Richmond Planet

THE RICHMOND PLANET EBENEZER TROUBLE ECHOES FROM THE CHURCH MEETING. Rev. Well's Resignation. HELD BACK TOO LONG. The Retirement and Its Effect—The Cutting of Salaries.—Rev. Stokes is in the Pulpit. BROTHER JONES' COMPLAINT. The next meeting of the Ebenezer Baptist Church on the Second Monday in December promises to be as lively as the preceding one. The committee on retrenchment and reform also recommended that the names of all members who do not pay as much as $1.00 during the year be posted in the vestibule of the church. The membership is 1800 and it was ascertained that only about 850 persons were actually supporting the church. THE RESIGNATION HELD BACK. It now transpires that Rev R. Wells resignation was placed in the hands of one of the church officials two weeks previous to the last meeting and it was not introduced and read until after the resolution to retire him as pastor emeritus on $200 per year had passed. It is claimed that putting in his resignation at that time and the church accepting it promptly caused him to resign from the last specified position as well as the first. This was not the intention of either Rev. Wells or the church and it is thought that the matter will be remedied at the next meeting by reconsidering the vote to accept his resignation. BROTHER KNOX'S BULING. Brother Anderson Knox was the presiding officer and will no doubt, it is said, rule that the resolution to pay the amount of $200 per annum will stand. The cutting down of salaries has caused much grumbling *Organist* Miss Nannie C. Jones was only receiving $72. She will receive $80. Choir-leader Trent was receiving $60 and will receive only $40. Church-clerk W. P. Epsa was not interfered with. He receives $100 per year. Sexton Isaiah Taylor receives $25 per month. The female members of the church, while not allowed to vote were free in expressing their opinions. Ex-Deacon William Jones, who led the opposition states that one of them threatened to burn down his house. Of course the sister didn't mean it, but Broth r Jones is thinking about it. REV. STOKES' POSITION. Rev. W. H. Stokes, the young divine who has been acting for Rev. Wells during his indisposition is not affected as yet by the change. He was employed by the church and paid out of Rev. Wells' salary allowance. His salary is $40 per month. He was on duty last Sunday. He is an open question whether a pastor of the calibre deserved by the prosecution or that the church can be secured for $600 per year, but this is not worrying the members as they say it will be some time yet before they will want any pastor. CONSERVATIOM THE WATCH-WORD. Ebenezer is one of the leading churches in the city, and the conservative element will no doubt assert itself and no disgraceful scenes mar its deliberations. Rev. R. Wells looks healthy, but states that he is more feeble at times than at others and that he is not able to assume active pastoral charge of any church and that it was on this account that he decided to resign. He has served his people for thirty years and points with pride to a record unsullied by scandal, and unscathed by rework. FULTON NEWS. Rev. Dr. Genung, dean of the Theological department of the Virginia Union University, will preach a Thanksgiving sermon on the 29th inst., at 11: 80 a. m., at the Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church. The pulkis is cordially invited to attend this service and bring a Thanksgiving offering. The choir will render good music. Next Sunday is rally day at the Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church. Rev. Charles Harris is very much improved, and his companion is improving at present writing. The marriage of Miss Rosa Epps of the West-end to Rev. Archer Ferguson on the 20th inst., was unique affair. Mary Ferguson will win success. The Old Folks' concert last Monday night was a grand success. A grand winner will be given at the A grand supper will be given at the Union Level Baptist Church on Thanksgiving evening at 8:30 p. m. Go and enjoy the delicacies of the season. Mrs. Susan Fielda continues sick. Soon after twilight one evening last week, in coming up State St. Mrs. Vestella Randolph very unexpectedly fell into a ditch. She was somewhat painfully, but not seriously injured. Died In The Philippines. General MaceArthur reports the following deaths among colored troops in the Philippines. Vairola, Nov. 8th, Company F. 48th Infantry, William Jackson. Nov. 11th, Company K, 48th Infantry, Thomas Williams; Nov. 9th, Co E. 48th Infantry, Louis Kline; drowned November 6th, Co G. 28th Infantry, Guy F. Wooten; killed by his comma e Nov. 5th, Co W. 26th, Co K. 49th Infantry, Andrew Hardy, tuberculosis, Nov. 12, Co G. 48th infantry, Frank Munter. Hear the colored folks sing, recite and play music, Monday night, Dec. 3, 1900 at First Baptist Church. Mr. R. L. Clark of Roanoke, Va. called on us. BRIGGS-WYATT. The marriage of Mr. John N. Briggs to Miss Ella B. Wyatt took place on the night, Nov. 15th, at the residence of the bride's friends, 541 Farmer B., Patsenburg, W. The bride, elad in steel ladies cloth, trimmed with white satin and ribbon, and carrying a large bunch of white chrysanthemums, entered the parlor leaning upon the arm of Mr. Hazel hill. He Petersburg's prosperous young businessmen. The groom in the usual black was accompanied by Mr. Edward Friend. Mrs. E. M. Howard accompanied the bride to Petersburg. A fine reception was tendered them, and amid much merriment and joy the guest departed, wishing the newly wedded couple a long and prosperous life. Rev. Watts performed the ceremony. Don't fail to hear that grand chorus at First Baptist Church, of amateur songsters, Monday night, Dec. 3, 1900. HARVEST TIME Asbury M. E. Church, 25th St. near O will hold Harvest Home services on Sunday Nov. 28th. Ar 11:80 m. preaching by the Rev. J. W. Wallace of Manchester, after which there will be an old fashioned experience meeting conducted by Brothers H. G. Fulton and Chas. Munford, at 8:30 p.m. Pledge rally, when the following noted persons will speak: Lawyer James H. Hayes, Deacon E. A. Washington, and Mr. O. M. Steward poet and artist. At 8 p.m. Epworth League services conducted by the President, also a sermon by the pastor, subject "Harvest home, what it stands for." FOR SALE. Ch ap for Cash, or on reasonable terms on time, one four room dwelling on West Moore St. near the R. F. & P. R. R. shops. Also one vacant lot on corner of Williams and Ritchie Sts. Apply to P. St. Geo. BARSAUD, Attly, 905½ E. Main St. 10-28-3t THANKSGIVING. On Thanksgiving Day the ladies of the Leigh St. M. E. Church will serve dinner and supper from 12 n. to 12 m. All are invited. The Committee, consisting of Mrs: E. C. Eldredge, Pres., Miss Cora E. Smith, Secretary, and Mrs. M. Hall, Treasurer with a number of ladies and friends of the church will kindly serve all their patrons with delightful meals and refreshments. The cost is small, the service is great. Come and spend a part of your Thanksgiving with us, and assist a noble cause. Leigh St. M. E. Church services all day Sunday. The pastor will preach at 11 a. M. Mr. Arthur Smith, formerly of Phoebus, Va. but now of Philadelphia, and Miss Pinkie Madison of Phoebus, Va. were married last week. Rev. Thornton officiated. Mr. John Upshaw of Cape Charles Va. visited Mrs. Rivers last week. Mrs. B. F. Whitney, who has been sick for seve al weeks is getting much better now. Some thief tried to break in Mr. J. I. Fountain's house on County Street but was not successful in carrying anything away. The police are on the look out for them. Have your portrait work done by W. H. Copeland traveling and corresponding artist, can learn you how to paint your own portrait at your homes. Believe me and write at once for further information. Agents wanted in every city, town and village. Office on Mallory St., between County and Mellen St., Phoebus, Va. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24. 1900. A Blot Upon Civilization. THE STAKE NOW IN USE IN A REPUBLIC. Colorada's Shame.—The Governor is Silent. WHEN SHALL THE END BE? LIMON, COL., Nov. 16th—Chained to a railroad rail set firmly in the ground on the exact spot where his flends' crim was committed, Preston Porter Jr., or as he was 'familiarly known, John Porter, from Lawrene Kansas, this evening paid a terrible penalty for his deed. It was 6:23 o'clock when the father of the murdered girl touched the match to the fuel which had been piled up around the colored youth, and twenty minutes later a convulsive shudder told that life was extinct. What agony the doomed boy suffered could only be guessed from the terrible contortions of his face, and the cries he gave from time to time. The executioners, who numbered 900 citizens of Lincoln County, had not the least semblance of the ordinary mob, the acetyl act the deliberate, and during the preparation as throughout the sufferings of the boy hardly an unnecessary word was spoken. Grimly they stood in a circle about the fire until the body was entirely consumed, and then quietly they took their way back to Limon, whence they departed for their homes shortly afterward. THAT AWFUL PUNISHMENT. Preston Porter did not seem to realize the awful punishment that he was destined to undergo. As he had exhibited indifference to the enormity of his crime, so he seemed to lack all understanding of its terrible consequences. For more than an hour, while preparations for his execution were in progress, he stood mute and sullen among the avengers. When everything was ready he walked to the stake with a film step, pausing as he reached the circle of broken boards to kneel in prayer. He was allowed to take his time. He arose and walked to the front door, and a half-dozen men wound chains about his body and limbs. Kerosene oil was applied to the wood, and after a brief pause Richard W. Frost, the father of little Isaiah Frost, whose cruelly mutilated body was found one week ago on that very spot, applied a match. For a moment but little a flickering flame arose. Then the oil blazed up, sparks flow into the air, and the wood began to crackle. Almost instantly the wood began to collapse, though the flesh must have been scorched, he did not utter a sound. A CRY OF AGONY. The flames crept slowly upward on his clothing, and sparks flew up in a cloud of pale smoke. Then he stretched his head as far from the rapidly increased flames as far as possible and uttered a cry of pain. "Oh my God! let me go men, I've got something more to tell you. Please let me go. Oh, my God, my God." In terrible screches these words, the first he had uttered aloud, came from the youth. Not an oath escaped him, but he begged and pleaded to be shot. The cries of the boy were redoubled and the screeching to be Board were carried and a large pile made over the postrise body. They soon were ignited and, and the terrible heat and lack of air quickly rendered the victim unconscious, and bringing death a few minutes later. This terrible ceremony, out on the rolling prairie, concluded the assod tragedy upon that spot, the terrible avenging of the first. Through the entire affair but little was said. As they had calmly prepared for the avenging, so the people of the eastern part of the State carried out their plan coolly and deliberately. There was not a hitch in the entire proceeding. Not a weapon was drawn: there was no angry discussion. After the fire had burned low they wished each other good night, and then went home. They did not stop to discuss the affair. The train bearing the colored boy in custody of Sheriff Freeman and his deputies, arrived in Limon from the county jail at Denver at 3:45 p. m. The ears were crowded with newspaper reporters and people who were curious to see the boy executed. R. W. Frost, the murdered girl's father, was one of the passengers. When the train stopped sixteen men, who had been selected by the vigilance committee, entered the train and demanded the prisoner from the sheriff. Their every action was marked by calmness and determination. "IN THE NAME OF THE LAW." The offender protested in the names of the law, and asked the men to allow him to take his prisoner to the county jail at Hugo, but his protests were dis- regarded. One man carried a rope, one end of which had been formed into a hangman's noose. This was slipped over the colored youth's neck. It was at first announced that the colored boy was to be executed by hanging. Many, including the father of the boy's victim, protested that such a death would be too easy, and it was finally decided to leave the method to the outraged father. He decided upon burning at the stake. The trade was then allowed upon and at Bake Station, about the miles from Limon, and near the scene of the crime. The began preparations for the need of wagering. Suggestions of mutilation before burning were made, but Mr. Frost declared against it. Wagons were dispatched for wood, and upon their return a score of men assisted in preparing it for the fire. When at last preparations were completed, a further delay was made because it was known many were on the way from Hugo and other parts of the country to take part in the air. It had been announced that 5 30 d'clock should be the hour for starting the fire, but it was nearly an hour later when the word was finally given. GOV. THOMAS SEMAINS SILENT. Denver, Colo. Nov. 16.—When asked his opinion regarding the burning of the colored murderer, Preston Poster, at Limon, to night, Gov. Thomas declined to make any statement whatever. Early in the week, in an interview, the governor was quoted as saying that he had nothing to do with the matter. Sheriff Freeman, of Lincoln County, afir the prisoner was taken from him, remained on the train, and went to present to his home at Hugo. He was strong enough to take the lynching and only consented to take back to Limon, from Denver, under the strong-se pressure from the people of his county. The general sentiment expressed in Denver approves the execution of the by, but deprecates the method adopted. Mr. W. Lewis Suitsivan, the popular music man will appear Monday night, Dec. 10, 1900 at First Baptist Church. A grand club-supper was given at Low Moor, Va., recently. The following participated: A. D. Anderson, L. Jackson, A. Jackson, L. Lindey, R. Brown, T. Price, E. Booker, H. Young, Paul Thomas, W. L Gordon, R. Smith L. Times, George Donglass. The ladies present were Misses Pearl Nelson, E. Nelson, Mrs. L. Nelsen, Misses H. Brown, C. Price, I. Price, S. Lee, Mary A. Edmonds, L. A. Price. Mrs Cosby was chairman of the club. Miss Eva Jonathan, daughter of the well-known Mr. A. A. Jonathan, is now teaching school at Lint, Caroline Co. Va. She is much pleased with her location. Each School of the Sunday School Union of the city of Richmond is here by requested to send three extra delegates to the annual meeting of the executive Board at the 1st Baptist Church on the second Thursday night in next month, at 8 o'clock, at which time the officers for the ensuing year, are to be elected. Each secretary is expected to furnish a complete statistical report for the year. Look out for that Church Hill quartette, First Baptist Church, Monday night, Dec. 3rd, 1900. $1000 DAMAGES. The Smith Anti-Lynching Law Works. BELLFONTAIN, O.—Edward Jackson has secured a verdict of $1000 against the Logan county commissioners, under Hon Harry C. Smith's anti-lynching law, for personal injuries sustained at the hands of a mob of whites butes in West Liberty in November, 1869, when he and Nellie Jackson, his white daughter-in-law, and David Rickman, were taken from jail, tarred and feathered, ducked in a pond and beaten with clubs and made to walk eight miles without clothing. All brought suit, but only the one has been tried. Jackson is 70 years of age. He and Rickman are Afro-Americans, the former being fairly well-to-do. Young man, bring your best girl, if she is in town, if not get the other one and come down Broad St., Monday night, Dec. 8, to First Baptist Church, The Tents 26th Annual Sermon, Sun- The 28th annual sermon of the Tents of Richmond will be prescheduled by the Rev. Evans Payne at the 4th Baptist Church, Sunday evening, Nov. 25th at 3 o'clock p. m. All the Tents are requested to meet at the church at 2:30 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend. Done by order of Royal Degree Council, No. 5 of J. R. Gidding and Jollie'ee Union. Queen, MARTHA JOHNSON. Sec'y, ROSA B. WOODSON. -10-28. WAITING FOR KRUGER. ENGLAND WILL NOT BE INSULTED. Officials Have Made Extensive Preparations to Prevent a Demonstration Against "a Nation With Which We Are at Peace." Marseilles, Nov. 21.—Former President Kruger, of the Transvaal republic will probably land here tomorrow, instead of today. Bad weather is reported in the Mediterranean and the Dutch cruiser Gelderland, on which he is a passenger, may hug the coast of the Gulf of Genoa in preference to heading direct for Marseilles, so as to avoid the cross seas. She will thus reach this port this evening. Every preparation, however, had been made for Mr. Kruger's possible landing this morning. It is certain that Mr. Kruger's arrival here will be the occasion for a great popular demonstration along the route from the dock to the hotel, which is situated on the principal boulevard, known as the Cannebiore. It is equally certain that the formal proceedings, receptions, etc., will not be invested with the great importance, owing to the abstention from them of the prefect, mayor and other functionaries in their official capacity. A surprise came yesterday in the shape of the arrival here of Eloff, Mr. Kruger's private secretary, who left the Gelderland at Port Sald and came to the French steamer Laos. Elloff left Mr. Kruger's perfect health and spirits. The former president occupies three bright cabins, situated in the stern of the Gelderland. His dining room is decorated with portraits of the Dutch royal family, a picture of Queen Wilhelmina having the place of honor. The Boer delegates, Messrs. Fischer, Wessels and Grobler, who have also arrived here, expressed to the press representatives their earnest wish to have the American people with them in their efforts to secure a termination of the war. They said they knew Mr. Kruger also appreciated American sympathy. The delegates, however, were unable to say exactly what Mr. Kruger will decide to do after landing in France. "The crowd in the streets to witness the arrival of Mr. Kruger," said the prefect of the department today, "will probably exceed 100,000, which is a fifth of the population of Marsilles. Nevertheless no disorder, in my opinion, will occur. The sympathies of the inhabitants are undoubtedly with the Boers, and Mr. Kruger will receive a rousing reception; but, except for a few isolated cries against England, which it will be impossible to prevent, but which will be promptly repressed if the peaceful character of the demonstration seems likely to be in any way ill-founded, we expect nothing that would offend the English. We live here on the best part with the English colony, and wish to remain so. Mr. Kruger will meet with such an official reception as is always given to the chief of a state when travelling incognito." M. Flissieries, the mayor of Marseilles, expressed himself in similar terms, but this optimism is not shared entirely by some members of the English colony who have discerned paid agents in the Anglophobe cause among some of the recent arrivals. The prefect, however, is known to be an energetic man, and he has taken strong military precautions. The garrison, numbering about 6,000 men, will be in readiness, but out of sight, at the interior barracks, in close proximity to the British consulate. The Boer delegates fully appreciate the disadvantage to their cause from the fact that the French welcome to Mr. Kruger is mainly engineered by the anti-minist party, thus detracting immediately from its political importance. Messrs. Fischer and Wessels expressed regret at the partisan character which the demonstration is assuming. They compared it with their welcome in the United States by the Democrats, which, they declared, had prejudiced the Republicans against them. Both insisted, however, that the result of the American elections have in no way modified their hope that the United States would yet support the Boer cause. Marseilles itself, except for the presence of Boers, pro-Boer deputations and journalists, does not bear the aspect of a city about to indulge in a great demonstration. Hardly a flag is visible anywhere. Some notion of the feeling of the inhabitants may be gathered from the appearance of an article in a local paper comparing Mr. Kruger to Christ. Battleship New York Battleship May Demand Settlement. Washington, Nov. 20.—The first class battleship Kentucky, now in the Mediterranean waters, has been ordered to touch at Smyrna, Turkey, on her way to the Philippines. The Kentucky's presence in Turkish waters will be coincident with renewed efforts on the part of the administration to collect from the Turkish government payment of the indemnity claimed by the United States for the destruction of missionary property in that country some years ago. The claims approximate in amount $100,000. From Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Head will soon be the guess of Mrs. J. Miller of Winterpeg. Mr. and Mrs. Garney Thomas has returned from Cleveland to Chicago where they will make their home at 5755 Dearborn St. A son was born unto Mr. and Mrs. Alexander recently. Mrs. Helen Wallace was thrown from an electric car on Clark St., about a month ago. She is still very ill from the internal injuries she obtained. Miss Byrd Mayo, formerly of Cleveland, has arrived in Chicago and will make home, conducting the dressmaking business at 1523 State St. The Santa Fe railroad has given employment to 48. It said 600 more will be employed Dec. 1, 1900. Hon. John G. Jones, general attorney of Middle Ud, Blue Cross Road, was the only Afro-American that was elected in the city. We hope that Hon. George C. Hall will be the choice of the people next spring. The young ladies and gents are well pleased at the stock yards employed as laborers, soap wrappers and tackers for Swifts. Lewis. Mr. R. B. J. Wilder of Hot Springs, Va., called on us. Fanny's Progressive Band met at the Pythian Calanthe Hall, on Monday Nov 8 h. The children were much encouraged in their work. Attendance good. Mary's Band met Tuesday Nov. 9 h. 1900 Attendance good. Taurre were a large number of candidates. They were addressed by Grand Worthy Counsellor and Mrs. Harriet Thompson. Mrs. Berry and Mrs. L. E. Miles. A vote of thanks was tendered them. --- Do you like sweet singing? Miss Margaret L. Tinaley, the sweetest of lightsale will sing Monday night, Dec. 3rd, 1900, at First Baptist Church, Uchurch. St. Luke's Calico Tea. The St. Luke's A-Association will give a Calico Tea, at their hall, St. James and Baker Sts., Monday night, Dec. 31, 1900. The ladies are requested to send a necktie like their dress to the committee Monday evening. Two prizes offered: One for the most fashionable costume and one for the best burlesque costume, (lady and g-nt.) The comm ittee promises all who may attend a good time. The members of the order and friends of the same, are respectfully invited to attend. Tickets, 25 Centr. Go to First Baptist Church Monday night, December 3rd, 1900 and enjoy yourself. $250 Endowment Paid This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of Grand Lodge of Va., one hundred and fifty dollars in payment of death claim of my husband, Sir Thomas W. Mitchell, who was a member of Planet Lodge, No. 23, Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., E., A., A. & A. John R. Chiles, W. H. Walton. Andrew J. Smith, Jr. RICHMOND, VA., Nov. 21, 1900 This is to certify that I have received John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counsellor of Grand Court of Virginia, one hundred dollars ($100.00) in payment of death claim of my husband, Sir Thomas W. Mitchell, who was a member of Sylvia's Court, No. 105, Independent Order of Calanthe. Signed: Sylvia L. Mitchell, Administratrix. Witnesses: John R. Chiles, W. H. Walton. Andrew J. Smith, Jr. Only 10 cents to hear Mr. Sullivan, Monday night, Dec. 8, 1900, at First Baptist Church. DANVILLE, VA., Nov. 18, 1900 This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Va. one hundred and fifty, dollars ($150 00) in payment of the death claim of Sir J. T Keen, who was a member of Roman Eagle Lodge, No. 18, Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., E., A. A, and A. Signed: EMMA KEEN, her MARGARET x KEEN, mother, mark his TASWELL x KEEN, father, Witnesses: mark John W. Howard, A. L. Winslow, R. L. Motley, W. A. Millner. Help Circle 6 and 9 in the great rally at First Baptist Church, on Montzy night, Dec. 3, 1900. PRICE 5CEN TS Mr. C. F. D. Fayerweather of Newport, R. I, sent us a copy of the LEXERATOR, published at Boston, Mass. Friday, February 9th, 1855. Wm. Lloyd Garrison was the editor, and J. B. Yerrington and Son, the printers' CJC The heading is unique; on the left the picture of an auction sale with words, "Slaves, horses and other cattle in lots to suit the purchaser;" over this in app rent mockery floats the flag of the United States; on the right is a Negro cabin and in the distance is an arch on which in the word "Emancipation" and under which stream the armies of the United States. In the center is Christ with a slave kneeling, arms chained while the slave holder shrinks and hastens away from the presence of the great Emancipator. In a field of light are the words, "I come to break the bonds of the Pressor" and under the picture is the biblical injunction, "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." The journal contains articles on the in-ment of Mr. Wendell Phillips and Mr. Theodore Parker," "Ward Beecham's Lecture" "Correspondence" "Lecture of Hon. A. Burlingame" and "Frederick Douglas in Philadelphia." The last article seems to indicate that at that time there was a disagreement between Douglas and the abolitionists of the Garrison stripe. The former seemed to think that the latter were too exreme. The journal is decidedly intertaking, showing the sentiment at that time. It seems strange that Mr. Douglas, Mr. Garrison and Mr. John Brown should have come to a better understanding of each other and realized that all were working for one common object from their several viewpoints. Evangelistic Services Evanglist I. Toliver of Washington, D.C. will arrive Monday Nov. 19. h to conduct a week's meeting at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Rev. E. Tart, pastor. Come for all things are now ready. The following will be his subjects Monday, 19th, "Harvest day" True day, 20th. The important lines. We Y. M. C. A. NOTES The explanation of the Sunday School lesson last Saturday was well attended. New members were added to the class. Meetings in the jail, almshouse, and on the corners of the street were reported with good results. Our rooms were crowded with boys last Sunday to hear Supt. S. P. Robinson of the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church Sunday School who interested them with a very instructive address. The boys are very grateful il. The address to the men last Sunday by Rev. W. E. Partee, D. D. was very encouraging Subject, 'What Hast Thou?' It caused the men to take new interest. The music rendered by Messas A. O. Johnson, and R. H. White was enjoyed by the men. 5 p. m. to day you are invited to the explanation on the Sunday School lesson. Tell your neighbor. Pres. Cliffton Caball will address the boys Sunday at 4 p. m. Rev. E. A. P. Cheek will address the men Sunday 5:30 p.m. at our rooms Subject, "Turn on the Light." Music under the direction of Mr. R. H. White Invite the next man. Thanksgiving in the rooms Thursday November 29th, 9 a.m. the meeting for men will be led by Bro. J. J. Woodson. All men are invited. Come out and 1st us give the Lord the first fruits The mothers of our city will give tea for men Thanksgiving at our room from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. All men are invited. Free. Tell him. Come out and show that you appreciate the kindness of our mothers. Another lecture in our course, Monday, Dec. 3rd, 8 p.m. at the Fifth St. Baptist Church, by James R. L. Diggs A. M. Prof. of Latin and French, Virginia Union University. Those who have heard the Prof. are satisfied that there is a treat in store. Special music by the University club under the directions of Rev. G. F. Genung, D. D. The speaker will be introduced by Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D., pastor of the Fifth Street Baptist Church. Admission free. This is your opportunity to show that you know how to appreciate that which is good. Admission free to everybody. MR. RICHINGS HERE Mr. G. F. Richings, the well-known traveller and lecturer gave a most interesting and instructive entertainment at the Fifth St. Baptist Church last Monday night, Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D., pastor. His lecture was illustrated by stereo-opticon views which told of the remarkable progress of the colored people of this country. The portraits of Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D., and Manager of F. Taylor were fine, as were also those of other prominent persons of this city. The Reemend Beneficial Insurance Company came in for a great degree of profit, its excellent management all were supported by the preregister had been shown. M. B. has last none of our od-tie interest and his was voted a success by all hard him and saw the magnificent evatements of what a down trodden people have accomplished in 35 years. HE SPLITT DELIGHTS IN CRIME Strange Case of a Little Girl Now in Jail at Pittsburgh. Startling Confessions of the Orphan Child Who Tried to Poison and Then Burn Up a Whole House Full of People. A fair little girl o. 13, but a criminal with more than one dark deed to her charge. The police of Pittsburgh have her in charge. She is the child who several weeks ago first tried to poison all the inmates of an orphan asylum, and, failing this, set fire to the building that she might escape. Since the managers of the asylum have turned her over to the city authorities as an incorrigible she has also confessed to the killing of a boy. In a murderous mood she struck the boy in the temple with a stone, and he died two days later. A curious psychological study is presented by this child fiend. At present she is being carefully watched to determine whether or not she is insane, though, as yet, there have been no signs of mental derangement, but to the contrary the little girl appears to have a brighter mind than most children of her age. She is gleeful in jail, where all but the long-hardened are miserable, and says that she likes the jail better than any other place. Margaret May Kinney has been a charge of charity for some time. Her father, who was a waiter in a restaurant, died about a year ago, and her mother died when she was a year old. With three brothers and a sister she was taken by Adam Fisher, a director of the poor, to Wilkinsburg. About two months ago Margaret was taken from the asylum by a family named Miller, who live at 588 Arch street, Meadville, but they returned the child with the report that she was so untrustworthy that they could not keep her. The child, says the St. Louis Republic, took an unaccountable dislike to the assistant matron, Miss Marie Lewis, who, she claims, beat her. The two other officials living in the house were Rev. Henry Thompson, the super- SETTING THE HOUSE ON FIRE intendent, and M.s. Margaret McCarthy, the matron. There were 18 children in the house when the scheming little criminal crept down into the kitchen at daylight for matches and set fire to a lot of paper in a clothes closet, with the hope of ourning up the building and making good her escape from the place that she hated because of the restraint imposed upon her willfulness. Before the firing of the house, however, Margaret attempted the poisoning of her companions. All of her crimes she has confessed to the police. The child tells how she found ammonia and kerosene in the kitchen and mixed the stuff together, dropping it into the big boiler of coffee that she knew would be served next morning. She had hoped that the mixture would kill those who drank it. Instead of this they were only made very sick. It was noticed that Margaret did not drink any of the coffee, and later, when she was charged with having put something in the boiler, she admitted having added the ammonia and kerosene. She was punished for this, and the next morning in the early dawn she arose, dressed herself, made a bundle of her clothes and went down to the kitchen in stocking feet. Returning to the room where she had slept, she took the handful of matches that she had secured in the kitchen and lighted a fire in the closet. She says that when she saw the blaze she was frightened and tried to put it out, but the smoke choked her and she crept back into bed. At six o'clock flames were seen bursting from the building, and several men on the street gave the alarm and rushed to the house to awaken the inmates. Margaret was found almost suffocated from the smoke, and when finally aroused in the fresh air said that she had seen the flames and smoke and hurriedly dressed herself, but was overcome before she could leave the room. Information charging her with arson was entered and she was arrested. Two days later the grand jury of Allegheny county indicted her and ordered her committed to Morganza, where she was refused. While in court she cried, but on the way to jail was as happy as a lark, and laughed and chatted about her attempt to poison the children and burn a score of human beings. When asked why she did it, she replied that she hated the woman who whipped her, and wanted to get away. Margaret says that when she was at Meadville she struck a boy and knew that two days later when he died that it was the result of her blow. This she also tells without any evidence of feeling the enormity of her crime. WARS AGAINST BEARS. "Old Grizzly," a California Character Has Killed Nearly Five Thousand in Revenge. "Old Grizzly, of Tuolumne county, Cal., is so called because in 45 years he has killed 4,983 grizzly bears, and for the further reason that he was sworn to make the number 10,000 before he ides. Thomas F. Page was one of a backwoods family of 17 children. He says that he was born "no account." Drinking, lying, fighting, cursing and carousing, he used to go to San Francisco when gold dust was the medium of exchange. There one day he fell in love with a daughter of a prominent merchant and she looked with favor on him. She wished to reform them. They OLD GRIZZLY AT WORK were married and she went with him to his mountain home. A daughter was born to them, but there was no change in the father. Periologically he rode to the village of Columbia and drank himself into a stupor, in which condition he would come home, maudlin. One morning his wife was not at the door to meet him on his return from town. He did not hear the baby. The door of the cabin was open, too. He crept to the black opening, and, peeping in, saw his wife on the floor, with the figure of a man sitting beside her. In a blind rage he raised his rifle and fired at the figure. With a hoarse growl of rage a big grizzly bear dashed at him. Twice more the repeating rifle awoke the echoes, and the great carcass rolled over prostrate. "Is that you, Tommie? Oh, Tommie—" And the voice of his wife was still. Only fragments of bone and flesh showed where death had come to the baby. It was then that fate exacted the great reckoning of Thomas Page. He buried his dead and left the haunts of men. He made a vow never to speak again to a fellow man. He swore to avenge himself by devoting his life toward exterminating the grizzly bear. In the mountains for more than 45 years he has been on the trail of the great creatures and he has been nemesis that few have escaped. A WYOMING ROMANCE. Wealthy Ranchman Gave a $10,000 Wedding Present to His Eloping Daughter. W. C. McDonald, a wealthy ranchman whose cattle feed on a thousand hills, and whose great stone house is located 25 miles from Cheyenne, Wyo., followed hard and fast on special trains last week to intercept his daughter Anna, who had eloped with Walter Hartwell, a drug clerk at Van Tassels, the little town near McDonald's ranch. The old man had two big revolvers strapped to his waist, and he told every conductor and brakeman and engineer AFTER THE FLOPERS. and fireman on each and every train on which he rode of the many things he was going to do to Walter when he caught him. But when the old man reached Omaha his anger had cooled, and he fell on the hotel clerk's neck and said: "Say, pard, I was mad. Yes, I was. And I was a going to fill that tenderfoot full of plaintive holes. Yes, I were. But, say, pard, it all over now. I just want my little Anna. I'm a poor old lone fool dad, and I want my little girl, and I want to take her back home with me, and if she wants to bring that pill-mixin' dude back with her, why, all right. I guess I can stand it if she can. And, say, I've changed my mind about a-shootin' of him. Yes, I have, pard. Instead of that I'm a-going to give 'em $10,000 for a weddin' present. And there's more where that came from, pard. Just so I get my little Annie, pard, I won't have to look at him, anyhow, and if the Injuns don't steal him he can roost around the ranch and get his three square meals a day all of his sweet life. All I wants is my little girl, pard; that's all." Mrs. A.—Do you find it more economical to do your own cooking? Mrs. B.—Oh, yes; my husband don't eat half as much as he did.—Tit-Bits. OLD BALDY ```markdown ``` BALDY, PROPERTY OF MAJOR GENERAL MEADE The favorite war horse of the hero of Gettysburg was raised in the west, Baldy, who was a bay with white face and feet, saw his first service at the battle of Bull Run, where he received two wounds, one being through the nose. He was ridden in this engagement of July, 1861, by David Hunter, solonel of the Third United States cavalry, commanding the Second division, who was himself seriously wounded. It is believed that at this time, writes Gen. James Grant Wilson, in Ledger Monthly, Baldy was government property, for in the following September he was purchased by Gen. Meade from the quartermaster's department for $150, the horse having entirely recovered from his injuries. He was shot in the right hind leg at the second battle of Bull Run, though not badly hurt, and was wounded through the neck at Antietam, but this also proved to be slight, and Baldy soon recovered. He received his last and most serious wound on the afternoon of July 2, 1863, in the battle of Gettysburg. Gen. Meade had just ridden to the front of the left center of his long battle line, as the reinforcements were being hurried forward to the support of that part of the army, when a bullet passed through the right trouser leg of Gen. Meade, as well as the flaps of his saddle, and then into Baldy's body between the ribs, where it remained. When shot, the horse came to a standstill and staggered a little, but soon recovered. He could not, however, be induced to go forward, and endeavored to turn away to the rear; BALDY, PROPERTY OF MAJ no amount of coaxing or urging on the part of the great commander could persuade him to move on. Gen. Meade, dismounting, remarked: "Baldy is finished this time, for this the first occasion that he ever re- fused to go under fire." And he was then led to the rear, the general being promptly supplied with another horse. In the hope that Baldy would recover, his master kept him until the following spring, though he was never able to use him. Just before the army crossed the Rapidan river in May, 1864, fearing the wounded horse would be in the way in the approaching campaign, he was sent to Philadelphia, and soon after placed in charge of Capt. Samuel Ringwalt, of Downington, Pa., who had served with Meade in the early days of the war, who knew all about Baldy, and who, the general was certain, would take good care of him. He remained with the captain until after the close of the war, when Gen. Meade returned to Philadelphia to find his favorite horse fully recovered and in as good condition as ever, constantly using him for several years, until, from long service and old age, he became unsafe as a saddle-horse. He was then presented to a country friend in Montgomery county, who took the best care of Baldy until his death in December, 1882, when he was believed to be 30 years of age. His last service was in November, 1872, when he was present in the hero's funeral cortege, following the remains of his old master to their resting-place in Laurel Hill cemetery, Philadelphia, near the grave of Commodore Isaac Hull. After Buldy's death his head and neck and two fore-hoofs were secured, and are now cherished relics of the George C. Meade post, No 1, department of Pennsylvania, Grand Army of the Republic. At its headquarters in Chestnut street, Philadelphia, may be seen the head handsomely mounted on an ebony shield, with a record of wounds enblazoned in gold letters on either side, also two hoofs of Baldy finished in gold and the shoes of silver, preserved on glass-covered ebony brackets. Writing in March, 1899, Mr. Spencer Meade, the general's son, says: "While the writer was too young to be in the service during the civil war, he was frequently at the headquarters of the army of the Potomac, and recalls anecdotes of Baldy," particularly in regard to his perilous guise, when on long marches, and the fiercest encounters, he monologued on account of the rocking gait which he was faster than a walk but too slow for a trot, and consequently they could not follow him with any regular gait, but had successively to change from trot to walk, causing great discomfort and annoyance. . . . Gen. Mesade's charger called 'Blackie,' which was used more as a dress-parade officer than a vice, was wounded in the right knee during the fighting in the peninsular campaign of 1882, brought home to Philadelphia, together with 'Baldy,' by John Marlow, the groom Home Made Bread, Cakes Also Accommodations For Excursionists and Visitors to the City. 3m who reported at Meade's house, very drunk, that the general had been killed—that he left him dead on the field of battle, and he was killed in the arms of horses. The groom was very much surprised, on becoming sober, to learn that Gen. Meade was recovering from his wounds at his Philadelphia home. "Blackie" was the name of the man remained in Philadelphia, and never entirely recovered from the wound in his knee, which at times opened and gave him trouble. He was however, buried by Gen. Meade, who was used by his family as a riding horse." Baldy had a rather remarkable war records Twice wounded at the first battle of Bull Run; was in the battle of Drainsville, December, 1961; two days in the seven days' fighting which began at Mechanicsville June 26 and Gainesville June 27, 1962; Groveton, August 29; second Bull Run, August 30; South Mountain, September 14; Antetam, where his saddle and bridle were removed and he was left for dead, but on the next advance Baldy was found browsing on the battlefield, and after being well cared for, was used in the pursuit and march to Felmouth in October and November; was wounded in the battle of Fredericksburg; in the battle of Chancellorsville, May 2 to 4, 1683, and in the first two days' fighting at Gettyburg; Bristow Station, October; Kelly's Ford, Rappahannock Station, and Mine Run, November; battle of the Wilderness, May 5 and 6, 1864; Spottsylvania, May 8 to 20; North Anna, May 23 to 26; Toloptomy, May 29; Bethesda Church, May 30; Cold Harbor, June 1 to 8; Petersburg, June 15 to 18; Jerusalem Road, June 22; Mine Explosion, July 30; Wel OR GENERAL MEADE. don Railroad, August 18 to 25, where Men. Meade was struck on the leg by a 12-pound spent ball while riding Baldy, but was not seriously hurt. COMPLIMENTING GEN. LEE. A Little Southern Story That Shows How the Confederate General Was Revered. Few defeated generals have been so revered as was Robert E. Lee. Every southern man and woman admired him. The author of "A Girl's Life in Virginia" tells a little story that shows how much he was loved by children. A year after the surrender Gen. Lee journeyed across the mountains on his old war horse, "Traveler," to pay a visit to the author's mother. On the night of his arrival he said: "To-day an incident occurred which gratified me more than anything that has happened for a long time. As I was riding over the desolate mountain region, I was surprised to find, on a sudden turn in the road, two little girls playing on a large rock. They were poorly clad, and after looking at me a moment began to run away. "Children," said I, "don't run away! If you knew who I am, you wouldn't run away from me. "We do know you,' they answered. "You never saw me before,' I said, 'for I never passed along here.' "But we know you,' said the children. "We've got your picture in our house. You're Gen. Lee! We ain't dressed clean enough to see you,' and they scampered off to a hut on the mountainside." Then the general told of another adventure that he had had the same day. While riding through thick woods he met a man who, recognizing him, stopped, and throwing up his hat in the air, exclaimed: "General, please let me cheer you!" and then he hurrared as loudly as he could. Gen. Lee was too great a man to be exited by ordinary applause. On the contrary, he was annoyed by a compliment to his valor or skill as a general. But he was touched by the compliment which the two little girls of the mountain paid him: "We ain't dressed clean enough to see you!" A Mean Question. Tommy—Did you do much fighting during the war, pa? 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Kenney, 1789 3rd Ave. OXANNA, ALA. James Accoose, 206 S. 9th St. E P Mackena, 1118 Pine St. James E Warwick, 254 S 11th St. Maran Rice 1218 Pine St. E. J Kohler, 1040 Pine St. J. A. Stokes, Broad & Pitswater St. Charles Steward 1240 Rodman St. Lively Central & Laundry Bicycle @ 607 South 11th Street ATTENBURG, VA. Joe Jarrett, 701 High Pearl St. POUGHENBURG, N.Y. W. J. Ellis. Nelson House. Market St. PALESTINE, Texas. H. B. Barres. ATTENBURG PA Joe Evans, Main O'Rose 3rd Ave A. A. Charles, 501 Kelly St. OPEN, N. O Lenox Gaylord. RICHMOND, VA. W. H. white, 501 W. Leigh St) URBANA, VA. W. D. Harris WILMINGTON N. O. W. H. Moore. 8 Mulbery St. WACO, TEXAS. Southern Herald. WINSTON, N C. Samuel Toliver WASHINGTON, D E ECooper 80 4 4% Atlantic Coast Line # oohudule in Efest January 14, 1900 **TRIN LEAVE RICHMOND-BYRD TREE STATION** [9:00 A.M., M.,]aily Peterburg 9:31 A. M.; Norfolk 11:22; Oss only at Petersburg, Waverly and pufolk, Va. [9:05 A.M., M.,]aily Petersburg 9:56 A. M.; weldon 11:48; yettesville 4:15 P. M., Charlesto 10:03; avannah 12:50 A. M. Jacsonville, Port Tampa 6:20 P. M., Connecata Wilson with No. 47, arriving Goldsboro M., Wilmington 5:45, Pulman Deeper New York to Jacksonville. 11:30 L M. Daily except unday. Arrives Petersburg 12:05 P. M. stops Manchester, Drawry's Bunts, Centralia, and Chester on signal. 8:38 P. M., Daily. Local. arrives Peter- sons. M., Daily. makes all stops 8:39 P. M., Daily. makes all stops Peterburg 8:35 P. M., Weldon 8:30 P. M., and Rocky Mount. 9:26 M. makes all intermediate stops. 6:45 P. M., Daily arrives Peterburg 7:21 P. M. Connects with Norfolk and warns for Norfolk and inter- mediate stations. Emporia 9:18 (connects with Norfolk and stations between Emporia and Lawrenceville. Weldon 8:68 P. M. Kentville. Weldon 9:04 P. M. 7:04 A. M., Jacksonville 11:30 M. Port Tampa 9:45 P. M. NEW LANE GEOGRAPHY POINT. MIDDLE Augusta 8:10 M. Mason 11 A. M., Atlanta 12:15 P. M., Pullman Sleepers. Park to Wilming- ton, Charleston. Savannah, Port Tampa, Miami. Augusta and Macon. 8:00 P. M., Daily arrives Petersburg 9:28 P. M. Weldon, 12:20 P. M. local stops between Petersburg and Weldon. Arrives Lynch- burg 2:15 P. M., Moanah Va. 4:30 A. M., Bristol. 10:40 M. Connects at Emporia for norfolk, Va., arriving 5:28 A. M. Pullman. Heichmond to Lynchburg. 10:00 P. M., DLH, Accepts Sunday, NEW 10:30 P. M., DLH, Yorks Accepts Sunday, NEW 12:30 P. M., Arrives Charles rd. 4 A. M. 13:30 P. M., Swannah rd. Jacksonville 1 P. M. 10:30 P. M. P. M. Tampa 9:30 P. M. 1 246 P. M. 8:35 A. M., ally, from Jacksonville, Savannah, Atlanta, Atlanta, Macon August, and Atlanta, August, 7:15 A. M., Daily, except Monday from St. Augustine, Jacksonville, avan- and Charleston 8:15 a. M., Daily, except Monday from Atlanta, athens, Baleigh, Henderson, Lynchburg and the West. 8:37 A. M., except, Sunday, Peter- burg, Lloyd 8:00 M., Sunday only, from Atlans, Athens, Raleigh, Henderson Lynchburg, and the West. 11:10 A. M., Daily, except from Gold- boro and intermediate stations, Norfolk and ufolk. 11:05 A. M., Sunday, from Norfolk, Suf- sic, and Petersburg. 1:35 P. M., Daily, except Sunday from, Petersburg. 6:55 P. M., daily, from Petersburg 7:25 P. M., Daily, from Miami, Port Tampa, Jacksonville, Avannah, Charleston, Limington, Gold- boro and Petersburg, ufolk 8:56 P. M., Daily, from Petersburg, Lyne burg, and West. T. M. EMERSON J. R. KENLY General Manager J. R. KENLY Manager H.M. R. MERSON General Passenger Agent .G W. LEWIS, Attorney-at-Law and Nocary Public, Abstract of Title Office. Titles to property carefully examined. Spi m algebraic methods to opher mat- ers relation pray in "p" HE PLANET A MARVELOUS MEMORY Enabled Assistant Cashier Brown to Loot Newport Bank. SHORTAGE PLACED AT $191,000. The Fugitive Bank Employee, Whose Salary Was Only Fifteen Hundred Dollars a Year, Often Spent More Than That Amount in a Day. Newport, Ky., Nov. 20.—The experts who have been working with receiver Tucker on the books of the German National bank place the shortage of Frank Brown, the missing assistant cashier and individual bookkeeper, at $191,000. According to reports from those who were with Brown when he left last Tuesday night he had less than $600 with him. Brown's salary was only $1,500 per year. Cases are now cited where he spent more than that amount in one day. His bond was for $10,000, and it is good as far as it goes. Brown's system required a wonderful memory. The experts say he carried in his head the figures that enabled him to call off correctly a lot of false entries in a way to throw the clerks who were doing the checking with him off the track. A depositor would put in $3,100. Brown would enter the proper amount of the deposit in one book and enter it as $100 in another. He would take the difference, himself. Then when it came to checking up he would handle one of the books, and would clerk would check and Brown would call off. Instead of calling off $100, which appeared as the amount of the deposit, the book which he was handling, he would it as $1,100, thus making it correspond with the book in the hands of the other clerk. He also, it is alleged, worked in another way. A depositor would draw out $100. Brown would make the proper entry in one book and enter $3,100 in another. When the depositor had his account checked up the figures were taken from the book in which the correct entry had been made. When the bank officials looked to see what amount was due the depositor they were given their information from the books which showed that $3,100 had been withdrawn. Brown had memorized all the individual accounts, and the experts find no private marks of any kind on the books. The general ledger was kept correct and balanced with the cash, while the individual ledger, it is alleged, was fixed to suit Brown's purposes, the former being the one that the bank officials examined. The clerks of the German National bank who are working with Receiver Tucker's experts yesterday discovered another plan operated by Brown. When a check was entered Oct. 31 for $3.45 he entered it as $2,003.45 and got the benefit of $2,000. On the same date he put a two in front of an entry of $150 and got $2,000 more. The experts say that Brown repeatedly credited himself with $1,000, $2,000 and $3,000 when he did not deposit anything, but took out the amount soon afterward. Brown's books, experts say, show that he did not strike for sums less than $1,000 in any of these transactions. Brown, it is alleged, was living a fast life, with wine, women and gambling in his repertoire. His career was not cut short by any discovery at the bank till a jealous woman gave him away. Brown is a widower, with one son, aged 10 years, who lives with Brown's father, Paris G. Brown, ex-mayor of Newport, and one of the leading business men of Cincinnati. Last summer Brown visited Yellowstone Park to contain Cincinnati woman, it is said, who accompanies him, but this was denied. When she ascertained some time after another woman was with Brown on his western trip the Cincinnati woman gave the bank officials some information that brought on a crisis. AFTER AGUINALDO AGAIN. Another Expedition to Pursue the Oft-Reported Dead Man. Manila, Nov. 21—Gen. Macabolos the former Filipino chief, is prepared to start in pursuit of Aguinaldo with 100 picked natives, supported by American troops. Other ex-rebel Filipinos will be used in campaigning in the country. Their offers have not been formally made yet, but they are ready if the authorities will accept their services. Aguinaldo, it is supposed, is in northern Luzon, according to statements made by ex-rebel leaders now in Manila, confirmed from other sources. Death of Rear Admiral Stembel. New York, Nov. 21.-Rear Admiral Roger N. Stembel, retired, died from pneumonia yesterday in the Fifth Avenue hotel. He would have been 90 years old next month, and, with the exception of Thomas O. Selfridge, the elder, had more years of life and service than any man in the list of rear admirals. Rear Admiral Stembel had a record of gallant service in the civil war. He made his home in Washington, passing the summer at Narragansett Pier. He was attacked a week ago by pneumonia, which caused his death. GENERAL SOUTHERN NEWS. Winchester, Va., Nov. 16.—The November term of the court circuit, begun today, will be the longest in the court's history, there being over 600 cases to be called. A number of damage suits and divorce cases will be heard. Newport News, Va., Nov. 20.—United States Commissioner Tucker yesterday learned that Henry Muller, a veteran at the National Soldiers' home, at Hampton and served by John McMullen, another veteran, in barracks, last Friday. Muller added the injuries received in a fight, in which he was knocked over an iron bedside. McMullen was arrested yesterday and lodged in the Newport News jail. Montgomery, Ala., Nov. 16.—The joint caucus of Democrats of both houses of the Alabama legislature held last night unanimously nominated John T. Morgan for re-election as United States senator. No other name was presented. Senator Morgan was called before the meeting and made an eloquent speech in thanking the members for the honor conferred. The ten opposition members of the legislature, in separate caucus, plagged their votes to Morgan. Savannah, Nov. 20.—City Detective Jerry Shea was shot and instantly killed last night by John J. Hart, in front of Carson's livery stable, of which Hart is manager. The tragedy resulted from the infatuation of both men with a variety actress named Lizzie Johnson, at the Alhambra Music Hall. There had been several passages between them on account of the woman previously. Hart fired in self defense. Richmond, Va., Nov. 16—In Shenandoah county court yesterday Edward Carney, alias "Hutch," John Butler, alias "Slim Jim" and Stuart R. Gray, alias "Scotty," charged with burglarizing the Massanutten bank at Strasburg, were acquitted, and Butler was immediately rearrested on a charge of robbing the postoffice at Rockaway, N. J., and Carney is held for the Tennessee authorities, being wanted in that state, it is said, to complete a term in the penitentiary. Houston, Tex., Nov. 17—Capt. C. S. Riche, U. S. A., left Galveston last night for New York with the complete plans and estimates of work which, if favorably acted upon by, congress, will mean the expenditure of $3,500-000 at Galveston by the federal government. Since the meeting of government engineers here soon after the storm of Sept. 6 to ascertain how much money would be necessary to restore all government engineering work, including jetty work at the mouth of the Brazos river, the engineers have been preparing maps and drawings. Suffolk, Ya., Nov. 16.—Katherine the 11-months-old daughter of Mr. A. P. Daughtrey, who lives near Holland, 12 miles from Suffolk, was today burned to death, the face and portions of the body being literally roasted. While sitting on a rag in front of an open fire a spark dropped out and lighted the inward dress. Alarmed by cries, constantly humming feebler, Mrs. Daughtrey rushed into the room, brave fight to save her only child. A physician was called, but Katherine died in three hours. The mother was painfully burned on the hands. Richmond, Va., Nov. 20.—Tomorrow will be a memorable day in Charles City county. At that time the graceful monument erected to perpetuate the memory of those of the Charles City soldiers who were killed in battle or have died since the war will be unveiled. The shaft will be erected at county court house. On the day set apart for unveiling the survivors of the brave men who from this little county will gather from many parts of the state and together will honor their comrades who have, one by one, dropped out of the ranks. Middlesboro, Ky., Nov. 20. It is reported that John Powers and Berry Howard, under indictment for the assassination of William Goebel, have left the mountains where they sought refuge from arrest. Powers was at Harlan and Howard in the mountains of Bell county, both places being 20 miles from any railroad. The men are said to have left two days ago, accompanied by several mountainers and to have struck through the mountains for West Virginia. The story is generally believed here, as Powers and Howard feared troops would be sent after them. Roanoke, Va., Nov. 15.—Virginia college, an institution for young ladies, situated just outside the city limits of Roanoke, was totally destroyed by fire at an early hour yesterday morning. The young ladies, 150 in number, made their way out, many of them thinly clad, hardly any with anything more than the simplest costumes of the bedroom. As soon as men reached the room, they were loaned their overcoats to the girls in light costumes. Some of the neighbors brought blankets and the girls who had the least clothing went into nearby houses. The loss is $75,000, with about $25,000 insurance. Birmingham, Ala., Nov. 16.—At yesterday's session of the Knights of Labor, Parsons wing, the following officers were elected: Master workman, John N. Parsons of New York; worthy foreman, J. J. Donnelly of Boston; secretary and treasurer, Emory Burley of Wellston, O.; members of the executive board, A. J. O'Keefe of Birmingham, Ala., J. A. Conner of Pittsburgh and W. A. Carr of Washington, D. C. All these are the old officers with the exception of Carr, who takes the place of Bostock, of Muncie, Ind. The Hayes faction authorized a letter addressed to the public, setting forth their claims and denouncing the Parsons faction in severe terms. Savannah, Ga., Nov. 20—John G. Carter, formerly of Boston, Mass., the inventor of a process for making a substitute for rubber from cottonseed oil, died in the hospital yesterday morning after a brief illness. By profession Mr. Carter was a landscape and portrait painter. Several years ago he discovered his oil-rubber process. Capital was secured and a plant built near Greenwich Park. It has been twice destroyed, once by fire and again by storm, and was on the eve of being started once more when death claimed its originator. The process was known only to Mr. Carter, and unless he left written instructions and directions for the continuance of the work it is probable that the secret died with him. GENERAL MARKETS. East Liberty, Pa., Nov. 20—Cattle dull prince; $4.90; prime; $1.60; prime, $5.25; common; $3.50; $2.50; er; all grades; $4.90; roughs; $3.25.45.45. Sheep slow; choice wethers, $3.70.80.80. Sheep slow; choice wethers, $4.90; choice umbs, $4.90; common to good, $4.90; calves, $6.50.77. THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Dispute Satisfactorily Settled. Wheeling, W. Va., Nov. 21. At a conference last evening between District manager, B Carter, of Wheeling, representing the company, and Assistant Secretary M. F. Tighe, of Pittsburg, representing the Amalgamated Association, the difference existing in regard to the wage scale at the point were adjusted to the satisfaction of all concerned. The company recently proposed a reduction of 33 per cent, which the men declined. The settlement provides for a reduction of 25 per cent, and the mills will resume tomorrow or Friday. The change in wages is really not a reduction, as the modern reconstruction of the mills has largely increased the output. Alvord Held For Grand Jury. New York, Nov. 21.—Cornetins L. Alvord, Jr., former note teller in the First National bank, who is accused of embezzling $690,000 from that institution, was held yesterday to await the action of the grand jury. It is understood that Alvord will be indicted immediately, and that his case will be put on the calendar for the term beginning the second Wednesday in December. CARTER-HARPER—The marriage of Miss Mary E. Harper to Mr. James T. Carter will take place at the residence of the bride's mother, No. 82 W. Leigh 89. Thursday morning, November 29th 10 a.m. at 8:30 o'clock. Friends are invited; no cards. After a brief visit to Washington, the couple be "at home" to their Sunday evening. Deceber 3rd, from 8 to 10:30, at above address. Winter Tourist Rates Via Southern Railway. Beginning Nov. 1, 1800, and Continuing Until April 80th, 1901. The Southern Railway will sell excursion tickets to the various winter resorts, points located in the South and Southwest at greatly reduced rates. Tickets will be on sale daily and the majority of them will bear return limit May List, 1901. Amor such points included are Columbia, S. C. Ailens, S. C. Charleston, S. C. Asseville, N. C. Hot Springs, N. C., Tryon, N. C. Augusta, G. Savannah, G. Brunsewick, Ga., Thomasville, Ga., Jacksonville, Fla. St. Augustine, Fla., Miami, Fla. Nassau N. P., Havana, Cuba, and many other points in Florida and the South; also New Orleans. La. an to various points in Texas, Mexico, New Mexico and California. The Southern's facilities for handling such travel are unassured, operating as it does the most superb and luxurious trains composed of Pullman's latest designed sleeping cars, and Southern Railway Dining-cars and Thorough free coaches, with fast and convenient schedules. In addition to the standard service operated daily on the various trains of the Southern, tourist sleepers are operated three times a week between Washington, Danyville, New Orleans, San Francisco, and Pacific Coast points without change of cars. For detailed information apply to any agent Southern Railway. WANTED WEEKLY.-100 cooks, housemids and waitresses for New York and other Northern Cities, wages from $3.00 to $5.00 per week. Transportation furnished; also 50 farm hands for Maryland. R. W. ELSOM, 417 East Broad St. A CAMEL CANNOT THREAD A NEEDLE Nor do we believe you can buy first-class furniture anywhere cheaper than at Sydnor & Hundleys. Every piece of goods here is bought at ROCK and very often below (manufacturers get hardup sometimes) and a FIXED per cent is added to COST of each article. We have everything that goes to make up an attractive assortment of FINE FURNITURE SYDNOR & HUNDLEY, LEADERS. Ten Per Cent Off For Cash —TO— GUN CLUBS THE MARTIN BRUSH or— RIOT GUN. Excellent for In Thickly Wooded Sections, Shooting With Buckshot. Good For GUARDS, WATCHMEN, HOME PROTEC- TION, Etc. Send for Price List. Order by Mail. W. H. ANDERSON, 809½ N. Fourth St. Richmond, Va. W Madam Alviah. OFFICE HOURS: From 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. DAILY. Wonderfully Gifted Clairvoyant and Business Medium can be consulted upon all affairs of life. If marriage, sickness, death, changes travels, divorce, a perations, lawsuits, business transactions, wills, deeds, mortgages, loans or absent friends interest you; if you desire to be more successful; if you desire to have your domestic trouble removed; your lost love returned; your enemies converted into stannen friends—in a word, whatever may be your trouble, suspicions or desires, call on this wonderfully gifted Lady. If secret enemies have hurt you, the Madman can remove their evil influences and cure you. Readings by mail, send soiled pocket handkerchief and $1.00, and receive complete life reading. All business strictly confidential. MADAM ALVIAH, 321 Brook Ave, WANTED—100 men for R. R. work in W Va., $1.50 per day. Call at Planters' Warehouse. WANTED - At 212 West Franklin Street. a first-class washer woman who understands doing shirts. to do laundry work at the house. Must have first class referencs. Apply before 10 a.m. and after 7 p.m. We Want Y That credit is al our store. Y for the Accor Roth 4TH & BR THE ROTHERT STORES ROTH RICHE KEPLIN LANCA Want You to Kn dit is absolutely more. You pay n the Accommodation thert & & BROAD S ROTHERT & CO. RICHMOND, VA OLIVI ALT KEPLINGER & CO. LANCASTER, PA ROT Y We Want You to Know That credit is absolutely free at our store. You pay nothing for the Accommodation. Rothert & Co. 4TH & BROAD STS., THE ROTHERT STORES ROTHERT & CO. RICHMOND, VA. OLIVER ROTHERT. ALTOONA, PA. KEPLINGER & CO. LANCASTER, PA. ROTHERT & CO. YORK, PA. Triumph Stee Wilton Velvet, Axminster Two and Three-Ply Ingr pets made, laid, and RRASS BEDS, IRON BED STYLISH ODD DRESSERS, AN IN OAK, CHIFFONIERS A PARLOR, CHAMBER, D FURN Largest and Best assorte iest terms of Payments. ROTHE 4TH AND B RICHMOND'S COMPLE C. & O. W MC W Fancy Grocerie Triumph Steel Ranges, Best Set, Axminister, Tapestry three-Ply Ingrain Carpets. made, laid, and lined Free. "C IRON BEDS, CRIBS, COTS AND M DRESSERS, AND WASHSTANDS IN OAK, BIRD'S-EYE AND FONIERS AND WARDRO CHAMBER, DINING-ROOM AND FURNITURE. d Best assorted Stock; Lowe Payments. THERT & 4TH AND BROAD STREETS, COMPLETE HOME F O.WRE C WALLE groceries, Wood Wilton Velvet, Axminister, Tapestry Brussels Two and Three-Ply Ingrain Carpets. All Carpets made, laid, and lined Free. "Cash or Credit... STYLISH ODD DRESSERS, AND WASHSTANDS IN OAK, BIRD'S-EYE AND MAHOGANY. CHIFFONIERS AND WARDROBES. PARLOR, CHAMBER, DINING-ROOM AND KITCHEN FURNITURE. Largest and Best assorted Stock; Lowest Prices, Easiest terms of Payments. RICHMOND'S COMPLETE HOME FURNISHERS C.&O.WRECK M C WALLER No. 1310 West Moore treet. --- --- These Chilly Nights CATCH YOU? Shivering every now and then eh? IF SO, WHY NOT INVEST IN ONE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER-Men's extra heavy weight, fleece lined Underwear, light brown, the best value we have ever offered, Shirts and Drawers at 43 cents. Great Suit value that you cannot help but喜爱. Great Suit value that you cannot help from buying is here awaiting your inspection. This is the best value that was ever offered. Quality strictly all-wool, well made and trimmed and cut up-to-date. QUALITY HIGH—PRICE LOW, $9.25 Suitings for men's wear in Chevrots and Worstops that are rare. Suitings for men's wear in Cheviots and Worstedts that are winners, including our black and blue Clay Worsted Suits, strictly all-wool and well made. This is a special offer for only one day. These Suits will be sold at $7.25 Special Overcoat Bargains in black and blue Beavers, heavy weight, the best values ever offered, a regular $8.50 Coat at only $5.25 Boys Knee Pants, special offer, all sizes, 21 cents. Special, Black, Brown and Light color Fedoras, $1.00 All-wool, Half-Hose, heavy weight at 15 cents Men's Canton Flannel Drawers, heavy weight, 21 cents Star Clothing House CORNER 14TH & MAIN STREET DON'T SPOIL you WAIT by using cheap preparation. Make it straight and beautiful with the original Ozonized OX Marrow and FEEL SAFE. It is preparation that nas stood the test of time and never fails to give perfect satisfaction. It renders the hair soft, please and glossy and makes it grow. Sold over 40 years and used by thousands. Warranted harmless. Testimonials on request. Only 50 cents. Sold by dealers or send us $1.40 Postal or Express Money Order for three bottles, express paid. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 26 Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL. You to Know absolutely free at you pay nothing immodation. BERT & CO. ROAD STS., BERT & CO. MOND.VA. OLIVER ROTHERT. ALTOONA.PA. RIGER & CO. STER.PA. ROTHERT & CO. YORK, PA. 1 Ranges, Best and Cheapest. Master, Tapestry Brussels Main Carpets. All Car- lined Free. "Cash or Credit., CRIBS, OTS AND MATTRESSES, WASHSTANDS BIRD'S-EYE AND MAHOGANY, WARDROBES. NING-ROOM AND KITCHEN MITURE. Stock; Lowest Prices, East RT & CO., ROAD STREETS, ATE HOME FURNISHERS WRECK INSTALLER es, Wood & Coal --- ```markdown ``` S OR OVERCOATS. and low in Price an We're After. weight, fleece lined Underwear, light brown, the s and Drawers at 43 cents. an buying is here awaiting your inspection. This Quality strictly all-wool, well made and trim- HIGH—PRICE LOW, $9.25 Vorsteds that are winners, including our black and and well made. This is a special offer for only $7.25 Une Beavers, heavy weight, the best values ever $5.25 11 cents. doras, $1.00 cents ight, 21 cents Thing House MAIN STREET SON, PROPRIETORS. H BUSBY & CO. COR. FOUSHEE AND BROAD STS. "Old Reliable" K. FISHER & SON, PROPRIETORS. J H BUSBY & CO. COR. FOUSHEE AND BROAD STS. Furniture House. ARTERS for House Furnishing Goods. We deal one alike. All prices marked in plain figures. Is a nice line of CHAMBER AND PARLOR SUITS, BCKS, WARDROBES, IRON BEDS, COOK STOVES of the Best Make. All we ask is give us a call. W, satisfaction in prices and quality. CASH OR ON 4,-6m. HEADQUARTERS for House Furnishing Goods. We deal with every one alike. All prices marked in plain figures. We have a nice line of CHAMBER AND PARLOR SUITS, HALL RACKS, WARDROBES, IRON BEDS, COOK STOVES RANGES of the Best Make. All we ask is give us a call. W, guarantee satisfaction in prices and quality. CASH OR ON CREDIT. 4.-6m. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER Wonderful Face Bleach. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER A Wonderful Face Bleach AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. LIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mulatto person per In forty-eight hours a shade or two lighter will be noticeable. It does skin in spots, but bleaches out white, the skin remaining beautiful usual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or k heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small-pox pits, tan, moved without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER Every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and keeps it from falling down. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft mb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten sell it for one dollar a box. sending it one dollar a box. both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mulatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two lighter will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots, but bleaches out white, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small-pox pits, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail, postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., it will come by express, 35c. extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send YES, YOU CAN HAVE ALL THE CREDIT OU WISH SURROUNDED BY BARGAINS. When you enter this establishment you are greeted at every turn by values that defy competition. Nor is it only the prices that prove attractive—the novelty and variety of the styles and the many exclusive patterns we show are largely responsible for the unprecedented amount of business we are doing this season. Our sales this month have been over 33 per cent more than any month since we have been in business. And others are saying that the elections are killing business! The only way to account for it is that we have what people want and our prices are the lowest. SOUTHERN FURNITURE & CARPET CO. 7 and 9 W. Broad St