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and how bitter it is against the
head of our Church, the Pope at
Rome.
Martin Luther, if alive to-day,
would feel very important and big
at the success of his pet scheme,
but would, at the same time feel
somewhat lost at the boldness and
effrontry of his scholars, and will,
when he shakes hands with them
in the hothereafter, 30 testify.
These men, so or self-called Pro-
testants, know not on what dan
gerous grounds they tread when
they fight the Catholic religion, as
the supporters of that religion in
tend to publish to the world their
iniquities, and the writer, though
only one amongst the many will
do all in his power, by pen and
press, to break them up, and at a
near date will have sufficient data
to publish, not only their actions,
but also their names. Their pa
per, q vile sheet, is edited by hu-
man being, an individual called
"Vital" This man was a priest
in Europe for eight years and for
actions better known to himself
than to the world at large, was ex-
communicated and is now eking
out an existence too miserable and
low to be envied by sderiding and
eliminating the religion of his
birth, and BY which he gained
what little knowledge his narrow
mind has been able to hold. Such
as he are found in the ranks of
the A. P. A., protesting against
what they know not.
1t is surprising to hear names
of some of our prominent people
who come under their banner, and
who, according to their dual oath,
deny membership when question
ed. EZRA.
In Morning Star.
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DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

The intense itching and smarting Incl.
dent to eczema, letter, salt-rheum, and other
diseases of the skin is instantly allayed by
applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by it. 1t is equally
efficient for itching piles and a favorite rem
edy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill
blains, frost bites, and chronic sore eyes
For sale by druggists at % cents per box.
Try DIR. Cady's Condition Powders, they
arejust what horse needs when in bad condi.
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge.
For sale by +. j. Liable. druggist.
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As might easily have been gues-
sed, the sensational news from Ha-
vana that come over the wires Sa-
turday night was a fake of the first
water. The immortal Falstaff's
ejaculation as to the propensity of
this world to lie becomes more
confirmed as the years and the
centuries roll by. If Sir John
was shocked at the habit in his
day what would he think of the
contents of the yellow, up-to-date
newspapers of the present day?
This cannot justly be styled gra-
tuitious lying, for profit is made
of it. The sales on the streets are
largely increased, not only ON the
day the startling news is printed,
but on the following day as we'll,
when confirmation Is looked for.
But in ninety-nine cases in a hun
dred the reader finds a contradic-
ton in place of a confirmation.
And SO it goes on from day to day,
month to month and year to year,
yellow journalism, meantime, pros
pering and flourishing like a green
bay-tree.-States.
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Now that the business Of the coun-
try is carried on in a more business
way, when future payments Of all tran
|sactions are made at specified time,
notes are generally used, for these rea-
son, we have adopted the form Of note
shown above, which we keep in stock,
and sell in pads of 100 notes for SO cts.
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Everybody Says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartc, the most won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try q box
of e.. G. G. to-day; 10, -, 50 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by ali druggists.
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Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-To,
BAG. the wonder-worker that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran.
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
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An Old idea.

Every day strengthens the belief Of emf.
neut physicians that impure blood is the
cause of most of our diseases. Twenty five
remarkable cures effected by this famous
remedy are sufficient to prove the theory
correct. Browns Iron Bitters are sold by
"All Dealers"
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A. P. A.
The final oath is as follows:
I, 30 and so, do hereby denounce
Roman Catholicism; I hereby de-
nounce the Pope sitting at Rome,
or elsewhere; I denounce his
priests, or his emissaries, and the
diabolical work of the Roman Cat
holic Church, and hereby pledge
myself in the cause of Protestant
tism to the end that there may be
no interference with the discharge
of the duties of citizenship, and I
do solemnly bind myself to pro-
tect at all times and with all means
within my power the good name
of the order of its members, so
help me God. Amen.
Another oath reads to this eff
feet:
Il will not employ a Roman
Catholic in any capacity. 1 will
not countenance the nomination
in any caucus or convention of q
Roman Catholic, but will vote for
Protestant"
This last is quoted from lee
ture on A. P. A. ism by Very Rev.
]. w. Hickey, published in this
paper OH Feb. 10, 1894.
These oaths show their hatred
of the Roman Catholic religion,
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FOR SALE.

A suitable cane farm situated on pu-
bile road three quarters mile from Key
stone refinery and half mile from Della
croix scale and derrick. Having a fine
dwelling residence and dependencies.
Address CAB. CARDINAL.
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WANTED-AN IDEA " %s soS G:n , thin.
thing to patent? Protect your ideas they may
bring you wealth. Write JOHN WEDDER-
BURN a. CO, Patent Attorneys Washington,
ID. c.. for their 81 800 prize offer.
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against the usurpation of temporal
or spiritual power whereby men
become slaves to party and the
Roman Church.
1 am willing to bind myself by
a vow sacred and inviolable; I am
a Protestant, and have been for
years; I belong to the -
Church, and - and -, a Sc.
cret society. Age,-; residence,
-; occupation, -.
Recommended by-;date-,
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RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY r. 1898.

was interrupted by an argument and
adjournment.
on Tuesday OF this week Judge
Woodward announced that he had re-
ceived a threatening anonymous let
ter. and vigorously denounced the
sender.
When court adjourned Monday John
Costello had the stand, and objection
had been taken by the defense to the
admission OF his evidence He de-
clared that Deputy Hess, I'm reply to hts
protest against the wholesale shooting.
said; shut ND, sor I'll treat you the
same way" When court opened Tues
day Judge Woodward sustained the de-
fense, and this testimony was stricken
out. Costello finished his evidence, say
ing he had seen eight wounded and
three dead men lying along the road.
He attended them, but found no wea-
pons on them
John Lynch testified that he heard
one deputy say before the shooting, II
could get a bead on that fellow" An
other said, ''I'll get even with the -
at Lattimer." Deputy Ferry told a
man who was sympathizing. with q
striker that if he did not shut I'D he
would blow his head of.
Herman Pottunger testified that Dep
uty Henry Delhi threatened to blow
my brains out If / did not get of the
road" He heard Deputy Hall say
''Id like to get a pop at them" An
other deputy said. y bet 1 drop six OF
them when I get over there
John Fortschek. who required an in
terpreter, said that he was at West
Hazleton with the strikers. and saw
the sheriff threaten to shoot down sew
eral men. He stated that the strikers
had no clubs or weapons OF any
kind, and that one of the deputies
pulled the American flag and tore it.
Simon Kowlsld said that wher
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fishing in another weekly paper of this
city in the shape of poetry.
l read every thing in the way OF race
literature that / can get my harfs or
ewes upon. My love of literatu. : and
my race pride compel me TO do so.
Consequently, 1 have waded through
the column long, twelve and fif-
teeu syllabled, rough and iUharmone-
Gus poems of Mr. Solomon G. Brown.
And while the poems are extremely
faulty, am not by any means ready to
unconditionally condemn Mr. Brown
nor his poetry. think, from the sam
Piles / have seen, that Mr.. Brown has
decided and no means poetic talent and
/ his poems. some of them, have some
sparkling gems in them in spots and
places But the latter are greatly out
numbered by the glaring errors and in
consistencies which they contain.
| In the first place he seems to utter
| ly disregard all grammar and rhetoric.
And as to the rules which the standard
poets have ever regarded as inviolable,
he threats them with utter contempt.
He seems to have no use for rhyme,
1 rhythm nor measure. He either does
not know the difference between pure
and false rhyme or does not care to be
bothered with such MINOR matters
As to accent and poetic feet, he either
does not Know OF their existence or
else has a most profound contempt for
them.
OF course, If Mr.. Brown is a free
lance, or poet of higher srder than
the ancient or modern poets of renown,
these criticisms do not apply to him.
But il be is not, he ought by all means
to iDdustriouslY apply himself to the
study of grammar and rhetoric.
Again, he seems to think that the
excellence of a poem consists in the
length thereof and not in the quality.
truely hope, Mr.. Editor, that there
is nothing contained in this article st
which Mr.. Brown or his admirers could
J be justly offended II there is, sir,
please feel at full liberty to strike il
, out and publish the remainder. Who
/ ever enters the arena of public itera-
ture lays himself liable to public crit
cism; and il any one should see fit to
criticise me with the manifest object
of my personal improvement, shall
heartily thank him and profit by his
animadvsrsions.
Yours, for the literary advancement
! of the race, EVA.
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imougn oar motives? ? Soon after the
adjournment of the meeting at Boston,
did not the Executive Board of the So
called Convention proceed to divide
the country into districts, and relative
to the Conventions work ? Does not
the Convention show hypocrisy in re-
1ectinR our plan in our presence and
receiving them in our absence? ? Does
not Attorney Brooks who knew this
when he read his paper at Washington
against our Convention become stock
holder in the Conventions hypocrisy ?
Where are you st?
DIR. BROOKS As DR.. JEKYL AND MR.. HYDE
,. Did not DR. Brooks says in his
speech that he believed in co-opera-
tion with the white people in Chris
tIan work How can DR. Brooks be-
lieve IN such cooperation, and in the
meantime, defend the so-called Nat
ional Baptist Convention which does
not believe in cooperation with the
white people in Christian work How
can he defend the so-ca'led National
| Baptist Convention which believe and
contend for distinctive Negro organi-
cations. which say that we should run
our own schools our own Boards. our
own publishing suse, our own Foreign
Missl9n work, and say TO the white
people who furnish the greater portion
of the money by which our schools are
conducted, hands of How can he de-
tend such an organization and yet be-
lieve in corporation with with the
white people, Where are you at 2
B. Did not Dr. Brooks say in his
I speech that he believed that the col
ored people should organize and do foI
themselves ? Did he not say that his
church was Ia a white association
that his Endeavor Society was in {
white union that he CDR. Brooks) was
in white league; that his, the 10th
Street Baptist Church, collected mon
ey annually and sent it to a Board o
white people for expenditure ?
is DR.. Brooks church composed o
white people Has DR.. Brooks be.
come a white man? or does DIR. Brooks
advise the colored people to do whai
he has not done. or is he attempting Il
play the role of DIR. Jekyl and Nh
! Hyde Where are you at 4?
An unequivocal answer to thes
questions is most sincerely desired no
only by me, but all who have read Dl
I Brooks celebrated Circular LetJe
speech.
Yours for Unity, Economy, Prosper
! ity,
t u. d. LEWIS.
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witnesses alleged to be m should be
visited by a doctor and that If found
able to appear they should be resum-
moned.
Madame Drefyus was the first wit
ness yesterday. She was dressed In
black. and was much distressed.
NJ. Laborie, who examined her. asked
what she thought Of NJ. Zola's good
faith, and whether she could say un-
der what circumstances she was In
formed by Major Patty du Clam. I'm 1894.
of her husbands arrest. The judge de-
clined to put the last question.
NJ Zola here rose and cried: Il de-
sire the same treatment as the assas-
sin or the thief They have always the
right to defend themselves, but I am
deprived of this. am mocked and in
suited in the streets and the obscene
press drags me in the mud You see
gentlemen OF the jury, the position
am in i wish to have my witnesses
heard, but am prevented
The Judge answered: IT viii enter
your protest If you desire, but cannot
put questions which are foreign to the
indictment, In order to arrive at 8 re-
vision Of the Dreyfus case, which ha'
already been determined"
Mr.. Laborie protested, and there wa
a scene of widest excitement in sh'
court room, everybody shouting loudly
Meanwhile Nine. Dreyfus was taken t
the witness room with violent hysteria
NJ. Casimir-Perier, ex-president o
France, was the next witness Whel
asked to swear to the truth he said
Pardon me, I cannot swear to tn
| truth, because cannot do SO. 1t /
my duty not to tell it." This caused
sensation. When asked different CUES
tions he was instructed by the judg
not to answer. and nothing was CLEAN
| ed from him.
NJ. DeCastro. a banker. recognize
! the identity of the handwriting Of Ma
jor Esterhazy and that OF the writer {
the bordereau. The witness reveale
this discovery to Matthew Dreyful
and, he added. he had since received
number of threatening letters.
NJ Scheurer- -Kestner testified regard
ing his discovery Of Dreyfus' Innocent
and his efforts to secure new trial.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-02-12

MAYo-BRADFooT-0n the 10th of
January, 1898, Miss Florence Bradfoot
and Mr. K III. Mayo we're united in the
holy estate OF matrimony in Henrico
County, near RiOresto, at the residence
of the bride After the ceremony the
couple spent q short while receiving
congra tulations from their many warm
friends. after which they left on the
u O'Clock, s. r. r.. on a bridal trip to
the county of Powhatan, the home of
the groom's father, and their they met
host OF friends awaiting their arrival.
At 8 o'clock P. NJ handsome wedding
t 4ble was dressed and around it group
ed the loving pair, the father and moth
er of the groom and many other rela
tives. After several hours of fessting,
the crowd dispersed.
Mr.. Mayo spent several days in the
country, visiting his relatives and
friends, and had fine sport, hunting
game of the many species. After q
pleasant trip, the couple returned &c
the city of Richmond, where they will
reside on s. Richard street, number
| I211. May the blessings of God be upor
them from this day forward.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-02-12
THE WORK OF CONGRESS.

Three Propositions Affecting Cuba
introduced in the Senate.
Wednesday of last week was a dull
day in both houses. The house passed
the District of Columbia appropriation
bin and took up the fortihcations BILL
Mr. Fischer, of New York. urged the
erection of a fort in New York har0or.
The senate passed most of the day in
executive session, discussing the Ha-
waiian treaty.
In the senate on Thursday Mr. CAT
fiery, OF Louisiana, spoke in support OF
the committee report excluding Henry
w. Corbett as senator from Oregon,
declaring that the governor had no
right to appoint, even though the leg
islature failed in its duty to elect a
senator. The agricultural approprta-
tion bill was passed. The house osten-
sibiy considered the fortifications ap-
propriations bill, while members made
| political speeches on prosperity. Mr..
| Simpson, of Kansas. declared that
Chairman Dingley, Of the ways and
means committee, wore an English hat
Mr.. Dingley explained that the hat was
made In New York, with a London
| trademark to please Anglomaniacs.
On Friday the house devoted most
| of the day to the passing Of Is Of the "a
/ private DcHoAOn DlAAo obAy <AO~C0
/ upon a week before. There was a long
| discussion on the approaching sale Of
| the Kansas Pacific road on the gov
| ernment's foreclosure. In the senate
Mr.. Lindsay replied to the resolution
OF the Kentucky legislature demand
ing his resignation on account OF his
views in opposition to free coinage of
silver. He declared that he was elect
ed to represent Kentucky, rather than
| It's legislature, and would continue to
do so.
| On Saturday last the house passed
the fortifcations appropriations bill
carrying $4.144.912. against 1918. .14l
last year. Senate was not in session.
Monday OF this week IN the senate
Mr.. Morgan, of Alabama. offered an
amendment to a previous Hawaiian
resolution. Mr.. Morgan's amendment
declares distinctly for annexation. The
house passed the Military academy ap'
preparation biu carrying $453. $40
On Tuesday last Mr.. Allen presented
an amendment in the senate recog
t nizing Cuban belligerency; Mr.. Cannon
offered a resolution that this countr!
2 | recognize Cuba on March next, an,
t | assert its independence 90 days later
t Mr.. Mason offered a resolution in
, ! Etructing the president to notify Spaii
5 that the war must cease at once, els
o this country viii restore peace. TIL
e house considered the Aldrich- -Plowmai
r | contested election case. from Alabama
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Eureka Company, l, and Planet
Company, s. were inspected M jnday
night at the Armory of Planet COmpa-
ny on 3rd ST. The Brigadier General
John Mitchell, Jr and Stad were pres
ent. The staff was inspected by the
Brigadier General and the Companies
were inspected by Assistant Adjutant
General Thomas w Mitchell. Old
Dominion Company, 10, was present
and presented an admirable appear
ance with their mex caps. This is un-
doubtedly q step in the right direction
and from present indications every
member of the Company will be uni
formed by May. We say this of our
own accord and hope It may prove
true as the parade in Danville pro-
misses to be the best since the birth OF
the organization. The STAFF and Com
panies were surprised by host of la
dies representing the several Courts oi
Calanthe in The city ana a heavy table
greeted the Uniformed Knights. In.
ioyment reigned supreme and so mucl
| surprised were the Sir Knights thal
! some OF them could not realize thai
the bonntifully spread table had beer
prepared for them. Mai. j. II Brio.
invoked the blessings of the Deity anC
the Sir Knights in vain attempted &
devour the contents of the table. To,
much praise can not be gwen tn,
ladies for their hospitable remember
ance and they will ever live long il
the hearts and minds of the OnifOrn
Sir Knights and members OF the STAFF
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Another Pythian Lodge Instituted.

Grand Chancellor, John Mitchell, Jr.
instituted lodge of Knights OF Py-
thias, N. A.. S. A., K A, A., and A,
at Richmond Hall, "Wednesday night,
9th inst, with the following Sir
knights: Chancellor Commander, Rev.
J. 4. Jones, ID D.; Past Chancellor,
ID. X. Gross; Vice Chancellor, Rev.
John w. Kirby. b. D.; Prelate, Rev.
@. A. Holmes; Keeper OF Records and
Seal, Richard Thompkins Master of
Finance, {. j. Cooke; Master of Ex-
chequer, Isaac Crunp: Naster-et-
Arms, John H. Jackson; Inner Guard,
Nat Sayles; Outer Guard, Calico STALL
ings Trustees, Daniel J Farrar, JOS
eph Adams, w. w. Scott, Grand Rep
resentative, d. r. Cross. DIR. (. X.
jefferson was medical examiner.
The following assisted Deputy
Grand Chancellor L. w. Mitchell ;
Grand Master at-Arms, Jesse Scruggs ;
Grand Keeper of Records and Seal.
Thomas NJ Crump; Past Chancellor ;
James l. Thompson, Junius A. Smiths
Sir knights J r. Pollard, John B.
Jackson, Joshua Kenney. Millus Jones,
George Seay. Willis Wyat4 and others,
repast was enjoyed
The new lodge will be known as Ex-
celsior, No. 20. 1t was gotten up by
Sir I. W. Mitchell.
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sheriff stopped the strikers at Latti-
mer he asked where we were going.
''rc Lattimer. to see our fellow work.
men," he replied. "Then he grabbed a
man by the collar, pulled him out of
line and pushed his revolver against
his throat. The next moment there was
a shot. and / ran as fast as / could
When came back Mr.. Dodson. a dep
uty, came over as was helping
wounded man, and said: You run
away. or I'll shoot you. too"
Walter Pekersld gave important evil
dence saying that Sheriff Martin fired
his revolver first, and Immediately the
deputies began shooting.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-02-12

DIXON-Died between the hours OF
and 9 O'Clock Wednesday morning,
Thomas Dixon, at his home, 1862
West Jackson st. The funeral took
place from the Ebenezer Baptist
Church at 8 O'Clock Friday evening.
Farewell dear husband, a last farewell, +,
My pains on earth no tongue can tell,
Lower my pillow, and let nae rest
My throbbing head on Jesus breast.
Farewell to you, my wife. dear,
Ask God to dry your falling tear,
NJ time has come and must leave,
Dear wife, dear child, do not grieve.
Farewell, dear wife, do not weep,
rest with Jesus. Oh, how sweet
Within that city on golden streets,
trust again all shall meet.
HIS WIFE.
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WASHINGTON George Washing
ton departed this life Friday evening,
Jan. %, at his residence, 92I Oak St.
in the seth year of his age. He was a
member OF the First Baptist Church
for 40 years. He leaves wife, other
relatives and host of friends to mourn
their loss
His funeral took place from the
Moore Street Baptist Church Sunday
evening, January Both. The honorary
pail were Messrs. John Foun-
tain and Andrew Parker, active, Archer
Jones, James Cousin. Sandy Church
vile, William romlin, Matthew Dab
ney and Allen Parker.
Servant of God, well done,
Rest from thy loves employ,
The battle fought, the victory won,
Enter thy Masters Joy.
His wife, Susan WASHINGTON.