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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26
COmmissiOner's Sale.

PURSUANT to a decree Of the CIR
i cult Court of Greenbrier county,
made at the November term, 1895, in
the chancery suit of Fl. b. Moore
against James f. Walkup ct al, we, the
undersigned commissioners, will resell
at public auction, to the highest bidder,
on
Wednesday, the 18th day Of Jan'y, 1895,
in front of the Lewisburg Hotel, in the
town of Lewisburg, the following real
estate, situated in Falling Spring dis
trict, Greenbrier county, w. Va, or so
much thereof as may be necessary to
satisfy the DEGREES in said cause not
satisfied by previous sales
LIST. A tract of $40 acres of timber
land, belonging to James f. Walkup,
and situated on Greenbrier river.
2nd. The following tracts Of land,
situated near to Failing Spring, and be-
ing the property of j. j. Walkup, viz:
A tract of 2l9 acres, and tract of 316
acres. Both Of these tracts are stu
ated on the east side of Greenbrier
river. A tract of rs acres and another
of SO acres, which two last mentioned
tracts form a part Of j. j. Walkup's
home place; also the remaining part
Oh IIle unulSluCu Ollc-lldll lIlIcIcoU VI y
j. Walkup in tract of 2SS acres known
as the Knight land, situated above Fall
ing Spring, after deducting 125 acres
fl ON SAID one-half interest which was
previously sold to Ida V. Byrd. And
if enough money should not be realized
from sale of the foregoing lands we
will sell,
3rd. A tract of Sc acres belonging
to 5. w. Walkup, situated on the east
side of Greenbrier river.
TERMS OF SALE.
Cash sufficient to pay the unpaid cost
of suit and the expenses Of resale, and
Il credit of 3, 8 and Is months as to the
residue, purchasers TO execute bonds
with good security, bearing interest
from day of sale, for the deferred pay
ments, which will be divided into equal
installments.
JOHN w. HARRIS,
l.. j. WILLIAMS,
Commis sioners.
Bond with approved security, in man
ner and form according to law, has
been filed by said Commissioners.
JONATHAN MAYS,
Dec. 12-4w Clerk.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

MRS. OLIVIA w. SUMMERS, widow
Of the late Andrew Summers, of Gap
Mills, Monroe county, died at the home
of her son in Missouri on the 10th inst,
aged SO years. She was the mother.in-
law of State Treasurer Rowan.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

On Wednesday evening of last week
Miss M. V. Chapman, Art teacher at
the Institute, and her pupils in China
painting gave an exhibition of the work
done In this line so far during the pres
ent session. Many of the town people,
the ladies particularly, called to inspect
the work and all were profuse with
praises of it's beauty and the progress
and'skill shown by the young ladies doing
this kind of work in the Art Depart
ment The display was large and the
work beautifully executed, rejecting
great credit OH the teacher and the in
dustry and skill of her pupils.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

Mr.. ELKANAH WILSON, one of Mon
roe county's best citizens, died at his
home in Greenyille, on the 18th instant.
He was 6S years of age, and had been
Assessor of his district for two terms
and was a gallant Confederate soldier
having been n member of Lowry IS
Battery
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

REV. E. w. MCCoRKLE d. D., for
the past fifteen years pastor of the
Presbyterian Church at Clifton Forge.
Va, has received call to the pastorate
of the Frankfort (Ky.) Church, and has
the matter under consideration.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

MISS MAGGIE AvERILL, who was a
pupil at the Lewisburg Female Insti-
tute last session, eloped from Maiden,
Kanawha county, on the 18th inst, with
Mr.. Jas. f. Adkins, and was married
to him last Thursday at Williamson.
Mingo county. They then left for a
bridal tour to Atlanta.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

ROBERT BELL, aged about 10, son
of Mrs. Mollie e. Bell, OF this place, had
his face badly burned by the explosion
of bottle OF powder with which he
was playing. His eyes are swollen
shut and it is not known yet whether
the sight is injured or not.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

Miss MAMIE WEBER, daughter of
the late Henry A. Webber, formerly of
Lewisburg, and Mr.. Charles o. Murray
were married, on the 18th inst, in the
Methodist Church at Salem, Va.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

A REVIVAL just closed at Marlinton,
Pocahontas county. resulted in 63 con-
versions.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

For SALE.-A fine grass farm of 800
acres, more or less, 6 miles from Lewis
burg, first-class improvements, we'll
watered, close to churches, schools and
postoffice. Price, $2s per acre, if sold
within the next 2 months. Apply to
Ed. l.. Warren, Lewisburg, w, Va.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

THE murderous outlaws who as
saulted city editor Vowel, of the
Huntington Times, have been con-
victed and sent to the penitentiary
for two years.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

MRS. EUBANK has rented the Warm
Springs, and will conduct that resort
next season. She will not have charge
of the White Sulphur next season.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

MAI. CALHOUN G. BUCKNER, of
Raccoon Ford, Culpeper county, Va,
has sold 500 pounds of his fine hams
to Delmonico, of New York, for %
cents a pound.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

WE have had green Christmas. -
Let us hope it may not mean a fat
GRAVEYARD
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

A CONVENTION, composed of citizens
of both political parties at Ronceverte,
put the following municipal ticket into
the field, to be known as The People s
Ticket: Mayor-John NJ. Price Re-
corder-D. H. Kauffelt ; Councilmen-
E. II. Camp, NJ. A. Gates, Sam. Work.
man, II. b. Moore and VIM. b. Blake.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

DINNER sets, Tea sets and Chamber
sets, at the Lewisburg Grocery Co. s
store, at rock bottom prices.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

THERE will be an Oyster Supper at
Frankford, at Town Hall, on Deem
ber2Sth. Abundance 25 cents. Doors
open at 6p. m.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

WE do not intend to carry over any
Jackets or Capes this season. Now is
your time to secure bargain without
regard to cost.
MOORE & RITTENHOuSE
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

JUDGE THURMAN's will has been
probated at Columbus, Ohio, and
shows that he left an estate of $780,
600, which goes to his children and
grandchildren.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

JIM NICHOLS, the colored man who
was recently hung, in Fayette county
for murder. gave, from the gallows, this
bit of advice to those in the habit of
carrying deadly weapons upon their
persons: Keep guns out of your
pockets and you can't shoot" Had he
followed his own advice he might now
be alive and free.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

REV. JOHN A. SCOTT, ID. d., of
the Synod of Virgidia, died at Fin
castle on the nth inst, aged about
rs years.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

CHRISTMAS day here yesterday was
one Of the quietest our town had had
for many years.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

HON. II. G. DAVIS has donated the
the ground and sufficient cash to
build hospital at Davis, on the
West Virginia Central Railroad.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

AFIREat Bluefield, Mercer county,
Sunday morning, destroyed three
buildings, including the Central Ho-
tel. One man was killed and an
other fatally injured. Loss, $50, 900.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

Mr.. JAMES E. HOWELL, a former
citizen Of Union, Monroe county, and
later of Anderson, died at the residence
of his grand. daughter, Mrs. Frank
Van Vranken, at Tustin, Orange Co.,
California, on the End inst, aged "A
years. He was an affable and kind old
gentleman, and respected and liked by
all who knew him.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

"CoL." FLINTLoCK PERRY has
retired from the editorial manage
ment of the Kana,oha Vatley Demo-
cr0t.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

WE are selling Lonsdale Cambria at
1Oc and Dimity at 12c. Don't miss
these bargains-they will not last long.
MOORE 81 RITTENHoUsE.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

ART Squares, Rugs, Elder Down
Quilts, for holiday presents, at Moore
u Rittenhouse
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

Buy your Christmas candies, at the
LewIsburg Grocery Co.'S store.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26
FIVE YEARS OUT.

1--WE years having expired since we
IL opened up business, we must require
all persons indebted TO us to come for
ward and settle up. We owe some
money that must be paid, and we must
have what is due us. We have been too
indulgent and have waited too long now
for our own interest. We willopen new
set of books, and will be pleased to see
all our customers and friends that want
anything in our line. Will sell as low
as we can for cash or produce, and to all
good paying customers on sixty days.
Cannot indulge longer, for we have to
pay cash for all our material. We ex.
pect to be able to have good stock of
goods on sale soon, to be sold on the
above terms.
Yours, respectfully,
u. N. WARREN 81 co
Mar. 2-tf Lewisburg, VIVA.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

BEAUTIFUL Christmas Books, at Ma
son Bells, Lewlsburg, w. Va.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

BEAUTIFUL Queensware for Christ
mas presents, at Lewisburg Grocery
Co. IS store
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

FRESH Christmas Confectioneries at
the Lewisburg Grocery CO.. store.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

COUNTY COURT will convene on Mon
day, January 9Th.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

FINE tabocco and cigars, at Lewis
burg Grocery Co. s store.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

A BEAUTIFUL line of Testaments,
Oxford Teachers Bibles, at Mason
Bells.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

WE are panied to announce the death
of Willie Thomas, son of Mr.. d. r.
Thomas of this place. which occurred
this morning about six O'Clock. He
had been quite i'll for several days with
pneumonia and pleurisy, and the COM
bined attack of the two diseases was
more than his constitution could stand.
He was In his 10 year, and was a
quiet, unassuming boy, and bid fair to
have developed into good and useful
man: His parents have the sympathy
of all.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

AFTER suspension of one week, the
Stanton Spectator re-appeared last
week with Col. r. 5. Turk as owner and
editor. The tone and spirit of the
Colonel's salutatory is all that it should
be. and other articles in the paper,
which we take to be from his facile pen,
indicate that the old Spectator has ia
ken new lease of life. 1t has al
ready lived long. May it continue to
live and prosper.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

THE shipments of coal from Lam
bert's Point. Va, for the year will
aggregate about LOO, 900 tons.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26
An Aged Document.
Editor Monroe Waterman:

Editor Monroe Waterman:
The enclosed document J. find in an
old Trustees Book Of Monroe Circuit.
1t speaks for itself, and it's venerable
age entities it to respect. The preach
ing house mentioned is Rehobeth, near
or three Conferences. | think it will
be Of interest to many Of your readers,
especially as an effort is now being
made to put a new roof on the aged
Preaching House" that stands there
dating back nearly to the Revolutionary
war. This document dates back four
years before the death of John Wesley,
the founder Of the Methodist Church
in the world. Respectfully,
A. &. MCNEIR.
Know AL men by these presents that,
L, Edward keenan,, of the county of
Greenbrier 81 State Of Virginia am held
& firmly bound unto VIM Scarborough,
James Scarborough, Daniel McMullen,
James Cristy, Alexander Hossic or
or such trustee 8 as shall be appointed
by the preachers of the Methodist
Church in the just sum of fifty pounds
of good and lawful money of the State
aforesaid to the which payment well
and truly to be made, l bind myself,
my heirs, EXo's Administrators and as
signs jointly and severally & each of
them in witness whereof l have hereunto
set my hand 81 seal this ninth Day of
Feb. in the year Of our Lord one thou
sand seven hundred & eighty seven.-
The conditions Of the above obligations
is such, that if the above bound Ed
ward keenan,, shall make or cause to be
made Lawful right & title tract of
Land containing four acres wherein
the Preaching House stands, then this
obligation is to be avoid, or else to re-
main in full force s. virtue of Law
whereunto l set lay hand & seal the Day
and Date above written.
Sealed signed 81 Delivered in presence
of EDWARD KEENAN,, [seal.l
Tests:
Jacob Cook
Abraham Friend.
We, the undersigned, do hereby GER
tify that the above is a correct copy of
the original.
JOHN WESLEY OSBORNE.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

GOLD PENS and Fountain Pens, at
Mason Bells.
FIRE Works for the boys, at Mason
Bells, Lewisburg.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

PICTURE and Toy Books for the lit
tie ones, at Mason Bells.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26
GRAZING LAND FOR RENT.

7 WILL rent by way of public auc-
i ton, to the highest bidder, at the
late residence of James Jarrett. decd,
at o'clock p. m. on Saturday, Deem
Der 2Sth, 1895, for term of one year
beginning January LIST, 1895, the follow
ing grazing lands
LIST, A tract of $50 acres, known as
the James Jarrett Hobble place, and ly-
ing on the east side Of the Anderson
and Blue Sulphur turnpike. This is
one of the finest grazing tracts in Green
brier county.
End, A tract containing about 90
acres Of grass, known as part of the
Rookstool land, lying about two miles
north of Anderson, on Muddy creek
This tract has q fair dwelling on it.
Terms made known on day of rent
ing. LAURA JARRETT,
Guardian Of the Infant Children of
Ira Jarrett, decd.
Dec. 19-2w.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26
Two ATTRACTIONS.
MR.. EDITOR:

MR.. EDITOR:
SIR wish to suggest to those of
your readers who appreciate good
Goods, unheard of low Prices, that
they do their buying at &. II. Hanna &
Co.'S cheap Store, at Frankford. They
have beautiful line of plain and fancy
Candies, foreign and domestic Fruits,
together with Toys, Dolls, 4 beautiful
designs in Chinaware, all of which has
been carefully selected and we'll suited
to the Holiday trade. Santa Claus may
be seen there every day buying his
many presents for the little people,
but their two principal attractions are
GOOD GOODS and LOW PRICES.
Respectfully,
PION EER."
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26
Breenhrier Jaaepsaaeat.
LOCAL MATTERS.

THURSDAY, DEC. 18th, 1895.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

Bond with approved security, in man
ner and form according to law, has
been filed by said Commissioners.
JONATHAN MAYS,
Dec. Paw. Clerk.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-12-26

We, the undersigned, do hereby GER
tify that the above is correct copy of
the original.
JOHN WESLEY OSBORNE.
Richmond planet., 1895-10-12
Lunenburg Case.

Earnest Tibbs, 25S; Reeves Holt, 25S
George Moorman, 25S; Royal Butler,
25S; G.. + Miller, 25S; Sallie Wells,
25S Mamie Hegeman, 25e Mrs. Jami-
son, 15S Mrs Brown, 10S Lewis Dav-
is, 10S; Charles Robinson, 1OS; Dan
Butler, 10e; Willis Johnson, 10S J. II.
Morris, 10S f; Caldwell Davis, 10S; Ed
gar Jones, So ; Annie Johnson, 25e. Jno.
Leftwich, 25r; Lizzie Miller, 15S; Lucy
Johnson, Blackburg, Va, 25S Educa-
tor, Baltimore, Md, 81; Mrs. Fannie
Brown, Hampton. 81; Zion Baptist
Church, $40; u. s. G. Green, 81; Mrs.
Emily White, 1OS; J. T. Brooks, 10S
Cash, 4S Abram Garter, 1OS Cash 50
Ed Vest, 25s; ]. w. Crawley, SOC
Geo Walker, 25s James II. Moore
81 Cash, 1OS; G.. w. Gould, 81 Cash
1Os; Jordan Williams, 5OS.
Cash 10 cents, John Perry, % cents,
w II Reddick, % cents, A n Jones, sc
cents, J p Carter, 81 90, S w Wilson
% cents, Cash 10 cents, Miles Crecy
% cents, E Gordon, % cents, Cash IL
cents, Barber's Protective Association
$40; George w Lewis Esq. 81, Miss
Nj Alice Lemus 80 cents, John Oliver
and wife, 50. DIR. p B Ramsey, 81
Thomas Williams, 81. W II Olivsr, s.
Thomas Emory and wife 80 cents, s.
Matthews Council O st Luke So
Richmond planet., 1895-10-12
THE OoLORBD ARMoRY.
Major johnson Received the Handsome
Structure-The Committee on Grounds
and Buildings Present-To 0ccu-
py it on the 18th inst.

The Committee on Grounds and
Building met Saturday, 5th inst, at
the new armory, First Battalion, Va.
Volunteers To formally turn over this
handsome structure TO Major J b.
johnson and his corp of officers. The
members of the committee present
were Messrs John +. Epps. (chairman)
]. Il. Grimes, Marx Gunst, George
Med Blake, Evans Snead, j. 7. Mount
castle Others present were City En-
gineer w. E. Cutshaw, Assistant tity
Engineer Bates, Clerk Bates, Contrac-
tor James Fox, sub-contractor West,
also Quartermaster w. i. Johnson,
Surgeon 5 II Dismond, W. n. Ander-
son, assistant Surgeon II. i Harris,
Captain G. h. Nicholas, Lieutenant A.
L. Morton and b. A Graves.
After inspecting the rooms, the par
ty retired to the large porch on the
second floor where the Committee on
Grounds and Building met. Col w. r.
Cutshaw made Il statement of the diffi-
culties under which they had labored
spoke of the liability of the contract of
which liability the committee subse-
quently relieved him.
Col. Cutshaw in his remarks declar-
ed that the colored troops had demon
strated their efficiency upon more
| than one occasion. He spoke of the
quick response when called to the PEN
| itentiary and their soldierly bearing al
Newport News.
Major J. B. Johnson then responded
He declared that the troops under hi.
command would always prove faithful
TO the trust and respond whenever
called upon. He thanked the officials
the committee and the city council fol
the hands some building which had beer
| entrusted TO his keeping as command
ing officer. The keys we're delivered
and so ended the impressive ceremony
The Battalion will enter the new
/ structure on the 10th.
Richmond planet., 1895-10-12
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
Supreme Lodge Officers.

The following are the newly elected
officers of the Supreme Lodge, n. A.
s. A, e, A. & A.:
Supreme Chancellor, James @. Ross,
Savannah, Ga.
Supreme Vice Chancellor, S. w.
Starks, w. Va.
Supreme Master of Exchequer, DIR.
A. II. Young, Arkansas.
Supreme Keeper of Records and
Seal, G. X. Robinson, Missouri.
Supreme Lecturer, II. w. Smith
Washington, ID. 9.
Supreme Master-at- Arms, J. +. Tug
gle, Alabama.
Supreme Inner Guard, ] Bolding
Ohio.
Supreme Major General, d NJ. Pappy
Florida
Supreme Medical Register, Dr.,J' w
Curtis, Illinois.
Richmond planet., 1895-10-12
NOTICE AND PLEASE DON'T FOR
GET THISDAY.

Look out for the Grand BAZAAR by
the Peach Bud Club at Richmond Hall
Monday and Tuesday Nights. October
21st and 22nd, 1895 Good Music in
Attendance. Come one, come alland
have a good time. The ladies of this
club guarantee all a good time who
will come out. This viii be the grand
est bazaar that has ever been given.
Frank Loving, President; S. b. Bur-
rell, Secretary; G. M. Jones, General
Manager Committee of Arrange
ments Miss MarthaA. CARAT. Mile
Holland, Julia Moody, s. B. Burrell,
Dorah B Young. Cashier; s. n. Ter
rell. Ticket Agent. ~DON'T FOR
Lady and Gent, 25c. Ocl2-2t
Richmond planet., 1895-10-12

The fifty thousand dollar grab was
the sHbject of general discussion last
week aud the PLANET was in demand.
The admissions made by the True Re-
former officials added TO the surprise.
Enquiries were heard on every side
asking what the Grand Fountain had
boughtand who had seen the copy
right.
REV BROWNE ORDERS THEM TO FIGHT.
The chiefs of the several divisions
to whom reference was made as hav-
ing called upon Editor Mitchell made
its report several weeks ago. Rev.
Browne would hear nothing of harmo-
ny and ordered the fight on. In the
Past Oticers Council on September
9th both Mr.. W. Z. Burrell and Rev
w. W. Browne were outspoken in
their condemnation of the PLANET and
its editor. When a person arose to
le I'VE Rev. Brownies Characterization
of them was anything but elegant,
while Mr.. Burrell ordered all who
wanted, TO get out Of the organization
THE BLASTING EFFECT.
Never was a more audacious species
of bOssism Witnessed and it is plainly
evident that more effective steps will
be taken by the dissenting members
The lodge-rOoms present a deserted
appearance, and since it has been
learned that the monthly dues will 60
to help to pay Rev. Browne fifty
thousand dollars for his one dollar
copyright many have ceased paying
The disclosures made in the PLANET OF
last week caused many of the most re-
liable to pause and make enquiries as
to what can be done.
THE MINISTRY AROUSED.
The ministry has been active Rev
4. ID. Lewis, b. D., pastor of the Sec.
ond Baptist Church, on Sunday, Sept
22nd and 29th, referred to the matter
and condemned Rev. Browne in the
strongest language.
Rev Evans Payne, pastor of Fourtl
Baptist Church has spoken from the
pulpit in condemnation of the grab
He has warned his people of the dan
ger of such an insane course
! Rev James II Holmes, pastor of TIT
First Baptist is outspoken in his dis
| approval of the action of the Crane
| Fountain, and believes that the or
| ganization has received a blow from
which it cannot recover unless som
Richmond planet., 1895-10-12
RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. SATURDAY. OCTOBER l2 1895.

positive action is taken to stem the
tide.
REV. GRAHAM's POSITION.
Rev. w. +. Graham declares that
this action in voting away fifty thous-
and dollars to Rev Browne for copy
right sounds the death-knen of Order
unless something is done quickly to
counteract the effect of the shock. He
declares that he is done with the True
Reformers il this action of the Grand
Fountain is to stand.
The opinion of the other clergyman
is too well known to need expression
here. They all unreservedly declare
the action of the Grand Fountain to be
a great mistake and Rev. Wells, pas
tor of Ebenezer Baptist Church is
quoted as saying that he did not vote
for it