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Richmond planet., 1894-04-14
No More This Season.

The Jubilee Songsters of Bethle-
hem, who have been giving spiritual
concerts at our cl urches I'm this city
since January 18th, beginning at the
Second Baptist Church, have stopped
for the season.
They gave their last Concert at
the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church,
Monday night, April 8, 1894. They
have had good success and done
much good In helping the churches
for which they sang. They decid-
ed to stop because of the great wave
of salvation that is now flowing
through our city, for they are great
revival workers and want to go into
the field of battle and help bring
souls to the Lord.
They return many thanks to their
friends for their appreciation Some
able ministers and noted friends
have said that this club renders
the finest singing of it's kind they ev
er heard-the best spiritual singers
ia our State. Their names are at
follows
James r. Binford, LaAder; DAVE
2. Cottrell, James IA. Burton, Will
Is. Mosby, Percy j. Wallacs. Henry
V. Gaines, Robert C. Burke, Alex. G
Hines, Agent.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14
Y. M. C. A.

The hour for which we have been
praying has come at last. Some said
such would never be in Richmond, but
those who were well acquainted with
our Heavenly Father knew better; for he
says Whatsoever We shall ask in pray
er, believing, ye shall receive" Again
men should always pray and not faint.
Thus we see our streets crowded with
men, women and children telling the
story of Jesus Christ, and homes are
made alive by the Holy Spirit.
In our Junior Department we cannot
Just tell how many have come over on
the Lords side, but we do know that
the Lord is working among the girls
and boys.
Remember we are holding noon meet
ings every day u o'clock sharp. Come
and help us to build up the kingdom o.
the Lore Jesus Christ.
Sunday School Lesson will be ex
planned to-day, 5 p. m, by Prof. G. X
| HOvey.
Boys Meeting Sunday, 4 p. m.
Mems Meeting Sunday, $50 p. m.
We thank the pastors, churches, Sun
day Schools. friends and public for tbei
help in our effort during Easter.
| All friends who have cards will pleas
| return them at once.
Young man we need 500 young men
will you not come and join us
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14
ELOPED WITH A NEGRO.
Farmer Brady's Wife Let Note Say
ing She Would Not Return.

FLEMINGToN, n. j., March 24.-Mrs.
Calvin Brady, wife of a young farmer of
Ringoes, has eloped with Henry Will
hanson, a rough, untutored Negro.
Williamson had some washing done at
Brady's farm. After that his visits were
quite frequent, and some time ago Bra
dy warned the Negro to stay away. On
Wednesday night Brady retired soon af-
ter eating supper. Not long after he had
gone upstairs his wife entered and picked
their baby from the bed. She went out of
the roomwith the child aud was gone but
few minutes, when she returned. She
threw the child upon the bed and, with
out speaking TO her husband, hurried
from the room. hel .1-shand knew
something was the matter and called
after her, but she did not respond.
He hastily dressed himself and and went
down stairs. His wife could not be
found, and after searching for time he
| found note. 1t read:
81 am going to leave you. wish you
and your children both good health.
never expect to see you again"
| Mr.. Brady tried to pursue his wife, but
she had gotten away. The last heard
of the eloping couple was when they
took westbound train at Hopewel
/ station.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14
FROM FREDERICKSBURG.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. April 8, "a.
Mr.. EDITOR,
Dear Sir-At this writing news is
in keeping with the times; taking holi-
day, | presume for the remainder OF the
four years. 1t is hard but am perfectly
willing to submit to it in order to con-
vince many who would not be convinced
against it at the proper time.
Willis Pool, Jr., whilst attempting to
ride a young horse Thursday was
thrown from the colts back and killed
instantly. 1t was found on examination
that his neck was broken by the fall. He
was buried on the 7th from Little Shiloh
Falmouth. Rev. G.. s. Lucas conducted
the funeral services.
Notwithstanding the recent fire on
Sixth ST., did $50 worth of damage to
the residence of Mr.. Sam'l Kelum, when
passed that residence todey it looked to
| be another building as the insurance Co.
| has improved it IN looks to the am mOunr
of $500. congratulate Bro. Samie on
having his property insured. The good
| work of 1.-The christian army will close
| at Rev. w. M. Roblnson's church Sun
day night 9Th. Rev. j. E.. Brown will
commence the same kind of work In his
church Sunday the 8th., l bid them
speed on in their Heavenward direction.
General Stewart and wife who spent
the winter with his mother on account
of bad health left for their home il
Washington on the 9th ult. The Geners.
has recovered his health and goes bacl
home rejoicing.
Andrew Jackson left for Delaware ol
the 9th after short visit to relative
here.
Mr.. Phil Payne of Philadelphia, Pa
formerly of Virginia in company wit
Pat Boxley, Frederick Banks, Edwar
Banks and F. d. Smith, returned froI
) Savannah, Ga, where they spent th
winter and paid US ashort visit; the pa
ty left for Columbus, Ohio on the 9TH.
: Mr.. Samuel Lewis of Spottsylvani
paid us a visit Friday 9th. He report
that the coldIsnap has done considerab
/ damage to fruit on his farm. He says u
wheat crop promises to be better tn
year than it has been for several yea
past. The Sunday School Union
}. which Rev. r. H. Lucas is President "
Il meet st Little Zion Baptist Chur
" across the river Sunday April 18th.
= O.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14
Hon. Fred Douglass in DanvilIe.

DANvILLE, VA, April 8, '94.-lSpecial].
When the train from the north arrived
at the depot Tuesday Jrd inst, in the sf-
ternoon at $50 O'Clock, it had on board
Hon. Frederick Douglass, the well-known
colored orator. At the depot had gath
cred hundreds people to meet and greet
him, carriages and buggies were also
there in profusion as was also the Dau-
Vile Brass Band. After the ex-minister
had been escorted to his carriage by the
committee of reception, the band struck
up lively air and the procession march
ed up Craghead st. to Main, up Main to
Holbrook ST., and down Holbrook to
the home of Rev. ]. L. Barksdale. The
crowd which was a most orderly one,
was then dispersed and the invited guest
began to arrive to participate in the re-
ception which was rendered in honor OF
this worthy gentleman. The table was
beautifully as well as tastefully dressed
oil with bounteous repast, waiting
the sound of the march which had to be
rendered on the piano by Mr.. VIM. II.
Parago, the well-known pianist and iu-
structor in the city. After the repast
was served the guest and friends sat for
| a half an hour or more talking and
| laughing on different subjects until feW
minutes before the hour for the lecture
to come of. At S:15 at night, preceded
by the band the lecturer was taken to
the High st. Baptist Church. Long be
| fore the beginning of the program
crowds wended their way to the churcl
and ere the great speaker arrived th'
church was nearly filled by an expectant
anxious throng. A large number of tn
whites of Danville were also present. Al
Hon. Frederick Douglass walked up th'
middle aisle leaning on the arm of Rev
Barksdale. he was greeted with heart.
clapping of the hands. The pulpit ha,
been tastefully decorated with natura
and artificial flowers, which gave a mos
pleasing effect. The services began wit
an instrumental march and praye
by Rev. W. K. Carr, the musical part c
the program was excellently rendered
and it drew forth praises from tn
speaker in an extemporaneous address
The distinguished man of his race wa
introduced TO the great Audiance b
Professor W. f. Grasty.
Rev. Morse who has been very sick
able to be out again. We are glad
see Mr.. VIM. Boisseu who has been 6
i'll improving.
Prof. s. ID. Mills has been indispose
but is out again.
= Danville is proud of colored lawy'
by the name of Mr.. G. w. Kilgoal.
CEPHAS
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATU

an easy matter to give US one name of
those living in this city.
Now l repeat my challenge. But to
make it easier for him L will be satisfied
If he shows US one of the 5000, 900 cath
olics In the United States who ever paid
one cent for absolution.
The question is not infallibility, not
indulgence, not invocation of saints,
not purgatory but SIMPLY What catho-
lie in these United States ever paid for
absolUtion ,"
l shall repeat this question until q
straight answer is forth coming, and 1
ask you Mr.. Editor TO say editorially
after his next reply if he answers this
challenge fairly and squarely. l hope
{ may I2) to get an answer SOON, as
have a few more questions.
Meanwhile let me assure Bro. lack
that l am not looking for the thumbs
as yet.
A CATHOLIC PRIEST.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14

All persons who sell 80 tickets
and over will receive a prize.
All persons who sell $50 tick
cts and over will receive a prize.
All persons who sell $50 tick
cts and over will receive a prize.
All persons who sell $50 tick
cts and over will receive a prize.
All persons who sell 500 tick
cts and over will receive a prize.
For list of prizes given for each
group of tickets sold, see Prize
Circular.
In this grand distribution will
be given away Gold Watches,
Silver Watches, Gold Medals,
Silver Medals, Jewelry, Clocks,
Crockery, Clothing, Parlor and
Chamber Suites: Fine Shoes, Sew
ing Machines, Groceries, Baby
Carriages, Bicycles, Guitars, Or
gans-in fact every thing that the
heart could wish.
TAKE NOTICE.
Persons who win any one of,
the first ten prizes will be enti-I
tied to one of those In the list of
the number of tickets sold.
For example, if the person
who secures the first prize sells
500 tickets, in addition to the
| first prize he will be allowed one
of the prizes offered for the per
son selling 500 tickets. This rule
will apply in the case of $50
tickets, $50 tickets and so on.
TO THE WORK.
R6T The tickets will be ready
for distribution on and after
| March 1, 1894.
WHO CAN SELL TREK.
Persons who are known to be
reliable or can give good refer
ence will be allowed to handle
these tickets.
REPORTS, WHEN MADE.
: Each ticket-Seller will make
reports once In two weeks. The
name of each person who gets
the tickets will be published in
the Planet together with the
+ number of tickets sold.
e When the contest ends the pri-
e zes will be awarded to the sue.
cessful competitors.
= Send for list of prizes.
RI Send for outfit at once.
S If your application is accept
G ed, tickets will be issued you
|. on and after March /, 1894.
S All who work will receive {
prize. There are no blank mum
S bers.
ADDRESS al commrri
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14
PORT wALTHALL GRADED.
School Closed Excellent Program
Observation-Disclosures Praised on
every Hand.

PORT WALTHALL, VA, APRIL 2,'94
Fortunately he School Board this
term secured the services of Mrs.
Annie f. Blackwell nee Jordan, a
former teacher In the Peabody High
School of Petersburg. Miss Lizzie j.
Rowlette of this place assistant
The attendance for the term has
been unusually large-many large
pupils in attendance who have been
from school several terms. Both pa
rents and children have been geHer
ally satisfied; the advancement and
generally conduct of pupils have
been remarkable and the whole peO
pie join in praise Of Mrs. Blackwell
and her assistant. The day before
the closing a public examination OF
pupils was had and they showed
great proficiency. The forenoon of
last day was spent In general enjoy
ment on the grounds of the church
whero sport and fea sting was the or
der. Iue atLernOOn was spent In
rendering literary program, which
was said to be. by all present, very
choice and we'll rendered, MIR. Black
we'll of the Manchester High School
was present and spoke to the great
assemblage. Speeches we're also
made by Messrs. ROwlette, Jones
and other parents, who expressed
themselves as being we'll pleased. 1t
is the unanimous wish of all
School Board, parents and pupils
that Mrs. Black kwell will return fol
| the next term.
Patron.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14
Gov Brown of Rhode leland Replies
to Editor Mitehelps Telegram

Gov. d Russell Brown was rv-elected
April 4. When Editor Mitchell vsf -
provi9sncc. he met Lis E-on'is'sce ''--
following correspon leree 49, s-r
eelf
Telegram J
Richmond. Va, April >, '94-
To Gov. d. RUSSELL BRowN.
Providence, r. L.
Congratulations Victory phenome-
nal Virginia Republicans happy. Your
course vindicated.
JOHN MITCHELL, JR.
STATE OF RRoDE ISLAND.
ExECUTIvE DEPARTMENT,
april 5, 1894.
Mr.. JOHN MITCHELL, JR.,
Richmond. Va.
Dear Sir:
1 am directed by His ExcelleDcy,
Governor Brown to acknowledge the
receipt of your kind message and to
thank you for your congratulations and
your assistance towards the magnifi
cent victory. Yours truly,
X. W. JENNINGS,
Executive Sec'y.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14
Personals & Briefs.

Rev. j. C. Braxton, pastor of
Brookland Baptist Church, Navy Hill,
performed the first marriage ceremony
in the new City Hall, Tuesday morning,
April 10, '94.
Rev. J. Francis Robinson, S. 7. ID.
left the city this week for Lawrence,
Kansas, to take charge Of = i6rSe Dap-
tist Church The e.der has recently re-
ceiyed several very fattering calls.
MIR. W. II. Jackson, 14OS n. 1st
St., who has been sick for five week past
is much improved, he returns thanks to
his many friends and members of King
Solomon No. Z g. L. o, of I: r., for
their gratitude.
The Owl Club, formerly the fav-
orable organization of the colored elite
of this city has re-opeped it's rooms at
1913 w. Leigh ST., with +. A. Randolph,
and Claiming NJ. Carter, chairman OF
house committee. They have extended
to the Orion Social Club the privilege Of
their rooms. The card from President
Holmes of the Orion Clnb was kindly
meant.
Miss Lucy r. Wilson has returned
to the city from Boston and Newton
Mass. She attended the Boston Dress
Cutting College during her stay. She ii
now stopping with her sister Mrs. Simon
Johnson, SOB W. Duval ST.
Charles Matthews the former agen
of the Galilean Fishermen's Relief Asso
citation, has started out again with hi
run away horse on the race track wit
thirty agents following. The capita
prize OF $50, 900 and they are now a
three quarter pole, ard the run ava
horse is in the lead.
Notwithstanding the inclemency of th
weather, quite an appIeciative audienC
gathered at the Fourth Baptist Churcl
Rev. Evans Payne pastor, Monda
night, to listen to Prof. and Mrs. .
Francis Robinson. Much amusemer
was evinced when the public test ws
given on the head of Mr.. l.. Ii. Dicke
| son.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14

The First Presbyterian Church, corner
Monroe and Catherine Streets, Rev. j.
Z. Rawlins, pastor, which was formally
opened November 18th, 1898, will be
dedicated Sunday, April 18th, at 7:3O
p. m'
Rev. Moses d. Hoge d. d., will deliver
the dedicatory sermon.
Members of Southern Virginia Presby.
terry, in session at Ashland, will be pres.
ent and conduct the services at IL a. M
and 4 p. m,
Miss S. Alice Kemp will sing, accompa-
MED by Prof. Bennett of the Richmond
Theological Seminary.
The friends are cordially invited.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14
$500 IN PRIZES.
The GrandeSt Offer Yet.
Ha You Ever Tried to Obtain a PLANET Prize? HNot,
Now is Your Chance. If You Work, You'll Find
No Blank Number
We have placed tickets for the workers to
READ THIS GRAND OFFER.

We have decided to issue tick
cts, each one Of which is good
for two months subscription to
the PLANET. The price OF these
tickets will be only % cents.
When brought or sent to the
PLANET Office, S14 East Broad
Street, they will be regarded as
money and the PLANET will be
sent to any address for two
months; two tickets will secure
you the PLANET rfour months;
three tickets will secure you the
Planet for six months; tour tick
cts will secure you the Planet for
eight months; five tickets will Sc
cure you the Planet for ten
months and six tickets Will Sc
cure you the Planet for twelve
months.
You must buy these tickets of
the ticket sellers-the persons
who are working for the prizes.
To every person who brings
six tickets to the Planet Office,
S14 East Broad Street, we will
send the Planet for One Year
which is $3.50 and give them a
COPY of Christ Before PLATE,
that magnificent oil chrome II
x24 inches, which sells at retail
| for $1.OO.
TO THE PRIZE-SEEKERS.
We shall offer the following
prizes to the persons who shall
sell the highest number of tick.
cts.
1st Prize-Fine Gold Watch
and chain or Sewing Machine.
2nd Prize-HandsOme Silver
Service.
Sd Prize Gold Bracelets or E
quivalent.
4th Prize-Cooking Stove
Heater or Equivalent.
5th Prize-Marbleized Clock.
9th Prize-Gold Ring,
7th Prize-Handsome Rocking
Chair.
9Th Prize-Barrel of Sugar.
, 9th Prize-Barrel of Flour.
J 10th Prize-Ton of Coal.
! Now is your chance! In orde
t 20 stimulate the workers w
: have decided to supplement tn
above offer by another.
We shall give prize to ever
person who shall sell twenty o
more of these tickets, the prize
to range in value in accordanc
with the number of tickets solo
All persons who sell 20 ticket
and over will receive a prize.
: All persons who sell 40 ticket
. and over will receive prize.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14

To be thus debarred. and the nation
clamoring. "What has the Negro
dOne2"
With a feeling of sadness these lines
are penned, with a desire to see
the day,
That the hand that holds the abun-
dance, may eventually turn our
way.
We want not your pity; we ask not
your aims; only give US half a
chance.
That the world may see that in us lie
the material to advance.
Away with prejudicel open wide vour
shopsl stop criticisiDg for FUN
Give what we ask, we want nothing
more and we'll show, "What the
Negro has done"
Jar
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14
To Editor of the PLANET /:

April 1, 1894 ended my second
years labor with the Antioch Bapt.
Church, Saluda, Va. We feel that
the Lord hath blessed our labor. We
are glad to report a united church
and pastor. During these two years
1872 have been received by baptism,
So by letters and restoration max
ing a grand total of 1SS-
Moneys raised for all purposes one
thousand, seven hundred and eleven
dollars. We are working and pray
ing for money to build Us new
house of worship.
j. NJ. POWELL, Pastor.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14
The Point Is Well Taken.

TMartinsburg, w. Va. Pioneer.l
John Mitchell, Jr., OF the Rich
mond PLANET, seems at sea, as to
why Col. Breckenridge is mot lectur-
ing on the virtue of womanhood.
Bless your soul, he has no time for
that now. He is engaged In other
business.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14
TROOPS ARRIVE TOO LATE.
A COlOred Man Lynched at GreensbO,
no, Ga for Assaulting a White WO-
man.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April CA special from
Greensboro, Ga, says that Mrs. Chand-
less, "A white woman, was criminally as.
saulted by a colored man last night.
The man was captured early this morn
ing and after being Unidentified by his
victim, was placed in Jail.
An hour afterwards a mob attacked
the jail. Ia response to a telegram from
the sheriff, Governor Northen ordered
out the troops, but before they reached
the jail the mob battered down the
doors.
The mob dragged the man from his
cell and lYnched him at IL O'Clock.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14
RICHMOND, Va April 8. 1894.

RICHMOND, VA April 8. 1894.
At a regular meeting of Henrico
Lodge 1894, G. u. f. of o. F., held
on Monday night, April ., 1894, the
following Quarterly Officers were In
stalled for 3 months William H.
Wells, N. g.; John H. Banks, V. g.;
r. B. Taylor, E. s; Giles Willis, Jr.,
N. F.; Isaac Shores, p. N. g.; Benia-
min Banks, Il. S. to N. G.; John Bull
lock, l.. S. to N. G.; Randolph MIL
Ter, r. S. to V. g David Branch, l..
S. TO V. g.; r. W, Thomas, Warden
Guardian.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14

Rev. w. II. Sheppard, of Waynesbo-
ro', the cOlored Presbyterian missionary
to Africa, who lectured at Salem, Va, so
entertainingly some months ago. sailed
for Africa April LIST. He was accompa-
MED by his bride who has also been ap-
pointed by the Southern Presbyterian
Church to be a missionary with him.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14

RICHMOND, VA, April -, 1894.
There will be a conference of the Repub-
lean committee of Jackson Ward to de-
oide when to call ward convention to
be held at Custalo's Hall, Monday night,
April 10th, 1894.
c. T. PAYNE, President.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14

At Savannah, Ga, vest, rday Lennel
Davis shot William M. Raves for alleg-
ed intimacy with Davis wife. Raves
will die. He was shot three times-in
the head, hip and groin. All the parties
are white. Raves is a nephew of eX-
Congressman Raves, of Georgia.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14
PRUDENT
PEOPLE

Prepare for emergencies
by keeping their lives in
sured.
Then, Insure at oncel
Do it noWl Do not waitl
Insure in The Security
Industrial Life Insurance
Co., which does not dis
criminate on account of
color. Live Company.
All claims paid promptly
Agents wanted to can
vass the city. Office S2O
+. Broad st.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14

w NANTED. TO LOAN MONEY TO EVERY
w BODY. sums from IS. to 500. small
monthly payments. per cent. interest. Also
death benefits of old and young not exceed
ng $l0O0-cOst 81. Send stamp for particulars
Loans" ARE Planet. RichmO Ond. Va
GEO. E. CRAWFORD. wM. b. PIZzINI.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14
In The Days OF Our GrAnimOthers

Sulphur and moIasses reigned az
preme IN the Spring time. Nowadays
we take Humphreys Specific No. 10 Tor
Dyspepsia, and all Stomach troubles,
keeping the blood pure, so that no
Spring dosing is necessary. Fof sale
by alldruggists.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14

TAYLOR-Mr. James f. Taylor of
Newport News, Va, lost his son John f..
Taylor Sunday April LIST at o'clock.
He was buried Monday April 2nd 1894
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14

Mr.. EDIToR:-
Seeing In one of the evening
papers bu-leeque repaIte, on lit
erary entertainment given by one OF
our institutions of learning at the
First Baptist Church: gave rise to
This thought:
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14
LITERARY AND MUSICAL
RNTE RTAIN MENT
lid of Some Students in the Rich
mond Theological Seminary.

.PRESRyTEPIAN CHURCH.
tCoi J.cor. Monroe and Catherine SITS.
0NDAY NIGHT, APRIL 16, 1894.
Refreshments in the Lecture Room,
Omission Zoe
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14

A RichmOnder HOnOred in
the q. A. II.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14

Our Washington Cores
DOndent--HOn. G. II. j. Tay-
Tor May not be Recorder.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14

The PythianS Have
Grand Time at Norfolk.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14

Rev. j. c. Braxton, pastor of
Brookland Baptist Church, Navy Hill,
performed the first marriage ceremony
in the new City Hall, Tuesday morning,
April 10, '94.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14
SOUTH AMERICA.

1t is very surprising that Bro. Lewis
should make such an extraordinary as
sertion about catholics paying for abso-
luton. l am from South America where
Travelled extensively, but never heard
vi, Any such thing. W. T.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14

Evidently Bro. Lewis does not know
what he is talking about when he says
that Catholics pay to have their sins for
given. If he does, it makes it only
worse, for then he tells a deliberate false
hood. / came from France aud know
the customs of that country. Never did
hear of any such thing; it is ridicu-
lous falsehood.
&. PHoUT.
FOR MRS. j. PLoUT.
Down went McGintyl and so did Bro
| Zack. He will no doubt try to get out
| of it by throwing a little more dirt, by
saying that those catholics have no
been instructed properly. Ny statement
about the immortality of ministers IL
general, and certain ministers of thu
city in particular | repeat and have Civ
en- the names to the editor.
If Bro. lack is anxious to compar
notes, let him have that pleasure. III
will then give US names and facts abOu
priests in the active ministry. Here i
! Richmond there are (lO) ten. 1t will b
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14

Father WeIbers must have a great
deal of patience that he should bother
about such a man as Bro. Lewis. This
man must be very ignorant or very
wicked; perhaps both. ] was born and
raised III Italy, but never in my life
heard that any one had to pay for the
pardon of his sins.
p. BIANCHINI.
Richmond planet., 1894-04-14

Rev. J. Francis Robinson, s T. ID.
eft the city this week for Lawrence,
to take charge Of = '6Tge bap-
list Church. The e.der has recently re-
,eiYed several very hattering calls.