Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24
MANY SEE THEM.
Alternately and POk-
ey Barnes State
mentS.
THE MINISTER'S TRIB-
UTE.
The Con VictiOn of the limo
cent.
ORDER EXCELLENT
ORDER EXCELLENT.


A large crowd greeted Mary Aber-
1athY and Pokey Barnes on Tuesday
night, October both at the Fourth Bap-
list Church, Rev. Evans Payne, pastor.
On the rostrum were Rev. Evans
Payne. Revs. r. Wells, W. H. White,
I. Hall, ]. +. Jones. ID. ID.
Jacob Turner. J. w. Kirby. Scott Z.
Burrell, Lee Frsyser, W. ). Christian
The Scriptures were read by Rev. K.
Wells. Prayer was offered by Rev.
Jacob Turner. Rev. Payne was mas
ter of ceremonies, and well did he
perform the task.
Editor Mitchell was introduced ana |
in pathetic tones he explained the Lu-
nenburg case He told OF the issues
involved, how it was death-blow 20
lynching in the state. He explained
the questions,which had been involved,
and passed upon.
SOME OF THE SECRETS OF THE CASE
He referred to the detective work
done, of how he had been confident OF
the innocence of the women, and
demonstrated that he had not been
mistaken in his conclusions.
He then called for Mary Alternately
and she was brought TO the upper
rostrum, where with tears in her eyes
she related the terrible experience
| through which she had passed. The
audience as in thorough sympathy
with her, and many eyes shed
tears of sympathy. The baby was I'M
concerned and received the caresses
of the hundreds in a most matter OF
fact way.
Pokey Barnes was also brought for
ward and related the trying scenes
through which she had passed. Wher
she told OF having looked at her opeT
; grave the audience was visably AFFECT
ed
; At the conclusion or their remarks
Rev. Payne announced that 1.-TWO min
utet add esses were in order and IN
: trnduced Rev r. Wells
THE MINISTER'S SPEAK
He spoke in feeling tones of TIL
greatness and Goodness OF God wh'
had used Editor Mitchell as his instru
ment in the saving of these helples
creatures. His remarks were timel
and to the point and elected applause
Rev j. w. Kirby drew many lesson
= from the conclusion of this celebrate
I case. He spoke in glowing terms {
"our John MITCHELL" and was roundi
, encored as he resumed his seat
= Rev. ]. E. Jones, ID. D., said ths
y there were many things TO consider
the case. He showed what united el
tort had done and declared that tn
. people should choose a leader and 70
= low him. He complimented the ed
tor and closed amidst applause.
IS AN ENTHUSIASTIC DIVINE.
= Rev. w. H. White was especial
- happy in his marks and enthusiast
over the result of the trial Re r
al ioiced that the lives OF two innocel
~ people had been saved. Re declare
! that he was Mitchell man on u
~ street, at home, i'm bed, in The pulp
= and everywhere else lie praised CT
- for the result he created unboun'
q ed enthusiasm among the audience
% Rev William L. Hall drew illustr
~, tions OF Gods goodness He compar'
the telegraphic service Of to-day wi
TO that OF prayer and showed how c
latter had effected the release of {
3 women. He was sucored.
Rev Lee Frayser was outspoken
mis- praise of what had been done, a
thought all should give thanks
an OTHERS TALK
Rev Scott c. Purcell spoke OF 1
y work done for the women, and REFER
les 20 the visit of the ladies at the Jail
IN were here. His remarks were well
IL seiVed
nd Rev. Jacob Turner was also We
happy in his illustrations and WAS o
III spoken in his praise of the work do
wy de referred TO the three great John
I'm John, the Baptist. John Jasper q
d., John Mitchell He created mt
mt amusement.
n Rev w S Christian created mt
avs laughter by his lone minute talk. +"
ery GaAEAM's DECLARATIONS,
un Rev. w +. Graham spoke of his
- il To the Baptist Young Peoples
uen ion at Milwaukee. His recital of
story of Deas. "a Cuban who was {
in Jail by the Spanish authorities
ing his telegraphing to great Bap
as. preacher, the words, IDEAS IN ia
and and the successful effort TO secure
tbs. release was realistic de capped
climax when he said that If he she
po TO visit his relatives in ArkaT
y and be thrown in jail, the first IL
r. that would come to him would b
telegraph to John Mitchell,
It Graham in jail" and he was sstis
that his release would be assul
The effect of this statement was e
trical The audience applauded,
upon his call. the people arose
waved their handkerchief. In
midst of the excitement, Rev.
rvbo ham resumed his seat.
/, % ELDER PAYNE's ENTHUsIAsM.
> st Rev Wells related striking a.
'dsv dote of the effect of prayer and
.rlv Joe Mayo's opinion of it, after vi
viz Elder Payne scored the enemies
of John Mitchell, Jr., and endorsed
Ohm course. He referred to the decl
non tions which had been made and |
.aIa- lished that the lives of the wo
90 could not be saved.
t;va They were here as living witneE
Their graves had been dug, gal
built, black cap made, but by the I
de- cy of God, John Mitchell, Hon. Ge
after D. Wise, Judge II. w Flournoy, (
her, tain A b Guigon, Governor Yer
st of Judge Wexford and the Supr
died l'ourt, they were here
fun Benediction was announced and
Bap crowd passed out to enjoy the refr
,ept. mems below. The tota amount &
ach- and realized was $6S 90.
stive