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TRIED TO ROB HIM.
The Blind Paper Carrier Makes a Cap
ture- Robinson Sent on to the Grand
Jury.

Tom Byrd, the blind paper carrier is
known from one section of this city to
the other. From the way he plods
the streets, rain or shine one would
think him blessed with the gift of
sight. He can find any number upon
any street, strange to say.
He is thrifty. pays his debts prompt
ly and is inexorable in his demands s
that people shall pay him. He sells
the PLANET, and is an ardent admirer
of its editor.
On Sunday night as he sat smoking
his pipe he heard strange sound un-
der his bed. As he had saved up a
snug sum, he presumed at once that
some one was there to rob him.
He thought while and then said
aloud so that any one in the room
could hear him that he was thirsty,
and would get drink of water and go
to bed.
He went to the door, and no sooner
did he get outside than he locked it.
He called boy and sent him to the
Police Station for an officer while he
stood guard at the door. Officers
Lange and Clarkson responded and
got from under Tom Byrd's bed a
youngster in the person of William
Robinson He charged Albert Trib-
bey with having planned the robbery
with him, but there being nothing to
connect him with it, he was discharg-
ed and Robinson sent on to the Grand
jury.
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Donkey Party.

The Donkey party given by Mrs.
Mary Wilkerson in honor of her hus-
bands birthday on New Years night
at her residence on South Morris ST.,
proved to be a very enjoyable affair.
Among those present we're Mr. and
Mrs. Sam Richardson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawson Richardson, and Misses Maria
Jackson, y 11I-=-~iet Patterson, Martha
and Sophie Miller all OF Tsivs..sssSS,--..& {.
and Miss Bessie Dooley Of Salem, N.
@. The gentlemen present were Mes
srs. Junius Spurlock, Marshall Brown,
Junius Brown, -- Taylor and many
others. At midnight splendid colea-
tion was served in Mrs Wilkerson's
best style including all the delicacies
of the season. Games were INDUCED
in until the wee sma hours when ali
the boys went home with girls feeling
bright and happy.
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there should be a public meeting in
which he lBrowneJ would acknowl-
edge that he had done wrong before
there should be any peAce.
This ended the matter and the ne
gotiatiCns had gone no further. Mr..
Hayes had since approached him with
q written document which he said
Rev. Browne would be willing to sign,
but he IPayne] refused to We any
more to do with it.
Rev. Brownies intentions were mani
fest. With his journal in operation,
the Virginia Baptist under his con-
troll, the Baptist ministry at peace
with him and his organization, the
PLANET, the peoples organ would be
left standing alone, and his boycott
circular could have been put more ac-
lively into operation. With these
things accomplished, he reasoned that
the killing of of the PLANET would be
q foregone conclusion.
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EXPLICIT PRoMrsks.

The cases will be tried as though
there had never been former trial,
and unless the prisoners are guilty
and clearly proven so they wi not be
convicted.
"will Judge Mann and Mr. Southall
be employed to assist the Common
wealth?" the reporter asked
Il presume So" was the reply. The
Board of Supervisors met some days
ago and appointed the same commit
tee who first engaged these gentlemen
to engage counsel to assist in the Sec
ond trial. This committee has con-
suited me, and told them both Judge
Mann and Mr. Southall would be ac-
ceptable to me-"
PECULIAR srkTEMENT.
Sheriff Cardoza is quoted as saying:
THE prisoners will be put in the
Lunenburg jail, and will be guarded
by six or seven citizens sworn in for
that purpose until the trial next
month. don't have this guard as a
protection from lynching, but simply
to keep the prisoners from being lib
Grated"
This sounds like hollow mockery.
He further stated that he would re-
turn for Mary Abernathy as soon as
she was able to be removed.
This ends another chapter in the
great tragedy. The case will be call
ed at the February term of the court
and Marable will be tried first
NONE OF THEN KNKw.
Neither Hon. George d. Wise, Can't
A. b. Guigcn, Judge IL. w. Flournoy
or Editor Mitchell knew of the intend
ed removal of the prisoners, although
broad intimations had been made shat
it would be done.
There is no relaxation Of effort on
behalf of those interested in this tru-
ly celebrated case and If the prisoners
are alive at the time set for trial one
of the most brilliant efforts in the
criminal annals Of this stzte will be
made for their release.
MARY ABERNATHv's SITUATION
Mary Alternately is without her usu-
al nurse and attendant now. With
her three weeks old infant, she is
Willing the time away expecting at
any moment to hear the heavy step of
the Lunenburg sheriff to carry her too
to that insecure Jail where she will be
exposed not only to insults, but to the
dangers incident upon a loss of life.
THAT SLEEPING BARE.
Sucking, sleeping away, rests the
infant, all unconcious of the dark
shadow overhanging it's parent. 1t is
sad picture. Wilson Alternately, has
left Mr.. Pollard's residence.
Editor Mitchell visited the Jail and
upon his coming away Aunt Mary
handed him pair of socks which she
had knit for him 1t was all she could
do. On the crocheting needles were
another pair in process of making for
the sleeping infant in the other corner
of the room.
The case has been fought almost to
the end. The clouds lower but let US
hope that sunshine is just beyond.
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REV LEWIS TALKS.
THE woRx OF rHr oEnER.

He had examined into the plans of
the True RefOrmers and thought it a
good Organization and that it should
not be killed on account OF the action
Of Rev. Browne.
Hehad nothing to do do with the
SOC. 600. He simply took that as an Is
sue to help pull his train along Rev.
Browne had treated him badly and
had fought the ministry. With this
matter adjusted he was done with it.
He had met Rev Browne with view
to make peace, but if the brethren said
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fight, he would let them fight and he
would rest awhile as he had been in
the front OF the fray, he would let
others lead.
AS to the PLANET he had no fight to
make upon it,. All knew John Mitch
ell. He could not say any more in
laudation of him than had been said.
REV. HOLMES ASSERTIONS.
Rev. James II. Holmes said that re-
marks had been made which might be
applied TO him He was with the min
istry. He had been all slong opposed
20 tigEt and had told Mr.. Browne and
Burreu So He then explained his act
ions ia certain meetings referred TO
the boycott of the PLANET and told
what he thought should be done in the
premises.
Rev. Payne said that ne was over
1oyed at the unanimis Y OF opinion and
the feeling way in which the brethren
had expressed themselves He felt
that he could rest BOW and 'et others
lead the fight.
CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.
He did not want any peace without
an understanding with his brethren.
Rev. Browne had made personal at
tack upon him and he must take it
back. He was not a True Reformer.
had never been and it wes for those
preachers who were True Reforrners
to deal with the $50, 900 grab.
He had nothing to do with that and
had only used it in order to advance
the fight which had been made upon
himself and the ministry but ne would
help those who would make the fight
on those lines.
THE ELDER's REGRETS.
He regretted that the members OF
the Virginia Baptist Company had Dor
rowed in any way money from Rev
Browne. II was disposed TO come to
its help under its new management in
fact held out his hand but was not
ready to kiss and caress it.
Rev Y II Briggs state agent there
for spoke for the Virginia Baptist urg-
ing all TO take it. Rev H, Powell had
spoken in favor of the state mission
work. another brother presented the
merits of q religious work after which
the Conference ad djourned
About seven weeks ago the Confer
ence adopted resolution condemning
Rev w W. Browne.
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NOTICE.

There will be meeting of the Rich
mond Women's League at the Presby-
tsrian Church. Monday, January 9th
at p. M. Members OF the League and
i who wish to aid in the LunenburQ
Case are requested to be present.
MRS Rosa ID. BowsER, Pres,
MISS M. L. CHILKs, Sec'y.
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PRICE, 5 CENTS.
Harriages.

ALExANDER-BRooK William
h. Alexander Of New Haven. Conn,
and Miss Alabama Brooks of Powha~
tan CO.. Va. were united in marriage
December 20, 1895 at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs Margaret Jones, 224 E.
85th St., New York City by the Rev.
M. Coleman. No cards.
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RICHMOND VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 1885,

Commonwealth Attorney. 1t may be,
he continued, that the cases will not
be tried in my court at all. assume
that counsel for the defence will move
for a change of venue. /, of course,
can't say what decision l will render;
but l will say frankly that il the de-
fence can show any legal grounds for
such q change, I will grant it cheerful
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GAINEs-MAsoN--The marriage of
Miss Sallie A. Mason to Mr.. Paul w.
Gaines of Hartford, Conn, took place
at the residence of the brides parents
No. 420 Caben St., Richmond, Va,
Sunday Eve, January 18th at o'clock
p. M Rev. Wells officiating.
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Mr.. BRAxToN ARRESTED.
Charged with Seduotion-The Case Call
ed in tue Police Oourt-Oontinued un-
til the 29th inst-President
Brownies Position

Quite a sensation in society circles
was caused last Wednesd ay. 22nd inst
by the arrest of MIR. John II Braxton.
Assistant Cashier of the Savings Bank
U. o. True Reformers upon the charge
of seducing under promise Of mar
riage Miss Mary ID. Brown, daughter
of ex-squire John F. Brown.
Mr., Braxton stands well in Sunday
School circles Mr.. Brown father Of
the complainant is one of the leading
officers Of True Reformers and has
been working in the field for the or
ganization.
WAS To HAVE MARRIED.
MT. Braxton it is said was to have
married the chiei of the Regalia De
partment Of the True Refol mers on
Thursday last. Miss Mary ID Brown
was at one time also employed at the
True Reformers Offices
The case was called in the Police
Court, Thursday morning, 23d inst and
it WAS found that Mrs John +. Brown
being indisposed was unable to be pre-
sent.
DELAY REQUESTED.
GILES B. Jackson, Esq, counsel for
young Braxton said that his associate
D. @. Richardson Esq, was also indis.
F., posed and he agreed to a postpone
! ment until Tuesday next. His client
/ had not run away and was present and
ne hoped that his Honor would make
the bail as light IS possible.
IF he had run away" said the Judge
would have had that building on 2nd
st. l couldn't get the money but the
building. Brownies got all the money
so the PLANET says and keeps on say
ing il, but I'd get the building. an
not accepting ali that the PLANET say.
but Brownies got The money"
This was said in Justice CrutchfIeld'i
inimitable style and created much a.
musement. Miss Mary d. Brown, tai
aud dignifying although embarrassed
put In appearance and her father wa
also present. Barton H. Wise. ESQ
appeared as her counsel. The case
was continued until Wednesday 20tl
inst.
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS BAIL.
Bail was allowed in the sum O
one thousand dollars with Mr. d. ]
Farrar and Mr.. r. T Hill as sureties
Counsel for Mr.. Braxton have tw
material witnesses which they pro
pose to introduce although they wer
not in court Thursday
1t is understood that Rev. w. w
Browne wanted the matter compro
missed with Miss Brown. but he decIi
ed so to do saying that he had no
promised to marry her. This angere
the divine and he wonld have nothin
more to do with the matter and order
ed his discharge from the Bank
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CHRISTIAN N-MANNING-The M marriage
of Miss Virginia Manning to Mr.. Will
liam Christian took place Tuesday,
Jan. 21, at 9 P. M. at the residence OF
the brides parents, 1319-27th st. Rev.
Eli Saunders offlciated.
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WANTED-Ac cook for small family.
w Settled woman preferred. Resi-
dence about two miles from city.
R. H. GILLIAN,
eth & Main St
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THAT PEAcE MEETING.

A meeting between Rev. u ID. Lewis
and Rev. Evans Payne and Rev w. w.
Browne was arranged to take place at
Rev. n d. Lewis residence. 2O2 East
Leigh St., with James II. Hayes, ESQ
as negotiator Of terms of peace.
The latter went in and out of the
afore said residence many times. Then
Mr. W. p. Burrel came. Rev Evans
Payne entered, and finally Rev. w. w.
Browne accompanied by Mr.. A. w.
Holmes came III the cool OF the even
ing.
As TO what was done at that meet
ing Rev. Payne has since testified 1t
was agreed that the grievances of Rev.
Lewis and Rev. Payne should be sub
mitted to writing and that they should
meet again on Jan. 18th, when a mutu-
al understanding should be arrived at.
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A FOUNTAIN RALLIES.
Eelp for the Innocent.
News. W., Jan. 20. ,se.

News, VA, Jan. 20, '9e.
Mr. Editor:
We. the officers and mem
bars OF Newlight Fountain, No 300,
u. o T. r send to the support of the
Lunenburg prisoners $500.
Yours for the race.
r. NJ. RIDLEY, W. M F.:
Rev. JAS. e TAYLOR, W. s
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BROTHER BROWNE HAPPY.

Rev. Browne was in a most concili-
tory mood and admitted that he had
made many mistakes, but in order to
have peace, he would make the neces-
sary concession.
In the meantime the colored folks
continued to talk. Rumor after ru-
NOR, in every imaginable shape was
freely circulated and Rev. Lewis
friends advised him for the sake of his
own good name to write. He wrote.
The public is acquainted with his
statements.
When the hour of 5 P. NJ CT Jan. is.
arrived Rev Evans Payne was at Rev
Lewis residence awaiting the arrival
of Rev. Browne, but he came not In
stead a messenger was sent request
ing them to come over to the True
RefOrmers building and meet him
there.
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would fight the paper, It was obliged
to die. Mr.. Armstead Washington.
deacon of the Second Baptist Church
de lined to give anote to Rev. Browne
and was outspoken against it.
Rev. A. Binga, Jr ID. D., paid his
hundred dollars down in cash, and
thus kept from being under any obli-
cations TO Rev. Browne. Rev. ID. n
Vassar, ID. D., was not incli3ed 20 put
himself under any obligation 20 Rev
Browne, but gave a note for thirty
days. The other members who had
agreed TO enter into the arrangement
gave their note for one hundred dol
lars each, payable in one year at per
cent interest.
THE PERSONS WHO SIGNED THEM.
They were Rev. Il. d. Lewis, BID,
Mr.. W. p. Durrell. G. w. s. of True
Reformers Mr.. Miles 3. Jones, Assis-
tant q. w. s. of True Reformers; Mr..
NJ. g Gerst, employee of True Refor-
mers Mr.. Nelson Williams, Jr Rev
Sutton E. Griggs, B. D. and Rev. j.
Z. Jones, d ID.
Difficulty was experienced in OBJ
tanning the tenth man. Rev. W. nj.
Moss, b. d. OF Danville was appealed
to again and again and pressure
of those hundred dollar notes while ne
was in the city last week, but be wise
ly shook his head in the negative.
1t was agreed that Rev. W. w.
Browne should meet the persons cited
at the office of the Virginia Baptist.
THE ELDERS TROUBLES.
1t was when this was done that the
real purpose of the loan was disclosed
by Mr.. w, z. Burrell saying as quoted
in Rev. u. ID. Lewis letter as fellows;
lit is true that MIR. Browne ana 1
did meet in the office of the Virginia
Baptist In December, but purely on a
business matter. Our personal differ
ences were entirely out OF the ques
tion SO far as I knew. He came to
talk with the company and since /
was one of the Company ] listened TO
his statement. But to my surprise,
Mr. w. p. B1rrell, a member of the
company arose and said, Il am glad
of the occasion that brings Rev. u ID.
Lewis aud w. w. Browne together to-
night. have longed to see them
meet. They are two men for whom /
have the highest regard. j would like
to hear them express themselves"
They did cypress themselves. Rev.
Browne stated his regrets hat any un-
pleasantness had occurred and that
misrepresentation of Rev. Lewis had
been made.
WHY HE FOUGHT.
Reverend. Lewis said that he had
fought because of the personal attack
made upon him and the ministry. He
had nothing to do with the fifty ihous-
and dollars voted by the Grand Foun-
tain. That was not his fight. After
other remarks. and the transaction of
the business for which they had met
Rev. Browne shook hands with Rev
Lewis and other members of the COM
pany and retired.
Mhen the news of this meeting
reached the public. there was much
uufavoTable comment, and it was cir
culated that Rev. Browne had bought
the Virginia Baptist and that Rev.
Lewis had acknowledged that Rev.
Browne was right and had shaken
hands as an acknowledgement of the
same.
A letter from Farmville, Va, stated
that Rev. Brownies man, A j. Oliver,
ESQ had made the assertion in a meet
| ing there. In the meantime, it was
| published in the True Reformers'
"Blanket" that Rev Lewis had made
i nv, with Rev RrOWna
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This Rev. Payne declined to do, and
despite Mr.. James II. HAYES state
ment Of the case and Mr. w P. Bur-
rell's representation, the meeting was
"off."
1t was understood that another eff
fort would be made to bring the belli-
gerents together, and it was finally
agreed that they should meet at the
True Reformer building on 30lh St,
Churchill on Thursday, 10th inst.
This was agreed to and they met.
Rev. Payne in the Minister'S Con-
ference on last Monday stated that
Rev. Browne declined to sign paper
taking back the statement concerning
himself anu P1v 20 s--ss =. =, k:.t tocL o
clean sheet of paper and held it up and
said he was wiling TO let the dead
past be buried and wipe out everything
as clean as was that piece of paper.
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WOULD NOT SION THE PAPER

Rev. Payne insisted that he should
sign the paper and that he should con-
suit the Baptist ministry, and thai
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-14
LOYAL Women.

The Loyal Women of American Liberty
held their executive board meeting March
8, at 81 q street, Boston, Mass, with a
good attendance. The meeting was a
very enthusiastic one and all seemed
ready to take up the work with renewed
interest. The bylaws to be considered at
June convention were read. A good sum
of money has been raised the last month
for the work. Mrs. I. Z. Manchester,
national president, starts for Colum bus,
Ohio, on Wednesday, March IL, en- route
10 Harrisburg, Lebanon, Pittsburg, Allie
cheney, New Castle, sharon, Cincinnati,
Cleveland and other places to lecture and
organize the work. The officers are: :
National president, Mrs. /. Z. Mauchest-
er; national treasurer, Mrs. Ada l.. Pratt.
By order of Supreme judicial Court
Harriet II. BolIes, Hartford. Conn. I; Hull
dab l.. Loomis, Springfield, Mass. !;
Harriet T.. Carlton, Broo line, Mass. ;
laura A. Kenny, East Cam bridge; Lu-
cinda II. Randall, somerville; Bertha N.
Snow, Brookline, are no longer mem bers
Of this corporation, and have been en-
joined from taking any part in its busi-
ness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-14
American Mechanics.

The officers Of the State Council made
an official visit to Defender Council Mon
day evening. The first OF the evening
was devoted { o conferriag the sccoud and
third degree on two candidates. There
will te work IN the first degree Monday
evening.
George +. Shepard, councillor OF Enter
prise Council, was buried at PGwtucket
yesterday afternoon.
State Councillor A. +. Bicknell and
suite were entertained in NarragaDsett
Council Wednesday evening.
N1gilant Council accom- anied by the
officers of the State Council, will be the
guests OF the Masharaug social committee
Friday evening, arch ~.
burnside Cooncil will be visited by the
offiter- of the state Council Tuesday even
ing. March 81.
The families and frisnds of Narragan-
sett Council Will b e entertainel by the
council Wednesday evening.
ELer {. johnson, who held the posi-
ton OF vice councillor In arhold ouncil,
died saturday evening after a sickness OF
10 days ircm pneumonia. Tie was hurled
'Iuesd vat T.. eust Grove cemetery. There
was large delegation pr,scn. from tho
council. He lePvcs wife and seven child.
ren, the oldoiI icing 16 yo,rs. Mrs. John
son Is said TO be In a ritical condition.
Garfield Council end Westminster Lodge
Of Odd Fellows, Of which Brother John.
con was a member. will arrange for an
entortsir ment for the, toneht of the
family.
lhe first degree was conferred upon one