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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-15

Copyrighted. 1898. by James Gordon Bennett.
 PUERTO PLATA, San Do- mingo, May I4.-The United States torpedo-boat Porter arrived here at 3:I5 this afternoon. She steamed rapidly past old Colum- bus Fort, where no flags were dis played nor any other official recog- hilton taken of her presence, and cast anchor in the harbor.
 Lieutenant Vincent came ashore in the Health Officers boat and sent dispatches to Washington to determine the future course of Rear Admiral Sampson's fleet. Other ships are sailing along the coast of San Domingo awaiting a reply.
 The searchlight thrown ashore last night is believed to have come from an American hospital ship go- ing west.
 The Porter was not hurt at San Juan, although she went within 1900 yards of Fort Moro beside the Iowa. Lieutenant Vincent said they got in very close with out being seen, although the light house was lighted. There was no reply to their shots for fifteen min uteS, all the men in the San Juan Notifications probably being asleep. Admiral Sampson had no intention of bombarding the town, purpos- ing only to attack the Notifications. He did not wish particularly to de- molish Moro, but the stronger works on top of the bluff to the east. Shots fired at these works must have done some damage to the city beyond.
 The barracks appeared to have been destroyed, and some of the guns were hit, but the fort was not silenced and was peppering away heavier than ever when the Porter left on Thursday, sailing first to- ward St. Thomas and then coming back here. The Porter occupied a position where Fort Morro's guns would have told but for the fact that the best of the Spanish marksmen could not fire straight.
 Some of the Spanish guns used projectiles which tumbled in the air, revolving as they fell. The Americans pointed at them in as tonishment.
 No Spanish warships have been sighted by Sampson's fleet. The Porter expects to leave here as soon as she gets word from Wash ington. The sailors who came ashore if on the Porter complain of the heat, and say accommodations on her for a sea trip are very poor.
 The belief aboard is that the Spanish squadron may try to cap ture the battleship Oregon.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-15

the effect that the SpanlardS were still in that vicinity were willfully misleading. To have traversed this distance would have required at least forty eight hours, so that the ves- sels must have left Martinique some time on Thursday. It is considered barely possible that Spain has more vessels on this side of the Atlantic than we are aware of.
 It has been suggested that possibly the vessels observed near Martinique for the last day or two did not belong to the Cape Verde fleet, but were some small men-of-war belonging to Spain, which lowered in those waters for the purpose of deceiving and distracting attention from the Cape Verde fleet. It was sug- gested that Spain might have assembled a quaker fleet" off Martinique, while the Cape Verde fleet might be moving in some other direction. This, of course, is the mereSt spec ulation, but illustrates the condition of uncertainty which prevails here. The de- partment officials insist there is absolutely no doubt that the vessels at Martinique on Wednesday comprised what is known as the Cape Verde fleet, but they do not know whether this fleet has been augmented. The press dis patches contained in several of the morning papers, stat ing that the fleet is composed of eight war vessels and seven torpedo-boat destroy CTS and torpedo-boats. was puzzling to the department. but whatever uncertainty may have existed heretofore it is pretty well settled to- night that a powerful Span ish fleet was this morning off the coast of Venezuela, near Curacoa, steaming west ward. It was at first sur-. missed that the Spaniards had taken this route with the hope that they might be able to intercept the Oregon and Marietta, but if such is their intention they will be
 woefully disappointed. for
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-15
SPANISH WARSHlPS
 OFF CURACOA ISLAND
Arrival of Some of the Enemy's Fleet Caused Belief That Battle
 Was Imminent.

Copyrighted. 1888. by James Gordon Bennett.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02

shall flare suddenly out around the foot,
something in the style of the shape Of q
feather buster The newest cut is tight
around the hips and to the knees, but
from there down the skirt forms deep GO
diets, which are not stiffened at all, but de-
pend for support upon the petticoat be-
meath. Most of these skirts are made with
u deep yoke, upon which is mounted a cir
cular flounce, which is sometimes of the
same depth all around, sometimes much
deeper at the back than in front.
With the tiny capotes made of tulle and
little toquets the fashion of tulle strings
sewed on at the back has returned. Black
or white illusion is the prettiest. Tho
strings are brought around to the front
and tied in n big, butterfly cravAt bow.
Light gray is very fashionable and COM
poses some charming summer toilets with
white trimmings. A touch of pale green in
addition is most effective.
The picture shows a shepherdess hat of
satin straw of biscuit shade, covered with
tlile to match. A drapery of the tulle
surrounds and covers the crown, and Is
fastened in front by a crystal buckle. at
the left side is group of light beige coques
of velvet, mingled with clusters of wis
TARA, and at each side under the brim are
knots of mixed biscuit and beige velvet,
secured in the middle by crystal jewel.
Wistaria is also placed at the right side
under the tulle drapery.
JUDO CHoLLET.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02

weave. The design is often enriched by
the addition of embroidery, black grena-
dine with colored embroidery composing
some most effective costumes in which the
silk lining matches the tint of the en-
broidery.
Decorative belts continue to form a most
important item of attire. The continual
ton of the fashion of round and blouse
waists and chemisettes necessitates the
wearing of belts, and these are often the
one ornamental feature of the costume in
the case of plain wool or tailor made
gowns. A great deal of money is spent on
curious buckles and slides, which are pref
erably metallic and jeweled, to produce a
brilliant effect, but metallic ribbons are
less employed than formerly, grosgrain,
satin or kid being better liked.
The picture given today shows walk
ing costume of mastic cloth The skirt is
plain. The open jacket, close fitting al
the back, has a high valois collar and
large, pointed revers, the whole being I'm.
ished by stitching. The jacket is decorat
ed with steel buttons. The chemisette Of
cream guipure has a soft belt and collar
of golden brown velvet. The hat worn i:
of brown straw trimmed with mauve irise:
and yellow flowers. JUDO CHoLLET.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02

quoise or topaz-and pair of dumbbell
sleeve links to match, one end of the
dumbben being a gold ball, the other end
jeweled like the studs.
Ingenuity has been almost exhausted in
the manufacture of long neck chains Of
various degrees of expense. A pretty nov
city in this line is composed of five little
silver chains side by side, held together
by little silver bars set with catseyes and
pink coral
Today's picture shows costume of blue
foulard with darker blue spots. The skirt
has deep fiOunce- which rises toward the
back, the. edge being finished with band
of black insertion over white satin and a
ruche of black mousseline de sole serving
as a heading. Lengthwise bands of inser-
ton over satin trim the upper front of the
skirt and the top of the full bodice and
form bretelles at the back. Diagonal
bands to match decorate the sleeves. The
collar and belt are of black satin, the
choux on the front of the bodice of black
mousseline. The hat of blue straw Is
trimmed with blue ribbon and blue flow
srs. JUDO CHoLLET.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02

scarf OF liberty silk, mousseline de sole or
net There are very pretty cravats of finely
plated crepe dc chine or gauze, but these
are scarcely suitable for wear with wash
shirt waists, although they appropriately
accompany silk bodices.
Todny's sketch shows costume of gray
blue cloth adorned with black braid en-
broidory. On each side of the tablier are
three embroidered revers, and the short
close jacket bodice is decorated in the same
way, with an embroidered collar and re-
vers- The sleeves, which are almost like
coat sleeves, are also embroidered. The
guimpe is of cream guipure- The hat of
blue straw is draped with blue glace taft
fcta and white tulle and trimmed with jet
wings JUDIC CHoLLET.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02
LONG COAT.

basque, It is short and fat, without rip
pies, and the front of the jacket is closed
or opens over chemisette. A great deal
of trimming is used-applique motives OF
lace, embroidery, insertion, galloon, fine
buttons. jabots of Lace and ruches and
putting of mousseline dc sole. The lining
is of thin silk. AS TO the cut usually en-
ployed, the back is plain, without a mid
die seam, and the side pieces run up TO the
middle OF the shoulder seam instead OF
terminating where the sleeve is sewed I'm.
The basque is left open at these side
seams as n pretext for additional trim
ming.
The illustration shows a long travelling
coat of thin mastic cloth. 1t has curved
fronts bordered by circular ruffle and II
adorned with stitched straps. The tai
collar is rippled, and the fronts and the
cuffs of the sleeves are crnamented will
large buttons JUDO CHoLLET.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02
A CONSCIENTIOUS GOVERNOR.
New Orleans South western Christian
Advocate.

Advocate
Our esteemed contemporary. the
Richmond PLANET, John Mitchell, Jr
Editor, has made brave and interest
ing fight to have Virginia's two battal.
ions of Afro-American troops muster
ed into service under their OVID officers
This includes two majors, who are
considered as efficient as any in the
State. Strong influences were brought
to bear upon the Governor To have all
their officers removed and whites ap-
pointed in their stead, but Mitchell
8 God his ground under the watchword
"NO officers, no fight ~ In the PLAN
EFT of the 18th inst we find this well
come announcement:
Governor J. Hoge Tyler has decid
ed that the colored troops shall be
commanded by their own colored Off
GERS To remove them he declares
would be to violate his oath OF office
and he cannot comply with the wishes
of those who made the demand upon
him.
Major J. B. Johnson,of Richmond
will command the First Battalion. Vir-
ginia Volunteer Infantry. and Major
w. II. Johnson Of Petersburg, will
command the Second Battalion, Vir.
ginia Volunteer Infantry, The War.
Department. has decided to muster In
both officers and men as they are The
salary of Major in the regular army
is said to be about three thousand dol
lars per year. This no doubt accounts
for the opposition. Governor Tyler, o.
Virginia, Sir !"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02

week. 1t would be super fluous to ask
for them q careful study. The intelli-
gent reader will be able to see at q
glsnce. Dy attending to the utterances
quoted from the several caucasion pa
pers mentioned by the PLANET what q
mountain of difficulty has all along
stood in the way of the Negroes pro-
gress in the South.
It is easy TO see that the editor of the
Times appreciates the inconsistency OF
his position. At heart he is evidently
a much better man than appears in the
language he uses in his article under
the heading, 1.-The Negroes real friend. -
He plainly lacks the courage OF his
convictions Gould he muster sufficient
courage Co boldly declare himself he
would prove an immediate agency OF
the cause of justice in his community
But, unfortunately. he isn't built that
way.
AS to the editor Of the Enquirer, il
may Justly be said that the South is in
debted to such type OF het citizenship
as he for much the greater part of heI
past misfortunes ard present disgrace
Could it be possible to cDntoe the bad
effects of such vicious utterances as we
copy from that paper to the fire-eatinl
element that sets them sioat, orderly
people would have little cause for com
plant. But when it is remembered
that such frebrands of society are al
ways the smallest contributors toward
bearing the public burden that mus
inevitably result FROM their vile teach
ing, it seems pity that any communi
~ should have to endure the af1ictioI
of their presence.
( The PLANET is scquitting itself CRANE
| ly in its debates with several of its eau
casian contemporaries.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02
WHITE is FASHIONABLE.
Snowy Gowns and Accessories For Warm
Weather Wear.

Snowy Gowns and Accessories For Warm
Weather Wear.
White is much seen for summer gowns
OF all materials. There are charming
gowns of sheer swiss muslin, trimmed
with white, yellow or black lace cos
tunes of white check or pique having q
plain skirt or one with a circular fiounce,
the bodice being in the form of an open
jacket, bolero or blouse with colored
plastron; dresses Of white serge or cheviot,
for seaside and yachting wear, and elabo-
rate gowns of white taffeta, mousseline de
sole or foulard. For outing wear white
pique skirt with pink, blue or red shirt
waist is liked, and the effect is certainly
very gay and pretty, especially with a par
asoi and hat Of white or Of a color match
ing the bodice.
White accessories are also greatly en-
ployed, especially white belts, cravats and
Marie Antoinette flchus The last men
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02
STOP! LlsTENH
He is Negro that has Found Barrel
of Gold.

SHERMAN S. FURR, of 5i1 South 7th
Street, Wilmington, N. c., has found
what he has been looking for for ten
years, an herb that makes the hair
grow. stops it from breaking of and
falling out. 1t will also make your
hair straight and beautiful 1t re-.
moves dandruff, cleans the scalp, and
removes letter. am receiving orders
from all parts of the country. This
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earth to make fine hair. Price. per
box, IS; samples Scots. 81 90 and 50 90
Prompt attention to all orders. Send
money by express or money order.
Agents wanted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02

Bishop Doane of Albany recalls an Incl
dent illustrating the freshness and range
of Mr.. Gladstone's rare scholarship and
wonderful memory. Several bishops on
their way to Lambeth last year went from
Chester to Hawarden, and, sending in
their cards, were promptly admitted TO Mr..
Glsdstone's presence. One of the names
on the cards was that of the bishop of
Wyoming, and it was pronounced in the
old mans ear with the "o'' long. "Sure-
ly," he said, THAT cannot be Wyoming,
because 1 remember years ago reading
Campbell's charming poem, Gertrude OF
Wyoming and the meter certainly 70.
euired the short vowel"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02
FASHIONS IN JEWELRY.
Belts, Buckles and other Articles of Or
uaunauf-

Beltss Buckles and other Articles of Or
nament.
Jackets having the blouse effect both IN
front and at the back are out OF date, but
the blouse front is still worn, the back be-
ing close fitting which takes away the
neglige aspect of such garments. An or
namental belt is, of course, a necessity.
Military belts of saddle leather, with the
army or navy buckle, are in great de-
mand, and belts of scarlet, white OF green
kid are also much worn. Jeweled and
enamel girdles accompany more elaborate
bodices and are an item of considerable
expense in the fashionable wardrobe.
The latest shirt waist sets are novel and
conspicuous. They consist of four rather
large studs Of wrought gold, each with a
raised jewel in the middle-amethyst, tur-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02
TAILOR MADE GOWNS.
RoeiOsa. BoleSos Without Sleeves and
Chemisettes OF Various Styles.

BoSsiOsa, BOlescs Without Sleeves and
Chemisettes of Various styles.
Tailor made gowns are in great demand,
and are particularly favored by women
who have graceful figure. Some of these
gowns have the regulation close bodice,
others much liked for warm weather, con-
sist OF a skirt and bolero, the latter termi-
mating ut the waist line and worn over a
Ohemisette of foulard, glace taffeta or ba-
tistc Sometimes the boiero is sleeveless,
leaving the shirt waist sleeves uncovered
"a cool fashion, but rather neglige in ef-
feet, suggestive of a man In his shirt
sleeves
Chemisettes and even wash shirt waists
are rather more elaborate in style this sea-
son, the latter being frequently tucked,
embroidered and decorated with bands of
insertion or stripes of goods stitched on.
OF course the silk waists afford a much
wider scope for fancy, and are lavishly
decorated with lace, plaitings and ruches.
A mans neck scarf may be worn or a soft
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02
TAFFErA GOWN.

fond are of net, lace or mousseline de
sole, amply frilled, and are very pictur
esque finish for a light summer gown
when they are daintily adjusted and
draped- Large ties of net or liberty silk,
with plaitings or rufles of lace at tho
ends, are also favorites and form immense
cravat bows, which cover the upper part
OF the corsage
The sketch shows a gown of printed
pink taffeta, the left side of the skirt being
adorned by lengthwise band of white
lace headed by little taffeta ruche. The
close bodice is trimmed at one side with
two harrow Fufiles of lace headed by
ruches, and at the other by a drapery Of
white mousseline de sole and a wide lace
ruffle, the back having q fichu drapery.
The belt is Of pink silk, the hat of yellow
straw trimmed with pink flowers
= JUDO CHoLLET.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02
EDITOR BELL Is PLEASED.

[Omaha, Neb., Afro-American Senti-
mel.
We present our readers this week
with several additional articles from
that superb Afro-American journal, the
Richmond PLANET. We believe these
articles-or some of them at least-are
even better than those we printed last
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02
VARIOUS NOTES.

Pretty Things to BE Worn at the Seaside
and Mountains.
Grenadines and CLEANLINESS enter so large
ly into the summer wardrobe that 1t Is
hardly possible to write of clothes at all
without constantly recurring to them.
The grenadines are covered with silk fig
ures or have plaids and stripes of thicker
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02
LOTS rGR SALE.

The Evergreen Cemetary Associa-
ton has lots or sections to sell at the
remarkable low figure of $15. Now is
your chance. Call and see them. For
information apply to Superintendent
G. o. Smith, st. James Street. or G. P
Robinson, Secretary, 3olSN st.
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02
LABoBED IN OTHER CITIES.

Before he came TO his present field of
labor, he held charges at Waynesboro
and Harrisonburg, Va, aid Steelton,
Penn. In the First Baptist Church at
Norfolk. Va, he has been laborIDg with
untiring zeal for eight years and four
months. During that time he he's gone
in and out before the flock like faith
full shepherd.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02
Fashion Dints
for the LADIES.
WHAT is WORN.

capes Skirts and Hats In the Prevailing
Mode.
A pretty novelty is the cape descending q
little below the waist, not closed in front
and SO cut as to form large, turned back
Severs in one with the cape. All such
capes are lined with light silk, changeable
taffeta, surah or satin.
Tailor made skirts follow the dictum of
the mode, which commands that skirts
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02
A vIRaINIAN pY BIRTH.
ANALYsIs on RIs oHARAcrER.

might attempt to analyze his char
acter. but on account of its symmetry
it is difficult. I might comprehend it.
but it's rather immense, for man can
be comprehended only by his peers.
Though may not get its altitude, nor
measure its girth, nor estimate its
richness, I may tell you something of
his work. Thereby enabling you to
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02
A BLAUK SKIN REMOVER.
The Negro Need Not COMPLAIN ANY
Longer Of Black Skin.

This preparation, if used as directed
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Any person using it can see the result
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Direction and preparation will be
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-02
THE THREE STRONG POINTS.

His moral sense, his reason, and his
common sense are three strong points
through which the perfect circle of
his character is drawn-the sacred
trinity of this great manhood. With
out the first he would be a villain
without the second, 8 bigot or fool,
without the third. fanatic or dream
er. With them all be is Richard Hen
ry Bowling.
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We pay Weekly Sick Benefits and Deaf

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