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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-31
ARMY EXPERTS
ARRIVE TOPLAN
OAHU Defence
Strategy Board Named to
Make Island Impregnable
Begins Its Lab0rs
F0RTIFICATI0N SCHEME
CALLS FOR MILLIONS
Officers win Go Over Every
Foot of Coast Line in Car
rying on the Work

Two army officers who will help
make history for Oahu, stepped on
the liner Lurline this morning, and
within half an hour of the time they
landed, were ION the job and had
reported at department headquarters
for the important duty to which they
had been sent by rush orders of the
War Department.
Lieutenant-C Colonel John F. Morri-
son and Major George Blakely are the
recent arrivals. who come to serve on
q board Of which Brigadier General
Macomb is presiding officer. and Ma
jor VIM. p. Wooten, district engineer,
is the fourth member. This board Is
TO study the broad general problem
OF Hawaii's fortifcations and de-
fenses, and to evolve plan for
making Oahu impregnable" BY
War Department orders It is to con-
sene today, but In all probability the
initial session will be merely mat
ter Of routine organization, to comply
with the terms of the order.
The work which Will be aco0mp-
lished within the next few weeks by
|ANA -Nt@N-
a lasting mark on Oahu. for, it is gen
erally understood that some scheme
Of defense which viii mean the exs'
penditnre of probably millions OF dol
lars In the near future win be agreed
on, while the disposition and strength
Of the land forces necessary to repel
foreign invasion will be determined.
The findings of the board Will be ses
cret. and 1t may be months before
even the army shigherpps" here
know jast what has been the result of
the deliberations which commence to-
day The general plan. to be follow.
ed. it is understood. will include a
great deal Of field work. the officers
going over every foot of coast line,
and taking up the tactical and stra
tegical possibilities of the interior Of
the island. Much paper work will go
with this strenuous observation, and
it is estimated that it will be fully a
fee,&f,.,n1 -. Dee 9l
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-31
DR.. GOODSPEED
HERE TO PREACH
ATCEyTRAL Union
Noted Oakland Divine Talks Of
Social Problem on Arrival
in Lurline

The Rev. Frank Goodspeed, d. D.,
pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church of Oakland, California, arrived
on the Lurline from San Francisco
this morning and will remain here
throughout the month of August, dur
ing which time he will act as pastor
at the Cenral Union Church in the alb.
sence Of DR.. Scudder who will preach
at the Central Union Church in the alb
same period of time.
While here, the Oakland divine will
assume charge Of the Inter-C Church
federation services which will be con-
ducted for the next four Sundays at
the Bijou theater as part Of the
Christian Extension movement Mr..
Stanley Livingstone will direct y the
(continusi on Page 81
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-31

Planters on Hawaii Wiling to
Accept Labor Rejected on
Oahu Plantations

.Ir&A~44<>.c
Managers Of sugar pianlatlons
throughout the islands 90 not al con-
cur ~ the verdict oi the sugar Plant
ers to the enect that russians are
not desirable as laborers on planta'
tions.
Secretary kearns OF the board Of
immigration has been corresponding
with the managers OF the various
plantations. He found that the ma
jority Of those on Hawaii are Wiling
to experiment with Russian labor. he
disposed Of the seventy Russians who
arrived here recently 10 Hawaii plan
tations and could have sent more. One
plantation manager asked for Rus
SLAMS with large families, the larger
the better he said, because ne found
the women and children did excellent
work In wedding and pianlng. The
men among the Russians are good TO
work with teams. but DO not make
good field laborerH according to the
OF the plantations on Oahu, several
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-31
) McDUFFIE SHINES AT 4
) PORTLAND cONCLAVE Z

/. Chief Detective AL McDuffie e
. was the cynosufe of all eyes z
!. while at the Elks' convention at 9
!. Portland some weeks ago. Ar
. rayed in a swell pongee silk suit e
Q and with Panama hat having a q
. band with the word Honolulu, /:
o Mac had no trouble to secure g
g plenty of attention from all the g
3 Hello Eill delegates. He was
3 the finest looking man in Port g
q land. they said. e
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-31

Senator La Toilette has renewed his
demand that Colonel Roosevelt pub
lish his expense in the presidential
primaries or issue a statement as to
why not.
A family at Hillsboro. Cal, that was
robbed of jewels worth $4,000, has
trained cat to arouse the servants
when it detects suspicious characters
at night.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-31

John R. Kendrick, millionaire cat
tleman. will be candidate for the
Democratic nomination to the United
States senate at the Wyoming prima-
ries.
]. L. Hudson, owner Of department
stores in Cleveland, Buffalo and De-
troit, died In Paris.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-31

FRANCISCO stskI day II ...-
testified Hayeeyer ad begun cerN...
when American Refining Company reduced
Missouri Riysr Valley
the
of the
He admitted on examination
Of H,>en,yer i,o<
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-31
VAGUE WIRELESS
CAUGHT FROM
PACIFIC FLEET

Last night the navy wireless sta
ton caught. the faint, vague thread Of
wireless conversation from the flag
ship California and the supply ship
Glacier, now piowing their way to.
ward Honolulu across the broad Pa
cific, but adjust and tune as they
would. the local operators could not
get into intelligent conversation with
The ships of Admiral Southerland' s
command.
At the request of the navy wireless
the Kahuku station sent out the call.
rut it, too. was unsuccessful It Is
expected that the California, South
Dakota and Glacier viii be within
talking distance tonight
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-31

Special Officer Adler, Russian inter-
prefer on the detective staff, has re-
signed that position.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-31

Admiral Stanford, chief of the Bu-
Teau of Yards and Docks, accompan-
led by Civil Engineer Gayler, made
the trip to Pearl Harbor this morning.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-07-31

A draught OF four men from the
Mare Island navy yard arrived this
morning on the liner Lurline, and re-
ported for duty at the Honolulu naval
station. Two of the men are electri-
clans, and two machinists.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-10-04
PROMINENT CITIZEN DEAD
August Marcks Kicked by a
Mule. Death Follows.

August Marcks, one of the
most highly respected and in
fluential German citizens Of
Lafayette county, died at
three o'clcch Saturday morning
at his home southeast Of town
from the effects of a kick by a
mule received last Wednesday.
Mr.. Marcks was born in War
ren county sixty-three years ago.
He moved to this county about
twenty years ago and located on
a farm southeast Of town, where
he has since lived. He is sur
viyed by his wife and five chill
dren who are as follows: Henry
Edward, Lydia, Amanda and
Lawrence.
Mr.. Marcks was a man OF Ghe
strictest integrity. He had by
hard work and good management
accumulated considerable prop
erty, and only a few months age
added to his real estate holdings
the Lynnwood Lawn property
His sudden death was a severe
shock, not only to the immediate
family, but to people in ever!
walk in life who knew Angus
Marcks. Many people vii
mourn with his loving wife ant
children, his sudden death.
The funeral was held Mon
day evening at 2:3O O'Clock fror
the German Methodist churcl
Interment was in Machpela
cemetery.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-10-04
Cutting scrape.

Friday about noon Fred
jenkins entered the sa-
loon of FIicklin Gavin in a
somewhat intoxicated condition
and asked for a drink. On be-
ing refused, because of his con
dition, he became angered and
drawing a knife proceeded forth
with to vent his spite on the
bartended, Milt Thompson. Be
fore he could be restrained Mr..
Thompson was severely cut about
the head and arms. Jenkins
was still in fighting mood
when the City Marshall went to
arrest him, but Happy" ad-
Iministered a little Quietis and
lodged him i'll Jail.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-10-04
Taylor -Shacklett.

Wednesday evening at eight
O'Clock Mr.. George j. Taylor
and Miss Mary A. Shacklett,
both Of this city, were married
at the home of the brides moth
er by Rev. Warren P. Clark, in
the presence of the immediate
relatives and a few friends Of
the contracting parties. After
the marriage delicious refresh
ments were served and a pleas
ant social evening passed. The
bride was the recipient of
number of nice and useful
presents, and both of them re-
ceived the congratulation of
those present.
Mr.. Taylor is one OF the most
popular and prominent men OF
Lexington. lie is now the as
sistant postmaster, a position he
has gained by promotion M
through the various grades
which attests the esteem il
which he is held by governmental
authorities
The bride is the daughter Of
Mrs. Mary A. Shacklett, and is
one Of the most charming anC
estimable young ladies of Lex
ington. She possesses in
rare degree those qualities st
essential for the making of al
ideal home maker. Mr.. Taylor
is indeed 30 be congratulated, il
winning her for his wife.
After the festivities of th
evening, the happy couple wen
to their new home on South 13tI
street, where they will be a
home to their friends.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-10-04
Squire John White Dead.

John White, a pioneer settler
of this county and very highly
respected citizen, died at the
home of his son in Oklahoma
City. S5PJtlSer %, 1912. Ills
body was taken to Mayview
where burial took place Sunday.
Mr.. White was born in Mont
gomery county, Maryland, April
Il, 1926. In 1850 he came to this
county, and has resided here
continuously ever since. He was
a man universally like and re-
spected by all who knew him.
He was a member of the Old
Mems Club.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-10-04

The following went to Sedalia
yesterday to attend the state
fair. Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Dryer, Robert Horn, Capt. Ry-
land Todhunter, Miss Dora Pea
cock, Miss Anna Marrs, Mrs.
Allie Boogher, Mrs. G. L.
Wilson and daughter, Miss Eliz-
abeth, D. r. Conrad, j. G. Shell
ton, Walter Walker, Mr. and
Mrs. G. f. Bass and niece, Miss
Alpha Stephens, A. S. Lewis,
.M. G. McFadin, Thomas Ger
aughty, Misses 10 and 10 Hines
iy, Arnold Kemner, Henry Gel
zer and daughter, Laura, Mr.
and Mrs. Ed Aull, Mrs. Alta Jen-
kins, Claude H. Neer.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-10-04
Mrs. Christina Y. Berrie Dead.

Mrs. Christina Y. Berrie died
Monday morning at II 30
O'Clock at the home Of her
daughter, Mrs. B. Y. Wiley
1905 South street, from old age
and general debility.
Mrs. Bermc was born in Dun
dee, Scotland in 1884, and was
rs years old. She is survived
by one son and two daughters
and are as follows: r. B. Rer-
Irie and Ms. j. 7. Wiley Of this
city, and Mrs. T. s. Pierce OF
Sylvan, Washington.
The funeral was held Monday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from
the nome.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-10-04

Samuel Banks, who died at his
home there last Wednesday,
Oct. 26th.
Mrs. H. L. Corbin and two
daughters, Misses Sallie and
Virgie, spent Thursday afternoon
in Lexington.
Mrs. J. V. Dysart of Monette,
Mo-, and Mrs. Jack Cooper spent
Tuesday with NJ. G. McFadin and
family near Lexington.
Mrs. w. N. Hogan and small
daughter, Sophia, left Saturday
for their home at Geary, okla,
after a short visit here with
relatives.
Eugene Zeyzing and wife
spent Saturday and Sunday
with relatives near Waverly.
Messrs. J. L. Groves, Geo.
Zeyzing and o. G. Congdon
came home Friday night from
Fulton, where they attended
the Old Trails Road Celebration
On their return home they came
by Slater and took in the, fair
They report quite a pleasant
trip
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-10-04
Waverly Notes.

Mrs. j. D. Riley was in Lex
ington Thursday.
Mrs. Isaac Fullerson shopped
in Marshall Monday.
VIM. N. Palmer of Pleasant
Hill was in town several days
last week.
Mrs. Virginia Minor returned
Saturday from a short stay at
Excelsior Springs.
j. A. Allison made a business
trip to Kansas City the first of
the week.
Hub Campbell Of IIigginsviIle
was in town Sunday.
Chas. Drunert and wife re-
turned Friday from three
weeks visit with relatives at
Warrenton.
Mrs Arthur Woods Of Mar
celine is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Claud II. Capps.
Mesdames Ed Barnard and
Frank Salmon were in Lexing
ton Thursday.
Geo Bunette and wife of
Kansas City visited relatives
here last Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. Byrd Cooper of Kansas
City visited her mother, Mrs.
Martha Goodwin, several days
last week.
Mrs. j. Gordon of St. Louis
arrived Monday for a several
weeks visit with her daugh-
ters, Mrs. Geo. KEELING and Mrs.
Clifford Landrm.
Mrs. Warren Groves and
daughters went to Kansas City
Monday to visit her mother,
/ Mrs. Fannie Walton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Hedricks
= and daughters, Bernice and
q Kathleen returned TO their
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-10-04
Dover Notes.

Will Winn had business in
Iligginsyille Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon Wahl
were in Lexington Monday.
Mrs. J. NJ. Winn and daugh-
ter, Miss Grace, spent Friday in
Lexington.
Mrs. X. c. Hogan left Satur-
day afternoon for Geary, okla,
where she viii spend the winter
with her daughter, Mrs. T. J..
Mcdaniel, and son, W. N.
Hogan.
Webb Cole had business in
Lexington Friday.
Mrs. Ella Stolte came home
Friday from a weeks visit at
Slater with Mrs. Frank Zeyzing
Henry Corbin, Jr., had bust
ness in Moberly last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Swigei
and Mrs. 7. II. Clayton anC
daughter, Miss Immogene, spenr
Saturday IN Lexington.
Mrs. N. V. oliver and Mrs
II. T. Redd spent Monday il
Lexington,
James Corbin had busines.
in Kansas City this week.
Mrs. Willie Harwood anC
: small son, Kcnnerly, left Sun
day evening for Oklahoma Cit,
for a visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Corbil
returned to their home in Kan
sas City Sunday after
months visit here with thei
t. parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II, L
b Corbin.
Mrs. Luther Holman and Mr.
Charlie Holman of Corder sper
several days here last week.
+ w. A. Neer and wife and Mr.
y F. L. Cox and children attende
Z the show at Lexington Frida
a night,
is We are glad to announce thu
W Rev. T, II, Clayton will renal
with the Dover people anoth,
t. year He viii fill his appoin
il ment here Sunday, Oct. 6.
is Mrs. Ellen Tevis Of Musk
sc gee, Okla, is the guest of Mr.
IS Bette Dinwiddie.
e. Mr.. and Mrs. John Epp,
n. spent Saturday in Lexington.
d Mrs. Clarence Moritz an
Mrs. Clinton Moritz of ne'
Waverly visited with relativ
here Saturday.
~ Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Hit wei
y called to Columbia Thursday |
q the death of their friend, D
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-10-04
Valuable Horse Killed.

Friday Frank Gordon came
up from Dover with his bay team
and turned them in the pasture
with a young horse belonging to
his brother, Buford After din
ner he had occasion to use one
of the bay team and his brother s
horse, leaving ono Of he tear
alone in the pasture. The one
left behind became lonesome al
ter a time and in the attempt to
jump a high picket fence cut a
cash of several inches in her
stomach allowing her entrails
to fall out. The horse wander
ed several blocks and was IL
nally shot. The mare was val
Iued at 5000.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-10-04
A Large Crowd Hears Major.

Elliott w. Major, candidate
for governor on the Democratic
ticket, spoke in the court house
Wednesday evening to crowd
that comfortably filled the room
Col. Clarence Vivion, set the
crowd at ease in the opening
address and introduction OF
the speaker. General Major s
speech was well received and nc
doubt will bear fruit at the Nc
vember election.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-10-04
Wentworth 65; Marshall 0.

The football game Saturday
between Wentworth and Mar
shall resulted in a foot race,
and the usual good staying quail
tiles of the cadets was the de-
Gliding factor in the 65 to 0
victory. The cadet team show
ed much promise, and under
the able coaching of Lieut.
Miller, another winning team
may be expected at the academy
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-10-04
Barnett shull.

Wednesday evening at five
o'clock occurred the marriage Of
Paul V. Barnett and Miss Ce-
celia VI. shuN at the bone Of
go brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Godfrey Shull. The cere-
nopy was pel formed by Rev.
Newkirk, pastor of the Prairie
church. Only the immediate re-
lativ IS and lew of the most in
timaSe frie1o. of the contracting
parties wcle present. Delicious
refreshments were served, af-
ter which the bride and groom
departed for a trip through
the cast.
The groom is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert D. Barnett, and
is a young man of exceptionally
good character and habits. He
is furthermore equipped with
ambition and good common sense
so essential to a successful
career.
The bride is a most winsomt
and charming young lady, ant
is thoroughly capable of assum
ing the duties which she is en-
tering upon, and viii undoubt
edly make an ideal helpmeet.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-10-04

Ed Clark went to Kansas City
yesterday to enter st. Mary s
hospital for treatment. He was
accompanied by John Pollard.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-10-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Ottermann
of Marthasville, Mo, who were
called here by the death of Au-
gust Marcks, left Tuesday ey-
ening for their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. NJ. Martindale
returned Wednesday evening
from attending the state fair at
Sedalia.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-10-04

Young Buffalo Wild West and
Col. Fred Cummins' Far East
Con" ned was in town Fri
day for two performances and a
street parade. A fair sized
crowd turned out to both per-
formanees. The usual number
of suckers" was uncovered,
the kiddies were immensely
amused, the grOwnups enjoyed
it; and what S more to the point,
the show had good day fl
nancially, the visitors spent a
little money with the merchants,
and one called at this office and
paid years subscription.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-10-04
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been
issued to:
George j, Taylor Lexington
Mary A. Sldeklett Lexington
Paul V. Barnett Lexington
Ceceiia NJ. Shull Lexington
Emil Borgsta3t Concordia
Elvil Fordcthase .IIigginsville
Geo. G. Wodrich =. Concordia
Martha Mlrtens . Concordia
The Intelligencer is in re
ceipt of the announcement of the
marriage of AIR. William Palmer,
ISr. of Pleasant Hill, Mo. to
Mrs. Ella Wentworth, at Mil
waukee, Wisconsin, September
30, 1912. They will make their
home in Pleasant Hill, Mo.
Mrs. J. w. Shouse left yester-
day morning for her home in Ell
dorado Springs after a two
weeks visit here with relatives
Mrs. Z. w. Wright and daugh-
ter, Miss Maude, went to Kan.
sas City yesterday for a few
days visit.
Mrs. Anna Wilker returned
Wednesday night to her home
in Kansas City after a few
days visit here with relatives.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-10-04

F. M. Hord went to Kansas
City yesterday to spend the
day on business.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-01
NEGRO ADMITS HE
GAVE CONVICT GUN
SAYS SLAYER OF GUARD OFFER
ED HIM $1,000 TO CONCEAL
WEAPON IN QUARRY.

DANVILLE. VA, July 31.-Robert
Womack. the negro who was arrested
last night on the charge of placing
shotgun in the rock quarry near Chat
ham In order that It might be
found by Roy NJ. Sullivan, white
convict who-M Monday morning shot
and killed Guard John G. Howard,
confessed in the Chatham jail this
afternoon that the slayer offered him
$1,000 to place the weapon where
the chain gang men could get II.
Womack duplicates another negro.
He says the negro also offered him
500 for the gun. lie placed the gun
I'm the stone pit and concealed II sun
day night where 1t was found early
Monday morning by Sullivan. who did
the shooting. The other negro, who
offered 500 for the gun, Will no
doubt be arraigned for alleged com
plicity in the murder.
Governor Mann offered reward
of 800 for tho apprehension OF the
person who placed the gun where
Sullivan could get 1t. A reward or
5000 was offered for the capture OF
the slayer. This reward IS hkely TO
20 to Sheriff Harvey. Chief OF Ponce
Ktssan of Chatham, and one or Two
other men who aided in the capture
OF Sullivan last evening in Franklin
county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-01
MAY CONTINUE TO
OPERATE PLANT
RICHMOND DISIIIIING COM
PAM MOULD CINE BOND
FOLLOWING SEIZURE

j mas Said ssse=-teesssiays5 that tite
Richmond Dtstilling company. whose
plant was seized Tuesday afternoon
because OF alleged violation of Sec
urn 525, Of the statutes, wuuld give
bond for further operation of the
plant This is permissible when appli-
cation IL made to the [ nited States
court providing the statute covering
release Of the seized property is fully
compiled with should the 6istiliery
give bond il is optional with Collec-
tor Lowry AS Ia whether operation
will he permitted: 1t has been cus-
tomary, however. upon release OF a
distillery under bond, before e. store
X tse pes~ gaagtr is .axsigsanat. thereto. Ito
t~uuire new distiller's bond as 10
the alleged violation Of the law which
brought about the seizure of the
plant Division Deputy Southwark
will complete the running of of the
beer in the plant Monday. the spirits
will be warehoused and the plant will
be put under lock ana key.
Violation Of Section 3e57, which
covers an attempt to defraud. is pun
ishable by "A fine OF not less than $500
DOR more than $4,000, or imprison-
ment Of from SIX months 10 three
years or both
The distillery, which is located on
the Nine Mile road. was being operat
ed at the time of seizure by new
owners. the last notice complying
with the formal requirements having
heen made on MAY LIST, -19l2. John
A. Dietrich. Is president Of the com
pany, Fred Cox, vice president; $. A
Brady, secretary and treasurer, and
J w. Caper 81 stakeholder
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-01
BULL MOOSE HOME
FROM CONVENTION
RICHMOND THIRD PARTY MEN
ESLARE 1T Is TO BE 4
WHITE MANS PARTY.

John L. Grubbs. h. e. Steiner and
Jefferson Powell have returned from
ROANOKE where they went to attend
r. $ Simpson, who was chosen one
Of the delegates at large, Is expe cted
back today.
Nj, Powell, who is the delegate 10
Chicago from the Third district. said
last right that the convention was
wen attended and the enthusiasm If
the dele gates particularly gratifying
No STEPS were taken by the conven-
tion looking to a permanent orga MIA
ton in Virginia. said Mr.. Powli, this
mat,er being left for settlement after
the Chicago convention. which meets
a, gust I. The Bull Moose party ex-
pects 10 get 10 work in earnest after
that time, especially in the Third dis
,rict. when efforts will be made 10
Sc cure accessions from the ranks OF
the Democratic party.
The party is to be white man s
party. according to the Richmond
Leaders At Roanoke there were no:
mere than two or three negroes--so
few that II was not thought necessary
to interfere with the. The Bull Moos-
era we're pleased when they heard
Of the fiascn at the negro eeHventi+n
hero last night. Jesse Newcomb. Of
Petersburg, former leader Of this
blacs and tans. was not at Roanoke.
but 4 liz understood he will submit
br..theT.
Jrhn l. Gruhhs, Of this city. IS
L. BALL Moose elnrtns far the rii.iE
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