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STEVENSON ARCHER DEAD.
Maryland's DenauItIng state Treas
urer, who Was sent TO Prison.

Maryiand's Densuiting state Treas
urer, Who Was sent TO Prison.
Baltimore, Aug. 3.-Stevenson Arch
eT, former treasurer OF Maryland. died
last night at the city hospital. wherein
he had been patient FOR four years.
Mr.. Archer was 20 years old. He was
graduated from Princeton in 1876. after
which he took up and practiced law in
this city. He had been identified with
politics since 1853. when ne was elected
to term in the legislature on the
Wing ticket. He was elected TO con-
gress three times as a Democrat and
served in 1866, 1870 and 1872. He was
elected state treasurer in 1856.
In 1890 tie news OF Mr.. Archer's de-
falcati0n startled the state and country.
Many believed in his innocence until
he wrote II have proved false to the
great trust committed to me-" He was
convicted and sentenced TO five years
in the penitentiary. His guilt preyed
upon his mind, and he has, since the
trial, been under medical care. Gov
ernor Brown pardoned him In 1894, and
the aged and broken man was taken to
the city hospital. where he remained
until his death. The amount OF the de-
falcation was reported to the legisla-
ture as $132, 401. 25.
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Bsptia.ng BY Rev. E. Q. Kemp.

Several hundred people gathered at
rhe FalrmODt Lake on Sunday, > uly
24th, sat - NJ to witness the papNzlng
bY the Rev. r. q Kemp for ne Shiloh
Baptist Church Hon. w u Brauer
- she Eublect Of great praise for his
kindness ia arranging seats and SHADE
for the candidates. Good order was
kept during the whole service which
was trUly impressive.
The congregation was liberal in con-
tribufing 80 the church. The above
named church has Just closed their re-
vival which resulted in the conversion
of sixty-three souls and the church is
outspoken in praise Of their pastor,
Rev. Kemp.
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BERKLEY LETTER

BERKLEy. VA, Aag 1898.
The union of the four Methodist
churches, namely, Trinity, st. James,
st. Thomas and Bethel which was held
ct Bethel on last Sabbath was we'll at
tended. The banners were distrbut-
ed as follows: st. Thomas. Attend dance
banner; st. James, Literary Exercises !:
and Bethel, Financial. Last Sunday
being the day for the election of OH :
GERS, the old officers were reelected
The District Conference which was
held at Princess ADneC. II last week
proved to lie very successful. The
greater part or the members and dele
gates arrived on Monday afternoon on
account of not having communication
in time to open at 8 n. m, Tuesday.
There was sermon preached on
Mond ay night, and on Tuesday morn
ing, the session opened at the appoint
ed tins. Hymn 29J was lined by the
Presiding Elder. while Rev. George
Williams presented the opening prayer
after which the choir chanted an appro
pirate hymn, when the p. + read the
Bible lesson from the eplstle Of Peter
Subject. Feed my flock"
The officers were then elected. Rev
Nottingham AID Brother NJ. Gray were
put ia nominated tor secretary. Rev.
Gaines made a statement why the for
mer should be secretary. Rev. w. r
Gullins gave reasons why the latter
should be. Rev. Nottingham was fl
nally elected secretary and brother
, Gray assistant secretary.
The following committees were ap-
pointed On public membership, on
financial ability, assessment, moral
worth, Spiritual condition, Public
! Schools, Sunday Schools Means to
make our church nor prosperous,
Travelling work. Examius4ion of local
preachers for license, examination Of
( local preachers f0r renewal ST license.
AND on Temperance.
Kew. Wills Brown, the Beptist min
J isier was Introduced 60 Jhe conference
and gave short speech N which he
welcomed us to his com muuity. Prot.
Hav kius was then called upOG t. Qd-
dress as. and stated his unh ness for a
speech ss be had been travelling since
midnighs and had Jest arrived Rev.
ID. j. Beckett Was then called upon 10
respond.
, 1t being dinner time, we were dis
missed to meet at P. NJ, Ito hear the
annual sermon by Rev. s. w. Watkins
At p. M, we assembled to listen to
the sermon of Rev. w. r. Gullins who
took fer his text the 47th verse of the
9Th chapter of&Matthew. Subj. "The
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-08-06

Dy Mr. y. y. CLAIBORNE, our popular
contractor.
The Sunday School Union will meet
with the Second Baptist Church Sun
President. A good programme has
been arranged
Mr.. SHAW ILL.
Mr.. W. A. Shaw is very i'll at his resi-
dence on the corner of oath ST. and
Jefferson Ave.
Mr.. Peter Ash, an old resident of
this city passed from labor TO reward
last Tuesday, August End. We will
speak of his funeral later.
Mrs. Martha Carter is a little indis-
posed this week at her residence on
Hampton Ave.
Mrs Jennings, 552l Warwick Avenue
continues very i'll. We hope her a
speedy recovery.
Miss Julia P. Matthews keeps very
sick.
Mr.. Joseph Rodgers ard son, Jimmie
paid his SINS, Messrs Lamb and Rob
ert Rodgers short visit last Sunday.
He left by the way of Mill Greek last
Monday to pay his brother, Mr. Colon
Rodgers who is doing a very successful
business in that place, q short visit.
We have plenty Of soldiers here now,
Call Whitley Why don't we have some
Negro soldiers here
Mrs. Ella B. Lee has been very sick
at her residence on 22nd St. at this
writing she is better.
RELIGIOUS DoINes.
About fifty young men attended the
mems meeting at the Y. NJ. g. A room
last Sunday at 5 o'clock and heard a
logical discourse by Prof. j. w. Wilson
of kittrell. n c., and also from the
Rev. Nh Hsggins of the a. NJ. E. u
Church.
Owing to the illness of the Rev. j.
III. Garner, services were net interest
ing at st. Paups A. NJ l.. Church, as it
is generally.
Prof. J. w. Wilson occupied Rev.
Jones' pulpit twice on last Sunday.
The Medal Contest of the Y NJ. Q A.
will take place at the Y NJ. 9. A. Lit
erary the third Thursday evening in
this month and it is hoped that many
will take part and help to make it in
terestlng. Miss Rachel Barksdales is
now holding the medal. having read
the best essay in the last contest.
MEET HIM THERE.
We would like very much for some of
our subscribers to meet US Monday
morning and pay what you owe 1t Is
impossible for us to do business on
promises.
Revival has been going on at the Sec
ond Baptist Church for the past two
weeks with poor success; although the
meeting has been very interesting, sin
ners dou't seemed that they are anx-
ious to pray,
Don't borrow the PLANET. Buy a
copy from our boys on Saturday night,
and all will be well. Look out for our
next letter, RoBr. RoDGKRs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-08-06

WILSON-The funeral of Mrs. Mary
Earle Wilson who departed this life,
Saturday, July 23rd, 1898 at 1 O'Clock
took place at Ebenezsr Baptist Church
Monday July 25th st 80 T. nj. The
house was we'll filled by her many
friends.
Rev. r. Wells preached a very feel
ing sermon. MIR. w. Isaac Johnson
tie popular funeral director OBLIGATED.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-08-06

Washington, Aug. SIN a dispatch
received late yesterday General SHAFT
ter gives the sanitary report of his
army. Sanitary report for July 81:
Total sick. 4.255; total fever. s.1e4: new
cases Of fever. 655; cases OF fever re-
turned to duty. 722. Deaths on July 80:
Malarial fever, 2; dysentery, 1. Deaths
on July 81: Malarial fever, 4: yellow
fever. 2; gunshot wound suicidal. /
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AInhamn,s Democrntic Ni.,n,.,.

Montgomery. Ala. Aug. 3.-Returns
received up to midnight indicate that
the Democrats have carried s counties
and the PoDulists IL. In four coun-
ties carried by the Democrats Populist
probate judges were elected. There is
no question except as to the size OF
the majority for the Democrtic candi-
date for governor The legislature VIII
be overwhelmingly Democratic in both
branches
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Releasing An Political Pr,~on.r-

Washington. Aug. S.-The war de-
partment has posted the following tele-
gram from General Shafter dated SAN
tiago de Cuba, Aug. 1: "An political
prisoners have been Immediately re-
leased as soon as we reached them
Have not heard from Guantanamo. but
General Ewers went there three days
ago TO receive the surrender OF arms
and political prisoners. They were un-
doubtedly released on his arrival"
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Lands for Sale.

Believing that it is 20 the best inter
est OF the colored people TO collect in
as large settlement s as possible, and
already having number of good neo-
pie In the west, l will say TO those
wishing good homes that there is 1000
acres adjoining me on the east for sale
at SIS per acre, which il a rare chance
asws have a good country.
5. A. HARDAwAY,
Lone Star,
q. Cherokee Co., Texas.
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e Les sue Organized.

The colored republicans met Tues
day, August pad al Hsrris' Hau ~ p.
NJ, pursuant % cali of Docsor r., +.
Jones a large number was present
aud much interest displayed.
The following officers we're elect-c ::
Presid, nt, Dr. II. H. Jones; Vice-pres-
ident. colin L. Payne; Secretary, II ~
er Franklin; Assistant secretary, Is. +.
Vandervall; Treasurer, Anderson Ev-
ans. Branches will be established in
all Of the wards of the city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-08-06

SPOrrswooD-WA WAYNE s--The marriage
of Miss Alice NJ. Wsynes &c Mr.. John j..
Sp0ttswood took place at the residence
OF Mr. and Mrs. George w. Smith, No.
IL w. Jackson St., last Wednesday
night, August Bird. A large number of
friends we're Invited.
The young couple Will be at home,
Sunday, August 7th, S16 st. James St.
where they will be glad to see al of
their friends.
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Pontoons to Raise tho crrstobal Colo,

Pontoons to Raise tho Cristobal Colon
New York, Aug. 3.-The third expedi-
ton OF the Merritt & Chapman Der
rick and WreclSing company, consist
Ing OF four pontoons and the bari,
Fred A. Sharp, left Stapleton. S. J..
this morning for Santiago. The pom
toons were selected by Lieutenant Hob
son last week and will be used in rails
Ing the cruiser Cristobal Colon. The
tug Fred b. Dalzell. of the Boston Tow
boat company, which left Boston Mon
day night. having in tow two pom
toons, arrived here today.
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Pennsvlvania,s Now Conlfol.

Harrisburg, Aug. "A meeting OF
the capitol building commission will be
held tomorrow to make the final ar
rangements for the laying OF the corner
stone Of the new capitol week from
today Governor Hastings will prob
ABLY preside and introduce the orator
OF the occasion. Colonel A. K. Nc
Cure OF Philadelphia. Members OF the
legislature, the Judges of the superior
ana supreme courts and other promi-
nent citizens OF the commonwealth vii
be invited to attend the ceremonies.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-08-06

London, Aug. 3--The honorary Sec
rotary of the Royal Ulster Yacht club,
Mr.. Kelly, has telegraphed to the Lon
don papers saying that the challenger
for the Americas cup is Sir Thomas
Upton. His yacht is to be named the
Shamrock. The challenge viii be dis
patched i'm a few days. Charles Rus
sell is going to New York in order to
hand the challenge to the New York
Yacht club. The challenger viii be the
sole owner Of the Shamrock. whose di-
mansions he declines to make public at
present She viii be built under lock
and key, and elsewhere than on the
Clyde, and it said the place of con
struction and the plans Of the boat Sc
lected will create a sensation w en-
made known.
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He LOST BIs HEADI!
Rev. Frazier Oriticizsd.


Mr.. EDITOR:
am sorry TO say that on the first
Sunday, July 3rd, 1898, that ! was 81
member of the congregation OF Saint
Johns Baptist Church, Of Henriao Co...
Va, Of which the Rev. Lee Frazier IS
pastor 90 and see q man who calls
himself minister OF the Gcsoel disc
play such sunchristiaR like conduct SIS
this Reverend did. RumOrs hsd rot
ten his malice up to such pitch fhat lie
failed 20 administer the Lord supper
according to the Baptist ussQ-s and
rules. He became so enraged over the
tales of fuss-makers cOlcarr iug what
had happened in the said church ID
1897 that he refused 20 con- nlete the
administration of the LORD supper
until he had spoken for half an hour
on This subject. A hint 60 she wise f.
sufficient and hope in the future the
Reverend will attend to HE work and
conduct himself SO as to be low 8 8y ali
as this is such an excellent site for =
church and good opportunity far a
young minister 80 build up him self
A HENRY CRAwrrRD.
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Come in the Order that does not wait
for you to be sick or to die but will
help you now. You get from $25 to
$500. 81 enrolls you. For particulars
address
1872 Box 121 Waverly, Va.
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FROM NBwP0sr NEWS.

Examination Of Teachers -Re0uaad The
Salary-An UNDERSTANDING Reached
New Ptws To- ihe New Church
The Medal Contest Revival
ProgresHpg-Ali White Soldiers.
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M ANTED-Five industrious colored
Nv men and women in each locality !:
unusually good opportunity; SAL
airy or commission either cash or in
stallment work. No experience re-
CURED Address or call at once
United Mfg. Publishing Co.,
1107 & 100 E. Main St.
JelS-2m Richmond, Va
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TBE JANIToG's p8sIgIoN

Mr.. Wyatt Roane has accepted po-
sition as janltor a. tAe tCuTlfOuse 80 3
salary of $40 per month Re rs rrlnen-
bered that this ssme position was heid
by white man who WAS . democrat
and nothing was saic about rrCncing
the janitor's salary cCtti ar HsaDe
was appointed q short while sgo. u
was then they thought shat S45 waz TOO
much TO pay q Negro aau Of course fha
janitor's salary was reduced 10 $50.
We underst1o1 that Ar hoane hsu
saiG that "a vcu.d not taea a. THE
was what cur white democrat wanted
to hear in order that the Uiias mon
would remain ROT somehow Mr. Rcane
found out sfb'Rg ~ two cn0 went go
work last Monday mCIrine Now we
understand auc itls perfecriy SAFE fo
say thai BE VIII receive his SIS TIRE
same az the white mac. ftis incon-
yer lent 81 be r. bisek nan he this part
of the Southland. therefore We SHOULD
know how 60 make - very fine bow 80
the ballot-OgX lhe white man is rot
paying 81 the taxes ina The city.
ooLoRSD CASnIDATF FOR coNoREss.
We were informed today that Mr.
Matt n Lewis. editor OF ihe Daily Re
corder. viz be candidate Tor Con-
gress from tbe second district.
The = y =. u. Of the FIRST Baptis.
Church vss very Interesting last Mon.
day night, the subject was led 10y Niss
Mary 6Ysus. Ii promises TO be equal
ly so this Monday evening. The sun-
ject will De Sewing" led by the presi-
dent. MIR. Willie Sayles, ana paper DJ
Mr.. Robert Rodgers on the subject.
All are invited to attend these meet
inRs.
The pews for the new brick church
have arrived and are being put in place
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-08-06

NEWPORT NhW3' Va, aug. ) 5S.
The examination for e. srhers who
were appointed for service IN the pub
lie school by the Board OF Trustees Win
be held in the First National faIk foI
four days next week. Two days WiM
be devoted On the w8ita ANA tWo 10 thr
colored teachers. it ROCKS al. though
the new public school tuidi0Es Vih
not be ready for the neginGinw CT his
session, and as result she seacnsrs
viii have to CO bosnsss 81 he same
Ole stand.
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Fare. Round Trip, SIPS

~ Train leaves C. & o. depot at s
a. u. Leaves Charlottesville at d. M
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by Mr.. @. J. Claiborne. our popular
contractor.
The Sunday School Union will meet
with the Second Baptist Church Sun
day at IL o'clock Rev. T. H ID. Lee,
President. good programme has
been arranged.
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White feathers.

White oowhide has long been used
for various purposes, though its place
has now been taken to a considerable
extent by other and cheaper feathers. 1t
is used for example, in making sus-
pender tips, and its use in making mill
tary belts is familiar. For this purpose
it is made up with the flesh side out,
and the belts are whitened as occasion
may require with chalk or pipe clay.
White calfskin is more extensively
used than white cowhide. White calf is
used for fine and costly work in book
binding, it may be for gift books, and
sometimes for prayer books. White calf
is also used for suspender tips.
More extensively used than either
white cowhide or white calfskin are
the white sheepskins. White sheepskin
is used also for suspender tips, and for
covering trusses and other articles of
metal, and for the trimmings of shoes.
1t is used for book binding, especially
for Pc binding of medical books, in
which use it is first sprinkled with a
coloring material which gives it mot
tied appearance. New York Sun.
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EngIand's Big warships.

The proportion of ships of very large
dimensions to the total number built is
not nearly so great as is often asserted.
Taking the 100 ships of the English
navy, it may be interesting to arrange
them according to displacement ton
nages. There are % ships over IA, 600
tons. All but two are battleships. The
exceptions are the Powerful and the Ter
rible, cruisers Between II, 600 and 49,
600 tons there are IL ships, battle
ships and cruisers; between 10, 600
and 70, 900, 10 ships, 3 being battle
ships Twelve cruisers are from 9, 800
TO 8, 100 tons, "a between 4'Ooo and
E. 800 tons, 40 between 3, 600 and 4, 600
tms Between 1000 and 1000 tons
there are go vessels and 43 are hess
than 1. 900 tons. Little moro than one
fifth of the total nupber are over 9, 600
tme-Sir ". Il White In Nineteenth
Century.
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Afraid. bot Courageous.

Emerson. in his essay upon Hero.
ISM" says that the characteristic Cd
genuine heroism Is its persistence, and
very good illustration of this truth
was given by the philosophers SON,
Waldo when he was small boy.
On his way 10 the village school Wal
do had to pass house where French
family lived The boy had never heard
any language but his own, and the
strange talk frightened him. He could
not understand Il and tAersf2re felt that
the people must be dangerOug
Mr. Emersn decided that Waldo was
old ,enodgh to g3 and come from school
without attendance, and after talking
the matter over with the boy he said,
Now, Waldo, some one will go 30
school with You this morning. but y9n
must come homo atoAen
When the school waA dismissed, the
boy thought Of tn9 house full of strange
people that he must pass on his way
home and leaning up against the fence
he began to cry. Miss Elizabeth Hoar,
a heighbor, seeing him, put on her bon
net and went to his rescue
Come, Waldo" she said, "I'm 60
ing down your way. You can walk
along with me-"
The boy looked at her a moment and
then said sorrowfully, II don't think
that was what my father meant me to
do" and refusing her comforting COM
partnership he trudged sturdily home
by himself.
1t is pleasant to know that he was
never afterward afraid to go and come
alone. His persistence in doing what
he felt was right was surely heroism
for a frightened child.
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KING OTTO or BAVARIA.
Remarkable Story of the Insane Monarch
and His First Love.

The following remarkable story is re-
lated about the unhappy King Otto of
Bavaria. This last week he ate almost
nothing for some days, although his ap-
petite is usually unnaturally good. He
sobbed, walled and screamed uninter-
ruptedly for hours, and even became at
times dangerous. One morning, hoYev.
er, his physician and keeper cautious.
ly pushed aside the heavy brocade cur.
tain which divides their bedroom from
that of the poor monarch and found him
with tears running down his cheeks
gazing into little silver case which
they had often seen in drawer the
key to which King Otto wore on a fine
steel chain round his neck.
AS soon as the king perceived that
he was watched he turned round and
smiled SO happily and naturally that
the doctor, surprised, stepped nearer.
Wearing the same joyful expression the
king cried out to him: Countess L.
has passed a better night. She is now
out of danger" He then carefully lock-
ed up the little silver box, which con-
tanned nothing but few dried straw
berries, and spent very quiet day. He
also enjoyed his dinner again.
This is the other part of the story: In
1867 there was o merry picnic in a
wood. Among the guests was the love-
ly 17-year-old Countess L., with whom
the young prince fell madly in love at
first sight He sat next to her at lunch,
paid her the greatest attention, and
then disappeared with her into the
wood. As the young people did not re-
turn and it was getting late the mother
of the countess became anxious and sent
menservants out in all directions. The
culprits were found with their hats full
of strawberries, which they were mer-
rily eating. The next moment they
were Separated forever.
Prince Otto went with the king I'd
Munich and the youthful countess was
sent to the convent of Misericorde,
where she has remained up to this day.
During the few days throughout which
the king had shown such unfavorable
symptoms the girl whom he had loved
in his youth was really lying danger
ously i'll In her cell. Somehow on other
bow is not stated-the incurable in
sane monarch had become aware Of the
fact Berlin Dispatch in London Daily
News,
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s. :, 3 +. R PIFkER }Comfns
PHEBE RUGG,s EsTATE.

THE undersigned having been Appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the Dis--
examine and adjust all claims and demands
OF all persons against the estate of Phebe
Rugg late of Fairlee, in said district
deceased, and all claims exhibited in offset
thereto hereby give notice that we will meet
for the purposes aforesaid, at the Wynona
House In said Fairlee on the Both day of July
ana the 9th day OF November next from D
days, and that six months from the 10th day
OF May, A. D., 1898, is the time limited
by said court for said creditors to present
their claims TO US for examination and al
lowance.
Dated at Fairlee this 18th day of June,
A d, 1898.
VIM. II. KIBBEY. &c.,
IS S. b. HAYES. Cohihs-
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ELIsHA PREsCOTTs ESTATE.

r II E undersigned having been appoi nted
y by the Hon. Probate Court for the Dis
trict of Bradford Commissioners to receive,
examine and adjust all claims and dem ands
of all persons against the estate of Elisha
Prescott late of Vershire, in said district
deceased, and all claims exhibited in Offset
thereto, hereby give notice that we will meet
for the purposes aforesaid at the town clerk g
Office in Vershire on the 9th day of Aug and
2Sth day of Nov. next from O'Clock until
o'clock p m. each of said days, and that six
months from the 2Sth day of May A D 1898, is
the time limited by said court for said cred
ltors to present their claims to us for exam
inatiol and allowance.
Dated at Vershire, this 18th day Of June,
A. D., 1898.
80 GEO. B. DRAKE.