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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

Tennessee Volunteer Infantry, having
rendered his resignation, is hOnorably
discharged from the service of the
United States to take effect this date. :"
Harris came TO this city several
weeks ago with party Of other toughs
and stopped at an uptown hotel. Sew
eral of the party were intoxicated and
during the night the whole party fell to
work destroying property, such as
crockery and furniture. They were
arrested and several of the party pun
ished, but Harris escaped with an hon
orably discharged. He was q near rela-
tive OF the late Senator Harris, Of Ten
nessee.
The high character OF the chapIa aims
in most OF the camps causes Hsrris'
actions to appear all the more disrepu-
table and without doing him any good
by the order the War Department. has
reflected discredit upon ITSELF"
or course Brother HARRIS is Demo-
crat. Had he been c0lored. Sthe result
would have operated against ever }
colored man in the United States.
But he belonged to the Golden Calf
families. and was none of your "po'
white trash. and accordingly was
"honorsbly" mustered out of service
Who was it that said Negro preach.
ers are immoral, corrupt and dishon-
est Will he please step up to the
rostrum and explain away REV. HAIR
RIs' predicament7
The poor white man has very little
Show in the country. and as to the Ne
/ gro,-wel he has hardly any at all.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23
NO PREJUDICE THERE.

IT seems that the prejudice against
the colored brother exists mostly
among those Negro-haters who did not
go to the front. The following is from
q correspondent at Fort Monroe, Va
"In the hospital the blacks alternate
on cots in the rows with white soldiers.
The latter, especially the Rough Rid
ers, never tire in telling of the heroism
of their black comrades. They say
they fought like demons, and in max
ing charges gave terrific yells that were
calculated to brighten their enemies.
When they were ordered to charge en-
trenchmeHts they seemed to think
that they were to keep right On into
the city of Santiago and their officers
had trouble to restrain them.
when the wounded we're asked
what they thought of the Cubans as
soldiers they shook their heads, and
| the invariable comment WAS mo good.
But for the Spaniards they had great
respect and declared that they were
| fighters.
"There are . number of coloreC
troopers among the wounded. They
belong to the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry
and the Twenty-third and Twenty
fourth Infantry.
Another white soldier was asked
what sort Of account the colored meI
gave of themselves in battle.
Them niggers fought like hi" wa
his terse remark"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23
BIDDLE UNIVERSITY.

The Leading Institution in the South
for the Higher Education of the col
ored race. Exclusively for males.
ORGANIZED IN FOUR SCHOOLS.
Trade, Normal and Preparatory, Col
legiate and Theological
Enrolment last year, 21S Total num-
Der OF graduates, 455.
Buildings commodious and heated
throughout by steam.
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
Superior in all respects.
The location is unsurpsssingly attrac-
tractiVe and healthful.
The next term will open October 5th.
For information and catalogues ad-
dress Rev ID. J. SANDERS, ID. D., Pres.
Biddle University, Charlotte, N. @.
iy23-oc1.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

Mr.. CHARLES YOUNG, = graduate Of
West Point Academy and assredited to
the citizens OF African de scent, under
the United States regulations was only
. lieutenant.
A Republican President did not see
fit to accord him further honors. A
Republican Governor Of Ohio mad e
him major of q colored battalion after
repeated opportunities by friends and
acquaintance.
A Democratic Governor of Virginia
gave Us two majors from among citi-
zens Of African descent, and they will
be formally mustered into Uncle Sans
service.
They will thereby secure on short
notice an honor which on long notice
Mr.. YOUNG has just succeeded in hay
ing handed down to him.
Upon the face OF this showing, We
prefer to take our chances with Virgin
il and its Democratic Governor, thar
to take it with Ohio and its Republican
Governor, having the President Of ths
United States thrown in for good
measure.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

flashes in search OF truth and he stands
ready to associate himself with those
movements which tend upward. No
one who knows him fears violence at
his hand None know him that do not
trust him. for he is every mans friend &.
While trustful and confiding. he can
not be led into Wholesale crime. He
stands ripe and ready TO enlist under
the banner of reform and higher social
conditions for the masses"
But why produce more extracts7
Enough has been said. Prof. CoUEcnL
fully understands the situation and
in q mastery way presents the facts
which must be apparent to every one
who will take the time or the trouble
to examine the conditions with which
he has so ably commended and about
which he has so truthfnlly written.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET.
The Affairs of Virginia Seminary.

The Board OF Trustees Of the Virgin
ia Seminary at Lynchburg, Va, met
Friday, July 10th at the Fifth St Bap-
fist Church at IL q. m.
Present, ]. NJ. Armistead, d. D.,
(chairman). Rev. r. H. Bowling, d. D.,
(secretsry), Rev. w +. Graham, d. D.,
Rev. B. T. Fox. ID. D., Rev. Chisholm,
ID. D., and John Mitchell, Jr.
The letter from the Rev. Dr.. T. J..
Morgan, corresponding secretary Of the
American Baptist Home Mission Socie-
ty was read. 1t expressed severe con-
demnation OF statements made by the
president of the Va. Seminary.
President g. w. Hayes spoke rels-
tive TO certain utteranccs which had
been accredited to him, and deniea that
be had given vent to such expressions
He explained all that he did say.
The Board considered his explaua-
tion satisfactory and the secretary was
authorized to communicate the facts
to Rev. DIR. Morgan. After much dis
cussion the Board adjourned
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

TIE following extract may have es-
capped the notice of some. We repro
duce 1t:
Some of the offieers who accompani-
ed the wounded soldiers on the trip
North give interesting accounts of the
fighting around Santiago. ST was
standing near Capt. Capron and Ham
ilton Fish," remarked q Corporal to-
night, land saw them shot down. They
were with the Rough Riders, and ran
into an ambuscade, though they had
been warned Of 1.-The danger. Captain
Capron and Fish were shot. while lead
ing charge. If it had not been for
the Negro Cavalry, the Rough Riders
would have been exterminated am rot
q Negro lover. My father fought with
Aosby's rangers, and / was born in the
South, but tbs Negroes saved that fight,
and the day will come when Gen.
Shsfter viii give them credit for their
bravery"
What has bscome OF those Negro
hating citizens who declared that this
was 8 white mans war ? Where is the
RICHMOND DIsPATcH The RIoHxoKT
TINES The New Orleans TINES
DRNoCRAT I? The WASHINGTON Posi-
Did they read that item
If they did, We are satisfied that they
realize that they Numbered in theil
uncharitable utterances, and would
like to have their insane articles con
signed to the fiery furnace.
Oh, yes, the Negro will fight and HI
is q right useful "article" when whit,
troops are in tight place. Hats of e.
the Ninth OavalrYl
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23
A WHITE MAN LYNCHED.
His Body Burned.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, July 2O.-A special to
the Republic from Natchsz, Miss. says
A telegram received here to-day an
nounced that mob had stormed the
Simpson county Jail at Westville. kill
ing w. T. Patterson, who was confined
there on charge of numbering Law
renee Crimson. The building aud the
body OF the prisoner was burned. The
body of the unfortunate man was also
literally riddled with bullets.
Patterson killed Binson in April, 1897
as the result of quarrel. he had had
four trials, but always escaped sen
tence on technicality, and the moi
interviewed, wesried by the laws de-
Law.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

Mrs. CLARIssA o. KELLER makes q
strong plea In this issue against the
barbarous convict-lease system. Her
references to the Clevelau1 GAZETTE
Editor FORTUNE and Bishop TURNEE
are timely, and serve we'll her purpose
To commend the article is unneees
ssry. Read it for yourselves.
This lady is thoroughly posted rela.
tive to the deplorabIe condition Of az
fairs which she describes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

EWE have received the annual casa-
logus of Morgan College at Baltim ore
anu I,Snchburg, Va. We note that
Prof. WATKINS. the principal at Lynch.
burg, Va, has retired. We were most
cordially entertained during last year
and we're much pleased with the disci
pine and management.
1t is to be regretted that his labors
there are ended. His successor is Prof
GEORGE E. STEPHENS, one Of the bes
known educators in the state. Grea
things are expected of him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

The Richmond. Va, DISPATCH is the
authority for the following:
"It is said that General Wheeler
name would have been very favorably
considered for the position of military
governor OF Santiago, but for the fact
that he is too friendly to the Cubans. .
This is strange news indeed. II
seems that those who were accredited
with being most bitter towards the Ne
gro lis now found TO be most fsvorabl,
TO him.
The Oubans are made up largely o
members of the black race.
Gen. LEE has asked that coloret
troops be assigned 60 his army corp
and now Gen. WHEELER is favorabl
impressed with them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23
A Grand Time For ALL

Rev. J. II. Biniord will have his first
anniversary at Mount Olive Baptist
Oh urch. Henrico Co., Va, July oath.
The public IL invited to attend. We
hicles from the city will take all who
wish to GO or the 1st Street electric
car will take you to Lakeside and the
church is about Ia miles from the lake.
Also two large wagons will be in at
tendence from Rev. Binford's home,
1884 Jay Street. leaving at $50 q. m.
fare 81 cents. Come and helm our
young pastor. 2t-7-16.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

THE COlored Bsptists of Maryland
have organized an association devoted
PRIMARILY to the encouragement Of
race enterprises
The address of Rev. DR.. HARVEY
JOHNSON was one of the unique features
of the gathering.
Harmony prevailed and the promo
tiers are happy over the outlook.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

We have heard nothing from Gov.
J. HoGE Tyler or the county Authori-
ties relative to the two lynchings in
Virginia.
What is the matter A form of an
investigation should be proceeded
with.
If not, let Us arm each person chsrg-
ed with heinous offence and ask him
to conduct himself and the sheriff to
the county-jAil. he will reach there
all right.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

VIRGINIA SEMINARx is greatly in need
OF money to relieve it from its finan-
cial obligations The mortgage of
$4,000 is now due and money must be
raised at once to prevent the sale of
the property. Send amounts to Prof.
g. ". HAYES, Lynchburg, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

NEWS comes shat W. T. PATTERSON
cSh&rged with murder was not only
gvnehed at Westville, Simpson, Co.
but his body was burned.
We always claimed that this mania
co burn Negroes, would result in ma
MIA to burn white folks as well.
The lynchers shoald be apprehended
and hanged. Lynch-law must goI
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

We have received "Our Soldie
BOYS" a march and two-step by Miss
JEASNKTTA TAYLOR. the accomplished
daughter Of Rev. J. ANDERSON TAYLOR
Send for copy from HENRY White
s29 F St., N. W., Washington, d. c..
Publisher.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

WE have received the catalogue of
Riddle University, Charlotte, N. O., for
Xs97-s. Rev. D. J. SANDERS, D. D., pres
a6ent. 1t is an exhaustive publication
and shows the institution to be in ex-
salient condition.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

Ter for law and order and prophet Of
the doctrine that Lynch law must
60, is never asleep when it comes TO
matters affecting enterprises and prof.
ects for the betterment of the race
We would shat the reading public
knew how much sacrifice and labor
come through these efforts on the part
Of our newspaper brethren, and all too
set of patrons.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

Er is reported President MCKINLEY
- swaiting the list Of recommends
41ors for promotions.
Inssmuch as it is an unwritten law
Snst no colored soldier shall rise above
tERe position of sergeant, and when a
graduate of West Point shall rank as
lieutenant, we are anxiously awaiting
ahe result Of this aforesaid promotion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

THE following may explain why a
white Georgia colonel who is without
feet was mustered into the United
States service while black Virginia
lieutenant was denied that privilege
because he lacked few inches in chest
measurement:
WASHINGTON, July 1S.-Special.-A
disgraceful exhibition OF the power of
pulp is shown in an order issued at
the War Department day. 1t reads /:
Chaplain Edward s. Harris, Second
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

1T is announced that serious friction
exists between the United States
troops and the Cuban allies.
We have expected trouble in this d.
rection.
The race prejudice so rampant in this
country is bound to make itself felt il
Cuba.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

We have received the catalogue and
announcement of Knoxville, Tenn,
College fer 1878. 1t is handsomely
illustrated. This institution is doing
a grand work under the management
a Rev. j. s. McOULLooE, D. D., presi-
4 EXIT
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

MASTER LENox GAYLORD is our news
agent at Roper, N. c., and we trust ouI
friends there will patronize and en-
courage him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

THERE is one gratifying fact and that
- that the white Rough Riders" will
not hesitate about saluting the black
Ninth Cavalry. that saved them from
aRnihilation at Santiago.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

THEPLANET Is issued weekly. The subscrip-
Non price is $1-S0 year, In advance.
There are FOUR WAYS by which money can be
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MONEY ORDERs.-You can buy Money Order
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We cannot be responsible for money sent in
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

IKE National Personal Liberty
League of the United States, Mr.. H.
CLAY HAWKINS, president has been
called to meet at Omaha, Neb., August
17-l9, 1898, at u o'clock.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

THERE is growing feeling of i'll will
between the insurgents - and the
American troops, both in Cuba and the
PHILIPPINES. This is just as we expect
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

AK officer who cannot and will not
protect prisoner should permit the
prisoner to protect himself.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

The yellow-fever among the Ameri-
San troops in Cuba is as serious as
Spanish bullets.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

You've folks should not be permitted
10 roam in the streets at night. Its in
auence is bad.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

LYNcHINe is on the increase. Like
cures like; the shotgun checks ths
shotgun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

GEN. CALIxro GARCIA is not dead as
reported. He is the insurgent leader in
eastern Cuba.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

LET us cultivate good manners among
our children.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

new awakening when they read the
following:
webb, Va, July IA, 1898.
J. H. Tyler, Governor. Richmond, Va.
Dear Sir,-In reply to yours OF the
7th, would beg to know how it is that
a reward or premium OF $500 has been
given to others for triplets and can't
be allowed me, for l assure you that /
am in need of it as bad as any of them.
Please consider it over and allow me
the reward, and 1 will seek occasion in
the early future to manifest my thank
fulness to you.
Yours as ever, E. F. WEBB.
Mr.. Webb sometime ago wrote here
and claimed n reward of $500 for trip
let's his wife had given birth to, and he
was then informed by Secretary Owen
that the State allowed no such re-
ward :"
This Mr.. WEBB is white, and he is nc
doubt unaware of the fact that if such
law existed, there are many colored
families in Virginia who would have
Deen in comfortable circumstance
long ago.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

- Entered In the PostOmce At Richmond, Va
as second class matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23
SATURDAY, JULY %, 1898.

LET US continue to labor and wait
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

POSTAGE STAMPS OF A DENOMINATION
HIGHER THAN TWO CENTS NOT RECEIVED
ON SUBSCRIPTIONS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23
NEVER ASLEEP.

IChArlotte, N. O., independently
The Richmond PLANET sailed out
from port last week with eight pages,
seven columns to the page The stick.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

THosx persons who have imagined
that all of the fools were TO be found
among the colored folks will have a
new awakening when they read the
following:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

TIE following extract may have es-
capped the notice of some. We repro.
duce 1T:
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-10-22
Science and Crime.


Science bids fair to become such
terror to petty evildoers that it may
largely do away with such forms OF
crime. A gentleman in Chicago doing
business in one of the Office buildings
of that city was annoyed from time to
time by the mysterious disappearance
of choice fruit which he had laid by on
his desk for his own delectation. and
the situation became grave enough for
investigation. Was it Office boys or
janitors? Then occurred bright idea.
Doses of tartar emetic deftly inserted
under the rind of several choice
oranges might be the means of locating
the culprit. No sooner thought OF
than executed. Result, very sick
janitor the next morning and va
cancy in the janitorship. The Berlin
newspapers have lately been telling
with great glee of like triumph of
science over crime. In one of the
great offices of the German capital a
number of petty thefts had been COM
mitted, the pockets of coats hanging in
anterooms being visited and cigars and
small change distracted. The police
were for time nonplused and invoked
the aid of science. A professor being
consulted he advised the insertion of
delicate aniline powder in the mouth
end of some cigars to be placed at the
mercy of the thief. The next morning
a summoning of the clerks and gen.
eral inspection of their mouths. One
unhappy youth was discovered with
aniline tongue and lips! Verdict
guilty. Little scientific traps will
sometimes beat even the police.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-10-22
WHAT THEY EXPECT.
pectationH of Some New
Women.

She was new woman and was rather
proud of the fact that she had place in the
world OF business that enabled her to regard
herself as being on an equality with man.
But there was one thing that annoyed her.
Il go down on the car early every morn.
ing" she said, with young man who lives
little farther out than do, and l don't
mind saying that he doesn't know what
courtesy and gentlemanliness is"
"N hat does he do?" inquired her big
brother, who doesn't think very much OF
new women, anyway, and is consequently op.
posed to his sister being in the world of bust
ness.
1T isn't what he Does" she replied; cts
what he doesn't do, Time and again he has
let me stand up all the way downtown, when
it would seem as if the very least he could
have. done was to get up and offer me his
seat"
That is wrong, isn't it?" returned the
big brother.
TITS contemplate selfshness; that's what
it is" she answered.
"The fact that he is in possession of
seat" went on the big brother, "of course
does not entitle him to it if fellow clerk of
the opposite sex happens to want it. And
yet men in business will do those things.
Why, know girl who has twice the griev.
ance you nave In that line.
Whats happened to herr" she asked.
Man there first and refused to give up
when she came along" he explained.
mo; give up his job. She has discovered
that it would just about suit her, but the
great big brute of man hasn't chivalry and
courtesy enough to get up from his desk, bow
politely and say: Madam, permit me to offer
you my. job Actually, he just hangs right
on to it himself and let's her 90 hunting round
for. something to do. Most ungentlemanly,
isr.,t it? But, do you know, think the old.
fashioned courtesy is"
However, she did not wait to hear about
that. She merely said he was mean thing
and didn't understand what was due to a
lady at all. And he himself admits that con.
sstantly changing conditions make it mighty
hard to find out.-Chicago Post.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-10-22

Since the surrender Of the Spanish
forces in and about Santiago the
United States finds itself in possession
Of several thousand Mauser rifles,
which will be held as spoils of war.
The weapon is magazine bolt gun, the
invention of German, Herr F. Mauser,
and was first used by the armies of his
own country. Before the Americans
and Spanish forces met our army au-
thorities knew comparatively little OF
the damage done by the much-dis-
cussed gun, but it is now declared that
the wound made is not nearly so much
to be dreaded as was expected.