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Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-09

Msriden.-President I. l. Gardner of the Business Mems association has en- gaeed Julius $. Augur as director of the public p1as,geourd at the Columbia street hehopl
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-09
Batsn1en in Connecticut League.
NeaIeeted Horse Wins at saratoaa.

Race Track, Saratoga, N. Y.. Aug. 8. Leah, neglected in the betting at 8 to 1, easily won the Kentucky selling stake for two year old Allies, five and a half furlongs, here today.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-09
AMEaIcAM LEAeuE sfANplMe.
! Sweep at St. Louis.

Athletics Meke Clean Sweep at st Louis.
 St. Louis. Aug s---Phiiadeipha the fourth straight from the St. Louis today. to 2 Bender outpiiched Ray through all the innings. The
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-09
cb.mo, win sv Loo. uittio..

Boston. Aug. s---Ions ~by Clarke and John Miller decided today's game in favor of Pfttsburg
 The final score O. Boston being able to make more than hit in inning only once The
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-09

Detroit Takes Fourth Straight rom New York
 Detroit Mich. Aug s--Warhop held Detroit to four hits today, but supported poorly. and the home team fourth straight game from New York Stroud very effective fin the dangerous spots and backed up in fine style The victory gives Detroit third place. Score:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-19
CHARLES WHITE Is ACQUITTED
On Second Trial Former Cocaine
Vender Goes Free.

Charles White. OF Seventeenth
Street, the negro who has confessed
himself TO have been the first man
to bring cocaine into Richmond for
Illicit sale, was acquitted on his
second trisl in the Hastings Court
yesterday afternoon of the charge OF
selling the drug without a license.
the defense made by Attorney Gil
bert Pollock. who represented White
being that the cocaine which was
found in his clients back yard could
have been placed there by an enemy,
and that 1t could not properly be
construed as being in Whites pos
session.
The prosecution was greatly weak
ened by the testimony Of Eddie
Fields (colored), whose bad char.
acter was sworn to by several po-
lice officers. and who is alleged 10
have once been a cocaine dealer him
self All the evidence against White
was challenged by Mr.. Pollock and
the only convicting testimony was
given in by Detective Sergeant Wi.
ley.
In the former trial White Was
convicted and sentenced 20 four
years In the penitentiary. but the
verdict was set aside as being con
trary TO the law and evidence.
After his acquittal yesterday
White stated to a detective that he
was a Virginia nigger." and that
ne thought Il a shame that a North
Ca'lina nigger" should be used to
help send Virginia niger" TO the
penitentiary.
I'm a Virginia niger he said
and a white mans niger, and I've
been so All my life. used TO sci
cocaine, but quit the business wheT
II was made a peniten tiary offense
He walked on with his Garry. ana
half a hundred negroes congrauI
lated him on the outcome OF nj:
trial
Eddie Fields, the chief witness
against White, has been detained
four months In jail, for which n,
will receive from the Commonwealth
so cents a day. He will be accounted
a rich man, when, at the end of tn,
term. he draws his witness fees and
goes back TO his own.-Richmond
Va. Times-Dispatch, March IL. 1910
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-19
The Old Log Cabin.

Maternal Eden. Cradle of the night
Before the blessed twilight of
the dawn
OF present day. Thy roof revealed
the light
or beck ming stars. where many
souls were drawn
IN Inspirations of a worthy aim
That marked the nucleus OF a
noble name.
The poor and lowly trusted to thy
care
Found rugged strength and
fRithinspired heart;
Thou gave the whisper with thy
simple fare
That would not let the light of
hope depart.
The fragrance OF thy forestscented
dream
spoke ever Of = human height
supreme.
Thy gift is in the background Of
the past
or many lives that tower in
the sky;
The flicker Of thy candle light is
cast
In radiance manifold OF bless
ings high.
Yea. many human pinnacles OF earth
Walked from the portals OF thy
humble birth.
Though now eclipsed by present
palace hall.
Where all the suns of civ'liza-
tion lay
The splendors OF their beauty over
all,
Thou art the father of the
present day.
The White House of the blessed
Lincoln goal
Was but the evolution OF thy
soul
BY Lucian b. Watkins.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-19
TO THE PUBLIC:
Richmond. Va. Feb. 2s. 1910
Secretary of State.

Richmond. Va, Feb. 2S. 1910.
To the Friends and Patrons of Mel
sons Pharmacy:
have purchased the stock. fix
lures and goodwill OF this store.
and have taken possession of same.
wish to ask you all for your
patronage. II bestowed upon me,
promise courteous treatment and
prompt attention.
You can send your children to me
with the assurance that / Will treat
them right.
Your prescriptions shall be filled
carefully and accurately, with only
the best drugs that can be bought.
With your assistance, l propose to
maintain a first-class family drug
store. that will be a convenience and
credit TO those around me.
Brushes. Combs, Soaps, Perfumes,
Fountain Syringes, Water Bottles and
other sundries shall be selected with
view to giving full value for your
money.
Soliciting your support, 1 am.
Yours very truly.
GEO. J. HULCHER, Prop,
Nelson Pharmacy,
Fourth and Leigh SITS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-19
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs
The Trouble i'm Cscorgia-The Case
Goes To the United States
Supreme Court.

The Grand Lodge, Knights OF
Pythias Of Georgia, ~. A, 8. A, b,
A., A., and A. has had a hard tiIae
Of it in that state The white Grand
Lodge. Knights OF Pythias of the
world instituted legal proceedings
against that body when it attempted
20 get Incorporated. Il finally won
before the Supreme Court of Geor-
gia. Now s. A. T. Watkins, Supreme
Attorney of the Supreme Lodge in
conjunction with the white lawyers
have secured a writ of error, given
bond and the case has been certified
To- the Supreme Court of the United
States. This will give the knights
of Georgia, so far as the colored
Grand Lodge is concerned a breath
ing time
As We understand. a., This will
act as a stay and the colored Knights
can continue to do business until
the case Is finally decided. Il takes
a long time 20 get n case passed on
by the Supreme Court OF the United
States and the questions at issue will
therefore remain suspended I'm air.
so 90 speak.
In Pennsylvania, the white Knights
opposed the application OF the col
ored Knights for n charter and Grand
Chancellor B. G.. Collier and Supreme
Attorney s. A. T. Watkins went TO
Harrisburg, Pa. and got out license
10 DO business as fraternal organi-
zation
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-19
Boykin G. Collier Acquitted;
Victory For Lawyer Waring

The readers of the Tribune will
recall our story of the outrageous
police assault upon Mr.. Boykin G.
Collier, Grand Chancellor OF the
Knights OF Pythias OF Pennsylvania.
committed upon him last October at
his place OF business. 1923 South
Street, during which Mr.. Collier was
beaten. taken to the hospital and then
locked up. When the police found
MIR. Collier was n prominent citizen
and had a host OF friends among the
best white and colored people. the
police and their friends made every
effort to settle the case. When Mr.
Collier and his attorney. Lawyer
Everett J. Waring. announced that
the case would be fought 20 the bit
ter end. then TO force Mr.. Collier he
was arrested and charged with incit-
ing 10 riot and assault on a police
ofiicer-charges absolutely ridiculous
and grOuudless. Again Il was promised
that II Mr.. Collier would not prose
cute the policeman the case against
him would not be pushed. Mr.. Collier
defed them TO push his case and re
fused to drop the cases against the
police officers and he had them ar
rested and they were indicted and
charged with assaulting Mr.. Collier
TO Kill.
On Tuesday the case against Mr..
Collier was called for trial in Quar-
ter Sessions Court, before Judge
Charles Y. Audenreid and jury.
With Mr.. VIM. 4. Gray, one Of Mr..
Rotan's strongest assistants prose
cutting the case, and he started in de
termined 10 convict Mr.. Collier. with
the aid OF an able lawyer who repre-.
sented the police officers as private
counsel.
Lawyer Everett ] Waring. gene
rally admitted 20 be an able. skillful
trial lawyer. appeared for Mr. Col
lier. The case had proceeded hut n
short time, when under MIR. Waring's s
apt and judicious cross examination
OF the witness for the Commonwealth
the case against Mr.. Collier COLLAPSED
and fell 10 pieces. But when Mr.. War
ing began TO call the witnesses for the
defense. and IL gradually developed
how groundless the charges were.
many in the court room were amazed
that the case was ever instituted
When Mr.. Waring finished calling his
witnesses, assistant District Attorney
Gray voluntarily with drew the charge
OF melting TO riot. and then vigor-
ously pressed for a conviction on the
ground OF assault, which the jury
quickly disposed OF by saying mot
guilty"
Mr. Waring was warmly congrat.
ulated upon his splendid management
OF the case; Mr.. Collier was congrat
ulated upon his vindication. and
Judge Audenreid was the object OF
many kind words at the hands OF
many colored citizens present, BY
reason of his splendid judicial fair
ness and impartiality displayed In
the case.
Especially are the Knights OF
Pythias throughout the City and the
State rejoiced TO learn OF the tri
umphant acquittal OF their beloved
Grand Chancellor. II is announced
that the indictments against the po
lice officers will be vigorously push
ed.-Philadelphia Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-19
Musical Recital.

Grand Musical and Literary Re
cital, True Reformers Hall, Monday
night. March 2l, 1910, by Richmond
operate and Literary Association,
benefit Ushers Union, Richmond
Manchester and vicinity.
Programme - Music, Orchestra;
Chorus, "Oh, Columbia We Hail
Thee" 100 Trained Voices: Recita-
tion, Kentucky Belle" Miss Pearl
Kyles; Solo, My First Music Les
son." Mr.. Joseph Matthews; Duett.
Life Dreams Are Over" Miss Olivia
Wilson, Mr.. George Wilkerson; Reel
tatiOn, Miss Moselle c. Robinson:
Quartette, THE World Is What You
Make IT," Miss Kate Roberts, Miss
Rosa Belle Johnson. Mr.. Peyton
Smith, MIR. jeremiah Scott: Original
Poem, Mr.. F. l.. Bryant; Solo, Mr..
Willie Hill; Recitation-selected-
Miss f. c. Belle; Musical Dialogue,
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown" Miss Eliza
beth Taylor, Mr.. Joseph Matthews;
Solo. Miss Olivia Wilson; Chorus,
The Wedding Church Bell March,"
100 Trained Voices: Recitation,
"Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight"
Miss Carrie Polndexter; Solo, Sunny
SPAIN" Miss Elizabeth Taylor; Mu.
sical Dialogue, "Mr. and Mrs. Snibbs,"
Miss Elizabeth Taylor, Mr.. Joseph
Matthews; Full Chorus, Waltz from
Faust, Good Night" 100 Trained
Voices.
General admission, 10 cents; Re
served seats, % cents. Reserved
seats on sale at Reformer's Hall.
Doors open at 1880 p. NJ, sharp.
Commences at $50 p. NJ
]. r. Hicks. President; II. G.. Car
ter. Manager; Compliments OF the
Richmond operate and Literary AS
sociation. Thomas II. Wyatt, Di-
rector; VIM. II. Tharps and jeremiah
Scott. Assistant Directors; Mrs. NJ.
@. Waddell. Pianist; Moses johnson,
Director of Orchestra.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-19

Watch, Wait! and look for the
nice things that he intends TO bring
back for boys and men for Easter
Mr.. /. j. Miller, our Broad Street
clothier, left for New York last Sun
day to lay In his Easter supplies.
Please do not make any bargains OF
close any deals until you see his
line. He says that he intends to make
the boys hearts leap for Joy when
they see his knickerbocker suits In
all the latest patterns and fabrics.
He viii not forget the men when he
Is there. He says he intends to please
the moet fasttdious mind, both in
quality and price. Please do not fan
TO give him a call. as he is our frst
and only clothing merchant ia Rich
mond. Don't make a mistake in tha
place No s14 East Broad Street.
Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-19
In Loving Remembrance.

In loving memory OF my dear
mother, Mrs. Bette f. Thomas, who
fell asleep in Jesus. Monday morn
ing at Il O'Clock, March %, 1909.
oh, think how she suffered and
moaned with pain,
The long night hours, as /
soothed her in vain;
Till God in His mercy sent down
from above
An angel that whispered a mes
sage of love.
Sleep on, dear mother, so free from
all pain;
Wake her not. sweet spirit TO
suffer again.
She is resting so peacefully, oh, let
her sleep on.
Her sufferings are over; her
troubles all gone.
/ shall ever remember that bright
March day.
When that spirit, pure and ten
der. passed from earth away;
Home is not the same, dear mother.
Since that dreadful. fatefuI day.
The time seems long since I last
saw,
Dear mothers angel face;
But sweetest thoughts for ever will
linger,
Around the grave where dear
mother Is laid.
Her funeral was from her church.
The Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
March "a, 1909.
By her daughter,
CLARA B. THOMAS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-19
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A ProcIamation.

Whereas by the Act of Congress
approved July 2, 1909. the Thir
teenth Decenniel Census OF the
United States is to be taken, begin
ming on the 18th day of April. 1910;
and
Whereas a correct enumeration of
the population every ten years is re-
Quired by the Constitution OF the
United states for the purpose OF de-
termining the represey tation OF the
several states in the House OF Rep
resentatives; and
Whereas il is OF the utmost i'm
pOrtance 10 the interests of all the
people OF the United States that this
census should be a complete and &C
curate report OF the population and
resources OF the country;
Now. therefore, I, William How
ard Taft. President OF the United
States Of America. do hereby declare
and make known that. under the act
aforesaid. Il Is the duty Of every per
son TO answer all questions on the
census schedules applying 20 him and
the family 10 which he belongs. and
to the farm occupied by him or his
family, aud that any adult refusing
The sole purpose NOf the census is
TO secure general staSstical iuforma-
tiOn regarding the population and
Itresources OF the country. and re-
plies are required from individuals
only in order 10 permit the compiia-
tion OF such general statistics. The
census has nothing 70 do with taxa
tion. with army or jury service. with
the compulsion OF school attendance,
with the regulation OF immigration.
or with the enforcement OF any
J national, state. or local law or ordi-
nance. nor can any person be harmed
in any way by furnishing the infor-
nation required. Thee need be no
fear that any disclcsu3 vii: be made
regarding any indlN faH.r person or
his affairs. For the due protection OF
the rights and interests OF the per
sons furnishing information every
employee OF the Census Bureau Is
prohibited. under heavy penalty.
from disclosing any information
which may thus come TO his Knowl-
edge
I therefore earnestly urge upon
all persons 90 answer promptly.
completely, and accurately all in
quiries addressed TO them by the
/ enumerators or other employees OF
the Census Bureau, and thereby 20
| contribute their share toward max.
ing this great and necessary public
undertaking a success.
/ In witness whereof, / have here.
unto set my hand and caused the
seal of the United States to be af-
4 fixed.
Done at the city OF Washington
this 18th day of March. a. d.. one
thousand nine hundred and ten
and of the Independence of the
United States of America the one
hundred and thirty-fourth.
(SeaD VIM. II. TAFT.
BY the President:
4 i. c. Knox,
| Secretary of State.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-19
JANrroRs SELL SCHOOL WARES
Protesting Merchants Are Allowed To
Send Agents Into Play Yards.

Protesting Merchants Are Allowed To-
Send Agents Into Play Yards.
Complaints OF merchants in the
neighborhood OF the public schools
that they are being Disseminated
against in the matter OF selling com
mOdiues TO the teachers and chill
dren have been brought to the atten-
tion OF the City School Board. II is
alleged that certain merchants OF
their Representatives have been al
lowed 20 enter the school yards and
sell TO the children while others were
not So far the board has taken no
action. and does not contemplate do
ing so. unless a formal complaint Is
made. This has not been done as
yet.
superintendent. Chandler explain
ed the matter yesterday He said
that in order to keep the children
from crossing the streets and run
ming the risk of being injured by
wagons and cars. permission had
been granted ianitors to serve them
In the school yards.
At this the merchants made com
plant. and were told that II they
school yards they might enjoy the
saline privilege. a number of them
took advantage of this. and now
sell regularly to the pupils such food
as is allowed by the board.
In the case OF the janitors. IL is
always specified In giving them per
mission 10 sell. that they obtain
license to do business among the
children. In tEe event that any of
them have not complied with this
provision. said DIR. Chandler last
night, IL is a matter resting with
the proper city authorities, and not
with the School Board. In requiring
the janitors to obtain license, the
board had In mind placing all dealers
on an equal footing. The janitors. OF
course, after obtaining their licenses
are privileged to buy from whom
they please.
AS the matter now stands the
principals are not in the smallest
way involved in the so-called dis
elimination, the permissions for sell
ing being invariably given by the
School Board. No legitimate mer-
chant agreeing to abide by the reg
ulations OF the boa~d had been de-
MED entrance to any of the schools
at the proper hour. The rule was
adopted solely as a matter Of pro-
lection TO the children. IL Is not ex-
pected that the case will be brought
oficially to the board.-Richmond
Va. Times Dispatch, March IL, 1910.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-19
ENTIRE FAMILY WIPED OUT
Negro Farmer, Wife and Eighs
Children Burned 20 Death.

RoXboro, y. c., March 1l.-Johu
Wagstafi. and his wife and eight
children. cOsored, were burned 10
sieath az their home. seven miles
northwest OF RoNborO last night In
"A fire which destroyed their home.
Particulars OF the holocaust are
meagre. for the reason that the hum
BILE Wagstaif home was remote, no
one saw the fire. and nothing was
known of il until this morning,
when farm hand on his way to
work found the house In ashes, and
the charrcd bones OF the occupants
in the ruins.
The theory Is that the fire caught
in the kitchen and sufOcated the
occupants before they could escape
The house Is on the farm OF w. r.
Farley, a prominent farmer OF Per
son county. Wagstaff was one of his
most trusted tenants.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-19

Mrs. J. p. II. Coleman, the presi-
dent of the Columbia Chemical Co,
Newport News. Va. Is in the city VIE
iting the drug stores and hair dress
ing parlors In interest OF Hair Vim.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. X. Evans formerly
Mrs. Martha Gray, OF Richmond, Va,
who were married August -, 1909,
at Richmond, Va, were separated
February II, 1910, Pittsburg, Pa.
Mr.. K. T. Cogbm OF Manchester,
Va, who has been sick for some time
Is convalescing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-19
COMPLIMENTS THE PLANET

IN speaking Of The PLANET, Mr.
d. c. Cummings, or Ratlif. Miss,
says:
Il have been reading It's columns
and scanning its pages regularly, ana
feel that / have been greatly in
terested. instructed and benefited by
so doing.
Your editorials are worth any
mans consideration. would feel at
a loss without it."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-19
To Sing the CrucifixiOn.
Good Friday Night

Good Friday Night
The Grand Fountain Choir, assist
ed by St Phillips p. +. Choir,
will render 1.-The Crucifxion" at St.
Phillips Church on Good Friday
night, March %, 1910, at 500
O'Clock. for the benefit OF st. Phillips
Church. The purpose is TO lift a sill
yer offering for the church, that It
may be able to pay on the last debt
of installing a heating plant OF sew
eral hundred dollars. All notes have
been met promptly, except the last
note, which they hope to cancel by
Easter. The two choirs combined will
number about forty singers. The solo
lists will be from Shaw University, in
the persons of DIR. A. G. Johnson and
Dr.. Morris The public is cordially
invited to witness this rendition and
bring a silver Offering. Come early in
order to secure seats. The exercises
will begin promptly at S:15 o'clock.
and the public is asked to be in their
seats before the rendition begins so
as to avoid interruption.
- ~ N1.z- ,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-19
J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, Editor
Omce:
1915 z. Broad St. Richmond. Va

The Fifth Street Baptist Church
is well regulated. all OF the depart
ments are in good trim, energetic
and adherent 70 christian principles
BY indefatigable eNertions. watchful-
ness and prayer. the church has
risen higher In the essentials of re-
ligious training. AS a christian avant-
courier. il halls with delight, another
anniversary OF Jesus triumphal en-
trance into Jerusalem. rejoices at the
approach and presence OF Palm Sun
day.
Last Sunday Rev. c. NJ. Long. OF
the Union University. occupied the
pulpit. The services morning and
night were well attended. Rev. Long
was at his best. For n young man
In school. be did exceedingly well:
II he continues to study and apply
himself. a bright future lies before
him. May God speed him on the way.
Our Pastor. the Rev. w. +. Graham,
Vas In Norfolk all day Sunday. att
ing the Rev. r. II. Bowling. -. D.
pastor OF the Great First Baptist
Church in that city. fie preached
morning and night. Upon his return
Monday morning, he stopped by and
addressed the Ministers Conference,
OF Norfolk. We would like TO have
heard him; but Judging from what
We know OF him, We are satisfied that
he did his duty well. both in the
services Sunday. and the address 10
the Conference. inspiring them 20
noble thoughts.
The Sunday school last sunday was
well attended. and all are in good
spirits. Supt. PROT B. H. Peyton. Is
at his best. The Sunday school is
one of the nurseries 20 the church,
| IL Is one OF the most important de-
partments OF the church Let parents
and guardians of children consider
I that the sunday school is the best
I place for children Sunday mornings,
and see 10 it that their children at
, tend some Sunday school every sun
day morning. and thus train the
child while he is young.
The b. Y. p. Z. is another i'm
| portant department OF the church.
and when properly managed is OF
great benefit to both the church and
/ members. Pres. John W. Howard, of
| our b. Y. u. u. is the right man in
| the right place. Let every one turn
/ out every Friday night 20 these meet
]
! or cold. The members are interested
and want others TO unite with them.
! Will you come out and spend an
hour with them every Friday night2
Nothing equals prayer but the an
swer TO prayer. Watch and pray, is
a great command. Let every one
come out each and every Wednesday
night 70 the prayer services. and
| drill yourselves for the spiritual bat
tie which still lies before us. Prayer
services are drilling nights prepara-
tory TO and ante-dates, dress parades
and battle. Wont you come out and
prove your armor every Wednesday
night? Services commence at
o'clock.
Next Sunday. Palm Sunday, will
be great day With us. The Pastor,
Rev. DR.. w. F.. Graham, will preach
morning and night.
The lecture by Rev DR. D. Web
ster Davis, was well attended. and
the lecture was fine, containing
lesson of great weight Let us con-
slider those things and do them. DR.
Q. w. Moon and Mrs. Fannie Payne
Clarke, two of Richmond's star sing
ers. held their own in their swee:
songs.