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FROM PORTSMOUTH.

Sunday, March l1th, Kew. W.
Guuins, pastor OF the A NJ. E. Church
stSm itbflsld, Va. preach. d an able
sermon at North st. A. N. E. Church
OF this city.
Rev. A L. Gaines, pastor of the
North st. Church. together with the
choir WISHED the First Baptist Church
OF Berkley where he conduated service
at 8 O'Clock supported by the choir.
Rev. Beedles (white), pastor Of the
Central M z. Church OF this CITY
will preach at the North St. A. NJ. E
Church. Sunday, March 18Th.
The Friday Night Club held it's regu-
lar meeting at the residence OF Mr..
Scott White on Glasgow ST., Friday
night. Misses Fannie Psige and Mary
+. white; DIR. ard Mrs. J. @. France
Messrs. Wm- NJ. Reid and W. II. Jen-
niDgs participated in the discussion.
Mr.. Z. g. Holmes paid a flying visit
60 Berkley Saturday, March 10th.
Mr.. VIVA A. Bona visited Suffolk,
March 18th.
Miss Fannie Conway Of Bingham
st., was taken suddenly i'll at the
courthouse Saturday morning, March
10Th.
Dr. VIM. Troy of Glasgow ST., has
been indisposed for several days.
Mr.. w. a. Jennings OF London St.
left for Dumfries. Va, Tuesday even
ing March 18th to visit his parents.
The church located at the corner OF
Green and Griffin Sts., of which Rev
Miller is the pastor was connected
with the Union Sunday. March l1th,
and is now known as the First Baptist
Church of Portsmouth. Va. The cove.
nsnt was read By DIR. Chisholm and
was received by the congregation.
Mr.. Vim. TeAsley OF Glasgow St, re-
turned to the city Saturday, March
10Th, after spending most pleasant Wis
60 his parents in Frankinton, N. O.
Mr.. J. B. Rpffin of Glasgow ST. left
l. fer w s-hingt, n. d c., on the 10th.
W e u5sr \. Melvin has been indis.
p.s, Il Tor several dsys.
Mrs. Margaret ]. Wren of Primers
Peiht 10 confined to the house by sick
ness.
Mrs. 8. B. Wright, the popular clerk
of the Richmond Beneficial Insurance
Company, left for Sweet Hall, Va
Go pay visit to her former home.
The Pride of the East Lo ige. 33, K.
oiP., attended the fuuersl of Reuben
Russell held at the Calvary Baptist
Church OF Norfolk at O'Clock. Sam
uel Hodges, q O., +. froc,or, Y. Of r.
and >.
The Planet can be found at the Office
OF the Richmond Beneficial Insurance
Company, 5lS Green ST., K. s. Holmes
Mar sger J. L. Collins, Planet Agent.
Mrs. Mary Freeman and Miss Lucy
Bell OF King ST., has been indisposed
for several days.
Mr. Alexander Robinson of Green st.
has been confined to the house for sew
eral days.
The Sore of Rest gave banquet al
Webster's Hall, Monday night, March
12sh. The welcome speech was made
by ID Cuff y. after which they had
supper which was followed ty speech
ed made by the following g ntlemen
Messrs George A. Melvin, j. ffcey viii.
son, Rvs. A. L Gaines, +. Boiling
Messrs. John Winslow, Calvin Hill
VIM. Gallops. Everybody seemed tt
have had Pleasant time.
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Cures
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rec
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after years OF sufeing from sexual weak
ness, lost vitality, varicocele etc, and en-
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ng extracts taken from his daily mail show
how men write him.
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
GONE BEFORE,

RICHMOND, Va, March 10, 1900.
The death of Brother Madison Minor.
the husband of Mrs. Agnes 8. Minor,
occurred on the 10Th day of March, af-
ter long and painful illness. at his
old homestead in Goochlsnd County
Va. His remains were brought to
Richmond and laid in state at the es-
Establishments OF funeral director, VIM.
!. johnson, until Tuesday. They were
borne from there TO the Second Bap-
tist Church where the funeral took
place. DR.. q. d. Lewis officiated, as-
sisted By other divines.
Hymn, Servant OF God well done %
was read by Rev. DIR. q. d. Lewis, and
lined by Rev. w. ii. White reading of
the Scripture By Rev. A. S. Thomas,
from part OF the 9Th chapter of Ro-
mans; prayer by Rev. A. Il. Mayo; az
ter which the choir chsnted in mourn
full strain beautiful anthem. Rev.
DR.. "a. ID. LewIs then took his text from
John S:25. Jesus said unto her, thy
brother shall rise again." BE preach
ed most excellent sermon. filed with
wholesome advice to the Borrowing
widow, sisters, brothers and son Of the
deceased.
The following gentlemen served as
eh4 hOhOA0AI ll-OchKCI .
Messrs. Royal Threat, Henley Hender-
son, Thomas E. Edmonds. Albert West
- Callahan, Patrick Smith, John
Bly,, VIM. Booker,
The floral designs were many, very
handsome and costly. After the SER
vices the remains were borne to the
Mechanics cemetery where the services
were closed bv Rev. w. II. White.
Noticeb.e among the mourners was the
venerable Rev. Evans Payne. cousin OF
the deceased.
60 to thy rest in peace,
And soft be thy repose.
Thy tolls are DER, thy troubles cease,
From earthly cares, in sweet release.
Thine eyelids gently close.
Go to thy peaceful rest,
For thee we do need not weep,
Since thou art now among the blest-
No more by ain and sorrow pressed,
But hushed in silent sleep.
His devoted sisters and wife,
AasKs 8. MINOR.
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Leigh St. n. 8. Church Services.

There will be services at the Leigh
ST. M. E. Church Sunday, March 18th,
1900. as follows: Preaching at IL a. m.
and p. m, by the pastor, fthe Rev. j.
Edward Gunby, A. M. b. d. Sunday
being the last in this Conference year
the pastor has made special prepare
tions for each service. All are cordi-
ally invited.
On Monday, March 10th, q PASTORAL
Anniversary will be given in honor OF
the pastor, the Rev. J. Edward Gunby
A. M, B. D., at the Leigh st. NJ. K.
Church, at which time q very elaborate
program will be rendered. Refresh.
ments viii be served by the com NIT.
tee. Admission, 10 cts.
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rwenty-three sailors Probably Lo.

Twenty-three Sailors Probably Lost
Philadelphia, March 1.-THE first
news OF the total loss OF the Nor
wegian steamship Frames, while
bound from Philadelphia for Havana
and Santiago de Cuba, was brought
here last night by the steamship Adj
miral Schley, from Port Antonio. The
Frames struck Hogsty Reef, Bahama
Islands, on March Q, and became a
total loss. On March 8 a small boat
was sighted by Captain Butman. OF the
Schley, adrift among the Bahamas and
showing signals Of distress. The tiny
craft proved to be from the Frames,
and was in charge of her chief officer,
in search of assistance. He had with
him four OF the crew. They were
picked up and landed at Fortune ISL
and The lost vessel was commanded
by Captain Thorbyarman and manned
by crew of 20 men. It is probable
that % lives are lost.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
Uncle SAM. Postal Rcaeipt..

Washington, March 13.-A statement
prepared by the postoffice department
shows that the receipts at so of the
largest postofflces during the month of
February were S3.562,547, an increase
Of s279, 400, or S1s per cent over the
corresponding month Of the previous
year. The receipts at some of the
principal offices were as follows: New
York, $735, 1897; Chicago, S520,74S; Phil
adelphia, S270,S09; Boston, $239, 256;
st. Louis, $147,S57; Cincinnati, $1O1,-
BIB; Brooklyn, $115443; Baltimore,
$s0,641; San Francisco, SS5,30O; Pitts
burg. SIS, 1856.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
Church Notice

First Presbyterian Chu rch corner
Monroe and Catherine streets, Rev. w
E. Partee, d. D., pastor II rs. Olivia
o. Bolden, organist-
Preachin IL A. M, and So
P. 81. Prayer Meeting every Weanes-
day evening at s P. NJ. Sabbath school
ut $3.50 A. NJ, Dr., P. B. Ramsey super
intendent-
A cordial invitation is extended u
all persons Co attend any and all o.
tbeseservices Ocb-2l-1yr le
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
,emoers are being taken in each

members are being taken in each
month.
The Y. M. O. A. have devotional ex-
ercises at their rooms every Sunday
afternoon from 4:3o to $50. All men
are invited to come. The subject dis
coursed last Sunday was "Sowing the
Seed" Il was very interesting.
Miss Caroline Bland OF Knoxville,
Tenn, was in our city last week on q
visit to her sister-in-law, Mrs. Caro-
line Angel.
A goodly number of candidates were
baptized at Ebenezer Church yester-
day. Rev. O. N. Harris, the pastor. is
very earnest and enthusiastic work
er. He 10 also n member of the Y. M.
o. A., for which organic alton he has
worked faithfully. There are also
Others whose names / shall mention
later.
Mr.. Tom Sellers child died yester-
day and was buried to-day.
Mrs. Julia Garter, mother OF Mrs.
Lewis Heiskell, has been quite indis'
posed for the past two weeks. We
hope for her speedy recovery.
Mr., Noah jackson whoa has been
quite i'll with pneumonia is still i'm
proving.
Mr.. Chss. GoodIoe. who has been
quite sick with the grippe, is able to
be out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wm. jackson and Miss
Lottie Lewis, some of our county
seheol teachers, were in the city last
week.
Miss Minnie White of Philadelphia
is in town.
We had q snow storm yesterday
evening.
One OF our Y. M. @. A. officers was
absent yesterday afternoon. "Love is
stronger than words"
One OF our oldest citizens, Mrs
Pt eoe johnson. agsd los years, was
burned to death at her home en- Jeffer-
on ST., last Friday morning. The fire
was subd ued before much damage was
done to the house,
DE-LA.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
THE NEW FINANCE BILL.
IL Has Passed Both Houses and Only
Awaits the Presidents sfgnafure.

~ HAS Passed Both Houses and Only
Awaits tue Presidents Signature.
Washington, March 1.-THE last leg
isiative step in the enactment of the
financial bill was taken by the house
OF representatives yesterday when the
conference report on the bill was
adopted by vote OF 166 yeas to 12O
nays; present and not voting, 10. The
senate had already adopted the confer
ence report, so II remains only for
president Mckinley to affix his sigma
ture to the measure to make 1t a law.
Representative Overstreet, the author
OF the bill, will take 1t TO the White
House today, and the signature Is like
ly to be affixed soon thereafter. AL
ready arrangements have been made
for securing the pen with which the
president will sign the bill.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
ASLEEP.

HANOVER COUNTY, VA, Jan. %. 100
John Williams departed this Ii :,
Jan. 26sh, 1900, he was q member OF
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for ten
years, and died in full triumph of faith.
He sung the hymn. "We are passing
away like short winters day" His
age was % years, s months and days
He was n graduate of Hampton School,
GLASS of '9S. He was a teacher ct
Pleasant Grove School. He leaves a
father, two sisters. three brothers and
many friends To mourn their loss.
1t His father.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

MIR. ]. j. Duvall of Fire Greek
w. Va, sent ia ringing letter. He
paid his subscription and advised 9TH
ers to do likewise.
We were greatly pleased to re-
ceive q visit from Rev. Alexander Cor
don, pastor of the Monumental Baptist
church and Rev. W. A. Oreditt pastor
of Cherry st. baptist Church, both Of
Phila., who called on us in company
with Rev. DR.. w. r. Graham. The
latter has Just resurned from an ex-
tended trip through Southwestern
Virginia.
Unity Lodge. No. "a, meets Fri
day night, March 23rd at eight o'clock.
Much business TO transact.
Miss Patience Scott and her sis
ter gave delightful entertainments st
the Or phan Asylum last week.
Virginia Court met March 9TH. The
attendance was quite large. Grand
Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr., and
Miss Marietta l.. Chiles, together with
members of the Executive Board Of
the Past Worthy Counsellors Assem-
bly, were present.
Mrs. Peyton F. Johnson of 100018
st. Peter street left the city last We'd
nesdAY to visit friends and relatives in
Baltimore and Washington. We wish
her pleasant stay.
Mrs. Joanna Thompson has been
assigned to the position of the trained
nurse in Mr. Fred Scott's family and
will be so engaged for two weeks.
Rev. d. W. Davis, A. NJ, will
give his popular lecture on white.
wash" Monday eveaing, the 10th inst.
at the First Presbyterian Church. AID
mission, 10 CTS.
William Morton, colored, fell
dead at 7th and Clay Sts,. Monday
tween Clay and Leigh.
The Knights of Pythias will hold
their anniversary exercises Sunday AZ
ternoon, 25th inst, at the First Bap-
fist Church.
1t was a very sad affair, but they
say Mr.. A. d. Price had charge of she
arrangements and entire satisfaction
was given. He is the funeral director
| you knew.
william Boyd, colored, while si
work near q ime-kiln, near Louisiaus
st., had q fit and fell in it, burning hii
legs and body. His condition is seri-
Gus.
For fine wines, liquors, etc., cal
on Mr.. 8. w. Robinson. See advertise
menk
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
FROM CHARLOTTESVILLE.

CHARLoTTEavILLR VA, Mar. IA, 1900.
Rev. Perkins Of Hinton, w. Va, is
conducting q revival at the LIST Celored
Baptist Church, and many have
protested Christ.
Rev. r, 3. Hardy of she Mount Zion
Baptist Church lie being assisted in o
revival meeting by Rev. Nathan Gave.
Mentor Lodge, g. q. o. o. F., Is pro-
Tossing nicely, the meetings are being
held in new Hall on Main Bt., and new
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making
April not
your Ozono to satisfactory
it.
The price of ozono accomplish
rough skin soft and plant
eck and all
will add
tn its -
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this not occurs '
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

Cleveland, March 14.-The confer
ence between the 'longshoremen and
the dock managers and vessel owners
which has been going on here for
seven days is expected to end tonight,
and 1t is now thought that an agree
ment will be reached which will pre-
vent labor troubles absolutely on the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
Cost Of OurIndinn wnra..

Washington, March 1.-THE senate
committee on Indian affairs yesterday
completed consideration OF the Indian
appropriation bill, and Senator Thurs
ton reported 1t to the senate. The bill
as reported carries $S,413,641, an in
crease of $1,14S, 903. The principal in
creased appropriations are for the sup
port of Indian schools.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
Mrs. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. str,c,rer

Racine, Wis, March 14.-Mrs. Booth
Tucker, of the Salvation Army, who
was to deliver lecture In Racine last
night, was Frustrated on her arrival
and unable to fulfill her engagement.
She was taken to private residence
and medical aid summoned IT is said
that her voice hos faiio1 completely.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

Mrs. T. Walker has returned to
the city. She. has been visiting
friends and relatives in Amelia Co.
she has removed from $40 N. LIST street
to 24X w. Jackson st.
----Mr. Albert Burgess Hughes, fore
man Of the 81. Paul Printing Office, at
Lawrenoevills, Va, called on as.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
QUEEN OF MEDIUMS.
Madam Families Divine Gift
Conquers All Secrets.

Joy. happiness aud success are the
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mediumship it makes OF her ell that
she claims co be. The earth reveals
unto this medium the hidden treasures
buried in her bosom. She gives advise
on business, love, courtship, marriage,
everything. Madame Zantille wishes
to state that she does not use q globe,
nor inspect the hand or head, nor tell
by;sstrology or palmistry, kbut reve ais
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Murder over Card. I'm Jury Room.

Columbus. Ca, March 14.-News was
received here from Andalusia, Ala, OF
the killing OF Thomas Sharp by VIII
Craddock in the jury room OF the
court house at that place. The men
quarreled over game of cards. 1t is
said the jury room has been used for
gambling constantly, a game going on
there almost every night.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

oh, il was entirely satisf actory
to the family. Funeral Director A.
Hayes buried him. You know he il alb
solutely reliable.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

kEoOGNlzlNG the Fact that there
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fEACHLIkK complexion obtained ~ used directed
VIII turn the skin cf black brown four i've
shades lighter, and mula.o perfectly white.
eight hours shade lighter win be noticeable.
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the ssn rrmalanE beaptital without continual WIN
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Money Order Express Money Letter
erospt receiver THos B. CRANE tss w. ST.
moad, Va,
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| HE GAMBLERS BIBLE.
-A SILVER OFFERING. -
Fifth Street Baptist Church,
MONDAY NIGHT, NEXT, BY REV G w RR.

respectfully to
be delivered
OHURCH Subject.
yei1n: the audience hearing
take place on the following Sundays Let Richmond
forget the dsteE@- NEXT MONDAY NIGHT - De' D0ns
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

William Morton, colored, fell
dead at 7th and Clay Sts,. Monday
night. He resided on Sixth Street be-
tween Clay and Leigh.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

William Boyd, col0red, while at
work near ime-kiln, near Louisiana
legs and body. His condition is seri-
Gus.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

Unity Lodge. No. "a, meets Fri
day night, March 23rd at eight o'clock.
Much business to transact.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

For fine wines, liquors, etc., call
on Mr.. 8. w. Robinson. See sdvertise-
ment.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

1t was very sad affair, but they
say Mr.. A. d. Price had charge Of she
arrangements and entire satisfaction
was given. he is the funeral director
Won knew.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

The Knights of Pythias will holt
their anniversary exercises Sunday af
ternoon, 25th inst, at the First Bap
tist Church.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

Miss Patience Scott and her sis
ter gave delightful entertainments at
the Orphan Asylum last week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17

Rev. D. W. Davis, A. NJ, will
give his popular lecture on white
wash" Monday evening, the 10th inst
at the First Presbyterian Church. AID
mission, 10 cts.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-17
PERSONAL AND BRIEFS.

Mr.. ]. J. Duvall of Fire Greek
w. Va, sent ia . ringing letter. II,
paid his subscription and advised 9th
ers to do likewise.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-05
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

In the course of time we will all get
the earth.
1t takes successful artist to draw a
large bank check.
One woman seldom calls an another
unless she has secret TO tell
There are times when the corlIscrew is
mightler than the typewriter.
A defective stomach keeps more peo-
pie awake than a guilty conscience.
The average man is apt to believe
what the world DOESN'T say about him.
Representation is the thief OF time
and the plumber can never be recoV-
cred,
Happy is the Individual who sees
things as they should be Instead OF as
they are.
The Colts revolver is probably one of
the descendants OF the old-style horse
pistol,
There Is no harm in thinking Of writ
ing poem-if you don't let II get any
farther than that
When n woman wants to feel per-
fectly sure that postal card VIII De de-
llvered she puts two-cent stamp on H.
An Ohio couple kept their marriage
a secret for nine years-and strange to
say the woman in the Gaze was not
mute. either.
There is quite a difference between
going In and going out OF ONCE. man
is sworn In, but he usually does the
swearing himself when he goes out
Chicago News.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-05
Negro Eloquence.


Negroes sometimes express themselves
as fellcltously as do the Irish. Here is
a case copied from q Texas paper. Some
time ago one Of Texas widely known
statesmen, who is now dead, was pass
ing along a street in Dallas when an
old colored men who had once belong
ed to him. approached, took Off his hat
and passed hand over his white wool
as he asked:
"Marster. gin de old man so cent"
"Dan. you are robber."
"How?" asked the astonished dnrkey,
opening his eyes around which rough
shod age had walked.
Didn't you see me put my hand in
my pocket?"
"Yes, sah." an
"Well. you old rascal you rob me of
the pleasure of giving you money with
out being asked
The old man received dollar. Bow
ing almost to the ground, while tears
came out and coursed through the
aged prints around his eyes, he re-
piled:
"Marster, wild, wild such heart as
you hnb and wild Abraham and Isaac
and de Lord on your side, don't see
what can keep you out of heaven"