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Richmond planet., 1896-02-08
PERSONALS s BRIEFS

Mr. 7. s Hamlin of Petersburg
called on us.
Mr.. B. n. Cobbs of Newark, N.
]. called on us last week.
Mr. P. Diggs of Alexandria call
ed on us.
Mr. Charles n. Lewis of han
over County called on u.s.
Miss Nettie II Woodbridge of
Lexington, Va, called on us.
DO you owe the PLANET2 Send
in the amount at once.
Misses Emma and Kate Parrish
have returned TO the city from Kent
Store Va.
Try Richmond Steam Laundry
Finest work guaranteed. Phone 12Vo
We trust our friends will for.
ward amount due at once. We neeo
the money
MIR. w. Philips Dabney, the
noted Banjo and Guitarist is In the
city.
-Wr. J. L. Randolph was in the ci-
ty and called on us in company with
| Mr. K. G.. Pride
Miss Mary Smith of 22l Govern
or St. is visiting relatives and iriehos
at Farmville Va
Recollect our N tito, "Fine worE
Richmond Steam Laundry. Phone
1905.
Mrs BRYANT w. Lee of Hartford
Conn sends $40 for the LunenDur8
Case Many thanks
Little Miss Nellie Boiling sends
dress for the baby OF Mary Aoer-
nathy and it was duly conveyed &C
her.
Sunday, 2nd instant, the church
at Elkton. Va, was crowded. A mt
address was delivered by Rev. }. Il
johnson of Gordonsville. Va.
We return thanks for $3.50 re
ceived from the Grant h.ii Baptis
Church of Westmoreland 20 va, 10
. the Lunenburg Case, Rev y. Il. Chanl
= is pastor and w. h. Johnson secre''
IS ry.
v The Jubilee Sons OF David WI
e give a concert Monday night, fepru
n airy 10th at 5th Baptist Onurch, Soi'
i new Admission, l0S The puollc
~ Respectfully AhNtN - W
% We have received the New Ioi
- Weakly Courier, published at Ne
York with Messrs. Bell kldemo'
ct as publishers. We wish 1T success.
e5 DIR. William Troy was in the CT
eo on Friday, Jan. 31st, to attend the f1
eral of his nephew, Roscoe oliver:
nS called on us. He returned TO ror'
- mouth, Saturday
'e- We have received the Feorua
lte number of the Educator of Baltlmo
Md. 1t is fully up to its usual star
lot ard of excellence, and merits the g
MA erous support it is receiving.
; is We have received 81 90 for
Lunenburg Case from Josephine Te
No. 46, Suffolk, Va, Mrs. Marga
;. Randall, S. M, Mrs. Martha j. we
RS. Many thanks
Rev. w. w. Young was poun
nv the members of the Dover Mi
BAPTIST Church. All kinds OF eata
mo were given him. The Gravel
e. Baptist Church treated him hkeW
He returns heartfelt thanks.
We return thanks for $S.1
J the ceived from Little Zion Bal
III a Church, Oak Grove, Va for the
t OF nenburg Case. Rev. @. G. WashiD
rred pastor R. B. Page, clerk
- 4
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08
Fdlton Notes.

Last Sunday. the PLANET man visit
ed the Calvary Baptist Church at IL:
30 u. IN and found the edifice throng-
ed with anxious hearers to witness the
funeral of Mr. Charles II. Burgess,
who died in Lynchburg. Va, on the
3Oth ult very suddenly. The deceas
ed was brought here and his funeral
took place from the above named
church at u m. Upon the rostrum were
seated Z. Philip of Richmond rheo-
logical Seminary, and Deacon Rich
ard Bookes of Rising Mount Zion
Baptist Church. Prayer by Deacon
VIM. Anderson.
The choir OF the Rising Mount Zion
Baptist Church rendered music under
the Leadership of w A Scott Mrs.
Ii. q. Robinson presided at the organ
Rev Archer Ferguson preached the
funeral Sermon from John Il:34 The
Elder portrayed clearly the character
of the deceased. Pall-bearers: w. J
cambridge, J K Robinson, William
Courch and n. Mullen. W. S SeldoI
funeral director The deceased leave
8 loving wife, two brothers. four sis
: ters and many relatives to mour
2 their loss.
Mrs annie r. Taylor of Norfolk
Va, who was called TO attend the fur
+ eral of her beloved brother has re
4 turned home.
a At p. m at Rising Mount Zio
: Baptist Church, Rev. L. S Jackson
It d. d. preached to a large congregI
y tion
n At $3.50 p. M, Rev. u. d Levi
lie B. D.. pastor of Second Baptist Chur'
preached a good sermon to the Sail
ID Lukes of Fulton. Not with-standil
rt the inclement weather, he had pac
n ed house The Elder paid glowi
ge tribute to the order The words us
nd as a text are "Who is this that come
r. out of the wilderness leading on
e. beloved I"
1t Mr. w. NJ II. Forester, g w
made a short but instructive spec
also Mrs Maggie L Walker in the
terest of the order. Any one wo
he do we'll to join. Rev. Burwell I
m gins took in the exercise.
ass Next sunday at $3.50 p. m, r
an James will administer the Lords s
do per.
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08

mort News where she has been in at
tendance upon her mother Mrs, al
ter Brooks who has been quite i'll
Rev. Evans Payne has returned TO
the city from Yorktown, Va, where
he has been &c preach the installation
sermon of Rev Percy J. Wallace who
under his tutorship passed such cred
litable examination before the council.
The night school in this section Will
be formally opened on the 18th ult
All Young men and boys who has 60
work through the day and who are de-
sirous of furthering the education are
lrespectfully invited 10 attend. Mr.. j.
| A Bowler has been put in charge, and
lit is hoped by the petitioners viz. Rev.
Evans Payne E. A. Washington and
lothers who secured this great favor by
their indefatigable and untiring eff
forts. that the residents on this hill
will make this night school a success.
doors will open on Monday, Tuesday
and Thursday nights Leave your aP-
lplication for admittance with Mr.. T..
l A Washington or Rev Evans Payne
| We lust don. like TO eRvesdrop, It's
: improper, but by merest accident we
: heard that the Thessalonian Club will
give their first annual soiree next
= month. The girls will be fortunate
who receive a bid". We hear it will
Il
be a grand affair.
ii There has been much prejudice ex-
D listing on the part Of certain OF our
e fathers and mothers ever since the
lYoung Mems Christian Association has
been organized in this section, the VI
lest epithet is not too good for 1t. The
: .meanest and lowest name would be toe
= grand for it. Organized by young mer
a for the purpose OF ofelevating themselves
{ to a higher plane of usefulness, moral
y ly. spiritually and intellectually, ye
e pre- judice runs high. criticism is rife
Is and we look at the moral and spiritua
'e good that has been accomplished b.
the association, nobody can see it, bu
o on the other hand any little fault
re made 20 appear as large as house. ]
De is time our people were getting out o
their mean and selfish ways and recog
to nize the good that has been done b
in the Association instead of listening {
OF the silly tales invented by the Dew
c. himself Gas he is the father of them
ne and lend your individual support {
the work. Many of you as critics ha
ay better go down TO their meeting some
lr- times and it will perhaps change yoI
at conception of them instead of stayir
is away and everything that is low al
de degrading that can be said you belie'
set il IL is pity why some people
eyes are so blind TO the immorali
les and vice that is carried on under the
nd very nose, and those institutio
ed which were organized for the purpo
ed of obliterating this evil Won take I
ris opportunity to criticize. it makes
think that you are partaker of the
sins.
Mrs. Samuel A. Clay of 1927 short
i'm st. who has been quite sick for sever
Tas weeks past is convalescIng under {
nd efficient treatment of DR.. r. F. TanC
sc
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08
Lynched the Wrong Man.

ST. LOUIS. Feb 3-A special from
Knoxville, Tenn, to the Scripps-Mc
Roe League says that Lizzie Hickman,
a notorious woman, who died there
Yesterday. left confession that Lee
Sellers, who was lynched there eleven
wears ago for the robbery and murder
of Drummer Ed. Mains, was innocent
and that she lured Mains to an isolat'
cd spot. where Ike Wright, an outlaw
committed the deed. Wright disap
neared at the time, and all efforts t'
| locate him have failed.
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08
JACKSON WARD BREVTTIEs.
About our Churches-what we See and
Hear.

On last Sunday morning, the sun
showed its smiling face, and gave evil
dence of a beautiful day, but about
mid day showers of rain took its place
Notwithstanding this, the churches
we're well attended morning and even
ing.
Jones preached an excellent sermon,
describing the characteristics OF true
master builder
The Sunday School Union convened
with the Ebenezer Baptist Church on
last Sunday evening. A large crowd
was in attendance, and fine program
rendered.
We heard some of the old sisters Of
this section say, that they are contl-
dent that the ground-hog saw his
| shadow, and six weeks bad weather
is probable.
There has been week of prayer at
the First Baptist Church this week
under auspices OF the Chrlstian En-
deavor.
Miss Mary Drewitt Of Wsverly, Va,
was in our midst last week.
We learned that Mr. John I'll Brax-
ton and Miss Martha @ Wilson will be
united in holy wedlock on the lztn
The death-rate in this section is be-
low the average, while the marriages
are steadily on the increase
Examin ations are being held IN the
public schools this week, Keeping a
number of our young men from VISIT
ing their girls. But you shouldn 7 no.
. tice that
We are puzzled how to answer the
! ouerv: why do bachelors go around
with Young girls, and old maids Will
! vonnr fellows2" But we will say thai
I | the reason they don't go together II
Z nrobably because one is too old Tor th'
We were told that the debate be
= tween the Y. NC A Lyceum ana INT
n Theological Seminary Debating Socie
y tv was not decided, the former refus
O ing TO have judges
4 Here are words of a young lady pro
\ posing marriage to her teiloW no
Ir long sinces Dear VIII, 1t 1ails 10 "a
10 aimee this is leap year, TO ask you, WI
S von accent me in marriage ?" 1t wa
- such a shock to Bill. that he didn't at
- svver then. nor has he been back since
tvi Sunday mornings rows should nc
ir occur. Young married couples snoui
ns be careful.
sa That lover was at the Athenls
be Soiree with all three of his girls.
ne ouess he was trying to see which OF
GO he had better take Lookout NO
Wanted 800 handkerchiefs for tho
o who will fail in the Senior Clas
.al Who will use them
ha He carried his best girl to an ente
N tainment, Friday night and on Mo-
day the g. 3 was given Tor the spa
made up. That's right.
Great gosh we were told that
carried his girl to the Mozart on Ii
wednesday night in opera rigging
it and sat her in the peanut gallery.
IL: IL were SO, don't do that again.
lg- Young men, stop drinking bad wh
he key, and live sober lives
ss. Yes ne did We learned that ne
she his papers from that female collie
as teIlfng him, ''stop talking to tn
raj girls" It's hard, but fair
,ed MAGNo UNC
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08

JACKSON-Mrs. Priscilla Jackson
entered into rest January %, 1898 at
her daughters residence in Henrico
Co. Age Is years. She leaves one
daughter, two sons ana nine granu
children and a host of friends to
mourn their loss She died in full tri-
nmDh of faith and said, she was going
home to live with Jesus. Her funeral
took place at the residence at 4
O'Clock, Rev. J. I. Turner othclated-
Farewell dear mother, sweet thy rest
Weary with years and worn Will
pain,
Farewell till in some happy place,
| We shall behold thy face again,
We know to us she cannot come,
But we to her can go,
If we but trust in him above,
/ On him our thought bestow.
Her daughter,
LUCY ANN
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08
Destroyed By Fire

The buildings of the American Bap-
tist Publication Society, 1920 Chestnut
St., Philadelphia we're destroyed by
fire Sunday. The loss is estimated at
half million dollars. temporary
suspension of the literature will nee
es-arily ensue, but the work OF re-
building will be commenced at once
This information was conveyed to Us
bv Prof. =. N Vass. the able and popu-
lar District Secretary for the South.
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08
divers Murderer.

The case of Julian Traylor, who muir
dered Roscoe @. Oliver, colored, has
been certified to the grand jury and
he has been indicted. There has been
much Indignation over the fact that
he was not allowed to go to jail, even
for an hour and that he should have
been bailed in the sum Of $1,000. The
csse will be set for trial. Charles A.
Meredith, ESQ, has been retained as
counsel for Traylor.
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08
A LADY SPEAKS.
Discussing the Grab.

EAST ORANGE, n. j., Jan. IL, '9eS |
HON JoHN MITCHELL, JR.
Dear Friend and Brother II send
you to-day through my friend, one
dollar for the Lunenburg prisoners, /
only wish that was abe to send you
as many dollars for yourself and the
prisoners as it takes cents to make this
dollar. Ny will is good, but my purse
is weak. So like many others, do
what can Mr.. Mitchell, let me tell
YOU that my heart is with you In all
| that you do. and
When my prayers are pure and strong
AS they in my best hours can be,
| Amid my loved and cherished throng,
| / then will count and pray for you.
If the people that you work for are
| in the iail and penitentiary, and hang
ing to trees, and not able to give you
ANYTHING. Work on, my brother, just
| God will pay, as he sees all you do
He counts the souls that you are
working for, and not the dollars thai
others are working for for precious t'
him is the soul of n child.
There is more joy in heaven owe
one soul that is saved, than owe
3 thousands of dollars lost: Fight OF
:, then for the souls and God will Sc
t that YOU do not suffer for the dollar
!, or for friends. In conclusion. pleas
| remember that
d ALPS for the best; be sanguine an
Is cheerful,
ss Trouble and sorrow are friends
Iii disguise;
e. Nothing but folly goes faithless al
fearful,
Courage forever is happy and wise
st Alps for the best then fling away te
n ror,
On Meet all your fears and your foes
the van,
And in the midst of your dangers
- errors,
Trust like a child while you STR
like man.
ALPS for the best Unbiased,
bounded;
ted Providence reigns from the east
o the west,
ck- And by both wisdom and mercy S
US rounded,
La Hope and be happy for alps for
Ter, best.
urn Respectfully your friend and
wisher,
Mrs. MARTHA Bosnia
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08
East End NightIsohoOl.

The city school Board has seen
fit co open night school in the east
ern part of the city for the benefit of
the colored youths who find it impos-
sible 60 attend in the day. Il is under
the supervision of Mr. ]. Andrew Bow
Ter and Miss Ssllie Willis.
This is the second SSioreS nishi
school that has been established by
the board, and it should be thank
ed by our people for their kindness.
The school begins February IL, 1895
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Any colored person having from
$75 90 to $4,000 in money can have
anv kind of home built that they may
desire on the easiest terms possible.
Location in Fulton immediately oP-
posite the beautiful ChimDoraza fark'
Call at this Office for general infOr-
nation at once as this is a very rare
opportunity.
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08
Says a Catholic Priest Did Not Say It

Editor Richmond PLANET,
Dear Sir:-About three weeks ago
an article appeared in the Virginia
Raptist'' in which c rtain statements
were made, not very complimentary
TO the race, and it was stated that the
article referred to came from the pen
of Catholic Priest. ! was in posi-
tion to prove beyond all doubt that
the article had not been written by g
| Catholic Priest, and hence l wrote to
| the editor of the Virginia Baptist ask
| ING him TO Correct this statement l
| also called his attention to the fact
| that the words and opinion of Chief
| Justice Taney had been wrenched
from their context.
In reply the Editor stated that he
could not make the correction which
desired. When pointed out to hin
in subsequent letter that by his re
fusal ne would be guilty of deliberAt
| falsehocd l received no reply.
I may also state here that this Is no
the first time in which the Virgini
Baptist has been guilty of deliberat
falsehood. Comment on the abo e
unnecessary.
,, Yours truly,
l.. j. WELBERs.
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08
CoIored Troops During the
War of the Rebellion
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Cannon belch forth their deadly con-
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The colored troops do not falter.
They scale the breast-works, jump into
the fiery hail. Three of them are ac-
tually standing on the parapet firing
upon their white foes. Another reach
es over and fires a revolver into q Con-
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Richmond planet., 1896-02-08
THE ATHBNIAN sOIREB

On Friday night Jan 31st, the New
Odd Fellows Hall, 3rd St. was the
scene of gaity, the occasion being the
second annual soiree of the Athenian
Social Clnb At an early hour the
clatter of huffs and rumbling of car
riages could be heard on the popular
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08
To the Readers of the PLANET.

Don't forget that you can get fine
Wines and Liquors from drink to
AZ gallons at Duncan's Family Liquor
store. 5O3 E. Marshall Street. Also
Tobacco, Cigars, Cheroots and Cigar
cites of the best quality.
Your patronage solicited. 3mos
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08
DEATHS.

LACY-Little Lucy Lacy departed
this life Feb. 1st at IL minutes to 3
O'Clock, at her residence, % w. jack
son st. Age, l3 years and 10 days
The daughter of Robert and Ellen La
cy. She leaves father ana mother.
two sisters and one brother to mourn
their loss.
HAsleep in Jesus, blessed sleep"
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08
Concert for the Poor.

There will be grand concert at the
Snd Baptist Church. Monday night
Feb. 10th at 8 o'clock. The best sing
ers OF the city will take part also our
noted reader Mr.. ID. w. Davis will IA
vor you with some of his selections.
Admission 1Octs.
Mr.. d. w. DAVIS, Man.
Mrs L, B LEWIS, Pres.
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08
ADDRESS,,
John Mitchell, Jr.,
SI4 e. Broad ST.,
RICHMOND. VA.
LOOK. WATCH AND WAIT.

A Grand Leap Year Tea party will
be given for the benefit of the Ola
Folks Homes, by the Richmond Char
liable Union in celebration OF their
Third Anniversary at the Richmond
Hall, commencing Monday night; Feo' go
10th and ending Friday, Feb. l4th, 30.
Every one come out and help us TO
raise the sum of $500. to secure home
in the city for our aged and intirmed.
Good music each night and all the re-
freshments of the season. Come one
come all and help as IN TINS noDle
csnse. Admission only 10 cents.
Committee :-Mesdames Agnes Mil
lar Tucv Turner, Lizzie Dammalls
| Tonisa Brown, Laura Hayes and
Misses Ella Cooley and Mamie Robin
-, 4t1-l8
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08
FOR SALE
Bv Committee of Fifth Baptist Church

We have about 30 good benches cub
stantial and suitable for church, hall
or private use. These benches cost
So each, but we will sell them at
very low figure for cash as we need the
money. Now is your time to get a
bargain.
Morton. William H. Carter, Sr. Trus-
tee, chairman, No. 1915 Taylor St
O"'' '- 1,25-2t.
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08
BLUEFIELD LETTER.
The Lynching of Alex. JOnes-He had Mo
lested-Taken From the Train-De-
tectiVes on their Trail.

1t seems as the |
authorities of Mcdowell Co are all a
sleep and are unaware of the fact of
hat horrible tragedy which occurred
down on Elkhorn on the night Of Jan
97th between 8 and z o'clock when
there arose a disturbance with the con
duetor and a cOlored passenger in the
Derson of Alex. Jones of Key stone, w.
Va. a small village few miles down
the line from Elkhorn Mr.. Jones had
been badly knocked about and roughly
treated hy this impolite conductor,
| McCulloch several times before, we
| learn not only with Jones but it is so
/ with all the cOlored passengers that
boards his train When the conduct
or called for tickets. Mr. Jones used
some very insulting expressions to-
wards the conductor shooting his re-
volver st him twice and accidentiy
shot Ex-Post Master w. A. StrotheI
through the bowels of which he died
in few days OF Friday the 3lst inst
Jones was Immediately arrested anC
Iodoed in the iail at WeIch, w. Va
| and was taken from there at 1880 ?
+, M on No. Gas sham nothing bu
an express purpose of lynching) Z
Charleston for safe keeping and a
Hemphill about three miles froT
WEIGH there entered the train abou
DO men armed with Winchesters. Her
j. hin is only a flag station and there wa
1t no one to get off, therefore the passeI
" ger train was tagged by these 10
It down cut-throats that composed ii
y mob. Jones was taken from the trai
c. and hanged to a tree near the traC
e. his body filed with bullets by this a
"a grv mob and left dangling upon Il
us tree until the next morning about
u O'Clock. We did not approve the &C
ion of Mr.. Jones neither did we tol
rate the action of this mob from t
fact Mcdowell Co. has sworn offici'
to see that thelaw is carried out to
fullest extent, but we regret to st'
7'' they have failed in this instance III
- have not as yet taken any steps
all bring this mob before the Justice
the peace or anything Of its kind.
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08

WEEDEN-Died Monday morning
January 9th at his residence, 3l6 w
Leigh st Mr.. Edward Weeden, be
loved husband of Mrs. Agnes Weeden
He leaves a devoted wife, one uncle
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08
Removal Notice.

Mrs W. A. Jackson. the hair-dress--
or has moved to 229 w. Leigh st and
is prepared to do first class hair clean
inc. Hair made to order on short no.
tice. The patronage Of the public II
solicited.
229 W. Leigh st. IL
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08
Breaks up" Colds

DIR. Humphreys Specific "77''
"breaks up a cold that ''hsngs on :
fits your vest pocket. For sale by all
druggists.
Richmond planet., 1896-02-08
PETERSBURG Va.
Toh nok 1903

Mr.. John Mitchell, Jr..
PLANET Office,
Richmond, Va,
Dear SIR
Please find enclos-
ed P. o. order for So 80 the amount OF
which is sent by friends of the Central
State Hospital in aiding the Lunen--
burg prisoners in their new trial. l
would have sent it before this but was
waiting for more that vas promised
me Feeling it is late, yet acceptable
I am yours in their interest,
ALICE A LEWIS