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xAaoHEsrBR NEWS.
Much Sickness-Intsrestins Items
From Across the "Jeems."

big 2" has uncovered bis head from
. four months sleep" and has awaken
ed with new life and news to let
Not tor many years has the city been
visited with 80 much sickness as now.
Aessels, 10 grippe and pneumonia
seems TO be universal
Mrs. Alberta Moon improves slo wly.
Mr. G. w. Allen 10 out again fro N a
severe attack OF she grip.
Ars. Lucy Armstesd Is very sick in
Newtown.
A band of Christian Crusaders has
been conducting services at the Zion
Baptist church, Rev. g. o. Coleman,
pastor.
The recent improvements on the Dad
Church adds another chapter towards
the progress made by their pastor,
Rev. ID. w. Davis, A. NJ. The Revsr-
end and his congregation are meeting
their obligations in quiet way. It
seems that success with them is an as
sur ed fact.
Rev. DR.. g. w. Bryant preached q
most excellent sermon to the congre-
Cation Of the Zion Baptist Church on
last Sunday morning. Rev. Coleman
appealed 60 his congregation, admon-
ishing them, also that II they wanted
to hear the best preaching, attend the
morning services. The Reverend
raised quite o handsome sum, Sunday
being his rally day.
The revival services continue at the
First Church. DR.. Biuga has had the
support of some OF the best help in the
state, namely: Revs. 7. Banks, Thurs.
| ton, 7. III. johnson, r. r Graham, NJ
McWillisms, Reed, Licentiate Dan
bridge. Revs. P. Wallace, r. J. Bass
| and others.
These meetings have been conducted
with success ia the conversion of souls
for God.
Prof. Diggs of the Union University
preached an able sermon on last Sun
day for the congregation OF the First
| Church.
The First Sunday in May promises
to be one long to be remembered by
the members OF the First Church. DR..
B,ngs will have bsen with his congre.
gstion for SO years, and we are desir-
Gus OF making il an occasion OF rejoic-
ing. The members are striving to pay
Dr., Binga his money due on the back
salsry. DIR. Binga has chimed in also
to both assist in payment of his salary
| aud TO raise handsome sum to meet
the payment on the building. Every
member of the church is expected to
give something on that day. Those
out of the city and state will please
read and comply.
The Odd Fellows, of Manchester,
have secured the services OF DR.. G. w.
Bryant to preach their Than ksgiving
sermon the first Sunday in May az 3 &c
o'clock p m, at the Firss Church, A
| treat 10 In store for all.
Mr.. Marshall Ross is somewhat In
disposed.
| The funeral of Mrs. Charlotte Par.
son was preached on last Sunday at the
First Baptist Church by Rev. R. r.
| Graham.
Mr.. Charles FL. Brown has returned
home, only for q short stay.
| Prof. James II. Blackwell has club
OF more tran four hundred people who
say they expect 60 assist in, raising al
enormous sum OF money Sunday, May
Ssh. Some have pledged 81, $3.50, IS.
and IS
Mrs. Sarah A. Edwards is confined
to her home by sickness.
| Mr.. Charles Jefferson arrived in our
city last week from New York.
BIG TWO.
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WEST END NOTES.

Mrs. G. R. Moss after spending some
time visiting friends in Washington
and taking . much needed rest, 10
home again looking the picture of
health.
We heard that things were rather
dull ct the 9th Baptist Church last
Sunday. At IL 80. no decorations asd
small audience, Communion at 4
O'Clock p. m. Some little interest was
manifested. A few stray shots were
thrown out. A good sister said shey
were intended for US because we said
in our last notes that most of the faith
ful workers had ceased TO labor. We
stand TO our guns. for we did 50 much
90 feel the wind from the little pebble,
We are indeed glad to see that the
Il. u. T. has started out in q new era
to work in harmony. Here is our
hand and heart. Where the Hon.
John Mitchell, Jr., leads, we follow.
Well, we heaId that he will take one
unto himself from another city, What
do those hard worked sisters think Of
thatf Jehossphatl
Mrs. L. A. o. seems TO have on her
war paint and fairly, Smelling the
woods 80 find that Reverend broth
who insulted her.
We heard he had the blues, and
called love feast at his house that he
might be inspired with new life.
AJAX.
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MAJOR GENERAL CHERMSIDE.
troops to retire. I am of the opinion
that Thorneycroft's assumption of re-
sponsibiiity and authority was wholly
inexcusabie.
ION the other hand, It is only right
to state that Thorneycroft appears 10
have behaved In a very gallant manner
throughout the day. 1t Is to be re-
GREETED that Warren did not himself
visit Spion Kop In the afternoon or
evening, knowing as he did that the
state OF affairs was very critical and
that the loss of the position would in
volve the failure Of the operations. I
believe Butler was justified in remark
Ing: There was want OF organiza-
ton and system. which acted most I'M
favorably on the defense The at
tempt to relieve Ladysmith was well
devised, and I agree with Butler in
thinking It ought to have succeeded.
Whatever faults Warren may have
committed the failure must also be at
trlbuted to the disinclination OF the
onlcer In supreme command to assert
his authority"
Lord Roberts dispatch. with the en-
closures, is the great feature of the
London press this morning. In long
editorial The Daily News speaks of the
somewhat appalling language" of the
dispatch, and then goes on to say:
upon the whole these dispatches are
disquieting and disheartening In no
ordinary degree"
The Standard, which Is supposed to
be In the confidence of the government.
says: 1T is scarcely likely that the
publication OF Lord Roberts dispatch
Is without purpose. 1t irresistably
suggests whether it Is not to be fol-
lowed by further important changes in
the South African commands. Painful
as such measures may be, there must
be no hesitation in carrying them out
II they are required in the public in
terest."
Whether the government has any
special purpose or not in publishing
the dispatch, the way in which II has
been received will make It most diff
cult to retain the censured command
ers In active service.
Lord Roberts long wait and the
Boer activity have seriously disturbed
public equanipity. He is still 400
miles from Pretoria. No one doubts
the ultimate success OF British arms.
but, behind the British army that
brushes the Boer armies, an army of
occupation will have to be Installed
From various sources come hints that
more men than are already provided
for will have to be sent out.
Lord Roberts indicates that at least
10000 men are advancing to cut off
the Beers who are investing Wepener
As there are reports from the Basuto
border that firing has been heard in
the direction Of the hills toward De-
Vets Dorp, It is possible Gen. Cherm-
sides advanced troops are fighting.
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eloquent aud sublime sermon from
from lisa. Goal. At 80 p. m., Rev.
walter Burg 90 preaehed.
The recitation Of Mas Rebeces Brsx-
ton, the select reading by Miss Annie
Whiting. on Easter, the pointed and
meaningful remarks OF Rev. T.. T.
Martin Of the Va. u. o., on Easter
and the duet sung by Misses B. Brax-
ton and whiting added much to the
interest OF she exercises OF the Rising
Mt. Zion Bapt. 8. 8.
Rev. r. W. Williams, though physi-
mon on the Resurrection As IL 80 o.
m. last Sunday.
Rev. A. Il. Mayo left for his home in
Wichita. Kansas, where ne has past or
ate charge o. large church. Pro-
tracted meetings are still being car
ried on ut the several churches.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson are
convslescing.
Mrs. Hester Scott has been quite in
disposed.
Mrs. Julia Garter and Mrs Fannie
Jackson are quite sick.
Mr.. Lucisn and Miss Sarah Hunter
OF Hanover Co., visited Mrs. Lizzie
Johnson on the 18th inst.
Grand rally at the Rising Mt. Zion
Baptist Church next Sunday Good
preaching and good singing all day.
Come and help.
Memorial services Of Mr.. Isaac Ran.
dolph will be held ss the Rising Mt.
Zion Baptist 8. B. next Sunday. Rev.
Watkins Of the Va. u. u. will speak on
his Christian life and work.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21

Col William J. Sanford, Lee coun-
tvs candidate for governor OF Ala
bama, may secure the nomination on
the first ballot.
The Alabama supreme court sustain
ed street railroad in enforcing a rule
that whites and negroes should occupy
separate portions of the cars.
Wednesday, April Is.
John w. Hunter, ex-congressman and
ex-mayor of Brooklyn, N. Y. died In
that city, aged 90.
A special from New Westminster, p.
c., says the body of Chief of Police
May was found yesterday cut to pieces.
No clew.
From Chicago to Boston, 1899 miles,
In &c hours is the new time schedule
which the Lake Shore will put In effect
April 20.
Senator Horace Chiffon has with
drawn from the United States sena-
torial race in Texas, leaving Congress
man Joseph Bailey clear field.
Governor Luis Torres has settled the
Yaqui trouble in Sonora, Mexico. The
Yaqui force has been broken up and
the Indians are returning to their
homes.
In the presence Of large number of
spectators at the Dewey theater in
New York last night Frank Nicholi
one or trio Of athletes, fell and broke
his neck.
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BRITISH BLUNDERHRS.
Butler and Warren. Criticized by
Commanding General Roberts.
BOTH MUST NOW RETURN HOME.

Lord Roberts sharply Crftscises the
Blupders About spion Kop, and
While Lauding Col. ThornycrsSs's
Bravery Rebukes HIS PRESUMPTION.
London. April 1S.-The govern
ment has chosen this as the moment
to publish a dispatch from Lord Rob-
erts pronouncing censure upon Sir
Redvers Butler and Sir Charles War
rem. two Of his most important sub
ordinate commanders. This dispatch,
written Feb. Is, has been In the hands
OF the war office for five weeks. Just
why 1t is published now, In the mid
die OF the campaign, Is not under
stood, unless. It is expected that Gen.
Butler and Gen. Warren will ask to be
relieved Of their commands.
The revelation OF their incapacity
must tend to undermine the confidence
Of the troops in their leadership.
Lord Roberts dispatch was publish
Cd last night In the Official Gazette. In
submitting Gen. Buffers dispatches
describing the Spion Kop and other
operations from Jan. IL to Jan. "a Lord
Roberts complains that the plan of
operations Is not clearly described in
the dispatches. After sketching Gen.
Buffers Intentions, as communicated
to Sir Charles Warren, who command
cd the whole force, Lord Roberts
points out that Gen. Warren seems to
have concluded, after consultation
with his officers, that the fianking
movement ordered by Gen. Butler was
impracticable, and, therefore, 80
changed the plan OF advance as to
necessitate the capture and retention
OF Spion Kop. Lord Roberts contin-
ues:
"As Warren considered It impossible
to make the wide thanking movement
which was recommended, IL not actu-
ally prescribed In the secret instruc-
lions, he should forthwith have &C
Quainted Butler with the course he pro-
posed to adopt. There is nothing to
show whether he did so or not. But
1t Is only fair to Warren to point out
that Butler appears throughout to have
been aware OF what was happening"
Regarding the withdrawal from
spion Kop, the retention of which had
become essential to the relief of Lady
smith, Lord Roberts says:
Il regret to be unable to concur with
Butler In thinking Thorneycroft exer-
cised wise discretion in ordering the
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Y. M. O. A. NOTES.

The Bible class last Saturday, taught
by Prof. G. r. Hovey, was well at
tended. o
Mr.. Albert A. Teunaut delivered a
forsiole and instructive address TO the
boys last sunday at p. m., SUBJECT,
. Gro Nth E"
The committees held very favorable
meetings last Sunday at IL a. m. and
p. m. In the aim house III q. IN. and
in the city jail, anu 8 p. m. upon the
corners OF The streets, The almshouse
reported one convert.
Prot. j. K. l.. Diggs, OF the Virginia
Union University, delivered an excel
lent and far eaching address to the
men last Sunday at $3.50 p. M, at
Prices Hall. Subject, Mans Atti-
tude Towards Woman" The music
was good and we'll rendered by Mr.. A.
o. Johnson.
All are invited to the explanation
on the Sunday School lesson to. day at
p. m, at our rooms, by Prof. q. r.
Hovey Free to all, come.
Miss Fannie Il. Dixon will address
the boys Sunday 4 p. m All boys are
invited to some, free.
Lawyer George Lewis will address
the men Sunday 5 80 D. m, at Prices
Hall. Subject, "Pontius Plate" Free
TO all men. Special music by q male
quartette from the Epen ger Baptist
church, Mr.. w. 81. Trent, leader.
Come and bring your friend.
The men were kindly remembe red
Easter by Mrs. Royal, the mother of
DR.. K. E. Jones, and Miss Bessie Muir
ray, who sent to our rooms some beau
tiful flowers.
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only In organising. conducting and
owning something but by making sue
cess. Ii has been said that N egro sue
eess 10 spasmodic, whimsieal aud
huctusting. IL il ours to prove these
assertions false. Perpetual success
must come to us. Success not bulls
OF tidal waves OF emotional aspirations
bus founded, lsyed, and fastened upon
the eternal principles of orderly chris-
tisn civiliz alton.
Is FAILURE AHEAD?
But some say, failure is ahead. Dark
and difficult problems confront as.
Our answer 10, that it is the common
course OF life. The greatest nations OF
earth have met and commended with all
OF these failures and obstacles. Where
in lies their glors2 Is il not that
where there seemed to be no way of
success they made q way? And so to-
day the most su ,cessfuI races, as q
cloud OF witnesses, wstch down from
their lofty heights TO see what prog
ress ia being made by those of us QUIZ
stripped in the racs.
Many OF the successful applaud and
encourage as. Many have Judged us
unw orthy, incapable; but the worst of
all, many OF our own race have stopped
by the way, surrendered their title to
true greatness, folded their arms, and
are crying "Japheth, Shen, Ham can't
make it We are unequslled 20 the
task. Feed Us with the crumbs that
fall from Jour tables; build as homes
and We will be satisfied" That 10
what some are saying; there are 9TH
ers OF US that have declared by the
eternal gods, that Japheth and Shem
shall see true greatness in Ham.
THAT BIBLICAL QUOTATION.
The same Bible which promised true
wise said, Ethiopia shall have her
princes and stretch forth her hands to
God.
Let It ever be remembered that sue
cess lie the fruit OF that experience
whlch comes through years OF mistakes,
biunders and failures. The shipmas-
ters learn safe seas after many trials (:
afterwards buoys and lights houses
mark the danger points. AS the inde-
pendent Negro sails the turbulent
seas OF experience, he is marking and
singing out danger points, whether
they come from his own or ether races
In coaclusion, reader, these are the
questions that affect and sctuste the
IolloWers OF the virginia bspGlst state
Convention. We have made up our
minds, we are trying Co do something
for ourselves, by ourselves aud of our
selves. Whose soul 10 SO small to rise
up and oppose usi Who stands ready
to pull down the walls OF Virgins
Seminary? Who stands ready to heap
calumny and Islander upen the head 8
OF it's projectors And can any one
be 30 near kin to Judas OF old, az Go
even desire TO throw an impediment
across the way of our noble president :
Let our enemies cease their threaten
ings, quell their ambitions and mali
cious envyings, turn TO their idols, wor
ship and serve them. We cannot,
must aoe, will not turn back to the
flesh pots Of Egypt.
Yours for the race,
w. F. GRAHAM.
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FROM MAYFIELD.
Planet Subscribers-Oity Notes.
MArrIsLp. Ky, April 20. 1900.

MArFIELD, KY. April 20. 1900.
Our many thanks to those who pay
as promptly and do all they can to-
among their friends and neighbors.
which increases the papers circulation
and makes iG grow in popularity.
The people here are taking q great
interest in the best and largest Afro
American jlucnsl pub ishrd IN Ameri-
CO, especial y the May field depart
menL We hope every coIored persons
name in the paper wilt do ali they can
10 make the PLANET the banner paper
in this part of che state.
The following people have shown
how they appreciate che PLANET and
the noble work il is doing for the race
by subscribing for is: Rev. j. j. Nc
Outchens, Rev. b. Hamilton, Rev. w.
NJ. Holden, Rev. Ii. ]. Dawson, Rev.
<. T. Williams, Dr. A. &. TAYLOR,
Messrs. Avery Dawdy, r. -. Wilson,
8. A. Asyes, Al. Ovens, w. L. Blythe,
Major Liggens, George Fleming, K. q.
FInqus, Thomas GAlbrietn, Walter
]. + Naming, Londro Harris, Mes
DANES jennie Tho mas, NJ, j. Schotis cid,
D. K. l.. Carman, Ludora Hale, Mollie
Anderson, Rachel Ourd, Victoria Mos
ley, Margaret Hale. Lou Wingo, Mar
garet Coates, Mary Skinner, Lucy
ohurdon, Bell Robbins, NorsIssie Jor-
don, Oailie Hendon, Aollie Hill, Ella
Aiam, Annie Thompson, Fannie Har-
ris, Matilda Brown, ManervIa Jones.
Jennie CLARK, Polite Anderson. j. J..
Jones, Ada Schotield, Emma Watson,
Dora Fleming, CORA Shearer, Bell Mil
Ter, Ada Winisms, Francis Lewis, Lou
lisa Wilson. Mary Jones, Misses Lille
Mercer, Cora Oarman, Pearl Galbrieth,
Mary Beattles, Emily Henderson, Ag-
gle Emerson, ASgie Pierce, Susie Dow
dJ, Malisa OVerOy, Stella Carey and
Della Pate.
PERSONALS.
Rev. L. Hamilton has returned from
Metropolis, Iii.
Rev. o. T. Judge, OF Water Valley,
has been in the city assisting Rev.
Holden in his revival at the y. Al. Il.
Church.
Miss Willie Morehead and Mrs. Lou
lisa Hench, of PaducAh, visited Mrs.
Emma Dickerson last week.
Mr.. L. ID. Halsey, the hustling gen.
eral manager for the Halsey Manufac-
turing Co., has been doing q splendid
business. He has delivered a large
quantity of goods this week and has
quite number of orders 60 fill YET.
Lry his wonderful spot eraser, only
l0sts box.
We haven't space enough to give the
Easter exercises at the churches in
this issue, but watch the mex. ALI
che churches had splendid exercises
and beautiful programs, and songs
were rendered.
Look out for important news and
comments il the next issue. Don'L
fail 30 get copy.
The truth hurts some psople worse
than the weight Of q hog-skin whip.
true lady will be modest, temper.
ate, honest, genial, clean, industrious
and race enterprising.
Our girls were out IN their beautiful
spriag Costumes last sunday and some
looked sweet enough to eat. Quite q
NUMBER make masnes with the boys
UNoLB HAPPY JACK.
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There has recently sprung into exIs.
lance Dining Rooms through Broad
and Main Sts., for the white race, no
colored people were admitted. 1t en-
tered the brain or two of our young
Afro-Americsns that the ciCiz ans OF
color would patronze such 9 place.
They put their means together and we
have as the result rhomps on's Dining
Room, ZOE E Broad ST., who serves
any one that comes. Tney have been
opened nearly q year and have served
thousands Of meals aud lunches the
public. Thev employ only experie nee d
help and try to please all.
Our eclored friends who expec { to
Visit Richm) nd to witness the 4 reat
Street Faic can secure their M Gals
there. They are open al night. W ith.
ia easy reach from all the dep ots.
Terms are LIBERAL. Meals 25, Ian, hes
. cents and upwards.
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William u. S.LLIn,

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Philadelphia, Pa. 5096 discount to any
one Who can sell 100 copies. or more OF
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The Finishing Touch.

'tNow, look at me-" howled the bald
headed orator, "and behold what pluck
and perseverance will do. am q self
made man and"
"Then why didn't you finish the fob
by putting some hair on your head ?''
Interrupted voice from the gallery.
Chicago Evening News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21
Community of BnndItr.

In Sassari, Sardinia, 400 people are
now being tried as bandits These In.
clude landlords, tradesmen, state and
municipal officials and many women.
There are 1900 witnesses, 100 lawyers
and 200 large volumes of documents
A big wooden building has been erected
Tor the trial
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21
FULTON NOTES.

The services at the Mt. Calvary
Baptist Sunday School were excellent
last sunday. An inspiring address
was delivered By Rev. kcNorson of the
Va. Union University.
At l1:46 q. m :, the pastor, Rev. A..
Ferguson preaShed from John BOIL.
AZ p. M, Rev. j, II. Hughes OF the
Va Union University preeched Q MOST
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Annual Meeting.

The stockholders OF the Nickel Saw
inRs Bank will hold their annual meet
ing on Tuesday, May 1. 1900.
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State Of Ohio, City of Toledo,
Lucas County. ss'

Lucas County. S'
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
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said, and that said firm will pay the
sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
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We wish the Richmond public to
know that they will have the most
elaborate and complete Musical tFesti-
walls at the True keformers' Hall on
Monday night. April Both. that they
have ever been invited TO enjoy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21

Louisiana's Democratic LandsIIde.
New Orleans. April 1S.-fhe election
yesterday In Louisiana for members
or the legislature and full state ticket
resulted In Democratic landslide. The
ticket headed by Auditor Heard swept
the state from one end to the other
and the legislature is Overwhelmingly
Democratic.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-21

Announcements extraordinary:-B Bill
heads, Letter Heads, Wedding Invita-
tlons, etc., call at this esice.