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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24
GIANT STRIKE PLANNED
Nine Workers Union May Call Out
Soft Coal Men

Soft Coal Men.
Hazleton. Pa, May 17.-The anthra-
cite mine workers in convention yes
teFday, in order to win their strike,
unanimously decided upon a plan that
II carried into successful operation
would practically tie up the industries
OF the country, paralyze business and
Inconvenience the people throughout
the United States 1t is their desire
that a special national convention of
the United Mine Workers of America
be called as soon as practicable, for
the purpose Of endeavoring to have all
the bituminous mine workers, both or
ganized and unorganized, involved in
the anthracite miners struggle. This
announcement was officially made by
President John Mitchell in a statement
giving the result of the deliberations
of the delegates in convention.
II special national convention Is
called and the miners succeed in their
object IL would affect more than 449, 900
men, who are employed in and about
the coal mines OF the country Coal
would soon become scarce, and this
would ultimately result in the tying
tries that use large quantities Of the
fuel. 1t is doubted by some interested
persons here who are closely watching
developments that such a stupendous
movement could be brought about, for
the reason that the business interests
of the country would not stand idly
by and permit such a plan to be put
into effect.
An absolutely trustworthy source Is
authority for the statement that the
special convention will be called prob
ably at Indianapolis. in the course of
several weeks. According to the rules
of the United Mine Workers. a petit
ton signed by FIVE Mine Workers dis
tricts is necessary to call special con-
vention. The three anthracite districts
are unanimous for such meeting. and
It is likely that the West Virginia dis
trict and the Michigan district will con-
sent to the issuance OF the call. The
two latter districts now have small but
stubborn strikes in progress. and they
will doubtless consent TO the call. so
that they, too may receive the benefit
of whatever may be accomplished.
The matter Of calling out the engi-
neers and pump runners from the an
thracite mines TO allow the workings
to become flooded and damaged, was
left by the convention to the discre-
ton of the national and district Off
GERS What they will do cannot be
definitely learned, but It seems prob
able that they will be permitted to re-
main at work, for the present at least.
1t was said at strike headquarters yes
terday by an official that the United
Mine Workers organization has all
along followed policy of protecting
mine property, on the ground that the
destruction of accumulated wealth, as
rule, ultimately affects the workmen
seriously
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24

spotted lynx" is the correct name. 1t
was captured on Bushy mountain,
Cherokee nation, Indian territory. by
an Indian and United States land APP
praiser. The land appraiser is Miss
Van Nests father. The nest of the
mother cat was located by the Indian.
The captors watched their oppor-
tunity, and when the mother cat was
away after food they removed the kit
tens from their home at the age of
about four days. One of these kittens
died, another was accidentally killed,
and Cherry, as she is called, alone sur
vived
Cherry has the freedom Of the Van
Nest home, and one of the peculiar
traits of the animal is it's love for chill
dren, which it expresses by Jumping
over their heads whenever they are
around. It appreciates attention and
likes to be petted. In summer Cherry
sleeps in trees, and in winter never lies
on the floor, but selects the top of
some high piece of furniture for a rest
ing place.
Cherry used TO amuse herself last
autumn by concealing all of her body
excepting the head in convenient
pile of leaves and catching sparrows
that might light in her path. She used
alsa TO have il in for the dogs of the
neighborhood, but now has made
friends with most of them. The ami
NAL is fed on cooked beef, chicken or
birds. She will not eat fat and prefers
water to milk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24

ant Goaded long by Spanish tyranny.
FESTIVE under three years of American
restraint, they have realized the dream
that has cost thousands OF lives; that
has sent many into exile-the dream of
home rule. Their castle-in-the-air has
become the foundation OF palace of
liberty, the cornerstone OF which was
laid by those who have inherited
knowledge and love OF free masonry.
At noon yesterday the bells gladly
proclaimed Independence over the sea-
encompassed republic. Everywhere the
spirit of gladness was shown with ma
tional colors, mingled with palms, from
the finest mansions along the Prado.
the great promenade, TO the humblest
byway home. Everywhere was heard
Cuba Libre!"-words that ring truly
now.
SerOr Palma attached his signature
TO a document as president OF the Gu
ban Republic, after an exchange of
congratulations. The veteran General
Gomez assembled the roof OF tAe pal
ace, where he was accorded great re-
ception. General Wood personally low
cred the American colors, which were
saluted, ana with his own hand hoist
ed the Cuban flag, as an act of tho
United States, Gomez assisting.
At the time the transfer took place
in Havana General Whiteside at San
tiago. turned over his authority to his
Cuban successor, and sailed away with
the American cavalry which had been
IN garrison there.
General Wood and his staff and the
American troops embarked Immediate
ly after the hoisting of the CuOan flag.
and the American ships steamed out OF
the harbor into the bay.
President Palma and his cabinet.
with General Maxine Gomez, were
driven to the palace at IL o'clock yes
terday morning. They were escorted
by the recently organized Cuban artil-
leIy, war veterans and political and
civic organizations. The crowds along
the route were so dense that the pro-
cession was frequently stopped. En-
thustasm was intense, despite the great
heat OF the day. At every step cheer
after cheer went up for the PRESIDENT
elect. Time and again his carriage
was stopped by the populace, who sur
rounded 1t 70 shake the hand of the
new head of the government. The
height was reached when the party ar
rived at the Plaza de Armas, in front
OF Governor General Woods palace
Here the crowds became frantic. Hats
and flags were flung in the air. The
ground fairly shook with the volume
of cheers. After delay in getting
through the crowds, the president
elect was escorted to the main hall OF
the palace. Everywhere were the in
tertwined flags Of the two republics.
The bright colors of dresses and uni
forms completed harmony Of color.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24
cArAMouNr FOR PET.
Leaps from Chairs to Piano and Back
Again and Otherwise Behaves
Itself Quite DecentIy.

Miss Jessie. Van Nest, of Tiffn, o.,
is the owner of pet, which, If loose
in its native haunt, Indian territory,
would be hunted by the inhabitants
as wild and savage animal. In Tiff
fin 1t playfully leaps from the parlor
chairs to the piano and back again. At
some of the recent cat shows this cat
has been making great hit. It's growl
frequently creates no little awe, if not
excitement, among the attendants.
This remarkable pet is known
among the Cherokee nation as cata-
mount, but Miss Van Nest says that
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24
French Cruiser at ANNAPOLIS.

Annapolis, Md, May 21.-The
French cruiser Gaulois. bringing the
French commissioners to represent
President Loubet at the unwilling of
the monument in memory of the Count
de Rochambeau in Washington on
Saturday next, passed in the Virginia
Capes yesterday morning, escorted by
the Olympia, Kearsarge and Alabama,
OF the American navy. The vessels
steamed slowly and late yesterday af-
ternoon were anchored for the night
OFF Cove Point, at the mouth Of the
Patuxent river, and this morning pro
eeeded to Annapolis, where they were
welcomed by Commandant Vain
wright
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24
Notice "!


The East End Memorial Burial Asso-
citation of Richmond informs the pub
lie that having purchased six 90 acres
OF land, situated IN Henrico County,
near the city of Richmond, adjoining
lakewood Cemetery and that they are
dlsposlng of the same, in sections, half
sections and at the following terms.
Sections, $500 and Half Sections,
i $500.
The situation of this Cemetery is
high, dry and rolling and accessible to
/ the Richmond Traction Street Railway
and Seven Pines Railway lines, adjoin-
| ing lakewood Cemetery.
This Association has at a coasidera-
bic expense divided this tract of land
into sections, erected fence around its
boundaries, which with the additional
improvements contemplated, will be an
lnducement to those desiring or con-
templatlng purchasing resting places
for their deceased relatives and friends.
The attention Of the general public is
solicited and advantageous inducements
offered.
J. R. Griffin, President, No. 2412 E.
Broad street; K. A. Washington, Secre-
tary. Old Phone, 1898.
For information, apply TO John Cole
man, Keeper, No. 1920 p street; VIM.
Susedlo, tOS East Broad street; w. II.
Jones, 1887, St. Peter street; w. H.
Lewis, 500 Buchanan street; Samuel
Meredith, 1923 North Goth street; JOS
eph Robinson, No. 40 LIST Market or 2SI1
S-mile Road; ID. ]. Chavers, Supt.. 1927
Darlington street.
WANTED-Agents wanted TO sell
Electric Cough Syrup. Cures a cough
In one day. Price to agents $3.50 per
dozen bottles.
Address,
l.. A. BRUMsK1N,
Box AZ. Woodstown. n. j.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24
Another RESTRAINING Order.

Kansas City, May 21.-Judge John
W. Henry, in the circuit court here yes
terday issued a temporary order, AT
the request OF Attorney General Crow,
restraining Nelson Morris & Co., pack
ers, from fixing the price OF meats or
from working In conjunction with the
so-called beef trust. The order was
sought because the attorney general
doubted whether the quo warranto
proceedings instituted Monday night at
Jefferson City against other packers
could be maintained against a co-part.
nershtp, such as the Nelson Morris Co
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24
and his devotion to iustice.

and his devotion TO justice.
1t is now admitted that he ranks
among the ablest theologians Of the col
ored race.
The success of the Virginia Baptist
State Convention at Petersburg was
largelydue TO his efforts.
So long as peace and harmony prevail
among these three chieftains, success
will crown the efforts of that element of
colored Baptists, who believe in foster
ing race enterprises and who declare
that the colored people of the country
must do something TO help themselves.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24
BEEF TRUST ENJOINED|
Federal Court Grants Government
a Temporary Injunction,
PACKERS DID NOT OPPOSE 1T

The Order Gives the Relief Prayed
For, and II Combine Continues Al
legged Uniform Arrangements They
Will Be In Contempt of Court.
Chicago, May 21.-The temporary in
junction asked for by the government
against the members of the so-called
packers combine is now in force. II
was issued last evening by Judge Peter
S. Grosscup, after the close of argu-
ments in the United States circuit
court room. The. order gives the relief
prayed for in the bill filed by District
Attorney Bethea on May 10. 1t is so
wide In its scope that IL the packers
or their agents continue with their
present alleged uniform arrangements
they will be taken into court on con-
tempt proceedings, and the burden of
proof will be on them to show that
they have not violated the order in any
particular.
Attorney John S. Miller, who was the
sole representative of the packers pres
emit pointed out some Objectionable
clauses in the draft of an order pre-
sented by Mr.. Bethea. These concern
ed the alleged agreements for credit,
blacklisting and carriage. Judge Gross
cup thought some of these minor
clauses had been made too prominent
and he himself drew form of order
that pleased both sides. At the same
time the order was entered numerous
afiidavits and other exhibits were fled
for the government
Unless the defendants decide 10 make
a fight at an early date in an effort to
have the order set aside. they Will have
until August to make reply to che
complaint Attorney Miller said last
night that he cannot tell whether a
demurrer, a plea or an answer will be
filed. though the first named is the
most likely to be the form Of the
packers defense. The subpoenas
served recently on the defendants
commanded them TO file their appear
ances separately before July z.
The governments afidavits we're 20
In number, and the attorneys INDUCED
in short tilt over the question of
whether these should be read. but the
court decided that no reading would Se
permitted until the issue had been
stated
The most important affidavit sub
mitted is that OF Daniel w. Meredith.
OF Jersey City. N. J. For six years he
was manager for Armour & Co. at MIL
waukee and manager in Philadelphia
at one time. He had been with Swift
& Co. at one time. Since 1898, he de-
clared, six general managers for the
big companies have been accustomed
TO meet at least once a week in the
city OF New York to reconcile the Diff
ferences between themselves concern
ing the operating OF their business, and
also to consider the prices which they
should place for the ensuing week on
the meat products which should be
sold in that territory. and for the pur-
pose of considering the quantity of
meats which each concern had on
hand, and when tho necessities of
the trade would require they would
agree TO curtail their shipments OF
meats from Chicago, their design and
purpose being TO limit the quantity OF
meats in sight at New York and ad-
JaceRt points and raise the prices. {"
The affidavit covered at considerable
length the manner in which the al
legged meetings were conducted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24
SATURDAY, MAY "a. 1902
THREE GREAT LEADERS.

TIE recent meeting of the VIRGINIA
BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION at Peters
burg, Va. was revelation.
The success in responding to the ten
thousand dollar rallYing cry was little
less than phenomenal and brings promi-
nently before the public three men
whose transcendent abilities as leaders
of the colored people viii entitle them
TO high rank among the celebrities of
this day and time.
1t is puzzling to the casual observer to
decide which of them should be named
first, but to a person who knows the his
tory of the Virginia Baptists during the
last twelve years, it will be no difficult
task.
Rev. w. F. GRAHAM, d. d.. the ac-
knowledged leader of the new dispen-
sation under which the Baptists are
now operating was among the earliest
supporters of Virginia Seminary AMI
championed its cause against all COM
ers. His skill, discretion, admirable
judgment and all pervading race love
has given him position second to no
colored Baptist in the United States.
He led the rally for ten thousand dol.
lars. The success of that movement is
now known of all men.
GREGORY w. HAYES, A. NJ, is anoth-
er one of the potent forces in the strug-
gle now being waged in this State, and
IN all computations and conclusions, he
is to be reckoned with.
When the brawny brown man from
Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, who had
been previously resident of Richmond,
Va, unpacked his grip upon the grounds
or rather the remains of the Afro Amer
ican school on the hills overlooking
Lynchburg, it was the beginning of a
great struggle which has continued un-
til from the raising Of paltry fifteen
hundred dollars it has blossomed into
ten thousand dollars.
Prof. HAYES is a natural leader of
men, and as an agitator and organizer
he ranks with the best in the land
His arena is that of battle, and he
likes a conflict better than play.
Entrenched in devotion to race that
is sublime, he Yields power that is far
reaching and potent. Already he is the
controlling factor among the advocates
of the new dispensation of the Negro
possibilities and self-help.
Standing side by side with the seem
ingly invincible GRAHAM, he is the in
'carnation of practical energy. On the
Tostrum he has few equals and no super
iors.
Rev. R. H. BOWLING, d. D., president
OF the Virginia Baptist State Conven-
ton is recent product. He is as BASH
full in appearance as a woman, but as
determined as strong man. To know
him once is to know him always. He is
a deep thinker, profound scholar aud a
friend until death when he enlists in a
cause.
His organizing abilities are Of the
highest order, and his skill and discre-
ton are the most commendable features
of bis being, outside of his love Of right
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24
cURA's FREEDOM PROCLAIMED
Representatives Instructed {,
Announce the Event.


Announce the Event
Washington, May 21.-The following
is the official notification sent by the
state department yesterday to ambas-
sadors and ministers of the United
States all over the world, OF the indie
pendence of the Republic of Cuba:
Department of State,
Washington, May 20, 1902.
"Sir-I am directed by the president
to inform you that the military occu-
patton of the Island of Cuba by the
United States has this day ceased.
and that an independent government,
republican in form, has been inaugu-
rated there under the presidency of
his excellency, Senior Don Tomas Es-
trada Palma.
You are instructed to convey this
information through appropriate chan
nels to the government to which you
are accredited.
II am, sir, your obedient servant,
(Signed) JOHN HAY"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24
Beers Voted For Peace.

London, May 21.-Business on the
stock exchange was very buoyant yes
terday afternoon, owing to reports OF
the receipt OF a private telegram an
nouncing that the Boer conference at
Vreeninging had voted in favor of
peace on the best terms procurable
by a delegation to be sent to Pre-.
toria to confer with Lord Kitchener
and Lord Miner, the British high
commissioner.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24
Larceny of French Letter..

The French post office estimates
that no fewer than $4,000 letters were
stolen last year from pillar boxes. Ex-
periments are being made by fitting
some of the boxes with steel teeth,
which prevent the extraction of let
ters, in the hope of guarding against
these thefts in the future.-Washing-
ton Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24
New Outing and Picnic Park at Jones.
bOrO.

There is New Outing and Picnic
Park, Jonesboro, at Fort Lee on the Eas-
tern Branch of the Q. 81 .. r. r. con-
venlent for Picnics by wagon or rail.
There is a large pavilion that will ac-
commodate 500 persons and other at
fractions such as swings, base ball etc.
Excellent water on the grounds. You
cannot find more desirable resort for
church, Sunday School, society or pri-
vate pic-nics or one that will afford a
more perfect day OF rest, recreation or
pleasure. For particulars as to dates
and rates apply at once TO
JNo. II. BRAYToN,
10 w. Jackson st.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24
Senate Chaplain Injured BY Runawa,

Washington, May 21.-Blind Chap
lain Milburn of the senate was struck
by a runaway horse attached to a
buggy as he was leaving the capitol
yesterday, just after offering the
prayer at the opening Of the session.
The large toe of one foot was cut off
and several OF the other toes were
badly injured. The accident would
have been far more serious, but for
Mr.. Milburn's daughter, who pulled
him from position Immediately in
front Of the runaway horse as he was
about TO dash upon her father.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24
MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR BROKE
White Run Valley Wrecked BY the
Flood.

Connellsville, Pa, May 2l.-The
Breakneck reservoir, four miles from
here, in the mountains, broke yester-
day morning. and the 100000 gallon
lake flooded White Run Valley, sweep
ing away houses, railroad bridges.
barns, fences and crops. There were
no lives lost but there were. rnany
thrilling escapes. The damage is es-
timated at 100000. The break was
caused by a cloudburst.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24
DROWNED IN KILLARNEY LAKE
Party Of Thirteen Lost Their Lives
During a Storm.

DUIIIIS OIOTTN.
Killarney, May 20.-A party of 1s
persons lost their lives by the wreck.
ing of their boat during a storm on
the Lakes OF Killarney Sunday. The
party consisted of four ladies and five
gentlemen tourists and four boatmen
who were running the craft. -Four OF
the tourists were South Americans.
The wreck of the boat was found
yesterday on the spot where the Penn.
sylvania crew won their victory last
July. When the boat was found three
corpses were clinging to its sides. 1t
was first reported that the nine pleas
ure-seekers were members OF the Pick.
wick Bicycle Club, of England.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24
Beers RepuIsed.

Middelburg, Cape Colony, May 21.-
The town Of Aberdeen, about rs miles
south of here, was attacked on Sun
day last by 120 Beers. who were re-
pulsed. Commandant Van Heerden
was killed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24
Found Dead In a Washerv.

Pittston, Pa, May 21.-William
Dickson, an engineer at q washery
near here. was found dead in the en-
CINE room yesterday, having been
struck by piece of broken steel from
the engine. Soon after his body was
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24
sultan OF Turkey Jok..-

When the sultan of Turkey attends
q play he often hands the comedian of
the company an original joke of his
own, which the actor gets off in the
course of the performance. These
naturally create much laughter.-Chi-
cago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24

License to Sell Imitation Wooden Goods
Washington, May 21.-Senator Plat.
OF New York, yesterday introduced a
bill requiring manufacturers and deal
ers in imitation wooden goods to take
out license, and making such goods
subject to federal inspection and tax
alton.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-24
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