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Richmond planet., 1899-07-08

Mrs. Jesse Scruggs and children
left the city last Wednesday for Salis-
bury, Nd, to spend the summer.
State Director Cecilia j. Smith
wish to thank the maRy friends for
kindness to her daughter, Nina, while
sick in Suffolk.
Mrs. Mamie johnson has recov-
cred from her recent indisPosition.
Mics Sadie Farley. daughter OF
Mr. J. o. Farley is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. K. T. Eggleston in Baltimore.
Mrs. Sarah Trent, who has been
spending some time in Baltimore, Md. b.
has returned home.
Mrs. M. M. Bum has been indis-
posed at her residence, 400 Gilmer st.,
during the past ten days.
Miss Lizzie Dodson. of Washing
ton, d O., spent pleasant 4t1 OF July
is this city, visiting her sister, Mrs. r.
A. Jackson, and other friends.
Miss Mary M. Scott, OF 1o7 West
Leigh St., has been quite indisposed
for the past three weeks. We are
pleased to learn that she is GONZALES
cent.
Mrs. Autumn Burren. of New
York City, was in the city to the mar
riage of her sister.
Mrs. Z. J. Crane is visiting her
mother and relatives In the south.
Master Robert Lewis, the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. q. II. Lewis of north 7th
ST., has returned 80 the city, much i'm.
proved under the treatment OF Drs.
Wayson and Brock at Clifton Forge,
Va.
Miss Rosa Archer is still confined
to her bed at Miss Bette Mason at 10
E. Duval St.
Mrs. Matilda Hart left the city
this week for Fluvanaa Co., Va.
MIR John Clinton, Jr left Tues
day, 4th inst, for Alexandria, Va. to
serve on the U. s. Grand Jury. the
term Of which commenced last We'd
nesday,
-Don't forget Don't forgetI The
First Baptist Sunday School, Excu Esion
Picnic at Mt. Pleasant Tuesday, July
1Ith.
Mr.. W. J. Trent, of Philadelphia,
in,company with Mr.. s. A. Moses called
on US.
Mr. and Mrs. A. @. Mabrey of
Charlottesville, Va, is in the city and
called on us.
Rev. W. J. Howard, pastor of the
Zion Baptist Church, Washington, d.
O., was in the city this week and called
on US. He paid his subscription to the
Planet. lie snbscribes to and pays for
twelve other race journals. This is q
fine showing.
Mrs. w. A. Hankins is spending
the Summer ct SmithVille Va.
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08
ODD FELLOWS IN CONFERENCE.
Enthusiastic Mass-Meeting Held--Dele-
gates from Ten Lodges Present
Several Short Speeches Made.

At the New Odd Fellows' Hall, Fri
day evening, June both, members of
the G. U. 0. Of o. F., assemb ed in
Msss-meeting. HI. V.P., r. Beecher
Ta flor President. called the meeting
to order: After singing, "Blest be the
tie tn at binds" prayer was offer ID by
r. N. f., James Woodson, Vice-Presi
dent.
The secretary read the object of the
meetinl- after which the President in
. few wol opened the subject for gen.
eral discussion, "A closer union OF the
brotherhood aud itH benefits"
He said closer union was needed
to increase the interest of the order
and develop its strength. We cannot
hope to have the order prosper, divid-
ed. We need to concentrate the forces
OF experience and proficiency that it's
harmony and prosperity may be MAIN
tanned and perpetuated.
The following brethren made short
speeches which we're full OF interest and
advice: Brothers Richard Evans, Jas
WoodsOn, Junius Smith, Lieut.. Thorn
as Williams of the Patriarchie, q. w.
Curtis, w. II. Tyler, Morton Deane,
Grand Treasurer 3. J. Gilpin and r. o.
King.
Subject for discussion at next meet
ing is The Past Benefits of the Order,
its Present Condition and Future Pos
sibilities." NJ. V. P. Morton Deans
will open the discussion followed by
different members OF the fraternity.
The next meeting will take place
Monday, July 3lst, New Odd Fellows
Hall.
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08
Brilliant Marriage in Manchester.

The marriage OF Miss Mary F. Harris
to Mr.. Joseph Holmes took place on
Thursday night, the 2oth inst, at 9:80
O'Clock, as the residence of the brides
parents, No 22O3 Hull st. The affair
was = brilliant one. The residence
was beautifully lighted. The spacious
porior, which was the centre OF att
tion, was handsomely decorated and
packed to it's utmost capacity. Stand
ing room Vas much in want in all parts
OF the house. The bride wore q beau
tiful and costly costume and the groom
wore the conventional black.
The brides maids and ushers were !:
Miss NJ. V. Hewlett, Miss Leila How
lett, Miss Mason, OF Philadelphia, Miss
Malinda Harris; Mr.. A. d, Moon, Mr..
Frank Scott and Mr.. George Robinson.
Refreshments were beautifully served
and il wa in the small hours OF morn
when the guests departed, leaving
their best wishes and bright hopes OF q
long life for the happy couple.
DIR. A. Binga, Jr. performed tks co1-
emony in his usual dignited manner,
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08
Killed Her Babs.

The daily papers have been giving
much space to the case OF Lizzie Miller
(white) who claims as her husband,
Jarrar y. Ellis
Tt seems that while at the Windsor Ho-
tel in this city, she administered to her
16 months-old baby q dose OF lauda-
mum, which ended its earthly career.
She claims to have taken dose her
self with the idea Of ending her exis-
tence.
Be that as it May, she did not die but
the baby did and on Wednesday. June
2Sth, she was arrested upon charge
OF murder and will be tried next week
in the Hastings Court OF this city.
1t now trAnspires that she had never
been married, that her parents reside
IN Farmvilie, and that she did fer some
time 1--we there with Ellis as man and
wife. 1t seems out of the question
that her people did not know the true
facts in this case.
Although she declared repeatedly that
she was married at Weldon, N. c., it
was proven that she was not married
there.
Her mother is now here and will re-
main during her trial. There is but
little prospect Of her conviction for
murder
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08
WEST END NOTES.
CHURCH WORK.
MANY PEOPLE EEJoY THE ara.
Personals and Briefs,

Supt. NJ. g. Lewis has nicely rs-sr-
ranged aud organized all the classes in
his school, and appointed several new
teachers. The school shows signs of
increase in teachers, scholars and efi-
cheney.
The Su nday School Union held its
monthly x'rcises with the Moore ST.
Baptist Church Sunday School last
Sunday afternoon. The exercises were
very good. Many of the speeches.
recitations, essays and solos were of a
high order.
Miss Florence III. Jackson, a popular
public school tescher, 1901 Taylor ST..
left for New York last Tuesday after.
noon to spend the summer with rela-
tives and friends.
The Graham Mitchell letters in the
PLANET last sek. are the topic of much
discussion.
Mrs Rev. Paul Bsllou's brother and
wife OF Washington, spent the 4th at
visiting friends and places of interest.
they left on the 10 O'Clock train. o. q
* o., for their home.
Mrs Annie Crowder is VISITING
relatives and friends in Petersburg.
Va.
Rev. Sherwood preached a most elo-
quent sermon last Sunday afternoon
at 9Th CRurch.
Cupid is getting in some excellent
work. former public school teacher
and two choir songstsrs are planning
to be led 20 the hymenial altar very
soon. One of the ladies we cannot
place yet. They are all popular. Don't
forget to let your friends know through
the PLAEKT.
ArAK.
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08
THE LYNCHERS
WERE CONVICTED
A New Departure in Virginia Criminal Justice.
First Case on Record Here.
Six Men Found Guilty of Murder in the Second
Degree.-Their Victim Almost An Idiot
NOTEWORTHY OUTCOME AR
AGO IN PATRICK COUNTY-THE BROUGHT TO BAR

VOL. XVI, NO.3O,

STUART, VA, July 1-(Speciall-Th
trial OF C. T. Thompson, L. D. McMil-
lon, Jr., Madison Montgomery, Jr.,
HE Montgomery, Robert Montgomery,
and W. NJ. Branch, for the lyncking Of
Lee Packet, q white man. charged
with criminal assault upon q yeung
lady, began in the County Court here
Thursday morning and ended this
morning.
Mr.. J. NJ. Hooker, the Common
wealth's Attorney, was assisted by
Judge P. w. Shelor for the prosecution.
The defendants were represented by
Messrs. Hairston & Gravely and 8. A..
Thompson.
A DISCHARGED LUNATIc.
The evidence was conclusive that the
parties charged are guilty. The young
lady testified that she Was not hurt and
Pickett did not accomplish his feloni-
Gus purpose.
1t was in evidence that Puckett, the
man who MAS lynched, was discharg-
ed lunatic and almost an idiot. It was
q hard fought trial; every inch of
ground was contested.
At the conclusion Of the argument
the jury retired, and in thirty inmates
returned with q verdict of murder in
the second degree. and fixed the pun
ishment OF Thompson at six years in
the penit sntiary and the others at i've.
TIE FIRST INSTANCE IN VIRGINIA.
This is the first instance in the his
tory of Virginia where lynchers have
A -.
it is a great victory for law and order.
Commonwealth s-Attorney Hooker's
epeech was a mastery effort, and was
complimented by everybody. The re-
sult of this trial was brought about by
his untiring energy, and the victory
was won in the face of public sentiment
and the vigorous efforts OF some few
prominent citizens IN behalf of the de-
fendRnts.-DIsPATCH.
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08
$3.50 90 PAID.

PORTSMOUTH, VA, July Sd, 1899
This is to certify that have received
from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Ohan-
cellor of Grand Lodge Of Va. One Hun
dred AMI Fifty Dollars, ($I5o oo) ia
payment of death claim of Sir John
Henry Moss. who WAS Q member of
Rescue Lodge, No. 4, knights of
Pythias, N. A. s. A, E.. A, A. & A. =
Signed:
RICHARD 2. MSS,
Witnesses: Administrations,
r. g. L, Paige,
John Hodsden,
VIM. ~. Reid.
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08
EXOURsION--PIONIO.
First Baptist Sunday School, to Mt.
Pleasant, Tuesday. ] uly 11th.

The First Baptist Sunday School will
give their annual excursion-picnic to-
Mt. Pleasant Members of the school.
church and friends are respectfully in
vited to 60 with us.
Train leaves Richmond at 8 A. M.
ReturEing leaves Mt. Pleasant at 80
P. NJ.
Fare for round trip, 40 cts. Children,
% cts.
Committee of Arrangements: Rsv.
r. echer Taylor, chairman; Rev. w.
A. Mitchell, secretary; Wallace Tay-
lor, treasurer; J. ii. Burke, Jefferson
Johnson, J. H. Harper. @. II. johnson,
III. G. Carter. w. ii. Tharp, Miss Rose,
B. Brooks, Miss Hattie Dabney, Mrs.
L. A. Hope, Miss Mamie Osborne, Misc
Ida Jones.
W. T. WHITE, Supt,
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08
MRS. MOsELEY PASSED AWAY,

Died Tuesday, June 27, at l O'Clock
at the residence of her sister, 20O9 w.
Clay St., Mrs. Jane Moselsy after an
illness OF weeks, which she bore with
Christian patience. The funeral SER
vices were held ut the First Baptist
Church Wednesday, June 2S, 3 O'Clock.
Thus hath death borne sway q dear
grandma;
Bat. o Lord, help US not to sorrow as
those
Who have no hope. for we know that
those
Who sleep in Jesus will God bring
with
Him to let us comfort one another
with
These words and cherish the blessed
Assur ance OF a happy reunion beyond
the grave.
Her Grand Daughters,
Mrs s. A. RIcHARDsoN,
(Mrs.) w. E. WALLER.
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08
ABRILLIANT WEDDING,
4oses-Trent.

On Wednesday e-sning. June 18th,
at "Oak Grove" C-4mbsriand, Va. at
the lovely residence OF Mr.. and Mrs.
2. F Trent, Rev. w. 81. Moses, pastor
of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Staun-
ton, Va led to the hymenial altar their
handsome and accomplished daughter,
Miss Julia Leslie Trent.
Tasteful floral decorations distribut-
ed in the spacious rooms and halls add
ed beauty to this impressive scene and
by P. M. a large party Of friends and
relatives had assembled to witness the
ceremony. At that hour. the march
played by Miss Mary Pickett OF Farm
vile announced the advance of the
bridal party, led by Miss Lucy A. Trent,
the brides sister with Mr.. A. Moses,
of Richmond. brother of the groom ,
followed in order by the groom who
was attended by Miss Carrie Galloway
of Richmond and lastly the bride lean
Jog upon the arm Of her brother, Mr..
w j. Trent Of Philadelphia.
The bridal party assembled under q
beautiful floral arch and there in a
most impressive manner, Rev. W. T.
Hall, pastor Of the First B lptist Church
OF Danville, performed the rite that
united the destinies OF two lives.
The brides costume was beautiful
ons Of white-silk brocsde aud chiffon
with pearl trimmings, tuIls veil and
orange blossoms while the brides
maids we're charmiDgly attired in
white organdie. The groom wore the
conventional black.
An elegant reception followed the
ceremony, when Rev. and Mrs. Moses
received the congratulations of their
many friends. They left on Thursday
afternoon for Staunton where they
were royalty entertained by the Mt.
Zion Baptist Church.
Numerous, handsome and useful
presents attest the popularity of the
young supple.
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08

Mr.. Editor:-
Please allew me to announce
to my brethren and friends that on
Tuesday last, July 9th, left for Wash
ington to attend council for ordina-
tion. held at Vermont Avenue Baptist
Church, Rev. George w. Lee, d. D.. &,
pastor.
On Thursday IL 80 A. NJ, the coun-
Gil met, and after = rigid examination
the council decided that was q fit sub
1sct for ordination. After this an en-
Joyable dinner was prepared by the
sisters OF the church. All ate heartily
and enjoyed themselves. hoping soon
TO have another ordination council.
The hour having arrived for ser vices
we retired upstairs to continue the
same. which was opened with singing,
'Go Preach My Gospel" by Rev. Lu-
cas-; reading of Seriptu-e by Rev w i.
ii. Brooks, d D.; prayer by Rev Low
ings; then singing.
The sermon by Rev. r Johnson, NJ.
D., was indeed an instructive one
Laying on of hands prayer bV Rev. J..
/. L0vings; hand Of fellowship, by Rev.
DR.. Lee; charge, Rev. ", Bishop john
son, d. D.; presentation of the Bible.
Rev. Robinson benedIction.
Now, have on the whole arm OF the
Christian ministry. All are invited to
my field of labor, TabernacIei Baptist
Church, Mayo ST., between Broad and
Ross,
/, Rev. E. Dequiney Tartt. desire the
prayers and assistance Of my brother
ministers.
REV. E. DKQUNcY TARTT.
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08
OOwhidsd the Wrong Man.
[RichmOnd, vs., Evening I.sader.l

[Richmond, Va, Evening I,sAder.l
Several days ago at Washington, N.
O., welI-known young business man
WAS cowhided, the offense charged
agGnst him being that he had grossly
insulted young woman OF that town,
The young man went home, rallied his
friends about him and promptly as
serted his innocence. He and his
friends then went to Washington and
it was then and there proven beyond
any controversy that he was innocent
of she charge and that it was q case Of
mistaken identity.
This shows what dangerous thing
it is for men to take the law into their
own hands. This young man has been
subjected to an indignity from which
he will never rec ,ver, and it is lucky
for him that he was not deprived Of his
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08
GONE TO REST.

Died in New York Monday. June %,
1880, Mrs. Mary Winfree Titus. she
leaves a husband, one child, brother
and host of relatives and friends to
mourn their lose.
Farewell. dear Mary, thy weary task is
Ger,
Thy battle day Is past,
And now upon thy fathers shore
Thou hast landed at last.
Farewell, dear Mary, no more thy face
we'll see,
Farewell, little tims and we
Who knew thee well and loved thee
here,
One after one will follow thee.
LULA A. B. GUTHRIE.
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08

James Early last Sunday, who gave
some very Interesting facts. 6sbject.
Activity is not always Energy"
Meeting in the jail Sunday. IL A. NJ.
Boys' meeting Sunday, P. NJ
Mems meeting Sunday. $3.50 P. N.
Opened to all men. Subject, "a True
Christian is . Puzzle" Music by Di-
rector q. 9. Williams. We were glad
to have international Secretary, J. E.
hooreland with as last Sunday. His
remarks to us were very encourag-
ing.
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08
REPRESENTATIVE Elks.

On Sunday, June %, 1899. DR. C. B.
Jackson. Exalted Ruler, Eureka Lodge
No. 5, L. B and z. OF Elks, of the
World. OF Norfolk. Va, in company
with Sirs j. c. Brinkley, VIM. A. Noel,
and Rev. j. B. K. Butler, the esteemed
Lecturing Knight visited Richmondin
the interest of the Order. &C
On last Wednesday DIR. c. B. jackson
and Rev. j. B. K. Batler were again in
the city, the guest Of E. w. Brown,
Esq.
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08
+: A BRILLIANT MARRIAGE.


The marriage of Mr. George Stewart
and Miss Amanda Branch, took place
in the city Of Richmond, July 4th at
the BRIDES cousins. Mrs. Rebeeca
Banks, 10l6 North 22nd st. Rev. 7. B.
Banks performed the ceremony. Az
ter . short repast with their relatives
and friends, they left for their new
home in Chesterfield Co., Va, where
they will remain.
We wish them happy success and q
long life.
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08
Y. III. O. A. Notes.

The Bible Reading and Physical Gull
ture Class taught by Misses Grace D.
land and Irene Fields closed last Fri
day, which was q very excellent show
ing Of 3 good years work By these Ia
dies.
Bible Study last Sunday and were ad-
dressed by International Secretary, j
e. Mooreland.
The men were addressed by Brother
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08
SurBrise.

Quite . number of young people led
by Miss Leaa Williams. daughter Of
Mr. Achilles Williams, SO2 st. Paul st.,
led q surprise on the children OF the
Friends Orphan Asylum.
Their visit greatly delighted the in
mates, who heartily enjoyed the abun-
daRce Of refreshments brought. They
[the inmates, matron and officers) de-
sire their early return as well as simi-
lar visits frem other persons.
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08
A Grand Success.

The services at the Leigh st. NJ. E.
Church Sunday. June 10Th. were quite
interesting. Rev. j. Edward Gunby,
the pastor was present. Woman's Day
under the management of Mrs. Maggie
M. Bum was great success.
Tie work is progressing. The col
lection was over 500.
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08

A large excursion from Portsmonth,
Va, will reach here Monday next.
Fine exercises will be held at Price 3
Hall, Monday night. Editor John
Mitchell, Jr., will deliver an address
and present q gold medal on the part
of Rescue Steam Fire Company. 9th
er speakers will be present.
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08

GRANToN -AYTKs.- On Wednesday
night June 18th, at 8 o'clo3k Miss Mary
Aytes and Mr.. Henry Grsnton were
quietly married In the parlors OF Rev.
X. Wells. 1t was q surprise to the
community. The bride is well known
throughout the city and is q daughter
OF NJ. and Mrs. Nathan Aytes Of 20616
W. Baker s..
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08

life. The same spirit that cowhIded
him would under increased provoca-
ton, have lynched hlm, and so an in. p.
nocent life would have been sacrificed
TO the fury OF the mOv. Such things
have occurred June 27.
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08
THE GIRL TEsTIF1xs.

From her account her father has
been intimate with her since the Hrst
of January, committing his crime und-
er threat CT punishment, and since
then the girls life has been q hell on
earth.
Burge is fifty-five years old and faith
er OF a large family, all of whom are
honorable and highly respected by
their neighbors. The blow to the fam
lily is a terrible one and they have the
sympathy of all their friends.
Fox Hill is one OF theNquietest and
most orderly places in Virginia and
the report OF the arrest of Burge has
stirred the citizens Of the place as they
have never been aroused before.
The case will likely be heard at this
term Of the county court, and the Aus
tin case will sink into insignific anee
before this.
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08

BLAND-HARRIs-Tha marriage OF
Miss Helen Harris to MIR. John B. Bland
took place at 5I9 Z Baker ST., Thurs
day. June 20, 1899, at p. NJ. Rev. J.
II. Holmes ofhciated. The couple is
residing at oSS1S N. 9th w, - usM
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08

Mrs. L. g. King, Of No. 1Ol7 Hull
St., Manchester, Va. who WAS reported
very sick last Monday is now much
improved.
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08
To The Peoples Relief Association.

I hereby acknowledge the prompt
payment of the death claim on INV
wife. Rosa Washington, on Gospel Hill,
Charlottesville, Va.
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08
Baptiziag in Zio1.

Rev. A. s. Thomas will preach at the
9Th Mt. Zion b sptist Church tomorrow
at IL a. n., and also bsptizs candidates
fer that church and the church OF
which he is paster-the Sharon Baptist.
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08

On Monday night the Misses Harpers
in w. Leigh ST., entertained Miss Gore
ma Campbell and Miss FontAn Of Staun-
ton, Va, and Parkersburg, w. Va. re-
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08

WANTED 100 COOKS andy-gsneray
Nv Workers for this and Rorthern
cities. Transportation furnished
Also 30 farm hands for Maryland.
r. w. ELSOM,
All 3 Broad Sc Richmond Va
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08
WHITE MANS CRIME.
FOX HILL CITIZEN NOW
IN THE Tolls.
He Assaulted His Daughter.
VIM. D. Burge, Ex-Magistrate
Confronts His Seven
teen Year Old
Daughter.
[PL ebus, Va. sentinel.l

CEPOues va, SentInel.J
The Sentinel has been compelled to
mention = number OF crimes during its
short career, but for hideousness and
evidence of downright inhumanity tbs
crime for which William Burge, ex-
magistrate of Fox Hill is now in jail is
without g parallel. and we can only
hope that q mistake has been made
! and that Burge will clear himself of
the accusation in the eyes of the peo-
pie ss well as in the ewes OF the law.
BURGE ARRESTED.
Mr.. Burge was arrested by Ofieer
Joe Mastin on Mallory st., in Phoebus,
while on his route peddling the pro-
ouce oil his farm on warrant sworn
out by Sheriff Curtis, on complaint of
bis son, MIR. Ben Burge, 9 young man
highly respected in Hampton. When
arrested, he did not express any sur
prise, but wanted to know il the county
would pay him for the time lost while
in jail. He did not ask what he WAS
charged with, and evidenced no sur
prise. When carried to Jail he sent for
Attorney +. s. Collier, saying he want
ed 80 make hrs will, and then asked for
some lsudanum.
AT TIE COURT house..
BurRe had hearing before Justice
Furnees at the Court House Thursday
morning. when he was confronted by
his daughter, Miss Ida Burge. The
girl, who is quite pretty, told her story
and pitiful story it was, in q straight
forward way. and as she told of her
own fathers inhuman treatment she
almost broke down.
Richmond planet., 1899-07-08
Entertained Their Guest.

Last Tuesday night Mr.. and Mrs. W d.
P. Burrell informally entertained sew.
eral friends at tea as their home on
North st. John ST. Among the guest
were DR.. and Mrs. j. M. Bensons Mrs.
John Ii. Braxton, Misses Annie John
son and NJ. K. Burrell, Messrs. BENZ.
Smith, g. E. Taylor and John Mabrey.