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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

THE question now before the Consti-
tutional Convention is whether or not
the revised constitution shall be submit
ted 10 those citizens for ratification who
are entitled to vote under the present
constitution.
Ordinarily speaking, there should be
no question about it. The Democratic
Party in endorsing the call of a consti'
tutional Convention pledged its mem.
bers to the ratification of it by the peo
ple.
1t is now proposed to proclaim the
constitution or so much of it as relate.
to the suffrage.
If this is done, then the present con
-stitution is ignored and the conven
sion assumes revolutionary author
ty not delegated to it by any instru
gnent in existence,
we feel satisfied that all of this dis
regard Of solemn obligations will ere
urn to plague the inventors.
1t is poor lane that has no turn and
a Disguised and thoroughly aroused PEG
pie will yet wrest from the hands of the
nsurpers the power which they unlaw
ully control.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
FIRED ON THE MOB.

ALABAMA is furnishing surprises for
he entire civilized world.
JIM BROWN (colored) charged with
elonious assault was tried, convicted
and sentenced to be hanged September
30th, 1901.
This did not seem to suit the mob,
which had no doubt brought pressure
to bear to produce this result, and it
proceeded to go up against the sheriff
and his deputies.
1t is said that the trial was one of the
s wiftest and fairest trials ever witness
ed in ALABAMA.
How it could be so swift and so fair
with mob around the courthouse, in
sisting either upon the hanging of the
prisoner or the jury will be the question
for us all to consider.
Judge PELHAM pronounced the sem
enced and the courtroom was cleared
OF about one-half of the mob. The re-
manning half was said to be surly and
bent on mischief.
Mr. j. L. GARRETT, the father of the
girl urged the mob to dispense and is
quoted as saying: eff you have any
aspect for my feelings, if 1 can have
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
GLEAHINGS OF FACT.

The ProvspSe of Quebec is 29s years
old: Montreal, ESQ; Toronto, 100.
The carat used In estimating the
weight OF gems is 9 grain of Indian
whea$
Coffee ss planted 400 trees to the
acre, and the yield averages pound
t~ee.
The crltiva tion OF sags- extended
nom India to Persia some time in the
ninth oentrry.
A floating bottle dropped in the
Gulf stream viii cross the Atlantic
IN about $50 days
English beeksepers average so
pounds or honey from their hives,
American only 20 pounds.
The United States grants $4,000
patents year, England only 5000.
Canada grants 1900 year.
DoDdon's fire brigade puts out a
tre at en- average cost of E 30. New
York pays 6 1873 for the same serv-
Soe, and Cincinnati holds the record
with eeoS per fire.
The. only occasion upon which q
peer or peeress wears a coronet is
ct the coronation OF sovereign. At
the moment when the archbishop of
Canterbury places the crown on the
head of the new monarch every peer
present az the ceremony dons his
own coronet
The invasion OF London by Ameri-
con visitors has reached usprecedent-
ed proportions and never before have
there been 50 many wealthy Ameri-
cans in the English capital At one
fashionable West end hotel a dozen
multimillionaires are staying with
their families, and money Ia being
spent with a productivity which the
British "oId nobility" must regard as
demoralizing and detestable,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
PERSONAL GOSSIP.

Coz. Orman, OF Colorado, n a native
Of Muscatine. la, and went TO Colorado
rs a poor boy in 1860, getting work as
business and has been connected with
II for 80 yeArS
Booker T. Washington, having in
mind the evils which resok from the
bHril associations which flourish
among the negroes OF the south, says
that the leaders of that people "must
teach that one bsthtub is worth ten
Sofins.-
The old Patterson home on Patter-
son street, IN Lexington. KY. is to be
removed TO Dayton, o., by Thomas H.
Patterson, a grandson OF the founder
of Lexington. The home Is one Of the
historic spots which make the Ken
lucky town famous.
Edwin CHM, who Is 70 build several
model tenement houses in Boston, Ia
made long study Of social conditions
in that city. where he k one of the
largest real estate owners He says
month for rent cannot possibly get
there piece AZ to live In
DR.. George w. Heatley, wealthy
retired dentist OF Brooklyn, wished TO
buy some property adjoining his hand
some residence in South Elliott place.
HIS neighbors refused to sell and like
wise refused to buy his property. Now
he has a large sign on the front of his
house offering $500 to any real estate
agent who will sell the place ito ne
groes only" The street is one of the
Elost exclusive in Brooklyn.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

private alley cannot become public,
except by condemnation, by grant, or
10y dedication.
An Office of a hotel is & pubic place
within city ordinance providing for
punishment of any persons quarrel
ing or wrangling in a public place, ac-
cording TO the supreme court Of Kan
sas, in the case of City of Howard ~.
Stroud (65 Pac. Rep, PAD.
In North Carolina a note indorsed
and transferred by a married woman,
without her husbands knowledge or
consent, does not vest the title in the
indorsee, according to the supreme
court of that state in the ease of Vann
VS.. Edwards $50 S. Z. Rep. Coy.
One who makes an excavation upon
his land is not bound to so guard it as
to prevent injury to children who
come upon it without his invitation,
express or implied. but who are in
duced to do so merely by the alluring
attractiveRess of the excavation and
it's surroundings.
A person who uses q nontransfer-
able mileage ticket and who signs the
name of the owner of the ticket, is not
guilty of forgery, holds the supreme
court of Missouri in the case of Mer-
rieles VS.. Wabash Railway company
(63 5. w. Rep. 71s), provided he was
authorized by the owner to sign his
name.
In prosecution for murder, where
it is claimed that the death of the de-
ceased was caused by blow on the
head, the court of criminal appeals of
Texas in the case of Minson vs.. State
(6S 5. w. Rep CAD, holds that a photo
graph showing the condition Of the
brain of the deceased, after removal
of the skull. Is admissible in evidence.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

any weight in your hearts, petrme urge
you rs good citizens co go home and
obey the law, and l win never cease to
thank you from the bottom of my
heart"
And yet, even this appeal did not
have the effect expected, and Sheriff
NORTH had much trouble to clear the
courtroom.
Twenty eight deputies, armed with
revolvers and shot-guns, were stationed
in the front hall and at the windows of
the courtroom.
One of the mob, with revolver in
hand started TO mount the stairway,
followed by two or three others. Then
the firing commenced. The mob fired
into the windows.
The sheriff and his deputies returned
the fire and ARTHUR BLANKENsHIP was
wounded and his brother, WALTER
killed while pointing his revolver at the
windows at which the Deputy Sheriffs
We're standing.
The mob dispersed and Sheriff NORTH
left at once with his prisoner for Bir-
mingham, Ala, where he was safely
landed in Jail.
Gradually the mob is being forced up
against fearless officers Of the law who
win do their duty regardless of the con-
sequences.
God grant that others may become
imbued with the same spirit. Then
lynch-law will go.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Y. N. {. A. Notes.

Committee on the Jail and aims house
work reports that the meetings. last sun
day We're good and all manifested much
interest.
Master Arney Hill read very helpful
paper TO the boys last Sunday, Subject.
Associates. The boys We're glad to
have their Pres. Clifton Cabell with
them again.
The men We're out in full last Sunday
70 hear Rev. s. p. Robinson of the 9Th MI
Zion Baptist Church deliver an address
which will ever be remembered. Subject.
Conscience" All men should have
heard our brother.
We were delighted to welcome Broth
ers Jacox and GUSTS of the Norfolk Y.
M. @. a.
The meetings for the religious com
mittee Sunday will need a strong force.
come out and lend a helping hand.
Bible Study Sunday p. IN. for bows
at our rooms.
Bro. Joseph Arlington will address
the men Sunday $50 p. IN. at our rooms.
Make yourself committee for this
meeting let us see that you know one
man. good singing.
Bible Glass taught by Prof. O.. r.
Hovey, Dean of wayland College will o.
pen Satu: day p. m Sept 2Sth. Night
School Monday p. m. Sept 80.
Remember the Y. NJ. @. A. is the
place for you we will be glad to vel
come you, tell your friends
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Trus Reformers To Be Entertained.

The best talent Of Richmond will give
a grand Musical and Literary Concert
to entertain the delegates, friends and
public during the 21st Annual Session,
wednesday evening, Sept 4th, 1901 at
the True Reformers' Hall, at $50 sharp
for the benefit of the Old Folks Home.
Professors Dabney, the great Negro
pianoist, and ID. Webster Davis. the
greatest Negropoet and humorist, the
stars of the occasion.
Admission, children, 1Oc. Adults, 25
cents. Do not miss this musical treat.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

THE special grand jury in session at
Wetumpba, Alabama, for the purpose
Investigating the lynching of ROBERT Of
WHITE (colored) about three months
ago preferred charges against the three
white bailiffs who had WHITE in charge
They refused TO testify and as a result
were sent to Jail August 22d. 1t would
seem that they were guilty of a conspir-
acy TO bring about the execution of the
prisoner
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
DzcrsIoNs OF FHF COURTS.

In On action for divorce IN Kentucky
she court Of appeals Of thst state In
the case OF Lambert We. Lambert (es
b W. Rep. eA4). holds that neither the
husband nor the wife Is competent
witness against the other.
Where strip of land is conveyed as
an ALLEY" the supreme court of nH-
hois holds that a private alley is
meant, and the court also held that a
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
In the Sea Garden.

Young Crab inspecting the eeI)-
Ma, do you think this is a "ltve
wire?"
Mother Crab-No, Ronald; but you
will think it is if you touch itl That
is an electric eell-Brooklyn Eagle.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

Miss Pearle +. Tancil has return
ed to the city after spending a month s
vacation in Washington, Alexandria.
Arlington and Falls Church.
Miss Matte Robinson will reopen
her school at her residence, 1884 N Sth
St. Monday, Sept. 10th, 1901. Parents
desiring children to enter can apply at
above address.
Sir ]. M. Booth of Suffolk Lodge,
No. 3, Suffolk, Va, called on us.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Willing 20 OhIIRr.

Collector-Say, I'd like to know
when you are going to settle this
bill? I can't afford to come around
here every day in the week
Siowpay-You can't, Ell? Then what
day will it be convenient for you to
call?
Collector-Monday.
Slowpay-Very wells call every
Monday.-Chicago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

Briggs-Woman's love of dress has
been the ruin of many household.
Griggs-Perhaps that is why Bald
win fell in love with that chorus girl.
Surely she cannot think much of
dress, or she'd wear more of it.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Avertiun n sarcasm

"You seem very self-satisfed to-
day" said Miss Cayenne
YES" answered Willie Washington,
"but don't let that influence Every
body says I've got dFeadfully poor
taste. '-Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

He-I couldn't make out what he
was driving at, could your
She-Not very ~elk but how clever
he must be to understood il all him-
self!-Brooklyn Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
TOOK pity on HIN

"Are you any relation to my sis
ter?"
He blushed ard stammered until
the young lady, taking pity on him,
solved the matter by saying:
No; but you'd like to be--~ouldn't
you, Alfred ?"-Tit-Bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Bontoninn snrcnsm-

Uncle George-Tom Taylor says he
noticed that you have grown remark
ably pretty.
Clara-So he has begun to take no
tice. has he? Probably he'll begin to
talk by and by-Boston Transcript.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Record of the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist
Chureh-35th Anniversary. -
September 3, 1867, September 1, 1901

The Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church
was organized September Bird, 1867 on
Browne Island by the late Rev. John
Jasper and Rev. Peter Randolph, with
nlne members. VIM. Banks, Ralph Hill
ton, James Barrett, Deacons, Peter Bak.
er, Francis Cary, Henry Clarke, Abbie
Dlarke, Mary Wells, with Grandson
Taylor FIRST clerk of the church.
They at first worshipped in a horse
stable, then in private house next in a
carpenters shop. In 1869 they moved
20 the present site in small church.
Alter remodeing it sevesal times and
then finding it too small to accommo-
date her congregation, in 1887 we built
tne present church at a cost of $4,000,
twenty four thousand dollars.
Balance on church debt at the last re.
port, January l, 1901, 81, 100. We have
oOO members on roll with one of the fin.
est Sunday Schools in the city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Great Cleaning Out Sale

will sell all summer millinery Satur-
day and Monday at the lowest prices.
Come and be benefited by the sale at
your own price.
MRS. M. ID. CHANfLE,.
9eS K. Broad St.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Trouble. OF the Rtch

Crawford-Why is it disgrace to
die rich?
Crabshaw-Because if you do a lot
of women will come forth and claim
that you married them,-Town Top.
les.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

Entered in the Post Office at Richmond, Va.
VAS second class matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
SATURDAY, AUGUST 81 1901

CoLoRED men, we must not lose hope
ut struggle onward.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

THE Republican platform adopted at
Roanoke August 22d contains declara-
ton of principles which will enlist the
patriotic support of every right-think-
ing man in the commonwealth. 1t con-
tains the following:
1--WE declare our confidence in the
virtue, intelligence, and patriotism of
the people, and our willingness to trust
to them the decision of all political is
sues and election of all civil officers
We denounce all attempts to discTimi-
nate in favor of or against citizens Of
Virginia, on account of race or color,
because such discrimination is viola
ton of the Constitution of the United
States, which we respect and obey as
the supreme law of the land"
1t says further:
I'VE protest against the proposition
to confer the right of suffrage on I'M
worthy persons on account of the mer-
its or the achievements of their ances-
tors as tending TO create a privileged
class and discrimination against others
equally worthy. We favor the right of
suffrage being left as fixed by the pres
eut Constitution of Virginia, with such
laws and guarantees as will secure TO
every qualified voter = free ballot and
a fair count. We arraign the Demo-
cratic party of Virginia for the willful,
deliberate, debaSed and fraudulent elec-
tions that have been held in this State
for years past. Controlled by lust for
office, impelled by fear that they We're
in the minority, they have prostituted
the manhood in their own ranks until
the reeking corruption has borne fruit
in the demand, which has caused the
assembling of a Constitutional Conven-
ton, in the hope that by restricting the
suffrage they would minimize the fear
of Republican victory"
And again:
1--WE enter our earnest protest against
the scheme Co promulgate the new Con-
stitution without submitting it TO the
people, or of submitting it to an abridg-
ed electorate as being Illegal, and in vi
olation of the solemn pledges made to
the people of Virginia by the Democrat
ic convention, which met in Norfolk,
and by the Legislature in the law as
sembling the Constitutional Convention.
Speaking of the pon-tax, it says:
eve are opposed to any increase Of
the poll-taX, because it would impose
an unjust burden ON the poor man. The
payment of the poll-tax as a prerequi-
site of voting has heretofore been tried
in this State, and proved such a source
of bribery and corruption that the law
was Indignantly repealed, and we have
no reason to expect better results in the
future"
1t is evident that the Republican man.
ayers intend to deserve success even
though they may be unable to secure it Il.
1t is pity that the Democratic plat
form was not equally as outspoken for
great principles and as strictly in accord
with the Declaration of Independence
as the Republican platform seems to be.
Then the merits of the respective can
didates could have been the issue rather
than the principles for which they
stand
The division of the colored vote seems
to be out the question, but the Temporal
| ry elimination of it by the usual meth
DDS seems to be ''dead" certainty.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
TO THE LADIES.

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

1t is necessary that all of our efforts
e utilize1 in improving oar milton
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Order of Service.

There viii be preaching by the follow
ing dlyines Sunday, Sept. LIST, at 11;30
a; IN. Rev e. Tart, Sunday at 3 D. m.
Rev. ID. Webster Davis, A NJ, s d. m.
Rev. w. +. Graham, ID. d.
Monday, September 2nd at SIP. m. by
Rev. T. S. Banks.
Tuesday, September 3rd, SD. m. by
Rev. a. S. Thomas.
wednesday, September 4th SIP. I'm. by
Rev. w. II. White.
Thursday, September 9Th, s p. m. by
Rev. w. ii. Stokes, B. d.
Friday, September 9th, p. m. by
Rev. Kemp.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
COMMITTEES.

Committee on Decoration; @. II. A.
Strother and 7. S. Burleigh.
On program. and Church Record; A
w. Parham, Quinn Shelton, and. @, w.
Mimms.
On Printing: Willis Thompson and
Robert Smith.
On Pulpit: John Wilson. Quinn. Shell.
ton and Geo. Mimms.
W. w. WINES, Chairman;
A. w, PARHAM, Church Clerk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
JOHN MITCHELL. JR., EDITOR

AL communications intended for publication
should be sent 80 as TO reach as by Wednesday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

THE Republican platform adopted at
Roanoke August 22d contains declara-
ton of principles which will enlist the
patriotic support of every right-think.
ing man in the commonwealth. 1t con-
tains the following:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

Published every Saturday by JOHN MITCHELL.
JR., at 81 North 4th Street, Richmond Va.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-06
HAPPY TlT-BlTS.

"Poor Matte, her marriage was dis
appointment." WAS it," "Oh, yes
abe didn't get half the nice presents
she counted on.
"You are not addicted to any kind OF
athletics, are you?" "Athletics?" Ora
cious man, 1 earn good living Tor
family of seven. ....
1.-THE doctor says I must go away
for a change OF climate" said MIS-
Dukane. III that's all you need re-
piled Dukane, "stay right here, and
the change Of climate will come to
you"
"Wait a minute" she said to the
young man. Now. the young man, be-
ing wise party, Immediately went to
the telephone and told his friends he
would possibly be with them in two
hours.
Mistress-Bridget I am tired OK
your carelessness. Only look at all
that dust lying about on the furniture;
It is six months old at the very least.
Maid Every dignified)-Then it is no
fault OF mine. You knows, very well.
mum, that l have been with you only
three months.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-06
WHAT THE LAW DECIDES.

A loan made to married woman
on her credit, although she gave notes
therefor payable to her husband, which
are void, is held in National bank vs..
Tyndale (Mass.), 81 L. r. A. AT, to
sustain an action at law against her
estate upon the common counts for
money lent or money had and received
Bona-fide residence OF the plaintih
In a suit for divorce is held, in Bell
VS.. pell, U. S. Adv. Sheets 551, to be
necessary to give jurisdiction OF a suit
for a divorce against resident OF an
other state, and a recital of facts ne
cessary to give jurisdiction is held not
TO be conclusive on the courts Of an
other state. ...-
Actual notice Of proceedings for d.
vorce in a court of the state which
has always been the domfcile is held.
In Atherton VS.. Atherton, U. S.Adv.
Sheets 544, not to be necessary to bind
4 nonresident defendant II reasonable
efforts to give her actual notice are re-
uuired by the state statutes and are
actually made.