davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The age-herald., 1898-09-30
Gov. Taylor Critically III

Knoxville, Tenn, September 29.-Informa- ton from Johnson City tonight says Gov ernor Taylor's condition has become more critical than at any time during his illness. His relatives from distance have been summoned to his bedside. Grave fears are felt concerning the result of his sickness.
The age-herald., 1898-09-30
TROOPS ASKED FOR.
Governor Tanner Orders Out the Mill
 tia to Protect Property.

Springfield, H., September Ex-Governor Tanner was called up by phone this after noon by Sheriff Colburn of Pana in regard to tho striking miners. Sheriff Colburn said that he had no further control of the miners and feared there would be an out break within short time, and that loss of life and bloodshed were sure to follow; that he had exhausted all of his resources and asked that state troops be sent there.
 Battery of Galesburg and two com panies of infantry, Sons of Veterans at Elgin, were ordered to Pana at once.
 Governor Tanner ordered the soldiers to camp within the city limits and to protect the life and property of the citizens, but under no circumstances should they aid the operators or mine owners in the opera ton of the mines with foreign labor, to which the governor Is very much opposed
The age-herald., 1898-09-30
Rescinded the Action
In L,oulsi;tIla

New Orleans, September 29.-Dr Souchon, president of the Louisiana state board of health, makes the following yellow fever report for today:
 New Orleans, one new case. fl Houma' one new case. is,l.s 1 ;. Wilson, four new cases. k, Franklin, eight new cases.
 There were no deaths from fever in the state.
The age-herald., 1898-09-30
YELLOW FEVER
 ON THE DECLINE No New Gases Were Reported
 at Jackson Yesterday ND APPREHENSION IS FELT Of a General Spread of the Dis- ease in MisSissippfs Capital. ONE NEW CASE IN NEW ORLEANS No Deaths From Fever in Any of the
 Infected Towns.
No Deaths From Fever in Any of the
 Infected Towns.
QUARANTINE WAS ESTABLISHED
Against Vicksburg by the Health Au- thorities at Meridian, But Later the Action Was Rescinded-
 Cool Spell in Jackson.

Jackson, Miss, September 2s.-lIo new cases are reported today in Jackson.
 The infected district is still quarantined from the rest of the city and there is no apprehension of general spread of the disease in this town. cool spell struck here today, which will retard its spread, though probably develop the disease in this town. All of the mails from Jackson fumigated. Bishop Galloway, Secretary of State Power and Colonel J. D. Stewart, citizens committee appointed by Mayor Wharton, have issued an appeal to the country at large for contributions to relieve the destitute among the negroes in the cordoned district.
 The following report was received tonight from Drs. Cant and Birchott. at Tayor's: 1.-TWO new cases, four seriously Ill. Or wood sends nc, report. Water Valley has two suspicious cases Swoffer seriously ill. Infected district rapidly depopulated. White and colored detention camps have been es- tablished."
 pr. Folkes, state inspector, reports the case at Poplarville to be pernicious ma larial fever.
 A report from Edwards states that there is no danger of a spread as the county Is practically immune. Dr. Harralson's re- port from Oxford says:
 Three new cases, a steady rain all day which has greatly intorfered with the sanitary work"
 Rescinded the Action
 Meridian Miss, September 29.-The Me- rdian board of health today declared quar- antine against Vicksburg, pending investi. gation but upon affidavits from the presi- dent of the board of heath and two other physicians of Vicksburg, that suspi- cious cases of fever are to be found in that city, the action of the Meridian board was rescinded and the quarantine raised.
The age-herald., 1898-09-30
Ordered to Quit

Santiago, September 20.-Senor Sanchez Garcia, one of the Spanish judges who was continued in o1Iice after the equalization when ordered a month ago to cease per- forming his magistral functions, but who despite the order has continued to try cases. has been ordered to cease under penalty of arrest. A Cuban-has been ap- pointed to succeed him. The first mail sent from here in two weeks left today for Baltimore,
The age-herald., 1898-09-30
Lafayette Day

Houston. Tex, September Ex-Governor Culberson today issued proclamation des- ignating October 19 as Lafayette day and requesting the trustees and principals of the public schools to see that the day is marked with appropriate exercises and that the children be given an opportunity to contribute to the Lafayette memorial.
The age-herald., 1898-09-30
Rebelg Attack Officers

Yokohoma, September 2g.-The rebels havo attacked government officers on the island of Formosa and set fire to buildings in which they were located They lied, however, on the approach of the troops and the latter attacked the rebels in that dis trict burning number of villages.
The age-herald., 1898-09-30
Kanr q nt Rshan

Yokohama, September 29.--A dispatch from Bahan announces the arrival there of the Chinese refugee. Rang Yuwe, the Cam ton reformer, who recently escaped from Pelsin and also his arrest by the Japanese authorities.
The age-herald., 1898-09-30
ultimatum to the Sultan

Paris, September 25.-lt is reliably report ed that the utimatum of the powers to Turkey regarding tho island of Crete was presented to tho sultan today.
The age-herald., 1898-09-30

Get our prices or plumbing before p.ac ng your order Ala. Gas. Fixt & Plumb. Co.
The age-herald., 1898-09-30
The Platform

The report of tho committee on resolu- tlons was read then as follows:
 Tho dsmooratic party of the state of New York, in convention assembled, declares as follows: It congratulstey the country upon the successful termination of the war un- d.rtar en--not for conquest or aggrandize- meat. Lu: ip the interest of humanity, lib- at, saS civilization. We glory in the pa-
The age-herald., 1898-09-30

[Continued on Second Page.l
The age-herald., 1898-09-30

RAIN. HIGH, NoRTHEASTERLLY
 WINDS; GALES ON THE COAST peseOesSsssossOeeO eeOsessssoeeoeseees
The age-herald., 1898-09-30

THE WEATHER.
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17
JAMES MBRIwEATHRR'sRA RASH AoT
BE Takes HIS Own Life.

A shocking suicide took place Tues
day at about p. M, at the residence
OF DR.. Jno. K. Meriweather, $50 N. Sec
ond ST.
1t seems that James E. Meriweather.
brother of the physician referred TO
has been st stated times q person of
convivial habits. He had been on a
spree for about three weeks, and while
the doctor and his friends were in the
front part of the residence, he was in
the rear portion lying down.
de went out in the yard and taking
q sIx-shooter in his h ands placed it in
his mouth and fired a bullet into his
brain. His death was instantaneous.
The deceased was a man of fine in
tellectual abilities. He was a fine con-
versationalist and was at one time en-
ployed in the government office at
Washington. he was appointed Dep
uty Internal Revenue Inspector Octo-
Der goth, and the term of Office expired
Nov. Goth.
Meriweather was engaged to be mar
ried. it ie said TO Miss Mary Davis. She
got up from q sick couch and went to
the place where the remains now are,
Mrs Crump'ss 7S6 N. Third St., where
she was put to bed and has since been
under the influence of opiates, being
too i'll to be removed.
The funeral took place from the
house Of lis sister, Mrs. Crump, Thurs
day afternoon at O'Clock.
he is we'll Unknown through out the
state and his people are all well.con-
nected.
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17
Where the Work Must Be Done.
[Cleveland, D. Gazette. !

In all this there is lesson which
should be scared into the very marrow
OF the bones OF our children and THAT
is that it is folly 60 look to any poltti-
cal party for protection for our LIVES,
liberty and property in the south. 1n-
til a stronger manhood and race ioHal-
ty and more independents political he
tion along race lines, is DEVELOPED
among our people. The bulk OF the
work must be done in the north wheAe
our votes and political work count on
election day.
The Afro Americans Of the south
who go to national republican conFe1
tions in the future must land viii AS
soen as they are properly developad
alongilines indicatedl get toge thsr aHd
give their support only to such mAn
who as presId ents will have the co1r-
age land do SOY to upholds every cdn-
stitutional provision. espscia llys those
for the protection of life. liberty fand
property everywhere in this1 conntry
regardless of the class or colorIof the
citizen, even if he has to usef every
soldier and sailor available.
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17
81. M. s. Pinafore.

This beautiful opera was presented
to large and fashionable audience at
the True Reformers' Hall last Monday
evening. The cast, composed of some
of Richmond's finest singers, did well.
Tbs cast was composed of the following
bright lights, many OF whom have
starred in former operas:
Sir Joseph Porter, K. @. B., Mr.. D.
O. Jackson; Josephine, Nine. F. P.
Walker, Capt. Corcoran. Mr.. Ed. Clay
Buttercup, Nine. NJ. A. Gross Ralph
RackstrRw, Mr.. NJ. Sydney Mayo; Dick
Deadeye, Mr.. James M. Jasper Hebe
Nine. Carrie Hawkins; Quakeress,
Nine. e. ]. Robinson; Boatswain, Mr..
W. E Hope, Boatswain's Mate, Mr.. E.
Christian Marine, Mr.. Stephen Turn
er.
The chorus was particularly heavy
and the caste was therefore strongly
supported,
The management was excellent, Mr.
John o. Lewis deserving much credit
for the same. Mr. James NJ. Jasper
was the efficient slage manager.
It is rumored that the troupe will be
held together for future entertain.
Iments.
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17
Editor Fortune is Charitable.


There are about ten million people
in the United States who finished read
ing President McKinley's second an
nual message to Congress with pro-
found sense of disappointment and sor
row. In all the fourteen columns of
nonpariel type there is not a word of
reference to the extraordinary atti
tude Of Governor Tanner in the Psna
and Virden coal mine riots, in Illinois.
nor to the murdernus and revolution
ary condition OF affairs that prev aiied
in North and SoHth Carolina FROM the
first to the eighth of November.
We do not wish to believe that the
President regards these extraordinary
happenings in those States es beneath
his notice or that Of the Congress, Of
which he is the constitutional adviser
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17
GOT THEIR
GUNS BACK,
Sixth Virginia on Dress Parade.
Tough Beef--Have to Gum It.
THE WHITE OFFICERS YET ON THE GROUND.
THE WHITE OFFICERS YET ON THE GROUND.

than 1900 troops were in line, and is
was truly magnificent sight as they
marched through the stree ts and pass-
ed the reviewing stand headed by the
Division Commander and his STAFF
mounted, follow ed by the 9Th Regi-
ment OF cavalry with their mounted
/ a ID.
Itwas sight never before witnessed
oy the citizens OF Macon, and the idea
! of 1000 Negro troops in line was some
thing that they never even dreamed OF
before.
FAVOR ,BLY sMMRNDED.
The boys created cons ;dsrable favor
able comm9ntl however 1t is strange
how these people regard the Negro SOL
der: One cannot go into town with
out being eyedtsuspleiously, and look
ed upon as something out OF the ordi-
nary, this spolihs TO the coiorsd as
well as the white element. tt is no.
ticeable, so far different fro fhe man
ner IN which 1--WE were treated by all
classes of citizens. while we were STA
toned at Knoxville.
The secretary OF our Y. NJ. c.. A. was
IN formed by the proprietor OF a Steam
Laundry TO which he had carried some
linen TO be washed that "this laundry
is for the exclusive purpose of white
peoples work, and we do nothing what
ever for colored people," On some of
the street car lines, one car is set apart
Tor the use OF the colored people.
DEPLoRABLE CONDITION.
I understand from reliable avtho-;-
ty that in this neighborhood is a large
work house. where colored women and
girls are kept and forced to work in
chain gangs. cleaning the public roads.
and doing all kinds of menial labor.
with ball aud chain around their an
kles, for slight offences.
Alto9e ther, from my personal obser-
vation, this State has created a very
unfavorable impression in my mind:
and offers very slight inducements to
citizens of color.
Many OF the boys are putting in ap-
pIcatlons for furloughs home. during
the holidays. Changes and incidents
follow each other so rapidly in the AZ
fairs OF this Command that it is unsafe
TO predict, or even think what will
happen next While seemingly every-
thing points to q long can paign in Gu
Da, and every preparation is being
made therefor, beneath the surface.
many significant currents how to a
probable early muster out.
LIEUTENANT REcovERKn
Lieut.. Lee j. Wyche is out again anf,
has taken charge OF Co. B.
| Lieut.. @. r. Alexander, ASST Sur-
geon, expects to spend the HOLIDAYS at
home. Many others of the officers
speak of getting leave of absence and
| going home Xmas.
The number of furloughs for enlist
ed men ara very limited. as very few
men can leave company at the same
time, and all applications have to be
nled several days IN advance, as they
have to 60 through the regular militia
ry chanuel and approved by the Corns
Commander before they become valid
and everybody leaving has to give his
postal and telegraph address, as well
as stating the reason why 8 furlouph ia
wanted. HAM.
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17
As Silent As A Tomb.
philadelphia, Pa. Odd Fellows
Journal

The President has sent his annual
message to Congress. 1t is able and
comprehensive. It tells all about the
victories that we have achieved by land
and by sea for the sake of humanity
what has been done by our government
by way of righting the wrongs of the
oppressed of other lands but he is as ST.
lent as the tomb about what ought to
be done for the sake of humanity at
home, what ought to be done to pro-
tect at home the people who have been
lighting in the defense of our flag
abroad.
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17
We Have Watched!

lMartinsburg, w. Va, Pioneer Press. I
We publish the following which was
printed when we were hurt and things
have happened to show that Editor
Mitchell is good prophet.
"We regretted to learn of the injury
sustained by our brilliant legal friend +,
]. r. Clifford, Esq. editor of the Mar
tinsburg, W. Va. Pioneer Press at the
hands of the commonwealth s attorney
of Berkiey Co.
"The failure of the Justice to pro-
tect Mr.. Clifford is as naystifying as
the attack itself.
"The mixed jury for which the coll
ored attorney was contending was Sc
cured, but he lost his case owing to
the arbitrary rulings Of the court. We
presume the matter will not rest here
and shall watch with interest the re-
suit of the controversy. ."-Riehmond
PLANET.
Brother Mitchell, have you watched
and seen to your hearts delight?
Won't Read It Thoroughly.
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17
Weak and Diaappolnting,


The colored citizens of America had
hoped that the President would have
at least followed the proper example
set by President Grant and had said
something about the recent slaughter
of his fellow citizsns in the CarolinAs-
that he would have said to the Ameri-
can people that he had at least frown
for such outlawing.
In this one particular the document
is painfully weak and disappointing !;
especially so since the President has
employed the army and navy to put
down in the island or Cuba che inhu-
man treatment that was accorded the
natives of that island by Spain.
Assistant Az A Tomb.
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17
Rev. DR.. Graham, the Orator.

Emancipation Exercises will be held
Sunday, January 1st. at the Fifth ST.
Baptist Church at p. m.
On invitation. Rev. DIR. w. F. Graham
has consented to preach an Emancipa-
tion. sermon. -
The Knights OF Pythias and other
organizations which will be present in
q body will assemble at Prices New
aau, 2l4 E Leigh ST.. at 2 O'Clock.
A rare treat ia promised as DIR. Gra-
ham is one OF the most eloquent di-
vines in the country.
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17
No One Cares fol Us.

IColnmbias s. c., Poop Is Record
This Iast ankind act of re President
sRpul0 oe noted by AegrLss Ia this
country. II should be seen as "the
handwriting on the wall' that no one
mot evepsour President cares for us
nor our situation. Let the Negroes be
wise and put ourselves in o position to
care for ourselves, putting our seal Of
disaprroval on any man who will eur
~ favor" with his political opponents
and neglect his loyal supporters.
Let the Negroes OF this country
come together and unite for the com
mon good Of all. Let as care for such
white smen as viii manifest care for
us. whether he be a President or an
ordinary American citizen.
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17
The President Yields.

[Philadelphia. Pa. Christian Banner.l
The President was dependent upon
tb q South to aid him in the war with
spain ,sand will still needstheir support
20 maintain the sovereignty OF the
United States over the newly acquired
territory In order to have their sup
port he must not interfere in any way
with what they regard as their State
rights, therefore the Negro is sacrific-
ed and left to sad fate without any
protection whatever, The President
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17
Charity Should Begin at atjHOme.
louisville, KY. American Baptist

Louisville, KY, American Baptist.l
In speaking of Cuba, the President
says it is our duty 60 give the people
Of that Island the needed aid and di-
rection in forming a government of
their own that should be stable, just,
beneficent. without revenge ana in ac-
cord with the enlightened principles
prevailing in our own land. This is
right and proper, but charity should
beginraG home and the same PRINCIPLES
be first firmly and permanently estab-
lished in this Country.
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17
The Grand Lodge in Session.

The Masonic Grand Lodge OF Masons
has been in session since low six, Tues.
day Masonic Hall. There has been q
large attendance and harmony has
characterized its deliberations.
The election of Grand Master result
ed in the promotion of Deputy Grand
Master r. e. Jones of this city to that
position. A creditable parade took
place on Thursday afternoon.
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17
Must Have Patience.
[Chicago, III, oonservator. ]

The message is significantly silent
on the recent outrages and lawlessness
in the South-thousands upon thous-
ands Of people of this country had anx-
iously awaited the message expecting
that the President would administer,
at least, a merited rebuke so the law
less element of the country. How
ever, the President thought proper not
to say single word IN condemnation
of these outrages; yet he may have
another plan by which these evils are
to be corrected We hops so. At any
rate we must wait-pasience is neces-
sary in these times of trouble and op-
preston.
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17
Perhaps It Was.

lPhiladelphia, Pa, Chri stian Recorder ]
Ofcourse, some of US are good deal
disappointed that some reference is
not made to the conditions which OBJ
tain in certain sections of the country
relative to the exercise of the elective
franchise by certain of our citizens.
Perhaps this message was written
before the latest and most glaring VIC
lations OF law took place. II so, we
may look for a subsequent reference
to this subject.
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17
Great is the President.
Denver, COL, Statesman

The Presidents message to Congress
is before the coantry. He declares
that we have had n war. and tells how
it happened, Upon the question of do
mestic violence, race conflicts and
lynchings, he SAYS never a word. The
Presidents money ideas are still gold
en-. Upon matters affecting the coler-
ed brother he is silent, and silence Is
golden" In this way. everything is
made TO it, aud we are all made hap
py people. Great is the President.
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17

and that they do not cali for q refer
euce from the thief Executive OF the
Nation and for some action on the part
OF the Congress We prefer to believe
that in aeecond message, when domvs.
tic subjects will be treated more at
length than in the first, this vital mat
ter will receive adequate treatment by
the President with appropriate recon-
mendatiop'to Congress.
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17
BROOKS MURDERER
NOW A FREE MAN.
The Tenth CaValrynlen Uneasy.
The Deplorable Condition.---No
Justice for the Troopers.
EITHER TO BE ASSASSINATED.-A HOT BED OF
EITHER TO BE ASSASSINATED-A HOT BED OF
OPPRESSION.
OPPRESSION.

still cssed up our sbley stoves are still
in crates. The doctor has ordered us
not Go sit around camp fires for fear
CT blindness rheumatism and pneu-
monia prevails. The old and young
soldier is discouraged. Take us away
from Alabama or send Us to Cuba or
even Hades
Yours es ever,
EQUAL RIGHrs.
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17

and his cabinet yields to the prejudici l
u-man1s OF the South and allows. not
only inohensivs citiz .ns To De brutally
treated and murdered, but the Coun-
try's defenders also.
Thinks Indignation MEETINGS Caused It.
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17
Sam Hall Goes Free.

Sam Hall (colored) formally of this
city, who shot and killed Alonzo VIII
liams (white) of Co. I, 16Oth Indiana
Volunteers, was acquitted Saturday
night at Newport News, Va.
The case attracted much attention.
ia who wss ever acquitted where the
party killed was white. If there ia an
ether case, no one here seems to be
aware OF it.
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17
Brought Disappointment.
[Philsdelphia. Pa, Tribune. ]

LPhiledelphia. Pa, Tribune
The Presidents Message, consisting
of some 10000 words, has been pub.
lished and brought disappointment to
many hearts. 'The Tribune had
hoped he would have said something
about mob violence in the South, but
he seems not to be aware that the
Afro American exists ct all.
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17

T OST-A pair Of gold eye glasses be-
IA tween the Masonic Hal and neat
Fifth and Baker SITS The person
leaving the same at the Planet Office
will be rewarded. 1t
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17

denver. Col. Statesman ]

We have not read the message thor
oughiy. (and don't expect to- but have
read the heads and sub heads OF the
various subjects discussed, but found
nothing concerning the oppre IS ed and
unfortunate sons and daughters of
Ham.
Some people claim, that there is no
reason for special mention of this class
of American citizens. Under ordinary
circumstances, there would not be-, but
the condition and experience cf the
Negro in this country are extraordi-
nary, and something should have Deen
said about his present and future citi-
Zenship in America.
The President mentions the killing
OF aliens, which has been proven justi
liable under the law, but he has no
suggestions TO make about the infamy
OF killing Negroes, when there is no ex-
cuse IN the majority Of cases, except
malicious murder. Evidently. Mr..
Mckinley is aware that the Negro is
entitled TO actual citizenship. in this
country, Decause he helped to make it
what it ia; both in war and peace.
Yet the President may know his bust &.
ness and the people with the most in-
fuence will have no criticisms to make
because the .Chief Executive has ap.
parently forgotten the existence Of the
Negro race.
Thinks he had AItarnativa.
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17

President Mckinley may be a very
good man. but it must be evident to all
impartial minds that he is not the man
for the hour. He lacks the sand and
the grit needed. Gentlemen trot out
the name Of the next President; is his
name Roosevelt?
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17

iSpertansburR, s. @. Piedmont Tn
sf.' dicator.
In his messsge to Congress last week
President Mckinley failed TO cali at
rentlon to the recent race riots in the
South. The reason for the failure is,
we thick, the indignation meetings
were held in the North instead of in
the south. The man whose shoe
pinches is the one to holler. Catch on i,
u jrthern brethren?
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17

Do not delay the collsctor when he
calls. be needs the money fer the
holidays more than 1t any other time.
Pay upI
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17

Did you borrow this pspsr? Khv
not subscribe? Only 81 so per year,
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17
Thinks BE Had Alternative.

indianapolis. Ind, Freeman.
In vain is the document searched for
q gleam OF of light on the Negro ques-
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17

CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAeE.l
Richmond planet., 1898-12-17
DID NOT SEE THEM.

But alas they failed to put in an ap-
pearAnee perhaps for fear of getting
ground is frozen hard. Our conical
wall tents (Which have arrived) are