Richmond planet., 1896-10-03

ing Co some, the man was a forr,o
Janltor at the st. Johns Church on,
though he was of the Baptist beIiaf an,
preacher at that, heehanped his fsitl
when he attended the lneetinos of 81,
sanctitied worshippers. His min,
dWelt so much upon their doctr:no
and the belief that he was still = sin
ner, that his mind gave way. He Ia;,
outln the open field just back of p NJ
"here he spent the night preaehing
mourning, praying and singing. viii
ms hymn book liz one hand and q gave
IN the other. At the car sheds. corne,
OF 18Th and Z Streets, the patroI wa,
Phoneo Tor, which arrived shortly af
rewards. 1t was with consid ersl .Is
olhcuity that he was hustled in it. He
refused to give his name
MAN SERIOUSLY CUT.
Yes. had he not been gambling. JAS
cOru would not have bad several Sc
we're cuts about his head, face and
NECK he managed to crawl to the
car sneds OF the Richmond Rail-
way and Electric company, with his
face covered with blood which poured
IN large str cams from his wounds His
clothing was clotted with gore. and
along the route from which ne came
drops OF blood could be traced The
cause OF his condition was a DISPUTE
over game of cards. Ford and anoth
erequaily desperate character. named
walton Burton, had been playing pok-
er in house near Heckler's Lane. in
Eenrlco county, started q dispute as
TO who was the winner, Ford grabbed
the money, at which Burton drew his
razor and slashed him right and left
afterwhich he fed. Ford made his
way to the car sheds as above stated !:
the ambulance was called with DR..
Leyne in charge, who after putting
twenty-two stitches in him sent him
nome. The county authorities are on
the lookout for Burton.
THE CONDUCTOR STRIKES A sNAe.
With his customary impudence ana
grutfness, the conductor of car No.
lOl, on the 18th st. Branch line OF the
Richmond Railway and Electric Com
pany, struck snag, when he tackled
Messrs. Alexander Trainum and Pey-
ton' VINO boarded the car at 18th and
Franklin SITS, to go to their homes
after the car had gone a considerable
distance. the conductor approached
them and in a rude manner demanded
their fares: the colored men being very
slowin getting their money, the con-
ductor became enraged and in a short
time oaths followed each other in
quick succession. The car was run
back TO the market, the conductor and
one OF the men grappled while the
other jumped over the safety gate
After considerable difficulty and in
reference on the psrt OF several white
men. they were arrested, but not un-
I'll they had made plncky showing.
AwHIrE MAN THIS TYNE.
Likewise on the 18th st. branch line
of the Richmond Traction Company. a
white man, a little too boisterous, a few
evenings ago, was put of the car where
he stood cursing and abusing the con-
ductor Co such an extent that one of
the lady passengers got off. He stood
there until the car made three trips,
snd at each trip it was "A signal for
fresh outburst of vile execrations He
was arrested.
THE CHURCHES.
At the Asbury M. E. Church. IL
m, Rev. B. w. Brown preached an ex-
cellent sermon Text: Job 5th chapter.
9Th and 7th verses. At Sd m. the
Sunday School Union of the Ashurv
Leigh Street and Third Street Nj. e.
Churches was held, which was quite
Interesting indeed. The programme
rendered was a success The music
which as usual characterizes the Meth
odists, was good .IThe welcome address
was delivered by Miss Susie Dabney.
At 8 p. m, Rev. j. K. Rawlings, of the
Presbyterian church, preached from
Isaiah 51st chapter and 9th verse.
The Fourth Baptist Church services
we're good. DR.. Lyman Tefft, presi-
dent of Hartshorn College preached
an able sermon.
At SP. NJ, Rev J. R. Griffin filed
many hearts with the Bread of Life.
He preached a splendid sermon from
James 4th chapter, 7th verse. Sub
ject: Resist the Devil and he will flee
from you" He handled it in amas-
terly manner.
On Monday night a concert was held,
the talking babies figured conspicuous
ly and caused much mirth.
On next Monday night our people
should keep their eyes and ears open
to the fact that Rev. Mr.. Gullins de-
liveries grand lecture on the "Pro-
fessional Liar" as every one who at
tended can testify that Rev. Mr.. Gull
some time ago on the subject of "Su-
perstition and Conjuration." He will
do better Monday night. Miss Emily
Prices melodious voice will provoke
thunders of applause. Come out boys
and bring the girls.
The Sunday exercises at the Foun-
tain Baptist Church were good. On
Monday night last, the Sunday School.
anniversary was held, it was just spleT
did.
A colored sister hailing from the
Carolinas delivered strange talk OF
Tuesday night, the 22nd, ult.
DEATHS DEALINGS.
There were two funerals at the 4tI
Baptist Church last Tuesday. Tn,
death rate is steadi y rising while tn,
sick-list for the past week has increas
ed %. The funeral of little Card e
Wilson, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Rober
Wilson who departed this life, Sept
D, 1895 at 8 80 M age years wa
preached at his late residence, 6ll
North Both St., on the 25th inst, b,
Rev Hugh Il. Williams, pastor of tn,
Fountain Baptist Church.
Though dead, he speaks in reason
ear,
And in remembrance lives;
His calm, sweet faith and childis
deeds,
Still fresh instructions gives.
He saw hand we could not see.
Which beckoned him away;
He heard "A voice we could not hear
Which would not let him stay.
Il A CONCERT IN THE WEST END
Hol for another grand concert. Ye
our East End residents are carryin
their talents to sections other tina
their own. The East End Social Gu
of Honor will give a grand concert
the 5th Baptist Church, (Sidney) MOI
day night, October 3, 1895 for the beI
, eft of the above named church. TT
members composing this club are vel
well known in this section. 1t is Vi
: der the management of Messrs. Jol
: Bright and Harry Walker who ha'
gotten up splendid programme +