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FARMVILLE LETTER.
Farewell Entertainment to DR.. Mitchell.
Personal Mention.
FARMvILLE, VA, Oct. %, 1896

FARMvILLE, VA, Oct. %, 1896
Every thing in general in and around
this vicinity is getting or putting on
an air of the election and before
this time another week the death knell
wiz se sounded and the alarm will be
abroad Mckinley and the country wiii
be safe.
Last Thursday night was one to be
long remembered by DR. II. II Mitch
ell and the ladies and gentlemen, not
only of the Baptist Church but the
A. M. K. Church. At an early hour
the handsome residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. p Bland was beautifully light
ed and many friends Of DR.. and Mrs.
III. II Mitchell gathered for the bene-
fit Of bidding Doctor and family good
bye; and at 10 80 Prof. w. H. Coleman
invited the guests into the spacious
dining room where all the delicacieI
OF the season we're served and every one
present enjoyed themselves to tn,
highest. AT about IL 80 the friend
old Doctor and Mrs. Mitchell good
bye and many regrets we're expressed
We wish the Doctor and his famil,
much success in their new field o
labor.
The Bank Street Baptist Church O
Norfolk, Va, has secured in the per
son Of Doctor Mitchell, one of tn
eblest divines of the Baptists of tn
state.
The pulpit of the first Baptist Churc
was very acceptable filled last Sund a
by Rev. f. w. Merchant or the Ricl
mond Theological Seminary. Ever
body were highly pleased with Re
Merchant and want him to come tn
way again.
Mr.. q. T. Branch left this week +,
Shaw University, Raleigh, NC,
enter the medical department.
PB H
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There arc in this country nearly 5000
building and loan associations, with share
holders Co the number OF 100000 and
with assets amounting to more than $780,
600, 900. Their average of holdings is
nearly $500 per capita, and In many Gases
they represent the savings Of men aud
women who have denied themselves the
comforts of life in the hope of being able
to accumulate enough to buy or build
homes of their own. They have aided in
the erection of over a million Of houses,
which are now affording comfort and shell
ter for 5000, 600 OF our thrifty people.
Free coinage, at the arbitrary rate of Ia
ounces of silver Co i Of gold, would be
equivalent to the conhscation OF nearly
half the savings that these people have In
vested. It would be tantamount to q wal
upon American homemakers. IL would
be an invasion of the ''homes of the proyi
dent"
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FROM CHICAGO.
Political Notes-JOhn Mitchell, Jr.
League.

CHICAGO, ILL, October 26.-This sec
ton is now in the throes of one of the
hottest fought campaigns ever expe-
rienced since the COS, this city being
the central headquarters. Many OF
the best as we'll as the poorest speak
ers of both parties can be seen and
heard nearly every night and at noon
in different halls
There has been one very noticeably
feature of this whole campaign that is
the work is being done charity, so far
as the speakers and ward workers
are concerned. The only person that
has derived any financial support has
been the printer. Millions of dollars
have been spent in this kind of mat
ter and flags. There are thousands of
flags stretched across the street in
every part OF this city, but not enc
cent is is given to assist the colored
clubs, either for rent or other inci-
dental expenses. Nevertheless, the
outlook is that this state will go for
sound money and American honor by
about 10O, 900 majority.
We have several good colored repub-
licans on the state and local ticket.
Men that have been tried and found
worthy. With them we have some
mugwump white republicans, some
men JnhG nhCo Negro though they
are willing to be on the same ticket
to carry along the 10000 colored vot-
ers in this state. We have but few
colOred democrats in this city. They
have mustered enough to have a small
club on the south-side, in the black
district, but it doesn't amount to a
great deal.
Many of the people in the south
think that in the west there is no pref
udice towards the Negro. That is a
mistake. 1t is as strong in in some
sections of Chicago as in Alabama, and
there are places that q colored man
will get insulted much quicker than
any part of the south. The writer
went into a cheap restaurant last
week, just one block from his place of
business, and the owner refused to
serve him at the front table and want
ed him to take table in the rear of
the room, but when threatened with
arrest. he said, he didn't mean any re-
Election on the account of color
Chicago is divided into two great di.
visions: north, south and west These
are made by the Chicago river, and the
people in the different divisions are
different in their habits and associa-
lions They live hundred of miles
apart.
We have one social and political
club. THE John Mitchell, Jr., leag-
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acknowledgement this life Sun
day October %. 1895 at his residence
119 Mayo St., Beverly Binford. in the
54th year of his age after brief ill
ness of two weeks. He succummed to
his illness and passed To the Great Be-
yond where sickness and sorrow. pain
and death are no more. He died in
the full triumph of faith. He leaves
two brothers, one sister and host of
relatives and friends to mourn their
loss.
His funeral took place at the Second
Baptist Church Tuesday, October 81,
1896 Rev H. ID evils. pastor preach
ed pathetic sermon from Revelation
14:13, assisted by Rev Graham of
Manchester Funeral director, Jun
Jus Brown officiated
Sleep on dear brother,
Sleep and take thy rest;
Lay down your head upon thy Saw
iour's breast,
We love thee we'll, but Jesus loves
thee best.
Good night, good night. good night
His brother, w. II. BINFoRD, SR
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My estimate of the value of a protective
policy has been formed by a study of the
object lessons OF a great industrial state,
extending over period of 80 years 1t Is
that protection not only builds up i'm
portant industries from small beginnings,
bat that those and all other industries
flourish or languish in proportion as protec-
tion is maintained or withdrawn. have
seen it indisputably proved that the pros
perity of the farmer. merchant and all 9TH
er GLASSES OF citizens goes hand In hand
with that of the manufacturer or mechanic.
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sumption, but no one was looking. FOR
her death. She had been n faithful
member of the First baptist Church
for about five years Her funeral TOOK
place from the said said cnurch SUI
day afternoon, October 18th. and she
was laid 20 rest in fine ash OF roses
plush casket. with extension handles
Rev. X. Z Quarles. pastor OF the
church officiating assisted 10y Rev. X.
b Hardy, B. d., OF Mt Zion Church
Mabrey and Perkins Funeral Directors.
Dearest sister thou hast left us,
We thy loss most deeply feel;
But tits God who has bereft rs,
lie can all our sorrows heal.
Mrs. ID. ID. Alexander has built q
very nice dwelling houfe on Dice 81.
which adds a great deal To that section
Of our city. All that Is wanted now IS
bridge across the railroad on Fourth
Street South west.
sunny SiDE.
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TAYLOR-Mr Edward S Taylor de-
parted this life October 10, '96 at Ii
O'Clock in the 23rd year of his age. He
leaves a loving mother and host OF
friends to mourn their loss.
Dearest son thou hast left JIG.
We thy loss most deeply feel:
But tits God who hath bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
BY his loving mother,
Mrs. MIcKIE TAYLOR.
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sPEOIALsALE.

On Saturday and Saturday night /
will sell all hats at cost. to make room
for new goods. Chenille hats, trimmed
with feathers, and silk ribbon 81 40
felts in all the new styles from 70 cts.
to $1.00 walking hats and Sailors from
% to so cents. Call early and get the
choice Mourning a speciality.
Mrs. NJ. ID. CHAMLRE,
3l4 r Broad st.
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PERSONALS AND BRIEFS

Miss Fannie ". Williams after
spending several eeks in Washington.
ID. @ with friends, mas gone TIC Caro-
line Co TO take charge OF her school.
The Sunday School Union will
convene with the 9th baptist Sunday
School, Sunday, Nov. LIST, 1895, at $3.50
p. m.
Mr.. Fred. G., Witty. OF Worces-
tsr, Mass called on us. He has been
absent from this city for sixteen years
Mr.. Charlie Vest continues sick
at his residence, 1927 st John st.
Mrs. William A Tinsley OF Bur
dette, New York, was i'm the city this
ton, east Duval Street.
Sergeant A NJ. Toler of the
United States Army, stationed at Fort
Washakie, Wyoming is in the city on a
furlouRh He will remain about two
months.
Mrs. Bette Paul and her grand
son, Mr.. Melvin Pearson left for their
home, New bury Port, Mass Wednes-
day, 2lst, after spending most de-
lightful time with their friends and
relatives.
Rev. w. II. Dixon, pastor OF LIST
Baptist hurch of Newport News, Va
is spending his vacation in Yonkers
New York, and is the gnest of Rev. (
| w. Roberts, pastor of Messiah Baptist
Church On last Sunday, Mr.. Dixon
preached a wonderful sermon that
many can never forget.
Il
Mr.. William II. Flood and family, o.
New York, are in the city, the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Booker Leftwich.
Mr.. Flood will return to New York
but his family will be here a month OF
more.
The Virginia Seminary Football
team, Lynchburg. Va, is ready for al
challenges. w n. p. Spiller, Genera
Manager; G H. Howard, Captain J
c. Barksdale, Secretary Virginia Semi
nary.
Mrs. W. A. Drewitt, of Waverly
Va, is in the city, stopping with he
sister. Mrs. J. l.. Funn, 5ll Catherin
st. She expects to spend the winter
Mr.. George s Mayo, of German
town. Pa passed through the city
few days ago, from Powhatan tounty
where he had been hunting, and n
bagged his game"
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Do You Know Him 2

desire to know the whereabouts OF
my brother, George Evans. His moth
er's name was Rhode Evans. He has
a mark on his face that resembles the
No. 10. He is of brown complexion
and left here in 1885 or '66.
Any information concerning him
will be thankfully received by
CALLIR POLLARD,
Farmville. Va.
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POLITICAL rRIcKsTERs

We do not hesitate TO say now in adj
vance that we have the true facts on
some of the would-be club leaders Of
Clay Ward that they offered to sell out
for $50. and fell to 50 80, and could not
get that and finally took 80 shorts al
SD few of the Tuckahoe Henrico lead
ers in the same boat In due time we
will turn on the light. Vote for Judge
Lewis.
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Passed Away.
FREE SHADE. VA October l

FREE SHADE, VA October IL. '96.
Sister Nattie G. Washington, the
daughter OF Sister Bette Washington,
and siep-daughter OF Brother Critic
Washington, died at her residence
near Harmony Village, Va, October
4, 1896
She was member of Grafton Bap-
list Church and good christian Sab
bath School worker. Her snfferings
were long and many. She died in the
full triumph of faith. We hope ouI
loss is her eternal gain. She leaves q
mother. brother and host of friends
to mourn their loss
Goodbye darling, we say goodbye,
And we'll lay you down to rest;
This earth shall soon be your pillow
And the trees shall shade you
breast
I, " HApRTS
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where the cold Coins Are,

The fact that few gold coins are seen in
ordinary circulation for domestic uses is
no proof at all that the metal is not per-
forming a most important function In
business affairs The foundation of the
house Is not always In sight, but the house
would not stand an hour If there were no
foundation. The great enginery that
moves the ocean steamship Is not always
IN view of the passenger; but IL Is all the
same the propelliRg force OF the vessel,
without which 1t would soon become a
worthless daralicf
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Stated broadly, the savings banks, life
Insurance and assessment companies and
building and loan associations of the ooun-
try hold in trust els, 500, az, Ss1. The de-
basement of the currency TO a silver basis,
as proposed by the Chicago platform,
would wipe out at one blow approximate
ly 81, 963, 504, 500 Of this aggregate
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Notice.

The solicitors for the rebuilding of
the LIST Union Baptist Church of
Goochland County will please bring or
send in their repoI is with the amount
collected, as soon as possible as we
need the money
Respectfully,
A w. CLARKE, Oh. Clerk
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The campaign Of education is about
half over, and the people in every sec
zion of the Union show proofs that they
have learned their lesson and know
how to vote
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-31

TIE placing of the name Of JOHN
MITCHELL on the official ballot was a
base fraud. Mr.. MITCHELL did not au-
thorize such a use of his name and has
demanded that it be taken of. Do
not vote it.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-31

EDroR John MITCHELL is not can
didate for congress and has never
been. Vote for L. l. Lewis for Con-
Crasst
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Tar Democrats have had the name
OF Editor JoHN MIrOHELL placed on the
official ballot. He is not II candidate
Do not vote for him.
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mANTED For United States Army
wv abled bodied, unmarried men, be-
"A tween ages OF 81 and 80, Citizens of
the United States, of good character
and temperate habits, who can speak.
read and write English. For informa-
ton apply to Recruiting Office, o24
East Broad st., Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-31

Major Mckinley does not have to
hunt an audience. The audience hunts
him and stays until he gets through
speaking.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-31

MAKE no mistakel Vote for McKIN-
LRY and HOBART and l.. L. LSwls Tor
Congress.
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MoKinIey's Southern Strength.

ssWell, in the first place. there is no ques-
ton about Maryland giving at least from
is, 900 TO 90, 600 plurality. regard Mary
land as being as absolutely secure for Mo
Kinley and Hobart as do the state of
Pennsylvania, and the same can be said of
West Virginia, Delaware, North Carolina
and kentucky, with the added remark that
there is q fair probability of carrying Ten
nessee In West Virginia, her interests be-
ing so largely with the principles of the
| Republican party, because she needs pro-
lection for her timber, her coal iler wool
i'm fact, for all of her indusGries-I think
we will roll up Republican plurality OF
not less than 10, 600 to 30 900. This is alb
solutely the condition in West Virginia to-
day.
"North Carolina at its last session OF
the legislature passed a new election law
which win give us fair count there, and
| we have no doubt of carrying the state.
have received over 500 letters from old
Virginia, and have no hesitation in say
ing that If our friends, the sound money
Democrats, viii get us a fair count In 10
or 10 of the dark counties we can carry the
state by 40, 900 plurality. In all of the 500
answers to an inquiry sent out, but four
or five were discouraging in their tone, and
they only questioned our ability to get a
fair count The interests of old Virginia,
like those Of West Virginia, depend largely
upon protection.
'sI see that Senator Faulkner in an In
tePView In Washington recently claims the
earth and the fullness thereof, including
the Virginias, Maryland and Delaware.
The senator is like the boy who, not hav-
ing a candle, whistled when he went into
dark cellar to keep his courage up. This
Is what Senator Faulkner is practscing al
the present time"
: At least $50, 900 men will take part in
the great parade of the Mckinley and Ho
I bart Business Mems Republican Clubs In
this city on Oct. 81. The parade Will start
at 10 O'Clock In the morning, so as to get
F, through before nightfall. The reviewing
. stand will be on Fifth avenue directly op
: posite Twenty-fourth street. Major Mo
{ Kinley has been invited to review the pa
a rade, together with Mr.. Hobart All thu
+ members of the national committee anS
o the executive committee are also invited t
assist in the review and occupy seats OF
h the reviewing stand. Governor Levi P
t Morton and staff and the Republican candi
b dates for governor and lieutenant govern
q or, Frank s. Black and Timothy I
Woodruff, will also assist in the review.
q General Horace Porter viii officiate a
q grand marshal, and William Webb viii b
v marshal Of the dry goods section, who
> will turn out 90, 600 Of the $50, 900 me
y which it is expected will be In line. Flu
q arrangements will be completed in fe'
days for the greatest political parade eve
seen in America, which Is confidently 81
pected to be twice the size of the gres
Il Harrison parade in 1888.
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SATURDAY, OCT. 81. 1896.

VorERs. rally to the polls. Do not
fail to exercise the right of franchise
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BRooKs-CoLLIGA N-The celebration
of the marriage of Mr.. Andrew Brooks
and Mss Anna Colligan took place
Oct. 18th Only few intimate friends
were present.
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Music Taught.

Miss Lavinia b. Scott, teacher of pi-
ano, organ, and voice culture Terms
reasonable No 1904 st. Paul Street,
Richmond, Va.
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General Buckner surrendered to General
Grant at Fort Donelson. He will surrender
with more cheerfulness to Major Mckinley
in November Springfield Mass Union.
Ii Hung Chang says he is impressed by
the welfare and prosperity of the American
people," and yet these are what we call
hard times. Let him return after McKin-
iey's election II ne wants to see the country
At It's best.-St. Louis Globe Democrat
Really, the only question left is the size
OF McKinley's majority. Francisco
Call.
The locks he wore Wen see no more
Unto the winds they're scattered.
Ere long the rest OF him against
The landscape viii be spattered.
"HeavensP' exclaimed man yesterday
"6ome one has passed counterfeit Mexi-
can dollar on me, and I'm out S1.5s." -
Wichita Eagle.
Bryan got mad when he heard the col
lege yell at Yale. When be hears the cleo
toral college yell, he will be madden
After March I, is97-well, It will be
dsdersnk
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UNDVIEWS OF MR.. HOBART

His Opinions on vital Issues OF the Day
Tersely Stated.
An honest dollar, worth 100 cents every
where, cannot be coined out OF SO cents
worth Of silver, plus Legislative fiat
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VIII Sweep the Country.

I'm my opinion, - was his prompt reply,
s'the Republican party, with the assistance
of the sound money Democrats, are going
to sweep the country, and the number of
electoral votes which the electoral college
viii cast for Mckinley and Hobart will
not be less than 275, and probably 800
There has been a steady tide setting in for
sound money and protection during the
past four weeks, and it is gaining strength
every day Our people are thoroughly
united and determined to protect the honor
and integrity of this country and keep our
credit where it is today-the best in the
world There has been great deal said
about the farmers being for free silver. My
knowledge and acquaintance with the
farmer are such that I am satisfied that
they, above all men, believe in honesty and
practice It. They have plenty of time in
the evenings on the farm TO sit down and
read carefully the facts that are laid before
them, and when they once understand the
situation and find out she truth the blath-
erskite and demagogue who is trying to
convince them of the free silver fallacy will
find himself very much mistaken in the
character of the farmer, il it is thought he
can be led after false gods think the
victory for Mckinley and Hobart, sound
money and protection, at this election will
be creator than was the victory of Grant
IN 1874"
''What do you think Of the situation IN
the southern statQS?''
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SOUTH DRIFTING
TO M'KINLEY.
Her People Responding to
the Plea For Hon
est Money.
REPUBLICANS HOPEFUL.

Mr.. Scott of the National Com
mittee Believes Mckinley
Will Carry Maryland,
West Virginia, Della
ware, North Caro-
lima and Ken
lucky.
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Semi-Centennial Of~
Second Bapt. Church,
GOLDEN JUBILEE
ANNIVERS A RY.
Fine Sermons and Good Times.


earnestly member home and abroad this
We also organizations charitable
donation will be
Pleasant J.. A. E.
w.
Come all with LEWIS
NJ DEANE, Clerk.
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SOME CAMPAIGN ECHOES.
Bryan doesn't Ego without saying. -
Los Angeles Express.

However the returns may go,
Let it be either way,
The gentleman who told you 50
viii be on hand next day.
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After March I, is97-well, it will be
different
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Bryan got mad when he heard the col
lege yell at Yale. When be hears the cleo.
toral college yell, he viii be madden.
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The locks he wore Wen see no more
Unto the winds they re scattered.
Ere long the rest OF him against
The landscape viii be spattered.
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Really, the only question left is the size
Of McKinley's majority. San Francisco