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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22
mediation. but that Of Him. the one Me-

mediation. but that Of Him. the one Me-
diafor.
19c believe that re established no new
ific or ordinance. and that tho |ohc pap
fIs.n" which now eavch. ara WhiCh -
rt.fnflal 10 living meu ship in HIS
church a. that which 10 lilmseif adj
mttsfer4 qs Che glorious Minister Of the
sanctuary. the baptism of the HOY
Spirit. as saith the apostle by one spirit
arc yo an baptized into one body IL
i4 only under this baptism that any can
fe truly made members Of the one fam
uv of .ho redeemed. or BE- taught TO I'M
Gl~stani tho new relation to which God
lae called ihcm ay Ills grace under inia,
the now and everlasting covenant
They DO not believe in the communion
as observed by othcr denominations VINO
uf.. Che bread and wine az symbols Or
Chrisrs body As ia baptism, they be-
love .n the communion # The spiiit.
WILL so r,EF A. o,in.
The ouakcrs are the least proiane Of
all recuic. They DO not use catha IN any
wav. ana fhcir religion or snis point
ia gerry explicit.
Wnh regard 10 0aths. we believe That
/ our Lori e,idoruy forbade "a Kind OF
swearing which had been allowed before:
| 'Ye have heard that g hath been said
f1rswoar thystlf but shalt perform unto
thc Lord ihin. oaths: but I say unto you,
swear not 4t AN. neither by heaven, for
10 is Gods throne. ror by the earth. for
70 is Ifs foo.stool. neither by Jerusalem,
for III is the city OF rho Great King, nell
thcr shalt thou swear by thy head. be-
cause thou cans. not make one noir
white nor black. bet lee your commune
cation ae yea. sea. nay. nay. for what
soovcr is more tfan these comoth ~
evil" And iho Apostle James declared.
But above an things, my brethren.
swear not. neither 10y heaven, neither By
the earth. neither hy any other oath. but
let your yea be yea. and your nay nay
lest Sc fal into condemnation
We therefore consider the prohibition
% iuciuGc judicial odths. and refuse for
conscience sake. either 10 administer or
take an oath. In courts OF law and in
the authorization of documents. instead
Of taking am oath we make affirmation
10 the truth of that which We assert.
THEIR cHABA,rmsucs.
The Friends in their home life are,
perhaps. seen 10 their best advantage.
They are ancctiOnate. gentle and loving
Joy nature they are thoroughly domestic.
end from their loyalty 10 the ties that
bind the hcartst0ne. They are mucn
gwen 10 charltt, IN lact, tuey support
their meeting houses mainly by volunta-
rs offerings. though each enc is general
ly taxed what he is able TO pay.
Among the prominent Friends in this
cip, 1 may mention Mr. James II. Cron-
shaw Mr.. W. H. Peasants, Dr. !. j.
Hawks. and Dr. r.. e. Harker. The
two first named gentlemen now reside
az Bon Air, although they do business
in this city. Mr. Crenshaw is a we'll
to-do real estate broker Of this city,
who also owns a store at Bon Air. lie
| is most conscientious Friend, as is
his father-iu-law, Mr.. Peasants. These
gentlemen an firm in the belief Of their
creed and they are stll nrmer in their
declarations that their religion has
bright future before il.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22

There are to-day in Rchmcnc band
Of conscientious and devout Quakers who
follow strictly and TO the letter the teach
ings Of their faith as laid down bv its
concoutsr True. time with It's ruthless
hand has ohliterdted some Of The gem
lie and general characteristics Of this
quiet people, such as iheir sweet Thou
and 'Thoe" I'm speaking. but it has not
in the slightest degree married the true
ness nor beauty Of their faith. Every
Quaker OF Friend, has just right to
ha proul OF his religion
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th.


"A. M-Holy communion.
10 a. M.-Business session.
IL \. M.-General Conference-Subject,
"Question-BoX."
ESQ T.. Subject, "The
Mother Church Of the Notwithstanding
People" Rev J. Phillip Du Moulin, j..
{. L., Canon St James Cathedral, To-
ronto.
] Il. M-LGcheon.
2.30 l.. M-Final business session.
$50 T.. M.-General Confegence.-Sub-
ject, 1.-THE Self-Denial Week and How 10
Keep it,; "The Brotherhood Missions-
rles." "Our Duty to Them "The Broth
erhood OF 81. Andrew i'm Foreign Mis-
sions,t Robert Il. Speer, New York
4P. M.-sectiona- Conferences.-"Broth-
orhood Houses Joseph r.. Barroll, CHI
cago; Employers, w. r. Stirling chi
cago; Lay Reading John j.. Mitchell
Mobile. Chapter Officers.
J.. M.-PHbhc Neeting-SuhJect, so
cial Reform. addresses by Rev. Cameron
Mann. ID. d., Kansas city Mo- Henry
LLOYD. Boston, Mass, James l.. Housh-
telling. Chicago, H., and Right Rev. Hen
ry c. Potter, ID. d.. Bishop, New York.
SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER 9th.
IA. M.-Holy communion.
IL A. M.-Uslal morning services IN
Louisville churches; special sermons by
visiting clcrgymen. as may Doe desired.
$3.50 i. M.-AuditOrium.- Aass-MeetinS
Subject. christian Unity. addresses
by Rev. William II. Huntington, j. d..
New York; Rev. Charles a. Briggs. D.
D.. New York, and Risht Rev. Henry C..
Potter. ID. ID.
7.8O T. M.-Christ Church Cathedral
FINAL service: anniversary sermon, by
Right Rev. Thomas r.. Gal)r, ). L. D..
Assistant Bishop OF Tennessee.
9P. M.-Farewell meeting. led by Right
Rev. Daniel ). futile, -. -.
Richmond planet., 1895-08-24

committed, was lying there close be-
side its victim, while the stick was
gone. Certainly Mary Alternately OF
Pokey Barnes. did not take it away, for
II they had Marable who lies with cir
cumstantiality of detail which would
do credit TO Poe, says nothing about
Is, and so we must conclude that they
left IL there, But when the neighbors
came in and began TO search around.
they found the axe, but no stick. If a
stick, such as Marable had described
had been used, and it had been found
there at the scene OF the crime, how
powerfully this would have corroborat
ed Marable's story of the killing. But
1t was not found, and so we put it
down as another question yet TO be
be answered, what became of the
hickory stick ?
And here is very curious matter to
be mentioned in this report, for il GER
talniy cannot be matter in any way
affecting the trial, and was evidently
inserted more as dig at Pokey than
as throwing any light uDon the facts
of the trial. / quote it as follows:
The committee here states that
this last account by Ellen was not Civ
en- TO the jury, but that one of our
number has heard this statement on
two separate occasions from Ellen's
own lips, and as an explanation of why
she did not tell all on the witness
stand, she stated that she was afraid
of Pokey that Pokey had already beat
en- one woman Cora Knight) so bad
~ that she died soon after. and, upon
inquiry, the committee finds that there
is strong ground for this statement
about Cora Knight, Mr.. Pollard stat
ing that it occurred near his house.
and that his wife took Pokey awav
from Cora. and that Cora died in q
very short time thereafter
A PECULIAR CONDITION.
Anyone reading this remarkable ex-
tract would imagine that Pokey
Barnes beat Cora Knight so badly that
IN a very short time thereafter shE
died from the effects of the beatlN&
am informed that this is not so; that
sometime after the row with Pokev
Barnes Cora Knight did die, but she
died from natural causes and the
fight with Pokey had nothing to do
with her death. And I, for one,
would like very much to have from
this committee statement as to the
time and cause of death, and note ex-
planning what possible connection
there can be between the death of CO.
ra Knight and the murder of Mrs. Pol
lard
1t is hardly possible that the com
mittee can expect us to accept as true
the statement that Ellen GAYLE was
afraid of Pokey Barnes, for Pokey
Barnes was at that time herself under
strong military guard and being tried
for her life, with every indication
pointing to her conviction. That she
could, under such surroundings as
this, have inspired terror in the
breast of any one is thought absurd
to be entertained even for an instant ,
Now il the murder took place after
g o'clock, then none of the women
charged with the crime could have
been there. Nr Pollard himself was
there and must have been present
when his wife was murdered
This view of the case has been gener-
ally accepted by all who have visited
the scene of the tragedy In fact the
circqmstantial evidence against Mr.
Pollard is stronger than that against
women
Richmond planet., 1895-08-24

The Subject of this Sketch was born
in the State of Georgia on the 9th of
old
He was educated for lawyer but
the prejudice against colored law
yer was SO great in the South that he
abandoned that idea and entered the
ministry in the year 1894.
lie received his first appointment
from the hands of the lamented
Bishop James A. Shorter in Nov. 1884
and ever since has been actively en-
gagged in the pastoral work
he is now studying Medicine with
the views of practicing when too old
Tor active work in the ministry He
was one OF the leading preachers of
his class in his native State, When
the valuable church in Danville. in
this state was about to be sold
Bishop w. J. Gaines knew the man
that could save it.
He transferred Rev. Gullins from
Georgia and stationed him at Danville.
IA Is months he raised 100000 and
paid every dollar due on the prop
erty. Last year he was stationed at
Roanoke, Va. Where with 10 men,
bers he raised $1,000. He is classed
among the best financiers of his
church.
As pastor, he is hard to follow. for
he is hustler
As a preacher, he is decided
success. He is unquestionably one of
the most polished pulpit orators in
the southland. His delivery is fine.
language pleasing and imagery sublime.
As singer, he has few equals
His musical voice adds much to the
interest of his sermon.
He seems never more at home than in
debate. He is always cool, calm and
self-possessed. He never allows his
antagonist to get him ratified, hence
hisssuccess
He was appointed to the pastorate of
3rd Street A. M e. Church by Bishop
Gaines last April and since that time
has met with wonderful success.
Richmond planet., 1895-08-24
JUROR'SSTATEMENT.
HIS ADMISSIONS MAKE FATAL ALL
ATTEMPTS TO PREVENT A NEW
TRIAL.
Coercion was Used-0straeism Practioed
A Plain Straightforward Declaration
Statement Of James P. Hazelwood
One of the Jurors in the Pokey
Barnes Case.

Tothe editor of the Times Sir
On the night of the rendition of tn,
verdict In the Pokey Barnes case, OF
my return home, passed by "Wit.
borne" the residence of Mr.. l. B Bell
an attorney at law. Passing within q
few yards OF his Office, l saw him in his
| office. l alighted and went in, and we
engaged in conversation about the tri-
al of Pokey Barnes.
AFRAID HE HAD DONE WRONG.
l stated to Mr.. Bell that l was afraid
1 had done wrong in consenting to the
verdict that was rendered that I had
very serious doubts on my mind wheth
er or not the evidence was sufficient
to warrant the verdict, and If he could
tell me any way that / could do to re-
verse my action that had been the
last one of the jury to consent to the
verdict, and that if l could undo what
had done after thinking over it, 1
would do so. Mr.. Bell stated to me
that he doubted If anything could be
done at that stage OF the case, as SEN
tence, he thought would be passed that
night.
THR KIND OF JURY THAT TRIED THE CASE.
What ] said to Mr.. Bell about the ju-
ny being one of the widest juries /
was ever on, and that the jury, or some
of them, were inclined TO abuse me
or any one who was for turning ~rhe
prisoners loose, only had reference to
The TACT that much exciting talk
was done by them, and that they were
very pointed in their criticisms of anv-
thing that looked to the turning of the
prisoner loose. There was no personal
threat made against me by the jury.
or any member of it, nor from outside
parties, nor did / render the said YER
dict because OF any fear of the people.
ANOTHER DISSATISFIED JUROR.
i did again go to Mr.. Bell few davs
afterwards with MIR. Criss Edwards
who was on said jury, and also express
ed himself as dissatisfied. Neither
myself nor Nr. Edwards tried to en-
ploy MIR. Bell to get a new trial for
Pokey Barnes, but only asked him if
he could tell us what we could do to
set ourselves right in the matter after
being dissatisfied with theverdict. and
II he could aid US in that we would be
glad.
VITAL POINT CONCEDED,
/ was not forced to render the said
verdict, but was induced 90 do so by
the excitement of the occasion to 20
with the majority of the jury, without
giving the matter that thought which,
upon reflection, thought the serious
ness of the case required.
]. y. .HAZLEWOOD.
WILBURNE, VA. August Is, '95.-I
hereby certify that the aforesaid state
ment, made by Mr.. j. p. Hazlewood,
is substantially the statement he made
to me about the matter, and l believe
that Mr.. Hazlewood's memory as to
what he said, as set out in his expla-
nation, is correct. Given under my
hand this day and year aforesaid.
/. b. BELL.
Richmond planet., 1895-08-24
GONE BEFORE.

Another one of the old Virginia gen.
tlemen has peacefully passed away.
MIR. Jacob Standard who died at his
residence, 721 North eth Street on Fri
day the 10Th inst, was born in the
County OF King William, Va 1885. In
the coed old slavery days was brought
TO the city of Richmond at an early
age, where he lived up 20 the time of
his death. lie was a man whom every
one liked His whole life's desire was
first, TO provide for and make his faIni-
~ happy which he did in every respect;
AS soon as possible after the close of
the Civil W ar, Mr.. Standard became
member of Social Lodge, No. 8. of
MaSOns, and Fidelity Lodge, No. 1879
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows.
He was also a member of the Attucks
Guard, the first 0olored military COM
pany organized under the State mill
tia laws IN the South after the war.
lie was color sergeant and held
the rank with honor the entire
term OF his service in the military.
Like many of his comrades he was
honorably discharged. When the At
tucks Guard Association was formed.
on account of the interest he had in
the company to which heonee belong
ed, he readily became a member of
that association. No father loved or
cared more for his wife and children
than did Mr.. Standard no man strove
to make it more pleasant for his friends
than did Mr.. Standard.
His widow and children. Social
Lodge OF Masons, Fidelity Lodge of
Odd Fellows, Attucks Guard Associa-
tion, the Church, and his many friends
both white and colored will miss him
Space Will not admit a presentation
here OF all the phases of his Character
which stamp him as nlk3n of extraor-
dinary genius, and more than ordinary
qualities. As a husband, as q friend
his name will ever be associated with
absolute fidelity to every trust inn
posed in him. His funeral services
we're held at the First Baptist
Church, of which be was a member of
long standing at III o'clock last Sun-
day morning. The services which
were very appropriate and impressive
were conducted by the pastor. Row
James II. Holmes.
The pall-bearers were selected from
among some of his most intimate asso-
ciates; Honorary, John ii. Smith
Daniel Branch, Edward Brown Lob,
Slaughter, Matthew Hopes, Edward
koDlnson, William Custalo; Active.
A: M. Burton, Joseph Burrel, John
Allen, Cornelius Ross, Robert John
son, Joseph Adams, Collins Payne.
The deceased leaves a widow and s;v
children of whom but two are minors
May the children all prove themselves
worthy of that honor, respect and nosi-
tion which the father maintained dnr-
ing his long and well spent life.
Richmond planet., 1895-08-24
THR MEN ORGANIZE.
To Help the InnOcent-A Grand Rally at
the First Baptist Ohurch-Rev. Gra-
ham Calls the Meeting to Order
Rev. Lewis Elected Presi-
dent-Ready for Work.

A meeting of the citizens was held
Friday, August 18th at the First Bap-
tist Church at F. M.
Rev w. f. Graham stated that it
was called for the purpose of organiz-
ing the men TO aid in raising funds for
the defense of the innocent women in
the Lunenburg case. Rev. Graham
was elected temporary chairman and
DIR. h r. Jones temporary secretary
Various plans were discussed. 1t
was moved that the temporary organi-
cation be made permanent Rev. Gra-
ham declined to serve and Rev. u d
Lewis was elected president and K. E
Jones, M D., secretary, John Mitchell,
Jr., treasurer.
1t was decided that each member
should use his influence in securing
money from societies, lodges and other
organizations for the Lunenburg peo-
Pile.
An executive committee to devise
means and submit plans for raising
money was elected. The following are
the members: Rev. Evans Payne, Rev.
James II. Holmes, A. Washington, DR..
r. e. Jones, J. r. Griffin.
The discussion was participated in
by Rev II. ID. Lewis, Mr.. Thomson, ].
r. Byrd, Esq, j ii. Crutchfield, ESQ
Deacons Banks. James, Wilder, A.
j. ii Holmes, Messrs. w. S. Selden
and E. J. Crane.
The organization was, upon motion
of Rev. Graham named the Richmond
Planet Relief Club. After taking sub
Iscriptions and money, the meeting ad.
journed subject to the call of the pres
ident.
Richmond planet., 1895-08-24
POLLARD MURDER.
INNOCENT PEOPLE
CONVICTED.
MarabIe and His TeSti-
mOny.
CAN The HUSBAND EX-
PLAIN?
Solution Of the Problem.
vHI IL NJ n
Solution Of the Problem.
Where is the Money ?
COUNSEL AT WORK THE FIGHT
- FOR A NEW TRIAL.
VOL. XI. NO. So.

Counsel for Mary Alternately, Pokey
and Mary Barnes are now at work pre-
pairing their appeal, which will be pre-
scented 60 Judge Coleman of Cumber-
land County.
The evidence now being secured is
of the most sensational character, and
demonstrates beyond a shadow of a
doubt that these colored women not
only did not have fair trial, but did
not have any trial at all.
The facts now being gathered are so
overwhelmingly in the women's favor
that all doubt as to the success of the
effort to save them has disappeared
The fact that Mr. James p Hazlewood
and Mr.. Criss Edwards, jurors in the
Pokey Barnes case made efforts Co neg
ative their verdict and declared that
they had been unduly influenced into
rendering a verdict of guilty settles
that case so far as the courts are con-
cerned, and without anything else
would ensure new trial.
This is equally as true in the case of
Mary Alternately. Juror Jones admis-
sion that after all evidence was in and
the case submitted 20 the Jury, that
this body of men were brought back,
another witness sent for, and the ease
Richmond planet., 1895-08-24
PRICE. 5 CENTS
JACKSON WARD BREY1TIEs.

A large crowd of both young and old
| assembled at the Sixth Mount Zion
Baptist Church last Sunday evening
to hear a special sermon delivered by
Rev.W. K. Graham, pastor of the Fifth
Street Baptist Church, for the benefit
of the Lunenburg prisoners The rev
| erend, as usual, deliEered a very able
and excellent sermon. Afterwhich
| Editor John Mitchell, the leader of the
move in behalf of the prisoners, made
a money-stirring appeal and as a re-
suit over sixty-two dollars was realiz-
ed. A collection was also raised at the
Ebenezer Baptist Church.
The funeral of Master Morris Boyd
which took place at the First Baptist
Church, Friday morning, the 18th inst
was largely attended. Rev. Holmes
delivered very pathetic sermon, The
floral designs were very handsom
Funeral Director J. B. Harris officiat-
ed.
Over one hundred dollars was clear
ed at the Gift Bazaar, which was given
at the Moore Street Baptist Church.
Miss Maggie Hucless left for Cum
berland County last Sunday.
There was a grocery store with bar
roqEn attached, opened ali day Sunday
but the boys in blue" were on duty to
see that nothing stronger than soda
water was sold.
Three gallant lovers met at the Sane
titled Meeting last Friday night to take
her home, and oh? what a collision it
was. But only one accompanied her
heme. Look cut old boy don't let
that be the case again.
A large delegation left this Ward
last Wednesday to attend the Virgin
ia Baptist State Sabbath School Con-
vention at Fredericksburg, Va.
The squire of the First Precinct is
determined to preserve order in that
section judging from last Sunday
night.
IL is reported that a certain couple
of this section Will be welded Sunday
Evening after sunset. Wonder is it so2
We learned that one of our friends
who has been visiting different fair
damsels for sometime is a grass wild
over. Well, that's alright, poor fell
low, he had to visit somebody.
Being attacked by several persons
concerning the brevlties of last week,
we gently throw them of US.
v ell, "Sunnyside, we would like TO
know from you what is the best thing
Co do with old maids and bachelors.
when they become too numerous 20
We would like 10 know as our list is
swelling IN numbers rapidly.
1t is nearly time for the girls TO
leave their country fellows. From
what we hear some of them Will get
their old fellows while others will
have to seek other quarters.
The Moore Street Church is under
going repairs, which when accom-
plished, viii make it ereditable for
worship
We learn that Arthur Morris of
Leigh street, was drowned in Wash
ington last Saturday.
MAGNo Duo.
Richmond planet., 1895-08-24

After an eloquent sermon at the Eb-
enezer Baptist Church last Sunday
morning, Rev. r. Wells made a sympa-
thetic appeal for the Lunenburg wom-
en-, who are under sentence of death.
A collection of $14 10 was raised. Rev.
Wells had given $5 making a total of
SlS l9. Church clerk, w p. Epps was
instructed to receive further contribu-
uons, and when the amount is turned
over 1t will embrace even a larger sum.
Editor Mitchell was present, and after
the collection made statement of the
case. The Ebenezer Baptist Sunday
school on Sunday morning voted $5 to
the case. This is the first Richmond
Sunday School to take this step.
Richmond planet., 1895-08-24
The Editor Remembered.

Last Sunday morning, we were
pleasurabiy surprised at receiving a
waiter loaded down with fine luscious
grapes and beautiful flowers, the gift
OF Mrs. Thompson.
Monday morning we were again re-
membered by Mrs. M. J. Anderson of
Woodville, who sent us box of fine
grapes and appetizing peaches and
pears. 1t was a gift that was more
than appreciated. These tokens
move US in way but few can realize
and we feel that kind friends are ever
ready to cheer us on our way through
trouble.
Richmond planet., 1895-08-24
GRAND RALLY.
The Ladies Lawn Party a Success Will
Save the Innocent.

The Earnest Working Club No l..
has done L grand work for the poor in
nocent women, two of whom are SEN
fenced to die Sept. 20, 1895 and the 9th.
er now in the penitentiary. A lawn
party was given for the benefit of this
cause and $l7 81 were realized
The following are the names of the Of
hcers of this patriotic club: Miss Jane
T. Allison, president: Miss Lucy c.
White, chairman; Miss Lizzie E. Bent
fort, treasurer; Miss Lou Davis, secre-
tary. The club returns thanks to Mr.
Pierson Rnd the musicians for render
ing music the first night.
Richmond planet., 1895-08-24

ScOTT-F -FAUNTLERoY-Mi Hattie E.
Fauntleroy of East Grange, N. j.,
was welded to Mr.. Arthur T. Scott of
Richmond, Va at the residence of the
brides parents. AZ Thompson ST., East
Orange, New Jersey Thursday evening
August 9Th at $3.50 p. m. Bestman,
William Fauntleroy, brother of the
bride. Maid of honor; Miss Sarah
Evans of New York. Rev. Travis Off
ciated. Presents in abundance.