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Ministers Meeting

The ministers conference held in the
library of the 1st Baptist Church. The
meeting was called to order bv Rev. r
| Wells Prayer by Rev. w. FL. .White The
following reports were given in of the
Sunday services;
Rev A Taylor preached at the End
Baptist Church at II 20; after preaching
he baptized % persons for the Sydney
Baptist Church; administered commun-
| ion there at 80 and gave the Hand OF
! Fellowship to 26 persons. Rev Nail
| preached for the congregation at 80
Pilgrim Baptist Church. pastor preach
ed at Ii 80 and 30; s. ). at Up m good
ordained deacons at night; sermon
preached by'Rev z D Lewis.
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, SIS good;
Rev Joseph Claiborne preached in the
morning, pastor preached in the after
noon anu at night
Second Baptist Church, Manchester.
pastor addressed the candidates and bap
tised persons in the morning and ad-
miuistered communion IN the afternoon;
Rev Crawley preached the funeral of an
old sister in The country, who died at the
age of one hundred and twenty years,
and preached at the Second Baptist Oh.
at night subject: Heavenly Citizen
ship.
First Baptist Church, Manchester, S.
S. good; pastor preached morning and
afternoOn, and prayer meeting at night.
4th Baptist Church, SIS three hundred
and fifty five, pastor preached and bap-
tized l6 persons in the morning aud ad.
ministered communion in the afternoon
"a good time prayer-meeting at night.
MI Calvary Baptist Church,S s.good,
Bro. Thomas Briggs preached in the
morning. Bro. w. III. Harris in the after
noon, and the pastor at night.
Rev. Arc Ter Ferguson preached fun
eral at New Bridge Hall. HenricO Co.,
of an old sister, who died at the age of
20 years.
Rising Mt Zion Church, S. s. good
pastor preached morning and afternoon
and night Bro. Campbell preached.
Second Baptist Church, S. S. good: |
pastor preached in the afternOon-sub-
ject. The Perseverance of the Saints. |
Rev. z. w, Morris preached at night.
Moore ST. Baptist Church, s. ). 215;
pastor preached morning and afternoon
aud praver.meeting at night.
First Baptist Church, S S. 59f; pastor |
pre- cached in the morning and al p. N.
he preached the funeral of Captain r.
l.. Hobson.
Ebenezer Baptist Church, S. s. good;
pastor preached in the morning, after |
wards he baptized 35 persons. .Commun
ion in the afternoon. Church packed up !
stairs and in the Basement; a glorious |
time.
Rev. FL. H. Mitchell, agent for the Bap !
tist State Convention and also for the |
Home Missionary Society of New York
was present and made statement in re
gard TO his visits in the different parts of
he State, which was very interesting.
Rev III w Dickerson, OF Petersburg, was
present and stated that he prelched tor
Ryv John Jasper IN the morning and af-
ternoon and had good time.
i. Rev w FL Smith was present and gave
us very interesting talk with what
should be done for the young cOnvertsi in /
order to keep them from laying around
bar-rooms and other places.
Adjourned with benedictiOn by Rev
A Binga, Jr., d. d.
Rev. r. WELLS,
7 H Holmes. Chairman,
ryy
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MCGUINN-Mrs. Fanny Nc
Quinn, formerly of Richmond, Va,
late widow OF Jarratt McGuinn
and mother of John S. Alexander
died in Baltimore Saturday, Goth
inst. in the Goth year of her age,
at the residence of her son, Rev.
w. nj. Alexander. Her funeral
took place Tuesday at il O'Clock at
the North Street Baptist Church,
Baltimore, Rev. Harvey Johnson
officiating. She leaves five sons
and one daughter to mourn their
loss. She was a christian worker.
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27
Jones Gets the Contract.

The contract for the finishing of the
grauite work on the Z nited States Gus
tom House and Post Office was awarded
TO c Ii Jones. stone mason and genera
contractor, No 100 Jackson st, Rich
mond. All the leading srone-masons in
the city viewed the building, and one of
them said that the work was of such a
nature that it could not be done: Mr.
Jones asked for one days time TO make
an estimate that he might put in BID.
He did so, and the contract was award
ed to him July 2nd. This building has
been under repairs for several years
with addition TO it, and the work was to
proceed with white mechanics and with
white laborers only. This work being
done by Mr. Jones is cutting panels
through the granite stone 2x6x20 in and
is progressing so that the Post Office de
partment will be ready for occupation
on Saturday, the 9th inst, but the work
viii not be finished then. Mr. Jones is
native of Beaufort. North Carolina, and
has been in this city for number OF
years in the stone business and genera
contractor. He was last year the con
tractor for curbing and tagging for this
city.
Smoke FL Matador cigars 5 cts.
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27
In Memorial.

Green w Walker, an earnest Chris
tian worker, departed this life the l2th
of July after a brief illness of eight or
nine days. The deceased was happily mar
ried about eighteen months ago TO Mise
Martha F Green, one OF Brunswick's
best teachers. During their short mar
ried life they manifested great devotion
for each other. In token OF the high es
TEEN in which he was held In our com
nun ty, the following resolutions were
adopted in Poplar Mount Baptist Sun
day School July 21, 1888:
WHEHEAs,-It has pleased God in His
infinite wisdom to rOmove from our
midst Bro. Green w. Walker, a true snu
faithful worker for the Master, as also O
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27
NAVAL OFFICER BURT SURPRISED
A COlOred Man Heads the Lists of $50
Civil Service Applicants

HOratio 2. Howard. the Civil Service
applicant form New Bedford. Mass.
who was selected this week by the Naval
Officer Burt for a $1,000 clerkship,
walked into the Naval Oltice yesterday
10 take the oath of Off :e. His pear
ance proved a startling surprise to
the Naval Officer. He had been one of
the three highest On an eligible list of
$50 aud having the highest mark of the
three applicants, he was selected by
COlOnel Burt for the vacancy Nothing
was known OF the applicant except that
his examination papers were models of
excellence. What, therefore, was Colo
mel Burt's surprise when Horatio P
Howard proved TO be a full blooded
Negro. He is handsome man, with a
shapely head, regular features adorned
with a graceful mustache, and full
dark eye sparkling with intelligence.
Deputy Naval Officer CJmstock was
quite elated over the occurrence. He
considered that it proved the democra
tic nature of the Civil Service system,
which, he said, had know neither ma
tionality, religion or politics, and now
color line. He thought the occurrence
would encourage the Negro race to as
pire to higher positions in the Govern
ment service than messenger or labor
er. and that Howard should receive the
respect of all men:
We have received the Afro- A8se,
ican Budget for July. The follow
ing is the table of contents:
Quality and Equality Among the
Races, George Gun ,ingham.
Educational Work of the African
M K. Church, Rev VIM. ID. Johr
son, d. ID.
! Our Country and Rome, Clyde
Clay Cissell.
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27
Smoke FL Matador cigars 5 cts.
LynchiHg Party Too Late.

New ORLEANS, July % The Plea
yune's Clinton tLa.) special says: About
one hundred men assembled here last
night for the purpose of lynching TWO
Negroes, Charles and Isaiah Dent, the
principal actors in the recent assassina
tion of Herman Pretorius. The officials
adroitl5 carried the prisoners away and
senC them 10 New Orleans for safe keep
ing aud when the lynching party called
at The iail at 2 a. m. they were Informed
that the prisoners were then safe be
~
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27
SHOE COMPANY
worthy and beloved citizen Of his com

worthy and beloved citizen Of his com
munity; and
WHEREAS, In his death we have lost
an earnest, true and jealous member,
and we are consoled in the thought that
our loss is his eternal gain. Therefore
Rts0lUed: That while we meekly bow
to the decree of an all gracious Provi-
dence, we sincerely mourn his loss and
commend his consistent Christian career
as worthy of our emulation.
Resolced further;-That we tender to
his devoted wife and relatives our tend
crest sympathy in this their hour of be
reavement, and that q copy of the reso
lutions be sent to the Richmond PLAN
EFT and Virginia Lancet for publication.
Upon adoption Of the above, sympathet
ic remarks were made by the pastor,
Rev. Guy Powell.
H. G.. GREEN.
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27

A few days ago colored clergyman
OF good repute, known as Rev E L Flem
on, was serving acceptably as pastor of
a church in Pittsburg. To-day this man
is either in South Carolina or on his way
there under his real name, John Yeldell
to be tried i'll Edg etield county for the
murder of Constable James BIackmore
in 1886
AS Yeldell is a black man charged
with the killing of white man, there is
little doubt as to his fate. Washington
Press
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27

DIED,-May "a, in Pittsburg, Pa, at
ter long and painful illness, David
Jackson, formerly of this city,in the 39th
year of his age. He bore his sufforings
with Christian fortitude. He was the
beloved brother of Mrs A F. Andel son
of this city. and leaves wife, two broth
ers and four sisters to mourn their loss.
He died as he lived, Christian, being.a
faithful member of the Baptist Church
for twenty years.
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27
Mississippi Mutderers "DispOsed Of

NEW ORLEANS. July ~ The Times
Democrats Greenville tMiss.) special
says; It is now known that at least two
of the murderers of DR. pitts on Captain
Willis Pa. therburn plantation have
been disposed of, namely Joseph and
Gabe Webster. Three hundred and fifty
dol lars reward has been offered for each
of the following named parties who par
ticipated in the murder: Isaac Perkins,
Aimed ID. Yates, John Perkins and Dave
perkins, ali colOred.
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27
God Save the Commonwealth.
RICHMOND, VA, July 26, 1889

RICHMOND, VA, July 26, 1889
Citizens Of Richmond,
please notice
God is a man of war and we can
not have peace in the time of war.
am here as a witness to notify the
chief officers of the COmmonw ealth
of the State of Va, of stolen land
from the Commonwealth and others
in the city of Richmond. Land
stolen by outlaws and seized by
desperadoes. | can never give the
journey over until the Common
wealth reaches the land. o, God !!
help the Commonwealth
Respectfully,
JOHN w. WHITE,
1876 w. Duval st. in the rear near
Brook Ave.
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27
VOL 6-NO 80
THE PLANET
Rev. Hernd on Dead.

-, Rev. Jesse Herndon Of Char
lottesvAie, Va. died Monday, 22nd,
inst. He had been i'll for some
time. His funeral took place
wednesday. This sad bereavement
will be hailed with general sorrow
by the Baptists throughout the
state.
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27
Memorial Meeting.

There will be memorial meeting held
at The 9th St. Baptist Church, Monday
evening, July s9th, at 5 O'Clock. under
TIE auspices of the Owl Cluo, in memo
ry of the late DR.. John q. Ferguson
The friends of The decedent are klncly
invited to be present.
T.. A. RANDOLPH,
President.
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27
Smoke El Matador Cigars. oct.

The Petersburg Asylum r. r. Co
have made large pavilion 72x3O in the
grove above the asylum with good wa
ter and good floor for dancing and
seats for six hundred people and can be
used free Of charge by applying to
GEORGE BEADY.
pres. Petersburg Va
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27
MARRIAGES.

YANCEY -MARsHALL-The marriage
of Miss Lille Marshall to Mr.. j. Henry
Yancey will take place Thursday, Aug.
st, at O'Clock p. M, at the 3rd st. A.
NJ. Z Church. Friends are respectfully
invited.
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27

A Afro-American Women, Past,
Present and Future, part 3rd ,Adah
M. Taylor.
A Poem. May M. Lowry.
Editorials.
Miscellaneous Items of In terest.
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27
WEEK DAY MEETINGS.

M Monday,-8:30 p. m. Bible Training
Glass linen only.l
Thursday,-8:3Op p. m. Bible History
and Geography, linen only.l
Friday-9:30 p. m. International Sun
day School Lesson [explained to
ladies and gentlemen.
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27

Jnst received lot of cheap cups. dust
pans, silverine trays. comb and brush
cases, striped belts, also a fine lot of
writing paper, nice lot of wedding
presents.
w u -. NDERSON,
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27

A person able to teach vocal and in
atrume ntal music can secure q good stu
aiion Dy writing to Rev Taylor, box
1e3, Fernandina, Mass au Co, Fla.
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27

Heaven retaineth now our dead one,
Earth the lone ly casket keeps,
And the sunbeams love to linger
Where our darling treasure sleeps.
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27
DEATHS.

DIED. Daniel G. Willis, born in Rich
mOnd, Va Dec. II, lS4S. Died in Bal
timore July l, 1899, in the 41st year of
his age. His remains were brought to
Richmond July 4th, and inferred on the
5th. He was barber for ltwenty years
of this city. He leaves wife, one child.
mother and two sisters and a host of
friends to mourn their loss. He was
highly respe cted and beloved by all who
knew him.
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27
Grand Excursion! /!

The Sharon Baptist Sunday
School will give a grand excursion
to Providence Forge, Monday,
Aug, 9TH for the benefit of the
school, Adults, 80 cents, Children
under II years, % cts. Re fresh
ments in abundance at City prices.
The public is cordially invited.
e. ID. SAMUELs, Chair, of Com
mittee.
10 TRIBBEY Sec'y.
w. FL. Cox, Supt.
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27

No doctors bills presented to the fam
lies who use Simmons Liver Regula-
&f.r
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27

Moore st. fnuus trial institution.
We request all persons who wish to
have their boys and girls at
tend MOORE STREET IN
DUsTRIAL INSTITUTION,
the coming session to
have their names en-
rolled at the School,
814 Moore Street
during vacation.
Tuition free.
JOHN OLIVER. Superintendent
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27
Y. MI. q, a

BUILDING No. 214 East Leigh st.
Rooms open to the public from 7 A. NJ
to 10 p. M.
All young men are welcome.
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27

smoke Hsstla linit cigars 8 ct
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27

THE LORDS DAY MEETINGS.
Richmond planet., 1889-07-27
M oore St. inuus trial institution.

Young mems prayer meeting to 81
Gospel Song Service to 6 p. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27

Conversational ensotment there is an impression amons
lawyers that the law is faulty.
Helena. Mont. Jan. 26.-Aricles incorporating thu
Big Horn and eouthern Railway were filed here yester
day. The road viii pass through the counties Of
Yellowstone and Custer I'm Montana and Sheridan and
johnson In wyoming. The Northern terminus VIII
be Yellowstone County, Mont, on the Northern PacL
&c Railroad and the road Is to be extended south to
a point on the line between Montana and Wyoming,
near the head of Five Mile Creek, which is to be the
terminus Of the main line.
Minneapolis, Mimi. JAN GOA dispatch FROM
Winnipeg TO @The Journal says: q Before the Rail
way Committee at ottawa to-day, the Manltobs
railroad crossing case came UP again. The plan o.
crossing at Portage was agreed upon. The crossing
at Morris is held to await the produchonof plans
Judge Clark for the Canadian Pacific, Withdrew nom
the proceedings, refusing TO recognize che authority
OF the committee TO authorize the crossings, on tht
ground that the Manitoba charters we're not iegat
Tho matter has already been taken to the courts"
Chicago, Jan. 90 Special. The Investigation into
the Kansas CITY charges Of raecutng by the Wabash
has been dropped at the request Of Receiver Nc
Nuta Of the Wabash The investigation has been In
the hands of Chairrncn Abbott and Daniels On
wednesday Mr. Abbott reported that nothing de-
cisiye had been learned against the WABASH, aud tho
Investigation was postponed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
POSSIBLE TROUBLE IN THIS CITY.
THERE MAY BE TIEUPs on SEVERAL STREET

CAR LINES HERE TOMORROW.
Ever since January 2, when National District As
sembly No 2e6 of surface railway employees submitted
10 the surface railway companies Of this city con-
tract for them to sign for 1889, the officers OF Dstct
NO. OF District Assembly No. o2o have been trying
70 bring abont peaeeable settlement Of the troubles
existing between the railway companies and their
employees. Committees from the districts called on
presidents of all the companies but IN most cases
they were treated with contempt, the officials OF the
companies believing that on account OF the
conservative stand their employees had taken they
would not proceed TO extremities and ueup their
roads. The State Board of Arbitration was then
called in by Master Workman James Masee for the
purpose Of settling amicably their dispute but In
this case also st proved be failure the officers Of
the various roads refusing 20 treat with them.
Thus no agreement has been arrived at between
the men and tho companies for the present year, and
the men insist that II Is all account OF the combna
ton entered into not only by the horsecar lines OF
this city but also the lines In Brooklyn, many OF which
in both cities are controlled by the same men.
The employees say that President cirtiss, Of the
slxth-aye line, I'm this city. and President Richard
SON of the Atlanc-av line Of Brooklyn, at the
head of the combination. Master Workman James
III. Magee, Of National District Assembly No 22e,
was all day yesterday and part OF the night IN con
ference with the officers OF District Assembly NO 20.
81 the aad ESS viii be- BS Se up oay wSs
es fs Tcs1Say and o. Ba R Imp the
line the Fourth pe Ayenye ana sory S sn
the sixth Avenue limo and tho Fortysecond-st, and
cross.town lines, win be considered
to sotSsr eonfeTepes with their employees the result
being that the men feel that all responsibility for
dent Rcbsrdson succumbs to the demands of his en-
poyes before tonight there Is decided posslDlnty
that she roads mentioned viii cease running tomorrow
morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
SAYING eoop.BY TO RToHARD CROKER.

Tammanys leader, Fire Commissioner Richard
Croker started yesterday upon bis Southern trip for
the benefit Of his health. Numbers Of his political and
personal friends called at HIS house. No 20 Mt.
Morris-ave, prior TO his departure, TO say good-by.
NJ. Croker and his family went by the Pennsylvania
Road. his train leaving the Jersey City station at
o. m Mayor Grant, W. Bourlss Cochran, Thomas p.
BiIroy, Charles Steckler John B. Sexton. Alderman
F.tzsimons John b. McGoldrick and few other friends
were at the station to sec him OF. AS has been
stated ne goes TO South Carolina and Georgia for
scjourn of about two months. state Senator Grady,
n bo headed the delegation which waited upon Mayor
Grant on Friday TO ask for Alderman DIVERS appoint
mcnt said last evening that he had been invited TO
"a over 10 Jersey City TO speed Nh. Croker on his
"trip but that he had not awaited himself OF the
pfivilege.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
THE REV. OTIS GIBSON.

San Francisco. Jan. % CspcciaD-Iho dcA'n oi
The Rev. Otis Gibson. which occurred last night,
removes n uopeer I'm Chinese mission work on this
Coast. Mr. Gibson was born in Franklin County
n. Y, in 1927. HIS parents were natives OF Now
England. He was graduated from Dickinson College,
In Pennsylvania, in 1884, and the following year
was cent to Foo Chow China, By the Mission society
Of the Methodist Church. There no isboreh ior 'en
years as teacher and missionary, ana iaminsrhea
himself with the Chinese language He returned 70
Yew-York IN 1868, and in 1868 was sent 70 th's
state by the missionary society 10 organic Ohies'
missions He he'd charge OF the missions on this
coos untl about three years ago, when his falling
health compelled him to cease active work He
held appointments nom tho conference and In 1879
was delegate to the General Conference In Brooklyn
He attended the Eeumencsl Conference Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church In LONDON IN 1901, as
delegate nom California
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
OBITUARY.
cureTrP A WAsHBURN.

Chester A washburn, OF MorTisiown, N j.. died
suddenly OF apoplexy at ST. vincents hosp,i Se'
,cranv ITO was born at South Livernorc' Me- IN
600 y5c vert 10 California in 1850. and was ono
Of the pioneers in developing tho resources OF ,na'
STATE. For several years he wa the editor OF ana
California; In 1861 he was appointed Comm's''ono'
to Paraguay, and later was made Uniied sta'et Nla
,,,er 10 that country. He was In Paraguay duiins
Inc war between that country, Uruguay BraEh ana
The Argentine Republic. For many months ne Sha ,
bs wife wore shut up In the capital OF PARAGUAY anu
barely escaped with their lives
In 1868 he returned to this country ana mas sinse
devoted himself 10 literary pursuits Among his worAs
arc History OF Paraguay Polifioai EVou''on an
- Gomery Of Montgomery He was also contrib
utor 10 numerous periodicals. Mr.. Washourn was one
Of seven brothers. His eldest brother, lsrAel WASH
burp was at one time Governor OF Maine Lnhn -;
Svs slbrnr was Secretary OF state undcr Grant enu
Minister 10 France during the Franeo.Prs WAT v;
c'adwalader Washburn was at one umc b9veIlol vi
SvIsconsIn ana MS youngest brother w ID Washpurn'
is the present senaioreiect from Minne so,A - A..
Mr. Washburn leaves wife, two dalghten Anu
son The burial win DO at Morristown' NJ j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
srn,vv pr,prp AMONG COKE WORKERS.

Plttsbure. Jan. 90 speciaD.-A strike of coke
worers and coal miners Of the Connellsvile Latrobe
and Gallitzen regions, OF western Pennsylvania is
almost certain TO begin February 1. Tho knights
of Labor held convention at scOadslo, westmoro-
land County, this afternoon, and decided to ask for
conference with the operators on or before January 90
They declare that scale satisfactory to the men must
be formulated TO take effect on February or strike
win be ordered. The men VIII not accept less than
tho scale maid BY the H. O. Frick Company the largest
in the coke regions IL is based upon selling price
Of 81 80 ton, while the employees Of all other firms
arc paid on the basis of 81 25. The Frlck scale ex
pired on January / and was extended one month,
In the hone that other operators would adopt H. IL
this Is not DONE the Frick people WIN pay on tho
has Of q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
,vyr,I. prUrIoy Ar pOLeEvILLE

Dolgevile, N. Y, Jan. a0.-The twentieth annual
reunion OF the employees OF Alfred Dodge the largest
felt shoe manufacturer I'm the country took place hero
tonight. The clubhouse was crowded. number
who take a deep interest In Mr.. Dolges economic
IDEAS. came by special train from New.york last
night In the party were exUuiied States Treasurer
Jordan, president OF tho Western National Bank
Carl Rose, vice. president, Of the German Savings
Bank; DR.. Mayer Of Philadelphia; Carl Amman,
Messrs. Daniel and W. n. Green and Mr.. Rosenberg.
ExUnltcd states Senator Warner Miller and Judge
Hardin Of the Supreme Court sent expressions OF doop
regret that thoy could not DO present. Mr. Dolge, IN
hts annual address described the growing success OF
the town and Of his efforts TO improve tho condition
OF his employees.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
o,,,,n rssvn IRRITATION IN BERLIN.

tondon. Ian. o6-a The Standards Berlin GORE
.,.raoD, s.vs. Mr. Bayard's implied attack upon
the German policy in Samoa has caused great lrrl,a
ton hero, but that feeling Is suppressed IN the
meantime many think that England and Germany
should establish joint protootorate' 10 which
America would not objectn 49,
Vienna Ian oB-The pcsther LLOYD, Snd ouirI
Hungarian papers IN discussing the t - tso
oucsfion favor American opposluonh pp,o,ds
ssvs america cannot allow German supremee,,
IN placc which acquiring enormous eomn ..
"a sra,c0ic trnportance After the Isthmus OF Fsna,
~ - sSaT have been pierced tho military presuN oi
Germany Will not impose upon the AmeneanS' VIM
have no occasion 20 accedo 20 German olHHA