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Public Utilities

NEW YORK, August (SpeciaD -
United Light 6 Power in its report for
the six months ended June 80 shows
net income of $2.469,74 after depreci-
alton, interest, taxes and subsidiary
preferred dividends compared with
81 $50 1913 in the first six months of last
year Net income for the IL months
ended June 80 amounted to $4,112. .036
after above charges. contrasted with
S2,7l8,076 in the preceding IL months.
The report Of Federal Light & Trac-
tion and subsidiary companies for the
month Of June shows earnings Of
S612,487 against S52S,316 in June of
1927 and net income Of S143,054 against
S101,l29. For the II months ended
June 30 gross earnings amounted to
S7,4l5 ,269, compared with S6.845.123 in
the corresponding period of last year,
and balance after charges was 81 $780,
8o3, against $1,688,667.
Sales of electric current by Public
Service Electric a. Gas Co, principal
operating subsidiary of Public Service
Corporation of New Jersey, for the six
months ended June 30 totaled 627.645,- =
529 XVIII, against COG. .160,633 XVIII. for
the same period Of last year. an in
crease of 109 per cent. Sales of current
for power purposes aggregated 383, ,149,-
4l2 XVIII. gain OF 11.6 per cent com
pared with the first half of 1927, when
sales aggregated 342. .250,O64 XVIII.
Sales of electric current for the three
months ended June 80, 1923. aggregated
328,134,718 XVIII, a gain of Ill per
cent compared with sales of 293 ,823. .391
XVIII. reported for the June quarter
last year.
Evening star., 1928-08-03
WOOL QUOTATIONS.

BOSTON, August (SpeciaD New
clip wools from Texas continue to ar
rive in large volume, but prices have
been adjusted to lower levels. Twelve
months is quoted 112 to LIS, clean,
and eight months is selling in range
LOS to LOT. Fine territory combing.
clean basis. was quoted today at LIS
10 ll8, French combing, 1.08 to 1.10:
half-blood, Ito to l.12; three-eighths
blood. LOS to 1903: quarter blood. 90
to l.03 Ohio grade fleece, grease basis.
ranged from 48 to SIS.
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WILL MAKE PLANE MOTOR.

NEW YORK, August 3 (P)-E. E.
Bliss Company. New York, which does
an extensive foundry and machine busi-
ness here and abroad, plans to manu-
facture in this country a we'll known
British airplane motor in competition
with American airplane engine makers.
Operations will be confined solely to
motors. officials have not disclosed the
name of the motor. The deal probably
Will be concluded in few days, it is
said
Evening star., 1928-08-03
NEWTON STEEL co.

NEW YORK, August 3 LP1.-Newton
Steel Co., Youngstown. Ohio, reports
net income of $610,852 for the half
year. equivalent after preferred divi-
dends TO $3.50 share on the common
stock, more than twice the present an
nual dividend of $3.50 share on the
common Net income for the full year
1927 was S4f7.663. equal to S283 a
share on the common. The large in
crease reflects a reduction in operating
costs. due to rearrangement of manu-
featuring facilities and addition of new
equipment.
Evening star., 1928-08-03

TRICO PRODUCTS. The heavy
buying which carried Trieo Products to
new high for the year followed the
recommendation Of one of the largest
wire houses to purchase the issue on It's
yield, rates OF earnings and outlook TOR
the future, Paying $2,a0 annually and
selling around where the stock was
earnings currently at the rate OF az
a share unfiiled orders are said to be
the largest on record for this season Of
the year.
Evening star., 1928-08-03

Potomac savings
Bank stock also
recorded a new
high mark and &
jump of Is point;
since the last sale
when 20 share,
came out on tn
board at 325. Th
last sale was mad
some time ago a
an even S00---il
fact. this was III
first sale III 1928.
Trading " a
heavy in Chestnu
Farms preferred
100 shares movin.
at l04. Forty-fv
shares of Potomac
Electric Power ST.
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COTTON IN EGYPT.

ALEXANDRIA. Egypt, August lA)
Government estimates place the cot
ton acreage at 11.738472 acres. of which
1883 are planted with Sakallarides,
768,4l1 with Ashmouni and the ball
ance with other varieties.
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EARNINGS UP.

NEW YORK, August LP).-Willys-
overland Co. earned $20l a share or
the common stock in the first half OF
1923, against $l.83 In the first half of
1927. Net earnings we're S5,64l,5l7
against $5,238,053.
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TREASURY CERTIFICATES.

BETHLEHEM STEEL. Paul Mackail
has beer appointed vice president OF
Bethlehem steel In charge of general
sales, succeeding r. II. kniseley. who Is
retiring To less active dutiea gith klae
corporation.
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COTTON GOODS ACTIVE.

NEW YORK, August 3 (SpeciaD -
Cotton goods markets were moderately
active today, with prices steady. Print
cloths were quoted unchanged, at 7A
cents for 64x60s and cents for 68x72s.
Raw silks were steady in a slow market.
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Hourly Sales ON N. \. Ntarket.
IL am. 100000 IL noon |, ,D09. 400
nm. .4lA.20N ANN | Anp ann

Dividend rates as given In the above table
are tho annual cash payments based on the
latest quarterly or hAlf-yeariy declarations
Unit or trading less than 100 shares
50 IN preferred stock Plus i12t In stock
"a taid this wear mo regular rate b Paw.
able In stock Plus ase in stock Pay.
able when earned Payable in cash or
stock, Plus i0es IN stock, Plus aog
in stock, n Partly stock, ! Plus ae. in
stock. Plus I2O share quarterly In
stock, m PAYABLE ili0 share quarterly Ia
United Cigat stores common stook, u Plus
| 4, - In stock
Evening star., 1928-08-03
SANITARY GROCERY
MARKET LEADER
Preferred Scores New High
at 119-Chestnut Farms
Issue Active Today.
BY EDWARD c. STONE.

Sanitary Grocery preferred scored
new high on the Washington Stock EN-
change today, when 81 and lo share
blocks of the stock sold at ll9.
Evening star., 1928-08-03
INVESTMENT TRUSTS

NEW YORK, August 3.--Following
are today's bid and asked quotations
on securities of investment trusts. hold
ing and finance companies and insur-
ance companies:
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Money to Loan

secured BY first deed Of trust on real estate,
Prevailing interest and commission.
Joseph |. Weller $50 Wash I. . rru.s
Bldg. nth q NV.
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BUTTER STEADY.

CHICAGO. August [p)-Butter un-
changed; receipts l0,538 tubs. Eggs un-
changed; receipts 9.7s5 casse.
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NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

Received by Private Wire Direct to The Star ONCE.
Evening star., 1928-08-03

Joseph w. Brooks ~ Co, general
agents OF the Sun Life Insurance Co,
. Of America, announced yesterday that
Sun Life viii enter the mortgage f1eld
m the District OF Columbia and nearby
Maryland,
Because of crowded conditions in the
real estate department the insurance
department Of the American Security &
Trust Co. has taken adjoining ground
fioor Office space at 730 Fifteenth street
William r. Reed is manager Of the de-
/ partment.
| J r peiton and George T. Crosswell
/ Doth we'll known IN The financial district.
| nave Joined the securities staff Of Wag-
gsnan a. BraWner, 100 street north
West.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-08-18
NEGRO RANKS SECOND
IN POLICE DOCTOR TEST
Dr.. Louis l. Wright Expected To Be
First of His Race To Get
; Appointment Here.
New York Times)

DR.. Louis I. Wright, Negro ply
sician of 21s West 139th Street,
probably will be appointed soon as a
police department physician and will
be the first of his race to receive
such an appointment, it was indi-
Gated yesterday. When grades Of
physicians who recently took exam
ination for the department were
made public yesterday, DR.. Wright's
name stood second on the list of
twenty-six who passed. Those who
took the examination numbered 100.
There are two vacancies in the de-
partment and when Police Commits
sioner Warren was asked about the
prospective appointments he indi-
Gated that DR.. Wright would receive
one.
Grace color or politics have moth
ing to do with it," the Commissioner
said. t
DR.. Wright is 81 years old, is mar
ried and has two children. He was
born in La Grange, Ca, and was
graduated from Clark University in
1911 and from Harvard in 1915. He
was captain in the Medical Corps
during the war and is now attached
to the Department of Health at
Harlem Hospital. His salary as a
police physician would be $4,000 a
year.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-08-18
MRS. HALL PASSES AWAY.

The funeral of Mrs. Rachael Ed
wards Hall. beloved wife of Mr..
John E. Hall. who departed this
life Wednesday morning, August 8
1898, took place from the First
Baptist Church last Sunday at 1880
o'clock. A large gathering OF SYM
pathetic friends assembled to pay
the last tribute of respect to one
whom they had known and respected
for long number Of years.
Rev. w. L. Ransome, the pastor
spoke in glowing terms of the de-
ceased and paid a lasting tribute
to her Chrfstian-like devotion to her
Church. to her family and to the
many sorrowing friends who had
filled the edifce. Many resolutions
of coincidence and papers were read
coming from the various orgaaiza'
tons with which she was connected.
Mvg. Annie Lewis Jones sang with
touching sweetness. mo Burdens
Yonder." i"
In the funeral cortege from New
York City were Mrs. Zelma Hall
Proctor; Mr.. Henry Hall and Capt.
and Mrs. William T. Edwards;
and Mrs. Eta Hall Carter Of Hart
ford, Conn. and Mr.. John z. Hall
Jr.,. Of Washington, D. C.
The remains were laid to rest in
beautiful, costly Canopy Top Oak
Couch of massive state design. The
first ever used in the State Of Vir.
ginia.
The floral tributes were many and
costly. The interment was made In
the family plat in Mt. Olivet Gene
terry, the colored section of Maury's.
"Rest in Peace!"
The popular undertaken Mr.. C.
s. Cunningham had charge Of the
remains.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-08-18
NORTH CAROLINA PYTHIANS
FACE RECEIVERSHIP

WINSTON-SALEM, N. c., Aug. /.
Unless the Negro Grand Lodge of
Knights of Pythias of North Caro-
lima raises the sum of $4,000 by
September 1st, it will be declared in
receivership. And if this $4,000 is
raised, an additional $4,000 must
be obtained by November 1st, or the
affairs of the lodge will be closed out.
The total Indebtedness total ap-
proximates.
This is the situation confronting
Grand Chancellor W. S. Scales, of
this city, and other members of the
order. The affairs of the grand
lodge have gotten into such shape
that the North Carolina Insurance
Commissioner, Dan Boney, has taken
steps to guarantee the future of the
secret order and has put it up to
the officers and other members.
The treasury of the lodge has been
displaced by a deficit, it is stated.
Death claims are far behind and
other indebtedness is staring the
members in the face.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-08-18
STORM DOES DAMAGE

The torrential storm recently af-
fected all sections in this neighbor-
hood. The James River rose, but
the expensive Shockoe Creek sewer
served its purpose, being supple
mented by powerful pumps, which
kept the heavy stream of water
within prescribed limits. Traffic be-
tween this city and Washington was
practically suspended both by rail
and roadway. The great New
York Baptist divine, Rev. DR.. George
H. Sims, found it difficult to fill an
engagement at the Sixth Mount Zion
Baptist Church, Rev. A. w. Brown,
pastor.
He is spending his vacation in
Cumberland County, Va, and ar
rived at the church after Rev. Brown
had begun a sermon as a substitute
for him. The deck was cleared, so
to speak, and he delivered an
eloquent discourse. Rev. Sim, was
present at communion services in
the afternoon and Immediately upon
their conclusion returned to his sum-
mer retreat.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-08-18
WELL KNOWN SCREEN STAR
EXPERIENCES GREAT MENTAL
REACTION IN DRAMATIC
SCENE

Harrison Ford Will Never Forget
Death House Scene-Becomes an
Advocate for the Abolition of
Capital Punishment.
Harrison Ford underwent an ex-
perience of a murderer condemned
to die on the electric chair and dur
ing the filming of the many scenes
in the Tiffany-Stahl production GA
Woman Against the World" the
handsome young screen star so thor
oughly imbued with the spirit of his
role that he later confessed his
mental agonies were just as acute
as if he were really an innocent man
waiting for his life to be snuffed out
by the turning of switch.
Under the direction of George
Archainbaud an exact replica of the
death chamber of Sing Sing prison
was erected and not detail lacking
to give the scene the desired atmos-
phere. For many days preceding the
shooting of this scene Ford had been
visualizing the horrors of an electro
cution and when his scene was ready
he afterwards said that he was so
overcome by the horror of the situa-
tion that he actually felt as if he
were spending the last minutes of
his life on earth.
The various members of the COM
pany who were on the set all re-
marked the strain Ford seemed to
be under and the Director sensing
that his leading man was laboring
under a severe nervous tension
wasted very little time in transfer
ring the scene to the film as quickly
as possible.
For more than two days after this
experience Ford still felt the effects
of the horrible situation and resolved
that hereafter he will be an ardent
advocate for the abolishment Of
capital punishment.
"a Woman Against The World"
will be the feature picture attraction
coming to the Mosque theatre COM
mencing August goth for a three
days run. In the cast are such we'll
known screen players as Georgia
Hale, Lee Moran, Gertrude Ohm
stead, William Tooker, Harvey Clark,
Walter HERS, Sally Rand, Ida Darl-
ing, Rosemary Theby, Charles Clary,
Jim Farley and Wade Boteler. The
story is an original from the pen of
Albert Shelby LeVino and drama
tized for the screen by Gertrude
Orr.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-08-18

first knew the Planet and became
one of it's subscribers, the paper
then, as well as its able editor, was
facing unmitigated prejudice pre-
vailing in Virginia and other South
ern States in the great moral en-
deavor to save the lives of Mary
Alternately, Poky Barnes and Solo
mon Marable. Mob law was then
the sentiment and the theme of the
hour; lynching and burning were
paramount to civil order and
iudicious rule. But now through the
influence of the Planets editor
things ere quite different in the
case of Sylvester Medley. This poor
unfortunate boy who had committed
great crime, instead Of being
mobbed, lynched or burned at the
stake was tried in the court of order,
amid regret, sympathy and tears.
The editor of the Planet has always
maintained that the day would come
when lynch law would be relegated
to the rear and law and order would
be the civil rule of the day. Syl-
vester Medley, poor, black and un-
fortunate in the worlds goods, yet
the treatment accorded him by the
distinguished lawyers of Richmond
and the Hon. Julien Gum, merits the
highest praise of the colored people
of cultured Richmond and of the
dignifed State of Virginia. For in
the spirit of former times the un-
fortunate boy would have been
Ilynched or burned at the stake, but
now instead of mob violence, he is
permitted by the more human feel
ing and the more charitable senti-
ment of the white ruling class to
spend the remainder of his natural
life in the State penitential institu-
ton. Nor will the world soon forget
the deep sorrow and sympathetic
tears of the unfortunate boys
mother, who humbly pleaded for him
before the court of law, where she
received tender compassion and
where right and civil justice pre-
vailed.
ROBERT W. CARTER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-08-18
IN MEMORIAM.

In devoted memory of my beloved
daughter, Dorothy D. Neal, who
passed away 7 years ago, August q,
1921.
I did not know that death was so
near,
When l left the one I loved so dear;
But God was ready and He said come,
And He took her to live in His
heavenly home.
No one knows my loneliness,
Nor the tears that I have shed;
No one knows the heart aches
I have borne since she's been dead.
But this life is short and feeting,
And I am waiting for the day
When I'll join my dear Dorothy,
In the country far away.
Dearly loved and sadly missed by
Jamie NEAL.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-08-18
MEETING WELL ATTENDED

A largely attended meeting took
place last Monday night at Ells'
Home, 400 E. Clay Street, to con-
slider the case of James Sharp, who
was brutally slain by Officer Walter
B. Burroughs. Arrangements were
completed to bring the matter to the
attention of the Commonwealth's At
torney and to the Police Depart
ment officials. Ringing comment re-
suited when the facts were presented
and all present pledged support of
the effort. c. B. Gilpin, of the
Richmond Beneficial Insurance Co.,
is treasurer, and all amounts may
be sent to him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-08-18
The Shepherds
Twilight to Bay
Shore, Hug. rs.


From what I can hear and see the
Shepherds Twilight is going over
strong on the 25th of August. This
is going to be the last big excursion
to the Beach this season and hun
dreds Of people are going To seize
this opportunity to refresh them
selves by going on this last big pop
ular excursion of the season. No
one will have to lose any time from
their work. Many can spend the
week end at Bay Shore. We are
receiving numerous calls every day
for tickets from our army Of ticket
sellers. We are going to carry the
biggest and most popular Twilight
ever run out Of Richmond.
eConttnued on page 4.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-08-18
JOHN LEWIS, NEGRO,
TRIUMPHS AT GHENT

GHENT, BELGIUM, Aug. IL
John Lewis, New York Negro ath-
lete who was taken to the Olympic
games as a member of the American
/ 1,60O-meter relay team, but did not
see action, won the 400-meter event
today in an international track meet
here.
Clyde Blanchard, American hurd-
Ier. who failed to make the team, but
got to Europe as stowaway on the
Olympic ship, was second, and Ferry,
of France, third. The time was so
seconds.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-08-18
DIR. BROWN AT SIXTH MOUNT
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH.

Rev. A. w. Brown discussed tie
Great Indictment" Sunday morning
August 5th at the Sixth Mount Zion
Baptist Church. The text was from
Matthew 23rd chapter. He declared
it constituted a condemnation Of
leaders and of the hypocrisy Of the
Church. His remarks were well re-
ceived.
All were jubilant over the article
en- the former pastor, Rev. John
Jasper as published in the Sunday
edition of the Richmond, Va. Times
Dispatch. Fr,sE@!
.tlsyy:.Ssi.s I
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-08-18
On to Bayshore Sept. Srd, 1928

The Pleasure Makers have chartered
an engine and fifteen coaches for an
excursion from Richmond to Bay
shore, Monday, September 3rd,
Labor Day We will leave Main
Street Station at 1880 A. M, return.
ing leaving Buckroe 1880 P. M:
Adults, $3.50; children, $1.00. All
colored people going to Buckroe on
that day will go on our train. This
is the first time in many years that
the railroad authorities have char.
tered train to colored group to
take their people. When you come
to the station buy your tickets from
the committee and not at the ticket
window.
THE PLEASURE MAKERS.
JAMES NJ. JFRAYSER,
Chairman,
J. H. BLACKWELL,
Manager.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-08-18
ICE CREAM AND WATERMELON
SOCIAL

A refreshing evenings entertain
ment at the Sixth St. Baptist Church
9Th and Clay Sts., Monday August
20. 1928. from 800 to 1900 o'clock.
All are invited to come out and
partake of the delicacies. Committee
Mrs. NJ. L. Arlington. and n. H.
Quarles. Rev. Joseph Arlington.
pastor; H. II. Quarles. clerk.
Admission 5 cents.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-08-18
DOUBLE CROSSED

A very clever combination of tense
drama, hilarious fun and intrigue
played with dash and fervor guar
anteed to make your head spin with
mystery and laughter until the last
revealing climax.
A notorious band of society crooks
meet their match when they run foul
of another band of society crooks
each thinking the other honest!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-08-18
RELATIVES OF JAMES TAYLOR

James Taylor, age 3S years, whose
address was given as 1881 Fourth
Street, Richmond, Va, died in the
Homestead Hospital, June 21, 1928.
His relatives will learn something of
interest to them by communicating
with the Homestead Steel Works,
Employees Insurance and Safety
Association, Munhall, Pa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-08-18

IN MEMoRIAM

In sad but loving remembrance of
our daughter, Alice V. Edwards
Moore, who departed this life August
IA, 1920, eight years ago.
Just eight years ago you left us,
How we miss you daughter, dear;
We remember all your kindness
AS we drop silent tear.
Rev. Richard Edwards,
Mrs. Alice N. Edwards,
Father and Mother.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-08-18
IN MEMORIAM
Ellerson, Va, August is, 1898
In sad but loving memory Of my

son, Mcclellan Dabney who entered
into eternal rest eight years ago,
Is, 1920 in Walter Reed
Hospital, Washington, D. c.:
Just as the sun was setting
That sad August day,
Without moments warning
My dear son was called away.
Angels came and gently bore him to
that far land away,
Where l hope some day to join him,
When some day, too, 1 will under
stand. -.,sr .'sS,,c.,
Sleep on, dear son. sleep on and take
thy rest;
We loved love thee, but Jesus loved
thee best. .,.q1.i Z.
His devoted Mother,
VIRGINIA e. DABNEY..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-08-18
A YOUTHFUL SLAYER BEFORE
A COURAGEOUS JUDGE
(Newport News Starr

Newport News Starr
"Sylvester Medley, the seventeen
year-old colored youth, charged with
the murder of a sixteen-year-old
white boy, was tried in the Circuit
Court of Henrico County, Tuesday,
July 81, 1928, and with jury trial
waived, sentenced by Judge Julien
Gum to imprisonment for life in
the Virginia penitentiary upon his
plea of guilty"
In the above few words, the Rich
mond Planet tells the story Of the
conclusion of a tragedy that stirred
the southside of Richmond, Virginia,
a few weeks ago to high pitch of
excitement and provoked much wild
talk of summary punishment by the
mob.
Most of our readers, we presume,
will recall the homicide. 1t was an
unprovoked murder, as far as the
evidence disclosed, wholly without
justification or excuse. Medley had
been paroled to Henry F. Grimmell
and Mrs. Haskins. He had been in
trouble before. On June S0th, the
colored lad shot Mrs. Haskins and
later Mr.. Henry F. Grimmell, and
finally killed Samuel E. Grimmell.
His sanity being questioned, a
commission was appointed to exam
inc into the mental state of the lad
and found him mot insane"
Everything was in order for a
quick sentence of death. Three
white people had been injured, one
fatally, by a Negro youth, the COM
munity had been thoroughly aroused
and the Negro was mot insane" and
pleaded guilty.
But Judge Gum did not infiict
the death penalty! He said that he
found no motive for the murder.
He saw the prisoners youth. He
heard the experts say that the boy
was mot insane" but they did not
say that ne was not of low mentality.
Judge Gum was face to face with
a knotty problem. The death of the
youth would have been approved by
thousands, but Judge Gum did not
let that fact move him. His was an
awful responsibility, but ne did not
falter. Judges there are whose ears
would have been to the ground to
catch the threatening clamor of the
crowd. He did not shirk response
bility and pass the matter on to the
Governor. The loud demand of JUS
tice did not drown the tender appeal
of mercy. He needed the latter's call
and arose to the statue Of great
Judge. If race prejudice lifted his
colossal body before him, he ordered
him back to that realm where the
blind lead the blind until the leader
and the led tumble into the bog of
eternal darkness.
Such judges as the Honorable
Julien Gunn-and we are acquainted
18th many such-are the hope of
the weak of whatever race or condi-
ton; but should their kind give place
to those who hold their high office
by catering to a diseased public
clamor in time of exciting crimes,
whether felonies or misdemeanors,
then may God save the Common
wealth!