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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Arriving at Calvary, "The Crucifix.
ion." Monday night at the First Bap-
tist Church.
Mrs. Annie Jackson, Hair Dress
er, has moved to 5l0 North Adam ST.,
in old Quaker building, second floor.
front room.
Mr.. J. H Harrison of Fort Mis-
soula, Mont, was in the city and call
ed on as.
Rev. J. ". Carr, D. D., pastor oil
2nd Baptist Church, Indianapolis. Ind
passed through the city this week en-.
route to Wilmington, NC.
Miss Elizabeth Dodson, who hal
been attending her sick sister, Mrs
X. A. j ackson, left for home In Wash
ington this week.
Mrs. Robt. A. Jackson, we ar
glad to say, is out again after a sever
attack OF the fever. She was under
the skillful treatment of DR.. Day.
Rev. w. s. Holland, pastor c
the 3rd Baptist Church of Hampto
called on us He has been called an
has accepted the pastorate of the Ebe
nezer Baptist Church at Providencs
r. L.
Miss Amanda A. Drummond {
West Duval St., has returned HON
from New York on short visit to he
mother. She is locking we'll.
We have received the programn
| OF the West Virginia Teachers ASS
? citation at the Courthouse at Poll
Pleasant, West Va. November 2
1897. Byrd Prillerman, Presiden
Miss Mary J. Jones, Secretary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20
FINED HER S5 AND COST,
Sister Of the Murdered Men in Court
0harped with Abusing the Murderer's
Daughter.

MANCHESTER, VA, Nov. II. 1897.
Swansboro, the place of the double
tragedy on Saturday night, the 9th in
slant, and where the ''po white folks"
mestly reside, is the topic of general
conversation among all classes of peo-
pie The white folks living in that
vicinity, it is said, are ali we'll armed
and acting as officers. They are con-
stantly making threats and all indica-
tions shOw that one grim look from q
colored man or woman would cause
his or her arrest or instant death.
On last Monday evening it was quite
pitiable object to see marching be-
hind officer Jones, of the Manche ster
force, Mrs. Murray and her two daugh-
ters. 1t set the people at a start and
inquiry after inquiry was made, and
many expressed their opinion of how
| these poor, innocent looking people
were being treated by the whites il
SwansborO.
On questioning Mrs. Mary Elizabeth
| Williams (the elder of the Murray
girs) we ascertained the fact that shI
had been arrested for abusing Mrs
Bager (the daughter of A A. Alvis
who murdered Charles and Anthon,
Murray on the Hull Street Car lin
Saturday night. Alvis swore out
warrant and Officer Jones served it.
Tuesday large crowd assembled i
the Mayors ourt to witness the case
The testimony given by the accuse
and that of the accused was of q cor
Trajectory nature. but the Mayor ha
his mind made up. He fined TIL
eolored girl So and cost, and the whit
woman went free. How absurd
The Murray family has moved froI
lSwansboro to the corner OF 18th an
Hull Sts., over Mr.. Robert Morri
grocery store.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20
Birthday Reception.


The children of our we'll known
townsman, Mr.. o M Steward, tender
ed thei- parents a birthday reception
at their residence on Street on Thurs
day night, the 11th inst The children
who form a goodly company by them
selves, are Sergeant Charles e., Lieu
tenant Samuel B., and Otway M, Jr.,
Misses Albuna, Racilia, Marion and
Evangeline.
These were reinforced by = large
number of invited guests who were
bountifully RECALLED with homemade
ice-cream, cake and wine for the pro-
duction of which articles Mrs. Steward
has become quite famous.
Some Of she most enjoyable features
of the occasion were an address OF well
come by Mr.. o. NJ. Steward, the elder
the reading of poem by Miss Racilia
prepared for the occasion by her faith
err; the chanting of q hymn OF praise
and the presentation OF congratula-
tions and presents by the children and
friends.
The presents were various and vasu'
able. Mr.. Steward was presented by
his wife ana children with a handsome
hunting case gold watch. Each one
of his daughters also presented hin
with a beautiful porcelain china cuI
and saucer. Mrs. Steward received |
Ilovely china set from her children anC
many handsome presents OF china anS
other valuable articles from friends
Amongst those who brought present
we're Mrs. Evans Payne, Mrs. Emm'
Owens and Miss Dolly Brown
Expressions of qualification on tn
part OF the guests were numerous ant
hearty. Music and parlor games wer
the order and were INDUCED in unit
the "wee sma" hours.
l Sergeant Stewards rendition OF tn
Spanish Fandango on bis superb gal
tar Lieutendant Stewards and Mis-
Racilia's performance on the orga
and the sweet singing of Miss Album,
were no mean features Of the night
entertainment.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20
Miss Paige to Wed.

The future intentions of Miss RUGBY
Page, which became known this week
in the fashionable circle, have created
no little stir and there are elaborated
preparations being made in higb-life
to greet the occasion, whichis to be
performed in harmony and according
to the Methodist. Episcopal rit on next
Thursday evening.
The invitations which announces
Miss Paige's engagement, are those o.
high grade card board of specie
order and presents rare sight, while
the work thereon reflects much credi
upon Mr. J. A. Smith. who is tn,
/! Artisan of the Planets job printing
department from which they wer
/ purchased. I.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Committee. doesn't in
tend that the work of his committee
shall furnish any excuse for lengtkea-
ing the coming session of Congress.
He has announced all of the sub SOM
mitees and notified the members to re-
port for work on the appropriation
bills in their charge on the 9th inst,
more than a week ahead of the assem-
bling of Congress.
As President Mckinley has never
had q doubt that the senate would
ratify the treaty for the annexation OF
Hawaii, he was not surprised at the pub
LEGATION of a trustworthy poll OF the
Senate showing that more than the re-
Quired two thirds OF the Senate had
stated their intention TO vote for rat
ification. The only thing that car
make trouble in this connection will
be for the handful OF Senators who
are opposed to ratification to take ad.
vantage of the absence of a cleturt
rule in the Senate and stave of a vote
indefinitely by talking against time
whenever the treaty is taken up.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20
GONE To REST.

Ananias jefferson, the son of Mrs,
Matte Curry. died at the residence Of
his mother, 7l6 Catherine Street. Sun
day, November 7th in the 10Th year of
his age. He was q member of the 4th
Baptist Church and was loved by all
who knew him. He leaves a mother
and host of friends to mourn their
loss.
THE SOU foANNOT DIE.
Sweet day, so cool, so calm. so bright,
Bridal Of earth and sky,
The dew shall weep thy fall tonight
For thou must die
Sweet rose, in air whose odors wave
And beauty charms the eye,
Thy root is ever in its grave,
And thou must die
Sweet spring, of days and roses made
Whose sweets around US lie,
Thy days depart, thy roses fade;
For thou must diel
Only a sweet and holy soul
Hath charms that never fly:
While flowers decay, and seasons roll
1t cannot die.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

be called an Apostle-Eph S:S; Cor.
1859; Phil. 2:5-S
Brother ministers, we need more OF
the spirit of the Apostles and our Mas
ter. Let US get on our knees more {;
get self out OF the way, entirely in the
background so we can preach the Cos
pei of Christ to the saving of sinners
and edification Of saints
THE RESOLUTION CRITICIZED.
Ifa preacher had gone astray there
should have been q feeling Of SYM
pathy and regret. Do those resolu-
tions drafted by the eloquent B. ID.
SAVIOR of o Christ-like spirit, which
should characterize the ministerial
and official Baptist fraternity of this
great city?
And let me say to the brethren who
composed that council that your ac-
tion in uniting with the church to re-
woke my credentials, amount to out
very little. The honor of which lam
most proud is God gave and man car
not annul, nor take it from me.
The church granted me my letter oi
ldismission. l was not put away from
the Baptist by neither church mol
council but Of my own volition, loving
God and His Word more than did the
Baptists. ] left that I might follow
| Christ more closely. 1 thank God tina
| by His grace / am what 1 ANA Chris
tian. l am we'll satisfied, feeling con
fident have the authority of God
/ Word for my name, faith and practice
and expect to live and die Christian
God bless you kind reader.
W e NASH
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20
Y. N. O. A. Notes.

Members meeting was held last Fri
day. Much interest was manifested
The voupg men are anxious to have
other Young men to join them IN the
work therefore they have decided to
have their next meeting, December
10th at 8 O'Clock, at the rooms, invit-
ing alimen from the age OF 10 years TO
.125 wears to spend an evening with
them aud take part in the WORK.
THE LYoEUM's
Programme last Friday was very in
terestings Church Hill carried on tne
laurels
Our Saturday evenings Bible class
il still improving in attendance, yet
there ia room. We would be pleased
to have you attend at 5 O'Clock. Rev
lD. w. Davis will make you welcome
OUR WEEK OF PRAYER.
Were you ever in our association
These days in November have always
brought strength to US. We oegon
| last Sunday. Our boys numbered last
lSunday about 90, hardly room Tor
them. They were addressed oy
Madames Gary and Henry. These two
ladies are some OF our pest OnrlsS'sn s "a
workers. If the boys will take heed 70
| what they said to them. success has al
lready come to tEem The boys will be
glad to have those friends TO come
again soon.
THE OPENING OF THE WEEK or PRAYER.
Sunday evening at $50, tie mer
gathered at the rooms to JOIN theil
brethren in the week Of prayer: The
origin of the work was given by GU
IGeneral Secretary. The men were
n knnU a
: God has been so kind to the workers
: This wo-k was started in London 1874
in the bedroom of a young man, Georg
: Williams. Several prayers were oner
: ed thanking God for his goodness ant
5 asking Him to continue His blessings
' One young man was present who de
7 sired PRAYER, four special requests wer
= presented. The cases we're carried {
d | God by all who were present. Specis
s prayers were offered By Brother
!. Stokes and Moore for these requests
2 Our week will close Sunday at . 80 q
o our rooms All homes are requeste
Q to remember Us.
Come to the explanation OF the Sur
{ day School Lesson to-day at 5 o'clocl
81 Our Boys Depa tment will hold
}; mass-meeting for parents at the FIT
10 Street Baptist Church, Sunda.
10 November 81, $3.50 o'clock. Speci
le address by Rev. w. H Stokes subjec
Is why the Jews were 3 strong people,
g, President Clifton Cabel will make 9
IS appeal in behalf of the boys. Speci
P. music. Free to all.
81; Our week of prayer closes Sunday
Z; $50. Rev. ]. II. Brice will deliver
IA SPECIAL address, subject: "Spirit, Mil
and Body" All men are invite
Special music.
Sc THANKsoIvIEo RxERcIsEs
a. will be held at the Third Street Meth
dist Church, Thursday, November
ne at IL O'Clock under the directions
Ia the Ladies' Auxiliary. Rev. Walter
er Brooks OF Washington, d. O., "
re preach q special sermon. Music
an the occasion by the choir. Free.
lat Early meeting for men at our roo
ed at 8 a m, Thanksgiving. Come a
sm bring your friend. Give God the a
9TH fruit. Come, free to al men.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20
DEATHS.

SHARKS-The funeral of Mrs. Sarah
Sharks was preached at the Sharon
Baptist Church on Wednesday Oct IL,
1897, by Rev. A. =. Thomas. She was
good Christian and died in fall tri-
umph of faith, and was also a member
of the above named church. She leaves
one son and host of friends to mourn
their loss.
Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep.
By her son,
CHRISTOPHER SMITH
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

the new Agricultural Building at the
Normal and IodHstrial Insti-
tute, has been postponed from We'd
nesday, November 18th to Tuesday t,
November 8Oth owing to quarantine
regulations. The postponement is
made at the urgent request of many
prominent people who could not at
tend till after frost. Besides Secreta-
ry Wilson, Governor Joseph +. John
ston, Ex-Governor w. j. Northern,
DR.. ]. L. NJ. Curry, and many other
prominent people have promised to be
present on the 3Oth.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

FERGUsoN-BRocK-T marriage Of
Nr. William Il. Ferguson and Miss
Patsy l.. Brock will take place on
Thursday evening. November 25th,
(Thanksgiving) at 8 o'clock sharp at
9th Baptist Church. Rev. Ii. Powell.
pastor. will ofiiSiate. afterwhich a re-
ception will take place at the residence
of the BRIDES mother, Mrs, w. L.
Brock, 1905 Chaffin st. The groom
and bride will reside at 1411 Beverly
near Randolph St. No cards.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20
A LUNATlO EXPELLED FROM GIL
FIELD BAPTIST OHUROH,
Mrs. Lucy Fletcher Not Member Of the
10th Street Baptist Church.

The following letter was addressed
to Rev. Henry Williams of Petersburg.
Va, in reply to statement made in
last weeks issue OF the PLANET by the
Gilfield Baptist Church.
1899 22nd ST., N. W,
WAsHNeroN, d. c., Nov. 10, 'a7.
Rev. Henry Williams, Jr.,
Dear Brother:-If you had asked me
whether Mrs. Lucy Fletcher belonged
to the 10th Street Baptist Church of
Washington; when you were sending
out your protests, / could have told
you that she does not. Had vou mt
the question to nae at Boston, or had
you written our church before taking
your recent action and asked the
question, you might have learned
as you have now learned, that Mrs. Luz
cy Fletcher is not q member Of our
church.
Moreover, if you had taken the nee
essary pains to lind out, you would
have also learned, that you were send
ing your threats to. and making de-
mands upon q crazy woman. for now
tell you the sad truth, that the uafor-
tunate woman in question is a poor
maniac, and has been in an insane asy.
lum for very long while.
/ Whether you dId right to discipline
her, while she is crazy, and has ns
membership in a Washington Church
let God judge. I sympathize with ycJ
however. in protesting against YOU
members. joining other churches
| without first making an honest effor
/ to secure from you letters of dismis
sion.
Yours truly,
WALTER IL. Brooks,
\ Pastor leth St. Baptist Church, WASH
ington, ID. @.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

-MosBY-Married Wednes-
day night, Nov 10, 'e7, 8 a. m. at the resi-
dence of Rev. Richard Wells, Mr.. Boil
ling Pollard and Miss Maggie Moeby
after which reception was rendered
them at their future residence. 8l2 St.
Paul st. Mr.. Frank Scott, cousin of
the bride and one of Manchester's pop
ular young men acted as best man.
The presents we're numerous and costly
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20
SOCIETY COLUMN.
MASONIC NOTES.

Monday night. 1st inst, King Davic
Lodge met. the meeting was good anc
much business transacted. w. A. john
son, Worshipful Master; b. Jackson,
Act. Senior Warden, r. ID. Williams
Acting Junior Warden; NJ. p. Tyler
Secretary; l.. Hall, Treasurer j. j
Carter. Senior deacon; l.. r. Frazier
Junior deacon acting; A. b. Smith
Chaplain; j. o. Vaughan, Tiler. Sum
mons we're ordered for each member
next meeting.
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Fulton Note,

Rev. F, W. Williams Of the Rich
mond theological Seminary will Lreach
at the Rising Mount Zion Baptist
Church, Sunday, November 81, 1897 al
8 O'Clock. All are invited out Come
prepared Co aid young men of the
above named Institute.
The church 10 located at the corner
OF Graham and Erin Sts.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20
ATHBNIANs, ATTENTION.

All members Of the Athenian Social
Club are requested to be present al
their meeting Sunday, Nov. 2lst, '07
at 8 p. m. Business Of importance &C
be transacted.
J.EDaAR NxLsoN, Pres;
E. H. JACKSON, SEQ,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Sylvia Court held quite an interest
ing meeting Tuesday evening at Rich
mond Hall. Mr.. Thomas w. Mitchell
is Worthy Counselor and has been
since ITS organization. Much OF the
Courts success is attributed to him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20
MARRIAGES.

HARPER-LEwIs-The marriage of
Miss Ella b Lewis to Mr.. J. H. Hsrp-
er will take place Thursday, Nov. 25ih,
at 80 p. Nj. at the lat Bapt. Church,
college and Broad Sts) Friends and
acquaintances are invited. No cards.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Wednesday night. 10th instant Trim
ity Lodge met. Il. H. Allen, Worship
faI Master; Banks, Senior Warden ID.
Paul, Junior Warden; N Price, Secre-
tary f. Robinson, Treasurer; Mason,
SENIOR deacon Smith, Junior deacon
E Vaughan, Tier. After routine bus
mess, the lodge was put IN charge oi
the deputized District Grand Master
Past Master. NJ. P. Tyler of King Da-
vid Lodge, %. He was received will
much hospitality.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20
IrYnn KEEP

II you keep horse, cow or dog,
send for DIR Humphreys Veterinary
Manual and learn about their treat
ment and care. Mailed free-address
Humphreys Medicine Company, Cor
ner William and John Sts., New York.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20
A Grand Entertainment.

Grand Musical and Literary Enter
tainment at the Ebenezer Bsptist
Church Monday. Nov. 22d, 1897, by the
University club. Admission, 10 cts.
Festival in the basement the entire
week
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic. full OF life. nerve and vigor, take No-T0-
Bac, the wonder-worlSer. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20
HraAw rHxLIaHr-

Dear reader, as an honest man, after
seeing the light, could no longer re-
main a Baptist. Hence, after much
reading OF the Word and spending ma
ny hours in tears on my knees before
God, was constrained to accept the
light. 1 struggled hard against my
conviction. had been a Baptist all
my days (81 years) believing fully in
the faith and practice OF said denOmi-
nation,
Iloved the Baptist brotherhood, but
when the Lord through His Word and
Spirit made me q Christian, believing
no longer in close communion, but
that all Christians have one Father
and, hence, are all brethren, having =
right, as 1 conceived, to commune to-
gether. had to bid my Baptist breth-
rem adieu-
Ithas been said that was once 6
Methodist. lis utterly false Elder
A. Binga, Jr. OF Manchester, Va, has
known me for over % years. went to
school to him 20 years ago. Brother
Chsvers (the insurance man) on Clay
between 9th and 9Th Streets hai
known me for 30 years.
KNEELED TO PRAY.
II Twas thought to have been Metho
dist because believed in kneeling tt
pray Methodist brethren, accept tn,
compliment.
Reader, search the following scrip
? lures: Daniel bowed on his knees
, Daniel 6:10; David believed in kneel
ling-Psalm 30 g; The leper believe,
lin kneeling-Mark / 40; also Peter
i, Acts $40; Paul-Acts 20 :36; He kneel
! ed on the shore-Acts 21 :5; God call
upon all in heaven and earth to boy
the knee-Phil 2 10; he says ever
knee shall bow-Romans IA Ill; STEP
. hen when being stoned to death bOwe
on his knee to pray-Acts 80; Jesu
# bowed on his knee to pray-Luke % a
q Reader, IS it right TO kneel in prayer
II To me it is right. l will continue
bow. only want Gods Word, car
q not for what man may say.
am peculiar says another, I don
:. believe in God talking to man. lara
=. Deut. :25, The people heard q voiC
- from heaven in Ohrist's day. Son
said It thundered-John II 20 GenuiI
evidence OF forgiveness is not in voic
shooting stars, thunder and lightnin
visions, dreams, nor certain perso
., singing or praying in public worshi
y Obedience the evidence-Mark 16 Il
y Acts 1888; I John 4:7-8; II Cor OIL
% I John 2:3-4; Romans 8:l6; John 8:
K. MUST NOT BE oALLED REV.
am said to be very peculiar becau
] object to being called Reverend.
do object for the following good re
sons:
II First. Reverend is found only o
ist place in the Bible-Psalm Ill % 1t
he applied to God and not to man. ED
and Bishop are divine names, mC
ire honorable than any man can give. NJ
seems not to be satisfied with wi
God hath given, he wants to be cal
Dr.. Rev, ID. D, B D.. &c. Egoti
and pride are doing its fatal work, b
in pulpit and pew. SelfIshness I
,ial pride will kill the evangelical infue
/ at OF preacher, deacon and every man.
'o7, When and where was Paul, PEI
Co James, John or Christ called Dr.. R
D. D. or B. D.f Paul said he was
=; than the least of all saints; the leal
o. the Apostles that he was not mee
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Thursday night, Richmond Lodge, go
OF which J. p. Graham, is Worshiptul
Master met. and q good meeting was
had. District Deputy A. Williams
was on his official round.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Thanksgiving sermon by Rev. Wal
ter II. Brooks, pastor of the 18th Street
Baptist Church of Washington, D c.
at the First Baptist Church, Thursday
Evening. November 25th at p. m
Admission free.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Unity Court met Thursday evening.
The court though in its infancy bids
fair to rank among the oldest in the
state.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Excelsior Court meets next Monday
evening, and all members are request
ed to be present at any early hour.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

The ladies of Virginia Court Club are
requested to meet at the residence OF
Mrs, Anna Taylor, 120 West Hill st
on Sunday evening. November 2lst.
Be sure TO go early.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20
PYTHIAN NOTES.

The Calanthe Court Club # Ch1rch
Hill has a membership of so. will
be set up on Monday night, November
22nd.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

The order in the state is on the in
crease and every department is boom
ing. The increase is surprising and the
most influential man OF the city are
seeking admission. If you are not q
Pythian, you are Just simply not in it.
Those benefits should draw you with
out stopping a moment to think of the
great principles on which the order is
founded.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Thanksgiving Dinner and Supper by
the various Church Clubs at the First
Baptist Church from l to 8 and to II
Admission free.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20

Planet Lodge. %. met Monday night
1t Richmond Hall. The business was
II the most interesting nature and the
attendance was excellent. The rank
of Page was conferred on Mr.. David
Mayo. Short addresses were made By
Sirs ]. w. Thompson and Nelson Elan