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The record-union., 1899-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs C. c. Fisher and son
Robert have gone to San Francisco to
spend Christmas with their daughter
Helen.
The record-union., 1899-12-24

Miss Elsie Considine, who is attending
the San Francisco State Normal School,
is spending her midwinter vacation at
home. JYP. &.
The record-union., 1899-12-24

Mrs. H. Clay Chapman has returne
from q short visit to San Francisco.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23

son is . thousand times worse than any
other crims could be. and the mayor,
governor, or any source of authority,
can always depend on she aid OF our
people to help suppress .lawlessness,
and especially to protect the lives OF
those awaiting the action Of the court.
Signed: w. T. Thompson, captain /;
w. j. Heron, lieutenant: NJ. l.. Robin
son, president; w. @. Payne, adjutant,
L. X. Cooper. chief OF staff"
The entire affair is . veritable ITEM
pest in teapot
The entire stste is laughing at the
lack of nerve on the part of the War
renton officials.
II they will prove equally IS alert II
the protection OF colored men charged
with heinous crimes as they are will
white ones, no cause for complaint will
exist in the Old Dominion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23

It was reported that his death WAS the
result OF sun stroke.
MARr WAsHINsroS (colored) although
aged was outrageously whipped.
The matter will be brought to the
attention of the grand jury. Much of
the testimony Adduced cannot be pub
lished.
It is disgrace to our civilization.
Here we have practical dep'onstra-
ton ofthe inhumsnitY OF these flends,
who slsy the helpless. These people
have no votes; they ere accumulGt-
ing no property, and therefore cannot
be said to be giving cause for oftense.
We are pleased 20 learn that the bet
ter cl.ss of white men have becom (
aroused and have decided to put 9
check to this outrageous condition o.
affairs which disgraces Texas and cast
= slur upon the civilization of the en-
tire continent.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23
MANCHESTER LETTER.

Rev. J. A. Harris, of Orange, N. J.,
preached for the congregation of the
First Baptist Church morning, evening
and Right last Sunday. Rev. Harris is
indeed an elegant speaker. He is on
vacation, enroute to his mothers home
in NottowHy Co. Va.
Mr. Cyrus Gaines is yet confined to
his room. His many friends share in
the hope Of his recovery soon.
Mr.. and XrE. Charles Brown have de-
cided to make this city their permA-
nent home.
Rev. Charles Pope gave an excellent
entertainments on last Monday night ct
the Zion BAptist Church TO crowded
house. Many persons were compelled
to leave on account OF not having even
standing room. We learn that the
church realized . good sum OF money.
Mrs. Catherine hopson is out again
after = very recent attack OF malsria.
We Apol0gz, so Mrs. MOllie koDiH.
son for not mentioning her visit SO
Sury County last week. She return
cd last Sunday might with Mrs. ANY
Brown. and Mr.. and Mrs. John ii
Jones, the groom end bride. Thsy re-
port having had . grand time. Threi
entertainments we're given ia honor y
them during shesr stay in that vicini
Ity. They say that Mr., Z. D. Nelson
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23

who entertained them, owned the larg-
est plantation in that section or the
state-a plantation as large as our city,
and o lane l mile long. which is called
his front yard. He hires from ten TO
twelve men. His wife stays at home
and attends to the business. while Mr..
Nelson travels around the countr 7
looking after its interest. They are
living all right.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett and daughter,
Naomi, of Florence, s. O., spent q very
pleasant trip In our city, the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fuller.
The Second Baptist Church seems to
be in . prosperous condition. All that
may be said or done, she is Just forg-
ing ahead. Rev. ID. w. Davis. A. NJ,
is at the helm. He win preach Sun
day morning end night. At night. he
will preach on the subject, why peo-
pie get happy" This sermon, we ali
should hear.
Rev. p. 8. Lewis, 3. D., will conduct
the services Sunday at the First Bap.
fist Church at 3 determination. A
night, Rev. Geo. Jcbuson and his fine
hear some good preaching and singing
come.
Mr.. Charles Poole, one OF our younf
men died at his home on 18th and De
cstur streets last Wednesday morning
about o'clock. He leaves q wife,
baby-girl, father and one brother Il
mourn their loss. The many friend
OF Mrs. Poole sympathize with her il
her bereavement.
Big TWO.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23
FROM PORTSMOUTH.
An Interesting LeCturs.-Othsr Items.

PoRTsMoUrH, VA, Sept. Is. 90
The lecture at Zion Baptist Church
Monday night, Sept. 18th was given by
Edward Z. A. White for the benefit of
the Bell fund. 1t was quite q treat to
our friends. The speaker Was intro
duced by Rev. J. M. Armistsad, d. d.
The exercises were opened BIZ singing 9
hymn, and prayer by the pastor. The
lecture was highly intensive. The
ladies were on hand to serve all who
wished to participate.
Rev. Campbell preached 20 q very
large society Sunday at 3 p. m. 1t was
the anniversary sermon of the Pill
grims. He held his congregation spell
bound for the space OF one hour. He
expects to raise $4,000.
Rev. o. Miller commenced his series
of revival meetings Sunday night.
Race pride should be observed among
our people since few OF us are trying
to do something for the upbuilding of
our people, it is not wise for you to try
TO stamp as out OF existence, but help
US to ascend the mountain.
For first-class whiskey, wines and
liquors. call at J. +. Cannon's, Queen
that is going to drink In that line
should give him their patronage.
Call on Chas. Hsrrell, corner OF Co.
| lumbis and Pearl SITS. AMI get cheap
groceries.
Mrs. Josephine Bamfleld CT New Y orl
is visiting her mother and sister at 30
Chestnut st.
Mr. Dempsey Copeland was taker
suddenly i'll while leading his class OF
Sunday morning at Emanuel Metho-
dat Church and died in about five
minutes after being taken up. His
funeral will take place from the said
church Tuesday, Sept. 10.
Mr.. e. 8. Holmes, manager OF r. B
and I. Co., paid flying visit to kich.
mond Sunday.
Mrs. L. jackson, n. q. Dawson, L. B
Vessels paid flying visit to Pinnerl
Point. They must call again.
| Mr.. Robt Baker has opened nic
confectionery and is doing q nice bust
ness at204 Efingham st.
| Mr.. Ruffin returned to Portsmouth
Sept. 8. after spending most pleasant
tim in Washington, d. o. and Harper
Ferry.
such men as those who sit in the
Legislative hall in Raleigh, N. O., il
| oS aud declared that there should bl
cars running on every railroad in tina
state known as the Jim Grow cars, ant
yet our people say we are in fault o
| the same. Ask God to be with then
until done on earth and ct last saw
them is my prayer.
B. ]. FARMER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23
MORE ABOUT IT.

The Atlanta, Ga, AGE, Col. W. A.
PLKDoER, editor reproduces from our
columns the letter OF Mr.. J. L. Ed
MoNDs OF Pasadena, California, con-
corning the utterAnces of Bishop W. J.
GAINES. 1t says:
"We give in another column a letter
frorn the West concerning Bishop
Gaines trip West. We are hardly able
to credit some of the expressions laid
a. his door. We are hardly prepared
30 believe that the Bishop wants the
world to know that he is respected by
the mob, nor do we want to believe
that the Bishop would parade the fact
that his having Is 600 miles OF free
passes on railroads, is q reason Why
that all Negroes who deport themselves
properly can get along IS he does. Nor
is 1t any credit to the Bishop TO boast
OF his poor mother being Bob Toombs'
half sister. Let US forget that orr
poor mothers were compelled to give
TO the world illegiGmste offspring
We simply give the letter without fur.
Their comment, as bit OF news"
It is unfortunate that the distin
guished Bishop should have giver
voice to utterances which will result
in giving misleading Impressions rela-
tive to our condition. and tend to bal
us from admission to the forum OF the
world.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23
Fulton Items.

The Mount CALVARY Baptist Church
celebrated its 18Th anniversary this
week. The anniversary sermoa began
with the IL o'clock services SUNDAY
morning and closed last night. Preach
ing at IL 80 q. m, by Rev. of Man
chester 3 80 p. m, by the Rev. II. r.
Williams; st 8 p. M, by Rev. +. W.
Williams Preaching Monday night
by Rev. Tart; Tuesday night, by Rev.
Nelson Brown; Wednesday night, by
Rev. 5. Binford.
All OF the sermons were sublime aud
inspiring. A handsome collection was
raised last Sunday; the nice sum of
$lO9. With the collections during the
week, we deem the amount raised to
be more than $50. The church histo-
ry read by the secretary, Mr.. Richard
Smith was inspiring TO its members.
The worL OF the clubs is very com
mendsble.
Services Of the Rising Mount Zion
Baptist Sunday School and church were
good all day last Sunday. Rev. Will
Jams tRv bred mis- congregation with q
most excellent sermon last Sunday
morning. The b. Y. P. u. exercises az
$3.50 p. M were enjoyed by all DR. esene.
Miss Matte Munford, who has been
quite i'll for some time is well again.
Miss Malinda Taylor of New York is
here, visiting her parents and friends.
Miss Mary E. Sewell returned home
last week after spending pleasant
time visiting in Newport News.
The Fulton Social Club gave their
hrst grand social Friday nigh !. the 18th
INST, at the home of Mr.. Charles Iohu-
son. The young men OF this club de-
serve great credit. The affair was 9
grand one. A large number OF young
men and young women were present.
Rev. Nelson Brown called On Rev.
Williams this week. Rev. Williams
spent Friday night in Chesterfield helr
ing in revival meetings. Several gave
their'heArts 20 Christ while he preach
ed.
There will be grand entertainment
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23
From Lynchburg.

LYKcBBuRe, Va, Sept. 10. 'o9.
Mr.. w. J. Saunders, an old Lynch
burger is visiting in the city from New
York.
Miss Matte Saunders is visiting New
York.
Mr.. J. II. Jones OF Boston is visiting
in the city.
Mr.. Thee. Jones has arrived in the
city with his crew from the Yellow
Sulphur Springs.
Rev. r. T. Hoffman, che beloved pas
tor of Court Street Baptist Church is
spending his vacation at his home in
Kentucky.
A large excursion will arrive in the
city from Washington, North Carolina.
Roanoke and other points on Sunday
morning, the oath, to attend the dedi-
cation OF the New Eighth st. Baptist
Church.
The excursion to Danville last Mon
day for the benefit OF the Uniform
Rank, K. OF p, was largely attended
and from the account given all had q
splendid time, and quite o sum was
added to the treasury.
Pioneer Lodge gave the degrees last
night to two Well-known LynchburR-
ers and nov have two more applicA-
tions for their next meeting to be act
ed upon.
New Era Lodge is moving right
ahead. As it is quite young lodge. il
will take some time to get on sop. The
members were we'll treated by the K
of Ps. in Danville last Monday.
The Spring boys will give their an
uual German on FrId sy night at True
Reformers' Hall, and from present in
dications large number of young PEG
pie will spend pleasant time. Over
one hundred invitations have been is.
sued.
One of the young men OF New Err
Lodge will soon be Benedict to ont
of Lynchburg's fair and accomplished
mAidens.
Respectfully,
T. J., X. OF h. & 8.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23
ATALE OF HORROR.

A tale of horror comes from the con-
Wet farm at Waco. Texas, and the In
vestigauon began IN Justice EARLE's
court, September 18th.
It seems that the following are the
charges:
The guard murdered "a road hand
about six months ago ana the case has
never been properly investigated.
A convict, whose name is MUSE was
brutally beaten over the head with q
six-shooter, sbecause he was sick and
unable to work.
JENNIE iGAT (coloredS was csughi
aud held and her fellow eonvicts made
to sit on her head while the guard beat
her ia the most scAndalous and brutal
manner with q strap. She was i'll fol
months as q result of the treatment
and was injured for life.
A white woman was sent so the CON
vict farm, although she was soon tx
become q mother. She was unable t
do. her work aRd as q result va
whipped unmercilully.
Two colored women we're cruell,
treated and the details Of the hOrrib J,
punishments resorted to surpAsses th
horrors OF Siberia.
A colored man known a. Shorty
was murdered by the guArde and ye
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23

TIE murder OF Rev. T. J. FLOYD,
WILLIAM PRESrIss, HUeRBs BRADLEY,
HEERV BRANUM, jim HAYES, JOIN
BLACK and SIM CREMAINos, all Oolored,
at Cartersville. Illinois was rs coward
~ as it was brutal.
We have looked IN vain for some JUS
tificstioR for this inhumAn butchery
and have failed to fad any palistion or
excuse for the outrage.
We shall regard with interest the re-
suit of the arrest OF the white men sus-
pected of the crime.
The situation has indeed become
grave when in Illinois no more protec-
ton is afforded q citizen than in Geor-
gis.
We advocate the same policy how
ever in that commonwealth as we do
in the one further south. When the
law will not protect US, then we must
protect ourselves.
The mute forms OF six men is = ring
/ ing protest sgair o. the seeming indiffer-
ence OF our form OF government in the
matter Of protecting human life.
The res at has its lessons and those
learned in the science of government
would do we'll to note the weaknesseI
which these happenings tend to show.
Lynch-law is anarchy. aud anarchy
is lynch-law. Neither has any plac'
in the republic. Will Illinois lead TIT
way in stamping it out? We shall see
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23
NORTH CAROLINA STATE AGRI-
CULTURAL FAIR. RALEIGH,
N. c., October 1881, 1899.

On account of the above occasion
Southern Railway will sell tickets
from all ticket stations in North Caro-
lima, also from Norfolk, Richmond,
Lynchburg. Danvills and Intermediates
stations to Raleigh, N. g., ct rate Of
enc frat class fare for the round trip,
plus fifty cents for one admission to
the Fair Grounds Tickets will be ON
sale October IA, 10, 16, IL and 20, linn
tied 80 continuous passage with final
limit October % 1899,
A very low rate will apply from sta
tions in North Carolina to Rsleigh, N.
c., and return on 18th and 18th.
Q. W. WEsTBURY, I. P. A.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23
NOTICE.

RICHMOND, Va, Sept. II, 1893.
To Section holders and Friends
OF the Union Mechanics Csmessry (:
All desiring to contribute to help
raise che money TO dissolve the iniunc-
tion on said cemetary viii please call
at the residence OF Bentsuin Harris
l201 st James st.. between the houra
OF z and 10 m. and 8 and D. m, or
the following: b. p. Vandervall, Sill
e. Clay St. and w. B. Harris, l2O1 IS.
James st. Contributions can be left
with either OF the above named.
BKEJ. HARRTs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23

BsHoP ALEXANDER WALTERs has
proven to be the right man in the
right place and his reelection IS presi-
dent Of the National Afro-American
Council has been q source of gratidsa-
ton to all devotees Of our race through
out the country.
Mrs. IDA WILLS BAKNErr's efforts q
secretary need no commendation
They speak for themselves. She is
bright star IN the diAdem Of the race
greatness.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23

MAJOR 8. r. JONES, United States
Army, who has just arrived from the
Philippines Is quoted as saying that it
will require $4,000 troops tn suhiugste
the Filipinos aud the same number
will have TO be maintained for ten
years in order to keep peace on the is
lsnd. What nation could stand this
wheE the expense would amount to
over q million dollars per day.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23

Rev. A. L. GAINES is being urged TO
enter the race for the editorship of the
CHRISTIAN RkooRDER. He is polished
gentleman, q fine orator, a tireless
worker, and q conscientious Christian.
He would fill the position creditR bly,
and we have no hesitation in saying
that Virginia will stand solidly behind
him for any position which he may see
fit to desire at the hands of the Gener-
al Conference.
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23

MRS. LULA JENKINS fled three suits
pa Sept. 18th, in the United States
Court at Indianapolis, Ind, against
the sheriff Of Ripley county and citi-
zens of Versailles for damages on &C
count OF the lynehiug of ner husband
in 1898. Four other men were lynched
and Mrs. JENKINS charges that the
sheriff aided and Allotted the mob. We
hope she will win her suit.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23
Do You Know Him2


LEIsBuRo, Va, Sept. 1s, 1892
Editor OF PLAEEr;
Sir:-I desire to know II there
is a young man in your city by the
name of Charles Wheeler. who was
brought from Savannah, Ga, SONS
years ago by q Mrs. Green (white).
If living, he is about IL years old. I
met his mother in Plaipfield. N. +.
this summer and can put him in com
muuicstion with her, Mrs. Lizzie
Wheeler.
Respectfully yours,
w. II. ASH
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23

The Missouri Masonic Grand Lodgs
has severed its frAternal relations with
the Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge. 1t
was caused by the recognition of AGA
ella Lodge, No. 46. of Omaha, to the ex-
tent of permitting it to work under the
Grand Lodge of Iowa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23

WE have received an invitation TO
the dedication exercises Of the the
Eighth st. Baptist Church at Lynch
burg, Va. Rev. P. +. NORRIS, d. D..
pastor, commencing Sept. 24th and
ending Oct. 22d.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23

Hon. VIM. L. REED, of Boston, has
brought suit against Hotel LanghAm OF
that city for discriminating agains
him on account OF his color. They re-
fused to serve lunch to him and his
lady. The hotel proprietor denies the
charge, alleging that she force of wait
ers were busy serving regular custom
eEss
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23

WE have received q pamphlet, emit
tied 1.-The DisfranchisemeDt OF the Ne
gro" 1t is production of Mr. John
L. LOVE and is one of the sbIest docu-
ments we have read upon that subject
Price, Is cts. Address the American
Negro Academy, Washington, D.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23

TIE Chinese Government has en-
tered q strong protest against the ae-
ton of Major. General OrIs in exclud-
ing the Chinese from the Philippine
Islands.
It partakes of the nature of al inter-
national complication.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23
SATURDAY, SEPT. %, 1899

PRIVATE BOB RoBERrs, (colored) Go.
M, Tenth Cavalry was killed by fall
st Cauto, Santiago, Cuba, on the 1oth
inst.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23

at the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church
next Tuesday night. Admission, ten
cents. Come and spend pleasant eve
ming for tbs benefis Of the church.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23
81 North Fourth Street.

It's too late and remember
saved dollar earned Four de-
IAoanx
negotiated. DIRECTORS.
Rev A Ferguson Christian, Anderson Evans + Henry
Jones. Lewis L. Banks Charles West.
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JOHN MI OBELL, JR. EDITOR.

POSTAGE STAMPS OF A DENOMINATION
HIGHER THAN TWO CENTS NOT RECEIVED
On SUBSCRIPTIONS. -
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y Entered In the Post-omce at Richmond, Va
~ second class matter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-04
Bl-WEEKLY WAGES.


Certain firms in the State have been
charged with forcing their employees 10 sign
Petitions TO the state labor commissioners
for bi-weekly payment Of wages and the
charges have been filed with the commits
sioners. The charges have been written IN
three instances and in one instance verbal.
The employees who make the charges say
they were told to sign the petition or be dis
charged, and one complaint specifies one
instance where six men refused TO sign the
petition and were discharged The labor
commissioners will make thorough investi-
CATION OF these charges this week, and II
they are found to be true will decline to
grant the certificates permitting the BIZ
weekly payment; or. II the certificates have
been granted. they will revoke them They
insist that every name that comes into the
Office on a petition must be placed there
voluntarily. and unless they are so placed
there the petitions will not be considered
There has been little trouble over the of-
weekly law thus far, and in some Instances
the petitions for bi-weekly payment have
contained the names of 90 per cent. of all
affected. The commissioners require that
the names OF at Least 80 per cent. OF those
affected shall be voluntarily on the petition.
About IS per cent. OF the manufacturing es-
tablishments OF the State pay wages week
" now.