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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

WE have received the A. M. E. Zion
Quarterly Review for April. The fol-
lowing are its contents:
Spiritual Unity, Rev. Alexander
Crummell, ID. D.; The Individual as
the Unit of Social Power, 7. Thomas
Fortune: The Attitude of the Protes-
tant Episcopal Church to the 9TH
er Protestant Denominations, Rev.
Hutchins Bishop; Womsn's Place in
the Church, Mrs. Evalina III. BOdha;
Freedoms Latest Struggle, w. j. Lat
ham Zion's Mission, Mrs. Bishop @.
q. Pettey, "One Humid red Years,
Rev. George G. Rowe; The Word OF
God the Young Mans Safeguard, Rev.
Il. b. Bruce; Editorials, John Z. Dan
cy; General Notes; The Songs of Dun
bar, George A. Douglass; How Old is
the Human Race A Congress of Re-
ligions; The Light of the Future.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

Mr. JOHN d RoCKEFELLow, the null
ti-millionaire. has agreed to give the
American Baptist Home Mission Soci-
ETY. ($250,O0O) two hundred and fifty
thousand dollsrs, with which to liqui-
date its Indebtedness, il it will raise as
much more by July lst, 1897.
At the meetings held last week at
PittsDurg, Pa, it was announced that
($200,000) two hundred thousand dol
lars had been pledged and that there
were assurances that the other fifty
thousand dollars would be realized.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29
How's This !

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. Cheney q Company,
PrOprietors. Toledo, o d.
We, the unders igned. have known
+. ). Cheney for the last 5 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm.
WEST q TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, Ohio.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is take en- intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

THE telegraphic reports announced
the downfall of the Lily White" Re-
publcans of South Carolina, who dur
ing the past four years have tried to
maintain an exclusively white organi-
cation. That they were organized for
spoils goes without question. They
received "cold comfort" from the Re-
publican managers at Washington and
have finally decided to go over boots
and baggage" to the regular Republi-
can organization. May their example
be a lesson to some other organiza-
iions further South.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

THERE has been dead" silence
ever since the lynching JOSEPH Nc
Cox at Alexandria. Va. The murder
ers have not been brought to trial
The law sleeps. 1t is a sad commen-
tary upon free institutions, when off,
GERS of the law wink at crime, and
connive at murder,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

GENERAL NELSON A. MILEs, comman-
der in chief of the United States Army
left for Greece to observe the military
operations there. His trip was use
less. as an armistice was arranged be
fore he reached the scene of hostili-
ties, and peace negotiations are well
under way.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

Cot. MARTIN MEREDITH LIPscoMB has
applied for the position of Collector Of
Customs of this city, The Colonel is
"true blue" and his selection will give
great pleasure to him and the friends
who have advocated his cause. We
have not as yet been informed as to
whether ex-Judge WADDILL has en-
dorsed him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

WILLIAM CLEMKNTs, the colored man
who was shot seven times by the
lynchers in Campbell Co, recently,
but who whipped forty OF them, was
arrested near Lynchburg, Va, on the
2lst inst, upon a charge OF having
threatened to shoot a white man, NAM
ed RossER, who was one of the leaders
of the lynchiug party.
This is a surprising proceeding. They
seem anxious TO get ELEMENTS in Jail
again to finish the Job.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

DANIEL BARNES, colored, received a
"White-cap" notice recently at Green
Bay, Va with notice that he leave the
neighborhood. He left. We should
have stayed, and the "White-caps"
would have stayed too out on the cold
ground until somebody put them into
it, If they "nosed" around our resi-
dence.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29
Notice To- ALL

On and after the LIST of February
Mrs. Anna Cooke, the wife of Rev
Elisha Cooke. opened the new Boo I'd
ing House, No I13 Mayo Street.
Boarders accommodated; rooms and
lodging by the day or by the week.
Guaranteed satisfaction. Near Frank
lin Street, Richmond Va. Don't for
get Anna Cooke
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

AN armistice has been arranged be-
tween TURKEY ard GRERoE. The latter
power is helpless, and is now repent
ing its folly in disregarding the advice
of the Powers. 1t is doubtful now that
it can retain Thessaly, which is already
occupied by the troops of the Sultan.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

THF sub-stations in this city, barring
the convenience in purchasing stamps,
money-orders, etc., are a nuisance. A
letter can be mailed to New York and
reach its destination quicker than one
mailed at these suO-nuisances.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

THE report comes that all factional
troubles in Virginia have been healed.
This has no reference to the Afro
American contingent, which has not
only been ignored, but practically
forgotten.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

AN enthusiastic ''wind-bag" propos-
es half million dollar monument to
Mr.. JEFF DAVIS. He had better have
a quarter Of million dollar home for
these x-Confederates out of work
and dependent upon the charities of a
dull, cold world.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

WE should not Hphold the vicious
and lawless elements of our people but
when charged with crime should insist
that fair and impartial trials be grant
ed them and punishment in keeping
with their offenses melted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

WE have received the Bulletin of the
Department of Labor, No. 10, May
1897, edited by Mr.. CARROLL D.
WRIGHT. 1t is an excellent. exhaus-
tive treatment of the subject.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

WE return thanks for an invitation
to the 4th Anniversary exercises OF the
Morgan College Annex, which took
place May 2S-7, 1897, Lynchburg, Va.
Prof. w. r. WATKINS, principal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

eness II they had evidence enough TO
sustain the charge.
We do not know about the court but
Judging by their verdicts juries in the
South have been drunk for sometime.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

WE have received The Conservatism
of Races, a pamphlet by Professor w.
L. BUReHART DU BoIs. 1t is a magni-
production and boldly points out the
way to permanent success.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

WE return thanks for an invitation
to the meeting of the Board of Awards
of JOHN WEDDERBURN & Co.. held May
oath, 1880 P. M. at Washington, d. @.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

WE return thanks for an invitation
to the Graduating Exercises of Lynch
burg Seminary at Diamond Hill .Bap-
tist Church, May 28th.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

WE returned thanks for an invitation
to the 10th anniversary of the Tuske-
gee Normal and Industrial Institute at
Tuskegee, Ala. May 23-e, '97.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

LYNcHBuRG, Va. has newsy sheet
called the Weekly Courier. Mr. A. r
DAWSON, JR., is the editor. We wish
it success.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

Mr.. NATHAN 7. YALER, recently APP
pointed postmaster at Brinton, Pa, is
the first colored man ever appointed
to a similar position in that state.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

We should not lose hope, because
the way is dark, and troubles loom up
on every side. We shall realize our
hopes by and by.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

CoLoRRD people are gradually learn
ing the value of race literature, and
their own journals are being support
ed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

BAD companiopship will not only
land you i'll the penitentiary, but
bring you to the gallows. We should
not forget this.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

JUDeE EsrILL of the Fourth. Tenne-
see Judicial Circuit, instructed the
grand jury TO indict him for drank
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29
SATURDAY, MAY %, 1897.

We hardly get used to earth before
we are called away to heaven, or some
other place.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

WE return thanks for an invitation
to the May Commencement of Shaw
University, commencing May 9th
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29
ApYERTTsING RATEs.

POSTAGE STAMPS OF A DENOMINATION
HIGHER THAN TWO CENTS NOT RECEIVED
ON SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29
A Fearful Record.

Shall this barbay continue until the God of retrbution
marshals his strength against the barbarians ~
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

WEntered In the Post-Omce at Richmond, Va
as second class matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

All communications intended for publica tion
houl be sent so as TO reach Us Wednesday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-05-29

JOHN MIroHELL.JR.. EDITOR

Published every saturday by John Mitchell
Jr.. Publisher at 81 N. 9Th st. Richmond. Va.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16
THE WONDERS OF SCIENCE.
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Science daily develops new wonders,
and this great chemist patiently expert
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as beneficial to humanity as can be
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Medical experts cOncede that bronchial,
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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16
sHERIFF,s SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue of an order of sale issusd out
of the superior court Of the state Of Wash
ington, for the county Of San Juan, ana 70
me directed and delivered, for q judgment
rendered in said court on the 8th day OF
November, A. D. 1897, in favor Of Minnie
Hahn, plaintiff, and against Paul J; Mel
son, Helene J. Nelson his:wife, and L. 81.
CARRIE, defendants, for the sum of 4l50.0e,
with interest at the rate Of II per cent per
annum from the 18th day Of November,
1895. until paid, and the sum of $17.70
with Interest at the rate Of IL per cent per
annum from the 10Th day Of August, 1897,
until paid, and the further sum Of 200
have levied upon the following described
real estate, tO-wit:
Commencin1 &C the southeast corner Of
the northeast quarter of section thirty
(s5) in township thirty seven go north OF
range one a. west; thence running north
one hundred and six and twO.eniros
(lO6D rods; thence west thirty (3o) rods;
thence south one hundred and six and
two thirds (lO63) rods: thence east tJO
rods to the place of beginning. all IN sec
tiOn thirty-fivo (35) in township thirty
seven (57) north Of range one Q) west OF
W. NJ, and containing twcnty Gu acres,
situate. lying and being In Jan Juan
Notice is hereby given that On Sasur- 3
day. the 6th day Of January, A. D: lcA6s =
fhe hOur Of 10 O'Clock .. m. Of said day, q
tie cOurt house door, in Friday HArD0r.
n seid County Of Jan joan, I will sell q!
the right. title and interest Of the saad
Paul j. Nelson, Helene !. Nelson his wlle,
ana Z. FL. CARRIE, defendants, In ana g
ia above described real eatale, 6 public
sncfion. 10 the highest and best bidder, g
ssfisfy said execution and al costs.
Given under my hand this tn day q
/ Docember, A. d. 16N.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16
Pension St0ry.

On the 3Oth of June, 1897, there were
on the pension roll 976,OI4 names, an
increase of 1896 over the number on
the rolls on the S0th day Of June, 1895.
OF these, there were Is widows and
daughters of Revolutionary soldiers; Z
survivors of the War of 1912; 281 wild
Ows of soldiers of that war; 1884 sur
vivOrs and widows of the Mexican war;
1851 survivors aud widows of Indian
wars; 663 army nurses, 438, O64 survivors
and widows and children of deceased
soldiers and sailors of the War of the
Rebellion. The latter number repre-
sents those pensioned on account of
disabilities or death resulting from
army and navy service. The number
of persons remaining on the rolls June
80, 1897, who were pensioned under the
act of June q, 1890, which allows PEN
sions on account Of death and disability
not chargeable to the service was 5O8,-
799.
The number added to the Tolls during
the year WAS "a, O72, the number drop
ped from various causes was Al, l22, and
the number of claims of various classes
disallowed was 49, 34. The amount
disbursed for pensions during the year
was $139, 799, 24212, exceeding the
amount disbursed during the fiscal
year 1895 by the sum Of 81 ,5S4, $50. Is.
The estimate is that at least lac, OO0, 600
will be required for paying pensions
the next fiscal year. Recommendation
is made that law be passed providing
that no pension be granted to the
widow of any soldier who shall here
after marry.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16

mo. 151.)

mo. ISL
In the Superior Court Of the State of
Washington, for San Juan County.
Willard Osborne, Plaintiff,
VS..
Alexis Tremblay, Heloise Bacon Tremb-
lay, his wife, and Frank Hagerman,
Receiver Of Lombard Investment
Company, a corporation, Defendants.
Under and by virtue of All order of sale
issued out of the above named court in
the above entitled action on the 9th day of
December, 1897, pursuant to judgment
and decree of foreclosure rendered in said
court on the LIST day of April, 1896, in
favor of Willard Osborne and against
Alexis Tremblay and HelOise Bacon
Tremblay for the sum of seven hundred
and twenty-three (s723) dollars and for the
sum of one hundred and twenty Sl2O)
dollai 8 as an attorneys fee and for twenty
eight and twenty one hundredths .oO)
dollars costs, with interest on said sums
at the rate Of seven per cent per annum,
from said date. with costs OF sale, al! in
lawful money, which said Judgment is q
gage, in which the sale is ordered of the
following described premises situated in
San.Juan county, Washington, tO-wit:
The South half of the Southwest quarter
of Section eight o., Township thirty live
(s5) North, Range three % West Of the
Willamette Meridian, containing in all
eighty te0l acres, more or less, according
to Government survey, together with the
appurtenances thereunto belonging.
Notice is hereby given that on the 10th
dav of January, 1893, at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon of said day, will sell the above
described premises to satisfy said judg-
ment. costs, interest and accruing costs.
The sale win take place at the front door
| of the court house, at Friday Harbor, San
Juan county. state of Washington, at pub.
| lie auction, for cash in hand, to the blghes,
and best bidder.
Dated at Friday Harbor, Washington,
| this 18th day Of December, 1897.
''-'' --- NEWTON JONES,
Sheriff of San Juan County. Washington.
o. g. ELLIS, Attorney for Plaintiff.
First publication Dec. is, 1897.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16

two years past the groom, Mr.. Leavell,
has been first assistant engineer on the
steamer Buckeye, and during that time
has made many warm friends and ad-
miren. They enter upon their new
voyage of life amid the showers Of good
wishes and the highest respect Of the
entire community.
Miss Christina Hansen, aged 20 wears.
months and IL days, died at the home
OF her uncle, Mr.. Thomas Hansen, of
this place, on Wednesday, December
10Th, at 1915 q. m, of tuberculosis.
Deceased came here about four months
ago from Olympia, where her father
resides, to visit her uncle and family.
and not long after her arrival was
taken sick and gradually grew worse
until the angel Of death claimed her as
another victim Of this much dreaded
disease. After the funeral service at
the home of Mr.. Thomas Hansen. to-
day, she will be laid at rest in the
Protestant cemetery In the San Juan
valley. The parents and relatives of
deceased have the sincere sympathy of
this entire community. Her uncle,
Thomas Hansen, requests US to extend
MS heartfelt thanks to the many kind
friends who cheerfully assisted them
during her late sickness and who did
everything in their power to make the
last few days of her life as peaceful and
bright as possible, and particularly to
Dr. Geo. 8. Wright for his faithful
watch and kind attention to deceased.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16
WEST SOUND NEVIS NOTES.

We are having some very heavy
oews lately, especially Sunday night.
Mr.. George Meyers sold 400 boxe,
Of apples to . Chicago firm . few days
ago.
Mr.. Hambly and daughter Mamie
went to Seattle on the Thompson last
Wednesday.
Deer Harbor literary was well at
tended last Saturday evening and
quite interesting.
Mrs. Freel who has been quite sick
with throat trouble is now better. She
was attended by DR.. Fitz Mathews.
West Sound will have q Christmas
tree, Friday, Christmas eve. Deer
darbor, Saturday, Christmas night.
There will be lively times with the lit
tie folks.
Mr.. John Bergman and mother left
last thursday for st. Paul, Minnesota.
Mrs. Brgman has been afflicted with
rheumatism for q long time and she
thinks the dry frosty air of her old
home will be better for her. She has
daughter living there whom she will
visit while there.
The very heavy rain last Sunday
night raised the springs, and our island
is well watered at the present time. It
did not do much damage to the roads
or bridges, but they won't stand much
more. Mud is on all sides OF us and
plenty of it. 1 wish we had some
weather advisers here to regulate
things! The mist has turned to the
genuine old rain of the east.
SCRIBE.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16
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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16
How to Prevent Pnsumonia

At this time of the year cold is very
easily contracted, and if left to run its
course without the aid of some reliable
cough medicine is liable to result in
that dread disease, pneumonia. We
know of no better remedy to cure q
cough or cold than Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. We have used 1t
quite extensively and it has always
given entire satisfaction.-Olagah, Ind.
Ter. Chief.
This is the only remedy that is known
to be q certain preventive Ofpneumonla.
Among the many thousands who
have used it for colds and Ia grippe.
we have never yet learned Of q single
case having resulted in pneumonia.
Persons who have weak lungs or have
reason to fear an attack Of pneumonia,
should keep the remedy at hand.
The Is and so cent sizes for sale by
drug department San Juan Trading Co.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16

Don't be persuaded into buying lini.
ments without reputation or merit
Chamberlain's Pain Balm costs no
more, and its merits have been proven
by test OF many years. Such Letters
as the following from L. G.. Bagley
Hueneme, Cal, are constantly being
received: "The best remedy for pain
have ever used ia Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, and I say 80 after having used
it In my family for several years" II
cures rheumatismj lame back, sprains
and swellings.
For sale by drug department San
Juan Trading Co.