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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10
THE WoMEN's CONVENTION.
One Elderly Gentleman Thought He knew
Their Reasons for Holding IT,

One Elderly Gentleman Thought He Knew
Their Reasons for Holding IT,
The women of the strong minds
were about to hold a convention. and
as preliminary thereto q committee
was moving around among the down
town business men collecting funds
70 assist in the ceremonies The COM
mittee had been to n lot of places and
had met with very fair success. not
withstanding there wasn't q good
locking woman in the entire combin-
alton. which shows how much men
think of woman for herself alone than
for her beauty, which is so evanish-
ing.
However, at one placesit was differ
ent. and the women were treated in
n manner to make them feel as If they
would almost rather not be men at all
than to be the kind of men this par
ticular man was
II happened in the Office OF an ell
derby gentleman, who has no patience
whatever with the man-Iady kind OF
woman, and he was sitting in his
private Office when the delegation ar
rived in the outer room. One of the
members very briefly stated the OBJ
ject OF their visit TO the clerk at the
desk.
And may inquire" said the clerk
politely. for he was n kindly man
and wouldn't do anything in the
wcrld TO hurt anybody's feelings,
why are you going to hold a conven-
tion?"
Just as like as not the man had n
wife at home and he wanted to tell
her about it, but before the commit
tee had an opportunity TO reply the
elderly gentlemans rasping voice was
heard rising high over the partition
separating the two offices.
IN tell you why" came the words,
Its because they haven't got any
babies TO hold. Tell 'em so, with my
compliments, and say that we give
nothing to the cause of perverted. pen-
ticoatism."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10

BrsHoP w. J. GAINES OF the A. M. Z.
Church made a caustic attack upon
Bishop n. NJ. ToRNER in the last issue
of the Philadelphia, Pa. CHRISTIAN Re-
ooRDER, the official organ Of the
Church.
He charges that able divine with
having exceeded his authority in the
appointment of a vicar bishop in South
Africa It is expected that much con
troversy will result, and that the ques
tions raised will form the basis To-
radical action at the next meeting o
the biennial confer nce of that body
Bishop TURNER is yet to be heard from
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10
DisnppearinE Rfcher.

A Wisconsin farmer who thought his
wood-shed would make a pretty good
bank hid $4,000 there. II the thief
had not been lacking in nerve the bank
would have been obliged to suspend.
but by compromising the felony to the
extent of $4,000 the farmer got $4,000
back. An Illinois farmer deposited
$4,000 in a hole back OF his barn
When he went out the other morning
to draw a small amount he found MOTH
ing but the hole
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10

ABOARD OF military examiners wat
convened and rel orted adversely OF
the case of CAPT. HUBERT A. W. Me
EIxK (colored) of the Third North Car
olina Volunteers, Infantry. He wAi
discharged from the service Dec. Sd
1898. with one months pay and allow
3aces.
This shows that the officers of tb,
Sixth Virginia Regiment we're not q
all 10 error, when they presumed tina
shey would be treated in like mannel
by the men who were to pass upoI
their capabilities.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10

city, and he has complied with thst
instruction.
Indictments will no doubt be found
against the m ard the trial OF the &C.
cuse1 parties proceeded with This
country has not been making laws for
one hundred years for nothing. There
are plenty Of laws. ALI that is lacking
is some one to enforce them.
Send the guilty scoundrels to the
penitentiarY, and let US have peace
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10
PRESIDENT MoKINLEYs MESSAGE

The message of President MCKINLEY
has been transmitted TO Congress. 1t
embraces the stirring events which
have Transmitted during the recess OF
that body, and states, plainly the etti-
tude of ali the nations of the world, SO
far as our Relationship with them is
concerned.
1t is more remarkable for what it
does not, than for what it does say.
In this respect, it is similar to the
previous message on the Spanish
American situation.
There is absolutely no reference to
the internal disorders at home, and the
butcheries in the Carolinas find no
place in the lengthy document. He
speaks OF the killing of the Austro-
HungArians in Pennsylvania. Their
government is demanding pay for
them.
We are inclined to think that the
President was ashamed TO put it there.
The reference to the deplorable cna0i-
tions in Cuba, and the necessity for in
tervention is set forth in the following
language:
at was felt by the continental pow
ers which on April Ssh through thelr
amb assadors and ENJOYS, addressed to
the Executive a hope that humanity
and moderation might mark the course
OF this government and people and that
further negotiations would lead to an
agreement which, while securing the
maintenance or peace, would afford all
necessary guarantees for the re-estab-
lishment OF order in Cubs. In re-
spending to that representation. said
l shared the hope lhe ENJOYS had ex-
pressed that peace might be preserved
in manner to terminate the chronic
condition OF disturbance in Cuba so in.
| furious and menacing to our interests
and tranquility ss we'll as revolving to
our sentiment OF humanity and, while
Appreciating the humanitarian and dis.
interested character of the communi-
cation they had made on behalf of the
powers, / stated the confidence of thi;
| government. for it, part. that equal
appreciation would be shown for its
own earnest and uaselfish endeavor.
TO fulfil duty to humanity by ending
| u situation the Indefinite prOiOngatiO1
OF which had been insuferable.
And again:
"The grounds jussifying that star
were the in tereBss of hus . iiy, the du
" TO protect the hf- ana property o
cur cltizens ia Cub tie right t
check injury 70 our commerce and pee
pie shrough the devastation OF the is
land. and, most importss t. the need o
removing R5 ones and forever the con
slant menscs and the burdens eotaiieC
upon our govern neat by the uncertain
tiee and perks Of the situation caused
by the unendu-Ab.e disturbance in Ia
ba"
InIthe above, the President make
the preservation OF property para
mount to the security of human life
for he refers Il the "bSrdens entsile'
upon our goyEnmsnt," which We eou
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10

enemy 1t aided ID abetted the mur-
ders at Wilmingtd, N. C.
It justified the reasonable action OF |
A. NJ. WADDELL. fhe bogus mayor in
the same city, WI in most countries, |
had he been guilt OF q similar offense
would by this tin have been shot fox
his crimes.
But the TIMES has been discussing
the elective fcaIchise with the Black
stone..Va. CoUR SR, and is in favor
of restricted Suffrage. 1t says:
''We determiu d that we would new
er compromise with ballot-box stuffiog,
but we were met constantly with the
argument that in the black districts
these practices were necessary ia order
co prevent Negro rule, and while we
did not and do not believe it, we have
finally come to the conclusion that so
long IS there Is even threat OF Negro
rule in any section of Virginia the
present system will be continued. We
| believe that any thing honest is better
than dishonest elections, for we believe
| that nothing IS more demoralizinR and
corrupting. Therefore we meet the
apologisJs on their own ground and say
60 them If you viii ga srantee an hon.
est ballot through constitutional
amendment we will assist you in get
ting such an amendment adopted
proposition is this: II you VII
rob the Negro once for all by constitu-
tional methods and be done with it, W q
will go with and support you.
Could any position be lower ? Gould
it be any more immoral Could it
violate to greater extent the higher
law OF ethics7 For Gods sake, tell us,
what is the TINES standard of morali-
ty and right-doing? It's quibbling po-
LEY is disgusting.
II you wish to be bsllot-robber,
take of your robes of piety, and stand
before US undisguised. 1t says:
"But we save the point that any
measure that may bs adopted must be
honest and must deal honestly with all
| classes of voters without regard TO
their race And we say this not in the
interest of the Negro, but in the inter-
est of the white man."
How can honesty be born of dishon-
esty? Before the above words are
hardly written, it upsets all it has said
by the use of the following language:
eve say that it will ne preach to
this generation and TO our children, il
we continue to practice trickery. II
| we disfranchise the great body OF Ne
groes let US do it openly and above
board ard let there be an end OF all
sorts of jugglery"
1t gives its influence and support to
robbery in preference TO thievery. 1t
advocates boldness in preference to
cowardice. But, it has forgotten that
the laws of the land haveimade the lat
ter (thievery) misdemeanor, punish
j, able by confinement in Jail. and the
Normer a felony punishable by confine-
nhent in the states prison or death.
Sou advocate like your colleagues
wr9ng doing, only. you would have
theM perpetrate the greater of the two.
And} is this your standard Of morality
''Gisfems the avow'd. the erect, the
manly foe,
BoldfI can meet--perhaps may turn
his blow;
But 6f al plsgues, good Heaven, thy
wrath can send
Save, save, oh save me from the can
4 }Adi%friend."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10

clans seeking some partisan end, nor
simply as colored men aroused by the
passions OF the hour; but, sir, we come
as economists, as students OF history
and the scien:e of government. as pa
triots Jealous of our country's veal.
and as American citiz sns TO ask you,
the Chief Executive OF this great nation
and Commander-in-Chi of the land
and naval forces, to exeryIse all con-
stitutional power in you invested to
protect every Ameri san citizen in the
enjoyment OF HE Observation-Disclosures
1.-THE present situation is grave one
and the attitude O. LAWYERS men in the
state of North Carolina viii be far
reaching IN its effect. unless it is cOun-
teracted by the strong arm OF the gov
eminent"
The law, Section 1899 reads:
Whenever insurrection, domestic
violence, unlawful combinations, or
conspiracles in any State so obstructs
or hinders the execution of the laws
thereof, and OF the United States, az
60 deprive any portion or class of the
people of such State of any OF the
rights, privileges, or immunities. or
protection named in the Constitution
and secured by the laws for the
protection OF such rights, privileges. or
limmuuities, and the constituted au-
thorities of sach State are unable TO
protect, or. from any cause, fail in or
refuse protection of the psople in such
rights. such fact shall be deemed de-
NAL by such State OF the equal prosec-
ton or the laws TO which they are en-
Ind nm dear~ he of 40
| United States; and in AL such cases,
or whenever such insurrectiony vio-
lence, unlawful combinations, or con-
spiracies. opposes or obstructs the
laws of the United States or the due
execu ion thereof, or impedes or OBJ
| sCructs the due course of justice under
the same, it shall be lawful for the
President, and it shall be his duty, TO
taks such measures, by the employ
| ment of the militia. or the land and
| naval forces of the United States, or OF
either, or by other me ans, as he may
deem necessary. for the suppression of
such insurrection. domestic violence,
or combinations"
The President had needed the plea
OF the Spanish Cubans. Did he heed
the appeal OF the American citizens?
Did he confer with Gov. RUSSELL by
letter, telegraph or telephone9 Did
he recommend any action in the prem
,ses2 On the contrary, did not the
United States Naval Reserves aid the
reyolutlonists? Did they not act in
accordance with their orders?
go, the pity ofitw
It is useless to look 10 Washington.
| The President Is SILENT
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10
a eVanaerraI Woman.

BAAins-"My wife used 10 be rather
foolish, but she's one Of the most ealm
and sensible wemen in this town
now. Why, say. do you know what
she did yesterday?
OreHtt--"Ne; what?"
Bilkins-''Saw a telegraph boy COM
ing across the street toward our house
and never tainted or hOilered that
she knew something had happened
to mammar'
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10
The Queen Bee.

According to "a paper read before tho
Scientific society at Preston. England.
a queen bee sometimes lays at the rate
OF two eggs q minute and tho total
weight OF the eggs Is one and q half
times that OF her own body on q sum
mer day. AS she lives four or five
years she must lay about 1900. 900 In
the eonrSs. Q1 her iiA Her eyes. -are
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10

1t seems that the League of Ameri-
San Wheelmen is going To pieces. This
is the organizAti which discriminate
ed against cyclists of African descent.
The new organization,-the Amer
can Racing Cycli SITS Union has thrown
wide It's doors, and no one is barred
therefroG ON account of race, color
p ,lities or religion.
AID thus the good work goes onl
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10

1HzPLAEET Is issued weekly. The subscrtp.
0on price is $1.50 year, I'm advance.
There are FOUR WAYS by which money can be
rent By mall at our risk-in Post OfHce Money
Order by Bank Check or Draft or an Express
Money Order, and when none of these can be
procured. in a Registered Letter.
MONEY ORDERs.-You can buy Money Order
~ your Post-0fice, payable at the Richmond
pafe arrival. Express Money Orders can be OBJ
eatned at any Office of the American Express Co
the United States Express Co., and the Wells
Fargo and Co.'S Express Company. We viii be
canleA. The Express Money Order is safe and
convenient way for forwarding money.
REGISTERED LErTER.--If Money Order Post
Ofhcc or an Express Office IS not within your
reach your Postmaster will register the let ter
you wish TO send us on payment of ten cen Is
Then, III the letter is lost or stolen, II can be
Gaced. You can send money in this mannera
1cr risk.
We cannot be responsible for money sent in
StteTS In any other way than one of the -four
ways mentioned above. II you send your mon
sy IN any other way, you must do It at your
RENEWALS. etc.-Ifyou do not want the PLAN
vT ontinueo fer another year after your sub
scnpt1on has run out, you .hen notify us by
Postal Card to discontinue it. The courts have
oecioed that subscrf bers TO newspaper who dS
n der their paper discontinued at the expfr
Of time for which it has been paid ar,
he'd liable for the payment OF the subscription
tnued-
COMMUNICATION when writing to u.
roar paper, you should give your name anC
address In full, otherwise we cannot find YOU
pnme on our books.
CHANGE OF Address - In order to chanr,
fae address Of a su bscriber we must be sent tn,
former as well as the present address
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10

TIE Baptist Congress held at Lynch
burg. November 30th was 8 success.
Virginia Seminary was endorsed and
the work of Prof. G.. w. Hayes recog-
nized. This was the right move. Let
the people OF the state rally to the
support OF this grand institution.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10

Billy the SlRggeV-''Hsre, take dis
book back. You cheated me, see."
Observation-Disclosures you? The
price Is plainly marked. I'll show
you the catalogue IL you think you
paid too much for It."
Billy the SlugeeP-"I don't care to
see no catalogue. It's q story about
let Of Boston guys by Henry James
When boaShI II fought Jeese had
wrote
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10

The death has occurred of Sarah
Leman, aged eighty-two years. who
has been an inmate OF an English
workhouse for ffty-six years. During
that long period sho had never left the
house, and her maintenance cost the
ratepayers $500.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10

DISTRICT ATTORNEY BERNARD has
been instructed by the Department. OF
Justice at Washington to proceed
against those white men at Whining
ton, N. c., who forced United States
Commissioner BgSTISa to leaYe tina.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10
Tobacco.

A French scientific journal says the
consumption of tobacco is decreasing in
that country. being at the present time
about two pounds a head OF the popu-
lation annually, whereas in Holland it
is seven pounds. in the United States
Eve pounds, in Belgium and Germany
three pounds, in Austria-H Hungary two
and one-half pounds, and in Canada
two and one-half pounds.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10

smaller than those of the other bees.
owing to long residence in the hive
Her sting is 800 times smaller in diam
eter than pin. and as she can seldom
draw it out after singing a person she
leaves it in and dies afterward.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10

LET the Negro-haters howl. Let
them legislate and naalign US. We will
not yield one "jot er little" of our
rights, and will fight all along the line.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10

WE must not forget that good man
ners will aid us much at this time
Let us be polite, but not servile. This
is a dark night. but the streaks OF dawn
are already observable.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10

1T is absolutely essential that we
should do all in our power. consistent
with right TO retain the gooi-wiiI OF
our white friends.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10

CoLoRED men should read and pay
TOR journals devoted to their racial in
terests. A bliad man can see the ne
eessity for this now.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10
THAT PROSPECTIVE LYEOHINe.

ACCORDING to the North and South
Carolina policy, it is in order. not only
to xile the correspondent of theN AS
ISOLATED Press at Parkersburg, W. Vh,,
but to treat in a similar manner the
publishers of the journals, who per
mitted the publication of the items.
The Washington Ppsr OF the LIST inst
contained the following:
"Parkersburg, w. Va, Nov. 3d.
Circulars were secretly circulated
throughout the city last night calling
for n meeting of masked citizens Co be
held at midnight tonight TO discuss
the advisabllity OF lynching Wade
Grant. u Negro, now in Jail awaiting
trial for felonious assault upon Mrs.
Barry, Who has fully identified him,
and George A. Melat, white man, sent
to Jail yesterday TO await trial on the
charge of like assault on Laura Shat
ter, five-year-old child, who tells q
straight sto ry of the crime.
At 10 O'clock quite crowd had gath
cred at the county road bridge, the
rendezvous designa led in the circulars.
There was no leader, however, and no
action was then taken"
And again:
Judge Jackson, of the Criminal
Court appeared at the Jail at 10 80 and
at once assumed chargS of aft Airs, d.
recting the Sheriff and officers from
the Sheriff's office. The cause OF the
gathering of the mob was rumor that
some white women admirers of Wade
Grant, the Negro, who assaulted Mrs.
Barry, had about completed arrange
ments to secure his release on bond.
Judge jackson stated that no appli-
cation had been made for bond for
Grant. and that the report was I'M
true"
1t says further:
"At 12:25 crowd of over 500 men.
mostly white. started for the Jail, and
in ten minutes the point was reach cd +.
The mob broke open blacksmith shop
and looted it OF every thing which
could be of use in affecting au entrance.
When the leader reached the door the
| first mon to appear WAS Sheriff Wade,
VINO appealed to the crowd to disperse.
His officers were heavily armed and
their appearance seemed to quiet the
who gathering. The officers drove those
entered back TO the street, and Judge
Jackson made q speech, which was
cheered. He was repeatedly asked IL
| justics would melted out to naen. and if
ne would prevent white women send
ing bouquets and daintIes to the Ne
| groes. He assured them that he
would, and that the full extent of the
law would be given the culprits il
found guilty. The angry crowd lin-
gered about the Jail till / :05 when an
other attempt was made to effect an
entrance Again they were dispersed
and at 80 but few remained"
This is an extract from white journ-
al, and Editor ALEXANDER MANLEY il
in no way connected with its stat
What have the Negro-haters to say tc
this? Why 30 silent, brethren? Speak
p,-speak up loudlyl
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10
SATURDAY DEC. 10. 1898.

No. no; it was not race war in the
CaroliDas, it was race massacre.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10

POSTAGE STAMPS OF A DENOMINATION
EIGEER THAN TWO CENTS NOT RECEIVED
On SUBSCRIPTIONS.
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Entered in the Poss-omce at Richmond, Va
~ second class matter.
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Published every Sa turday by John Ni.chel
1r., Published at 81 n 4th ST Richmond, Va
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10
JOHN MITCHELL, JR:. EDITOR

All communications intended for pu biica tion
shOuldbe sent so asto reach US by We dnesday
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10

"The present situation is grave one
and the attitude O. LAWYERS men in the
state of Norsh Carolina viii be far
reaching IN its effect. unless it is coun-
teracted by the strong arm OF the gov
ernment."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-10

ssrue to nnean expense of guarding
against filibustering expeditions :snd
the injury TO commerce IS "most i'm
portant."
In his appeal to Congress for the au-
tbority TO act. he said:
I'm the name OF humanity. in the
name OF civilization, in behalf OF en-
daDgered American interests which
give US the right and the duty to
speak and 20 act, the war in Cuba must
stop"
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HANDBOOK OF THE TARIFF

Tho understanding Of the compllclta,
provisions Of the new urn has beer
greatly simplihcd by the Issuance Of tEls
manual, which contains decisions Of III,
federal courts, general appraisers and Nh,
seer stary Of the treasury on mooteI
points To digest the tariff law is nr
easy task. but 20 digest the food taken
into the gastric receptacle is rendered
saclle ana agreeable by the systemati,
use Of that thorough stomachic. Hos.
letters Stomach Bitters. This is n fam
ily medicine Of comprehensive uses. Il
prevents and cures malaral. kidney and
rheumatic trouble, remedies nervousness
and insomnia, and removes constipation
and biliousness. Appetite, as well as the
ability 70 satisfy II without subsequent
abdominal disturbance. is restored by
this fine stomachic, which also accelcrates
couyales eucr. Persons iu the decline Of
life and the infrm of every age and sex
find IT Of material assistance.