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Richmond planet., 1896-10-24

cal excitement and activity, all parties
concerned being at work on the stump
She is waiting for her release. Her
husband, Joe Barnes is at work trying
to raise money enough to keep house
when she comes to him.
Editor Mitchell has received letter
from some relatives of Old Man Pol
lard in Georgia. They are enquiring
as to the will of the deceased farmer,
and asking about the dying declara-
tions of Solomon Marable.
MORE TO FOLLOW.
A further account of this celebrat
ed case will be given next week to-
gether with portraits of persons con-
cerned in it. Moreover, the last state =.
ment of Solomon Marable will be illus
trated and published in about two
weeks.
The conclusion of this case brings to
mind those OF two others. Simon
Walker. q 10 year old boy was SEN
fenced to be hanged for attempted as
sault. He was to have been executed
November s, 1889, at Chesterfield, @
II Va.
Editor Mitchell carried a reprieve
three times and finally secured a Gem
mutation of the sentence to twenty
years in the penitentiary, where ht
now is. Governor Fitzhugh Lee thus
saved his life.
PRECARIoUs CONDITION.
Walkers grave was dug, gallows
built, shroud prepared and black caE
and rope ready. The picture was TAX
en- in Richmond after he had beer
brought from the Jail by the sheriff
with Editor Mitchell in the night.
The next case was that of Isaac Jen
kins, who was beaten, hanged and sho
| yet lives. This was in 1894. He wai
put on trial for his life upon a charge
of barn-burning.
Judge X. ii. Rawles and Merritt
Briggs, Esq, of Suffolk, Va de
tended him and he was acquitted. Tn,
picture of Isaac Jenkins was taken il
the jail at Norfolk, Jenkins then haC
nine gashes in his head, two bullet
holes in his neck. 1t was a miracl,
how he lived. He is now in Richmond
and is blind as a result of it.
The cases of the Lunenburg prison
ers are of too recent date to need furtl
er reference here
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24

tor. on~W ednesday night next, October
2Sth. They will tell in language that
will move a heart OF stone, the terrible
suffering which they have exper:ence
Editor John Mitchell, Jr., will no doubt
accompany them and give a short, but
interesting account of this ce ebrated
case. The admission fee of 10 cents
will he for the benefit of these helpless
DeoDle
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24
RESOLUTIONS OF THE RIOHMONI
WOMENs LEAGUE.

At regular meeting of the League
held on Monday, September 28th, 1896,
the following resolutions were unani-
mously agreed upon:
Whereas, The Lunenburg Case, in
which POkey Barnes and Mary Aber-
natby were convicted as accomphces
in the murder of Mrs. Lucy j. Pollard T;
and
Whereas, We have witnessed with
much pleasure the successful termina
tion of the trial of Pokey Barnes AM
Mary Alternately, which success am.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24
Panorama

Hurrah for Rev. w. +. Graham s
panorama at the Six Mount Zion Bap-
tist Church Monday night, October 20,
1895, for the benefit of the said church
Admission. 10c. Come one and all
and see the grand sceneries. Doors
open 7:3O; exhibition begins at 8.
Don't forget the time, Monday night
October 26th,
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24

We are Uniformed that there is
move on foot in Manchester to estab-
lish new lodge of Knights of Pythias
Mr.. Charles Robinson is heading the
movement. The club meets everv
Sunday evening at Cunningham;s
Hall, corner 14th and Hull streets at
O'Clock. Young men take adyan-
tage of this opportunity. 1T is a good
thing, push it along.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24

Immediately after the adjournment
of the Planet lodge, Planet Division,
No met and initiated Sir Knight
Robert A. Jackson. the efficient K. of
r. d S. of Myrtle Lodge, No. II. The
division is in healthy condition and
hopes that the Sir Knights OF the CITY
Will continue to add to it's number.
Brigadier General w. r. Green. In
speetor General Walker johnson and
Major William II. Pollard were pres
ent. Their presence was greatly ap-
preciated and they were invited to call
again.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24
<. OF P. NOTES.

. Eureka Division. No l failed to have
meeting Thursday night, October
10Th. owing to the non-a attendance of
it's members and some of its officers.
We learn that the Sir Knight Captain
failed to appear Sir Knights should
see to this and not allow the Division
to disband, if in their p over to pre-
vent.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24

We would be glad to have the Off
GERS of the various X. Of P. Lodges in
che state 10 keep US posted as to the
doings in their lodges.
Address all communication to "No-
mad, in care of the Planet, Rich
mOnd, Va.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24
and persistent fight in behalf of law and

and persistent fight in behalf of law and
justice.
AS Negroes, we have nothing to fear
from the enactment, and enforcement
of any law, in any state that applies to
all alike.
We wish no special law, either for us
or against us. The special legislation
Of the South has far too much niger
in it. We are as a race, law abiding
and quiet, submitting to unjust, as
we'll as to just laws, protesting always
against malignity, injustice and wrong,
we never resort TO violence as reme-
DIV.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24
Will Be There Monday Night.

Mary Alternately aud that "don't
care who holds me" baby, and Pokey,
Barnes will appear next MOnd ay nigh {
26th inst,, at the Third Street BapTis {
Church, (near Duval ST. Rev. w. E.
Nash, pastor. Admission 10 cents.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24
THOUSANDS THERE.
NJ 4MMOTH CROWDS or
PEOPLE GREETED
THEN.
The LuneDburg People at Pc
tersbHre---Church Inade-
quate.
HAD TO BE CLOSED TO PREVENT
PANIC.
Rev. Watts BfOrts-Unprecedented In
terest.
HAD TO BE CLOSED TO PREVENT
PANIC.
Rev. Watts EfOrts-Unprecedented In
terest.

PETERSBURG, VA, October 10, '96
A crowd variously estimated from
six to eight thousand people tried in
vain to enter the lecture room of Har
rison Street Baptist Church which
seats about 800 persons.
Notice had been given that Editor
John Mitchell, Jr., OF the Richmond
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24

Williams and Chancellor Commander
J. ). Desne, of Unity Lodge, No. "a
paid them a visit.
The officers and members were glad
to have them present and appreciated
their visit.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24
Will Go There Again.

Mary Abernathv and that bright-eyed
baby, and Pokey Barnes will appear at
the 1 nion Street c. Al. Z. Church Pc
tersburg, Va Rev @. M. Blount. pas
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24

Grand Chancellor John Mitchell. Jr..
is Worthy Counsellor of Old Domin-
ion Court. Their meeting will be held
Monday evening. November 9th at
Richmond Hall. The members are
requested to be present.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24

Friendship Lodge, of Norfolk is at
present the banner lodge of the state.
The recent report shows an increase
OF twenty-four members, This is en-
couragIng and only serves as "A proof of
our assertions regarding the rapid
growth of the order.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24

Everybody desiring information on
questions of interest to the race should
subscribe to the PLANET. Full of in
rest to you.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24

Richmond Lodge, No met Monday
night as usual and this being the
work night nothing of great import
ance claimed their attention The at
tendance was excellent. The lodge
adjourned about 10 o'clock.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24

Planet Lodge, No % held its regular
meeting Monday night. The attend
ance was somewhat slim, but. the
meeting was full of enthusiasm
throughout. Past Chancellor Achilles
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24

Sylvia Court, No ,, =. o. o. Calanthe
held its regular monthly meeting at
Richmond Hall, North Sd street, Tues
day evening, October 2Oth at 5 O'Clock.
The attendance was the largest ever
held since its organization and a great
amount of enthusiasm was manifested
The auditing committees report was
rendered which showed the Court to
be In excellent financial condition.
representatives from Old Dominion
Court were present and extended a
cordial invitation to Sylvia Court to
attend its meetings Monday evening,
Nov. 9th at Richmond Hall, north
Sd street
1t is hoped that Sylvia Court will
have good representation at the
meeting of Old Dominion Court.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24

An announcement of the meeting of
Richmond Lodge, No l was uninten-
tionally omitted in our last issue.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24

Virginia Lodge meets Monday night
October 26th. 1t is earnestly hoped
that the members will turn out in
full.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24
WHAT IS WANTED.

Give us a healthy public sentiment
and care little for the passage Of, or
attempts to pass unjust laws. Great
hearted, courageous men like yourself,
are doing far more to educate public
sentiment than perhaps your near
neighbors know or realize. Is this true
or not?
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24

Virginia Lodge has two very sick
members. One of them is Sir knight
Wallace, the others name we failed
to get.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24
mars OFF TO A VIRaINIAN.

We in Kentucky lift our hats to
brave, faithful John Mitchell; and
honor him. his work for the race, his
ability, his integrity and unfailing
courage
l wish there were more of you, and
this being impossible, trust "the Old
Dominion" may produce others, like
you, men made along heroic lines
For one, am willing to say some
thing for, and of the leaders while they
live, i do not wish to wait for their
death. and then pour words OF praise
upon their cofins.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24

Do not delay the collector when he
calls pay him.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24
BECAME AN EXPERT.

He was assigned to the charge of
one of thS most intricate printing
machines in the office,' and it is said by
even some of those who are most Bit
terly opposed to him that he soon be-
came an expert in running the press.
Carter's presence in the press room
was Objectionable to some of the other
men employed there. and the matter
was brought to the attention of the
Pressmen's Unlon They instituted
an investigation as to Carter's antece
aents in the printing business, and i &
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24

Sampson Lodge meets at DR.. Har-
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24
KENTUOKY's TRIBUTE.

A Ringing Lett Upon Great Questions
The Rights of Oitizen-Race Dis
criminatiOns-UDjust Pro-
scriptive Laws-The Edi-
tor Commended.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. 20, '98.
HON. JOHN MITCHELL,
Richmond, Va,
My Dear Sir:-Permit me to
tender you my thanks for your manly
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24
SAVED THEM.
REMARKABLE RECORD
The Planets Effort in Be
half of the Down. trOd-
den and Oppressed.
MARYB4RNES' CASE.
Remarkable Happenings.
POWERFUL INFLUENOE-WHAT
UNITED ACTION GAN AO-
O0MPLISH.
MARYB4RNES' CASE.

The case of Mary Barnes is as yet
pending. Repeated efforts have been
made to secure the papers necessary,
before presenting her petition to the
Governor This is due to the politi-
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24
A O0LORED PREsSMAN.
His Employment at the GOvernme Mt
Printing Office Causes aOontroversy
Washington Star. ]

The civil service commission has
informed Nessrs.' NJ ID. Fenton and
the other members of the
executive hoard of the Printing
Pressmen's Union of this city that
Edwsrd l. Garter. a colored pressman
at the government printing office, can
not be deprived of his position for
reasons laid before the commission by
the union.
The circumstances of the case, as
stated by members of the union and
shown by the records in the office, of
the civil service commission, are that
Carter, who then lived in Bay City,
Mich, was the first colored man to re-
ceive an appointment as pressman af-
ter the civil service was extended to
the government printing office. He
entered upon his duties there March
2Sth last, after rigid examin alton, in
which he received very high per-
centage.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24

ris' Hall, sos W. Baker street, Monday
night, October Goth. Members are
requested to turn out early.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24
MAGNO'S MESSAGE.
JACKSON WARD BREVITIES.

Sunday at the Ohurches-Deaths NJ
merOus-PolitiCal Clubs Indignant
Prof. Booker 7. Washington will
be Here-They Married Too
SoOn-Other Happenings Of the Ward.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-24
GOV. o'FRRRALL REMEMBERED

/ will say few things in THE NOW.
and trust they may nerve you to re-
newed hope and effort. L cannot close
this without expressing my sincere ad-
miration and respect for the hOnored
Governor of your state, Gov. OFerrall.
A true man himself, he did the right as
he saw it, and the outcome has justf-
fed his course. Id e)ly regretIthat
the "Old Slave States" al e not all hon.
ored and blessed with similar gov
ernors.
] am, my dear sir,
Your obedient servant,
J. ALLEN Ross.
We cordially and cheerfully endorse
the above letter.
W. II. WARD, JAS. II Brown,
ALPHoNso Brown, Ed. WALKER.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-11
GADSDEN.
Depot Burned-Lost Light-To Have New
Teleph zone system.

Depot Burned-Lost Light-To Have New
Telephone System.
Gadsden, March 10.-(Spocial) -Sunday
morning about 2:30 o'clock the Waterman
on the engine near the Nashville, Chatta-
nooga and st. Louis railroad depot dis
covered the depot was on fire. He at
once gave the alarm by blowing the
whistle of his engine, and in short
while the hose reel got out and a little
later most all the firemen were on hand,
but by that time the fire was under
strong Roadway and it was then seen
the depot could not be saved. Although
the firemen worked in vain had they
been called out sooner they would have
easily put the fire out. The depot had
been broken into and was set on fire from
the inside. Most all the valuab BILE books
and papers were saved and the loss of
freight will not exceed SITS. The loss of
the depot is about $1,000.
r. l.. Adams, manager of the Western
Union telegraph office and the Bell Tele-
phone exchange of this city, is expecting
every day the arrival of the workmen
who will construct the new telephone
system for our city. The exchange now
has about 125 subscribers and the man.
ager is daily receiving new ones.
The Epworth league is preparing to
have league carnival in April and they
have been actively engaged in working
for some weeks to make it a success
The performance at the opera house
last Friday night by the Elliott band was
quite success, though they would have
had much larger house had it not rain
ed throughout the day. 1t was one of
the best amateur performances ever had
in Gadsden. The band has been recently
organized and Friday night they did
themselves much credit. %
Caps j. d. Kirkpatrick of the. White
Star Line Steamship company at Rome,
Ca, was I'M town last week on business
Robert Fl. Parks superintendent of the
Elliott Car works. returned Saturday
from Toledo, O., and Washington, D. c.,
and other points, where he has been in
the interest of the car works.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-11
CEDAR BLUFF.
d. W. MS Report Not Reliable-Dem oerat
Writes a Few of His Opinions.

Cedar Bluff March 10.-(Special)-As
corrections are in order, we will try to
correct d. w. MS report of Mr.. Clarke's
speech at Centre. He says Mr.. Clarke
had full and enthusiastic crowd, num-
bering about 200. heard a. Clarke man
say there were about 125 all told, some
Johnston men and some populites. d. w.
M. says he made one of his characteristic
speeches, yet one of his ardent support
ers was heard to say that he would have
to admit he was disappointed. Mr.. Clarke
just took Cherokee off in his pocket II
d. W. M. is correct. We will not make
any predictions, but will wait till the
smoke of battle passes away and see.
The campaign grows warmer as the days
roll by. Reports are coming in from all
quarters; speeches and communications
are rolling in for the press daily. All
kinds of weapons are necessary in time
of battle--cannons, muskets and some
times even smaller guns are used.
BY the way, there was a Sand-cracker
exploded in Gaylesville last week. 1t
didn't make a great deal of noise, how
ever, as the sand was wrapped in "yaller'
paper, and l think sand was all the ex-
plosive it contained.
Don't suppose you people in Birming-
ham heard it, but the Coosa River News
did. Would like to know who that fell
low voted for in the last congressional
election?
When a man gets too full of democracy
to support the nominee of a regularly
organized democratic convention because
the whites of his eyes are not yellow and
the black is not blue, L am at loss to
know where to place him. He's certainly
not an administration democrat; no, no!
for they are going to support the men
placed on the ticket by the convention
that meets in Montgomery April q, let
them be advocates of a single or double
standard; but that democrat from beat
10, Cherokee county, says I'VE are not
consistent democrats up here; If we can
get a sound democrat we don't wish to
take half breed" By Sound demo-
crat I suppose he means one whose views
change on the financial question to suit
any and all occasions. "a rolling stone
gathers no moss" neither will a rolling
| democrat gather enough delegates to Sc
cure the nomination. He intimates, too,
that beat IS will not support the nomi-
nee unless they get a sound one; but l
am decidedly of the opinion that the DEM
ocrats of that beat are democrats in deed
and in truth, and will follow whoever
the party, in convention assembled, say
| they shall support. We believe, too, that
| a very large majority of the democratic
voters of the great state of Alabama are
satisfied that there is not drop of blood
other than democratic blood flowing
through Captain Johnston's veins, and
that he will be nominated we have no
doubt and, too, by an overwhelming ma
jority such as never was known in Mont
gomery. DEMOCRAT.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-11
OPEIIKA.
A Dastardly Deed-Sash and Blind Factory
Rebuilt.


Rebuilt.
Opelika, March 10.-(Special.) -One of
the most dastardly acts ever perpetrated
in Alabama occurred fourteen miles from
here yesterday. Some misereant placed
a large amount of deadly poison in the
water bucket at the residence of Thomas
Goggins. Two Of his children drank of
the water and are now lying al the point
of death. The other members of the
family narrowly escaped. There is no
clue whatever as to the perpetrators of
the dastardly deed but should they be
caught a lynching will surely follow. The
excitement is intense.
Andrews & Stevens planning mill and
sash factory, covering about one-quarter
of an acre, and which will employ fifty
men, is nearing completion.
Lee county has for some time had two
republican executive committees, and
Saturday they met here and fused into
one. All differences were settled. This
move is a victory for the candidacy of
Reed for president. His forces are in
control in the republican-party here, with
no chance of losing their hold.
The populists in this county will hold
county convention here April "a, compos-
ed of five delegates from each of the
fourteen beats in the county. Their exec
utive committee met Saturday and ap-
pointed ten delegates to the state con-
ven;ion
Track has been laid as far as Oak Bow
cry on the Lafayette Railway and trains
are now running TO that point daily Only
twelve more miles are to be laid before
Lafayette is reached.
Mr.. Nathan Christian, one of Lee coun-
tvs oldest and most estmable citizens,
died at his home in beat last night of
general weakness, due to old age. MIR.
Christian was for years prominent fig
ure in political life in this county, but for
some time he has been kept at home by
i'll health
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-11
MANGLED UNDER WHEELS.
A FrightfM and Fatal Accident on First Avenue
Yesterday.
A Young Negro Man Fell While Trying to
Board Dummy Train and Was In
stantly Crushed to Death.
Mangled to death in sight of a crowded

Mangled to death i'm sight of a crowded
street.
Jefferson Thomas, a negro about 81
years old, met horrible death yesterday
morning shortly after II o'clock on First
avenue between Nineteenth and Twen-
tieth streets. Thomas was attempting to
board a moving Highland Avenue and
Belt dummy, but by some means fell be-
tween the engine and car and was in
stantly killed
Deceased was employed by Mr.. L. ".
Brazier, and had been given a package to
be delivered at point on the South
Highlands. The dummy was coming down
First avenu to the Y, and the negro, see
ing the train moving, rushed out of j.
Black & Sons store and attempted to
board the train with the above results.
Bystanders who witnessed the horrible
tragedy lay no blame on Engineer Stone
or Conductor Spears, who were in charge
of the train.
The body was turned over to the War
ner-Smiley company for preparation for
burial.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-11
q
THE LATEST ALABAMA News
Conductor Joe Oliver Shot by
Fred lngraham
AT FITZPATRICK STATION
The Advertiser Considers Itself the Supreme
Court-GeneraI Wheeler Is Writing
History of Army of the Tennessee.

Montgomery, March 10.-(SpeeiaL)-A
shooting affray occurred about o'clock
last night at F'itzpatriek's, on the Mont
gomery and Eufaula road, about twenty
five miles from this city, in which Con-
ductor Joe Oliver received wounds which
may cause his death.
About 1880 O'Clock Conductor Oliver
ran into the siding at Fitzpatricl's, and
while there he began talking with the
station agent, Fred Ingraham, about a
report which Ingraham had sent into the
main office about him. The men discuss
ed the matter for some few moments, and
finally grew warm over it and the lie
was passed Ingraham told Oliver that
he would have to answer to him for what
was said, and Oliver replied that he was
ready whenever Ingraham was, at which
Ingraham turned to go into the Office,
while Oliver went in the direction of the
head of his train to give some orders to
the engineer.
After going into his office Ingraham Sc
cured his pistol, and returning to the
door opened fire on Oliver, firing five
shots at him, two of which took effect,
one in the back just below the shoulder
blade and the other in the knee. Oliver
was brought to this city last night and
his wounds attended by DIR. l.. L. Hill,
serious.
The Child Died.
Lucy Howard, the 10-year-old child of
Mary Howard, who was so badly burned
while playing at cooking in her mothers
yard yesterday, died from the effects of
her injuries this morning.
A War History by General Wheeler.
News comes from Washington that
Congressman Wheeler of the Eighth dis
trict is writing a book. The subject of
the congressmans work will be THE
Confederate Army of the Tennessee and
as no officer or private of that gallant
army saw more of the hard work or hard
fighting of that memorable struggle it is
conceded that the book will contain a
great deal of valuable informa ton. Cen
eral Wheeler has the literary attain
ments to make his work attractive, and
his old comrades at arms and the public
generally will await it's appearance with
interest. No history of this army has
ever been written, as rich as the subject
is In historic and dramatic interest.
Considers Itself the Supreme Court.
The Advertiser this morning, in an edi-
torial on the result in Morgan county,
says:
THE Advertiser cares much more for
the integrity of the party than for the
success of any man In it. Hence it has
decided to withhold any positive express
sion upon the occurrences of Saturday
| until they can be fully and carefully in
yestigated. To this end its staff cores
pondent returned to Decatur last night
while it's local correspondent there was
| instructed to begin a thorough investi-
| cation. This investigation will be push
| ed as rapidly as consistent with thor
| oughness, and will be printed as early as
possible"