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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-30
ENGAGEMENT is
FAST AND FURIOUS
Red and Blue. Detachmcnts Fight
1t Out at Camp
Sale.
OUTCOME rs IN DOUBT
Soldiers Use 10000 Rounds OF
Ammunition, Making 1t Seem
Real Battle.
OUTCOME IS IN DOUBT
Especial to The rimes-Dispatcb.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1
camp Bale, Culpeper. Va, July 20
The last day of exercises consisted of
problem. A Red detachment of two
nattahons: under Colonel Perry. under
tok to dislodge q Blue detachment,
under Major Price. Major Price had
intrenched himself in a worry strong
position, under cover of thick under
brush and then awaited the coming
OF tho hostile forces. The fight was
sharp and furious. the outcome being
in doubt. as IT is the custom in such
cases not to make q definite decision.
Captain r. s. Knox. United States
Army, was the chief umpire, and was
much pleased at the manner in which
both detachments were handled.
People for miles around Culpepcr
took advantageous positions to wit
ness the manoeuvres. and were delight
rounds of ammunition were used. and
to the uninitiated It appeared that a
real war was in progress.
Colonel Charles II. Consolvo arrived
this evening. and Immediately began
the payment of the troops for the ser
vices performed. requiring. in round
figures, $1,000. This does not include
the subsistence. the sum of $4,000 be-
Ing expended for this item alone.
vice uniform and equipment was ex-
citing, II being won by Major Parker
The First Regiment will leave to-
morrow Sunday morning In three
sections. the first section, under Major
Price, at a. NJ; the second section
under Major King. at S a. NJ: the third
section. under Colonel Perry. at 9
A. NJ. This regiment has made many
friends in Culpeper and the surround
Ing country. and much regret is ex-
pressed at Its departure.
The Second, or Valley. Regiment ar
rives tomorrow. and warm welcome
awaits II. General Vaughan and his
staff are to remain during the encamp-
ment of three weeks.
Much to the regret of his brother
officers of brigade headquarters, Col
onel Junius +. Lynch leaves for his
home station tomorrow. Colonel Lynch
is called home BY reason of extreme
illness of patient.
Colonel 10 Lane Stern will not leave
for Richmond Sunday. as stated in
yesterdays dispatch. the urgent duties
required of him at camp preventing.
w. s. CHAPMAN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-30
IN MEMORIAM

SCHOOI.S-fn loving remembrance II
my mother, MRS. MARY $. SCHOOLS
who died one year ago yesterday
July %, 1910.
In the auietness OF the graveyard
Where the fiowers gently wave.
Lies the one we love SO dearly,
In tho cold and silent grave.
When they ask us DO we miss you.
How il fills our hearts with pain,
But Il gentle spirit whispers.
Have courage; NC Will meet
again
We miss YOU our dear mother;
Yes. we miss you everywhere,
AS around our lonely hrcsidc,
We still see your empty chair.
BY her daughter.
Mrs. ELLEN BELL DAVENPORT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-30
HAVE UNEASY WEEK
Police Fear Explosion of Dynamite in
Ono OF Capitol BnIldInEs.

hEnln StOn, july Zs.-Ine pollCH
force of Washington and the special
guardians OF government buildings
here have had an uneasy week as the
result OF threatening letter received
t.veral days ago addressed to Speaker
Ehamp Clark. The writer of the anony-
tapus cpistlc. who described himself as
Il discharged employe of the Wash
lngton navy yard. declared in the let
ter that II Congress did not start a
navy yard investigation by Thursday
be would explode twelve pounds OF
dynamite that he had conceded in
prominent public building in Wash
lnston. and that Congress would feel
the shock"
Tho letter was signed "One who has
been abused" II did not reach Speaker
f'lark. but was turned over by Private
Eecretary Bassford to Joseph Sinnott,
hoorkeeper OF the House of Represen-
tatives. The latter laid It before Ma
lor Sylvester. chief of the Washing
ton police force. and unusual precau-
lions were taken TO detect suspicious
eharacters about the principal build
!ngs Thursday passed without incl
Pent. and the Capitol authorities
breathed easier
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-30
DAY OF DISASTER
West Indian Hurricane Causes Disas-
ter to Shipping.

Boston. July 2s.-Each hour to-day
brought succeeding chapters of ship
wreck. disaster and loss of life from
the West Indian hurricane tina,
terday.
To-day four coastwise sailing yes
sells were fast on the rocks and beaches
or helplessly adrift off the coast, while
from Cape Cod to Bar Harbor there
was scarcely a harbor that did not
show disabled yachts. The principal
vessels that met with accidents were:
British schooner Tay. wrecked off
Bar Harbor; one man lost
Schooner Catawamteak, ashore off
Race Point, Cape Cod.
Schooner Lizzie. ashore Off Portland
,, Captain E. E. Aver, watorloggcd off
Cape Cod
The storm was very severe within a
radius OF 100 miles OF Nantucket. and
reports were anxiously awaited to-
day from the fishing fleet OF Georges
Banks and from numerous yachts
known to be going to the Southwest
from Maine ports.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-30
FUGITIVE NEGRO
FINALLY CAUGHT

Alexandria. Va. July 2e.-After clud-
rs Tucker. n negro wanted in AIey-
andria county for the murder of To-
scph Davis, another negro. which oc-
CURED then, was captured late last
night In Greenville. S. G.. according to
telegram received this morning by
chief of Police Goods from r. H. Ken
nedy. chief of GrecnvilIe
The murder occurred here lust be-
Eond the city limits. and as soon as
Tucker shot Davis he made his cs-
cape. The alleged murderer will be
brought here and arraigned in Alex
andria county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-30

years. He was Confederate veteran.
md at the time of his death was driy-
Ing hack to the Piedmont assembly
meeting. now in session one mile west
or town. Besides his wife he is sur
ViVed by two sons. Lynwood and Frank
Bailey. and Ave daughters. Misses Liz
zie Helen, Lucy. Cave and Mary Lewis
BAILEY and Mrs. II. y. Slaughter. ALI
of this place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-30
Practical Home Helps
Indigestion, Bowel Trouble,
Dysentery and Diarrhoea.

Put a nicely Drowned piece of toast in a
small bowl Of cold water and let it stand
about an hour. To glass Of the strained
toast water add a tablespoonful Of Duffy's
pure malt whiskey. II desired a little
fruit syrup may be added for flavoring.
This remedy has been used with excel
lent results and is very highly recon-
mended by DR.. EFT. Hcwson, OF Detroit,
Mich, who says: 90 1t saved me from a
threatened collapse when nothing else had
any effect"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-30
DEPUTY WARDEN RESIGNS
Action Taken After Investigation OF
Serious Charges.

Serious Charges.
Lcavenworth, Kan. July 29.-Frank
H Lemon, deputy warden OF the Fed
eral prison here, to-day rendered his
resigna ton to Acknowledgement Wick
ersham. to take effect July 81.
The resignation of Deputy Warden
Lemon follows an investigation made
by agents OF the DEPARTING of Jus
tice. which has been under way for
FIVE months. The Investigation re-
suited from charges that a deputy
warden at the Federal prison had
mistreated hoy prisoner from Alaska.
This hoy, Clarence Maitland. died in
the penitentiary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-30
BURIED IN SAME GRAVE
Bodies of Automobile Victims WI,
Rest Together

Ciarksburs. W. Va. July 2a.-Rc-
cause they were TO have heen marric,
in September. the bodies of Miss Rertio
Boyles. a school teacher. and Lee
Davis. travelling salesman, who w are
killed yesterday In All automobile ac-
cident, will be buried in the same
grave. double funeral will he hAld
tomorrow from tho First Methodist
Episcopal Church
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-30

Emory and Henry College, ut Emory.
His wife and two sons, including DR..
Frank Pyatt. of Tiptop. survive.
James II. Rntley.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Gordonsville. Va, July 2J.-.lamcs r
Bailey died suddenly this afternoon
about o'clock, aged seventeen
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-30
MORE REMAINS FOUND
Bones of Eighteen sniIors Have Beer
Recovered From Maine.

Recovered From Maine.
Havana. July 29.-The bones recov-
cred from the wreck of the Maine.
which represent sixteen bodies, were
transferred this morning without cere-
mony to Cahanis Fortress and de-
posted in the casemate, over which
has been placed guard of honor.
The remains of two additional
bodies were recovered this afternoon
on the berth deck. near the quarters
of the warrant officers. These re-
mains like the others. present Eo pos
sibility OF Identification.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30

bank. 1t united and quickened the
people, it showed them their posi-
bilities, it converted a congregation
which was always spiritually strong,
into one both spiritually and tempo
rarily efficient.
For several months the church has
been under the pastorate of Rev. G. T.
Ramey. He came into charge in a
moment of emergency and has been
4 most happy choice. His long resi-
dence here has made him well known
to church-goers and his leadership
found ready acceptance. He has been
able to maintain the zeal and his tact
full handling OF church finance and
business will cause the new pastor.
Rev. Williams OF Atlanta, to find a
fallow field for his sowing.
Rev. Williams comes with a repu-
tation as a gospel preacher. with the
strongest of recommendation as a
business man, and all in all Central
expects to enter upon fields of larger
vision under his leadership.
Rev Tillman of Nicodemus, Kan
sas, scholar and speaker of more
than sectional reputation will preach
at Central Church tomorrow, He
spoke at Zion Sunday evening.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30

better condition than at any time with
in the past ten years. In Wilmington.
Del. where the next annual session
will be held. Mrs. Ellen Freelaud. head
OF the work in that jurisdiction states
that the order is taking ON new life
there and that great prcpar';ious are
being made for the next grand ses
sion. Macauley Dorsey. grand treas
urer of the order: Joseph l.. Evaus.
state ruler FOR Maryland. ana nam
ber OF others are also bending thciy
best efforts FOR uphuildinc the work
Even in the capital of the nation the
people are stopping long enough Ia
give the order their consideration. ]
may mention G. c. Fitzgerald. attor
ney for the order; j. +. Hin of Colum-
bus. O: Mrs Hattie T.. Troy OF Har-
risburg, Pa: Rev u Stratton Of st
Albans, W. Va. NJ l.. Fairfax Of
Charlestown, w. Va. and others whose
devotion to the interests of the order
have always been manifested The
country may look Tor bigger things
than ever from our order.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
EDITORS ISSUE STATEMENT.
Western Press Association Pledges
Loyalty to Race and Country.

Following is the address to the coun
try in full as adopted by the Western
Negro Press association Mt fits recent
annual meeting held In Topeka, Kan:
We. the members OF the Western Negro
Press association. in convention assem-
blcd. acknowledge our thanks TO the su-
preme Ruler OF the universe for the bless
ings which hRvo come to the convention
members individually rnd collectively. to
the race We represent and all mankind
with these presents come our greetings to
the country at large
We would appeal to the bar of public
opinion and ask that determinations
based upon color shah he nj an end We
do this believing that the fundamentals OF
American jurisprudence. the tendency OF
our present day civilization. demand that
merit and worth shall count and that
nothing shall stand between the worthy
and the rewards OF his lRbors. This is
done with the involved purpose OF making
better tho standard of American manhood
and cultivating that spirit OF interdcpend-
ence OF thought and activity. the neccs-
sary requisite In n free republic America
grows In greatness and her pcrpetuity is
moro completely assured when every man
counts for one and nobody for more than
one.
That righteousness which eyhorteth a
nation should and must be more clearly
btIlNHSAEal'd III America tNan any NneTe
In the civilized world With faith In the
Justice OF our cause We would ASK that
disfranchisemont and discrimination be
cause Of color and anything that savors OF
unfairncss before. the law shall cease We
believe that there is enough fairness in
tho American republic to finally secure
this result
We dcplore and denouncc lawlessness
crime, Incidence and prodgality In any
race and are not unmindful OF the fact
that these exist among tho white race as
well the Negro race.
We would urge upon them higher con-
ccption OF duty TO family, society and
c. untry. We would advise that they save
money. purchase homes, become property
owners and tillers OF tho soil
To tho farm. where are unlimited op-
portunities we would advise them to go.
Tho tillers OF tho soil have ever been the
sturdy yeomanry. tho foundation OF soci-
ETY. and tho forerunners OF powerful
commercialism which has moved the
world.
We argue earnestly for education both
high and Industrial and believe In the
preparation OF our youth to MI every ave-
nue open to tho citizens OF n republic.
The members of tho Western Negro
Press association pledge themselves to
stand for the highest in Journalism and
and inspiring. We ask members of all
mcnts to Join In the new movement to
make better and stronger the race of
which We ARE part and prove our right
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
BRIGHT FUTURE PREDICTED
FOR GALILEAN FISHERMEN.
Time Honored Secret Order Reineor-
porates and Makes New Beginning.

A brighter day is dawning for the
Grand United Order Of Galilean Fish
ermen of Baltimore. one OF the old
est fraternal orders in the country.
Following the failure OF the bank of
the order at Hampton, Va, and the
suspension OF the endowment depart
ment of the order. National Grand
Ruler Columbus Gordon, Grand Secre-
tary Annie G. Heath and other lead
ing spirits began to plan for the up
building of the order. At the session
OF the national grand tabernacle of
the order held in Baltimore last Au-
gust n revised constitution was adopt
ed, the order reincorporated. and re-
Gently copyright papers Were taken
out
Reports received lately by Mr.. Cor
don from various parts Of the juris-
diction Indicate that the order is rap
idly gaining in strength. In Philadel-
phia.. where Mr.. Charles II. Marshall
is the special deputy. the order is in
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
MERIT REV ARDED.

Christmas this year was especially
delightful to VIM. Sprague, one of the
veteran employees of the Stearn-
Roger Mining Machinery Company
He was notified of substantial raise
in salary rs well as given reminder
of Christmas in the way of cash. He
is shipping clerk there and has been
for many years.
Mr.. Spr ague is filling a position of
responsibility and salary, unusual for
member of the race, and in fact. 1t
may be said that there are few men
in the whole West who even equal
him in the work he performs and the
money he receives.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
ZION LADIES FEAST
AT EXPENSE OF MEN.

While the readers of this paper are
perusing this item, the men OF Zion
Church are laboring hard to make up
for what they did not do in the last
rally which the church had last fall.
1t seems that the men and the women
contested to see who would bring in
the most money, an das usual. the men
lost. So now they are solacing their
chagrin by entertaining the ladies at
an elaborate spread to be set New
Years night, and today they are hard
at 1t with hammer and saw-making
tables to seat three hundred guests at
once. Professional chefs will prepare
the turkeys an dtrimmin's and every
thing Will be done up in style Charles
Muse has "A corps OF MATTERS who know
every pose of the expert and who
mean to give such service that the
ladies will be compelled. since it is
leap year to acknowledge their ex-
pertness by generous tips.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
GLENWooD SPRINGS, COLO.

Mrs. Della Lawrence took suddenly
i'll last Thursday morning but is much
improved at this writing.
The first public Christmas tree for
the children was given last aturday
night at the First Baptist Church, 1t
was an enjoyable event. Many pres
euts We're exchanged.
Little Miss Eunice Russell is spend
inE the holidays in Grand junction.
The First Baptist Church has re
sumed their regular orders of services.
Preaching at IL m. and 1880 p. m.
unday school at p. III. Prayer meet
ing wednesday evenings at 1880 p. m.
MRS. ALICE A. CLARK.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
General Conferences DELEGATES.

Al the forty-sixth annual session OF
the Georgia conference of the African
Methodist Episcopal church recently
heh in Savannah the following per
SONS We're elected as delegates to the
general conference to be held in Kan
sas City. Mo. in May. 1912: The
ReyS. r. II. Singleton. l. a. Towns
ley. p. w. Greatheart. l.. w. McMil-
Ian, W. o. +. Sherman, \. Bembry, f
3. Brown. Il. NJ. S. Taylor b. s. Han
nah B. J. Ross. r. L. Hurst and T. \
NJ. Smith. who was selected to head the
delegation.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
GREETINGS
OF KELLY
MILLER

with all men, North and South, East
and West. But never under any in
ducements OF cowardice or prudence
or thrift, should you deviate from the
straight line OF righteousness, which
alone points out the way.
Moral energy and race loyalty
should be brought to bear upon your
task whether you be engaged in the
production OF wealth or in the more
condite pursuits, which administer TO
the higher needs of man.
The white race is fast losing faith
in the Negro as an efficient and ac-
ceptable factor in the equation of our
civilization Curtailmeut OF political.
civil and general privilege and oppor-
tunity is but the outward expression
OF this apostacy. AS the white mans
faith in you decreases. your faith in
yourselves must increase Every Ne
gro in America should be taught daily,
with his face turned toward the light,
TO utter this prayer Lord, | believe;
help thu my unbelief"
Through courage expressed in the
active as well as in the passive voice.
courage to do and courage TO endure
you must SO assort and exert your
manhood. that you viii not only be
lieve in yourselves. but the rest of the
world will be compelled TO believe in
you. Then, and not till then, all will
be we'll
Such is the mark and the high call
ing TO which you are called. May you
rise to the level of it,
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
NEW FINANCIAL SYSTEM
AT SHORTER.

The first OF the year is the time set
by Shorter Church for the general
adoption of the pledge system of
church finance. 1t is expected that
this system if carried out as proposed
and as successful as it is in churches
where 1t has been tried will relieve
the officials of much of the financial
worry attendant upon present meth
DDS They are explaining the system
to each member personally Rallies
will not be necessary to carry the
church current or other expenses
when all contribute in this manner.
The Lorraine has the same moving
pictures as the Princess and Isis
Spend an hour seeing the pictures at
725 Goth avenue. just across from the
postoffice
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
DENVER
PERSONAL
MENTION
Social News and Personal Mention
Continued on Pages Two,
Four, and Five
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH.

The coming OF its new pastor has
attracted an unusual amount of at
tention to Central Baptist Church To-
Gated at oath and California streets.
This beautiful property in the past
year was freed from all Indebtedness
through the sacrifice of its members,
and they plan it to be the site of
new Temple which shall be glory to
God and a credit to the church and
denomination. The financial effort
which was undertaken last summer
had most beneficial effect upon the
church apart from the handsome sum
OF nearly q thousand dollars which
they were able to lay away in the
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
CHURCH OF THE REpEsMER

On Sunday the 3lst inst, at IL
O'Clock Holy Communion will be cele-
brated by the Rev. H b. Hitchings,
d D.. Rector Emeritus at St. Johns
Cathedral. DR.. Hitchings was rector
of the Church of st. Johns in the VII
derness" nearly fifty years ago. from
1862 to 1868. and during his pastorate
he ministered to the colored people
then living in Denver. holding special
services of instruction for them and
in many ways looking after their wei
ware. Mr.. Hudston will preside at
the organ and give the address,
H. R CRAWFORD.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
WHAT is HAPPENING
IN CHEYENNE
IN Y Gaskin l

M. V. IdShln.
The minstrel show given by Porter's
Ninth Cavalry Minstrels last Thurs
day evening was reported to be a
great success. The members of the
company were greeted by large au-
dience and each one present went
away feeling that he or she had re-
ceived their moneys worth Some of
the best popular music was given and
the cavalry orchestra displayed its
usual entertaining ability.
The Dime Social which was TO be
given at the home OF Mrs. Simon
Smith by the w. NJ NJ. Society De
cember %, will be postponed until a
later date on account of Christmas.
The Christmas tree concert will be
held Christmas night, the little folks
predominating. All are cordially in
vited and the Xmas trees is for young
and old.
sunday night. December nth, Rey.
r. c. Crutchfield and his choir con
Quoted the services at the Post chapel
In charge OF Chaplain George w. Prof
leau OF the Ninth Cavalry, Ft. d. A.
RUSSELL The subject of Rev. Crutch-
fields sermon was The Prodigal
SON" A large crowd was present and
the singing was enjoyed by all.
Chaplain and Mrs. Proileau will
leave Sunday to spend the holidays
with Mrs. Proileau's parents.
The Christmas tree exercises Tor
the children OF the Ninth Cavalry
were held Saturday afternoon at >
oClock at Troop b OF the same regi-
ment
Mr. VIM Christian, who has been
confined to the hospital with a brok-
en- limb is again able to be about with
the aid OF crutches.
Mr. ID. Henry. who has been suf-
iering with consumption, has been re-
moved from the hospital to his home.
Saturday evening. Dec. %, recep-
tiOn will be given at the 4. NJ. f.
church in honor of Captain Charles
Young. The reception will be in
charge OF Rev. James Washington.
Mrs. Pearl Edwards and son, Lloyd,
have just returned from an extended
visit with Mrs. Edwards mother.
Mr.. Charles Lucas is somewhat in
disposed this week as the result OF a
bilious attack.
Mrs. Henry Cooper is i'll at her
home. threatened with an attack OF
pneumonia
Mr. Taylor of Pasadena, Calf, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Lucas
for a few days. Mr.. Taylor has been
visiting at his home in Lincoln, Ne
b-aska, and is now en- route to Cali
lOrnia.
Everybody seems to be alive with
the holiday spirit We wish you al
% Merry Nmas.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
TENDEREO A BIG CHURCH.

y compliment has been paid to Rev.
Williams of Campbell A. NJ. f. Church
in the way of an offer of a church
in another section of the country that
is a thousand strong and proportion
ately prosperous. He has not init
mated any intention of acceptiu. but
the offer is an honor which delights
mis- friends.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
Interstate Literary Association.

The twenty-iirst annual meeting of
the Interstate Literary association.
which is composed of a majority OF
The literary organizations OF the mid
die west states. was held in Wichita,
Kan, Tor three days. beginning on
Wednesday, Dec - The sessions
We're presided over by Attorney S ].
Brown OF Des Moines
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-12-30
masons Hold Annual Communication.

Masons Hold Annual Communication.
At the annual communication OF Eu
reka grand lodge, Free and Accepted
Masons. recently held in Providence,
K. l., much important business was
transacted. Most Worshipful Grand
Master w. IL. Mathews presided. The
attendance was large, and the members
of the craft We're enthusiastic over the
success of the work accomplished with
in the jurisdiction during the year,
Grand Master Mathews and the rest
or the officers We're reelected