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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-13
FIRE IN NEGRO'S HOME
BURNS HIS FURNITURE

Fire started about 10 o'clock Fri
day morning In the home OF Flemming
Moore, colored man living on Viz
ginia street, Fulton Hill, and the In
terror OF the house and all furniture
were completely destroyed. The
house belonged to Daniel James. No
one was at home az the time the ire
started. but IL Ii thought that It
caught from heater In the house.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-13
CORPSE REVIVED TO
SURPRISE OF UNDERTAKEN

PARKERSBURG, w. VA, Jan. IS.
Just as local undertaken was pre-
pairing to emba1m the body of John
Walker "A miner. of WEIGH, Mcdowell
county, this morning. the man came
to life and gave the embalmer "a
shock.
Walker. who Is insane, was being
brought through this city on the way
to the State asylum at Weston, when
he became suddenly III and lapsed
into Inconsistencies Later he was
pronounced dead.
Physicians say Walker will recover
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-13
Officers Installed.

The following officers have been
installed by Union Council, No. 81.
ROYAL Arcanum. for the year:
Regent, w. NJ. Bickers. Jr; Vice
Regent. b. s. Wells; Past Regent, @.
E. Parrish: Orator, J. y. Clark: Sec
rotary. II. r. Butler; Collector, John
sloan: Treasurer. II. X. Vest; Chap
lain: r. s. Holdcroft; Guide, j. II.
Wells; Warden. w. Il. Gayle: Sentry.
q, +. Uranium
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-13
DEALER IN "BLiND TIGER"
WHiSkEY LANDS IN JAIL

Especial to The Richmond virginian)
WADESBORO, N. c.. Jan. 13.---WI-
bur Richardson, coiored. WAS arrested
at his home In Ansonville township
Wednesday by Policeman Howell on
the charge of selling whiskey. Rich
ardson Is a notorious character and In
wanted in several counties for run
ming blind tigers. Policeman Howell
left Wadesboro before day and surpris-
ed Richardson just at light before he
had time to take to the woods.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-13
ADMINISTRATORS SUE
~, RAILROAD FOR 100000

: SALEM. VA. Jan. is.--euit was
entered In the Circuit Court ysster.
Gay by Trent's administrators against
the Norfolk and Western railroad for
$4,000 damages AZ the outgrowth
OF the killing OF Mr.. Trent by pas
senger train OF ths defendant COM
pany few months ago near Vinton,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-13

HARRIsONBuRG. VA, IAN. Ia
The Harrisconburg Fire Company, ~
It's annual election Of officers hold
recently. honored w, A, BArthwase
with its presidency for the twenty
third time. The company duf1nE the
past year has moved into q commo.
dions two-story building. which han
hssn handsomely fuyaiaAAA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-13

The Supreme Court of the United States lie
asked to save the life of the Standard Oil Com.
pany, because an adverse verdict would be ruin.
Gus. Has it occurred to the attorneys for Mr..
Rockefeller that a favorable verdict might con-
tinue to be ruinous to the users of oil9
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-13
ENGINEER MEETS WITH
--EN UNUSUAL ACCIDENT

SPENCER, n. G.. Jan. 13.~-w. l..
Lloyd. an engineer OF the Southern
Railroad, Is in IA precarious condi-
ton in n Salisbury hospital as a re-
suit OF an unusual accident. He was
preparing to make his usual trip from
Spencer to Monroe, when he was
struck on the head by the handle OF
the locomotives ash pan. His skull
was crushed and q piece of bono
driven into the brain.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-13
BURGLARS ATTEMPT To
ROB HOUSE OF WORSHIP

NORFOLK, VA, Jan. 13.--Burg-
lars attempted to rob ST. Paurs Cath
Ollie church in Portsmouth Wadnes-
day night. but did not succeed in~get-
ting anything of value, although they
deseoratsd the house Of worship IN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-13

II any of the Migrants" who have been wont
to frequent Justice Johns" court are fined 81
for loadng in his temple of justice and pay 1t,
there should be inquiry on the part of the court
as to where the money came from
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-13

Tho Rev. Thomas Elgar of New
York City. who IL widely known as
prison evangelist. arrived here
Thursday evening to spend several
weeks In this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-13

The dealing of solar piexus blow to the anti
soft coal ordinance of Richmond by the Supreme
Court should at least have the effect OF putting
more Virginia mined coal into use
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-13
Eating His Name j

A Servian teacher, NJ. Medakovitch has in
stltuted the most successful method OF teach
ing yet discovered In his school each pupil Ia
provided with chocolate alphabet. and as soon
he can put his name together correctly he
Ii allowed to cat 1t. Word making IL taught
the same plan. Mr.. Medakovitch's pupils on
an average read fiuently in three days
London Evening Standard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-13

efforts to obtain the sacred and VAL
liable chalices.
The thieves entered tho church by
forcing q window In the altar boyn'
sacristy. Efforts to yet In through
window on the north side Of the
church proved futile, but a bent iron
bar showed how hard they had work
ed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-13
GOING RIGHT AHEAD.

Further evidence OF benefcent fermentation
and the unerrng aim of Virginia 10 primaey
among the States of the South and the Union
is to be- had in the completed statement OF tax.
bie realty and mineral property within its Dor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-13

TO perfect the organization of an
alumni association of the Fairmount
school all former pupils and those
who have completed the course Of
the u grade are requested to meet
at s O'Clock Friday night In the
assembly hall of the school.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-13

down in shorthand cipher not only all the triv-
tatlties OF his lfe but his own very gross
dehnquencies which any other maR would have
been only too glad TO forget.--Conau Doyle in
Through tho Magic pnnr,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-13

Uncle Joe" Cannon would probably vote right
heartily TO have Representative Norris. insur-
gent leader, elevated to the judicial bench in
Nebraska.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-13
Smile,

The who gets the most OF the best Is
the one who smiles at the worst.---Judges
Pretty Mean
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-13

What do you think Is the height of mean
ness" ITO borrow newspaper mans revolver
10 commit suicide and then pawn the weapon. a
-Esv York Telegram
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-13

ply doing what il should have been required to
do, and what all railroads should be compelled
to do, take up passengers wherever they appear
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07
paper will be sold at 5 cents per copy
Among the Churches.

Rev. D. NJ. Oliver, of Union Wes-
ley A. NJ E l. Church, with his con-
gregation and choir, visited the, con
gregation of Ebenezer A. NJ. T..
Church on Friday evening, and del1y-
cred an excellent sermon. Rev. \.
S. Leeper, the pastor of Ebenezer, in
few remarks, thanked the pastor and
his congregation, promising to re
turn the visit at later date.
The musical given at the First BaP-
tist Church Friday evening by the
Gordon music class, was very largely
attended. The pupils showed much
skill in their piano efforts. Miss Cor
don deserves much encouragement IN
her work, as was voiced by Prot Dan
iels. who was present and presented
prizes to Miss E Richards and a.
Thompson for having made the great
est progress during the term.
A party, entitled The Measuring
was given on Thursday evening last
by Circle |, of the First Baptist
Church at the residence of the pastor,
Rev. E. E Kicks, 1928 Church Street
Northwest.
Rev. w. a. Ray, pastor of Metro
politan Wesley Zion A NJ E. Church
preached last Wednesday night at the
First Baptist Church. A large audi
ence was present and enjoyed the
beautiful anthem of the choir of Wes-
ley church, who were present.
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07
COLOR THE STICKING POINT

From the Cleveland (O) Leader.
If "Jack" Johnson were a white
man British moral sense would not
prevent him from fighting the English
pugilist Wells, in London. Moral
questions have not interfered with
other much-advertised ring encounters
in the same city, within the last year
or two.
IF Johnson were pretty sure to get
whipped by Wells there would be no
stopping the fight, color or no color.
Then some powerful interests which
now oppose the battle would be on
the other side.
The real trouble with the British au-
thorities is that they know the Amer
| lean. the black man, would be almost
certain to win, and they cannot stand
, the prospect of such a spectacle.
There are practical reasons for this,
as well as the common race prejudice
which would be a force to be reckoned
with anywhere.
In large parts of the British en-
pire it is vital to the maintenance ot
existing conditions, without greatly
increased expense and danger TO the
powers that be, to keep up the pres
tige of the white race and make muci
of the supposed inferiority of all m
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07
Ladies Social Club.

The Chrysalis Cultural Club met
Monday evening at the residence OF
Miss Imogene Clarkston, 800 T Street.
Officers elected were Miss Lillian
Evans, president; Miss ImOgene
Clarkston, treasurer; Miss Louise
Howard, secretary The club mem
bers planned a very interesting pro-
gram for their coming meetings. They
anticipate much profit and pleasure
from their discussions along the lines
of literature, music and art. Trey pro-
pose also to help several charitable
causes. The members of the Chry-
sails Cultural Club are: Miss Lillian
Evans, Imogene ClarkstOn, Louise
Howard, Miriam Wormley, Evelyn
Moss, Adella Parks, Pearl Lewis and
Willard Hall
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07

with dark skins. This is imperative
because there are great masses of col
ored men dominated and made to
stand aside by a small minority of
white men,
This is true in South Africa and
in Egypt, where England does not
yet rule by law though she does in
fact. 1t is so in India where the diff
ference between the afien masters and
the native masses is more a matter
of color than of race, in the broad
sense. Similar conditions exist in
the British West Indies, where the
bulk of the population is black. 1t is
the same in the Malay peninsula and
islands of the East Indies such as
Borneo
For this reason British imperialists
dread the effect of the knocking out
of British champion prizehghter,
who has been a British soldier and
bears an army nickname, by an Amer
lean who is of African blood. They
fear the influence of such fight upon
the rising self-cOntidenCe and self
assertiveness of dark-Skinned races
| living under the Union Jack,
Protests against permitting the
! Johnson-Wells fight have been sent
to the British government from South
! Africa, where colored men are denied
the franchise and kept IN subsection
! to the whites in many ways. Race
prejudice is tangled up with imperial
politics, and that combination makes
| the task of the British moralists COM
paratively easy in their efforts to pre-
vent the Johnson-Wells fight.
If Wells were an assured winner or
| had better than an even chance-but
that. as Kipling used to say. is an
other story
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07
Christian Endeavor.

E. c. Williams, principal of NJ
Street High School, delivered a very
interesting and practical talk to the
Christian Endeavor Society, of the
Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church
at the opening meeting of that So
ciety on Sunday. The speaker urged
the EndeavorerS to extend their work
beyond the confines of the church
proper, and into the alleys and courts
of the city, where hundreds are sadly
in need of uplifting influences Nh
Williams stated that there is a natural
tendency on the part of the more for
tunate Of the race to get away from
those needing help. He made a spe-
cial appeal TO his audience not to let
the other race show more interest in
our own people than we show.
The speaker impressed his listeners
with the fact that many boy and
girl born in the slums and among
depravity had risen to great heights
because in their childhood they had
been given a boost" along the right
path by the more fortunate of their
race. ''All such class of people
need" said the speaker, rs to see
that you are interested in them and
are willing to help them. And re-
member, that we as race, will rise
only as we lift up those who are less
fortunate than we"
DR. ]. H n. Waring made a short
talk in which he impressed upon the
audience the need for more social
service.
The meeting this Sunday tends to
be equally as interesting.
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07
HOWARD LAW SCHOOL.
Opening, With VIM. H. Lewis as the
Speaker Makes a Great Hit by the
Delivery of Fine Address

Splendid" Magnificent" the
best ever" Such were some of the
expressions heard Monday evening,
from those in attendance, when Hon.
VIM. II. Lewis, Assistant Attorney
General, finished his address before
the law students of Howard Universi-
ty Law School, at the opening of the
school. 1t was Mr. Lewis first ap-
pearance before a Washington audi
ence, since his elevation to the dis
tinguished position of Assistant At
torney General, and he faced a large,
appreciative, and perhaps the most
critical of audiences, every one pres
ent being capable of judging between
merit and that which is an imitation.
Mr.. Lewis was never in better spirits,
being at his best. The ovation ten
.dered him when he arose to speak,
and the applause that followed the
completion of his address, showed
clearly that he had captured the
hearts of Howard Law School stu
dents. Every member of the faculty
present was highly pleased with the
address, freighted, as it was, with
good advice and inspiration. Prof.
w. H. H Hart, the idol of the stu
dents, referred to Mr.. Lewis address
as simply splendid" Many lawyers,
white and colored, were present, be-
sides many of the faculty of Howard
University academic department. Con
lsidering the address, the audience
and the number of students entered
it was the most propitious opening
since the foundation of the Howard
Law School.
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07

citation will resume its work at an
initial meeting to be held at the
Church of Our Redeemer, Eighth
Street, below Barry Place, on Monday
evening, October 9, at 8 o'clock
The good work accomplished by
this association has gained for it a
strong place in the confidence of the
people, and it will begin its fall cam
paign under the inspiration of a large
program of useful projects which 1t
hopes to see completed in the inter
est of civic betterment.
DR. ]. Milton Waldron, of Shiloh
Baptist Church, will be the chief
speaker at the Monday evening meet
ing, and everybody is cordially in
vited. There will be music and other
addresses by members and others
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07
WEST WASHINGTON NEWS.

The ladies of Olive Relief Associa-
ton will have their annual sermon
preached Sunday evening at Ebenezer
A. NJ. E. Church, o Street Northwest,
by Rev. u. g. Leeper.
The "Cosmovilla" to be held at
Mt. Zion NJ. E. Church in the near
future, promises to be highly enter
tanning. under the management of
Miss Fannie Hayes and others, who
are arranging this rare treat of amuse-
ment.
The 4oth anniversary and rally OF
the First Baptist Church, Twenty
seventh and Dumbarton Avenue, will
be from Monday, October 9, to Sun
day, October IS, and interesting pro-
gram during the week. All are well
come Rev E. E. Kicks, pastor.
The new agency for The Bee will
be at the Smith drug store, where the
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07
THINGS TO HAPPEN.

Attorney R. R. Horner and Supt.
R. c. Bruce on a fishing expedition.
w. NJ TrOtter and DR.. Booker L
Washington seated upon the same
platform.
The two sundown editors, praising
the virtues of Auditor Tyler
R. w. Thompson and Fred Ware
editing the same paper.
Attorneys Thomas L. Jones and
Almond w. Scott associated IN a di-
vOrce case.
Attorneys Augustus w Gray and
Royal Hughes in the same automo-
bile
Judge Robert H. Terrell and Attor-
ney Robert l. Waring dining at Mar
tins Cafe.
DR.. A. NJ. Curtis and Lieut. R. F.
Toomey composing lyric poetry.
Mrs. Mary Church Terrell and At
torney A. R. Horner voting together
on the Board of Education
Capt. Oyster and Commissioner
Judson agreeing on school estimates.
DR.. Waldron and Rev J. Anderson
Taylor exchanging pulpits
VIM Jennings Bryan and the Dem
.ocratic party in harmony.
Napoleon Marshall and R {.
Bruce conferring on the school
questions.
James F. Armstrong and Charles E.
PAYNE taking communion from the
same cup.
,, Joseph H. Jones and David War
ner discussing how it ali happened.
n Read The Bee
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07
DR.. Cabaniss' Run.

DR.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Cabaniss have
Just returned home from their vaca-
ton, having completed a six week 5
auto trip, taking in all the New Eng
land States During their stay they
received much social attention from
their friends They were gone fifty
days, and motored about two thou
sand miles and slept in nineteen beds.
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07

Mt Calvary Commandery No. 4,
held a largely attended meeting on
Monday, and received the Right Emf
nent Cir Com. John P Turner and
staff The asylum room was beautl-
fully decorated for the occasion. The
commandery then elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing term:
Sir KITS. Geo. w Robinson, E. C.;
w H. Anderson, Generalism; c. H.
Young, Capt. Genl.; w. H Severson,
Prelate; l. A Richardson, treas; J.
P. Bamheld, Rec; F. N. Spriggs, 5.
w; c. w. Jeffries, Warder.
The officers of the several subordl-
nate communicates will be installed
Tuesday night.
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07
R. A M.

The most excellent Grand High
Priest Companion, Geo S. Neuman
and council will pay the annual grand
visitation as follows:
Mt Vernon, Friday, October @.
St. Johns, Thursday, October u,
Simon. Wednesday, October Is.
Keystone, Tuesday, October "a
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07
In Ohio,
Cleveland, O. Oct.

Cleveland, O., Oct 2
Mrs. Virginia Holland, widow OF
the late Col. Milton NJ Holland, of
this city, is spending a few weeks in
Cleveland, Ohio, as the guest of ex-
Senator and Mrs. John P Green.
Senator Green has just purchased
beautiful residence in the fashion
able section of Cleveland, containing
all modern improvements, including
electricity and natural gas.
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07
Quietly Married.

Miss Marie Jackson. and Mr. Ma
thaniel Smith, of Shreveport, La
were quietly married in this city Tues
day evening, September z6, 1911, at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Minis, after which the couple left
for New York and Philadelphia. Rev
/. z. 3. Rosseo officiated.
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07
MASONIC NOTES.

At the large enthusiastic meeting
of the Masonic Hall building associa-
ton held on the evening of Septem-
Der z8, it was decided that 100000
should be raised in two years for the
purpose of erecting a new Masonic
Hall. About $4,000 was subscribed
Subscription lists will be opened in
every department of the craft to raise
the other 100000.
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07
F. A. A. M

The Most Worshipful Grand Mas
ter, Bro. n. E Wetherless and his Off
GERS have been paying the annual
grand visitations to the several Blue
Lodges during the month. All have
been largely attended, and hearty re-
ceptions given the Grand Master and
his staff. John F. Cook Lodge
worked degrees on FIVE candidates on
Tuesday night
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07
Dubois.

The address of DR.. Dubois before
the Bethel Literary last Tuesday night
was a brilliant effort. The Doctor
agreed with DR. Shepard in that the
Negro can only be improved by re-
ligious teachings This IS DR.. Shep-
ards theory.
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07
A Democratic Call.

Bishop Alexander Waters has is
sued call for a conference of Demo-
cratic Negroes to meet at his house
in New York The Hon. L. c.
Moore will lead the Washington dele
CATION
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07
MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE.

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 20.
The students of Morris Brown Col
Iege have sent a protest to the trus-
tees of the college requesting the i'm
mediate removal of the president Of
the college, who, they say, is not a
college man. The protest is signed
bv twenty-five students, who say that
they will cast their lot elsewhere If
action is not taken.
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07
A. A. S. Rit.

The United Supreme Council for
the Southern Jurisdiction will con-
vene in Baltimore on Monday, OctO-
Der 10th at its 24th annual session.
The Sovereign Grand Commander,
L. H. Smith, has been quite sick. ..
Mt. Calvary commandery will hold
a grand reception Oh October 23.
Hon Lady Anna " Thomas is con-
valescent
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07
PARAMOUNT HEIGHTS.
Regulars Gaining Recruits-Progres-
sives on the Downward Road-The
Best Men Leaving.

Ever since some of the members of
the Fairmount Heights Citizens AS
sociation bolted the organization a
few months ago and set up a rival as
sociation under the name of Progress
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07
kastIe Park For Sale

Fe residence of the old Kase Estate which located on tract
OF thirteen acres OF land which
finest be had the District overlooking large expansive
territory and always dry which makes healthy both in the Win
ter and summer This building which and eight
thousand dollars large, handsome bungalow square
has city BATH electric lights heated by large
furnace the basement which
The hall sixty feet long and about fifteen wide the rooms
on the East side twenty feet square with between fifteen
WIDE by long, and the
twenty @ square, but the remaining and kitchen
large There also the verandas on
the North and East sides of the house
extend the whole length of the building with screens for Sum
mer
THIS IS WITHOUT DOUBT A MOST ATTRACTIVE AND
BEAUTIFUL HOME, AND COULD BE USED FOR A SCHOOL
HOSPITAL OR SANATORIUM, AND THE GROUND WHICH
GOES WITH 1T CONTAINS 2772235 SQUARE FEET OR AS
MUCH MORE AS IS DESIRED, WITH YOUNG APPLE OR
PEACH ORCHARD, AN ABUNDANCE OF GRAPES AND
PEARS, AND A SPLENDID GARDEN, AND IS ONLY SOME
THREE OR FOUR MINUTES WALK FROM STREET CAR
LINE.
Price of this very valuable property $65oo
Building lots adjoining this property purchased at low
prices and easy
| Address apply to
CHAS. H. JERMAN, AGENT
. 1901 @ Street n w.
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07
Park Association

The Howard Park Citizens Asso-
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07

THE WESTERN CAFE
Mrs. ANNIE MUNNERLYN, PyOPriehess
MEALS 1T ALL HOURS STRICTLY FIRST-CLACS
BALLS, PARTIES, RECEPTIONS SERVED
Quick LUNCHES, Hot COLD
GAME IN SEASON, COOKED ORDER
--o-DONT FORGET THE NUMBER-o-
Georgia Avenue N. w
ANNIE MUNNERLYN, Proprietress
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07

The two sundown editors, pralsInI
the virtues of Auditor Tyler.
The Washington bee., 1911-10-07

R. w. Thompson and Fred Ware
editing the same paper.