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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-15
FROM SUFFOLK.
Congressman Wise-Sunday School
Union-Legs Cut OG-Personals.

Monday last was court day and the
occasion brought together the different
political factions in this section OF the
state. At the courthouse there was
speaking in the interest OF Young. the
democratic candidate for Congress.
At the old town halt DIR. Wise spoke
in the interest of his candid acv to
quite a number of his followers. AT
the same heur, the advocates of Mr..
W. s. Holland were listening to speech
es from Messrs. w. a. Bond, Corrigon
and others, denouncing the candidacy
of DR.. Wise for Congress.
If the present condition of affairs
continue in the political arena of this
district, the election of Young, the
Democratic candidate for Congress- is
assured. There is no talk of either Of
the republican candidates getting out
of the field, and it is thought, there
will be no reconciliation between
them.
The 8. s. Union OF NaDsemond and
Isle OF Wight counties convened with
the Piney Grove s. S. at Carsville, Va.
on Saturday and Sunday last. On Sun.
day, q large number of ouR people at
tended. Among them were Messrs. B
B. Elliott. Thos. Black, Frank Larkin
Henry Stephens, j. 1. Corbell and Ny
rick.
Herbert Langford, whose legs wer,
cut OF by an excursion train sometime
since died at the hospital in Norfolk OF
Saturday night, the 9Th inst, and hi
remains were brought here on Monda,
for interment.
Rev. l.. W. Melton, the pastor of tn
Pine st: Baptist Church, preached hi
farewell sermon Sunday night last.
A protracted meeting is in progress
at the Macedonia A. NJ E, Church, bu
it is not attended with very great suc
cess.
Mr.. Willie Baker, of Elliott and Will
son Co.. Undertaker3, is in town.
Mr.. Jesse Bradley and Miss Rosa JoI
don married quietly Sunday night q
the home of the bride on Wilson 81
, We wish them happy future.
Little Lula May Henton died at th
home of her parents, on Sawdust 81
Saturday night. and her funeral toe
I place from the First Baptist Churc
} Monday afternoon, the pastor, Rev. Y
NV, Gaines officiating.
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IN MEMORIAM.

Died. Tuesday, Sept. 20. 1898. at the
residence of his mother. sos n. 1st St.
Ellis, the beloved son of Julia Ann
and the late James Edmond Braxton
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. JAS. Holmes, d. D., at the 1st
Baptist Church Thursday, Sept. 22nd
at 80 .. m. The services were sad
and impressive. The death of Ellis
was a great shock to the family and
his many friends. As he said in his
last moments that "He was trusting in
Jesus" we trust that our loss is his
eternal gain, and humbly submit to
Gods will. Ellis is not only missed
in the home where his dear mother
sisters and brothers showed deep de.
votion for him, but also from our
midst.
'Tis hard to break the tender cord,
When love has bound the heart,
IT'S hard, SO hard to speak the words,
"We must forever part"
Dearest loved one, we have laid thee,
In the peaceful graves embrace,
But thy memory will be cherished
Till we see thy heavenly face.
a FRIEND.
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A CANTON SENSATION.
The Brother OF Mrs. Mckinley MUIR
dered by a woman

OcIeO ON "A w Oultlu~
Canton. o.. Oct. S.-George Saxton,
a brother of Mrs. William Mckinley,
was shot dead at 6:10 o'clock last even
ing before the residence of Mrs. Eva
A. Althouse. widow of the late George
Althouse. $40 Lincoln avenue, where he
is presumed to have gone to make a
call. Five shots were fired. three of
which entered his body. and Mrs. Anna
c. George has been placed under ar
rest on suspicion of the murder.
Mrs. George is the divorced wife of
Sample G. George, who formerly was a
tenant OF Saxton in his downtown
business block, conducting a dressmak-
ing business. Her divorce was obtained
in Dakota, and a proceeding later filed
in local courts by the husband against
Saxton charged that Saxton had sent
her there TO secure the divorce, the
proceeding here being a suit for dam
ages for the alleged alienation OF the
wife's affections. This case has been
through all the intermediate courts and
was passed upon by the state supreme
court on an inter-pleading, and finally
remanded for hearing on its merits
here. Before this occurred. and on
Wednesday. a settlement was effected,
Saxton paying George $1.S25 on the
claim set up Of $1,000 for damages.
AS soon as he had settled the case
George announced that he had been
married for more than a year to Miss
Lucy Graham, Of Alliance, o.
Mrs. George claims Saxton deceived
her and deserted her for another.
Canton, o., Oct. 12.--It is reported
that the state claims to have evidence
that Mrs. George purchased a SELF
acting 3S-caliber revolver in Chicago
4 -
use il TO kill Saxton. She is alleged 20
have said to a friend Immediately af-
ter the settlement of the divorce case
of her former husband against Saxton
last week: Now there will be either
a wedding or a funeral"
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Rtotous soldiers subdued

Lexington. KY. Oct. 12.-The Twelfth
New York regiment failed to carry out
their threat Monday night TO take AL
vim Kitchen from the county jail and
lynch him because he killed their COM
rade, Private Edward Nygren. The
One Hundred and SiXtieth Indiana was
sent into town at a late hour and got
together 400 soldiers, who were in town
on passes and without, and marched
them back to camp. The Jail was
heavily guarded. and 1000 men could
not have carried it. Kitchen will be
tried before County Judge Bullock to-
day. and the court room will be guard
ed to keep the Twelfth New York men
out. General Breckenridge will order
out the entire division. he says, if it is
necessary to preserve peace. Few peo-
pie slept Monday night. The city was
in a reign of terror. but there is a feel
ing of relief today. ----
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sion Of Mr.. Smyth the condition OF his
remaining in and presiding over the
meeting.
NO roLERATioN AND FREE SPEECH.
Mr.. Smyth was, of course, excluded
and with him went the Negroes reputa-
ton for federation and free speech.
We have often heard it asserted that If
the Negro were in authority in this
country TO the extent the white now is.
the white man would suffer far more
than the Negro now does. In reply we
have always contended that the whole
matter would depend on the degree Of
intelligence attained by the Negro.
But the Rochester meeting was gath
ering of leaders, church leaders and
others as well. few of whom we have
been persuaded to believe were excep-
tionally broRd~minded aud liberal. We
cannot understand such an act in the
face of all we suffer in this country as
the result Of moderation ana preju-
dice.
Another phase of the situation must
be noted also. If we are to Judge by
the list of officers elected, the confer
ence was composed largely of mimic
ters and members of the A. M. K.
Church and A. M. E. Zion Church.
CHURCH INFLUENCE.
At any rate, the houors were divided
between these two churches; hence
whether they were present or absent.
they were in control and succeeded in
making the organization very largely
church affair. No matter about that
however, for il it suits them others
must submit rs usual. But what seems
so remarkable to US is the fact that q
body composed of or controlled by de-
voices of churches that teach and
preach race segregation or separation
as faithful as they preach the Gospel
| should exclude man who advoc Htes
similar principles, though on slightly
different lines. To say the very least
the thing is so inconsistent that we
cannot understand it.
MR.. FORTUNES MEMBERSHIP VALUED.
We can account for the action in nc
other way than that the conference
valued the membership and presiden-
cy of Mr.. Fortune SO highly that the
sacrifice of MIR. Smyth was felt TO be
an absolute necessity And yet il they
were thus prompted, the chairman, ev-
identity, soon showed them the error
OF their way. For, according the Col.
ored American of September Oath
soon after the election of officers he
denounced the race In the bitteresi
terms and resigned from the presiden.
Icy. We have long admired Mr.. For
tune for many things, but must say
that in the role of intolerance and pet.
ulance in which ne then and there ap
lnsAred, he places himself in an ex
tremely awkward position before the
whole race. He may be misrepresent'
ed, or may have some explanation
which in either case we hope will sool
be forthcoming.
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was called to his home at Cumberland
Q. a., Va, 60 par the last tribute of
who departed this life. Wednesday
September 28th in the S0th year of her
age.
Whereas, God in His Allwise Provi-
dence has seen fit to take from him his
dear mother, I feel that mis- loss is
heavens gain,
Resolved. That / sincerely sympa-
thize with the family in this their be-
reavement.
Resolved, That copy be sent to the
residence of our pastor, S88 w. 126th
ST.. New York city, and also to the
Richmond PLANET.
"Sleep on, dear mother. take thy
rest" We Will see you again.
SISTER MARY HARRIS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-15
Third Annual Convention.

The United States Veteran Christian
Church Mission airy Association held it's
third annual Convention at the Geth-
semane Mission, 604 De Laney Street,
Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. 10Th, to Oct.
8, 1898, Bishop John b. Brisce presid-
ing. The routine business demon
stated that this Association was on the
upward grade. The following consti-
tutes some of the appointments made
ReY. P. W. Herrod, Paca St., Bslti-
more, Rev. R w. Wilson, Mt. Oran
Baltimore, Md. Rev VIM. Robinson.
West St., Baltimore, Nd; Rev. Geo
mcMallen, Harrisonburg, Pa; Rev. e
L. Price, Richmond, Va; Rev. J. +
Lane. Easton. Nd. Rev. Harry Wrel.
ky, Gospel Wagon, Phila Pa. ; Rev. J.
w. Bowe, New Jersey Ave-, Missi IN
Washington, ID. @. Rev. Elisha Cooke
Newport News, Va, Chief Elder Rev
Fl. G. Custom, Chief Elder. Washing
ton, D. c.; Rev. Harry Davis, Geth
semane, Phila., Pa; Rev. Samuel &
Kreamer, Missionary, Phila., Pa; Rev
P. A. Tyler, Winter Green, Va; DR.. G
Wellington Bryant. Chief Executive
Elder and General Secretary, No. 2li
Courtland St., Baltimore Rev. L. A
Hancock, West Mission, Lynchburg
Va. Rev. J. @. Brown, East Mission
Lynchburg, Va. Rev. John Rice, Ches
ter, Pa. F; Rev. Peter Schmidt, Phila
Pa. Rev. Jennie Wrelky, Asst t.
Gospel Wagon; Rev. Mary Alseen
Beverly. Va. Rev. John Chilimbwe
British W. Africa; Rev. ID. Livingston
British, w. Africa; Rev. Jas. s. Scrit
ner, Race ST., Baltimore, Md.
The next meeting OF the Associatio
will be held in Richmond, Va, Sci
tember, 1899.
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MIR. S. b. Graves of Handley, w.
Va, writes about the circus and the
colored soldiers who were at Santiago.
President Edwards has appointed
colored trustees in that district. The
Rising Star Literary Society will give
an entertainment Oct. oath.
Mrs. w. A. Hooker aud infant
son of Buckingham Co., Va, are the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Isham.
Mrs. A. d. Price visited Wash
ington this week. Her husband re-
ports that he purchased drove of fine
horses during her absence.
Mics Florence Stanard, formerly
of Richmond, but nov of New Jersey
is In the city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-15
AssIstant secretary CridIer Married

Assistant Secretary CridIer Married.
New York, Oct. 12.-Thomas WILDER
Cridler, third assistant secretary of
state, and Miss r. Muriel Telleschaw
were married at the Hotel Buckingham
yesterday. Mr., and Mrs. CridIer sailed
for Europe today on board the Ameri-
can line steamer st. Louis. After q
short tour abroad they will take up
their permanent residence in Washing
ton.
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Bnce vs. White.-Ds5ate.

sFThere will be grand debate at the
Ebenezer Baptist Church Monday
night, Oct. II, '9S; subject =" Resolv-
ed that God displayed greater wisdom
in the plan of Redemption than He did
in Creation" Affirmative: Rev. J. H.
Brice, pastor Of Leigh Street M. Z
Church. Negative: Rev. w. H. White
pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
Come and hear these divines discuss
this great subject. Good musis. Ad-
mission, 10cts, e,-n
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WONDERFUL MIND READER.

Madam Alviah, the wonderfully gift
ed Palmist and Mind Reader, is in this
city for short time. Consult her up
on all affairs of life. She tells past,
present and future, brings together
the separated. Free unless correct.
Hours from 9 q. N. to 10 .. m. Sun
day included. No, 318 E. Baker St.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-15

CHAPMAN-WREN-T marriage OF
Miss Annie i. Wren to Mr.. George Fin
ley Chapman, Lexington, Va, will take
place at her mothers residence 1906 n.
1st ST., Tuesday, October Is, 1898 at
2 80 p. M. Friends are invited. No
No cards.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-15
GRAND CEREMONY.
Statue of St, Petsr-statue to St. Paul

Solemn Blessing of these two statues
erected in remembrance of Most Rev.
J.J. Keane, D. D.. and Ri. Rev. A.
Van De Vyver. D. D., Sunday evening,
Oct. 10th, at o'clock sharp, at st.
Joseph's Colored Catholic Church, N
1st St. Blessing by Rt. Rev. Van De
Vyver, d ID. Sermon: ''The Church
by Rev. Father McKeefry. Excellent
music by the choir.
Bishop Keane introduced the work
in this city. You and your friend:
are cordially invited,
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NOT WISE TO STAND IN THE WAY.
Attention, Read, .Ooms.

Special services at the First PFesby-
terrain Church, corner Monroe and
Catherine Sts., Sunday, Oct. 16, 1898.
PREACHING.
At III a. m, Rev. j. G.. Harris of Pc
tersburg.
$3.50 p. m, Rev. ]. Endom Jones. d.
D., of the Richmond Theological Sem
mary.
SIP. m, Rev. Zephaniel Reid, native
of Jamaica, w. Indies.
Music will be furnished by some OF
the leading talents of Richmond and
Manchester. All are invited.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-15

cination. persons do not usually marry
or associate to exploit a theory of So
cisl economy-they do so because
their individual fancy inclines them
that way, regardless of "isms" or "olo
gies." Intermarriage or mixed schools
can never be fruitful field for the
propagandist. for arbitrary ethics con-
troll, rather than the abstract princi-
pies of justice and right.
THE COURSE ADVISED.
The course advised by the conserve
tive element of the race is to contend
for the repeal of laws restricting the
freedom Of the individual to follow the
bent of his will. Advocate merely the
removal of legislative barriers to per-
sonal liberty. Results will take care
OF themselves.
This talk about the preservation of
race types is beside the question in
land like ours. which to become q sta
bic government. must eventually mod
ify. assimilate and absorb dozens OF con-
fiicting types and civilizations. to mold
them into united, homogeneous ma
tion.
NOT WISE TO STAND IN THE WAY.
While, for reasons well-known, we
shall for long time be set apart as
peculiar people aud forced to act as
unit for race protection, il is not wise
TO stand in the way OF evolution, or TO
arrest the processes of nature. Let
them alone to work out manifested
destiny. The law of natural selection
will be the guiding hand in distribut-
ing and grouping the society of the flu
ture. independent OF dresmers, doctri-
naries or suppressionists.
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A Problem That Will Take Care of Itself.

Washington, D. c., COlored Americana
Ex- Minister John II. Smyth, realiz-
ing that his name had not for some
timecast lurid glare athwart the hori-
zon, emerged from obscurity long
enough to make an exhibition of HIM
self bid for notoriety at the Roches-
Ter conference. by trotting out from it's
closet that well-worn and time-honor-
ed skeleton, intermarrisge, and incl
dentally, mixed schools.
But, in all seriousness, what is to be
gained by agitating such questions, es-
pecially at this time, when the life,
properly and civil status of the rase
hang so threateningly in the balance ?
We fail to see any benefit in bringing
up intermarriage or mixed schools as
drawn issue.
QUESTION OF PERSONAL LIBERTY.
They belong wholly to the dom ain OF
personal liberty. to individual tastes
and preferences. and legislation, argu-
ment or invective are equally power
| less to alter the situation until the
magic wand OF popular sentiment ore
ders transformation in ideals. Evil
ldence may De adduced in support of
race absorption and opinions may be
hurled against it. but when all is said
and done, the people will be found do
ing just as they please in the matter Of
social relationship. Wherever senti-
Iment ravors mixed schools, there they
will exist. Wherever an individ-
ual Negro makes himself acceptable to
an individual white woman, the two
will combine-legAlly, if possible, ille-
gally if they must; and the reverse is
likewise true.
ONLY ON THE SURFACE.
In communities opposed to co-educa.
ton OF races and which make miscege.
nation q penal offense, the colors will
on the surface, maintain perfect sep
aration-the exceptions being purely
individual, and in violation of the NOR
al code, as results currently show il
, the appearance of mulatto children ii
Negotiating districts,
In cases of affection or physical faE
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The Elders Bereavement,

Rev. B. H. Walker, pastor of the Mt.
Gilead Baptist Church, (New York;
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TIE MAsSACREs OF CHRISTIANS IN CRETE

ac dudveyth hewarhAw
Eueh to settle religion spcb
b h ipCamp
A he va rofy@rsao
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Agree with Mr.. Fortune
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE

sion Of Mr.. Smyth the condition OF bis
remaining in and presiding over the
meeting.
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4 LOCOMOTIVE FOR oo1UMB1A.
Other Notable Gifts 20 the School OF AIeehan-
teal Engineering.


Prof. Frederick II. Hutton of tho depart
ment Of mechanical engineering of Columbia
University announced yesterday afternoon that
a full-sized high.speed passenger locomotive.
valued at over $4,000. had just been given to
tho engineering school. 1t Is the latest of Q
series Of donations made within the past few
months to this department.. 1t makes the
aggregate value of these gifts almost 100000.
The engine is q standard compound PASSENGER
locomotive: It was designed 2! g ed, 5y s. M: vaI,
building at the Worlds Fair. 1t has been in
successful operation ever since. 1t is known
B. BALDWIN sRS works 81 Philadelphia. Inc
1t will cost $500 to transport this new 40
sSu %lsia,0dd nRd e Th sss amount N SR R Is % BY e II sss By =
friend, 1t is announced, 1t is to be placed in
the large mechanical laboratory between Have.
will stand near the Boulevard door. 1t will BIO
mounted on friction wheels fitted with brakes,
speed. 1t will DO supplied also with the proper
appliances. 50. that its %tractive power at yari-
may test the consumption Of fuel and the devel.
that a special course in locomotive designing
will be added to the regular work.
The locomotive is one OF a group of exceeding.
ly valuable machines recently given to the me-
Ellington has presented. IN memory Of his father.
some. hydraulic machinery valued at $4,000.
diSdes Pean%n III hSeap @et s@sa snd iia 1af s,,s for fa;
measuring the flow of water and the yerifcation
of formulas and constants. William w. Alis Of
a triple expansion marine engine Of the type
used in the navy. The. battleship Maine was
equipped with the same kind. An air compressor
of. 250 pounds pressure Is attached In order to
furnish resistance, so that the engine may DO
run at its highest speed. and also. that the prac-
of storing and transmitting power on a practi-
cal scale may be tested. This new laboratory
will not be ready for use, Prof. Hutton says.
until next fall.
President Low has just given 5000 for the
purchase of some special works on the French
revolution. "A friend" has given Librarian
Baker 81. 500 for the purchase of other needed
works. Both these donations were announced
Daafar1uv
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Business Inttees.
Carl III. bchultz'n Diatilled Carbonio
10 tho beat table water.
DIDO.

DI@D.
DUANE On Tuesday. Feb. is. at SIC Edeecombe
av. Josephine, wife OF James Duane.
Funeral private. from the residence of her brother
inLaw. DR.. Duane. 40 East 3oth st.
HAGCE.-on Monday evening. Feb. II. Mary Ward
Foote. wife OF James D. Hague.
Notice OF funeral hereafter. New Haven. Boston,
and Washington papers please copy.
Wednesday. Feb. 10, Clarence II.
Hudson.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the
funeral services at the residence of his sister. Mrs.
q. b. Miller, 6ls 81. Marks ay, Brooklyn. on Fri
day evening at q O'Clock.
HURLBUTT.-At Stamford. Conn.,. on Monday, Feb.
II. Lewis r. Hurlbutt. N. D.. in the 18th year of
his age.
Funeral services will DO held at the Congregational
Church on Thursday. Feb. II. at $3.50 F. n.
JOHNsON.-on Monday evening. Feb. IL. at Thorn
asville. Ca, Jeremiah johnson, Jr. In the 7lst
year of his age.
Funeral services at his late residence. 1853 Hancock
ST.. Brooklyn. on Friday evening, Feb. 10, at 8
O'Clock.
MacCAFFRAV.-on Feb. II. 1898. at Rockaway
Beach. L. J., Catherine. mother of Rev. Thomas
MacCanray.
Funeral Thursday. Feb. II. at Church Of the Sacred
Heart. Clermont av. near Park av.. borough OF
Brooklyn. where a solemn high mass will be
offered at 10 A. II. for the repose Of her soul. In.
terment In Holy Cross Cemetery,
M~ACFARLAND. Suddenly. at 1853 Madison av.. on
Tuesday, Feb. 10. Martha A. Mcfarland. sister Of
Mrs. John NJ. Child OF Lakewood Nj.
Funeral services in vestry of the Baptist Church of
the Epiphany, Madison av. and Gath st., on Thurs
day, Feb. IL. at $3.50 =. NJ.
MARBLE As Bedford, n. Y. on Tuesday. Fob. is,
Nancy Chaplin, wife OF Joel Marble. aged 81 years.
Funeral on Thursday at 8 p. NJ. Albany and
Worcester papers please copy.
AT New Brunswick, N. j.. Feb. 10. 1893.
Joseph Rawson Palmer. In the soth year OF his
age.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
AT Meridian. Ga. the Right Rev. c.
7. Quintard. Bishop OF Tennessee.
"Wednesday morning. Feb. 10. at his
residence. II East i27th ST.. John G. Truax, N. D..
in the o0th year OF his age.
Funeral private; interment in the village OF Oneida.
Madison and Oneida county papers please copy.
AT Paris. France. on Wednesday,
Feb. 10. Charles Francis winthrop. In his list year.
THE KENsIco cEMETERY.-Private station. Har.
Lem Railroad; AZ minutes ride from the Grand
Central Depot. once. 10 East AID 81,