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An Enjoyable Entertainment.
RosELLE. Nj April 4.

RosELLK. N. April 4. 90.
A very appreciative gathering of the
leading society people gathered at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs Jessie Eatman
on First Ave-, last Thursday evening,
the occasion being birthday party Of
Mr. Eatman.
The guests were those from Newark,
Elizabeth, Bayone City, Crawford and
Roselle. Mr.. EatmaH received some
very handsome presents from mis- va
rious friends as token of their APP
probation
Among those present from Newark
were Mrs. Newman, Miss NJ. Shers,
Mr.. and Mrs Eatman Miss G. Walker,
Mrs. Spence from Elizabeth Rev. d
E Robinson, pastor OF the Shiloh Bap-
fist Church, Misses J. Washington and
Harris, Mrs. Butts; from Bayone Mr.
and Mrs Rich. and Mr.. K. Rich from
Crawford SIR. and Mrs Z CLARK, Mr.
and Mrs. j. Byant and Miss Foster
from Roselle Rev S. W. and Mrs.
Smith, the pastor OF the End Baptist
Church this city, Misses Harris and +.
n. Smith. Mrs Edwards, Mr.. johnson
Mr. and Mrs. I. Harris, MIR Thompson
Mr. b. Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. j. Folkes
The guest were attired in very hand
some costumes.
Mr.. Eatman was born in Richmond
County, Va, and has lived in this
state for % years. He has been IN the
employment of the CIR r company OF
Jersey for IL years. Brother Eatmau
is lover of the cause of Christ and q
faithful worker and much thought OF
by all who know him He is q mem
Der of the Shiloh Church of Elizabeth
a trustee of the End Church this towr
and a member OF the q u o of o and
an ex-True Reformer. After an in.
diligence in the refreshments of the
season the guest left for their homes
wishing Mr.. Eatman happy future.
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PERSONALS BRIEF

Have you paid your subscription?
Send it in at once.
Mr.. T. 6. Terrell of Charles Citv
County called on us.
The PLANET will be size larger
next week-a nine column sheet.
Mr.. George Gregory has left the
city for New York City, his future
home.
Mr.. James Hayes, the bicyclist
is now with A. Saks & Co., 1Ith and
Main SITS, Richmond, Va.
a grand Easter entertainment +
was given at 821 N First Street az
Mrs: James, and marriage was played
by the girls.
The Third st. A. Me. Church
has paid the last cent due on their
building-a debt of twenty years
standing. They are happy.
Rev. G. @. Coleman andwife called
on Us. He has been conducting a re-
vival at the 22nd Street Bapt. Church
of which he is pastor and has had A
converts as reward for his labors.
We have received the Goldsboro.
N. O., News and Guide, a new journal
istic venture with Messrs. A. A. Smith
and w. E. Merritt as editors. We
wish it success.
-Quartermaster James w. Jones
and Captain w. P. Gray OF Washington
PatrIarchie, No. Is, Of Washington
were in the city as committee ocon-
suit the Richmond Patriarchie rela-
tive to a visit OF the Washington con-
tingent May 80, 1896
Mr.. P P. Wallace of Hampton.
Va, paid flying visit to Richmond
Tuesday TO visit his family. which has
been spending a goodly portion of the
winter here with Mrs. o. A. Randolph.
His better half, Mrs. Ella A. Wallace
and his two children, Bessie and Eddie
though having been sick were found to
De greatly improved. he returned to
hampton Tuesday afternoon joyful
'ver his short stay in Virginia's CAPT
lit.
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The programme was varied and inter-
esting. The Athenians Mandolin and
Gaitar club, whose musical ability is
too well known TO need comment.
opened with one of it's choice selections
which " as followed by piano duet,
by Mr. and Mrs. II. B. Rurrell Miss
NJ Tinsiey then sang a solp, accompa-
MED by Miss Mamie Jones. We must
compliment her on her sweet and
charming voice.
1t was then announced that Mr.John
I. Taylor could not fill his part in the
programme owing To a deep cold con-
tracted last week Miss Deborah Pat
terson recited the Spanish Mother"
which was we'll rendered. Miss L. A.
l.. Haltkenny recited, Leah. the for
saken," and at times we were so taken
with her sweet voice and style of de-
livery that we imagined her TO be the
real Leah.
The dumbell exercises by the stu
dents OF Hsrtshorn Memorial College
was perfect, and too much praise can
not be given to their instructors for
the care taken in their physical train
ing
The debate, Resolved, that this Re-
public Gu A. will eventually fall -
was pointy and we'll rendered. The
Affirmative side was represented by
the Richmond Lyceum. MIR e B. Ellis
Jr. and ]. r Pollard, Esq while che
negative by Nanchester Lyceum
Messrs. K. a. Johnson and L w Giles
The Richmond Lyceum produced ma
ny points and forcible arguments al
did also Manchester.
The decisionswas given to the Man.
chester Lyceum, negative side. Al
i laft wall nlooaad fhinEspn fhaf thox
had been more than repaid for coming
ont
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-04-11
AN OFFICER IN TROUBLE.
Wanted the Girl to Meet Him.

Sanitary Inspector, q. G. Lamkiu
wrote several letters to white girl
Miss Lena Layne. He endeavored To
have her meet him at places he speci-
he'd. She gave the letters to her faith
er and Lamkin was apprehended and
the case turned over to the United
States authorities He was indicted
by the grand jury for sending obscene
matter through the mails.
Judge Hughes on the 9th inst heard a
motion to quash the indictment which
motion was subsequently, granted. The
Judge in rendering his opinion did not
rule otherwise that there was no law
to cover cases where letters we're sent
through the mails for the purpose of
arraigning meeting for immoral pur-
poses. The letter must contain OBJ
scene matter.
officer Lamkin is now in the hands
OF the Police Board. The damage done
him already is great and it is probable
that his dismissal from the force will
follow. He has a wife and children.
All OF the parties concerned are white.
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course Of time. so the FIRST day OF the
week. The elder brother Of the DAYS
has now since the resurrection becon,e
the ruler Of the days.
Mrs. GeorgiannR Carter Of Washing
ton ID. Q is in the city.
A little son OF Mr.. John Monroe is
very Ill. residence Sunnyside.
The funeral OF Mr.. William Morris
took place from the A. NJ. e. Church
at p M, LIST inst. He was a member
OF the Love and Charity order. The
charities was out on the occasion The
same hour son Of Deacon ID. w,
rawford was funeralized from Mt
Zion.
The funeral OF Mr.. Samuel Green
took pisce en- the 9th inst, from Mid
dlebrook Ave.
A Grand Easter Reception was given
Monday night by Miss Lucy Ross OF
kairview, Misses Mary Lou and Matte
Monroe At their residence on sunny
side ST., pleasant time was spent.
They were on time, at eleven the
guest were hustling for their homes
It has been whispered that q certain
young gentleman and a certain young
lady will be married in May.
A. Z. BoLDEN.
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FROM TROY, N. Y.
Interesting Items.

Troy, N. Y April z, 1896.
Sunday april 5th) was day in TROY
long to be remembered 1t appeared
like Sunday indeed, men who have
been spending their Sundays in bar
rooms and gambling dens we're turned
out last Sunday and many were found
standing in the sun on the corners of
the streets all day. The closing of all
0ar-rooms in the state of New York on
Sundays Is one of the best things that
New York has ever done for herself.
Rev: j. A. Taylor preached at IL m
from the text, Hab. 2:15 and at 8 m
from Luke a: 81.
The Easter was we'll observed by the
other churches; but it was a very cold
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams little dauob-
ter, OF whom we have spoken about
lately, departed this life End inst
She was carried to her last resting
place on Sunday at 2 p m.
Mrs X. Carr is sick in bed this week.
Mrs. Gaden is doing very well.
Rev. j. A. Taylor moved his family
from Catskill to Troy on the 9TH inst
and is living at No. l47 Ferry Street.
he can now attend to his work mach
better in this city, Mr.. Taylor started
the LIST OF March to sell the Richmond
PLANET and he has sold over so copies
every week since. All who read the
PLANET once or twice want it again. 1t
Is leading paper among our people
and every one should take it every
week; white people ought to take it
because we buy their papers and read
them. They ought not let the colored
people be better than they are, for we
all have the one Father, we ali must
go to the one place and we should be
the one people to say all the good we
can, do all the good we can, at everv
time we can, for every one we can and
not let one opportunity pass that when
we meet in the sweet by and by we will
De able to say one to the other we
have done our best at last.
The Rev. E. T. Curtis of CatskiIl is |
FEELING very happy over the blessings
the Lord is giving him in his church |
at Catskill. He had a fine time all
day last Sunday. The Lord is bless
ing his labor in many ways in that
held. It makes our heart glad to |
know it. The Lord has and will ever
bless his faithful servants.
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Burlington Notes


BURLINGToN, n O.. april 8, 1895.
Mr.. Editor:
Please allow rue space in your valua-
bic paper to give a short sketch of the
good people here.
Sunday was spent in praising God in
the highest at both Baptist and A. Nj.
K Churches We have four churches
here, viz: First and Second Baptists,
christian and African Methodist.
The First Baptist Church, under the
watchful eye of Rev. K. f. Parham is
spreading its influence TO the edifica-
ton OF the souls of men. Their Sun
day School ranks among the first of the
city, O l.. Barner, Supt.
MIR Peter Holt, the Supt. OF the A.
M. K. Sunday School, though very
young, yet considered a leader of his
race.
Many turned out Sunday to here Ell
der q. II. King, the presiding Elder OF
Greensboro District. He is a message
bearer indeed. He took for his text.
Matthew 2S:7, Tell his disciples he is
risen from the dead" Elder King
held his congregation spell bound prov-
ing by Prophets, Patriarchs and Chris
tians that Christ surely did rise from
the dead
Rev. Spencer Thomas, the father of
many of the Baptist Churches through
the country, finds a kind reception in
the many hearts Of all who knows him.
both white and colored He also runs
the only tin establishment in the city
Mr.. s b Thomas after reading a
copy of the PLANET smacked down the
cash said ''let the PLANET come"
Mr. @ Z. Banks CONTROLS the only
colored store in town. He carries a
nice line of confectionaries and gro
ceries. We have arranged to furnish
the intelligent readers of the PLANET
fresh copies at MIR. Banks store every
Saturday. The people here likes the
PLANET.
Rev John T Tate, pastor of St. Peth
els A NJ L Church here, is an earnest
laborer in establishing a pertinent
moral law in the hearts of the Young
men and ladies wherever he speaks.
Mr.. p. N Newman. one of Miss Mary
Banks charming escorters throws no
the cash and give me his name for the
PLANET
1t is time when avery race-loying
man should read the Richmond PLAN
RT. Through its columns we read the
weekly history of America and especi-
ally the Negro race.
Mr.. Editor every reader of the PLAN
Er in our city praises you for the work
you are doing for those poor prisoners.
Nay the good Lord direct and guide
you that you may continue to surmont
the obstacles in your pathway and
those debase enemies who en-
deavors to enslave the Negroes again.
remain yours for the elevation of
the race.
PRINCE A. HAIRsToN.
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NoRFoLK. Va. April 4 1899


Mr.. JOHN MITCHELL, JR.,
Dear Sir:-First of the season full
dress Leap Year Banquette given by
the ladies of Maragole Social Club,
Misses Eliza Blackburn, Chairman :
Henrietta Phelton, assistant chair
man; Fannie Raby, Secretary; Mary
Nelson, Treasurer.
To the members of Mt. Elmo Pleas
ure Club. Mr.. John II. Daniels, Presi-
dent; Messrs Charles Robinson, Vice
President; George Morton, Secretary :
William McRea, Treasurer.
The Grand March was led at prompt
ly $3.50 by Mr.. Joseph Malbon.
The music was furnished by the
old reliable and ever popular Prof.
Martin Mercer and at 1890 they were
led in the Grand March to supper by
the ever popular Joseph Malbon, and
the well-filled table with delicacies of
the season would have pleased the
Queen The Belle of the affair was
Miss Belle Preston and Mr.. Charles
Harris. They danced until the wee
sma hours.
ia. w.
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v. N. @. 1.

Rev. Harvey Johnson, D. D., of Bal
timore, Md will deliver the Baccalau-
reate Address before the Graduating
Glasses of the V. N. & C. L., May 10.
1896.
Prof. G. r. Hovey will deliver the
Addresses before the Literary Socie-
ties, May IA. 1896.
The Graduating Glasses number
forty five.
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Notice.

Rosa Gray moved some furniture
here January Sd, 1895, and she has not
been seen since. She said she was 90
ing to live with some white family on
18th and Marshall SITS. Whether she is
with some white or colored family /
wish to find out from this notice.
registered letter awaits her.
Yours respectfully,
ISAAC BANKS,
628 N 28th st.
Richmond, Va.
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AN ANTI-LYNOH LAW
Mr. Smith Wins.

COLUMBUS, o.. April S.-The Senate
eo-day concurred in the Smith anti
lynching bill, and it is law. The bill
was written by Judge Albion w, Tour
gee. L. makes any county whose off,
Gals permit lynching occur liable to
the family of the victim for damages.
The bill takes its name from Hon. II.
y. Smith, a colored representative
from Cleveland, who championed the
measure, and is the result of several
lynchings of colored men in Ohio in
the last three years.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-04-11
RHODE ISLAND GOES REPUBLICAN
Waterloo for the Democrats.

PRovIDENBE, r. l., April 1.-Returns
from the election at midnight indicate
that LipDitt Republican, for Govern
or, is elected by almost 10, 900 plurality.
The city returns are delayed on &C.
count of heavy license vote. The
entire Republican ticket ia elected.
a HEO Ooaha Ps.i6iH W uo 0paUnCUrC inc
extreme, and the disorganized Democ-
racy made practically no fight There
will be but six Democrats in the Leg
islature, against eight last year.
There was something or a fight a
gainst license in this city, but the no.
license movement was defeated Two to
one.
The entire Republican City Assem-
bly, ticket was elected by over 2 1000
plurality. The city went Democratic
last fall.
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SPRINGFIELD RALLIES.
Help For The Innocent.

SPRISGFIELD, MASS. March 20, 90
Mr.. EDITOR:
The Third Baptist Church Sunday
School Of Springfield would like TO
show their appreciation of your noble
work and their sympathy for the poor
Lunenburg women by enclosing a
draft for ($62 O0) sixty-two dollars.
Hoping this sum may be accepted
along with our prayers for Gods bless
ings upon you and your helpers in
bringing justice TO his place and set
ting these poor helpless prisoners free.
We remain. Third Baptist Sunday
School.
GKo. w FRAZIER, Supt.
REV. s HENRI Browse, Pastor
PS Please find enclosed an order
for 81 90 for the PLANET TO be sent tc
Mr.. Richard Colden.--Alex. Hughes
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COLOR LINE DRAWN.
Rev. Wesley Coleman Declared From
Preaching in Chester Church.

CHESTER, April 7. 9e Especially The
Rev. Wesley Coleman. a coiored
preacher attending the Delaware on
ference, was assigned to preach last
Sunday night at the Evangelical Luth.
Church, it is said. by request Of some
of the officials of Church Mr.. Coleman,
at the proper time presented himself
at the church door, where he was met
by Pas'er Hoffman, and informed that
he was at liberty TO come into the
church, but that he would not be al
lowed to preach This Mr. coleman re-
fused TO do, and after thanking Mr.
Hoffman he returned to st. Daniels
Church. This refusal on the part OF
Mr. Hoffman has created considerable
excitement among the xethcdists in
this city
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-04-11
Easter Surprise to the Y. M. O. A.

On Easter morning the association
received a very valuable lot of books
from Mrs. Marriage Allen of London.
England. Who will be the next to
help save our boys and men? The Of
ncers and members of the association
tender most hearty vote Of thanks to
our friend and pray that God NAV
bless her in her work, and that she
may live long to honor Him. Who
will be the next? The association
needs 1920.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-04-11
Birthday Party

The 9TH birthday Of Miss Florence
Jones was celebrated April 9TH at 6o4
N. 18th ST., and they had a very nice
time The guest that were present
were Misses Marietta Johnson, Mamie
Scott, Saddle e. Frayser, Lucy Miller,
Bessie Jones; Masters Robert Jones,
Alfred Scott, George Jones. Mr. Hem
derson Brown asked blessing on the
table. Miss Mary Smith was the or
ganist, and she played a very pretty
march. The guest all seem to have a
very nice time and all left quite please.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-04-11
Alumni ! Alumni ! Alumni !

The regular quarterly meeting OF
the Alumni Association of the Normal
School will be held Monday, April goth
p m at our alma mater
The members are expected to be pre-
pared on the course work for the quar-
ter reports from the various depart
ments will be given. Dues for the
quarter collected. Matters pertaining
to the welfare of the association are to
be considered.
2t. ]. ANDREW BOWLER, Pres.
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FROM sTAUNTON.
Easter Services -Obituariss-0ther Items

STAUNToN, VA, April 7, 1895.
Last Sunday was a beautiful Easter
day. Churches were crowded to wit
ness the celebration.
Rev. M. Johnson bad charge of the
Mt. Zion Baptist church. Last SUNDAY
the Easter Offering of Mt. Zion Bap-
fist Sunday School was quite a success.
Amount collected, twenty-seven dol
lars and eighty-five. Many thanks re-
turned to all givers. Snpt. d. W.
Crawford.
Ebenezer Baptist Church was beau
tifuily decorated by the ladies for Eas-
ter. The sacred desk was highly per
fumed by the beautiful flowers. The
pastor, Rev. d. @. Deans. A. B.. SEEM
ed to be full of the Spirit of Resurrec-
ton, text, Matthew 1857. He spoke
Of the ending of the Jewish Sabbath
and dispensation and the dawning OF
the christian sabbath or the Lords
day and Era. He said the older BROTH
or was the one to rule the family in
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NOTICE.

To the Public:-
have removed my law
once rom sixth street to No. 8l2 E.
Broad st between 9Th and 9th Sts..
under the Planet Office where I shall
De glad to meet my many friends and
thousands OF clients, who have hereto
lore favored me with their patronage.
Hoping TO continue in their confidence
as heretofore,
Respectfully.
GILES B. JACKSON.
B@ Correspondence strictly conf
Dental.
fnone, S42. 8m-4-4-0o.
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LUcAs-HLL-The marriage of Miss
Baby Hill to Mr.. Calvin Lucas took
place at SO Atlantic Ave-, Brooklyn, N A..
Y, April l, 1895, at 8: 80 p. NJ. Rev.
h. ], Gaines Ufficiated. The couples
future residence will be 927 William
Street. Richmond. Va
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-04-11

Mr.. Charles Brown is very sick with
Prof and Mrs. j. n. Blackwell spent
last Sunday in CentraIia.
On last Monday evening, the First
Baptist Church was packed TO its Mt
most capacity to pay the last tribute of
respect to Mrs Margaret Muse and
Mr. Claiborne Mosby, who died sun
day morning in the full triumph of
faith. 1t was a sad occasion. Two
funerals in the church at once. DIR.
binga preached a sympathetic sermon
and handkerchiefs were used freely
throughout the ceremonies.
The Arizona club was out in full and
made a grand showing. They were
headed by the LIST National band, and
marshalled by Messrs. Chas. Cunning
ham and John Mason. There were
about thirty-fve of the members ont,
VINO with slow steps, marched to the
burial ground to pay the last respect
TO their esteemed and much honored
leader, Mr.. Claiborne Nosby. At the
grave they sang with telling effect and
profound sadness, Am a soldier of
the cross" and ct is finished ,,
me pall-bearers were, active: Rob-
ert Baught, Harvey Taylor, Charles
Jones, COnrade Bacon. David Hopson.
Henry Harris, Garrett Flemming and
Buriord Walker. Honorary: Charles
Wilkerson, Cunningham, Robt. Cyem-
mons, Henry Mason, Frank Olphin
and Royal Smith. Mr.. James H. tun-
bingham, funeral director.
We congratulate Messrs. L. W. Giles
Robert A. Johnson upon their success
at the True Reformers' Hall on Mon
day night last in the debate.
NO BUSINESS THERE.
De preacher to his pulpit,
De 'fesser to his char.
But when he git ter politics.
He's got no business thar.
Let Mitchell. Bahen and Allan sail
On poPtic's rough seas.
Dey am too rough, deep en- wide,
Fer b. DIS. and d. DIS.
De debil like lion,
Goes robing thro' de earth.
An eff de preachers of his guard.
Oh, how he lofs wild mirth.
He'll chase de ole an your de younp
Play havoc wild de fiocks.
An dem what's out can not git in.
NO MATTER how hard jey knocks.
Yes, de preacher ter his pulpit,
De lesser ter his char,
But when he gifts in politics,
Hes got no business thar.
For, de poli-tics am "al stern tics"
So is de poli-fiea,
But when dey sucks de preachers'
blood,
Woe to de chuches, see?
BIG 90"
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these
ion Goods delivered Free. - - 'O'0AA '0"'e a''en-
~ The following the year The
SANS made this
E DnT homa aInsley No East Duv9l Be Roy
Queries sO2 James St. Darrell; 7s w ID
Mrs Harris, JannesSt ~ ~ anu ess ''s'74 darrell;
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Grand Success For The Lyceum

The entertainment given at the
True Reformers Hall under the auspic-
es Of the Lyceum Liberty of the Rich
mond Y M 9 A was decidedly a success