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The Portland daily press., 1896-06-19
19O.o54.eo
SIX LONE HALF STARVED FAMILIES.

Topoiobampo Colony Suffers Destitution-
All Who Can Have Left the Stricken
Desert.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-19
RECIPROCITY.

velopmen1 Of American labor and indus
try. The country demands right settle
munt and then it wants rest.
RECIPROCITY.
We believe the repeal Of the reciprocity
arrangements negotiated by the last Re-
publican administration was a national
calamity. and demand their renewal
and extension on such terms as will
eoualize our trade with other nations,
removes the restrictions which now OBJ
struct the sale of American products in
the ports of other countries, and secure
enlarged markets for the products of our
arms. forests and factories.
Protection and reciprocity are twin
measures of Republican policy and go
hand in hand. Democratic rule has reck-
lessly struck down bothe and must
be re-established. Protection for what
we produce; freesadmission for the ne
cessaries Of life which we do not produce;
reciprocal agreements of mutual Interests
which gain open markets for us in return
for our open market to others. Produc-
tion builds up domestic industry and
trade andsecures our own market for our
selves; reciprocity builds up foreign
trade and finds an outlet for our sur
plus.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-19
THE NAVY.

The peace and security of the republic
and maintenance Of it's rightful inhu eiioe
among the nations Of the earth, demaho
naval power commensurate with It's po-
sit1on and responsibility. We, there :
lore, favor the continued enlargement OF
the navy and complets system OF har-
Dor and sea coast defences.
FOREIGN IMMIGRATION.
For the protection of the equality OF
our American citizenship and Of the
wages of our workingman aga inst the
fatal competition ofslow price labor, we
demand that the immigration laws be
thoroughly enforced, and SO extended as
to exclude from entrance to the United
States those who can neither read or
write.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-19
MAINE SAVINGS BANKS.
There Were sI9O,o54,9o Paid Into the
State Treasury the Last Six Months.

The following are the taxes on savings
banks doing business in the State of
Maine. for the half year ending April 25,
1896. The total is $3.50, O54. 81. which for
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-19
PENSIONS.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.

Our foreign policy should be at all
times firm, vigorous and dignif1ed. and all
our interests in the western hemisphere
carefully watched and guarded. The
Hawaiian Islands should be controlled
by the United States, and no foreign
power should be permitted to interfere
with them; the Nicaragua canal should
be built, owned and operated by the
United States; and by the purchase of
the Danish Islands we should secure a
proper and much needed naval station in
the West Indies.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-19
ONLY THREE SAVED
From The sFated Steamer Drummond
Castle.

Statement of Two of the Survivors-The
Big Boat Scraped on the Bottom and In
Few Moments Filled and Went Down
Like Lead.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-19

velopment of American labor and indus
try. The country demands right SETTLE
munt and then 1t wants rest.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-12
Prom New Iebria.

NEW IBERIA, La. Nov. 30, 1895.
The PLANET was welcomed in over
twenty colored peoples homes in New
Iberia this week. In few more weeks
we hope to have twice as many SUBJ
scIibers on our list. We visited a
great many of our peple in New Iberia,
who are subscribers to one or two
newspapers, but they are not colored
papers. The most of these people
own their homes, and they are seem
ingly doing we'll.
We solicited their subscriptions for
the Planet" and we hope to have
them pretty soon. There is no doubt
that they can easily judge without our
solicitation for the "Planet" that it is
a paper they should support and well
come in their homes
The PLANET" is an able journal. 1t
discusses the questions of to-day. and
it is full OF our race news every week
When our people here patronize it 80
that it oan be justified, we will have
our local news in it, So you see that
you will have a good paper in your
homes, which discusses the questions
of to-day, and also containing our To-
cal news for you to read at your fire.
sides.
On Saturday after next, we will
make our round to the homes of every
one of our subscribers. You know
our purpose for this round, therefore be
prepared for it when we come.
ROUNDER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-12
B. Y. P. 0.

The meeting of the Baptist Young
Peoples Union of the Fifth Street
Baptist Church was largely attended
on last Tuesday night and the follow
ing programme well rendered. Meet
ing opened by singing hymn, "I need
Thee Every Hour" Scripture read
ing Matthew 1917 :28 prayer by Bro.
Ayers sang Jesus Saves " Subject
for discussion, Following Christ In
wolves self-denial" D."
An excellent paper on the subject
was read by Miss Black. 1t showed
that she had given the subject much
thought and brought out many good
points. Singing, "Jesus come. /"
Rev. Graham with his usual benefici-
al remarks closed the subject. Sang.
GLORIOUS Stream Eternal" Oollec-
ton benediction.
Rev. Binga, of Manchester, will
preach on hristmas Day at IL O'Clock
for the b Y. P. U we hope that the
attendance will be large.
Subject for next Tuesday night,
"Confession-Its Importance" Rom
10 :9-1O. Come out and take a part In
discussing the subject. Visitors are
welcomed.
MISS ANNIE B. HAsKINs, Pres.
LUCY WALKER, Secretly
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-12
Y. NJ. O. A. NOTES.
To the PLANET.

To the PLANET.
The Saturday Bible class is still
growing yet we want you to attend.
Meets every Saturday 3 p. m. Prof.
G R. Hovey is always glad to meet a
stranger. Come.
The boys enjoyed their trip to the
9TH Conference, Hampton, Vs., which
was given to them by General Secreta-
ry s. G Burrel. last Sunday.
President T. F. Blue and President
r. f. Hill made the men, last Sunday,
feel that they were at the Conference
too. This is the way TO do brethren,
when you get good thing share it
with your neighbor.
7:8O o m. last Sunday, the parents
of the boys we're out In full to meet
the boys at the Ebenezer Bapt. Church
Master Cabel made a very impressive
address, Director Nelson Williams, Jr.,
prepared himself for the occasion and
If the parents take heed our prisoners
will decrease. Rev. Wells, one who is
always interested in the welfare Of the
young men, made a very pointed ad-
dress. President r. T. Hill offered
PRAYER, asking Gods continued bless
ings upon this great work, which is for
us to do. The choir rendered some
very choice music. We thank all for
their help in this effort
To day p. m. Sunday school lesson,
by Prof. g. r. Hovey,
Sp' cial meeting for boys at our
rooms. Sunday. p. m.
Remember that the Association CT
the Richmond Theo Seminary will
conduct the mems meeting Sunday, at
5 80 D. m, True Reformers' Hall,
Special music. Rev. Wright will de-
1iver special address, subject; What
is Temperance to the Young Men OF
Today" A very timely subject. All
men should hear 1t. Free to all men.
Come.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-12
Tried to XIII Her

Monday night about so'clock Nelly
Christian (colored) who lives on north
Sixth street, between Marshall and
Clay was cut by her husband in a most
brutal manner.
The couple have not lived together
for some time. Villa N Christian, the
husband visited her house, it is be-
lEeved. for the purpose of persuading
her to live with him again. In this be
was unsuccessful, and becoming an
gered by his wife's refusal to comply
with his wishes. he drew q knife and
cut her seven times, after which he es-
capped.
Gne woman's cries for help brought
her friends to her assistance. The am
buiance was summoned, and the wo-
man carried to the almshouse, where
her wounds were dressed One Of the
cuts, on her right shoulder. extepdl
through to the lungs, and may prove
fatal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-12
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS

Mr.. @. Jordan, Vice Grand Chief
OF the Samaritane, OF Sudolk, Va,
called on us this week.
Miss Lottie @. Brown, after Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. John M. Lewis,
Newport, R. l., returned recently to
BALKAN, Va, to visit her parents, is
now the guest OF her sister, Mrs @. II.
Cousins. 70l north Harrison St.
-Mrs. linda Baker is improving af-
ter being confined to her bed three
weeks. We hope she may continue to
improve.
Rev. John Jasper, pastor of 9th
Mount Zion Baptist Church will preach
at the River View Baptist Church,
Rev. George Z. Johnson, pastor, Sun
day December 10th, 1895 at 8 80 p. m.
Mrs. Hannah L. Johnson of 516
n Harrison Street, who has been in
disposed for the past weeks is i'm
proving under the skillful treat ment
of DR.. s. d. Dismond.
Mr.. Watson Briggs leftWilming
ton, Del, Dec. 2. 1895. for Richmond
to spend or 10 days in the city with
his friends. He has three sisters in
Richmond and one brother in the couu
nobody like their brother. But since
the Lord has enabled him to be child
of God, we do obelieve he is changed
man, if it ever were one in this world
He spent one night with Mr.. and Mrs
p. W. Thomas, 1920 st John st., and
the next morning he went tohis aplacG
| 701 North Harrison st. On Sunday
morning he went to church also tool
dinner st his sisters on 3rd st., and
calledIon.Mr. &. Mrs. Winston. He spen
Several days with Mr. and Mrs. Baker
next door to his own house. He is I
man we must have with Us in this city
for he lie a good man. He can ge
plenty OF driving to do but he doesn'
want to come down yet. We pray Coo
may keep him, ye, as He has alread!
kept him up to this time It'll death. HI
a noble looking man. p. B. LEWIS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-12
BIG CROWDS THERE.
Mary Abernathy Tells
Her Story.
EDITOR JNO. MITCHELL
SPEAKS.
A Thrilling Scene.
The POPULACE ENTHJ-
SIAS7IC.
A Grand Success.
NoRr ok, Va. Dec. 10. 1895

NoRF DIX, VA, Dec. 10, 1895
Rev. r. H. Bowling scored a signal
success IN his management of the
Mary Alternately entertainments. On
Monday night the spacious Butte St.
Baptist Church was packet with a
surging mass of humanity and many
were turned away.
The opening exercises were cond uct-
ed by Rev. J. B. K. Butler, the good
natured and mirth provoking pastor OF
the Queen Street Baptist Church. On
the rostrum was DR.. p. V. Glen and
Mr.. J. @. Dickerson.
Rev. Bowling in glowing language in
troduced Editor John Mitchell. Jr.,
and called for three sacred cheers for
Vlrginia's distinguished son.
ENTHUSIASTIC GREETING.
They were given with will, Rev.
Butler leading. Editor Mitchell came
forward and Mr.. Bennie Hamilton
presented him with a lovely bouquet
of flowers.
Mr.. Mitchell spoke of the interest of
the people of Norfolk under leadership
of that able divine, Rev. r. II. Bowl
ling. Nearly $400 bad been raised to
defray the expense of the case. Con-
tinuing he said, he felt that II it were
possible, Upon his brow, I'd weave a
garland; upon his head would place
crown"
He then related in detail the facts
in connection with the celebrated case,
At times. the audience was convulsed
with laughter, and again bathed in
tears.
The action OF the distinguished
white officials who figured in the case,
together with the counsel fer the wo-
men was commented upon in the
/ NIL 1fo~
THE STORY OF WRONGS.
Mr.. Mitchell spoke an hour. Mary
ADernathy and babe were broaRht in
and the excitement was intense. Shes
related in her plain, straightforward
way her whereabouts on the day of the
murder.
At the conclusion. the audience
passed up to the front and shook hands
with her. $14 81 was given to the
baby, There were thirteen hundred
persons present.
On Thursday night. the church was
again crowded, there being nine hun
dred persons present. Editor Mitch
ell continued the graphic recital of the
inside history of the case, and how the
, women were saved.
Rev. II. h. Mitchell, ID, D., who was
until recently pastor of the Baptist
; Church at Farmville. Va told of the
guarding of the Jail by colored men.
, He related the facts concerning the
appearance of the mob. and awakened
much enthusiasm.
Mary Alternately then continued her
statement, after which the surging
A mass of humanity again forged to the
front to secure closer view of the wo-
man who had been so miraculously
saved from the gallows.
81 THE LAST OF THE MEETINGS,
IL On Wednesday night, Queen Street
Baptist Church was filed to hear a
continuation of the explanation of
: how it all was accomplished.
Rev. Mountcastle offered prayer,
while Rev. j. b. K. Butler, the pastor
was as lively as ever in entertaining
:. the audience.
Editor Mitchell and Mary Abernathy
= spoke while the baby patiently submis
ted to the inspection of the interested
thrOnQ.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-12
Christmas Holiday Rates

The Southern Railway announces
Christmas and New Year Holiday
rates 1897 at a very great reduction.
Tickets to be sold between all stations
of that Company, within radius of 300
miles of actual selling point on Decem-
Der 22nd to 25th inclusive, and Oecem-
Der 30th, 1895 to Januery 1st, 1897 in
elusive, good to return January 4th.
For the accommod alton OF students
attending schools and colleges tickets
will be sold to those presenting certifi-
Gates from the Principals or Presidents
of such Institutions on December 16 to
December 25th, inclusive. with final
limit Of January 4th, 1897.
Call on any Agent Of the Southern
Railway for detailed information as to
rates, Schedules, baggage checks, etc.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-12
MARY BARNES CASE.
THE DOCUMENT PRE-
SENTED.
Why She is as Yet a Pris-
oner.
The Lone Woman and Her
Troubles.
The End at Hand-The Prisoners Peti-
tiop.

The papers in the case of Mary
Barnes, now confined in the Virginia
penitentiary have arrived and have
been presented to the Governor.
Mary Barnes is known to have been
innocent. A jury gave her ten years,
and she has now been IN the states
prison for more than year.
Her case possessed peculiar interest.
She would have been accorded a new
trial along with the other prisoners,
but as this action would have separat-
ed her from them and returned her di-
rect to Lunenburg County where cer-
tain death awaited her. it was deemed
wiser to withdraw her application and
depend upon the 2ardoning power for
her release,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-12
PYTHIAN NOTES.

Since the appearance of our notes of
last issue the grim monster death has
been among our ranks and taken from
us one brave Sir knight in the person
I John Wall ace one of the Past Chan
cellors of Virginia Lodge, No. 8. The
from the 9th Mount Zion Church. We
were glad to see representatives from
Samson, Myrtle, Planet, Old Dominion
and Blooming Lily Lodges.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-12
IER FINAL PRAYER

son had assisted him in the perpetra-
tion ofthe crime.
HER FINAL PRAYER.
In view of the fact that Mary Aber-
nathy and Pokey Barnes have been dis
charged by the trial court after hear
ing all the evidence adduced in their
cases she humDly submits that her re-
tention in custody is unjust and she
prays to be discharged therefrom.
Respectfully,
MARY BARNES.
Wise & Wise,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-12

JONES-Entered into rest after a
painful illness Of eight weeks, Thurs
day, Nov. 26th at u NJ. Cornelius
Jones, the beloved husband of Frances
B. Jones in the 2Sth year of his age. He
joined the 2Oth Street Baptist Church
eight years ago. He died in the full
triumph of faith. He leaves devoted
wife, one son, five brothers, two sisters.
and host of relatives and friends to
mourn their loss. The funeral took
place from the First Baptist Church,
Sunday, Nov. 29th, at p. m. The
sermon was preached by Rev. J. h.
Binford The remains were escorted
to their last resting place by the Lin
coin Beneficial Club, of which he was
member for five years, escorted by
the Messiah Association. Undertaken
j. A Cooke officiated.
How short the race our friend has run.
Gut down in all his bloom;
The course, but yesterday begun,
Now finished in the tomb.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-12
Some Facts You May Have Overlooked.


The Manchester City Council has
agreed to permit the G.. & o. r. r.
Company to lower the Free bridge pro-
structure. Tse company has not
agreed to de his
The Com1aittoe on Retrenchment
and Reform refused to consider the
propositions referred to it by that body
for curtailing the city's expenditures
and returned all Of the papers and
documents to that body. It adheres to
its previous recommendations TO re-
duce salaries.
There is much agitation about the
condition of the north side of Broad
Street which was produced by the
shifting Of the tracks The grade has
been raised and much Inconvenience
to vehicles is caused thereby.
Lee johnson, colored was sentenced
to one year in the Albany penitentiary
on the 3rd inst. The case was called in
the United States District Court and
the accused was charged with robbing
the mails.
A cock-fight took place at the Expo
sition Grounds last week. The Socie-
ty for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals had representatives. present.
| White men were there as sptctstors
and owned the fowls. A question has
been raised as to whether or not these
fowls are animals. As usual colored
folks have been selected to bear the
brunt, and the two colored men en-.
Iployed by the sports will be arrested
to test the law.
Mrs. s. E. Bush, the lrse at the Ne
gro poOr-house had her picture in the
Daily Times of the 29th ult.
Bishop B. w. Arnett of the A. NJ. E.
lChurch was in the city last week.
Funeral Director A. d. Price is for
Imulating plans fer extensive i'm
Iprovements.
The Trent property on Third and
Broad Sts.. was not sold last week as
advertised This was due to the in.
Iclemency of the weather. About $18
600 is what is wanted for the property
All of the children are OF age, and Mrs
Hennie Forester is demanding settle.
ment.
Major ]. B. Johnson is ruling th
battalion with "a rod of iron" HS il
determined that his mon shall meas
ure up TO the requirements or quit th'
iuClO t1tS OlitCcIo COuCuI Win 4Alu
in his conclusions.
City Attorney G. V. Meredith has en-
tered suit against Mr.. Charles
Stokes in the Law and Equity Cour
for the sum of $25 .564 IA, the amour
= of the shortage of the late Mr.. William
, @. Adams, whose surety Mr.. Stoke
WAS.
Nothing pleases the ladies like fin
t1aundried mems wear. That's VIII
they all rush to see Mr.. George w
Bragg at the Richmond Steam Laun
ldry.
No, he wears his collars and cuff
much longer, because they are laun
dried at the Richmond Steam Lauu
: dry. Old phone, 1905; new. 502.
e T he mule is wd ering if he sees
b other mule, but its only his own re
q Election on the shirt-bosom of hi
boss. The Richmond Steam Laundr
Iput on the gloss. and the boss put o
the shirt. The mule still wander
If Have your work done there, 318 N. 1t
N St
ol The American Telegraph and Tele
1f phone Company has asked the Counc
J. for the privilege of erecting it's polls
3 the streets of this city with a view
y putting the city with the "Long Di
D tance Telephone System"
The work of improving ShockC
Creek has begun. The City Engine,
puts the sum necessary to effect a pc
,e manent improvement at over $4,000
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-12
firaf Annual HArmnn.

Rev. A. s Thomas, pastor Of Sharon
Baptist Church, will preach his first
annual sermon at ii q. m, tomorrow.
This church, under the pastorate Of
Rev. Thomas, has undergone a marked
change great success has attended his
labors At night, the Reverend will
preach q special sermon, subject: "All
Aboard for Heaven, on Sea Of Glory.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-12
Julia's Tent, No los, ]. R.e.&J. U,

Julia's Tent received an invitation
from Mrs. Mary Jones, No. III4 Bu-
chanan St., Tuesday, Dec 8. 1895.
The affair was most ENJOYABLE one
the home was beautifully decorated
and the bill of fare included meats and
delicacies of the season. The Tent
voted Sister Jones a special vote of
thanks, and the richest blessings to-
dwell in her home.
The officers of the Tent are:
MAGGIE L. WALKER, P. s. NJ.
Rosa z. WILLIAMS, s. M.
MARY + WILDRR. r. g.
JULIA B. ANDERsOS. r. 3,
MARY ]. HAMILTON, Treas.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-12

Virginia Lodge, No. 8, has the SYM
pathy of all sister lodges in the State
since the interest of one is the concern
of all. 1t has been said that the Afro
Americans will never stick together
but the Pythians are so binding that
its members can show to the public
that this is not altogether true as is
evidenced by the manner in which the
K of Lodges rally to each others sup
port.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-12

Planet Lodge. No. %, held an inter-
esting meeting Monday night, Dec. Z.
The routine of business was transacted
and an application for membership
was presented The financial collec-
tion was excellent as usual. Judging
from the number OF Sir Knights who
were asking for application blanks, q
large number of applicants are seek
ing admission.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-12
GRAND CONCERT.
HARrFoRD. COM.

HARTFORD, Conn.,,
The well known Capitol City Band
of Hartford will again appear before
the public on the evening of Dec. 25th,
at the Mainnerchor Hall, American
Row.
The programme, which is a most
varied one contains, among ether in
ducements, an opening address by
Master Herbert Harrison the famous
Hickman Jubilee Quartette Of Connec-
ticut; Comic Song by L. D. Daniels F;
the only living cOlored contortionist
Harry Norton the famous slack wire
walker, Francis J. Blany, of New York,
and Robert Blade and Charles Wesley
with banjo and guitar; with famous
sketch artists, Messrs. Daniels and
Basey.
Admission: Adults, 25S; Child. 15f.
The concert will begin at S:15.
We return thanks for the invitation
received to attend the Fifth Annual OF
the Silver Cord Tents given at Masonic
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-12

A. Smith who was confined to his bed
or account of sickness. The Sir
Knights are deeply interested In Lieut.
smith and each expressed their sym
pathy for him
Sir knight w. Van Jackson, Master
alarms of Unity Lodge. No. d, visit
ed Planet Lodge, Monday night and
rendered some valuable service. My
brother come again, you are always
welcome.
Sir knight Andrew Jackson of
Planet Lodge who has been confined
to his bed on account of sickness is out
again.
Richmond Lodge, No. met Monday
night Dec. 7th. The regular routine
of business was transacted and the
lodge shows up 20 be in healthy con-
dition.
Blooming Lily Lodge, No. 10, held
/ its regular meeting Tuesday night,
Dec 9Th at their castle hall on P street
near SIst. A good number was pre-
sent and the meeting was very inter-
esting,
Sir Knight Lieutenant ]. A. Smith OF
Planet Division and Lodge is still con
fined on account of sickness.
Myrtle Lodge. No. IL met Thursday
night, December 3rd, and transacted
much business. There were present
two visitors, Sir knight Rev. j. II
Brice and Sir Knight Brown of Norfolh
Va. Rev. Brice made lenthy speech
on Pythianism, importance of sticking
to their obligations and being a true
knight. The Reverend's speech wal
very interesting and we hope will bc
productive of much good. Sir Knighl
Brown made few interesting remarks
Call again Sir Knights. Sunday meet
ing at B22 West Duval St.
Do not fail Co attend the entertain
ment to be given by Myrtle Lodge a
Richmond Hall, Monday night, Dec
14th. The admission fee is only 15S
Every Cir knight should turn out ant
help this lodge. Good music will b.
on hand.
The members of Sylvia Cour
are requested to be present at thei
regular monthly meeting Tuesday
Dec. 18th at 5 p m sharp.
| Samson and Virginia Lodges meet
Monday night, Dec. 14th at their re
{ spective castle halls. Members ar
, requested to turn out early.