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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01
JUDGE HUNDLEY DEFENDS HIS
CONDUCT OF TRIAL.
Makes Pubic Correspondence With
Governor Stuart in Reference
to Clcmcncy for Aubrey
Barrett.

Governor Henry G.. Stuart, in COM
muting the death sentence OF Aubrey
Barrett, convicted Of murder for his
connection in the killing OF w. II.
Roach, Of Charlotte County, acted up
on his humane instincts and showed
the prisoner mercy where the law de
manded that he pay for his crime.
This is shown in correspondence be
tween the Governor and Judge George
j. Hundley, who presided in the trial
OF the Negro, which was made public
yesterday.
In making public the correspon-
dence, Judge Hudeley said that it
showed conclusively that the Cover
nor w"s not influenced at all in his
action by the i'll advised clamor of
certain people against tho court that
tried him (the Negro,) but acted as
contemplated by our Constitution, up
on his humane instincts and showed
mercy where the law demanded only
the penalty for his crime"
The letter follows:
Henry c.. Stuart, Governor Of Virgin
Ia:
My Dear Governor,--I see from the
papers that they have published the
fact that you committed the sentence
OF Aubrey Barrett without making
any statement" and then they proceed
to repeat the stale falsehoods about
the trial, and also allude to the fact
that the trial and conviction was
had within ten days after the arrest,
etc: and then they state that Mr.. Can
non filled brief with certain com
ments on the trial.
Judge Watkins informed me that he
filed proofs before you that Lancaster
advised the boy all through the trial
and no allusion is made to this proof 9.
l have now before me your telegram
asking mo TO call special term for
the day on which 1t was held. I
would respectfully represent that
such statements should not be allow
ed without letting the public know
that you did not act on these attacks
upon the fairness Of the trial, and If
you do not care to state that fact to
the public, that you allow me to pub
/ lpsh the correspondence between us,
particularly your letter of the 18th
instant.
Yours with highest esteem.
(Signed) GEORGE J. fUNDLEY
Governor Stuart replied:
Judge George j. Hundley, Farmville,
Va:
My Dear Judge.-I thank you for
your letter Of November 10 with ref.
erence to the case OF Aubrey Barrett.
| also note in the News Leader Of yes
terday your opintan In the contempt
cases recently before you, and have
read both with much interest. You
may be sure that no action I could
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01

V1RGINIA-In the Law and Equity
Court fine City Of Richmond.
uhe 18th day OF November 1917.
MAGGIE MATTHEW'S. -. Plaintiff.
against In Chancerv
ERNEST MAT NEWS. Defendant
The object OF this suit Is 80 obtain
an absolute divorce from the bond OF
matrimony by t,he plaintiff from the
defendant, on the gro nd Of deser
ton.
And an affidavit having been mads
and filed that the defendant Ernest
Matthews is not resident of tho
State Of Virginia, it Is ordered that
he appear here within fifteen DAYS
after the due publication of this order
and do what may DO necessary 80
project his interest herein.
A Copy,
Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk
j. e. Byrd, p. q.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01

take In this case could be based in the
least degree upon any assumption OH
my part Of anything that could reflect
upon the court or upon the good peo
pie of Charlotte.
With best assurance Of my highest
regard and esteem, l AMI am con
WINGED that Aubrey Barretts trial
was fair In every particular. Last
sentence added with pen to typcwrit-
ten letter above.)
Very sincerely yours,
(Signed.) HENRY G. STUART.
Governor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01
n. a. a. 9. L. WILL DEFEND DIR.
LEROY BUNDY.
Colorcd Dentist Accused of Murdc
i'll tho East ST. Louis Riot Cases.

The National Association for the
Advancement OF Colorcd People has
just won tremendous victory for
the American Negro Iii the unani-
nous decision OF the United States
Supreme Court in the Louisville Seq
regation Case, but the Association
does not intend to stand still upon
that victory. 1t has already under
taken q fight OF almost equal impor-
lance, the flight of securing For tho
colored mon accused and convicted of
murder In the East st. Louis riots a
fair trial and every benefit under tho
law to which they are entitled. The
Association is undertaking this fight
not only i'll behalf of. the individual
men concerned but in order that the
blame Of being the initial cause of
tho horrors which took place at East
st. Louis shall not be shifted upon
the Negro race.
a though the colored people at
East st. Louis were sufferers and
victims, several hundred OF them hay
ing been beaten and killed, the re-
suit OF the legal processes thus far
mas been the conviction Of ten color.
ed men with sentences Of fourteen
years each in the penitentiary. On
the other hand, two or three white
men have been convicted and given
long sentences, and only I. few DAYS
ago three or the white men charged
with rloting were sentenced to thir.
w days each, a sentence which in
some parts of the country is often
imposed for being merely drunk and
disordcrly.
Great interest now centers around
the tria; of DR.. Leroy Bundy. DR.
Bundy is prosperous dentist and
one Of the most prominent colored
men of East st. Louis. IIe is charged
with melting riot and murder, and il
is declared that the State will ask
FOR the death penalty in his case. The
National Association has already tai,
en- steps to secure tho very best legal
defense possible for DR.. Bundy and
WI spare no effort or expense to give
nm fair trial and the fullest Dro-
lection under the law.
Dr. Bundy's case is not merely an
individual case. 1t is in a large sense
the case Of the entire race, and SC
the Advancement Association makes
a national appeal for cooperation and
funds to assist it in the defense OF
DR.. Bundy. Already the St. Louis
Branch, from the day immediately
fa lowing the riots, has been doing
magnificent work. The Branch has
ra sed and expended for the benefit
or refugees, in collecting evidence
against the rioterc, and in defending
Negroes who were accused, almost
$4,000. The st. Louis Branch is still
putting forth every effort with the
National Association standing be-
hind 1t and working through it.
His trial begins this week. It Is q
trial in whirh every good citizen
every lover Of law and order and true
democracy, should be interested. To
oil such, the National Association for
the Advancement OF Colored People
makes this appeal. Contributions
may be sent to the National Associa
ton for the Advancement Of Color.
ed People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New
York.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01

Omar Khayyam, Wilrred viau's
9reat three-year-old, won the Pimlico
Autumn handicap at a milo and u
quarter on the Pimlico track.
James Cox Brady, tho noted horse
chow exhibitor, has bought King
Tango, a Shetland pony, for $4,000.
This Is probably the highest price
ever paid for pony In this country.
King Tango, O diminutive stallion,
won more than 200 blue ribbons.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01
At THE NATION {
ME- TROPOL|S

The Negro Defended in "E'rom Super
man to notwithstanding Book by j.
a. Rogers is Gripping and Thrilling
Defense Of tho Negroes Place-Mrs.
Lola Walters, wife of late Bishop
Honorcd-'rhe Associated Colored
Employees Meeting Migration Move
ment- Mrs. Charles II. Anderson
has returned to The Stage.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01
MUST SCRUTINIZE FUTURE
REQUISITIONS FROM Mccall.

your refusal to grant this reou1
si.ion Tor the reasons, as alleged, con
stltutes a reflection upon the State
OF west Virginia and shows a deplor
able lack OF knowledge Of It and its
people. 1t also in my opinion, tends
TO thwart the ends OF Justice and VIC
aates the spirit Of the comfy between
the States to such an extent that If
shail feel compelled TO scrutinize with
more than usual care any similar re
QUESTION from YOU"
me crime with which Johnson is
charged IS an attack on Nellie Kellen
berger, a fourteen year Old white
girl, alleged to have been committed
IN december 1916. Nine persons were
indicted in the case seven OF whom
now are serving sentence for the
crime. WV
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01
GOVERNOR OF WEST VIRGINIA
RESENTS GOV. MCALL'S ..
ACTION.
Governor of Massachusetts Refuses
to Turn Colorcd Man Over to
West Virginia Officers.

Charleston, w. Va, Nov, 20,-Char.
acterizing tho refusal of Governor Nc
Call, of Massachusetts, to honor his
requisition for the return to West Vir
ginia for trial Of John Johnson, q Ne
gro charged with attacking a white
girl in this city, as constituting a re
Election upon the State of West Va,
and showing a deplorable Jack of
knowledge OF the State and its peo-
pie, Governor Cornwell late today
made public q letter which he had
written to the Massachusetts Cover
nor. Previous to receiving Governor
McCall's letter declining to honor the
requisition, Governor Cornwell had
written to tho Massachusetts Governor
a personal lctter guaranteeing that no
harm should come to Johnson, and
declaring there IS absolutely no dan
ger OF Johnson's being lynched or
otherwise mistreated."
Governor Cornwell's letter as sent
to Governor Mccall today, follows:
. Il have your letter declining to
honor my reQuisition for the return
OF John Johnson, now in your city,
charged with rape in this country,
with all due respect to the repre-
sdntatives Of your STATE who visited
this State for the alleged purpose of
making an investigation regarding the
case, am compelled to say that he
has evidently mis!cd you as to tho
facts In the matter. The suggestion
that exaggerated reports of the crime
have been generally circulated in the
community and that on account of
the nature of these reports and the
race of the defendants, there exists q
prejudice which would be difficult If
not impossible Of control by the most
upright Judge Is not only unwarranted
and untrue, but is q reflection upon
this State and Its courts, which very
frankly and respectfully resent, It Is
not justified by any records or Incl
dents connected with the State since
its origin.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01

Asiatic Society, which makes a study
of conditions affecting Asiatic life.
Mrs. Walters Is the first woman Of
the race to become a member in these
organizations and as the result the
status Of the colorcd women through
out the nation will DO raised. She
has 1ong been active and foremost
in all work pointing to tho uplift of
tho women of the race. Mrs. Walters
has been kecnly interested in mis-
sionary work and, during the life Of
the late Bishop, she was especially
active among the women of tho vari-
Gus conferences over which tho
bishop presided. She is woman OF
fine education and Accomplishments
and for many year taught school
in Louisville, Ky. She was ap-
pointed by President Wilson to n
81 'endid position at Ellis Island is
THE only Presidential appointec
among tho large clerical force en-
ploycd at Ellis Island. Mrs. Walters
deserves the new honor that has
come to her, and the race throughout
the nation will be glad to hear of the
success that has come to her. When
your correspondent saw her last
week she was rogaining her strength
poise after the great strain she has
been passing thru since the death of
Bishop Walters.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01

brought to the attention of tho At
torney General were brought to yours
you would take action similar to that
which he recommends.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01

We 10 all kinds OF job Work. Lot
us do 1t for ysu.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01
TRAINED. OFFICER" SPENT
TIME IN RESTRICTED DISTRICT

"Fhe prosecuting attorney Of this
county, In a letter to me, advises that
your trained officer who came to this
city for the alleged purpose Of in.
vestigating the case, was here several
days before calling upon any officer
or tho State or County; that he fire.
quented the red light district where
Johnson's alleged crime was commit
ted, in an apparent effort to obtain
information which would warrant his
making. an adverse report; that, on
the very day he left Charleston, he
called at the office OF the prosecuting
attorney for tho first time: that the
prosecuting attorney gave him tho
names OF great many witnesses
whom he could have interviewed he
lore leaving tho city, and gave him
all tho facts within the possession OF
the States representatives.
"eho prosecuting attorney reouost
ed the privilege OF presenting Wost
Virginia's side OF the case Mt the com
Ing hearing of Johnson, I'M Massach,I
''s AVS was assured ii was not nee
essary TO do 50, but when he insisted
upon making that appearance he was
told he would be advised when the
matter was to be again heard, and
that no such advice was received, and
that the prosecuting attorney had no
animation or information relative to
the time OF the further hearing, as
promised.
only few days ago I honored n
requlsltion for the return Of an alleg
ea fugitive to your State. The crime
winch he was charged was insignifi
cant and unimportant as compared
with the one with which Johnson Is
charged, and for which two people
now are serving sentence in the State
pen1tentiary as accessories.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01
Try This Preparation
WHEN ALL OTHERS FAIL.

Don't burn your hair off with hot
iron combs. Forget the old timo
way. Hot irons are used for lots of
other things but not for human hair.
When hot irons are used it burns the
life out of the hair. 1t breaks off,
That Is why so many women are
without hair.
To prevent badness, stop using
irons and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01

Last Tribute Of Respect Paid Minis.
ter Curtis at Funeral--Large and
Representative Gathering Honor
Of Late Liberian Minister-:Body!
passes thru to Chicago-Mme. Azalia
Hackley to Give Folk Song Festival
DIR. Wallace ends Noted Rally.
Aliens National News Bureau,
West 131 St., New York City
November 26, The last tribute of
respect was paid to Hon. James l..
Curtis, late Minister to Liberia, last
Sunday at the funeral held from the
Bethel A. M. e. Church. A large and
representative gathering fellow
townsmen, associates, and friends OF
the young diplomat attended the fun
eral and heard tho late Minister
praised for the brilliant manner In
which he handled the State situation
IN Liberia. He was praised az lawy.
er, orator, churchman, diplomat, and
as loving and affectionate husband
The body arrived in New York last
Saturday and was accompanied by
his widow, Mrs. Helen Curtis, the
Bishop Of Liberia, and representa-
tive Of the American legation to I'll,
IBERIA. The funeral which was held
from the church of which he was a
member and trustee, was conducted
by the pastor tho Rev. DR. A. II.
Cooper The floral tributes came from
the State department and other or.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-22

~ MAHA'S Country club will
A l open earlier this year than
~ ever before in its history. The
date has been set for April %.
that is, Saturday of this week
Ammo Domini 1917. Some ma
licious persons have circulated the ru-
NOR that the patrons of this exclusive
club pushed forward the date of OPEN
ing in order TO take advantage Of the
three days remaining before liquid re-
freshments will ooze out of Nebraska,
leaving it bone dry. The patrons did
clamor for an early date, it is true,
but the reason for their insistence was
the feeling that season beginning
later and closing in the early fall is
far too short for the enjoyment of the
pleasures which the long period Of
agreeable weather allows. For long
time it has been warm enough and
dry enough to enjoy golf on the links.
but without the attendant pleasures of
an open club house much of the joy
was lost. Long after the club is
closed in the fall the days and even
ings are warm enough to make driv-
ing out to the country desirable.
There are so many luncheons and
dinner dances that can be given bet
ter at the Country club than at any
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-22
Belgian Art Erhlbit IN "
Omaha to AID Wounded Artists

will be hung i'll the Auditorium at the
expense of the Omaha Fine Arts So
ciety. During that time it will be
open from the hours of 10 to 10 each
day. Some of the canvases are enor-
nous, so that they could not be hung
in many places where they have
been.
All are for sale, the proceeds to
go to the wounded artists themselves
or to their wives and children. Not
cent comes to the society which is
bringing them here. One of the most
beautiful paintings in the exhibit,
THE Lovers" by Henri Martin, has
been sold to the Albright gallery in
Buffalo, N. Y. 1t and all the other
pictures sold, remain in the collec-
ton, so long as it travels. Many of
the paintings, etchings and drawings
are very reasonable in price, but their
sale would result in untold comfort
to some sufferer on the other side Of
the water.
Mrs. George B. Prinz calls atten-
ton to the appeal made by the Ouch
ess Dies:
Instinct prompts me TO utter my
cry of distress in the direction of the
United States. and | feel confident
that it will be heard and win response.
From the depth of my heart l cry,
Help! Help for the artists and fam
lilies of artists who have been ruined
or bereaved by the war;"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-22

formed at St. Peters Catholic church
at 9 in the morning. A wedding
breakfast for the relatives at the home
of the brides parents will follow. Miss
Nettie Bushman will be maid of
honor, Miss Mary Byron of Daven-
port, Ia, who arrived Saturday, will
play the wedding march. and Mr.. M.
R. Hanna will act as best man.
Thursday the marriage of Miss
Dorothea Skriver to DR.. Roscoe
Thomas will be solemnized at the
home of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Peder. A. Skriver, and Saturday
will take place the wedding of Miss
Anna WEIGH and Mr.. Joseph Mullin.
Miss WEIGH has the extreme distinc-
ton of being guest of honor at FIVE
bridge parties in four days this week,
as well as at several luncheons and
evening affairs.
For Miss Ellen Bloom, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Bloom, whose
marriage to Mr.. Charles Keller will
take place May many parties are
being given. Her sister, Mrs. Bern
ard Johnston, entertained for her
Tuesday week ago. Miss Anna Ed
quist entertained at shower week
ago Saturday. Last Tuesday evening
Miss Esther Johnson entertained in
formally, while on Thursday after
noon Miss Lillian Henrickson gave
kensington for this May bride. Sat
urday afternoon Mrs. N. P. Swanson
entertained for Miss Bloom, and on
Saturday evening Miss Olga Johnson
gave a kitchen shower. Miss Bloom
spent the weekend at Lincoln, where
many affairs were given in her honor.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-22
Spring Brides and Pre-Nuptial
Affairs Hold Social Limelight
IMsMzZX'Hoznnss0N,

YARDS have been issued by Mr.
Francis Joseph Burnley for
~ the marriage of his daughter
Mary Frances, to Mr.. Lawrence
Brinker, on Thursday evening. May
3, at his home. Archbishop ]. ]. Harry
will officiate at the service, which
viii! be his first in Omaha. Only rela-
tives and close friends will be present
at $50, but separate cards have been
issued to great number of friends
for a reception between the hours OF
9 and II.
I Mr.. Burnley and his sister, Miss
Burnley, will give up their house at
1873 North Twenty-eighth avenue,
after the wedding to his daughter,
Mrs. ]. Macmillan Harding. and Mr..
Harding, who now live 1T lis North
Thirty-eighth avenue. They have not
made definite plans, but may travel a
little before establishing themselves
in another home. Mr.. Brinker and his
bride will be at home after August |
in> the home which the Hardings will
vacate.
For Miss Burnley several parties
are planned this week, including a
luncheon by Mrs. Moshier Colpetzer
on Wednesday, one Thursday by Mrs.
George B. Thummel and on Saturday
by Mrs. N. {. Leary and the dinner
party at the opening of the Country
club, at which Mr.. Elmer Redick will
entertain Miss Burklev and her
fance, Mr.. Brinker. Miss Ellen
Creighton will give tea for Miss
Burnley the following Sunday eve
ming.
The marriage of Miss Gertrude
Akin and Mr.. Willard Slabaugh will
take place Tuesday evening at the
home of the brides parents, DR.. and
Mrs. Joseph NJ. Akin. Miss Amy
Burgess Of Winona, ILL.,, who. with
the bride, was the inspiration for sew
eral parties since her arrival will be
maid OF honor, and Miss Ruth Sla-
baugh will be bridesmaid. Little Bar
bara Baird and her brother, Billy,
children of Mr.. and Mrs. Claire Baird,
are to be flower girl and ring bearer,
and Miss Grace Slabaugh will play
the wedding march. Mr.. Temple Nc
Fayden will 'e best man. The last
of the bridal parties for this popular
young couple will be the bridal din
ner, followed by rehearsal at the
home of the brides parents.
Three much-feted brides will be
married the last of the week We'd
nesday will see the marriage of Miss
Mary O'Connor, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John J. O'Connor, to Mr.. John
Lynch. The ceremony will be per-
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-22
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Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-22
Residence Changes

Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Shelton are
giving up their home on Harvey
street, as Mrs. Shelton leaves the
first of May for Denver, to be with
her sister awhile, and will spend most
of the summer in Colorado, where
Mr.. Shelton has ranch interests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Baldrigc will
move from the Fontenelle to the
Blackstone for the summer on the
first OF May.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Wicker
sham have sold their home in Dun
dee and taken a place at 100 South
Thrity-eight street until they build
a new home in Dundee.