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THE RICHMOND PLANET VOL XVII, NO 11, DR. JONES ON EDUCATION. PROF. DIGGS SCORES NORMAL SCHOOL TEACHERS. A Stemy Scene At a Lyceum Meeting. The Citizens' Lyceum met Thursday night, 15th inst., at the leigh St. M. E. Church with Mr. J. Andrew Bowler in the chair and quite a large audience was present. The exercises which were both interesting and instructive grew very exciting at times. In fact, so warm did things wax that one speaker went so far as to admit his expectation of being "held up" for what he was about to say. At this meeting, an incident, the unfortunate students of the graduating class of the Normal School was handled with gloves off. The main topic of the meeting was a paper read by Professor Joseph E. Jones on "Education." The paper which was as much inspiring as it was instructive showed that the reader had given the subject deep thought and undivided attention. Prof. Jones in his writings, however, paused for a remark or two in regards to the pupils of the graduating class of the Normal School who failed. The class numbered thirty and only three of that number passed. After Prof. Jones had concluded his his paper, the president announced that the subject was open for discussion. After a few minutes silence, speakers rose thick and fast from all quarters of the house. Mr. Jacob F. Wright moved that several copies of the paper be printed in pamphlet form and distributed. This motion, however, fell flat. Prof. Diggs of the Union University then arose and commented on the paper in glowing terms. While on his feet, Prof. Diggs took occasion to say that while he considered Prof. Jones paper a treat, he regretted very much that he was present and heard the bad record of the Normal School. "Had this occurred in my state," said he, "the instructor or teacher of that class would have been dismissed at once." IT'B THE SYSTEM." SAID MR. JOBMSON. Mr. W. A. Johnson arose and stated that he thought this unfortunate affair was due largely to the system by which the Normal teachers taughs. It is a rule with them to perform a certain duty. They will give a scholar perhaps ten examples without any explanation as to how they should be worked. If the child's parents could not help him to work them he had to do the best he could without any help whatever from the teachers. "SOMETHING WRONG," SAYS MRS. COLEMAN. "I know nothing of the Normal School teachers. I've never seen one of them nor do I think I have any special longing to see them, but in my mind something is wrong somewhere, therefore we should not look only on one side of the question," said Mrs. H. Amanda Coleman, instructor of English and Elocution at the H. M. College. "Perhaps it is the pupil," continued Mrs. Coleman "and even in that case the teacher must be held part ly responsible. It is the teacher's duty to assist the scholars as much as possible and force him or her to learn, otherwise I should think her a poor teacher. Do you suppose I would have student coming to me month after month, year after year without making some progress or accomplishing something. It would be my duty to see that that student studies and learn." She then related an instance when she took a very dull scholar and made her one of the leading students in the college. CAN'T STUDY MEN AND BOOKS, TOO. The next speaker was Mr. Jacob F. Wright who made quite a long speech during which he took occasion to soil the pupils of the graduating class in strong terms. Mr. Wright said, "While the teachers are to be blamed to an extent for this affair, yet in his opinion they should not catch the whole responsibility. "I may be held up for what I am going to say," said he, "but be that as it may. I know some of those girls who were not graduated this term. I've seen some of those girls in the evening after school instead of studying their lessons strolling the streets. They entertained company six nights in a week when they should be looking over their lessons. I see them often books on one arm and boys on the other. They court now from fifteen to eighteen. They certainly can't study men and boys too—one or the other must go." All testimony regarding the "unfortunate" is not as yet in, therefore the discussion is likely to be resumed at the next meeting of the lyceum when argument on both sides will doubtless be heard. Prof. Jones, also states that he intends to add more to his paper. There are several guns who were not allowed a chance to get in action on either subject therefore in view of these facts the next meeting of the Lyceum is to be regarded as an eventful occasion. T. Colored Man Lynched. Aikin, S. C., February 17th.—Will Burts (colored) was lynched to-day near Baskett Mille, eight miles north of Aikin. Burts was hanged to a tree and riddled with bullets. He was captured last sight, after having attempted to assault Mrs. C. L. Weeks, a plant er's wife. Burts confessed his guilt. Met a Horrible Death William Shepherd Cox (colored) who was employed at the Chesapeake and Ohio shops, was instantly killed Thursday evening, 15th inst., at 6:45 o'clock, while on his way home. He was crossing Baldwin street when a shifting locomotive came along and crossed over him. His body was severed in two parts. A friend named Chass, who was with Cox, attempted to pull him off the track but could not do so before the locomotive had struck him. Cox was carrying two pieces of timber on his shoulder, and one of these struck a brakeman after Cox was crushed beneath the wheels. His body was taken to the undertaking establishment of Messrs. J. A & C. J. Cooke, 528 N. Adams st., where it was prepared for burial, after which it was taken to the home of Cox, on Cedar St. It required much skill in the preparation as the remains were cut up in a most revolting manner. TAMPA, FLA., Feb. 16.—The twelve men charged with whipping Postmaster W. C. Crum at Peek last fall were discharged in the United States Court to-day. Of these men were tried for intimidating Dan Morrison, the colized assistant postmaster, but were almost instantly acquitted by the jury. United States District Attorney Skiplinger then decided to enter a noelle prosequi in the Crum case, as he was satisfied there was not evidence enough to convict. The Starlight Club's Supper The Starlight Club of the West-end gave a fine banquet Friday night, Feb. 16th, at Johnson's Hall for the object of organizing and discussing the Negro situation. Music was furnished by Prof. J. C. Scott. The parlors and halls were thronged. Among those present who delivered addresses were Maj. J. B. Johnson and Rev. R. B. Taylor. At 12 o'clock, Mr. John Mabrey, acting as master of ceremonies called the speakers to the center of the hall. At 0 o'clock the table was apportioned. The table was loaded with all the delicacies of the season. All enjoyed the elegant supper prepared by P. C. Easley and committee; after which all departed for home. Hon. S. P. Bolling Dead. Died at his home in Cumberland Co., Va., February 8, 1900, Hon. Samuel P. Bolling. Age, 81 years, 29 days. He had been a member of the Baptist Church for more than 50 years. Deacon, trustee and treasurer of Mount Nebo Baptist Church every since it was founded. He bore his sickness with Christian fortitude, never complaining. Spoke as cheerfully of death as he would of living. Funeral was at Bolling's Farm Feb. 10, 1900. He had no fear of death, met it without a struggle; simply stopped breathing and fell asleep in Jesus. Requested the following hymns to be sing: "Death cannot make my soul afraid," etc., "How firm a foundation," etc., "There is a land of pleasure," etc. He leaves a vacancy in his home, his neighborhood and county which can not be filled. He leaves one son, four daughters, one step-son and daughter and twelve grand-children to mourn their loss. Informal Reception. A few friends gathered at the residence of Miss Marie J. Williams, 712 Preston street, on the evening of Feb. 18, 1900. The occasion was an informal reception tendered Mr. B. H. Peyton. The afternoon was very pleasantly spent, chatting and partaking of the delacées so bounteously prepared. Among these present: Mrs. Alice V. Brockenborough, Miss Columbia Williams, Miss Marie J. Williams Messra. Willie Mason, Willie Austin, Phillip T. Olarke, Edward J. Johnson, C. O. Williams. Sick and Death Record. Miss Annie F. Scott is lying dangerously ill at her home on north First St. Mrs. Lena Forrester Archer is very ill. Mr. John Diggs died Monday evening, Feb, 11th at Haverhill, Mass., in the 57th year of his age. The deceased was a brother of Mrs. Annie E. Coleman—mother of Mrs. A. B. Hawkins. Last Saturday while picking his teeth Mr. W. O. Turner opened his mouth too wide, thereby dialocating his jaw-bone and it was trouble to get it back. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24, 1900 OVERBULED THE DEMURRER. Colored Voters Must be Protected. LOUISVILLE, KY., February 19.—In the cases of several persons arrested during the recent State election for alleged intimidation of Negro voters, Judge Evans, in the United States Circuit Court to-day, overruled the de-murrer of the defendants, which brought into question the jurisdiction of the Federal Court. Judge Evans held that Congress passed section 5,570 of the United States Statutes to protect the colored people in their right of suffrage, and that section 5,508 was passed to prevent persons from complying to injure and oppress, thus insuring this class of voters the free exercise of their right of franchise; that Congress had the power to pass such laws, as the only real guarantee of liberty, and that it was the duty of the court to see that the provisions of the statues were enforced. He held that if Congress had no power to protect the colored people against intimidation, etc., then they were left at the mercy of combinations of politicians and brute force, and that the fact that the election was one at which only officers of the State were voted for did not in any wise take away the jurisdiction of the United States Court to protect the colored voters under the constitutional amendments and the sections referred to. Mr. Turner Arrested. [Dispatch, Feb 21st.] Yesterday was a reasonably busy day with Justice John. One case that promised to be rather interesting was not gone into. This case grew out of the charge against Beverly F. Turner, the colored real estate agent, of stealing $1,580 from Clara M. Carter, a colored woman. Giles Jackson and James Hayes, colored lawyers, appeared as counsel for Turner. They waived examination and the case was certified to the Hustings Court. Turner has declined to tell the circumstances which gave rise to his arrest, but it is learned that he was the guardian of Clara M. Carter's children. Recently one of them became of age. It is claimed that the mother went to Turner to get the child's portion and no money was forthcoming. Then she swore out the warrant for the arrest of Turner and it was placed in the hands of the police of the Third District for execution. Mr B F. Turner had not been able to secure bondmen for $1000 up to the hour of going to press. It is rumored that Mr. Joseph T. Hill, the great, baritone songster, who is a student at the Union University, will manage the Foot Ball Team of that school again next season. Rev. Father Walter R Yates will be among the guest at the next public meeting of the Ciceronian Literary Society. The Van Heimstry Sewing Circle of wives Rosa E. Wood is president will meet Wednesday night. Queen Easher was last Monday night at the 83t. A.M. E. Church. The children were under the management of Mme. F. P. Walker and deserved much credit for the production. A PEOULIAR CASE. Charged With a Heinous Crime. NORFOLK, V.A., February 17.—Peculiar circumstances surround the case of Charles Gregory, 45 years old. an employee of the Princess Anne Hotel, Virginia Beach. He has been sent to the grand jury of the Princess Anne County Court, on the charge of attempted criminal assault upon Fannie, the 14-year old daughter of Mrs. George Hale. The murder of her husband some time ago left Mrs. Hale and her children without a home, and Gregory offered them shelter under his own roof. Recently, it is stated, Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Gregory became estranged, and Mrs. Hale took her departure. Some time afterward she seized, and warned Mary Gregory's arrest, running January 22 last day, the day of his alleged crime. At the preliminary hearing the Hale child supported her mother's charge, and the prisoner was sent on to the grand jury. Subsequently he was released on nominal bail. Y. M. O. A. NOIRES The boy's literary was well attended last Tuesday, by the boys. There was a good attendance to the explanation on the Sunday School lesson, and also on Tuesday evening at the Bible class. The committee held special meetings in the Almshouse. 55 persons attended the meetings. The committee on street work visited the sick. Regardless of the snow and cold last Sunday the boys had a very large num ber present. Mr. Joseph Arington addressed them upon the subject, "Taking advantage of little things." The men had a good attendance to their meeting. Rev. B. F. McWilliams delivered a very excellent address, which was enjoyed by all men present. The corner solos by Mr. Charles Russell were well rendered. Meeting in the jail Sunday 11 a.m. in the simshouse, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. street work. Mr. J. H. Sampson of the Ebentzner Baptist Church will address the boys Sunday 4 p. m., Subject, "Suspect." Special solos by Free, Ulton Cabell. For men only. 5:30 p. m., at our rooms, Rev. J. E. Gunby, pastor Leigh St. M. E. Church, will deliver a special address. Subject, "Contrast between Moody and Ingersoll Special Solos." Subject, duet by Mine, Zamaria Wood and Mire Margaret Tinsley, accompanied by Miss Nannie B. Jones of the Ebentzner Baptist Church. Free to all men, Tell the next man you see. Interesting Items Gathered. Communion was at Fifth Baptist Church Sunday. At the Second Baptist Church Prof. Coleman prescheduled a good sermon at the 11:30 services. The Sunday school was well attended. It was a little, spiritually, chilly at the Ebenezer. Notwithstand, the sacred house was very comfortable indeed. Rev. Dr. Lewis led the forces at the Moore St. Church last Sunday to good effect, while Rev. G. E Johnson at River View had a warm prayer meeting, a short, but instructive sermon. PERSONAL BRIEFS. Owing to the continued wet and cold weather many of our mechanics are laid up at home. This makes business dull. Sickness is making a big inroad in our community among both old and young. Mr. M. H. Moss continues sick at his home on Taylor St., and so does Mr. I. Randolph on Bevery St. The pastor of 5th Church is now out, but not well. The sisters have an eye to his comforts. The two social clubs that have been organized for sport and pleasure are moving things to excel each other in their coming soirees. Get your printing done at the Planet Office. AJAX. FULTON NOTES. Services at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Sunday school were opened by the superintendent and well attended. The school has purchased a new library and given the old one to the Mission School of which Rev. Phillips is leader. The young ladies are still in lead in collection. Rev. J. R. Henderson of the Union University preached at 11:45, text: Ephesians, 2:8. On next Sunday afternoon, Rev. F. W. Williams, of the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church will preach for the Free Will Orphan Club at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Hezki-whiting has been appointed from the Planet Office as an assistant reporter to Mr. Robert Whiting of the Fulton division. The meeting of expression and communion services the Rising Mt. Zon Baptist Church last Sunday were good. Mr. Harry Buncks, a deacon of the Union Level Baptist Church departed this life on the 16th inst. His funeral was preached by his pastor, Rev. R. C. Scott, at the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church on the 13th inst. He was a member of the Mt. Erin Lodge, No. 1828, G. U. O. of F. F. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn their loss. Mr. R. L. Holmes and Mr. Lee Roy Morris are quite indisposed. Mrs. Ellen Woolridge and Mrs. Susan Jones are also sisk. Miss Calotta Bossieux is convalescing. The services at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church were good all day. At 3:30 Rev. F. W. Wiliams filled Rev. A. Ferguson's pulpit. His sermon was profound and pointed. In the Sunday School conducted by the Superintendent, Mr. William Sewell. The young men led in the collection. At 11:45 s. m. Rev. A. Ferguson preached from 40th Psalm 11 verse. At 8:30 p. m. Revs. H. M. Henderson and P. T. Cosby of the Virginia Union University participated in the services. Excellent music was rendered by Mr. John Peige and Misses Bossie Harris, Mollie Boyd and T. P. F. Whiting. The annual sermon of the Confidence Fountain, G. U. O. of T. R., will be preached at the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church next Sunday at 3 p. m. by the pastor, Rev. F. W. Williams. Rev. Wright, a graduate of the Theological Seminary preached at the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Sunday at 11:30 a. m. Rev. Sparks of King and Queen Count preached at 8 o'clock. Messrs. R. L. Holmes and L. R. Morris and Mrs. Susan A. Jones are able to be out again. Miss Mary Jones is home from Norfolk, Va. visiting her parents. Offloers Elected. At the last regular meeting of the Orion Club, February 6th inst., the following named were elected as officers: President, W. E. Wear; Vice, Edward Thompson; See'y, W. L.; Wright; Asst. See'y, Henry Bolden; Treasurer, B. P. Kramsey; Chapain, Thomas Brightwell; Sergeant-at-arms, Benjamin Chapman. At their next regular meeting a very popular subject will be introduced. PASTOR REMEMBERED. Surprise Led on Rev. R. O. Johnson, B. D., Pastor of the Moore St. Baptist Church. Dear Bro. Johnson and Family: This is a great honor that has been conferred upon me. I am glad to be the medium through whom you are to receive this expression of love and esteem from many of your friends. I am to hand to you this well filled purse and to assure you the regret of your friends is, that it is not larger and more generously filled. This may be something of a surprise, but why should a faithful friend and pastor be surprised at any thing which his people may do for him? I feel like congratulating you, that you have won so many friends in your work as the beloved and honored pastor of the Moore Street Baptist Church. Your faithfulness, your sympathy with the suffering, your interest in the work of the Sunday School and your interest as a Christian citizen have won for you a chance in the hearts of your people a chance to make a mark. Along with these expressions of good will you will find a list of the name of a few of your friends; perhaps the name of Miss Annie L. Johnson should come first on the list. Will you accept these expressions of good will while we all unite in the hope that there may be still richer blessings in store for you and your family in the future; and may your usutiness be greatly increased. May the harvest be greater as the years go by, and may we continue to work together for the coming of the kingdom of our Lord and Masser in this community. May the memories of the past be more than equalled in the services and sweet fellowship, which shall be your and ours in all your future years. Misses Annie L. Johnson, Clementine Smith, Ida Kyles, Virgine Storens, Nannie Carter, Mis Willie Dawson, Rev. Dr. S. G. King, Revs. J. H. Henderson, J. T. Wilson, Richard Noble, O. D. Martin, H. H. Richardson, Samuel Turner, — Blunt, Mrs. S. J. Reid, Messra. Scott, James Harris, — Rivers, John Jackson, John Wood, — Roberts, T. M. Jackson, E. W. Goode, Sam Branach, L. M. Jackson, W. G. Boxatile, Edward Randall, Charles Robinson, Henry Weils, — Pollard, L. Washington, Tom Hill, John Dennis, Joseph Moore, Irvin East, — Ferrell, T. Coleman, — Braxton, W. Mason, William Waller, Benjamin Jones, Robert Johnson, Simon Robinson, James Ross, — Warren, — Berkley, William Harris, Elem Dandridge, Mesdames Qaeen Branach, — Blunt, — Winston, Sallie Scott, Marietta Wray, — Winnson, Washington, — Hunt, — Goins, Thomas, Dudley, Rock, Sam Branach, Page, Wren, Seany A. Johnson, Maude Kelly, J. Wielding, Lula Maude, Bassett, K. Branach, H. Blunt, W. Robinson, Julia Jackson, A. Rendall, Ann Johnson, Mindie Jasper, Nora Dennis, I. Shore, Dina Bills, Anderson, R. Howard, I. Anderson, I. Irene Greene, Crawford, Bland, G. Minor, Jane Jones, K. Harris, A. Harris, Sallie Robinson, Mary S. Robinson, T. Dabney, Smith, O. Henley, A. Dawson, Lizzie Trainham, Georgianna Mimms, Sue Jones, Mattie Johnson, Virginia Richardson, M. C. Waller, Coleman, E. Booker, Miles, V. Route, Ella Jackson, Lizzie Anderson, Ova Johnson, Emma Jackson, Annie Gross, Winnie Cox, Mary Sullery, Byrd, I. Johnson, Mary Burrell, Mittie James, Sophia Hiraley, Maria Branich, Simon Robinson, Mason, O. Cheatham, Josephine Miles Annie Thomas, Mary Mills, Charlotte Jackson, Misses Mary Greene, Roberta Johnson, Mary Ushare, Rebecca Jones Tefft, Moores, Mary Johnson, Mary Booker, Mittie Mabrey, Ida Carter, Daisy Hawkins, Annie Johnson Massie Minor, Lenora Jasper, Lillie Williams, Mrs. Susan Kyles, Mrs. W. A. Kisses, Misses Sarah Dickerson, Pinkie Ready, Ida Kyles, Jennie Randolph, Mr. G. W. Curtis, Mrs. Mattie Mayo, Messrs. W. A. Kyles, Jordan Kyles, John Mabrey, Mrs. Minor. SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHOLAR8. Ida Kyles, Deacon Rose, Hattie Kyles, Mesdames Dabney, Monroe, Adams, Payne, Langhorn, Vallie Jackson, Foster, Messrs, Dabney, Monroe, Martin, Turner, Herndon. CONTRIBUTION OF THINGS. Mrs. Pleasanta, Miss Hattie Kyles Miss Pearl Kyles, Mr. John Woolfok Mr. John Martin, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Turner, Master Willie Kyles. Sunday Appointments. Rev. G. W. Bryant; 11 a. m., Presbyterian Church; 8 p. m., Fifth Baptist Church; 8 p. m., Fifth St. Baptist Church. Monday night, lecture at Fifth St. Baptist Church, subject. "Triple tie." PERSONALS AND BRIELS ——Governor Tyler has declined to offer a reward for F. F. Taylor, (white) the defaulting Herrie County Court deputy clerk. His bond of $2000 has been declared forfeited. Your teeth need fixing. Call on Dr. P. B. Ramsey. He is thoroughly equipped to serve you. ——The city has purchased Justis Island for $20480. A portion of the property will be sold to the W. R. Trigg Shipbuilding Co. — An ordinance requiring the theaters and public halls to be provided with ample means of escape for persons in case of fire has been passed by the Richmond Council and signed by the Mayor. — Do not delay the collector. Pay him when he calls. The body of Joseph Johnson a Hanover trucker was found in the dock on the 18th inst. — Oh, the child wants candy There is Mr N. Winston. He will supply its wants. His place is up to date. See advertisement. — Holly Lewry, (white) of Manchester was arrested in Danville, Va., upon a charge of abducting for improper purposes, a 16 year old white girl named Crowder. They were brought to Manchester. — Yes, M. M. F. Maury is in the legal business and will transact your business faithfully. See notice. Richard Overton (colored), was stabbed twice in the shoulder blade on last Saturday night and John Robinson was stabbed in the breast by a woman. The Woman's Corner Stone Beneficial is reliable and will do all it promises. See advertisement. A horse ran away with the delivery wagon of Mann & Brown florists Thursday afternoon, 15th inat. The driver was delivering flowers on Price St. It broke the wheel and axle to the buggy of Dr. McCarthy. The delivery wagon was smashed to pieces but the horse was uninjured. A shave or a hair-cut? We told you before that Mr. W. W. Scott is ready to serve you. Call on him. ——The jury in the case of William Miller, charged with killing Beverly Christian during the holidays at Hicks Stable, 2nd St., between Broad and Grace Street failed to agree on Tuesday last. It was claimed that Miller pawned some of his clothing to get the money to buy the pistol with which he shot Christian through the heart. Both men are colored. The jury finally gave Miller 18 years in the penitentiary. ——They all know the Custalo House That's why we remind you of the advertisement. It has been remodelled, r-fitted and restocked. Call there. See advertisement. ——A fire occurred at 711 W. Main St., Tuesday night damaging and destroying the furniture of E. C. Wight, white. ——The death in the Philippines of William Crawford, corporal, Co. K. 25th Infantry is announced. He fell on a dager worn by himself. —No finer in the world than the fish and oysters. Mr. H. F. Jonathan will supply you. See advertisement. —Mr. R R. Johnson of Philadelphia called on us. Conductor Michael Mayo (white) of the R. F. & P. R. R., was killed Sunday night at about 9 o'clock in the yard. He was leaning from one of the coaches of a freight train, when his head struck an upright switch lever bursting it open. —Gone, did you say? That's why we saw Mr. A. D. Price carrying that handsome casket down the street with such a mournful expression on his countenance. Sir M. H. Mess, member of Virginia Lodge and Virginia Court is quite sick at his West End residence, 1829 West Taylor St. — Rev. Dr. W. H. Brooks, pastor of the Nineteenth St. Baptist Church, Washington, D. C., was in the city this week enroute home from the funeral of Rev. Henry Williams, D. D. All importitions to stay over until Sunday and preach were unavailing. — When entertainments are given then comes Mrs. P. C. Easley with the ice-cream. Prices low. See advertisement. — Sir E. A. Williams, the newly elected Supreme Dictator of the Knights of Honor and Past Supreme Chancellor of K of P., was in the city this week. He left Tuesday night for Gincinnati. — Pain? No use to have it long. There is Mr. Leonard's Prescription Store around the corner, and his remedies are warranted to do the work. See advertisement. The Special Services which were to be held at the First Presbyterian Church last Sunday were postponed until Sunday, Feb. 25, Rev. Dr. G. W. Bryant will preach at 11 a.m. Dr. W. F. Graham will preach Sunday, March 11, at 8 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend these services. The Ionian Circle will meet at the residence of Andrew J. Smith, Jr., 605 N. 1st St., March 1st. All members must be present. Chas. Hooper, President. W. T. Taylor (white) while nearing the fourth story of the grocery store of Christian & Winfree, 11. 8th St., was thrown to the bottom with the elevator on Monday afternoon. The rope broke. As a result, he died shortly afterwards. He sustained a compound fracture of both thighs, both arms and one shoulder broken, fracture at the base of the skull and above the right ear. Miss Virginia Dare Washington, of New York writes us from Paris, France, where she is now sojourning. Little Ella Thomas died at the residence of her parents, 725 N. 3d St., Sunday evening after a brief illness. There he is in the door, Mr. Wm. Tennant sills the best groceries, etc., at the very lowest prices. Get his cash rates and see yourself smile. See advertisement. Mrs. Susie Bacchus of Atlantic City, with her little son, Leon, after spending the last five weeks with her sisters, Mrs. Robert Gray and Mrs. Thomas Pryor left for her home last Wednesday, Feb. 14th. She was delightfully entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith. No. 425 W. Duval street; Mr. and Mrs. James Gode, No. 1212 Beverly street; Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Burwell, No. 708 N. 2nd street; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Mosby, No. 715 Catherine street; Madam Matilda Mimms, No. 207 Leigh street. They never fail you on timely notice. Mosses J. A. & C. J. Cooke are active and reliable. See notice. The Governor's Worthy Appointment. Mr. William H. Hatcher, Assistant Secretary and Manager of the Benevolent, Investment and Public Association of Virginis office 34 W. Leigh St. City, has been commissioned Notary Pub is this week by the Hon. J. Hoge Teller, Governor of Virginis. Mr. Hach r is one of the leading business men of the race and his Association, chartered by the last legislature is one of the most successful banking and insurance institutions conducted by members of the race in this city. We learned that the appointment was recommended by that genial and fine gentleman, Mr. Benj. P. Owens, Jr., the Governor's private secretary, and the Hon. D. L. Toney of Manchester, Va., where Mr. Hatcher was educated and lived for many years. We congratulate Mr. Hatcher and hope this elevation will prove a stepping stone on his part for grander achievements. Everybody knows him and his remedies. Mr. John M. Higgins will feed you if you are in need of food and give you to drink if you are in need of a stimulant. All supplies choice and first-class. See advertisement. Special Notice MANCHESTER, VA., Feb. 22, 1800. All the Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria are requested to attend a general mass meeting. Wednesday evening, Feb. 28th, at 8 o'clock, at Burrell's hall, 8th street. Business of importance. Deputies and members of Richmond are cordially invited. FRANCES GOODE, W. H. HATCHER, Deputies. Two Men Killed in Texas. EL PASO, TEXAS, February 17. A mob of colored soldiers from Fort Bliss attacked the city Police Station at 5 o'clock this morning with the object of releasing two of their comrades, who had been arrested yesterday. In the fight which ensued Police Officer Stewart and one colored soldier were killed. It is believed one of the soldiers was wounded. Yesterday afternoon the police locked up a corporal from the fort for being drunk and disorderly. Later another soldier was arrested. Comrades of the prisoners took the news to the post. A rescue party, armed with Krag Jorgensens, was organized, and just before daylight a descent was made on the police station. Two of the soldiers, rifles in hand, entered the building and demanded Officer Stewart, the only man on duty, the surrender of their comrades. Stewart ordered the men out of the station, and they opened fire on him. Jailer Richard Blacker, aroused by the shots, sprang out of bed and started for the office, pistol in hand. As soon as he appeared in the doorway one of the soldiers opened fire on him. Blacker dropped to his knees, and at his first shot the soldier staggered and ran out, closely followed by his companions. The soldiers broke into a run for the fort. A trail of blood leading from the station was followed, and the soldier shot the body of a soldier shot through the breastplate rifle and trace of blood indicated that another of the colored men was wounded. Officers pursued the fleeing soldiers, but were unable to make any arrests. The detachment stationed at Fort Bliss is Company E, Twenty-fifth United States Infantry. Alexander Harrison, colored, was shot and dangerously wounded Wednesday below Manchester, Va., by Frank Baylis, white, one of the overseers of the Richmond and Carolina K. R. Baylis was released on $500 bail although his victim seemed to be in a dying condition. He's feeling good. We should say so, Mr. S. W. Robinson just furnished him with a preparation which made him happy and drove a way all idea of taking a street-car. The bitters were fine. See 4 vertisement. Money saved is money earned. That is why the Nickel Savings Bank has invited you to lay up the nickels for the rainy day. Interest paid on deposit. See notice. apeakably.” “Forgive me,” Penningdale responds, ‘umbiy, “I aus a brute. But you know, dear, it doesn’t do to shut our eyes com: pletely to the dangers of a campaign, £0 perhaps you will bear. with me for a few moments while | tell you what I have arranged with your father. Of courge the marriage cannot take place ‘atil I return, but as Sir Joba's necessi- ties are urgent I shall advance him a sum sufficient to relieve him of all im- mediate anxieties with regard to the estate. Shovid J fall, you will find your self your father’s creditor for the amount, and, from all I know of yen, I don’t sappose he'll find you a perticu- larly unrelenting one.” The last few words are said with a smile and ap air of cheerinese that is kindly intended to divert the girl's mind from the reference te possibie dis- aster. Who could remain insenaible to the tender consideration, ungrateful for the gencrous purpose of this noble- souled soldier? Not Doris, certainly. Her eyes filled with tears, her eatie heart gocs out to him as he stands paz- ing thoughtfully into the flames. “Maj. Penningdale,” she says, steadily, “yew are a good and a true man, and | thank you with all my heart,” And before the major knows quite what is happening the girl bas draws down his head and kissed him on the dips The South African sun shining bril- liantly from a cloudless sky, a broad stretch of veldt, frowned upon by pre- cipitous hills that echo the incessant rattle of the Boer fire, belching death from every bowider and kopje upon the handful of British cavalry below. This little scouting party has “lo- cated the enemy's position and drawn their fire” with a vengeance, and they now prepare to fall back upon the main body. The bugle sings ont a few clarion notes, the quivering horses arc wheeled, and im another moment are thundering back amid the leaden hail. The twe officers of the party, Maj, Penningdale and Lieut. Clitherton ride almost side by side. Suddenly the lat- ter's horse peeks, stumbles on a yard or two. and then rolls over dead, pin- ning it’s rider to the ground with the weight of its body.” The major, looking back over his shoulder, checks his mettled but well- trained charger within a dozen yards, teres, and in a few moments is stand. & Looe REN Fo ey Se ey any Id F228 at TM. x Za wdt rN: 2 > PS ee) a YY £ i ey CUTHERTON OPENS HIS Bia8 AND eranae Goberaeee ing beside his prostrate subaltern, with the bridle hitched over one arm. A glance shows him how matters stand. Clitherton has become uncon- scious, stunned by the fall or over Powered by the heavy weight of the ead horse that is slowly crushing the life out of him. Phutt! A bullet strikes the saddle, and several more hum_alarmingly near, but the major is calmness itself. With an effort that, handicapped es he is, is positvely herculean, he contrives to shift the dead animal suficiently to allow of his dragging Clitherton from beneath. The guns on the hills growl and mutter like a giant beast angry at sce- ing its prey escaping. The air seems alive with flying bullets, but they might az well be peas for all Penning- dale appears to care. Lifting the lieu- tenant in his arma he sets him with ‘Some difficulty astride the saddle, ‘mounts hemself, and with ene hand ‘Supporting his insensible burdem and the other om the reins, speeds back ‘through the death-dealing shower. Clithertom opens his eyes before Jeng and stares confusedly at the grim set face so close to his, ‘but ft is not until they are out of range of the Boer fire that the major pulls up and asaiata the younger man, mew rapidly reeover- ing, to alight. A flood of recollection breaks in Upom the latter's half-dazed mind. “Major, you're a hero,” he says, with grateful enthusiasm; “you've saved my life.” The other responds by a question. “Are you wounded at all?” he aska, “No, sir, I don’t think so; but that’s thanks to you. ‘The beggars were pot- ting at me all the time I wax strug- gling to get free. I fancy I've got a rib or two broken, that’s all. And you, sir—my God! were you hit?” For the major bed sunk suddenly to the ground, his face ashen colored and a Dioody foam about his lips “Yes,” he says, weakly, as Clither ton, kneeling, bends anxiously over him. “Yes, they had me ae I was dragging you out. Stay"—as the other signals urgently to some of the troop- ers who are riding back—“don't call any aid. I—I'm past {t. Bend closer #0, Tell—tell Doris I have given her her release.” He smiles faintly, half turns, as a gush of blood from the lungs fills bis mouth, and sinks back Into his eom- panion's arms—dead.—Ally Bloper. The Briush government keeps 11 ves- sels at work sounding and charting the ocean beds to find out where dangers fark, Last year 10,000 square miles were carefully charted in different parts of the world—Asia, Africa and the South Pacitic.—N, ¥, Herald. Both Had Faults, Mra. Justwed—Does Mr. Smithers Jove his second wife as much as he did bis first? Mrs. Younghub—Yew. He told me her cocking was worse, but that her feet were not so cold—Judga. i His Philosophy, MeLubberty—Afther abl, ut’s a pro- fitable t'ing to be poor, : O'Hoggarty—How's thot? “Begorra, look at dhe money Oi've saved by not bein’ able to kape race harsea!”—Puck, q THE SWEETEST MUSIC. ou may talk about your singta’ aa’ I won't dispute a thing, faa Sete eo adavaitine mae eee ‘The ele het a ate tran never ors epee eam oca‘es! becar aan ae Ee aimee oe : that Soeenet oe sonar ayer eas ae Aa® rock an’ rock, while with hee voice the See tee foe ees Doe ae mata A beter lap grace aes we acuta a artmss WE come from just such humble sou's. Seeteeone me (They could sing & hyma te meotin’ an’ sic: Bese come Lae, pees Dah ac OEE Tae dd ts tevoh ag nena aeee ae gepenmmn nine tes iene a es Sn may talc avout your tagin ax 1sew See Ps ae nee fae aac coal oe ae Lise era Aareeran ent Bt Secs ar Say end bai ma cesar sete Sasori ree settee ga ] A Hero’s Wooing FR ee ee Oe tiem footsteps crossing the hall, and jm another moment Maj. Penningdale’s aeldieriy figure stands in the gloaming shadows of the pretty firelit drawing- reom. Doris Dudley rises nervously from hee low basket chair by the old-fasb- dened grate, and the major, advancing, takes the girl's shyly outstretched hand retains it within bis own. “heat take tu ew tle you have eomsented to become my wife,” he says, gravely; “may I hope to hear you con- fiem my happiness with your own lips?” Thereisnooteof triumphin hisroice, ealy & respectful pleading tenderness ‘hat, despite her timidity, encourages the girl to meet the eager gaze of those Kdmdly gray eyes. But her sweet face is ghastly white, and the words of her reply are spoken with evident effort. “Yes, it is true,” she says, “II will tay to—to do my duty towards you.” “Only that, Doris?” the major asks, setily; “cannot you find it in your sympathetic little heart to love me?” “You know I cannot,” is the reply. “@k, Maj. Penningdale,don't, pray don’t compel me to go over that aspect of Sheease again. I—I like you very much, Andoed I lo, but I have before explained why I canzot love you.” The hopeful light dies out of the major’s eyes, and his sterm, handsome fave is contracted as by a momentary apeam of pain. “You mean, of course, what your father calls the boy-and-gink Boasense between you and young Clith” exton?” he says, sadly. “It is no nonsense.” Doris ories, hotly, “eed papa is unjust and—and cruel, Bob and I have known each other since hain father first became rector here, 18 Years ago. We bave grown up from May childhood together, and until this money trouble of papa’s, it was tacitly ‘Baderstood that we were to marry whea Bob obtained promotion.” ~ Maj. Penningdale smiles a trifle grim dw. “You would have found even a cap- taim’s pay no great wealth, especially fa. regiment like ours,” he says, “and I understand that Mr. Clitherton haa Mite o nothing besides.” “Wo, but he has good expectations; ‘he will come into most of his uncle's RNP some day, and T ahould not minded being poor im the least. ‘But it’s of no use to talk of all that ew,” the girl adds, hopelessly. “Pardon me if I disagree with you,” 40 the response; “it is far better [think ‘thet we should understand each other at the outset. Forgive me if I pain you ~<trere was no formal engagement, I be- Meve; your father was never consult- ar “No, but he would have raised no ob- foetion at the time. It is only since his Jeeees that he has told me I must marry tency if I would save him from ruin. “Hic has been squally candid with me,” the major says, coldly. “I suppose Tmast thoroughly understand it is my fertune and not me that you will wed,” he adds, with a sigh. Doris hangs her head, fer there is semething in the other's voice that towches her in spite of herself. “Iam 0 sorry,” she says, gently, “it all seems very shameful, doesn't tt?” Penningdale laughs _mirthlessly. “¥ee,” he agrees, “I'm afraid it’s not particularly romantic.” He takes both her honds ip his and looks into her tear- ful eyes with a world of suppressed yearning in bis own. “I daresay I ap- pear a regular old brute to you—I'm Pearly twice your age, remember, but t's not too late to draw back. Heaven forbid that you should be foreed into this against your will.” “No, no,” Doris cries, hastily, “you Iaust not think that; indeed yoy must not. I told papa yesterday that would fo ax he wished; I feel I ought to be Yery grateful to you foryour kindness.” “Poor girl,” Penningdale says, soft- Wy. “Do you know that somehow you meke me feel adeaperate villain? Well, yell, we must make the best of things, suppose,” he goes on, with a rather ¢ attempt at cheerfulness, “I inust try and suppress my ogreish instincts ‘26 much as possible; I aasere you I'm Bot such a very terrible ruffisa when yeu know me.” “I believe yon are all that is kind and Yhoughiful,” the girl says, cordially; you déserve someone who would make you happier than I can,” | “That would be impossible,” is the (Quiet answer, “I have never loved, I wBever shall love any woman but you.” (When observing his companion’s embar- Fasement, he adds, considerately, “but I shall frighten you away if I begin to talk sentiment. Have you heard that Ihe regiment is ordered te South Africa?” | “Nos ts tt, indeed?” Doris cries, jump- jing gladly at the change of subject. i "Yes, things look very black there; they say war may break out at any mo- |Ment, 60, you see, you won't be troubled [with me for some time, even if you don't your release from me altogether.” ‘The girlshivers, “Don't, please, talk ,"_ghe says; “you pain me un- ithe init Poth Had Faults Wie Phttenanha. THE RICHMOND PLANZST RICHMONDEVIRGINIA HER EYE QUIVERED. The Reign of Law Womaz Thought Dead Makes Life = ey een ities Knewn on Embalming Table. = 4 ry | CRA aE ‘LZ yee ty im Time to fescape a Most atuuuee wa Frem East St. Louis, Ill., is reported this agonizing story of Mrs. Christians Hirth who awoke from a tranee in the “deadroom” of the county hospital the other day, Only by a slight motion of her eyelids was she able to make life manifest to the undertaker, who was busy embalming her. ‘This faint quiver was sufficient to throw a weight from her eyey and thereby saved ber from death by embalming fluid, or, escaping that, by yremature burial. Mrs. Hirth Ia $3 years old, and tor three monthe has been suffering from 4 complication of ailmenta which have greatly weakened her. The other night it was expected that she would die end her husband remained at her bed- side all night, Next morning she grew much weak- er and with a deep sigh seemingly ex pired. The doctor came and felt her pulse and applied other texte and pro- nounced her dead. The county undertaker was called and the supposed corpse was taken tc the deadroom, the body was laid out en ® cooling board, then washed and partially bleached. Clothes saturated with bleaching fluid were placed over the face and the body. The shroud and clothing in which she was to be buried were prepered. While busy with bis preparations t inject the embalming fluid the under taker was startled by a noise proceed: ing from the direction of the corpse He glanced hastily, but there was nc motion in the white-sheeted figure. When he came to remore the shee from the face, however, he noticed that one of the weights had fallen off In replacing it he thought that he de tected a slight quiver im the eyelids but, attributing it to his imagination went fbout preparing his instruments AY 3 a." . 0 it ot : i a | eee a Ee iy Ts fis renew ae Rye Se rs ery) ae Number of Persons Lyncked from January sth, 1897, to January sth, 1898, . . . ‘. - 16: Date. ‘Names. Oharge. Place.” u —— F. J. Baker, oolored Postmaster, _ no charge Lake ity, 8.0. Jan, 7, Lineoln MeGelsey, eolored, "Murder, Mande P. 0.,0. T. “ — Devoe, golored, asgault, Pearken, Ark, se S murder, - {] Marshal) Ohadwick, “ suspected of murder, Colfax, Wash. “ —— —— colored, suspected of stealing a $2 nog, Cleveland Co. Ara. Maroh 6, Will Jones, colored, criminal assault.’ Comorant, Miss. March 6, —— — — _ Mississippi Mareh 6, L. J. Johnson, white, murder, Rock Springs, Wyomine “'—"Bemret) © - April 2, Wm. Bell, colored, no orime Amite City, La May 25 Elbert Harris, " ‘suspected of house burning Anderaom,8, 0. “" 96 Garfield King” shooting » white officer Salisbury, Md. “29 Joe Kiser and Gilmore Johnaon, culored, assault @harlotte, N. 0 Tape 3 kam and Cartis Young, colored: “shooting oflear, Clarksville, Md <1 19 George Washington, colored shooting Constable" Weimar, Toxat “1B John Becker, white, marder Great Bend, Kansas, 17 Kol. Jackson, —eolored = Wetumpka, Ale Lewis Speir, colored murder f Jesse Thompson, colored murder “ ‘Onmp Reese, colored murder * +une 22 Charlie Washington, eolored rape and robbery, Dayton, Als. Wm. Street, colored, attempted assault (burned st stake) Deviive.La june 22 — Howlett, white murder Hillsville, Va. June 14, Mrs. Jake Gebrose, eolored, nothing, Plano, Texas, Jone 22; — Parks, 8 yrs old. eolored, nothing Batesville, 8. 0 July 11, John Henry James, Golored, Oriuainal Assault, Wood's Or issing, Ve duly 12. ——— —__"___Oolored. Assault Coaling, Als Jaly 14, JamesRedd wlored = Munier Momsicello, Ark. ae pees tema = Hs : July 20, W.T. Patterson white murder Westville, Mise. July 22, Joe. Williams, colored, Impudent to white man, Seotland Nock, ¥.0. Auguat7 Dan Oxg, — ‘eolored' In white families room, Palestines. ‘Tex August 8 John Meadows, eolored "" “Oriminal Asouait, » Uaresarioa August ® Will Sanders, ‘oolored murder, Clarendon, Ark “9 Dennis Rieard, * s . “ 9 Manse Uastie, - is “ 9 Rilla Weaver = * “ 8 Susie Jacobs. e ve “ 1 Mallock Walker, Golured, — Sand-bagging, — Cocnith, Mise 18, Alex Walker, Colored, ‘Trocolesome, Pleasant Hill, Ala “| 19 James Nealey, Colored, Wanted Drink Soda Water, Hampton, Ga Aug. 20, ———- Colored, murder an’ assault, Friendship Ga. Aug 91, Tom Miller, Colored: attempt aseauit, Quitman Ga Sept. + —_—_—_—_—_— Oolered Nothing North Texas, : Sept. 11 Beny Jones, White ——_ Liberty Mo, » "Albert Anderson, Colored Stealing — Sulligent Ala. | i George Burden,’ "* Suspeoied Oriminal Assault, Griffin Ga Sept. 12 Lee Pickett, White Criminal Assault, Patrick Uo. Va, Sept. 26. John Williams, colored. murder and assault, Mountaia City, Tenn Oct. 6, Wright Smith. " Oolored Attempted Assault, Annapolis, Md. Oct Rev. Jerse Shelton, Ooiored, Nothing, Iavequena, Oouaty Mise Oot. 28, Fish Burke, Colored Defended Themsolves Harperavilie. Mien, = @” J.B, Gatewood, e - . oes "« “Bomcy anderen, “ * “ ees “John Gatewood, ' “* = * is we «Bagh awabesee) Soo a “ “ ices «| | ge Markee. # a . « aaa “ « Ben Herslsom “ “ “ « ant] seo ae eee ae “ . - eres “ Areh Baur, =“ Attempted Marder, * e2 Qot. 28, John Anderson, Colored innocent _Lafayette, Ala.) Nov. 9, ———- —~ colored, Defended :Thomselres Phanix, S.0., 1 Nov. 10, ———-——_ eolored = NoOrime Wilmington. N.O.” 3 Nov. 22, Ed. Merriweather” Murder Monticello, Ga, December ——— ——— golored, injured a white man, Meridian, Miss. § December 6th. Jake Glover, eolored, innocent, Monticello, Ga. 1 —— ———— Colored Murder Edgefield Co8C | Dee. 24, Jel Bolton, ‘*" Bara Burning New flarmony Grove Ga Jen..5, ‘Marsoall McGregor, Oelored Barn burning Bank. Ale. Feb® ‘Alfred Boynton and wife Golored Nothing Fort Gaines Ga! Fob 12 Cupid Redding Oolored “Murder Levsbarg Gx 1 be ee ar March 1\ Morris Ohristopher, eolored, Criminal Assault, Hope, Ark, Mareh 16, William Cotton, Jr., eolored, Arson, Palmetto,Ga, «" “" Harrison Hodson, 2 * . “| ™ Ed. Brown, Z . “ ; Sy Beary Bingham, = _ ~ y o> Jone binges, “« « “ ] “ ‘Jno. Jameson, (wounded) " “ i PY nt reed elope gal “ “ S22 General Duckett, colored, Troublesome, Little Rook Oo., Ark, | « “St Edwin Goodwin, * “ ; = Rae eee “ “ “ tv, 1 teeph Domear « « « “Benjamin Jones. - = es (So eee doaeer « « « “foe ings . “ “ “ «John Johnson, * “ “ “ Namesanknown, “ 1 {} 18. Kinor Wilson, eolored, Fired on white men, Sliver Oity, Miss, 1 «8 OO" Reed w os = «Wile Boyd, “ : “ April,6, Forest amerson, Colored = Murder Brookville Miss es Meena Aanureon, ot cr i April 11, Rev Gilbers Ellison, w Nothing ‘Waynesboro Ga April 18, A. H. Larue white marder Henderson Tena April 18. Will White, white murder Clinton Ark April 28,Sam Hove,’ Colored = Murder and Assault Newnan. Ga. Ul 3B: Rev. Lige Striekland * Innocent Palmetto, Ga. “ 24, albert Sewell“ Talked too much “ April 8, Forest Jobneon, colored Murder, Brookville, Mise April 20, ‘Chasion Willams alias Joues, _ Cole ty : pril 26, Charles Williams alias Jones, Colored Murder, Galens. Kan, April 27, Mitchell Daniel ‘talked too mush, Leesburg. Ga., April 80. Willis Sees, « Barn-burning, Osceola, Ark, : May 8, Bill Dipblee, « ‘Trespass, ‘Leoanon, Tenn, May 24, J. Humphrics, white, ahelter’ga murderer, Aley, Henderson Uo., Tex - a ape oe = “ " Rte April 27, Mitehell Daniel Colored. Talked too Mach, Leesbarg, Ga. Jame 14, Lewis Patriek, ” Murder, BeautoreN. G. June 27, Ed. Ellis .” Defended a colored man, Uardiff, Ala. «Fim Dill, » ” 5 - Adem jamuels = a - q Jane 5, Will Will, » Brother toa murderer, MeCallay’s Mill, Jone 14, Lewis Patrick, Suspected of Marder, Moorehead Uity, NO. Ale. Jape 12, ————__— Drowned a Man, Dunnellon, Fla. July{9, Abner Galhoun, ” — Innosent Campbell Co., Ga. Julyii6, Bi Smith white Marder, Gainesville Ga. wu Fat Bowers, 4 bad character, Lexington, 0o.,8.C. July 22, Frank vetatta, Italian,;wound da white man, Tallaleh, Las | ut a) Ml Seaai~ es ie for the injection of the embalming Auld. Again the noise and the fallen weight. This time the quiver im the eye was more pronounced. There was no heart motion or breathing that he could detect, and he was about to inject the fluid when again he noticed the quaver, and then, to be thoroughly satisfied, he applied the most powerful test of life known to undertakers. There was an unmis- takeble though faint indication of life in response. Assistance was summoned, the par- tially embalmed woman was removed to a bed and restoratives were applied by the doctors, She was able, after several hours, to speak im a whisper and move her muscles, but the weak- ness caused by her illnesa and the ter- rible ordeal through which she had passed told heavily upon her, and she ‘could make no statement as te her ex- periences while in a trance. From the signa it fs supposed that she realized how near she was to be- tng embalmed alive. Her husband was thrown into a paroxam of joy over the sudden restoration of his wife to life Several of Mrs. Hirth’s women ac- quaintances belloves that a miracle wae performed in answer to their (Prayers. The doctors are doubtful as te her ultimate recovery, thongh they say that she may take a turn for the bet- fot Fish Story from Canada. Ermine Huff, a little girl of nine years, had a peculiar experience with ‘@ clothesline and a 110-pound sturgeon at Lake Erie, about 18 miles south of Chatham. The little girl, who is stay- ing with Henry Lindley at the lake, took a piece of clothesline, tied a large hook on it, and got a friend to bait it with a piece of meat. She then went down to the lake and dropped her baited hook into the water. Some thing tugged at the line, and the lit- tle girl called to Mr. Lindley, who waa near. He took the clothesline and, aft- er s struggle, landed a huge sturgeon. The fish measured six feet three inches and aggregated 110 pounds when aressed. Child Devoured by Puma. It is believed in Lower Callfornla ihat a three-year-old child living near Niji was carried off and eaten by « ‘mountain lion. The child disappeared about a month ago, and although a diligent search was made for it, ne clew was found. It was thought that the ehild bad been abducted and the ‘parents took steps to locate {t in other ‘towns. A few days ago the father, ‘while going up ® rocky canyon, die jeoversd portions of bis child's cloth. ing banging on bushes and several ‘bones lying on the ground. Mountals Vons sbound tn that section, and, it ie Delleved, that » large one garried ‘the ehild away. | Presence of Mind. Protessor—Suppose you were en- ged in the autopsy of a subject, and eros ‘signs of life, what would you do? | Btudent—I think I should... change the subject, sir—Brooklys Lite. The Dresemaker’s Apprentice. | ‘The dressmaker's rev atice gets very small wagea—yet she seams to ‘make a living.—Chicago Daily News, Bis . 1 Sie Cee * Pot hand cmwhite woman, Jarper 1 ag. 11, Bill Wilson, 5 sttempred Assault. Port Gibson, Ma. & Will Ghambors, 1} Crimine! Assault. isell Buckley,’ Ten 2 *. Will AeOlore, = Attempted Assault, lem Ga. & “16 Charlie Hart, ” . *Brantley,ala. ‘20, Peter Loin aud a ¢ 15 year la Son, white, Shooting am=n, Wetarpks, Als. Aug. 16, Charlie Hart. eolord " orfminal avsanit’ Brantley, Ala. f Aug 16. "Tom Kerib, colored. enter. d lady’s 100m drank, Year Greenv'le, 8.0. & Aug, 20, Rev. T J. Floyd, colored, waned to work, art r-ville, Til. r ae Pe ee “ 1 e Hughes Bradley, ** ” . . ” 1 wy Heery Sranam, hss = ‘a “ bed t = Jim Haves, eke eee « 2 “John Black. Re fe SNE “ 2 as: 3 Sim Cremoings, ¢. * 2 ‘gd : Aug 28,J— —— «nits sroke against lynching, Georgeto rp. Ja. Xept 12, Rev H.R tattle. col -epke sgainat linching Nec, Prompson. Ga. § Sept 27, Seror Sanchez, Cohan, nothing Hav -na, Qube. 2 October 11 Juag Barit La Pines white, Assaniting Nar New Orleans 3 18 Jn felore Colored Arson and Agsault burne!,. Si* Ano Miss “ 18 sob 8 Smith. Col. Innocent, Partly Runs'rd noty dead i “20, George Wells, Colored; Murder. Wicr City Kan 1 oaas ‘ae3 The Reign of t.awlessness C &0 Chesapeake and * ¢ Ohio Railway. ROUTE. EFFECTIVE OCT, 20, 1899. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, BROAD-STREET STATION ede peta eras ee eee eee $90 A. M., Daily, with Parlorear, tor_prinet pig uetous, Newport’ News Oia int, Morfolk ama Portamants GCovnéets at Norfolk with Od De painion Roam Ship except Sunday B48 P, M., Dally with Yuliman, for local ‘sidtions, Newport news, O1d Point Rortelxand Fertamouih. Connect ay Old. Point. with Washington Steamers, daily” with” Raltimore Hecamers except Sunday. tocmua. Mi "Day (Expreme, excen”” Sunday F {Ciifton’ Forge. Connects al Gordonsville "tor Orange, Calverton,” Manavans. “Alexa ria, ana Washington, at Union Biation. Guarionenvilie for. Lynch: Sargiai Basic Yor Hagerstown. 206 P, M., Dally, with Pullmansto Cinetsina ‘a. Lasiectinand Rt rope stops only st Important starions Con. Reels ‘i Gordonsville. for “Orange and at Orauge with Southern fy porthbound at Cevington for Va. Hot Springs. Monin” verved 0. Drain oars No” 7 Local Traine except” Sun 2a7,, folicwing “above ‘train from Gordonsville fo Reaunton s:90 P.M Xecomodaiion. except Sunday for wap. m., Dally, for Cineinnau, with Pall- ‘man to’ Hinton W Va.. and Gor dousvilie to Cinctanail and Low (eville. “Meals served on Dining Gara. “Connects "ar Staunton {ex sept bandar)for Winchester, Va. Sd at Covington, Va. daily to? Virginia Wot Sorinen TRAINS LEAVE~ EIGHTH-STREET STATION. 0 4 Daly, for Laxington Lrnononre, sept Saniey with Buckiagham and i Son dey with Buel Micreno. Branches, and’ at cite Yoo Forge with No. ifor Uincinnatt. bee + u., Except Sunday. for Columbia, TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND, BROAD-STREET STATION 8:00 4. a., Except Sunday from Doawell 4:30 «ie Daily from Crncinontt Hae 2M. Daly trom! Nortalt. ane 018 E80 v. ., Daiy. trom Glootnaast snd Levaie- Ville. 4:90 + AC, Dally. trom Norfolk. ane 016 ‘rota Tab @ Rxoaps Sanday. tree Clifton Forks TRAINS ARRIVE EIGHTH STREET STATION. SS fe Breen Seay, row Columbia 699 Pal 'Dally trom Lynchbarg, texiagion and Gliiog worge. saa except San- JOHN-D PATTS, Aas’, Ganaral Pasaanger Agent Southern Railway eae oe (X EFFECT NOVEMBER, 14, 1899 ‘Trains Leaves Richmoud, Va. 1.00 F a. Ho 1 MOUTHERN BX PRESS ¢ty sn Tata augusta Jeckeo: wile. and Estate “sonshe*Sleever for: Danvities Evecuevoro: Galtawary: and Chsrotte Sieewey ouea at kichinond "9:00" 0 ae Bigps for paneengers at Local stations Gonacots ah Dauvilie acd. Chsriove, whiter Fork and Flinas ixores freon New York and-vGmpe ets oon. Bectinas for ait Flarite: poinitay Stee connects at Danville, Cubriotte with the Washington ane Southw=stern Lim thea" (ito 8 carrying through sleepers Seta New Verk gud Nssuvi ie Ree Yorr asd Mempnis and new Yor and New Grisanes ‘ings Pollmta. Toor Sleeper Mon ars, Weduesdayuan Fit Gave, Wasuingion to sat” Francisco Without change, with enancetions for Pilots i eae, eaise aad Cal aor Fat No. J, solid train daily tor Chas fotte, 8G: Couects at Mossley with Faraiviile and Pownatan ratlscad’ i Keyeville for Clarksvile: Oxfords ten dervon and Durkum aad at Grecsavore igeDerbam. Raleigh: snd Winston Stiem sat Deaville with wo. a5) Usinec States Fast Mall, wold trate, ‘dally fo: New Orieans and potnus. South, whlch serinealegers Now York tg Set OF feaau ana New York te Jackacnvilr “and Miami for Nasesa sud Habsas, ‘TEfoush sleeper Selisbary, te Mem phe. 6007. E.no17, LocaL, dally oxoept Sun ior Kevevilie and Intermediate pose TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND, 690 a. SSSR, from Atlante augusta, Ashertie ig a’ pointe Sonum. S40. E., from Keyeviile sud local stations, LOCAL FaniOn? Ratna. os. 61 and 61. between Manchester and Ne ee York River LINg, west boun The Favorite Route North. LEAVE aicuonp ‘train No. 16,4330 PM, Barrimozs Lintred, Daily etcept Sunday for West. rotat. and’ istersiediate stations making elose conneotio. “Moudass, Weaties dase" and Fridays with steamer’ for Bait ure. ‘rato No. 10,:30 P. 3, LooAL axrness, Mon Wednes & Pridays, for West voint aud intermediate aistioa’” con Rects with viage a” Lester: wanor t"" Walker ton aud Tappanausook: also at West Point with svean ere for Baltimore, Stops at all vte- Tons, ‘Train NO.76,5:90 4. LocaL mrxxp, leaves daily exoops Sandy, trom Virginie Street Stave for West Poitt abd intermediate stations connecting wit! Stage at Lestor mauor for Waikerton and Tap Dahtauwock. TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND. 220%. m, Daily. from West Point, with Con ection trom Baltimore, Tuesdays, Thuradaye tnd saturdays fo at Mo days and Fridays G40 'p'm. Daily, exonpt sunday from Waa “Oink and tatermediate stations, Steamers leave West Point Vondays , Wed nesdaye& ridnye 6300 p.0c. Arriving Balt ‘more 8:00 following morning: retarnt we insve Baisimare ‘at 8 (pm Yuen ya) Phares and Saturdays activing West Palst 150 ana Kis! mond 84) fo lowilg morning ‘Steamers sail st all iaudiugs of York River, ©. W. WEBTBURY, ‘Travels: Thi wain st Wicanend: Ve, J.m.cour, we. rare, Finfie wanager. oon. Pas. a9 FRANK 8. GANNON, Third Vioe-rresident aud General Manage Geihiactea hee ' 1 ‘ Mii? G BASLRY, ICE-CREAI PARLOR 609N.248t, — Richmond, Ve ‘ou ’rHown, 1704, Steam Ice-Cream Manufactory Iee-Croam made dai'y both Winter and Summer, and we cao supply you with ony quantity a8 all times | Getie- action guarant Speci actentira given to ai orders, 68m. JED DOMINION STEAMSP HLIO- tang umaren re Goe.urtr arma Sunday "via Uneaspeake and Obi-s?alcwayee abet “or Richerond and® Penerivare Tai So pcarees rie Siawea merece oad PR eter ot beeeees tener oe oon en teers oe Bis Stes ate tar haea eee Met Main Street, Michmocd. Bagenge shoabe =. aoe for New York and all poirts beyomc cam me ieee face occa red fe sey bang eee ike ee MPa asset oa *Hkiifont Sioeed ems hour before sting time ae aed cere tien ans tinal ipaand erthecsaer See Sects renin SETS coer acs SEP M Saturday CP BC) to Noel x or ON si eee Sere Rah oinecresreirie orcas soe Fsieha for Riebmond by iraraar’ via" Nor i enatSs D BAe Ta PE sate Sales the sempear ee te norm Soiareees is War taviber information apply to Toni? Sr VER agro Sie 14 ean, reciente oe ren ae NERA ‘WIRGINIA NAVIGATION COMPANY'S JasES-KIVER Lime To Mott, Prunoat oa tan tecpar xopaicictacenmaes oie bans nenreee Wesigisesabiguon karieeganc STEAMER Pocamonras Luaves Mowiay, Wap Peery euler tha” riot sam win Gia Ratt pene fata titra hace inna f Wiens recta uy tom shove sanag pee abet cae steamy eae etaiae avin wnimons crore sowann x. mabey a Grou tae ee Cee Ss . A s L. 2 SEABOARD ATR LINE, SCHEDULE IN EFFE T MAY 8, ieg8 Leaves Rrap-ireser Stari sy 9:05 AM 8:00 Pw { Dail tr Bosaersn crest Dente, any. escop Qunday) walelen, Senforg, Southet iee Wilmingevn, Wayeabore, Monten hat nee laselnton, eheloy. wurhertordtins Sects, Giinton, Urn nwadds “a scontee seen Atheas "ATCANTA Aupeaie’ Maca oe Somers. ‘New Orienan, Pencacnte i hone Mile: Chiattauonge Waanviiles Mena pets ee ah exten, Unitlorata tag aes MORRIS Tem phisor New Orteans’ saTmig oartog at ou0 P Sans Snroun men. atlanta wisoutcaangen€ cara, "Siete: tr ready for occupancy tae a tena axmiye arcuxoxe tise m'Daligvecem wendy toundiy $08 one Tap mDatiy. For Wexets, taggane cheats, sleeping on. roservation.eis sapply tots NC*Piog 4. M BOYKIN, General ee 2 ee. East ‘ain Se 7, Joun, Visg-rresident and tent tiaste £ ucomna, Geusral Sepertsipatacy = Soe evoes TS RUE, “eaten wees’ or. otter eee ee New 'Phone 983. a gaa a a RICHMOND, yp . Frepenioxescae . & Porows Schedule in Effet January 16 1908. LEAVE BYRD &*, STATION, S704. ML Patty, tor Washiegton and Bile Sta yaaa ont iiford” ane’ Bcdtnici 20 lanan Sleepers to New Vere tm a. M, wok. rates ee tr gem and pale ert the “naw. Yor “ana vioras Brtcia 2” comresed sae ee Soupetiment ies, eee sasre servaion oe Novez: re ehorge ctor ute owtse Fufmautfore. Dore rat meae at'rive erivcal stations Cae 89 A, M, Bosvay oulee Tole haat m0 a. m., Eoeray geig tote Baanta sedge tooth Serta Bie Glew tes iantsed ae Jorevie, Boswell nuther GSE Reww'a,” Multerd: “wosdstuse, Guiven, sunt, Peers Bory Hronte,"tna’ Wicewaucg. M5 A. M., Tete, except Bunéar, foe : W shington ard ol ts Kotte Stops atts ibe, Ghen ailen ache Tens ayers soe aee Rutier tia, Pesala, SAPS Woeds-ne, “Gaivee’ saute Frevertsweurg. Stoo Sa Wise M. -Paly een eee pee ~ Wasklogwa bua pelts Workee Bvoen et Fine Gled Ar ta, dae Hand, ‘omwelse sie ei? Ate Fsvarisiebir®, (Perle Soe erncers with’ Cane Limited at Washinvtoae Fae Ba, Due tor "wamningtgn ane te ‘es aps a Toviand, "Doesele “wien Fredere! spire” ‘Bioove Se Mivewster tlopeatsiter stat Hocg cantare enper koe Washington to Filisdeipiig™ Aseive Brep-Srassr Station, \- M., Daily, stops at Wide w 0s MBs, Mere cha rode ee for» Loawelly ashton, wont Bibi. ‘supe co otuce secu Spade. sleeper Rew vere te eae 80 P.M. Tolls excevt Bander, my-pe0e 0 FR Frecatiareoa ee alleret Te you sant nd*Glen 2 ibe bets Fie, “"ihior esr troca Wrome FP. M.,tbehse Stops onty at Preatesheng, betehlinliae TO net Sy We tar) Fulluan irate eu rare HARE: Mw Tote, “Piciariseacee ante Smit: surnen «Wood te, Mis Prd, Penuor Ruther Gee, Me wet, Heylorevitien “anh 2S" Siow align, snd tithes sass ing eer ML Big exoewt sander trom PR ee ee aera ae ee ee Srecisl’"- oken net ect Sane Brecist* ” akes nt tet Shines not stop at kb AccomMop tion Traine, (Daily except Sunday) ME. 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SATURDAY FEB. 24, 1900. pe ‘Yas, in many instances we are our ‘own worst enemies, —_—_ We must be careful of our conduct in order to succeed. ‘Tux criminal and vicious classes amongst us do us much harm. ooo ‘Ler us encourage our white friends even though we anger our white ene- mice. Ler us live upright and hope on, Theend of this night of oppression cannot be fer away. —_——___— Ir seems to be all night with us down bere about now. But, they can Dring to us nothing worse than death, thank Gop. Covonen men, itis useless ¢> look beyond the Governor of the state in which we live or the judges of the State Supreme Court, The Netional Government, in ite legislative, execu- tive and judicial departments, has Pi- Inte like notified the Southern olig- archy that it can work its will upon us nikal Ona of the most inhuman cases of persecution witnessed in « long while comes from Heathville. Va. ‘W. W.Cnowran (white) upon the charge that Azganam Warrant (color- ed) was attempting his life with « gun, shot him in the hand, causing him to Jose that member by amputation. Tt would have been presumed that ‘Caowrnen would now be under arrest for shooting Waront with intent to kill. Not so, Waronr, with his hand off is in jail at Heathville, Va., to answer to ‘the charge of attempting to kill now. suse, and yet he did not fire his gun. Of all the ludicrous, inhuman and outrageous cases, this is about the worst, ‘THE ORIME OF URIMES. Brxce there seems to be a disposition ‘on the part of some of our Negro-hat- ing “friends” to call attention to the col” cored people’s morale and to reflect up- on their chastity, alleging that it is due to their lack of eduesticn, ete., ‘we are persuaded to call attention tc the case of a white man, who was con- vieted at Newport News of being crim énally intimate with his own daughter. Here is the telegraphic report: “Nawront News, Va., Feb. 19.—W D. Burge, s weslthy faymer and San. day-sehoo! superincendent of Fox Hill ‘convicted of ruining his own daughter ‘will escape the penalty imposed by « technicality. Burge was given to years, but premacare birth of the Shild forced the girl toleave the wit fess stand before cross examination On thie ground the father wa, given : now trial. “in She meentime the girls, hea spirited away, and as there i- 0 om to appear against him Burg.’ -ase ha been nolle prowed. Thr « moe Fooling againes the annet:.<. stheet Fox ‘The ides of givings rn oly te cyears for such sn of .< was ba enough, but to release him wae much worse, Mark you, be was a Sunday School Superintendent. We do not know Negro is the state who is too illiterate to know = letter of the alphabet from abarn-door, who would be guilty of such s crime. It should not ba forgotten that : file- ial investigations demonstrated the fact that certain white officiale had been criminally intimate wish the in- tang inmates of the Eastera Hospital at Williamebarg, Va... and the Weat- era Hospital nt Staunton, Va. If these offlcisls had been colored. we would be called upon to listen te svother lecture upon the moral de- pravity of the Negroes of the United States. Who can beat some white men steal- ing? Who ean beat some white men lying’ Who can beat some white man cheating? ‘Who can best some white men prac. ticing immorality? Who can beat: some white men drinking whiskey? Who can beat some white men mur- dering? Who can beat some white men prais- ing themselves and belistling other People? The answer comes, “No ons!” But on the other hand, among theis number are some of the most charita- ple, most berevolent, most God-fear- ing people on the face of the globe. And despite their faults, there are tome of them for whom the Negro would lay down his lite; yon, offer it asa willing sacrifice to minister their comforts and to supply their wants. Oh, there are some peculiar white folks and some more peculiar Negroee. God save the white folks! God bless the Negroes! ‘THE SERVANT GIRL PROSLEM. Some unknown writer, presumably « white Indy under the caption of ‘rhe Dearth of Reliable Strvant Girls” and over the nom-de-plume of “House- keeper” contributes an article to the Richmond Disr.rom of the 18:h inst. While Joux E. Errs and his crowd ‘are clamoring for separation, this white Indy is equally as emphatic in ealling for the mixing of the races. Indeed, so earnest is she that it is spparent that-ehe is desirous of invok- ing the aid of the law to compel these colored girls to stay under the same roof with the white folks. In this respect, she occupies the same position held by the Disrarou, and her communication was inspired by its editorial utterances upon that subject. She says: “To the Editor of the Dispatch: I was about to take up my pen to suggest the establishment of « local bareau of information concerning eer- vants, never haviug heard of the sug- gestion being made, when [ read your editorial of recent, date on ‘The Ser. vant Girl Problem.’ ” And again. “Thad thought, too, of some of the hindrances, such as the almost con- stant sbitting of the servant popula- tion from one State to another, and of their assuming different names; but Mr, Editor, the Negroes in this city, and I presume elsewhere, have regu- latly-orgenized societies to protect their interests as a working class from the imposifions of the whites When questioned upon the subj=st, they have corroborated ths statement. but fre- quently remark that they are not in- jaeneed personally by any of the 40. cieties’ rules. Of course, this is said to mislead those who employ them ‘Now and then one of them, a ittle more independent. will be boid enough toepeak plainly about their rules, as ‘onan oceasion I reeail: A woman was spoken to in reference ta doing the family washing. Upon seeing it, how- ever, she said she reckoned she had better ask the permission of her 40- ciety fiat, and it was only by mush pleading I coatd persaade her to sake it. The next week acd thereafter she yielded to the advies of her sosiety, at ‘she failed to report for duty.” ‘This lady is giving us some interest- ing information, She continues: | “You have trathfully and plainly represented the attitude of the Negro gervaats here when you say they make little or no apology for losing a day or two from work and quitting one’s em. Rloyment when shey please, while up jorth unless their excuse is of the best they are docked for lost time, and when they quit before their engage- ment is out without due notice, for- teit their wages.”” ‘The very essence of freedom is the right to work when one desires and ‘quit when one feels like it. To insist that a servant should re. main in the employee's service wheth- er she will or no is to insist that the employer shall employ s servant whether the employer will or no. It one is s fair proposition, the other mast be. But “Housekeeper” aske a ques tion: “Now, will you not please explai why we cannot have as rigid rules her as they have up North ?” You can have the same rigid rule here, if you pay the same kind o wages. She says— “It seems unreasonable that we of th cities of Virginia should by most ar doous mental labor be continually qualifying raw recruits trom the rura districts just to see them quit to fi) more exaited s:ations with tne woalth ier end more exseting families of th North, Should they return to their natiy State we find them, perhaps, bette | drilled in their work (for the norther people will not tolerate their inet Jeieney like the southerners do), bu with feelings of coneiliation to thei employers much leas.” | And again: || “At the North they are told that w fare their greatest enemies, and ifs: |]had not been for them (the northerr Jers) tho South would still have ther |] in bonds of slavery. So many of thos fwho return are not disposed to his themselves out as maids or sooks, bt : the more independent line « ¥ in washing sthome, Even th THE RICHMOND’ PLANET RICHMOND VIKGINIA ati teen ee ae ee Gore suite their whims. Thus, inetead of cur expecting any Improvement in Ne- gro tervion inwill gradually ot mors ‘and unsatisfactory, and I believe the time ie mot far distant when some rales willhave tobe adopted to lessen the frietion or conditions will beeome un- bearable.” The fair writer concludes as follows: “Those whites ot moderate or poor circumstances, especialiy the mothers of large families of small children, with no reistions or eongections to help them, are traly to be pitied, and shey, if no ethers, should agitate the ‘Question of aremedy uotil it assamss definite shape The rish,of course, being able to give much’ greater in- ducements in higher wages, generally get the first choice of the Negro ser vants who do continue to ‘honor’ our cities with their preasnce. Sometimes I think it woald be well if every white family could make up their minds to do all of the domestic work long enough to make the Negroes feel keenly the pinch of actual want. Chey would then possibly decide to pursus that course whieh would re- dound to the mutual interest of them ‘and their empioyers.”” It is jast as we thought,—the poorer classes of whits citizens are the com plaimants, and’ are ina great mossure responsivle for the evils of which they complain. We pause to remark that good places are searce and so are good servants, Some of these white employere who sre flading fault are willing to give e servant their victuals and clothes, with fiveor ten cents thrown in sometimes for good measure. Or worse still a girl socking employ- ment is offared from $250 per month to #6 per month and clothe herself. At such meagre wages the very soul re- Volts and poor service follows, Afemale servant in this city who receives ten dollars per month and “room out” is ssid to be “living in clover,” and to receive twelve dollars permonthis to bsclassed with the Vaspgrnivt’s household. When wages improve, then will the servants improve. When we hear white people speak of sesuring trainsd servants for one dollar and fifty cents per week, we smile snd sodo the ser- vante, It would be well to state that the colored women who are toiling in the kitohens and service—piaces in this community sre educating their sons and daughters tobe something more than themselves, and to occupy higher positions than they, themselves ovcu- py. It this were not true, the money ex- pended on them for books and the like would be virtually thrown away, ‘When the white people, rieh and poor decide to pay trained servants prices, they wil! have little trouble to secure trained servants. This is made evident by the increase in trained nurses. It has been the salary as much so asthe love of hu- manity, which has caused some of our young women to prepare themselves for this work of mercy. Asthe matter now stands, colored females are determined to wear thea selves out in the wash-tud at home and in the employment of their own peo- ple, rather then take the slurs and in- sults of some of these white people who do not know how to secure s good servant and still less how to keep one after she has been secured. Good pay, good servants; poor pay ; ‘poor servants, is ‘THE DEATH Of DR. WILLIAMS. _ The death of Rey, Henay Wittiams, D.D.,at Petersbarg, Va, Sunday af- ternoon, the 18th iast,, removes from the scene of action one of the ablest Baptist leaders in the state. His worth to the denomination esn- not be now estimated. He was as the ragged Alps towering above its fellows, powerfal and commanding, brilliant ia its magnificence and sublime in its grandeur, Few men could sway the multitude as could he and fewer still could en- foree the rales of discipline with that unerring system, and mathematical nicety as was manifest in all of his transactions, Ags devotes of the race with which he was identifiad, there were none in the state to surpass him, Expariencs had given him strength, andege, wisdom. To count Rev. Dr. Waitt «sas a friend was 9 privilege much tobe valued. His word wase bond, and his promise a sesarity. ‘He scrapulously paid his debtr, and honored his obligations. As aman, he was nature's gentle- man; asa Christian, a prince of the Most High. He could be as stern as a warrior, or asgentie as achild. Tous he was friend. During a period of years; ex- tending nearly over a decade, thers was never a break in his love for us whieh may well be termed affeecion. When his head bowed to the stroke, ‘and Death claimed him ae victim. one of our pillars was torn from ite foundation, and ene of our main sup- Ports cast aside. What would we not have done for Dr. Wnuams? Atno time was theres question of our fidelity to him, or his faithfulness to us. Bat theevening sun went down ot Sunday evening last to rise no more for him in this world, and with its set. ting the canker of despair began it work in the heart of one who loved him. And set, even this gloomy view i ‘jenlightened by the promises of the Saviour, who seems ins still smal Yoiee to whisoer, “You shall see you brother again.” | So be ist The seraphic strains o ‘| heavenly music are humming a wel Jeome not» requiem for him, and bi | winding sheet is but the eloak of th |] Mastax to guide him safely to the oth t| et shore, 1} We yet remain behind and hope tha’ im the cousing years if not now, anes er may arise'to take his plaxe,—to gar ry on the good work #0 happily began by him, taking 1 wp at the spot where heso suddenly ett it off. Fit ingly Suaxeere@sne describ the fallen chieftina when he eaye: “His life was gentle: ani ths elements So mix’a in him, that Natar. might stand up. And ssy tall the world, “This was a ‘mant” — DE. SOU CHALL ASD TAS NRGRO. We have received the biennial report of Hon. Joserea W. Sovtaart, Saperin- tendeot of Public Instruction, It desis with the school years of '97—'88, ‘'98—'90. ‘Taksrall in all, it is unquestionadly the moss comprehensive ard complete report ever sent out from tha: depart- ment Is contains valaable informatioa, both with referenes to the white and colored papils of Viegmia aad em- braces recommendations wnieh will not only merit support, bat will entitle the origiastor to commendation. On the other hand, in desling with the Negro question, Dr, Sourmant has done us injary rather thao aided in our upward march for cordial encoar- agement and deserved recognition. But, just now it seems to b2 a popu- lar fad to “hit the Negro for the fun of the thing.” regardless of the heart- aches and tne suffering which it en- tails, ‘There has been « falling off in schoo) emrollment on the part of both races, attributable to small-pox and other epidemiss. Despite the poverty-stricken condi- tion of the eolored pupils, it seems that while 5009 white papile were furnished with text-booke at the public expense only 2809 colored pupils required the extension tc them of similer tavore The per cent is about the same, based upor the total enrollment. While 88 per cent of the white popu- lation wes enrolled during 99, and on- ly 23 per cent of the colored popula- tion is similsrly sitasted There are 851 colored male teachers in the state and 2165 eolored female teashers. Dr. Sour#a.t gives a separate state- ment it seems of everything else bat the salaries and it is evident that it was not desired that ths aversgs smount paid ths white and colored teachsrs in the stat should be made the basis of discussion. Oathe other hand, he states, that the average monthly salaries paid both white and colored mile teashers is $32.00; female teachers, $26 39. The aversgs number of school months taught were 6 for 98 and only 5.97 for "99. Superintendent Sovraaur recom- mends that school districts be consoli- dated, or lessensd and thet the state Provide free transportation of the pu- pils to the schools. He seems to think that this will be s matter of economy Vinorxia does not compare fayora- bly in the matter of higher inatisutioas of learning when gasgsd by the stand- srdsetby northern or English echol- ars, He advocates manual training in our schools. After quoting De. H. B. Faissrty of the Hampton Normal and Agcigultural [ossitate upon this sub- fect, he says: “The most serious and difficalt prob Jem with which the Svath has to deal is the education of the Negroes. The Ovnsus tor 1900 will probably show that we have uearly ten millions of Ne- Sroge ia the Uaited Graves, aboat eight millions of whom, it is safe to say, are in the Southern Stetes. They are here among us from no choice of their own Nearly thirty-live yoars ago they were emancipated from the con- Gition of slavery, and few years Iacec they were invested by the XVch Amendment to the Conatitacion of the United States with ths electivs traa- chise, and have subsequently been in- Vested with eqaa! righis and privileges with the whites.” Now, in our jadgment, Dr, Sovrmaut might have stopped there. But he did not. He proceeded to express an opin. ion which in-no-wise hed anything t. do with ths subject under discussion. He contiaues: “That the granting of the elective franchise to thess people withou; prs- vious tf het ‘Was s colossai biun- der, if note erima, no weli-ictormed sod impartial man will hardiy dare Giepute. [tis no exaggeration to say ‘that nearly all the ill feeling engender ed between tne two races ia the south. ero States sings the close of the aivil War, has spraog from the fact thet the Federal Goveromsat sucsesded in forcing the States lately in secession to graat totheic formsr dlaves and their descendants, as they reasned ms. turity, the righs to take part ia the di- rection of pablic affairs.” ‘Well-informsd and impartial me: do dispute it. Fresdom, without the elective franchise would have beer what it is in some sections of she Soutl to-day,—a mockery and s sham. When it is argued that it is a colos sel blander if not scrime te inves the illiterate white msn with the right to vote, then we shall listen to yout statements relative to its baing a eo lossal blunder, if not « crimes to per mut the colored men to vote. | Whea you argue that itis a colossa | blunder, if not a crims to permit th illiterate of either rase to vote, ther we sball point you to the foundatio: Seen. Somer Sore ye ee a eeees See ee oe ne oe See progress of Fopalism, Sociatiom and Anarchy, fighting ite way against Im- periatism and Trasts? Dr. Sovruant continues: “Bat these people are here among us, aod it benooves us, as long as they remain, to consider the best means of maxing them usefal and apright eiti- zens.” What does the distinguished Super- inteadent mean by “these people t”” ‘What does he mean by “as long as they remain?” Does he look with hope to the time ofthe expatriation of the race,—iss transportation to another elime? He willlook io vain. He is right in his conclusions, to the end, that the gov- ernment must devote itselt to making us useful and upright citizens, but how can be use the word “us” without in- cluding the very Negroes to whom s referenes is made. Viewing Dr. Sourmaru’s language in its traly English sense, one would matarally conclude that he was an off. cislof the whites and not of all the people of Virginia. Ho speaks of ass he would the In- dians, when, as a matter of fact he has bat one moment before admitted that we are full fl sdged citizens, entitled to ail of the rights and privileges of any other citizens. If this be true, why make us the sab: ject of a special dissersation? Why not the state do ite fallduty and give to us the educations! advantages of every other citizen ? Bo you ask a German who belongs to the Teutonic race how much taxes he pays? Doyou ask an Italian who be- longs to the Latia racs how much taxes he pays? Then why should you ask » citizen of color who belongs ¢o the Ameriesa race, having been bora upon Ameriesn soil, how much taxes he Paya? If we are ignorant, you made us 60. You denied us the use of the spelling- book and lashed us if you caught us with « reader. It we are immoral, you made us 00; for you used us to promote your trade ia slaves and sets premium upon the fecundity of our species. Ifwe ace dishonest, you made us 40, for you denied to us the . necessities of lite and caused us to take that for which. we had Inbored and yet you call. ed it thieving. It we are poverty-stricken. you made us to, for you denied to us our wages aod for 250 years of galling slavery took for your own use and purposes the profits resulting from our toil. It we are deficient in judgment, you caused it, forthe same length of time you undertook the job of thinking for us, It we own bat little real-estate, you are responsible forit, for you passed laws making it impossible for us to own land ia our owa names. Aad yet Dr. Sourmaxt, you have the hardness of heart to brutally remark: “In the light of present information it must be confessed that the Negroes of the South are not making such pro- gression moral and material ‘Gavelup: ‘ment as the advosates of public edusa- tion had hoped.” Youtail to state or even hint at the draw-baeks and the embarrasemeats which have confronted us on every hand. What progress could the advosates of public education expect? We are marrying avd giving in marriage, and unretarded by the white man’s bestial- ty, We are raising up legitimate child- ren and endeavoring to give them le- gitimate education. ‘Tae institations of learning of this country contaia our children Oa ev- ery hillside in the souchland are the herds and flocks, the product of our le bor. Oar churches are numbered by the the tons.of thousands, our dwellings, Jrecorded 10 the Gourt-houses, in the counties in which we reside are num- bered by the handre’ thousands and our bank account made up of humble earnings would make many millions i placed in bulk. Io Virginia alone Dr. Sovrmaut whereas at the close of the war, w owned nothing, to-day we own twelve. million dollars worth of property ac cording to the report of our state au. ditor and the amount is atill rising. In addition to this we have our ow: lawyers, our own physicians, our owt business men, our own bankers, oui own theologians, our own editors, ou {own authors, our own office-holders ‘jour own statesmen, our own real '| estate dealers, ourown teachers, ou! | own scientists, vur o~n oratora, anc some day, tusnk Gon, we will have ou "| own superimendents of public instrue +] tion. Than why should the ajdrynaatesn ‘Tho Negro boy or girl expects to 09 eupy a higher position then thet oc- capied by his parents. If mot, they sesibly ask, why edusate them? Education erouses the ambition .etim- ulates the desires and causes the per- son to long for higher and greater things. Ithasalways done this snd that it would do it was the reason that southern Negro-haters denied to the slave the use of the spelling-book. ‘When it comes to a discussion of the Nogro question, Dr. Sovrmaty wabbles badly. j ‘The trouble is thatthe white man expects more froar the Negro, when in view of his past treatment and present environments, he should expect less. He refers to the prison resord of the colored people of the North, but as our argument hes dealt with that phase of the question we pass it by. We pause to remark that the dis- enmination against the book-learned Negro of the South, the closing to him of the avenaes by which he may be able to make an honest Ifving is the cause of his down-fall rather than the education which bas been accorded him by those interested in his welfare. Br. Sovrmatt mast not have heard hit Democratic “Patron “Saint,” at the Academy of Music in this city last week, when he said: “Tam not willing to leave my boy nd my daughters to the conditions that are now being formed. I would betray the trast chat God has imposed upon me, if aoy temporary gaia would pay me for condemning my children to scondition where they could not hope for aaything more than to be clerks. (applause).” It Mz. Bayax desires his children to be something more than clerks, why should we not want our children to be tomething more than dining room ser- vants, nurses, batlers, carriaga drivers, sod wash-women? Answer that ques- thon, Dr. Sourmaut:. answer that ques- tion. No, no, we are endeavoring to have our children “rise on our dead selves to higher things.” Bat after all of Kis rcamings, the able superintendent found a resting place of apparent equality when he re- marks: “The introduction of industrial train- ing into all the common schools, for white as well as for colored children, should be accomplished as soon as pos: sible. Surely there is salvation in it.” We accept that, sir, but we object to the pulling down—the destruction of the institutions of higher learning as a result of it. when you announce s retrograde ‘movement on the part of the colored people of Virginia, you damage them fanless than you injure the state. It is a reflection upon your own popula- tion and has a tendency to drive away capital. In the face of the facts we have stat- ed, we believe that the colored people of Virginia are marching onward and upward, morally, flaaneielly and re- ligiously. There are white men in Virginia who know this and never fail to eay it, but to the ether kind, we exercise charity, believing that they are affected by their environments ani swayed by the wave of popular disapproval which has set in against us. To them Bunxs speaks when he saya: ‘Then gently sean your brother man, Though they mey gage tenets wrang Yo step aside fehumen.” ‘THE TIMES AND THE SUFFRAGE. ‘The Richmond, Va., Tixes, in its is- sues of the 20th inst.. svems to have been much gratified at reseiving « let- ter from # colored man in Washington, D.O., who endorsed the following ut- terances made in a previous issue of that paper as follows: “For our part, we believe in such » reconstruction of the suffrage as shail remove every pretext for frand and trickery, but we would discriminate ‘against no map simply because of his race or color or previous condition of servitude. We would prescribe a cer- tain qualfleation, whatever that may be, aud then staod squarely by the rule. We would hold out inducements to disfranchised Negroes, as well as to disfranchised white men, to qaality themselves, guaracteeing to ail the privilege of voting whenever they can show that they are qualitied under the law.” This journal need not to have gone to Washington in order to find eolored men who agree with the above propo- sition,—“the woods are fall of them.” But we ventare the opinion that it will not find s Democratic leader in Virginia or any other southern state who would accept it in good faith and announce the fact to nis constituente, first obtaining the approval of the par- ty machine, Tt you wish to try it,—test Hon. J. Tarton Evuvsox, Chairman of the Democratic Partyjot Virginia and see how quickly he will beeome as deat 8 8 post and asdumb as an oyster. We have always declared in favor o! any honest restriction of the suffrage not based upon race or color and not imposing impossible conditions upon the members of the body politic. ‘The Tras has been apparently using Drogaxws stern to find an honest way to do's dishonest act, and like that great philosopher is still waoder- ing about. It advocated pure elections, opposed the robbery of the Negro citizen and completed its rounds by advoesting a “Jim Orow” Car law. It was not in favor of cheating the Negro at the ballot box, but was ready toroo him by constitutional enast- ment—the repeal of the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, ‘The machine Damosrats wore in fe- Yor of tyimg the Negro citisen’s arma ani preventing his voting. The Tixes wes opposed to this mothod of procedure,—it was in favor of cutting off his head, _ Naturally, we preferred to have our head remain where it was at least com- fortable and we involuntarily leaned towarde the lesser of the two evils. If the Trees is not steeped in hypoo- risy, it is the greatest acrobatic actor of the Nineteenth Century. Its Bible may be under its head, bat its religion eannot be found even in the seat of its “buckskin breeches ” A WEEK'S NEWs CONDENSED Steentan, Mame on a a a a ae ee eae troops with a view of capturing Herat. C. EB, Macrum, ex-consul at Pretoria, @eclares the British censor at Durban ‘opened his official correspondence. ‘The total subscriptions to New York's navy arch fund have reached $157,477, with assurances of $54,600 more. Dx-Senator Gorman announces that ho will support Bryan after his nomi- nation by the Democracy, “which is assured,” ‘The Chicago anti-trust conference declared in favor of seizure of rail- roads “at actual value,” and operation by government. Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, of New York, was chosen to succeed Miss ‘Susan B. Anthony as president of the National Woman's Suffrage assoeia- On priaay, Fen. 16. ‘The wages of Baltimore and Ohio fallroad engineers are to be increased March 1. ‘The senate’s substitute for the house finance bill passed the upper body by 48 to 29. é In the Clark senatorial bribery ease witnesses testified to attempts to bribe Montana supreme court justices. Surrogate Fitzgerald, in New York, decides that the $5,000,000 Vanderbilt trust fund must pay inheritance tax. Roland B. Molineux was today taken to Sing Sing prison to await execution the week beginning March 26 for the murder of Mrs. Adams, in New York. John Seals, a convict, was released from the Kentucky state prison on a pardon signed by Democratle Gover- nor Beckham. Republican Governor ‘Taylor's pardon of another prisoner is ignored, Saturday, Ped. 17. Toefel Wagner was killed and two other laborers overcome by sewer gas in Chicago. Frederick Wurth, his wife and 5- year-old daughter were overcome by gas in their New York home. The child died. ‘There is a big increase in coal prices im England, and the drain upon Ba glish mines is sald to have practically ‘exhausted many of them. H. H. Vreeland, president of the Metropolitan Street railway, New York, has been presented with $100,000 by the principal owners. ‘Advices from Japan report that the Japanese government has knowledge that Russia will place 50,000 troops at Port Arthur within two years. Mrs. Ida Bolls shot and slightly wounded State Senator Bradley at Jackson, Miss., because he violated his pledge to marry her, she says. Monday, Feb. 19, Having confessed that he attempted to assault Mrs. C. L. Weeks, a white woman, Will Burts was lynched at Baskett Mills, 8. C. Josiah Quincy, ex-mayor of Boston, Was married in London on Saturday to Mra, Tyler. Among the guests was Ambassador Choate. Minister of the Interior Gonzales Cario, of Mexico, has been promoted to the rank of brigadier general for Jong and meritorious service. Dr, George 8. Warren, who has been the organist and musical director of St. Thomas’ church, New York, for 80 years, is to retire on a pension. ‘The grand jury at Louisville, Ky., has refused to indict State Senator Harrell, charged with offering $4,500 to John H. Wallen to keep away from the Democratic caucus. Charles F. Steele, a Carliste (Pa) hotel keeper, sues citizens who remon- strated against bis securing a lirense, claiining $15,000 damages for injury to his business and reputation, ‘Tucnday, Feb. 20. Marquis of Queensberry, who died in London Feb. 1, announced im his will that he died an agnostic. Marine disasters on the Spanish const have resulted in the loss of at Teast 72 lives. Several cases of polsoning in Moabit, Germany, are attributed to American canned corned beef. Miss Annie Wheeler, daughter of General Joo Wheeler, is to wed Lisu- tenant W. W. Fiscus, of the Nineteenth infantry, now in the Philippines. At.the meeting of the Populist na- tional committee in Lincoln, Neb., the ‘iddle-of-the-roaders bolted and ‘call- ed a national convention May 9, at Cinecinnat. Japanese residents of Vancouver, B. ©, have renewed their offer to raise ‘and equip a corps of at least 100 train- ed men, 50 of them formerly soldiers in the army of Japan, for services with the British forces in South Africa, ‘Wednesday, Feb. 21. A strong anti-trust bill has been in- troduced in the Maryland legislature, Loss of his aged mother drove Law- Yence McIntyre, a New York printer, insane, | _ Michael Davitt, the Irish leader, ts going to Pretoria to see President Kruger. A story has reached Stockholm that Andree, the Arctic explorer, has been murdored by Esquimanx. |, William B. Osborn, of Pittsburg, who | died in Florida a few weeks ago, left $40,000 to Oberlin (O.) college. | | Maryland's senate refused to pass a Bill compelling Baltimore street rail- Toads to sell six tickets for 25 cents. Democratic Congressional Committee Washington, Feb. 21.—At a meeting of the Democratic congressional eam- paign committee last night the follow- ing officers were elected: Chairman, So Cncers were elected: Chairman, At Rest in Arlington. Washington, Feb. 21—The remains of 80 soldiers were buried at the Na- tional cemetery at Arlington today with the usual military honors. Most of these men lost their lives in Cuba during and since the Spanish war, The remainder died in the military service in Porto Rico. Their bodies were brought home on the transport Buford and other vessels. THE PLANET SATURDAY, FEB. 24 1900 "AUNY" ORITTY'S RESTING PLACE She has crossed the stream of sorrow. To tread another shore, Where all is light and sunshine, Out of storm forevermore. Dust now crowns her chilly brow, She is numbered with the dead; In Hollywood, her body lies, To perish among the dust we tread. Near the tomb of Jefferson Davis, The son of Confederate fame, Is chiseled there, in marble fair, "Aunt" Critty's cherished name. And the weeping willow of Hollywood Waves o'er a new made grave, Not that of a Confederate dead, But of a former slave. The family she so faithfully reared, Saw her body laid to rest; The hands that she has always loved Placed flowers on her breast. Those tender hands will always strew, Flowers o'er that hallowed spot, And not while memory holds her seat Shall Critty be forgot. —BENJ. E. ROBINSON, U. S. N. Training Station, Feb. 19, 1900. Newport, R. I. WASHINGTONLETTER President McKinley's Concession. THE QUAY CONTEST. The Trouble in South Africa. THE GOLD STANDARD BILL. West Virginia Candidate. SHUTTING OUT POLYGAMISTS. <From Our Regular Correspondent. WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 1900. President McKinley's willingness to subordinate his personal opinion when it doesn't agree with that of the combined leaders of the party in Congress is one of the reasons why he is more popular with Congress than any other President has ever been. A case in point is the Porto Rican tariff bill, which Chairman Payne, of the Ways and Means Committee, called up in the House to-day and which will be kept before the House until it is passed President McKinley's opinion, as stated in his annual message, was that Porto Rico should have free trade with us, but when the party leaders in Congress concluded that it was best to put a small duty—one-fourth of what foreign countries pay—on Porto Rican products, he at once stated that he would not attempt to place his personal opinion above that of Congress, but would sign any bill passed by Congress. The principal object of the duty is to raise money to be spent for the betterment of Porto Rico. THE QUAY CONTROVERSY It is absurd to say that the failure of the republican caucus to put the Quay case on the legislative program of the Senate, was either a defeat or a victory for Mr. Quay, as some persons have said since the caucus was held. The reason why the case was not included in the programme was simply because a question involving the right of a Senator to his seat is one of the highest privilege and can be called on at any time; it needed no place on the programme. THE FINANCIAL BILL The personnel of the conference committee, which is now considering the House financial bill, passed before Christmas, and the Senate substitute therefor passed last week, make it certain that the differences between the two measures will be settled in a manner satisfactory to the sentiment of the republican party, and in accordance with the policy of President McKuley. The republican members of the Committee are Senator Debbie Dahl and Allison and Representatives Orest street and Brosius. The democratic members are Senator Jones, of Arkansas, and Representative Cox of Tennessee. MR. MACRUM'S CHARGES Secretary Hay has begun an investigation to ascertain whether the charge of Charles E. Macrum, who practically deserted his post as U. S. Consul as Pretoria, because this government did not take sides with the doers, that his official mail was opened by the British military sensor at Durban, was true or not. The first that Secretary Hay, or anybody in Washington heard of this serious charge was when Mr. Macrum published a statement, over his signature, giving his reasons for running away from his post. If the charge be true, an apology will, of course, be demanded from the British government. The bill providing a territorial form of government for Hawaii is now the "unfinished" business of the Senate, and will remain such until passed. A similar bill has been favorably reported to the House. MR. ELKIN'S CANDIDACY. At the fourth annual banquet of the West Virginia Republican association, Representative Pearre, of Maryland, who spoke to the toast, "President Mc Kinley—one good term deserves another," aroused great enthusiasm by naming Senator Elkins as a suitable man for the second place on the ticket; also when he said that Wm. McKinley was the great constrictive leader of the great constructive party of the country. TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION. The joint resolution providing for a constitutional amendment, disqualifying polygamists for election as Senators or Representatives, and prohibiting polygamy and polygamist associations between the sexes, has been favorably reported to the House by the Committee on Election of President and Vice President. The report says the proposed amendment to the Constitution is designed to remove all doubtful constitution of the law, while the House decision in Roberts case established a precedent. it is not one of absolutely binding force, and a Constitutional enactment is desired. THE RECEIPTS FROM CUBA. Secretary Root, in a response to a Senate resolution, sent a statement of the receipts and expenditures in Ouba, for the year ending December 31, 1899. It shows total receipts to have been $18 348 015, and total expenditures $14,085 805, leaving a balance in the hands of the treasurer exceeding $2,000,000. True to the traditions of their party—destruction, but not construction—the democratic Senators in caucus had nothing more substantial to offer each other of opposition, by continuation of opposition to the republican policy towards the new possessions of U.S. In other words, they object to the republican policy, but have nothing better to propose. EARLY ABJOURNMENT. Senator Aldrich stated the intentions of the republican leaders in both branches of Congress, when he said: "We shall endeavor to finish up our work so that we can get away about the first of June. We ought certainly to be able to adjourn before the republican National Convention meets on the 19th of that month." GENERAL SOUTHERN NEWS. Suffolk, Va., Feb. 16.—Mrs. E. H. Bateman last night became the mother of triplets, two sons and a daughter. The mother and two of the infants are doing well. The father, who is 45 years old, was at 14 married to his first wife, aged 13. Greensboro, N. C., Feb. 15.—Charles Hammer, who runs a dairy farm near here, shot and mortally wounded his 19-year-old son yesterday in self defense. The boy went home drunk and attacked his father, who shot him down. The boy's mother witnessed the shooting. Cape Charles, Va., Feb. 16.—Mr. Montcalm oldham, clerk of Accomac county, committed suicide yesterday by shooting himself at his home at Accomac Court House. Mr. Oldham was about 55 years old, and had been clerk of Accomac county for 20 years. He leaves a wife and three children. Savannah, Ga., Feb. 20—The Savannah Builders' Exchange, representing all the contractors who employ men on buildings in Savannah, declared a lockout of all union men yesterday. It went into effect at 6 o'clock last evening. The lockout was caused by a strike of the plumbers for increased wages and the fear that the allied trades would go out with them. Several hundred men are out. Norfolk, Va., Feb. 19.—William Smallwood, 17 years old, yesterday playfully pointed a revolver at Cornellus Brownley, aged 12, with the remark: "Look out, I'm going to shoot." The weapon exploded, the bullet entering Brownley's head, and he died shortly afterward from the effects of the wound. Smallwood fled, but was afterward arrested and held to await the action of the coroner. Raleigh, N. C., Feb. 17.—Some of the cotton dealers are endeavoring to make contracts with cotton growers now to furnish them cotton next October at 7% and 8 cents a pound. They desire it in large lots. This is a new departure and it illustrates the eagerness to get cotton. The dealers know there is but little cotton now save in speculators' hands. A dealer here says holders can command their own price next summer. Statesville, N. C., Feb. 20.—It is probable that the largest cotton mill in the south will be located at Statesville. The Cooleemee company, which is composed of the Mebanes, Dukes and other capitalists, and which has an abundance of capital, will build a mill in this section. They have already placed the order for the machinery for 100,000 spindles and 5,000 looms. It is estimated that the mill will cost $2,-000,000 or $3,000,000. Atlanta, Feb. 20.—State Entomologist Scott, who returned yesterday from the southern part of the state after a careful examination of the orchards in that section, has given out the statement that the freezing weather of the past week has had the effect of checking the unnatural advance of the fruit trees caused by the recent warm weather, and the prospects now are that the crop will be the largest in recent years. Orlando, Fla., Feb. 20.—The thermometer registered 25 degrees here Saturday night. Practically all tender vegetables are destroyed. The strawberry crop has suffered somewhat. The orange, peach and pineapple output will be shortened, but the extent of the damage will not be known until warmer weather. Truck growers will lose heavily all through the state. The expense to orange growers in keeping fires will amount to many thousands. Tampa, Fla., Feb. 17.—The 12 men charged with whipping Postmaster W. C. Crum, at Peck, last fall were discharged in the United States court yesterday. Seven of these men were tried for intimidating Dan Morrison, the colored assistant postmaster, but were acquitted by the jury. United States District Attorney Stirrup then decided to enter a no乳 pro. In the Crum case, as he was satisfied there was not evidence enough to convict. Pulaski, Va., Feb. 16.—Hiram McClanahan, colored, who lived on the farm of C. W. Lyons, near Dublin, was shot and killed by an unknown party Wednesday night and was not found until yesterday. McClanahan, hearing the dogs fighting, went out with his pistol to part them. Immediately thereafter some shooting was heard and the next day he was found dead. A coroner's jury said that he came to his death by pistol shots from the hands of parties to the jury unknown. Killed While Running Quarantine. Alaska, W. Va., Feb. 21—This town is quarantined on account of smallpox the officials of the Chesapeake and Ohio lan attempted to break through the quarantine guard and was shot dead. THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND VIRGINIA BOERS CONCENTRATING. BOERS CONCENTRATING. Leaving British Territory to Defend Their Own. TO OPPOSE LORD ROBERTS' MOVE. British War Department Evidently Withholding Favorable News For Confirmation — British Losses to Date Over Eleven Thousand. London, Feb. 21.—The Boers are leaving all the positions held by them on British territory, and are concentrating for the defense of their own. Sir Redvers Buller thinks they are about to raise the siege of Ladysmith, and this is the large news of the day. General Clements reports that the force confronting him has been greatly diminished. Ten thousand men are estimated to have gone from Colesberg district alone. The Boers are also retreating their steps from Zululand. Thus they are relaxing their hold on all sides in order to assemble to o-que Lord Roberts. He is pressing on steadily towards Bloomfontein. This is shown by his incursion into the dgram from Paardeberg, 50 or 60 miles away. Doubtless he is miles behind the column that is pursuing the Boers, and the next important news may be the occupation of Bloomfontein. Nothing has been heard from the chase of Cronje for two days. Although GENERAL KELLY-KENNY GENERAL KELLY-KENNY. the last words of the war office last night were that there was no news for publication, there is a strong disposition to believe that favorable information has been received, but is being withheld until the operations culminate in something more conclusive. There is an equally strong disposition to think that General Cronje has got away. Owing to the lack of transports the British are not likely to invade Boer territory, except where Lord Roberts is operating. General Buller will have to stop at the Drakenberg mountains. Probably a part of his 40,000 men will ultimately join the legions of Lord Roberts. If, as General Buller avers, the Boers are retreating from him, then the news on every side is favorable to the British. Nevertheless troops continue to go up. The war office thinks that the call to veterans to rejoin the colors, together with the bounty, will bring 45,000 men to the home defense. The urgency with which the home defense is pressed excites some wonder. With the casualties just reported the British losses in killed, wounded and captured now aggregate 11,102. The Dance of Death. Baltimore, Feb. 21.—John Pondo, aged 57 years, dropped dead yesterday while dancing at the wedding reception of his friend, John Navakowski, at the latter's residence. Navakowski and Sophie Kewatski were married at St. Wenceslaus Roman Catholic church at noon, and during the afternoon a reception and dance were given at the home of the newly married couple. While dancing with the bride Pondo fell to the floor and died before medical aid could reach him. The Lost Crew of the Oakland. New York, Feb. 21.—It seems likely that the missing Pomeroy Coal company's barge Oakland, which was lost on Sunday morning off the New Jersey coast while in tow of the tug Nathan Hale, has gone to the bottom with all hands. They are: Captain A. B. Crooker, 45 years old, Boston; F. H. Watson, cook, 33 years old, Norfolk; Engineer Corar Ignacio Ferio, 25 years old, of Brava, Cape Verde Islands; S. E. Hopkins, deck hand, 23 years old, of Malne. Receipts of the Franklin Syndicate, New York, Feb. 21—Francis A. McClusky, one of the lawyers who is to conduct the bankruptcy proceedings against Miller, of the Franklin syndicate, is quoted as telling a reporter that the books showed that between Oct. 14 and Nov. 16 Miller received $620,000, and from Aug. 1 to the time the Franklin syndicate was closed by the police (less than four months) the receipts exceeded $2,000,000. Death of a Noted Artist: New York, Feb. 21.—William H. Beard, the artist, died at 11:57 o'clock last night, aged 75. Mr. Beard's death was due to apoplexy. He had been ill since Jan. 27. His condition changed for the worse Monday, and he was unconscious for a considerable time before his death. He was famous as a painter of animals, and was elected a member of the French academy in 1862. Two New Docks For the Navy. Washington, Feb. 21.—The house committee on naval affairs continued their work upon the naval appropriation bill yesterday. The committee has practically decided to place in the bill a provision for two new dry docks to cost $1,250,000 each, one at New York and one at Norfolk. No Woman Suffrage in Massachusetts Boston, Feb. 21.—The house day had its annual debate on woman suffrage, resulting in the defeat of the proposition, 124 to 32, a larger majority than for many years. Norfolk, Va., Feb. 16—Mrs. William J. Garland, wife of a saloon keeper in Phoebus, was found murdered yesterday morning in her bed by her husband when the latter awoke. She had been stabbed just below the left breast with a darning needle and so skillfully was it done that the needle struck the heart in the center causing instant death. The husband was arrested, charged with the crime. He protested his innocence. He is wealthy, and is not known to have quarreled with his wife. Greenville, N. C., Feb. 17.—J. J. Laughinghouse, one of the most prominent planters of Pitt county, N. C., was assaulted and robbed by four negroes yesterday. While crossing a swamp, seven miles from town, the negroes, armed with an ax and pistols, sprang from bushes and relieved him of $500 in cash and $6,000 in Norfolk exchange, but did him no bodily harm, after which they fled into the swamp. Mr. Laughinghouse drove to a telephone station and notified officers in Greenville of the robbery. A posse, with bloodhounds, is on the trail. Raleigh, Feb. 16.—The weather bulletin for January was issued today. It says the condition of winter wheat remains generally excellent, despite two hard freezes in January. Work in preparation for an early truck season is well advanced in the east, and there are great preparations for strawberries. The monthly mean temperature for the state was 40.5 degrees, which is a trifle over the average. The highest was 75 degrees; the lowest 3 degrees below zero. The average snowfall was only 1.4 inches. The greatest at any point was 6.5 inches, at Fair Bluff, near Wilmington. To Push the Census Report. 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Mention this paper. 651 FULTON STREET. BROOKLYN, N. Y. TEMPERANCE NOTES Only a drunkard! a pitiful thing, Whose rough, ragged raiment so closely doth cling To the rum-stricken form; while the wintry winds rave With the fire that will echo so soon round his grave. Let pity him now for the sake of the days When his feet followed free in the happiest ways, And the marks on the fine open features, were not The skeleton brand of a sin-saddened son. Think of the time, ere the world drove him wild, When he lovingly laughed as an innocent child. A mother prayed over him, over him wept. Taught him while waking and watched while he slept. To crown him with culture, toiled early and late, And dreamed of a manhood both honored and great. Somebody's darling, somebody's joy, Somebody's brother, somebody's boy, Somebody's hero, somebody's love. Worshiped as next to the Master above. College friends flattered him, happy and joy. Conquering obstacles day after day— Waning in wisdom the rich golden grain, East arm of the brilliant brain; Bright eyes grew brighter with love when he came. Fond of his fancies and proud of his fame, And wept with delight, and a worshipful. When he kissed her, and blessed her, and called her his bride. Twas then at the feast that he fell to his foot. As he drank to the day in the wine's ruddy glow. Little by little before it he fell, Following fate on the highway to hell; Deeper and deeper he followed it down, To the damnable dens of the town. Forturing starving and cursing his wife, Torturing release from her rum-ridden life; And the city authorities laid her to rest. In a pauper's poor tomb with her babe on her breast. How it pursued him. The demon, desire; With its horrible thirst and its fancies of fire. Forcing his feet to the terrible brink Of the pit in which rages the maelstrom Homeless, and hopeless, and loveless hits lot. whisky-worn, rum-maddened, bottle bound sot. *Onl a knuckle! And yet let us throw,* *Charity cloak over his ways and his woe,* *Sirving to him in woe to the light,* *Fleering the gloom with the rays of the* *right.* *I Edgar Jones, in National Advocate.* "BRAVE BILL." Could Face Death on a Battleship But Was Defeated and Undone by His Enemy Rum. When the report of the loss of the Maine reached this country the account was given also of the dauntless courage with which the officers and sailors met the disaster. One man, while the thunder of the explosion was still sounding in his ears, appeared at the door of Capt. Sigbee's cabin, and, touching his cap, said, calmy: "Excuse me, sir; I have to report that the ship has blown up, and is sinking." He had faced an almost certain death in order to save the captain's life. When the story was told, the heart of the nation responded with a proud throb. Every American felt honored by the courage and coolness of his countryman, and rejoiced that by some happy chance he was among the few who were saved. His after story is brief, and as it has been told in all the daily journals there can he no indelicence in reciting it here. He was a marine orderly on the Maine, a gallant, generous, friendly young fellow, who had but one enemy—himself. He drank to excess. After the destruction of the Maine he came to this country, and was received with praise and affection as a hero. His friends gathered around him; he married, and soon had another position. He loved his work, his friends and his wife; but not work nor friends nor home could drag him away from the fatal habit. Not two years after that day when, a hero among heroes, he trod the deck of the sinking ship, he sat alone in a public park in New York, a miserable outcast, who for liquor had given up all that made life dear. Mad with want and despair, he kissed the picture of his child, and put an end to his life—a life which God had fitted him to make happy and noble. We tell this story to American young men, as we would point out a beast of prey hidden by the path along which they must walk.—Youth's Companion. During the last year 25,202,901 bushels of grain and 2,198,513 gallons of molasses were used for the manufacture of liquor in this country, which produced 107,618,120 gallons of spirits and 1,657,808 gallons of milk, making a total of 109,275,928. This is about one gallon and a half to every man, woman and child in the country. THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT The Development of the Sentiment Against Alcoholic Drinks and the Liquor Traffic. More than a quarter of a century ago a movement was begun against the excessive use of alcoholic drinks. It was begun by the benevolently disposed, who clearly saw the disastrous results which the cion of intemper- anue was everywhere producing, and who could appreciate the happiness, benefits and blessings which are sure to accompany a sober life. It was not looked upon with favor by the wise and knowing ones of earth. Its expediency was questioned, its benefits were nowhere to be seen; its final outcome was hid in darkness black as right. Its promoters were laughed at, jeered at and called very unchristian names. They worked on. Noble souls work through sunshine and storm—never stop working till their poor earthly machine is worked to pieces and falls in a wreck. Through decades of years, through many mishaps and unpleasantnesses, through many advances and retrogressions, they talked, taught, exhorted and tried to persuade men to reform themselves and cease paying homage to the god of "unsobriety." The country was deluged with temperance tracts, sermons, pamphlets, books, which generally found their way into the most convenient waste-paper basket. Where else, when they curtailed "individual liberty" to such an extent that a man is not allowed to follow the suggestions of his own taste and appetite? That is where they deserve to be, said they, the wise ones. But the temperance advocates pleaded on. More words, more tracts, more sermons, more "pledges!" And now, after nearly a half century's pleading, they seem to have acquired a not altogether despicable degree of success. Missionary fathers, those who are constantly trying to reform sinners, whisper in our ears the astonishing words that "drunkenness" is not the "bestest" sin it used to be. Men are not thereby angels; they have besetting sins by the score; but drunkenness is rapidly ceasing to be one of them. The youth is more sober than in former times. It is all the result of temperance work manifesting itself in almost every department of activity; in mercantile, social and educational circles, in societies, organizations, and solemn promises to God to worship no longer at the shrine of alcohol. There is yet much danger of going back to the old idol. Many have never been dragged away from his feet. But hosts have been redeemed, and the problem now is to hold, them in their state of redemption. It is easier to keep a bad habit out than to drive it forth when entrance is once secured. The public conscience is aroused, and what puts in motion that all-pervading, powerful soul-energy becomes popular, and what is popular is resultful. There is much wisdom to be gathered from the outcome of this same temperance movement. It is this: Public wrong sentiment can be changed to public right sentiment. An evil, though it may be threatening and all-pervading, can be lessened through constant and heroic effort. It takes a long time, sometimes a whole generation, sometimes two, possibly into the third. Agitation against natural vices produces little impression on the first generation. Their disfavor is clearly shown. It breaks out in taunts, ridicule and invective. After some years of fighting and taunts, ridicule and invective are silenced, and that is a great advance, the first telling victory. The worsted will not surrender; they think too much of their "individual liberty" to capitulate. But here the workers of reform can take a most decided stand against the young incoming generation. They will listen, argue, weigh and finally consider. In them is wanting the prejudice of their forefathers. They can be talked to about blessings, results, consequences. And although many, probably more than half of the whole, may be irreformable, still the showing will be good. Another stand is taken against the third incoming generation, and it is here that the "fighters for the right" may hope to gain decisive victory. People may and do say: "It will do no good," "Where is the use?" "The end will never be reached," etc. It will do good; it is of use; the end will be reached. It may take 20, 30, 40 years, but the final outcome is unquestionable. The criticism of the first generation can be silenced; the attention of the second secured; and the surrender of the third guaranteed. The most pessimistic can rely upon that much gain, though in many cases the gain is much greater. That is the philosophy of the temperance movement. It might be used to advantage by those who are working for the amelioration of humanity on other lines, who are trying to lessen the evils of dishonesty, civic corruption, literary monstrosities, educational deception and such like. It takes time, courage and perseverance. These three tools will make a man or remake him. Work away, then, ye artificers of character. Raise high the hammers of speech and thought and act and make their merry voices ring throughout the earth; heat the soul-iron into a bright, sparkling glow; make the red scintillations jump from anvil platforms, rostrums, chairs, pulpits, altars; hit quick and fast, but above all hit always. The metal is rude, hard and unyielding, but it will give and take the form of the "smithy" will. Through the labor of years, through successive heatings and never-ending sledge-hammer blows, the rude, unshapely iron mass becomes a thing of value, beauty and worth.—Rt. Rev. A. J. McGavic, in Banner of Gold. What Offended Her. Milk Dealer—What did you say to Mrs. Sharpe yesterday when you called for her money? Driver—Nothing particular. Why? "She's sent word that she don't want us to serve her any more. You must have said something to offend her." "No, I didn't. I simply asked her for the money for the week's milk. She says: 'You'd better chalk it up,' and I says: 'We do that already.'"—Cathole Standard-Time. Rio Janeiro English. On the gate of the cemetery in Rio Janeiro is a notice in Spanish, French and English that no dogs are admitted unless led by the owner. This is how the announcement is made: "Noble meedames and gentleman who may desire a dog to follow in this tombyard will not be permission unless him drawn by a cable round him trhottle."—N. Y. Sun. THE RICHMOND'PLANET RICHMOND VIKGINIA BRAVE TEXAS MAID. How Pretty Nettle McWilliams Won the Admiration of the Cattlemen and Cowboys of the South- western Plains. Capt. "Jim" McWilliams, one of the wealthiest ranchers and cattlemen in the Panhandle of Texas, has a daughter, Miss Nettle, who is the pride of the whole country between the Rio Blanca and the Canadian. When Miss Nettle was about 19 years old she was at home one day when a band of 20 Apaches made a descent on the outlying rancher. There were only three men on the place at the time, McWilliams and the rest of his employees being away with a drove of cattle. The Apaches came down on the ranch with savage yells, firing their guns at the windows and doors, expecting to frighten the garrison into submission without a fight; but Nettie McWilliams and her three men killed three of them and drove the rest out of gunshot of the building without having received a scratch. Finding that to take the house was impossible by a direct charge, the Indians fell back and took shelter behind the stockade of the corral, from which they kept up a constant fusillade. The force of Indians was strong, and the little garrison knew that they would be captured, burned out or killed in the end, if not rescued. There was only one chance for them—a very alim ope—and that was to let one of their number go out after help. The nearest ranch was 29 miles away, and to leave the house and get away in plain view of the Apaches seemed almost impossible; yet Nettie McWilliams offered to undertake the work. The men at first refused to let her go, but the girl insisted on going herself. When she had gotten out of sight of the Indians, the girl brought her horse down to a rapid but easy lope, a gait which he could have kept up an entire day, and just before dark she rode down to a fork of the Canadian, where, much to her surprise, she found a forces of A BLACK WOLF'S FAIL. eight cowboys bound for San Carlos ranch. When the young girl dismounted and informed them that the Apaches had surrounded her father's ranch, and that only three men were defending it, they eagerly volunteered to go to their relief. The men, all of whom were old campaigners as Indian fighting, agreed to act under her leadership, provided she herself should keep out of danger, which she smilingly agreed to. About midnight they reached a point half a mile from the ranch, where they dismounted. Leaving their horses picketed under the banks of an arroyo, they slowly and carefully picked their way along, guided by the sound of shots from the Indiana at the ranch building, which rang out every minute or two. Presently the girl, who was still in the lead, stopped and quietly said: "We are behind the corral now; let one of the men climb up the bank and reconnoiter." At the first volley three of the Apaches fell, and before the rest could turn to fight or run for cover four more dropped on the grass. Six Apaches were all who were left, and they, with a yell of terror, started for their horses. Their leader, a short, heavy-set Indian, succeeded in mounting, but before he could turn his muskang about a shot was fired on the left of the cowboy line, and the chief sprang out of his saddle, shot through the heart. Only five out of the entire band succeeded in getting safely away. When the chief fell one of the cowboys shouted: "That was old Black Wolf, the worst Apache on the border. Who shot him?" "That little gal thar," replied an old, grizzled veteran on the left of the line. "Et was Miss Nett McWilliams that wiped out the tarnal critter, ap" she are the bravest gal in the hull state of Texas." Hotel in a Graveyard One of the largest hotels in Central America and by far the largest in Belize, Honduras, is surrounded by tombstones. As this old and abandoned cemetery was located in the center of the town, and afforded an excellent site for a hotel, the necessary permission was obtained from the proper authorities, and in less than a year a large and handsome hotel was erected. In digging the foundation hundreds of skulls and bones were discovered, all of which were carefully collected and interred in the new cemetery. The hotel poses a room in which service is conducted by a local preacher every Sunday. Last year the Battersea vestry voted a sum of £400 for the purpose of erecting a refreshment klosk in the Battersea parish cemetery, better known as "modern cemetery." Horse Racing on the Stage In racing scenes the horses do run at full speed; they run, however, not on the fixed stage, but on what may be called treadmills, which keep the horses in front of the house for longer or shorter periods according as they are moved quickly or slowly. A picket fence, placed between the audience and the course, not only makes the scene more realistic; it also hides the mechanism of the treadmills. This fence An contributed in another way to add to the effect by being moved in opposition to the direction of the horses, and so lending to their apparent speed. As to the sounds made by the foot-falls of horses to be heard as though passing outside an interior scene, they are reproduced by the dried hoofs of dead horses, or wooden imitations mounted on handles and hammering against surfaces of stone, gravel, sod, or whatever the occasion may demand. They are also more elaborately manufactured by revolving a cylinder with pins protruding from the surface. These pins are arranged, like the spurs on a hand organ roller, to imitate trotting, galloping or walking when struck against other substances. If the sound of a carriage is to be added to the trampling of horses, wheels are run on sand.—Gassell's Magazine. Dota Insured for French Girls. The dot or dowry is as much a part of the wedding arrangements in France as the bridal veil. A woman marries as seldom without the one as without the other. French novels contain many allusions to the thrift and toll with which the parents lay by a suitable dot for their daughter. One man and wife in Zola's "Fondecite" laid by nearly half of their earnings for this purpose in the hope that she would make a match that would raise the family in the social scale. A company has been organized to furnish "assurance dotales." The plan is for the father to make annual payments during his lifetime, and at his death no more premium need be paid. Thus a father 29 years of age pays 381 francs a year, and on her majority the daughter receives 10,000 francs. Should the girl die, the company returns the payments to the parents. There are no statistics at hand as to the prosperity of the company, but it is well advertised in the French magazines, and probably will be a success.—Chicago Tribune. If a girl has a pretty face her mirror frequently casts reflections about it. Chicago Daily News. Good News for the Unemployed I live right here in the north. I am in touch with those who need help can find out who is unreasonable and unjust. I have a steady demand for good women as cooks, chambermaids and general servants, and often for good indoor and outdoor men servants. I pay your fare to which is added a reasonable amount for expenses and fees. I take no orders under any circumstances from disreputable houses and hells of that kind, and the best protection is afforded the respectable girl who respects herself. In care of the "Spectator." 12.2 moo N & W Norfolk AND Western Schedule in Effect Nov. 19, 1899. LEAVE RICHLAND, BETT STREET STATION, 9:00 A. M., Dally, Richmond and Norfolk Ves- tuleuble limits. Arrives Norfolk tidewater, Waverly and Suffolk. Second class tickets not accepted on this train 9:00 A. M., Dally, "The Chicago Express" for Norfolk, Chicago and Chicago. 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She can be consulted upon all affairs of Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friends, etc., with description of future companion. She is very accurate in describing missing friends, enemies etc. Her advice upon sickness, change of business, law suits, journeys, contented wills, divorce and speculation is valuable and reliable. She reads your destiny—good or bad; she withholds nothing. MRS. MARTH tells your entire life past, present and future in a DEAD TRANCE, has the power of any two Mediums you ever met. In tests she tells your mother's full name before marriage, the names of all your family their ages and description, the name and business of your present husband the name of your next if you are to have one, the name of the young man who new calls on you, the name of your future husband, and the day, month and year of your marriage, how many hi lden you have or will have; whether your present sweetheart will be true to you and if he will marry you; if you have no sweetheart she will tell you how you have and its name, business and date of your future, your future will be told in an honest clear and plain manner and in a deadance. Mother's should know the answers of their husbands and children young ladies should know everything about the sweethearts or intended husband. Do not keep company, marry or go into business until you know all, do not let silly religious seruples prevent your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can tell you the FULL NAME of your future husband, with age and date of marriage, and tells whether the one you love is true or false. There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting a Medium, but such beliefs are contrary to the truth. It is only from the lack of discrimination that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not every one who placards himself or herself as a medium that can stand a test of what he or she claims. And a person of an enquiring mind may ask the reason why. It is simply t these advisers do not take the able to study hun an nature. They do not spend their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the art of phaseology and kindred branches that will have a tendency to make the pathway to the road of the business clear and devoid of all obstacles. It is an undeniable fact that persons will come for advice in full knowledge of what they want to know, and yet as soon as they confront a Medium they try their utmost endeavor to dispel from their minds what they know so as to hear if it will be rehearsed by the Medium. To get the secret out or a position is the art used by many prinepine.ed mediums, but to take hold of the head and gain control of the mind thereby is a matter of impossibility to most of them, and yet this can be done and by consulting the Master the seeming mystery becomes more real. This subject has received to little attention by eminent men and even college professors. So it proves conclusively that although there are infringers in our midst with oily tongues perhaps the gates of wisdom have not been closed to the entire profession. It takes a great deal of study to become an accomplished medium and by a continuous and uniting effort, the key to the well of apparently unfathom mysteries has been secured by MRS. 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If you have no library you can not do with it out. Your children have no incentive to labor unless they see it. It contains our leasing Institution of Learting, Leading Living Creator of Thought and Sentiment. Every man represents and idea—Bowen, for scholarship; Turner, for colonization; Morris, for organization; Dunbar, for poetry; Tanner, for art; Washington, for education;ets. Seventeen portraits of distinguished Leaders, and hundreds of facts concerning the Race's progress. Our lamented Douglas and Ouba's Mar. Mac. he best material and subject-matter ever offered the public-Lithographs on Canvas. Sent post-paid to any address for $1.00. Most rapid Seller ever handled by agents. AGENTS WANTED in every county and state in the Union. Secure terms and territory on the first edition, Price, $1.00. Address, JORN K. RECTOR, Publisher, 924 Broadway LITTLE ROCK, ARK. EDWARD A. JOHNSON. Author of the Famous "School History of the Negro Race." 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West and Lenoir Streets, - - RALEIGH, N C Every Page trimful of New and Interesting Reading With about fifty full half tons and line engraving of soldiers, officers, and scenes of the late Spanish-American War, with a fine picture of AGUINA LDO, his headquarters, a Filipino lady of Manila, and a brief sketch of the Filipinos and their civilization. Full sketch of the 6th Va. Volunteers and their treatment under threats of Gatling Guns. HANDSOME RECOVERY. He said the fighting of the colored soldiers around Santiago was without a parallel in the history of the world." Cor: West and Lenoir Streets, - - -RALEIGH, N C THE YEARL SATURDAY, FEB. 24 1900 RELIGIOUS MATTERS MY FATHER'S HOUSE. My Father's House, not made with hands Above the empirean stands: Its esplanade's the Milky Way Where up and down the angels stray; Its rooms are jeweled with the stars; With Nathan the warrior; Its borders girl with crystal seas; Its portico's the Pleides; Of fairest aure is its dome. So splendid is my Father's Home! My Father's House is also here In this familiar lower sphere; For Nature with its smiling grace Is but the lighting of His face. Confirmed is this divine belief If he may stirring leaf, or murmuring the sea Which bears a thought of God to me; The rising of each new-born day Proclaims my God's not far away. But I must have Him nearer still If welling joy my heart would fill, For Him my inmost soul doth cry, Star-glidded God, to me draw night! My pray the King of Heaven hears, He comes at my side appears, And of my heart He makes a shrine. A mightier mavel could not be, My Father's Home is now—in me! —Charles A. S. Dwight, in N. Y. Observer THE YOUNG MINISTER. After His Masterly Sermon the Old Doctor Gloves Him a Bit of Advice. The doctor, as he walked slowly homeward down the village street in the quiet Sunday afternoon, was joined by the young minister, who had preached that morning in the little church. He had been ordained only a week, and this was his first sermon since his ordination. His friends thought it a "masterly effort." He hoped the old doctor would say this of it too. The effort had cost him much study and prayer, and surely, deserved commendation. But the doc tor only said: "Good morning, Willy!" and talked of the drought. The old man had known the young minister since he was born, had lanced his first tooth and brought him through the measles. It was natural that he should call him Willy. Still he ought to recognize the fact that he had become a teacher of men, one whose office was to declare the oracles of God. The doctor meanwhile eyed askance the smooth face, with a sad yet half-questioning expression in his gray eyes. "So I've reached the goal at last!" the young man said, presently. "You are fully qualified now to take charge of a congregation?" asked the doctor. "Well, I hope so. I passed through college and the seminary with success, as you know," the lad said, modestly. "I have studied hard. I think I am sound in doctrine. No man in my class is better versed in the original Hebrew and Greek of the Bible, and I have made myself familiar with modern forms of umbelief—the 'bane and antidote,' you know." "Yes. But what do you know of men?" gravely demanded the doctor. "What have you learned of sin? That poor tavern-loafer yonder knows the depths in the devil's power and God's patience of which you never dreamed. How can you preach to such as he?" "What would you have me to do?" eried the young man in surprise. "Go out into the world as your Master went. Mix with men and learn their temptations and the good and ill of their lives. Get close to them. Take poor outcasts by the hand and try to lift them up. Feel with the tempted man's heart, see with his eyes, think with his thoughts. Then you will be able to speak to men who are like him words that they will understand. Neither they nor men of higher moral character care to listen simply to a clever literary essay in the pulpit." "You did not approve of my sermon, then?" asked the minister. "It was grammatical, tense and in good taste. The allusions were apt. The poetry was well recited. You told us of a flame which you proved logically would burn us, of which you had read in three languages. If you could have spoken—as I trust you may some day—out of the temptations of your own life; out of your own struggles against selfishness and fleshy impulses, urging; Behold, I have felt the fire; it rages in every nature; it burns on every hearthstone; it is ready to burst forth in every daily act; and then had proclaimed God's method for extinguishing it, every attentive soul in your audience would have responded in personal sympathy and a desire for the better life." "Young men in theological schools are sheltered," said Willy, coldly, "and occupied by their studies, they note little of the vice or of the temptations of human nature in the world about them." "And that is the reason," said the doctor, promptly, "that older men and every-day business men, who are forced to see and note both, and whose daily lives are filled with besetments, are not eager to fill the pews to hear young men from the theological schools preach. The German apprentice, when he had learned to handle his tools, went out into the world for a year or more—his Wanderjahr—to enlarge his experience and from personal observation to learn, if possible, how to use them with greater skill and efficiency. The same custom would be useful to the young minister."—Youth's Companion. Charity. Very few of us can work for an ab- straction. We must have something real, something tangible. Therefore, faith is nothing if there be not charity. That is why all faith tends to charity, and is enlightened by it.—Rev. Father Yorke, R. C., San Francisco, Cal. THE LARGER RELATIONSHIP. A Suggestion or Two Suggested by the Universal Sympathy That Grows Out of Suffering. There is a passage in "The Mill on the Floss" which will bear meditation. "Maggie's heart," writes Eliot, "went out toward this woman whom she had never liked, and she kissed her silently. It was the first sign within the poor child of that new sense which is the gift of sorrow—that susceptibility to the bare phases of humanity which raises them into a bond of living fellowship, as to haggard men among the icebergs the mere presence of an ordinary comrade stirs the deep fountain of affection." Behind all personal relationships which men establish with one another, there is the common bond of the universal human relationship; this larger fellowship inclosing all lesser fellowships, as the nation includes all shades of citizenship. All men and women of any sensitiveness put the highest value on personal relationships, and count their friends among the foremost gifts of life and their friendships among their invaluable possessions; but there are a great many who never recognize in any practical way the larger fellowship of humanity; who treat friendship as if it were a luxury to be prized and guarded like a precious vase or a rare book, and not a large, free, noble opportunity for drawing out the best from another and giving the best in return. Our friendships are often selfish, without our being conscious of the fact. We look to friendship as a fountain from which only sweet waters ought to flow; as a tie which ought to bring us only cheer, comfort and pleasure. But friendship has obligations and duties, and is to be sought, not only among those who are by nature akin to us, and who, therefore, fall in with every mood and respond to every emotion, but among those who in many ways may be personally distasteful. Most men and women are thrown to a considerable degree with those to whom they are not personally drawn; whose personality, manners, temper, or quality of mind repels rather than attracts; and when intimacy with such persons is forced upon us by circumstances, we rebel against it as an intrusion upon a domain over which we have absolute sovereignty. Such persons are often put to us in the place of friends, and in positions in which it is practically impossible not to accept them as friends. Our instinct tells us that we have a right to instinct intimies with all who are not thoroughly congenial, but the conditions of life often contravene the instincts and place us in intimacies without our will. Under these circumstances it is possible to take one of two attitudes; an attitude of unwilling acceptance, or an attitude of open-minded endeavor to get the best out of an association which we did not seek; to attempt to substitute for the personal tie the universal tie, and to treat our forced companionship as a chance to learn something more of our common humanity. If one has the clearness of sight and the courtesy of soul to accept an enforced relationship in this spirit, it is surprising how much he can give and how much he can get out of that relationship. Out of such companionships, unsought and reluctantly accepted, have sometimes come the sweetest of friendships; and in all such companionships there are the richest possibilities of mutual helpfulness and therefore of common growth. We cannot afford to be selfish in the selection of our friends; if we are, we diminish our own capacity and contract our own resources for spiritual growth. The strong nature can afford to give where it does not look for a return; to develop an interest where it does not instinctively feel one; to foster a regard and admiration where these things do not come of themselves. It owes, as a matter of fact, quite as much to the larger relationship which is forced upon men by the mere fact of race-fellowship as it owes to those carefully sought and plausely guarded relationships between man and man which count for so much in the joys and sorrows of life.—N. Y. Outlook. RAM'S HORN BLASTS Trumpet Calls for the Soldiers of the Cross—Notes of Warning None love like though who live love. Death levels down, but love levels up. Meditation is the breathing of the soul. Zeal without knowledge is dashing into the dark. God will reward you, not for results, but for fidelity. To admit our imperfection, is to move toward perfection. A beam in another's eye is less to me than a mote in mine. He who fails to build up sins as truly as he who tears down. Things that are hardly right are apt to be decidedly wrong. Christian conscience alone can condition Christian conduct. The shades that hide the flowers bring out the blossoms of the sky. He who says we die as the beasts is quite likely to shape his living on the same rule. What Company Are You Keeping? There is an old Scotch proverb which says: "Gang a year wi' a cripple, and ye' limp at the end o't." This is only another version of the Scripture proverb: "He that walketh with wise men should be wise, but a companion of fools shall be destroyed."—Baptist Union. Needleless Cruelty Miss Oldgirl—I never read the horrid daily papers except for one thing. Mr. Hardgall—I suppose that is the marry-time news. N.'Y. Journal. THE RICHMOND PLANET, CHMOND, VIRGINIA MARRIED MAN'S WISDOM In a Burst of Confidence He Explains How He Has Won the Con- fidence of His Wife. "Speaking of presents," said the man with the new purple satin muffler dotted with gold fleur de his around his neck, in the presence of a Chicago Trib- une reporter, "I give my wife the same thing every year and she never makes a growl." "B-z-z-z," burred the clever boy in the corner under his breath; but the other went on: "I got on to the dodge in the old courting days, and it never failed vet. MAKING A FAIR EXCHANGE You see, she's got awfully pretty feet — not small, but high inkstep and all that sort of thing—and it was during the "Trilby" craze. So I blew myself for slippers, assorted colors and styles. There were black patent leathers, and red satin ones with Louis Quinze heels, and Jappy affairs in quilted satin and woven grass. Did it up brown, you know, and got the whole lot twos and a half on A last. "Pleased? Guess she was—flickled to death. And it never struck me, until after we were married, what I had done. Every Christmas regularly I bought slippers and swell French boots, and every year I got the same sweet smile and made myself square with the old lady for six months." "Where's the joke?" asked the boy in the corner, mildly. "Right here, my child. But first listen to your uncle. He who is patient listeneth and learneth the wisdom of the wise; and he who is a blamed self-ophionated, cigarette-smoking monkey winketh the eye and asketh fool questions. Yesterday I happened in at the shoe store where I have always bought the goods, and the girl said: 'Your wife has just been in and changed her slippers, Mr. Baxter,' and I smiled to myself in deep content, for I knew I would own the earth at home. "Yes, sir; she wears a five B and labors under the blissful illusion that I believe it is a two and a half A; and every year she makes a quiet dodge and changes them. "Any time you folks want to know how to be happy, though married, just call on yours truly." JOHNNY WON HIS BET. An Amusing Story of a Bad Boy Whose Ruling Passion Was Practiced with Circumspection. A certain gentleman, having a son who was in the ambit of betting, did all in his power to try to cure him. Hearing of a night school that was going to be opened in the village, says London Tit-Bits, he thought it a capital plan to get his son to go. One evening as Johnny and his father were alone, the father said: "Now, John, I hear we are to have a night school in our village, and I should very WORKING THE SCHOOLMASTER. much like you to commence going. What do you say?" "Oh," replied John, "I don't mind." So on the following night Johnny started off for school. On arriving there, and seeing the schoolmaster, John walked straight towards him and remarked: "I say, Mr. Smith, I bet you five shillings you have not got half a crown in your pocket." The schoolmaster, thinking the loss of five shillings would break Johnny of the pernicious habit, took the bet; and turning his pockets out, he showed a sovereign. John paid up. Nothing more was said until a few days after, when Mr. Smith called to see John's father. "Now," said the schoolmaster, "I think I have cured your son of betting. The first night he came to my school he wanted to bet me five shillings I could not show half a crown." "You did not take his offer, did you?" "Of course I did," replied the master. "Then I have lost a sovereign," said Johnny's father, "for he bet me a sovereign he would have a look in your pocket before he had been in school five minutes." Women on Street Cars. In Chill women are employed everywhere as tram conductors. There was so much dishonesty among the men who were formerly employed that the tram proprietors filled their places with women, who have been found in every way satisfactory. They wear a neat uniform, work well together, and even run a small newspaper among themselves—Chicago Chronicle. Balloon Hit by a Shell. One day, at the beginning of November, the war balloon at Ladysmith was hit by one of the enemy's shells. The Boers had expended a deal of ammunition upon it, never neglecting to take a pot shot when they got it on the skyline of the hill behind the hollow from which it was sent up. Now they had their heart's desire. Lieut. Col. Sir Henry Rawlinson, of the headquarters staff, was sołot making a reconnoiseance when a shrapnel shell went clean through the balloon and burst some distance beyond. Had it exploded while traversing the gas bag it would have been good-by forever; as it was, the balloon sank to the earth without any exhibition of undue haste. The next time it ascended a black patch showed where the damage occurred, and that was all—London Leader. Ignorance of War The British officers do not seem to understand enough of the art of war. It is to be doubted if barrack life in England and the colonies is conducive to the acquirement of the art. From what we have read of it, we should think that in military circles the officers regard military exercise somewhat of a bore, and the army a profession rather than a trade. Social life, or how to make the service endurable, is the main thing. Dress parades now and then, a tour of duty at Aldershot, some meals taken in barracks, pool at club, a run down to London for the opera or the music hall, or a visit to a friend's country place—so pass the hours for the younger gentry who have found place as officer in her majesty's military establishment.—Mobile Register. The late Prof. Marsh, of Yale college, the eminent paleontologist, had a quiet wit. Once a facetious student brought him a bone scraped and cut in a fantastic fashion. The class knew of the plan to deceive the scientist. "I think, professor, that this is a very rare fossil." 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THE DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATORS, In Joint Session, Ratified the Former Proceedings Which Declares Beckham Governor, but the Republican Members Decline to Attend. Frankfort, Ky., Feb. 21.—The attorneys for Taylor and Beckham are holding a joint conference for the purpose of discussing propositions to settle which of the two injunction suits relating to the contest over the governorship shall have precedence on the consolidation of both cases, in order to avoid a clash between courts over the question of jurisdiction. The Beckham set for hearing before Judge Cantril Georgetown Friday, and the attorneys will attempt to agree upon a plan of action and facts forming the basis of the suit, and as to what judge the agreed case shall be tried before. The Democratic members of the two houses of the legislature met in joint session at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon and by a vote of 74 to 2 ratified the former proceedings by which William Goebel was declared governor and J. C. W. Beckham lieutenant governor and through which Beckham, since the death of Goebel, claims title to the office of governor. The Republican members of the legislature remained away from the joint session, having decided in caucus not to attend. The senate had adopted the resolutions on Monday and the house yesterday fornoon, and the adoption of them by the joint assembly, from the Democratic standpoint, puts the finishing touches, as to its action, on the contests. In the session of the joint assembly Senator Triplett and Representative Crider voted against the ratification resolutions. Mr. Crider, in explanation of his vote, said he had hoped that there would be a full and fair investigation of the contests and that he hoped to be able to vote with the Democrats, but he could not satisfy his own conscience and do so in this matter. Mr. Orr declined to vote. He said he had voted with the Democrats in their former action, and did not think ratification of these former proceedings necessary now. The most important immediate effect of this will be to tie up securely every branch of the state government pending settlement of the contests by the courts, as it is generally regarded as certain that banks, county officials and everybody else who have financial business with the state will refuse to recognize either set of state officials till the title to the offices is judicially ascertained. BRYAN AND CALDWELL Will Probably Be the Populist National Nominee This Year. GLOBAL NOMINEES This Year. Lincoln, Neb. 21. — The next national convention of the Populist party will be held at Sioux Falls, S. D., on Mr. 9. Representation is based on the vote for General J. B. Weaver for president in 1892, or if any candidate for state office has since polled a larger vote that vote shall be the basis. Two delegates-at-large are given each state. This was the decision reached in a somewhat extended, but harmonious meeting of the fusion wing of the national committee which concluded yesterday afternoon. The feature of the meeting was the unanimity with which the members accepted and indorsed the declaration of Senator Allen, of Nebraska, that William J. Bryan would be the candidate of both the Populist and Democratic parties, and the coupling with his name that of Judge Henry Caldwell, of Arkansas, as the logical and most promising vice presidential possibility. Senator Allen went so far as to say that he had positive knowledge that if Judge Caldwell were nominated by the Populists as Mr. Bryan's running mate he would be acceptable to the Democrats and the fusion national ticket would be Bryan and Caldwell. Monshal McMahon, With Marshal MacMahon's Widow Dead. Paris, Feb. 21.—Marechale MacMahon, Duchess of Magenta, widow of Marechal Patrice Maurice MacMahon, second president of the third republic of France, died yesterday at her residence, in the Rue De Belle-Chasse, after a short illness. On Saturday evening she had an apoplectic stroke. The duchess, who was in her 71st year, was very popular in Paris society. She had occupied herself all her life in charitable works. Mother and Two Sons Drowned. Cape May, Feb. 21.—The wife and two sons of Enoch Stevenson were drowned in a pond near their home at Elodra, near here, yesterday. The two boys, who were 10 and 13 years of age, were playing on the ice when they broke through. Their screams attracted the attention of the mother. She ran in on the ice close to the hole where her two sons were struggling and in attempting to draw them from the water also fell in. By this time the father and several of the nighbors came to the rescue, but the three were beyond human aid when taken from the water. The father also broke through the ice, but was rescued. Snowfall in Cuba. Sanfigo de Cuba, Feb. 20. —Yesterday was the coldest recorded here, the temperature being 58 degrees in this city. In the mountains ten miles of the temperature was 40 degrees. Mount San Piedra, 20 miles to the northeast with an altitude of 6,000 feet, is covered with snow. Old residents say that 30 years ago, during the war of that day, snow fell in the mountains, but none has been observed since until yesterday. A special excursion was run to a point where Mount San Piedra could be plainly seen, and hundreds of Cubans then saw snow for the first time. Fire was discovered last Monday morning about 9:45 in the building occupied by Eli Hicks (colored). No. 308 north Seventeenth street, and before the flames could be extinguished the two adjoining houses had been destroyed. The flames spread rapidly to the other two adjoining buildings, and were getting in their destructive work when the fire department arrived. Mr Eli Hicks rented No. 266 and had been conducting a confectionery store there, while the other two buildings were occupied by Willie Gray, Joe Jones, Willie Moore and other colored people. The buildings were owned by Mr. M. Murphy, and were valued at something over $1 000. Mr. Murphy carried a policy with John B. Cary & Co., for $200 on No. 304 and a policy in the Mutual Fire Insurance Company for $400 on the other two buildings. There was no other insurance on the buildings or their contents. You can dress your hair in the latest fashionable style easily and safely with the Ozonized Ox Marrow (copyrighted) as it is perfectly harmless and never fails to make kinky hair straight, pimple and beautiful. Imitations won't do it. Be sure you get the genuine. Sold over forty years. If your dealer cannot supply you send us fifty cents and we will ship you a bottle. Ozonised Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. 2 10 8m. WANTED OLD FURNITURE—We pay cash for old furniture, feather beds, bureaus, washstands, bedsteads, cook stoves; inafct, second-hand house, hold goods of any description. If you want cash, and have anything as above to sell, call on or address. DUDLEY-Eddie Dudley departed this life at the residence of his parents, 1712 32d St., Henriën Co., Va., Friday, February 16, 1900, after several months illness. Age, 22 years, 6 months, 15 days. He died at 6:30 o'clock a.m., in the full triumph of faith. Funeral, Sunday, Feb. 18th at Mt. Oliva Church, by Rev. Tunstal Banks officiating, assisted by Rev. Bowler. The mother of the deceased had the honor of having an escort by the cabinet officers of Star, No. 1, of which she is president. WALKER—The funeral of Mr. Silas Walker, who died *funday night* at his residence, No. 921 Buchanan St. was presided Wednesday evening, February 14th, at Cedar St. Baptist Church, Rev. Kemp, the pastor, officiating; and Messrs. J. A. & C J. Cooke were the Funeral Directors. COX—The funeral of Wm. Shepherd Cox, who was killed at the Baldwin street crossing of the C. & O. Railroad, Thursday night, Feb. 15th, took place from the Cedar Street Baptist Church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Kempp the pastor officiating. He was a member of the Messiah Benthelial Association. J. A. & C. J. Cook, Funeral Directors. SMITH—The funeral of Mr. Andrew Smith, who died Saturday, February 17th, took place at his residence, 1708 Cedar St., Wednesday, Feb. 21st, 11 a.m., Rev. James H. Holmes officiating. J. A. & C. J. Cook, Funeral Directors. DIXON—The funeral of Miss Luoy Dixon, who died Monday night, Feb. 19th, took place from her residence, S. 17th street, Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. James H. Holmes officiating. J. A. and C. J. Cook, Funeral Directors. Rudd—Moody—Mr. Moody became the bride of Mr. Redd Wednesday, Feb. 21st, at the residence of Rev. Paul Balloon, 901 William St. The handsome bridal carriage of Messr. J. A. and C. J. Cooke waited on them. Rudd—Tucker—The marriage of Miss Nancy Tucker of Brunswick Co., Va., to Mr. R. A. Rudd of Lynchburg, Va., took place Feb. 21st, at Richmond, Va. CARTER—The funeral of Roy Carter, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Carter, 815 N. 6th St., was preached at the house Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 18th. Dr. James H. Holmes officiated and Messr. J. A. & C. J. Cooke were the funeral directors. DAVIS—The funeral of Miss Many Davis, who died Saturday night at her residence, 582 Prentis street, was preached Tuesday Evening, Feb. 18 at the 6th Mt. Zion Church, J. A. & C. J. Cooke, Funeral Directors, officiated. BACON—Mrs. Mollie Bacon, the wife of Mr. Edward Bacon, departed this life last Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1900 at Newport News. She leaves four sons and a host of friends to mourn their loss. She lived a Christian life and died in the full triumph of faith. Her funeral took place Wednesday at 3 o'clock. TAYLOR—Entered into rest Sunday, Feb. 11th, Mr. Randall Taylor, in the 70th year of his age. His funeral on Feb. 18th was from the Leigh Street Methodist Church, he having been a member for nearly 50 years. The funeral was preached by Rev. Gunby. He leaves a wife, three sisters and other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. "Asleep in Jesus." Mr. Editor: You will please allow me space in your valuable paper to thank my frienda and especially Athaline Couniell. No. 33, I O. of St. Luke for their kindness shown me since I have been sick at No. 104 W. Jackson St. Through this medium I hope they will accept my many thanks and appreciation. Thank God, I am somewhat improved, hope to continue, and will be glad to see all who may call. Services at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 25th and S streets, will be as follows on Sunday, (tomorrow). 11:30 a. m. a sermon by Rev. M. E. Gerst, of the Union University. At 8:30 the installation of the Sunday school officers by the President of the Va. Baptist State Sunday School Convention; the President of the Sunday School Union and others. At 8 o'clock p. m., a special sermon will be delivered by Rev. J. H. Fauntleroy, pastor of New Bridge Baptist Church. From Newport NEWPORT, R. I., Feb 19th, 1900 Mrs. Robert Wanamaker of Rath Road is visiting her daughter in New York. Mrs. Fred Johnson of 219 West 61st St. The Promenade Concert of Hope Lodge. No. 3. K. of P. was a success, both socially and financially. The committee of arrangements were R. E. Brooks, chairman; John M. Lewis, secretary; Marcus C. Andrews, Treasurer; E. C. Richards, R. of S. R. We regret to learn of Mr. William Spence's wife's illness, as they are scarcely out of their honeymoon as yet. She was carried to New York last week to be operated upon by Newport's skillful surgeon, Dr. Buil whose wide reputation is known all over the world. Her home was formerly in Westmore land County, Va. Her name was Miss Anna Hal'. Miss Sadie L. Brown is out again. Mr Phillin Downing, eldest son of the Hon. George T. Downing, who 28 years ago posited position in Custom House in Boston, Mass., visited his father Sunday and returned home to-day. Mr. T. G. Williams is still quite sick FROM PORTSMOUTH. Personal and Interesting Items. PORTMOUTH, VA., Feb. 20, 1900. It seem that the winter has just set in here. Our city was visited by a fearful snow storm on Saturday morning and lasted all day. The Friday Night Club held its regular meeting on Friday night, Feb. 18th at the residence of Miss Fannie Page. It was largely attended. Mr. Robert Stith of Norfolk, is seen watched on Green street in our city. Lookout. W. Mrs. Dr. Wm. Troy is confined to her bed with a severe attack of cold. Mr Z. R. Ruffin, manager of the Benevolent, Investment and Insurance will leave for Richmond in a few days when he will take charge of similar work. His absence will be regretted very much by the community. Mrs. Z. R. Ruffin has been in the city visiting her husband for quite a while. Mrs. Alice Woodard died at her residence on Cook St., near London, Thursday, Feb. 15 and was buried the following Sunday from the Zion Baptist Church. Mrs. Mamie Freeman of King street is convalescing. Mr. Lusher Ashe died Saturday about 9 o'clock a.m. His funeral took place Monday 11 o'clock s.m. from his residence, corner of Pine and King St. The Planet can be found at the office of the 'Old Reliable' Richmond Benefit Company, 518 Green St. E., 1 Haven Manager; J. S. Colliell. Planet agent. FROM HARTFORD Mr. A. C. Washington of New York City visited us. Mr. C. A. Daniels of 14 Martain St. is sick. Mrs. Daniels is out again. Mrs. A. D. Thomas is out again. Mr. M. Marshall Carr has improved. Mrs. Ruse has returned to New Haven, after visiting her daughter, Mrs Mary Fuller of Lafayette St. The old folks' concert which was held at the A. M. E. Zion Church, Pearl St., was quite a success. The fair at the Shiloh Baptist Church commenced Monday evening, Feb. 19. We wish them much success. Mrs. Mary Hawkins of 72 Edward St. is indisposed. Her son has been sick. The successful revival which has been going on for six weeks at the Union Baptist Church, Rev. A. D. Chandler, pastor was closed yesterday evening, Feb. 18th. WM. G. WILSON. Baptists of Iowa. EVANS, IA., Feb. 19, 1900. Dear Editor: The Galilee Baptist Church here is in a very prosperous condition. In proportion to membership and location the church here ranks second to none in the state of Iowa. We have about 40 members and worship in a beautiful church edifice owned entirely by the colored Baptists. The most of the members are formerly from Virginia having been Baptists before they reached Iowa. This is the principal feature of this people is that respect and love an educated ministry, and when I note this fact, and can refer to it seven years training at R. W. University, Nashville, Tenn., which simply gives a bird's eye view of a liberal field of knowledge I am forced to write that little more theology backed up with grace and common sense is the cry the pew is making in the Baptist churches of the old hawk-eye state. Quite a little has been said of Iowa in the history of our church, but with two years stay in the state, I am persuaded to believe that silence is no consent that the old tripped decorated banner, 'One Lord, One Faith, and One Baptism" has ceased to wave over this good state. Our senior pastors whose work is no doubt known through the country, are Revs J. W. Muse, Fort Madison, Ia.; P. W. Jones, Centerville, Ia., and Rev S. Bates, Das Moines, Ia., each of which hold good charges and may be considered excellent counsellors and good shepherds. The rest of the pastors, comparatively speaking, are boys whose earnest work will soon bring their names to the public as a true type of the apostolic succession. We shall be glad to mention the work of each pastor and church in our next letter. Respectfully yours, a brother, D. J. TATE. Grand Bazaar. There will be a Grand Beazer given by Manchester Lodge, No. 11, K. of P. at Cicerone Hall, Petersburg Turpike, Manchester, Va., for benefit of same, lasting five nights, Feb. 26. 27, 28, and Mar. 1, 200. Good music will enliven the occasion. Pythians and Ladies of the Court of Calanthe and friends generally of Richmond and Manchester are invited. Admission 10 cents. Cyrus Jones, BenJ. Smith, Randall Graham, Edward Bobbitt, J. H. Blackwell, Flucher Powell, J. T. Thompson, chairman of committee. J. H. BLACKWELL, O.C. CYRUS JONES, K. of R. & S. THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND VIRGINIA Notice FURNITURE. 211½ N. 6th St. Between Broad and Grace Sts. RICHMOND, VA., Feb. 17, 1900. A CARD TO FRIENDS. and your gratitude, MRS. SADIE BURNELL BRIANES AT MOUNT OLIVET. --- LEIGH ST. M. E. SERVICES. There will be services at the Leigh St. M. E. Church Sunday, Feb. 25, 1800. Presaching at 11 a.m. and at 3 p.m. At $m. p., there will be creaching by the pastor, the kev. J. Edward Gobby. On Sunday, March 4, 1900. there will be presaching at the Leigh St. M. E. Church morning and afternoon by the Rev. I. Garland Penn, assistant secretary of the International Eoworth League. Rev. D. W. Davis will also take part in the exercises. In the Corporation or Hustings Court of City of Manchester Feb. 4th, 1699. Wm. Black, plaintiff against Sarah Black, defend't. In Chanceery. Wm. Black secured a divorce from the said Sarah Black for desertion and abandonment. Mr. Black was represented by Lawyer Lawrence Pool. Odd Fellows Surprised Riehmich Lodge, No. 1440, G. U. O of O. F., was surprised by the Heliotrope Club. No 2, consisting of the following, vis: HELIOTROPE CLUB. NO. 2. Mesdames J. O. Lewis, John Allen'E. J. Simms, Peter Robinson, Charles Branch, George Winston, Peter Poindexter, Emma H. Brown, Scott Carter, Diey Powell, Elenora Thomas, Arthur Frazier, Washington Gaines, James E. Robinson, Powhatan Baker, Thomas Briggs, P. H. Robinson, washington Allen Beverly Woodridge, Quinn Shelton, Joseph Wilkinson, George W. Richardson, Peter Shacklefoot, John R. Dickson, James Woodson, Jane Willis Jeff, Brown, Berkeley, William Travail, Misses Hardinia Willis, France- Brown, Florence Allen, Mamie Allen, Ida Baker, Pearl Lewis, Little Misses Irene Brown and Mamie E. Carter, and Master Motea Lewis. MISS HARDINIA WILLIS, President. MRS. J. O. LEWIS, Treasurer After a few remarks from some of the members of the club in be- hold of the lodge, response by the lodge to the club for their great effort, after which we proceeded to a table, ladened with all the dainties of the season, which satisfied the inner man. Hoping that they may come again, and that God be with them until we meet again. In behalf of Mrs. M. M. Bunn continues quite sick at her residence, 406 Gilmer St. She is under the treatment of Dr. Jno. Merriweather. Mrs. Francis Miles of New York, who has been confined to her bed for the last four weeks is thankful to say that she is much better and able to sit up. Her attending physician is Dr. F. R. Pratt. ELECTION SURPRISES In Tuesday's Municipal Contests in Pennsylvania. REPUBLICANS LEAD IN READING. That Party Will Have a Majority of Two in the Council-The Potter County Prohibitory Law Repealed by Popular Vote. Philadelphia, Feb. 21.—The election in this city yesterday brought out a much heavier vote than is usually polled at the spring elections, notwithstanding the fact that none of the higher or administrative executive officers were to be selected. The interesting feature of the day was the voting for 16 committing magistrates. Many of the wards voted for city councilmen, school directors and other minor officials, but only ordinary interest was centered therein. The electors of the entire city participated only in the selection of the magistrates. The heavy vote cast was the result of the efforts of the Municipal League to defeat the candidates of the two regular parties. Although 16 were to be chosen, each elector was entitled to vote for but ten, the law thus providing for minority representation. The Republicans had in the field ten candidates and the Democrats six. The returns show the election of the ten Republican candidates for magistrate—Messrs. South, Cunningham, Smith, Gillespie, Harrison, Kocher-sperger, Ackerman, Stratton, Wagner and Pullinger. The other six leaders are O'Brien (Democratic and Municipal League), Lloyd (Democratic), Toughhill (Democratic), Ladner, Eisenbrown and Jermon (Municipal League). In Reading the Republicans secured 11 councilmen and the Democrats five. The Republicans will have a majority of two. This is the biggest political revolution in Reading in years. In Coudersport the Potter county special prohibitory law, passed over 20 years ago, was voted for repeal by from 1,000 to 1,200 majority. The special act for Coudersport borough was carried for no repeal by 23 majority. This means that Potter county will fall in line with the rest of the state under the Brooks license law and Coudersport borough will remain dry under its special act. A light vote was polled at Lancaster's election for mayor, councilmen and three aldermen. The Republicans made gains in every district, electing their candidate, D. H. F. Muhlenberg, over Simon Shissler, the present incumbent, by a majority of 1,005. The Republicans elected all their aldermanic candidates and retain a strong majority in the higher branch of councils. Returns from a majority of the Scranton districts indicate the election of Fellows and Ferber, Republicans, over Gibbons and O'Malley, Democrats, for membership on the prospective board of six school directors. The Republicans retain their majority of three in the select and common councils and the board of school control. The proposition to increase the city debt $250,000 for sewers and $160,000 for a viaduct were snowed under. Big Democratic gains in Bethlehem resulted in a change in the political complexion of both town council and school board. The Democrats elected the entire borough ticket in the three Bethlehems, excepting one tax collector. I. Walter Lavart, president of the State Fair association, was defeated by George W. Stroman for burgess. Honors were in the election at Harrisburg, although the Republicans elected enough councilmen to retain control of common and select councils. The city administration is Democratic, Mayor Fritchey having nearly four years yet to serve. In Huntingdon Charles C. Brewster, the regular Quay Republican candidate, won over John H. Glazier, the Democratic-Citizen's candidate, by 82 percent. The entire Democratic-Citizen's councilman ticket was elected by majorities ranging from 50 to 100. The election in York was an unusually quiet one. The select council will stand six Democrats and eight Republicans. The school board will be a tie. In Oil City the citizens voted for and against accepting the offer of Andrew Carnegie of a free library building, provided they furnish a free site and appropriate $3,000 per annum for its maintenance. The library was accepted by a majority of 988 out of a total vote of 1,446. In Altoona all three Republican school directors were elected by about 600 majority. Select council stands 5 Democrats and 4 Republicans. Common council is a tie. The Democrats of Lebanon secured control of select council, gained three members in common council, two in the board of school directors and elected an alderman in a Republican ward. An unusually heavy vote for a spring election was polled in Lock Haven. The Democrats gain the city treasury-ship, Joseph Haberstroh being elected over C. F. Bickford. The Democrats elect four councilmen and one school director. The Republicans elect three school directors. Opposition to Porto Rice Tariff Bill Washington, Feb. 27.—The Republican leaders are becoming nervous over the fate of the Porto Rico tariff bill. They have only a majority of 14 over the opposition, which is solidly opposed to the measure. Eight votes from the Republican side would, therefore, defeat it, and there are from 12 to 15 Republican votes in doubt. A move Republican votes in doubt. A Republican caucus is being agitated, and the general understanding is that one will be held tonight. Ex-Consul Macrum's Charges. Washington, Feb. 21.—The state department today sent to the house the reply to the house resolution inquiring into the allegations that ex-Consul Macrum's mail had been opened by the British censor at Cape Town. The answer shows in brief that the department has no official knowledge whatever that there was any interference with the ex-consul's mail, as he made no complaint to the department on the subject. Death of Leander J. McCormick. Chicago, Feb. 21.—Leander J. McCormick, member of the famous harvester machinery firm, and founder of the Leander McCormick Observatory of the University of Virginia, died of pneumonia at the Virginia hotel yesterday. Mr. McCormick was born at Walnut Grove, Va., Feb. 8, 1819, and was a son of Robert McCormick, a Virginia planter, who first strove to perfect the reaping machine. Cyrus H. McCormick, whose genius finally made the reaper a success, was Leander's older brother. 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