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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24

PfttsSurg. July 1.-THE alien tax
law passed at the recent session Of the
legislature has been attacked In the
United States courts. A bill IN equity
was flled yesterday in the United States
circuit court. In which 1t Is claimed
that the act is not only unconstitutIon-
al. but Is q violation OF the treatieA
between the United States and Great
Britain The plaintiff is John Fraser,
a subject OF Great Britain, and the de-
fendant is the McConway and farley
company, by whom Fraser is employed.
Fraser's employers deducted 3 cents q
day from his wages last week. In ao-
cordance with the new law.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24
schulz Sentenced to Death.

Milford. Pa. July 21.-Judge Purdy
yesterday refused to grant the motion
for new trial in the case of Herman
Paul Schulz Sentence OF death wes
then passed upon the prisoner. Schulz
on June 1S, after trial which lasted
a week, was convicted of the murder Of
mis- wife. Schulz still maintains his in
nocence. Mrs. Schulz was found dead
in bed. having died from bullet
wound. Schulz. who had slept with her.
said he found her dead in the morning
and claimed that he had not heard
the pistol shot. He expressed the belief
that she had committed suicide.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24
on for the cold FIelds.

Seattle. Wash. July 1s.-The excite
ment over the Klondyke mines is on
the increase. and hundreds OF people
are preparing to sail for Alaska. The
steamer Portland, which brought down
over 1.o00. zoo In gold. on her return
trip will be crowded to her utmost
capacity. Conservative men who have
been In the country claim there is
room for hundreds more I'm Alaska.
They admit that all OF the fields in the
vicinity OF Klondyke have been taken,
but every river in Alaska is, in their
judgment. filed with gold. which can
be secured II the men are willing to
risk the hardshIpe
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24
Killed fn a shaun AattIo.

Raleigh, N. c.. July 14.-At . sham
battle OF the Governors Guard at Pull
len park last night George N. Banks,
a member OF the guard. who was taking
part In the battle, was shot and killed
instantly. The bullet struck him al
most In the middle OF the forehead and
ranged downward and lodged in the
brain. It cannot be ascertained who
II responsible for the loaded cartridge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24
BrIoges Carried AWAY.

C1ocuet. Mimi. July 14.-The river
situation is very grave. Bridges both
above and below town are out. The
Duluth and Western tracks are three
feet under water. and Grand Rapids is
cut on from all communication Near
ly 100000. 900 feet OF lumber are In the
boom above Cloquet. and II they go. as
Is feared. they will take out FIVE large
saw mills and all buildings on Dun
iop'a island
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24

Many Killed In Railway Disaster.
Copenhagen. July IA terrible rail-
way disaster took place about mid
night at Gjentofte. The express from
Belsingoer ran into a passenger train
standing ct the station and wrecked
eight carriages. Most OF the victims
are OF the artisan class. The dead and
injured have been conveyed in ambu-
lance trains to this CITY. IL appears
that the collision was due to an error
made by the engineer In reading the
signal and by the failure OF q brake .
act. Thirty-two bodies were extricated.
The number seriously injured are "a.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24
NORTH SIDE NOTES
BRooxLAND DIs~RIor

BRooKLAND DIsrRI0F.
The weather was very inclement on
last Sunday, especially in the early
was rain.
At 8 80 o'clock m Sunday School.
The attendance was not very good on
account of the weather
At IL 80 O'Clock m the pastor, Rev
erend White preached q very good
sermon. The Reverend was very in-
terestipg Through the entire sermon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24
Phonopraphic Annenl Frnftless

Harrisburg. July 21.-Governor Hast
ings has refused to respite Peter Was
sill. alias Terrible Pete,' who is to be
hanged tomorrow at Wilkesbarro.
Wassil talked into an Edison phonO-
graph IN the WiIkesbarre jail MondaT,
and yesterday afternoon the cylinder
was brought to Harrisburg by the pris-
oner's counsel. After listening to the
statement, in which Wassil accuses his
brother-in-law OF the crime OF which
he was convicted. the governor de-
clined to interiors with the sentence OF
the court
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24

A white man attempted to criminal.
ly assault a little colored girl on Leigh
Street near Adam, Monday night July
18th. He was numerically beaten by
colored gentlemen who learned of the
affair, and the colored boys afterwards
got after him and when last seen, he
was disappearingd down the street with
the wind tanning his coat tails.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24

Washington. July Ex-senator Butler
yesterday introduced a bin providing
for the establishment OF a system OF
postal savings banks. under the super
vision OF the postmaster general and
the secretary OF the treasury. 1t ere.
ates every postoffiee a savings bank,
permitting the opening OF accounts on
not less than 80 cents. and permitting
no deposits Of less than 10 cents.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24
A WHITE MANS ORIME.
Attempted RaOe By White Man Upon
a OOlored Child.
[Barnwell, s. o., Recorder. J

In upper Richmond County on
ThursdAv July 8th a white man bv
name Hack Fetner'' attempted to
outrage a little colOred girl 8 or 10
years Of age. He was seen by two col
ored women and the screams of the
girl and the approach Of the women
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24

We would advise the brethren to vis-
it the various lodges that they may re-
ceive light as well as imparting light
it is much to be gotten from those old
fathers in Israel. 1t is far apart, put
brought together is like a cemented
building.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24
SOCIETY NOTES,
MASONIC NOTES.

We hope the secretaries of the vari-
Gus lodges will observe that they are
not bosses but servants and must per-
form our duties with as much respect
and decorum as any other officer of the
lodge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24
Mr. JOhnson's Runaway.

The young spirited horse of Mr.. Will
liam Isaac Johnson ran away Tuesday
morning, July Goth, throwing him out
and breaking the buggy in pieces.
The collision took place at 2nd and
Bates st. Mr.. Johnson was not in
Jured.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24

DoDsoN-TERRELL-The marriage of
Miss Mary Terrell 10 Mr.. Henry bod
son took place on the 10Th inst, in
Washington, ID. o.
The reception will take place on the
25th inst, at 1929 North First street,
the future home, where they will be
pleased to see their many friends.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24

Trinity Lodge, A, has expressed by
action great confidence in re electing
her roll Of officers. We hope for her
much success throughout the masoni-
cal year.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24
MARRIAGES.

rHRNs-XoCLAN-The marriage
of Miss Maggie E. McClain to MI
Humphrey o. Stephens will take place
at the residence of the hride's mother
505 Catherine street, Thursday, July
20, 1897.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24

Thursday night, 10Th inst, was Rich
mond Lodge, 50, meeting night. The
warm weathe prevented the meeting.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24
NOTICE

All orders for the Sycamore Gene
tary must be be left at 1924 North St.
James St.
g ]. PoRTEn,
7-24-3m General Manager.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24

Board OF Directors OF Masonic Asso-
clatlUn met Thursday 10th CoIlec-
tion for the month good.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. SATURDAY JULY "a. 1897

August last, his daughter was fourteen
years old. Several more witnesses
were heard on behalf of the defense,
but an adjournment had finally to be
taken on account of the absence of DR..
UrOxton, who is wanted bY the defense
and who was confined to his home by
| sickness.
When the court convened Thursday
morning at the appointed hour Judge
Wickham and counsel for both sides at
once retired to the formers private
room to argue the nstruc tions sub
mitted TO the Court bJ both sides.
AJUDeE OF HANDWRITING.
1t was at lI:15 when the Court re-
convened and Mr.. T. +. Taylor, depu-
ty clerk OF the County Court, was fret
called TO the stand by counsel for the
defense. He declared that he was a
good judge OF handwriting and when
the various letters were shown him,
some of which Miss Cora Twitchell
had said on the previous day were not
written by her to Davis, he pronounced
them all TO have been written by the
same person.
County Clerk WaddilI who was
then called. made a similar statement
and said he felt convinced that all the
letters were written by the same per-
son.
IN FAvos OF DAVIS.
DR.. CroxtAn, the Jail physician then
gave testimony in regard to the exam
lnation of Miss Cora rwitchell, which
he thought at the time WAS about four
teen or fifteen years old, but he was
not willing to swear that she was four
teen years old at that time.
| Squire G.. &. Vincent, who lives
near Seven Pines, said he knew Mr.
Charles 1witchell. lie remembered
when Davis was arrested. lie had q
conversation in Mr.. Ullman's store
two days before the case came up be-
fore the magistrate with Mr.. Twitoh.
ell who told him that his daughter wal
little over fourteen years old. Il ask.
ed Mr.. TwitchelI," he sald, about hi
daughter age, because / knew how
much depended on the age Of the girl,
DIRECTED TO THE TESTIMONY.
Deputy Sheriff RUSSELL was called
! but when Mr. Thomas asked about tn,
conduct of the prisoner in lail and /
he had suffered much counsel for tn,
prosecution objected to that line o
: questioning ana the objection was sus
. tanned by the court.
Inen followed another private con.
sultation between the court and coun
sci with references to the admission o
the letters. The court finally decide,
to admit the letters in evidence. The,
! ! were read by Mr.. Justis to the Jury a
soon BIS the court reconvened. Their
were six letters in all. One of then
read as follows:
1 CoRA's LETTER.
September IA, 1895.
q Dear paul: will write you a lette
hoping that you are we'll. l am no
we'll to-day. feel very Bad. hav
not got very much TO tell you, kee
yourself till / see you again. / will d
the same. want To see you Sunda
/ up you no where we was before. ID
I not forget what you told me yo
n would DO. Well, = cannot think G
anything more.
al / must say good by,
I'll From your Dear Friend.
J.. after argument by counsel, the cas-
q was submitted and the jury brought i
!, a verdict of nine years III the peniter
q tiary.
e A motion for a new trial has bee
made and the Judge took it under ad
d visement until the August term c
4 the court
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24

The First Baptist Church Sunday
School carried four coaches to Will
liamsburg. The rain prevented q larger
crowd,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24
BITS OF ATIoUITIEs.


She made sign of command to the
master-masons, and they sketched
with rapid touch design which shone
like lire on the bare walls of the cell
The forest OF stone pillars shot on
highs the arches curved to melt them,
and two ma alestic towers, fl ing butress-
es and pinnacles, went up higher and
like winged things, into the blue of
heaven.
In silence the old monk Il orieve
that his name is lost) contemplated
the divine revelation. When the gray
light OF dawn stole into his cell the
vision softly faded, but the plans
drew the four masters of the art of
architecture under the eye of the Vir-
gin mother were burned into his mem
ory. The cool breeze OF morning
famed his forehead, and the sun cheer
Iiy worked into the narrow window
1t was not the fever of mailman nor
The delusion Of Satan. He arose and
whispered, when ] wash my forehead
With fresh dew the mists will clear
away.
He went into the garden and walk
ed an hour, all the while in prayer.
He returned to his cell and spread the
untouched parchment. An invisible
force guided his hand swiftly as light
travels. Ground plan aud elevation
longitudinal and transverse sections,
delicate detail drawings were made
before noon, and when the ministers 5
clock struck l2. the happy architect
laid his perfected sketch at the foot of
the throne.
Grand was the prayer of Solomon,
and his blessing upon the people sur
rounded by the immense multiGudes of
whom 150. 900 were strangers from
other lands. But, the grandest of all
the dedication was, as has been said
the stupendous sacrifice OF %, 900 oxen
and l2O 900 sheep. To human eyes
that was merely awful, to eyes of faith
seeing its representation of Gods 3
great sacrifice for which the house was
built. 1t was awfully sublimel And
God came down in IRE: and the glory
of the Lord filled the house.
The prayer of saints and the sacri-
flee of the Lamb of God will ever se-
cure the Divine presence among his
people engaged in the construction of
the house of "the Carpenters son."
Brother H. H. Allen, Worshipful
Master of Trinity, A, gave a very spicy
| talk TO his Lodge Wednesday night.
1t was highly appreciated. Brother
w. A Mason and DIR. r. e. Jones were
reported better.
Brother William NJ. jackson of Kinp
David, %, after a long spell of sickness
departed this life July 18th at IL :4f
lO'clock. His remains was inferred
Monday, June 10Th from Ebenezer
Baptist Church.
The Worshipful Master OF King Da.
vid Lodge, %, wishes to see each and
every brother present next meeting
August 2nd. Business of importance
to be looked after at once. Your pres
ence is much needed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24

Friday night, 10th inst, Common
wealth Lodge met. Meeting good.
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speedy Justice in virginia.

Richmond. Va, July 21.-Joe Fife. .
negro who attempted an insult upon
Mrs. Marks. Of this city, on Thursday
morning last. and on that afternoon
attempted the same crime upon Miss
Russell. OF Norfolk. who was visiting
in a suburb of Richmond. was tried In
the hustings court yesterday. A verdict
Of guilty. with the death penalty, was
returned bv the jury, and Fife was
sentenced to hang on Aug. 20.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24

Wednesday night, Trinity Lodge, A,
met. Officers present: h. III. Allen,
Worshipful Past Master Tyler, Act
ing Senior Warden Charles Scott,
Junior Warden n. Price. Secretary !;
T. Robinson, Treasurer r. Smith
Senior Deacon; W. Jackson, Junior
Deacon; William Winston, Steward !;
Brother Vaughan, Tiler.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24

No-TO-Bac fer EIfty Oenvs.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24
Reorranfxfno China,s Fighting Fore

London, july 21.-The Daily Mails
Berlin correspondent says that China
Ii about to reorganize her army on the
lines OF the German military, and that
orders for rifles have been placed in
Germany. A new Chinese fleet is to be
constructed. half OF the contracts for
the new vessels going to England and
half to Germany. The Armstrong; will
supply the guns for the new fleet.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24

Brother William NJ. jackson of King
David, %, after long spell of sickness
departed this life July 18th at IL 40
O'Clock. His remains was inferred
Monday, June 10Th from Ebenezer
Baptist Church
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24

Pay he collector when he calls.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24

The Worshipful Master OF King Da-
vid Lodge, %, wishes to see each and
every brother present next meeting
August 2nd. Business of Importance
to be looked after at once. Your pres
ence is much needed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24

Commonwealth Lodge. U. D., laid
OF their work for Thursday night, 2eth
inst, having eleven candidates to trim
up. The following brethren filled
stands on last Friday nighr, Thomas
Matthews, Worshipful Master; w. G.
Tilton, Worshipful Master of Friend
ship, 10, Senior Warden Acting, Sam
ueiLewis, Junior Warden, w. b. Har-
ris, Secretary; Deacon Smith, Treas
urer John II. Mabrey, Tiler.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24
THE WARRANT PRODUCED.

At the beginning Of the evening ses-
sion Squire j. I Lewis produced the
warrant which had been sworn to by
Carlos Twitchell. It states that in
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24

The prayer OF saints and the sacri-
flee of the Lamb of God will ever se-
cure the Divine presence among his
people engaged in the construction of
the house OF the Carpenters son."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24

Brother H. H Allen, Worshipful
Master of Trinity, Al, gave very spicy
talk to his Lodge Wednesday night.
1t was highly appreciated. Brother
w. A Mason and DIR. r. e. Jones were
reported better.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24
HE MUST DIE.
THE LYNCHBURG JURY
SO DECIDES.
Joe Flies Speedy COnvic-
tiOn.
THE HISTORY OF THE
CRIME.
The Ladies Testimony.

The Ladies Testimony.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-24

7-24-3ui
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10
Recent Elections.

Municipal elections were held in
several States this week resulting in
most cases in the overthrow of the
party in power. National issues were
not involved in any instance. There
was much antagonism to bossism in
cities and the result was as stated
above. Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit
and other Republican cities revolted
and we have no doubt jumped out of
the frying pan into the fire. St. Louis
and many western cities were held or
carried by Republicans.
Michigan and Rhode Island held
State elections and went Republican
as usual
The only lesson to be learned is that
bossism and Republicanism are in
compatible. In Chicago, for instance,
there was such a revolt that Harlan, in
dependent Republican, received more
votes than Judge Sears the nominee.
1t is also said that 90, 900 voters staid
at home. Had there been straight
contest the city would have given 5o,-
600 Republican majority.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10
Advance in Wool Prices.

The American Agriculturist says:
IAN advance in the price of wool
is no longer prospective, but already
accomplished, with the undertone one
Of further confidence on the part Of
holders. Comparing prices with those
ruling last November, Immediately
after the national election, there is a
general advance of IG12c, occasionally
more; comparing with an earlier date
when the question of wool tariff was
less assured the advance is even more
marked. Buying is not confined to
any one class. yet through it all may
be seen much speculative interest.
This increases perceptibly with the
practical assurance of stiff tariff on
foreign wool, compared with no tariff
at all at present. Manufacturers are
buying literally, and there is also an
extensive trade among dealers, many
Of the latter accumulating stocks with
view of selling out later at further
advance.
1.-THE future of the market naturally
depends very largely upon tariff legis-
lation. While it is true that many
believe the advancing tendency just
now, especially in the west, is little
too rapid, the fact remains that the
situation tavors further upturn in
values. AS for the new tariff, this is
the subject of acrimonious debate in
congress and might have been expect
ed. Not alone manufacturing inter
ests, but many Of the minority party
insist the II@I2c duty entirely too
high, and are working for modifica-
tions. While imports of wool, duty
free, are now large (approximating
II 900, 900 pounds in january they
have been only moderate up to New
Years. The February and March
movement continues very liberal.
During seven months ending January,
however, total imports were scant 70
million pounds. against nearly I53
millions the corresponding period a
year ago. During the first II weeks
of this year Boston alone sold 81, 400,
900 pounds of wool (32 millions for
eign) according to the Commercial
Bulletin, against only $4,000, 900 lbs
(of which Az were toreign) same
period a year ago"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10

We have occasionally called atten
ton to the importance of the lime
stone quarries near this city, and we
are happy to be able to state that the
market is constantly widening. They
are now producing 70 car loads day
and orders now in hand will increase
the output to IS loads. About nine
carloads aroused at the limekilns OPP
Grated by the company and the bal
ance goes to Sparrow Point, Md, and
Jones, Laughlin & Co. and the Car
negie works, Pittsburg.
This lime is almost pure, running
about % per cent pure, and is found
only in the deposit now being worked
which is about 100 feet in width.
We understand the owners are con-
templating the opening of another
pit the three now working being
insufficient to supply the demand.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-10
RELIABILITY OF THE HERALD.

1t is not always good form for
newspaper, any more than an indi-
vidual, to sound its own praises, but
when ideas are advanced which, test
ed by time, prove to be absolutely
true, then it is proper and right for a
newspaper to call attention to such
facts.
-Four years ago, and prior, the Her
aid warned the people that free trade
or near approach to it meant bank
ruptcy to many and, if not National
ruin, such a condition as would check
our growth and seriously embarrass
all. The warning was not needed
and blind to their own interests and
the welfare of their neighbors men
deliberately voted to try the danger
GUS experiment. All and more, much
more than had been predicted, came to
pass. 1t is not necessary to locate or
name the sufferers or enumerate the
losses. They are known.
On the other hand there are those
who said that because of protection
the rich were growing richer and the
poorpoorer. They demanded change
and there was a change. Then some
of the rich-those who possessed
ready cash-grew richer and all others
grew poorer. 1t was a condition,
not theory, +" which confronted us.
The people then effected another
change. The Herald declared that
Republican success meant renewed
prosperity. Certain OF our contem-
poraries said nay. AS before, the
Herald was right. Prosperity is
coming. The Nation is soon to feel
the electric pulsation that will vivify
every fiber, 1t will not be as a rush
ing torrent, which sweeps everything
before it, but general, gradual adj
vance. Every omen is suspicious.
Farmers, who were first to feel the
baneful effects of tree trade are begin
ming even now to see better times
ahead. Sheep and lambs have ad-
vanced already to a price which the
most sanguine never expected would
be realized, Horses are again in de-
mand despite bicycles and trolley cars.
Wheat, corn, oats, wool are much bet
ter property than year ago. Land
is selling for more than it sold six
months ago. More men are finding
work and better wages are in sight. |
Almost every day Democrats pub
licly assert that they have been vot-