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on the coast Of Porto Rico. For the most
part the ports are simply open roadsteads.
untirely unprotected from Winds and gales
seaward. The harbors OF San Juan and
Guanica are ideal as harbors OF refuge. both
being securely landlocked. A vast portion
OF the former is capable Of being dredged
and will afford ample anchorage tor a large
number OF vessels in deep water The har-
Dor OF Guanica Is wholly and simply har-
Dor Of refuge. There is a small village Of
poor people on the shore. probably to the
number OF 500 or 600. Vessels going into
this harbor would carry from seven to ten
fathoms Of water and not less than four and
half close In to the shore. This is the
point where General Miles landed his army.
1t would furnish an anchorage for at least
250 vessels The nearest town from this
harbor Is about six miles back from shore.
from which point there Is a railroad COM
municating with the interior Of the island.
OF the ports such as Fajardo, Huamacao and
Arroyos are simply the entry ports for Gus
toms purposes Of the towns. which lie some
five or six miles In each case In the interior.
Ponce is no exception to this rule. The
playa, which is the port, Is built on the
beach and the CITY itself is two miles back.
1t 10 reached by fine road. There is per-
haps no coast In any part Of the world 80
we'll adapted to Illicit trade as the coast of
Porto Rico. For the protection Of revenues,
when our customs and navigation laws shall
Ue euLOICeu. tucTe SHOulu Oe ~ iedSL tWo
vessels Of the revenue cutter service as
signed to duty. with headquarters to be
designated one at San Juan and one at
Ponce. The shores Of the island In Its en-
tirety are bold and very easy Of navigation
and comparatively speaking there are no OBJ
structions. The charts at present In use
are blind. many shoals being shown upon
them that have no existence In fact. and
many shoals are found that are not laid
down on the charts. The soundipgs are gen.
orally inaccurate. furnishing no accurate
guide for the mariner.
The question a. to when the patrol Of
this coast should be inaugurated is mat
ter which will be determined by the secre-
tary Of the treasury probably at an early
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-03

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-The British am
bassador has furnished the secretary OF
state with copy OF notice issued by the
government Of the Bahamas for the benefit
OF the inhabitants OF the outlying Islands.
to the effect that certain vessels In distress
were robbed by divers persons inhabiting
the outlying territory in December and
January last. The notice calls attention
to the fact that persons committing such
acts are guilty OF felony. and on conviction
are liable to be kept in penal servituds
for any term not exceeding fourteen years.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-03
EXCEEDS REQUIRED SPEED
Torpedo Boat Farragut ON Second
Trial Trip Makes 3O.1s Knots
Per Hour.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2.-The torpedo
boat Farragut had its official trial on the
bay today and succeeded in exceeding the
required speed Of thirty knots by 0.1S Of
knot the official time being 3e.1S knots
with 419% revolutions. The exact ofacial
time will not be given out for day or
two.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-03
HEALTH OF PHILIPPINE TROOPS.
One.Third of Present Sick List Has
TYnhOid and Malarial Eeyers.

Typhoid and Malarial Fevers.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2.-That there is a
decided Improvement In the health Of the
troops In the Philippines is shown by tho
following cable message from General Otis,
commanding at Manila. received by Adjutant
General Corbin today:
Per cent Of sick OF command November
30 10 1-6 a. against ~ 1-5 October 81; No
vember deaths twenty six, as against forty
five for October. The sick rate In command
about the same as among the troops Of other
governments serving In tropical countries.
One-third Of present sick suffering from
typhoid and malarial fevers. one-sixth from
intestinal troubles and the remaining half
Of ailments slight In character.
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Cleveland Returning from Duck Hunt

NEW YORK. Dec. 2.-E. c. Benedicts
steam yacht. the Oneida. Captain A. c.
Pickett in command is expected in port to-
morrow from southern trip. Ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland. Captain Robley d. Evans
and others are on board the yacht as
guests OF Mr.. Benedict. The party has
been on a two-weeks hunting trip to the
preserves of the Santee club on the shores
Of Winwah bay. Just below Georgetown. S.
G. About 100 ducks and q quantity Of
other fowl and game have been sent north
as a result Of the cruise.
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ExpIosion of Turpeutine.

DETROIT. Dec. Am explosion Of tur-
pentine today on the second floor OF
Reuther & Co.'S. carving and modelling es-
tablishment caused serious injury to three
men. William Lenore. an employe, was
perhaps fatally burned about the arms. face
and head. Joachim Jungwirth, a member
Il the Arm was burned about the face and
hands. and Charles Kummerheld. an en-
ploye. had leg broken. The damage by
fire amounts to Sc. 600.
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Garrison Troops ut Honolulu.

WASHINGTON, Dec 2.-The First New
York regiment OF infantry having been
ordered home from Honolulu. its place may
be filled later on by detachment Of regular
troops. the selection Ct which. however. has
nc. yet been determined. After the New
Workers depart there will still remain al
Honolulu some companies OF the Second en-
gineers. which. for the present, will consti-
tute an adequate garrison.
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strikers Given Free Hand.

DENVER, Dec. 2.-Judge Johnston Of the
district court today dissolved the temporary
injunction issued to restrain the striking
employees Of the F. NJ Davis Iron works
from intimidating non-union workmen or
declaring a boycott against the company.
The Judge said that the condition of affairs
was not so serious as to warrant inter-
ference on the part Of the curt AMI that
the police were able to maintain the peace.
The plaintiff took an appeal.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-03
PATROL FOR ISLANDS COASTS
United states Customs Service at
Porto Rico Will Need some
Protection.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-Captain Shoe
maker, chief OF the revenue cutter service,
las returned from Porto Rico, where h.
vent some weeks ago to investigate the
question OF the necessity for a revenue cut
ter patrol OF the islands coasts Mr.. Shoe
maker today said:
During an absence Of about fifty days
have visited every port and so-calied harbor
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-03
WIN Di.po.c of O,OOO Mau.ers.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2.-The secretary Of
war has directed that the 5000 Mauser rifles
taken from the Spanish troops at the sur
render OF Santiago be disposed OF.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-03
Queer Defense Of Murderer.

NEW YORK. Dec. "A dispatch to the
Herald from Montevideo. Uruguay, says
Arredondo, murderer OF President Idrarte
Borda. has been absoived by the court be-
cause he is said to have acted under the
influence Of political effervescence. The pub
lie prosecutor will appeal against the judg-
mept
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-03

of general prosperity as any other section Of
the country"
The governor-elect left for Grand Rapids
tonight with Mrs. Thomas and from there
he will 60 on to New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-03


giving the imports for the Philippine
islands. One Of the larger importing houses,
which keeps statistics Of imports and which
has practically complete figures Of all goods
shipped into Manila. has prepared the fol-
lowing table, giving the approximate value
Of imports during the year 1897. including
goods imported by shopkeepers and Chinese
from Hong Kong:
First-Woven fancy goods, (ging-
hams, grandvlles, muslins, re-
gates t5SuseEinss etso $4,000
ThrdNYarns and sewing thread: 10000
Fourth-Ironware, hollow ware and
fancy articles. known In China
trade as muck and truck ..;;;. 100000
Fifth-skirtngs gray y cloths % drills ,ooooo
Sixth-Imports from Hong kong... 100000
Total ...........,............... Gl. $4,000
Value in Mexican money SIG 100000
Imports Estimated.
Coal imports amounted to about 10000
| tons.
Petroleum imports amounted to about 114,-
$50 cases.
The average value OF coal In Manila is
! $40, and petroleum is worth on an average
SO case. or $342.990. Adding these two
| items to the estimated table Of imports gives
a total Of s17,342, $3.50.
Taking this as being correct. there Is a
trade balance In favor OF the islands Of
| $23, ,s99 2sO. that being the excess Of exports
over imports.
The four principal industries Of the islands
| in the order named are hemp, sugar, copra
| and tobacco.
The hemp industry supports large pro-
| portion OF the population OF the southern
| part Of Luzon and islands to the south
| and according to the opinion Of those most
familiar with the trade, there is no danger
| of an overproduction. 1t is all exported.
| and there would seem to be room for the
establishment Of a plant for the making OF
! cordage. There Is practically no rope manu-
: fsctured In the Philippine Islands.
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CONDITION OF THE WEATHER

Forecast for Nebraska
Colder: Northwest Winds.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-03

The most reliable figures that can be OBJ
tanned on exports from the islands for the
year 1897 give the following as the value at
the point Of shipment Of the various princi-
pal items:
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liver basis and are payable on demand to
carer. The charter requires that there shall
he maintained In cash and paper. which can
be realized on In ninety days, a sufficient
mount to cover Its outstanding obligations
N bank notes, deposits and accounts current.
There mus. be maintained In the banks
vaults silver In amount edual to at least
one-third OF the notes In cireulation.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17
TROUBLE IN TEXAS

TExARKANA, Arkansas, now has a
grievance. 1t claims that it is being
over.run by colored people from the
northern part of Texas, who have been
xur out of that state by the white
nnobs now roaming in that section,
Many have been killed, and the
nomeless unfortunates have no where
10 shelter themselves.
Men, women and children are thls
forced to trample hundreds of miles in
che most pitiable condition. Not q
wCrd is heard from Washington, the
spot which is frat and foremost il
7Ooking after the interest of humanity,
Miss CLARA BARTON, the president o.
She Red Cross Society is following il
aSae wake of war. 1t would be we'll FOL
hex to send her agents to Texas, the
Gland OF peace" ,.f
The army OF the United States cal
Invade Porto Rico and Cuba. tt
enighty vessels can threaten with bonn
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17
IN A WHITE DISTRICT.

The Republican people of this state
are very DESTROYS OF knowing how long
this condition of affairs. which deny to
them the right to have their votes
counted in thu Republican primaries
shall continue. Editor LEWIS (white)
of the Harrisonburg SPIRIT OF THE
VALLEY describes the method in opera
ton there, and they are so much like
those prevailing in this Thirds Con-
gressionaT District that, barring the
minor details, to cite the one is to
state the other. He says:
s'The returns showed that the wing
of the party which is opposed to the
peculiar methods of the late Chairman
Acker had elected thirty eight dele
gates and the Acker followers only
thirty-five In this desperate strait
Acker and his secretary put on the list
of delegates q bogus set OF delegate
from Harrisonburg, headed by Funk.
houser, which delegation did not ever
pretend to be elected 81 the regular
meeting, but who were selected by {
handful of men at a private meeting
behind closed DOORS"
The same thing was done 10 this city
The SPIRIT OF THE VALLEY says il
speaking of the District Convention.
"Mr. Garter NJ. Luthan, OF Madison
was elected over Mr.. Willis, of Warner
lby q snail msIeTity-a mai ority Q.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17
FkOM GERMANTOWN.
A Fine Showing Personal ItemB.

Rev. Morton Winston OF Mt. Zion
Baptist Church preached a special SER
mon on Sunday to the old people in
which the young ones were also .aught
q lesson.
The people who have spent the sum-
mer at the various watering places al g
beginning to return home.
The Boys Brigade of the Mt Zion
Baptist Church is receiving many COM
plimsnts for the showing they made
on last Wednesday in street. parade,
as is also the National Band.
William Byrd has closed his refresh
ment stand at Chestnut Hill Park for
the season: but will have all refresh
ments of the season at l76 w. Price
ST., at the lowest prices,
All person in this vicinity who have
not settled for the PLANET will please
do 80 this weak. All persons who
would like to have the PLANET deliver
ed TO their houses will please call OF
address William Byrd, 176 w. PricS
| ST Germantown.
Mr.. Charles Robinson has returned
home after months stay at Atlantic
City
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17
WHITE MAN LYNoHsD.

The lynching OF LEE PIcKErr (white)
near Stuart. Va, Monday, Sept. 12tb,
1895, was murder. and the lyuchers of
this man are murd erers.
PICKETT was charged with criminal
assault, and his victim was PHEBE
GATES (white).
We have insisted that the crime Of
rape was not confined exclusively to
any one race OF people.
WALL. who was lynched in this same
neighborhood not long since was
charged with the sams ofense. He
added murder to his crime. Tbs peo-
pie OF this commonwealth are puzzled
to know what steps His Excellency,
J. HoGE Tyler has taken to see to it
that the laws are faithfully executed
It is announced that WILL BRANCH,
L. ID. MCMILLAN, JR., CRAwFoRD
THOMPSON. HIRAM MONTGOMERY and
MADISON MONTGOMERY murdered LEE
PIcKRrr. What viii be done about it?
The crime is murder.
We insist that the machinery of the
law shall be exercised. The officials OF
this commonwealth are sworn to DO
their duty. Will they comply with
their obligations? II not, what be-
comes Of the constitution? Who is
there to stand up for the majesty OF
the law? Lynch law must gol
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

TIE Danville, Va. authorities a nd
citizens are making record in the
matter of killing colored people.
ALBERT MCCLELLAN is the latest
victim and Officer MoRRlsETT (white)
is the murderer.
This young man belonged to this
community. He was not an outsider
from another state. He knew the
rules and regulations governing this
municipality and therefore could not
have knowingly been guilty of conduct
endangering this officers life.
But, coward that he was, because he
was struck as he alleged by a Neg 70,
he must take his life.
A nominal bond of $500 is accepted
and as tbs lifeless form of AUrHU R
MCCLELLAN is borne to the grave on
the hillside, murderer MoRRIsErT still
in uniform ponders over the misery he
has caused.
1t is needless to look to the courts OF
injustice for justice. Colored men
who have trouble with lawless, NEGRO
hating white men must understand
that they take their lives in their own
hands,-they must kill or be killed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

ssven-ss temporary chairman. This
was considered the test vote as be-
tween the two contesting delegations
from Rockingham county. The chief
interest in the Convention and the only
excitement was over this contest. As
soon as Mr.. Southall was elected it
was weil-known that victory for the
delegates elected by the Aeker- Funk
houser minorify convention at Harris l.
onbarg was assured, for all knew that
be would choose Committee on Gre
dentials who we're favorable 20 the
Acker Funkh0user combination"
This is closely akio to the methods
pursued at Hanover @. II.
There is no disposition to harmonic
by the seating of both factions on a
half-vote. LISA freezing out" pro-
cess "elean through ard is causing
the disintsgration OF what is4eft of the
Republican Party of Virginia. 1t
seems, too, that the methods pursued
are similar throughout the state and
are accordingly carefully arranged be-
fore hand.
Certain it is that the mschine plans
OF the seli-constituted Republican
leaders are as much open to criticism
as are the ''robber ones" of the Demo
cratic Party.
Which way shall we turn for honesty
and square dealing IN politics7
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17
REV. JOHN JONES PASSES AWAY.
A Large OOncOurse of Fricnds-Imores
sive Ceremony.
BEDFoRD CRY, VA. Sept. IS, 1913.

DHDFOkD OAI1, A. OcpSs To- 90.
Rev. John Jones passed away in full
triumph of faith Saturday, Sept. 10th,
at .. M. His funeral took place from
the Washington st. Baptist Church
Tuesday, Sept. 18th, at O'Clock in the
presence of relatives and a host of
friends and acquaintance from far
and near. who hal assembled to paw
the last tribute of respect to the dead
hero.
On the rostrum were seated the fol-
lowing divines: Revs. Royan and Da-
WIS (white). Rsvs. s. Smith. T. q.
Campbell, McClannY and Rev. Johl
Pate. Rev. @. s. Schoeffer being alb
sent, the funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Royal. text, Rev. II i:
13, Blessed are the dead who die in
the Lord" He was assisted by Revs.
Campbell, Davis and Smith. The SER
vices were verv impressive and evoked
many shouts of amen and tears OF sym.
pathy for the bereaved family.
Rev. Davis read q paper prepared by
Deacon VIM. Brown giving a brief his
tory OF part of his over forty years Of
service for the Master that pertained
to the Baptist Churches in Bedford
during bis pastorate. His subject wal
"A great man has fallen in Israel"
The family extends thanks to TIT
many friends Of the community wht
gave of their means and service ireel,
for his comfort while here.
a FRIEND.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17
NOTICE.

The Office of Hill City Benevolent
Relief Association OF Lynchburg. Va,
Is locSted in che new and handsome
building of our pooular undertakes,
w. /. Johnson, 1907 North Foushee
Street, Richmond. Virgins. The
Hill City Benevolent Relief Assoeia-
tion is prepared to insure the lives of
the citizens of Richmond. Va, for sicK
and death benefits or the will insure
you for sick benefits only, or death
benefits only or they will issue an en-
dowment policy maturing from 8 to 10
years, strictly reliable. Give them a
call or see their agents and insure your
life for the banefis of your wife, child
rem or other parents.
Good agents can always get en-
ploymsnt," Take an agency.
self 1t.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17
THE OoLoRED VIRGINIA TROOPS.

THE Sixth Virginia Regiment (color-
ed) has been sent to Knoxville, Tenn,
where it will be placed with the First
Army Corp, and will be sent to do
garrison duty either in Cuba, Porto
Rico or the Philippine Islands. These
rroops are under the comm and OF col
cred majors.
The correspondent of Richm ond,
Va, TIMES says:
"The health Of the camp has been
excellent. There has been little sick
ness and that not of q serious nature.
The order has been good. No COM
plant has been made by airy of the
residents of the neighborhood CT Sim
gleton's farm of any misconduct on the
splendidlY equipped-better. than the
This compliment is sufficiently far
reaching to satisfy the most critical
elements.
He continues:
"There is some talk of the regiment
Ootnk ICtalAC0 OCAA4RbChtiJ IA tAaI
army, but an officer of another COM
mand says he does not think this will
be done. The trouble is that the COM
panies and battalions are differed by
colored men. and the War Department
is not yet ready for this Innovation"
There you have it againl HON. Rus
SELL A. ALGER is at the head of the
War Department., and Hon. WILLIAM
McKISLEY is at the head of Hos
RUSSELL A. ALGER-
Do they cnuntenance this discrimi-
nation? II so, what becomes of the
observance of the DEGREES of the Four
teenth Amendment to the Constitu-
ton of the United States We await
the answer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

The Sixth Virginia Regiment, U. 8.
V. Infantry left this state with the best
wishes of the people.
They have conducted themselves in
q manner that is highly commended
and their services in foreign land
will reflect credit upon the state which
sent them forth. The climate is the
Uaost deadly feature of the trip. May
Ghey have safe return.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17
FROM NORFOLK

Rev. DR.. SeatOn Ill-Rev. DR.. Mitch.
ellis Return-Republican Politics
-Thoroughgood Slau ghtered-
Mr.. Bowden and His Col
ored Allies-Chairman Carney's Regu-
lars-The True Reformers Salts
fied-Chisf Taylor Popular.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

tsrdment the peninsula Of Spain, but
its power is broken, its voice is stilled
when a vail reaches it's ears from the
blood-stained state OF Texas.
Colored men, we must protect our
selves, for truly is it said, we have no
government to protect us.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

CoLoRED people should patronizs
their own enterprises. They should
be most friendly with those white
persons who are most kindly disposed
toward them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17
NORFOLK, VA, Sept. Is. 1913.

NORFOLK, VA, Sept. ID, '98.
Rev. d. P. Seaton, D. D., of ST..
johns A. M. E. Church were taken
very i'll during the services last SUM-
day night and had to take his bed. He
is to-day very much improved and
hops to be able to attend to the duties
of his charge this week. The doctor is
laboring very much under the terrible
mental strain that he has through his
incessant labors brought on. The doe
Ter has often preached two and three
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

CoLoRED people should subscribe to
coiored folks journals. read them af-
ter you subscribe for them and pay for
Ehem before you read them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

1t is we'll to have a good time in
youth, but much better to have pleas
ant time in old age.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

TIE government seems TO know q
good thing when it sees it. 1t is hold
6ng on to the colored soldiers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

IT takes some folks long time to
learn lesson and short time to for
get one.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

ExrRAvAGANcE is the advance agent
OF suffering.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

We cannot spend our money, and
have it too.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

Coon behavior is necessary adiunc
20 our races progress.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

PETTY disagreements should not dis
tCrb old friendships.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

Insulting people will constantly be
InEulted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

CoLoRED people should organize and
he true TO each other.