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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06
Anniversary.

The 18th Anniversary OF Mt. Olive
Lodge, No. Is of the q. A of A., was
held February %, 1897 at their hall on
Liberty st. The exercises were OPEN
ed by singing hymn, MY country tits
OF thee" followed with prayer by
brother Joseph Solier, then singing
hymn, Jesus keep me near the cross
The opening address was rendered by
brother Alexander Gregory. Then
reading of an essay by Miss Mary l..
Jones treating on the Power of Uni
IT," from which much interest was
brought out. 1t was welcomed with
great enthusiasm and was loudly APP
plauded by all present. She was firm,
ma urai and graceful in her endeavors.
Then came singing hymn I'm Thy
Clett, y Rock of Ages, after which the
ex-Past Chief Simpson Of the order,
Brother ID. Z. King made one of his
favorite addresses, and he quoted it
with pleasure, and seemed to enjoy
it as did his listeners.
The closing address was rendered by
brother David q. Jaycocks and was
very powerful. He is the chief Tim
pier of the order.
Mr.. Nj. c. Weatherington, one of
Norfolk's prominent young men, aud
who was recently employed in the N
w Mutual A. A. has been promoted to
service in the Peoples ShelterinQ
Arms Association. Persons wishing
membership in this Association can re-
ceive attention at 557 Butte St.
Brother James Jordan, member of
Old Dominion Lodge, No 10, r. X. OF
X. ID is now sick at his residence. No,
i9l Newton St.
@. A K. SIMMoNs.
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First Antioch Baptist Church Pow
hatan County, Va; notwithstanding
Sundays cold weather, the people
turned out in full, and after hearing
an able sermon, which was well taken
and enjoyed by all. purse was pre-
sented TO the pastor as a present from
the members, both brethren and sis
ters. Rev. I. p Harris thought high
~ OF it and returned many thanks
4 Sister Sallie Swami and brother
Chris. Cosby led. The Reverend also
received a purse from the Jefferson
club, which he appreciated highly, be-
ing led by Mrs. Mary K Norrell OF
Richmond and Rev Isaiah Brown
from Mount Zion Church.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06
SOUTH CAROLINA FUNDS.
Investigation OfBlectiOn Laws to 90 Over
to Next Session.
WASHINGTON, Feb. %.

WAsHFNGroH, Feb. %.
The effort of Representative Murray
OF South Carolina, TO have the House
investigate the election laws of that
State will fail so far as this Congress is
concerned II resolution were pass-
ed authorizing that il committee
could make the vestigation ana re-
port to the next congress.
But the committee OF the 6ouse
that has been listening to arguments
on the subject has concluded to recon-
mend TO the House investigation of the
subject at the next session
Enough evidence has been produced
before the committee TO show that the
election laws in South t'arolina are be-
yond question SO drawn up as to dis
franchise large proportion Of the vo-
ters OF that State. 1t is the opinion OF
members of the committee who have
been looking into the question that
South CarOlina's representation in Con
gress and in the Electoral College
should be reduced or else the SsaIe
should be forced to change the election
laws. on the ground that Republican
form OF government does not exist
there.
The cons itutional provisions reou;r-
ing that there should be no discrimina-
ton because of race is strikinQlv nulli-
ned by the Tillman election laws. The
committee regard the matter as a verv
important one. which should be gone
into fully, and will so report to the
House.
before the committee to-day speech
es were made by DR.. Sampson pope
the recent independent candidate FOR
Governor in South Carolina: ex-Con-
gresham Small and others The pro-
ceediDgs were good nstured /; but often
warm, and there were several tilts he
tween DR.. Pope and Representative
Talbot, particularly when the latter
remarked that DIR Pope had run on
very possible ticket and kept on run
n ng.
DR. Pope characterized as a great
fraud the Constitutional Convention
and reviewed the circumstances at
tending it. Uneasy for fear that the
conservative element of the State
would join the republicans and form a
Just constitution. DemocI attic leaders
including Senator Tillman. the Gov
ernor and others, he declared entered
IN > most damnable agreement. The
SERENE to which they bound them
selves and their followers provided
among other things that no White man
should be disfranchised except for
crime, that the whites should be in
sured supremacy and the Constitution
when adopted should not be again subj
mitted To the people. The result was
that thousands were debarred' from
suffrage.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.

Mr. j. NJ. Buekner of Alexan-
dria, Va. called on us this week.
Mr.. T. w. Bryan has now assum-
I'd editorial control of the Columbia,
Ga, Chronicle, vice Mr.. j. t. Coleman
resigned.
Deacon Russell I. Gardner of
Pittsheld, Mass, is in the city visiting
bis sister, Miss Susan Boiling, 500 N.
18th St.
e. Parker Reed, NJ. ID president,
Of the National Cooperative Associa-
ton of America, who is located ut
Philadelphia called on us He had
been TO Petersburg TO attend the fun
eral of his wife's brother, Ed ard IT.
wing
Yrs. Hattie f. Sisel H of this
city left March the LIST for William
port, Pa.
-Irs. Willie Brown and Miss An
ME Bell Brown are visiting their sisters
in Baltimore.
Miss g. L. Chandler has left the
city to take charge ofR school in Isle of
Wight County. Va.
Go TO the Drug Store, 9Th and Mar
shall Streets for your drugs, medicines
and to have your prescription filled.
W F, WARRINER,
Formerly with E. p. Reeve & Co,
Druggist, 500 Z. Marshall st Corner
5th, Richmond, Va.
mch8-3m
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Resolutions of Coincidence.

Whereas, it has pleased our kind
and Heavenly Father to move from
our midst, to her blessed reward in the
Kingdom above, our beloved sister
Nary Cooper and co-worker in the
Christian work of the Y. M. @. A
Resolved, That we recognize and
feel very deeply the lost of sister Coop
er's helpful influence, her pleasant
association in the arduous labor of our
great calling, and the beautiful ex-
ample of Christian grace set always by
her when duty called her to the Mas
ter's service
Resolved, That copy of these re-
solutions be spread upon our minutes
and will be published in the Richmond
Planet and the Virginia Baptist.
Womens' Auxiliary
Mrs Josie A. Graham,
Bette Graves,
Mildred Cross,
Committee.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06
FULTON NOTES.
Personals and Briefa-DeaOen's Report
Bro ''2''

personals ana brlefs-U0aOen's ReDOrt
The superintendent R W. Whiting
OF the Rising Mount Zion BAPTIST SIM
day School being absent, the exercises
we're very successfully conducted by
Mr.. r. L. Holmes.
At IL AS o'clock Reverend Daniel
James preached a very interesting and
instructive sermon. Rev. Miller filled
the pulpit at 3:45.
The services at the Mount Calvary
Baptist Church we're good and we'll at.
tended. Rev. Mrs. Ferguson continues
sick and Mrs. Julia carter. who has
been sick for about three weeks is
still quite sick.
Deacon Preston White of Rising Mt
Zion Baptist Church, rendered his re-
siRnation as treasurer at it's regular
business meeting in January, 1897. II
was granted very reluctantly on last
Monday night and a vots of thanks was
rendered him by the above named
Church for the performance of the du
ties of his Office so honestly and faith
fully
Trustee Icons ard Smith an ex-dea-
con of the said Church, was Unanimous
ly elected treasurer. It was rumored
about five months ago, that the deacon
board of the said church violated the
rules of the church, by taking five dol.
lars from the treasury to purchase 8
ton of coal for the benefit and comfort
of the said congregation. For that the
deacon board was set upon and de-
nnunced bitterly as worthy officers
but at its regular business meeting
first Monday night, Feb. L, 1897, it W rs
proven by motion made by brother
A E. " hite, q business COMMITTEES
that the deacons had violated no rules
of the church whatever. and was sns.
tain by the pastor but only were fol.
lowing the instruction OF their prede-
cessOrs.
DEAcoN's ANNUAL REPORT ENDING 1896
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06

"THTs WAY FOR SEATS TO sKR THE PARADEP'
to create commission to take under
early consideration the revision of our
coinage, banking and currency laws
and give them that exhaustive, care
full and dispassionate examination that
their Importance demands. 1 shall cor
daily concur in such action. If such
power is vested in the president 1t is
my purpose to appoint a commission
or prominent, well informed citizens OF
different parties who will command
public confidence, both on account of
their ability and special fitness for the
work. Business experience and public
training may thus be combined, and
the patriotic zeal Of the friends of tho
country be so directed that such q re-
port VIII be made as to receive the sup
port Of all parties. and our finances
cease to be the subject OF mere partisan
contention. The experiment is, at all
events, worth a trial, and, In my opin-
ion, 1T can but prove beneficial to the
entire country.
The question of international bimet-
alism will have early and earnest at
tention. It will be my constant en-
deavor TO secure 1t by cooperation
with the other great commercial pow
ers OF the world. Until that condition
is realized when the parity between
cur gold and silver money springs from
and is supported by the relative value
OF the two metals. the value OF the sill
YER already coined, and OF that which
may hereafter be coined, must be kept
constantly at par with gold by every
resource at our command. The credit
OF the government, the integrity OF its
currency, and the inviolabiiity of it's
obligations must be preserved. This
was the commanding verdict Of the
people, and it will not be unheeded.
ECONOMY is demanded in every
branch OF the government at all times,
but especially in periods like the pres
ent OF depression in business and dis
tress among the people. The severest
economy must be observed in all pub
lie expenditures and extravaganza
stopped wherever 1t is found, and pre-
vented wherever in the future 1t may
be developed. II the revenues are TO
remain as now the only relief that can
come must be from decreased expendi-
lures. But the present must not be-
come the permanent condition OF the
government. IT has been our uniform
practice to retire. not increase. our
outstanding obligations. and this policy
must be again resumed and vigorously
enforced. Ourrsvanues should always be
large enough to meet with ease and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06
Removed the Tombstone.

An interesting case was heard before
Justice James T. Lewis on Monday.
March LIST. 1t seems that James Meth
erwood owns several sections in Oak
wood Cemetery. He sold one of them
tosthe family Of Mrs Frances Nova
han (deceas ed) and also furnished a
tombstone appropriately engraved.
Upon the failure TO meet the paw
ments on the same Mr.. Motherhood
had the tombstone removed. There
upon warrant was sworn out against
the aforesaid Netherwood charging
him with the dissertation of the grave
of Mrs. Monahan.
Justice Lewis fined him $25>and an
appeal was taken. All Of the parties
concerned are white.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06
A Brilliant Marriage.

The marriage of Miss Victoria b
Powell. a popular teacher of this city
10 DR. n. @. Vaughan of Cincinnsti
was one of the grandest matrimonial
events which have been witnessed in
many years
Long before the hour p. m. on
Monday, February 22d. the spacious
First Baptist Church was filled with
an expectsnt thrs ng
Rev. James III. Holmes, who has
been indisposSd was out TO perform
the ceremony.
At night an entertainment in honor
OF the happy couple was given by the
Sans Psriel Club at New Odd Fellows
Hall DR.. Vaughan and his accom-
plisbed bride left for Cincinnati, O.,
their future home, at IL p. m.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06
Passed Away.

Winston Leftwich, well-known
carpenter, died at his residence on
Catherine street, near Monroe street.
Wednesday morning at about 9:45
De hau been i'll only about ten days,
His ailment was pneumonia. He
came originally from Lynchburg, Va
He had many friends in this locality
who mourn their loss. He was a mem
Der of the Knights of Pythias, Old Do
minion Lodge, number His re-
mains were inferred yesterday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06

serve. protect and defend the constitu-
ton OF the United States"
This IN the obligation / have reve-
rently taken before the Lord Most
High. To keep II will be my single
ourpose-my constant prayer-and 1
shan confidently rely upon the foroear-
rnce and assistance OF all the people
n the discharge OF my solemn respon-
sfbflftfes
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06

this spirit; IT is ennobling, and will be
a gain and blessing to our beloved
country. 1t will be my constant aim
TO do nothing and permit nothing done
that will arrest or disturb this grow
Ing sentiment OF unity and co-opera-
ton, this revival Of esteem and anil
lation. which now animates so many
thousands in both the old antagonistic
sections; but / shall cheerfully do
everything possible to promote and in
crease II.
Let me again repeat the words OF the
oath administered by the chief JUS
tice. which, in their respective spheres.
so far as applicable. I would have
all my countrymen observe:
II viii faithfully execute the office
Of president OF the United States. and
WILL to the best OF my ability, pre-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06

MANSON -JAMEs-The MARRIAGE nj
Miss Elizabeth James of Powbatan
County. Virginia TO Mr.. w, II Manson
OF Esston, Penn, previously from
petersburg, Va, took place at the
Sharon Baptist Church on "Wednesday
evening, Feb. "a, 1897 The bride i
the only daughter of Mr. Hardi lie James
1t was a most brilliant wedding that
has ever taken place there since the
congregation had it in charge. Mr.
and Mrs Manson will reside in New
York City as he is connected in bust.
ness on Wall st.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06
Officers Elected.

The following are the officers OF the
Fifth Street Baptist Sunday School
elected for the ensuing year: Superin-
tendent, ID. II. Chamberlayne AS
sistant. A B Hawkins; Secretary, b.
II. Peyton Treasurer, O. O. Williams
Organist, Mrs. Sophia Quarles Assist
ant. Edmonia Anderson Chorister
Miss Emily Jackson, Assistant, @. G
Williams Librarian, Charles Allen
Assistants, George Taylor and Alfred
Dandridce
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individuals. corporations or comnuni-
ties. and as the constitution imposes
upon the president the duty Of both it's
own execution. and OF the statutes en-
acted IN pursuance of it's provisions, ]
shall endeavor carefully to carry them
into effect. The declaration OF the
party now restored to power has been
In the past that OF Opposition to all
combinations of capital organized in
trusts. or otherwise. to control arbi-
trarily the condition OF trade among
our citizens." and IL has supported
such legislation as will prevent the
execution OF all schemes TO Cypress the
people by undue charges on their sup
plies, or by unjust rates for the trans
portation OF their products to market"
This purpose viii be steadily pursued,
both by the enforcement of the laws
now In existence and the recommended
don and support or such new statutes
as may be necessary 20 carry IL into
effect.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06
Grand Entertainment.

The Richmond Charitable Union will
give one of their Pleasant Entertain
ments at Richmond hall known as the
guessing entertainment, March 8, 10.
IL and II for the benefit of Old Folks
Home. A handsome chair will be
given to the one selling the highest
number of tickets.
Good music and rsfreshments. Com
mittee, Mesdame Fannie Murray,
M. Wallace, Rosa Wood, Dannie
Moore, Misses Ella Cooley, DOrcus
Wilson, N. M. Robinson.
Admission, IOCts
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06
Burned Out Again.

john g. Smith was again burned out
about midnight on Saturday, 9th ult.
His grocery and liquor-store is at the
corner of 18th and Leigh streets
This is the third fire there in TWENTY
four months. He has always been far
seeing enough to have his place insur.
ed, and repairs will be quickly made
aud business resumed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06
No Money for seotarian institutions.

The Common Council adopted the
budget as approved by the Finance
Committee reduction of $50. OOC
in appropriation were noted. All sec.
tartan institutions were left out and
accordingly the Little Sisters of the
Poor, Richmond Home for Ladies. St
Joseph's Orphan Asylum, st. Paul..
Church Home, and st. Paul's Home
for Aged Women were affected.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06
YOUTH BAND CONCERT

By. the Virginia Seminary Youth
Band at Fifth Street Baptist Church
Wednesday night, March 10th.
Prof. u, s q. Patterson, the king of
song, also the Virginia Seminary Male
Quartette. The finest Youth Band in
the United States. Admission, lOs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06

DIR. Theodore D. Miller. of Philadel-
phia, pastor of Cherry st. Bapt. Church
died Tuesday, March 2, 1897, and his
funeral took place on the 4th. He was
about "a years of age and was one OF
the best known Baptist clergymen in
this country.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06
Hung Herself.

Mrs. Rosa B. Blunt, white, who re-
sides at al South Laurel street, COM
mitted suicide by hanging Saturday
afternoon, 9th ult. She swung from
the baiustrsde of the stairway.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06

SANFORD-Mrs Fannie Sanford
died at Oxford, n. @ on February "a.
1897. She left four sons and two
daughters to mourn their lost
Mr.. Jacob A Cook is still con.
lined to his residence, 93S North 4th
St., but is improving
WANTED-A wet nurse. Apply 3OO
West Franklin st.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06
Still Spared.

(Denver, Col. Statesman.)
John Mitchell of Richmond. Va
died last week. But he was not the
redoubtable John, who is yet spared "a
declare that Lynch law must CO."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06
Grand Success.

MANCHESTER, VA February 2S. '97
The grand rally of the A. M. T.
Church met with much success. We
are very successful.
REV. ARCHER ROBINSON.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06

elgn policy thrCLa4.out cur entire ma
tional history-the adjustment OF diff
ficulties by judicial methods rather
than by force of arms-and since it
presents to the world the glorious ex-
ample Of reason and peace. not pas
sion and war, controlling the relations
between two of the greatest nations
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06

DIED-Nathan Lucas was buried
from his residence. 81 North 9Th st.
Monday, February 8, 1897. Mr.. Lucas
leaves two brothers and one sister tC
mourn their loss.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06

tent to leave undisturbed with them
the settlement OF their own domestic
concerns. 1t will be our aim TO pur-
sue a firm and dignified foreign policy,
which shall be just. impartial. ever
watchful OF our national honor and al
WAYS insisting upon the enfOrcement
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06
HERE Is A STARTER
Will You Help Us?

The Ladies Old Dominion Court will
give Grand Bazaar at New Odd Fell
lows hall Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday nights, March 18th, 18th and
18th, for the benefit of Old Domin ion
Division. 10, Uniform Rank X. of p.
Good music and refreshments.
There will be a Knights of Pythian
pin given TO the most popular Pythian
Admission. 10 Gents
Come one Come all and have a good
time.
Mesdames Rosa WooD. Chairman
MAMIE JOHNSON, Tres.
REV. GRAHAM. Secretary
MARY A WINSTON,
ELIZA HAWKINS,
MATTE RICHARDSON.
zt-S-o Committee
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The advocate., 1897-04-28
April %,

Senate Finance Committee, in charge Of
the tariff bill, lengthy statement Of the
claims Of the gypsum interests in his
State, and these are said TO represent
the views Of similar interests throughout
the West. The statement explains the
Importance of gypsum as a commercial
product and describes the production of
the substance commonly known as
plaster Of paris from it. The Kansas
Senators are reported to have united in
the request that duty Of 80 a ton be
levied on imports Of foreign gypsum.
The advocate., 1897-04-28
HOW EASY TO VOTE AWAY OTHER PEO-
PLIES MONEY.

BY way Of showing how easy a thing
it is to vote away the peoples money
and to be applauded for an abuse Of the
privilege, the ADVOCATE asks attention
to the following special dispatch to the
Globe Democrat.
WASHINGTON, D. C.-Mr. R. G. Kerens Of st.
Louis told an interesting story tonight to q
party of Missouri and Texas friends, OF an In.
cident related to him by Gen. W. T. Sherman
The incident was q magnanimous and clever
act Of James G. Blaine, when, as Speaker OF
the House, he got through resolution ap-
proprlating $4,000 to the needy widowed
daughter Of President Zachary Taylor. This
lady got as far as Washington on her way to
Paris to zee q sick daughter, and being des-
titute Of money, appealed to her only friend at
the capital-General Sherman His purse was
always open to the distressed but he had no
funds at all adequate to relieve her necessities.
In this emergency he thought Of Blaine. The
man from Maine entered into the spirit of the
occasion as soon as he heard General Sher-
mans statement. He called another to the
chair, made ive-mlnute speech that fairly
electrified the House, which passed the reso-
luton which Blaine had penned only mo-
ment before. He took the resolution in per-
son to the Senate, where it was also immedi-
ately passed, had the President to sign 1t the
next day and on the following day the bene-
6ciary got the money.
A five-minute speech, walk over to
the Senate, carriage ride to and from
the White House, and $4,000 Of the
peoples money was taken without any
more or better right than that Of the
burglar who breaks into a house, ties
the owner and robs his till,
The advocate., 1897-04-28

REV. DIR. TALMAGE, q famous preacher,
is expected in Topeka soon in the in.
terest Of charity to the stricken people OF
India. II some good people would exert
themselves as much to help the needy at
their own doors as they do in trying to
relieve people in other pArtsOf the world,
we would have less suffering here where
we live. 1t is only little over year
ago that Congress appropriated $4,000
to relieve the starving poor in Washing
ton City, Mr.. Talm0ge's own home.
The advocate., 1897-04-28

SENATOR PEFFER does not agree with the
Populist minority In Congress, and he makes
the method Of the amendment of the rules Of
tho Senate the text for his edlsorlal.-State
Journal
II the Journal had read the article 1t
publishes instead Of clipping it from the
Capital and taking its cue from that
papers headlines, it would have observed
that PETER was not writing about "the
Populist minority in Congress-" and did
not SO much even as allude to the House,
its rules, its members or It's officers.
The advocate., 1897-04-28

THE new Senator from Illinois, Mr..
Mason, who has undertaken the work Of
restoring the previous question" to it's
old place among the rules Of The Senate
and has pledged his whole term Of six
years to the accomplishment Of that OBJ
iect, will know more about what cannot
be done in that body at the end Of his
term than he knows now. In his inves-
tigations he will discover among the files
Of the Committee on Rules q great many
wrecks OF just such enterprises as this
he has entered upon,