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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
ELECTED OFFICERS.

After enthusiastic speeches, the meet
ing adjourned The Board of Directors
met at the Mechanics Savings Bank
Friday, Jan. 9th, with President John
Mitchell, Jr., in the chair. After the
transaction of all business the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year: President, John Mitchell, Jr.;
Vice-President. H. F. Jonathan; Secre-
rotary, Thomas M. Crump; Cashier,
Thomas FL. Wyatt, Bank Runner, d. J.
Chavers.
The president then made the follow
ing appointments: Executive Commit
tee, w. F. Graham, J o. Farley, d. J i.
Chavers, William Custalo, Thomas M
Crump. The president and vice presi-
dent are ex-offico members of the COM
mittee.
Committee on Real Estate: John r.
Chiles, E. r jefferson, Thomas Smith.
Auditing Committe; Thos NJ. Crump,
John R. Chiles, j. J. Carter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
SOUTHERN FORAGE CROP.
Japan Glover Hay Is Highly Prince
for All Kinds Of stock by the
Texas station.

The botanical name is Lespedezs
strata. Of it bulletin of the Texas
station says: This is sun1ner-grow.
ing plant that thrives on most of the
light soils found between the Trinity
river and the Carolinas, throughout
the gulf states. 1t is strictly a south.
ern forage plant, and will not thrive
north of the latitude of kentucky,
Seeds have been distributed all over
the south from an original shipment
that was received at Charleston, S. c.,
some years ago. Birds, winds and all
classes of live stock have been in.
strumental in scattering the seed
westward. When this weed first
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
Senate and House Fail t. Elect United
States Senators

SSahSS senators.
Dover. Del, Jan. 21.-Just as pre-
dicted for some weeks past, the first
ballot in the two houses of the Della
ware legislature, voting separately,
yesterday afternoon, for the two va
cant United States senatorships, re-
suited in deadlock, the Addicks Re-
publicans, the Regular Republicans
and the Democrats mostly adhering to
their caucus nominees. 1t resulted as
follows:
Long term. Edward Addicks, On
Ion Republican, z; Henry A. Dupont,
Regular Republican, 3; Richard R.
Kenney, Democrat, Z.
Short term. Edward Addicks, s.;
Anthony Higgins, Regular Republican,
3; Willard Salisbury, Democrat, z;
T. Coleman Dupont, Regular Republi-
can, 1.
The ballots taken in the house re-
suited as follows:
Long term. Edward Addicks, IA;
R r. Kenney. IA; Henry A. Dupont, z.
Short term. Edward Addicks, 10;
Willard Salisbury. IA; Anthony Hig.
gins, 2; T. Coleman Dupont, 1.
The total on the long term in both
houses is, therefore: Kenney, II; Ad.
dicks, 21; Dupont, 10. Sholt term,
Salisbury, 81; Addicks. 10; higgins,
10; T. Coleman Dupont, 2. Necessary
to elect, q.
The FL Democratic assemblymen
who have offered any six Regular Re,
publicans who will join them to elect
Democrat for the short term senator.
ship apd Regular Republican for the
long term. held a secret conference
last night The Regulars asked for
more time to consider their fusion
plans to defeat Addicks, and it was to
consider this request that the confer.
ence was held. The result of the con.
ference was a refusal to grant the ex
tension, and the time limit expired al
ter the balloting today.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24

Mardi Gras; New Orleans, La, Mobile,
Ala, Pensacola, Fla. February, 1924,
1903
For the above occasions the Southern
Railway will sell special tickets from
all stations in Virginia, North and
South Carolina to New Orleans, Mobile
and Pensacola and return, at one fare
for the round trip.
Tickets to be on sale February II to
23rd inclusive, with return limit Feb.
28th, except by deposit of tickets by
original purchasers with Joseph Rich
ardson, Special Agent, at New Orleans,
Mobile or Pencola not later then Feb.
28th, and upon payment of fee of fifty
cents, an extension of limit to not later
than March 18th, 1908 may be obtained.
This offers a rare opportunity to those
wishing to visit these delightful cities
at one of the most desirable seasons,
The Southern is the through car line
from this section to all of the above
points, requiring but one night on the
road from Washington. Richmond.
Norfolk and intermediate points.
Meeting Virginia Anti Saloon League
Richmond, Va, January 1929, 1903.
For the above occasion the Southern
Railway will sell special tickets to Rich
mend and return from all points in the
State at rate, fare and one-third for the
round trip. Tickets on sale January
Is, 10, and 90, with final return hu,it
January 25th, 1903.
To California via the popular New
Orleans Route.
Double daily limited service via South
ern Railway and Sunset Route.
The famous Sunset limited trains
now run daily between New Orleans
Los Angeles and San Francisco, reduc
ing the time from this section to San
Francisco to less than five days ano
offering every comfort ON the finest anc
safest trains.
There is but one Sunset Limited and
that is run from New Orleans and in
connection with the Southern Railways
through trains.
The best way to reach Texas, Mexico
New Mexico, Arizona and all Pacific
Coast Points. Tourist tickets ON sale
daily.
@. w. Westbury. d. p. A.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
WANTED THE PLANET CRUSHED OUT.

BENTLEY-Robert A. Bentley died
at his home, III Catherine ST., Friday,
Jan. 9th, 1908 in the 9th year of age
He was a consistent member of the First
Baptist Church for 46 years. He was
ST for five years, but was confined to
his bed for only ten weeks, during
which time he bore his sickness with
christian fortitude and patience.
He was a member of the Masonic or
ganization, Fisherman and st. Luke
orders. His funeral was preached by
his pastor, Rev. w. 7. Johnson, who
visited him during his illness.
Rev. Johnson gave a beautiful por-
trait of Mr.. Bentley christian life and
character, for he was a faithful, loving,
dutiful husband. He died in full
triumph of the christian faith.
He leaves a wife, one sister, one
brother, many relatives and friends to
mourn their loss Floral designs were
beautiful. Mr.. A. ID. Price funeral di-
rotor.
By his loving wife,
MARTHA A. BENTLEY.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24

makes its appearance in a community
and causes some discussion on &C
count of its salivatipg effect upon
horses. After a year or two, this
tendency to salivate disappears ard
the new clover is recognized as a val
liable forage crop to the community.
In other instances, progressive stock
men buy the seeds and plant them
in the community, where seeds have
not been distributed by natural
means, and these, in turn, are dis
seminated throughout the soils TO
which the plant is suited by the
agencies mentioned.
Seed should be sown in late spring
either upon well-prepared land or
the moist, protected soils of partial
woodland. Usually, a peck to one
half bushel of seed per acre is planted
in April and May, often in March.
The plant grows slowly at first, but
with fair amount of rainfall it will
establish itself and will remain green
through severe droughts until frost.
The tiny violet bloom that occurs
during July and August is often over
looked, but the plant seeds the land
abundantly, and the crop of clover
will repeat itself annually, if soil and
seasons are favorable. In many por-
tions of the older states, where the
crop has been grown and cared for.
Lespedeza hay is highly priced for
all kinds of stock, and it's reclaiming
influence upon worn-out soils is high
ly appreciated.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
WANTED MORE EVIDENCE

He wanted to know where was the
sevidence that Williams was trying to
get Mitchell QUO of the Fifth ST. Baptist
church. If such article had appeared
In the Dispatch, Times, Leader or News
and white man had been the victim,
he wanted TO know from the Jury what
would have been their limit OF the YER
dict. "God Forbid said he, THAT
should say anything against the liberty
of the press. 1t has built up our great
country"
He then drew an illustration as fol-
lows: 81 have heard that in the noun
Eains of Switzerland, in the Alps, pro-
tected from the blasts of winter, that
air is purer, the grass grows greener,
that that little valley and its contented
people would be a barren waste but for
that trickling stream that trickles from
1T, through glacier that hangs over it.
But for that stream would be a barren
wilderness.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24

East Radford, Va, Jan 10, 1902.
Hon. John Mitchell, Jr.,
Dear Sir:
Across the distance that interyenes.
we extend YOU our hand doff our hat
and congratulate you upon your victory
in the recent damage suit against YOU
1t is but the reward of merit, the vindi-
cation of veritable giant who dares to
stand on the great principle of manhood
and honor and hight mighty battle for
the right, truth ard justice. The result
Is triumph not only for you, but for
all Negro Baptists who are contending
for the self-same principles out of which
grew the suit. The verdict is indeed a
singing rebuke TO cringing parasites
who are too little to be great
Onward! God and the people are
with you. Truth with its eternal ele-
ments shall stand forever, journeying
on with fast fleeting time. bursting like
a dashing meteor, through the dark
clouds of falsehood rejecting the gran
denr and beauty of its maker
Yours very warmly,
O. E. Miller.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
Richmond. Va Ian 81 Il

Richmond, Va, Jan. 81, 1903.
Mrs. Margaret Washington departed
this life Tuesday, January 9th, at her
daughter residence in Caroline County,
Virginia, after an illness of four weeks.
She died in the full triumph of faith
The funeral was preached by Rev. A.
G. Claiborne, Friday, January 9th, 1908,
from the residence. The interment was
made in the st. Johns Church burying
ground. She leaves three devoted chill.
dren, Mr. John Jackson. of Bladensbure.
Maryland; Mrs. Alice Childes of Caro-
line County and Mrs. George Boiling
of Richmond and host of grand-chil-
dren to mourn their loss.
"Gone but not forgotten.
By Her Children.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24

Little Billy has moved from No. 90
w. Leigh, to No. w. Leigh st. He
will be glad to see his many friends at
his new shop. -.
Mr.. w. P. Epps, the popular clerk of
the Ebenezer Baptist church continues
sick at his residence on west Duval st.
Mr.. Frank w. Rollins has sold the
Chicago Conservation to Mr. D. r. Will
kins. The publication is free from
debt. Mr.. Rollins deserves commenda-
ton.
Mr.. r. P. Evans and Mr.. H. R.
Evans of Ionia, Va, called ON us. They
are enthusiastic subscribers to the
PLANET
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
THE POWER OF AN ECHO.

1t may be that the echo from the
hunters horn will loosen some pebble
and that glacier will no longer be a gIa-
cier, but an avalanche when in it's path
no beasts, no man, no child is left in its
wake, not even a flower IS left to put ON
the grave OF those who nave been bur-
led. There is no more difference be-
tween the glacier and the avalanche
than the difference between this ionr-
nal and legitimate journalism.
Turn Mitchell loose and you make
him dictator. Are you going to help
out this kind OF Yellow Journalism?
This case is reeking, wanton, reckless
malice"
Hethen read the instructions of His
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
MUCH STOCK SOLD.

The amount of stock sold aggregated
six thousand, five hundred dollars. Mr..
Thomas Mr.. Crump, secretary, officiat-
ed during the proceedings, while Vice
President, II. f. Jonathan from time to
time, presided in lieu of the president.
The election of directors for the en-
suing year resulted as follows: John
Mitchell, Jr., H. F. Jonathan, Thomas
M Crump, 7. o. Farley, R. w. Whit
ing. e. r. Jefferson, Jno r. Chiles, w.
f, Oral am, j. J. Garter, Thomas
Smith. ID. J. Chavers, E. a Washing
ton, William Custalo, John L. Taylor,
b. p. Vandervall.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24

COWAN--Died at her residence
100 n. 2nd St., December 10th, 1909
Mrs. Sarah A. Oowan. She leaves one
sister, four children and host OF
friends to mourn their loss.
Call not back the dear departed,
Anchored safe where storms are DER
On the bordered land we left her,
Soon TO meet and part no more.
Far beyond this world of changes.
Far beyond this world Of care,
We shall find our missing mother,
In our Fathers mansion fair,
Her Children.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
TILLMAN's VICTIM DEAD
N. G. Gonzales Succumbs to Perlto-
nitis, Due to Bullet Wound.

nitis, Due to Bullet Wound.
Columbia, S. c., Jan. 20.-Editor N.
G. Gonzales. who was shot by Lieu
tenant Governor Tillman, died at 1
P. M. yesterday, after battling almost
four days for his life. Septic perito-
nitis set in yesterday morning. Mrs.
Gonzales was with her husband when
death came.
Soon after the death of Mr.. Con-
gales a telephone message carried the
news to the county jailer, and he ap-
prised Colonel Tillman. 1t is stated
that the latter received the intelli-
gence without any expression or be-
tokening any emotion one way or the
other. He was asked IL he would make
statement, and replied through his
brother-in-law, ex-Judge Buchanan,
that he had nothing to say. It Is be-
Heved that Tillman's defense will be
that Gonzales approached him IN a
manner and with bearing that led
him to think he was armed and in
tended shooting. and that In antici-
patton OF this he shot at once.
Hundreds Of kilograms Of sympathy
have poured in, not only from commu-
mites, newspapers and citizens from
all over South Carolina, but from
many American citizens, North and
South. Among them were expressions
from Hugh S. Thompson, OF New
York; ex-governor Of South Carolina
and the Cuban minister at Washing
ton. The whole city OF Columbia is
deep in sorrow. There is no apparent
anger OF excitement, but an unnatural
quiet. as though great calamity had
arcurrad
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STOCKHOLDERS MEET.
A Gratifying Exhibit-D;rectOrs Elect
ed.

The stockholders of the Mechanics
Savings Bank met Tuesday, Jan. 6,
1908, at 511 n. Sd st. The attendance
was so large that the meeting was held
in the large hall on the second floor.
The report of the President, John
Mitchell, Jr., was read and gave much
satisfaction The report of the Cashier,
Mr.. Thomas H. Wyatt, showed that the
bank was in a most healthy condition.
The earnings has been so large that a
ten per cent dividend was declared and
over So, 600 remained to the credit of the
stockholders.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24

Honor and declared Mitchell TO be one |
of those kind who would either rule or
ruin and would always bring trouble.
He told the jury that they now
had Mitchell in their hands and the OPP
portunity to crush out the PLANET.
"Make the damages large" he exclaim-
ed, $50 large that il can be placed und-
er the auctioneer's hammer and sold
out"
He declared that this journal was a
dangerous factor to this community
aud should be suppressed. They now
had the opportunity to do it
AS he concluded his remarks, sup
pressed murmur ran through the court
room and the First Baptist church mem
bers, who were tue supporters of Will
Jams were said to have begun the work
of figuring on the necessary amount of
damages. Few of them fell below
$1,000 in their estimates and some of
them were sanguine enough to believe
that $4,000 would be modest estimate.
CONSERVATIVE MEMBERS SILENT.
The conservative members of the
First Baptist church were silent and
there was many mournful expression
upon their countenances over the way
that Williams had brought that Chris
tan body into the court room and pa
raded the church records to the gaze of
many unbelievers.
1t was three-quarters of an hour later
that Judge Minor was seen returning
to the bench and he was soon followed
by Sheriff John E. Epps, who in turn
was followed by the jurymen.
HAD AGREED UPON A VERDICT.
Gentlemen, said the sheriff, "have
you agreed upon a verdict
eve have" responded the foreman.
He handed up the papers. The jury
found for the plaintiff and assessed his
damages at ONE () GENT.
This did not carry with it the costs of
court and Brother Williams was ex-
pected to pay this great item of expense.
Friends gathered around Editor
Mitchell and showered upon him con-
gratulations while many others fished
up ONE CENT from their pockets with
which to pay the fine.
AS Mr.. Hill Garter had left for Han
over Go. before the verdict had beenan-
nounced, Messrs. Smith and Pollard re-
manned to hear the decision of the jury.
So ended one of the most remarkable
cases ever hesrd in Richmond city
court room.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24

Mrs. M. M. Bum of 400 Gilmer street
left the city on Saturday, January I7th.
to visit friends in Baltimore and Wash
ington. She will be gone a month.
Mr.. r. n. Smith of Hot Springs. Va.
called on US this week. He was en.route
TO Hampton. Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24

Lynchburg, Va. Jan. 10th, 1903.
Mr.. John Mitchell, Jr.,
Editor of the PLANET"
My Dear Sir:
Please find enclosed the amount of
one cent to pay the damages allowed
Mr.. Nelson Williams by the court.
Hoping this may come to your aid in
time, remain,
Yours in Christ,
q. w. Hayes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
BEiSHAZZAR

Mr.. Editor:
= Please allow us space in YOUR
valuable paper to state that "The Rich
mond Musical and Dramatic Associa-
ton, - has decided to repeat the Canta-
ia of Belshazzar, at True Reformers
Hall, Monday night, Feb. 10th, 1908.
Thanking the public for past favors and
and trusting that the above announce.
ment will satisfy the great number of
requests, coming from friends through
out the entire city for a repetition,
We are yours,
The Richmond Musical and Dramatic
Association
Mrs. Olivia @. Bolden. President.
Mrs. Fannie P. Walker, n;.oo.
Mr.. Thos. II. Hopkins directors.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24

You should send at once to the great
credit house, name what furniture Won
you want and it will be sent you. One
dollar down and SOC per week and pay
the freight.
Address all orders to
@. T. Fletcher,
Philippi, p. O.,
Barbour Co., w. Va,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
DIDN'T LIKE THE INVITATION.

Speaking of the invitation to Will
Jams and all members of the church to
use the columns of the PLANET, he said,
''Will you walk into my parlor said the
spider TO the fly" He charged that
Mitchell had mistook the liberty of the
press for license of the press. He want
ed to know how the people who opposed
Mitchell could hope TO cope with him
through the columns of the PLANET.
He read the resolution that was offered
in the church meeting by Brother JON
athan. "What were the church coun-
ellis brought Ii mere for" he said, sex
cept to muddy the water and distract
the attention of the jury"
He referred to the forged names and
wanted to know why he didn't say the
names were signed without authority
and stop there. He declared that it was
not necessary to get any number of
names signed to the paper, that the pa
per was simply memoranda of the
people who desired to have the meet
ing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24

can give good homes and good wag-
es for any number of colored girls as
House Work, Cooks, Mattresses. also
man and wife in same family. No
fares paid.
d. S. KREMER,
81 N. Juniper St., Phila, Pa.
jn-24-2t.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
DID NOT GET THE
TEN THOUSAND.
nnNrrNrEn EDAM IST PACE
CONTINUED FROM IST. PAGE.

Church WHO'S the committee? Jones,
the Rev Thos. H Briggs, the missing
link, the mali who is not seen in this
courtroom and then Nelson Williams,
always in the front.
He is in the front of all this trouble.
Now these people go there to council
and tell body of christian people that
they would try whole church. That
because one man is in a church that a
whoe body of men, women and chill
dren, innocent of any wrong doing are
to have the right hand of fellowship
withdrawn from them.
My friend. Mr.. Smith asks you what
would you do under similar circum-
stances. Would you treat that class Of
people like white people? Do you mean
20 tell me that you can recognize this as
a fight between men, who have an idea
of right, and truth and justice and fair
ness in their minds?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
HAD A RIGHT TO CONTINUE.

There stands this man, still hammer
ing at us, saying to a whole church that
if you keep that man in the church, we
will " ithdraw the right hand of fellow
ship from you. Mitchell kept up the
fight and had a right to keep up the
fight as long as you keep him out of the
church.
They say that this First Church coun-
Gil is the only council. Then there is
Rev. Lewis and there stood Jones, you
heard what they said on the witness
stand and we appealed to Hiscock's
church directory and it failed to sus-
tain their contention. They speak of
DIR. Cooper and other white ministers
Why didn't. they bring them here?
They are walking the streets of this
city and are within call of the court.
Rev. DR.. Graham told you that two
of them left the First Church council
in disgust, and that one of the white
ministers said that if they did not be-
have themselves, he would leave the
meeting.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
MIR. CARRIERS PLEA.

The court reaSsembled and Mr.. Hill
Eplaintiff.
He said that the defense had argued
that the communications were privil-
eyed and that they came within the
proper limit. He then read the instruc-
tions of His Honor. He dwelt upon the
fact that Mitchell stated that it was the
first business meeting he had attended
in % years. He read the letter of the
Rev. w. 7. Johnson and commented on
the part which referred to the church
amply providing for their pastor.
He said Editor Mitchell was a leader
and a boss and declared that the article,
did God Call the PASTOR" was the be-
ginning of that trouble.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
MR. MEREDITH's CONCLUSIONS.

the question of privileged communica-
ton, it is broad IN its scope"
Mr.. Meredith then referred TO the
burlesque designation, such as, ''Shad
Belly" Carter and Hndquarter'' Will
Jams and Brother Robert Watkins, who
was guard at the penitentiary during
the Readjuster Rule as nothing but
fun.
He gave instances of how some of the
sablest men in Virginia had been bur-
1esqued, being called "jay birds" and
fred headed woodpeckers," He con-
cluded with most telling appeal to the
jury.
The judge announced recess until
4:15 and the crowd filed out of the court
room, some lingering to discuss the eff
feet of Mr.. Meredith's argument.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24

Honor and declared Mitchell to be one
of those kind who would either rule or
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
Congratulations.

East Radford, Va, Jan 10, 1902.
Hon. John Mitchell, Jr,
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Perot ST., Kings Bridge, N
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-18
9Th ST., n. v. Cor. Russell Ave

2o17 to aOsl S. Ninth St: lot Soxl42: four q
story and mansard brick double dwellings. ar
ranged in flats: all in good order; always rented.
bringing si,3S9 per year; the heirs OF this prop
erty want to sell and parties can examine 1t by
seeing the tenant In 2023. Price $4,000.
HENRY HIEMENX REALTY CO.
GA Chestnut St
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-18
FOUR HOUSES FOR SIS, 600.
S. e. Cor. Webster Ave.
GOOD RENTlNG PROPERTY,

1859 Leffingwel, ave. southwest corner Sher!-
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HENRY HIEMENZ REALTY CO.