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A FRAUDS IMPOSITION.
Not the Editors Uncle.

Mrs. Scott Carter of No West Hill
st. informs us that an old Indian-look-
ing man, with head OF hair thickly
mixed with gray carrying large sat
chel, and a silver-headed cane came to
her house in February during the
18th.
He claimed to be an uncle to Editor
Mitchell, who had been burnt out in
December 1895, in Jacksonville, Fla.
and lost two daughters. his only child
rem, in the fire. He was dreadfully
hurt in trying to save his children.
He said he kept a barber-shop and
that was under the rooms
He lost everything bat bis clothes
on his back.
He said that Editor Mitchell gave him
her address and knowing she was sub
scriber to the PLANET hoped she would
give him something for the Editors
sake She did so and her sister-in-law
gave &c h:::c .seS y = .eek the money
and said he would be satisfied il she
would give him some jewelry by which
he could remember them. They did
so.
1t was afterwards found out that he
learned Mrs. Carter's name from the
next door neighbor.
1t is needless to say that the man
was a fraud and should be apprehend-
ed
Richmond planet., 1896-04-04
RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. SATURDAY. APRIL a. 1896

the soul, but early each weekday we
can be seen making cur way TO our
daily occupations to get food and raj
ment for the body.
at the Fifth Baptist Church Rev II.
Powell held missionary services all
day. At IL 80 A. NJ. he preached q very
able and instructive sermon, which
seemed to stir the hearts of all pre-
sent. At $3.50 Brother Harvey of the
Seminary preached a good sermon. He
is coming young man. Go forward
and fear not. Rev Powell for about
10 minutes fairly electrified and stir
red the very souls of his hearers. be
seemed to be fully alive to the work OF
the Lord. a good talker and a money
getter. At night Rev. II. Presly fill
ed the pulpit and preached gaand old
fashioned sermon. We were very sor-
ry we could not hear our old friend,
Rev. A. Wells Of Petersburg, Va He
told us that he heard we were dead.
Not so Brother, i am alive for ever
more. It was the other fellow.
The young bloods are all in a stir ;
the cid ones too, all are preparing for
the Easter festivities. Lots Of prayers
viii be offered up in favor OF dry and
beautiful weather next Sunday and
Monday. Those big gsleeves, bell skirts
and fine feathers win make US know
they are in town, and 1 am sorry for
that dress-maber, who fails to have
that Easter outfit ready.
certain lady who always greet me
with q very pleasant smile whenever
we meet. but the last time she seemed
all out, Why mad2 What on earth can
be to matter7 I thought to get an
item for the PLANET. "Oh. go away
Easter is most here and 1 have got to
finished my new dress" Mr.. and
the children must do their own cook
ing or starve until this sweet thing il
finished. / know she is a graceful
steDDer. and am told she ia sonetimes
pepper. So we passed on, and 10 and be.
hold we saw pair OF big leg panta.
looms going up Main st. "Great scots
what is themF said /, and we were
told that they were the things the bis
boys Will wear to match the girls
Whew, Jehosaphatl
We are glad TO see Mrs L A. Cole
out again and looking after the mis-
sionary work.
Don't fail to hear Rev. J. w. Hender
son at Fifth Baptist Church.
We saw very suspicious move in
white man and colored woman, nea
Smith and Marshall SITS a few night
ago. Colored men have been iynches
for the like towards white women
The Undertaken will get job yet t
bury some sDeaking white man.
AJAX.
Richmond planet., 1896-04-04
SANS PARIBL TO THE FRONT
A Grand Entertainment

"a
The first entertainment OF the Sans
Pareil Social Club. Tuesday, March 81,
'96, was grand affair. Richmond Hall
was brilliantly lighted and the reful-
gent beams shone on fair ladies and
gallant gentlemen.
1t was full dress affair and the cos
tunes were lovely and costly. Late
in the night many tripped the Light
fantastic toe" aud even those accus-
toned not so to do were at the point OF
joining in the giddy whirl-
The table was n magnificent affair
and all of the delicncies of the season
were at hand i'm abundance. The use
OF the handsomely furnished parlors
added much TO the enjoyment OF
the evening.
The officers are Messrs. Edward S.
Holmes, president; John o. Lewis
vice president; Benjamin A. Graves
secretary and treasurer.
committee of Arrangements: Messrs
w. Johnson, John o. Lewis. Edward
Clay, John Powell K. ID. Lewis. Ed
ward Thompson. A. l.. Norton, VIM
Mundin, James NJ. Jasper, chairman
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Petition to the Bishop.

The following is a petition to the
Bishop. w. J. Gaines, ID ID presiding
officer of the 2nd Episcopal District of
the A. M. E Church. passed by the
church and congregation of the Third
Street A. Nj. E. Church, February 10,
1885,
Whereas, Rev. w. R. Gullins, pas
tor of the 3rd Street A. M. K. Church,
who has discharged his duties with
such an eminent degree Of satisfaction
to the members and congregation OF
said church, and
Whereas, all his intellectual attain
ments and culture, but tend to en-
phasize his religious worth and Chris
tian character, and bind him closer TO
us in the strongest band OF Christian
fellowship and endear him to us as q
pastor, therefore be it
Resolved, that we, the members oi
the said church in congregation as.
sembled, do earnestly and unanimous
ly petition our Bishop to return to vi
our beloved pastor, who has done 81
much for the upbuilding of our churcl
and for the spread of the Christian re
| ligion.
Resolved, that these resolutions b.
| presented the Bishop by the steward
| of this church and copies be funishe'
the The Reformer and the Richmon'
PLANET,-news papers with the re
quest that they publish the same.
The funeral of Mr. Archer Jefferson
Jr., took place from the Fountain Bap
tist Church, Tuesday, March 81, 1S9'
The deceased had been sick for NOR
than two years, and he bore his sick
| ness with Christian fortitude. II
died In full assurance of faith.
Richmond planet., 1896-04-04
ANOTHER COURT OF OALANTHE
Deputy Supreme Worthy Counsellor In
stitutes the Same

At Richmond Ball last Monday night
Grand thancelioF, John Mitchell, Jr +,
set aside Court of Calanthe OF X. OF
p making the second Court in the
State. Thirty-eight were initiated.
This Court is composed of the fe-
males Of Sir Knights from Richmond,
Old Dominion, Virginia, Myrtle and
Planet Lodges X. of p. After the ini-
tiation splendid repast was spread
which was greatly enjoyed by those
present.
The officers for the present term are :
Thomas w Mitchell, Worthy Counsel
Ior; Mrs II. L. Williams, Register of
Deeds; Mrs. Thomas a.. Crump, Re-
ceiver of Deposits Mrs. John IS. Jack
son, Register of Accounts Mrs. Eliza
WilIisms, Orator; Mrs Thomas w
Mitchell, Senior Directress; Mrs. Jes-
Sc Scruggs, Junior Directress Mrs. A.
d. Price, Worthy Conductress; Mrs
Junius A. Smith, Worthy Asst. Con
ductress; Mrs. Henry Clay, Worthy
Inspectrix Mrs. j. w. Thompson
Worthy Herald Worthy Escort, Mrs
John Clinton, Jr.; Worthy Inspector
Miss Nj. L. Chiles Worthy Protector
Sir Junius A. Smith. This Court wa
| set aside under the name of Sylvi'
Court, Number 2, Independent OEdel
| of Calanthe.
Richmond planet., 1896-04-04
FULTON NOTES.
A Chief Passes Away.

The heavy rain of the past few days
on last " ednesday caused the James
to overflow its banks above the wharves
of the Va Navigation Company and
Clyde Line Steamer Richmond of o.
ID. Line arrived early and met with
much difficulty in ndischarging its cargo,
Mr.. Henry Griffin, Chief Stevedore.
Churches, Sunday Schools and Y. M.
@. A. were thronged with interesting
workers and spectators on last Sunday.
Rev. Daniel James, pastor of Rising
Mt. Zion Baptist Church was highly
spoken of in praise, in regards TO the
fine sermon he (Rev. James) preaced
on Faith"
Messrs r. F. Johnson and M. + John
son. their remarks was good.
Captain John Henley died at his resi-
dence 1000 Graham St., in triumph of
faith on the 9th ult., at 7:O5 p. M ,
age 81 years. Professed religion sc
years ago and was a member of the Eb-
enezer Baptist hurch He was a
member of True Reformers, No. is
Fulton Fountain, member of O. Ft..
No. 90 and Chief of Fulton Division
His funeral was preached from Rising
Mt. Zion Baptist Church on last Mon
| dav at P. M. Upon the rostrum were
seated Revs Daniel James, Archer
| Ferguson, A. II Jackson, n. b. Brow
| and S. W. Hall of Manchester, Va. G
| G. johnson. w. P. Burrel, g w s.
| Robert Harrison. w. NJ, Rev. Mrs
w. w. Browne, were present in homo
of the deceased also R j. Bass an
many other prominent persons OF bot
races Rev Ferguson line first, hymn
Rev. G. B. Johnson offered prayer
Scripture Reading by Rev. n. T
Brown. Solo by Mrs Hester A. scott
Miss H. B Wood presided at the ol
gan. Papers of Coincidence were rea
by Rev. n. B Brown, Rev. A. II. Jacl
son, Miss Susie Robinson. Sho-
speech by MIR. W. Z. BurreH. Re
Daniel James assisted by Rev Arch'
Ferguson preached a sympathetic se'
mon
Pail bearers, active, William Flen
D ing, Fleming Jordan, Thomas Olive
a r. +. johnson, Timothy Campbe
James Robinson, Albert Daniel, ca
n non Taylor honorary, R. W. Tyler,
= w. Hall, j. W. Brown, Robert Harl
: son, Rev. A. H. Jackson. The foI
resigns were beautiful. A wife, a sc
three sisters, many relatives a
friends survived him.
s "Sleep on, sleep on,
IS Thy work is DONE"
Mr.. William Isaac Johnson, funel
7. ! director
Richmond planet., 1896-04-04
MUST ADMIT THEM.
an Important Decision in
New York City.
OOLORED CHILDREN CAN NOW AT
TEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION.
Attorney OOwan's Great Achievement.

10S FULTON st NEW YORK Cry.
Alfred @. Cowan, Attorney and
Counsellor at Law wins a great victory
over his white brother in the New
York Supreme Court. The colored
citizens of the village of Jamaica have
achieved a great victory over the
Board of Education of that place. who
refused TO admit colored children re-
siding in the district to the white
schools.
In september 1895, the colored re-
sidents and taxpayers in accordance
to notice issued by the Board OF Ed
ucation to the parents of the village of
Jamaica to send their children TO
school, the colored people of the said
village obeyed the notice and sent
their children to the school nearest to
where they lived, but the colored chil-
dren we're not admitted and were sent
home, and told to go to the colored
school which had been set apart for
them more than 40 years, but owing to
the inferiority of which there has not
been Il single colored child who has
ever graduated from the grammar
course.
Inc colored people employed Coun-
sellOr Alfred q. Cowan TO take legal
steps TO see why the colored children
should not be permitted and allowed
TO attend the school in the district
where they lived. Counsellor at once
proceeded and obtained an order to
show cause from the Supreme Court
directing the Board of Education to
give a reason why the colored people
should not be allowed to send their
children to the schools in their respec-
tive districts.
After long legal technical proceed
ure, Counsellor Alfred G.. Cowan has
| achieved a great victory, having met
| his opponent in four contests and de-
feansd him each time having won the
7, kAst contest before his honor, Joseph
+. Barnard, one OF the judges OF the
Supreme Court secured an able opin-
! ion in which he said:
1t is merely prejudice which keeps
| colored child from the school pro-
vided for his white associates 1t is
| foolish remembrance of the condi-
tions of slavery by which rhe colored
race were held to be inferior to the
white race. This prejudice and the
remembrance ought TO disappear. i
the Board OF Education of Jamaica will
visit Poughkeepsie. they will see how
fully the colored child and the white
child harmonic and how we'll the col
ored child keeps up with the genera
scho arships. demurrer over-ruIeC
with seventy-two dollars COST
1t will also be remembered tha
Counsellor L. McCants Stewart had
J similar proceeding on behalf of Mis-
! | Frazer, a colored teacher who was re
fused the right TO take charge Of
: white school, but he was defeated
! Miss Frazer was on the eligible list
, She was defeated in the legal proceed
ings, but il was the means of perfect
ing a compromise whereby one is nov
teaching.
But, the victory for Counsellor Cow
3 an is one of which every colored per
son ought to be proud. He has prove
that he is in every way capable to han
l die the most difficult and techn
cal proceedings. also, that he is tru
, race man, having fought the case a
: most at his own expense.
Richmond planet., 1896-04-04
The New Association.

The Workmen's Aid and Beneficial
Association is new candidate for
public patronage 1t was chartered
under the laws of Virginia last week
with the following Officers and Board
of Directors: W G Singleton; Vice.
president, Daniel Bowler: Secretary
and General Manager, Alpheus Scott /;
Treasurer. C. F. Norman; John will
son, r. w. Whiting, Lawson Jones,
Absalom Randolph, r. J. Johnson, Jer-
emiah Smith, Norris Epps.
1t pays sick and death benefits. It's
Office is located at 9l619 w. Doth St
The agents can already be seen NOV
ing among the people Give them en-
couragement. There is room for all.
Richmond planet., 1896-04-04
Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

The missionary services at Mt Olive
Baptist Church, Chesterfield, Va, Rev.
N. b. Brown, pastor was we'll attended.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Brown. The speakers were Mr.. r. T..
Hill, President of the Va. Baptist State
Sabbath School Convention r. j Bass
Treasurer OF the Va. Baptist State Sab
bath School Convention and the Su-
perintendents of the First Baptist
Church sunday School, Manchester and
the Swansboro Sunday School on the
subject Emissions" Music was fur
nished by the Moore st. Sunday School
Choir led by Mr.. John III. Mabrey.
Richmond planet., 1896-04-04
PRICE. 5 CENTS.

last Friday by giving that brilliant
recherche affair at the Lily Of the VAL
ley Hall. The "ThessaloniaDs" was
the cry as the brilliantly lighted car
riages rolled up and down the various
streets to the residences Of those who
were SO fortunate as to secure an invi-
tation from the gallant young gentle
men who composed this club. The
fragrance Of flowers, the gayety, mirth,
and soft peals OF merry laughter, to-
gether with the soft strains Of music,
which was furnished by the Church
Hill Guitar and Mandolin Club. the
crack club Of the city made those who
were listening on the outside, stand as
IL entrenced.
Tia affair was the grandest social
evs- tyen on Church Hill while fat
tering compliments from all sides were
showered upon these, the representa-
tive young men of Church Hill. The
brilliant costumes worn by the young
ladies were without exception, costly,
as well as beautiful. Nothing could
excel this affair, and Church Hill need
feel proud of the fact that such club
exists.
But when the Grand March at :45
A. NJ, commenced and the guests were
escorted to the supper room, where all
the delicacies and foreign dishes of the
season were served in an elegant man
ner by Mrs. Emma Owens who catered.
the glory of the Thessalonians were
complete. Speeches we're made, toasts
responded to, and the witty sallies
made by the young ladies added addi-
tional attraction to the supper.
While compliments must be extend
ed to Messrs. George E. Booker and
Isaac Brown for their splendid speech
es and many are undecided a. to who
carried of the oratorical honors of the
evening but many unite in favor Of
Mr. Booker.
! After supper the guests separated in
/ to small groups where various amuse-
ments were indulged in and under the
soft strains OF the music many felt that
the occasion had just begun at $3.50 A.
M The guests commenced taking
their departure and the name OF the
Thessalonians at 9 A. M, went down
into the past with a halo OF glory.
This club anticipates more sociais
Ipic-nics, etc, this year and all the
young ladies who has not q fellow in
the club had better make them join
The honorary guests present were
Mary Ross, Mary K. Lee, Elenors
Brown, Gertrude Barrett, Maggie Ell
lis, Matte Willis, Estelle Nelson, Mari
; Jones. Addie Baugh, Maggie L. Patter
i son, Mary e. Woodson and others
: Messrs. Roscoe @ Willis and Miss Ger
tie Willis, George Willis and Miss Ju
lia White, George e Booker and Mis-
Carrie Coles, W. Z. Patterson and Mis-
Maria White, w. t. Nelson and Mis-
Marie Byrd, Thomas Lee and Miss Sou
d die Blakey, Isaac Brown and Miss Jos
, ephine Martin, w. E. Cbristian an
I. Miss Daisy Reid, w. E Williams an
d Miss Ella b. Harris. Andrew Timbel
n lake and Miss Susie Taylor, w. A. Wi
d liams and Miss Eva Clayton, jaime
!. Price and Miss Mary Banner, Thons
: Clark and Miss Lille Martin, Robel
Harrison, Steward Jackson, jaime
Harris.
II The gentlemen who rendered sue
: delightful music are Messrs. David an
i. George Patterson, w. @. Coleman
'e VIM. G. Willis and Thomas Jones.
II Caterers Mrs. Emma Owens, Mis-
es Lula Willis, Julia Young and NJ
5 Philip Holmes.
T. w II NwTsON
Richmond planet., 1896-04-04

best interest of the citizens OF the mu-
nicipality over which he presided.
The suggestion that pictures be tax
en- caused Mary Alternately to bestir
herself and POkey soon gave the gen
tie hint that for a few moments it was
her desire that the visitors absent
themselves.
She wanted TO put on her Sunday
best" and Aunt Mary wanted to dress
the baby.
In the next room the editor retired
together with Deputy Sheriff Harvey,
Jailer Matthews and Rev. G. h.
Mcdaniel.
When they were ready, they were
brought into the room adjoining where
they were photographed. They were
carried into the yard where they sat
again.
FAREWELL TO THE WOMEN.
After giving them money, the editor
bade them goodbye and retired.
In the meantime Rev. II. II Mitch
ell, d. ID had entered the enclosure
and in company with him, the party
repaired to Mr. d. p Bragg's residence
where a bounteous repast was spread
Rev ]. w White was also present.
A photograph of the First Baptist
Church, Rev. B. II. Mitchell, ID. d.,
pastor was taken.
The plates to the camera had been
exhausted and operations had to be
discontinued. A few minutes later,
Editor Mitchell was on the train being
hurried to Petersburg.
WHEN THE TRIAL BEGINS
The trial of the women will com
mence Monday. April both n airy Alb
orna4bv xril. bo triad frat SolomOn
Marable has not been as yetsentenced.
1t is desired TO use him as a witness
for the prosecution if he can be made
to change his statement. Such is the
desperate predicament of the prosecu-
tiOD
Richmond planet., 1896-04-04
THE GRAND CHANCELLOR IN Pc
TERSBURG.
Auxiliary Lodges Fine Showing.

PETERSBURG, VA, March q, '06.
Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr.,
arrived in this city last evening. Aux
Hilary Lodge. No 3, Knights of Pythias
n A, 8. A E., A., and A., turned out
in body being embraced in Peters
burg Division They made a grand
showing.
At the Mt Zion Baptist Church in
Byrne St., a large number of persons
had gathered TO listen to an address by
Sir Mitchell. Sir Jacob Coleman,
Deputy Grand Chancellor presided.
After prayer, the speaker Of the even
ing proceeded to give history OF the
order, explaining its benefits and por-
traying in graphic language the story
of Damon and Pythias.
He then dwelt on the Lunenburs
| Case, showed if the principles OF Ply.
thianism had been applied two limo
cent women would not have been sen
| to their death and the penitentiar,
would not now contain the person o
Mary Barnes.
He was raptuously applauded at tn
close Benediction was announced b,
| Rev. Johnson, the pastor, after which
the Sir Knights filed out. Sir Nose
Bats is Chancellor Commander 0
| Auxiliary Lodge and Sir Edward Wood
Keeper of Records and Seal.
Sir Edward Branch commands tn
Division. At the Castle Hall, short aC
dresses were delivered and refresh
ments were served. Grand ChancellC
Mitchell heartily enjoyed himself II
was quartered at Mrs Bannister' es
tablishment on Oak St, and was Wis
ted by Rev E. Watts, b. D., before
left the next morning for Farmvill
Va. -
Richmond planet., 1896-04-04
Y. NJ. O. A.

The boys meeting was we'll attend
ed last sunday. They we're addressed
by Mr.. Wood and our General Secre-
tary.
Mems meeting conducted by Gener-
ly Secretary s G. Burren. A large
number was present. One without
the Savior. Subject A good Soldier.
STRANGER WITHOUT HELP.
OF our little we always try to share
with those who need our assistance. A
stranger was made to feel that he be-
Richmond planet., 1896-04-04

longs to the human family who came
into our rooms on last Sunday.
Explain alton on the Sunday School
lesson by Prof. G, K. Hovey to-day
p. m.
Meeting in the Jail Sunday IL a. IN
Meeting in the slums 3 p m.
Mrs. DIR. =. H. Dismond will address
the boys Sunday .. M
Rev. w. +. Graham will address the
men Sunday 5 80 p. m. Solo by Di-
rector @. Q. Williams.
Our rooms are opened to all. In-
vite your friends
The Women's Auxiliary meets Mon
day D. m. All women are invited.
Members are particularly requested tc
be present as there is business of inn
DOrtance.
Richmond planet., 1896-04-04
A GARD.
ia W. Leigh St.

ia W. Leigh St.,
RICHMOND, VA, Mar. "a, 90.
To Whom it may concern at
Newport News, Va:
Learning that Mr. George s. Step
hens, Jr., stated that the money col
lected by him in your city has been
turned over to me, l desire to make
the following statement.
I did not authorize Mr.. George
S. Stephens, Jr. to collect money for
the Lunenburg Case, nor have IRE
ceived one cent from him for the same.
Very respectfully,
MARIETTA l.. CHILEs, Secretary
Richmond Women's League.
Richmond planet., 1896-04-04
HAMPTON TRAINING SCHOOL FOR
NURSES.

Give full two years course in nursing
in all its branches. Lectures by
physicians, practice In surgical,
medical and obstetrical
nursing, both in
Hospital and private cases. Students
received from April 1st to August
1st. For further information ad-
dress: MISS A. NJ. BACON,
Sec'y. and Treas
Dixie Hospital. Hampton, Va.
a-1-2m
Richmond planet., 1896-04-04
WEST END NOTES.

On last Sunday the attendance at
the churches was very slim owing to
the very heavy rain in the morning
and at night. In the afternoon the
weather cleared off and there was a
fair turn out. At the River View and
Galilee Bapt. Churches strong and in
structive sermons were preached.
Our white churches seemed to have
been we'll attended ali day, judging
from the crowd we saw going from and
to their churches. It is very strange
that we colored Baptists cannot get out
on rainy Sundays to meet the Lord at
the house appointed, to get food for
Richmond planet., 1896-04-04
TARGET Practice.

The Carney Guards" or Company B,
First Battalion, Virginia Volunteers,
Captain @. b. Nicholas commanding,
celebrated it's 24th anniversary on the
18th ult.. by parade and target prac-
tice in the afternoon and banquet at
night. First Serg't Charles K. Steward
put bullet through the bulbs eye and
therefore won the medal, which was
offered as prize for the best shot.
The medal will be presented by ex-
Lieut.. Norman V. Bacchus at the
company's drill at the Battalion armo-
ry on next Tuesday night, the 7th in
slant.
Richmond planet., 1896-04-04
Union, Union, Union !

The Sunday School Union will con-
vene with the First Baptist Church
Sunday School Sunday, April 9th at
3 80 p m. The programme has been
carefully prepared and will be quite
interesting.
The following have consented tc
take part, viz solo, Mrs. Mildred A
Gross; quartette, Mrs. Mary ID. Has
kins, Miss Ella J. Williams, Messrs.
Joe Vandervall and Walter Wilder
The Thdrps Quartette, Bethlehem Ju-
bilee Songsters. The fifth and sixth
Quartette of the Ebenezer Sunday
School. All are invited to attend
Bring q donation for missions.
Richmond planet., 1896-04-04
Do You Want to Borrow MOnsv7

Do you want to borrow money! II
so call on WEST-END REAL ESTATE
COMPANY, No. 221 w. Broad st.
Money loaned on real and personal
property, rents collected, houses built
on easy monthly payments. Money
advanced on rents.