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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-04-08
Pride Of Rlchmond's Financial
Concerns Started In Basement.
CAPITAL STOCK QUICKLY PAID
Cooperation Founded by John Mitchell,
Jr., snd Chartered Under the Laws
Of Virginia One Of the Most Success
ful Among Afre- re-Ahrsrieans-Who ths
Directors Aro.
ny GEORGE FRANCIS KING.

Richmond, va.-That the Virginia
Afro-American is making remarkable
progress in the realm OF commerce is
concretely evidenced in this city by a
financial institution known as the Me-
chanics' Savings bank. To the pessi-
mist It demonstrates the colored
mans ability to become a fnancier
along the most modern and conserva-
tive lines as wei! as the producer of
an atmosphere which is stimulus to
thousands OF Afro Americans. from the
rural districts to the boy operating an
elevator in a skyscraper. The founder
of the bank is one of the most unique
characters claiming the attention of
the American public today. The name
of John Mitchell. Jr.. is Synonymous
OF the ideals which make for the in
telligent and fearless American jour
nalist OF the first runk-the American
whose life vitalizes every activity Of
the human family for the conservation
Of Its religious. civic. social. economic
and educational forces.
ON Nov 20. 1901. this bank was
given its charte. of incorporation. be-
ing capitalized at $4,000. The board
lowing men: John Mitchell. Jr.. VIII
liam A. Hankins. Thomas NJ. Crump.
John r. ChIles. II. w Whiting. T. Il.
Jefferson. ID. j. Chayers. w. +. Graham.
Thomas Smith. j. T. Taylor. j. j
Carter. L. A. Washington. Il. +. Van
dervall. William Custalo !. c. FARLEY
and II. T. Jonathan. These men are
among the highest type OF Afro-Ameri-
cans. Their keen business acumen
wns shown in their beginning business
In a basement with three rooms ON
North Third street. Jan. I. 1902. six
teen thousand six hundred dollars OF
the capital stock was at once paid
by the above named representative
business men before they began busi-
ness. which afforded the necessary
banking appurtenances. The people
had implicit confidence In the men pro
noting the bank. and the other stock
was subsequently sold readily.
The first weeks deposits amounted
to 5000. and because Of ndhcring to
the In VS. governing banks the holdings
and real estate had ipcrea sed TO
10000 and total deposits 10 the
amount of 2.IO2 .236.76 for the busi.
ne~s done for the eight years ending
the yenr Of 1909. Imbued with a con
servative banking spirit. President
Mitchell. after showing the directors
the peculiar exigencies OF the bank
requiring larger quarters. was given
authority to recommend such TO the
stockholders. and the capital stock
was increased TO 100000 at the an
nual meeting In 10(O Nv Juue %
the same year the Afro American peo-
pie had one Of the f,nest banks In the
south This building IL four stories.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-04-08
LEAGUES UNWlsE COURSE.
Anti SaIooners Deserve Defeat If Race
Question 10 Made Issue.

The Norfolk Cva) Journal and Guide
In warning the Anti-saloon league Of
the danger in making the race Ques-
ton an issue In its political campaign
In Virginia says:
Any party or faction which would
inject the race issue in politics under
existing conditions represents the vilest
dems gogy that can emanate from pol
luted politics.
if the antisaloon people are not
mornliy strong enough to win on their
moral issue. II they cannot win without
resorting to the expediency of infiam-
ing the passions Of men by tanning
the flames Of race prejudice. their
cause is not worthy OF victory and de-
serves TO be defeated.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-04-08
ev.v Lii. Of Mrs. Mimi. Scott.

Members OF the National Associa-
tion Of Colored Wamen's Clubs will
he glad to know that the national or
ganizer. Mrs. Minnie Scott. is meeting
with great success in her work for
that department OF the association.
Mrs. Scott Is also the president OF the
Indiana State Federation of Women'a
Clubs, She Is planning to hold meet
ings In the interest OF both organiza-
tions some time In April or May In
South Bend and Marian. Ind.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-04-08
UNDISCOVERED TALENTS.
Road to Success Lies In Ability to
Choose Right Occupation.

Latent or undiscovered ability Is a
handicap TO any man. young or old.
says the indianapolis QndJ Recorder,
When you fail TO recognize your
strong point because you were not
educated to do so you become loser.
Study yourself and the things you
like TO do. to see. to read about and
to know about.
The chances are that you will not
be long in deciding just what talents
you possess and what you ought to do
to develop them. You will find success
lying in that direction. and 1t depends
upon what you select as n permanent
job just how you should define the
word lying.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-04-08
c,ubwom.n to Meet In e.ll.fon...

The annual convention OF the Penn
sylvania State Federation Of Colored
women's Clubs will be held at Belle.
fontc. Pa. beginning Aug. 10. Notice
has been given to all clubs belonging
to the federation to elect their dele
gates to the convention during the
month Of April. Mrs. Rebeccn Adridge
Ii the president of the state federation.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-04-08
srooklynit.. Honor Mr.. N. l. w.Ik..

0rookiynites Honor Mrs. N. L. Walker.
The reception given in honor of Mrs.
Maggie l.. Walker, president Of the st.
Luke's Savings bnnk. Richmond. Va.
by the various councils of the Order Of
st. Luke In Brooklyn the last week in
March was n dattering compliment to
TINT distinguished lady's worth ard
ability as LEADER In her line Of work
FOR racial upiift.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-04-08
IS
BELIEVING

the finest and largest stock Of Ladies
and Gents slightly used clothing In
the West. Theatrical Gowns, Evening
Gown. Fine Full Dress Suits for
rent. We buy and sell good clothing
only. Also travelling mems samples,
new, at Wholesale prices.
The only American In the business
In the city.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-10-12
WOMAN HUNG HERSELF
FEARED GOING CRAZY
REINHOIU METZnLE FOUND III
WIFE SUSPENDED Bi \ Ro,,i.
TX THE HAYLorT. AND
MAS EEAp.

Mrs. Reinhold Metzger, living in
Baker township, in the southwestern
part of The county, committed sui
eide this morning by hanging her
self in the hayloft OF the barn. \
note that was found in the house
some time later by the noighbor
women, contained the following
statement: II cannot longer live. l
will go crazy"
Coroner Bowers was called to the
house, but the evidence was such that
the m had committed suicide
that he decided it unnecessary to
hold an inquest.
Mr.. Metzger stated to the coroner
that his wife had been in good
health, and so far as he knew there
was nothing to worry about. When
thty arose this morning Mrs. Metz
ger got breakfast and she went out
to the barn to help her husband feed
the hogs. lie hitcned up his team.
and with his little son they started
Off to the field for a load of hay. Mrs.
Metzger went back TO the house and
after getting the little girls ready
she started them Off to school.
After an absence of 10 minutes
Mr.. Metzger ana his son returned to
the barn, and as they drove by the
door of the haymow the boy called
the attention OF his father and said
that his mother WAS hanging in the
hayloft. Nh. Metzger climbed into
the loft and found his wife suspend
ed from II of the beams. She had
taken a rope, made Il moose which
she placed around her neck. and
attached the end to the beam. NTH
the end secure Mrs. Metzgor stepped
from the joist and swung on into
space. Mr.. Metzger could not take
his wife down, as he had no knife
with which to cut the rope. His
brother came by a few moments la
ter and assisted in taking the unfol-
tunate oma down.
Mrs. Metzger was about 81 years
of age, and had five children. the eld-
est of whom is twelve years. 1t is
a very unfortunate case and the hus-
band and children will have the deep
sympathy of the people living in that
community.
1t is but a few weeks ago that an
other lady living in Union township.
just north of Baker township, end
ed her life by taking carbolic acii.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-10-12
INTEREST ON
FUNDS FOR STATE
TREASURER JOHNSON HAS TURN
ED THAT AMOUNT INTO THE
STATE TREASURY.

Pierre. S. D-Thc report of con-
dition OF the state treasury at close
of business September 80. showed a
total of S3Gl.ltS.96 in all funds. OF
this $~3S,T07.10 WAS credited to the
general fund OF the state, and on that
basis il is not likely that any call of
warrants Will be made immediately.
The cash is moi sufficient to call all
outstanding warrants, but possibly d
small call will be made later in the
year. The interest and income fund
for the common schools is growing
for the December distribution. the
treasury carrying S~l3o,2I9.13 at the
close OF last month. and when That
distribution is made the schools will
get another good bunch of cash. The
game fund is up to $40 80, with
probabilities of its going higher when
all license fees for the current year
are sent in.
UP to the present Treasurer john
son has turned into the state gener-
al fund s~36,157.2S interest on pub
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-10-12
tate of Ohio. CITY of Toledo.

LUCAS county. So.
Frank ]. CHENEY makes cath that he
3 senior partner OF the firm OF +. j.
,hency & Co. during business in the
lily OF Toledo, Cunty and State afore-
aid. and that said firm viii a the
ach and every case of Catarrh that
sannot be cured by the use OF Hairs
Catarrh Cure. FRANK j.. CHENEY.
sworn to before me and subscribed
IN my presence. this Sth day OF Deceln-
her. A. D., 1888.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-10-12
is THE WORLD GROWING
BETTER?

Many things so to prove that it is.
The way thousands are trying to help
others is proof. Among them is
Mrs. w. w. Gould, of Pittsiield, N.
Fl. Finding good health by taking
Electric Bitters, she now advises 9TH
er sufferers, everywhere, to take
them. For years | suffered with
stomach and kidney trouble" she
rites. Every medicine l used fail
ed till l took Electric Bitters. But
his great remedy helped me wonder
fully" They'll help any woman.
They're the best tonic and finest liv-
er and kidney remedy that's made.
Try them. you'!l see, soc st D!eh.
: Y:ow..
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-10-12

Chamberlain. S. D-The total
registration at THIS point for the
Mel.ette county opening at nine
o'clock last evening was 2,%l6. The
past forty-eight hours constant rain
has made it very disagrcable to 60
business.
y casualty. The first reported,
during registration, was when Oscai
Noes was a%ccidently shot through
the shoulder. lie WGs moving his
personal effects from Pierre to
Iankton where he is going in the
harness business. making the trilj
down the Missouri river i'm a house
boat. While her" somo sacks were
being moved and the shotgun, lying
beneath, was in some manner dis
charged. The shot struck Nees in
the shoulder causing a very severe
wound, as wads and clothing We're
blown into the wound. He is being
cared for at a local hospital. where
it is said he is doiA.' we'll and will re-
cover.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-10-12
lie funds. since The time ne took the
Office a little yer two years ago.
GIVES AID TO STRIKERS.

Sometimes liver, kidneys and bow
ols see1a 20 50 Of i ~stt!ie aud refuse
30 work lisAt. ea on Heed tAose
pleasant lite strlEe.1ueaAers-D.
Kings New Lie Pil!s-to give them
natural aid and gently compel proper
action. Excellent heath soon fol
lows. Try them, 25c at Liehl &
Crowns
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-09
Outruns lspeciaI Train.
SEAMAN TO GET
ENCOURAGEMENT
Especial to THE T1MEs.)

Crown Point, Ind, Oct 9-It is said
that every pressure will be brought to
bear by those having any influence in
the matter, to induce ii. W. Seaman tho
Gary and Southern president to rush
work on the line and show his good
faith in the matter With the sale of
the bonds which Seaman asserts is a
fact. there should be little to hinder him
in pushing the road % rapid completion
and those whom have been 1enient with
him in extending time. etc. should be
repaid by the best efforts OF Mr. Seaman
in carrying out his pledges to them
The prospects for the road never looked
better and ff Crown Point gets the road
in operaotion by July l next year 1T
will have a reason to feel well repaid
for the long wait.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-09
AVIATOR FINALLY
RESUMES FLIGHT
Continued from Page l.,

(Ccnsinued from Page ID
Chicago papers which did not adhere to
the truth and intimated that it was the
police who interfered.
The Hammond police on the contrary
gave Rogers every consideration and
were more than solicitous for his we'll
fare. They tried to induce Norman to
change his mind but the northside
farmer was obdurate.
Arrives In Chicago.
When he got to Chicago five thousand
persons watched Calhraith p Rodgers
loom out of the sky in the south yes
terday. grow from a mere black dot
into a big biplane, and then come to
earth in Grant Park within fifty feet of
his old hangar site where he kept his
machine during the recent aviation
meet. The aviator was scheduled to ar
rive here at noon. and he missed his
schedule by only three minutes. 1t was
1857 when his motor stopped.
At 400 o'clock he again took wing.
and in eighteen minutes had disappear
ed in the direction of Springfield. Tho
special train on the Chicago G. Alton
pulled out of the Union Station an hour
ahead of him.
1t was 500 O'Clock when the aviator
ldIlucQ III a 1elu OH THO t3TIl OIL Dd0l6t
IGConnor, midway between Lorkport,
and Joliet. He had flown seventy seven
miles in the seventy-eight minutes he.
was in the air. but the acual distance
covered was only thirty three miles.
He was blown out of his course at tho
| start and was confused by dense smoke,
being practically lost in the air for an
| hour Rodgers spent the night at Joliet
and expected to resume his flight early
today.
Not After $4,000.
! Rodgers yesterday definitely declared
that he has given up al hope of winnin g
the William Randolph Hearst prize OF
$4,000 for an ocean-to -ocean flight, is
the time limit is up tomorrow. but, in
! spite of this fact he will continue his
| journey in attempt to break the
worlds long-distance record With the
same grim determination that won for
/ him the endurance record during the
] recent air carnival. he will continu e
westward.
/ For the first time in a week the aerial
sportsman was greeted by clear sky
yesterday morning and long before sun
rise his mechanicians were preparing
the Wright bipIane for the trip to Chi
cago A suitable starting field was
west of Hammond A brisk wind did
not daunt his Diet termination to make a
getaway and at 1871 he was in the
air
In spite of the fact that he flew into
a head wind he covered the twenty -four
miles in twenty six minutes.
From IL o'clock until was one OF
the aviators busiest periods since the
start from New York. Although his
expected arrival had been announced
the South Park Commissioners had
made no provision for police protection
and it was necessary to send severa
policemen to guard the flyer.
From the first he was popular hero
and wherever he walked he was fol
lowed by admiring and wondering
crowd. Chicago. crowds proved them
selves better behaved than in the ma
jority Of cities through which he ha'
passed. and it Requires but little effor
7 Ito control the good natured multitude
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-09

a continuous stream of people and au-
tomobiles was running across the Van
Buren, street viaduct. score of the
regular air fans were on hand to greet
the aviator, among them being Harold
Mccormick and James E. Plew. The
former, who is noted for his penchant
for matters aerial. could scarcely con-
tain his enthusiasm.
Rodgers attained an altitude of 1900
feet before he sailed south in the after
noon. Starting from knoll at the
north end of the park he glided into
the air after run of less than $50
yards and then climbed rapidly upward.
He circled the Illinois Central Depot.
came back around his starting point
and then followed the lake shore far
south.as Jackson Park. when he started
in the direction of Joliet. Although a
chilly day he scorned warm clothin &
as he has on previous occasions.
Il don't feel right when I am bun
died up. is his objection when heavy
raiment is offered by his solicitous wife.
From the moment 1 got up 500 feet
in Hamond." he said. Il could see the
buildings in South Chicago, while aw ay
to the right the labe lay blue and cold
looking 1 headed for this and then fol-
lowed the SnOre 10 1FdHt 1dEk EVERY
thing looked just the same as when ]
vase here during the air meet. excep'
that ] missed the plyons and the tends
of thousands of people who surrounded
the field then.
My motor is in fine shape, and the
bi-plane has been completely over
hauled so I feel confident of making
Springfield by tomorrow noon
Il am anxious to fly to California
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-09
Rodgers. handing was SENSATIONAL J.

Rodgers landing was sensational A
treacherous wind inspired no fear in
him, and his spiral dips / nhis Wright
flyer Win Fiz' caused thrills a-plenty.
Scoring the open lake front, where in
case of emergency he could have made
a safe landing. he floated over the
Michigan avenue skyscrapers. Once he
dived so precipitously toward the earth
that shout of fear went up in the
air. but he tilted his lateral planes just
in time and coasted to safety. 9
Harold Mccormick Greets Him.
Word quickly spread that Rodgers
had appeared in Grant Park, and sool
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-09
FOUND DEAD IN BED

Whiting, Ind. oct. 9.-Mrs. John
Whit was found dead in bed yesterday
morning by her daughter, Mrs. Lydia
Marcovitch. Mrs. Whit had recently
been making her home with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Mareovitch. on Fischrupp ave-
nue. and according to the latter her
mother was den and in good spirits
when she retired on Saturday night.
The body was removed TO Hellwigs
rnorgue to await the arrival of the
coroner, who viii hold the inquest to-
day.
Mrs. Whit is survived by two daugh-
tiers. Mrs Lydia Marcovitch and Mrs
Mary Parker and three sons, Fred and
John and the youngest, boy five
years of age. The father deserted the
family about four years ago and since
then had not been heard from. which
makes the circumstances now very pitt
full.
No funeral arrangements have yet
been made.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-09

for l want to escape the beasty fall
weather of the middle West Barring
accident 1 propose to get
there"
In his transcontinental flight Rodg-
ers already has accomplished 1.199 miles
in the actual flying time of 1913 min
utes- said to be a worlds speed record
for long distance. 1t took Atwood LAO
minutes to fly from st. Louis to New
Lork. 1.72772 miles.
Train Precedes Aviator.
The special train accompanying the
aviator left the Union Station at $3.50
o'clock and was held out in the Alton
yards until 1t was learned that Rodgers
had made a start The train went to
Argo, thirteen miles.
| Rodgers was full informed as to his
directions, and for assurance sake
strips of white cloth had been posted at
=, intervals along the Alton rails all the
!, way to Springfield. But some unwise
! friend in Grant park told the fier just
before the start that the drainage canal.
another marker of the route, ran near
Hammond
After circling over Grant park
Rodgers headed for Hammond to pick
up the canal" Then. he followed
meandering creek for what he est-
mates as fifteen miles. He became APP
prehensive and retraced his flight to
Chicago. where he got his bearings
again.
Outruns Special Train.
The engine of the special train and
three switch engines at Argo footed
their whistles necessarily to attract the
hier to the houte. When he did ap-
pear in sight, he was coming so fas
that the special was unable to keep up
when he did appear in sight, he was
coming so fast that the special was up-
able to KEEP up with him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-09
THE LID
POPPED
OFF IN GARY

What Chief of Police J. ID. Martin
terms a wave of crime" took place In
Gary beginning Saturday night and
ending this morning. Sixty-three per-
sons were arrested during that interval
for various offenses ranging from auto
mobile speeding to attempted murder.
Rioting. street brawls. burglariss,
gambling, assault and battery, attempt
ed rape. highway robbery and the whole
gamut of crime save actual murder was
run through in the steel city within a
short space of time.
scores of Prisoners and witnesses.
This morning when city Judge Ora
Wildermutil-, mounted the bench the
court room would not hold the prison
ers. much less the witnesse. The prose-
cution required the services of Prose-
cutor Greenwald and Deputy Michaeiey
while more than half of the lawyers in
town crowded the court room in behalf
of the defendants.
Prominent Persona Arrested
In addition to their other activities
the police yesterday started an anti
speed crusade The result was that
four automobilists, Harvey j. Watson,
the Gary broker. G. Warner of Ham
mond. IL. J. Jameson and II. Hellman
of Chicago were taken in the net In
Mr.. Watson's machine was Henry u
Hay. president Of the Gary State bank
which is dominated by the United
States Steel corporation Only Nj
Watson was arrested. The crusade
against auto speeders will be continued
Daring Highway Robbery.
One Of the boldest crimes was the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-09

highway robbery by four Servian
bandits, recently released from Crown
Point Jail. At Adams street and the
Michigan Central tracks they held up
Frank Brink. a teaming contractor. and
when he offreed resistance the gang at
tackled him with knives stabbing him in
several places. Mr.. Brik is an uncle Of
Police Sergeant William Miller. Later
a squad of police rounded up the rob-
bers. They, were booked on an attempt
ed murder charge.
south End In An UprOar.
Numerous ra Ids were made in the
south part Of the city. Dives were in
vaded and the inmates carted to the
police station. Many were arrested for
gambling. The police auto patrol was
constantly busy hauling prisoners and
ambulances were called out several
times TO carry those wounded in street
fights to the hospitals and to doctors
offices.
Chief Martin is unable to account for
thes crime wave
Sometime said he, Gary will be
quiet for a week or ten days at a time.
Then the lid pops off and we get allthc
workwe can do"
1t is expected that the police court
will not be through with the last care
until late tonight.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-09

and look at it, We that
These Cookers all metal double strictly
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1911-06-23
Sheriff's Sale.

State Of Louisiana, Parishof Ouachita,
Sixth District Court.
Killoden Planting Company
vs.. No. 1853
J. R. Littlepage and Mrs. Hattie C..
Littlepage, individually, and as
Natural Tutrix.
BY virtue of wit Of seizure and sale
issued and to me directed by the honor.
able court aforesaid, have seized and
taken into my possession and will offer.
for sale at public auction to the last
and highest bidder with benefit Of
appraisement, at the court house door.
OF this parish in the town of Columbia,
parish Of Caldwell, on
Saturday, July %. 1911,
between legal sale hours, the following
described property to-wit:
Nw4 section 20, township Is north.
range east; containing 100 acres more
or less. Ne1 of nw3 and lot and IS
acres off north side Of lot 2 section l9,
township ID north, range east; con-
tanning 81 acres more or less. Lots 3
and 6 section q, township Is north,
range. 8 east; containing IS acres more
or less. With the buildings and i'm
provements thereon located.
Seized as the property Of defendants.
and will be sold for cash with benefit
Of appraisement, to satisfy said writ Of
seizure and sale and all costs.
w. G. WEIGH, Sheriff.
June %, 1911.