davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20
OFFICERS ELECTED.

NORFOLK, VA, March 16, 1897.
Mr.. Editor: Please allow me space
in your journal 10 state that Rahab
Council, No. 8, of the Independent Or
der of Good Samaritans and Daughters
OF Syria, met Thursday. 18th, at their
hall and elected the following officers
for the ensuing term.
@ A. E Simmons, w s. @. Edward
Throbbs, w. P. s. O.; g. r Duke, w.
s. V. c.; y. w. Randolph, w s. Scribe
William Randolph, w. s.. Treasurer
and other officers to their post. The
meeting was held with much enthusi-
asm
Brother James Jordan has had a
long attack OF la grippe, but he is out
again. He is also one of the promi-
nent members of y. d. Lodge, No. 10,
R. X. oil K d. We are very glad to see
you out my brother. Take good care
Of yourself.
We are also glad to state that the
order of r X. of X. ID is making rapid
progress in our city. Boys go on with
your good work. wish you much
success.
Yours we'll wisher for the PLAENT,
@. +. A. SIMMONS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20
A New Association.

A new company was chartered dur
ing last month under the name of the
Fidelity Relief Association, with a
Capital Stock of 5000 90. 1t pays
sick benefits from 81 go for cents per
week to $11 90 for 90 cents per week
It's death benefits are from $17 90 for
8 cents per week to $3.50. 90 for 90 cents
per week. It's Office is located at 300
North First Street, and is Differed by
the following we'll known gentlemen ::
Mr.. M F. Johnson, president; W. A.
Christian, vice-president w. A. Poin-
dexter, Treasurer; p. B. Shorts, Esq,
secretary; r. II Lawson. General Man
ager. Board of Directors: Messrs. R.
H Lawson, Jacob Mallory, Leonard
Smith, William Sewall, w. II. Scott,
George Preston and Achilles Williams.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20
st. Philips P. E. Church

Cornor of Leigh and st. James Streets,
Rev. ]. W. johnson, rector.
Tomorrow. the third Sunday in Lent
there will be divine services at our
Church. Morning prayer at IL q m.
Sermon by Rev. Scott Wood. Evening
prayer at $3.50 p. m. At this service
the rector will preach a special sermon
to the employees of the Jefferson, who
with their efficient and popular head
waiter. Mr.. A Z. Banks, will worship
at St Philips.
Deacon William Ferguson, of
the 2nd Baptist Church, was in Wash
ington a few days last week, visiting
his aged aunt, Mrs. Lucy Sydner.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20
Grand Rally.

At the 3rd Street A. NJ. E. Church
Sunday, March 21st. At IL O'Clock,
the pastor will preach on the Great
Reunion" At O'Clock, Rev. w. f.
Graham of Fifth st. Baptist Church
will preach, also at that service his
most excellent choir will sing.
At P M, the pastor will repeat for
the last time his sermon on the Great
Question of the Day" Friends are in
vited. Come and help US. Strangers
are welcome
Rev. w. R. GULLINs. Pastor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20

ter. OF course the writer is an Odd
Fellow of eight years experience and
has simply expressed his views be-
cause he was asked. II were on the
committee 1 would certainly contend
for staying in Richmond.
The Odd-Fellow Order, amongst the
Negroes of the world, is a proof that
we can and wall help each other. 1t
fills place which no other institution
under heaven has ever filed. 1t was
ordained for the poor man.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20

others next week. There is 8 propo-
sition on foot to tax the members so
much per month and the proceeds are
for the purpose of buying long and
sawed wood to send to the poor and
destitute.
Among the places they went Mon
day evening WAS to the residence OF
Mr.. Dennis Gregory, on north Doth st.
He was blind and with this affection
upon him he is unable to do very much
for himself. He was very grateful to
the ladies who so kingly remembered
him. The ladies seem enthusiastic over
their work, and to our reporter, they
reiterated their determination to
stick together.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Note-The failure Of letter to appear
on the 9Th inst, was not thrown out as
has been said, but owing to the Inau-
gural ceremonies, it failed to appear
hence the lengthy letter last week.
Through some technicality the case
of Paul Davis did not come up Monday
the 9Th inst.
Miss Sarah A. Evans HIS returned to
the city from Philadelphia. She is
stopping with Mrs Irene Coleman,
21O9 North Doth street.
Mr.. James A Brokenborough left
Friday for New York.
Master Richard Tancil whose clllar
bone was broken sometime ago by the
rough playing of other lads at the East
End School is getting along nicely.
Mrs. Lottie Wright Mitchell of Ger
mantown, Pa. sends the interesting
news that she is the possessor of a
chubby little gial baby. The father,
Mr. Frank Mitchell is very much de-
lighted.
We notice in last weeks issue of the
Reformer that the Church Hill CORE
spondent says that PLANET correspon-
dent will be turned out OF church for
publishing the condition of the poor
or Church Hill-Well. my dear con-
temporary that is not exactly the pre-
text on which we are likely to be turn
ed out. but it is one Of the main caus-
eB. See next weeks issue.
Owing to the lack Of time and space
we cannot give any biographical
81 etches this week, but see next week.
Mrs. Alpheus Scott continues quite
sick.
Mrs. Emma Owens is convalescing.
| The young bellies and beaux forsook
the Fourth Church last Sunday and
/ sought the spiritual calm of the Eoun-
tain Baptist Church.
ReviVals are in order. We learn that
the Fountain Baptist Church opened
its doors lass week.
Much good can be done If our chris
tian people would put their hands on
the crap shooters who ply their trade
all day Sundays In the old abandoned
brick yard extreme end of S2nd st.
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
DIST and Main Streets was the scene
of quite a lively exchange Of shots by
some Of our habitues of the grog-shops
and bar-rooms. The principals went
at each other not in the Corbett-Fitz-
simmc rs manner, but in the more APP
proved method with revolvers. Two
of the three colored men engaged in
this bloody encounter, were shot, one
in the leg the other through the arm.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20

7 OSr-On Monday night, March lst
Iat the Pythias entertainment at
the True Reformers' hall or be-
tween there and 9th Street a pair of
spects. The finder will be literally re-
warded by returning the same to No.
27 west Jackson Street to G. W. Wood.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20

BARTLETT-Henry Bartlett died
Wednesday, March 10. 1897. age SO
years. He died in full triumph of the
faith. / was made to hear Jesus voice
this morning, and entered while tbs
room. Farewell to the world ] am GO
eral took place Friday, March u, at
8 o'clock p. m. Rev. ]. H. Binford Off
ciated. His daughter from Farmville
and grand daughter from Petersburg.
arrived here Saturday morning being
too late for the funeral.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20
Gard Of Thanks

Mrs Maggie l. Walker returns her
thanks to all the Councils Of the city
of Richmond, TO the several officers
and members who supported her in in
itiating, and consecrating Heliotrope
Council, No. 100, Independent Order
Of st. Luke.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20

We have been informed that the
committee has decided to allow the
lodges to go out in lodge form and we
must commend this thought as it will
have a tendency to bring out larger
number from each lodge as no brother
wants to see his lodge present poor
appearance.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20
Re-aDpointment

Rev. J. G. Brice has been re-appoint.
ed to Leigh Street M. +. Church for
another year, and will preach Sunday
next at IL a. m. and p. m.
Mrs. Martha Spurlock, of Fin
castle, Va , is in the city, the guest Of
Mrs. Cornelius Ross, OF north 2nd st.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20

Mount Erin Lodge, number 1908,
met on last Tuesday night at o'clock,
T. Campbell, Noble Grand presided.
After the routine of business. many
matters of interest was continued un-
til next meeting.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20

The Rector and st. Philips Chapter
of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew ex-
tended hesrty welcome to the pub
lie to all these services.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20
ODD FELLOW NOTES.

The Odd Fellows of this city are
looking forward to the nksgiving
services which will take place in
May.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20
EAST-END LETTER.
THE LEAGUE MAKES A
SPLENDID REPORT.
Lively Exchange of Shots.
The Mass Meeting at the
Fourth Church.
THE YOUTHS BAND CONCERT
A Lady Falls Dead-PersOnal and Gener.
al Items.
THE YOUTHS BAND CONCERT

From Our East End Correspondent. ]
That the Women's League of the
East End is making rapid strides to-
wards relieving our poor and needy
here on Church Hill goes without
questioning. Since the members who
compose this league organized them
selves into a relief corps six weeks
ago at the call of the "Planet" to re-
lieve the suffering, these ladies re-
sponded and have since shown them
selves in all respects, worthy of the
good will of every intelligent person.
Their devoted attention to the sick
their promptness in succoring the des-
titute, their heroic services to the un-
fortunate as we'll as the bitter and
singing rebukes they have met with
in their endeavors to solicit funds are
enough to satisfy all concerned that
their work is not personal one-to
crafty themselves, but to benefit
their brothers and sisters in misfor-
tune:
SPLENDID REPORT.
They have the honor of submitting
to the public good record of their
work in the past six weeks ending
March Is, 1887. Total collections and
disbursements 16 in money and per-
haps two large wagon loads of arti-
cles valued at about $50 90, together
with large quantities of -four, meats,
wood, coal, etc. Other individuals
have given direct through their in
strumentaIiy. Among the many char
liable people who have contributed at
different times are Mesdames Jane
Tate, Hannah Nelson, Mary Pettus.
|Gazelle Bowler, - Thomas, on n.
3lst street, Lou Norman, Mary Nor
man, Sylvia Christian. Emn Henri son
Celia Patterson, Mary James, -
Fessenden, Virginia Ransom, X euben
Harris, Miss Mary Norman. Messrs
Daniel Bowler and John Norman.
There are many more who have con-
tributed. but space forbids our pub
fishing. However, we win see to the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20

Fulton Household of Ruth, number
1919, will commence next Tuesday at
80 p. m. ALI members are hereby
notified to be present Mrs. II. A.
Scott. M. N, 6.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20

Brother Samuel White, Past Noble
Father, is sick at his residence on
State street, but is now improving.
EXCELsIoR.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20

- Rev. J. W. Johnson has arranged
for mission at st. Philips to be con-
Quoted by prominent Episcopal minis
terra of Richmond. Full particulars of
the Mission will appear in next weeks
PLANET
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20

We have been asked our views as to
what we think concerning the Thanks
giving services taking place in Man
chester, Va.
We can but state that we are not on
the committee, but since Manchester
is an incorporated town we have no
right to go to Manchester. but the
brethren in Manchester have right
to celebrate in Manchester; the breth-
rem in Richmond have a right to cele-
brate in Richmond. The Odd Eel
lows Of Richmond could easily 60 to
Fulton as that is q part of Richmond
and it would have q tendency to do
much good for Mount Erin Lodge Of
that section. We sincerely hope that
no brother will take offense at this as
we have nothing to do with the mat
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20

Grand Pilgrim Progress Enter
tainment to be given at the 3rd Street
A. M, E. Church Monday night March
the 22nd inst, for the benefit of Friend
ship Association of Ladies. The pro-
CRANE is an excellent one and the per-
formers are mostly very Young. Come
out and see what thesse children can
do The price is reasonable and with
in reach of all.
Admission 15cts.
Children l0cts
Mrs Thomas Smith, Manager. Rev.
w. r. Gullins, PRstar.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20

Invincible Lodge meets Tuesday
night at Fishermen's Hall. 2O8 West
Broad street. This is the regular lee
ture night and both members and
visitors are invited. The newly elect
ed officers will be on hand to receive
the degree of their office.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20

Richmond Patriarchie meets Tues
day night.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20

Star of the West Lodge, number
1433, of Hampton, Va, was instituted
September 13, 1859. Its meetings are
held on the LIST, End and 4th Tuesdays
at Masonic Temple.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20

G. w. Parker Lodge, number 143l
was instituted August 10. 1859, at AL
exandria, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20

Jonathan Lodge, number 1434, of
Hampton, Va, was instituted Septem-
Der 10, 1859. Its meetings are held on
the lst and Bird Thursday nights at
Masonic Temple.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20

Richmond Lodge, number 144O met
Thursday night. The meeting was
well attended and very interesting.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-20

Stevens Lodge. number 1485, of Ar
lingtOn, Va, was instituted August II +,
1859. its meetings are held on the LIST
and Sd Mondays.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-06

Frasher, on the rear of the caboose,
peered over the side of the car, and
by chance discovered the boy and girl
clinging to the piling. Realizing the
situation, Frasher shouted to the middle
brakeman to order the train to stop
The middle brakeman notified the con-
ductor, but before the engineer could
act the train had passed over the heads
of the youthful adventurers.
Frasher, however, did not wait for
the train to stop. At the risk of his
own life he leaped from the lower step
Of the caboose into the water, and came
up through the thin ice. Being an ex-
pert swimmer, he had no trouble in
the water, and soon made his way to
young Lawler and his sister in their
perilous position. With his feet clasp
ing one Of the pilings, he lifted the
little girl to the bridge and then res
cued young Lawler.
The little girl tainted when she was
placed on the bridge. Attracted by the
stopping of the train on the bridge,
LAWYERS companions skated up to it
and learned of his adventure. One of
them quickly skated off and brought
back two sled robes, in one of which
they wrapped the little girl.
Young Lawler, though chilled
through, was still buoyant, and walked
back over the ice, with the other robe
flung carelessly over his shoulders.
When the rescue was complete, Frasher
jumped on the train and removed his
clothing. At Baltimore he secured n
Leave of absence. Young Lawler's COM
panions thanked him heartily for his
bravery, and Frasher's friends were of
the opinion that he will be rewarded
by the father of the boy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-06
BRAKEMAN'S BRAVE ACT.
Proves Himself a True Hero in
Trying Circumstances.
From q Moving Train He Leaped Into
the Icy Waters of Bush River and
Rescued Two Children from
Certain Death.

William Frasher, n brakeman on the
Maryland division of the Philadelphia,
Wilmington & Baltimore railroad,
showed himself a hero the other day.
He left Wilmington shortly after one
o'clock on a south-bound fast freight
train. The train reached Bush river,
about IL miles from Baltimore, a few
minutes before three o'clock. Bush
river is wide stream, and the railroad
crosses it on low bridge. Trains run
at greatly reduced speed while cross
ing it. The river is frozen over.
Christmas day many young girls and
boys residing in the adjacent country
went on the river TO skate and sled.
The ice was hard and the skating was
good, except within five or ten feet of
the railroad bridge. There the ice was
thin, because of eddies and the vibra-
ton caused by the passage of heavy
trains over the bridge. The Christmas
day skaters found this out early, and
for the safety of those who went out
later to skate they erected danger
sign with the words:
Keep away from the bridge. Don't
go near it. The ice is thin"
The sign was in large letters, and was
nailed on pole, inserted in hole in
the ice, about so yards from the bridge.
The sign was plainly seen and read by
passengers on the trains crossing the
bridge. Still boys and girls skated 10
and fro on the river without accident.
At noon they went home for dinner
and about two o'clock returned for
more sport.
In the party were Joseph Lawler,
aged IL years, and ten-year-old Miriam
Stanley Lawler, residing near Perry
mans Station. Their father is farm
er. Joseph is a big boy for his ago.
He was one of the boys who had helped
erect the warning sign on Christmas
day, but at the time he was helping
toerectithewas longing to ''try" the ice
near the bridge to see if it would not
really hold him. He had a strong desire
to do SO, but decided not to try the ex-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-06
KAISER WILHELM IN A NEW ROLE.

A pretty story, savoring of the
romantic, is being told in the
French press. Recently His Males
ty, the Kaiser, went to the Berlin
barracks alone. The corporal on
guard recognized the Kaiser imme-
diately, and saluted him. The
Kaiser was pleased, and, approach
ing the soldier, said: "Why do
you look so sad, corporal ?" The
corporal did not reply The EN-
peror then asked if he was disap.
pointed in love. At this the cor.
poral found his tongue, and replied
that he wished to marry Margue.
rite, the daughter of his sergeant
major, but that her father would
not give his consent until he be-
came sergeant. And do you
love her very much ?" asked the
Kaiser. Oh, yes" was the re.
ply. Then" said the Emperor,
ego and tell your future father-in-
law that William II. makes you a
sergeant"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-06

pertinent until after noon. According
ly, when he saw his companions skating
down the river he told his little sister
TO follow him. he skated up to within
five yards, of the bridge and all was
well. His sister had hold of his hand.
He urged her to hold firm, and he made
a few strides forward. There was a
crash, and in an instant both were
struggling in the icy water. Neither
could swim. The water at this point is
about 20 feet deep, and it seemed GER
tain that they would drown. Young
Lawler called to his companions for
help, but his cries were in vain. In his
struggles he managed to get hold of one
of the piles which support the bridge,
and with his arm around his sister, who
was up to her waist in the chilly water,
he hung there and cried to his COM
panions to come to his rescue.
Just at this time the freight on which
Frasher was hagman came along and
slowed IN as it Deared the bridge
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-06
How They Do 1t in Kansas.

The society reporters in Kansas have
hard time getting guests into the din
ing-room. Most of them say: 1.-THE
guests then repaired to the grooming
table," In Butler county paper one
writer says bravely: "The guests then
went and ate
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-06

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
If it fails to cure. 25c. 1O-5-156t
Evening star., 1897-05-13
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Decision That the Tariff Bill IL to He
Taken Up ON the 24th Instant.
The Senate finance committee has been
called to meet today for the purpose OF
considering when the tariff bill shall be
taken UP. The democratic members have
represented to Senator Aldrich. who is
recognized as being In charge of the BILL
that the statement submitted to them in
pi oofs contained errors and that sufficient
time had not been given them to examine
it.
Mr.. Aldrich says that he wishes to reach
an amicable understanding, II possible. but
does not wish to delay the bill. as the
country has already Begin to press for
action, and that the committee will try
and reach an adjustment.
The committee reached an understand
ing by which 1t was practically agreed that
the debate on the tariff bill should begin
on Monday, the oath instant.
Senator Aldrich will call up the bill
Thursday Of next week fer the purpose of
making O statement In regard to the bill,
but after this Ia done there will be no fur
ther effort TO get the bill up uEtil the fol-
lowing Monday,
This concession Yves made out Of defer
ence to the wishes Of the democratic mem-
bers and because of the delay In getting
the comparative statements In shape. -
Evening star., 1897-05-13
HE HAS RESIGNED.

Mr.. Simon Wolf withdraw From
Board Of Children's Guardians.
Mr.. Simon Wolf has resigned as a mem-
Der Of the board OF childSea's guardians.
Mr.. Wolrs connection with the board dates
from Its organization. about five years ago,
when he was elected its president, which
office he filled. with the exception Of a
short interval. until last October, when he
declined reelection to the place. Mr..
Wolf has long been out OF accord with q
majority Of thu members OF the board on
subjects connected with its work, and has
on several occasions. before congressional
committees, opposed measures advocated
by majority or the board. His resignation
has not Seen brought about by such rea-
soLs, however, but he's been caused by the
fact that his business affatrs demand the
time he has Neen giving to the board of
children's guardians.
II am unable to lind time. to attend the
meetings OF the board, said Mr.. Wolf to a
Star reporter today Il am in full sympa-
thy with the purposes for which- the board
Of chiidren's guardians was orxanixed.
though do not approve Its general on
slaught on charitable institusions - =
Mr.. Wolfs reHignAfion viii be laid before
the board st its next regular meeting. ON
the last Saturday Of the present month.
The hoard viii be Obliged to accent the
tsejGnattons a. fhete = NJ other aaiernattye
eDen fus1e =