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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-04-06
SPENCER, At BAY,
ADMITS KILLING
MISS BLACKSTONE
Springfield, Mass, 'Raffles' Con-
fesses He Could Not Resist
Temptation of Crime.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, April 6.-Ur-
erlling to. which the police were sub
jecting him, Bertram Gage Spencer con-
fessed today to the murder of Miss
Martha B. Blackstone at the home of
Mrs. Sarah j. Dow, on Round Hill, this
city, last Thursday night.
Spencer also confessed to the COM
mission Of long series of masked bur-
glaries, which have kept the residents
Of Springfield in a panicky condition
for a long time
Miss Blackstone and Miss Harriet p.
Dow, school teachers, were Shot by a
masked burglar, who entered the Dow
home early on the evening of March 81
Miss Dow is recovering.
Apencey's confession was made in de-
tail to Captain Boyle, after an inquisi-
ton tat had lasted all through yester-
day and part of last night. Because OF
the objections interposed by the dis
trict attorney, Captain Boyle was un-
able today to give all the particulars
The csptain did say, however, that
Spencer had confessed to the murder
Of Miss Blackstone and also to practi-
cally all of the burglaries committed in
0pringfeld within the past two years,
a which he had been suspected
IN his confession Spencer said that
he did not intend to kill Miss Black
stone or wound Miss Harriet Dow. He
said that when he saw the women in
the house he was morefrightened than
they were and that he fired his revolver
on impulse rather than with any inten-
tion of injuring any one.
When asked why it was that he en-
tered upon such a career of crime,
Spencer said that after his first burg
larry he was fascinated by the notoriety
attached to the crime This fascination
b, tended the reading of the accounts
of all his other breaks, and he also de-
rived great satisfaction. he said, from
the fact that he was able to elude de-
lection.
Spencer was brought into the police
court this forenoon to answer formally
to the charge Of murder of Miss Black
stone. He waived the reading of the
complaint and was held without bail
for the continued hearing April Is.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-04-06

MINSTREL and Dance, Thursday, April
|14. reserved seats for sale, Deerin &
|o'Brien. SIT broad st.--adv.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-04-06
HIM ON NO EMBEzzLER.

Judge Hahn in the First Precinct
Court today dismissed the complaint
against Hum On, "a Chinaman, who had
been brought to this city Sunday night
by Detective Sergeant Edward Dono-
van. charged with embezzling 500
from Wah Chong Lung & Co. of 13
Lafayette street. Judge Hahn held that
the fact that Hum On was partner in
the firm absolved him of guilt.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-04-06
$1,000 to California,
Arizona,

Arjzonn, New Mexico, Mexico. Tourist
sleeper without change berth $500;
Washington Sunset Route. 6S2-S2S
Chestnut ST.. Philadelphia.--Adv.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-04-06
VANDERBILT STILL WINNING.

PARIS. April 6.--W. X. yanderbilt's
Serpenteau won the Prix Kendall in the
races at Tremblay today. karmei.
owned by Ross Adams, finiphed third
in the Prix Martagon.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-04-06
NEBRASKA is MOIST.

OMAHA, Neb.. April 6.-Returns re-
ceived last night from elections held
yesterday in 80 cities and towns in
CONTINUED on second Page.D
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-04-06
sAL0SIAN SUPERIOR DEAD.

of the Order of Salosians,
died today.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19
DELIGHTFUL RECITAL.

Prof. l.. Reic Schoeei gave his
first musical class recital at st.
Paul s A. NJ. L. church on Mon
day evening, Nov. IA, 1910. The
musicale was well attended and "A
large number of young people
were out to enjoy the musical
treat, and all seemed to appreciate
the musical numbers rendered by
Prof. Schocei and his pupils. The
program rendered was, all in all,
strictly classical, and quite pleas
ing to those who were in attend
ance. One rare treat of the even
ing was the famous Moonlight
Sonata, rendered by Miss Ethel
White. This selection is consider
ed one of Beethoven s most rare
and sensitive compositions, and
when connected with the story.
which is the basis of the compost
ton, makes it divinely touching
Miss White succeeded in render
ing it so that ii expressed its deep
est meaning to the heart and soul.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19
THANKSGIVING PROGRAM.

A delightful program to be rem
dered at the Zion Baptist Church
Thursday evening, Nov. oath, for the
benefit of the church. You will see
the dumb bell drill, which will be a
grand affair. The following persons
will take part on program:
l. Opening song by the Choir.
2. Invocation by the Pastor, Rev. A.
w. Williams.
g. Duet by Misses Houston and Alex
ander.
4. Recitation by Miss Alberta Davis.
g. Solo by Ollie Polk.
Address By Prof. Hamilton. Manual
Training
7. Solo by Miss Gertrude Nelson.
g. Recitation, Sarah Alexander
8. Solo, Mrs. L. Moss.
10. Paper, Mrs. j. Blanford.
II. Solo, Arthur Holdman.
H. Solo. Instrumental, Miss May
Smith.
10. Bass Solo, w NJ. Rederrick
IA. Solo, Mr. Robert Johnson
Is. Recitation, James Gentry.
16. Solo, Miss " Alexander, Dumb-Bell
Drill.
II. Solo, Miss Beechem.
Admission 10 cents.
Committee, N. Robertson and r. b.
Williams
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19

Negro institution known to the
civilized world. Grand Master
Holmes and his officers are work
ing as Trojans to have the institu-
ton put in condition to meet
every requirement of the law in
this and such other states and
cities that the Reformer's flag
floats.
1--WE appeal to every man of
the institution, we appeal TO
every woman of the institution ;
we appeal to every friend of the
institution to stand firm in your
devotion and love for a cause
which you have done so much to
make grand and noble. Do not
be persuaded to forsake nor
leave your institution. But wait
awhile, stand firm, be not dismay-
ed, wait until the clouds roll by
and you will see the Grand Foun-
tain, like the great Solar system,
StuNiiIS iol III ltl ray . VI liS II u
carrying comfort, joy and happi-
ness to thousands of homes, as it
has done in the past. Let every
fountain member keep up his dues
as regularly now as ever; plans
are now being arranged for every
claim now due, or which may be
due hereafter. The way we see it
now, you have nothing to fear
Go forward to battle, stand to
your guns ready to fire, when our
General, A. w. Holmes, gives the
order. -
Grand Master Holmes has
given out the statement that in
addition to the 100000 due the
order by the bank, there were
$4,000 of good assets; that the
Grand Fountain has a mortgage
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19
MAKING GAME FIGHT.
True Reformers, Rallying to Call
for Loyal Support in Order to
Save the Order-Big Meeting in
Richmond-Outlook for Frater-
nal Department Bright.

Special to The New York Age.
Richmond, Va, Nov, 8.-Near-
ly fifteen hundred Negroes were
present at the mass meeting held
at the Second African Baptist
church, at which resolutions were
passed pledging the help of the
race in the effort to keep the in
surance department of the True
Reformers intact and save the
savings, bank, if possible.
Among the speakers were DR..
H. l.. Harris, DR.. W. F. Graham,
DR.. d. M. Payne, DR.. q. d. Lewis,
DR.. w. H. Stokes and DR.. J. E.
Jones.
Under the caption, ''Stand
Firm, Be Not Dismayed, the Re-
former, the organ of the order,
published in this city, says;
1--WE gave notice in our last is
sue of the Reformer that the Saw
ings Bank of the Grand Fountain
had been put into hands of re-
ceivers.
"The accounts of the bank are
being audited, after which a full
and complete statement will be
made. Until this is done, let de-
cisions in the mater be withheld.
"Rumors of many kinds may
be brought to you; nevertheless
you should stand firm and be un-
movable. AS sure as night fol
lows day, the Righteous Judge of
us all will decree and life will
again be put into the greatest
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19
THANKSGIVING PROGRAM AT
NEW HOPE BAPTIST
CHURCH.

/. Opening Chorus-Company.
.. Instrumental Solo-Mrs. Pearl Mel
son.
3. Quartette Mesdames Coleman,
Watson. Messrs. Coleman and
Gross.
4. Recital-Mr ID. 0. Yates.
5. Voice-Mrs. Role Hunter.
6. Violin Solo-Miss Alene White.
Z. Voice-Rev NJ. II. Spencer.
8. Voice-Mr o. Gross.
g. Female Quartette-Mesdam y,
Coleman. V. Yates. Coleman and
Hunter
10. Instrumental Solo-Miss Effie Mel
son.
II. Duet-Mrs ~ Coleman and Mrs.
V. Yates.
12. Recital-Mrs Carrie Hamilton
13. Yoice-Mrs Rufus Nelson.
IA Closing Chorus Company.
Admission 10 cents
Mrs. Nancy Coleman, Manager.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19
NEGRO VOTES HELD
UP; CRISIS FEARED.
Oklahoma Democrats in Plot to
Beat Mcclure and Morgan.
G. O. P. OFFICERS SOUGHT.
Repetition in New State of Goebel
Day in Kentucky Prophesied.

Guthrie, Okla, Nov IA rep
etition in Oklahoma of the Goebel
days in Kentucky is being freely
predicted throughout the state to-
night as result of the action of
numerous county election boards
in holding up the returns from all
precincts where Negroes voted
last Tuesday. Twelve precincts
are being held up in Logan coun-
ty, sixteen in Kingfisher, two in
Noble, and seven in Lincoln, in
the First Congressional district
If thrown out, as is now the in
tention, it will defeat Congress-
man Bird S. Mcclure for election,
oust half dozen or more Repub-
lican members of the Legislature
and change the political complex
ion of two-thirds of the county Of
fees. 1t would also increase the
lead of Lee Cruce Dem over
Joseph McNeal for governor by
several thousand votes. In this
county, in seeking to throw out
the precincts, it is charged that
precinct election officials were in
timidated and not permitted to en-
force the grandfather clause.
Orders have been issued also, it
is said, to throw out precincts in
Okfuskee, Wagner, Muskogee,
Seminole, Creek and other coun-
ties that have Negro voters and, ip
order to defeat Congressman Dick
7. Morgan for reelection, to
throw out Negro precincts in
Blaine, Custer, Oklahoma and
other counties in the Second Con
gressional district. The election
boards of counties having large
Negro population are still being
called to Oklahoma City for con-
ference with state Democratic
leaders, The Kingfisher county
board passed through Guthrie to-
day, en- route to Oklahoma City
The Democrats are very anxious
to secure a two-thirds majority in
both houses of the Legislature, in
order to be able to pass all emer-
gency legislation desired, and also
to prevent any hindrance in their
redistricting the state.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19

and character to take no risk, but
to close the polls, take the records
and depart. In that way, he said,
all trouble was avoided, whereas
if the polls had been kept open,
trouble would have ensued
1t developed tonight that in this
county two white men were re-
fused votes because their ances-
tors were not voters in some for
elgn country prior to 1866. One
of these was a German farmer.
Both democratic members of the
county election board in Guthrie
resigned tonight in order to avoid
trouble.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19

on Washington real estate worth
at least $54, 900, and equities in
property in Richmond, Ports
mouth, Newport News, Danville
and Lynchburg, conservatively
estimated at $4,000.
1t is said that the bank owes
the fraternal order 100000, and
if the defunct institution pays 80
cents on the dollar the fraternal
department will have assets
amounting to $4,000.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19
STANDARD OIL CO.'S CASE
AGAIN REVERSED.
Judge Mccall, of Jackson, Tenn,
"Revises Case Downward.

Jackson, Tenn, Nov. 15.-The
Indictment Of the United States
against the Standard Oil company
of Indiana ON the so-ealled grand
junction concession charge, by
which it was sought to have as
sessed penalties aggregating $780,
0S4,000, tonight stands shorn of
its magnitude.
The prosecution met reverses in
a ruling of Judge John Mccall in
the United States Circuit Court
late today as to a point of law
which in one sweep dwarfed to
monetary features of the issues by
exactly 500, ,134, 900, and in "a gen
eral way played havoc with the
bill Of charges as set up by the
government.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19
Many Polls Closed.

1t was learned tonight that sew
eral precincts were thrown out in
Adair county, where there is a big
Cherokee Indian population. The
state election board was notified
that in several precincts through
out the state the polls were closed
entirely and no election held. Be
cause the Usage full-blood Indians
were disfranchised through not
being allowed interpreters, a list
of all officials who refused the in
terpreters has been sent to Judge
John Embry, United States dis
trict attorney, and an investiga-
ton asked under the federal cleo
ton law against conspiracy. At
torney p. A. Shinn, of Pawhuska,
has been instructed to secure evi-
dence in the matter, following a
consultation in Guthrie between
him and Embry. Indian citizens
have personally complained to
Judge Embry
Returns received today at Re
publican state headquarters show
that Cruce carried Pottawatomie
county over McNeal by only 30
votes, whereas Bryan carried it
two years ago by over 1900 J..
Harvey Maxey, of Shawnee, a
Democratic aspirant for the speak
ership, was defeated for re-elec-
ton to the Legislature.
If the precincts in the First
Congressional district are thrown
out as contemplated, it will dis
franchise over 1000 whites in ad-
dition to Negroes.
Joseph W. McNeal has not con-
ceded the election of Lee Cruce as
governor He went to Oklahoma
City today to be present when the
official returns are received by the
state election board. Jake l.. Ha-
mon, Republican member of t he
board, asked that McNeal, State
Chairman Harris, of the Repub-
hcan state committee, and Ma
tional Committeeman Cash Cade,
be permitted to attend the sessions
of the board when the canvass is
made, but the request was refused.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19
PROGRAM
For Vernon Lecture at Union
Baptist Church, Wednesday
Evening, Nov. %, at 7 80.

c. S. Gibbs-Master of Ceremonies.
Song-Union b. Choir
Invocation-Dr. J. II. MaGee.
Vocal Solo-Miss Leota Singleton.
Welcome in behalf of Business
League-Mr. J. Z. Thompson.
Introduction of Speaker-Capt. r.
A. Byrd.
Address w. T. Vernon, Regis
trar of the Z. S. Treasury
Piano Seleetion-Miss White.
Benediction-Rev. NJ. II. Spencer.
c. A. Brown, Acting Pres.
e l. Rogers. Acting Genl Sec'y
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19

Seldom is an advertised prepara-
tion under estimated. yet strange as
it may seem. there is at least one rem
edy that we know of which is hardly
given the credit due it. This remedy
is Ford's Hair Pomade, a preparation
that has been on the market for over
fifty years, and during that time has
without doubt been the means of
helping the colored people more than
anv other remedy in this line.
F'ord's Hair Pomade, manufactured
bv the Ozonized Ok Marrow Co, of
Chicago, ILL.,, is a preparation that will
make harsh, kinky hair softer and
more pliable, easy to comb and put
up in any style that the length will
permit No lady can afford to be with
out it, especially if her hair is harsh
and unruly.
No one need be afraid to buy this
old-time tried remedy for short and
curly hair, for as we have said, we
honestly believe that 1t will do even
more than the manufacturers claim
of it, and if ever there was a remedy
that is underestimated, Ford's Hair
Pomade is the remedy A good fault,
we will admit, and it affords the pleas
ure in saying these few words in be-
half of a good thing for his people
Try 1t.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19
Indictment May Be Quashed.


OF secondary Importance in that
final ruling was not made.
Judge Mccall also held tentative
ly that dates shown in the indict-
ment should conform to the proof
rendered. If made finally it would
develop a variance fatal to the in
dictment, its allegations being
timed in accordance with the
dates the shipments left the Whit
ing refinery, while the settlements
for the freight charges were made
several weeks later
The trial along the restricted
lines will be resumed tomorrow.
The prosecution, it is an
noumced, will now endeavor to
have the much debated thirteen
cent rate from Whiting to Grand
Junction for points beyond y
proved illegal, and that even
should this rate III itself be legal,
another rate, a higher commodity
tariff applying from Evansville, a
point along the line traversed,
would make the thirteen cent rate
illegal.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19
CLUB NOTES.

The Woman s Club held their
regular meeting on Monday, Nov.
7, at Lincoln Old Folks Home.
The attendance was good, and the
club completed arrangements for
the appreciatiye reception to be
rendered the following officers
Mrs. Role Hunter, State Treas
urer; Mrs. b. l.. Ivory, eX-Pian-
ist; Mrs. j. c. McClain and Mrs.
Eva Monroe, ex-State Presidents
of Illinois State Federation. The
said reception to be held at the
residence of Mrs. Bette Watkins,
of East Moffat avenue. The fol
lowing monies were collected !:
From Zion Baptist church, $100,
presented by Mrs. Ia T. Brooks
st. Paul's A. NJ. f. church, $4 4.05,
presented by Deaconesses; total
collection from churches, $505.
The newly-elected officers were
installed by Mr.. J. c. McClain,
retiring President.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19
THE LINCOLN MANUAL
TRAINING SCHOOL.

The Lincoln Manual Training
School, 18th and Washington
streets, is progressing nicely. The
attendance is increasing. The
school is opened evenings for
those ladies desiring to attend,
but are compelled to work during
the day for Livelihood.
They have for sale cheap nice
jellies, canned fruits, etc, which
were prepared by the students last
summer. "Call and See and Buy. "
The principal is doing all he can
to fill the school with pupils.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19
A TREAT FOR SPRINGFIELD.

DIR. w. T. Vernon. Register of
the United States Treasury, will
speak in this city Wednesday night,
Nov. 23, at the Union Baptist Church.
He is one of the greatest orators upon
the American continent. Full par
ticulars will be given later.
Every colored man and woman in
Springfield should hear this great
man. who's signature makes millions
of dollars good, which would be no
good without it.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19
LOST! LOST! LoST!!!

Between the post office and the
Gem Cafe, "a leather bag contain
ing $3.50 in money, a gold band
ring and a ticket to the Thanks
giving entertainment at Masonic
Hall. Finder can keep the money
and ring if they will return the
ticket.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19
A BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Miss Ollie Randolph, of South
18th street, gave birthday party
last Tuesday evening at the resi-
dence of her parents in honor of
her seventeenth birthday anniver-
sary. Many of her young friends
were out and very pleasant time
was had.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19
NOTICE.
Springfield. Ill, Nov

Springfield, H., Nov. 16, 1910.
To Whom IL May Concern:
This is to certify that Hughes
Thompson, representing the Federal
Casualty Co. of Detroit, Mich, have
this day paid me the sum of s23.S3
for seven (7) days confinement at my
home | heartily endorse the com
pany. and think it advisable for all
of men, regardless of their po-
TO hold one of these policies.
Yours truly,
Signed, L. +. PERKINS,
Governors Office
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19
THANKSGIVING DAY SER
VICES.

Divine services will be held at
Grace NJ. E. church Thursday
morning at II o clock. Rev j. NJ.
Smalley, the pastor, will preach. \
thank offering will be taken. The
public is cordially and urgently
solicited out.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19

The East End Shoe store is bet
ter able to accommodate its Gus
toners since Miss Ransom has
been secured as clerk in the store.
We will fit you with any kind of
shoe you want at any time and if
you can't come to the store, call
old phone 1914. Will fit your
feet up in your own home. If we
fail to have exactly what you
want, will get it for you, regard
less of cost. Give us a trial.
Respectfully,
j. p. ROBERTS SHOE STORE,
1907 E. Capitol avenue.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19
Settlement Constitutes Offense.

In effect, it was the ruling of
Judge Mccall that within the
meaning of the Elkins law govern
ing interstate commerce, the stat
ute which forms the basis for the
suit, a settlement and not an indi-
vidual shipment constitutes an Of
fense. In the Indictment as re-
turned, it is charged that the In
diana corporation committed l ,524
offenses, basing each of the counts
on a railroad shipment of petro-
leum or the products of petroleum
from the company's refinery at
Whiting, Ind, to points in the
southeast through Grand June
ton, Tenn.
Evidence declared admissible
shows only 46 settlements all by
monthly transactions, between the
Standard Oil company and the
carriers named in the bill during
the years covered, 1903 to 1905.
Hence, should the defendant com
pany be found guilty on all
charges now standing, the maxi
mum penalty possible to be assess
ed would be S920,000. For each
offense the statute provides 800
600 may be taxed. The minimum
is 81 900
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19
SAY! LOOK! READ AND GET
WISE!

There is no place in the city of
Springfield that you can enjoy
Thanksgiving night any better
than you can at Masonic Halh
Music by Nix S full orchestra.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19

Rev. Chas. II. Pope, Of Wash
ington, d. C., will preach at the
Union Baptist church Sunday.
Nov 20, both at the morning and
evening services. The subject of
his discourse for the evening ser
vice will be, Absolam and the
Prodigal Son. Come and hear
him.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19
Clause Applied to German.

Seth Gordon, of Muskogee, sec
retary of the state election board,
admitted today that instructions
were issued, prior to the election
of inspectors in precincts where
trouble with Negroes was antici-
pated on account of their numbers
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19

The Illinois Traction Company is
building coal subInerging and stor-
age plant at Mackinaw Junction, H.,
midway between Peoria and Bloom
ington at the intersection of the line
from Springfield An excavation $50
feet by 100 feet is being made. The
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19

The annual sermon of the Elks
will be held at ST. Paul a. NJ. +.
church the fourth of December at
3 p. m.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19
EAST END NOTES.

Miss Robbie L. Ransom of Gren-
ada, Miss, is now clerking at the
East End Shoe store, 1907 E. Cap
itol avenue.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-19

sloping sides of this excavation and
the bottom will be covered with con
crete, so that when the excavation is
filled with coal water may be pumped
in to protect the fuel from deteriora-
tionA or spontaneous combustion Me
chanical apparatus for reloading the
coal will be Scientific
American.