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Richmond planet., 1898-04-23
THE RAMBLER.

It is passing strange why so large
per cent of colored persons the more
education they obtain, the further of
from God they get. They seem to be
more inclined 60 skepticism, infidelity
and bordering on Atheism. than they
are inclined to Christianity There
are an abundance of Epscurians
among them that pleasure is the chief
good, let US eat, drink and be merry"
Many are Pharisaical TO their fellow
men who are classed as ''illiterate I"
Many are ashamed to beg, to dig they
number OF graduates in menial posi-
tion-positions that classical, q pro-
fessional education are not requisite to
successfully prosecute the work.
Some persons OF color the more they
are educated the less they care for the
permanent things of life. The accu-
mutations OF money, real estate and
other property of beneficial values.
they seem to care nothing for.
Why is it that some white Americans
have so much love. zeal AMI sympathy
for the oppressed and cruelty treated
Cubans. and none such for oppressed
and cruelty treated colored Am5ricans2
The colored Americans are their fell
low countrymen to the manor born.
Americans by nature, know no other
country but the United States. are re-
publicans by birth. Protestants by
training and by choice.
Bee the vast numbers OF them that
have been lynched, outraged, their
property destroyed, exiled from their
Richmond planet., 1898-04-23
PYTHIAE NOTES

Planet Lodge, %, held most excel
lent meeting Monday night st Price's
new hall on Leigh st. Chancellor
Commander w, A. Kyles was in the
chair and he welded the gavel with
much precision. The attendance was
good and the rank of Page was confer
ed on one candidate and the rank of
Esquire on two Pages. The members
we're quite enthusiastic over the Grand
Lodge and will go in body
Planet Company, s. had its regular
monthly drill on Monday night.
Richmond Lodge, /, met Monday
night at Masonic Temple. Clay St. The
attendance was good and the meeting
WAS quite interesting throughout. G. .
O.. j. g. Farley was in the chair and
all present were aware of the fact.
This lodge after hard struggle is forg-
ing ahead aud is on the road to sue
cess.
Sylvia Court met Tuesday afternoon
and the attendance was good notwith-
standing the inclemency of the wealth
er. Worthy Counsellor I. W. Mitch
ell is at home as q presiding officer and
this fact has been conceded by all who
have had an opportunity to sit under
his ruling, The following on the sick
list Mrs. Sylvia Mitchell and Mrs. Hsr-
riet Pierce.
Sir w. A. Jackson of Planet Lodge
/ is out again.
Pure Gold Court met Monday even
ing. The meeting was full of interest
and several new candidates were initi-
ated into the mysteries of the order.
The Court is in excellent condition and
its membership is continually on the
increase.
Blooming Lily Lodge meets Tuesday
night at their Castle Hall on p Street
near 3lst. Ali members are requested
to be present at s o'clock.
Blooming Lily Company is in excel
lent condition and is making rapid
strides to uniform themselves. 1t il
known that they have purchased sew
eral sets OF equipments and are ex-
peeting several more in the near fu-
ture. This is a cOmmendAble step and
should arouse enthusiasm.
Blooming Lily Court is on . boom
and meets on the lst and Srd Tuesday
levenings of each month. The meet
ings are well attended and the Court ii
progressing nicely.
Excelsior Court meets Monday even
ing. All members are requested to be
prceCub. Iulb OOurt Will Also give
Whang Doodle Bazaar at Prices New
Hall three nights commencing Monday
May 2nd and lasting to the 45h, al
are invited to attend.
The BAZAAR which has been in pro
gress during this week was under the
auspices of the Planet Court. It hal
been well attended and has no doub
been a success.
Samson Court meets Monday even
ing.
Samson Lodge meets Monday night
Virginia Lodge meets Monday night
The Captains of the Companies ar,
requested to assemble them at Pric,
Hall on Friday night April 29th il
fatigue uniform. This night has beer
set aside for Battalion drill and al
must be present at o'clock sharp.
} AS soon as thorough information ha
been received concerning the rate
J over the several railroad lines running
J into Danville the lodges will be noti
: fed.
Richmond planet., 1898-04-23
Officers Elected-Odd Fellows Entertain
ment
10 tha editor of PLANrr

To the Editor of PLANET:
On Tuesday night, April 18th, the
Quarterly Officers we're elected for
Palm Tree Association. The fOllOWiuQ q
officers were chosen: G. @. Nicholas,
President; j. @. Hawkins, Vice Presi-
dent; T. 7. Graves, Secretary; Profess
sor s. Harris, Corresponding Secreta-
ry; Joseph Wiley, Librarian; Adam
Fraction, Treasurer; d. @. Debose,
Chaplain; Chairman of Executivs
Committee, /. F. Anderson; Gem nit
tee on Admission, r b. Goode, Alex
ander White, Floyd CLARK.
Mr.. Albert Madison, late Of Chicago,
H., is mingled with his old comrads
once more ia life. Madison is one OF
the old reliable and jolly good fellows.
On Friday and Saturday night, 18th
ard 10th, the trustees Of Harris Lodge
of the q. u. d. Of D F. gave an enter
tainment for the benefit of the Board
Quite handsome sum was realized.
The proceeds will be used at once to
erect a new fence around our lot.
Rev. Jones preached three able SER
mons on yesterday at the Valley st.
Church. Logical and plain they were
We are glad to see that our Sunday
Schools are increasing. The weather
is opening up and the children are
turning out TO the various Sunday
Schools in large bodies, and the older
people seem to take interest in the
work.
The pastor of the A. M. +. Churcn
preached his farewell sermon on last
Richmond planet., 1898-04-23
PRICE. SCENTS

Father has taken her away that Pure
Gold Court has lost q devoted member
good Christian and that the family OF
our deceased sister has the sympathy
of our Court.
Be it Resolved that copy OF these
resolutions be sent to the family and
be published in the Richmond Planet.
Done by order of Pure Gold Court
No. 30, ]. o. ofC.
VICTORIA ROBINSON. W. G.
ALICE r. HKwIE, r. Of d.
Richmond planet., 1898-04-23
me cuban Junta Gratified.

New Yorlx,April 2e--The Cuban junta
displayed the American and Cuban
nags side by side today In celebration
OF the adoption by congress Of the reso-
lutions declaring the island free and
independent, T. Estrada Palma said:
MY first duty. In the name OF the
brave Cubans. is to thank the stalwart.
liberty loving American people lOr the
staunch and unwavering sympathy and
support they have given Us. Just as
soon as the Spaniards are driven from
the island the Cubans will call q new
assembly and draft q constitution cnd
elect a government, just as done In the
United States. II Spain goes to war.
and doubt very much II she wiz, I
think 1t WIN be question of not more
than four or five weeks when she will
be forced ignominiously relinquish her
hold Of Cuba
Richmond planet., 1898-04-23
Young Mems Christian Association Notes

We are sorry to say that on Last
Tuesday night we did not have the at
tendance at the Bible class as we
should have bad. Brethren turn out.
Rev. Stokes will welcome you. every
tuesday evening o'clock.
To-day O'Clock Rev. d. W. Davis
will explain the Sunday School lesson.
Last Saturday Rev. Davis delivered q
most instructive explanation. ALI are
invited free.
MRS. Amanda Coleman delivered an
excellent and interesting address TO
our boys Sunday at 4 o'clock. We were
glad to see that we had several new
faces among US. We hope that they
may continue to come out.
At 30 O'Clock Sunday Rev. T. E.
Blue delivered an instructive address
and II the young men will but take
complished. We also received a con-
tribution from the Sixth Mount Zion
Baptist Church Sunday School to the
amount OF So.
Sunday IL o'clock the meetings will
be conducted by Brother James Hernes
in the city jail. On last Sunday our
brother made very excellent report,
ss usual
All the young men are invited to hear
Brother J. H. Gadson deliver q speci al
address to the men Sunday At 5 go at
our Rooms.
President Clifton Cabel will deliver
an address TO the boys at o'clock Sun
day.
Last week We received several, near.
ly 100, copies of the Scribner and Cos.
aopohtan. magazines from Mrs
Branch of Franklin street, and VIZ
heartily thank her for her contrsbu.
tion.
i We are sorry to say that at thi
writing our Secretary Is still sick. w,
hope him q speedy recovery.
Richmond planet., 1898-04-23

tions passed by congress-, and demands
compliance Herewith. The document
which 1t is believed unquestionably
win precipitate war. probably win not
be made public here until notice is re-
ceived that IL Is In the hands OF the
Spanish government diplomatic eti-
quette requiring this.
The Cuban resolution passed BY con-
gress arrived at the White House at
1:16 o'clock yesterday afternoon, q lit-
tie over an. hour having been consumed
In the formalities of securing the sig
natures OF Speaker Reed and Vice
President Hobart to the resolution in
open session and its delivery at the
White House by Representative Hager,
OF Iowa, chairman of the committee on
enrolled bills. and Representative
Overstreet. OF Indiana
The steady progress OF military and
naval preparations indicate the con-
viction on the part OF the admiEistra-
| ton that a peaceful solution OF exist
| ing difficulties is not probable. As to
/ the course OF events IN the immediate
| future. the only prediction that can be
made Is one based on prccedents. Ac-
cording TO these, Minister Woodford
will notify the Spanish government of
4 the action OF the government Of the
Il OhAACO 0AoNNos etAl< DAAOUA0 0pdAn y an-
swer be unsatisfactory. as is expected,
the next step in order win be for him
| TO ask for his passports and leave
Madrid. That would be followed in
| stantly by the withdrawal from WASH
ington OF Senior Polo. the Spanish min
/ lister.
At this point It can be said that the
/ state department of1cials are confident
| that the Spanish government will SO
shape every phase OF the negotiations
az to oblixe us TO take the initiative
at every point. After the withdrawal
| Of the ministers. and assuming Spain
/ does not back down, will follow actual
| war, but whether or not the first overt
act viii be preceded by a formal dacIa-
ration OF war. which would insure the
immediate naturalization OF the pow
ers. or whether tha North Atlantic
| squadron will make its appearance on
Havana as a beginning, cannot yet be
predicted.
In this connection It may be stated
that the army and navy experts arr
| beginning to take less hopeful view
of an easy and quick campaign thar
they entertained a short time ago
Months are aforementioned instead o!
weeks as the probable length OF hos.
tilities. and one eminent naval offcei
4 VINO naQ experience IN the late Wal
| processes a belief that unless outside
pressure rs brought to bear a war may
easily drag along for a year under th'
existing conditions.
Apparently the powers have ahan
doned open efforts~in Washington e
influence the course OF our government
Matters were very quiet at all leEa
tions yesterday and no instruction.
were received by any of the anbas
sadors or ministers in the line OF medi
alton
Richmond planet., 1898-04-23

The exercises of the Mount Calvary
and Rising Mount Zion Baptist Sunday
Schools were very interesting. Revs.
Cosby and Henderson and other stu-
dents OF the Richmond Theological
Seminary, who have taught classes in
this Sunday School. the Mount Calvary
during this school year, delivered their
farewell addresses to the School.
hev. Fred. Williams spoke very in
terestingly to the Rising Mount Zion
Baptist Church Sunday School.
superintendent r. W. Whiting spoke
very appreciatively OF the work done
in the Sunday School over which he
has the supervision. by Revs. Joseph
Mcdonald Funn. J. @. Harris and
Fred. Williams of the Theological Sem
mary. They were cordially invited to
resume their work in this school next
fall when they returned to this city.
May God be with these brethren dur
ing their vacation.
A few Of the Sunday School classes
are expecting and hoping to see their
teachers still another Sunday this
school term.
Rev. Daniel James preached a SER
mon for the express benefit of his con-
gregation which has become rather
dilatory in discharging its duty.
Next Sunday is rally day at the Ris-
ing Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Richmond planet., 1898-04-23

Rev. O. II. Phillips, who has
been conducting revival services at
the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church.
Washington, D. c.. Shiloh Baptist
Church, (old site) FredericksburR. Va,
is now at the Fifth Baptist Church
(Sidney) assisting Rev. Powell.
"Messrs. T. L. Wiley and William
e Giles. Jr., of New York. N Y, were
In the city this week on account OF the
death OF their mother, Mrs. Mary
GILES.
Miss Maggie L. Custalo, OF 1915
Va.
Mr.. II. s. Ferguson OF Washing
ton, d. c., called on US.
We return thanks for an invita-
tion received to attend the Tenth An
nual Meeting of Hannah's Council, No.
23, l. o st. Luke, Wednesday, April
2Oth, st $3.50 p. m, at st. Luke's Hall ,
st. James and. Baker Sts.
Mrs. Lottie McClain and Mrs.
Lena Weaver. formerly of Richmond,
Va, but now of Philsdelphia were in
Washington this week TO the celebra-
tion OF the Emancipation. They were
looking well aud we wish them sue
cess.
Little Louisa. the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Franklin OF
ISlll Q street. has been sick for four
weeks with spinal meningitis and con-
tinues quite sick. She is attended
by the skillful physician. DIR. r. E.
Jones.
Mr.. E. r. Giles, sos W. Leigh
Street, has been confined to his bed
for the past week or ten days. We hope
hin. speedy recovery of which his
many friends will be glad to hear.
Rev. w. II. Moses, one Of the
students of Virgins Seminary, Lynch
burg, Va, was on April Is, unanimous
y called to the pastorate of the Mount
Zion Baptist Church. OF Staunton, Va.
Miss Lizzie Harris Of williams
burg, Va 4, is in the city, the guest OF
Alderman Ii. ]. Moore and wife.
Richmond planet., 1898-04-23

were In 1861, to designate the regi-
mental officers. which will include those
of the grades of second lieutenants to
colonels. The president will reserve to
himself the right to appoint the stan
and field officers. Many applications
have been made to the war department
for permission to volunteer, and among
men OF all creeds. nationalities and pol
itics there is an expressed intention and
desire to uphold the honor and integrity
of the flag of the republic
1t was stated that the first call for
troops would be for so 600 men, which,
it is believed. viii exhaust the entire
available strength OF Nthe National
Guard at this time, after deducting
those who are sick and otherwise in
capacitated for immediate service. The
total strength OF the guard as reported
to the war department, Is 113,764 men.
General Miles made another addf-
tion to his staff yesterday. Brgadier
General j. G. Breckenridge, now inspcc-
tor general Of the United States, will
serve on General Miles sta1r as chief
Of the inspection department. This
makes four staff officers selected for
assignment on General Miles star
within the last few days. and It is the
generals intention 60 have all the
stan departments of the army repre-
sented, so that It viii be necessary 10
add q signal officer and an ordnance Of
ficer.
Both military and naval preparations
continued yesterday with unabated
vigor. Seven fleet steam yachts suit
able for navigation in Cuban waters
were procured. and several bids for
steam colliers were made. Arrange
Yoents are making to utflfze a nurnher
OF the powerful converted smooth bore
guns. survivors OF the late war. as
armament for the auxiliary cruisers.
Many agents for ship owners were al
the navy department Offering to sell
craft to the government, but where the
vessels are suitable the prices are said
t. be excessive. and no purchases were
made.
All the troops OF the regular army
have been ordered to concentrate al
southern points. and are now en- route
Richmond planet., 1898-04-23
THE NATIONAL GUARDSMHN.
State Mflftiamen VIII Be Given Ffrs
Opportunity TO Enlist.

State Milftiamen VIII Be Given First
Opportunity TO Enlist.
Washington. April 20.-The authsri-
tative statement was made at the war
department that on the first call for
troops only the National Guard viii be
given an opportunity to volunteer for
service in the war. This statement IL
In accordance with that made by Sec
retary Alger to the National Guards
men who called upon him at the war
department on Saturday. when the
modified Hull bill for the expansion OF
>the army in time OF war was under con-
Eideration. Secretary Alger thinks that
such course is in keeping with sound
discretion and the dictates OF common
sense. for the organized militia have
gone to great expense and have de-
voted much time to perfecting them
selves for military duty. ANY other
course, he believes. would be destruc-
tive OF the best interests Of the guard
AS far as practicable the state organ
izations entering the volunteer service
VIII remain intact, the governors OF the
various states being permitted, as they
Richmond planet., 1898-04-23

The senior naval officers or the night
ing squadron believe that Spain is play
ing clever game in concentrating her
entive naval forces at a distance from
the immediate scene of action.
Great satisfaction Is felt among all
the officers at the adoption Of the Joint
resolution by congress. as assuring the
independence of Cuba They regard It
as equivalent to a declaration Of war,
and expect that the fleet will shortly
be under orders to sail for Cuban
waters.
Captain Sampson. Captain Evans, Of
the Iowa, and Captain Taylor, OF the
Indiana, had a consultation yesterday
afternoon in the admiral's cabin on the
flagship New York, and then came
ashore
Richmond planet., 1898-04-23
Grand Entertainment.

The Hyscinth Club. No. 1, gave its
first entertainments, Friday evening
April 10, 1898 at 1000 North Bird st.
Among those present were Mrs. Liz
zie She'll, President, white laces and
ribbons; Mrs. Frances Roane. Vice
President. white satin and pink rib
bons Mrs. Lizzie Coleman, Treasurer,
black silk and duchess laces; Miss Lu-
cy Reid, Secretary, pink silk and laces
and white sssin ribbons; Miss Rosa b
Ande' son, cream colored silk and
duchess lace trimmings; Miss Katie
Perkins. changeable coiored silk and
pointed laces; Miss Martha Booker,
green organdie. ribbon and laces; Mrs.
Samuel l. Johnson, black brocadt d
silk, with ribbon and laces Miss Nan
ME b. Xenille, green brocaded silk
Miss Carrie L. Anderson, lavender silk
and laces Miss Ella Mason. English
tweed and pearl gray buttons; Mics
Drucilla Townes. white organdie, rib
bons and lace; Miss Helen Chiles,
white organdie, ribbons and laces,
Miss Mamie Hackett, white organ
die, ribbons and Iaces: Miss Alzsrah
Mayo, blue silk, laces and ribbons
MISS Maria Hackett. white oreandie
over yellow satin Miss Ella Cheatham
cream coiored cashmere Miss Kate
Raine. pink or andie aud ribbons
Miss Dora Bunson, blue china silk
Miss Summa Watkins, white null oveI
pink Miss Bessie Young, white organ
die Miss Peachy Randolph lavender
orgSndie; Miss Sarah Sutton. brown
lowered china silk; George Johnson
pink cashmere and laces; Miss Narths
Richardson, figured china silk; Mrs
Mary Reid, brown silk and white satir
trimmings; Mary Powell, pink lace.
Messrs. Peter Shell. William Green
Benjamin Ford. Joseph Peterson, 1. J
Mactuch, l.. johnson w. J. @. Mason
George Woodson, James Rsine, Az
drew Johnson, Albert Munson, Benja-
min Walker, Willie Coleman, Robert
NJ. Burrell Sammie Roane, William
johnson, Johnnie Reid, Johnnie Roant
Masters George A. Coleman, James A
Coleman, Saunders.
Richmond planet., 1898-04-23
SPANIARDS WILL fight
To Defend the Honor of Their Ma
tion and Their Flag.
PREMIER sAGAsTA's SPEECH.

''spain VIII Not Allow . Parcel OF
Her Territory to Be Taken, Nor WIN
she Be a Party to Any TrnmckIna
For Her Possessions-''
Madrid. April 2o.-The supporters Of
the government in both houses OF par
lament met in the senate chamber at
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Senor
Sagasta- the premier. addressed them
as follows:
The times are so grave and the cir
cumstances are so exceptional that
acts, not words. are necessary to face
the present difficulty. ATTEMPTS are
being made to sully the glorious his
tory OF Spain by an infamous calumny.
The different Spanish governments
have done their utmost to avert the
war to which we are being provoked.
We have now reached the limits OF con-
cession. compatible with honor and ter
ritorial integrity. We consented to the
last concession at the instance of the
pope and the powers We yielded, In
fact; but now attempts are made upon
our honor and menaces directed against
our territory. That Is a thing to which
Spaniards viii never consent. This Is
not the moment to trace a parliament
airy program. but the moment to unite
ourselves, as our fathers have done, In
the face OF an odious attempt against
the integrity OF our territory. The In
suit offered us today is the most In
famous that has ever been offered"
Continuing, Senior Sagasta counseled
the rapid constitution OF the chambers
In order to accord to the government
the means to defend the country's in
terests.
s'spain,' ne added. sswfll not allow
n parcel or her territory TO be taken
from her with impunfty; nor viii she
be n party TO any tramckfng for her
possessfons.'
Seldom has there been witnessed q
more impressive and significant scene.
The large hall Of the entire senate was
densely crowded with Liberal senators
and deputies. who listened with breath
less attention TO the short speech OF
Senor Sagasta. only interrupting him
with unanimous and loud applause. II
the idea still existed In the mind OF any
one here that war could be avoided
Senor Sagasta's firm speech Is regarded
as finally settling all doubts.
Senor Silvela. leader of the Dissideni
Conservatives. when addressing his
party, declared II sInopportune TO form.
ulate a political program" he an
nounced that his party would 1oyaIly
support the government IN the existing
grave crisis.
IT is learned on unquestionable au-
thority that the queen regent recently
made the following statement:
IT prefer even the horrors OF wa1
rather than tarnish on the prestige OF
the army or an impairment OF the rights
| OF the crown"
Contrary to the general opinion that
the queen regent has been negotiating
for peace at any price. her attitude to-
| for peace at any price, her attitude
had much TO do with the firm action OF
\ the cabinet.
1 A dispatch from Malaga reports a re-
| sumption of the riots there on Monday
| The American ccnsurs negro servant
was killed and many persons In the
crowd were wounded
Richmond planet., 1898-04-23
NO SPECIAL SESSION.

Advice % Pennsylvania Lawmakers
Not Needed on War Matters.
Harrisburg, April Ex-Governor Hast
ings has decided not to call an extra
session OF the legislature to raise
money to put the National Guard and.
If necessary. other Pennsylvania troops
In the field In the event of war with
Spain. The legislature, II in session.
could do no more than is provided for
by existing law The governor has
been urged by a large number OF mem-
bers OF the legislature TO call an extra
session. The cost of holding such q
session would not fall short OF 500, ,00o
month. and would probably exceed
In the aggregate the entire cost OF the
maintenance of the troops prior to the
mastering into the service OF the Uni-
ted States
Richmond planet., 1898-04-23

WABKeR-ANDERsoN marriage
OF Miss Patsy L. Winston TO Mr.. Hen
ry Walker will take place Wedne ay
April 9th at 8 p m, at the residence
OF tho brides cousin, Mrs. isabella
Lewis, Sl2 North Bird st Reception
Sunday May lst at their residence, 9o6
North eth ST.. from to 10 p m.
Friends are invited. No cards.
Richmond planet., 1898-04-23
Gone Before.
RIcHMoND, Va, AT

RICHMOND, Va, April 10, 1898.
Whereas. it has pleased Almighty
God in bis wise Providence 10 remove
from our midst our beloved sister, Su-
san Williams.
Be it Resolved, that we are loft to
OF our Heavenly Father who doeth ell
things right.
Be II resolved that ~ our Heaveull
Richmond planet., 1898-04-23
Theological Seminary Closes

The closes exercises OF the Rich
mond Theological Seminary will take
place at the Ebenezer Baptist Church
on Thursday evening. April 28th at
8 o'clock. The Alumni Dinner will
take place at the Seminary on Wednes-
day at p. M, and the public exercis-
es will occur on Wednesday night at
O'Clock at the Fifth Street Baptist
Church.