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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-30
:EACLES TO Convene
IN STAUNT0N IN 1917
State Aerie\ Elects It's Officers just
Before Ending Its
Session.
TO CARE FOR SOLDIERS KIN
Display OF Fireworks and Barbecue
Features OF Program+Chiid OF
Mrs. Lotto Robertson Is Awarded
to Grandfathcr's Custody
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.I

lSP'Nidi " ne DlSPdtS!lJ
PETERSBURG. VA. June 2o.--The
Virginia State Aerie. Fratcrnal Order
OF Eagles. adjourned this afternoon af-
ter two days session. to meet next
year in Stanton, and after electing
officers, as follows:
representatives to grand aerie. which
meets in Savannah. Ga. August II. r.
V. Peace, Of Staunton. and r. j. Davis.
OF Portsmouth,: alternate. John Moore.
of Richmond: president, J. J. Cherry, of
Newport News; vice president. Mercer
Hartman, of Roanoke; chaplain, J. T..
Henley. Of Norfolk: conductor, p. H..
Carr. of Suffolk; inside guard. c. Yer
non Spratlcy, of Hampton: outside
guard, w. +. Robertson. of Portsmouth
secretary, Eiulst Green. Of Staunton
treasurer, Joel T. Brown. Of Peters
burg; trustee (three years. DR.. Louis
Loch, OF Newport News.
The sessions yesterday afternoon and
this morning. held with closed doors
wcrc devoted mostly to routine busi-
ness receiving and acting upon re-
ports Of officers and committees.
\ resolution was adopted to-day
p!edging the State aerie TO look after
the welfare Of the families of members
Of the different aerics who have Como
into the army in the present emer-
gency.
Last night there was brilliant dis
play OF fireworks in front Of the con-
vention hall in Bank Street. and fes-
tivities and dancing were kept up until
late hour.
This afternoon the delegates and
visitors were taken to the fair grounds
to partake OF an old Virginia barbecue.
To- night the delegates will be given
a reception and dance at Lakemont
Park, In Prince George.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-30
Coroner Holds Innc.,

held an inquest in the case Of Leroy
Fickcrs. the young man who met in
slant death on Tuesday afternoon by
accidentally striking his head against
a live wire while engaged in sign
painting work at the store of Z A
Ramsey, in Grove Avenue.
The jury, after hearing the evidence.
rendered verdict of death caused by
contact with a live wire of the vir-
ginia Railway and Power Company.
Young Nickers was from Durham, \.
G., and his body has been taken there
for burial.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-30
CONTINUED ON FULL SALARY
United Stntcs Steel Corporation Gives
Notice to Employers Regarding
Military Service

NEW YORK, June mployees
or the United states Steel Corpora
'ion who enlist in the military service
OF the United States or who already
Fave left for the border. will he con-
tinucd on full salary. Heads of the
various subsidiary companies were
given notice to this effect to-day.
There are more than 100000 en-
ployees on the pay rolls Of the differ
ent companies.
Inc following notice has been
posted in the company's mills:
You are at liberty TO enter the mill
tary service of the United States. and
until otherwise determined by this com
pany. payment of your present salary
COR wages) will be continued"
To those already in the service this
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-30
Child Awarded TO Grandfather.

In the matter OF the action brought
in the Hastings Court for the custody
Of the eight-year-old daughter of the
late Mrs. Lottie Robertson. Judge Null.
len yesterday awarded the child to the
custody OF her grandfather. w E. Rob
ertson. OF Crewc. The suit was brough,
by the father of the little girl who
had been placed temporarily. by Chief
Ragland. in the care OF a woman in
this city.
Mrs. Lottie Robertson was shot and
killed at her home one Sunday after
noon some weeks ago by J. T. Noel
drug clerk. boarder at the house.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-30
At the Movies TO-DAY

STRAND-"GOd's Country and the
Woman" with Nell Shipmnn. Will
linn Duncan nad George Holt.
VICTOR - bryant Wnshburn md
MnrEucrite CiuytOn, In "Ihe Prom
iScd land"
BIJOU-Dcssie BarrikcaIc, In '.Jhe
Sorr'.:s OF Love" aud Keystone
comedy.
NEW-Charlie Chaplin, In "Cur-
men,"
COL ON a I-Berthu I<nIlch, In
hnbttton'" nnd Charlie Chaplin, I'm
"The Fireman"
q ID J.: q n Ann PcnnInpton I'm
"Suslc SuOyynakcs." =,
ISIS William Courtenny, In
"Scnlcd Lips"
e -"Curicw Curcicss," with
Arthur Accord.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-30
PLAN SHAKESPEARE PAGEANT
Especial TO The Tymes-Disn,,ch

n.
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. June 90
Inc summer school OF the University OF
Virginia is arranging 20 hold an eiab-
crate shakespearean pageant on july
IL. THIS event will take the place rt
the regular Fourth Of July ce!ebra
.!"n ana viii be the largest and nos,
instructive production given during the
SIX weeks period Plans for The pas-
can't ave not yet ,natured fully. bu,
Hr"!cssor G. a. Wauchope, OF the I'm.
Nersuy Ct South Carolina. who IL =
veil known Shakespearean scholar, is
in charge of the event
He will be assisted by Miss Bessie
St"a-n"s Of Richmond. who contrib
ntHd ro much TO the success of the
Rtchmo NJ College Shakespeai =an ccle-
1ratton last spring. More chan l.5oc
people In Elizabethan costume will par
ucipate. and an effort will be made 10
carry out accurately every detail
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-30
Robert Wells Elected.

PETERSBURG. VA, June o9.-Rob-
ert w Wells was elected building and
plumbing inspector. an Office recently
created by the City Council, at a joint
session Of the two branches OF the
Council tonight. Mr.. Wells is an ex-
perienced contractor and plumber. He
received eighteen votes on the first
ballot. winning over Charles 7. Will
Hanson. Thomas E. Radcliffe and DR..
a. NJ. Smith. The Office pays $1,000 a
"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-30

Thus rcstful days are assured, peaceful
! nights are experienced, morning sickness.
headache. apprehension and other dis
tresses are among the various things which
women. everywhere relate they entirely es-
capped by using Mothers Friend. And by
Its effect upon the muscles the form Is re-
tained and they return to their natural,
smooth contour after baby Is born.
Get bottle OF this invaluable aid to expec-
tant mothers. Any druggist will supply you.
1t is harmless but wonderfully effective.
Write to Brndfeld Regulator Co., as La.
mar Bldg, Atlanta. Ca, for specially writ
ten guide book for women Interested in tho
subject Of maternity. It will prove an inspi-
ration. 1t contains information that every
woman should know all about, Write today.
Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-30
COAL FOR TIBURAN

BLCEFlELD. w. VA. June ga
coal shipment of approximately 1900
tons will leave the West Virginia coal
fields over the Norfolk and Western
Railway July 5, for Tiburan. Cal. ac-
cording to railroad official here to-
day. This will be part of an order for
100000 tons for Tiburan. Tiburan is
r. small island in the San Francisco
harbor which is used as a coaling sta
ton for the American Pacific Fleet.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-30

pellee. and submitted; Bum & Co. VS..
lDickenson County. argued by S. H.
Sutherland for appellant, and A A.
Skeen and r. E. Chase for appellee.
and submitted.
This concluded the docket. and the
court adjourned for the term. The next
term will open In Staunton on Septem-
Der 3.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-30
Judge West Taken III.

Judge ]. F. West. who has been hold
ing court in Brunswick County this
week, was taken Ill at Lawrenceville
yesterday and had to leave for his
homo. Judge j. NJ. Mullen, of this
city. has gone 10 Brunswick to hold
court for him. Judge Chichester has
been presiding in Prince George Court
this week hearing civil cases. For
months Judge West has been one of
the busiest judges in the State
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-30

- hutbA uAty vi"
reefs thought rs TO the
comfort of the mother
during that wonderful
period Of expectancy.
Mothers who know rec
ommend "Moth cr's
Friend" It Is on ey-
formal remedy for the
stretching muscles, en-
ables them to expand
without undue strain,
assists the organs to
crowd against nerves,
to pull ut ligaments
tn tliia avoid min
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-30
VIRGINIA BAPTIST
SUMMER ENCAMPMENT
At Virginia Beach, July 4th-1a,

For tho above occasion the Norfolk
and Western Railway wnl sell round
trip tickets from Richmond to Virginia
rate. Of $3.50. good for return passage
until July 18th. Fast train leaving
Klchmond 2. NJ. daily; connects in
Union Depot. Norfolk Except Sunday,
with train direct to Virginia Beach,
thus avoiding transfer of passengers
and baggage across the city.
c. H. BOSLEY,
District Passenger Agent
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-30
Court Adtourns for Tcrm.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
WYTHEVILLE, VA, June 29.-Pro-
ceedings in the Supreme Court OF Ap.
peals to day were: Sutherland va
Wampler, argued by T. L. and S. H.
Sutherland for appellant, and w. A
Daugherty and T.. r.. Chase for ap-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-30

An important meeting OF the Junior
Hollywood Memorial Association will
be held in the Young Mems Christian
Association at IL o'clock tomorrow
morning. All member are asked to
make full report on badges.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-30

notice was sent:
While you remain in tho military
i service of the United States govern
ment. until otherwise determined by
this company. payment OF your present
salary Cor wages) will be continued"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-30
WOMEN'S MEETINGS.

There will be a quarterly meeting
of the Baptist Women's Missionary
Circle Of Richmond this afternoon at 4
o'clock in Barton Heights Baptist
Church. Al this time there will be n
demonstration Of royal ambassado or
work.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-30
What is Home
Without al, Heir !

This Is subject that has place In all
minds In all times, And II n,trr,,f,, 4;
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-12

protect themselves. The Okla
homa situation has been bad
enough without now further pro-
yiding the means for q wholesale
plundering of the estates Of
minors and incompetents. This
bill would bring injustice and be
u reproach upon the federal gov
eminent"
Another bill recently introduced by
Senator Johnson, Of South Dakota,
Senate 1904. by its terms proposes to
confer upon tribes of Indians the right
to select their superintendent, and
other employees. This would dlvest
the interior department of the appoint
ing power, and the Indian service
would be deprived of tho wholesome
restrictions provided by the civil serv-
ice. Anyone familiar with Indians
can readily imagine how the moro in
dependent full bloods would thus be-
come the easy prey of conniving mixed
bloods and INSCRIPTIONS whites. AS
so aptly stated by the Reverend Sher-
man Coolidge. president Of the So
ciety Of American Indians, "by such
law the very worst elements will seek
to control Indian tribes"
Senator Lanes bill, Senate ASP
proposes legislation to abolish the po-
sition of commissioner of Indian af-
fairs and his assistants; creating in
lieu thereof an independent bureau
with three commissioners subject
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but for almost half century there
has been a tendency to recognize and
give responsibility to the individual.
The Dawes severalty act. adopted in
1887, was the elimination of this
theory. 1t provides for an allotment
OF lands to individual Indians; break
Ing up of tribal relations, and disin-
tegration OF communal ownership.
The principal thought in this and sub
sequent legislation has been to place
responsibility upon the individual,
and at the same time protect him in
his personal and property rights un-
Ia the untutored child of nature is
equipped to assume full responsible
tiles Of citizenship.
The difficulty is that too much has
been expected OF the Indian. To some
people 1t Is hard to understand why
you can't take an untutored. ignorant,
full blooded Indian and make an edu-
Gated citizen out OF him in fort
night They expect the unreasonable
and impossible. 1t is contrary to all
human experience. Extremists have
insisted that the process is too slow;
that these wards should BIO released
| from government supervision and suf-
fer the results OF their own IMPROVE
dence regardless OF their qualifica-
tions for self-protection and regard
less Of the consequences to their prop
erty rights.
Caution Necessary.
Great caution is necessary in adopt
ing new methods. The Indian prob
lem has been the subject of too many
theories which have proven disas-
trous in practice. In the early days
the theory OF determination existed
: on the ground that "thc only good
Indian is dead Indian" This idea
did not appeal to our liberty loving
people and later the theory of Seq
regat!on" was conceived. under which
the Indians were virtually herded on
reservations and pollced that they
might not escape and injure some
white man. The latest theory-that
of NATURALIZATION. developed under
the Dawes severalty act really seems
most plausible. 1t may prove solu-
ton OF the Indian problem, II prop
erly administered and not interfercd
with by new and inconsistent legisla-
ton.
OF the Indians heretofore allotted
about ten per cent. only-the full
bloods at least-have been prepared
for the additional responsibilities thus
cast upon them.
Congress in 1908 clothed the coun-
ty courts of Oklahoma with turisdlc-
ton over the person and property Of
minor allottecs Of tho Ave civilized
tribes and further provided that upon
the death Of an allotteo all restric-
tons against alienation of his land
would thereby be removed. The raid
upon the Indians property as result
of this legislation is notorious, and
the effect on the Indian was disas-
trous and irreparablc.
Legislation is now pending In Con-
gress which II. adopted may overturn
the present Indian policy and subject
the Indian to the worst possible forms
Of spoilation, not only from outsiders
but from INSCRIPTIONS persons with
In the tribal membership. Tho bill
(10S) introduced by Congressman
Hastings In the House OF Representa-
tives would confer on the superin-
tendent Of the five civilized tribes the
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-12
WELFARE OF OUR INDIANS is A
SOLEMN NATIONAL OBLIGATION

reached by the strong. From the
earliest times the intent of our people
has been to give the Indian that pro-
lection.
In the majority OF cases this obi
CATION is imposed on the federal gov
eminent by treaty. In the absence
Of treaty obligation. however. the duty
Of the nation to Its wards is Just as
great. In the case Of Hickman VS.
United States (224 U. S. 413-417) in
speaking Of the Indians of the five
civilized tribes the supreme court
says:
From their very weakness and
helplessness. so largely due to
the course OF dealing OF tho fed
eral government with them and
the treaties in which 1t has been
accomplished, there arises the
Duty Of Protection
and with It the power"
Specific reservations have proper
ly been set apart for Indian tribes
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-12

only to the control of Congress. This
bill provides that these commission
ers shall be selected from candidates
to be named by all the Indian tribes Of
the United States ".congregated in
general delegate council" 1t is fur
Their provided that these commission
ers shall exercise all the authority
now vested in the secretary of the in
terror and the commissioner of Indian
affairs.
This bill would also deprive the
Indian service Of that protection now
afforded by the classified civil serv-
ice and would subject the Indians to
the same
Perniclous Influences
as the Johnson bill, the chief differ
cnce being that one is retail and the
other wholesale destruction. One may
suppose that the elements most hos
tile to the Indians will advocate this
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-12
Thin Folks Who
Want to Get Fat
Increase in Weight Ten Pounds
or More.

It'd certainly give most anything
to be able to fat up a few pounds and
stay that way" declares every excess
result Is not impossible. despite past
failures. Most thin people are VIC
tins OF mal-nutrition, condition
which prevents the fatty elements of
food from being taken up by the
blood as they are. when the powers
OF nutrition are normal. Instead of
getting into the blood, much of the
fat and flesh producing elements stay
in the intestines until they pass from
the body as waste.
To correct this condition and to
produce healthy, normal amount OF
fat. the nutritive processes must be
artificially supplied with the power
which nature has denied them. This
can porbably best be accomplished by
eating Sargol tablet with every
meal. Sargol Is a careful combina-
ton Of six splendid asslmilative
agents. Taken with meals they mix
with the food to turn the sugars and
starches Of what you have eaton into
rich. ripe nourishment for the tissues
and blood and Its rapid effect has
been in many cases reported remark
able. Reported gains of from ten
to twenty-five pounds in a single
month are by no means infrequent.
Yet Its action Is perfectly natural and
absolutely harmless, Sargol is sold
by all druggists everywhere and
every package contains a guarantee
Of weight increase or money back.
NOTE:-Sargol Ia recommended
only as a flesh builder and while e1-
cellent results in cases of nervous
etc., have been reported,
care should be taken about using It
unless a gain of weight is Desired
Advertisement.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-12
and similar vicious legislation.

and similar vicious legislation.
While the secretary OF the interior
and the commissioner of Indian af-
fairs might gladly welcome this re-
lief from the very onerous duties i'm
posed upon them in connection with
the administration Of Indian affairs.
yet these officials. moved by the high
sense Of public duty the federal gov
eminent owes to its dependent In
dian wards. have felt impelled to sug-
gest the great danger to the Indians
involved in the legislation contem-
plated by either of the three bills re-
ferred to and have pointed out that
existing law is sufficient to enable the
interior department to place on their
own responsibility individual Indians
who are qualified to handle their own
property. Competency commissions
CONTINUED On page ~
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-12
Says Joseph H. Choate in a Let.
ter Written to Congressman
John H. Stephens.

The following letter has been given
out for publication by the United
States commissioner Of Indian af-
fairs:
The Hon. John H. Stephens.
Chairman committee on Indian affairs,
House Of Representatives.
Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr.. Stephens:
Just now. when questions Of great
national moment are demanding uni
versal attention. there is danger that
matters seriously affecting our do
nestle affairs may be neglected or
entirely overlooked.
The welfare of our Indians is a
solemn national obligation. We have
no more sacred trust than the protec-
ton Of the weak from being over
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-12

authority now vested in the commits
sioner of Indian affairs and the sec
rotary Of the interior respecting the
lands and Individual moneys OF the
enrolled members Of the five civilized
tribes in Oklahoma. About one-third
of the Indian population in the United
States belongs to these tribes with
more than thirty thousand restricted
Indians; their property including over
Three Million Acres
of valuable individually owned land.
Perhaps the greatest oil field in the
world has been developed in the
country Of the five tribes. from which
enormous wealth has accrued to these
people.
Under existing laws the superin-
tendent Of these tribes is nominated
by the president and confirmed by
the Senate; the appointment being
political. The pending bill (1OS) pro,
poses to turn over to this appointee
full power and authority over this
vast estate, and naturally every pres
sure, local and otherwise, would be
brought to bear on anyone clothed
with this great responsibility.
AS evidence of the inability of these
Indians properly to safeguard their
own interests the following Is taken
from tho opinion of the supreme court
in 1910 in the case of Tiger VS.. West
ern Investment Company, 221 U. S
2S6-297:
THAT full bloc!led Indians of
the five tribes are, as q class, in
competent. must be assumed not
only from the legislation OF Con-
gress with respect to them, but
from the finding Of the court of
claims where, In the case of
Brown and Grit VS.. United States
A G. CT. 2S3. 1t was expressly
found that full blooded Chero-
KEGS whose right to ALLEVIATE
their lands was forbidden by the
legislation contemporaneous with
that involved In the case at bar,
were, as class. unable to speak
the English language and incom-
petent to guard their interests
from designing persons who were
constantly attempting to induce
them to part with their property
at grossly inadequate compensa-
ton"
Parker Protests.
With respect to the Hastings bill
Arthur G. Parker, ahighly intelligent
Indian, engaged in important educa-
tional work for the state OF New York
at Albany, who Is also the secretary
and treasurer OF the Society of Amer
lean Indians, says:
ALBANY, March %. 1916.
ct desire to register my pro-
test against the favorable consid-
Grafton of n. r. 10s introduced by
Congressman Hastings of Okla
homa, designing to confer the att
thorlty now invested In the sec
rotary OF the interior and tho
commissioner OF Indian affairs
upon the office Of the superin-
tendent OF the five civilized tribes.
Tho condition OF Indian property
and the complex situation that
has arisen from Inheritance cases
and the presence Of largo num-
Der Of incompetent Indians. makes
| II Of utmost importance that tho
administration Of their affairs be
retained In the hands OF the fed
eral government. There Is prec-
edent enough to show the danger
Of state control in Indian mat
tiers, where these matters are not
properly adjusted and where the
| mass Of Indians are by reason of
ignorance or disability. unable to
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Continued on page ~
The Harrison times., 1916-08-05
Governor Pardons.

Porter Mack, negro, OF Woodrun
county, who was sentenced to two
years for assault with intent to kill
in March, 1915. The pardon was the
result of petitions from the trial Judge
and prosecuting attorney, according
to a statement from the governors Of
fee.
Governor Hays also, by proclama-
tlon. relieved four prisoners In the
Sewer county jail from paying fines.
They are: Neal Peterson. $40 for
gaming; Sweedy Murphy, $40 for pc
tit larceny; Charley Ligon, $40 for as
sault and battery. and c. Graves, $40
for Illegal cohabitation. A statement
from the governors Office said that
petitions from the Sewer county
Judge and three other citizens, said
Peterson and Murphy are suffering
from tuberculosis and Ligon and
Graves have several small children de-
pending upon them and are without
means.
Cecil Martin of Yell county. Martin
was convicted of selling whiskey lille
gally, at the June session Of the Yell
Circuit Court, and sentenced to one
year.
Governor Hays, by proclamation,
relieved H. L. Plant OF the payment
of fine Of $40, which was imposed
July II by Municipal Judge w. E.
Woodruff of Little Rock.
Howard and Lucian Howard, SEN
fenced in Grant county in October,
1919, to three years each for man
slaughter. The governor issued a
proclamation relieving A. B. McDon-
aid of Miller county Of paying $3.50
Of q 5000 fine assessed against him
July Il for carrying pistol,
A pardon was also issued to ]. B.
Norman of Oauchita county, sentenc-
ed to four years for burglary and
grand larceny on December Is, 1914.