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SUCCESSION SALE.
State of Louisiana Parish of Ascen-
sion-T Wenty-Seventh Judi
cial District Court.

Succession of Lucy Washington
No. SGT
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NOTICE TO HUNTERS AND TRES.
PASSERS.

l.. w. ARMITAGE.
CLEMENT. SERRE,
JAMES ROBINSON,
NAT. REED,
ACHILLE BLANCHARD,
LEO. MELANCON,
v. MELANCON,
ALBERT BOUDREAUX,
EDMOND MARCHAND,
LAURENCE MARCHAND,
L.. THIBODEAUX,
ANTHONY BRINGIER,
NELSON HARRIS,
O. CROCHET,
S. V. CORRIELL,
GUS. THIBODEAuX,
AUGUST BERTEAU,
D. @. CAVITY,
MRS, L. P. Won H0F'E,
ALLUVIAL LAND PUR
CHASE CO, (NeW Her.
mitage Farms}.
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T;te H0laIdS0lIIIle ClIe[
Texas & Pacific Rally
Time Table

s.aszsGER TRAINS GOING EAST.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13

treas" Letters found IN the cloth
ing upon the bodies identified the
victims as Edmund j. Gon, freight
conductor, of New Haven, and syl-
vester J. Bennett, inmate of the Old
Soldiers Home, Washington. u. G.
The work of searching for bodies
In the wreckage stopped at night
fan although the repairs upon the
tracks were continued by the glare
OF electric lights. Those who have
Investigated expect that several more
bodies will be found Tomorrow. And
the hospitals are expected to furnish
at least three more to the total death
list. Those reported likely to die
to night were:
Miss Loretta McCrohan. aged six
teen years. Philadelphia Mrs, Lois
Hartmann, New Field. y, j.. whose
four year-old son was killed, and
John r Van Pfeifrer, Of Readville.
Mass. These patients have frac-
tured skulls and severe internal In
juries.
Coroner Clifford u. Wilson, Of
Bridgeport, announced last night that
he would begin the inquest on Sat
urday morning in. executive sessions
! Only one witness at a time Will be
! permitted before the Jury and no
other persons. he says. viii be pres
! snt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
HELD IN WASHINGTON
FOR WORTHLESS CHECKS

r. L. Haynes, wanted by the Rich
mond police for passing two alleged
worthless checks was arrested in
Washington yesterday morning, ac-
cording TO message received at po-
lice headquarters last night.
Haynes boarded at The home of Mrs.
Camilla A. Slaughter. at no East
Franklin Street and when he left 1t in
alleged, gave her q check for SIS which
she found to be Naiueless.
According to tho police Haynes pur-
chased a pair of eyeglasses from the
s. Galeskl Optical Company, giving in
payment a check for ~ which was
later found to be worthless. Mrs.
Slaughter reported to the police and
while Chief OF Detectives McMahon
was investigating word was received
OF the arrest of Haynes in Washing
ton.
The authorities In the National Cap
ital stated that the prisoner is willing
to return to this Jurisdiction without
requisition papers and it lis probable a
detective will be sent to Washington
| to- day by captain II cMAhon to ac-
| company the prisoner TO Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
RECIPROCITY IS
NEARING A VOTE
Continued from First PageD


two. Which are the real Republt-
cans"
The majority" said Hepburn.
Those who DO not stand with the
majority are on the mourners' bench.
or soon will be"
But If the majority are real Re-
publicans," insisted Bailey. what are
the minority"
Mavericks. The senator knows
what they are
oh. yes-~unbranded yeariings"
And they will soon either brand
themselves or be branded. cried Hey
burn.
Like a mother hen bothered by the
wanderinss of hsr chickens, Hey burn
once more turned to tho proeressives
and fussiiy pleaded with them to re-
turn to the barnyard. Il want 10 see
| the men we have served with so
Hong come back" he cried. 'Disre-
gard the Weaknesses which seems to
I nave cpme .tIpon the people sa crftice
tn eiimpuse OF the hour. throw off
these progressivetsms' lie halted
| here minute and added impatiently:
They progress like crab, Won can't
tell which way they are going
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
STEEL INSTITUTE
NOT FOR PEACE

Continued from First Pase)
intend 70 bring about
peace by a refusal to
supply armor plate to the navics OF
the world. That, I take 1t. ID what
Judge Gary means to imply. Per-
haps. however. the steel manufac-
turers have become imbued with the
altruistic' spirit OF ancient patriots
and are now willing to sacrifice their
own pecuniary interests to the pub
lie good. II war should be no more
and the battle flags in the confeder-
alton of the world should be furled.
and all the munitions OF war turned
into pillow shares. there Will be 4 great
many idle steel mills. And any man
III the steel interest who desires To
impnyerlsh hil:tself for the benefit OF
his fellow -countryuen deserves the
highest praise. But methinks the
lady doth protest TOO much,
Many Manifestations.
The steel business has more rami-
fications than any other in the world
that | know or. You cannot tell
where 1t Is going to hit you. You 20
to d hotel. and you are paying for the
steel girders which form the frame
work OF The structure In which YOU
are housed. Every lime YOU ride on
Il street car or railroad train you are
paying for the steel rails and the
construction az the cars. The me-
chanic With his tools and the farmer
with his implements are Myinl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
BAPTIST DELEGATES
HEAR DR.. CONWELL

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian
NORFOLK. VA. July 12.-Rain
this afternoon and evening interfered
with the Virginia Baptist Fncsmp-
ment meetings at Virginia Beach, but
Notwithstanding the largest crowd yet
heard the address of DR. Russell II.
Conwell on Acres OF Diamonds" He
dwelt at length on how TO conduct
business In the correct way.
Many delegates arrived to-day. and
the hotels and cottages are taxed to
take care Of them. Arrangements Will
be made tomorrow to have some of
them transferred to Cape. Henry and
Lynnhayen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
TOBACCO TRUST CASE
IN JURy'S HANDS
QUESTION Is WHETHER con-
paNl FAILED FROM BAD MAN
AGENENT OR UNFAIR
ATTACKS.

Especial 80 The Richmond Nirginian.1
RALEIGH. n G, July l2.-~in the
damage suit of the Ware Kramer To-
haeco Company Vs. the American To-
hacco Company. in process of trial
for the past four and a half weeks,
argument closed this afternoon with
summing up of the case for the de-
PENDANT 10y Ex-Governor Charles Il
AYecck.
The charge to the jury by Judge
Common followed aud the jury now
has the case. The Judge charged
that IL the fury believed the evidence
they would find under the law that
ms American # ptrrret, e+,4p 4.s.ssy Mas
a combination in restraint of trade.
but thai they must decide whether
the defendant acted in legitimate
prosecution OF the business or for
the Purpose of driving the plaintiff
from the fold as competitor. as al
legged by the Plaintiff.
The jury must determine whether
the failure of the Wsre-kramer Com
pany was due to acts OF the Ameri-
can Tobacco Company committed Tor
that purpose or through bad business
management Az to arriving at dam
ages. the jury would consider the
capital stock lost through illegal acts
Of the defendant. the volume of pro-
fits attained. and degree OF deprecf
alton through Illegal inroads of the
| defendant and the damage to the
| brand Of. cigarettes
! At 10 O'Clock tonight the jury tn
! the Ware X ramer .-1'onucco Company
vs.. the American Tobacco Company
reported its inability to reach vcr-
diet, and retired for the night. II
Is believed to he probable that q
naistrial will be the outcome or q
verdict for the plaintiff.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
PELL WINS TENNIS
CUP AT SEABRIGHT

NEW YORK, July i2.--T. r. Pell.
this Virginia tennis champion worked
his way 10 the final round In the sin
gies for the Achelis cup, at Seabright.
y. j. to- day. defeating Carlton r.
Gardner, the Crack Californian Those
attending the tournament had picked
Gardner 10 win OVER Pell but the lat
tsr -. work ts- aeiy ieft gSo doubt tafat
he was at the top OF his game. Peli
took two straight sets. the score being
81 and 6--5.
The doubles match has progressed
to the semi final round. Melville II.
Long and Carlton r. Gardner defeating
Raymond d Little and Karl n. Blair.
The scores were "a and S--3.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
NEED CANDIDATE
FOR FLOATER
Young CHESTERFIELD FARMER
OUT FOR LEGISLATIVE
i
HONoRS.

wayerlv. S. Ivey. of Ettrlca, In
Chesterfield county. has announced
his candidacy for the ftoater dele
Stae position in the house from Ches-
ierf,eld and Powhatan counties. Mr.
fvsy witt oppose Mr.. r, O. Porter
Of Pnwhatan county, who has already
announced tho fact that he would
he a candidate.
Mr.. Ivey has a strong endorse
snent and viii make determined
fight for tho nomination. lie Is a
Well known young farmer. his people
having lived al the Old homestead
for many generations. While he mas
never before aspired TO office, he
has always been an active party
worker. ever ready TO contribute his
time and means 10 the support OF
democracy
The floater member of the house
ss,fx year wklr he ctosssf 'FRONT.' the
counties OF Chesterfield and Powha-
tan. In rhe past. old Manchester
voted for the fioater, but the merg-
ing OF the cid city with Richmond,
reduces the voting 10 the two 'coun-
ties, Mr. u. l.. Toney IS the present
member from the old district.
Mr.. Porter. Of Powhaian county
announced the fact several weeks ago
that he would be candidate for the
Democratic nomination in the Sep
sensner primary. liea has been ao'
lively at work ever since.
Mr.. Iyey will begin at once TO make
a thorough canvas of the Two coun-
Ties and his friends think he VIII GER
tairly win the nomination.
Delegate Baker. the regular mem
Der from Chesterfield. win not have
any opposition. He has represented
she county for the past twenty years
and for many years has had no op'
position. the people OF the count,
being so well pleased With the man
ner In which he has represented them
s}sss, Senator J. 2. Watkins. from thu
Sixteenth district, will also make tha
race alone. lie has represented the
district for several Years and ls &
men. Der Of several important commit
tees. lie will have no opposition THE
& year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
TREAT To HEAD
MYSTIC SHRINE
NORTH DAKOTA MAN ELECTED
IMPERIAL PorENATE OF THE
ORDER.
GREAT WATER CARNIVAL
------~~-------
ROCHESTER, Pats ON A GREAT
SPECTACLE At NIGHT, WHICH
Is SEEN by THOU
GREAT WATER CARNIVAL

ROCHESTER. n. Y. July "a
Again the color-s plashed spectacle.
again the music of many bands. again
the tens of thousands of onlookers.
and there YOU have maybe an i'm
preston OF the third day of the glad
proceedings of the convention of that
Ancient Arabic Order of the Mystic
Shrine
Spectacularly, to-day was much like
the preceding days. except that the
scene was shifted from downtown
Rochester TO that great big play
ground, Genesee Valley Park, and at
that the Shriners did not give the
whole show.
In the evening. after darkness fell.
the fellows became part of the mass
of onlookers while the upper river
boatmen put on the spectacle. Still
later. when the back-to-the-city trek
was we'll advanced. there was more
or less a resumption OF the scenes
OF the preceding nights. The spec
tacle began early in the afternoon,
with the really magnificent exhibition
drills of the gaily CARRIED patrols.
After the spectacle on the Meadow
came band concerts that carried the
program through without break,
and after the band concerts came
the water carnival, without question
I the biggest, most colorful. most elab-
crate water carnival that. has been
put on In the park viewed by q
crowd of such dimensions that only
| the most reckless guesser would dare
/ to estimate within twenty or thirty
| thousand the number of human be-
| ings that composed it. The grand
! ball tomorrow night will close all
convention doings.
John +. Treat, of Fargo y. D.. was
unanimously elected Imperial potentate
at this mornings session.
Other officers elected were
Imperial Deputy Potentate--Wiillam
J, Cunningham. Bourml. Temple, Bal
timore. Md.
Imperial Chief Rabban-w. W. Ir-
win, Osiris Temple. Wheeling. w. Va.
Imperial High Priest and Prophet
Putnam Stevens, kora Temple. Port
land, Maine.
Imperial Oriental Guide--H r. Med
ringhaus. Moila Temple. st. Louis. No
Imperial Treasurer--W s. Brown,
Syria Temple, Pittsburg. Pa
Imperial Recorder-B. w. Rowell
Alepho Temple, Boston. Mass
Imperial First Ceremonial Master
Charles r. Overshire, Zehrah Temple.
Minneapolis. MINI.
Imperial Marshall-W. Freeland
Kendrck, Lulu Temple. Philadelphia.
Pa.
Imperial Captain Of Guards Ellis l..
Garretson, AIM Temple. Tacoma. Wash.
Imperial Outer Guard--W. J. Mat
thews. Mecca Temple. New York.
, Imperial Second Ceremonial Master
e. J. Jacoby, Murat Temple. In
dianapolis, Ind.
Imperial Assistant Rahban-Freder-
lex X. Smith. Damascus Temple, Roch-
ester
, Los Angeles, Cal. was chosen for the
, place for the next supreme counsel
which Will be held the first Tuesday
and Wednesday, May. 1912
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
To INVESTIGATE
WRECK O|sAsT TER

>. tCunsinss,s EyoHs First rage
in the papers that probable cause
Of the wreck Is that the engineer
who was formerly a freight engineer.
was working overtime. We have only
four inspectors for the whole United
states. When we find out that an
engineer or conductor or employe
has been worked over the sixteen
hour limit II Is possible only TO fine
the guilty party FIVE hundred dol
lars.
.sThere ought TO he ~ greater pun
ishment than this for such an Of
Tense.
Commission Il Handicapped.
There is no question that the com
mission should be given full and free
authority to enforce all of it's regu-
lations. which are as much for the
benefit OF the public as the railroads
themselves. + do not care to ex-
press an opinion a. to the cause OF
this wreck in advance OF the report
which We expect TO receive.
II might say, in justice to the
railroads, that the question whether
they shH1f report accidents by wire
is still under discussion. but II is
certainly the opinion of the COM
mission that reports should be SO
made in view OF the Importance OF
railroad disasters. TO emphasize this
It is only necessary to recall the
fact that last year four thousand
people were killed in railroad acct
dents and eighty-two thousand were
injured. ''
Notwithstanding the Importance
of competent inspection. We have
only four inspectors for the whole
United States. twenty-four inspec~
tors for safety appliances, and NIT,
boiler inspectors.
In my Judgment, not only could
the law be well amended so MS tt
make absolutely certain thf preeau'
tfons we have suggested. but thai
further suggestlons shall be made
and / think these viii b made. VIVA
shape tho suggestions win take
am not, OF course. ~ liberty to say
at the present time"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
BOTH M'NAMARAS.
PLEAD NOT GUILTY

LOS ANGELES. July 12.--pleas of
not guilty to each OF the nineteen
Indictments OF the charge of dyna-
hitting the newspaper plant at First
street and Broadway on October !.
1910. in which disaster nineteen men
lost their lives. was entered by John
Mcnamara and James r. Mcnamara
in Superior Court before Judge Wal
ter Bordwell this afternoon. The
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
NEW YORK DECLARES
FOR INCOME TAX

ALBANY. y. y. July 12.-New
york's legislature has finally spoken
for the income tax. The assembly. af-
ter an all day struggle. declared this
evening, by vote OF 81 to ~. for the
Wagner resolution ratfying the pro-
posed constitutional amendment grant
the tax.
The Senate having passed the meas
ire on April 49, the Empire State en-
rolls herself the thirtietn In favor OF
this great reform.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
ENSIGN MAY HAVE
KILLED HIMSELF

NEW YORK. July l2.-Grieving
over his close confinement In quar-
tiers for overstaying his shore leave
by five days, Ensign B. S. Young, Jr,
OF the l.. s. torpedo boat destroyed
Perkins. has mysteriously disappeared
after leaving a note to his command
ing officer saying that he would
drown himself.
Youngs revolver was found in his
quarters fully loaded and with one
indented cap. 1t is believed that when
the cartridge failed to explode he
plunged overheard. The young en-
sign is native Of Concord. n. G.,
and was graduated from Annapolis
two years ago. He was greatly de-
pressed during his confinement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
PURSE OF $40, 900
OFFERED FOR BOU

NEW YORK, July 12,--~E. c.
Donald, manager OF Matt Wells. the
English lightweight champion. re-
eeiyed a cablegram late this after
noon from the London Sporting Life
Offering q purse of $40, 90 for a bout
between Wells and Paclley MeFar
land, In December next. 1t Is as
suInAd that the London newspaper is
acting for some London athletic club.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
CLERK LEE GIVEN
FIVE YEAR TERM

JAMESTOWN, n. Y. July ED
win Valentine Lee. who was indicted
by a Federal grand jury in this city
on the charge OF stealing $4,000 at
Havana. while paymaster's clerk on
the battleship Georgia, pleaded guilty
to- day and was sentenced to serve Ave
years in the Federal penitentiary, Al
lanta.
Lee married Marion Kelsey, or
Washington, while in prison in Buff
falo. She was not in court day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
FRANCE ASKS SPAIN
TO EXPLAIN ARRESTS

PARIS. July 1.-THE arrest and
disarming OF two French merchants
at Alcasar, Morocco. has developed
into a new international controversy.
France having asked for an expla4a-
ton form Spain through its charge
d affaires at Madrid. There 10 a
Spanish military order in Alcasar pro-
hibiting the carrying Of weapons.
The press OF both countries are Bit
ter over the incident. French papers
urge the government to tolerate no
more such "provocations," while the
Madrid papers charge France with
trying to stir up trouble.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
WILL DEDICATE
BAPTIST CHURCH
pR. HATCHER Will TELL HIS
TORY OF Old CHESTER
FJII.D COUNTY.

With an all day service old Ches-
terfield Baptist church VIII be dedi-
Gated next sunday and the members
aro looking forward TO the occasion
With the ksenAst interest.
This church organization is one OF
The oldest in the State and It's history
~ fiiled with interesting events Rev.
Tn. Hatcher ~ili deliver an address
IN which he win give history or
the old church.
Dr. Hatcher VIII also preach the
I AeAicAtory sermon and a great crowd
II axpected to be- present.
Old Chesterfield church Ii located
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13

near Clover liili on the extension Of
the Broad Rock road. about twenty
miles vrom Richmond. The new
house of worship Is quite hand
some structure and was erected last
year.
Rev. r. II. Winfree Is pastor OF
the church, which also has Il largely
attended Sunday school The services
will last all day Sunday and the ladies'
viii furnish dinner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
PHI YSICIANS STATE
GATES MAY RECOVER

PARIS. July 1s,--Following pro-
longed consultation, which was par
ticipated in by DIR, Reeves. who ac-
eompanied Charles g. Gates from New
York. DIR. ]. Russell RYAN, OF London
and DIR Cos, Roget and Nittell. or
Paris il was announced that MIR. Gates
condition Is greatly improved.
Mr. Gates mind continues clear to-
night az 1t has throughout his illness
and this is considered an excellent sign.
Charles q. Gates. Is firm in the belief
that his father viii survive.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
WATTERSON SCANES
PRESIDENT AWAY

WASHINGTON. july 1.-THE Pres
ident cancelled his engagement to ded-
icate the Lincoln memorial farm at
Hodgensville, ny. September %, be-
cause Henry Waterson said the visit
would be construed az Il political move
IN aid the Kentucky Republicans in
the November State election.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
WELLS GO DRY. PEOPLE
HAUL WATER FROM RIVER

HCFFMAN'S STORE July l~.-on
account of the unprecented spell Of drs.
weather. people here have commenced
10 haul water from the river their
wells having gote dry. The potato
crop in this neighburhood will be an
entire failure. TIP 10 this time the
corn crop has not been hurt. but 1t
Will be If Il does net rain soon,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
QUAKER CITY UNIONS
VOTETOJOIN STRIKE

PHILADELPHIA. PA. July Ia
strike of all union labor Is planned
here In sympathy with the Baldwin Loo
connective men nov out Several or
eariizatioEs have voted fav0rablN on the
question and others are expected To
do 80 by the end OF the week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13

pleas followed closely upon the de-
NAL of Judge Bordwell OF the mo-
ton of the attorneys for the defenss
to ouash the indictments on thirty
eight separate grounds. The date Of
the trial for the men will be set
Friday morning at 10 o'clock by
Judge Bordweu
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13

ODDS Hinnant 81 the Dixie Athletic
Club has gone TO New Jersey. when he
viii spend two weeks In camp among
u. Z. A. workers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13

BRFDGEPOHT, CONN. july t.
The total death roll Of the New
Haven railroad wreck Was increased
10 fourteen this evening. when two
more bodies we're taken from be-
meath the wrecked Pullman car AL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
Defeated Team Givss Supper.

The. membership contest between the
Red and Blue teams OF the Wesley
Bible class. or Central Methodist
church came to a close last night when
the Red team. the winners OF the con-
test. were given q supper by the de
fea.ed team, J. q. Saunders. leader
of tie defeated team offers congratn-
lstionx fo X. A Gibbs leader OF the
winners.
Jtcge r. H. wells acted as toasttaas-
ter, whiie SOS cgh''s were made ny Ben
lAmir z OMeA and J. l.. pettrs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
Working For Candidates.

Friends OF NJ. A, Campbell and D.
l.. Toney are working hard for the
success OF their favorites. Both are
seeking membership in the next Gen.
eral Assembly and. their supporters are
claiming success The fact that Mr..
Campbell was sn NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. In
not being used against him and among
his strongest supports are men who
favored the merging or the two cities.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
Brief Bits OF New.

The fact that an old grave yard once
existed AT Fifth and cambridge. VIII
hardly interfere with the title TO the
property which was recently pur chased
10y {. tobacco company OF Richmond
James M. Rayhorn and wife have
dS,aed to Joseph u. Williams, Jr, the
property and BRICK tenements at 2I11
ara .1la Eaiphridge street iu con-
aF8.lstlen 81 Ute sam ~ $1,000
H. T. NuanaiIy ANA @its have trans.
ffr~ed tire lot at III Decatur street. 30
r, j. Andrews for the sam of $i,s75.
This lot has n frontage Of thirty three
feet or the west side Of Decatur Street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-13
Boys Minstrel Show.

odjs Hinnant's Athletic club of
Midlothian gave a very delightful
minstrel show Tuesday night \ largo
crowd was present and thoroughly
enjoyed the efforts of the youthful
burnt cork artists. The entertain
ment began with a fine rendition of
Casey Jones by the entire company
and concluded with new version of
the Old 0aken Bucket.
Als the boys aid tReir parts splen-
didly. with Maxwell Clarke attracting
the most attention. The makeup
OF little Max would have done credit
to a professional, while his singing
Of IA parady on the song. "In the
shade OF the old Apple Tree brought
forth tremendous applause and the
little fellow had to respond TO an en-
core.
Billy Eastman made a flne inter
locuter and among the others who
took part were: Willie Clarke, Coma
jackson. Oscar Warrington, JOIN
Fisher, Ed@ara jackson, = walter
Clark. Russell Ferguson, John Huds'
jeth and Willie Eldridgc.