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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-09-09

ploitation of our coal deposits and
water powers. Unreasonable or exorbi
tant prices for coal and water power,
articles Indispensable to the comfort and
prosperity OF the people. Let there be
effective regulation of the prices and the
more coal that is discovered, the more
mines that are opened and the more
powers that are brought into use the
better for the people.
Il would, therefore, suggest that the
public land laws should provide that in
every sale OF public land containing coal
and controlling water power the right to
regulate the price OF coal and water
power should be reserved to the state
within which the coal land or water
power is situated, and when within a
territory to the United States to pass
to the state to be created out OF such
territory. In the event OF a dispute in
any case as to what constitutes rea-
sonabe price the question, at the in
stance of any party interest, could be
submitted to court OF competent iuris-
diction for adjudication. This, with ap-
propriate national legislation, where
congress has the power and state legis-
lation within the states jurisdiction, for
bidding over capitalization, would, it
seems to me, be an effectual safeguard
for the public without depriying the
present generation of the desirable de-
yelopment and use Of our natural re-
sources.
President Taft's Statement.
"In one of his special messages to con.
gress the president stated the problem
OF conservation with convincing clear
ness in these words: The problem is
how to save and how to utilize, how to
conserve and still develop; for no person
can contend that it is for the common
good that natures blessings are only
for unborn generations.'
"To the solution of this problem the
tical knowledge OF the situation informed
by an enlightened public spirit. Twenty
years ago-long before the subject Of
conservation of water power had en-
gagged public attention-the people OF
the state of Washington caused this pro.
vision to be put into the constitution OF
the state: The use of the waters of
this state for irrigation. mining and
manufacturing purposes shall be deemed
public use
This brings every water power in this
state within the reach of public control.
"a wise cooperation of the general
government with the state governments
will produce the best results
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-09-09
Marriage Announcement

Cards are out announcing the marriage
of Claude A. Larkin, former Colfax
boy, but now OF Portland, to Miss
Daugherty OF Portland, the wedding to
take place at the home of the bride on
the 26th instant. Claude is the son of
Henry Larkin, we'll known stock man
and until recently engaged in the butch
ering business in Colfax.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-09-09
The South End Bridge.

The south end bridge-a temporary
structure-has been the cause OF dispute
OF late. Several parties have been fined
for driving over it faster than a walk, it
being thought advisable to enforce the
law pending the construction OF the new
bridge at this point, as preventive OF
what might happen. The law should be
obeyed as we'll as enforced.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-09-09
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued by
the county auditor to the following:
T. j. Montgomery and Margaret
Wooten, both of Colfax.
Phil Edward Hayfeld of Pennington
and Adah Mae Jennings OF Spokane.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01
JOHNSON'S TITLE YEAR OLD
Champion Pugilist Celebrates Hks
Victory Over Burns.

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Jack Johnson.
heavyweight pugilistic champion Of
the world. today celebrated the first
anniversary Of his accession to the
title by a house-warming in the
home he has presented 20 his mother.
One year ago today Johnson knock
ed out Tommy Burns in the four
teenth round OF their championship
fight at Rusheutter's Bay, near sgd
ney, y. s. W. and won the worlds
title.
Talk Of his coming fight with
James J. Jeffries was postponed by
the champion until he had carved
a turkey and told about his failure
TO set turkey after his fight with
Burns and how he made his cham
pionship dinner on a sucking pig.
liter the dinner Johnson said he
was certain that the forthcoming
fIht with Jenries would be staged
at San Francisco. instead OF Salt
Lake City. and announced that he
would pitch his training camp at
Ocean View. Just outside OF San
Francisco. Johnson also announced
that "Gunboat" Smith. Pacific
coast heavyweight. would be one OF
his training partners.
Former Champion James ]. Cor
bett. who Is scheduled 10 be one of
Jefries' training partners. was in
Chicago today. He predicted that
Jefries would have little trouble in
gaining the heavyweight title.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01
FIRST IN FOUR YEARS.

The lynching in Buchanan county
or Henry Pennington is the first af-
fair OF the kind during the admins
tration OF Governor Swanson. For
more than four years the State has
been free from any Iawlessness of
this sort.
Buchanan coWty has no railroad
and mail and telephone service is
exceedingly slow and unsatisfactory.
Not even the news OF Pennington g
crime had reached Governor Swan
son until he was apprised last night
or the lynching. Even had the Buch-
anan sheriff anticipated trouble and
had been able to communicate i'm
mediately after the crime with the
executive, no militia could have
reached the scene in time to pre-
vent the trouble. There is now no
militia company west OF Lynchburg.
and two or three days would elapse
before any soldiers could reach the
mountain Businesses OF the Ken
tucky border.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01

The name OF Cornelius W. Nc
Dougald has been announced by
Judge Whitman. recently elected
District Attorney for the county of
New York. as one of the assistants
under the fusion administration for
four years beginning January 1st.
Mr.. McDougald is a young colored
lawyer who has very rapidly come
TO the front In New York during the
last few years. His selection by
Judge Whitman was secured through
the influence OF Hon. Charles w. An
derson, Collector OF Internal Reve-
nue., and other influences OF that
character.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01
CAPTURED BY POSSE.

Pennington then fed. but was
surrounded by a posse on the out
skirts OF the town later In the night.
He was captured after an exchange
OF shots with the officers. who badly
wounded him. Being too weak TO
stand the journey 10 the Grundy
Jail. fifteen miles distant over noun
famous country, Pennington was
locked up In the constable's house,
but about 4 o'clock yesterday IL was
thought advisable TO remove him 70
a bOarding-house. where he was put
under a strong guard.
Feeling against Pennington ran
high and many covert threats OF
lynching we're heard during the day.
Last midnight a band of about one
hundred citizens was quietly orgR-
nizcd. The guard was overpowered
and Pennington was taken to the
engine room OF lumber mill nearby
and hanged 20 a steam pipe. The
body was riddled with bullets, and
was then left hanging until 9 O'Clock
this morning. when il was cut down
Bakers funeral was held to-day.
but his wife was too badly wounded
20 attend. Baker was a son-in-law
OF Aunt Betty" Justis and a
brother-in-law OF George Meadows
two Of the victims of the famous
seNtuple murder here several months
ago, for which Howard Little has
been sentenced 10 die IN the electric
chair on January 8.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01
Mr.. Erwin Passes Away.

Whereas ii has pleased Almighty
God in His wise providence 20 re-
move from our midst our brother
Sir p C. c. Paul Erwin, OF Amer
lea Lodge, No. 9S. Knights OF Pyth-
ias' We bow in humble submission
TO the will OF God who doeth all
things well.
Resolved, that the lodge desires
TO place on record their high ap-
probation OF the many obligations
or mind and heart which en-
deared Brother Erwin to all with
whom he came in contact.
Second, that these resolutions be
spread on our minutes.
GRANVILLE WALLACE,
1SHAM NORRELL,
JOSEPH CHARITY, Chair.
Committee.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01
HURLEY MURDERER
Is LYNCHED by MOB
Henry Pennington Hanged and Body
Riddled With Bullets.

Hurley. Va. December 26.-Fol-
lowing the killing here on Christ
mas Eve OF Samuel Baker and the
serious wounding OF his wife and
two children by the formers enc
my. Henry Pennington, a mob of
one hundred citizens late last night
took Pennington from an impro-
,vised Jail. where he had been
incarcerated under heavy guard, and
hanged him ia a steam pipe.
Pennington who had been drink
ing. picked a quarrel with Baker
and shot him while the latter was
on his way 90 Sunday-schOol
Christmas tree with his wife his
two children and n friend. Wyatt
Meadows. Seeing that he had kill
ed Baker. Pennington started 20 run
away. Mrs. Baker called after
Pennington and implored him 20
help her take the body home.
The ruse worked. and Penning-
ton went back TO the spot where his
victim lay dead Bent upon aveng-
ing the dead Mrs. Baker grabbed
Pennington's pistol from his pocket
and shot twice at him. Her aim
was bad but she succeeded in wound
ing him In the hand and thigh. Pen
nington recovered possession OF the
pistol and then shot -hc womal and
attempted 10 XIII Meadows, VINO was
running away, and the two children.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01
FRIEND OF LITTLE.

Pennington was known to be a
friend OF Howard Little, and Il is
thought that the talk OF a new trial
for Little had much 20 do with his
seeking a quarrel with Baker, and
as well for the sentiment which pro-
voked the lynching which followed.
Little has been granted n thirty
day respite by Governor Swanson.
his attorneys claiming that his wit
nesses were intimidated by the
friends Of the Meadows family, and
that he has been sentenced because
OF his previous bad reputation with
no evidence other than circumstan-
tial
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01

The Old Person. wish you all
kinds Of prosperity during your term
% Office, bu5, but : want TO warn you
this years Job is a fast life. In Just
- months or in about s.76o hours, you
will be wearing a long gray beard,
speetacles on your nose, a seVen-dol-
lar black suit badly wrinkIed, weigh
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01
For The Winter Circus.

The management has given admi-
rable location and fine seats 20 the
colored people for the grand circus
and hippodrome at the Horse Show
building. Tickets are SO cents and
30 cents, and they may be obtained
at the Mechanics Savings Bank, 511
y. Third Street. The True Reform
ers' Bank, 604 n. Second Street,
st. Luke Penny Savings Bank, 1I2
+. Broad Street. Thompson's Phar-
macy. st. James and Duval Streets.
Boxes and reserved seats for any
night can be secured in advance by
applying at any of these places.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01

about siSty-five pounds, and carry
around one OF those glass thlnsum-
bobs they have In the kitchen 20 time
the egg boiling.
And some will be sorry, others glad,
that you are then ready to be succeed
ed by another fat little infant labeled
"tsf1."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01
Compliments Editorial in The Planet

The people OF Richmond are al
ways interested in the progress OF
our negro population. The more
generous OF the whites have shown
their interest by aiding every effort
10 improve the general condition Of
the negroes; the city, as n whole,
has dealt fairly with them and has
encouraged them 10 thrift and good
order. II the results OF this policy
have h.en real and lasting the whites
have themselves to thank as well as
the negroes.
The most recent proof OF what
Richmond negroes are doing is seen
in the Auditors report. where their
property Is listed. Perhaps few citi-
zens will be prepared for this show
ing. Negroes In this city returned
real estate 20 the value of S2,O57.-
517, and personal property in the
sum of S473,465. AS an evidence Of
good business ability and frugal.
careful saving. this record deserves
the commendation OF the entire city
In rejoicing over these figures.
one of the coiored papers of the city
takes occasion 20 point out the moral
TO its readers. II says:
While the indus ,rious, well-be-
haved, good meaning colored people
are improving their financial condi-
tion and indirectly adding to the ma
terial wealth OF the communities in
which they live, the lawless, disrep-
utable colored people are building
up brush fires in our rear by their
: outrageous conduct, and this will
tend 10 destroy much OF the product
OF honest toll, For this reason, we
ch nd
curb and control the wild. dissolute
colOred elements, which cause us so
much concern and no end OF annoy
ance. We cannot rely entirely upon
the police power OF the respective
communities in which we live TO do
it. We must do much Of the work
ourselves, and our organizations owe
ut TO themselves and to the race
and to the government to make an
honest persistent effort to reform
and reclaim the mass OF poverty and
crime which causes the Associated
Press dispatches to TEEN with the
disreputable actions OF many OF our
people who might be restrained and
taught better"
This is good, sound sense that
must appeal to every right-thinking
man In the city. The negroes. as n
whole. should not properly be
judged by the conduct of the worst
element; but. as a matter of fact.
they are often so judged. If this
condition OF affairs is ever to be
corrected. II must be through the
action of the negroes themselves in
frowrfing upon the criminal and un-
worthy elements in their midst.
The city will be glad to see the
better class Of negroes moving in
this direction, and will cheerfully
bear witness to the progress they
have already made. Ten years ago
II was practically impossible to Sc
cure evidence against a negro from
those of his own race. At that time
a negro might be hidden with friends
in Jackson Ward and could almost
laugh at the police Today there
are many negroes who would unhes-
itatingly expose such a criminal and
there are others-many OF them
who would not be party to conceal
ing them.
This OF itself shows an upward
movement and indicates how the
better men among the negroes are
striving to gain the confidence many
OF them deserve. - Richmond, Va.
Times-Dispatch, Dec. 25, 1909.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01

careful consideration, before any de-
cision is reached, will be given TO
the claims Of every city or locality
that is interested in having the pro-
posed exposition located in its
midst.
Other information as progress is
made from time 10 time will be
given.
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON.
Tuskegee institute, Ala. Dec. 21, 'O9.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01
The Old Folks Home Sold.

The Richmond. Va, Times-Dis-
patch, is the authority for the state
ment that the Grand Fountain. L.
o. True Reformers, through its Off
GERS, has sold the Old Folks Home
property at Westham, for $4,000
Mr.. John Landstreet, representing a
syndicate OF white men is the pur-
chaser.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01
THE BILL OFFERED.

Accordingly. a bill has been pre-
pared and introduced into both the
House OF Representative and the
u. s. Senate carrying out the sug-
sestion OF providing for the appoint
meat or a commission. President
Taft, further manifested his interest
IN the proposed exposition by refer
ring to II in the most complimentary
way in his recent message. Ii is
believed that the bill introduced into
Congress will pass early in the pres
ent session.
In order TO insure the success OF
the exposition It is Important that
We proceed carefully and systemati-
cally. NO hasty. ill-considered plan
will command the respect and con
fdence OF the American people
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01

Mr.. John Adams. of Danville, Va.
was in the city this week.
Mr.. W. G. Henderson. Of Keokee.
Va, was in the city this week, and
called on US.
OF course you will be happy and
so will the girl that you take TO
the Horse Show building next weex.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01
DR. WASHINGTON EXPLAINS
Tolls About The Semi-CentenniaI
ExPosition-Iaying the FOunda-
ton For n Great Movement.
Bditor The PLANET: 81

Hditor The Planet
have received so many letters
recently regarding the proposed Gel
ebration In the year 1913 OF the
Fiftieth Anniversary OF the freedom
OF the American Negro, that / deem
il wise 20 ask you to permit me to
use your columns in making some
reply to these letters rather than in
trying 20 answer each one individu-
ally.
Attention has already been called
90 the importance OF some kind OF
a celebration 20 take the form OF an
exposition or something else. or
course. in order TO have such an ex-
position. IL Is Of the first Importance
that IL have the recognition and sup
port OF the United States Govern
ment as well as that. OF as many
states as possible, for without the
influence and help OF the central
government IL would hardly be pos
sible 60 have an exposition that
would reflect credit upon our race.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01
THE PRESIDENTS IDEAS.

Having all this in mind, the whole
matter of such an exposition was
carefully put before the President or
the United States, and after consid-
ering the whole subject with great
care. manifesting the deepest inter
est. Il was thought best by Presi-
dent Taft and others who consulted
with bin that in. order TO secure the
confidence and support OF the
American people that the whole mat
ter taught 10 be taken u in a dig
nifled orderly way and that this
could best be accomplished through
the appointment OF preliminary
and temporary commission by the
President, authorized by Congress,
such commission to be composed OF
men OF such ripe and wide expert
ence and reputation that their recon-
mendations would carry weight. IL
would be the purpose OF such a
commission TO study carefully the
whole subject and II deemed wise TO
recommend the holding OF such an
exposition. TO map out a general and
comprehensive scheme for same.
This would prove the basis for an
appeal to Congress and To state
legislatures and philanthropic inji-
viduals for such support as would
create an exposition that would COM
mand the respect and confidence of
the world.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01

Mr. E w. r. Glenn. now OF Cor
louisville. called on us this week.
Everybody Ia already smiling at
Acca Temples venture and they gay
that they are going to see this two
ring circus played 70 a finish.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01

Law and Collection bureau,
Sick, Accident, Life and Fire In
surance claims a speciality. IL costs
you nothing IL we don't collect
your money. We can obtain a
loan on your property at very
small cost. It will pay you 10 call
and see as. II12 r.. Main Street,
Groom 13), Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01

THE SOUTHERN SECRET SERVICE
Company. All business strictly
confidential. Representatives want
ed IN every city and country in
the south. Liberal fees TO good
men. Office: 1f12 T.. Main Street.
Groom 49,, Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01

Mr.. George L. Coleman, OF Ran
dolph, and Alexander Miles and An
drew Logan, OF Manchester, Va,
called on us.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-01-01
ADVISES PATIENCE.

wish TO say in this same con-
nection that IL Is important that
the race be patient while these plans
are maturing. In the end IL will
be found that every element OF the
race will receive proper recognition
and be given an opportunity to take
part in the exposition. So far as
the selection OF individuals to take
the leadership in the matter is con-
cerned nothing definite has been
done; only preliminary committees
have been selected with a view of
getting matters in shape to present
to the President After the passage
OF the bill now before Congress and
the appointment OF the commission
by the President there will be plenty
or time for all organizations denom-
nations and institutions to receive
proper recognition and / am sure
that this will be done.
NO SHORT CUTS ADVISABLE.
Nothing can be gained, but much
lost, by any attempt to take short
cuts and by doing those things that
call attention to little side issues
that have no possible chance TO sue
eeed. We need in this matter the
united EFFORT OF all elements OF the
race. and the evidence. so far points
to the fact that the race is more
united on this project than It has
ever been on any other OF similar
magnitude. and we hope that this
union OF the masses OF the people
VIII continue.
L wish also to add that most
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-10-13
CHAPTER XXVIll-Continued.

-how did you know the watch
Winters snapped at him.
Il had seen it before, many times
| used it at night when | was watch.
ing at the foot of the staircase The
detective was satisfied. when he of
fered the watch to me, | knew it, and
I pretended | was going to buy it. We
went into an alley and | got the
watch" The tramp shivered. 1t was
plain how Alex had secured the watch.
Then got the story from this fell
low. He claims to have seen the
whole affair. He says he was in an
empty car-in the car the automobile
struck"
The tramp broke in here and told
his story, with frequent in%terpreta-
tons by Alex and Mr.. Winters. He
used a strange medley, in which ia
miliar words took unfamiliar mean
ings, but it was gradually made clear
to us.
On the night in question the tramp
had been pounding his ear'-this
struck me as being graphic-in an
empty box-car along the siding at
Casanova. The train was going west
and due to leave at dawn. The tramp
and the "brakey" were friendly. and
things going well. About ten o'clock.
perhaps earlier. q terrific crash
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-10-13
ALFALFA

The Chicago & Northwestern Rail
way has recently published a hand
some booklet dealing with the pro
duction of Alfalfa and its adoption to
the agricultural conditions of the ter
ritory reached by the North Western
Line, and its influence upon cattle,
hog and dairy interests.
This booklet is a work Of great val.
ue to all farmers who are DESTROYS of
increasing the producing value OF
their farm lands, especially to the new
settlers in the country west of the
Missouri river. and to everyone in
terested in the u%pbuilding and deyel-
Opment OF the west.
Free distribution of this publicd.
ton is being made to farmers and
all other interested parties.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-10-13

CHAPTER XV.-A prowler was hearC
In the house. On investigation Miss Inne.
heard a hair-raising scream. Lookinl
into Louise's room. Miss Innes saw tn
girl was gone.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-10-13

e. c. MILLER, M. D.-Physic;an and
surgeon. Hours: 8 to 1880 a. m.
1870 to 4:30 p. m. Z to s p. n.
Phone, office, 10; residence 275.