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The Washington times., 1911-10-31
Boy Slayer to Hang;
Rehearing Is Denied

LITTLE ROCK. Oct. 31.-The supreme
court Of Arkansas has formerly denied
q rehearing in the case of Earl Gil
christ. the colored youth. sentenced to
death for the murder Of Will Longley.
his playmate. ONLY one member Of the
court dissented. on the ground that
the evidence tended to prove that Gill
christ is only fifteen years of age. It
Is practically impossible. however. to
obtain the boys real age, owing to the
It Is certain row that an appeal will
be. taken to the Governor. who has
been flooded with letters and kilograms
from all the States. asking that the
DonaRher refuses to discuss the-matter.
} Unless the executive intervenes. Gill
christ will be hanged In December.
The Washington times., 1911-10-31
Do You Wish to I'm
prove Your Complexion,
Hands or Hair?

If you wish a skin clear
of pimples, blackheads and
other annoying eruptions,
hands soft and white, hair
live and glossy, and scalp
free from dandruff and itch
ing, begin today the regular
use of Cuticura Soap for the
toilet, bath and shampoo,
assisted by an occasional
light application of Cuticura
Ointment. No other method
is so agreeable, so often
effective and so economical
in treating poor complex
ions, red, rough hands, and
dry, thin and falling hair.
Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment have beensold through
out the world for more than
a generation, but to those
wishing to try them with
out cost, a liberal sample
of each will be sent free
with 32-p. book on the care
and treatment of the skin
and hair. Address "Cuti-
cura," Dept. 15D, Boston.
The Washington times., 1911-10-31
HOW GERMS SPREAD SKIN DISEASE

Eczema, Psoriasis, and other skin
troubles are caused by myriads Of
germs at work in the skin. Unless
these germs are promptly destroyed
they rapidly multiply, gnawing their
way deep into the sensitive tissue.
This is what causes that awful itch,
and what seemed q mere rash may
grow and develop into loathsome and
misery.
Don't take any chancesl Destroy the
germs at the beginning Of the trouble
with that soothing and cleansing
wash, the ID. d. d. Prescription for
Eczema.
A csc bottle will prove this to you.
The Washington times., 1911-10-31

We have had experience with many
remedies for skin trouble but have
never seen such remarkable cures as
those from d. d. ID. Prescription. In
slant relief from the very frst ap-
plication.
We are 80 confident that d. d. d.
will reach your case that II will cost
you nothing II the very first full size
bottle fails to make good every claim.
II you have skin trouble Of any
kind, we certainly advise you to drop
in and investigate the merits OF D. D.
d. anyway. We know that d. d. D.
will help you.
The Washington times., 1911-10-31
Forty Years Hangman,
Is Retired on Pension

HARTFORD. Conn. Oct. 31.-After
serving the State Of Connecticut for
forty years as supervisor of hangings,
George A. Bisden. warden Of the State
prison at Wethersfield. ceases his duties
tonight and retires on a pension granted
in recognition Of his long and faithful
service.
Since 1894 all executions have taken
place at Wethersfield. and it has been
Biscen's dutv to place the rope around
the neck of the condemned and adjust
the black-can -
The Washington times., 1911-10-31
Secretary of
State Adee Cold Victim

Assistant Secretary Of State Alvey A.
Adee Is i'll at his home in Fifteenth
street He is suffering from a cold and
while 1t ts not serious. some Of his
friends are alarmed.
ant Secretary Chandler Hale Is acting
as Secretary of State. Both Secretary
Knox and First Assistant Secretary
Huntington Wilson are away from the
city.
The Washington times., 1911-10-31
Arion Gesang Verein
Plans Concert Sunday

The Arion Gesang verein is arranging
for a musical entertainment that will
be held Sunday night in the clubhouse
at 1oOS q street northwest. The chorus
and soloists from the membership will
take part.
The program 10 one Of the series
that has been arranged, for the winter.
The informal dance OF the Damen-
verein In the clubhouse last night
called out an attendance Of nifty
The Washington times., 1911-10-31

An enthusiastic political meeting was
held at Carne's school house near
Clarendon, Alexandria county, last
night. which was addressed by Richard
c. l.. Moncure. candidate for common
weaith's attorney. His opponent. the
present incumbent, Crandslf Mackey,
will address meeting to be held at
Carpenters Hall. at Del Ray tonight.
Among others who Pre- obably will speak
Is Alexander j. Wedderburn, candidate
for state senator in opposition to r.
Ewell Thornton.
The Washington times., 1911-10-31

reorganization plan perfected" deciar-
ed Mr.: Nicoll. and find scores OF our
protestants merely are our competitors
who are seeking to destroy their COM
petitor-the American Tobacco Com
pany-that they may drag the chestputs
out Of the hre themselves"
The Washington times., 1911-10-31
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA, va, OCT. 81


Special precautions have been taken
by Chief Of Police Charles T. Goods to
prevent any rowdyism in connection
with tonights celebration of Halloween.
and the playful Individual who sees
humor In casting handfuls Of flour or
boxes of carpet tacks on unoffending
passersby will meet with drastic punish
ment II caught by the chiefs assistants.
A special detail. consisting Of five po-
licemen, has been ordered at o'clock,
who, in addition to the regular force OF
ten men, will patrol the streets until
midnight. A "safe and sane" celebra-
ton Is the order, and while the mirth-
makers keep within due bounds, they
will be allowed a certain amount of
freedom. but no excesses VIII be tolera-
ted.
The usual order as to masquerading
will be observed. requiring a permit
from the mayor or the chief of police
for parading the streets In fancy cos
tune.
A complete reorganization of the city
Democratic Committee was made at
special meeting held at Hotel Ramel
last night. Charles Bendheim was
named chairman and r. T. Cook secre-
tary. It was announced that vacancy
exists % In the reprssensatys, from the
failed to qualify. Otherwise the commit
tee by wards consists as follows: First,
Oscar w. Phillips; Second, r. T. Cook
end FREDERICK Klaus Third. HI M,s Samuel %1,'r.S e.
Charles Bendheim and Richard Glib
son.
Plans were discussed also for the COM
ing election to be held a week from to-
day.
In celebration Of All Saints Day,
masses will be held at st. Mary's Cath
s oo M sbs at ssd
sacrament will follow the last mass.
At last nights meeting Of Alexandria
Lodge of Elks.- No: 1853, arrangements
exercises to be held December g. next.
committee consisting of Charles B.
Marshal, chairman: James w. Bales,
Thomas M Dunbar, Howard w; smith
was appointed by Exalted Ruler Quinn.
This committee will have entire charge
Of the exercises on the occasion, which
will be of both a musical and literary
character.
Funeral services for Robert Parker
were held in the home of his nephew
1914 King street at o'clock this after,
the Methodist Episcopal Church South
officiated. Burial was in Bethel Gene
terry.
Plans for the reorganization Of the
Patriarch Militants. known as the Can
ton. a higher order Of the Odd Fellows
were perfected At a special meeting
held at the North Columbus street hal
last evening. Another meeting will be
held within the next two weeks al
which Off GERS will be elected and the
affairs Of the order put under way.
Members Of the Co!linwood Club. com.
posed Of prominent Alexandrians
located at Sno wden's station. six miles
below here. will assemble with thei,
The Washington times., 1911-10-31
Bow Bitten by Dog.

David Gotwalds, eleven years old, of
1923 Warder street northwest. was bit
ten on the hip last night by a dog
said by the police to be owned by
Fred Kreuger, of 436 Kenyon street
northwest. He had the wound cauterized
at Garfield Hospital.
The Washington times., 1911-10-31
HALLOWEEN FUNIS
UNDER POLICE EYE
Alexandria Peace Guardians Augmented to Prevent Any
Rowdysm in Celebration of Nght-Stern Retribu-
ton Promised for Offenders.

friends for the annual Halloween dance
In the clubhouse.
The Washington times., 1911-10-31

Funeral services for Robert Parker
were held in the home of his nephew.
1914 King street at Q o'clock this after
noon. The Rev. H. M. Canter, pastor of
the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
officiated. Burial was in Bethel Gene
terry.
The Washington times., 1911-10-31

Members Of the Co,linwood Club. COM
posed Of prominent Alexandrians,
located at Sno wden's station. six miles
below here. will assemble with their
The Washington times., 1911-10-31

Plans for the reorganization Of Il
Patriarch Militants. known as the Ca
ton. a higher order Of the Odd Fellow
We're perfected at a special meetil
held at the North Columbus street ha
last evening. Another meeting will
held within the next two weeks
which Officers will be elected and ii
affairs Of the order put under way.
The Washington times., 1911-10-31

In celebration of All Saints Day.
masses will be held at st, Mary's Cath
lie Church tomorrow morning at and
$3.50 o'clock. Bcnediction of the blessed
sacrament will follow the last mass.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-09-23
THEATRICAL LIFE, AMONG
AMERICANS NOTED.
Bert A. WilIiams' Success Pointed to
a. Worthy Example.
BY LESTER A. WALTON.

BY LE5IEk a. WAkION.
Whenever the theatrical situation of
today relative to the colored performer
is made tho chief topic Of conversation
invariably those engaged In discus
sion make comparison Of present
conditions with those Of the past,
which usually brings forth pessimistic
utterances, full grown sighs and
gloomy expressions not calculated to
put one in good cheer. I, too, have
often shaken my head significantly
and have found myself in low spirits
whenever the subject was brought up
in my presence for consideration, but
recent events have caused me to shake
my head less as well as sigh less
vigorously, neither do utter as many
murmurs Of discomfort, when speaking
Of the colored amusement world.
80 busily engaged have we been
within the last year or so bemoaning
the dark aspect Of the colored show
business that we have unconscious
ly got into the habit Of looking at
things out of blue spectacles only.
Many of us have failed to pay par
ticular attention to the steps Of prog
ress several Of our colored artists have
been making lately.
II New York playgoer was asked
to tell who was the biggest hit In all
the summer shows produced in tae
metropolis during the torrid season the
answer would surely be Bert A. VIII
liams. Although Mr. Williams Is trav-
cling with a large white production
and may not be so closely associated
with members Of his race, he reflects
great credit on the race Of which he Is
q member. No colored performer has
ever reached the position now occupied
by Bert Williams. AS the real star of
large Broadway production he is
certainly bigger man individually
today than when member of the
famous team Of Williams and Walker.
He is now playing in theaters In which
it was never possible for Williams and
Walker to secure booking.
So If 1t is true that races are now
adays elevated by the work and sue
cess Of individuals and not so much by
the efforts of the masses then the
height reached by Bert A. Williams in
the theatrical world is not alone his
success, but that Of the Negro. That
he is not the star of colored organi-
zation is deeply deplored by hundreds
Of citizens of color, but 1t must not be
overlooked that conditions at this time
warrant his actions in becoming con-
nected with a white production.
[Mr. Walton is the successful man
aging and dramatic editor of the New
York A0e1
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FLEMING REN0MINATED.
cisvsIand's Leading Negro Lawyer
Will Again Be Councilman at Large.

cisvsland's Leading Negro Lawyer
Will Again Be Councilman at Large.
Cleveland, O.-At the Republican
primaries Thomas w. Fleming. who
is now a member Of the city council.
serving as one Of the councilmen at
large, was again nominated from
field Of seventeen candidates as one OF
six councilmen at large upon the Re-
publican ticket. This is the third sue
cessive time the Republicans Of Cleve.
land have nominated Mr.. Fleming for
councilman at large. which is a dis
tinct honor.
He is the first colored man to serve
as q member Of the city council OF
Cleveland, being nominated and elect.
ed two years ago, and he is the only
one to serve as councilman at large
in the state Of Ohio. Mr.. Fleming has
been prominent in Ohio politics for
years and is now serving his third
term as a member of the Ohio Re-
publican state executive committee.
He was elected as an alternate dele
gate to United States Senator T. e.
Burton to represent the Twenty-first
district of Ohio in the last national
Republican convention.
Mr.. Fleming Is lawyer and promi.
ment in the social life Of Cleveland. He
has been prominently mentioned for a
position in Washington.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-09-23

Glover Shull has realized that the
better class demand a decent place
and will patronize no other. He has
changed things all around at the
Waters and Porters' Club" and Is
making expensive alterations for the
comfort of members and visitors.
Mgr. Shull has reverted to his first
principles and says that "he Is max
ing a general clean up of undesirable
persons and conditions and intends
to conduct a place which will speak
for itself He says, that he will
come back" Well, we will have to
be shown, and II he doesn't make
good-Well, read the Star
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-09-23
MISS IDA DORSEY WANTS Sc, 100
From the estate of Carlton PiIIsbury
for Board, Lodging, and Care.
Appealed from Probate.

Miss Ida Dorsey, known as Mary
Callahand of 212 11th Ave. So, has
brought suit in district court against
the estate of the late Carlton Pills.
bury, deceased, for $6,1O0 for board
and lodging which she asserts she
furnished him and for care and nurs-
ing which she says she gave him on
several occasions at his request.
Miss Callahand first made the
claim for this amount in probate court
March 81, 1911, but the claim was
disallowed by Judge George r. Smith.
August Ia the woman appealed to the
district court, and Monday the case
was placed upon the calendar by
Judge John Day Smith.
The bill as presented by Miss Gala.
hand is, For board and lodging from
April %, 1908, to August %, 1909,
continuously except for not more than
3 months at 5000 per month, $4,000;
for caring for and nursing Carlton
Pillsbury at his request, within the
months of July and September, 1908,
March, 1909, and December to March,
1910, $1,000; total, $6.1OO." Carlton
Pillsbury was the son of one of the
wealthy flour mill owners, and this
case Is parallel to that of Hannah
Elias of New York, who after much
litigation retained possession of the
Plat estate
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-09-23

story of the hard struggle which he
had in working up to his present po-
sition in business.
Mr.. Thomas was born in Harrisburg,
Tex, and went at an early age to
Galveston, Tex, where he received his
common school education and spent
his early manhood days. AS a young
man he was always anxious to make
his mark and began his rise in the
world by working as porter and waiter
on the steamboats,. Twenty years ago
he took up residence in New York and
found work in the hotels for some
time. For eleven years he worked as
q steward in a fashionable. club Of
New York and by strict economy
saved enough money to enter business.
While working In this capacity he
resolved to become an undertaken
and entered the Echols School Of EN-
balming, from which he graduated in
1896. He opened his first undertak-
ing establishment at 493 Seventh ave-
nue., where he proved himself to be
an efficient and capable undertaken.
He was among the first Of the race to
enter the field in New York and by
square and honest methods has built
up a splendid business.
The growth Of Mr.. Thomas business
necessitated larger and more commo-
dious quarters. Three years ago he
moved into his new establishment on
One Hundred and Thirty-fourth street,
which is valued at $4,000 and con-
tains every convenience. 1t Is we'll ap-
pointed, with offices and large, spa
cious chapel. Mr.. Thomas has ample
facilities for the successful carrying
on of his business. Besides his promi-
nence In business he is active in many
other directions, being identified with
several race movements. He Is a men,
ber of the executive committee Of the
National Negro Business league and
at the recent session Of the league in
Little Rock was one Of the speakers.
Mr.. Thomas is also prominent lodge
man. When asked to what he attrib-
uted his success I'm business he re-
piled: ...~ ...
81 owe my success to honest dealing
and being prompt. am fond Of my
business and believe that the only
way to make a success is to be honest
and square and prompt. owe great
deal Of my success to my wife, Mrs.
Thomas, who assists me In the busi-
ness and who is an experienced under
taker and embalmer." - -----
Besides the beautiful city residence Of
Mr.. Thomas in New York, he owns
dne country home at Fairfield, Conn.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-09-23
MINNEAPOLIS
The vested Choir will sing at St.
Thomas Church next Sunday.

3 Rev. J. s Wharton of st. James A.
M. E. Church has been assigned to
a church in Council Bluffs, la.
Rev. w. T. Lewis of st. Peters A.
M. e. Church will remain with US dur
ing the next year.
Mr.. John Mitchell, of the G. N. Ry.
who spent two weeks in the hospital
at Grand Forks, suffering with pneu.
monia, has recovered. His wife came
from Chicago during his illness.
Atty. r. o. Lee left Monday for
Detroit, Mich, to settle the estate of
the late John E. Glaze. Atty. Lee
represents Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan Of
this city and Mrs. Mary Davis of
Racine, Wis. He will stop en- route
at Racine, and Chicago. He expects
to be gone about three weeks.
Mrs. Cora B. Ross, the wife Of
Editor Jos. Alex Ross of the Gazetteer
died at her residence in Buffalo.
Mrs. Margaret Kenneth, the profes.
sional hair dresser of Chicago has re-
turned home after visit to her son,
Mr.. Chas. s. Chase Of 1922 Washing
ton Ave. So. Mr.. Chase Is still con-
fined to his bed, and his complaint,
anorism of the heart, is beyond
medical skill.
Mr.. VIM. Shrout of Kansas City,
Mo-, spent a pleasant week in the
city, visiting his daughters, Mrs. Alice
Carver, Mrs. Ouilly Graham, Mrs
Lulu Warwick and Miss Cora Shrout.
Mr. Shrout enjoyed his visit and
while here was royalty entertained
by relatives and friends.
Detective Serg't Chas. Hamilton OF
the Minneapolis Police Dept left
Sept. 18th for New York and Eastern
cities. Charlie" is on his annual va.
cation, in the meanwhile combining
business with pleasure. We hope
him a pleasant trip.
Mr.. Will Jay Hyatt left for Calgary
ABA. via Winnipeg, where he will
stop over a week. Mr.. Hyatt ex.
poets to open a newsstand and cigar
store in Calgary and intends to carry
a complete line of Negro periodicals,
and will be the Canadian Correspon-
dent and agent Of the Twin City Star.
Mr.. Zach Johnson returned to the
city last week.
Herb. Parker began his shooting
season last week. He brought back
bag Of prairie chickens.
Mr.. Chas. Brody of Duluth was in
the Twin Cities during past week.
Conductor Samuel Teale is enjoy.
ing a pleasant Today vacation.
Rev. Withers conducted the funer-
al services of Mr.. Albert Foster, at
Morris undertaking parlors, last We'd
nesday.
The Busy Bee Circle was enter,
tanned at the home of Mrs st. Clair
GIT 9Th st. NJ, on last Thursday. The
members of the Busy Bee Circle will
have an outing in the form Of fish.
ing party next Friday, at Parker Lake
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-09-23
AGED CITIZEN PASSES AWAY.

Mr.. Daniel Roy died at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. A. A. Cotton $40 Carroll
Ave., on Sept 20, aged 65 years. Mr..
Ray has been the Postmaster at the
General Office of the Northern Pac-
ific Ry. Co., for over twenty years.
Death was caused from tuberculosis.
He was a member of Mars Lodge 1902
G. w. o. of o. F. He had no relatives.
Funeral was held at st. James Church.
Interment at Oakland Cemetery. Lyles
the undertaken conducted the burial.
Mr.. Albert Black, the tonsorialist
at Utley's shop, will contribute to
our personal news columns each
week. II you have any news call up
Cedar 1882.
Rev. H. 8. Graves, has been elected
delegate from the Iowa Annual Con-
ference Of the A. M. e. Church to the
National Conference in 1912.
Rev. H. P. Jones has been returned
to st. James A. M. e. Church in st..
Paul. He has met with great success,
and his reappointment by the Con-
ference met the approval OF all
church-goers and the general public.
Mr.. Andrew Jackson, the oldest
Mason Of st. Paul.. and Mr.. Moses
Saunders, inmates of the Old Folks
Home, visited friends about the city
last Saturday Mr.. Jackson Is feeling
fine after his long illness.
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Paid up subscriptions are our best
Are you one?

Mrs. Frank B. Jones of Chicago Is
visiting with her brother, Will M.
Smith. She expects to remain a
month.
The Twin City Star Is now legal
newspaper, according to the Laws of
Minnesota.
Send your subscription by money
order.
The Walters room Of the CONNER
cial Club is now located on the top
floor and its equipments are COM
Portable and sanitary. The room is
large and airy and its wash.room and
lockers afford much convenience.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-09-23
n. C. SMITH FOR DELEGATE.
Civic Interests Association Of cIsvs.
land Working Hard For Him.

Civic Interests Association Of cIsvs-
land Working Hard For Him.
Cleveland.-The Citizens Association
Of Civic Interests has been organized
by negro voters, primarily to secure
the nomination of Harry G. Smith as
a delegate to the constitutional con-
vention. Smith was named on the
slate Of the Cuyahoga county confer
ence Of the convention, but that slate
was sponged at its last meeting. The
nomination will now come from his
own race.
The new association plans to hold
meetings in various parts Of the city
and advance Smiths candidacy. A
committee consisting of James r.
Snyder, Benjamin Douglass and
Charles s. Sutton has been appointed
to assist Smith in. taking out nonnina-
tion papers and to arrange for boom
ing his campaign.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-09-23
FOR SWEET CHARITY.

Oct. 2, BowIby Hall, St. Paul.
There will be a large gathering at
Bowlby Hall, 9Th and Robert Sts., st.
Paul, to aid the Old Folks Home and
Orphanage. Best music, refresh
ments, dancing and refined enter
tainment will be the features. Ad.
mission 35c. Owen Howell, Chm.