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willing to accord to him the credit he

willing TO accord TO him the credit he
deserves"
He paid glowing 'ril use TO his pee =
pie and closed amidst rapturous ap-
plause
President Hill expressed his thanks
for the attendance. motion was pass
ed expressive of the appreciation of
the Y NJ. G.. A IN affording such a rare
treat and benedicticn was announced
by Rev J~-E- Jones, ID ID.
Rev. s. @. Burrell deserves much
credit for the manner in WHICH he
worked up the entertainments. The
order was excellent, the arrangements
complete and nothing marred the
pleasures OF evening.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21
HE SPOKE HERE.
Prof. Booker 7. washington ElGC-
trifiGS a Richmond Audience.
ArIAGNiFICENT EFFORT
A Strong Plea for Practi-
cal Education.
Sounds the Warning
And COunseLS Care as to the
Future.
Sounds the Warning
ANOTHER DAY FOR Us TO DAWN
An Ovation Accorded the Distinguished
Citizen Of Color.

Prof. Booker T. Washington 2st
with a most hattering reception at the
First Baptist hurch, Tuesday night,
18th inst. He was greeted by the
largest audience ever assembled to
listen to lecture delivered by a mem
ber OF his race. The edifice was liter
ally packed His subject was Indus
trial Force"
Madame S NJ. Hill rendered solo
The invocation was offered by Rev. W.
r. Gullins
r. L Hill. president of the Y. NJ. C.
A under whose auspices the entertain
ment was given. was master of cere-
monies. while Rev S. G.. Burrell, the
General Secretary, had charge of the
management.
On the rostrum were Revs j. r.
Jones. ID. ID W. r. Gullins, W.. Ora
ham, DIR. X K. Jones, John Mitchell,
Jr, and the speaker OF the evening
Among the others present were Rev
Evans PAYNE, DR. s. II. Dismond, Rev
w ~ Browne, Rev l.. b Tefft, d ID
Rev. j. II. Brice. Rev. Coleman and
Rev. A. Binga, Jr., d. ID.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

civilization. Industrial pursuits make
it possible for the practical demonstra-
ton of higher ideas.
He declared him to be the index
pointing to the New Negro in the in
dustrial world His achievements
should stimulate the race in its efforts
to secure a permanent foOt-hold in
our southland
Said he; land that so distinguished
gentleman. son of Virginia. whose
name is mentioned by the Washington
Post editorially as the proper person
for place in McKinley's cabinet. one
who has won distinction and honor,
national in scope and integrity. by
reason of firm adherence to principle
and labors which seek to give the race
recognition and worth as an industrial
factor, thus advancing US to manly in
dependence, instead Of servile beggaIy
should come to Us as living exponent
of racial responsibilities. REFLECTS the
greatest credit upon old Virginia.
And now my friends, it is with pecu.
liar pride that your humble servant
recognizing full we'll the honor coming
to him in so doing, rises to intro
duce to you our distinguished guest
a gentleman whom the South honors
whom the North honors and whom t.:
Nation honors,-President Booker T
Washington. Master of Arts by the de
cree of Harvard University.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21
Knighss of Damon.

Notice: There will be thanksgiv-
ing sermon preached to the Knights
of Damon on the 26th day of November
1898, at the Firit Presbyterian Church,
corner of Monroe and Catherine Sts.,
Richmond, Va. The public are in
vited to attend to hear the able divine,
Rev J. +. Rawlins, pastor. The col
lection taken sp will be given to the
church.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21
GAVE HIM LIBERTY.
GOVERNOR O'FERRALL
GRANTS THE PETI-
TON.
The Prisoner Happy.
The Scene at the Executive
office.
A Glimpse of the Penitentiary
A Glimpse of the Penitentiary
The Crowd that Gathered.

On Monday last Miss Jennie Sale, of
Roanoke, entered the editorial room
of the PLANET and informed Editor
Mitchell that she had come to the city
TO secure the release of her brother
Lloyd Sale. who was convicted jan
uary, 1898, upon a charge of grand lar
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

Planet Lodge held a very enthusias-
tic meeting Monday night large
amount of business claimed their at
tention ameng which was the proposal
to give an anniversary supper. his
measure however was defeated and we
think the Sir Knights should be con-
graduated for having taken such a
wise course We are against the need
less expenditure of Lodge money and
think that such things as annual sup
pers should not be had at the expense
of any lodge, but keep the treasury in
a healthy condition in order to be pre-
pared TO meet emergencies, such as
sickness and death, which will surely
come to us all.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

A large amount OF enthusiasm seem
to characterize the members of Bloom
ing Lily Division We have been in
formed that the drilling is far above
the average for recruits. We hope
continued success may characterize
their efforts and that they may be
among the front rank.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21


been a good prisoner
READY To RETURN HOME.
When he returned again he had
guitar and bundle He was hastily
given the new prison suit, and was car
ried to the office where the final regis
try was made.
1.-The trouble is" said the superin-
tendent, THAT there are many here TO
be turned out on acco ant of bad health,
but they have no where TO go, or any
body Co take care of them, and they
are better of in than out of here. You
might work this matter up to the end
of having some provisions made Tor
them"
Soon Lloyd Sale was ready and with
his sister passed out. On the road and
in the streets leading TO the peniten-
tiary was a mass of people. There she
is" pointing to Sales sister. Editor
Mitchell comprehepded the situation
at once and explained that this was
not Mary Barnes, who had been re-
! leased The effort TO bring her out
would no doubt reach a successful ter
mination week later.
LLOYD Sale and his sister left for
! Roanoke at 10 so p. Nj Tuesday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

Arrangements have been made to
nav the claim of deceased Sir Knight
Thomas Brown Of Blooming Lily
Lodge on Wednesday. Nov. 25th, at the
Fourth Baptist Church. corner ZSth
and 2. SITS. The Grand Chancellor,
John Mitchell. Jr will be on hand to
pay the One Hundred and Fifty dollars
endowment fee TO the widow or heirs
of the deceased.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

tunity. He declared that the RefOr-
mers Bank would knock out more pref
udice than anything else.
You have in your city another
young man who is an institution in
himself. / refer to the Hon. John
Mitchell. The work that he has ac-
complished in the last fifteen months
is without parallel in the history of
the race and I pity the man who is un-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

The ninty day dispensation which has
been granted by Supreme Chancellor
James c. Ross reducing the initiation
fee to Sc. 90 will doubtless have ten
dency to do much good in this jaris-
diction The Sir Knights should a
wake and make an effort to increase the
membership of the several lodges to at
least 100 There are numbers of initia-
ted persons who are thrown in our
company daily and you who have the
interest of mankind and the order at
heart should not miss a single oppor-
tunity. Our Supreme Chancellor seems
to be abreast with the times and we
should show our desire to the have order
prosper under his management. What
say you Sir Knights? We should be
pleased to hear expressions from all the
Sir Knights in the State on this impor-
tant subject.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21
PYTHIAN NOTES

On Tuesday night, Nov. 10th, Bloom
ing Lily Lod held its regular meet
ing at its Castle Hall on p st. Quite
large number of members were pre-
sent and the regular routine OF busl-
ness was transacted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

No race or people shall
drag me down by making me
hate them. II you consider
this position illogical / want.
to see a black man gro~
greater than a white man
whenever he gets an oppor-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21
A Glowing Commitment.

Washington. d c., Colored American
John Mitchell Of Virginia, has am
ply demonstrated his zeal and love for
the afflicted of his race. He is a man
among men.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21
rRE MUSICAL ExKRcIsEs.

The solo by Mr.. C. c. williams was
well rendered.
The female quartetie composed of
Mesdames A ID. Price, A. b. Hawkins
Fannie Payne Walker and Miss :. Alice
Kemp was pleasing and elected ap-
plause. A solo was rendered by Mr.. Q.
William Moon, and he was encored
The female quartette rendered a med
ley of charming sweetness.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21
HIDE HIS NAKEDNESs.

SeEds Blanket to Colonel
SDinks of Dallas
Colonel Spinks of Dallas, as stated
yesterday in the Journal, telegraphed
the Constitution
You have played hell with your
prediction statements. have lost
both my hat and breeches."
Today gentleman expressed him a
25-cents blanket with the following
card:
To hide your nakedness. From a
sympathetic McKinleyite. ATLANTA
Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

3 The 22nd Annual Session of j. r.
GiddIng's and Jollifee Union will be
preached at the Ebenezer Baptist
Church by Rev. r Wells Sunday ev-
ening, Nov. 22nd, at 3 O'Clock p NJ.
All members of the Tents are ex-
pected to meet at ? 80 O'Clock. Friends
also invited.
AMANDA HOLMES,
Rosa b. WOODsON,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

Rev. w. f Graham then pro
ceeded in the most felicitous
manner TO introduc the speak
er OF the evening. He declar
ed that Prof Booker I. Wash
ingtOn presented the capa-
bility of the race in higher
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

Richmond Lodge held it's regular
meeting Monday night last at its castle
hall on Clay st. The attendance was
good and q large amount of business
was disposed of. The rank of Esquire
was conferred on Page, w. s. Tinsey.
Sir Knights, Dabney Elicit OF Virginia
Lodge, Fletcher johnson of Unity
Lodge and John Jones of Old Domin-
ion Lodge were present and each made
an interesting talk. Brethren you are
invited to call again.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

The members of Planet Lodge were
glad to welcome Sir Knight Richard
Brown of Friendship Lodge Norfolk Va.
He gave an encouraging talk on the
principles of the order and was invited
to call again as Planet Lodge doors are
omen to all bona fide Sir Knights
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

The promptness with which the
claims of deceased Sir Knights are
paid has a tendency to give the public
the greatest confidence in the faith
fullness of the order. We are proud
to say the order we represent has men
at its head who will not stoOp to dis
honest practices.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

Planet Division was out in great
numbers for the purpose of holding its
regular meeting and drill. Not much
business claimed their attention and
an enthusiastic and interesting drill
was had,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

Myrtle Lodge. No. II, K. of P. met
November 10th with good attendance
1t decided to open club :or the bene-
fit of taking in new members under
the dispensation rule at $500 This
lodge is about six years old and any
one would be wise to take advantage Of
the offer. The club meets every Sun
day at O'Clock at Sir Samuel Wilson'S
residence, 320 w. Duval st Young
men, this is the chance of your life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

Meetings next Week: Monday, Vir-
ginia and Sampson Lodge: Tuesday
Blooming Lily Lodge: Thursday. Old
Dominion Lodge; Friday, Unity
Lodge
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 81 1896.

than could the president of the United
States 100 years ago.
A AQuestion comes rs to how much
education is necessary in entering up
OF the industrial life. Get as much
education as you can,
We as a race are to the point where
larger proportion of US must enter in
dustrial or business life. 1 do not
plead for lesser education for my race,
but do plead for its use along certain
lines
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

in the Mississippi bottoms. My friend
do you know that there is not one col
ored man in 10000 who suffers from
nervous prostratiOn? Study chills and
fevers and rheumatism.
Education has drifted steadily in one
direction.-The cementing Of mind to
matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

Intelligence was received here this
week that Roman Eagle Lodge, No. Is,
of Danville. Va is perfecting arrange
ments for the payment of the Endow-
ment Claim to the heirs of Sir Knight
j. II. Marshall deceased.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21
A GRAND OPPORTUNITY

The Negro is born in his industrial
life at q time to take advantage OF all
Of the mistakes the white man has
m ade for 2000 years.
A colored child can enter our public
chOols and secure better education
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

Do not delay the collector when he
calls pay him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21
rnAr rRAcrIcAL ooMPARIsoN.

] saw white men in Illinois plant
ing corn. He had q machine called a
cultivator. He was planting corn. The
hardest work he had was TO hold back
two spirited horses 10 keep them from
working themselves TO death The
white man had an umbrella over him,
and he WAS smoking cigar.
saw colored man in Georgia. He
was planting corn. He vas behind
a delapidated mule and dragging be-
hind was a pole He was .plowlng and
occasionally he would reach for that
pole and belabor that mule. He was
competing In the markets OF the world
with that white man in Illinois is
there any surprise that we are behind
There is one thing which has not an
ounce of prejudice in it, and that is the
silver doliar,-I think had better say
gold dollar.
Ninety per cent of any race live by
the common pursuits of life. We must
dignity common labor. We want tC
give our girls the dignifying influence
of labor Until our sons and daughters
have tine proper idea Of the dignity o
labor there is something wrong in oul
education.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

Sylvia Court, No ,, 1. o, Calanthe
held their regular monthly meeting last
Tuesday evening. An unusual
amount of business was transacted.
The attendance was exceedingly large.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21
rHE rLLusrRArroN EXTENDED.

He drew a similar illustration con-
cerning iron ore and lumber This
true in Georgia 1t is rue in Massachu
setts. They say that the cause OF this
is his lack OF industrial skill If this is
true, we should get rid OF this charge.
The black man goes in and works
himself to death, while the white man
sits down and makes nature do the
work for him. He gave illustrators of
this
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

This old world we live in is getting
very careless about what you or /
know, but it is very careful about what
you or l do That is what it is inter
ested in.
My friends, an educated man stand
ing on the streets WITH his hands in his
pocket is not worth one whit more
than an uneducated man standing on
the corner with his hands in his pock-
cts.
An educated man is more costly, and
il he is going to do nothing, you'd bet
ter let him remain ignorant.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21
Prof Washington said

a Prof Washington said:
"a Ladies and gentlemen, as
mn sure you that it is a source OF
qualification to see so many
here, and thank you for the
generous greeting which you
accord me,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

must teach or preach or something of
the kind. We should get education,
and start brick yard Are we to be-
come parasites2 The preacher, as
good as he is, is a parasite. The teach
er is a parasite. am parasite. live
on you. We must be producers If
we all become parasites, we must go
down.
We must become producers of wealth
as we'll rs consumers. We consume
clothes, hats and cheap jewelry-and
in cheap jewelry we can beat the world
on that. And yet we produce no jew
elry, not even cheap jewelry.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21
1.-THE PARTING OF THE WAYS"

q We are reaching the parting
!. J: . ..| ]: !. !. J. J: y
a. of the ways. We must prepare
to meet this foreign labor which
~ is pressing hard upon us, which
seems to be TO death We are
in possession of the idea that
- when we get an education we
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21
A REooLLRcrIoN OF rnE PAST.

About twenty years ago. when
came to Richmond penniless and tired.
1 walked up and down the street until
1 saw an opening in the sidewalk.
crept into it and slept there.
On the next morning, / went down to
the wharf and secured work on the YES
sci, working in the day and sleeping in
the hole by night.
That was my first visit, and l thank
you for permitting me to come here
again on my second visit.
The speaker said that he did not ex-
pect all to agree with him and he pre-
ferred that they should not. for where
there was complete agreement there
was bat little thought, and he wanted
10 set them to thinking. He told an
amusing story of two frogs in jar OF
milk.
NOT LIKE orHRR PEOPLE EXACTLY
We are led into saying that we are
Just like other people, that there is no
difference between Us and other peo-
pie must admit that there is a
difference produced by the unequal op-
portunities. To argue otherwise is to
discount the effects of slavery.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21
rHE ALL rERvADING QUESTION.

The great problem con-
fronting us as a race is what
to do with the education we
have in our head.
He told a most interest
ing anecdots along this
line.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

met a young man who was
attending the medical college at
Boston. asked him what
branch was he pursuing. He
said he was studying nervous
diseases. / asked him where he
expected to practice. He said
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21
WOULD NRARLY AL BE nARE-HEApED

CiI nO1 CNCh SACdP JOWCiIJ
WOULD NEARLY ALL BE BARE-HEADED
If they would pass law in a
this state that no colored man NEA
should wear hat made by WW
white man, why two thirds of us
would be bare-headed.
We have plenty of education,
but we do not use 1t in the max
ing of hats.
The needs of our race at this time is
! as to food clsthiDg and shelter. We
need architects, we need men educated
in agriculture.
There are not more than half dozen
colored men in the United States who
have been trained in even agriculture
There is no man who has a higher re-
spect for Christianity. 1t is a mighty
hard thing to make good Christian of
a hungry man.
! BUNGRY, YET MEYER sTARvEs.
hungry. You can't starve us as a race
to death We get to the point of feel
ing uncomfortable, but we never
starve to death.
The preachers down in our section
sing and preach about heaven and the
white mansions while living in one
room cabin in this world We should
have foundation in the way of prop
erty and industrial progress, and upor
this build. For our opportunities, we
are the most cultured race in the
world.
HOW THE RESPECT CONES.
One race respects another race il
this country largely in proportion a
the one race has something the othe
wants or respects. This industrial de
} velopement will result largely in re
moving the friction in the south
have grown to the point that 1 ca
sympathize with the white man in tn
south as do with the colored one. /
took me great effort to do it.
WILL NOT PRACTICE THE LESSON OF HATE
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

Subscribe for the Planet.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

him 60" said the guard, Lloyd has
been a good prisoner
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21
AN INDUSTRIOUS PEOPLE.

My friends, whatever charge
be brought against the Negro of
countryside rank and file works.
The trouble is that the Negro
works in the most expensive
mann'r and som" body else gets 4
the profit The Negro can pick -
the cotton. He can get to the
cotton the gin, the vessel but
he cannot follow that cotton.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-11-21

He cannot go to the northern cities
When he attempts to follow it TO the
mills and factory. the door is slammed
in his face.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-29
4 MYSTERY or GALVESTON BAY

Galveston. TEX. Dec. 2s.To-day the body Of
Samuel Martin. a painter. was found floating feet
upward in the hay. When the body was landed 1t
was found thai the front OF the skull had been
crushed in by heavy blunt instrument. and
around the neck was a rope. to the end of which
attached n heavy iron CRATE indicating that
thrown overheard. Martin was a man about forty
years old: lie left home on Tue sday evening De-
ceHiber H. saying 10 his wife that he was going TO
make stake" for Christmas. He borrowed
boat and had gone out In 1t. a few days after the
boat was found bottom UP with hole In IT, His
wife and the public were Of the opinion that he had
been accidentally drowned. and this the ac-
ccpteJ theory until his body WAS found to-day
Martin was well known In labor circles. and was a
member OF the Galveston P.inters' Union No. l76
and was not known to have an enemy The union
10 determined To run his murderer down The police
have In custody William Hansen. q Companion Of
Martin. but he avows his innocence
New-York tribune., 1896-12-29
STATE BiNkS ~ THIS CITY.
IMPROVED CONDITIONS SHOWN BY THE LATEST
QUARTERLY REPORTS

IMPROVED CONDITIONS SHOWN BY THE LATEST
QUARTERLY REPORTS
Albany Dee. 2.-The reports OF the forty state
banks In Ncw-York city which have been filed
with the State Banking Department as OF Decem-
b,r o show \ prosperous condition Of affairs az
COMPARED with the reports filed with the Depart
m.nt Oh September g. The total resources Of
In. Ncw-York GUY banks amoun, to si6s.
$50 lo7 an Increase I'm the quarter OF slO5is.0J.
The undivided profits amounted TO S'52.3G,
an increase OF sS7. .s73 The amount due depos-
itors increased ST. 1885, to sli2 1s.iOs The total
surplus decreased ss77S3i. to Nl.S7,,vo The loans
and discounts increased ssl.ool to s92S3,292. The
amount OF specie. United States legal tenders and
circulating notes and cash Items increased
by nearly S00.c)
The total liabilities and resources of the New
York CITY banks December follows
Ilabilities-Capital. H4 $40 700; surplus fund ST.
Ss7 100: undivided profits S3 1852 $50, due depositors
on demand sli2 I09. los. due TO trust companies.
State National and private banks and brokers, $lt
l79 O7s; due savings banks sSs9ll6 due the Treas
urer OF the State OF New-Y York, syO.7g4. amount
not included under any Of the above heads, $i-S.-
3il; total. $l6s. .559l9I.
Resources-Ioans and discounts. less due from
directors $92 3O3 2G: liability OF directors makers
s. Sj AL overdrafts S3 .s; due from trust compa-
MES state. National and private banks and
brokers' Sl2Jo20OJ: real estate. 9&l; bonds and
mortgages S74,Sl: stocks and bonds. S0'9.il5 spe-
Gle S305i. IA: United States legal tender notes
and circulating notes of National banks, N3Nl.-
eo cash items $l9 099 1885, assets not included under
any OF the above heads. 0s yj7 total S6S 5o9 l91