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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-05

Nothing pleeses the ladies like fine
laundried mems wear That's why
they all rush to see Mr. George w.
Bragg at the Richmond Steam Laun-
dry.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-05

The mule is wandering if he sees an
other mule, but its only his own re-
nection on the shirC-bosom of his
boss. The Richmond Steam Laundry
put on the gloss. and the boss put on
the shirt. The mule still wanders.
Have your work done there, 9Is N, 7th
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-05

No, he wears his collars and cuffs
much longer, because they are laun-
dried at the Richmond Steam Laun-
dry. Old phone, 1903 new. 6O2,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-05

Richmond Lodge, No l, meets Mon
day night at their castle hall on Clay
St. Members are requested to turn
out early.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-05
ASSAULTED AND ROBBED.

From a private letter. we received
information during the past week
which announces that Mr.. W. II Fox.
the evangelist, who worked so faithful
ly In the revival at the Fourth Church
last spring, while proceeding along a
lonely road in the neighborhood OF
Hampton, Va one night last week. was
set upon by two ruffians and aside from
Irobbing him of $I1 90 in cash and other
| valuab bles, they brutally assaulted and
cut him about the face and neck. The
report further states that the ruffians
have been captured and are now in
jail. We cannot guarantee the relia.
Dility of the above statements. but il
they are true it will cause much sor-
row as he has many friends and was
very much liked by the good people OF
this section. He resides near Mount
Pleasant, and is relative of Rev. T.
IL. Dickerson, on North 3lst st.
THIEvRs RAMPANT. Raid BARBER SHOPS
Thieves are hold high carnival with
our BARRIERS possessions. Not content
ed with raiding hen roosts. cooDs- hos
pens and making of with a turIeV oc-
sasionally. they have started IN for
larger game, which insures a tempora.
ry rest for the fowl. at least until
Christmas week. Mr.. Thomas Jack.
son. who has barber shop on N. 3Oth
St., is an acute sufferer from the de.
predations of these mid might maraud.
eIs They selected Thu sday night
the 26th inst, while many Of the good
people were giving thanks. as good
time to show their appreciation o.
Thanksgiving. Not contented witt
carrying off several razors, cups anC
other paraphernalia, which belonged
to q first class barber shop, they noun
ed chair and took down the larg,
swinging lamp. which has been thu
pride of the proprietOr's heart, carried
that along with them.
Two weeks previous, Mr. Robert S
Guy, the leading tonsorial artist in tn,
lower part of our sity, while away ul
in sunny Hanover, left in charge auotl
er young barber, and while this func
Itionary was performing the usua
T routine of business, he was compelle,
to look helplessly on, while a whit
thief made of with his masters razors
etc,
And to crown it all our shoe shop
are entered so unceremOniously as {
make our shop keepers unduly suspi
cious of their neighbors. Truly, trul
this is a bad condition of things.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-05

Planet Lodge, No % meets Monday
night also Planet Division, No s. Sir
Knights are requested to be present at
s O'Clock sharp.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-05

The members of Unity Lodge are re-
quested to be present at their regular
meeting Friday night, Dec. llth at
O'Clock sharp, business Of Importance.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-05
AT THE HALL.

Notably among the many dignitaries
aside from the Grand Chancellor were
Brigadier General w. r. Greene, Col
onel Walker Johnson, Major Jesse
Scruggs, Capt. r. 6. Rich ardson of
samson Division, Sir Knight Lieuten-
ant Fillmore Scott, Chancellor Com
mander j. II. Wood. of the Blooming
Lily Lodge together with many others
After the adjournment the entire COM
mAndlmarched to their Castle Hall on P
St., where they held forth. in all their
splendor. A grand festival as in pro-
gress and it was at late hour before
the festivities closed. Come again Sir
knights you are always greeted with
open arms.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-05
AN ABLE JURIST.
JUDGE WELLFORD AND
HIS DECISIONS.
One of the Central Figures
in the Lunenburg Case.
The CELEBRATED WRIT
OF HABEAS CORPUS.
Sa Ved the Lives of the Pri-
SOnerS.
PECULIARLY SUSTAINED BY THE
SUPREME COURT.
"All's Well That Ends Well"

For fearlessness in the performance
Of what be regards as a right and du-
ty, Judge b. R wellford, Jr., OF the
Circuit Court of Richmond is noted
throughout the boundaries OF the COM
monwealth.
Learned in the law, observant, skill
full, answering in his decisions, bis
name has become an authority in legal
matters, and the respect shown him
by even those VINO differ. is as surpris
ing as it is re markable
Judge Wexford comes from the best
stock OF Virginia and the IF + V.
through his veins.
It will be interesting here before
discussing the particular incident to
which we shall refer here to trace his
geneology and Co give the public an
idea of his antecedents
HIS ANCESTORS.
His grandmother was the grand
daughter of Edward Randolph. who
was the youngest of the seven sons of
w hutf0Olph VI AclAuO,
who is the ancestor OF the Virginia
Rar dolpbs. including Thomas Jeffer-
son, John Marshall, John Randolph OF
Roanoke, Robert e Lee and host OF
others.
His grandfather, who married her,
DR.. Robert Wellford of fredericksburg
came To this country very young man
as a surgeon in the army OF General
Howe His brother-in-law, Lieut..
Bartholomew Yates was killed at the
Battle OF Princeton in the CQntinental
Army.
His grandfather resigned from the
British Army, while IL occupied Phila-
ldelphia, and determining to settle in
America, remained there after the
Americans occupied it. Then on the
advice of General Washington came to
Virginia to settle to practice medicine.
He very shortly thereafter married
His wife was the daughter OF Rev.
Robert Yates of Gloucester His wife,
Mary Randolph, who was the grand
daughter as before stated
His mother was a Miss Mary Alexan-
der of Stafford and a descendent of
John Alexander after whom the city
of Alexandria is named.
but, 20 the point: when counsel for
Mary Alternately and Pokey Barnes
applied TO Judge B. r. Wellford, Jr..
for a writ of habeas corpus, it was with
the full knowledge that failure to
prevent the removal of the prisoners
meant their death at the hands of a
mob.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-05
FROM THE EAST END.
THE PYTHIANS HOLD
FORTH.
They Pay an Endowment
Claim.
THIEVES ARE RAMPANT.
ASSa uIted and RObbed-A
Run away Creates q
Panic.
SUNDAY AT OUR CHURCHES,

From Our Regular Correspondent
The Pythians held forth in all their
glory at the Fourth Church Wednes-
day night, the 25th inst The occasion
which brought the Sir knights out was
for the purpose of paying an endow-
ment claim caused by the death of Sir
Knight homas Brown at his lone on
N. 30th St., at whose death many OF
our people mourned.
Long before $50 p IN . the main au-
ditorium was densely packed. The
choir, under the superb leadersh of
Mr.. Joseph Bowler, rendered choice
music at intervals to entertain the au-
dience. At about 9 p. m, Hon. John
Mitchell, Jr., entered the church alone
aud there was observed a momentary
hush as the distinguished Grsnd Chan
cellor OF Knights of PythiRns of the
State of Virgin a made his way to the
rostrum. A few minutes later MIR.
Mitchell arose and after accounting
for the absence OF the Divisions, which
owing TO a slight MISUNDERSTANDING
was very much delayed recounted the
beautiful legend OF Damon, Pythiss
and Dionysius, from which sprung the
grand old order of Pythians, and he
further explained that the same love
which bound these three men together
existed in the order.
THRY FINALLY ARRIVE.
1t was not until about 10 p. m, that
the Pythians, preceded by the First
Battalion Band made their appearance
| great crowd meanwhile had gather,
ed in front of the church, to witness
the inspiring sight as the Uniformed
Divisions marched in followed by
Blooming Lily Lodge composed oI
about 40 members, more or less. At a
command from Capt. Thomas Crump
who had charge of the Uniform Rank
composed OF Eureka Division, No. l,
and Planet Division No. s.; the body
uncovered and at another took their
seats.
After another enthusiastic and able
address by Mr.. Mitchell and an appeal
to all OF the young men to become
members OF the order. he paid over the
endowment ($l50 OO) incident to the
death oi Sir knight Brown, To the
heirs and beneficiaries. A collection OF
seven dollars and tifty-thFee cents
was tabled and Rev. Payne pronounce
ed the benedictiOn.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-05

The members of Old Dominion lodge
are requested to be present at their
regular meeting Thursday night, Dec
10th at 8 O'Clock sharp, business OF i'm.
pOrtance.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-05

On Friday evening. Nov. 9th at
Richmond hall, Grand Chancellor
John Mitchell. Jr.. (assisted by the
officers of Sylvia Court, No 2. I. D o.
.C } instituted a Court of Calanthe
The Court was organized by Miss Ma
rietta L. Chiles, Worthy Inspectrix OF
of The best young ladies of the city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-05

| course of his remarks be pledged him
self to bring in ten members within 80
days. We are proud to see such spir
it exist and hope that the day is not
far distant when Unity Lodge can
boast of the largest membership in the
state.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04
THE CUBAN LEADER.

The frequency with which 1t has been
announced that General Gomez. the
Cuban leader. has. been killed. has
caused the people of this country to be-
gin to wonder how many lives the old
General has. and what kind of weapons
were used in the killing.
General Gomez is by far the ablest
leader. either on the Cuban or Spanish
side of the war. and despite his 20 years,
Is man of remarkable activity, with an
ihdomitable will. and is courageous be-
yond all question.
The Spanards would rejoice at his
death. because he has given them great
trouble and has proven by his strategy
more than u match for the Spanish com
mnnders. General Gomez Is reported to
be quite sick-so much so that he has
been unable to take the field for some
days. and should he die the Cuban cause
would sustain a loss not easy to repair.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04
NOTES AND OPINIONS.

1t is stated that nearly 1000, 900 pounds
of fur for hatters' purposes are pro-
duced in the United States
The free silver Democrats of Missouri
are making great preparations for the
coming OF Senator Tillman.
The young King of Spain recently de-
scribcd an island to his geography
teacher as "a body of land almost oc-
cupicd by Insurgents"
y colored woman of Monroe, n. G..
to quiet her restless child. gave 1t as
much morphine as she could hold be-
tween her two fingers. The doctor did
his best. bul there has been q funeral
In that family.
Although the typewriter. both ma
chine and operator. is an America n
creation. other countries are beginning
to rival us In the quality of work done
by both. In the House of Commons there
are nNo ana in the foreign Office six
young women who are typewriters, ste
n"r'"nhe's and also l'nguists They
are organized into u staff at each place
says the brooklyn Eagle
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04
PERSONALS,

Mrs. Mary L. Lease announces that
she intends to begin trip around the
world next year.
A secretary Carlisle is going TO make a
speech tolthe labor prganiza lions of Chi
caGo on the 18th.
The good news comes from Chicago
that James Whi.comb Riley is recovering
from his alarming Illness.
The Hartford Courant claims that the
Widow Watson. Of Hartford, who did
business In that place about 40 years
ago, was the first woman editor in this
country. The lady was the owner, edi-
tor and publisher of the Courant
Ogden Goelet's steam yacht, which is
now building on the Clyde, will be an
epoch-maling vessel. Her combined en-
gines will be capable of 1900 horse power
MI. Goelets private state room will be
palatial apartment, 40 by 40 feet
The Washington correspondent of the
charlotte Observer says: Senator Till
man opens his Presidential campaign
virtually by speech at Denver. Col.
April IL. 10y the followed bv speeches a,
Wichita, Kan. and Petite Springs. Mo
Gov. Stone invited him to the latter
place"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04
THEN AND NOW.

There Is an old saying that, "Wisc
but the author never contemplated that
the change should be for the worse. and
yet Senator Sherman has done that
very thing. 1t is not meant by this
however. to convey the impression tina,
Senator Sherman has any particular
er made because OF his prominence In
national affairs and because he is be-
lieved to be man of ability. and. there
fore. what he has TO say upon affairs OF
import to the nation is of some impor-
lance. To compare Senator Sherman
views of some years back with those held
by hin. to-day on the tariff question will,
of course. create no surprise, but II will
show how changed they are. and how lit
tie he is entitled to any claim to wisdom
whatever y few years ago he said:
Every obstruction 10 commerce is a
tax on consumption; every facility to a
free exchange cheapens commodities.
increases trade and production. and
promotes civilization. Nothing is worse
than sectionalism within n nation. and
nothing is better for the peace of ma
lions than unrestricted freedom OF COM
merce with each other"
But how is it now? Senator Sher-
man is supporting the aspirations of
Governor Mckinley the highest tariff
man in the country. and man vino
urged the passage of the force bill-a
measure, than which none could be
more sectional But perhaps, when he
uttered the words reported above he
was not in earnest and. perhaps, too.
he has been misquoted. Either may be
possible, but the former rather than
the latter is the more likely.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04
TILLMAN FOR THE PRESIDENCY

Information comes from Washington
that Senator Tlllman. of South Carolina.
IS preparing to put himself in the race
as Democratic candidate for the PresI-
dency. and the question arises right here.
What sort of Democrats does he expect
to have as his followers?
OF coursei the announcement occasions
no surprise. for be 1t rcmembs red that
from the day of his advent as a politi-
cal leader of his kind in South Carolina.
Senator Tilman's career has been but
a succession Of surprises, and whatever
he may do on the line Indicated canno,
be more surprising than some things al
ready credited 10 him.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04
Big VALUES mean BIG TRADE
ee~oeoeo~oee eN>S~eee

lt-may be possible that these Dollar Knee
Pants Suits can be matched for the Dollar but
ITS hardly probable, These Dollar Suits are
Stylish, Slightly. Wearable Goods and archie
best values we've ever seen for the dollar. An
sizes TO age IS in stock now. Come quick
it Interested
Extra Pants to match these Dollar Suits
can be had tor Quarter. The Pants, like the
SUITS, will show their worth Further comment
unnecessary. Sizes complete now, but can't tell
now long they'll last. nor to be able to duplicate.
Boys Knee Pants Suits for One Fifty that
are bang up. Suits for the price. The patterns
arr are bright, the materials solid and strong and
the makeup extraordinary for the One Fifty
grade; Extra Pants and Golf Caps to match
Tor Fifty Gents extra, making Complete Com
Dl1atlon Outfit consisting of Jacket, two pairs
hnee Pants and Caps, all of same material,
only Two Dollars. The sizes range from ape
TO IS inclusive. Bear in mind that choice
values are gobbled up quick at the Jump of the
season. If interested, the time is now.
Dressy Navy Blue Diagonal Child's Suits
TO TIT boys up to size IS. Hundreds of people
nave already said they've paid more than
double Tor Chlldrens Suits that never looked
d DIT better. lhe weave is clean, the goods
strong and the Suits have remarkable EXPIRES
sion tor the small price of One Seventy-Five.
Finer Chdrens Suits, made from Better
Fabrics, in all the latest ideas. The stock in
the annex for the little fellows contains an i'm
nlenSe line of Choice Suits in the 81. S. and
So grades, but the Three Dollar line consists of
the NobbieSt Suits we've ever shown for the
price.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04

The proposition Of Senator Plat to adj
Journ Congress in May IS received with
only partial favor by the countrys
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04

Washington dispatch to the Brook
iyn Eagle says that 100 Congressmen are
absent from their seats. The country
would not suffer II the rest of the Con
gressmen should follow the example OF
the first hundred.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04

The Rev. Edward Everett Hale Is al
Santa Barbara. Cal, and calls the eli
mate "heaven upon earth"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04

T. Simon Sam, formerly minister Of
War of Hayti. has been elected president
TO succeed General Hippolyte.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04

The Washington Post is indignant be-
cause a correspondent sent out a story
ebout ''grande dame" in Washington
society who went to the opera on a 81
ticket and stole an IS seat. The Post is
right.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04

Mckinley may be heading for the
White House, but he can't forget tina,
pennsylvania is a very important ave-
nue. In reaching it, thinks the Philadel-
phia Times.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04

Five Cuban prisoners were garrotea M
Havana Tuesday. The execution was
conducted in such a bunglesome and bar
barous manner that spectators sickened
at the sight.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04

Elk Speaker Crisp and Secretary of the
INTERIOR Smith opened their series of
saodnt debates on the financial question at
Augusta, Ga, Tuesday night.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04

Gov. Bradley wants one Hampton to
have trial, even If it bankrupts the
State. Suppose Gov. Bradley has a
trial?
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04
SATURDAY, APRIL. 4, 1896.
EIGHT PAGES.

The terms of twenty-four United
States Senators will expire on March 4
next.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04

The Cincinnati Tribune thinks chat
the hen. which adds Sl33, 1000, 900 year TO
the wealth of the country, would be a
better bird for the flag than the useless
eagle"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04

Japan's Emperor has decorated an
american newspaper man with the Order
or the Treasury. Some newspaper men
are always in luck.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04

AS for Gen. Harrison, he does not pre-
tend to be dark horse, but he is doubt
less willing to black up, should emcr-
gency arise.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04

No man knows where the Buckeye Ma
poleon stands on the financial question,
but the purchasing power OF his money
IL all right, says the Galveston News.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04

The Duke of Veragua, the descendant
OF Columbus who visited the Chicago ex-
position, says the passage of the BELLE
& erency resolutions was the insult of the
century" Did the duke ever get shat
purse which Potter Palmer started to
raise for him? asks the Savannah NAws
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04

An exchange says it is announced
from New York that Thomas Edison
mas succeeded with the aid of the X raw
IN penetrating the human body with the
naked eye. He looks into the lungs and
heart and examined the arteries, mus
eles and blood vessels of one of his as.
sistants. with the powerful cathode
light behind the subject he looked
tnraagh 81 screen ofprepared chemicals
: and Is said to have plainly seen the
workings Of the various organs of the
ee&y.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04

The Galveston News saws that there
Is some little stir over the removal of
Senator Blackburn's son-in-law from
the Treasury Department by Logan
Carlisle Young Carlisle evidently had
notion that the country desired the
retirement OF the entire Blackburn
family.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-05-28
From Foreign shores.

Archdukc Charles Louis of Austria.
eldest brother Of Emperor Joseph, is
dead at the age Of 81 years.
The British political situation is con
Sid"red serious and the home rule
aUS jcOpaTdiZcd because the Irish
members supported the government.
ard baniShmenf Of The members Of the
reform committee has been confirmed
by the Transyaal executive.
Gen. Nicuma is dead Of yellow fever
at Carralm False. in MatanZaS prov
incc, where he has been SICK for S"Y-
cral days past. Gen. Rcrnal will take
command Of his column OF troops.
A dispatch from Bingpnhruck. near
RinCCu ou-the-Rhinc. announces that
the boiler of Il tug exploded there.
sinking two hargeS. killing eight pco-
pie and iniuring many others.
At 4 meeting OF the anti-parnellit"S
John Dillon presiding, it was decided
70 make an earnest effort 10 bring
about Il reconciliation with the Parn"ll-
ties, and to reconstruct Il united home
rule party.
Sir John Russell Reynolds. physici
In in ordinary 10 her MaJcStN NnuSt-
hold. and president Of the Royal Col
lc@c Of Physicians, is IN a critical on
dition and is growing weaker. Sir
John is Is years OLD.
The German clergy. Protestant and
Catholic. are thoroughly aroused in
consequence Of Emperor Williams
telegram TO Gehcimrath HinZptcr. re-
garding Ir. Stoecker, the ~eX-court
chaplain. which said: The clergy
must not NEEDLE with politics because
it is no concern of theirs