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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24
ooLoRBD GIRLS APPOINTED.
The Government Printing Office Honors
Eight.

The total number of appointments
made last week from the civil service
list of eligibles amounted to twenty.
Of which number eleven were colored
OF the fifteen appointments of skilled
labor, eight were young colored wo-
men. and of the five appOintm eats of
unskilled labor, three were colored
men.
The most interesting feature was the
appointment of the colored girls.
These young ladies entered the exam
ination about year ago for appoint
ment as printers assistant in the Blu
reau of Engraving and Printing. They
passed said examination, bat Mr..
Johnson, who is the chief official at
the Bureau Of Engraving an / Printing
rejected them after he found out that
they were of African extraction.
The examination for places in the
Bureau also holds good for appoint
ment in the Government Printing Of
flee, and after a suspense of nearly n
year these girls we're agreeably sur
Drised by receiving appointments in
this Office. The Public Printer, Mr. T
f.. Benedict. was aware OF the fact Of
the rejection of these girls by Mr.
Johnson, but being broadguaged and
possessing that liberal spirit for fair
play Wnlcn rev Ofnclals IN high station
dare to show, he appointed them and
again demonstrated the fact that color
is no bar to ones opportunity of earn
ing a livelihood in this office.
A committee of prominent citizens
waited upon Secretary Carlisle to re-
quest him to inquire into the conduct
of MIR. Johnson of the Bureau. concern
ing the rejection of these girls and ac-
complished but little more than re-
ceiving an assurance that the matter
would be Investigated.
We take pleasure in announcing the
fact that "negrophobi does not re-
main here. The race is we'll repre-
scented in this office, and has been as
signed more places of prominence I'M
der Mr.. Benedict's administration than
under any previous one.-BostOn
CourAnt.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24
Mr.. E. BruOe's Ringing Tribute.
-washington. D. O.. Colored Americar

Washington, ID. c., Colored Americana
Joseph Mazzini. the great Italian
patriot once declared that "all great
national deeds begin with unknown
men OF the people," John Mitchell, Jr
OF the Richmond PLANET has made a
national aud international reputation
for himself by his opposition to lynch
law and his Incorporating devotion
TO the interests of his race Mr. Mitch
ell is nothing if not a determined, Wig
orous fighter. Though he may not live
TO witness the death of Lynch law in
America. he will 90 to his grave with
the knowledge of the fact that he was
among the first to rail against this
iniquity and to agitate for its abolition
RetOrmers and agitators rarely live to
e the fruitiOn of their labOrs in the
cause of humanity The generations
that come after them are the legatees
of what ever they have accomplished
for the common good. A century
hence John Mitchell. Jr.. will be re-
membered as a benefactor by a CRATE
full people. Again we quote Mazzini:
Principles alone are constructive.
Ideals are never translated into facts
without the general recognition of
some strong belief. Great things are
never done except 10y the rejection of
individualism aud "A constant sacrifice
of self TO the common progress" The
course of John Mitchell, Jr., since his
advent into public life has been one of
sacrifice and devotion TO principles.
which were unpopular with the ma
jOrity among whom he lives, but such
is his faith and courage that he has
persistently and relentlessly made war
upon those interests in the State of
Virginia which have been and are
inimical TO the progress Of his race and
destructive OF the social order of the
State.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24

1HEPLANET is issued weekly. The subscrip-
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24
NEGRO POETS VERSES.
The Work of a Slaves Son,
Philadelphia Press. ]

From time to time in the last few
years poems of much merit have coms
from the pen of a young Negro, Paul
Lawrence Dunbar, and now a volume
is TO be issued with an introduction bv
William Dean H0wells
Wnlle these poems have been pub
lished in the leading magazines they
bore on the surface no racial mark
and the fact that some of them were in
the Negro dialect counted for nothing
since many white writers have at
tempted that, although with less sue
cess. 1t was not, therefore, until a
slender, quiet. shabby little volume of
verse, dateless, placeless and without
a publisher, drifted out Of the West
and accidently reached Mr.. Howells-
who is always quick to see and never
reluctant to praise what is really good
that the young Afro-American poet
was introduced to the larger audience
which the Importance OF his work de-
served.
Only then did it become generally
known that the author was black, that
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24
Won the Suit.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct, 14.-Anne
Weir, the ex-slave who sued her old
master, William Weir, for twenty-four
years pay at SO per week. was given q
verdict of $3.50.
She had worked for him since her
emancipation without pay on hisa gree
ment to lodge. clothe and feed her as
long as she lived. Upon his second
marriage. he discharged her.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24
Editor Woods Opinion.

Petersburg, Va Weekly Herald
John Mitchell, Jr., editor of the PLAN
EFT in our opinion deserves the praise of
the entire race for his manly stand in
all matters that pertain to the well
fare Of the colored race. God bless
and prosper Mitchell, is the prayer Of
the HERALD.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24

REV. ERNEST LYON, d. d the chief
Of the Airo-American Annex at New
York has proven a decided success.
That he could produce harmony in
such a city as New York, with its
clashing interests, and merit the ap-
proval of all classes is a striking tribute
TO his ability as an organizer and a
leader.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24

CITY ATTORNEY G. V. MEREDITH re-
signed his position and the Richmond
City Council refused to accept it by
laying it upon the table. This was
an indirect way but no less positive
one of endorsing his exercise of the
rights of citizen by declaring his in
tention of voting for PALMER and
BUCKNFR
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24

THE Centennial Jubilee Of the A. N.
+. Zion Church held in New York City
October Up, 1896 was grand sue
cess. The powerful religious organ-
zation has taken a long step towards
making its influence even greater
power for good. and its membership
the means of drawing thousands Of
others within the fold.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24

THE latest advices are to the effect
that Gov. O'FERRALL has not resigned,
because the people of the state of Vi1-
ginia have not asked him so to do. A
few heelers have been bowling, but he
is determined to let them howl.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24

Now comes a writer who blandly de-
clares that T. THOMAS FORTUNE, ESQ.,,
the brillianG journalist who has been
accredited with coming the term, is
not an Afro American, but mixture
of the Spaniard and the Indian. Be
that as it may, Mr.. FORTUNE is all
right on the race question.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24
Meats and Vegetables, Re-
ceiVed Daily.

Presents to all. Call and be con-
vinced for yourself. All orders deliv-
cred free of charge
FEDERAL STREET MARKET.
ANDREW AARONSON, ACT.
Cor. 1st & Federal SITS
Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24

LYNoHING has become so prevalent
that even northern states have been
forced to resort to heroic measures in
order to stamp out the evil.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24
Thinks 1t Strange.
LCleveland. o.. Gnzette. !

The Richmond Va PLANET says that
the AfrO-American of that city was
Disseminated against by both speaker
and managers of the recent "Ex- Pres
ident Harrison meeting" held in that
city. So strange that some republican
of color did not assert his rights.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24

We thank those who have rallied to
our support by liberal contributions Of
finance. Many have aided in the cir
culation of the PLANET, and much of
the success it enjoys is due to them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24

We must continue to encourage lib
eral minded white men, regardless Of
their religion or their politics, and
condemn the other kind.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24

We do not propose to submit to dis
elimination on account of color, even
in Republican meeting.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24

RIGHT will triumph although it is
sometimes slow in doing it.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24

Our people are true to their friends
Their great trouble has been that they
have been too often false to them
selves.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24
Groceries!
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Richmond, Va
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Corner 1st & Federal SITS.
Richmond, Va.

We have saved money for you in the
past and propose to do so always,
we always guarantee everything to be
as represented. Call and be convinced
for yourselves. E& We respectfully
quote few of our specialties:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24

WE should exercise our manhood
and voice our sentiments.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24

THE proper exercise of manhood al
ways invites respect.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24

WE must contend for our rights,
whether we secure them or not.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24

RETRENoHMENTs and reform, so far
as Richmond is concerned have gone
ga glimmering
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24

FIRST BAPT. CHURcH-CoIlege, tI4th)
Street, between Broad and Marshall.
-Sunday-schoOl, $3.50 a. m. /; preach
ing-summer months excepted-ll 80
a. m, 80 and 3 m. Communion.
the second Sunday in each month
business-meetings, LIST and 3rd Mon
day nights in each month; PRAYER
meeting every Wednesday evening at.
8 O'Clock; choir practice every Fri
day evening at O'Clock. Christian.
Endeavor meeting, Tuesday at 80 d -.
m, and Wednesday at $3.50 p. m.
49, E@=- j. b. HoLMRs. Pastor.
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POSTAGE STAMPS OF A DENOMINATION
HIGHER THAN TWO CENTS NOT RECEIVED
ON SUBSCRIPTIONS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24

SATURDAY, OCT. "a, 1896.
Republican Nominee S
FOR PRESIDENT.
Hon. VIM MCKINLEY, Jr
OF OHIO.
FOR vICE-PRESIDENT,
lion. Garret A. Hobart,
OF NEW JERSEY.
FOR CONGRESS:
BIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
L. l.. Lewis.
OF RICHMOND.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24

CoLoRED journals are on the increase,
both in numbers and influence.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-24
SATURDAY, OCT. "a. 1896.

NEntered in the Post-Omce at Richmond, Va.
as second class matter.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-19
SHELTER FOR VANCOUVER.
Will Have a Capital of Million Dol
 lars Behind It.

VANCOUVER, B. C., Sept. 1S.- provided satisfactory freight arrange ments can be made with the Canadian Pacific railroad, a large ore shelter and refinery will be established here with capital of at least S1,000,000. w. R. Rust of the Tacoma smelter is the originator of the project, which will have behind it American and British capital. Municipal and electoral as sent will be required to procure the grant of free city water and tax ex- emption for ten years, and civic bonus of $1OO,0O0 will be another con- dition of the local settlement of the new industry.
 In consideration of these privileges worth together over $140,000-the
Arizona republican., 1896-09-19
Accused of Selfish De-
 signs.
The Powers or the Porte the
 Question.
If the Powers will! Co-Operate All Right, If Not Great Britain will
 Stand Aside.

LONDON, Sept. 18.-The foreign of fee has given out the following semi official note: The oeItburst of the con- tinental press against Great Britain, which is accused of selfish designs in the east, has astonished official circles. Nothing that is being done or contem- plated by the government could give lthe slightest color to such assertions. The government cannot hold itself re- sponsible for tihe natural horror in- evitably inspired in the minds of the public by the atrocities at Constanti- nople. The policy of Great Britain has, however, undergone no change whatever and the government is acting in complete accord with other powers as it has hithertofore done. Neverthe- less it is becoming obvious that public feeling in Great Britain has been SC outraged by shocking events in Con- stantinople that the government would never be supported in again siding with the Porte. ~
 If the powers cannot see their way to adopt means to cooperate to enc the carnage, the only course open tc Great Britain is to stand aside anG hope for more satisfactory state O. affairs.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-19
How Politicians Figure
 it Out. .erritoria
The State Is Almost Certain for
 Silver.
The Secretary of the Peoples Party Counts Illinois as One of the
 Sure States for Bryan.

SPRINGFIELD, 1H., Sept. 1S.- Charles R. Palmer, secretary of the Peoples Party state central commit tee. is certain of a victory in Illinois. He has given out the following state ment showing why
 According to tlhe returns in 1892 the Republicans had 399,268 votes, while the combined opposition was 474,359, giving an opposition majority of 75,000. In 1894 the Republicans polled 455, ,886 votes and the combined opposition had 403 3,359, or Republican majority of 52,000. Eliminating the prohibition vote of 1892 gives an op- position majority of 50,00O. Eliminat- ing the same vote in 1894 gives a, Re publican majority of 72,OO0 Without counting the prohibition vote the Re publicans have an average majority of Ill, ,000 votes over Democrats and Populists combined However, from this majority should be deducted 75 per cent of the prohibition vote, which will surely go to Bryan They boiled in 1894 10000 votes. Three-fourths of that is 15,000, which, all else being equal, gives an opposition majority of 4,000 votes. To this should be added a stay-at-home vote in 1894. The vote of 1894 was 14,00O less than that of 1892, notwithstanding the increase of population. We believe that even the Republicans will concede to us 75 per cent of that vote, which is about 10000. Thus, passing the vote of 1896 on the vote of 1892 and 1894, in each of which years the pendulum swung to the farthest limit in either direc- tion, there is a combined opposition against the Republicans of 14,000 votes, which will be cast directly for Bryan. The landslide of 1892 was protest against McKinleyism that of 1894 was a protest against Clevelandism These two are now working together in fhar- mony, and the protest from Illinois this year will be equal to the combined opposition against the two, neither of whom has many warm friends in this state. The Republicans in this calcu- lation are given all tihe advantage of the landslide vote of 1894, except a small portion, which is accounted for in our average for the two years.
 Reports at this headquarters show the Republicans are coming to us by tfhe thousands We get names and postofflce addresses of them, and can rely upon them as absolutely correct, as the reports are sent in by farmers, mechanics and small tradesmen-not by politicians and men who are paid to poll township, who do it from the back noom of some convenient office Those who report to us are in touch with the people of their respective communities, who talk with them as neigihbors, and without fear or re- Stratnf g
Arizona republican., 1896-09-19
Opening of the Political
 Campaign.
At the Home of the Republican
 Nominee.
Governor Bushnell of Ohio Fires the First Shot Denoting the Com
 Ing Battle Of Ballots.

CANTON, Sept. 18.-TThe formal opening of the campaign at the home city of the Republican nominee oe- curred today.
 The streets are strung with stream CTS, banners, flags, arches with well come notices span the prominent thoroughfares, buildings, public and private. Private buildings are draped with flags and bunting. Portraits of Mckinley and Hobart are displayed in a thousand windows. The, day is bright Many shops, factories and stores are closed for the day. The banks have suspended business. It is largely non-partisan demonstration, all parties participating.
 Over fifty special trains brought del- egations almost faster than they could be counted A short line of march brought the parade to monster tent, with accommodations for 10000 peo- pie. Here the first meeting was held, Governor Bushnell presiding, making a short introductory address There was music by the combined bands and campaign songs by the Pitasburg Tar if league qliartette and Aeolian quar- tette Addresses were made by Sen ators Cnllom of Illinois and Thurston of Nebraska.
 Major Mckinley addressed a large delegation of the employees of the Ed gar Thompson steel works of Brad dock, Pa. The theme of his discus sion was the protection of American industries against the labor of the old world. In the course of his remarks MT Mckinley said: "The American workshops should be protected so far as possible from the foreign workshop so far as possible to the end that American workingmen may be con- stantly employed and so protected as to be employed at American wages. It do not think it is economy to buy goods cheaply abroad if thereby it en- forces ideleness at home''
Arizona republican., 1896-09-19
WILL HOLD HIS JOB.
Police Commissioner Gives Up Church
 Membership.

FORT SCOTT, Kan, Sept. 1S.-A few weeks ago the quarterly confer ence of the Methodist church here passed resolutions calling public at tention to the failure of Commissioners Stewart and Lyons, both members of the church, to enforce the prohibitory law. IA few days later President J. J. Stewart sent his resignation to the governor, but at Governor MorrilPs request, did not urge its acceptance. He has now addressed a letter to Rev. Charles Durboraw, of the church. ask ing that his name be stricken from the roll, saying:
 ''I have concluded to stay on the board during the balance of my term and ask that you strike my name from the list. do this because believe il is best for you, as pastor, and myself as a member of your church.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-19
A GRAVEtSTONE.
Stolen by a Nebraska Farmer and
 Used for Doorstep.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Sept. 18.-John Tobin, special agent of the Union Pa cific Railway company at this place, has returned from a trip through west ern Nebraska in search of goods stolen from tfhe company freight trains. At a ranch near Paxton he recovered large amount of material which had been stolen from passing freight trains. The most curious find was a marble tombstone which had been stolen from a freight car and was be- ing used by the ranchman as a door step. When the stone was turned over the following inscription was found: "J. s. Dirk, Departed Nov. A, 1893." In order to avoid prosecution the ranchman has offered to make res titution of most of the stolen prop erty and pay for the balance.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-19
COUNTY SEAT WAR.
Three Prominent Wyoming Towns All
 Want the Location,


 SHERIDAN, Wyo., Sept. 1S.-The new county of Big Horn, which is be- ing formed out of Johnson, Fremont and Sheridan counties, has three cornered contest on hand for the To- cation of the county seat The con- testing towns are Otto, Basin City and Cody City. Otto is the oldest town fin the territory embraced by the new county, and at this time has appar- entity the best show of success. The claims of Cody City are supported by the projectors of the Cody canal en- terprise, Cody City being the town commenced by them as a part of the enterprise. Basin City is a new town started for the purpose of capturing the county seat. The contest prom dses to be an exceedingly lively one.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-19
LEADVLLE'S STRIKE.

LFADVILLE, Colo, Sept. 1S.-The striking miners here have threatened the managers of tine Colorado and Small Hopes companies with violence and destruction of property. As re suit the Small Hopes property has been barricaded- and an attack is ex- pected on the Colorado. There is talk of forming a vigilance committee. Marshal Daniels searched a notorious "soup house. for arms yesterday, but found none. His action excited the miners still further and there is little doubt that trouble will result.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-19
BIC CHUNK.
The Largest Lump of Gold Ever Seen
 in New York.

NEW YORK, Sept. 18.-The largest chunk of gold that has ever been in this city was wheeled today down Broadway. It was taken from the Grand Central depot to the United States assay office in Wall street in a common express wagon guarded by five detectives. The big lump weighed 4,737 ounces and it is worth $85, 5,O00 It was shipped to the assay office by the Bank of Montreal, Canada, and be- longs to the Cariboo Mining company of British Columbia.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-19

son steel works of Braddock, Pa. The theme of his discussion was the pro- tection of American industries against the labor of the old world. In the course of his remarks MT. Mckinley said" The American workshop should be protected SO far as possible from -fs. tnraign workshop, to the end that
 ssI6 pingmen may be con- sU7uuu d and SO protected as to be employed at American wages. I do not think it is economy to buy goods cheaply if thereby it enforces idleness at home"
Arizona republican., 1896-09-19
STRIKERS REMAIN FIRM.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo, Sept. 1S.-The striking coopers in this city remain firm, and not man has returned to work. The proprietors have offered to compromise, but the men hold out for an increase of cents, which, they claim, will make their wages the same as received by coopers in other cities. None of the shops are open, and a bar rel famine is threatened. This, at the height of the apple season, is a very serious affair.