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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-16
A MURDER IN HANOVER.

The shooting and killing of JsEE
ROBINSON (colored) by JAMES APPHEsoN
(white) July 9Th. 1898 in the neighbor-
hosd Of Old Church in Hanover Coun-
~ abort ten miles from this city was a
most dastardly murder.
The only charge against ROBINSON
was that he was drunk and because he
abused him, went to his house, secured
shotgun and emptied the entire
load into the unarmod mans side.
The magistrate before whom the
case was called dismissed it, aud this
red-handed murderer went forth q
free man.
1t is said that the white citizens in
that locality sympsthize with APPER-
SON. So much the worse for the white
citizens.
That this man Is murderer and
should either be hanged or confined in
the Virginia penitentiary is apparent
from his own statement. His life was
not in danger. He charges that RoB-
NsoN threatened him, and for this he
took away from him that which he can
never give.
But God has the matter in hand and
too often have we read the lines, even
geance is mine, and will repay" A
few more years and he will be borne
foot foremost to TIE tomb to rest be-
meath the sod to keep company with
his unfortunate victim.
Man may acquit him but the etc rnal
Judge will mete the punishment which
ne so richly deserves.
RoBNsoN's relatives and friends are
bewAiling his untimely taking OF.
APPRRsoN's relatives and his child.
rem if they have any cannot touch hiI
palm without realizing that it is blood.
stained with the life's flow OF this hap
less man.
He murdered ROBINSON because he
could. He fired on helpless unarmed
man, and drunk at that.
Coward that he is, let him HE him
self to the woods, climb q tree and
plunge headforemost to the ground
where he will end the days of torment
on earth and to go those OF punishment
in the world to come.
Itswas a wanton, cruel murder. Hi
peace Of mind is forever gone.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-16

1T seems that the Eighth Illinois
Regiment of Colored Volunteers has
not as yet completed its quota, neither
has Colonel been appointed by Gov.
TANNER to command them. The
Springfield, ILL.,, State Capitol publish
es the following list of colored officers
Acting Colonel-John r. Marshall.
Lieutenant Colonel-Jas. II. johnson.
Chaplain. +. Thomas.
Surgeon-A. A. Wesley.
Assistant Surgeons-L. B. Bluitt and
r. o. Miller.
Quartermaster-Jam es 0. Nelson.
Major, Second Battalion-Robert R.
Jackson.
Regimentsl AdTt.-Harvey Thomp-
son.
Captains-ComPany' A, T. r. Van
Pelt; company B, Adolphus Thomas
company G, Chss L. Hunt; company
ID, r. R, Jackson company +, Robert
Root company F, w. K. Akers, all oil
Chicago; company g of Bloomington
George Hill company II OF Springfield
Darrell Hodge; company l Of Quincy
Fred Ball. Jr.; company < OF Metropo
lis, John Laden; company L Of Mound
City, g. V. Lane company NJ Of Cairo
W. II. Donaldson.
Gov. tanner will, however, appoint
eeolored colonel to command them.
Hats of to Gov. TANNRRl
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-16
A SLIGHT OoMPARIsoE.

The white mob lynched JOHN HzNRx
JAMES at Woods Crossing, near Char
iotsesville, Va, for sssaulting a white
femsle, named JULIA HoroPP. He
died protesting his innocence.
A white man who brutally assaulted
= l2-year-Old colored girl near Amelia
Q. H., Va, was given a brief time in
the Virginia penitentisry, and during
lsst month, upon the representation
OF his friends WAS psrdoned. w
e. P. FisHER (whlts) charged and
proven guilty Of attempting to crimi-
naIly assault . child, MABEL LEE
"HEsLwRIsHT was tried in the Hust-
ings Court OF this city this week and
ad1udged lunatic. He was sent tn
the Eastern Lunstic Asylum at wiz
liamsburg, Va.
The grand Jury OF Manchester on last
Monday found true bill against
BOWMAN (white) charged with ATTEMPT
ing to criminally assault q girl near
her home at Matosca, Va.
five are going into the hanging t.us-
II
mess let US do squarely and fairly.
Let US legally hang all white men
who criminaIly assault or attempt En-
criminslly assault colored females.
Let US legally hang all white men
who criminally assault or sttemnt tn
criminally assault white females.
Let as legally hang all colored men
who crsminally assault or attempt Tn
criminally assault white females.
Let us legally hang all colored men
who criminally assault or ATTEMPT to
criminally assault colored females.
On the other hand, If we intend tn
let white men charged with these
crimes go free, we insist that colored
men charged with these crimes be al
lowed the same favors.
Equality before the law is demanded
the punishment of all criminals re-
gsrdless ofrace or color. politics or re-
ligion.
This isin accordance with the dictates
of justice, and the reasoning of COM
mon sense.
Rape is not confined to any one race I:
1T seems to pervade both and law-abid-
ing citizens realizing this fact will not
fail to apply the remedy. Lynch-law
must goI
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-16
ROWLING ABOUT THE NEGRO.

The New Orleans Times-Democrat
not long since published an article en-
titled Negroes in the Army" II
said:
Several weeks ago when Negro
troops were being mustered into the
service In response to the Presidents
first call, the Times-Democrst insisted
upon the inexpediency OF raising Ne
gro regiments, and urged upon the Ne
gro themselves for their own sake that
it would be better to allow the white
folks to handle this war without their
assistance"
This was very kind In the Times
Democrat and we cannot understand
why any colOred man should object tc
allowing the white folks to handle this
war without their assistance.
This was the same advice given Pres
ident LINCOLN thirty-seven years ago
and yet General Robert E. LEB rec
commended that the Confederates arm
these same Negroes, and use them t.
fight against the government OF tn.
United States.
President LNcoLK enlisted these Ne
groes and won. Mr.. JEFFERSON Dawn
would not enlist these Negroes and
lost. History repeats itself, sir.
The Tn6Es-DEKOcRAr continued:
eve pointed out then that, while tn.
inclusion OF colored regiments in ths
army could not, but be the cause OF in
convenience, bad blood and trouble
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-16

THE Washington, d. O., CoLoRBD
AMERICAN denies that Prof. R. T.
GREENER is q candidate for superin-
tendent of public schools.
1t says that we should be careful OF
our authority. Well, so be it. We
noted the statement in one of our ex-
changes and sold it as we bought it"
On the authority of the CoLoRED
AMER IcAN Prof. GREENRR is not a can
didate for the position referred to.
All will be satisfied now, we hope.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-16

WE have received the following pub
locations from the National Publishing
Board (colored) of the National Bap-
fist Convention, Nashville. Tenn, for
the third quarter, July, August and
September, 1898.
The Primary Quarterly. Advanced
Quarterly, The Intermediate Quarter
~ and the Teacher.
The contributors to the last named
publication are Rev. DR.. w. F. Ora
HAM. "Xen of the Hour" Rev. DIR. E.
M. BRAwLEY. Master as well as Saw
Jour and Friend" Sample copies
furnished upon application. Address,
National Baptist Publishing Board
Nashville, Tenn.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-16

from twenty thousand to hundred
thousand inhabitants will cost from
one to three cents and on Sundays five
cents.
Still. New York paper can be
bought for one cent, which will make
four Of the home daily papers which
sell for twice as much.
You have the answer in the fact that
they print copies by the hundreds Of
thousands.
Yet the white citizens prefer to pay
three cents for their home papers to
paying one cent for the New York Oh
pers even though they are four times
as large. Or il they buy the New York
papers they will also buy their home
papers
Colored folks have not been as a
rule reading people. 1t has been only
during the last FIVE or ten years that
they have begun to awaken to the ne.
cessity Of subscribing Co and support.
ing their own papers.
These organs are born OF necessity
They form the only means Of commu.
nicaticn which a certain class ofiwhite
men at the top recognize.
The press has been recognised as the
bulwark Of liberty. Without it an op-
pressed people is voiceless and help.
less With it, in clarion tones, their
sufferings are proclaimed and injustice
exposed
Race journals publish mat ter which
cannot find its way into the columns OF
the average white journal for 'love O,
money" One article expressive of the
feelings OF our people upon racial in,
terests is worth the price Of year.
subscription.
American newspapers or rather those
published Immediately after the sur
render OF Lord CORVALLIS were crud
eHorts- Fifty years ago. they did moi
at all compare with those published
upon the continent OF Europe. White
people had much sense. They did not
support the European papers and fai
to subscribe to their own. They bull
up home industries, opened mills anc
factories for the manufacture OF paper
and the erection or presses, and to da,
American journals compare in siz
and quality with any in the world.
The Afro-American journals are sup
ported by large constituency now
There is no reason why this constitu
ency should not be larger.
One sound, race defending article /,
worth all that 10 charged for year
subscription and thousands are begin
ing to realize and appreciate this fact
White journals without large sub
scription list cannot be run any NOR,
ehesply than can colored journals will
out large subscription list. Rae,
papers should be supported by mem
bers OF the race.
Awake, arise or be toreNer fallen"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-16

lHRPLAEET Is Issued weekly. The subscrip-
Non price is $50 year, in advance.
There are FoUR WAYS by which money can b
sent by mail at our risk-in = Post Office Money
Order; by Bank Check or Draft. or an Express
Money Order, and when none of these can be
procured in Registered Letter.
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eatned atany Office of the American Express Co.
ehe Tinted states Express Co., and the Wells.
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pante1- The Express Money Order is n safe and
convenient way for forwarding money
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once or an Express Office is not within your
reach your Postmaster will register the letter
you wish TO send Us on payment of ten cen ts-
Then, II the letter Is lost or stolen, it can be
eraced- You can send money in this manner &
cur risk
We cannot be responsible for money sent In
letters In any other way than one OF the four
ways mentioned above. II you send your mon-
oy In any other way, you must do It at your
own risk.
RENEWALS, etc.-If you do not want the PLAN
1T con ttnuec for another year after your sub
scrip tlon has run out, you then notify us BY
Postal Card to discontinue sc. The courts have
decided that subscribers 70 newspapers who do
not order their paper discontinued at the expir-
alton OF time for which it has been paid are
held liable for the payment of the subscription
up TO date when they order the paper disoon-
COMMUNICATION when writing 70 NJ
your paper, you should give your name and
address in full, otherwise we cannot find your
name on our books
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ehe address Of a subscriber we must be sent the
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-16
A Wall IN TEXAS

The Mexis. Texas. HHRALD-EcHo
publishes, in its issue OF June 80, 1898.
an article entitled "Cauc asian Va Afri-
can" by "BRo. PENsrooK.
The author having shown the first
signs Of cowardice by concealing his
name proceeds to Islander and abuse
one of the kindliest race Of people on
the face of the globe.
He says:
And still In the course of human
events the progress of African aristo-
cracy, alias Negro vanity is increasing
ana increasing until an armed rebel
lion on the part of the whites will have
| TO be resorted to that the illegal. nm
rightful demands OF the negro for
equality may be justly determined"
The above bombastic nonsense WAS
enough to determine his standing or
rather his Sitting down." fer he must
be lazy good-for-nothing white loung-
er who hangs around the bar-rooms of
the village.
He says:
What foundation have they, I say,
upon which they may demand q more
extensive citizenship ? Refer We to
the Federal Constitution and point out
privilege or immunity. either express
ed or implied, which has been abridged
IN the least. affirm to you that they
enjoy all the rights granted them by
this great code Of American laws"
But his last statement is an evidence
that he is not acquainted with the
provisions Of the federal constitution
and his first statement is an evidence
that he is as ignorant as he is inele-
CANT.
| We demand q more extensive citizen
ship than that accorded because we
have labored in this country since 1920
and have made it "bloom and bios
som like q rose"
We have added millions OF dollars
to its prosperity. We have paid for
the education Of more than thirteen
generations of the children OF our be-
loved white brethren, while our own
grew up in ignorance, unable to read
the scriptures or to intelligently
testify of the Father.
We fought in the Revolutionary
War for the white mans independence
and freedom, and our own dependence
and slavery.
CRIsPUs ATTUoKs and his black asso.
cistes died at Bunker Hill. We fought
against. England in the War Of 1912
and we were with CoMKoDoRH PERRY
when he penned the memorable words
1--WE have met the enemy, and they
are ours" Colored men were included
in that "We," Brother PRKsrooK.
We we're heard from again in the
Mexican War and our valor has beer
again testified to by those with whom
We fought. and those we fought
against.
Had you not been in the neighbor.
hood Of Iyour wife's cow-shed durinI
that terrible struggle from 1875, gyoI
would have found out that we helped
the South by building breastworks and
; protecting their wives and children
and the north by lighting the Confed-
crates and showing the Yankees
way to take their cities.
u In the one case we acted by compul
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-16

in favor OF sending the editors OF the
TINES DEMOcRAr. the Washington Posr
and others Of their stripe to Cuba.
When they have undergone the priva-
tions long enough they will change
that good old religious tune from
Here am !, send me, send me-" to
" Here is the Negro, LORD. send him,
send himl"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-16

Ell Caney, Capt. Ducat. with seventy
i've men, set out to take q stone block
house at the top OF steep hill. Step
by step the men forged ahead, their
comrades falling every minute.
by the time the top OF the hill was
reached but twenty-five of the band
remained. With . shout they forced
their way into the coveted stronghold,
and in desperate nd-to-hand fight
with revolvers, succeeded in scatter
ing the SpsRiards.- Capt. Ducat and
Lieut.. Lyons received the wounds at
close range. or the seventy-five men
but twenty answered the roll-call.
Nh. TINES DEHooRAr, the Rough
Riders are composed Of some men who
are as bitter against the colored man
as any in the world. They Lost that
hatred, or rather forgot it at Ell Caney,
when these black boys cane to their
relief.
II they were equal under the fire OF
the enemy, why cannot they be equal
under the plsudits Of friends2 Answer
this question. please
But the most scathing rebuke that
could be administered to the TINES
DEEooRAr and it's Negotiating as
sociates is contained in the follow
ing lines on the exchange OF Lieuten-
ant HoBsoN:
1.-THE Seventy-Frst New York Volun-
| teers, near the Rough Riders. was the
next regiment to fall on Hobson and
his men, and almost Immediately the
Ninth Rnd Tenth Cavalry (beth colored
regiments) Joined in the general en-
thusiasm, and cheer after cheer rose as
Hobson and his companions forced
their way through the lines of white
and colored soldiers.
Hobson, so far as possible, grasped
each hand extended toward him, and
neither he nor his men made any pro-
test against the most uncomfortable
crowding and jostling which they had
TO undergo"
The correspondent concludes:
eff the young offiser, whose home is
in Alabama has any race prejudice, he
certainly forgot all about it as he pass
ed through lines of soldiers on his way
to General Wheeler's headquarters.
he saw it was the uniform of the Unit
ed States army, and be cared not for
the color OF its wearer5, grasping the
hands OF the ebony-hued troopers of
the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry, and ex-
pressing his thanks for their patriotic
welcome with as much heartiness as
be displayed toward men of his own
race. He and sll of his men were over
come by the reception accorded them
and tears rolled down their cheeks as
the soldiers crowded around them"
Let the Negro-haters read those
lines again, and then let them under
stand that worth makes the man."
1t is now conceded that Yellow fever
is playing havoc with our troops be-
fore Santiago. This dread disease is
worse than smallpox. Do you still in
sist that white men only shall be al
lowed to contract it7
II so, you are welcome to the special
favor. It does seem strange to us to
note such down right stupidity which
emanstes from the brains Of the preiu-
diced. Con is teaching this class of
people lesson. For our part, we are
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-16

Mr.. M. NJ. LKwEY has entire edito :
rial management OF the Pensacola,
Fla, SENTINEL. Mr.. +. Z. WAsHINoroN
having retired. We wish both sbund-
ant success in their fields of labor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-16

CoLoRED men, be polite and obliging
to the white folks. Do not unduly ag
grsvate them by petty annoyance, but
stand up for your rights all along the
line regardless Of the consequences.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-16

CoLoRED men, Les US not lose hope.
Oppressionis rampant In the South
and there Is silence on that subject in
the north, but let US hold on and prove
faithful to the end.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-16

POSTAGE STAMPS OF A DENOMINATION
HIGHER THAN TWO CENTS NOT RECEIVED
ON SUBSCRIPTIONS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-16
SATURDAY, JULY 16, 1893.

Coon manners will help us. Let US
he kind to one another.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-16

TIE right to vote carries with 1t the
right TO hold office. Do not forget
that
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-16

LYEcHNo is an abominstion which
must be stamped out.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-16

" Entered In the Postomoe st Richmond, Va
~ second class matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-16
The Reign of LaWIeSsness.
JUDGE LYNCH'S BLOODY WORK
Fearful Record. The Law Sleeps
Fearful Record.

Shall this barbarity continue until the God of retrbuto
marshals his strength against the barbarians ?"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-28
The news OF BERLIN
Peace Conditions Discussed
!. by the Press.
HIGH PRAISE FOR AMERICA
Unusual Activity nt the German ship
yards. Senator Money, or NIississip-
pi, C"nsnlts "A Famous Occulist.
a Far Eastern Contest.
Far Eastern Contest,

tCApyright. 1898, by Associated Press. !
BERLIN. Aug. 27.-The German
press continues to discuss the peace
conditions from various view points. a
majority OF the papers according to the
United States high praise and admira-
ton for the American government.
MOST OF them seem TO think that diff
ncultles Will arise over the ultima tie
disposition and control of the Philip
pines, but. as Il rule. the arguments ad-
vhnced are repcttons and thrcadbare
The Koelnischc Zeitung's editorial
may he worth quoting. as there is the
best reason for believing that it was
Inspired 1t says:
Before Il definite peace is concluded
considerable time must elapse Mean
While the International situation i'll the
Philippines and the far east generally
may have changed materially. 1t is not
likely that Spain and the United States
will agree to definite settlement of
the Philippine question without taking
the advice Of powers Interested partic-
ularly Russia ana France.
Prince Bislnarck's memoirs are now
in Berlin. Priry Councillor Kroner. of
IL Stuttgart publishing firm. received a
special hint from the government and
bought the bulky manuscript which is
now undergoing examination. There is.
however, 4 duplicate manuscript at
F'riedr;chsruhe. and as the text was
ui'AilSu W olsil'htSh peiSo!i:t'iN, the
family will not submit to any consd-
cradle changes of authorizations.
There is unusual activity In the
shipyards at Sicl. Stettin. IIlbing and
Hamburg. The government has placed
a number of orders among them. in
Guiding commissions for six big torpedo
boat destroyers of thirty three knots
speed. to he ready for service early next
year. In addition are orders from Rus
STA. Spain, Brazil and Argentine Re
public.
The big army nlanoeuvres to COM
mence on September 3rd will be under
the personal direction Of Emperor Will
liam. They will include. 1t is reported.
interesting and comprehensive eNper
imcnts With pigeons. bicycles and air
ships. During n certain stage Of OF the
manoeuvres the emperor will assume
personally the chief command.
United States Senator fernando De
Soto Money has been here FOR several
days consulting. a famous oculist. .s
Much interest Is displayed In the out
come of the far eastern contest. The
opinions of the renowned Austrian ori-
entalist. NJ. Vambery. in a Vienna
magazine meet With some support He
believes that all the advantages Russia
has gained in China can only benefit
her in the remote future, when Russian
industry and commerce become able to
compete with British. "Such despot-
ically governed people" he says. can
not develop rapidly; While on the other
hand the Chinese are awakening and
the Anglo-American schooling is Gre
ating d desire for development. Should
England join her interests to those OF
America and Japan. she would gain
her ends despite Port Arthur. Russian
railways and Russian banks.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-28
ssAM HAIL :sEN1 ON
.'ust.ceJones Commits the Negro to Avail,
Action of TIE Grand Jury.

b. e = IS . Fs 5
Justice Jones Commits the Negro to Avail,
Action of tie Grand Jury.
Sam Hall, the negro saloon keeper, of
Rloodfield. who shot and killed Private
Alonzo Andrews, of company T. 16Oth
Indiana regiment. was brought to this
city yesterday afternoon from the
Norfolk county Jail by county Police
man John Williamson.
Hall was taken before Justice Henry
f. Jones for preliminary hearing, but
one of his counsel. Attorney r. NJ. Lett,
waived the examination, and the negro
was sent on to await the action of the
grand jury OF the Warwick County
Court. Hall is now in the city Jail.
1t looks as if Hall will be tried in the
county instead of the city. as Common
wea!th's Attorney ]. X. NJ. Newton In
tended. He was sent on to await the
action of the grand jury by county
Justice. and as the preliminary proceed
lnSs TOOK place in the county ii is prob
able the negro will be tried at Warwick
Courthouse. m