, Mississippi. He is said to
have shot and dangerously wounded
a policeman and his life was required
as penalty The policeman is said
to have gone 20 his house to collect
a bill. No informatiin is given as 10
the details of the affair. but it is
reasonable to suppose that when a
minister of the gospel is forced to
do some shooting, he was in a pre-
dicament ont of which no living man
could be presumed 90 come without
trouble.
One good thing about it. the
preacher was prepared for heaven
and the policeman was not. It seems
strange that police officer should
be collecting bills.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12
4 REMARKABLE TRIBUTE.

The tribute paid by the members
of the Westmoreland Club, the great
white aristocratic white organization
of this city to Nathan Moore, the col.
ored door-keeper, shows that merit
will be recognized by the better class
OF white men OF this commonwealth
and despite the pleas OF the politi-
clans and the rawlings OF the stump
orators, the better class of white
people know and respect the better
class of colored people and the bet.
ter class of colored people love and
revere the better class Of white peo-
pie.
We have repeatedly insisted that
this class of white people and this
class Of colored people were not get
ting further apart. When the mem
bers of this aristocratic club went
with bowed heads to the Second Bap-
fist Church and listened to the elo-
quent discourse by the divine who
preached the sermon, 1t brought out
in the limelight that latent feeling
which is as strong as life and strong
er than death. Let us hope that other
colored men will remember that true
merit has its reward and that all
white men are not against US because
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

borough's wife was raised. Colored
people down here are as bitterly OBJ
posed to colored men marrying
white women as they are to colored
women marrying white men. Stin
1t Is a private matter with which
the public has absolutely nothing TO
do.
For our own interest and those OF
us who live further South, IL is bet
ter that white and colored people
should live on their side Of the line.
Many white men down here do not
agree with this view of the matter.
however, and they have done outside
OF wediock what the law viii not per-
nit them to do inside of wed.
lock. AS result. We are SO mixed up
that we cannot tell, which from
tother" and the conductors are drag.
ging white Negroes into white folks
seats and some dark-colored white
folks in cOlored folks seats on the
street and railway cars.
But we must stand all OF these in
conveniences. A change for the bot
ter, will come after awhile. BY the
way Mr.. Justice Harlan. from Ken.
lucky was there. The Post says:
Justice Harlan. in spite or the
race question raised with the com
ing OF President Scarborough, whose
wife is alleged to be partly white.
not only made a speech but boldly
affirmed that though negro
may be as black as the ace Of spades.
he is our equal before the law"
This distinguished jurist never
misses an opportunity to speak
word in behalf OF human rights and
to rise above the prejudices OF the
age. We had hoped that others like
him would be elevated 70 the bench
OF the Supreme Court OF the United
States. but we have been grievously
disappointed. One thing we know.
the few words uttered by President
Taft will put many Of the mon
eyed people Of the country 60 think
ing A race cannot rise higher than
It's leaders and It's leaders cannot rise
higher than the educational source
from which they draw their elevat-
ing information.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12
A HORRIBLE LYNCHING.

The lyRching OF the colored man
at Dallas. Texas. while he was being
arreigued In a court OF law was the
most outrageous defiance OF Justice
that We have noted IN a long time.
They actually threw him out OF the
window and killed him apparently
as soon as he touched the ground.
Ho vas trampled under foot and
jumped upon until his body was a
pulp.
Then Il was hanged 70 an arch
and was afterwards cut down by the
police. This was a case of murder
pure and simple. The people who
committed IL demonstrated that they
we're capable OF committing as
grievous and as heinous a crime as
the one with which Allen Brooks
stood charged. There was still less
excuse for the outrage from the fact
that II he was even remotedIy guilty
a jury OF either white OF colored men
would have meted death to the ac-
cused
Coiored people OF the Southland
have no sympathy with the criminal
classes OF the race from the fact that
they injure the colored people by
their actions as much as they do
their victims. Stin. we insist that
the law shall have its course and
that mobs shall be taught that law.
lessncss by the accused or bv the
lynchers Is to be downed ruthlessIv
by the regularly constituted authori.
ties. We have more than once called
attention 10 the fact that no sane
colored man or white. one either
for that matter, will submit u arrest
II he knows before hand that it
means the virtually signing for him
OF a death warrant.
Sherins must protect their pris.
oners and II they do not intend so
TO do, there Is nothing left for men
accused OF crime to do. but TO die
"S"lHb- IL Is lar better than TO die
like a cur and be butchered like an
OK
The action OF Gov. Campbell. the
Democratic Chief Executive. Of
TeXas is encouraging. He has re-
quested that a special grand jury
be summoned and states that il
necessary, special counsel to prose
cute the lynchers will be authorized.
The able Iurist presiding at Dial
las Texas, was outspoken in his de
nunciation of the action Of the mob
and the Indications are that many
men Will be hailed into court to an
swer for this fragrant violation Of
the law, which tends to undermine
the very foundation principles OF the
republic
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12
Mr.. WalIerstein's Horse.

Leo Allen and Leslie S. Thomas.
two white men, the former residing
on Twenty-sixth Street, and the lat
ter at 1907 East Marshall Street,
stole the horse and buggy OF Mr.. II.
). Wallerstein from In front OF UH-
mans store, on East Main Street last
Wednesday, about noon and drove
down Mechanicsville Turnpike, in
Hanover county.
They attempted to sell II to John
Jones. for $500 and then for sac
90. He became suspicious and sent
for county constable. He telephoned
TO Richmond and found out that a
horse and buggy answering the de
scription OF the one these men were
trying TO sell were missing.
The men were arrested and brought
to this city. Both have served time
here in jail. The value of the horse
Is said TO be $500
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12
MINTTREE CLAIMS
HOLT DID CUTTING
T'T'e'sss y - K, a7.' -ssl.'ials' '--..- !
Mystery Involved I'm Bold Crime
Committed on West Broad
Street

Almost within the shadow OF the
Second Police Station, late Monday
night, or early Tuesday morning,
Herbert Minitree, of 400 West Cary
Street, was murderously assaulted =,
near Belvidere and Broad Street, by
a man. or men, OF whose identity the
police knew little or nothing until
yesterday, when the victim Was able
to give description OF his assailants
Two arrests followed, and from state
ments made last night. II seems that
e. N. Holt, of ell West Marshall
Street, did the slashing. while his
alleged companion, Edward Beasley.
looked on.
Physicians say Minitree's escape
from death is miraculous. and his
wounds are such that his death
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

There Will bc universal regret
among both white and colored PEG
ple iu this state over the illness of
Senator John vs.. Daniel, OF Vir.
ginla. Although a Democrat. he rs
a gentleman of the "old school.
Many prayers viii go up from every
part of the state for his complete
recovery. Few better men have ever
lived and fe0' better ones have ever
died.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

some folks think that they can get
10 heaven by working as little as
possible. attending prayer meetings
and by talking about their neighbor's
business. We are not exactly an au-
thority upon the subject. but it seems
10 us that those kind Of people are
travelling downward instead of
upward, and that they will be might
lily surprised when the conductor
calls out the station at the getting
or place
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

The state Senate, Of virginia.
voted last Wednesday in favor Of the
income tax, which is known as the
sixteenth amendment to the Consti-
tuition OF the United States. The vote
was 10 10 8. and IL was after much
trouble 10 secure a quorum that a
vote was secured. Unless the House
reconsiders its action the amend.
ment will be defeated. as both
branches of the legislature must ap.
prove the measure.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12
\ FIGHT TO THE DEATH.

Evidences are multiplying 20 show
that colored men in the South have
made up their minds 20 sell their
lives dearly when they are the vic
Tins OF attacking mobs and that they
no longer make enquiries as 20
whether the posses are legally au-
thorized or whether they are pursu-
ing them on their own motion. This
action on their part is bound 70 bring
20 the colored people in a scrimmage
that healthy respect which the
average white man enjoys.
The latest report comes from
Tampa. Florida. and tells Of an al
tercaton last Sunday between sam
Stribbling. white, superintendent
and prominent contractor OF Tampa.
and colored man I'm his employ.
whose name is said TO be Rudy. over
wages. There is no definite informa-
tion az 20 who was at fault. An that
is known lis that Il was dispute
about wages and In the alteration
Rudy. the colored man got the bet
ter of the argument by shooting and
killing Stribbling,
The colored man left as fast as
his legs could carry him and then
followed the usual man hunt. with
blood hounds and irresponsible white
men picked up here and there form
ing the party. Ruddy was tralled to
the house OF Wade and Sam Ellis.
The sheriff and his men surrounded
the house. The colored men inside.
seeing what appeared to them TO be
a mob returned the fire and as a re-
suit. Edward Matthews. white. a
deputy sheriff fell mortally wounded.
Now while Rudy was the alleged
murderer Of the superintendent. the
mob known as deputy sheriffs pro-
ceeded to hunt the Ellis brothers.
with the result that Sam Ellis died
lighting and after having MORALLY
wounded Deputy Sheriff J. b. Nor
gan and seriously wounding Max
Brunette. another alleged deputy
sheriff
One of the colOred men was so ex-
hausted that he fell asleep in the
swamp. The searching party came
upon him. He reached for his gun,
but was Immediately riddled with
bullets, dying with his boots on"
and proving himself game to the last.
1t is unfortunate that these misun-
derstandings occur. They do no
good and intensity race feeling.
Still. when they do occur, there is
nothing to be done, but to fight to
the death just as these brave men
have done. This sherif's posse proved
to be nothing more nor less than a
blood-thirsty mob, for il boldly
lynched helpless prisoners and mad e
no EFFORT to place them under arrest
and convey them to the place pro
vided for their Imprisonment.
The colOred men were right in
their conclusions then when they
realized that to surrender meant
death by hanging and possibly by
the stake. The report announces that
there were hundreds in the man.
hunt. Is there any one who is sim
pie enough to believe that they all
were deputy sheriffs? The eolored
men In this section are brave and
true and they know what 60 do in an
emergency. There is more respect
for these men, who died fighting
than there would have been for a
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

This rising generation is disposed
90 live easy. IL YOU have any power
or authority over your children.
make them live hard ~ they will not
work and give them Go understand
that ~ IS case OF mo work. no
eat No parent who has the welfare
of their children az heart should per
init them 90 Doe reared In idleness.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

Some women say that they cannot
live on twenty thousand dollars per
year and some other women complain
because they cannot live on two hun
dred dollars per year. II Is well 10
make ones self satisfied with what
they have and try and better the con
diuon In which we find ourselves.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12
Is PRESIDENT TAFT RETURNING
To HIS FIRST LOVE-?

President William II. Taft spoke
at the Metropolitan A. NJ. f. Church
last Tuesday evening in Washington.
u. c.. being introduced by Hon. W.
T Vernon, Register of the Treasury.
The Washington Post says Of the
meeting:
The President reiterated his be-
lief In education as a means for the
solution OF the negro problem. and
declared that the negroes must have
a highly educated class from which
TO draw their leaders. He declared
that whenever he hears of any move.
ment for the education Of the ne
gro he is for that movement from
the ground up. He said that the fu.
ture OF this country must be united
with the progress Of the negro race.
This is strange doctrine emanat.
ing from the head of the nation, who
seemed to have become so imbued
with industriaiism as to overlook
the fact that we need highly edu
Gated leaders as well as highly skill
ed wage earners in our race for in
dustrial and financial prosperity. The
craze for lower education has swept
practically every thing before it un
til institutions for the higher educa
tion have had to suffer OF apply for
philanthropic funds upon the ground
that an Industrial department had
been established in connection with
other branches of study.
We are glad to note President
Taft's changed attitude and out
spoken utterances. 1t rings true and
We shall note with pleasure all fu
ture dissertations emanating from
the White House along this line. II
was unfortunate that the question OF
the color OF Prof. w. s. Scar.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

COlored folks who spend all OF the
money that they earn. dress fine and
attend swell" suppers should not
20 about whining about what they
would do IL they hzd the capital.
They had the capital and they spent
h
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

Some people expect 70 go through
this life and succeed by getting money
earned by other people and they ex-
pect TO get it by sharp practices. They
will lose out in the end.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12
MYSTERY SURROUNDS CASE.

There is a bit OF mystery surround
ing the case, as Minitree claims he
did not know the man before they
met In West Broad Street Monday
night. While from other sources IL Is
learned the two have often been seen
together. Soon after he appeared
against Holt. Minitree left the sta.
tion house satisfied. and Il Is proba-
Die he will not be able 70 appear In
Police Court for a week or more.
The wound was deep and the blade
seemed barely 10 avoid striking vital
places.
Minitree ran into restaurant
after the stabbing and Was treated
by physician from the City Home.
Holt has recently lived on East
Leigh Street. lie is not married. but
has mother and sister dependent
on him. The case will be called In
Police Court today, and will probably
be postponed. Holt Is charged with
felony. Richmond, Va. Times
Dispatch, March 9. 1910.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

now. although be is able TO go about
the streets, will not be a surprise.
minitree said yesterday he would not
rest until those Who cut him were
under arrest, and showing almost
superhuman strength. he aided IN
searching the streets for the social
ed highwaymen. Holt was pointed
out TO officers OF the Second station
at O'Clock yesterday afternoon, and
half hour later was behind the
bars he refuses 70 discuss the case.
and said nothing when Minitree
swore in his presence that he handled
the knife.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12
The Threatened Strike.

Some comment was caused by the
threatened walk-out OF the employees
of the Richmond Steam Laundry
owned by Bragg Bros. They explained
that the whole affair was a result of
a misunderstanding and that their
business is running smoothly as be
fore.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

Too many people expect 10 have
the good time on this earth. because
they viii stay dead so long. They can
have the good time for a season. but
they are very liable 20 become OBJ
jects OF charity and land In the poor
house.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

We are not hearing any reports
from Senator 3. r. Tiuman. Az IL
Us reasonably certain as to where be
will land when te leaves this world.
We hope that be may be spared for
a few years yet.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12
.IRGINIA


In the Law and Equity Court OF the
city OF Richmond, the 10th day
OF March. 1910.
Lou Curry. PIaintid
against In Chancery
John Curry. Defendant
The object OF this suit Is to obtain
from the defendant a divorce from
the bonds of matrimony. Affidavit
having been made and filed In this
suit that the defendant. John Curry.
Is nonresident of the State Of Vir-
ginia, he is hereby required to ap-
pear here within Is days after due
publication hereof and do What is
necessary 10 protect his interest
herein
a copS-Teste:
p. p. WINSTON. Clerk.
G.. W. Lewis, p. q.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

Some men can be moved by
threats and not by coaxing and some
men can be moved by coaxing and
not by threats. This rule is also true
OF some women.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

COlOred policemen in Philadelphia
vendered signal service, but they
were sent TO the rear because OF race
prejudice.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

When we all get to heaven, we
shall never think OF the troubles we
had down here with Senator Ben.
Tillmsn and the other Negro haters.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

50 far away from its original princi-
pies that IL is disposed to punish the
members OF the party. who advocate
those same principles.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

Parents should not waste money
upon worthless children. A no
count child with an education Is
not worth one-half as much as a
'some-cOunt" child without an edu-
cation.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

Envy is a constituent part of a
great many people. They do but lit
tie for themselves for the reason
that they take up most Of their time
envying and talking about other
people.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-12

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