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oorroN gxcHANaE STATEMENT
Issued by Secretary Hester Shows In
crease OF Movement for Month.

Issued by Secretary Teslef onoWs NJ
crease Of Movement Tor Month
Sew orleans La May 81 Secretary
Hesier's New Orleans cotton exehnnee
statement issued TODAY, covers the month.
lr movement 10 NAY 81 Comnared with
last year n shows an increase Tor the
month 10 round heures Of 10000 balef
compared With year before last an ~.
crease Of 5000 ana With 1898 an Increase
Of $4,000.
The total for MAY was 800, sos against
224.sao last year 32iili year before last
and 9s6.T0G same time in 1888
The amount Of the crop brought into
sight for TIE nine months from septem'
Der 10 May. Inclusive Is $4,000 over
last year. ,is5O0O under year before lasl
and 1900 under 1sls The movement
from The list Of September % May n 10
cirsiye' shows -eeipts at all United States
delivery ports T,i25,3la, against 6,49s,32j
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Hcayu in Fisher County.

Roby Fisher County, Texas. May 30
Heaviest rain for many wears fell over
Fisher county last night and in spots ter
rife hail accompanied rain, doing much
damage. but the rain was needed and will
greatly hcncht the country, especially the
stock intprpstg
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Cotton Nus BE- Renlan4a,

workman Texas, May SiA heavy rain
leil mere today Yesterday and last night,
II was the worst hail storm for years.
CARRYING destruction in It's path rhr
storm covered an area Of about one mile
VIDE ana about ten miles long The corn
Is stripped of It's blades and cotton viii
nave to be planted over Some farmers
viii not rephnt, while others will.
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80 MissiesippI VISITED.

Meridian. Miss, May 3l.-A terrific wind
and hailstorm passed over this city and
section last night How great is the OK
tent of the damage done is not az this time
known as rcports from tae country above
have not been received The SluwasSea
was within three hours lifted from It's
bank.
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Peaches and Tomatoes Damaaed.

Jacksonville, Texas, May 3l.-A terrific
hail storm visited this place Yesterday at
I p. m. ana a. m. today doing great
damage to peaches. tomatoes and Czher
cops The peach aud tomato crop is dam.
aged % per cent 1t extended four miles
and reached the main peach belt. Craft
the largest tomato point, escaped without
any damage. Mount Semaa also escaped
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MovEMgNr 81 ooEAN vGsaEL.s.
tspe -lai to The Postl :.

Mohiip, Ala,-ArrIved' H3IItt INUEI' It"H
Galveston.
from, New Ynrk: Hiram lNnrl, from Blue
helds sailed. Bratten lNor) for Puerto
Cortez: ElY (Br). for Ceiha; khart9uin
prA for Rnuen: Chalmette ANA for ia.
Baras dei Zorro. Otanes iSpanl, for Ant
wcrp: Beverly Bra. for Port Llmon
Antwerp. Arrived. Horribly Castle lBr9,
from Galveston
IIayre.-Arriyed; L'AauitaIne from New
York.
Rrcmen. Arrived Lain from New York
HIamhurg Arrived; pennsylvania IRON
New York.
Now York Arrived. Germaale. from iiv-
eipool: Fuersi Bismarck. from Hamburg;
Patricia, from HAMBURG.
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Fruit Trees Damaaed.

Mount Calm, Texas May 3l.-A large
rain and hail fell here last night, doing
damage to fruit trees and slightly injur-
ing cotton and corn. The rain was the
largest Of the season and Will delay farm.
ing operations Of all kinds.
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odd Fellows Zodiac Al MIneola.

Mlreola Texas May D. -Mlneola lodge
No. 2i&. l. @, O. y, WIS organized May
- at $3.50 The followlug Officers wore
elected aud Installed in onicc' W =. Peh'
worth \. g.; w A. kTrneB, V Ga j. Z,
uIt.r
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rain and no damage by han. as in this
Immediate vicinity.
The total damage to crops in this county
can hardly be estimated, aud viii not be
known for several DAYS.
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PERMIT GRANTED.

permit to do business in the state was
issued to the Z. {. Aastu Manufacturing
company: capital stock Sl500O This rom-
pans * incorporated under the lava OF
Illinois and has It's principal office az mar
yey In that state
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MUCH DAMAGE IN GEORGIA.
Houses Blown Down, Stock Killed and
Fruit Injured.

Fruit injured.
Dawson, Ga. MAY 31.-A terrific wind
and hailstofm visited Dawson about a. m
today doing considerable domage The
storm struck he northern part o. the city
destroying a large amount of valuJrl prop
erty No one Is known 10 have received
any serious injuries
The wind played havoc in Negrotown. 70
tally destroying great man OF the
houses.
Crops in this section are greatly dam
aged by the rain ani ball AMI The trnit
crop which was ripenins very Iast' Is bad
ly injured.
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Extended into Central .gIabna.

Montgomery, Ala. May 3l.-Heayy rains
and hailstorms passed over this section of
Alah0ma early This morning, doing much
damage to crops
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crons and BUILDINGS pamaned.

Alto4 Texas, May 3l.-Disastrous hall ana
wind storm Visited this place n o'clock
this morning, damaging crops and build
ings. No lives lost
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Barn at corsieana

Corsicana, Texas, May ao.-f'lre destroyed
the harm Of Mr.. C 7 Archer on West Col
liz street this morning
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VINO AND Hail IN MlssIsslPPL

One Fatality Reported and ConsIderabIe
Damage Done to Crops.
vicksburg. Miss May 31-A windstorm.
almost eyclonic In proportions, passed
through the southwestern portion Of Clai-
born county this morning. prostratiug
trees, houSes and everything else fl lis
pa'h So far only one fatality is rep 'sted,
The 5-year-old daughter of Elijah Copeland,
colored.
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tieavy FInes Imposed

GrcenYlilc. Texas, MAY 81 Arguments
we're AearA yesterda, mornlns in the Jim
Richmond planet., 1901-08-24
From Mt. Clair, n. j.

This club has learned with deep sorrow
OF the passing away of our associate and
member, William II. Newton, who was
endeared to us all by his manliness of
character, beloved for his bright and
cheerful disposition, respected for his
earnest work in the club and church.
His death brings to us all a realizing
sense Of his great worth as a companion
and man of affairs.
Broad in his views on all questions.
upright in all of his dealings with man.
kind, with temperament that carried the
sunshine of noble heart and mind in
to every walk of life, he has left an ex-
ample of true manhood which we can
best honor by emulating.
We feel that his untimely death is not
only sad blow TO his friends and fellow
associates in this and other organiza-
tlons with which he was connected, but
is to be deplored as serious loss to the
the community.
He earned for himself the enduring
reputation of an earnest, honorable GEN.
tleman The club, out Of respect will
Richmond planet., 1901-08-24
t. W. MITCHELL MONUMENT.
To be Unveiled Monday, Aug. 90. Mr..
A. ID. Price, Chief MARSHALL The
Parade to Grand Success.

That the Thomas w Mitchell Monu-
ment will be unveiled on Monday Aug
26, Is now an assured fact. The various
Pythian Companies all over the state
are getting in readiness TO come TO Rich
mond and one of the finest parades is
anticipated. The Monument Associa
ton Is hard at work arranging matters
and have everything about completed.
Mr.. A. ID. Price has accepted position
as Chief Marshall and he will be assis-
ted by six aides.
The organizations who viii be partici-
pated will all form at the point designa-
ted and viii Immediately on arrival at
that point report TO the Chief Marshall
The following gentlemen have consent.
ed to act as aids TO the Chief Marshall.
viz. DIR. ID. a. Ferguson, Mr.. l.. T.
Crawford, Mr.. S. S. Baker, Mr.. Isham
Mann, Mr., r. B. Mosby, Mr.. b. p. Van
derTal.
The following orders viii be observed.
LIST. Regiment viii be stationed on the.
East side of 3rd Street, facing west.
right resting at Baker Street.
2nd Regiment will be on Immediate
left of the LIST Regiment.
Invincable Lodge No. 2674 G.. U. O. of
O. +. form on South side OF Jackson st.
east of Bird St. Onley Council /. O. of
ST east of 3rd st. Pythian Lodges will
form on jackson Street west of Bird st.
i'm order of seniority. Carriages ON
Leigh St. east and west of 3rd St.
All X. of p. uniform rank companies
viii report at the Castle Hall, 5II n. 3rtl
St. at l2 o'clock sharp in full dress uni
form. Other organizations will form al
points above designated and report tc
Chief Marshall A. ID. Price at I:S0 d. m
The line Will move at 2:30 u. m. sharI
as follows: from Baker along 3rd steeet
| Broad 20 10th 20 Marshall, TO Church
| Hill Ave, M street, TO 30th TO p street
| to OalSwood Ave. thence TO the cemetary
| THE Muniaipal Band viii head the IN,
] vada.-The Association desires to thstnl
! those who have contributed also those
who have rendered any assistance. Their,
| are still some who have not paid theil
| subscriptions and it is earnestly hoped
that they may call at the office of tn,
| Secretary, 800 n. 2d or at the TREASURED
office, 504 n. 2nd and pay at once tha
our list may be completed for publica
tion.
The following amounts were received
last Tuesday night at the meeting.
Bethel Court, No. 90, Suffolk 81 .OC
Sir Edward Clay 81
| Sir VIM. Isaac johnson 2.OI
/ The officers of the association, the dig
nitaries on the program and the corr
| pullers will occupy carriages Planet
Lodge, No. 2S will go in carriages also.
| Committee and speakers and those
who are TO take an active part i'm tn,
| program, will assemble at the Castl,
Hall at l:30 sharp in order that the,
may be assigned to their Carriages.
Richmond planet., 1901-08-24
Two Important Articles.

Mr. William Allen White has just re-
turned from Lawton, where he went to
write fer THE SATURDAY EVENING Posi-,
of Philadelphia, the story Opening" of
the Indian lands. Mr.. Whites vivid ac-
count Of the mushroom city that sprang
up in night, is of striking and timely
interest.
Lord Balfour, of Burleigh, Secretary
for Scotland, and Lord Rector of the
University of Edinburgh, will contribute
EVENING Posi-, of Philadelphia, pa
per of official significance ON Carnegie's s
Gift to Scotland. Lord Balfour is one of
the trustees of the millions, Mr.. Carne-
gle has given TO the Scotch universities.
Richmond planet., 1901-08-24
Gone Before.

The funeral of Mrs. Louisa Owens.
who departed this life August 10th, 1901
at l1:40 p. M, after short illness of
about six hours, in the 10th year of her
age, took place Wednesday evening,
August 14th instant at $3.50 p. M. from
the Ebenezer Baptist Church of which
she had been a faithful, consistent
member for nearly "a years.
The services which were very impress
sive were conducted by Rev. II. Wells.
assisted by Rev. w. II. Stokes. The
old choir, under the leadership of Miss
Mamie b. Jones, rendered appropriate
music for the occasion.
The Church Aid Society, the Sons and
Daughters of Love, with which the de.
ceased had long held her membership
were out in full TO pay their last tribute
OF respect TO the deceased. The floral
designs were many, there being several
designs from friends in Chicago.
The deceased leaves two daughters,
Mrs. Eliza jackson and Miss Sallie
Owens, both of Chicago, ILL.,; two sis.
ters and three brothers and host OF
relatives and friends to mourn their loss
The body was laid to rest in the family
section in Evergreen Cemetery. Funer.
al Director w. Isaac johnson, officiated
Farewell, dear mother, farewell, sweet
thy rest,
Weary with years and worn with pain
Farewell, TIL in some happier place,
We shall behold thy lovely face again.
Through all pains al times she smiled
A smile of heavenly birth,
And when the angels called her home,
She smiled farewell to,earth."
HER DAUGHTERS.
Richmond planet., 1901-08-24
*. w. g. Council, I. o. of st. Luke
State of Virginia.

The r. w. G. Council is now in ses-
sion at the 3rd st. A. NJ. E. Church and
has been since Tuesday morning, the
both inst. r. w G.. Chief, Mr.. r. ].
Taylor of West Virginia; r. w. G. ".
Chief, Mrs. R. H. Cox of Lynchburg,
Va; Z; w. G: Secretary, Mrs. Maggie
H. Walker of Richmond. Va; r. w. G..
Treasurer, Mrs. A Dawley of Norfolk:
II. w. G.. Prelate, Rev. r. II. Cooley of
Petersburg; r. w. G.. Messenger. Miss
Patsey Mabrey of Norfolk; r. w. G.. /.
Sentinel, Mrs. Kate Lorey of Peters
burg; r. w. G. o. Sentinel, Mr.. ]. II.
Minor of PittsbDrg, Penn. About 4OO
delegates have been enrolled. Reports of
the past year show great progress Col
lected ON the first day $106. Collected
for the year $Sl64.5l. SO death claims
have been paid, amounting to $500 and
death claims in the Juvenile Depart
ment, $3.50.
The future of the Order is bright
New work has been started, not only
for the /. o. of St. Luke, but for the
race.
Richmond planet., 1901-08-24
ERAI4CATING NEGROES
Missouri Town Has Lynching,
Shooting and Burning Matinee.
A eIHAs MURDER STARTED IT.

Now the Citizens say They Will Drive
Every coIored Person From Town,
Including the Negro Porters-RIacks
Are Hiding In the Woods.
Pierce City, No., Aug. 21.-For near
ly l5 hours, ending about noon yester-
day. this town OF 5000 people has been
in the hands of a mob Of armed whites.
determined 70 drive every negro from
its precincts. In addition to the lynch
ing on Monday night OF William Cod
ley, accused of the wanton murder OF
Miss GasNIle Wild, and the shooting to
death OF his grandfather, French God
ley, the nob yesterday cremated Peter
Hamptoa. an aged negro, in his home,
set the torch to the houses of five
blacks, snd with the aid Of state mill
tia rifies, stolen from the local com
pany's arsenal. drove dozens Of ne
groes from town. After noon the ex-
citement died down, the mob gradually
dispensing. more from lack of negroes
upon whom to wreak theIx hatred than
from any other cause. Many of the
negroes who fed the city are hiding
In the surrounding woods, while 9TH
ers have gone greater distances in
seeking safety.
Every negro has left the town except
few railway porters known to be re-
spectacle, but these must also leave.
The citizens OF Pierce City say that as
negroes have committed several crimes
In the last ten years none shall live
Shere in the future The same feeling
already exists at Monett, four miles.
east OF Pierce City, and the end OF the
Frisco passenger division. It may be
necessary for the read to change all
porters in Springfield hereafter.
New elements In the killing on Sun
day afternoon of Miss Wild have de-
veloped today. It appears that she
started for home alone, her brother
lingering behind. About one mile from,
town tho brother found her with her
throat eT& lying lifeless near q culvert
under vi Der assailant had attempt
ed to drag her. Evidence OF terrible,
struggle was shown. A copper-coIored
negro was seen sitting on the bridge a
short time before the tragedy occurred.
1t rs supposed that the negro sprang
upon her when she was passing and
attempted 70 force her beneath thk
bridge. She probably fought with suS
desperation that he could not acc
plish his purpose. and cut her I'd
u the stIpggle
Richmond planet., 1901-08-24
RICE. FIVE CENTS

donate $3.50 for the expenses for this oc-
casion.
There is reaper whose name is death,
And with his sickle keen;
Reaps the bearded grain, at breath.
And the flowers that grow between.
Signed by
ORIENTAL CLUB.
Mt. CLAIR, n. j., Aug. Il, 1901.
FUNERAL SERVICE.
The funeral services of William Hav-
wood Newton was held in st. Marks M.
+. Church, Rev. j. II. Blake, pastor,
Aug. 18th, 1901.
William Hayward Newton was born
IN Virginia, Jan. 10th, 1872. He lived
IN Montclair, y. ]. about four wears and
was known by all to be quiet. peaceful.
and upright, all who knew him, loved
him and respected him for the many
noble examples for the right he has set
forth.
He was worthy of the confidence plac-
| ed in him. He was model Young man.
He was sick for a long time but would
| not give up. He was faithful and sery,
| ed the church until the end, and now he
| has everlasting life.
! He was happily converted to God
| nearly three years. He was a faithful
4
James H. Jackson's class, No. 1, also a
member of the pastors Bible Glass, and
did much for its success. He was an
active worker in all the young peoples
| meetings and will be missed bv us all
He had a sweet life and God was with
him TO the end
He was very sick IN the Hospital for
two weeks, yes, very sick. The doctors
did all they could to save him, hut could
not; yet he answered the voice of Jesus
and is gone TO Him for rest.
He died Tuesday morning about 9:15
a. IN. He went home to Jesus. He left
a father, Mr.. Addison Newton, of Rich
mond, also six sisters, Mrs. George w.
Rison, Danville; Mrs Ned Simpson.
Newport News; Mrs. John Jones, Rich
mond; Mrs. Catherine Brooks, Rich
mond; Miss Maggie Newton, and Miss
Mildred Newton of Richmond, land a
host of friends TO mourn their loss, but
their loss is his gain.
May God bless them ali, and may we
al meet in Heaven and part no more,
forever with God
He was strong character and a very
remarkable young man, always ready to
do some small thing for a righteous
cause. He won place in the hearts OF
all. We viii miss him here, but we will
meet him there, over the river, Just be.
yond the Jasper wall.
The pastor preached an excellent ser.
mon, text found 1st Cor. 10; 81.
J. II. BLAKE.
Richmond planet., 1901-08-24
Y. M. G. A. Notes.

The meetings in the jail and aims
house last Sunday were very impressive.
The meetings are doing much good.
The meeting in Fulton at the Rising
Mt. Zion Baptist Church was very inter
esting. The men took an active part.
The Y. M. Q. A. AS 1 SEE 1T; was
the subject. The following spoke: Messrs
j. Y. Harris, Joseph Arlington, Albert
Tenant, Paul Pollard, A. ID. Daily.
William Liggins, r. II. Singleton, G.
w. Roane, and +. II. Allen also the pas
tor Rev. Williams. The music by the
choir added much to>the meeting. This
meeting will serve much to have the peo
pie know the object of the Young Mems
Christian Association. The pastor very
kindly invited us to come again.
Committee for the aims house and the
Jail will meet Sunday IL a. In.
Masters Arney Hill aud Frank Pervall
will read special papers Sunday 4 D. IN.
at the Boys Meeting. At our rooms. All
boys are invited.
All men are invited to the Mems Meet
in g Sunday $50 p. M. at our rooms Rev
s. p. Robinson, Supt. Sixth Mt. Zion
Bapt. Church Sunday School will speak
Subject: Conscience. Every man is ex
pected to attend this meeting and bring
another man. Good singing. Speak of
this meeting to your neighbor.
Remember the Y. M. Q. A. Campaign
opens with strong platform. Some of
the best men are going to stump. This
is encouraging for the cause of Christ
needs strong men. Those who will not
make compromise with the world.
We hear that you wish to attend our
Night School this term which begins
Monday, Sept. 8 p. m. You are well
come, for our School is open to every
body. Scots. per month in advance.
Richmond planet., 1901-08-24
The Republicans Nominate.

The Republican State Convention met
at Roanoke last Wednesday and nomi-
mated the following ticket:
Governor, J. Hampton Hoge of Mont
gomery; Lieutenant Governor. Robert
w. Blair of Wythe; Attorney General,
d. Lawrence Groner of Norfolk
The nominations were made by accla-
nation. The contest from Richmond
between Chairman Miles Williams, and
Postmaster Knights forces resulted in
a victory for Mr.. Knight, the conteg ANTS
being seated by a large majority.
There were very few colored men in
the convention.
Richmond planet., 1901-08-24

Miss Mamie Crump has bean
quite sick at her home, 6OS w. Leigh
street.
Mrs. Florence Cogbill, and her
two children, Lafon and Kirkland, of
Manchester, Va, are visiting relatives
in Surry County
Miss Annie NJ. jackson is SPEND
ing her vacation i'll the country.
-Messrs. George Seay, Jr., and w.
ID; Seay will leave Saturday for Rock
bridge.
Capt. Henry Stokes has returned
to the city after an absence of two
weeks.
Miss Hattie Johnson of Charlotte.
N. e., In company with Miss Mary F.
Clarke called ON us.
Mr. and Mrs. A. d. Price are the
happy poSsessors of bouncing baby
boy, 1t arrived here Aug s, 1901.
Mr.. Isham Mann has been granted a
divorce from his wife, Odie and is sim
gle again.
Mrs. Clara West is very sick at
her residence, 1928 West Clay st. Rev.
j II. West has the sympathy of his
friends.
Mr.. Charles S. Peasants, of Jack
sonville. Fla, called ON us. He is the
cousin of Mrs. z. J. Crane.
Mrs. w. T., Lille, and Daisy M
Wright are spending their vacation at
Walkerton, Va, the guest of Mrs. Jas.
Garter.
MIR. w. L. Tunstall, cigar mann
facturer of Baltimore was in the citv
this week in behalf of his brands. He
He was well pleased with his trip.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex w, Bell and
infant daughter, Pearl, of PHILADELPHIA
Pa, who have been visiting relatives
and friends in this city since the 10th.
inst left to-day for their home.
During their stay here, they were the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Crump, sos
West Leigh st.
Their visit was enjoyably spent and
they were royalty entertained by Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Smith, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Smith, Mr. and Mrs. William
Booker, Mr.. and Mrs. James Davis and
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. M. Crump. Their
friends regret that their visit was not
more lengthy.
DIR. Oswald Bowser has passed
the State Board of Medical Examiners
and will locate in this city. He is the
son sof the well known Mrs. Rosa D,
Bowser.
Miss Winston, ia w. Baker ST.,
returned from Powhatan Co., Va, last
Sunday. She seems to be very much
pleased with her trip.
Richmond planet., 1901-08-24

The picnic given by the Mt Olivet
Baptist Church S. S. last Tuesday to
Boutwell, Park, was grand success in
every way, and the officers and COM
mittee Of the S. S. were highly compli-
mented, both by the street railway and
train officials, on the excellent order and
splendid conduct of the members and
friends of the S. S. The picnic was al
80 glowing success financially. The
tram consisted OF seven coaches and one
refreshment car, all of which were well
filed.
Richmond planet., 1901-08-24
G0LORED GIRL KILLED.
Twelvn-Year.Old Child Frightfully is
Mangled on the C. & o. Road.

An unknown colored girl was run
over Monday night in the valley" in the
vicinity of Brown St., and was instant
ly killed. The accident happened on
the Chesapeake and Ohio road.
The body was terribly mangled. No
one had recognized it at the hour of go.
ing to press. Apparently the girl was
about - years old.
Coroner Taylor viewed the remains,
but no inquest was held, owing to the
lateness of the hour-Leader.
Richmond planet., 1901-08-24

Mrs. Ida Belle Seay, Jr., left the
city Saturday for Powhatan Co., to visit
her sister-in-law, Mrs. Willie Seay, who
has spent the summer in Amelia Co.
They will spend week in Powhatan,
Bellmead and Rockbridge with her sis
ter, Mrs. William Walton.
Richmond planet., 1901-08-24

mat the report of the conference might
be received and acted upon.
Brother Hill informed the committee
chat he could do nothing with the clam.
orlng elements which had been brought
there, and Brother Tom II. Briggs. the
parliamentary butcher declared the mo-
tIon carried. Ii was about 10 O'Clock and
the widest scenes We're repeated as be-
fore
Richmond planet., 1901-08-24
Rev. Lewis Called.

Rev. p. S. Lewis, B. D., who has
been the General Missionary of the Gen
eral Association of Virginia has been
called to the pastorate of the First Bap-
tist Church at Lexington, Va.
The Elder has the call under consid-
Grafton and if he consents to accept, the
church will be fortunate in obtaining
the services of such tireless worker.
Richmond planet., 1901-08-24
NO ATTEMPT TO DEFEND 1T.

No one outside of the ring attempts to
defend the affair and but few of them
The regret is that such a disgraceful
happening should be possible in a Chris
tlan church and this too on the eve of
the reception of pastor, who is, to a
large extent being held responsible for
the conditions which obtain.