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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14
RICHMOND VIRGINIA, SATURDAY AUGUST IA, 1897

this poor animal, but when he tries to
bag his gam, be will find that he will
find that il is he that's likely To g
baRged. ~e vi regard QuartO as the
best specimen OF Intelligence our so-
ciai clubs can command. since he is
seeking newspaper notoriety, but if
such sophisJry as he attempted to
palm of on us in last weeks Virginia
Bap ist," is the best of which he is ca
pab'e, the social clubs should hide
their faces i'm their hands and put on
sack-cloth al d ashes. Now Quarto are
you really SO stupid that yoR cOuid
not see the point of our article in hose
large head lines Are Social Clubs
Conducive to the NegrO's Welfalt?"
We said they were not; and instead of
you affirming it and proceed to the dis
cussion of the same, you started in
like blind man to tell what good boys
were in these clubs. If you are unable
unwilling, afraid or too chicken hea
ed TO say social clubs are helpful to
the race then let il alone, since We will
treat another such spasmodic effort
at discussing, with silent contempt.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14
PERSON AIS AND BRIEFS.

Mrs ], Archer of Philadelphia,
Pa, called on US.
Mrs. G Richard Chiles. of West |
Leigh Street, is visiting friends in
Washing ton, ID. C..
Rev. E. j. Crudup, pastor of the |
Zion Bapt. Church of Newport News, |
Va called on us.
There was an excursion from New
port News to this city last Monday.
There were eight coaches,
Mrs. Mamie l.. Simmons of New
York City, is in this city the guest of
Mss Boiling, T04 north 9th st.
Mrs. Estella Fox, who has been
quite sick for the last six weeks under
che treatment of DIR. S. II. Dismond, is
improving very fast.
Miss K. Elise Carter, of 9O2 Aba
gail Street, left the city to-day for
Powhatan County, Va, , to visit rela-
tives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Amos, of
New York City are here, the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. Wood9on, asp West Du-
val ST. =s
Mrs. Victoria Riley, of st. Au-
gustipe, Fla. is in the city visiting
her sister, Mrs. Sallie Rats, 750 North
7th St.
Pilgrim Baptist Church will
hereafter commune on the First Sun
day in each month instead of on the
third Sunday. Communion condu ucted
by Rev. Eli Saunders, August 18th.
MIR. and Mrs, John Williams and
Mr. James q. Barnes, of Washington
u. c., were in the city last week and
called on US. Mr.. James g. Bagnes Is
Grand Secretary of A, D. knights of
Jerusalem.
Deacon II Scott and his little
daughter, Helena have gone to spend
their vacation in Amelia County, with
riends and relatives. We wish then
l 4 pleasant stay.
We have received an invitation
to the marriage of Miss Bette L
Young to Mr. Charlie A. Hall, Wed
esday, August Is, 8 p m. at "a wes
Jackson Street, Richmond, Va.
Mr. F. q. s. PeregrinO writes q
ringing open letter to Governor At
kinson of Georgia, relative to hi
structures on the cOlOred people. Tht
: communication appeared in the Buffa
Ilo, Express of August Sd, 1897
Mr.. Charles H. Whiting of tn,
Hampton Normal and Agricultural In
stitute, who has been spending par
! of his vacation in this city, the CUES
a of his aunt Mrs. Martha Carter. of 60
4 Abigail Street, lett last Wednesd 3 J
= for Gloucester County, Va. where h
: viii spend the remainder of his vaca
tion visiting his grand father an
lother relatives. During his stay in tn
lcity he made the acquaintance Of man
friends, who in return gave him an or
Ijoyable time.
Booker T. Washington, Principi
of the Tuskegee Normal and Industr
al Institute, ruskegee, Alabama, an
= Miss Maria Baldwin, the colored prll
y cipal of the Aggasiz School in Gan
= bridge, Mass, we're recently electC
honorary members of the BROOKLYN 1
'e stitute of Arts and Sciences.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14
PRICE, 5 CENTS
MAGNO'S MESSAGE.
Sunday In the Churches.
ORION SOCIAL CLUBS MIDSUMMER
OUTING.
A Surprising Msrriags-A Few FaUts
From the Ward.

Notwithstanding the nice weather
on last Sunday. our churches were NOT
attended as they should have been
Tor when we we're returning from
church, we observed many who had
Just eaten their breakfast. and vet
they expect to be blessed of God.
Dear friends. Throw of that stupid and
slothful disease, bestir yourselves and
meet God in His Temple on the Sab
bath day.
Good serviceswere conducted at the
Sixth Mount Zion Church all dav. At
the afternoon services, the Lord 3 Sup
per was administered to a crowded
house. On Tuesday night, an eloquent
sermon was preached at this church
by Rev. ]. T. Anderson of Washington.
large congregation was present, and
all seemed highly pleased with his SER
mon.
At the Moore Street Church, Rev.
K 0. johnson spoke of the Friendship
OF David and Jonathan" In the after
noon, Kew Campbell Of Jamaica deliv-
cred an excellent sermon.
On last Monday night, the Baptist
Young Peoples Union OF the Moore
Street Church held their public exer-
cises. 1t was grand affair, and the
parts as rendered by the various MEM
oers reflected great credit or the soci-
ETY..
The Ebenezer and Fifth Street Sun
day Schools carried large crowds on
their excursions and pic-nics last
Tuesday.
The Orion Social Club gave their
Midsummer Outing on last Tuesday
TO Poplar Springs. 1t was s 80 when
i the gallant committee cried out "all
4 aboard :" and in less than an hours
time we found ourselves drinking
from Poplar Springs. Every one
seemed to enjoy themselves in the va
l rious amusements of the day. 1t was
| about / o'clock when we were seen do
ing justice to q few chicken legs and
sallyluRn. The3 O'Clock train brought
the president, Mr.. w. K. Hope, who,
later, in few well chosen remarks
addressed the club and it's guests. This
outing was after the manner spoken
of by us last week.
On last Tuesday night while most
of our minds were free from the cares
of the day, Mr. Eldridge Roper and
Miss Gertrude Chandler were united
in holy wedlock at the residence of
Rev. Richard Wells. Although sur
prising. they have the best wishes of
their many friends.
Mrs. Victoria Funn left the oitv laat
Monday to visit friends in Philadel-
phia and Newark. New Jersey.
Mr.. Leonard Harriswas badly burn
ed in the face on last Wednesday even
ing.
1t seems that th at Washington LADY
is cutting terrible figure with that
Richmond fellow. She having been
here nearly all of the summer. was to
go home on that excursion last week
but he said no; and she is SKILL here
lent he in it =?
| A young lady who left the city a few
days ago wrote the following words in
writing letter to an organization OF
which she was a member: 1T is NOT
likely for one 10 forget SO soon when
they so to another country" Re.
member she isin Philadelphia.
Marriages are beginning to be nm.
merous again. The boys seem TO like
the fun.
Joe Fife made a confession tbi,
week. Rev. Scott Burrell has done
and is doing much for the conyersior
of Fife.
/ We will talk on social clubs neg
week
MAoNo UNo.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14
Passed AWAY.

Mrs. Rosa B. Cheatham, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Robinson of
Prince George County, Va. and the
wife Of Sherman Cbeatham died at her
re sidence in Newport News on Satur-
day night. August 7Ch. at minutes to
II O'Clock, of Typhoid Fever.
She was born in Prince George Conn
ty on MAY 10, 1879, and was converted
in New York on January %, 1889 and
was baptized and joined the Harrison
Grove Baptist Church, Prince George
County, on September 10, 1889
Che died full standing member of
her church and was always highly re-
spected in her community, She WAS
married at the residence Ofher parents
on February p, 1897, at 8 pm, Rever-
end ]. T. rynes of Smithfield perform
ing the ceremony, She was a devoted
wife and is much grieved after. She
was buried in the Newport News ceme-
tary, UEdertaker Cook officiating.
| Her funeral will take place at the
/ Harrison Grove Church tFe 2nd Sun
day in September and will be preached
by Reverend J. I. Tynss, pastor
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14
VOL. XIV. NO. 34.
"a Mig Lvnched Agin. "
(For the Planet }

TUT Vic LANbI.J
What means that dreadful moan,
That horrid, doleful grOsn2
What means that steaithy tread.
Has some one fallen de"d2
Hush hear yells of men,
Checked by a sudden din
or shots. Great God am l
To see a Negro die.
While round me all the while
greet, a Negr smileH
Hush he ar wild mems feet
S,ampeding yonder street:
But look what means that rope
Tied round that Negro's throat?
Ar, men so vile andJow,
To treat a poor man so?
Pity the dying wretch
Uurs'd be them who did fetch
That man, from prison walls.
To waste their leaden balls.
There he hangs on a tree,
As lifeless as can be:
His b Jdy stiff and cold,
A sad story has told;
Look, at those bullet holes
See, you burn fire Goals,
BY which they burnt his feet
In their ferocious heat.
Speak speak my Saviour, speak
And make those cold hearts meek.
But All the sheriff. comes,
And hard by the corpse, runs
His wagon Not word
From his lips could be heard;
He cuts the body down,
And lays it meath the ground;
But no inquest was held,
None knows where be had dwelled
All that was said of him,
Was. "a mig lynched agin."
Thomas Johnson, Harrisonburg, V
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14
PREMIER ASSASSINATED.
Canovas del Castillo the Victim Of
an Anarchist.
KILLED IN BIS wIFB's PRESENCE,

The Spanish Statesman Shot Down by
Fiend "In Accomplishment or n
Just Vengeance,' aud as the Out
come or Vast Conspiracy.
Madrid. Aug. s.-Senor Canovas del
Castillo. prime minister of Spain, was
assassinated yesterday at Santa Agu-
eda by an anarchist. The murderer
fred three shots, one OF which struck
the premier IN the forehead and an
other In the chest. The wounded man
fell dying at the feet OF his wife, who
was with him. He fingered I'm agony
for two hours. and then passed away
with the cry OF Long live Spain. .
which were the last words upon his
lips
Santa Agueda is noted for its baths.
The place is between San Sebastian.
the summer residence OF the Spanish
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14
FIFE'S AWFUL CONDITION
On the Threshold of the Gallows-A Pit
iful Sight.

Editor John Mitchell, Jr., visited the
city jail on Thursday, 18th instant
He was shown to the cell of Joe Fife,
the colored youth charged with erin,
inal assault and sentenced to die Aug
26 1897.
He is in solitary confinement A
the editor entered, he WAS seated on
his bed with his back to the door and
his head bowed.
He seemed to be sleeping, but a stem
nearer disclosed the fact that he was
in deep meditation. Upon being ad-
dressed, he looked up. There was no
smile on his sad face. He fully real
ICES his condition it seems.
He said he had not made his peace
with God bat was trying to do so. He
did not know until afterwards that
death was the penalty for the crime of
which he wasconvicted.
DE had tried To pray during the re-
vival, but had turned back.
Editor Mitchell pretographed him
the narrow confines of his cell and
then bid him adieu.
1t was pitful sight. There alone.
with an irOn-grated window over-loekS
ing the yard sat the 10 year old prisons
or
Gloomy, dreary, he was giving him
self up to meditation.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14

Canton. o.. Aug. 1.-THE man who
says he Is Schlatter. the healer, has
taken out a license to marry Mrs. Mar
garet Ferris. widow OF the man who
invented the Ferris wheel. Mrs. Fer
ris says she has no thought OF mar
rying him. She calls him a freak.
Schlatter and Mrs. Ferris first met on
Sunday at Brady's Lake. a summer re-
sort OF the Spirithalists. about 25 miles
aorth OF this city. Mrs. Ferris became
II and Sohlatter was called to treat
her.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14
Peacemnlkers. 60 the Front.

Philadelphia, Aug. 1.-THE UniYer-
sal Peace Union yesterday offered it's
services as arbitrator in the coal strike.
\ letter signed by President Love and
q committee OF the union was sent to
representatives OF the operators and
miners. which says In part. Capital
and labor cannot afford to be estrang-
ed. Violence under any circumstances
is injurious. Individual rights must
be respected. Reason and affection are
competent to adjust any difficulties.
Calmness. patience, petition. appeal,
protest and prayer will triumph. AS
to compensation, we admit we are not
able to name a price. but we have
faith that this can be satisfactorily
adjusted. and is an individual concern.
according to merH. and ability
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14
Burned to Death.

A moot unfortunate accident occurr-
ed Monday night at 2O5 Preston st It
resulted in the death of Mabel Rid
dick, aged five years.
The child WAS playing with matches
on the iron porch when its light sum
mer dress took fire and it was enveloped
in Light blaze. 1t swallowed the blaze
and although the flames were extin-
guished, it expired. The funeral took
place Wednesday morning Funeral Di-
rector w. Isaac Johnson officiating.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14
Annua ! Supper of the Star of Beth lehem

The Grand United Order of the Star
of Bethlehem. Number |, OF Richmond,
will give a grand Annual Supper at ]
H COnningham's Pleasure Park, COR
ner of 2lst and Bainbridge streets
Manchester, Va, Monday night, Aug
ust 18th. Reverend II. r. Williams OF
the Fountain Baptist Church will de-
liver the address of the evening. The
Star of Bethlehem of Manchester will
participate in the grand affair Sing.
ing will be furnished by a number Oi
select singers of the society. The
members are requested to meet al
, Mrs Susie Hill's, on Z street, at p
m. sharp The wagons will leave there
at prompt o'clock.
EMMA BANKS, President;
J. 81. CUESEoHAN, JR., Sec.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14

Little Rock. Ark, Aug. 11.-For a
month or more the people living near
Bald Knob have been finding valuable
pearls In a lake near that place. Hun
dreds of people have been opening mus
sci shells In search of the pearls, and
some rare gems have been found, some
being sold for as much as $500. A syn
dicate OF Memphis parties has leased
the lake for a term OF five years for
$4,000. They viii build a fence around
the lake and begin work with a steam
dredgsr. The lake Is said to be the
States.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14

Information has reached here that
the Uniformed Sir Knights of Tide
ater will visit Richmond on the 29th
of his month to celebrate the anniver-
sar, with the uniformed Sir knights
of this city. It is thought that the
eminent divine of Unity Lodge will
preach the sermon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14
A Treat For All.

Lawn Party on the lawn of the Young
Mems Christian Association, Monday
Tuesday, Wednesday, August I6. IL
and Is. Special attractions-Monday ay
evening, Pythians, Neck-tie and Apron
Party. Tuesday evening, Competitive
Drill, between the 1st and 2nd platoons
of Company B. Wednesday, Open Air
Concert by the 1st Battalion Band.
Admlsslon' 5 Cents
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14
REV. BOWLING NEXT WEEK.
Bis Able Discourse.

Next week, we shall publish the ex-
eellent sermon of Rev. r. II Bowling
delivered Sunday. August Ist At the
Cherry Street Baptist Church, Phila-
delphia The subject: "The Beauti-
full City and the Redeemed Irhabi-
tants." Itisone of the ablest produce
tions of this brilliant divine.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14
Dsbs to Address Mountain Miner,

AI0EI7 10 ]HVItII 077 -'IO n HNtIIN W IIIVIas
Altoona, Pa, Aug 1.-THE fact that
Eugene Debs is to address the coal
miners at Irwin this evening causes
uneasinsss among the mountain oper-
ators, and although there is no appaF-
ent dissatisfaction in this district, ex-
cept at the Mitchell mine, at Gallitzin.
which is working below the regular
mining rate, the near approach OF the
agitators may change the situation.
Some OF the mountain miners stopped
work Monday to attend meeting ad-
vertised to be held on Tunnel Hill for
the purpose Of giving assistance to the
striking Gallitzln fniners, but no meet
ing wa psld. They were all at work
! assSs.iin yesterday
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14
Mining rown Under Martial La,

Mining Town Under Martial Law.
Coffeen, Ills, Aug. 11.-This town IS
under martial law. A force Of 235 depu-
ty sheriffs is guarding the town and
particularly the property of the Cof-
feen Coal and Copper company. One
hundred and twenty-five men are at
work in the shaft under protection OF
an armed force. The miners are en-
camped 300 strong in the woods Just
west OF town. They have been for
hidden to enter the village under pen
atty OF arrest
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14

Richmond Wants the G. A. r.
Richmond, Va, Aug. 1.-THE board
Of aldermen last night concurred in
the resolution Of the common council
inviting the Grand Army OF the Re-
public to hold their annual encamp-
ment in this city in 1899.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14
EDITOR MITJHELL IN WEST VA.

Editor Of PLANET:
l beg to send short communication
from this place to your valuable pa
per. The following was clipped from
the DAILY Herald" of this city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14
Young Mems Christian Association Notes

The regular Meetings we've held in
the Jail last Sunday by the committee.
About rs boys gathered at the rooms
last Sunday at 4 O'Clock. The singing
by the boys was good. -Four words
were presented to them by our Gener-
al Secretary :. G. Burrell. (Sowine.
Reaping, Sparingly, BOuntifully) They
e. joyed the meeting and took cards to
help in the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION Jubilee.
And still new men are coming to the
mems meeting. A large number were
out last Sunday who took kn active
part, Brother Ferry Anderson knew
Just nHT to introduce his subject, and
all seemed pleased with che meeting
Meeting in the Jail Sunday / 1 O'Clock
and boys meeting Sunday o'clock.
| Brother ID +. Taylor Will set before
the men the subject Sunday at $50 at
o ur room Solo by Brother g. E.
Harris accompanied by Mr.. Thomas II
Wyatt. Good singing and free to al
mep.
The Pastors of Richmond are plan
ming for great results in the YOune
Mems Christian Association Jubilee
Wednesday, September %, 1897. Dc
not let them fail in this great effor
but let them see that you are willing t.
help them save our boys and men.
Everybody should lend helping hand
Committee
Reverends w. F Graham,
Evans Payne,
L II. DickersOn,
S G.. Burrell,
Lookout for pleasant time on tn
lawn of the Young Mems Christian AS
= sociatiOn by committee of ladies un
a der the directions Of Misses Fit2hug
D and Williams, Monday, Tuesday an
Wednesday, August i6. II. 18. Speeis
o attractions, special music, apron an
? neck tie party, ladies in special cot
n TUNES and fortune telling. rne ladis
e have invited some societies to com
!. out in a body. All are invited to he
IcarrY on the work Of the Young Men
7 Christian Association. Admission, 3
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14

Planet Lodge meets Monday night
and the members are requested to be
present at an early hour to look after
business OF importance.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14
FROM WINSTON.
Editor Mitchell in our Oity-LsCtursd in
the N E. Church, Subject, Educa-
tiOn, Wealth and Anti Lynch
Law.
WINswoN n q Aupnst & ,o7

Editor Mitchell is strong and en-
tertaininR speaker, and his lecture to
the people Of Winston and Salem was
grand and we'll taken in by all who
heard him. Our most honored John
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14

Eureka Division meets Thursday
night at Masonic Hall. The Sir Knights
are requested to meet early as much
business OF Importance claims your
attention.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14

The members of Planet Division are
requested to meet at Richmond Hall,
Monday night.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14

Sylvia Court, 1O5, will meet Tuesd ay
evening at Richmond Hall, and all
members are requested to be on. hand
early.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14

account of sickness. His residence is
llO2 north 3Oth st.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14

The members of Richmond Lodge,
are requested to meet at their castle
hall Monday night at o'clock sharp.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14

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hall Monday night at o'clock sharp.
The Divisions of Richmond have TO
get move on themito entertain the Sir
Knights from Tide-water and every
Uniform Sir Knights should take an
active part.
Pure Gold Court meets Monday
evening at Richmond Hall. The at
tendance will he large as it generally
is. All members are requested to be
on hand early.
Old Dominion Court met last Mon
day evening with good attendance.
The Grand Keeper OF Records and
Seal has not as yet received all OF the
reports and nUst haYe them at once in
order that the report to the Supreme
Lodge may be made out at once.
Blooming Lily Division has been
hustling to get uniforms for their men
and we think they have done well and
are deserving of the congratulations OF
all persons concerned
Pythias Lodge, of Norfolk. met Mon
day night, August ID, and installed
the following officers :-R. NJ Sears,
Chancellor Commander Mead A. Lo-
gan, vice-chsncellor q. w. Lomax
prelate K Langley, keeper of records
and seals; r. r. Burgess, master of
| finance; Isaiah wilkins, master of ex-
| cheauer @. + Perry, master-at-arms
A. Pollard, inner guard Moses White
hurst, outer guard. After adjournment
1f Subordinate Lodge the Division
held meeting without results.
Nomad
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14
SOCIETY NOTES,
PYTHIAN NOTES.

Sir Knight William Harris of Nor
folE, Va, has beeu elected Sir Knight
Captain of National Division, 9, Uni
form Rank for the ensuing term. We
hope he may have the support of the
Sir Knights forming the division.
Sir Knight W. A. Jackson of Planet
Lodge, is confined to his premises on
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-14

| Old Dominion Court met last Mon
day evening with good attendance.