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Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
COL. LAMBS INFLUENCE.

WASHINGTON, January 6.-(Spe-
cial l)-The appr aranc- here to-day of
Judge edmund Waddill, J. ID Brady,
NatIonal-Committee eman GenFge Z.
Bowden created buzz of excitement
among Virginia and other republicans
The trio circulated very freely in the
lobbies of the House and senate. and
had numerous conferences with Gen
eral GrOsvenor and other prominent re
publicans. Colonel Brady. it is said,
was working up" the Yost-Tucker
contest, and with that object in view
he had freQuent consultations with
General James Walker and other
membePs of Election Ommittee No L
This. however, was not the real OBJ
ject of the three Virginia Republican
leaders. They were busy. and were eg-
DENLY bent on business Lt Is we'll
know that Colonel William Lamb is
the personal and political friend of
both Senat Quay. OF Pennsy lvania,
and the Hon. Il. {. Platt, of New York.
The recent triumph OF these Republi
can leaders in their respective States,
it is assumed, will give Colonel Lamb
an influence in the matter of State pat
ronaQ- with the next ad ministratiOn
WHICH it Will be hard to overcome 1t
is believed hat it is this new phase Of
the political situation which has
alarmed the anti Lamb leaders in Vir-
ginia and this probably accounts for
their unexpected visit to the capital to-
day. They doubtless wish, if possible,
to forestall the Lamb influence, and il
would not be anything OF b surprise il
the trio should leave here for Canton
Tomorrow -RichmOnd Dispatch.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
Rev A s Thomas Well Pleased.
Yours in Christ,
G w. HAYES.

Mr., Editor:
wish to express my thanks
and acknowledge the kindness of the
members OF my church and other
friends who came TO my house on
Christmas eve night and presented to
us all that we could desire in the
line of luxuries of the g. ason, and in
the greatest abundance. Those ~bo
came are: Mesdames A. + Norris, j
Funn, II Watson, 5. johnson. b. Car
ter, j. Flowers, A. Bowman, @. Bow
man, Susie Bowman, Mary Phillips.
Jane Vestus, SuIly Bell. l.. Jackson,
l. Johnson. B Dance. Francis VIM
ston, Pinkey billiard, May Flowers,
Rettie Loving, Peter Woodson, May
Neal, Ella Booker, John Vest, Nartin
ancaster, William Booker. James
Randolph, L Castle L Thompson,
Simm Booker, Robert Foster, abra-
ham Beverly, Lucy Lacy, William
Baker. Ellen Randolph, Sarah Grisby
Frances Craddock and Virginia Fos-
ter.
a S. THOMAS
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09

encouragement which you send TO US
and which we believe are in the hearts
OF the good women composing this ed
ucational circle. May the Lord 8
choicest blessings rest with you and
yours. Convey to the ladies compos-
ing your club. individually, IL possible,
our heartfelt gratitude.
We have enrolled more than two
hundred students and the work has
been carried forward without break.
The money sens by you goes 10 help
continue the education Of three hun
dred OF our Baptist sons and daught-
ers. l believe that you will appreciate
the fact that money contributed to
eep ins act and in force a great edu-
catiOnal venture, inaugurated by the
Negro Baptists themselves. owned and
controlled by them and operated by
them to the good OF their own denomi
nation is not a misappropriation ard
can not come to naught May the Lord
bless you all.
Yours in Christ,
G w. HAYES.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
An ADUrsCiativs Token.

Editor John Mitchell, Jr. was QUIETLY
seated in his office Thursday, Decem-
Der Path, when the expressman brouoht
package. 1t was a handsome Quilt
made of silk, embroidered in the MOST
magnificent style. At one end were
the words. I'm God we trust" and at
the other "Mr. John Mitchell, Jr.D A
the editor unrolled it q note dropned
from its folds, it was as follows:
"FREDERIcKsBURo, Va, Dec. %. 1896.
Compliments of Mr, and Mrs. II. H
jackson We hope you may appreci-
ate it. We wish you a merry Christ
mas and a happy New Year. You are
gone, but not forgotten"
Mrs II. Ii. JACKSON,
No. 1903 4 st., n. W.
Fredericksburg, Va,
Memories Of our residence in Fred
erlcksourg ten years ago came before
him. and the editor Was overwhelmed
Oy the thoughts Of days which to him
Will never come again.
Presents are indeed gentle remind
ers OF lasting friendship, and Mr. and
Mrs jackson have the heartfelt tbanLs )
OF the editor of the PLANET.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
REV. HALL CHOSEN.
He is Called to the Pastoraie of the High
st. Baptist Church Rev. Graham's
Congratulations.
RIoHMorD. Va Ian Z L

RIoHMorD, Va. Jan. 8, 1897.
Mr.. EDITOR News has come to me Of
the selection of Rev. w A. Hall for
the new pastor of the High Street Bap-
tist Church OF DaDville, Va.
Rev. Hall is a young man Of great
power and worth. He is well educated
and stands high with high men and all
other men of principle He has preach
ed in Richmond for such churches as
the 9th Street Baptist. The Sharon, the
Second Baptist. Sixth Mount Zion and
the Ebenezer to the great satisfact ion
of all who heard him.
High Street Baptist Church is cne of
the best in the state, and her judg-
ment in the selection Of a pastor can
always be trusted
Rev. Hall, am sure. will prove him
self worthy TO walk in the foot steps of
our DR. "A. II Mitchell and Rev. j. l..
Barksdale. A great church has called
a great young man.
The church will be blessed in havinc
in their midst. Rev Halls wife. She is a
Lady of the finest qualities. and great
church worker. / am satisfied the en-
tire church will love her.
Yours for right,
w. T. GRAHAM.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
RICHMOND VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY g. 1897.

have been suffering from q severe at
tack OF 'jim-jams" On one hand he
has = diploma, and on the other. he IL
making base, fabulous statements
concerning himself and the man VINO
issues them. Ii his assertions are true
Prof Blackwell had better cease iss u
ing dipomas and commence TO give IL
cense fUr preaching. Reverend, stop
that manner OF speaking, or else your
short coming will be your short going.
Miss Mary l., Holmes, of owansburO,
invited a number Of the Spartan boys
and independents girls TO Tea un last
Sunday evening, ana q nice, quiet time
was spent, and the inner man greatly
satisfied.
Mrs James Smith, OF New York is
visiting our city. the guest OF her pa
rents, Major aud Mrs J. B. johnson of
east 18TH st.
Mr. Charles Jefferson left the city
Thursday for the north.
Rev. and Mrs. s. Decatur Phillip are
visiting Petersburg.
Another grand Christmas tree was
held at the Episcopal Church on Fri
day night OF last week, and many pres
ents were given away.
Prof. James Ii. Blackwell and his
corps OF teachers were the happy re-
cipients of many useful and costly
New Year presents this week from
of their classes.
Mrs James II Blackwell has return
ed from her trip Co Baltimore, Md.
She spent the Christmas holidays
there, the guest of Mrs. Kate Braxton,
1910 Pars avenue. and the Rev. Geo
+. Bragg and family. She speaks in
high terms of her pleasant trip and the
extended her
Well-so-long.
BIG p"
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
PYTHIAN NOTES.

Monday night. January 4th, Planet
Lodge. No. % held an enth usiastic
meeting at its csstle hall on north Sd
street Grand Chancellor John ~itch
Iii, Jr assisted by Deputy William E.
Noel were present on an official visit
and installed the officers for the ensu-
ing term. Their visit was OF special
interest to the lodge and the members
assembled were very much gratified at
their presence. but regret their short
stay owing to urgent business
The report of the financial commit
tee was the most encouraging since the
organ zation of the lodge and showed
q heavy increase. One application
was presented. The officers for the
new term are among some of the beat
material, and n successful year is an
ticipatsd. >ir NJ H. Moss of Virginia
Lodge, No. 6 was present,
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
FIENDIsH CRIME
A Whit Man Oonfesses the Crime Sent
On to Grand Jury-What will be
Done with Him.

CHULA, AMRLIA 10, Dec. %, 1895
A case of rape occurred about a half
mile from my residence, Christmas
day about night.A white man, Richard
BoOI er by name, brutally rsvished .
little Negro girl. tearing most of her
clothes from her and otherwise mutt
lating her person in accomplishing his
dastardly purpose.
The brother. uncle and some friends
of the girl went to his home after IL
was told Dy the girl and he then and
there admitted that he was guilty beg
ging them to spare his life
The girl is between IL and II years
of age Booker was cent on TO the
Grand Jury, =..d for safe keeping is
now in Richmond Jail.
The Negroes are much wrought up,
and only cooler heads prevent the
most wHrhke from wreaking summary
vengeance on the brute. Hss
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
FREEDMAN'S BANK.
Controller ECkelS Submits
His RepOrtas Ex OfficiO
Commissioner
RENEWS HIS RECOMMENDATION
FOB PAYMENT OF DIVIDEND
CLAIMS AND SUBMITS DRAFT
OF A BILL

Mr. Eckels controller of currency,
has submitted TO Congress his report
Rs ex-officio commissioner of the
Freed mans Savings and Trust Com
parry for the Year ended December D,
1895 The receipts for the year aggre-
gated SO 654 "a. which added TO bal
ance on hand, November 80, 1895,
makes a total of $3G,6O2 30 Nearly the
entire receipts were collected on judg-
ments against T.. r. Douglas and l. II /.
Douglas
The total disbursement for the year
Including salaries and expenses. were
$2,739 81, leaving cash balance on
hand ar IT, e close OF business. Decem-
Der 5, 1895. of $50, ,S96 40
Three claims. calling for So 70. were
presented and paid during the YER.
under the provisions of the act of Feb
ruary II. 1883. making a total Of L .O44
claims paid under said act, amounting
to $40 732 %. and leaving 367 claims
unpaid, calling fo' SO 74S Is.
OF the accounts and divid ends barr q
under the act OF February 81, 1881 six
clsims. requiring $27 90 to pay the 81
per cent declared in dividends, we're
presented for payment during he year
making PES rlaims presented since May
-, 1885, calling for $4.2O4 SO
TO PAY DIVIDENDS
The commissioner renews his recon-
menda alton in former reports that au-
thority he given for the payment of
the dividends on all barred claims, the
FUNDS and available assets ON hand be-
ing deemed sufficient to pay all claims
for such dividends likely To be present
ed for payment hereafter.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
Gard Of Thanks.

On last Thursday. Dec 81, 1895.
was quite pleasantly surprised by sis
ters Katherine Ban s. Elizabeth Robin
ron and others of Victoria, Mother
Prontt and St wartha's Councils Of the
Order of st Luke. who came TO visit
me in my many months Of afEiictiOn
These sisters brought substantial
tokens of sympathy. not only in edi-
bles which they loaded my tabl- but
gave money also Kind sisters for this
to, en- of your sympathy please accept
my most profound gratitude and
thanks. For not only your tangible
tokens, but your presence as well,
brought sunshine in my room of suffer
ing. In this card, include the neigh
bors and friends in the country as well
who have remembered me
Yours truly and fraternslly.
MRS B @. WKsr,
III Catherine St.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09

ried out and much credit is due the
teachers and committee for their
splendid work in getting up such an
excellent programme.
On Tuesday night, 29th of Dec. very
good exercises were held at the Mount
Tabor Baptist hurch in WoOdsville.
The order was fairly good The reci-
Il ions, solos. speeches, etc, were
very good. Mr.. K. M. Monroe made
splendid address.
oTRER ExERCIsEs.
At the East End School there were
held very inter esting exercises after
which in some rooms candy was distri-
outed to the scholars.
Rev. w. 3. Christian and Miss Sus,e
Jefferson teachers at the Mattox Hill
school prepared q christmas surprise
for their Pcholars Their exercises
consisted OF many choice selections.
The occasion passed of very nicely in
deed.
The Henrico County School of which
Miss Maggie Murray and Mr.. w. p.
Epps are teachers, had some very ex-
cellent exercises. The scholars were
not neglected. These teachers pre-
sented themselves again at their post
OF duty Monday morning after having
spent delightful time.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
Gone Before.

LICKING, GoooHLATD Co., VA.
Mr., Charles Payne died here Novem
ber 25ih, 1895, in the 43rd year of his
age after three months illness. He was
a worthy member of Fauquier Baptist
Church. ever ready when duty called
He was the efficient miller Of the firm
of LeAke & Co He was kind and
obliging to all and loved by those who
knew him. He died in full assurance
of that blessed Immortality that re-
mains for the people of God. He said
he was on the rock and the way was
straight. He leaves q wife, four child
rem, two sisters, one brother and q
host OF friends to mourn their loss. His
funeral took place on the 26th at his
homestead with many sorrowing
friends both white and colored. Elder
p. E. W illiams officiated,
When the shade of death is falling,
Aud the hour has come to die,
Hear the Pilot Angel calling
will guide thee with mine eye.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
Resolutions of Coincidence.

Whereas it has pleased Almighty God
to move from our midst Sir John Wal
lace Ist p @. of Virginia Looge No.
Knights OF Pythias Be it
Resolved. That, in the death OF Sir
John Wallace. we have lost q faithful
friend and true Knight
Resolved, That, our loss has been hil
gain.
Resolved, That, copy of these reso.
lutiOns be spread on the lodge minutel
and copy be forwarded to the family
of our deceased brother. Done by or.
der of the lodge.
Jas s. Anderson,
Committee: Shirley @ Williams
VIM. Ellis, Jr.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
Will Go To New York.

The Attucks Guard, Company "A".
First Battalion Infantry, (colortd) will
attend the unveiling Of the monument
to General U 8. Grant, in New York
City, on the 9th of April next
Captain Hankins and his men are
working hard to raise money enough
to take with them the Band of the
Battalion. They have adopted card
system for contributions, and will give
q number of benefit entertainments.
With the aid OF their friends. Compa
ny "A" will make this trip one oi
credit to the militia service Of the
Commonwealth, and an honor to itI
Saee.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
Christmas Tree and Entertainment

RICHMOND, VA, JAN. 9th, 1897.
Mr. EDIroRs
Dear Sir.-On Tuesday. Dec. 29th,
1895, Mrs. Margaret arteF gave q
Christmas tree and entertainment at
her residence All enjoyed themselves
and every one received a present from
the tree There were FscItations and
singing by Misses Mamie and Willie
Owens Among those present were
Misses Mamie B Jones, Sailie Garter,
Virginia, @. Proctor, Messrs w P
Epps and L K. Adams. Space will not
allow me to give you the names of all
but all returned home in the wee sma
hours of morn ng wishing for the
time to come again soon
One Who WAS THERE.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
Rev z. D. Lewis Struck.

On Dec. oath ult., a great storm
struck the home of Rev. q. ID. Lewis,
B. D pastor of the 2nd Bapt. 'hurch,
and in it's wake left many excellent
articles for both his study and his
stoFerOom. Accompanying this bless
ing were Mesdames Ella Claiborn Rosa
+ Williams Mary f. Coleman. han
n ng Griffis, Matilda Hart, Sarah Gate
wood. Morton Deane, Henrietta Par
sons, Mary +. Colley, Ellen Smith,
JeDni 9 Friend, wattie Curry, Sarah
Bailey, Sarah Banks. Emmerlire White
II +. Burwell, El ea(,oles. Laura Peter
son, Laura Wright, Mamie Washing
ton, g d Lawrence and Mamie Gray
The pastor gratefully acknowled ges
q very fine present from Mrs. Frances
Miles of New York. He extends to
these sisters many thanks and most
cordial invitation to come again.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
Fifth Street Church Sparks.

The joyous holidays have come and
gone Last Sabbath was a pleasant
day with our church Our pastor and
the deacon board had some new propo-
sitions to offer for the welfare OF the
church this year. The members with
out q dissenting voice re- titled the pro-
positions. Our next rally will take
place in May, Bird and 4th SUNDAY g,
and will be the 18th anniversary of the
church
The pastor preached morning and
night TO large congregations. The
choir led by Prof. Mccoy leads all the
choirs in the city
Rev Evans Payne preached for us
in the afternoon to large, attentive
audience Rev Payne delivered a
glorious sermon from the first chapter
OF Jonah.
Our Sunday School is in prosperous
condition. The X Y P u is still
growing in interest. Miss Bell Has
kins, our beloved president. is out
again.
1t is said that the 5th st Church has
the finest 10 king deacons in the city
We are not going to say any thing
about our pastors looks until his
mustache grow back We know il
1 ulu1C uitAA oiCh. CIuaps uc VIII KNOW
better next time.
Sister W. F Graham was surprised
by a number of members Of the Free
Will Workers church club of which
she is the popular president They
brought groceries d three handsome
pieces of silver Sister Graham is deal
to the members of the 5th 1T Church
We have found her to be one and tn,
same amiable christian lady ever since
she has been with us. She is a grea
church worker. These are the names
Of those that composed the committe,
to present the presents; Mesdame
Addie Lemas. Bette Baker, (now il
heaven) Kittie johnson. Signore Woo,
Mary Jones, Sallie Lewis, Miss Mar
Cox
In our next weeks sparks we shal
tell something Of the clubs and thei
leading members who are now gettin
ready to help the pastor raise $l5O0O o
In May.
J JOHN MARX
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
Mrs. &. H. Mayo Dead.

Mrs r II. Mayo. who has been
in poor health for some time and VINO
for the past eight weeks has been seri-
ously i'll at her home near Gay ton,
Henrico, County, Va, died Thursday
evening Dec. 81. 1896. in the full tri-
umph of faith. She lesves a devoted
hurband mother, four sisters. five
brothers and host of friends to mourn
their loss Her funeral took place Sun
day evening at 3 O'Clock. Rev. VIM
Smith officiating, she has number Of
friends aud relatives in this city where
she resided for the past seven years
since her marriage. Done by order
of her sister.
Mrs. HENRIETTA HUcLEs.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09

It will be seen that the colored peo-
pie of Richmond own more al estate
than those OF any other city. sggrega
ting, Isl .0lS 82I) One million and
eighteen thousand eight hundred and
twenty one dollars. Petersburg comes
next with ($46S $3.50 four hundred and
and sixty eight thousand, eight hun
dred and thirty Ave dollar: while
LS Snchburg stands third with l$407 42Ol
four hundred and seven thousand 10 p
hundred and twenty dollars. The to-
tai value of property in the cities is
($3 548 ,9l4) Three million five hun
dred and forty-eight thousand, nine
hundred and fourteen dollars.
The total value of property owned
by col red people in the State of Vir-
ginia is ($l0 1927 ,S42 Ten million nine
hundred and twenty seven thousand
eight hundred and forty two dollars
At the close of the war they owned
nothing
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
The Generosity of the Fifth Street BaD-
tist Church.
LYNoaBuRe, Va. Dec. %. Is

LYNoHBURe, Va. Dec. 20, 1897.
Mrs Bette iinsley,
President of the Fifth Street Bap-
tist Virginia Seminary Club;
Dear MADAME
Your very kind letter
with E8 co enclosed fl ON the Fifth St.
Baptist Virginia Seminary Club. of
Richmond came duly to US. We are
grateful to you and the ladies compOs-
ing the tlub for this very generous
contribution to our work Letns as
sure you that our thanks 90 out TO you.
the kindly expressions of cheer aud
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
THANKS.

We are thankful to Almighty God and to
our generous friends that by His Prov
idence and their iiberality, the rebuild
ing of the First Union Church has pro-
gressed beyond our most sanguins ex-
pectations Among the most liberal con-
tributors is Mr.. Thomas Jones, q men,
Der of the Second Baptist Church Of
Richmond, Va, who gave one hundred
dollars to this commendable cause.
A. W. CLARKE,
Clerk.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
FOR sALBII

The entire plant of the Midland
Express" consisting of / Fairhaven
CylinHer Press, capable Of printing a
8 column folio. (hss been in use only
2 yearsl Pearl Jobber, No. 5, Is me-
dium, Job Type, Newspaper Type, and
all appurtenances capable of running q
6rst-class weekly newspaper. Terms
reasonable.
Address
J. W. WILLIAMS, JR.,
812 W. Leigh St.
ja7-ImO.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
FIRED ON THEM.
Served the Lynchers Right-Will Not
Gall Again.

LEXINGTON. KY. Jan. 8 "A second
attempt was made yesterday morn
ing to lynch l. &. Comb. of Perry coun-
ty. Several weeks ago the Ku Klux
tried to Go him bodily harm. but he as
capped. Yesterday they came again,
forty strong. He fired on them, kill
ing one, " no was left behind, and bad
ly wounded another, who was carried
of by his companions. The dead man
proved to be Combs nephew, John
Hensley.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09

News was received here yesterday
That the GoOchland county iaiI had
been burned. The fire was supnosed
10 nave been the work OF a colored man
confined therein, who had recently
Deen released from the penitentiary.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09

A large number of the members of
Unity Lodge, No. "a Knights of Pyth-
las assembled at its castle hall on Sd
street, December 20. 1895. Besides
the transaction of the regular routine
of business nomination and election of
officers for the ensuing term was held
and resulted as follows:
NJ. of W., A. Williams @. O.. j. II.
Brice;V @ s.. j blackwell; Prelate.
William Van Jackson; Al. OF Ex., j.
w. Robinson; K. of h. and s.. James
n Allen; Master-at-Arsns, William
Boiling; Trustees. J y. Deane, J. ".
Robinson and A. Williams.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
A Gift.

On Friday January Ist. Mrs. Marga-
ret arter and Mrs Ssllie Dixon pre-
sented Mrs. -manda Dennson with a
handsome large picture as a new year 3
gift and in token of their appreciation.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09

Blooming Lily Division headed by
the Battalion Brass and Reed Band
paraded the principal streets of hurch
Hill Monday night, December 28th. af-
ter which refreshments were served
and the band enjoyed the hospitality
attended the festival which was in
progress at the Blooming Lily Hall on
2 street These entert ,inments are
for the benefit of the Uniform fund.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09

Have you paid your subscription?
Have you fulfilled your promises to
the collector
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09
VALUE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY
O0LORED PEOPLE.
What the Auditors Report Shows
$40, ,927, $4,000 is the Amount

The value of property owned by color
ed people in the cities OF VirgInia is as
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09

Blooming Lily Lodge meets Tuesday
night at its castle hall on r street.
Tins being the first meeting for '87,
the members are requested To turn out
in full. The installing officers will be
present and a crowd should greet him.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09

Virginia and Samson Lodges will
meet Monday night at their respective
castle halls on north Sd street and
west Baker street. All of the MEM
bers are requested to he present at s
o'clock sharp The newly elected Of
ficers are especially requested to be
present and prepared for installation.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09

Planet Division, No. 8 assembled at
their armory Monday night, January
4th and under the command of ~ir
knight Lieutenent J A smith had a
very excellent drill As drill master,
Lieutenant Smith is a great success
and is held in high esteem by the Sir
Knights of Planet Division.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09

Richmond Lodge held an interesting
meeting last Monday night at its cas-
Gle hall on Clay street Much busi-
ness was transacted and we trust with
the installation of the newly elected
fficers that Richmond Lodge will cor.-
Linue her march to the front.
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09

Mesdames Thomas w Mitchell and
James w. Thompson, OF Sylvia Court,
are confined to their room on account
of sickness
Richmond planet., 1897-01-09

Sir Jesse Scruggs of Richmond
Lodge has been reported sick.