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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16
THE MAYORS FALSE ISSUE.

SURPRISE has been manifested on
every hand that Mayor RICHARD M.
TAYLOR SHOULD have been not so in
temperate in his remarks relative to
the work of the committee on Re-
trenchment and Reform.
His comment upon the provisions
being made for the the cOlored poor
was as inhuman as it was uncalled for.
That he had erred in his statements as
we'll as in his calculations was borne
out by the remarks of the assistant
city engineer.
Can white men be longer deceived
by such an issue as Mayor TAYLOR en-
deavors to raise? Can he be returned
to the mayoralty upon such an issue
as he has made? We shall wait and
see. Here is a city where the colored
people are orderly. and their relation
ship with the white citizens most
friendly, demagogic official essays to
create strife and discord by appealing
to the worst Prejudices.
But, thank God, a change has taken
place here and hundreds of white men
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16
HE LOST A FORTUNE.
Or. There Are Moments Whom one want
to BE Alone"

Or. There Are Moments Whom One Wants
to BE Alone"
A middle sized man, with a gray
mustaohe and q red tie hitched ND on
his collar, walked through the restau-
rant, nodding to acquaintance here and
there. As he stopped at the cashiers
desk a man who was seated at q table
noticed him, and. leaning across to his
vis-a-vis, said, Captain s., United
States postal inspector and grand official
catcher of green goods men,
''Yesy" with interest from the man
across the table.
''Sure. have always regarded him
with peculiar affection. he came very
near making me a rich man once-in
fact, almost made a wealthy citizen Of
me-so we'll to do that would never
have had to work again.
'How was that?'' with a shade Of
incredulity.
''This way: About a year ago the
captain superintendent grand haul Of
green goods men. The firm which ne
raided was the largest, perhaps, in the
country and had unlimited capital.
They had packages of good money to
catch suckers with, and this money,
amounting to over $4,000, was cap
tured and placed in big satchel by the
captain. called on him for details of
the story that afternoon. He was alone
in the Office. There were three Of us
the captain, myself and the satchel. He
opened the satohel and showed me
wealth beyond my widest dreams. /
hated to leave the beautiful vision
And the narrator sighed deeply.
well" said bis friend, 81 don't see
how that was anything like making you
a rich man.
lyon don't? Well, let me tell you
this: If the captain had turned his back
for just six seconds I would have been
rich man Immediately. But he never
turned, and I had to go away again as
poor as when l came
And with another bitter, heartrending
sigh he watched the inspector stroll out
into the street. Chicago News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16
The Plausible Lie.

We resent oalumny, hypocrisy and
treachery because they harm us, not be-
cause they are untrue. Take the detrac-
ton and the mischief from the untruth,
and we are little offended by it. Turn
it into praise, and we may be pleased
with it. And yet it is not calumny and
treachery that do the largest sum Of
mischief in the world. They are contin-
ually crushed and are felt only in being
conquered. But it is the glistening and
softly spoken lie, the amiable fallacy,
the patriotic lie of the historian, the
provident lie of the politician, the zeal
GUS lie of the partisan, the merciful lie
of the friend and the careless lie of each
man 90 himself that cast that black
mystery over humanity through which
we thank any man who pierces. as we
would thank one who dug a well in a
desert Happy that the thirst for truth
remains with us. even when we have
willfully left the fountains of it.-John
Ruskiu
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16
A Candid Opinion.
Petersburg, Va, Index-Appeal. ]

L. CNCAcDOA 81 ' as 4uOCA-Appcall
Governor O'Ferrsl denies that he has
ever made any potarial appointments
on partisan grounds. the statements of
his enemies and maligners to the con-
trary Notwithstanding. We believe
that unbiased persons generally will
acqult the governor of such act on the
simple ground. If not on a higher one,
that the office is CT character so un-
important as to furnish no motive for
partisansbip.
We have regarded Governor O'Fer-
rails administration attentively and
With interest, and we believe that in
all honorable respects il will compare
favorabIy with that of any of his pre-
decessors. AS far az we have been
able to observe, his administration has
been distinguished by ability, courage,
Independence and rare purity of pur-
pose, and we believe that this is the
verdict which impartial history and
unprecedented posterity will pronounce.
At any rate, this is the opinion OF q
man who was not an original advocate
and supporter of Governor O'Ferrall
for the place he now holds, but who
has the caador and fairness to speak
the truth concerning him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16

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MONEY ORDERs.-IOu can buy a Money Order
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16
FOOT BALL

ATLANTA, GA, Jan. ,, 1897
Atlanta University yesterday defeat
ed the Tuskegee Normal School of
which Booker Washington is principal,
in a game of football at Brisbine Park
by score of 10 too
A large crowd witnessed the game.
A U 8 colors, steel grey and crimson
were to be seen everywhere. 1t was a
gala day for intercollegiate sport
among Negro colleges. The game was
well played and OF great interest to
the spectators The TusKegee team
was much heavier than the Atlanta
team. but the latter made up for
weight by snappy playing. Neither
side scored in the first half but in the
second A. u. had an easy time. Only
once in the game did Tuskegee get
within Atlanta UnivarsitY's % yard
line. while A. . had the ball two
thirds of the time"
Yours truly,
g. F. SMITH.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16

called through the tube 70 Know what
was wrong. I received no answer, and,
being quito unable to account for AZ,
took my lamp-it o. a very dark and
still night-and started to go out and
investigate. just as was about 60 step
on the porch 1 lowered my lamp to
get better light on the step, and there
at the foot Of the porch lay a body.
turned it over at once. and as the light
fell on the face l saw IL was my friend
who had only minute before spoken to
me. BE was quite dead. And when an
examination was made. it was discovered
that be had died Of heart disease, and
so near co noe that could almost have
touched him. Possibly could not have
been Of any service 70 him If I had seen
him when he first rang the bell. but the
possibility that might so affected me
that from that day TO this / have had
my Office as near my bed as could get
it. "-Exchange.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16
THE DOCTORS STORY.

An Experience That Followed = Call At
Night.
-Four or five physicians were talking
up town the other evening at the home
Of one, and the conversation later turned
moved his Office down town, and there
was some discussion as to the aavisabil-
fly of separating house and Office.
"Well,S said the separatist, 81 can't
see any difference so long as 1 am at
my Office during Office hours. "
"Let me tell You story" remarked
the oldest man in the party. Thirty
years ago, when began practice. I lived
in Virginia, and for a year or two I
slept in my Office. Then married, and
my wife owned a nice house. and went
to it to live. 1t sat back from the street
about 30 feet, and we decided that it
would be much nicer if we had my office
out on the street IN the far corner of the
lot. Only so feet away, you will OBJ
serve. but still it was enough. In order
to see such callers as came during the
night had night bell and a speaking
tube connecting the front door of the
office with my bedroom. You see, / did
not want a patient to escape under any
circumstances.
"Well, everything went nicely enough
for three years or so. when one night a
ring came to my bell. 1t was then about
O'Clock in the morning, and the ring
was hot one. ] asked who it was, and
the answer came from friend of mine
to the effect that he was a mighty sick
man and wanted to see me at once
told him to come around to the house
and would meet him at the door and
take care Of him. Then got up, and,
putting on my dressing gown and slip
pers, proceeded to the front door. But
there was no one there and no one in
sight on the way between the gate AND
the house.
.That was odd. and I went back and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16

TIE Nickel Savings Bank, a recent
venture upon the sea of finance has
had most gratifying experience since
it has opened its doors. DR.. r. F.
TAECm is president and Mr.. E. A.
WASHINGTON, cashier. Amounts are
received from five cents upwards. Fhis
is what our people need,-a safe place
at which they may lay away their earn
ings
We wish this institution abundant
success and are pleased to note the
fact that it is being supported by the
people in whose interest it was estab-
lished. Slowly, but surely, we are
coming.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16
THE CRANE DANCE.
Whore the soubrettes Got Their Idea Fo
a Speciality.

Where the SOubrettes Got Their Idea For
\ Speciality.
There is q dance called the crane
dance. which is popular at the vaude-
vile houses. At Lincoln park there is a
real crane which does a. crane dance,
and those who have seen its saltatorial
feats say the bird does it much better
than do the featherless, two legged ami
mails
No purely initiative dancing could
fail TO gain by being an exact copy OF
the performance of the long necked,
spindle legged sand hill crane. Its steps
are not only grotesQue, but they are of
a kind to make the gravest onlooker lose
his dignity and laugh like a delighted
boy at the circus. This Lincoln park
bird at the outset Of his dance is the
personification of dignity. When in the
days of his freedom he tripped it on his
native sand hills for the sole benefit of
his mate, ne did so only in the spring
time, but now, in mis- lowly captive
state, he dances in and out of season If
the keeper who feeds him will but wave
his arms and take an awkward step or
two TO give him encouragement
no DcB4uH 1tb OtaACo ny bHON1AH
one long leg, with its claw attachment,
straight ont in front of his body. Then
he lowers it and draws it back slowly
until it is within an inch or two of the
ground. Then there is a lightninglike
double shuttle, and the other leg is
pointed to the front Then the dance
begins in earnest. The wings are
stretched and beat the air In perfect
time to the movement Of the feet, be
they going fast or slow. There is the
semblance of a clog; then the sinuous
foot and body movement of the nautcb
girl, and in moment the whirl OF the
dancing dervish to be succeeded as q
finale by sort of wild ''all hands
round,' in which every feather of the
bird is alive, as it enters into the joy OF
the dance with an utter abandon. The
act of stopping is like the ''halt" of the
German soldier--sudden. stiff and in
slant Then the crane marches away to
corner with a still stately tread, but
with an eye which appears to reveal en-.
barrassment. Chicago Times Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16

"Self preservation is the first law Of
nature, (and nations,) and conservs-
tive action reinforced by radical de-
fence of our lives will do more good
than a thousand appeals to the govern
ment, and million Clip service) pray
ers to Gods throne "Lynch-law must
60 !" PLANET We say amen; that is
the only true way but let us be sure
that our cause is just. We don't side
with the wrong doer, whether he is
black or white we are unalterably for
the right, but if we would be free we
must ourselves strike the blow.-Phil-
adelphia Weekly Astonisher.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16
HANGED TO DANGER SIGNAL
Oolored Man Suspected of Arson Victim
ofLynch Law.

ORANeEBURe, S c., Jan '6-Lawrence
Brown, the colored man who is gener-
ally believed to have been connected
with the burning of Robert Wanamak-
er's barns and stables at Stillton, last
week, was lynched at 10 o'clock last
night. His body was found this morn
ing hanging from the cross beam of
the danger signal at the crossing on the
South Carolina & Georgia Railroad It
was riddled with shot. Pinned to it
was a placard on which was inscribed
the following
Judge Lynch is in session tonight,
verdict, guilty. The prisoner must die.
Warning: We will protect our homes
and property, SO help US God, No he'll
lish fire fiends shall live"
CITIZENS
Brown had been in Jail charged with
the crime of arson, but was released
yesterday. as Mr.. Wanameker said he
did not believe he was guilty.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16

TIE Richmond Beneficial and Insur-
ance Company, of which Rev. w. F.
GRAHAM is president, is making sur
prising progress. and its officers are
making reports which show chat he
enterprise is proving itself a lasting
benefit 70 the people of the state.
Branch offices are now being establish
ed throughout the state.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16
Editor 0liHord's Compliments,

[Martinsburg, w. Va, Pioneer Press. ]
Editor John Mitchell of Richmond.
Va, who owns a ten thousand dollar
plant and runs his presses by electrici-
ty, and does his own caricaturing, had
the best holiday issue that came to
our office during the holidays Mitch
ell is q hustler and the whole race
should make his name a household
word. John, If you will send this Pho
neer press your picture, it shall be-put
up in our office and every man of note,
and those who are not, will be intro
duced to you, and your many good
deeds made known.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16
Treated Him All Right.
Boston Courant.l

Hon. Isaac B. Allen is a full f1edged
member of the Governors Council
despite all the efforts OF MIR. j. Sulli-
van, who tried his utmost to keep Mr..
Allen from taking the oath. Notwith-
standing the hue and cry made against
Nr. Allen by his opponents, he was
elected n member of the Governor
Council by the people. and Msssachu-
sets showed to the world her position
on the color question in the person of
his Excellency, Governor Roger VOL
colt who received Mr.. Allen in the
most cordial manner and appointed
him on five of the most important
committees. Wig: Railroads, Harbors,
Public Lands, Charitable Institutions
and State House.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16
A-OOntsmuOrary's Congratulations

Philadelphia Weekly Astonisher.l
Mary Barnes, the last of the socalled
Lunenburg murderers, is free. We
herewith offer to Brother Mitchell our
heartiest cor CALCULATIONS. The par
don of this unfortunate woman was
Christmas gift both for her and to the
founder Of the Planet" Long life
and prosperity to both, is our sincere
wish.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16

[Harrisonburg, Va, Spirit of the Val
ley
We heartily commend Gov. Charles
I. O'Fsrrall for pardoning the Negro
woman. Mary Barnes. This was in re-
atty a simple act of justice rather
than one of clemency, for we have no
idea that this poor colored woman was
any more guilty OF the murder Of Mrs.
- sard tsl-n .ne editor of this paper.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16

WE have received the 9th Annual
Report of the trustees and superinten-
dent of the institute for deaf, dumb
and blind colored youths of the state
of Texas. Mr.. w. II. HOLLAND rs the
efficient superintendent. The institu-
tion is prospecting. 1t is to be regret
ted that Virginia is not similarly bless
ed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16
Enrlish AdmlnIstratlon Of Jamaaca.

: The English administration OF ia
maica is a thing to be thankful for.
There are law and order. excellent
roads, comfortable houses, adequate po-
lice, lawn tennis and cricket. plenty Of
manly, companionable English army
and navy officers and governor who %
strong, able and genial. At the same
time it would be folly to maintain that
the island is producing tenth part OF
the wealth that is latent in soil and
atmosphere, or that most Of the wealth
that is beginning to make its ap-
pearance is due to anything so much
as to the American enterprise and cap
ital which are opening up railways
aud cultivating fruits. Another serious
fact, though not necessarily an unwei-
come one, is that the islands 1000
square miles contain a population Of
500, 600 persons, %, 600 of whom are
white Julian Hawthorne in Century.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16
The Courts Decision

"You remember Howforth, who mar
ried the woman who kept house for him
SO long9"
Yep"
well. the court granted her a d.
vorce last week.
"Alimony?"
''Not in cash. The decision was that
she could keep the house. Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16

We have received q copy Of the IL
Illustrated Southern Almanac for 1897,
published by the J. l. Hull Printing
Co., Richmond, Va. 1t is a most cred
liable venture and contains much use
full Information.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16

When a man says he is satisfied with
his lot, you may be sure of one of two
shings--either he is very enterprising
and cunning specimen of humanity or
he is a liar.-Up to Date.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16

A hornets nest usually contains from
300 to 400 perfect males and females
and an indefinite number of workers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16

The earliest use of weights is astrib-
uted to Pheidon. king of Argos, $50
B. @.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16
TERMS IN ADVANCE.
ApYERTIsING RATEs.

POSTAGE STAMPS OF A DENOMINATION
HIGHER THAN TWO CENTS NOT RECEIVED
ON SUBSCRIPTIONS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16
SATURDAY, JAN. 16, 1897

Entered in the Post-Omce at Richmond, Va.
as second class matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16
JOHN MITCHELL. JR.. EDITOR.

All communications intended forpublicaticR
must be sent TO the editor. John Mitchell. Jr.,
Sl4 East Broad Street and should reach him by
Wednesday.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-09-23

Special attention is being given by
the French military authorities to the
questions of succoring the wounded
on battlefelds when night comes on af-
ter a great battle. Experiments have
been made with powerful electric arc
lights, but the apparatus has condi.
tions. At length it has been practical
ly determined that the ambulance
corps men shall wear little incandes-
cent glow-lamps in their hats, just like
ladies of the ballet in spectacular ex-
travaganZa. Each man is TO carry a
little primary battery in his pocket for
the production of the current The
wounded in need of succor will look
out for the little moving lights, and IL
possible drag themselves toward thew
Paris letter.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-09-23
Big Telegraph Cable Contract.

The largest telephone cable contract
ever given is reported from st. Louis
as a result OF the telephone wires being
placed under ground in that city. The
statement that the contract covers 900, e
900 feet of cable containing fully l0O,-
600, 900 feet of No. 10 b. & S. copper
wire, 1000, 600 pounds of lead casing
and thousands of pounds of paper
insulation can only be appreciated
by comparisons. Six hundred and
fifty thousand feet equals about
1874 miles, or about the distance
from New York along the coast
to Cape May, or the very end of New
Jersey. The small wires, ii splced to-
gether, would reach nearly half round
the earth, the total length being 1S, 900
miles. One thousand tons OF lead
would equal in weight solid prism of
castiron ten feet square and 40 feet
high.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-09-23

There is more Catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed 10 be
incurable. For great many years doctors pro-
nounced 1t local disease, and prescribed local
remedies, and by constantly failing to cure By
local treatment, pronounced il incurable
Science has proven catarrh to be a constit,-
tiona disease, and therefore requires consti-
tutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, man
ufactured by +. j. Cheney ~ Co., Toledo, o., is
the only constitutional cure on the market II
is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a
teaspooniul. 1t acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. They offer one
hundred dollars for any case it tails to cure
Send for circulars and testimonials. Address
F. J. CHENEY IL CO., Toledo, o.
Suld by druggists zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-09-23
@6RFF HAPPY WOMEN
.,of periodic Pain and Backache.

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y gradually undermined. l suf-
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ZION. backache, pain or top of my
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T pnc,r WAss, 023 Bank St., Cincin-
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A heartily say that to-day feel like
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,prr ANDERSON, 1863 Lisbon St.,
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INKS 70 Mrs. Pinkham's medicine and
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nth Mills, N. G.
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