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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-03
Primitive Surgery.

It is difficult at this day to realize the
horrors Of a surgical operation before
the discovery of anRsthesia. The sur
geon's knife was necessarily pitiless,
and the victim could only writhe and
scream under the torture. The horror Of
an operation, even to a hero, may be
better understood by story of Nelson,
included in a paper by DR.. John Ash
hurst on Surgery Before the Days Of
An@sthetics, published in the Phila-
delphia Record:
No drawer or more gallant gentleman
ever lived than Admiral Viscount Mel
son, and after his right elbow had been
shattered by a French bullet In the as
sault at Tenerife he manifested the ut
most courage, refusing to be taken to
the nearest ship lest the sight of his in
jury should alarm the wife Of a fellow
officer whose own fate was uncertain
When his own ship was reached, he
climbed up its side without assistance.
saying:
"Tell the surgeon to make haste and
get his instruments. know must lose
my right arm, so the sooner it is OF the
better"
"He underwent the amputation, 90
says a private letter of one of his mid
shipmen, with the same firmness and
courage that have always marked his
character. {"
And yet so INinfully was Nelson
affected by the GOODNESS Of the operator q
knife that when next going into action
at the famous battle OF the Nile he gave
standing orders to his surgeons that hot
water should always be kept in readi.
ness during an engagement, so that il
another operation should be required be
might at least have the poor comfort Of
being cut with warm instruments.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-03
ASAD DENISE.
Mrs Sallie Keene Rose Passes Away Al
ter Lingering illness.

Mrs. Sallie Keene Rose departed this
life Sunday morning, March 27th. 'e7
at half past nine o'clock.
She had been a long sufferer but bore
her sickness with Chrlstlan fortitude
and forDearance.
Mrs. Rose. whose maiden name was
ksene, was at one time one of Rich
mond's most popular school teachers
Having taught Tor several years At the
East End school, where she won the
respect and esteem OF both the school
board and scholars Sne also taught
at Morgan College (Annex) at Lyneh-
burg, Va.
che was the wife of Mr.. Rudolnb W
Rose, we'll known in our civ She
lie ayes husband, a grand-mother, two
sisters, Mrs. J. Andrew Bowler and
MissA nnie :. K enc and many sorrow.
ing II lends TO mourn their loss
The funeral took place from the First
Baptist -sCi urch, Tuesday evening a,
$3.50 O'Clock. Prof. J. + Jones. DID.
preached very sympathetic Discourse
Inc pail bearers were honorary. Mes
srs. Philip Bowman, Miles 3. Jones
X. L. Hill, and ID. Webster Davis
active, Messrs. 8. w. Robinson Johr
.. Lewis, William 7. White, CorneIi1,
A Scott, George w. Lewis and Ed
Thompson.
Funeral Dire tor Price bad charge
of the rename in his usual artist,
sly lie.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-03
FULTON NOTES,

Mrs. Alice s. Holmes has returned
from King and Queen County, where
she had been teaching public school.
Miss Lucy johnson of Henrico Coun-
ty, il expected to return home after q
pleasant stay, the guest of her Aunt,
Mrs. r. b. higgins.
Misses Susie Robertson and Emma
Nelson have left for New York City.
Miss Martha Randolph OF Centre st A.,
Mrs. Emeline Gray OF Nicholson St..
Yrs. Rev. A. Ferguson, Columbus
Conaway are sick.
Miss Mollie Bullock died at her faith
er's residence on Graham st on 29th
ult., afr long attack. She was q
years old. Funeral took place from
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church on the
3lst ult. Rev. Archer Ferguson preach.
ed sympathetic sermon.
The Christian Aid Society of Noun
Calvary Baptist Church is progressing
nicely.
Last Sunday being rally day TIT
following brethren preached: At ].
Brother r NJ. Monroe undoubtedl,
preached an excellent sermon from
the words, "For whatsoever is born O
God overcometh she world" John 4 4:
At d IN Rev s. B Holmes Of tn
Richmond Theological Seminary A
! the pupil and clearly expounded tn
= mysteries OF God. At S:S0p IN Re-
: ". w Browne preached 4 very practi
cal sermon, TO the enjoyment Of a
present. Reverends Ferguson al
L James has open the church for serit
: of meetings nightly and the meeting
are progressing nicely.
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Rev Gullin's Thanks

1 take this opportunity and method
TO express my thanks to the young la
dies and gentlemen who organized
themselves into a troupe and gave that
most excellent Pantomime tableau
and concert last Monday night at 3rd
Street Methodist Church for the bene-
fit of the pastor, from which they re-
allied $50. so May the Lord bless
them. Wherever 1 may go they arr
welcomed TO the hospitality of nv
humble home. They will not lose
their reward.
These are my friends whom 1 sin
cerely again thank: Misses Armita
Harris, Bette Anderson, Deborah
| Patterson Annie Scott, Hannah Reid
Maggie Turner, Minnie Murdin. DC
| tavia Patterson, Eugenia Oliver, Mo-
zelle Coots, Lula FORESTER, Rub,
Page, H. f Bacchus, Susie Scott, Liz
zis Burrell. Eva Christian, Annie
Grant. Eulalia Whittle, Marion, Mad
cline and Bertha Watson, Hattie Gull
Inns. Zenobia Oliver, Josie Crump
Fannie Robinson, Susie Jefferson
Mamie Mimms, Narcissus Wells, Susie
Crump. Florence White. ana Messrs
Zach Sandridge, Melbourne Ramsey
andrew Mann, Joseph Burrell. Jr
w. tier Debris, Cabel Oliver, Renia
min Cephas and w. b. Smith. hutist
Miss Hattie Dabney, pianist, DIR. ] Nj
Benson. stage manager, and Madame
Fannie p. Walker, general manager.
again God bless you dear frienas
| Respectfully your humble servant,
w. r. GULLINs, Pastor
3rd st. A. NJ. E Church
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-03

A Berlin correspondent tells as true
. story about joke that resulted some
what seriously for the man who invent
ed it This person was incredulous
about the discriminating appreciation
OF wines which distinguished friend
OF his claimed TO possess, and TO test
the matter invited him to dine at ho-
tel whose landlord had previously been
instructed to set before the connoisseur
a bottle of excellent moselle. 1t was to
bear no label or other marks to distin-
guish it from swim ordinaire," and if
questioned the landlord was to say that
it cost only small price. The invita-
ton was accepted, and the plot was
carried out The guest had hardly taken
a single sip from his glass, however, be-
fore he proved the injustice of his host
suspicion by exclaiming over the merit
Of the wine He summoned the land
lord. and ON hearing that its price was
marks instantly ordered /, 900 battles
Of the same vintage. The order was
filed, and the host, rather than reveal
the failure of his trick, paid the differ
ence between the alleged and real price,
which amounted to something over
1000 marks
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-03
MAGNO'S MESSAGE.
Sunday in Our Churches
DEATH-RoLL EXCEEDINGLY LARGE
A Surprise Party-Brevities simmereG
Down

Last Sunday was very pleasant and
many hearts were lmade to rejoice as
our old people wendell their way to
the churches and Sunday Schools
Some had net attended since last fall.
Thus our churches were well attend
ed
At the Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Rev Wells richly fed his flock, with
wholesome food for the ensuing week
Rev. w. +. Graham administers q
the Lords Supper at the Fifth Street
church to large congregation
At the Moore Street Baptist Church
Rev. K. .. johnson preached an excel.
lent sermon on seed Falling by the
Wayside." He was pointed in his re-
marks and clearly bl ought out the par
able.
The Anniversary sermon OF the
Knights of Pythias will be preach, d
at the Fifth Street Baptist Church by
its pastor on next Sunday evening.
Miss Mary L. Law of New York was
in the city this week, visiting relatives
and friends.
Miss Elnora McClain who been out
OF the city teaching is in the city.
We noticed that the boys are begin
ming to smile since their girls are re-
turning home.
Death has been q frequent visitor of
this section, and many were carried to
their long home.
On Friday night, 26th ult., our atten-
ton was called TO the moving OF a
great host down 3rd street. Drawing
near we found that it was surprise
party. 1t was headed by musicians
who discoursed soft, sweet music on
their march. We learn that an enjoy
able time was spent after reaching
their destination.
We learn that some of our girls will
appear as peacocks on Easter Sunday
such is the PREPARATION.
1t is said that some OF our young
married couples have found out that
dress didn't make the man." Too
late.
Quite q number OF our young -se3
have pawned their overcoats for East
er pants. Remember boys, APRIL tries
you.
AS we were unable to watch the do
ings Of our people during the past
week, our notes were boiled down.
MAoNO UNO
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-03

HE TRICKEO JAY GOULD.
How Jim Fisk Checked Out the Little
Mans Bank Account


Mans Bank Account.
Gould kept balance of some $50, 600
in the Tenth National bank for his per-
sonal account, household expenses, etc.
Being called west on a mission that
lasted several weeks, he left his check
book locked in the safe drawer, to which
Fisk had a key. In the Office was q
clever young clerk whom Fisk had
caught In the act of initiating his and
Gould's signatures, the imitation of
Gould's being a facsimile. Within an
hour after the wizard 8 departure check
book and clerk were together under
Fisk's supervision, and at his instiga-
tion more than dozen blank checks
were signed with the name Of Jay
Gould, and in the course of a morftsa
the $50, 900 had disappeared, Fisk be-
ing at that time in the clutches of Josie
Mansfield
On the very day Of Gould's return
the bank sent a notice of overdraft. The
little man nearly tainted. He had sew
eral fits. His excitement was intense
He declared that there was conspiracy
TO ruin him. He FASTENED to the bank.
and they showed him the checks, signed
by himself they did not doubt, and he
raved and tore his hair. Nor could he
doubt the signature 1t was genuine,
even in his OWE eyes. A rigid investiga-
ton was started, which Fisk put an
end to by informing Gould, with many
poke in the ribs, that he had drawn
and used the money.
Did Fisk make good?'' an Innocent
asked when the story was told
Return the $50, 0O0?" was the reply.
If Fisk had returned it, Wall street
would have cried. New York Press.
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FAITH IN HUMAN NATURE.

A New York Cafe That Reposes Implicit
Confidence In It's Customers.
It is rather surprising to find right ON
Park row a cafe that trusts its custom
ers perfectly. This place has probably
800 regular callers. 1t Is open day and
night. and is run ON a system Of i'm
plicit faith in the honesty Of man.
While not place strictly high class. it
offers what might be called a very
comfortable" meal, with trimmings
before or after. Altogether. 1t Is simply
plain place for an everyday man, with
occasionally little something extra
ON the bill of fare equaling anything in
the city.
This, OF course, can DO said Of hun
dreds of similar places, but the system
of payment is something novel The
proprietor, a stout German, boasts no
cashier. as there is very little cash to
take in. On the cigar counter is day
book The customer comes in. goes TO
the ice chest in the corner if he wishes
and takes a quiet nip out of a black
bottle. Then he orders what he wants
on the bill of fare. 1t is served quickly
and neatly. He then counts up his own
indebtedness and puts it opposite his
name in the book, including the nip. "
or cigar, If he prefers that. BE then
walks serenely out, knowing no proprie-
tor is glaring at him and no cashier
yelling for him to come back and make
the cash register good
This sort Of childlike simplicity in
running business In the very heart Of
a city filed with bunkoers, green goods
men and gold bricks without number
is said TO be n winning venture. Gus
TONERS Invariably settle weekly, Friday
and Saturday being pay days, and the
proprietor says he has as yet to lose 9
bill through deliberate fraud A little
experience with man like that is al
most enough to renew ones confidence
in human nature. New York Letter in
Pittsburg Dispatch.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-03

MYERS--Mrs. Annie M yers, the be-
loved wife OF Joseph Myers. departed
this life at Phoebus, Va March 10, '97
in the 36th year of her age. She had
lived q consistent Christian for "a
years. She was devoted wife and a
loving mother She leaves dear
husband and father, five children, two
sisters, one brother and a host OF
relatives and friends to mourn their
loss. Her funeral took place Sunday,
March 14th at the 8rd Street A. NJ. e
Church, Rev w. r Gullins officiating
assisted by Rev Scott Q Burrell.
A precious one from US has gone.
voice we loved is stillt d,
A place is vacant in our home.
Which never can be filed.
Her Hnsband,
JOSEPH MYERS.
BALLARD John Ballard died Mon
day, March 15. '97, in the full triumph
of faith. He leaves wife, three chill
dren. a mother, three sisters, one
brother and other relatives and
friends to mourn their loss. But our
loss is his eternal gain
Dear brother, thou hest crossed the
river,
Thy sorrOws and pains are Ger,
I'll join you soon in that happy land,
Where sorrow and pains are no
more.
His Sister,
ELLEN LEIGH
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The DanodiI.

1t is now many centuries since, &C
cording to Ovid, the young man Narcis-
sus was changed into daffodil because
of his pining away from seeing his love-
ly shadow In the water. But it can
hardly be from sympathy with the I'M
fortunate youth that the flower has con-
tinued to be so popular during all these
long ages. Certain it is that it has as
high value today in the gardens of
persons of taste as in the flower plot of
the humblest cOttager. No garden is
considered to be quite complete without
its little patch Of daffodils-
OF late years florists have given at
tention to raising varieties from them,
and the record Of their many forms is a
feature Of the catalogue of all seedmen.
Double ones formerly carried of the
palm for popularity, but in recent times
the single variety is regarded as quite
as desirable. -Meehan' Monthly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-03
The Editors Trip.
(Oontinael dom Fourth Psge }

Course after course was served and we
ate hastily We were next ushered
into the Sun building where harles A
Dana, ESQ, the NestOr OF Journalism
the leading journalist Of the age holds
forth
Il do not know that he will see US, -
remarked Mr.. Fortune. but he has
never declined to see me before
A note was writ stating that he
esired him to meet us. We waited
bout tive minutes, and Mr. Fortune
emarke0 that he expect. that he
was too busy TO see US.
Suddenly, the door opened, a medi-
um built gen tlemsn appear, d He ex-
tended his hand as we were intrOd uc-
ed, Have seats gentlemen" Mr.. Ds.
ma said for it was he.
An informal converse ton followed
and he expressed his pleasure with
meeting Us, while Nr. Fortune in q
Few well chosen words expressed hi,
opinion upon questions in general and
Mr.. Dana in particular
But we could not linger, so bidding
him good day, we hurried to the streel
below.
L have never known him to come
from his office to see visitor before, ,
remark ed Mr.. Fortune
lie then pi Gifted US to the office o.
the New York Independents, the lead
ing family journal and remarkable foi
the way in which it deals with grea
questions relating to us and other PEG
pie.
The editor. DR.. Ward received Vi
most cordially.
Rev. II. E. johnson, a wido wer
whose two children are in Nova Scots
is another remarkable character. II,
was born IN Lynchburg and was a shoe
maker in that city. He no longer fol
lows his calling either as to trade o
prC fession.
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Do You Know Them7
MAJOR.

desire to know the whereabouts OF
my brother. John Elisha Garner. He
was born st Glover, Halifax County
Va, ane was one of four children,
three brothers and one sister. The
parents namei were Oliver and Merry
Garner. When last heard from in De-
cember 1888, he was in Danville, Va.
Any information will be thankfully re-
ceived by
MRS ANNE JoBNsoN,
156 North 53rd street,
New YORK, N. Y.
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MRS COY SPEAKS.
She Condemns the Use Of Children to
Raise Money.
MANCHESTER, VA. March, >

MANCHESTER, VA. March, '97.
Mr. EDIroR;
Dear Sir:-I want to say that the
gospel should be preached without pay
or price God has told them to preach
the gospel and we should not pay to
do what God has told them to
do. Paul said they should WORK labor
ng with their hands and the Or ach-
vr says he who breaches the gospel
should live by The gospel. That is
right, he should live by working with
his hands that's what the gospel says.
he should do.
was talking to a gentleman the
other day ard he said he think a min
lister should study the gospel to preach
it to others. 1 said yes, that's right
and he should study the gospel TO uu-
dersi and it. That makes il true that
We ali should study the gospel Then
il we have to work ana study, they
too should work and study The Bible
says we all are co-workers together in
Christ, in Christ mems, put down al
kirgs not to sit on the seat of do-noth,
ing.
Our cities are lead in sin. Our min
listers ere lead the people to ruin anC
it is all for money.
/ ~ 20 AOhe ~ H0S OOl HAAlc Oli tnt
stage to make money for the churches
1t is true their bodies arc not SOLD
like in the olden times on the block
but their mOdesty is sold. Behold oul
children on the register seven year,
old playing mock-msrriages for money
play With things that ought to be sa
cred and every time they answer -.
will. b" it is lie told. asked the Lore
that might go to a preacher private
ly. The Lord said if they had sinneC
against me privately, it would be M
duty To 60 to them privately, but they
have publicly sinned against God.
Think of the heathens starving tt
death and the preachers with only TIVE
in family calling for $I400. 90 wheI
over 5000 people are starving and th'
preacher coulu live on $500. a year.
Yours Respectfully,
(Mrs } ELLEN Coy.
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senator md soldIern,

The days when senators and represent
atives In congress were expected to
frank letters for private soldiers, re-
counted by Mr.. J. A. Watrous of Chicago
in some army "reminiscences, were dan
gerous ones for congressional visits to
the military camps.
Mr.. Watrous says that Senator limo
thy o. Howe of Wisconsin once visited
the headquarters Of his friend, General
Rufus King, and was at the first oppor-
tuunity besieged by the soldiers with
packages of envelopes to be franked.
Senator Howe was one Of the most
good natured of men, and Immediately
sat down in the tent Of one of the cap
tains and began TO frank envelopes by
the hundred.
General King had made special prep
arations for dinner in honor of his
guest. 1t was to eclipse all the camp
dinners that had been given for long
time. Senator Howe had been franking
envelopes about half an hour when the
call came for dinner. He went on writ
ing, and General King came to get him.
go on, King; IN be there directly, D
said the senator.
Dinner was served. The guests had
arrived No one ate, but after awhile
the colored cook was sent to tell the SEN
ator that the meal was getting cold
"Oh, tell them to go ahead, said
the senator, still writing madly ON sol
diers' envelopes "I'll be with them a.
soon as can.
He finished the pile and rose to 60
but just then two more soldiers came IN
with fresh parcels. and he seated him
self again. After he had signed them
all he Joined the impatient company a
q cold dinner.
''I'm sorry" he said, but It made
the boys happy. They will make theil
friends happy with all the letters theY
viii send In those franked envelopes
~ y naAa M hannz n SaiAs
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show why every believer In Christ
ought TO be baptised. These meeting
are held on the last Sunday in each
month. The public is cordially invited
20 attend. At s 80 O'Clock the pastor
Rev. White preached q very inspiring
sermon. in which be asked his hearers
70 have love for Christ.
The ladies under the leadership OF
Mrs Mary Winston. on last Monday
night, led surprise on Rev. White
and many good things were laid on the
table Some Of those present were
Mesdames A. Allen, NJ. Washington
A. Hobson, NJ Strawn, A, Haskin. p
A. Brown. A. Gimmer and many Others
Ladies do so again.
On last Wednesday, March 18th. tn,
sisters OF st Johns Church led bv Mrs
Grimes accompanied by Deacon Den
mia Jackson surprised Brother Timoth,
Harris, their pastor.
Remember the Sabbath dav ant
keep It holy" was forcibly brought [,
the minds ofthose young men and boy
last Sunday morning. who con0regat,
on the public road and shoot Gran
when county policeman Rogers put il
his appearance and gathered three o
them in.
The concert on last Monday nigh
was very interesting and a most excel
ent sffair. Misses Elizabeth and Ed
monia Anderson managers.
Special sermon on nextSunnay nigh
by the pastor. Subject: Duty Of par.
eDts to children" by request.
Some of our young people went over
Co your city to have a club supper a
one OF the halls and come OF the youn,
men looked on the wine cup when thu
wine was red and now they are repent
ing it.
We will have Mock Marriage mex
Monday night.
MAJOR.
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Channel Island DesDot,.n-

1t is not generally known that some
thing approaching a military despotism
prevails in she Channel islands. Every
male adult born in Guernsey or Jersey
has to serve for long term of years in
the militia, 8 years being the period
in Guernsey
In addition to this, all males OF 80
years of age and under, Of whatever ma
tionality, who reside in that island for
year and a day continuously have to
enter the militia and serve for 10 years,
or suffer fine. Imprisonment or expul-
sion.
During the last two or three years a
great number of young Englishmen
have settled in Guernsey to go into the
tomato raising industry.
In order to avoid the military service
imposed by the "states"-as the gov
eminent of Guernsey is called-they
make frequent trips outside their juris-
diction-either to England or to Jersey
the last named having a governments
independent Of the rest of the Channel
islands. London Letter.
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Installation Service.

Rev. Thomas H. Briggs will be in
stalled at the Bethlehem Bapt. church
Richmond, Va, Sunday, April 4th,
1897.
The following brethren will preach
during the dey. III 80 Rev. l.. II. DIck
erson, Pastor Of st. James church
$3.50 Rev. w. s Christian, pastor OF
Bethel Church; p. m, Rev. <. Papne
pastor OF Fourth Church. The public
IS invited.