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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17
ENTHUSIASTIC MAss-MEETING.

An enthusiastic Republican Mass
meeting was held Wednesday night
last at Harris Hall.
Dr.. r. E. Jones, president of the
Central Republican League presided
A band of music graced the occasion.
Col. Otis Il. Russell. the Republican
candidate for Congress delivered an
address which was received with en-
thusiastic applause.
The other speakers were M. B. Hu-
cles, james H. Hayes, Capt. Ben. Scott
and others, After adopting strong
resolutions condemning the Office hold
ing clique, the meeting adjourned.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17
The Shriners Meet

The twentY-ninth annual session of
the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite,
thirty-third degree Colored Masons,
United Supreme Council OF the United
States with Sovereign GraHd-Com-
mander John G.. Jones, thirty third
degree, of Chicago, ILL.,, presiding,
which commenced its deliberations
Monday at Foushee Hall. closed it's
meeting Tuesday at D m.
Sixty. nine consistories, representing
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

The Grand Fountain. United Order
of True Reformers was in session at
the True Reformers' Hall last week.
1t was called to order Tuesday, Sept.
9Th, by Rev. W. L. Taylor. the acting
Grand Worthy Master. The delegates
wore badges with portraits of Rev. w.
/. Taylor and r. T. Hill, the candi-
dates for the position of Grand Worthy
Master. There were about $40 dele
gates present,
BITTER CONTEST.
The contest was bitter. The strong
holds of r. T. Hill were Richmond,
Washington land New Jersey. They
were marshalled under the leadership
of w. P. Burrell, while the Taylor
forces were led apparently by Rev. w.
L. TAYLOR himself.
1t was evident that the latter had a
majority from the start and he held it
TO the finish. The election was to
have taken place on Thursday, but
owing to the inability to complete the
reports of the officers, it went over un-
til Friday.
AN EFFORT TO HARMoNIzR.
An effort was made by Rev. /. L
Thomas and Rev. 9. A. Holmes to get
Mr. Hill to withdraw from the contest
in the interest Of harmony.
He had about consented to do this.
Tho protest of his friends, however
cauked him to reconsider and he de-
clined to withdraw.
Finally Rev Holmes drew up reso-
luton Withdrawing Mr.. Hill. There
were tumultuous scenes when 1T was
introduced. Mr.. Hill arose and Ceclar-
ed that he was not party to any such
arrangement, and he had not with
drawn.
THE VOTE TAKEN.
DESPITE this fact, the vote was taken
and the result was said to be twenty
five, some say twenty-seven against
the resolution. This was given as the
strength of the Hill forces.
Rev Taylor put the motion on the
election of himself as Grand Worthy
Master. 1t was carried by tremen-
dous vote, and on the motion to make
it unanimous, Mr.. Burreu arose and
seconded it. This was graceful ac-
acknowledgements OF his defeat.
REV. TAYLOR WAS SUPREME.
Rev. w. L. Taylor. who had held the
chair throughout the session declared
it carried.
The champions of Mr.. r. T. Hills
candidacy were Rev. J. Anderson Tay-
Ior, DR.. r. W. Brown, DR.. O. W. Childs
OF Washington, Lawyer Horner and
others. Mr.. D. F. Bats Of Petersburg
was one of the leading spokesmen for
Rev. Taylor.
THE REMARKABLE CANVASS.
The latter's canvass was admirably
managed. For nine months he has
covered the field and used the columns
of the RRFcRMKR.
Towards ths last after he had his
lines in hand and was certain OF victo-
ry, he "stole q march" on his enemies
by permitting the publication Of arti--
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

The ladies who are interested in the
juvenile department. are doing excel
lent work and are worthy OF every-
thing that can be said Of them. 1t Is
earnestly hope that all members of the
order especially, will see that their
children are connected with some one
of these bands and thereby commence
to instill principles of closer union
among the young. The benefits are
well worth the time it takes to find out
some Of the cardinal principles of these
bands.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17
MEETINGS NEXT wEFr.

Richmond Lodge No l, and Planet;
Lodge, No. %, Monday night.
Excelsior Lo dge. No. %, on Tuesday
night.
Old Dominion Lodge, Nc. s, Cd
Thursday night. ~
Unity Lodge, No. "a, on Friday njghas
Pure Gold Court on Monday even-
ing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

A most enjoyable "At Home" wEs
given Friday, September eth. at the
residence Of Mrs. Rosa X. Jones, $40
st. James st., in honor of Ars. Alice
Strange Davis of Washington, d. O.
For four hours, the elite Of Rich
mond thronged the pAlatial parlors and
enjoyed the delicacies WHICH were seS
before them,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

cles in its columns in favor of R. t.
Hill.
ELATED THE HILLITEs.
This was regarded with q degree of
satisfaction and elation by those who
were friendly to Mr.. Hill, but to the
people, who were posted on affairs Of
that kind it was an ominous Indication.
The VIRGINIA BAPrIsT had been used
by the Hill people and had found its
way throughout the brotherhood. The
defeat of Mr.. Hill was not well receiv-
ed by his followers, and they were out
spoken against the methods OF the
Taylor people.
A FOUR YEARS TERM.
To cap the climax, the Grand Foun-
tain made Rev. Taylor's term of office
four years instead of one and gave him
absolute power in the matter of fining,
reprimanding and suspending.
This WAS an additional source of ag-
gravAtion to the Hill people. One of
the leaders on that side said that the
Grand Fountain narrowly averted e
split at this session, ard he was not
sure that it would not yet follow.
TIT RESOLUTION OF WITHDRAWAL.
He cited the Holmes resolution of
withdrawal as the only thing which
served to ward of this disaster. On
the other the Taylor people were jubi-
liant and did not hesitate to express
their satisfaction. They ridiculed the
idea of split and while Mr. Hill's
supporters claimed that they had more
than 280 votes, they pointed to the 27
votes and placed that as his strength
in the Grand Fountain.
IMPOSSIBLE TO COMPLETE BUSINESS.
1t was impossible to finish the busi-
Ress. SO the Grand Fountain adjourned
Saturday night, and left to the Execu-
tive Committee the work of transact
ing any further business.
In this was the claim Of the wife of
the late Rev. w. w. Browne for the
($45. .000> forty-fve thousand dollars
forathe copyrights.
A compromise proposition for the
payment to her of $500 per annum
instead of $5 600 per annum was re-
jected. Attorney Giles B. Jackson is
her counsel and Rev. O. A. Holmes,
pastor of the Third st. A. M. E. Church
her adviser.
MRS. BRowNE's MONEY.
The Executive Committee was to
have met Tuesday morning to adjust
the matter, but it did not have meet
ing. we learn, and accordingly nothing
has been done about the matter. Ten
thousand dollars is past due on this
claim.
The meeting of the Executive Com
mittee on Monday, 18th inst. was
stefmy. Grand Worthy Secretary
Burrel was charged with having copy
righted the photograph of Rev. w. w.
Browne taken when he was lying in
state at the True Reformers' Building
last December.
1IR. BURRELL FINED.
For this he was fined 500 aad sub
jected to reprimand. The amount OF
the fine was reduced to $50.
He was also charged with criticising
CONTINUED on 6th psge,)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

Royal Lodge, No. 26, held her regu-
lsr meeting Wednesday night, Sept
4th, with a good attendance. After
the routine OF business several address
es were made by visiting Sir Knights.
among whom wss sir w. X. Loving
who spoke of .hany branches of good
ard welfare of the order. ROYAL Lodge
extends fraternal welcome to all SIR
Knights. 1t meets the End and 4kh
Wednesdays in each month.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

Royal Lodge has formed club to bS
converted into Uniform Company in
the near future. Her second meeting
was he'd last SUNDAY, September 1ltta.
and enrolled number of names. AlR
Sir Knights are invited to attend.
Meeting Sunday evenings at Prices
hall Leigh Street at ; 80.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

Tidewater section of Virginia has for
sometime been away in the lead and
has been able to bosst of it's very large
numbers in uniform. Richmond is
coming and the Emancipation Cele
hration which will take place on tn -
first of January will show up the lsrg
est quota OF uniform men ever seen
Rich mond on such an occasion. All OF
the companies will take part and each
one will put the best foot foremost.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

Blooming Lily Lodge, No. Is, met.
Tuesday night, the 18th inst. The at
tendance was good and the members
are thoroughly interested in the sue
cess Of the lodge and company.
Blooming company is In hrzr
class condition and bids fare to rar 4.
smorg the best in the State. We srs,
glad TO learn that the members of t1se.
lodge are rallyIng to its support ane
see no reason why every member sR
the lodge should not be me- ember NJ
the company in full uniferm. The
members who have the success of ths-
Lodge and order at heart will at least
make an effort to become connected
with the &C mpsny. We simply sound
the alarm aud hope that all will fall IN
line until the membership OF the lodge
and that of the company viii be the
same,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

The members OF Sylvia Court are re-
quested to meet st Prices New Hall
on Tuesday evening. Business of i'm
portance to all. Be sure to come ear
ly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17
SOCIETY COLUM.
PYTHIAE NOTES.

Manchester Lodge, No IL. met Tre~-
day night at Cunningham's Hall ors
Hull Street, Manchester, Va. Ths
meeting was one OF m uch interest srsa
a large routine of business WAS trans-
acted. The attendance exceptionally
good and the rank Of Psge was confer
ed one candidate. Sir John r. Cogbis
of Planet Lodge No %. was present
and rend cred valuable assistances,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

Blooming Lily Court meets next
Tuesday evening. The attendance So
usual will be large as the members are
thoroughly aroused to the sense of dn-
ty and are gene rally present at Al
m eetings of the Court.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

Myrtle Lodge. No. IL. met last Thurs
day night with an excellent attendance
Much business transacted and all seem
in good cheer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17
ELATED THE HILLITEs.

cles in its columns in favor of R. T.
Hill.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17
TERM OF FOUR YEARS FOR THE SUCCESSFUL ASPlRANT.-
REELECTED CASHIER.-BURRELL SECRETARY.

Conservative Policy
Horse and Buggy President
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17

SCOntinued on 6th psge,)
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-20
THE STOCK MARKET DULL
The Streets Peace Idea a PrOmi.
nent Factor in Speculation.
Another Sharp Decline in Spanish
Fours and American Issues Frgc-
s..r.-. stIonaiiy Lower.

New York, April 19-Apparently moth
ing short of the actual clash of arms
will convince Wall Street that this coun-
try, through its Government, has en-
tered upon a course which must result in
hostilities with Spain, saving only the
chance that that country will accede to
our demands as enunciated in the reso-
buttons adopted by Congress. Since Wall
Streets opinions are entertained against
an overwhelming array of adverse testi-
mony, they are valuable only as indicat-
ing the rather curious mental process
by which spectators are able to believe
what they wish to believe irrespective
of evidence. The perverse reasoning in
question, however, is an actual influence
in the stock market, since it averts liqui-
dation, as the peace idea is persistently
drummed into the ears of the customers
in brokers' offices, whose opinions are
also warped by the readiness of the aver
age trader to make wagers against the
chances of an outbreak of actual hostil-
tiles.
Notwithstanding the passage of the UNI
questionably hostile resolutions by Con-
gress, and despite the mnumerable in
dications that war will come within
few days, Wall Streets belief in a peace
full settlement of the difficulty was not
badly shaken.
Wall Streets views as to the issue of
the situation were not shared in by Eu-
ropean financial interests. The London
stock market was weak in all its divis-
ions, Spanish As declining no less than
4 is points, to 81, and rallying only IL
per cent at the close
A number of business failures were re-
| ported in the larger Spanish cities as the
result of the great decline in government
securities. United States bonds were
fairly active on the Stock Exchange and
declined fractionally. The decline in
American stocks in the London market
| averaged about / point, and this extent
of loss was also made in the initial deal
! ings in the local market. Foreign houses
had fairly large selling orders here.
The market, except for a few minutes
at the opening of business, was extreme
| ly dull. The opening losses were no more
! than fractionally extended in the sub
| sequent dealings, and in some cases full
| reeoveries We're made. The market was
| without pronounced pressure at any time,
| and the character of the trading at the
| opening disclosed large buying orders on
a scale-down.
! Sugar Refining. American Tobacco, I'M
| ion Pacific preferred, the Northern Pa
| cities and the grangers were the active
| features of the market.
| The most important news of the day.
aside from that regarding the diplomatic
situation, was the decision of the Court
| of Appeals at Albany, which in effect de-
clared the antitrust law unconstitutional.
| Closing prices were on a level with the
| opening. and only enough below yester
! days closing to allow for Europe's infiu-
| ence. '.'i1
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-20
a TRAVELLING MAN.
Gives Some Valuable Hints Regard
ing the Care of the Health
While Travelling.

Mr. r. W. Wincherdon. a commercial
traveller from Birmingham. whose bust
ness keeps him almost constantly on
the road relates in the Sunday News the
dangers 10 health resulting from con-
stant change Of residence, and the way
he overcame the usual injurious effects.
He says: One thing people travelling
cannot very well avoid is the constant
change IL water and food: the stomach
never has an opportunity 10 become ac-
customed TO anything and in a few years
or much sooner the average travelling
man becomes q hopeless dyspeptic.
For several years ] suffered more or
less from indigestion, sour stomach, head
aches, distaste for food, often no appe-
lite. gas on the stomach and the usual
unpleasant effects Of imperfect diges-
ton.
Nearly every travelling man has his ia
Vorite remedy for different troubles and
] tried ali Of them with Indifferent re-
suits. Finally on the train between
Pittsburg and Philadelphia one day, /
overheard a conversation between two
ladies. one Of whom had suffered severe
~ from indigestion, and stated she had
been completely cured by a remedy
which she called Stuarf's Dyspepsia Tab
lets; ] remembered the conversation be-
cause II directly Interested me; and at
the next town ] inquired at the first drug
store and bought package for fifty
cents and from that day TO this / have
never been without them. They are
pleasant tasting tablets, not a secret
patent medicine, but composed of veg
etable essences, pure pepsin. fruit salts
and Golden Seal; being in tablet form
they never lose their good qualities like
a liquid medicine would. but are always
fresh and ready for use.
/ carry a box in my pocket contin-
uaIly. and whenever ! see any symptoms
Of indigestion ] take one, also one after
each meal. and for a year and a half
] have not lost a day by reason Of poor
health and can eat anything and relish
what I eat; my digestion IL absolutely
perfect as far as ] can judge from my
feelings. and although there may be
other stomach medicines Just as good as
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets, do not
know what they are. Certainly for peo-
pie who travel they are Far ahead Of any
liquid medicine, as they are so conve-
nient, they can be carried IN the pocket
and used whenever needed.
believe they are sold by all drug
gists at 80 cents, and believe anyone
who will try them will agree with me
that for indigestion and stomach trouble
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets are unequaled.
apls.2o,22
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-20
MONEY FOR THE WAR.
The Majority of the Ways and Means
Committee Hold Many Caucusses.

The Republican members OF the Ways
and Means Committee are considering the
subject Of legislation TO raise money for
war expenses literally behind locked
doors.
They go into tn committee room lock
the doors and then exchange opinions
and suggestions in suppressed tones lest
some hint of what they contemplate may
escape.
Their general project is to raise $780,
000. 600. OF which only about 500 000, 900 will
be from increased taxation. The other
500, 09o 600 viii be obtained by the issue
Of bonds.
1t is not the details of the proposed
taxation that the members are endeav-
oring 10 guard so carefully. They do not
object to discussing the tax features in a
general way with outsiders; but the bond
proposition is not spoken of except with
bated breath.
The question of providing for bonds re-
deemable in gold is the phase that may
cause serious trouble TO the party leaders
and probably TO the party as well.
There is strong and apparently unyield-
ing opposition among the Republicans TO
the ISSUE Dl gnu sDb4INio- / ilC Ill A4l4lNtil
that the Government can actually save
money by making the proposed bonds
payable principal and interest, in gold
instead of coin, does not yet convince the
opposition that it would be wise to adopt
that plan.
The Republicans Of the committee have
not determined in favor of gold bonds.
They are divided on the question and il
is said that discussion Of it in these Sc
cret conferences has rather weakened
than strengthened the proposition. a
member Of the committee predicts posi-
lively that gold bonds viii not be recon-
nlended notwithstanding the fact that
the money kings of the world would pay
more for them than for coin bonds.
Chairman Dingley, of the committee
| is authority for the statement that the
measures for raising revenue for war
| purposes viii not be reported until war
shall have been actually declared.
They have progressed far enough in
their conference TO determine to tax tea
/ coffee. sugar and all perfumeries and ar
/ ticles Of that kind that are not necessa-
ries Of life. No tax viii be put OF
! matches.
The tax on beer win be doubled anC
that on spirits will be increased.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-20

reason to hope that there will be ample
markets for them as Well. All this will
make business for the railroads.
After the first slump there is certainly
a fair chance that the stock market will
be strong and prices advance"
The spanisha Bends.
There is another Side to the financial
outlook as it is to affected by the Span
ish-American complication, the Spanish
bond side. The owners of the Spanish
bonds are likely to be bitten terribly. The
people who did not expect war and who
did expect Spain TO retain her sover-
eighty over Cuba bought the bonds heav-
lily. as has been told in these columns
many times.
Despite the superhuman efforts of these
interests, efforts that only financial inter-
ests could or would exert the war is now
a certainty The bonds have been drop
ping in value steadily and rapidly With
in the last few days the movement has
assumed the aspect of a panic. 1t will
be even worse before many more days
are past.
The effect of this is already seen in the
minor holders of the bonds, the small
people in Spain, the shopkeepers and the
small bankers. Yesterday there were sew
eral failures in Madrid and Barcelona, di-
rectly due to the shrinkage in the secu-
rites. Today larger failures are expected
in Paris.
It may be very easily that later still,
when the bonds have gone down to 10,
there will be failures in this country, that
the people will wonder at the people who
think the best business interests always
virtuous above anything else.
The price of the Spanish As a few weeks
ago was 60. Yesterday it was 81. A
shrinkage of a third is a serious matter.
A shrinkage OF five-sxths is terrible.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-20
FUREMAN KLATT KILLED.
Huge Derrick Falls Upon Him with
Deadly Force.

Otto Klatt, foreman of construction at
the aqueduct bridge, West Washington,
was killed about APO o'clock yesterday
afternoon by the falling of a big derrick
boom over the cofferdam. The huge
piece of timber broke from its cable and
descended with great force, crushing
Klatt 10 the earth. He was
hurried to the Emergency Hospital in the
Seventh Precinct patrol wagon, but died
without regaining consciousness, a few
minutes after being placed on the operat-
ing table.
Both Of Klatt's legs were broken, his
head crushed and his body terribly bruis-
ed. He was forty years of age, and resi-
dent Of Philadelphia, but came here sew
eral weeks ago as foreman for the Hous-
ton Construction Company of that city.
lie boarded at No. 1911 NJ Street. The re-
mains were removed TO McCarthy's I'M
dertaking rooms No. 1886 NJ Street, and
prepared for shipment 10 Philadelphia.
Coroner Carr was notified.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-20
Chicago Wheat.

Chicago, April 19.-Foreigners stuck to
theories as to the effect of war on wheat
prices. Liverpool was up SIS d. to Ii d.
Paris was up five centimes. They con-
firmed their theories by purchases OF
cash. Letter sold 100000 bushels abroad
and there was a sale here of 1905
bushels.
New York estimates that foreign Oust-
ness in all positions has aggregated 500,
900 bushels. There were other influences.
a decrease in the worlds visible OF ,,
736, GOO bushels; rainy weather this side of
the Rockies, an increase In the winter
wheat movement in this direction and
an increase in the contract wheat con-
tribution 15i, J0J bushels for the day The
foreigners made the market. 1t was
small pit trade.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-20

Norfolk Va, April 19-The local agents
Of the British tramp steamship Ham
stead state that up to Y o'clock today
no official adyices have reached them of
the acceptance of the ship and cargo
Of coal by the United States Govern
ment The ship is still in the harbor at
the Pocahontas coal pier and is still held
on waiting orders.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-20

usually can be picked UP only in ten OF
twenty share lots at 245 10 2iI. sold to-
day at 237 -. Alaska Packers. which
recently sold for sS was down to 90 -
Southern Pacific branch bonds. which
pay 8 per cent, fell from 1l2 10 101- Su-
gar stocks shared in the general de-
mOraliZatiOn. Hutchinson selling for 50.
which was a decline of 3 points from
yesterday. although there is q 40 cent
dividend due tomorrow.
Hawaiian Commercial fell from 20 IL
yesterday to Il 81 today. Recently 1t
sold for 80.