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The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-03-10


The defendants devoted their proof
to establishing an alibi, and while it
was principally proved by Negroes,
they were shown to be Negroes of good
character, especially Mr.. Pleas Smith,
whose oath was upheld by some ten
or twelve of the leading men of the
Third District. Mr. Smith said the
two men came to his house, where
they were staying, and remained there
from o'clock in the afternoon until
the next morning, and that he saw
them there at his house at the hour
the crime was alleged to have been
committed, at shutdown on Friday,
November 25, 1910 The storehouse
was four miles from Mr.. Smiths
house, and if he was swearing the
truth the two defendants were certain
ly inn ocent, and a case of probably
mistaken identity was presented. Mr..
Smiths bearing, intelligence and
straightforward story probably saved
the defendants neck, as there was a
visible change in the opinion of the
large crowd which packed the court
room and listened at every word the
old man related. When he finished
Col. j. S. Goode and other equally
prominent citizens, including Mr.. T..
3. Smith, who said he had known
Pleas Smith for fifty-fve years, tes-
titled that they would give Mr. Smith
full faith and credit on his oath, and
they said so despite the fact that Mr.
Smith was related to Mr. Woods wife,
being her brother. Mr.. Hunter and
another white man testified that they
saw Woods and Cook on the day of
the crime about o'clock at Pleas
Smiths house. There was, therefore,
barely time for the men to have gone
from Smiths house to the Bodily
store within the short space of time
between o'clock and shutdown, on
a November day, as the sun sets early
at that time of the year, and the dis
lance was about four miles over
rough country road
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-03-10
NEGROES WERE GIVEN CHANCE.

To say the least of the case, it GER
tainly demonstrated tendency of the
people of Rutherford County to ex-
tend to the black man a fair chance
to prove his innocence and to insure
him safety when he is innocent or
where there is a reasonable doubt of
his guilt of the heinous crime of rape.
The two defendants were ably rep
resented by Messrs. G. F. Cranor and
], w Sparks, who managed the case
with such signal ability that the At
torney-General felt it obligatory upon
himself to abandon the prosecution.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-03-10
w. e. P. Club.

The beautiful and spacious home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglass johns, of 1903
Pearl street, was thrown open last
Tuesday evening, February 2Sth, to
greet the members and friends of the
w. E. P. Club, the club being highly
entertained by Mr.. David Boxley.
Music and games were INDUCED III
until late hour, after which ices and
cakes We're served. Those present
were Misses Lucille Boxley. Josie Muse,
Lula B. Northern, Mary Julia Wright,
Eudora Mcclellan, Mary Smith, Viola
Terry, Villa Street, Estell White,
Messrs. Charley H. Powell, Leslie
Rowen, William Davis, John Brown,
Wade, Alexander, Robert Sumner,
Thos. Work. The meeting adjourned
to meet with Miss Josie Muse, 1713
Patterson street, March 14th.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-03-10
PRICE & CARNEY

40S Deaderick street.
Miss jennie Murray of Patterson.
Tenn, is the guest of Mrs Ida 8.
Holmes, of 900 Shankland street.
Miss Madge Clyde Boddie, of Shell.
byvilDe who is also member of the
Turner Normal Students Quartette.
WIN be the guest of Miss Lizzie B.
Moore while in the city.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-03-10

served in the dining-room from a
beautifully decorated table. Games
and music were also enjoyed until a
late hour. The guests were Misses
Norma McReynolds, Jonna Webster,
Sarah Brame, Mandy Lea Nicola,
Katie Webster, Jenetta Nesbit, Laura
Whitlow. Nancy Pate, Messrs. Chas
NJ Crockett, j. W. Bishop, Edward
Upshaw, Camp Brown, Rufus Thomas.
Gardford Andrews, VIM Holmes, John
Wiley, Charles Rankins, o. l.. Mu--
ray, John Buchanan, G. L. Thompson
and Henry Stafford.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-03-10
Announcement.

Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Hendley announce
the marriage of their niece, Luella
Caldwell, and Mr.. VIM. H. O'Neal
Tuesday evening at p. m. Recep-
ton from $3.50 TO II p. m. at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Hendley.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-03-10
Eagle Club C. of c.

A very charming meeting of the
Eagle Club c. of c. was held Tues
day night with Miss Maggie Lee. The
reception rooms We're beautifully ar
ranged for all kinds of pleasure. Be
sides the club members the additional
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. George and
William Lee, NJ. Herbert Thompson,
Misses Glendora Brice, Jessie Lee and
Anna Shorter, Thompson ana Brice
made very interesting talks After all
business a tempting menu was served
followed by dancing and card games,
The club meets next with Mr.. Samuel
JamisOn, 1922 Fourteenth avenue,
North. Visitors are welcome.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-03-10
Y. N. |. c.

The club met with Mr.. Rhodes, and
owing to the report of several commit
tees the program was omitted. The
Executive Committee met the last
Tuesday of February and some very
definite actions were inserted, and
upon the reading and careful consid-
Grafton of each clause, deal of time
was consumed. The acceptance or
new members by the usual entrance
examination. led by the vice-pTesi-
dent, J. L. Leach, was by far the best
ever encountered Two persons re-
celyed the degree of M L. The next
meeting will be at the home of Mans
lid Douglass, 1905 10 State street.
where the first debate of the season
viii be held, Resolved that the United
States Shall Fortify tie Panama Ca
nal. Affimative: f. p. Bond and J.
l.. Leach; negatives e. D. Winston
and Fl. Jordan sto kard. Judges NOT
yet selected
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-03-10
NEGRo'S WORD.
Continued from Page ~

TESTIMONY OF NEGROES.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-03-10
Ladies' Aid Society.

The Ladies' Aid Society of Seay
Chapel NJ. E. Church was entertained
Monday, February 10, at the residence
of Mrs. Sallie Overall, SO Green street
The 18th chapter of Acts was read and
elegantly explained by the pastor, Rev.
Ellis, after which a delightful three
course menu was served.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-03-10

WtTTy TdTIy OF Young FoIKS Enter-
tain.
A merry band of young people en-
joyed the delightful party last We'd
nesday evening, March LIST. in West
End Edition. The party was chape-
roned by Miss Haze Jones and num-
bered twenty The reception room
was decorated most magnificently
with English roses ferns and palms.
Luncheon and refreshments were
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-02
Victim of the Accident, which
Occurred Late Yesterday
Afternoon, Was Mrs. Mary
Mclaughlin, City.
SON OF THE WOMAN
GREW VERY VIOLENT
John Mclaughlin, Conductor
on Traction Car, Tries to
Assault City Car Motor
man, Stewart Taylor.

In her haste to cross the street at
West First and Main. in advance OF
a swiftly approaching extra city street
car, in charge of Motorman Stewart
Taylor, .4o2 South West Third street.
and Conductor Joseph Maddox. South
Eighth street, Mrs. Mary Mclaughlin.
aged 76, well known resident. who
lived with her son. John Mclaughlin
and wife. 3SS Pearl street, West Rich
mond. received injuries which result.
ed in almost immediate death. when
knocked down and dragged by the car.
The accident occurred yesterday after
noon about 4 o'clock.
When her son, who is a conductor on
the Terre Haute, Indianapolis and
Eastern Traction line. and who was
just leaving the city enroute to India
napolis, reached the scene of the acci-
dent and found that the victim was
his mother, he became frantic. 1t
was necessary for those who were
quickly brought to the scene by the ac-
cident to use physical force to re-
strain him from doing harm to Taylor.
Last evening. while still suffering
greatly from the shock, he had regain
ed his composure.
Was Going to Church.
Mrs. Mclaughlin, who was very
active and devout Catholic, was err
route from her home to attend one Of
the late afternoon services. She had
called at neighbor's home and later
stopped at a grocery at First and West
Main streets. On the approach OF the
extra city car, she told Thomas Hay
ward here comes my car" and started
across the street. Either not noticing
the speed of the car or becoming con-
fused. she stopped in its path She
was dragged several feet before the
motorman brought the car to a stand
still. On examination, Coroner r. ].
Pierce found that the vertebrae, near
the neck was dislocated and responsi-
BILE for almost instant death. She also
had numerous bruises about the head
and body, but none of which would
have been fatal. The bones in both
legs were broken just above the
knees. There was no evidence that
she had been run over.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-02
AGED WOMEN STRUCK Down
AND KILLED BY A CITY CAR
OLD F|SHERWOMAN
IS HEART VICTIM
Fatal Stroke Comes to Eliza
beth Gee While Fishing
in the River.

Suffering an attack of heart disease,
no doubt brought on by the excessive
heat, Elizabeth Gee, a colored woman
whose age is estimated anywhere
from eighty five to a hundred years.
yesterday afternoon fell from a stone
abutment at the end of North Six
teenth street into the east fork of the
Whitewater river and though rescued
almost Immediately did not regain con.
sciousness. She died: within FIVE min
utes after being taken from the water
and was taken to her residence, SOC
North Fifteenth street
The woman, as has been her daily
custom for several weeks. was fishing
in the river at the point where the
North Sixthteenth street main has it's
outlet into the river. To the best infor-
nation which Coroner r. J. Pierce
could secure, she had fainting spell
and fell into the water, which at this
point is very deep. Wilbur Sell and
Sam Quitmoore, who were nearby at
the time, saw her fall and rushed to
her assistance, quickly hauling her
from the river and urging the we'll de-
fined means of resuscitation, but with
out avail. She gasped once or twice
and then died.
Coroner Pierce learned that this
spring and summer the woman has
frequently fallen while digging bait,
and in his opinion heart trouble and
not drowning was the immediate
cause of her death. She was a sufferer
from rheumatism and it was with
great difficulty she wandered to and
from her home.
On her fish string were about
twelve small catfish, perch and other
varieties which were SO small as to
be classed as minnows. These, how.
ever, would have furnished her even
ing and Sunday morning meal The
funeral arrangements have not been
made.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-02
BEVERLY GREETED
PRESIDENT TAFT

Beverly, Mass, July All Bever-
ly turned out to greet President Taft
and his family when they arrived
here today for the summer stay at
"Paramatta" the Taft summer home
He was given an enthusiastic greet
ing and the President appeared glad
to get back, though he will stap here
only short time, before starting for
Indiana This afternoon the President
will visit the links either at Miopia
club or the Essex course On Sunday
he leaves for Marion, Ind, and will
so thence to Indianapolis as the guest
of former Vice President Fairbanks
over the Fourth of July.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-02
BOTH CHALLENGER
AND CHAMPION FIGHT

San Francisco. July with the
fight which will decide the lightweight
championship of the world but three
days away, Owen Moran, the little
English challenger, and Adolph VOL
CAST, the title holder put in their last
hard licks of training today Tomor-
row and Monday they will do light
work
Tom Jones, manager of Wolgast,
admitted today that the champion
looks for the hardest battle of his ca
reer when he sacks up against the
English boy in the twenty round con-
test on Tuesday.
Betting continues light, although the
promoters look for lot of money on
Monday and Tuesday. Both fighters
are in the best of shape.
After the fight Moran is going to
England and Wolgast, after a short
stap in Los Angeles, is going to his
Michigan home for long rest.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-02
STRANGE Man FOUND
Wandering About Aimlessly
in Michigan.
tNational News Association

Adrian. Mich. July Ia message
received here today says man was
found wandering near Tecumseh and
who has been declared insane. likely
is guy H. Clark, an embeZzling cashier
of EarlviIle. N. Y. Nothing definite
has developed. however. to identify
him as the missing New Yorker. He
is middie-aged, has light complexion.
blue eyes, is five feet, eight inches tall.
and weighs about two hundred pounds.
After the stranger had been bought
to Jail here he gave the name of VIII
liams. but the police later found the
name George Hayes, Marion, Ohio.
on his clothing. They have wired to
Marion for Identification.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-02
ATWOOD TELLS OF
HIS LONG FLIGHT
Crossing Over the Singer
Building Was Only Dan
ger He Encountered.
(National News Association

New York, July Harry Atwood,
the young aviator, who thrilled New
York today by his flight over the city,
told romantic story of his trip this
afternoon. Atwood did not suffer in
any way from the perilous journey
He was not even nervous. His story
follows:
BY HARRY M. ATWOOD.
When l left New London at 7:05
o'clock, l intended to cross the sound
Immediately, but l was unable to get
fast boat to follow me. The morn
ing was ideal for a flight and / was de.
termined to make an ascent. The trip
was without incident until l reached
New Haven where l struck a series OF
air holes. l had to travel inland and
ascend higher in order to avoid this
danger.
The wind was blowing rather brisk
iy but l managed to maintain an aver.
age speed of about 55 miles an hour.
kept at an altitude of about l, 500 feet
to keep out of the pockets. AS / near
ed New York I found that l had only
two gallons of gasoline left. / saw
some tanks near Greensboro bridge
and thinking that | would obtain Z
fresh supply of fuel, / landed, touch
ing earth at 9:31 O'Clock. After pur
chasing four gallons l reascended a
1000. 1t was not until then that
decided to fly over Manhattan. / rose
to an altitude of 1900 feet and whirl
ed down the East river. veering off to
ward the towSr of the Singer building
A terrific upward current from tht
tower caused my machine to career
and nearly capsise. l just righted th'
planes in the nick of time
The space over the Singer tower
was the greatest danger point l hat
encountered. / rose higher and start
ed for the battery. AS / sat over The
water l saw the fine parade ground a
the Government reservation on Gov
ernor's Island and decided to lant
there. 1t was certainly an ideal place
ANY aviator who could not make
landing there ought to quit,
The trip was without accident ans
II am feeling fine. I enjoyed it i'm
menseiy."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-02
CONGRESS TOLO OF
GREAT LAND GRAFT
Rep. Sisson Says There Is
Conspiracy Against the
u. S. in Washington.
(National News Association

Washington, uly 1.-Rep. Ssson. OF
Mississippi, introduced resolution in
the house today to investigate the re-
ports that prominent men have been
buying land between the Capitol and
the Union Station, which the govern
Ment planned to purchase, expecting
to later charge the government an ex.
O:bitant price Tor it.
Neither in hts resolution nor in the
statement whicn he made concerning
the matter does Mr.. Sisson make pub
lie the names OF the public officials
presumed to be involved in the land
scandal
Rep. Sisson sayc there arc various
ugly rumors afloat and that the matter
should be cleared up before the gov
ernlnent expends any part Of the ap-
preparation for the land.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-02
PALLADIUM OFFERS
PRIZE TO READERS

The Palladium wishes to an
nounce that it will offer a ten dol.
lar cash prize for the best article
on How to Spend Weeks Vaca
ton on $25" For those who wish
to take part in the contest there are
only a few requirements. The ar
ticle must not be over 250 words:
write it plainly (typewritten II pos
sibie, and on one side Of sheet
only Mail it to the Vacation Ed
itor." Palladium, Richmond, Ind
The author OF the best article
submitted win be given the prize on
Tuesday, July eleventh. Contest
closes July s.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-02
Miss Lorena McClane, Going
With Her Fiance, Sumner
! Davis, to New Castle, Was
Thrown from Car.
EXPECTED TO MARRY
ON SATURDAY NIGHT
Miss McClane Had to Get a
License in Henry County,
and Started with Davis in
a Testing Car.

While Fastening in an auto test car
to New Castle where they expected to
get a marriage license, having plan
ned to be married this evening at
Cambridge City, Sumner Davis of this
city, and Miss Lorena McClane Of
Henry county, near Dublin, had an au-
tomobile accident which necessitated
- postponement of the wedding.
Miss McClane, who Is we'll known in
the county. having for several years
taught in the district schools. was
thrown from the machine and sustain
ed painful. though not serious scalp
wounds. which required several stit-
ches to close. She was brought to the
city and last evening was resting
easily
The two were en- route to New Cas-
tie and had selected the shortest
route which took them through Greens
: fork. About mile and half west of
that place they suddenly struck very
! bad section of road. rut causing the
/ car to settle and unbalance 1t SO qui-
ckly that Miss McClane was thrown
out Mr.. Davis was able to hold his
seat and quickly got the car on the
road again, without much damage to
Il.
Found Unconscious.
When he reached his Aancee, she
was in a semi conscious condition. She
was carried to farm house and
physician summoned. He stitched up
the two large scalp wounds and reliev-
ed her suffering as much as possible.
She was then brought to Richmond.
As Miss Mechanics residence is in
Henry county 1t was necessary that
the license be secured in that county.
The wedding, which was to have been
. quiet one. was to have been held
last evening, although they had first
planned to be married on July Fourth
Mr.. Davis. who is well known and an
! automobile instructor for the West
i Vott Motor car company. was in a
hurry as he had to get back to this
lcity and take finished car to Cincin-
fnati and then come back here and go
with Miss McClane to Cambridge
City for wedding ceremony.
Friends of the two deeply regret the
accident. Miss Mechanics escape from
more serious injury is regarded as re-
,markable. inasmuch as she was hurl-
led several feet and alighted violently
head foremost.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-02
GAY DECEIVER IS
NOW BUSTED FLAT
(National News Association)

Indianapolis, July 1.-Wm. Stearne,
a Ls,-.rte merchant, Saturday filed in
E-e5e, al court here a voluntary petit
tion in bankruptcy. He gives his liza
bilities as $3,346.6s and his assets as
1865. All but 5000 worth of his liza
bilities is money due on a judgment
to Miss MaybeH Seymour for breach
of promise. The judgment was for
$1,000 and costs. Stearne represents
that he paid $3,s26.50 of the amount
and still owes $3,e9165.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-02
ASKS FOR PROBE

Washington. July Rep Baker. OF
California. introduced today in the
house, resolution for an inyestiga-
ton Of the administration OF public
land laws. The proposed investiga-
tion is to be conducted by the public
lands committee
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-02
MINERS SAVED
(Nationai News Associatio,

(National News Association
Salt Lake. Utah. July 1.-Rescuers
working in relays today succeeded in
rescaing Albert Durrant and Timothy
Smith, miners, who were imprisoned
200 feet down In the whirlwind mine
Mt American Fork. Utah. Thursday by
q cave in. The two victims were still
conscious.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-02
He SHOOTS HIMSELF
Tragic Death of A. w. Cof-
fin of indianapolis.
(National News Association)

indianapolis. July 1.-Albert w.
Coffin, of the Coffin-Fletcher company,
prominent socially and commercially,
committed suicide by shooting him.
self in his right temple at his home on
North Delaware street late this after
noon. He was sixty-one and suffered
from nervousness for two years. He
leaves a widow and a son.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-02
FRISBIE
TO MAKE ATTEMPT
fNa,ional News Asaociation)

Detroit, Mich, July IA flight from
Rochester, \. Y, to Detroit is planned
for next week by Captain John Frisbie
who is taking part in the aviation
meet here.
Frisbie tried to make the trip last
year but failed He has different
engine now and more experience and
is sure he can win the $4,000 offered
by James H. Moore OF Rochester and
Detroit.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-02
IS ORDERED HOME
fyationa1 Newg AssocIa.ion,

(NationaI News Association
Washington, July The thirteenth
infantry were ordered today to leave
San Antonio for Fort LeavenWorth.
Kansas. This is the first regiment Of
the maneuver division to get its
marching orders.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-02
Lawrence Smelser, a Rich
mond Young Man, Who
Has Taught on the Islands,
Presents His Opinion.
FILIPINOS NOT DE-
HANDING FREEDOM
Politicians Are the Ones Be-
hind the Movement, and
Many Prominent Ameri-
cans Fooled by Them.

The author of this article is
graduate of Richmond High School
and Of Earlham College, and was
for some time a teacher in the
Philippine Islands, consequently
with which he deals.-Editor'
Note.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-02
Buildings All Over the City
Swayed and Some Were
Slightly Damaged, Causing
Panic Among People.
OTHER CALIFORNIA
TOWNS FELT SHOCK
In Carson City, Nevada, the
Shock Was Severe and
Created a Panic in the Fed
eral Court Room.
(National News Association

San Francisco. July 1.-Two heavy
earthquake shocks only a few seconds
apart, occurred here at two o'clock to-
day. Five or six undulations were
felt clearly in each shock from north
east to southwest. Buildings all over
the city swayed, but so far as learned
no serious damage was done. The
first tremor was accompanied by a
deep reverberation which usually
marks disturbances of a widespread
character. Operators in the exchange
left their boards and ran from the
building. In some instances plaster
was shaken from ceilings.
Throughout the city people rushed
from their homes. Market street was
filled with frightened employees from
big buildings and Third and Fourth
streets were covered with fragments
of cement shaken from tall structures.
Merrymakers Alarmed.
Thousands from the theaters and
down town cafes were in a panic, fill
ing the streets.
The coping Of the Hall of Justice
"uiSH sui 'l'eu lHe edituqudhe vi 1SOo
was slightly cracked today and the
wainscoting was also cracked. The
durations of the shocks was ten Sec
onds.
In the Merchants bank building
heavy stones in the cornice were
moved slightly out of alignment.
Slight cracks were made in the Pa
cific building and the Commercial
building.
Earthquake shocks were also felt at
Stockton, Berkeley, San Jose, Oak
land, Fresno and Sacramento.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-02
AT CARSON CITY.

Carson City, New, July IA severe
earthquake shock was felt here to-
day. The federal court was in session
when it was experienced and the chan
deliers in the court room rocked The
the building in fright. Great alarm
was felt all over the city. but no SER
ious damage was reported.