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Richmond planet., 1897-05-22
INDEPENDENT CLUB.

For our mutual improvement for
the entertainments of our friends for
the cultivation of the Ameneties Of
social life and for the benefit of our
members, we the Independent Club has
re-organized with the following Off
GERS.
President, Conway B. Reid Vice
President, Burton Smith; Secretary,
M. Sidney MaVo, Assistant Secretary
Samuel NJ. Miller; Treasurer, John II
Smith; Chaplain, William ii. Hayes
Sergeant at Arms. Collins Valentine
Executive COMMITTEES Chris. Jack
son, n. o Stephens, George Gaskins
Alfred Wells, John ID. Frasier
Special meeting Sunday. May 23rd
at the home of Mr.. Chris Jackson.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22
Arrest.

-'=Mrs Patsy Harris departed this life
Monday morning 10 O'Clock at the res
idence of her daughter. Mrs. Robert
Gray, 1873 Webster st Her funeral
was PREACHED at the Second BAPTIST
Church Wednesday evening at 3 30
o o'clock. She was a consistent chris
tian and bore her sickness with great
patience.
The pastor. Rev u. d. Lewis preach
ed sympathetic sermon from Philip
plans 1-21 The deceased leaves three
daugF ters, five grand children and a
most of friends to mourn their loss.
The aims were inferred in the
family Il t in the Sycamore eemetary.
Oh, is that death that's calling me.
To go from earth away?
You've borne your suffering all with
faith;
You shall no longer stay.
Good. bye for Oh, can not stay,
An angel comes To guide the way:
Ny pains have ceased nv sufferings DER
Sweet Jesus says He'll bear me DER.
Farewell, dear daughSer do not weep.
On Jesus breast fall asleep:
Ard when am laid within the grave.
Say, Jesus taketh, Jesus gave.
fer Daughters.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

HpcKRR-GoUaH-The marriage of
Miss Bette L. Cough to Mr.. William
A Hooker took place at the. resid der ce
Of. the brides mother, Slate River
Mills, RuckinPh am County, Va, April
20. 1897, at 2 o'clock, p NJ. Rev. ]. J.
Spencer officiating Miss Carsie Is
ham OF Richmond, Va acted as maid
of honor and Mr. Wiley Trent Of Curds-
vile, We, as best man.
After the ceremony the bridal party
left for Curdsville, where a wedding
supper was rendered them by the par
eats OF the groom. Quite number of
friends from Farmville and Cumber-
land and buckingham counties were
present and showered congratulations
and best wishes upon the happy cOu.
pie,
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22
COLoRs IN A Y-GooDs STORE.

One time there was a splendid store
Upon our grandest street,
and in that store To buy dry goods,
The black and white did meet.
The white was given preference
In spending of his dime,
The black was made to stand and wait,
Abiding OF his time
The store was grand in structural
wealth.
It's stuffs beyond compare,
Its clerks and statesmen all high-bred, i,
All goods in vogue were there.
Grand ladies of the highest rank,
In carriages so fine,
FlOcked in to see. converse and buy
The fruits OF loom and mine.
They bought fine silks and laces rare,
And trinkets wrought in gold,
Domestic wares and foreign stuffs,
Whose beauty can't be told.
But, after all. they paiu in checks,
In silver, gold or drafts,
And this is but the common means,
In trade used by-all crafts.
Now, all this time there stood arouad
Fine ladies. genteei men,
With cash in hand, anxious TO kdy
These goods and chattels. vhen
The miniOns of the merchars prince,
Should condescend TO nCee
Their presence in his wGre-rooms, and
Some time to them devote.
Some waited on. until they could
Get what they came TO buy,
While others left and spent their cash
In other stcres near by.
The goods were one, the money one,
This all could plainly see,
Then why this difference was made,
Must quite a puzzle be.
Unless on this hypothesis,
We solve it in this way:
That peoples being white, alack!
Enhances what they pay;
And hence the shameful prejudice,
Which none can we'll abide.
Brings to the merchant goodly gain,
And fills Cd his Golfers wide.
The gentiles tfen were l)rd of all
Our great and princely stores,
And kept the sons of Abraham
Always without their doors.
But years go by and. prestoi change
Gentiles no longer reign,
For Semites WELD the scepter, now,
Fen though it be by lien.
Go walk upon our business streets,
Behold the wealth of wares,
Spread forth so very temptinRIy,
In palRce-domed bazssrs.
Pick out the grandest Of them all,
In structure or supplies,
And you'll find that an Isrselite
Controls the merchandise.
That splendid store is splendid still,
It's highbred clerks are there,
But the blacks have gone TO deal next
door.
Where they are treated fair.
Their power TO buy grows with each
day.
And this the Jew we'll knows,
And, so, when they come in to buy,
His wares TO them he shows.
He does not mix with black or white
Unless they be of his own race,
But in his business he's polite
To all who patronize his place.
He saw the gentile'S foolishness,
In driving custom from his door,
And did his energies address,
To bring that money to his store.
The man of color and his wife
Soon learned they need not take in
suits,
And even run the risk OF life,
To spend their labor's hard results
Moral:-
In social matters. pick and choose;
In business, why, do like the jews.
EVA.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22
GRAND RALLY

There will be grand rally at the
Sharon Baptist Church on the fourth
and fifth Sundays in this month.
Fourth sunday at IL O'Clock pastor
will preach a special sermon to the
candidates who are for baptism 3P
NJ, Rev L r. Frazier will preach.
At 8 O'Clock Rev. L. II. DIckerson will
preach. All members OF the chI rch
and friends are requested to oOrae out
and help us raise $3.50 (four hundred
and fifty dOllars).
REV. A. s. THOMAS. Pastor.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22
FROM THE EAST END.
COLORED B Y SHOOTS
A POLICEMAN.
Exciting Times Amid
Cries of Lynch Him.
COLORED MEN GUARD
THE JAIL.
The Prisoners Confession.
ROYALTY ENTERTAIN
ED AND DINED.
EOLIPSE THE VIOTORS-PERs0NAL
AND BREEZY ITEMS.

EFrorzi Our East End Correspondent ]
Not since the Sensational shooting of
Paul Davis by Carlos Twitchen a few
months ago, in the corridor OF the II en-
rico County Courthouse, has there
been such widespread excitement as
the recent shooting of Police Officer,
Percy Minor by John Tucker, alias
William Thomas, alihs 1.-The Kid -
which occurred during the early hours
Of last Saturday norning. The shoot
ing occurred on Main street near 18th
street. officer Minor hailed them
about 80 m as Tucker and anoth-
er colored man named Nathan Powell
near the corner OF 18th. whereupon
Tucker drew revolver and fired at
the officer. The bullet tore away the
section of his visor and lodged just
back OF the right eye. Officer Minor
fired three shots as the youth ran away
|clutched at the air and would have
fallen had not several brother officers
arrived.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22
PHILADELPHIA LETTER.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May II, 1897.
Saturday, May 10Th, the day deter
mined upon by the society of the Gin
cinnati. for the unveiling of the statue
to the memory of General Washington,
erected at the Green street entrance
to Fairmount Park, was a day that will
live long in the memory of Philadel-
phians and others who were fortunate
enough to be here. The event will 90
down in history marking one of the
many mile stones OF progress and pa
triOtism.
Major William Wayne, president of
the State Society of Cincinnati and
president general of the general socie-
ty in his presentation speech has this
to say in describing the Society of the
Cincinnati: Tins society composed
of officers of the Army OF the Revolu-
tion, was organized IN 1888, at their
cantOnment on the Hudson River, Just
prior to its dissolution.
Its purpose was Ito perpetuate as well
the remembrance of this vast event
(the separation of the colonies OF
North 'merica from the domination of
Great Britain) as the mutual friend
ships which have been formed und or
the pressure of common danger, and
in many instances cemented by the
blood of the parties.
Washington was chosen its first pres
idens and continued to hold the office
~ to the time of his death in 1899.
For convenience, the general society
was divided into thirteen socities-one
in each of the States.
At a meeting OF the State Society OF
Pennsylvania July 4, 1910, it was re-
solved that" permanent memorial OF
their respect for the memory of the
late father of his country, General
GeOrge Washington, should be estab-
lished by the creation Of & monument
in the city of Philad elphia."
On July 4, 1919 the committee re.
ported the receipt of $3376 80 BY
careful management of this fund, to.
gether with the addition to it of an
other fund collected for the same pur.
pose the society felt warranted in the
year 1877 in inviting designs for the
monument. This invitation was wide
ly published throughout this country
and abroad. A large number of mod.
els were submitted to the society, eael
one of much merit. but in the opinion
of those competent to judge. the de
sign of Professor Rudolph SiemerinI
OF BerliB, was adopted by the society
and you have presented TO you the ful
film mt of the sOciety's resolution O
July 4, 1910"
Nature as if proud of the event CAV
us one of the brightest and mildes
days in the month of May. The Who'll
city was gayly decked in bunting an,
the stars and stripes floated proudly I
the breeze from the windows of all pa
triotic citizens-from the stately man
sion to the humble cottage. This even
being in honor % Wash ngtOn, the ger
eral, was pur4ly military celebration
As early as 10: l0a M, the entire II
of march was ihrOnged with enthusia
tie spectators. Promptly at l2 o'cloc
the great military parade of ii, ,5l
men started. President McKinle
and his cabinet reviewed the troop
from the reviewing stand The pres
dents drive to the monument was
perfect ovation.
There were in line Regular Arm
and Navy 1914 men, French seame
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

Fulton Household OF Ruth win CON
vene next Tuesday at 80 p. m. Mrs
BETTE Pleasant is much better The
Ruth sisters will on Monday night,
May "a inst & give the grandest enter
tainment every witness in thatsectior
Place, Odd Fellow Hall, Nicholson st
Admission, Lady and Gents 25 cents
Single person, Is cents.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22
ODD FELLOW NOTES.

Mount Erin Lodge, 1928, held its
meeting on last Tuesday night at s
O'Clock. Rev. L H.. DickeHon of
Friendship Lodge was present and Of
fered fervent prayer. Come again
brother. Brother ). Watkins is i'm
proving.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

We don't know OF better use the
Sunday afternoons could be put TO
than is being used by the young mas
ters,to contemplate the glorious works
OF creation and TO assist their less in
formed brethren. for the world claims
our kindness.
CORBfN.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22
A OOlOred Girl Killed.

During a very severe thunderstorm
May IA, lightning struck and killed in
stantly, near Eastville, Pearl Church,
12-year-old colored girl. 1t also
killed 3 yaar-old colt belonging to
George White. A barn near by was
badly damaged.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

We are prou1 of the school that is
being held from time to time by the
newly made masters. 1t will be quite
an Improvement to them. Make your
selves missionaries and catch some old
fellows.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

Thursday night, 18th, Masonic As
sociation met and the following m am
bers were present: Shackelford. Rob-
inson, Page, Graham, Reid, tyler,
Dickerson. Johnson, and Jenkins. Re
ports from various lodges were good
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

CooKs-S 'oTT-The marriage Of Miss
Martha N. Scott e MIR. Edward V.
Cooke took place Tuesday, Nav l1th at
the residence OF the bride. 705 Price
street. Rev. William II. Howard per-
formed the ceremony.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

ture, is to let the burden remaio where
it is for the present'-on the Society
that has shown itself able TO carry it.
Fraterna ly yours.
I. MORGAN,
Gen. Secretary.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

Lodge met and Initiated two candi-
dates that were much pleased with the
mysteries received.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

installation OF officers on or before
the 24th of June, except by dispensa-
ton thereafter. s'-
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22
MASONIC NOTES.

We visited Commonwealth Lodge,
U d. for the first time Friday night,
9Th inst. We are much pleased with
the grit of the young masters.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

Members of King David Lodge please
be present June Z. Monday night Come
early, business of importance, that
concerns every member.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

Friday night. 14th inst, Henrico
Lodge had work laid. She continues
to go ahead.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

pistol, thenI drew the pistol out OF my
bosom and shot him and he shot at me
three times l went to Rocketts
and staid in the brick yard all night,
walked two miles down to the next
brick yard and jumped freight train.
CAUGHT IN PROVIDENCE FORGE.
Ig,t off at Providence Forge and sat
near the depot. A oolored boy tried to
induce me TO 90 back in the cars. I
started away and he followed, then I
shot at him. 1 was captured near
some shades by three white men with
shot guns. Did you know Powell be-
fore you met him in Msachesters" I
sshed. No sir" said Tucker. s'What
mntive aid you have for shooting the
otficer?" Nothing, no more than the
officer looked like ne would shoot ne,
and Powells threat that il L did not
shoot the first policeman who troubled
us he would shoot me-" he or ,mptlv
answered. More questions were put.
all OF which he answered promptly.
He said he attended brakes Branch
School, but left there eight years ago
to work in Dunlop Cameron's factory.
Il was arrested IN Petersburg, +. bru-
ayy 3rd, and given ninety days in Jail
because ! carried a pitcher to
mans home that he had stolen, but
did not know it was stolen at the
time"
DKsCRIPrIoN.
There is no look In fuckers face
that would suggest that he is crimi-
nal at heart. Instead his honest brown
eyes looked steadily in our own. He
is rather good looking and has a rath-
er full face, while his open and child
like eountenanee suggest that he is
more tool Of another than the leader
OF gang OF desperadoes as the white
newspapers has so well painted. Il
have not penny, no lawyer, no
friends he said, casting a long and
pathetic look in our direction,
POWELL is SEEN.
We babe him good bye, and then
asked to see Nathan Powell He stroll-
ed IN wearing the most satanic express
ion that We have ever seen In human
face He was the very incarnation of
impudence, when we asked for a state
ment We then put him through a
rigid IRE OF cross questions and he
mixed himself up terribly, afterwhich
his deyilish impudence gave wav To
the most abject fear He is about %
or - years old and wears high POM
padour; rather small cunning eyes.
and can be the EQUAL of Solomon Ma
rabic IN the art OF lying. He is quite II
favoTite with some Of the attaches of
of the Jail because of the treachero g
part he has rlayed in the affair. He
asserted that Tucker planned the rob
berry in Manchester and he only assist
ed this IL year old boy by watching on
the outside.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

Election of officers will take place in
the various lodges the first meeting in
June.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

The photographs of the Divisions and
the Grand Lodge are now ready and
can DC bad by sending % cents TO The
PLANET, 3ll North 4th St.. Richmond
Va.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

The ladies' snd Sir Knights of Suffolk
will long be remembered by the visi.
tors for the hcspitalities shown. They
We'd with Richmond in the entertain.
ment OF the Sir Knights.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

We hope this Masonic district will
not forget the Festival of St. Johns,
Thursday, June oath. Let us have a
good time.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

Friday evening, 14th inst Unity
Lodge held an interesting meeting
with large mem5ersip present. The
Second Rank was conferred on two
pages from Planet Lodge and the rank
OF Page on n gentleman of Unity
Lodge. This lodge is making swift
strides to the front.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

Sir Knight T. w. Mitchell of Planet
Lodge, %, was appointed Deputy
Grand Chancellor. The choice is an
excellent one and the right man is in
the right place. Success Sir Knight
Knight Mitchell.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

How many new lodges will be set a
side this year? Suppose we say five.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22
SOCIETY NOTES,
PYTHIAN NOTES.

Planet Lodge, %, held it's regular
monthly meeting Monday night. The
attendance was quite large and among
those present were several visitors
from Unity Lodge The rank of Es-
quire vas conferred on Page for Uni
ty Lodge and Esquires Benjamin Pey-
ton and Eugene Richardson received
the rank of knight for Planet Lodge.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

The G K. of R. and s., requests that
all X of r. and S's of the several Iodg-
es will please send their names and ad-
dresses at once to him at 3l1 North 4th
st Richmond. Va, in care of The
PLANET. This is a matter of great i'm
portance to you and should be attend
ed at once.
NOMAD
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

Sir Isaiah Christian OF Blooming Lily
Lodge. 10. OF Church Hill is Special
Deputy. We shall look for glowing
report from him. Sir Christian is a
pleasant to meet who when he speaks
means what he says.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

The Richmond boys after their long
march declared that Suffolk was larR-
er than Richmond.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

Wednesday night, 18th inst, Trinity
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

Blooming Lily Division promises to
be in Danville next year. and with
Peerless, Eureka and Pli net Divisions.
Richmond will De we'll represented.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

The non uniformed men were loud
in their praises of the Uniform Rank
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

Sylvia Court met Tuesday evening
at Richmond Hall, North 3rd St. A
large number was present and the-
mes ting was very enthusiastic
throughout,
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

Norfolk, Portsmouth and Newport
News have proved their ability to fur
Sish Uniform Knights. They " ere the
ship, all else was the sea, save one
small island OH which stood the Plan
ct Division Of Richmond.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

Planet Division has ten applicants
for the Uniform Rank. They expect
to carry 81 uniformed men to Dam
vile.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

Many new faces were seen at the
Grand Lodge at Suffolk.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

1t is Major Meekins now l-of the
lst Battalion U R.. X. Of P. Congrat-
ulations, Major.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

We must have q Court of Calanth,
on Church Hill.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

It is rumored that the Salt water
knights will shake hands with the
boys OF she Seven Hills this summer
We bid you welcome.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22
THr PURSUIT.

Many went to the assistance of the
" wounded policeman. He was convey =
ed 90 the lst Police station and subse-
quently removed to the cffice-Doctor
White, the celebrated eye specialist.
Nathan Powell, the other colored
man turned and fled down Main street
and thence through the market where
he was captured by the police. The
other fugitive meantime was making
Wifh all speed towards Fulton with the
police in hot pursuit. he was captar-
ed Saturday evening, near Providence
Forg and brousht back 10 the city.
The details will be given later on in
the prisoners own testimony.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

When they come, wonder will they
bring the Courts. They deserve it. Sir
Knights, bring them along.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

Pure Gold Court met Monday even
ing. The attendance was good and
the Court is in excellent condition.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

There were many Inquiries at the
Grand Lodge for Eureka Division. Al
though not present in body they were
in mind and were we'll represented by
Sir knight Captain Z. F. Robinson and
Sir Knight Robert Nelson.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

Why can't the Uniformed Sir Knights
of Richmond form Battalion. Tide
water has led the way and there is
nothing for us to do bus follow and be
No. 2.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

Excelsior Court meets Monday even
ing and all members are requested to
be present as early as possible,
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

The entertainment given given by
the Court of Calanthe of Suffolk, Va.
up-to-dats and fair damsels were on
hand. Men were somewhat scarce.
The ratio was 16 to in favor OF the Ia
dies.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

Some of the deputies were ashamed
to report because they had done so lit
tie, but this will not Q the case VIII n
the Grand Lodge meets in anville IN
May 1898.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

Young men of Suffolk were anxious
to be Sir Knights on the day OF the
Grand Lodge parade. Well, you can
take part in the next one Will you
join Suffolk Lodge or do you prefer to
make up new one
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22
THE CASE POSTPONED.

Monday morning, the case was call
ed up before Justice Crutchfield in the
police court, an immense crowd gath
cred. but owing to the fact that the
wounded police men was unable to ap-
pear the case Was postponed.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22

Doubtless the time will come in the
future when the Negroes will be able
to contribute more largely themselves
for the support of their own inStitu-
tions, and along with this will come
an increase OF ownership and control.
In the meantime, the wise thing for
all that love this great cause, and that
seek the advancement OF the Negroes
through the influence Of Christian cul,
Richmond planet., 1897-05-22
A SPLENDID HISTORY.

The Home Mission Society has had
sixty five years of history, has raised
and disbursed more than ten millions
of dollars, and has the reputation
which it has justly earned, of being
wisely and prodently managed. Peo-
pie therefore who have money Co give
for education feel perfectly safe in
trusting it to the Home Mission Socie-
ty: they would not have the same cor
fidence in trnstingit to any individ ual
of whatever color, or of trusting it to
any institution which was not already
thoroughly established.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-26

Great Hilarity Prevailed at saenger Halle
Last Evening.

\ very enjoyable entertainment was the
"tacky party" given last evening at Saen-
ger Halle 1t had been in the hands or a
lumber of German American ladies OF this
city who have been working laboriously
for some time In order 10 insure the sue
cess Of the enterprise. and who felt great
~ pleased last evening with what they
had accomplished.
At O'Clock. when the grand march
commenced the hall was crowded with
dancers. as well as spectators, and it re-
manned so until long after midnight
There were some fifty or sixty couples
who had gone 10 the trouble Of dressing
themselves up I'm a tacky style. and a
good many Of them We're extremely sue
cesstul, so that it was rather difficult
task for the two Committees 10 award
the prizes for the best masks.
A ladieI committee consisting OF Mrs
John Steinbrecker Mrs F.. Sitterdlng.
Mrs. c. r. S0efilcr. and Miss Bertha
Haase was charged with selecting the
best "tacky' male attendant. and their
choice. which was generally az proved I y
all present. was Mr. Charles N1cAlster
He was awarded a handsome silk UNI
brella for his effort n DISTINGUISHING him
self from the rest I'm general appearance
lie wore q pair Of shoes on tho canal
boat style. q pair Of duck trousers. about
iiih' iH'u'N TOO nupiNf PINK 'llIi. Wnifn
collar. yellow ueck-tie white vos:
which could accommodate three persons
Of his size. a Seymour" coat. a1d a Eat
from which the crown was missing.
To ascertain the best tackv iuiy dress
committee OF gentlemen had loon see
lected consisting Of Messrs Fritz Sitter.
ding. Charles f.. Loefier, H. VIII. H.
Scholt and Aupust Diotz Toy decided
on Miss Lizzie Seelinger as tho tac,dest
person and presented her ,v'th a aqrd-
some fan Miss Seelingar was drass Sod I'm
green tulle dress trimmed with green
velvet and her head-gear was loaded down
with bunch OF Held flowers
Tho ladies who deserve groat crodf- for
making the arrange ncn1s '0r the "'qckv
party. the proceeds OF which wiz be
expended in assisting the poor a. ne
city, are Miss Emma GrimmeH G.hair-
mani Miss Kate Ebel. Mrs. ". p. V'e'n
Mrs. J. 4. Anderson. Jr.. and Mrs @ r.
Sauer They were ably assisted Iu~ina tho
evening by Mr. W G. Schaaf WHO acted
az floor manager