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The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1895-05-09

Representative Phipps, of Kansas
City, introduced primary election
bill, applicable to st. Louis and Kan
sas city. One of the important feat
ures of the bill is that it allows a man
to become a candidate without pay
ing the fee of $40 for each ward in
which his name il used. There is to
be judge and clerk for each dele
CATION voted for, but there must be
at least three judges and three clerks
at each polling place. The candidate
favored by the delegation pays for
his Judge and clerk, and helps to ap-
point them by submitting ten names
to the central committee. A candi-
dates name can be put on the ticket
by petition, but he must have not
less than fifty signers. A very pecu-
liar provision is that the ballot
boxes must be returned to the re-
corder of votes or commissioner of
elections, with the tally sheets and
returns signed by the the judges but
if the judges neglect to sign, they
must go back to the central commit
tee of the party. The bill makes it
mandatory on a party which has cast
more than one fourth of all the votes
at the last preceding election to
adopt this method OF conducting its
primaries.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1895-05-09

the coinage laws Of this country
prior to its decentralization in 1873.
l have absolute confidence in the
wisdom and patriotism of the de-
mocracy of our great state, that our
convention, whether held this spring
or next year, will adhere to the
principles enunciated at Kansas City
In 1894.
1 beg that you will excuse this
hastily prepared note. Yours very
truly. ]. M. SEIBERT.
Secretary of State Lesueur wrote
as follows:
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, May 1, 1895.
Messrs. .Sullinger and Julian, members
house of representatives, thirty
eighth Missouri general assembly:
Gentlemen regret that cannot be
with you thio evening at your con-
ference in behalf Of the restoI alton
of silver coinage.
sd ams4H vyhpstffy wit6.every WISE
movement in that direction.
l am in favor of the free coinage
of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1 and
this at the earliest practicable mo-
ment, without awaiting interna-
tional agreement. While such
agreement would, no doubt, be valu-
able, this country was among those
which led in the decentralization of
silver and I see no reason, now that
such action has met with general
condemnation, why we should not
as successfully lead in reconciliation.
If, after that is done questions of
ratio prove to be of sufficient impor-
tance to require attention they can
be easily regulated by congress.
First of all, the wrong of 1873 should
be righted, not only in giving free
coinage Of silver, but in rehabilitat-
ing the silver dollar by again making
it as it was prior to that time the
standard or unit of value. Very
respectfully, A. A. LEsUEUR.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1895-05-09


The senate passed the safety
committee election bill. 1t was
reported from the committee on
elections in the shape of two amend
ments to the bill introduced by
Representative Spencer, OF st. Louis,
and which passed the house last
week. One of the amendments,
o-called, struck out all after the
enacting clause and inserted the St.
Louis safety committee bill, and the
other inserted new title. The
debate lasted two hours, and for the
most part was but repetition of
what has been said many times.
1t was long past noon when a final
vote was taken.' The nineteen Dem
ocratic senators were all in their seats
and voted for the amendments. This
was enough to adopt them, but the
following six republicans voted with
them and also voted for the amend
ments: Messrs. Brewster, Kennish,
Kline, Powers, Seaber and Williams.
The following eight republicans
voted against the measure:
Messrs. Amelung, Busche, David
son, Gray, Tunnel, Landrum, Mott,
O'Bannon.
One republican, Senator Wurde-
man, was absent.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1895-05-09

In the senate Friday afternoon
Senator Lyman introduced a resolu-
tion asking that the committee on
appropriations be discharged from
further consideration of the bill
appropriating money for the pay
ment of the members and employees
of the Legislature. Senator Lyman
stated that the chairman of the
committee, Senator Lancaster, had
not called meeting to consider the
bill, in spite of the urgent demands
of the members. After a long and
very bitter debate the resolution was
passed by vote of 10 to IL. The
appropriation bill was then referred
to the committee of the whole, con-
sidered by the same and then
reported favorably to the senate and
read third time and passed.
The vote on taking the bill away
from the committee was as follows:
Yeas-Amelung, Brewster, Busche,
Davisson, Goodykoontz, Gray, IIar-
rison, Kennish, Klene, Landrum,
Lyman, Mott, O'Bannon, Orchard,
Powers, Seaber, Tunnel, Williams,
Wurdeman-19.
Naya-Baskett, Drum, Dunn, G ash,
Lancaster, Love, McClintic, Madison,
Morton, Walker, Yeater- II.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1895-05-09

request, solicitation or importantly
made, or attempted to be made,'
before any committee of the general
assembly, or before any member of
either house of the general assembly
while upon the floor of either euch
house, or while in any room, hall Or
corridor of the capitol building of
this state, for the purpose of aidinI
in anywise in the passage or defe49|
OF any measure. And it shall also N9]
unlawful for any person to acce01|
any employment for the purpose q
lobbying as in this case defined ap@
in pursuance of any such employ
ment to engage in lobbying at any
session Of the general assembly,
And any person violating the provis-
ions OF this section shall be guilty Of
misdemeanor, and Imprisoned in3,
the county jail not exceeding tsylI
year, or ineds NOT exeeedlne tpssjl 4
Sr.botb. Andea y ] y w
lating the provisions OF this section
shall forfeit not less than $1,000 nor
more than $4,000, to he recovered at
the suit of the state on the relation
and to the use of the attorney gem
eral or prosecuting attorney"
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1895-05-09

Mr.. Davidson, of Marion, intro
duced bill in the housl 10 prevent
lobbying. 1t is said to be similar to
the Virginia law and practically
places a barbed- wire fence around
the halls of legislation. Lobbying is
defined to mean any argument,
request, solicitation or importantly
made to any member or committee Of
the legislature fer the enactment or
defeat of any law. Persons or cor
porations are prohibited from
employing lobbyists, and violation
of the act will incur maximum PEN
alties of one years. imprisonment
and fine of $4,000. Persons may
appear before the legislative commit
tees to encourage or oppose measures
only upon invitation from such
committees, and all such meetings
shall be open, Section fully
explains the scope of the law. 1t is
as follows:
"It shall be unlawful for any per-
son or corporation to employ or send
any person to attend any session Of
the general assembly, or to be present
thereat, for the purpose of lobbying.
The term lobbying as herein used
shall be construed to mean argument,
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1895-05-09
OUR OWN STATE.

ginsville is anxious to have an
house.
lew Christian church will be
d at once in Louisiana.
Wy rains at Hannibal have
allied the chinch bugs.
lightning has been striking
in the neighborhood of Perrin.
40, ,060 brick and tile factory is
sed between Osceola and Lowry
inc foot vein of aluminium, of
or quality, has been found in
ounty.
I ch bugs are doing much dam
Z wheat in Montgomery and
{ counties.
Bethel; near Lawson, lost $1,000
Richmond planet., 1895-06-29
JACKSON WARD BREVITIEs.

Although last Sunday was a scorcher
our churches were well attended. Three
candidates were baptized at the Moore
st. Baptist Church and two at the Fifth
Street Baptist Church.
Mrs. X. .. Johnson, who has been re-
siding in Hampton for the past seven
months has returned to the citv. We
are glad to mention that Rev. John
son and wife are residents of this seq
ton, No. lOO5 Hickory Street. where
they viii be glad to see their many
friends
Mr.. Thomas w. Mitchell who has
been visiting in New York returned to
the city last Sunday evening.
The Fifth st. Baptist Church Sunday
School is progressing rapidly under the
direction of Mr.. A. B. Hawkins as super-
intendent.
Quite sensation was caused on St
Peter st., last Saturday by a yOunester
who was taken with the fits.
Many gay young ladies and gallant
young gentlemen assembled at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Terrell of St
John ST., last Tuesday night, the oeca-
sion being party given in honOr,of Miss
Matte Terrell All heartily enioved
themselves and it was fully the wee
sma hOur OF morning when the young
people returned to their homes.
The young fellows have been quite
busy during the hot weather. The
girls have mustered them into service
Tor the parks or ice cream saloon.
Passing one of the ice-cream saloons
the other night and seeing several
couples eating cream, we went in and
began to read the paper, when sudden
~ a Dill OF 15c. was presented to each
couple. Young men be not afraid, we
will keep it dark.
Don't you know that he was with his
Richmond planet., 1895-06-29
Dedication of Fifth Baptist Church.

The dedicatOrial services of the Fifth
Baptist Church (main assembly room
up stairs) corner Harvie and Cary SITS.
Will continue throughout the entire
month and perhaps longer. We have
recently completed our new house of
worship and are struggling earnestly
ana faithfully to pay for the same.
Our membership Is comparatively
small and owing TO the dullness of the
times ana scarcity Of work we are con-
slderably behind in our payments. it is
our desire to raise at least ($IOOO. .OOl
one thousand dollars during these SER
vices and we beg the kind cOnsidera-
tlon and help of the congregations and
friends OF every church in our city to
visit our church during these dedica-
tory exercises and give us of their
means as God has prOspered them.
We call upon the old and the Young.
the white and the colored friends, and
the public generally to help us pay for
a church now located in one of the
most beautiful garden spots in the
west end for a colored Baptist church
where it is needed for it's chris
tian influence and moral worth. and
to hold UP the banner of Christ and
point Strangers to the Lamb of God.
We have secured the service of some
OF the most brilliant and distinguished
pulpit orators in our city and state and
Washington ID. e. both cOlored and
white. We extend the courtesy and
invite every city pastor, choir and con-
gregatlon TO be with us and aid us.
SO prepare yourselves for the coming
great feast and grand opportunities
TO hear many of the most profound
dvlines now before the public.
June 3Oth, ii 80, Rev. J. +. Rawlins.
First Presbyterian Church Choir and
congregation 3 80, Rev. ID. Tucker of
Washington, ID. c., select choir: $3.50.
Thanksgiving Offering and Union Mass
Meeting of former pastors, church and
Sunday Schools. See special pro-
gramme.
$3.50 Rev. J. A Taylor of Washing
ton, ID G Fifth Church choir. con-
gregation and friends.
July 7th, IL :30-Rev. Geo. f. John
son, River View Church choir and con-
gregatiOn.
3:3O-Rev VIM. r. Hatcher, d. D.,
select choir, friends specially invited.
s:3O-Ihanksgiving Offering and Song
Service, Bros. j. A Bowler, VIM. A.
Mitchell ana other excellent speakers
invited. Choice and sweetest singing
by Mesdames Rosa X. Jones, Mildred
COrss and others.
Rev. J. z. Clarke VIM. II. Carter
Pastor, Chairman,
J. l.. Brown Secretary.
Dedicatorial Committee on exercises.
m %, g, 10, p, %.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-29
THEY EMBALM Us.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS WHO ARE
GRADUATES.
The Art of Preserving the Body-shll
Necessary-A Law Which is Rigidly
Enforced.

The Legislature OF Virginia PASSED q
law requiring all persons to undergo am
examination before United State,
School of Embalmers before they
would be allowed TO embalm bodies in
this state
Accordingly members of the faculty
OF the New York School of Embalmers
held a session in this city, and all fun
eral directors, both white and colored
for the fee of $25 90 were permitted to
take course of instruction.
We present our readers with the por-
traits OF the successful students, who
have received their diplomas OF gradu-
alton.
Cornelius J. and Jacob J. Cook are
sons OF Funeral Director Henry Cook
and graduated August %, 1894.
They have succeeded we'll in their
chosen profession Their places of
business is l547 E. Broad street. and at
Newport News, Va.
Mr. j. II. Cunningham, Jr. is in the
business with his father, Funeral Direc-
tor }. IL. Cunningham, who does busi-
ness both IN this city and Manchester,
Va. He is progressing nicely.
Mr.. w Isaac John son has succeed
ed remarkably we'll.
He has with him Mr. Wellington
b Harris, at his establishment, 2O7
Foushee st is ever ready to quietly
accommodate the public. He has Civ
EN- general satisfaction and also takes
high rank.
Mr. A Hayes has made rapid strides
also. His work has also come up to all
the requirement He does a thriving
business at 727 n. Second street.
Mr.. John b. Harris is now in Balti-
more, and is engaged in business there.
tie too, has taken rank among his fell
low funeral directors. and viii no
doubt open up Sin full blast in this
city.
Mr. A D Price is engaged in busi-
ness at 412 and Ala n Third street,
and has utilized his knowledge to a
most satisfactory extent. His work is
up to the standard
Mr.. William II Selden has met with
success At his places of business 1903
E. Leigh street, and 1908 + Broad st I.
he quietly pursues the even tenor of
his way He is succeeding nicely.
So ends the roll Colored people
patronize exclusively colored funeral
directors, and they are splendidly
equipped as to be fully able to meet
all of the demands of the most criti-
cal and exacting.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-29
CHURCH HILL NOTES.
Rev. j. Wesley Jobnson's Able Sermon on
the Occasion Of the Celebration of St.
Johns Day by the Masonic Fra
ternity of Richmond-News
Items in Brief

There was large gathering at 4th
Baptist Church on Monday Evenino
last, the occasion being the celebration
OF st. Johns Day 10y the Masons of this
city, and HeLrico The members of
the Order were out in large numbers to
listen 10 the able sermon by Rev ]
Wesley johnson, pastor OF St Phiiip's
Church, corner Leigh and st. James
SITS The subject of the Rev = dis
course from Psalms cxXxiii. was "tTni-
ty.' His remarks which evidenced the
relation he sustains TO the Order was
listened TO with unbro<en attention.
and the scholarly ability with which he
handled his sermon elected for him
many congratulations. At the conclu-
sion of the sermon. invocation was Of
fered by Rev. Evans Payne, pastor of
the Fourth Baptist Church. Rev. Gull
Inns read very appropriate poem.
All that's mortal of Mrs. Mary Hill
has been laid 60 rest: her funeral took
place from the Fourth Baptist Church
on Tuesday Evening last. the pastor
Rev. Evans Payne officiating There
were many sympathizing friends of the
family present, and Good Idea Council
No l0, of st Luke, of which the
deceased was dearly beloved menu
her, was IN attendance 20 pay the last
sad tribute of respect to her memory.
She was one of the founders of said
Council OF which the w G is Elenora
Branch and Mrs. Sophia +. Quarles.
Il S
The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Moore who
departed this life, Tuesday morning,
the 18th inst, at O'Clock, took place
from the Fourth Baptist Church on
Wednesday evening, the pastor officia-
ting. The deceased was member of
Fourth Baptist Church for n years.
and was one of the most faithful work
ers of the church. She was a member
OF Mt. Olive Council, No s. OF st. Luke
and by them held in high esteem. The
w Q of the Council is Martha Dab
ney, and Catherine Walton, II s. The
deceased leaves to mourn their loss. a
mother, daughter, sister, brother and
a host of friends
The brilliant marriage of Miss Katie
Sharrah and Mr.. Alexander Hill. took
place ut the residence of Mr. and Mrs
Arthur Frayser, 32nd St, Thursday
night, June 10Th, 1895 at 9 O'Clock.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Evans / ayne. The bride was hand
somely attired in a costume of cream
cashmere trimmed with ribbons and
lace The groom wore the convention
al suit of black. Tue ushers were Mes
Sis Stewart Jackson and Thomas Pat
terson. The happy couple received
many useful and handsome presents.
The beautiful wedding march was
played by Johnnie Coles of North 9th
st.
The happy marriage of Mr.. Herbert
Johnson and Miss Rachael Harris took
place at the residence of the brides
parents, 900 n. 18th Street, on Tuesday
evening, June Is, 1895, at 9 80 O'Clock.
The brides cOStuna was of white oos
simere trimmed with silk lace, and
mOire ribbon. The ushers were Messrs.
christopher Draper, and Henry Walk
er; Miss Josephine Riley was brides
maid. The groom wore the cOnven-
tiOnal suit of black. The happy couple
were the recipients of many useful
and handsome presents.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-29
Down in Fulton.

On last Sunday, Rev. James preach
ed three very interesting sermons. The
Mt. Zion Sabbath School is in n pro-
gressive condition. The vacant seats
are being filed. Oh that all the young
people in this vicinity were attendants
of some Sabbath School.
Miss Cassie B. Harris left the citv
nearly two weeks ago for Petersburg to
attend the Teachers Institute. This
young woman is interested in her prO-
fession. She is continually studying
the best principles and methods of
teaching.
Mrs. Nancy Robertson of Washington
is here visiting her aunt.
Mr.. Robert Pleasant is still quite in
Mrs. Eliza Johnson is improving.
Mrs. Ellen Moore died on the 25tb
inst after nm illness of only nine days.
She was member of the Fourth Bap-
tist Church and also of the St. Luke
Lodge, No %.
M Leonard Smith has built a cot
tage dwelling for his mother and has
put her there for lifetime.
Parents of Fulton live for the Lord
Train your children to love and fear
Him. Don't allow them to indulge in
the vicious habits which exists among
our people. Educate your children.
Take them to the church. Have fami-
ly scripture readings and prayers and
God will bless you.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-29
FROM sTAUNToE.
A Bright 0utlOOk--The Smallpox Trouble.

STAUNToN, Va, June Is. '95.
we are glad to note while many have
been our troubles that the clouds are
gently passing away and the greater
number OF those who were compelled to
leave the city on the account of a GER
tam disease have returned to the city
again. They are glad to be free. Some
OF them are happy at their own homes
while the situation of many affords but
little happiness. The condition of
Staunton at present is very brilliant
taking all things in consideration. The
country people who have been afraid Co
come have lost their fear and are now
giving reverence to the once forsaken
friend. The outlook for the future is
grand and noble and in n short time
we hope 60 be as though nothing had
happened. Staunton is improving in
many respects, and the story of the
past told IN short was only memoran-
dums that fell among white and color
ed renters viii have better houses to
live IN, and a straggler if he is sick will
hardly be welcomed, only at the hospi-
tai.
The Masons and Odd Fellows are
coming TO the front On West Beverly
ST., the masons are having n building
erected and on East Beverly. the Odd
fellows are having one erected. Mr..
Arthur Rowe is putting in the founda-
ton. The contractor, for the building.
j. nj. S. Wilson at $4,000. Business
lines are gradually improving.
A. f. RoLDEN.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-29
PRICE, 5 CENTS

best girl last Sunday morning at church
sleeping. Young men you must either
sleep at night or in the day.
We saw popular young gentleman
from certain section in this Ward at
Roberts and Co last Monday. Go il
old boy nothing like it.
The lecture delivered by Rev. Gull
iins was well attended by parties of
this section. The Rev. carried the ex-
cursion successfully along until 4 30
when he stopped TO see whether there
were any others travelling that way. he
depicted the life of a drunkard as feast
ing Oh cheese, ground peas and pickle.
Many OF the young girls are leaving
the city for various parts of the coun-
try, while the young men are smiling
from head TO feet,
Lookout my young fellow from
the city on the South James, he is after
you.
Say, young man, we thought it was
your move last Tuesday night, but an
other cornered you. That's a mighty
poor showing for you.
The New Jersey orange is determin-
ed to have one of Richmond's fair roses.
Ihey viii meet very soon.
The bar-rOOms are still increasing in
this section.
MAGNO Duo.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-29
NOTICE.

am writing TO find my mother and
sister My mothers name was Cand-
1ts Spattly, and my sisters name was
Manervle Sprattly. 1 have been away
every since the war closed. got ona-
letter from them long ago when~I en-
tered pennsylvania. / was born at
surrey Courthouse, Va. Aunty Sprat-
~. left my mother and sister in
hlchmond, Va, at the close of the war.
II anyone know them notify them
ABOUT my whereabouts, and your kind
ness VIII never be forgotten.
Address,
Sandy Sprattly, rear 70 43rd st.
q % =. Pittsburg, Pa.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-29
MASONIC OFFICERS ELECTED.

At a stated communication of Henri
co Lodge, No Al A. of f. MasOns held
June l4th, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year and were
installed: R. Bruce Evans, Worshipful
Master. Geo. w Archer, Senior War
den. Wallace Word. Junior War
den William Merritt, Treasurer,
James II. Barrett, Secretary, James IL !.
Powell, Tier. The Master made the
following appointments, Jacob F.
Wright. Senior Deacon. w. w. Fields.
Junior Deacon. Chas M. Barrett Chan
lain. Edward Mitchell and Charles
West, Stewards William IL. Anderson
John &. Smith and w J. f. Neal Stew
ards Committee.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-29
MASONs CELEBRATE.

The Masons had a grand time Mon
days June path. observing St. Johns
day The procession headed by the
First Battalion band and Ohvet Com
mandery No repaired to the Fourth
Baptist church where a discourse was
rendered 10y the young divine Rev.
w Johnson, who was introduced by
Past Grand Master J II Hayes On
the roStrum were Rev Evans Payne
and Mr.. Achilles Williams, the pre-
siding officers. Grand Master Beni A
Groves is now in Boston. The Com
mandery in their showy chapeaux,
handsome regalia, and glittering
swords under command of Captain
General X. Bruce Evans presented a
most creditable appearance. Refresh
ments were served at Masonic Hall and
on Church-hin.