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Richmond planet., 1896-10-17

very fine officers jewels. These jew
els are very costly, and Lone Star
Lodge can boast or being the only
lodge OF Odd Fellows in the city, and
the second in the State that has a set
of Jewels. The club consists of fifty OF
more persons.
The members of the Lodge were tax
an oy surprise when the ladies came
in with their beautiful presents. On
the part of club, NJ V. P, S. II. Dis
mond in very neat speech presented
the jewels to the lodge, and on behalf
of the Lodge, @. w. M, r. +. Jones
received the presents, and responded
in a few we'll chosen remarks, after
which the Lodge installed officers for
the ensuing term. Ex-Grand Master,
W. M. L. Forester conducted the ex-
ercises with his usual dignity and
placed on each officer the jewel of his
office.
strange but pleasant coincident,
just on this particular occasion, the
29th Anniversary of Lone Star Lodge
occurred, and the Brothers desiring to
celebrate the occurrence had prepared
nice supper for themselves. And
with the addition of the heavily laden
baskets hat the ladies brought con.
tanning all kinds OF eatables, the Ia.
bles fairly groaned under their bur
den.
Thus we were somewhat prepared *
receive and entertain the ladies Will
something more tangible than word 5
Lone Star Lodge voted unanimous
| thanks to the Silver Star Club for thei
grand consideration of them. Thi
] club.resolved itself healthy into YER!
Household of Ruth.
The officers of Silver Star Club art
as follows: Mesdames John L. Mines
President; Thomas s. Burleigh, Vic
President, B. @. West, Treasurer
George Lipscomb, Secretary.
Among those present we're: Mes
DANES Robinson Quarles, Richardson
Forester. Campbell, Washington
Lipscomb, Sears, Jackson West, Bur
leigh, Winston, Reid, Dismond, Jones
Dennison, Twine, Davis, Ragland
Cheatham, Kersey, Scott, Bum an
others.
Done by order of Lone Star Lodg,
1910 c.. U. 0. of Odd Fellows,
CONWAY b. REID. +. S.
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a.principle imhibed in all Of them.
His girl thought it was too cool to
see him on last Sunday night, so she
retired before he came
Miss +. McClain has left the city
to resume her position as teacher at
Macon, Va
Light refreshments, hal hal were
served (reserved) at the Masquerade
last Friday night
The manner in which the Colored
Orphan Asylum is being improved has
been highly complimented. It is only
hoped that the inmates be confined to
the inside, and not b. allowed to run
| the streets.
Some of our young men has allowed
their whiskers to grow out, thus put
ting them on the wildcat order. The
boys say, Eat 'em up whiskers."
We hope those young married men
will 90 home after lodge meeting, and
not continue an adjourned meeting
until and o'clock
Ridiculous Don't you know tha'
those estimable young gentlemen were
seen in that alley on last Sunday turn
ing those Whiskey bottles up to theil
mouths? Yes, but don't do it agaiI
or we'll talk.
We learn that he took it quite hari
when he found out that his girl wen
, to the Masquerade with another fel
! low and wor when he was unable t.
see her until Monday night Do yo'
know him
? We don't see why that young ma
: wanted to beat himself because b
D carried his New York girl TO that mas
n querade CD Didn't she enjoy herself
j. Some of our young men have Joine
the Owl Club eith their headquarters
t at the bar-rooms, which close at 1
t m.
e Fault-finders are numerous IN tn
section, even in the church. Judgin
q them rightly, we believe they wi
e leave this world finding fault.
We notice that our gambling del
u are getting numerous Where are u
If blue coats when those boys are gan
?. bling In those vacant houses all d'
Sundays7
~ All-day suckers seem to be on Il
t. increase. Some are sold at for
3 Girls. don't suck them in the street.
= MAaNo UNo.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-17
BARRED HIM OUT
Mr.. Lyneb's s Troubles,

JACKSON. MISS. October l2.-John
p 1vnc6 leader Of the Lynch faction
Of the Republican party in Mississippi,
was here today, looking after his po-
i;t;caI ;nte~ests. and demanding that
his name he Dut on the official ballot.
The county commissioners having this
matter M in charge, TO satisfaction could
be given him here. Governor Metau-
r;r9s decIaration, that be is a citizen
Of WSshin gton. and not of Mississippi
is end dorsed by the Adams county com
nnissioners, and they will not pat him
on the ticket there. Lynch will seek
redress before the courts. He was Co
day admitted TO practice before tht
Supreme Court, taking the oath as
citizen of the State.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-17
TROUBLE AHEAD.
r1UCH DISSATISFAC-
TION.
A GLOOMY OUTLOOK.
OOLORED MEN IGNORED-TH OUT
COME IN DOUBT.
What Will be Done About TIP

The political situation In this dis
trict is very unsatisfactory. Despite
the employment of twelve men in Jack
son Ward during the five days OF regis
tration, they we're put of Friday and
since then they have been practically
ignored in the canvass.
Att ough Mr. Jonathan and MIR Turner
were said to have been employed, they
were treated as outsiders at the head
quarters, and up to the present they
have been working for "love of the
party" no money having been in sight
to pay their legitimate expenses as
yet.
Followers of Col. Lamb and Mr..
Mitchell are treated with as much con
tempt, as If they were Bryan democ rats
/ and it is even stated that the employ
ment already given were vouchsafed
as extras, and the money did not come
cut of the regular fund.
On the other hand all the men who
opposed, robbed, cheated, misrepre.
sented and abused Editor Mitchell arG
employed as canvassers.
The clubs who favored him have
been similarly ignored. In othel
} words, those who originally favored
Judge Lewis as the Republican can
: didate for congress have been made t,
feel the ringster's whip applied.
, To add insult to injury Dick Allen
. who deliberately robbed the voters q
the Second Precinct, Jackson Ward O
their elective franchise in the RepubI
can primaries by refusing to eithe
open his place or sign the credential
OF the delegates honestly elected, ha
his place selected as that OF
meeting on Thursday night last.
Coupled with this has been the di'
lcrimination on account Of color. TIL
9 resentment occasioned by this action
is bitter, and ominous indications !
token disastrous results in the distric
Capt John Lamb, the Democrat
: nominee is a cousin OF Judge Waddil
II Judge Lewis has never been favore
by Judge Waddill as candidate I,
= Congress. Judge Waddill is a polit
;. clan. What is the logical conclusion
Richmond planet., 1896-10-17
RICHMoND vIRGINlA. SATURDAY, OCTOBER II. lsss.

employee at the shops, now lies in n
critical condition at his home, No.
2412 Darlington street. At the time OF
the accident the man was whitewash-
ing part Of the building. In some
way re Was cat ght in some shafting
about eighteen feet rom the ground,
and was whirled around twenty times
in the air, until his clothing was torn
of. He was then thrown upon lot of
car wheels. sustaining a fracture of
the arm near the shoulder joint His
head was also injured, and be was al.
so injured internally.
He was turned over TO the compa
ny's surgeon, DR. George Ross, who
attended to his wounds The ambu-
lance csrried the unfortunate man to
his home
Richmond planet., 1896-10-17
A Grand Entertainment.

On Thursday night, Oct. 9th inst,
grand entertainment was rendered
Misses Rosa Gardner and Cornelia Iy-
Ter. both of Newark, New Jersey by
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Leonidas White at
the residence of Mr.. William Gardner
36 West Leigh st. Games were in
Obliged in and all seemed to have
spent delightful time Refresh
ments were served in abundance.
Among those present were: Misses
Rosa Gardner. Cornelia Tyler, Mamie
and Zemoria Jones, Patsy Early. Roe
ma Gardner, Mesdames Cornelia EpRs
w. l.. White and others. Messrs; W
p. Epps. Robert Thurston, - Hol'
| man. Frank Lovings, Arthur Gardner
John Clinton, Jr., Joseph Mcintosh
and ". Leonidas White.
Misses Mamie and Zemoria Jones l.
their usual ease and grace performed
on the piano.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-17
THANKED HER.
In the Shadow of the Gallows-

Miss Jennie Tilden of Princeton, New
Jersey read the appeal of Rev. w. H !.
Nelson, who is under sentence Of
death for murder, and is confined in
the Jail at Charlottesville Va. and
raised SSH to aid him in his fight for
life. Here is the letter:
Charlottesville, Va, October 1S, 'S6.
Mr.. Mitchell,
Dear Sir:-I write to say that re-
ceived the check for ($15 IL fifteen
dollars and seventy-one cents sent
through you to me from Miss Jennie
Tilden of Princeton, New Jersey.
Many thanks to you for your kind
ness toward me for the delivery of the
check and the matter you have been
printing.
Respectfully yours,
w 81 NELSON
Richmond planet., 1896-10-17
THE EVOLUTION OF THE PRISONERS,
FROM THE GAOWS TO FREEDOM OBJECT LESSON NEVER 10 BE FORGOTTEN

ing, removing the president, Henry G.
Carter The regular meeting decided
that it was illegal. as a majority of
the members were not present The
action of that meeting was reconsider
ed and they proceeded 20 elect the fol-
lowing named officers:
President, Aaron Garrett; vice
president, Mr.. Woodfolk secretary
Mr. Patterson; executive committee
I. NJ. Carter, Aaron Garrett, Mr.
Voolfolk.
The regular routine OF business be.
ing conc uded, Mr.. W. S. Selden and
Mr.. J w. Carter delivered address.
es. There being no more business, the
club adjourned. Messrs. Selden and
Pleasant Jones repaired to an enter
} tainment given by the Woman's Pro
tective Association.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-17

made from photograph taken bv our
colored photographer, Mr.. J. @. Far
ley, and shows her as she appears af-
ter having escaped the gallows.
She is free after fifteen months Of
anxiety. The baby is as unconcerned
now as it has always been and is as
quiet as possible so long as it is sup
piled with the bottle of milk which is
its constant companion.
HAPPY TINES.
There were joyous times at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Bette Graves, where
Aunt Mary is stopping, when on Tues
day last her husband, Wilson Aber-
nathy and her daughter, Mrs. Amy
Gregory reached there. There was
old time rejoicing That night, par
ty of ladies led q surprise on them and
it was nearly day before the festivi-
ties were over.
Wilson and his daughter, in compa.
ny with Pokey visited the PLANET or.
fee on Wednesday last, to thank us
for what we had done for them. They
were much interested in the colored
| type-setters and the machinery anC
went away jubilant-
WHEN He KNEW SHE WAS FREE.
Wilson says, he did nos know hit
wife was released until four days aftel
wards. A colored man told HIM tina
| he had heard white man reading Il
| in a paper. He afterwards learned
that she had been turned loose from
Lynchburg, did not stop at Farmvllle
but had been carried to Richmond.
He said he jumped up, so happy wa
he when he heard the news.
1t will 0e remembered that Wilson
| Alternately rolled over on the groun'
in the courtyard at Farmville, whel
his wife was convicted a second time
He was such pitiable spectacle tina
the people sympathized with hin
greatly.
ALL OVER NOW.
But it is all over now. Mary AbeI
nathy will not go back to Lunenbur
again.
The papers in Mary Barnes case hav
not reached here at this writing
When they do, an application for be
pardon will be submitted to the Coy
ernor, and the curtain will be run
down on one of the most celebrate
criminal cases in the annals OF tn
world.
MAKING BED QULTs-
1t would be we'll to remark that Ma
Try Abernathy is an adept at maxim
, | bed-Quilts. Two have been prepare
! for us and beneath the m we sleep wit
satisfaction. We have pair of sOcl
1 | which she knit for us.
> We were reminded of the time
Lynchburg, upon the occasion of ol
n visit there, that she brought forth I'll
: bed-quilt as an humble token of n
q gratitude for all that we had done f
her.
TRR oELL AT LYNcHBURG.
d The bars of the cell were too clio
: together to admit of her handing
O to us through them and as we cou
not carry it with us then, we told h
D, to keep it until we sent for it.
II She was sentenced to die then. u
II quilt was never sent for until 7
p brought her with it, and landed h
II safely in her present place of abo
Is with it, from which place it was sc
ID to our residence.
a Our people are having hard fiji
of it, but the dawn for them will bri
g. many pleasures and the shardships
he the past, we trust, will be forgotI
is fOrever-mOre
Richmond planet., 1896-10-17
Took the Medicine and Died .

WALKBRPoN, Va, October 12.-John
Holmes, a respectable colOred man.
living in this neighborhoOd, received
a short time since from his daughter
living in Philadelphia a box contain
ing among other things what she
wrote was medicine for headache.
Saturday morning he opened the
vial and after tasting the contents said
he believed it was nothing but quinine
and pouring some OF the powder into
the palm of his hand, and taking it in
to his mouth, swallowed it, and in {
few minutes died from cOnvulsionA.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-17
MAGNO'S MESSAGE.
JACKSON WARD BREVITIEs.
Sunday at the Ohurches-Deatas Nu-
merous-Juvenile Marriages Antici-
pated- Brief Items from the
Ward.

Last Sunday was a full shape winter
day, and cioaks and wraps OF ali styles
and shapes could be seen Notwith
standing the windy weather, most of
the churches were we'll attended
At the Fifth st. Baptist Church,
Rev FauntleIoy, young minister OF
the First Baptist Church preached a
wholesome sermon to a large congre-
cation.
A funeral sermon was preached at
the Moore st Baptist Church on last
Sunday morning. Quite large GRO Ad
attended.
Communion services were held at
the First Baptist and Sixth Nit zion
Baptist Churches on last Sunday.
The other churches were largely at
tended, and good services conducted.
We learn that there will be a grand
Sunday School Rally at the Hickory
Hill Mission Building tomorrow at
lS:80p m. Speeches on Sunday School
work will be delivered by Prof w. A.
Mitchell, Rev. ] Andrew B)wler ard
Mrs Virginia West Music by the
Ebenezer Sunday School choir, Go
and help the rally on
We were greatly surprised to hear
, the death of Miss Josephine Miller
lwho died on the 4th inst. 1t will be
, remembered that this young lady was
burned by the explosion Of lamI
about a month ago. She was carried
! to Danvisle on the night OF the bth
where she was buried.
Sickness and deaths are still lurking
: around this section, and many are be
: ing summoned away.
I've ieaYn that a number of on
: Young girls. iof eighteen years) ar
lengaged to be married in the month
November.
Politics are on quiet somewhat u
u the Ward, but the boys are thinkin
> hard, and declaFe that they will dem
y lonstrate their thoughts on Novempe
# 3Fd.
y night. the 9th inst, about adoZen CIR
;, and boys masked themselves in In
- dian costumes and repaired TO whs
y they cali a Masquerade Ball. The
i enioyed themselves in the masquel
70 ade (Indian war-dance). bat what
: sldiGerence with the managers Whe
- they found that they were the loser
10 "BetteF let we'll nuf lone.
i, We can see those girls smiling Ju
because those 5-yard sleeves are NJ
"a the fashion this winter. NOW tho
= cloak sleeves will lit.
- Love is very cheap when 1t can
blown awey by n wind such es the ol
H. Of last Sunday night
Iy Young man, we don't see how "
Z can engage yourself to all three
C those girls Our Law f0rbids polygam
~: ss Two must be left, and on6 taken.
'oi Young men, we have warned "
"a against carrying your whiskey-scer
~ n ed breath to young iadies' heus'
- "a On last Sunday evening one was M
81 at the door by the girls mother; q
% how did she meet him7 Too territ
"a to mention.
Big Four we are on 30 your actio
of few Thursdays night ago.
The girls say that they can see
yodng men now that they havel
seen before for six months. VIII
n Because it's getting cold. ana they 1
hunting fire.
Boys, get your pave tickets, and
those overcOats out, for thu weather
the coming
ed Well, Sunny" we didn't know Il
3 a your old maids took fancy to lit
red boys as lovers too. Umphl 1t must
Richmond planet., 1896-10-17

II. Holmes, pastor, voted to give the
church free for an entertainment for |
her benefit. which took p ace Nednss-
day the 7th inst.
A good crowd assembled although a
notice of only three days had been
given
On the rostrum W re Revs James II
Holmes, A. Binga, ID. d., A. ). Thomas,
u. E. Jones, ID. ID. and W. +. Graham.
The First Baptist Church choir had
kindly consented to render music and
we'll did it perform its part Miss Nan
ME Osborne presiding at the organ.
AUNT MARY's STORY.
Editor Mitchell then with a few re-
marks introduced the Lunenburg pris-
oners. The appearance of Mary Aber-
nathy with her babe created decided
| sensation.
She related the story of the famous
ILunenburg case, told of her fearful
experiences, of how her husband, Will
son, had sent her up to the house to
see why the bell rang With feeling
she described her last trip 10 the
Ihc=se before the murder, and describ-
led how she returned and assisted in
shrouding Mrs. Pollard. The arrest,
1.-THE forced march of twenty-five miles,
ldodginR from the lynchers was touch
lingly portrayed
| Pokey Barnes stated her experiences.
her statement about gazing at heI
own grave aroused the audience to q
great pitsh of excitement.
THE BABY IN EVIDENCE.
The baby maintained a stoical 81
, lence, and was passed around among
the audience and received the caresse
: in q most unconcerned manner hev
, Holmes created much amusement D,
taking it in his arms in the presence o
the audience, and fondling it in man
, liner that would have done credit to 1t
{ mother.
The collection taken up at the doc
q and table was $50 Is, and with Wha
q was added $50 79.
Au address was delivered by Deaco
Harrison Smith, who commented upo
the goodness of God and the etficienc
of the PLANET. He denominated it q
his second bible. He arose TO flight
a of eloauence which elected applausi
d THE SPEAKERS WHO FOLLOWED.
MrJ. E Dickerson followed in we
Il chosen words, cOmmendatory OF tf
II work accomplished. lie exceec ed a
i OF the complimentary things sald
"a Editor mlbCQclt W .COA1 pa . -A''N
i the greatest men the world ever PR
duced. He created much amusemen
az and brought down the house by forge
ie ting a part of his quotation and sml
p lingIV informed the audience OF Il
=. lfact. BE was not abashed or disma
v. ed, but enjoyed the joke upon himst
IL as much as did the people to whom
=. had addressed himself,
an Rev. Scott T.. BurreD, with we
chosen words commented upon I
in success Of the work, and thanked u
ed that the poor women had been save
REV. GRAHAN's gTTERANoEs.
Rev. w. F Graham was espeeia
enthusiastic. He pictu. ed tae suf'
ines of the women, and the great 81
cess in securing their release. de
on ontspoken in his commendatioD OF
tor Mitchell, and emphatic in his
nunciatiOn of those who had oPpol
ha him. He was rapturously applaud
ed After remarks by Rev. DR.. A. Bin
by benediction was announced by Rev
les ii. Brice, and the congregation pass
out we'll pleased with what they
Ich seen and heard.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-17
Mary Alternately Will be There.

Mary Alternately and Babe, and Pok-
ey Barnes will appear at the Fourth
Baptist Church, lChurch-hilll, Tues
day night, Oct. 25th. They will tell OF
their terrible experiences. Tt win be
a thrilling recital. Editor Mitchell
will be with them. The proceeds are
for the benefit OF the prisoners. A
nominal fee of ten cents will be charg-
ed for admission.
Richmond planet., 1896-10-17

clans will descend was never betterex
hibited than is shown by the follow
ing letter received by Editor Mitchell:
VIRGINIA:
Office of
SEc'Y OF THE COMMONWEALTH,
J. 7. Lawless, Secretary.
RICHMOND, VA, Oct. 13, '96.
MR JOHN MITCHELL,
Richmond, Va.
Dear Sir IL beg TO acknowledge re-
ceipt Of your letter notifying me of
your candidacy for election as q men,
Der of the House of Representatives in
the Congress OF the United States to
represent the Third Congressional Dis
lrict at the election TO be held the first
Tuesday after the first Monday in
vember, proximo. viz: November
3, 1896
This fact will be duly certified to
the Secretaries of the several Electo-
raj Boards of your District as required
by law.
Yours truly,
j L. LAwLEss,
Secretary OF the Commonwealth.
Now, as matter of fact. Editor
| Mitchell never sent any letter, neither
Il
such letter for him.
WANTED HIM TO RUN.
The missive was a forgery. Mr..
Mitchell called at the Office of the Sec
retary of the Commonwealth on We'd
nesday last, and asked TO be shown the
letter, at the same time notifying him
that it was q forgery.
The clerk said that Mr.. Lawless was
absent. and he could not show him the
letter. He suggested that he call
later, intimating that it might be some
other John Mitchell. The intention
of this is to draw votes from the Re-
publican nominee.
MIR. Mitchell had been waited on by
some gentlemen with view to per-
suading him TO enter the race to Con-
gress. but had decided not TO be par
ty to any such proceedings-
The following letter will explain It.
sell:
Office of
The PLANET,
S14 East Broad ST.,
RICHMOND, Va, Oct Is, 1895.
, HoS. J. I. LAwLKss,
= See'y of Commonwealth.
Richmond, Va.
: Dear Sir Your favor of the 18th
= inst received and in reply would re.
spectful'y request that you Withdraw
the letter purporting TO have beer
. sent by the undersigned, notifying yoI
!, of my candidacy for election as a men
: ber of the House of Representatives il
\ the Congress of the United States t,
# represent the Third Congressional Dis
= triet at the election to be held on TIT
4 first Tuesday after the first Monday il
r November proximo, viz: November
- 1895 as l shall not be candidate 70
, said office.
II With great respect, l ana
4 Very truly yours,
i JOSH MEcHEAA-
Richmond planet., 1896-10-17
Alumni ! Alumni Alumni !

The regular meeting of the Alumni
Association of the Richmond Normal
School will be held at our Alma Mater
Monday, 10Th inst. at O'Clock p. m,
sharp, All the members are expected
to be present. The various depart
ments will present their quarterly re-
ports. The literary department win
bring forward a course of study for
this term in keeping with the one re-
quired by the Superintendent of pub
lie schools: thus the teachers will find
it to their interest to attend our meet
ings. Graduates of this school are in
vited to meet with US. Note we'll the
time.
]. ANDREW BOWLER, Pres.
R. II. THURsToN, Sect.
o 1O-2t
Richmond planet., 1896-10-17
RICHMOND MUSIC co.,

2l3 E. Broad St., J. G. Corley, Man'g.
The Oldest Broad Street Piano and
Organ store ir the city, offers better
inducements, better prices, better
terms than any piano house in the
city. We carry the celebrated Kings
bury, Schubert and COnover pianos.
full and most complete stock OF Chi
cago Cottage organs, sheet music,
music books and every thing in the
music line. Buy from no one until
you have seen Mr.. Corley.
Fine organs at SO per month; new
upright pianos at So; secondhand
pianos from TO So per month.
Richmond Music Company 213 east
Broad street. We tune, move and re-
pair pianos at the lowest prices.
10-17-3n
Richmond planet., 1896-10-17
OoUGHED UP A LIZARD
Lucky for the Man, as He Would Soon
Have Died.

NEW LONDON. Conn Oct. 10-Ehsha
Hotchkiss. of Preston, has astounded
the medical fraternity about him by
disgorging live lizard seven inches
long from his stomach.
The man has suffered with stomach
pains for some years, and thinks he
drank the lizard when it was quite
small in water several years ago.
Since he dislodged the creature Hotch
kiss has gained in strength, he says
and feels easier.
To vouch for his story, Mr.. Hotch--
kiss has the lizard in alcohol preserved
to show the incredulous. Physicians
say that the man would soon have
died had he not coughed up the liz
ard, as he was greatly emaciated'
Richmond planet., 1896-10-17

The Virginia Seminary Youth Band
will reach Old Point Comfort, Monday
18th inst, and will give series of
concerts in ridewater, Virginia, be-
ginning at Hampton. Churches de-
string a first-class concert can confer
with Professor U. s. G.. Patterson at
Hampton, Va
Richmond planet., 1896-10-17

Mary Alternately and Babe will ap-
pear before the people of Petersburg
together with Pokey Barnes. at the
Harrison Street baptist Church. Rev.
+. Watts. pastor Monday night. They
will thank them for all they have done
for them