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presided over by white pastors, the
last Of whom was Rev. Levi Homer.
Rev. Richard Wells was the first col
ored pastor. Then followed DR.. An
thony Binga, Jr., who held the pulpit
for At years. Between the passionate
OF DR.. Binga and tho present pastor,
DR.. Ransome, Reverends r. r. Ora
ham, a. l.. Britton and E. w. Langon
filed the pulpit, rendering valuable
services.
The services were PANIED after the
different pastors. The Horner Service
at $3.50 a. M. was presided over by
superintendent w. II. Fox. An ex-
cellent program was rendered by the
younger element Of the congregation
The Wells Service at 1880 A. NJ.
was presided over by Prof. J. II.
Blackwell. Rev. q. w. Langon con-
Quoted the devotionals while the Eb-
enezer Baptist Church Choir rendered
music. Tho sermon WAS delivered
by Rev. DR.. w. H.; Stokes. Express
ions wore made from tho various de-
partments OF the Church.
The Binga Service at $50 P. M.
was presided over by Deacon Norman
Olphin. Devotionals were conducted
by Rev. J, Walter Harris and Rev.
Woodson. Rev. r. J. Bass delivered
the sermon and expressions were
heard from other department OF the
Church. Muaic by tho First Church
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
ANNIVERSARY EXERCISES OF
BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF
LOVE AND CHARITY.

The 5oth Anniversary Exercises of
the Grand Accepted Order Of Broth
ers and Sisters Of Love and Charity
will be held at the Mt. Carmel Bap-
fist Church, the Fourth Sundcy after
noon, May 28, 1922. Exercises to be-
gin promptly at $3.50 o'clock. Every
member of the Organization is re-
qucstcd and expected to attend this
meeting. Your loyalty will be evil
denced by your presence at this An
nual Asscmblagc. If your seat is
empty you shall be missed.
All male members will meet at
Prices Hall at o'clock and march
thence to the church in body.
All female members will assemble
in the basement Of the church at 2:3o
and repair thence to the auditorium
accompanied by the male members.
BY order Of District Deputy,
THOS. MINOR,
Associate, Mrs. Halle Richardson.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
NEWS OF A. AND IT. COLLEGE.

Sunday, April 80, Mrs. Blanche
Carr Sternn Of this CITY delivered an
address to the students. Mrs. Sternn
is county superintendent Of health Of
Guilford county. She obtained this
position because OF her interest and
enthusiasm in the work Mrs. Sternn
has done much for both white and
colored people.
Among the visitors to this college
this week was Mrs. Francis G. Run
ners, who has tho honor Of being tho
first woman graduate OF this college.
She Is reverenced by the students as
their sister.
Mr.. Wesley Howard, Artist-Teachcr
at Howard University, Of Washington
D. C., will. appear In violin recital
here Monday evening, May 8, under
the auspices Of the Y. NJ. G. A.
Tho A. and #. baseball team will
play its last game Of the season
against High Point Normal and In
dustrial Institute, Saturday, Nav 6,
In A. and T. athletic park.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
GREAT TIME IN SOUTH BOSTON
Grand Chancellor Mitchell Speaks AT
the First Baptist Church.

South Boston, Va, May Sum
day was the scene of great rally
here OF the knights of Pythias and
the Courts Of Calanthe. District
Deputy Grand Chancellor II. c.
White WAS in charge Of the knights
and District Deputy Grand Worthy
Counsellor Fanny l.. Coleman was in
charge Of the members Of the Courts.
The occasion was a largely attend
ed meeting at the First Baptist
Church here, where Mrs. Lucretia
Crawley was Mistress Of Ceremonies
and iGrand Chancellor John Mitchell,
Jr., Of Richmond, was the speaker of
the day. Visitors from the sur
rounding country were present and
were intensely interested in the ex-
ercises. Music was rendered by the
First Baptist Church Choir under the
leadership Of Mr.. Otis Gerst. The
Scriptures were read by Mr.. Paul
Duncan.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
A. M. P. MITCHELL'S RICHES
TO- TUSKEGEE
Left Residuary Estate Which is Re-
puted to be Worth About ST., 900, 900.

LEU NcSlQudTy Estate winch IS Re-
puted to be Worth About ST. 900, ooo
The will Of Albert NJ. Post Mitchell
formerly Of 81 East Seventeen Street
who died March 6, was filed for pro-
bate yesterday III the Surrogates
&C, designating Tuskcgcc Institute
as beneficiary OF the rcsduary estate,
reputed TO be possibly 81 900, 900 in
value.
A bcqucst Of $1,000 is made to the
American Museum OF Natural His
tory, and other lcgacicS are made for
the New York Historical Society, the
Metropolitan Museum OF Art and ST.
Mary'S Church at Tuxedo. The Right
Rev. Frederick Burgess, bishop Of
Long Island; DR.. Percy Stickncy
Grant, rector Of the Church of the
Ascension, and Rev. Charles New
DO Id OF Manhassct. l.. l., receive leg
acicS OF $4,000 each.
Requests Of $4,000 each are made
to both Roland Grant Mitchell, Jr,
OF Boyce, Va, and to Harriet Nit
chcll Willy OF 2l42 Alpine place, Gin
cinnati. Nine requests, ranging from
$4,000 to $4,000, are made to friends
and employees OF the dcccndcnt. \
brother, Arthur NJ. Mitchell OF Prince
ton, receives all Of the personal prop
crty. \ portrait OF the dcccndcntS
grandfather, Henry Post, is bcqucath-
cd to the New York Hospital, OF
which he was once a governor, and
portrait OF Gov. De Witt Clinton
is given to Columbia University.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
GANDHPS AID GETS TWO
YEARS IN JAIL
Moslem League Head, Acquitted by
Jury, Sentenced.

Ahmedabad, India, May 4 (Asso-
ciated Press) -Ilazrat Hohani, pres
idcnt of the All-India Moslcm League,
was sentenced to two years imprison-
,ncnt to-day on a charge OF scdition
after the Judge had refused TO accept
the unanimous verdict of not guilty
rendered by jury, which included
five Indians.
The defendant, during his trial, de-
livcrcd an impassioncd address to the
jury, in which he charged the indie
the All-India Congress was every
mans birthright.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
FOURTH NEGRO LYNCHED
RANGERS GO. TO SCENE
Texas County Pays Slight Attention
to Reprisal Threats.

Fort Worth, Tex, May 8.-Free-
Stonc county, where four negroes
have been lyuchcd since the shaving
OF Eula Auslcy, scvcntccn-ycar old
white girl, was quiet tonight; although
reports were circulated again TODAY
that negroes had made threats to a.
vcngc the deaths. Dispatches said
residents of the county apparently
were showing little concern over tho
threats.
The body of the fourth negro was
found hanging to tree to-day near,
Continued on Third Page.)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
HIS EXCELLENCY SPEAKS.

His EXcellency, among other things
said: Mr.. President and Secretary
and my colored friends. If you are one
half as happy as 1 am in being here,
then You are indeed a happy audience.
l am intensely interested in the Y. M.
&. a. and believe that it is one Of the
greatest factors in the world that IS
elevAtlng the world. You young men
ought to be interested in it. You will
learn splendid lessons and you will be
better men than you have ever been DO
fore. | would not be fitted for the posi-
ton | occupy unless | was interested
IN you. | want to see you happy.
want to see you contcnted. l want to
sec you respect the laws and | am sat
isfied that all should unite and COM
binc to this end.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, SOUTI
RICHMOND, CELEBRATES
101ST ANNIVERSARY,

Last Sunday marked an epoch in
tho history Of the First Baptist
Church, South Richmond, long to be
remembered by the surging masses
OF people who crowded it's main audi
toripm at each service. 1t was the
celebration Of the one hundred and
first anniversary of the Church and
the second anniversary Of the pastor,
Rev. w. l.. Ransome, A. B., D. D.
This church was organized long
before the Civil War of 1861 by the
colored people, who were sometimes
called Free Negroes It was then
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Choir.
The Ransome Service at Sis p.
NJ. was presided over by Miss M. A.
Fowlkes. Devotionals were conduct
ed by Rev. a. l.. BrItton, while Mt.
Carmel Baptist Church Choir rem
dered the music. The sermon was
delivered by Rev. e. D. Caffee. Then
followed the concluding expressions
from other departments Of the
Church.
The day was one of rejoicing on
the southstde and words Of praise
Tor every one who took active parts
on the program are being heard from
those who packed the edifice. DR..
Ransome and his committee, deserve
unstinted credit for the unique man
ner III which the whole affair was
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
TEXANS STAGE BRUTAL
LYNCH|NC ORGY
At K|RVUV =;
,jn., -
Taken from Jail by Crowd and Then
Tied to Scat Of a Cultivator
(BY United Pressl

kirvin, Tex, May 6.-Three NEGROES:
were burned here at dawn for attack
ing and numbering Eula Ausley, pref.
~ Seventccn-year-ol schoolgirl whose,
oody was found near here mutlated
by thirty stab wounds.
lied to the seat of a cultivator.
paced III the center Of the city square
',eie, inc three negroes met their
death before 4 mob of 100.
Snap Terry, twcnty-six. who was.
captured alter thirty-Six hour chase.
with b!oodhounds, was the first 70 be
burned: Tie was tied to the scat of
me cultIvator after he is alleged TO
nave made confession. Oil was
poured OH his body and Z match
struck. AS the flames mounted ahou,
his !, body: Terry shouted: oh, Lord,
I'm coming"
Nose Jones, iorty-iour, and Johu
cornish, nineteen, were the othcv
negroes burned.
This was after Terry had been ig-
n'ted and shouted Burn Jones and
John Cornish--they are as guilty as;
| am"
Terry's chant, ooh, Lord. am conn.,
Ing rose higher and higher as the.
flames leapcd. ....
Then the body was completely sat.
urated with kcrosinc. Tcrry's chant
died away.
Jones was then ropcd and draggets
over the plow. Wood was thrown.
on. In about six minutes he died.
John Cornish was lassocd and
dragged on to the fire. Again more.
fuel was added and the three bodies
were burned to crisp.
Thrilling Manhunt
The capture OF three negroes fol-
INn
i'll Texas history. Farmers and bust
ness men OF three counties began,
early Friday morning to run down
the slaycrs OF the white girl. With
a clue from another negro that
snap Terry was guilty, creek bot
toms and hills were. beaten back
and forth all day.
Terry was captured about $40 Fri
day afternoon, five and Il half miles.
south OF Workman.
News Of the capture spread rap
idly and within an hour a large.
crowd had gathered about the Jail.
The negro was slipped out and taken
to Fairfield, where he was placed in
the county jail. Under severe oues-
tioning the negro confessed and I'M
Plicated the other two negroes at
kirvin.
Jones and Cornish were arrested
and brought to Fairfield. No sooner
than they had been placed behind the
bars, a mob of close to 400 had gath
cred and stormcd the Jail. The guard
was quickly ovcrpowcrcd, and the
three negroes were taken and placed
III automobiles.
100 Autos Lead Parade.
More than 100 automobiles led the
parade back to kirvin, distance
OF about thirteen miles.
The cavalcadc arrived in Kirvin
about + y. NJ. and circlcd the square.
y pillow was placed in the square. a
large amount OF wood was on hand
by the time the negroes were taken
out OF the automobiles. Terry was
first brought 10 the pillow and strap
ped and chained to the iron seat
He was then mutilatcd and crude.
oil and Kerosene poured over him.
lie cried out to burn the other two
negroes and started singing as the,
match was applied. Jones and Cor
nish did not confess to participation
i'll the crime. They were also mu-
tilatcd before being burned.
White Men Held.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
SNiITH-GREY.

Mr.. Wilson Roberts Grey, Of Wash
ington, d. G.. announces the marriage
Of his daughter, Colista Viola to Mr..
Richard Allan Smith, Of Abingdon,
Va, On Thursday, the twenty-second
OF December, nineteen hundred and
twenty-one, Cincinnati, Ohio, at the
parsonage of tho New Carmel Pres
byterian Church, Rev. W. T.. Brenn.
Pastor.
At home, june z, 7o1 Heleha st. ).
Bnaddoc%, Pm. 10 ua1&a.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
Broke Her FINGER.

Mrs. George Peterson, had the mis-.
fortune to break her middle finger on
her right hand. On Wednesday, May
3rd, she was raising a window at the
home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Y. Norrell, when it slipped and caught
her finger breaking the bone Just be-
lew the joint. 1t is healing satisfactor
ally,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
n Card OF Tllanks.

Mrs. Benjamin Jackson, OF 106 10
r.. Clay Street, hereby extends hor
very deep gratitude to every friend
who In any way expressed sympathy
to her on the occasion Of tho death
Of her sister, Mrs. Martha Cooke,
who died May l, 1922, after a very
brief illness.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE.
Our Slogan 1900 New Members.

The N. A. a. G. p. will hold a
Mass Meeting at Leigh Street Me-
mortal NJ. E. Church, at Fifth and
Leigh Streets, Sunday, May 18th, al
p. M. A live speaker, an up-to-
date choir and first class orchestra
will meet you there.
William r. Denny is president of
the local branch. Rev. G. G. Gill,
pastor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

conducted. More than $4,000 was
raised during the day. Thus onded
another chapter lii tho history OF this
Church OF national reputation.
j re.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
ON TO DANV1LLE.

The party left Sunday evening for
Danville, Va. They expressed them
selves at being delighted over their
reception here. Mr.. Mitchell's Stan.
ley Steam Car attracted attention of
the automobilists here and every
time stop was made crowd gath
cred to inspect the machine
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
White Men Held.

Fairfield, Tex, May 6.-Two white
men are being held in Jail here il,
connection with the killing OF Eula
Auslcy at Kirvn, for which three
negroes were burned here this NOR
ming, according TO Shriif Mayo.
Tracks leading from the scene of
the murder to the home of the two
Observation-Disclosures fitting the shoes
they wore, were found, Mayo said.
One Of the men was captured YES
tcrday and tn second surrendered,
at the Jail after the mob left here.
last night with the negroes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13

Mrs. Berthel King Barbee and her
little son, Atlas, Jr., Of Durham, N.
G. arrived In the city last Saturday.
Mrs. Alberta jenkins Stevenson is
somewhat indisposed This week
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
THE NATIONAL RACE
CONGRESS HOLDS A
GREAT SESSION
(CharleS Stcwart)


WASHINGTON, ID. c., May S.
eve believe in the intellectual. moral
and spiritual unity Of mankind" de
clared the National Race Congress in
its seventh annual session which
closed here with an executive session
Saturday, "and race similarities and
not race differences, are fundamental
eternal and unacceptable" continued
the declaration. apparent distinct
ions arc superficial, differences are
but separate emergencies from on
common background OF human ma
ture. To accept the doctrine of in
L delible difference which separates us
B from the rest Of mankind would be
insult to our own soul and dishonor
God who made us in His own image"
AN AFFIRMATIVE RIGHT.
eve note with apprehension the
prevailing tendency to limit the po-
litical rights and opportunities Of the
race. We affirm our right to vote,
and to be voted for, to hold office,
elective or appointive, in all sections
of the country without discrimina-
ton OH account Of race or color. Any
practice or policy which deprives us
of this right violates the fundnment-
al principles Of democracy and max es
the Constitution of the United States
scrap Of paper" g..
AN INTER ESTING MEETING. .
The Congress held one Of the most
interesting meetings in its history
and was far reaching. A full report
Of the Matthew Bullock case was
t0H u
Association, and the entire expense
was met by the Association, the case
being directed by President w. II.
Jernagin, Of Washington, d. c..
Grace Unity" was the keynote OF
all the addresses delivered, and tho
saving Of Matthew Bullock from the
lynchers was but one example Of what
the Negro could do united. The father
OF the young man was loud in his
praise Of the organization.
The Congress was addressed by
Congressman Martin b. Ansorge, Of
New York, the Congressman who had
appointed young colored man to
the Naval Academy. He declared
that while he had been severely crit
1c1sed by the press he had no apology
to offer, for he felt that he had dis
charged his duty, and 1t was not
the payment Of a political pledge.
RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
The address of Solomon j. Platte
from South Africa was an eye-opener.
He graphically described conditio
IN South Africa. In speaking OF our
Southern States by way OF compar-
ison he said, "rhe whites Of the
Southern States, who are said to be
tho worst Negro-haters in the world,
will not permit you to eat in their
hotels, but they have no objection to-
you building your own hotels and
eating with your own people. In
South Africa they will not have us
in their hotels nor will they permit
us to build hotels Of our own, and
If we want to eat at all we must be
satisfied to toll in their kitchens and
lick their pans
Dr.. W. II. Jernagin was elected
president for another term, and DR..
"A. G. Garner, OF New York, vice
president.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
PRAYER OFFERED.

Prayer was offered by Mr.. William
rate, after which there was n chant
by the choir. The welcome address
was delivered by Rev. A. Kendrlck
and the response was by Mr.. D. c.
canada. Miss Essex Medley sang a
solo. An original poem was read Dy
Mr.. NJ. e. Smith. A selection was
rendered by Mrs. Annie Jones, Mrs.
Victoria Williams and Mr.. Thomas
Williams. Rev. ". Fl. Crawley in
troduced the Grand Chancellor.
Editor Mitchell reviewed at length
the work Of the Order in the State
and explained it's benefits. He spoke
at length upon the progress Of the
colored people and commended the
people or this section. He cited sta
tistlcs showing that the colored peo-
pie or Halifax county owned over a
million and half dollars worth Of
property.
GRAND CHANCELLOR SPEAKS.
He related anecdotes which amused
tho audience and concluded his re-
marks amidst applause Of those who
were fortunate enough to hear him
The ladies, who We're members OF
the Order were attired in white and
presented a fine appearance Mr..
Nl1tchell and his party, who consisted
or Mrs. Lucy Cross, District Deputy
Grand Worthy Counsellor OF Rich
mond; Mrs. l.. II. G. Scott, Grand
Worthy Register Of Deeds, and Miss
Eva G. Davis and her brother, Mr.
Robinson Davis.
They camo by automobile grom
Richmond and we're dined at tho
residence OF Mrs. Lucretia Crawley.
Tho party arrived Saturday at about
7 2. NJ. Mr.. Mitchell and Mr.. Da-
Wis were the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs
II. c. White, while tho ladies were
the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. G. !. Jones.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
a UNITED PEOPLE.

The success Of this commonwealth
rests in a united and a contcnted con.
stitucncy, inclusive of all the people.
II there is any time that I can aid and
help the citizens of this State, be they
white or colored, I shall do it. I want
you TO do what you can to make better
wives. l want you to do what you can
10 make better husbands. know color
cd people. have been with them all Of
my life. Thero never was a moro con.
slderatc race. more open to encourage
ment than the colored people. Some
time. they get Respondent, hut they
should not get that way. IF you will
compare your opportunities OF the past
with those Of today, you will find that
this Is not such bad world in which
we live.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
HIS ADDRESS AT PETER sB1JR6,

Last week or week before last I
made triD to Petersburg to make a
speech at the institution over there. I
spoke to 700 or 500 boys ard girls. I
felt that they were there for purpose.
!f you are here. realize You are hero to
day to be the leaders OF tomorrow. Vol
colored folks need somebody to lead
You, who will lead you right. You need
some one who will not lead you into
ldleness. / signed m order for IS. 900
to relieve debt that the institution
there owed. am glad to know that the
colored people are here. for. all of us
are to be together. I believe that It is
/(Contiaued on Third paee.)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF
THEIsAN BENEFICIAL CLUB.

The Theban Beneficial Club will
hold tts Twentieth Anniversary Ex-
ercieea ut the Bbeneser Baptist
Church, Sunday night. May IA. 1922
OF $3.50 O'clock. Special program.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-13
GOV. TRINKLE SPEAKS TO
THE COLORED PEOPL
TAI NC 70, m,nu ~ ~, rNx,@~,m,~
70 Cause for Loss Of FatF~~WlI Accord Justice te
C1asS@s~~The Gospel OF Hone Ills Plea
HTesz0en< %0hn s. Powell PreSides
scott g. BurreH Introduces Distinguished

at one Of the most remarkable meet
ings OF colorcd people ever held in this
city, Governor e. Lee Trinkle electr.-
fled the audience and held everybody
spellbound by his cloquence and trar3-
cendent oratory. The occasion was a
rally by the Y. M. c. A. Sunday after
noon at the Fifth Street Baptist
Church. President John S. Powell
presided. while General Secretary
Scott c. Burrell D. D., was Master Of
Ceremonies. On the rostrum were:
Grand Master Of the Grand Fountain,
U. O. Of II. r., W. S. Woodson; Col.
Giles B. Jackson and Mr.. b. l.. Allen
IN addition to the Y. M. c. A. officers.
Prayer was offered by Grand Master,
w. S. Woodson. Rev. DR.. T. J. King &C.
cupied seat among the audience, due
TO n recent indispostion. Editor John
Mitchell. Jr.. OF the Planet reported
THE proceedings. Deacon J. 3. Page
made an appeal for funds. S41.86,
was lifted.
A BRILLIANT ASSEMBLAGE.
1t was 1880 p. M. before the prelim-
inaries were concluded and the disting.
uished visitor, who occupied the centre
chair OH the rostrym was introduced
by General Secretary, SC. Burrell.
This did not tnke place however until
Mrs. Trinkle had been induced to
como to rostrum and take sent by
her brilliant husband. In the mean.
time, the Governors youngest of
spring was roaming Mt will down the
centre aisle Of the church. Secretary
Burrell annonncsl that the church
had decided to give an annual collect
ion TO the work and others would do
like wise. The audience had arisen
when the Chief Executives madame
was introduced and when he arose 10
speak similar honor was accorded to
him.
Evening star., 1922-01-04
MURDER PROSECUTION
FOR "DEATH" LIQUORS
Attorney General of Alabama Is
sues Orders to Push Charge if
Intoxicants Prove Fatal.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
MONTGOMERY, Ala, January A.
Attorney General Harwell G. Davis Is
advising all solicitors to prosecute
Tor murder persons arrested for man
ufacturing liquors which causes the
death of any human being. This ad-
vice is being issued following the ar
rest of a man for the alleged manu-
facture and sale of liquor which is
said to have caused the death of
Clyde Smith.
Smith was said to have succumbed
to the effects of some liquor he had
consumed. Attorney General Davis
authorized the examination of Smithe
stomach, the report showing that he
had died from a violent poison.
Some Of the liquor Of which Smith
is said to have drunk was also
analyzed and was said to have been
found to contain $50 per cent of
wood alcohol. Three persons are
said to have partaken of this same
liquor, the other two becoming deS-
perately i'll as a result.
The attorney general has also au-
thorized solicitors to ascertain
whether poison liquor is being sold
and apprehend those responsible for
its manufacture and sale.