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Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
A vOioefrOm Massachusetts.

SPRENGFIKLD, MASS, Jan. 80, 1897.
Mr.. JOHN MITCHELL, JR.,
Editor of Richmond PLANET,
Dear Sir:-Having kept diligent
watch OF. the proceedings OF the battle
in which you fought so bravely, and
which proved such a victory FOR you
and the three Hebrew children, Qf
am permitted to call them such, for
thus il seems.)
We wish now to tender you our most
hearty congratulation and hope you
may al ways be as successful as you
were in saving the lives of these three
Lunenburg prisoners
Yours for q successful future,
Golgotha household Of Ruth,
No. 68 G. u. o. of 0. +.
PAULINE HUGHEs, w. R.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
ABigFire.

A disastrous fire took place last We'd
nesday after midnight ct divers old
tobacco factory on Brook Ave, be-
tween Clay and Leigh Sts. The fire
was one of the most stubborn with
which the fire department has had 20
deal. The origin Of the confiagration
is not known. The loss is estimated at
from forty to hfty thousand dollars.
It wasfully insured The place is now
owned by Mr.. J. N. Boyd. It will
throw many hands out of employment.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
A Peculiar Condition.

The fight among the Democrats in
the City Council gets hotter and hot
ter. The Democrats contingent from
Jackson Ward who occupy seats to
which they were never honestly elect
ed is hopelessly divided
The cutting down of salaries is well
under way. and each office-hoIder is
anxiously wishing for the COMMITTEES
on ReTrenchment and Reform to over
look him. Alderman H. J. Moore is
the only colored representative in the
council and with Alderman Bahen con-
stitute the only Republicans there.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

Andrew Voolfolk and John Mabrey
were in keeping with the subject.
To-day at 5 O'Clock come and hear
the explanation OF the Sunday School
lesson Free.
Devotional meeting for boys Sunday
p m. led by Master Joseph Gilpin.
Rev. r. Beecher Taylor will address
the men Sunday at $3.50 at the True
Reformers' Hall. Subject, Influence
of Habit" Special music, solos by
Master Joseph Vandervsll and Direc-
tor o. O Williams Free to all men.
Some Of the best white talent ef the
city will give an entertainment on
Washington's Birthday at this True Re-
formers Hall, Monday, February z2nd
at p. m, for the benefit OF the Asso-
citation Admission 100. Price to suit
the times Let everybody come out
and show his or her appreciation.
Help to pack the hall. 10S.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

The promptness with which the
Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr e.
pays the Endowment claims TO the
widows "r heirs of deceased Sir
knights is -alked of by the public gen.
erRliy an has given the people the
higher co lfidence in the order. We
are ent Gated by our Heavenly Father
to do right and fear not and this is ex-
actly what the Grand Chancellor has
been doing and intends to do as long
ss he holds the reigns of the organiza-
ton.
Young men, if you desire to be in
the company of men who, when you
are in distress will take il as q pleas
ure to administer TO your wants you
should at once connect yourselves
with the Pythians We say at once
because no one knows when sickness
or death will overtake them and it is
better to make preparation while we
have our health. Now is the appoint
ed time.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
Masonic News.

Most Worshipful Grand Master A. NJ.
Jones installed the following officers
for Eureka Lodge, o d "A F and A.
M. >, last Saturday night: Thomas P
Matthews, Worshipfnl Master; w. @.
brown, Sen. Warden T Samuel Lew
is. Junior Warden; w. B. Harris, sec
retary Harrison Smith. treasurer
William A. Payne, senior deacon, Geo.
W. Richardson, JUNIOR deacon; John
Clinton, Jr.. tiler; christopher M.
Kemp and Edward Harris stewards.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

were large quantities Of sugar and
-four hams, coffee, tea, crackers, and
many other things which delighted
the heart of Mr.. Gregory. His appre-
citation and heartfelt gratifi cation to
these ladieswere unbounded. Among
those who contributed in the surprise
OF last Tuesday evening were Mes
danes Nellie Coles, Louisa Robinson,
Viney Bailey, Mamie Ellis, Lavinia
Burley, Jemims Woodson and daugh-
ter and Mr.. Stilas Brown.
After q nice time spent in cheerful
conversations the party left for their
respective homes.
Mr. Gregory's home is on 29th St.,
near the corner of o, and is always
open to friends and he is always grate-
ful for whatever any one choose to
bring.
INSTALLATION CEREMONIES.
Evergreen Council, No l59 Inde-
pendent Order Of st. Luke spent a
very pleasant and agreeable evening
Monday last. The occasion being the
the Lily of the Valley Hall. Many
guests were present and after the in
stallation ceremonies were over, every
one present enjoyed The hearty repast
and tempting delicacies served by the
st. Lukes.
; The following are the officers elected
for the first quarter Mrs. Mary An
thony, chief Miss Margaret Coots.
vice-chief; Miss Lizzie Davis, financial
secretary Mr.. L. fl. Herbert, record
ing secretary viss Malinda Howard
and Mary Seward, Sentinels Miss Mil
dred Washington, junior conductor
Mrs. Lucy Deane, keeper of wardrobe
Ex-Past Grand Chief. Mr.. G. f. Nor
man, worthy father.
The committee who catered so
gracefully to the inner man we're Mes
danes Susie Taylor, Annie Mickens
and Miss Lizzie Davis
The visitors were many, among
whom we noted Mr.. Thomas Norman
Thomas A Jackson, Misses Belle
Smith, Ida Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Fos
ter Lucas. Mr.. j A. Banks. Rev. Mr.
Williams, of Fountain Baptist Church
and many others. 1t was at a late
hour before the guests fnally tool
their departure. The st. JOSEPH
Council held their public installation
ceremonies last Thursday evening
Full account next week. -l--
PERSONALS AND LOCALS.
Mrs Albert Wright, who has beel
very i'll at her home on P street is cor
vaIescing under the efficient treatmen
o of DIR. R. F. TAncil.
! Deacon Alphens Scott has retuIne
e from Philadelphia, Pa, being calle
= here by the death of his little dAugh
b ter, Olar May, who died January 20t
t 1897 He is looking well
9 The Workmens Aid and Beneficii
o Association paid the death claim {
lt Mr.. Lee Harrison at his late residenc
! No. 1907 north 9th street on the 29t
j. ult. This company is doing an exec
llent business Several sick claim
h have already been paid since the
70 opened their doors for business,
II Mr. T.. Garter preached his tri
IT sermon at the Fourth Church Sunds
10 night, the oath inst. With prop
y training we think he will do niue
ID for the advancement OF the Kingdo
rs in this world.
81 Mrs. Daniel Bowler and her daug
ter Cora were sick last week with
ID Grippe. They are convalescent.
10 The Chrysanthemum Soiree ne
Friday evening. Special account ne
er week.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
Granite Items.

Elder Miller preached fine sermon
from Zachariah 3:9.
Deacon A. Davis and sisters @ A.
Burton, Susan Lewis and Mr.. Horace
Lewis are sick.
Mrs. Kate Turner has left for New
York,
Mrs. Turner is keeping boarding
house and confectionery and Will serve
her friends when they come to New
York
Revs. q d Lewis, A 8 Thomas and
J. d. Lovings will be with US on the
4th sunday.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

will preach a sermon to Virginia
Lodge; after which Sir John Mitchell,
Jr, g. q. will pay the death claim of
the late Sir knight John Wallace. Ali
sister lodges are requested TO attend.
THOMAS TUREER, @. q:
CLARENCE NJ. JOHNSON. X of r & s.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
Com pliment-FinanCia Assistance.

BRAZIL, CLAY 90, IND, Jan 20, '97.
Mr.. John Mitchell, Jr.,
Sl4 East Broad Street,
Richmond, Va;
Dear Sir
Seeing your gallant fight in
the interest of the Lunenburg prison.
ers. wish to compliment you, and
with that we had thousand Mitch
ell's as you in America.
i accompany this with three new
subscriptions with q renewal of my
own.
Yours respectfully,
JOHN Cox.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
Y. N. O A. Notes

To the PLANET,
Prof g. r. Hovey met large num-
ber in the Bible class last Saturday
You are invited.
The boys meeting last Sunday was
well attended
Director Nelson Williams, Jr., deliv-
cred an able address to the men last
Sunday. Subject, ~Man." Young
men take heed and you will become a
power for good. The solos by Messrs.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
His New Quarters.

Mr.. William Isaac Johnson has re-
moved to his handsome new structure.
1t il fitted up in the most improved
style. His stables are on the place
and his residence will also be there. He
has splendid lodge rooms and the
place is lighted by both gas and cleo
tricity. The front is of new design and
very attractive.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
He Won the Suit.

Samuel Walker, colored was injured
in the elevator of the Times Building
and brought suit for 100000 In the
Law and Equity Court last Wednesday
. verdict was rendered for $500. 90.
The Travellers Insurance Co., which
concern INSURE . he owners - elevators
against loss will pay the amount
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
Rev. Holmes Condition.

Rev. James Fl. Holmes, owing to the
inclemency of the weather, has been
unable to get out He is now suffer
ing with the rheumatism in his legs.
This causes him great Inconvenience
in walking. Futher than this, and the
weakness accompanying the same, he
is about as we'll as he ever was.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
A New OolOred Almshouse.

The Committee on Relief of the Poor
has before it plans for a new colored
almshouse as an annex to the white
almshouse. The net saving by the
change will be three thousand dollars
per annum.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
REV. PAYNE NOT INVITED.
The Republican Members Resent the In
suit.

CHARLESTON, w. Va Jan. S0.-The
Republican members of the Legisla-
ture are annoyed over the snub given
C.. H. Payne. the colored member from
Fayette county, by the legislative ball
committee in not sending him an invi-
tation to the ball. At an informal
caucus yesterday the members decid-
cd not to at. end, and denounced in
choice terms what they termed an un-
called-for discourtesy. A few Of them
repented their action and put on their
Spike-tails, but the majority of the Re-
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

The sermon preached to Manchester.
number III of Manchester, Va on the
4th Sundsy in January by Sir Knight
Rev. ID Webster Davis has been a top
ic of conversation in Pythian circles
the Sir Knights of the Uniform rank
has been complimented by those who
We supposed were our enemies.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

The club which meets at Sir Samuel
Wilson's residence, number 822 west
Duval street. on Sunday even
ings for the purpose OF increasing the
membership of Myrtle Lodge. number
IL, is progressing nicely and quite a
number of names have been added to
the list. The Sir Knights OF this lodge
are workers and are calculated to do
the best they can for the upbuilding OF
Pythianism in this city.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
Reduced the Debt.

Rev. A. s.. Thomas, pastor of the
Sharon Baptist Church, has reduced
the debt to Isl ,800) eighteen hundred
dollars. The present structure is not
large enough to accommodate the
crowds which throng to hear him.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

home of distress while across the
street Con 3lst) is still another home
where misery and poverty always pre-
vail Many more people are in q worst
condition than any of US suppose.
The baptists seem very indifferent
20 the state OF Affairs now existing
while the Episcopal Church stand $
with wide-open arms to receive the un-
fortunstes. The suffering IS relieved
and the poor are looked after and
cared for by them. 1t would be well il
all of the Sunday School, churches,
clubs, societies. and all organiza-
tions would contribute money for
the relief of these sufferers. There
are many more OF these sufferers
which time and space prevents us from
publishing; however we will give the
readers of the PLANET q more graphic
account next week
Meanwhile we call upon every chris
tian man and woman to seek out these
wretched people and relieve their suf-
fering condition
SURPRISED HIN.
The good sisters OF Church Hill
we're very liberal indeed when they
ran q surprise on Mr.. Dennis Gregory
one Of the oldest and most respected
citizens OF this section. Mr.. Gregory
who is partially blind has been unable
to attend to any business for nearly
fourteen months. and is almost entIrs-
ly dependent upon the mercy and
charity of the world.
Among the many things brought by
the ladies aside from $l.40 in cash
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
To Speak IN OOnneC tout.

Editor John Mitchell, Jr., has been
invited and has consented to speak at
Hartford. CoRn March 25th, 1897. He
will deal with outrages in the Bouth,
and the sLunenburg Case will be dis
cussed in all Of its phases.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

do people to put their charitable work
not in talk, but in wood, coal, food
clothing and other comforts
Sunday at Fifth Church was 3 red
letter day. 1t was one of the richest.
most effective, truly eloquent, most
powerful and glorious services it has
been our pleasure to both witness and
enjoy for many u day If ever before.
The light of day has broke at last
Through the agency of Rev. Powell
more good has been accomplished in
eight months than Was accomplished
in ten years before. All that are in
the way OF success had better move on
rapidly.
The light OF day is breaking,
The darkness disappear,
The saints OF God are shouting
Behold the light is here.
We heard that Rev. D d. Lewis of
the Second Baptist Church was seen at
his best last Sunday and the people
gloried in the services
Superintendent Deacon NJ. B. Jones
and officers have an up to d. ate Sunday
school. Faithful teachers makes q
successful and productive school for
great good.
We heard that along with the cold
wave and snow storm of last week came
babe Moss, who is now permanently
domiciled at the M. H. Moss residence.
1928 Taylor st. Mrs. and Miss Moss
are doing well.
Notwithstanding the changeable
weather and hard time, old boy add to
your grocery bill. He is after you.
We were glad to meet our genial
F, friend. Sir Thomas NJ. Crump. in the
west end this week His cheeks look
ed rosy and eyes determined and bent
on getting money. Get out the amount
of subscription you are due for the
PLANET, pay and let him call quickly
on the next. Friends get q business
move on you, we can not run q news
paper on promises and sweet smiles nol
grins.
+ Just tell her that you saw me, that il
what he said and the note she def
for him. told him she wanted to and
must see him again. 1t made the hail
on his head stand on ends.
NOTES FOR THE PEOPLE.
From what we see here and under
stand the pulpit of the 9Th Church be.
longs to God The people and Reverend
Holland Powell. that great power, will
hold the fort. Notwithstanding dema
gogism on the part of few on the ou
side and handful Of contentious falls
hearted would be leaders on the inside
Watch. for when you think you ar
! steadfast and sure-fOoted you may fall
Rev. s L. Johnson fairly electrl fec
4 the people at the 5th Church last Sur
day with his magical power and th
] grace of God. Let the people be ou
( to hear him next Sunday. He is
3 pos er in the hand Of God for good.
b Mr.. A o., a former citizen now {
: Springfield, Mass, spoke encourss
s ingly OF what ne saw in the PLANE
y West End Notes, relative to the pr,
gress of the 9Th Church and people. l.
i the good work go on.
J Mr. R. H. Pierce, president and
II G. Pride. Esq., secretary are works.
h earnestly to lead people the right Wi
n and to make the B. Y. P. u. succes
The exercises each Monday from z:
l. to $3.50, are very interesting. May G.
a bless the work.
Some. preachers like some other pc
1t pie when a church is without a paste
Et they readily advise TO seek ire wisdC
Of God IN q call. They try to discoT
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
Mr.. Tenants Enterprise.

Mr.. William Tenant has erected q
fine two story brick structure on Du-
val Street. near st. James Street, aud
has opened . grocery store there. He
is doing q fine business.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
WEST END NOTES.
THE THINGS SEEN AND
HEARD.
The Old rIalds to Organize
a MAN KILLED.-A BOY
SHOT.
General and Personal Notes
From the People.
POINTS CAUGHT IN THE WIND.

There is more sickness in this section
than we have ever known OF before.
Most Of the effects are due to deep
colds and the sudden changes of the
weather.
The passed week has been the cold
est this winter, Much suffering smong
the poor people. Now is the time for
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
NOTICE.

All officers and members of Virginia
Lodge, number 8, Knights of Pythias.
are requested to meet at their castle
hall, Sd street, Sunday. February 7th
1t 1 80 O'Clock, TO attend the Sd Street
A, NJ. 4. Church, where Rev. Gullins
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
EditOr Barnett's Tribute
[Omaha, Neb., ProRress. ]

John Mitchell. Jr., Editor OF the
Richmond Planet. is made OF the right
material He never hinches when it
comes to doing something for the
good OF the race.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
COLDS AND GRIP

Are so similar that the skilled physi-
clan is oft-times bafded. DR.. Hum
phreyI "77" cures both Colds and
0rip-2bO
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

Old papers forsaleat this Office
15S per hundred.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

Do not delay the collector. Pay him
when be calls.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

Quite q number of the Sir Knights
have been on the sick list and we have
been informed that the promptness
with which these unfortunate brethren
have been waited on had tendency
to bring forth q smile in the time of
the most. st.severe pains. Young men.
it 10 good to have true friends at all
times.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

Unity Lodge, number "a meets Fri
day night and the members are re-
quested to be out early as a large
amount of very important business
must be transacted
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

The tide-water section of Virginia is
yet in the lead and we have been in
formed that one of the lodges will
have three Grand Representatives in
the Grand Lodge. which meets in Nay.
This will certainly be an excellent
showing and will reflect credit on the
lodge represented.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

Planet Division held business meet
ing last Monday night.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

Old Dominion Court meets Monday
evening.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

Eureka Division held an interesting
meeting last Thursday night.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

Blooming Lily Division is forging
ahead and the ladies of Church Hill
are behind them, success, of course. is
gazing them in the lace.
We hope to see these ladies formed
into a Court OF Calan he.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

Samson Lodge meets Monday night.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

Virginia Lodge meets Monday night.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

Planet Lodge held an interesting
meeting Monday night. February 1st.
The attendance was somewhat slim,
but those present were very enthusi-
astic The rank of Page was conferr-
ed on one candida ate and an appli-
cation was received also.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09
HoBARE IS OUT.
Will Not Defend the, Middle States
Tennis Championship.

The attendance was large at the Mid lie
States championship tournament at Orange,
n. ]. Hobart has notified the committee
finally that he will not defend the cup on
account of the death of his father. Yester-
day Stevens defeated Paret in the semi
finals; Larned will meet Whitman today,
and is expected to win. Larned is in good
form. and will be the favorite If he meets
Stevens. although the latter Is playing a
strong game. Yesterdays scores:
Championship singles: Semi-final round
R. D. Stevens. st. George c. c.. beat ].
P. 'Paret, ST, 3d. go.
Consolation singles; first round-I. Griffin
beat NJ. Ogden, 4-6 6-5, 81.
Second round-C. P. Dodge beat I. Griffin,
Ga, CO.
Championship doubles. preliminary round
j. D. Forbes and r. McKitterick beat NJ.
Beftwick and E. A. Crownins HELD by de-
fault.
First round-C. P. Dodge and R. Hooker
beat J. D. Forbes and R. McKitterick. 81,
rs.
Handicap singles. first round-W. X. Au-
chincloss two-sixths) beat r. NJ Miles,
jr: lowe two-sixths), rs. So
w. A. Larned lowe Is and four-slxths)
beat r. Bradshaw tscratch), Ga. 6-3.
second round-C. p. Dodge (oWe two
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Elton and Harrow Eleven. Meet

LONDON, July 9.-The seventy-second
cricket match between Elton and Harrow
began today at Lords grounds. The wealth
er was dull and threatening. but the
grounds were thronged with drags and
carriages. Harrow won the toss and went
to the bat. At lunch time the score was
1914 runs for six wickets.
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Death of Mrs, Maddox,

Mrs. Maddox. wife of Samuel Maddox.
police telephone operator. died at her home.
PA street northwest, at 1:20 o'clock yes
terday morning Of cancer of the stomach,
after long and painful illness. The re-
mains were taken to Covington, KY, at
2:3O o'clock this afternoon for interment.
Funeral services took place at the house at
l o'clock.
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Luckless browns Second Best.

The score was only 1 to at st. Louis
yesterday. but, Of course, the 1uckless
Browns had the short end of it, the Brook
lyns being the victors. Payne and Dono-
hue pitched phenomenal ball, but the UNI
pire's decisions are said to have lost the
game for st. Louis.
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New Railwnx AM Chinn.

Minister DENLY has reported to the State
Department from Pekin that a Belgian
syndicate has closed a contract to build a
railroad from Hankow to Paotingfu. The
American syndicate would not accept the
terms offered.
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IN SPORTING CIRCLES
Continued from Eighth Page.)

the score Of to 3. Both Dwyer and
Taylor were hit hard. but the Red Legs
had the luck. Cooley was put out of the
game for back talk to the umpire. and
Orth took his place; doing very well. Hoy's
playing was the feature.
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Better hurrY==gentDermem

If going &c take advantage of this Marks
went take long its finish the rite it's goin
value comfort and cOon ought get in for linen
progress It'n mean big money saw ias we'll as immu
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A report is out That ichauncey Fisher
will soon be turned ,adrift7by the Brooklyn
club Wonder If the Brooklyn enthusiasts
will get on their hind legs and howl as
much as some OF the Cincinnati cranks did
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me for st. Louis.
BROOKLYN.
Totals. 0 All 10 g.

Three-base hits-Anders0n. Stolen bases-Ially
Cross Jones, Shindle Double plays-G smith, I'M
assisted; Cross, Mailman and Grady. First balls
on a ponohue ,. of Payne; T. Hit by pitched ,s,
Donohue. 3; by Payne 4. Wild pitch-Payne
Time-150. Umpre-Sherdan.
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sixths) beat George P. Sheldon, jr. (owe
four-sixths), Ga, 10.
G. l.. Wyeth (scratchD beat E. A. Strud
Qour-siXths) by default.
r. Mckitterick (scratch) beat Wilbur
Kyle (two-siXths). g.. 6-3
w. K. Auchincloss 0wo-siXths) beat E.
A Crowninshield (scratch), Ga, 4-6, Ga.
Lee Ware lowe four-siXths) beat r.
Hooker lowe two-siXths 4-6. 6-3, TO.
D. w. Davis lowe four-sixths) beat S. c..
Millett (owe 15), 60, los.
NJ. D. Whitman lowe four-sixths) beat
w. A. Larned COVE Is and four-siXths) by
defeault.
Third round-M. D. Whitman lowe four
sixths) beat o. NJ. Bostwick (owe two
siXths), 6-3. 81.
d. w. Davis lowe fou--sixths) beat Lee
Ware (owe four-sixths), 60, 7-9, 80.