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PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.

Mr.. P. A. Tyler of winterpock,
Va, called on us.
Have you subscribed and paid
for the PLANET.
Mr.. Clarence Forester. is ouite
sick at his residence.
Miss Alice Johnson Of Church
Hill who has been sick for the last two
months is able to be up in her room.
-Mrs. Mary s. DigRs of Phebus.
Va, who has been the guest OF Mr. and
Mrs. John r. Chiles, 3l6 w. Leigh S5..
has returned home. She had a pleas
ant stay here.
MIR. Charles ID. Dunstou, OF
Philadelphia is in the city, having been
recently engaged as Head Bsllman as
of the Jefferson.
Should the public need the use
OF an Orchestra, for Banquets, Operas
or Musicals Of any kind would do we'll
to see Mr.. Willie B. Smith,
Charles Primeus, who conducts
well supplied Grocery in North 8rd
street. has opened branch store at
the corner of 5th and Marshall st. He
has succeeded in getting his new stock
OF goods down to the bottom prices.
The infant child OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles III. Lewis departed this life
Sunday, November 2S, 1897. "Suffer
little children to come unto me-" The
parents have the sympathy of their
many friends.
Mr.. Stanard r. William. the eff
clent wlneman of the Hotel Brighton.
Atlantic City, n. j.. formerly this city.
Is in the city spending an enjoyabis
time with relatives and friends.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-11
THE ELDER SPEAKS.
A WELCOME ADDRESS.
A Powerful Discourse.
VISIONS OF TIE PAST.
delivered by Rev. w. H. Dixon, pas
tor ofs1st Baptist Church, Newport
News. Va

delivered by Rev. w. II. Dixon, pas
tor ofs1st Baptist Church, Newport
News, VAL
Grand Worthy Prince, Grand Officers,
Members and Friends of this vicinity !:
My presence here TO day tells you
that greatly appreciate the honor
that you have bestowed uPon me by
your solicitation OF my services for
this momentous occasion. There are
three reasons why 1 rejoice in having
the pleasure to deliver to this society
the welcome address.
First, because l am q member OF the
same nationality that you represent.
Second, appreciate your call, be-
cause / partially stand in the foot
prints OF him OF whom your claim to
be the sons and daughters.
Third, because this race in which
you are gracefully identified has mad e
more material progress in the past
thirty years than any other race un-
der the dome of the sky. Just look
back il you please and view the condi-
tion of our race thirty years ago when
they shook of the chains of slavery /;
And walked out OF the house of bond
age into the glaring fields of freedom
and liberty, with no shoes on our feet,
no money in Our pockets. no meal in
our sacks, no houses to cover our
heads ard no education TO protect our
interests.
But thanks be to God since that dark
age OF the world we have out stripped
all nation alities and today many of US
have homes, money and education, and
/ am proud to say that we stand side
by side with ali nations of the earth
not in education. but the foundation
has been laid; not in wealth but its
rays are speading
We rejoice to know that we stand
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-11

abreast with the world in morals, civ
iliEation and in the sight Of the Al
mighty God. And these are the
things that causes US to know tb at God
has made of one blood all nations of
men to dwell on all the face of the
earth.
When survey the magnitude of
civilization that has been wrought by
people who have enjoyed only thirty
three years OF freedom it brings 80 my
mind another all important subject
for your consideration. that is TO look
at our race from a standpoint of citi-
xenship. A citizen is a member of an
established government to which he
owes many duties for its lawful pro-
teCtion. What a government is or will
be must ever depend upon what its
citizens are. Dutiful, ever faithful
and Obedient citizens makes a good
government. While on the other
hand indolent, Indifferent and disobe-
dient persons makes a petty govern
ment. The government does not
make citizens but the citizens make
the government. The former must ex-
ist before the latter can have it's be-
ing.
The citizens are to labor in order to
support the government, while the
government reserves the right to
guard the citizens interest, aud to see
that no unjust burdens are put upon
his shoulders. Now in order for
true citizen to sustain the government
to which he belongs. he must perform
every duty assigned him. A0ain he
must be adapted to good traits, high
morals, hospitality and subrIety.
II the above mark our character. we
are true to ourselves, honest to our
God. Now let US see whether or not
we as a race possess any of these grand
qualities. Look at the Negro il you
please as a benefact0r. In A. D. 1852
| this entire land and country was wrap
ped up in gross confusion and the
whole race were rock ed in a cradle of
great fear ard lamentation The
South was divided against the North
and the high lands were almost made
rivers of blood. The immortal Fred
Douglass, the great beacon of our race
who lived at that period had thrown
his thunder bolts of oratOry across the
broad land of Europe, Asia and Ameri-
Ca, and wrapped the whole country in
mantle of sympathy for us who we're
American slaves. Abraham Lincoln
at that time held the keys of liberty
yet he dreaded to unlock the store
house of bondage in order to set US
free. Why did he fear to use the keys
that God had given him for our free
Idom7 It was doubtless because be
thought that we did Tot have tbe
moral courage to meet our enemies or
the battle field of liberty and treat
them with common respect. But a.
the hour of total despair when human
efforts had failed, God in answer tt
our fathers and mothers prayers
, seemed TO have whispered to Lincoln
in Psalms telling him that the Negro
emancipation was the country's onll
redemption. After this on the frs
day of January, 1858, the immorta
Lincoln arose from his couch anC
stroked his pen which emancipateS
fsur millions of slaves.
Slavery with all Of its i'll effects ha,
not at this time been beaten out Of tn
colored race 1t had only made u
mad and inspired US for war, therefor
with greater courage than Nat Turne
could ever had with his limited hos
he shouldered his musket and seize
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have returned to their homes, and the
Lueders incident is ended Comte
Schwerin, the German charge d'afrainz.
and the comtesse debarked yesterday,
escorted by the officers or the Char-
Iotte.
The ultimatum imposes the following
conditions: An indemnity OF $50, 600 to
Herr Lueders: the return OF Herr
Lueders to Hayti under the guarantee
or the government; an Official express
sion to the German government OF the
regret OF the Haysian government and
the reception OF Comte Schwerin by
President Tiresias Simon Sam. Had
the ultimatum not been compiled with
the bombardment would have COM
menced at 1 o'clock yesterday after
noon.
1t is this fourth demand to which
the most serious exception has been
taken by the Haytian government, a.
affecting Haytfs honor and involving
= deep humiliation, for 1t was Count
Schwerin, the German charge d'affairss
at Port au Prince. who went bafora
President Simon Sam and rucely sub
mitted the demand for indemnity Ane
apology.
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Mother NfcKinIev OWNS.

Canton. O., Dec. Mrs. McKfnlaT,
the mother of the president, now near
ly 50 years old. was stricken with pav-
alysis last Thursday morning. and has
since been unconscious most OF the time.
She rallied for a short time today. and
recognized those about her. but Is grad
ually sinking away. and her death may
be announced at any time. The presi-
dent arrived at his mothers bedside on
Saturday morning. but was obliged to
return to Washington again in the even
ing. owing to the opening OF congress
today. He left Washington for Canton
again last night and arrived here this
morning. His mother rallied Ions
enough to recognize him, and again
lapsed into unconsciousneSA
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-11
A Brilliant Marriage.

At the home Of Mr.. Lewis Thomas,
on Wednesday evening December 1st,
al half after eight O'Clock, brilliant
scene was enacted, the occasion being
the marriage of his eldest daughter,
Halle to Mr.. N. &. Callahan. The
double parlors ard halls were artisti-
caliy decorated by Mr.. Robert Forres-
ter, with palms, ferns, potted plants
and cot towers, the manteis being
banked with trailing asparagus aud
maiden-hair fern.
Mrs. Rosa X. Jones presided at the
piano, aid aE the bridal party entered
MendelsshOn's wedding march was
rendered in beautiful style, and uring
the ceI emony and prayer GaribaldIs
"COmmuniOn" was played in such
subdued tones, that whIle the music
filled the house, yet it did not render
the words of the minister less dis
tinct. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Richard Wells in his usual
earnest and impressive manner
The groom was accompanied by hi .
best man, Mr.. Robert Alexander Bur-
rell, " no was preceded by the brides
maids Mics Cora Thomas, sister of the
bride and Miss MOliie Turner, charm
ingly sttired in oIgaDdies over Isffetta
SILK. with pink ribbon to match and
huge oun ches OF YsaDthemums.
! The bride was elegantly ATtired in
white ivory satin, exquisite point lace
eRcircling and sonening her cersage
and ie iestOOning the heavy folds OF her
skirt. Her ample tulle veil was caught
with craT &c blossoms and she CARRIED
an exquisite bouquet OF brides rosei
and cry ysanthem0ms,
Miss Marie Thomas, the maid o.
honor, looked lovely and the bridal pa
" made picture not soon to be forgO
ten.
Afte- the ceremony delicious refresl
ments we're served to the numerou
friends calling during the evening 1.
Cter their congratulations to the hap
py couple
he wedding presents came from IA
and near and are exceedingly valuabl,
anG beautiful, consisting OF gold, il
Yer, cat glass, hne ohina, bIis-a-bral
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-11

and hostess. Therefore we hope yeu
will be entertained worthy of your
calling. The character OF yoar expect
ing homes are az We believe above re-
pronch and we pray that your stay
with US will be in conformity with the
immortal patriarch that led Gods
chosen people out OF the land of Egypt
in sight OF the land of Canaan.
IN visiting the different sections Of
our thrifty little city yeu will see nu-
merous buildings converted into bar
rooms and houses OF illfame, this al.
lusion infers that profanity and intem-
perance runs high here as much so a.
it does in other cities. But you will
find some people here as good in every
respect as you have ever met in an
county, town or state. gladly en-
phasize this fact because the good
people of Newport News have bsen
misrepresented in many places through
the pulpit and the press. But to-day
we thank God that we have out lived
such bad impressions and the delegates
of this fraternity coming from differ
ent parts of the state will be able to
say on their return that our city stand 3
second to none in every respect
through the entire state.
On the corner of Jefferso n and 23rd
streets you will see the YIN. @. A
palace hall. A visit to this place Eill
fill your hearts and minds with news
coming from all parts of the world
This place will gladly receive you
from 10 O'Clock q. m until O'Clock
p. m.
On 22nd street, east of Madison ave-
nue., you will see large and commo-
dious hall owned by the colored bus
ness mems association.
On the corner of 23rd street and
4 Warwick avenue you can see the Lewis
Hotel, presided over by Mrs NJ N.
Lewis, the wife of Hon. M. N. Lewis
editor of the Norfolk Recorder.
With these remarks / weic ONE you
thrice to Our city. TO our churches, &c
our homes, to our beds and lastly but
not least welcome you to our tables
Now may Gods riches benediction
Hbidr With you in time and save you il
eternity Amen
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-11
A Standing Offer.

We pub'ish this week the advertise
ment of the Globe Shoe and Clothing
Company.
This progressive firm has time by
the forelock, and thrown high-prices
out Of the window.
The goods which they are Offering
are backed by their double guarantee.
Read the advertisement and see what
it is.
Our people will find first-class cour-
teous treatment and their moneys
worth Will be the best guarantee that
the hrm can offer. These times mon
ey saved is money earned and IL will
richly repay you to call at the Globe
7th and Broad Sts.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-11
GERMANYS ULTIMATUM.
Warships Make a Demand on Hayti
For Herr Lueders' Indemnity.
THE LITTLE REPUBLIC YIELDS.

The Demands of Germany Include the
Reception OF the Bullying German
Charge d'Anaires "A Humiliation
For President simon sam.
Port au Prince. Hayti. Dec THE
trouble between Germany and Hayti.
as q result OF the arrest and imprison-
ment OF Herr Lueders. an alleged Ger
man subject. reached q crisis yester-
day. Two German cruisers entered
this port during the morning. and an
ultimatum from the German govern
ment was delivered to the HaytIan
government. giving the latter eight
hours in which to grant the demands
OF Germany.
In anticipation Of trouble the citi-
gems Of German nationality sought
refuge Sunday on board two cleaners
which were at this port. and the French
steamer Vile de Marseill0 has been
requisitioned by the French minister In
order to serve as q place OF refuge for
French citizens.
Port au Prince. Dec. S.-The Haytian
government having saluted the German
nag and agreed to the German ultima
tun, the foreigners who had sought
refuge on board ships in the harbor
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-11
PRICE, 5 CENTS

be IN bank before the work on the Vir-
ginla Union University begins.
The work at Wayland Seminary.
however is not waiting for anything.
The new College Department began
with the opening OF the school. There
are three young Ken in the course:
s. n. Archer, Petersburg, Va; We.
Robinson, Mortogne, Va w. 2. Fore
man, Hamilton, Nd.
Studies for the year:
1. Term Herodotus and Thucydides.
T.. Term Heredotus and Thucydides.
=. Lycius and Demosthenes.
Greek Literature and Prose Compo-
sition throughout the year.
LiVy and Horace, Prose Composition
German (begun)
English and American literature.
Geometry (selid) and Algebra.
This new department. will continue
the MOTTO OF the school, BE all you
seem 20 be. strive to be more"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-11
In .Memeriam.

In loving remembrance Of my dear
daughter, Clara b. Tyler who depart
ed Inis life one year ago, December g.
1895, age 10 years. She was an obedi.
ent daughter and . faithful friend tc
those VINO knew her.
Sadly weep thy mother e'er thee,
God has called thee Is thy home,
Thou hast left Us dearest loved one,
Thou wilt never more return.
Farewell Clara, thou are sleeping,
Sweetly in thy home Of rest;
And we know while we are weeping.
Thou art with thy Saviour blest.
By her mother,
MAST J. CERISTIAn.
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Miss Braaloy Aocepta,

Washington. Dec. s.-Ths difnculty
that has arisen in relation to the
christening OF the battleship Kentucky
has been settled Miss Christine Brad
ley, daughter OF Kentucky's governor,
has written letter to Secretary Long
IA which she says: kindly accept my
sincere thanks for the honor with
which you have clothed an unpreten-
tious but ardent Kentucky girl who
loves her state second only to her
country. 1t will give me much pleasure
to assist II the occasion, which should
serve, II possible. to bind the SYM
pathies OF every citizen OF Kentucky
more closely to the nation"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-11
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION.
President Johnson Presides-Au Enthusi-
astio Meeting-All Employees will
BE- Invited-Business Men Asked
to Assist.

A meeting of citizens was held Tues
day, December 7th at FOushee Hall,
Mr.. w. I,aac Johnson in the chair
J homes q. Johnson, Esq secretary /;
Rev Scott 9 Burrell, assistant
After the reading and approval of
the minutes, the report or the commit
tee on programme was read and adopt
ed Prof. q w Hayes president Of
Virginia Seminary was selected as the
orator for the occasion.
A committee of nine was appointed
to devis- ways to promote the success
Of the movement and a committee of
seven appointed 10 invite al the en-
ployees of the mills, factories and
other branches of Industries to partici-
pate in the parede.
The meeting was entirely harmon's
Gus and The reports encouraging.
The body will meet again Wednes-
day, Dece ember 10Th at FOushee Hall.
, Ali citzsns ara invited co be present.
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and many others both useful and or
namental, attesting in manner the
high esteem in which both the bride
and groom were held by their friends.
During the evening the Guitar and
Mandolin Club rendered several beau
tiful selections, as did also Mrs. David
Gross.
Mrs. George Wellington Bryant came
from Baltimore to the wedding Of her
friend and has been their guest.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-11
DREAD MALADY DOING ITS DEADLY WORK
A Stubborn Fight For Life.
HIS FAr1ILY AT HIS BEDSIDE = HIS WILL
MADE OUT
HE IS A WEALTHY MANA REMARKABLE CA
REER.

The information comes from sources
which cannot be doubted that Rev w
W. Browne. Grand Worthy Master OF
the Grand Fountain. u . OF True Re-
formers and President of the Savings
Bank of the Order is at the point of
death.
THE BEGI SSING OF THE TROUBLE
1t has been more than year since
Rev. Browne was first treated for the
disease in his right arm. The growth
were diagnosed as small tumors His
physician treated them and he was
operated upon. The relief was only
temporary. Other surgeons here were
consulted, and they frankly told him
that there was but one hope TO save his
Iife,-the amputation of the limb. and
il was doubtful il this would do more
than pro'ong his life a few months.
Rev Browne did not seem TO share
in this opinion. He placed himself
under the treatment OF an herbalist of
Win chester. Va He had great faith
in his remedies, and seemed 10 be con-
fidenb that the ire atment was edecting
a cure. The doctor came 10 Rich
mond with him, boarded at Fard's
Hotel and was carried to the True Re-
former building. where the employees
there were induced TO purchase his
preparations
rHR CHANGE F9R TEE WORSE.
Bat a chsnge for the worse took place
and the Winchester doctor left the
city. 1t was then that Rev. Browne
decided retire from active employ
ment, and named Rev. w. l. Taylor to
act Ia his stead.
He visited Washington, Baltimore
and finally located in Philadelphia
The surgeon there gave HIM no hope.
and finally, DR.. Still, cOlored SPECIAL
ist took up his case where others had
left it OF
Reports as 20 his improvement have
been given out from time TO time, but
he has slowly, but surely wasted aw ay.
The disease in his arm has assumed
the form of a cancer; and he is sIowly
passing away from blood poisoning.
He reached Washington about a
week ago. and his wife and TWO adopted
children went up To meet him. He was
under the immediate treatment OF DR.
r. w Brown, who called in other sur
geons to consult rs TO the advisabihty
of removing the arm
1t was decided that it was useless
and Rev. Browne was unwilling to sub
init TO it, being at last convinced that
he must die.
WASTED AWAY.
His right arm is now three times its
normal size and is said to be as scaly
as an alligatOr's back. HIS left arm
has 6windled away He cannot stand
without being support d
1t is said that he made his will on
last Saturday, and that be is worth
from $50 600 TO $50. 600 This amount
has been left to his wife and adopted
children, proper division having been
provided for
There has been an effort made to Sc
cure a transfer of the Old Folks Home
property which stands in Rev. Browne &
name, and the necessary papers are
said to have been forwarded TO Wash
ington for that purpose
The ailment from which Rev. w. w
Browne is suffering is S aid to be pecu-
liar, and some of the surgeons assert
that they never before saw case like
it.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-11
SOCIETY COLUMN.
PYTHIAN NOTES.

Invitations are out for the msrriage
OF Sir knight w. A. Kyles. of Planet
Lodge No 2S which will take place in
New York City on the 14th inst Sir
Kyles. has been with Planet Lodge
ever stree its organization and is one
OF it's most ardent supporters. He has
held the position OF Chancellor Com
mander for two terms and resigned a.
bout two months ago much to the re-
gret OF the members OF the lodge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-11
PYthians Making Arrangements Will
Cooperate With Other Organisations

The Emancipation Committee Of the
KnIehis Of Pyihias met Tuesday, 7th
inst. at the Planet Building, Grand
Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr., in the
chair, Mics beransenla Norrell. secre-
tary. After reading OF the minutes,
Mrs Della Cosby, chairman of the
mittee on parade made an encOur-
kking report It was adopted.
A ilsdts' parade is one of the pro-
pOsed features Of the parade.
Rev. j. Ii. Brice, ct amman of the
ecn mittee on Ways and Means made
his report. 1t was approved.
The commIttee on tine and place
was autLori zed TO secure the lecture
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-11

roem and main auditorium OF the
First Baptist Church for the exercises
on January 1st.
Enthusiastic addresses were deliver
ed: Mr.. L J. Crane being present was
invited to speak. He responded with
well chosen remarks.
The reports from tbs lodges ard
courts showed that much interest is
awakened among the members of the
order.
Sir Willis Wyatt made a stirring ad-
dress.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-11
Citizens, Attention

All citizens are invited to attend a
meeting at Foushee Hall. DOT Foushee
St., Wednesday. Dec. 10th. at s p m to
compile arrangements for the EmSnci-
patton Celebration, Jan. 1st, 1898.
Business of Importance to be trans
acted
w ISAAC JOHNSON,
THos. c. JOHNSON, President.
Secretary.
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;. .waYland ssminary and COLLEGE.


Several times this fall have been
stopped on the street and asked HAS
Way land Seminary really been moved
to Richmond ?" or "Are they really
going to take the school to Rich
mond ? If so little is known of this
matter here in Washington we may
judge of the scarcity OF knowledge on
the subject in the country districts and
towns away from here.
No, Wayiand Seminary has not yet
been taken to Richmond but the pros
poets are very bright for getting it
there pretty soon,
Pre- sident HOvey, with the architect
and others of the managing board has
been to look over the ground and ar
range local matters.
The plans and drawings have been
made. and as soon as the Colored Bap-
tist of the state carry out their part oi
the agreement the work will begin
There are to be FIVE large new build.
ings arranged In the form Of q grea'
bow strongly pulled. There will prob
ably be a plant on the property, to fur
nish heat, and electricity for light
One hundred and fifty Thousand dol
lars will be needed to complete these
1t will be remembered that the Col
ored Baptists are asked, and they haV
pledged themselves to raise fiftee
thousand dollars Of this amount. A.
cording TO agreement the sum of eigh
thousand OF this fifteen thousand m0I
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-11
Everyaody says so.

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derful medical discovery OF the age, pleas
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cure headache, fever, habiual constipation
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guaranteed 70 cure by al druggistes
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-11
respectfully
Jos. J.GILl

An Arkansas editor, who read that =
young lady in New York kneads bread
with her gloves on. says: I'VE need
bread with our pants on we need bread
with our boots on, and II our subscrib
ers in arrears don't pay up soon wa
shall need bread without anything
On."-Globe Stories.