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The Washington herald., 1910-01-01
new YEARS DANCE
BY TEMPLE LODGE
Grand Master Simpson Is
Among MerrymakerS.

Members Of Temple Lodge. Nasons. and
their families and friends enjoyed the
annual New Years fete at the temple last
night. At the stroke OF Y. lights were
caused to blink IN recognition Of the ad-
vent of 1910 Thomas c. Noyes, master Of
the lodge. made a brief speech. intro
ducing the new year. More than 300 in
vitatons we're sent out. and the audi
forum was crowded. Special decorations
were provided for the occasion. Pine
trees sprinkled with snow decked the plat
form. and with other evergreens lent a
charming appearance. American flags
and festoons Of bunting were draped
around the room.
Under the direction OF Louis c. VII
son, chairman Of the programme COM
mittee, amusements had been so literally
provided there was not a dull moment
from the arrival of the early guests
shortly after s o'clock until the close OF
the entertainment in the early morning
hours. Mr.. Noyes made the welcome ad-
dress. After an orchestra selection vau-
deville was IN order, and amateur talent
was called upon. Samuel Fabian gave a
piano solo. Frank Goodwin an amusing
m0nologue, J. Walter Humphrey a bass
solo. Anto Kaspar, a violin solo, and
William Claybaugh a barytone solo. T.
Brooke Amiss. IT.. and W a. MorseE
won applause by a clever vaudeville spe-
cialty. Oscar F. ComstOck accompanied
J, Henry Kaiser's barytone solo. George
O'ConnOr gave an assortment Of songs.
The concluding amateur number was a
tenor solo by Z. Taylor Chewing, ac-
companied by NJ B, Miller. After the
closing OF the theaters talent was OBJ
ta!ned from them. Supper was served
until midnight. and Carter ?. Keene,
chairman OF the committee Of refresh
ments saw that nothing was omitted.
LenOy ". Heron was chairman Of the
entertainment committee, Henry Henord
was chairman of the reception commit
tee, and w. F. Roberts was chairman OF
the committee on printing.
officers Of the grand lodge and lodge
masters were present, Grand Master Of
the District. ". K Simpson, being among
them.
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WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Z. S. Dept Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.

L. S. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau,
Washington Friday, December 81, 1865 D m
In the Atlantic and Gulf States the weather viii
be generally fair Saturday and sunday with higher
temperatures Saturday. West Of the Rocky Noun
tains SHOWS and rains viii continue Saturday fol-
loweded by fair weather Sunday in the Coast dis
tTicts, and the Northern interior
Cold wave warnings have been issued for Montana,
North and South Dakota, Northern and Central
Wyming Minnesota. Northern Nebraska. and
Northwestern Iowa
The winds along the New England Coast will be
Hight 20 moderate and mostly southery: On the Mid
die and South Atlantic Coast light 70 moderate
southerly; on the Gulf Coast moderate sOutheFy on
Lake Michigan moderate southery, probably shift
ing TO noTthwesterly Sunday and increasing
Steamers departing Saturday for European ports
will have light 20 moderate southwest to south
winds, with generally fair weather to the Grand
Banks
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ANNUAL RECEPTION TONIGHT.
Sixteen Southern States Represented
in List of Hostesses.

The seventh annual Southern States
Reception" under the auspices OF the
Epworth League. will be held at Mount
Vernon Place Methodist Episcopal Church
South, from 10 10 O'Clock this evening.
The receiving committee will be Rev
J. Howard Wells. pastor OF the church,
and Mrs. Wells; Mr.. w. W. MILAN. super
intendent OF the Sunday school, and Mrs
MILAN, and Mr. +, f. Stacy, president
OF the Epworth League. and Mrs. Stacy
The following will assist I'm receiving.
Miss Helen White, Maryland; Mrs Maud
Howell Smith, Virginia; Miss Mary Pugh,
West Virginia: Miss Louise Kephart.
North Carolina; Mrs. T. II. Daniel South
Carolina; Miss Julia Pierce, Georgia: Miss
Mary B. Beamer Florida. Miss Annie
George, Missouri; Mrs. J. w. Stewart,
Kentucky; Miss Louise Keeling, Ten
nessee; Miss Pauline Chapman, Alabama:
Mrs. c. P. Clark, Mississippi; Miss Carrie
HUFF. Louisiana: Miss Nancy Nessmith
Texas; Miss Anna Weaver, Arkansas;
Miss Dora Trent, Oklahoma, and Miss
Annie Bodmer. District of Columbia
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DIED.

BLACKISTON-On Thursday, December
So 1903 at 1 p m, MARY CARO-
LINE, wife OF the late Lewis Blacki-
ston.
Funeral from her late residence, I'll
Westminster street. Saturday, JanU-
airy !, 1910. at p. m. Interment pri-
vate.
1909, Mrs. ANN DIGGS.
Funeral from Ebenezer A. ". Z.
Church Saturday January ]. ly0 ar
p. m. Relatives and friends respect
fully invited to attend.
FOUNTAIN-Departed this life in full
triumph Of faith, after a short illness,
December 50, 1909, at l:45 p. m, at
ANNIE, beloved wife Of the late Felix
Fountain.
Funeral Monday. January 5. 1910, at l
p. m, from Third Baptist Church,
Rev. James II. Lee, pastor.
RAwLEY-Suddenly on Thursday, De-
cember 50, 1909, at II g. m, at the
residence Of his sister. Mrs. J: F.
STEPHEN FRAWLEY, beloved son
OF the late John and Ann Frawley.
Funeral will take place from his late
residence Saturday. January !, 1910, at
$50 q. m. thence to ST. Dominlc's
Church. Requiem high mass for the
repose OF his soul. Friends and rela-
tives are invited 10 attend.
HUNT-On Thursday. December 30, 1902
at 2:96 a. m. CATHERINE a, wife
OF George y. Hunt
Funeral from her late residence 202
Fourth street southeast, Saturday,
January !, 1910, at p. m. Interment
private IN Glenwood Cemetery.
PATRICK-On December 81, 1909, at 1870
a. NJ, at his residence, l432 Clifton
street. r. N. PATRICK; born March
13 1S49.
Funeral Monday. January 9, 1910. at II
q. m. Interment at Rock Creek Gene
terry. Friends invited Interment pri-
vate.
SHELTON-Suddenly at 1915 a m. on
December 81, 1909, JOHN B. McCLEL-
Ian SHELTON, beloved husband Of
Annie McLane and youngest son Of
the late John V. and Henrietta s.
Shelton.
Funeral Monday at 2 p m. from his
late residence, sos D street southeast
Relatives and friends invited.
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Two BURNED FIGHTING FIRE
Christmas Tree Ignites from Shade
of a Gas Lamp.
Policeman Runs to Aid of Woman
and Home Is Saved at Cost of
Painful Injuries to Both.

Policeman f. II. Lambert, Of the Ninth
precinct, and Mrs. Virginia Lanham,
twenty-five years old, saved the Lanham
home at 112O Florida avenue northeast
from destruction by fire yesterday after
noon. Mrs. Lanham was burned about
the face and hands and Lambert about
the hands and wrists.
About $50 o'clock, while Mrs. Lanham
was in her parlor reading, a lamp shade
chEght fire and ignited q Christmas tree.
rs. Lanham ran to the door and called
for help, Lambert, who lives across
the street, ran to her aid. He lifted the
burning tree and ran through the rear
door, throwing it into the yard. Several
pieces Of burning furniture followed the
tree, and when the policeman and Mrs.
Lanham threw water about the room.
a pedestrian turned in an alarm from
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DANCE At FORT MYER..
Military Observance of New Year
Largely Attended.

Largely Attended.
The advent Of the New Year at Fort
Myer was celebrated by one Of the largest
Of the series Of informal dances that have
been held there this season. Promptly
at one minute before midnight the lights
were extinguished and taps sounded. The
lights were then turned UP again, and the
dance continued until about l o'clock.
Among those present at the dance were:
Mrs. Baxter and her daughter, Miss
Marshall. Miss Harrison, Miss Rogers,
Miss Davis. Miss Shepherd. Mrs. Noble.
Mrs. Weston, Mrs. Garrard, Mrs. Foltz,
Mrs. Hammond, Capt. and Mrs. Moses.
Capt and Mrs. Andrews. Miss briggs.
Miss Knight. Miss Morrison, Miss Tay-
Tor. Miss Davis. Messrs. DobsOn. Ma
gulre. Pereva, Lyman, Rust, Badger. Wal
ton. Lieuts. Howzer. Tate, Moose, Mo
Mel, Smith, Brabson, Lieut. and Mrs.
Chaffee, Lieut. Whitside. Capts. Horn
and Baily.
The hall was prettily decorated for the
occasion and an added band furnished
the music.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-01
REVOLVER CLUB ELECTS.
Sheridan Ferree Chosen President
and Kahrs Secretary.

The National Capital Rifle and Re-
volver Club held its annual meeting and
election Of officers at the clubs new
range in the basement Of the National
Sporting Goods Company, at 424 Ninth
street, last evening.
The officers elected for the coming
year are as follows: President, Sheridan
Ferree; vice president R. Chapel; sec
rotary, F. J. KahTs; treasurer, W. J..
Macdonald; range officer, F. ". Holt.
At the conclusion Of the meeting, the
club revolver team OF five men shot a
match with the Portland (Oreg) RevoI-
yer Club. The score was 9Ss. each man
firing twenty-five shots with a total DOS
sible for the team Of 1850.
A most successful season is anticipated.
and new candidates are constantly apply
ing for membership in the club
The range is equipped with five targets
and the club shoots every Thursday
night.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-01
Alley ChiIdren Made Honnv.

Children and their mothers from eight
alley Sunday schools In the negro dis
trict Of the northwest met in Shiloh Bap-
fist Church one night during last week
and were addressed by Rev. Dr. WaIdron.
DR.. George W. Cabaniss, and Mesdames
Mary c. DESMOND and Pocahontas
Donoho. Ice cream, fruits, candles, &C,
were served. and thirty-six pairs Of new
shoes and numerous hats, suits, and other
warm clothing were distributed.
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At the opening meeting for men Of
the new year at the Young Mems Chris
tan Association Sunday afternoon, Rev,
W P. Thirkield. president Of Howard
University. will deliver the address. DR..
Thirkield's subject viii be a new world
for the new year" The association or
chestra VIII give musical prelude in the
lobby for half an hour preceding the ad-
dress and Miss Finsten, OF New York. a
violinist of reputation, will render two
selections during the afternoon
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Local Temperature.

Midnight Is: g. NJ, Is; a. H., Is: 6 a. N. Is:
g. H., Il; 10 a. H., 49, z nOon Q; 2 p. n, .;
( p. IN, 2: 6 P. m, q; ,. H., q 10 q m, d.
Maximum D minimum. Is.
Relative hJmidity--s 4 m. 50; p. m s.
Rainfall Is .. N 10 ?. M, T. Hours Of sun
shine, So Per cent Of possible sunshine, g.
Temperature same date last year-Maximum, q;
minimum, Is
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Fire fn Lincoln steffins, Homo.

Greenwich, Conn. Dec. 81. Lincoln
Stefflns. the author and artist, reached
his home in Riverside in zero weather
at 2 o'clock this morning only TO find
the house afire. After some hard work
the FIRE was extinguished. although the
loss will reach 5000.
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Library Not 10 Close.

The District Public Library Will be
kept open to-day at the usual hours, 3
q. m TO p. m.
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box 642. and in a few minutes firemen
were on the scene. Their services were
not needed. The damage is about $50.
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Temperature I'm Other cities.

Temperatures in other cities together with the
amount Of rainfall for the twelve hours ended at
P H. yesterday, arg as follows:
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Condition of the Water.
Hapers Ferry. W. Va, Dec. 3L-Both river
ear this afternoon and frozen over.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

PURSUANT TO SECTION !, ARTICLE TX. or
bylaws. notice is hereby giTen that The Annual
Meeting Of the Stockho.deTs OF me CspltG IIsc-
ton CSnrary for tie election OK directors for tbs
s-s-,{1v - and such ether business as may -
brought before the meeting viii be held at the
oesca - he COMPANY. 56th and n streets nv.
Wsshing4oa. D. q, on WEDNESDAf' January L
1910 at IeI5 O'Clock a. m.
- osclock non Il. D. CHAMPION,
,os Secretary.
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OFFICE OF THE FIREMEN's INSURANCE
Company Of Washington and Georgetown, seventh
49, and Louisiana avenue northwest--The Stock
bordsrs n The Firemeus Insurance Company o.
Washington and Georgetown VII meet at ne once
=, MONDAY. lamar ; 1910, for the purpose Of
sIsctine thirteen directors Tor the ensuing year
PoIls opon at Il a II and close at L u. w. AZ
HOFFMAN, Secretary. oe-@-LSI
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PIONEER REPORTER
WIN. B. SHAW DEAD
In Harness in Washington
for Fifty Years.
HEART DISEASE THE CAUSE

Newspaper Men of Many Cities VIII
Regret Passing OF Man Whose Ca
reer Is Dotted with Deeds of Oar
ing and Reliable Service at Front
in Battle of Bull Run with Pencil.
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
GEORGE P. zURHORST,
3O1 East Capitol Street

J. WILLIAM LEE, Funeral Director
and Embalmer. Livery In connection. Commodious
Chapel and Modern Crematorium. Modest prices
SO PENNSYLVANIA ave. NV Telephone Main 1885
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-19
xLAUDERDALE COUNTY
 GRAND JURY REPORTS

Florence, March 1S.-(Special 1.-The Lauderdale county grand jury for the March term of court submitted it's final report to Judge Charles P. Almon, show ing that 106 cases were examined and 55 true bills returned. A good many of these indictments were for the Illicit sale of liquor, the grand jury finding that in Florence liquor is being sold by negroes with white men behind them. The grand jury registered it's emphatic disapproval of Illegal voting, which is said to have been practiced in the November election, and recommended that the next grand jury probe the matter to the bot tom, and where the evidence justifies, without fear or favor, return true bills against the offending parties
 The public roads were found to be in bad condition in places and future grand juries were instructed to indct those re- sponsible, and road overseerS were in- structed to make a report on the condi- tion of their roads to future grand juries.
 The commissioners court was earnest ly asked to erect a modern jail, as the present place is totally inadequate and improper for the incarceration of the present prisoners"
 The books and bonds of county officers were examined and found in factory condition The usual thanks were ex- pressed to the solicitor, sheriff, clerk and deputies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-19
MERIDIAN WILL
 HAVE BOND ISSUE

Meridian, Miss, March 18.--(Special) ) At tonight's meeting of the mayor and board of aldermen and councilmen the finance committee recommended $200, 900 bond issue for public Improvements, The city attorney was instructed to draw up an ordinance submitting the proposition to a vote of the qualified electors of the city.
 The most important improvement in tended as a result of the bond issue is
 the building of a new $150,O00 city hall The present city hall and site will be sold for $75,000 and $75,0C0 of the new Issue will be added to the amount, mak ing the new city hall one of the most magnificent in the state. The remain $ ing $125, 900 will be used for the build- ing of s25,000 primary public school and to extend the sewer system to take in newly acquired territory.
 Tomorrow morning the boards will assemble at Twenty third avenue and Seventh street to witness the break ing of dirt for the beginning of resi- dence street paving to the amount of $300,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-19
NEWS OF ATHENS
Cotton Mill Shut Down-Civic Improve
 ment Society

Athens, March 1S.-(Special. 1.-The Ath- ems cotton mill has shut down for the present. Manager Hobbs felt that the low price of yarns and the high price of cotton rendered it impossible with the labor as high as 1t Is for the mill to make anything and rather than have the hands thrown out of employment after 1t was too late for crop to be planted the decision to shut down comes now.
 It Is believed by many that the recent cold snap has killed the prospect for fruit In this section this year. The past few mornings have been real wintry and much of the early fruit was in full bloom. It Is believed that the fruit that has pushed forward. at least. is dead.
 Miss Ethel Weaver of Byhalia, Miss. who has been the guest of her sister. Mrs. M. A. Pope, was married yesterday at the home of the Rev. w. V. McAdoo. who officiated, to MT. B. P. Herrin of Memphis, Tenn. Immediately after the marriage they left for the home of the groom in Memphis.
 The ladies of the town have organized a Civic Improvement society, and a most delightful meeting was held Thursday Y evening at the skating rink. at which time some excellent speeches were made. Dr. James A. Duncan, Dr. W. J. Hagan. Miss Mary N. Moore and Mayor Fred Wall and others made speeches. The or ganization is for the purpose of beautify- ing and adding to the health and wealth of Athens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-19
TWO FIRES OCCUR
 IN THE DECATURS

Decatur, March 1S.-(Special. )-About 5 O clock this morning fire totally destroyed historical old frame building in New Decatur. The building was erected in boom days back in the eighties for an artificial stone factory. Later 1t was used as a rustic chair factory and only few years ago 1t was used for a smallpox hospital by the city of New Decatur. The building was owned by private individ- uals and just before the fire occurred it is said that the stock of goods for soft drink" stand had been moved into the building. The origin of the fire is not known. The loss will be probably $eo0o, partially insured
 Late yesterday afternoon fire and water caused a damage of something like s600 or s700 to the office part of the building owned and occupied by the Decatur Col umn and Furniture works in New De- catur. The fire originated in the third story of that portion of the building used for the offices. Water did more damage than fire. The loss is fully covered by in- Surance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-19
NEWS IF TIE DAY IN SOCIETY WORLD Informal Evening Parties Typi-
 cal of Lent NOTES HERE AND THERE Miss Helen Gillespy Hostess-Miss Ma bel WheeIock Entertains Evening
 Bridge Club-Mr. Friermood's Morning MuslcaIe--Notes
NOTES HERE AND THERE
By MYRTLE MILES

Miss Helen Gillespy was one of yester- days pretty hostesses, entertaining at an evening bridge in compliment to MT. and Mrs. E. H. Shelton, whose marriage was an event of the month. Her hospitality was enjoyed by about 20 couples, and proved as delightful as her entertain ments always are. The Gillespy residence was typical of the spring with it's ar- rangement of ferns and white and green carnations.
 A green and white scheme was followed minutely in the treatment of the recep- ton hall, parlor and library, which were thrown together.
 The guests invited to meet the honorees and take. part in the games were MT. and Mrs. Shelton, the honor guests, Miss Ruth Smith, Miss Helen Lake Little. Miss Alline Smalling Miss Virginia White, Miss Elizabeth Mcknight, Miss Annie Blinn. Miss Margaret Latady. Miss Louise Long, Miss Sallie Evens, Miss Will Goldsmith, Miss Mary George cruikshank, Miss Mary George Greene, Miss Maybelle Cosby, Miss Bessie Bethea. Miss May Fox. Miss Co., rinne Chisolm, MT. Ernest Bragg, MT. Ray Norris, MT. Lonnie Munger. MT. James Coleman, MT. Campbell Gore. MT. W. H. Sadler. Mir. William H. Brown MT. Fletcher Conner, MT. Clyde Hunter, Mr. Jack Welton, Mir. Horace Harrison Mir wilmington of Mobile, Mir. Howard Reyonlds, Mir. Clarence Barker and others.
 After the bridge games were over a dainty salad and ice course was served in the dining room. Both showed touch of green. The table was exceptionally at- tractive. A chandelier decoration of white tulle hung with violets was most effective and the lace cover which was heart shaped was spread over green satin.
 The first prize was the book, When Hearts Are Trumps,' and the consolation, drawn from hearts tied with green ribbon, was a picture.
 The score was kept on hand-painted wedding bell cards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-19
Quinn withdraws From Race

Russellville, March 1s.-(Special.) Ralph W. Quinn of Hamilton, who an nounced as a candidate for the state senate from this senatorial district | few weeks ago, has withdrawn from the race. He gives as reasons that he the sacrifice that was necessary In making the race and that his opponent. F. B. Fite, had pledged himself to cer- tain issues which he intended to ad- vocate in the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-19
TWO MEN KILLED AT
 A COUNTRY DANCE

Monroe, La., March 1S.-At a country dance last night in the Nip-and-Tuck neighborhood in Union parish. miles north of Monroe, two men were killed and four others wounded. The dead are Gag Nolan and Arthur Nolan. All of the wounded Nolans who participated in the fight escaped. Details of the shooting are lacking here on account of poor com munication but II is said the parties were all drinking. When two of the Nolans became involved in a row, it is stated a general free-for-all fight occurred. The affray occurred at the home of E. L. Dodds, farmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-19
ATTACT IS MADE UPON
 MISSIONARY WORKERS

Caracas, March 1S.-The Rev. Gerard A. Bailly the missionary of the Christian and Missionary alliance, and agent for the American Bible society, while hold ing services at Guarenas was attacked by a mob, but escaped uninjured. An Italian convert was less fortunate and was thrown into ditch. The Bibles used at the service were destroyed by the assailants.
 The Italian minister has asked for an investigation of the incident
 American Minister Russell has also de- manded that the foreign office investigate the assault upon Baily and that repara- ton be made.
 MT Bailly is a native of California and has been engaged in missionary work in Venezuela for about 10 years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-19
Convicted of Murderou. Assault

Barrow, Fla, March 1s.-A J. Jones, who a year ago shot Gibson Carter, son of Yancey Carter. the Georgia politician. was today convicted in the criminal court here of assault with intent to murder. Pending argument of motion for new trial, sentence was deferred. The penalty is from five to twenty-five years impris- onment. When the trial began. the court ordered Jones searched and a pistol was found concealed in his pocket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-19
MIR. rRIERMooD,s MUSICALE

The following programme, will be presented this morning in the studio of MT. Friermood in the Watts building at II o'clock
 The Robin Sings in the Apple Tree. A Swan Bends Low to the lily, The West Wind Croons in the Cedar Trees, Maid Sings Light and a Maid Sings Low (MacDowelD, Miss Alice Phillips.
 Depart (Schutt), The First Kiss (Sib- elius), Spring (I1ildach), The Violet Loves the Sunny Bank (Friermood), Miss Evelyn Going.
 Il Pensier sta neglio oggetti (Haydn), Faithful Johnnie (Beethoven), My Queen (Brahms), On Tip-Toe Light (Hugo Kaun), Glenn Friermood.
 The Moon Drops Low (Cadman), Who Knows (Clough Leighter), Faded Spray of Mignonette (Shelling). An, Love {! But a Day (Mrs. Beach), Glenn Fricr- mood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-19
EIectrocution Is Postponed

Richmond, Va, March Ex-Governor Mann at the eleventh hour today granted respite until May i3 to Henry Smith. one of the negroes convicted of the mur- der of Walter F. Schultz, Chicago ar tist,a Alexandria, Va, on March G. last year. All preparations had been made for Smiths electrocution today. Richard Pines, Eugene Dorsey and Calvin John son, the other negroes convicted of the same crime, had been respited until May 13, and Governor Mann telephoned to the prison officials that he would respite Smith also.