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Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
Rem embered.

What is a stomach pump?" asked
the teacher in physiology.
"Takin' trip acrost the lake."
promptly responded Tommy Tucker
Chicago Tribune.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
Hanged SierseIf In Police Station.

Trenton, y. j., Dec 2S.-Mrs. Eliza
beth Kent, wife of John r. Kent. dep
uty state prison keeper, hanged ker-
self in a cell at the First precinct Do
lice station. The woman had been ar
rested at her husbands Instance for
tntoXiCation.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02

We return thanks for an invitation to
attend the full dress supper of the e r
X. o., No. /, of Richmond, Va. Fridev
evening. Jan Sth, 1904, at Prices Hall
M. Connie White. president; Mr.. Dave
Wood, secretary. -0"'o
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02

WANTED-Cooks and house-girls for
this and Northern cities. Wages good
Transportation furnished. r. w. Ell
som, All f. Broad St.
com jpn2 4t
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
A Voice From Massachusetts.
Brookline, Mass, Dec. 2S. 100

BrooEline, Mass, Dec. 2S, 1908
Editor of the PLANET.
Dear Sir:-The peace meeting recent
ly held by the Baptist divines in your
city and the union of all good people
whom they are ably leading, affords far
better encouragement TO the struggling
masses of the N, gro people than the SO,
called National Negro Suffrage League.
which lateiy convened at Washington,
=: Q. The effort ON part of the Baptist
ministers OF Richmond to bring peace
and unite the forces of the different col
ored Baptist churches is characteristic
of warmer religious unity and great
er degree of divine learning of the un-
derstanding that the Christian church
will live longest and conform to a high
er standard of morals and accomplish
more religious good in the spirit of
unity than in the sentiment of discord
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
New jersey JUDGES Annointed

Trenton, N. j. Dec. SO.-Governor
Murphy has announced these ap-
pointments: Allen B. Endicott, of At.
Iantic county. as circuit court Judge
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
Try 2 1904 a Rctmo.dd' suuon LIBRARY PRICE GEMS

to succeed the late Judge vr~v~<
Enoch A. Higbee to succeed Allen B.
Endicott, as law Judge of Atlantic
county; Charles l.. Carrick. as dis
trict court Judge in Jersey City, to
succeed Otto Grouse, resigned. Mr..
Carricll is a Democrat, as was Judge
Grouse. Judge Endicott and Judge
Higbee are Republicans
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
Fatal Fire In Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Dec. %. - The over
turning of an oil stove at 7OS Spring
Garden street caused a slight fire. dur
ing which two persons were so seri.
ously burned that they died in a hos
pitat. The victims were Mrs. Jane
Butler, aged 81 years. and her brother,
Thomas Devine. Several other per.
sons were rescued from the house af.
ter being burned. but they will re-
cover
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
MANY DEACoNS PRESENT.

Th":e were many deacons from the
sister churches and they were lined out
as they were served with bread and
Wine
There was an amusing incident dur
ing the time DR.. Lewis was speaking.
de had gotten off in one of his flights
OF oratory, when one of the deacons ap-
preached him with the wine and insisted
ON his taking it. He paused just long
enough with an air of impatience to say
don' & want anything" and proceeded
with his remarks.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02

WILSON-Departed this life Thurs
day, Dec Gath, 1908, Mrs. Elizabeth
Wilson, at the residence of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Virginia Hasl<ins, No. 1919
st. John street, at 6:l5 p. M, after n
painful illness. She bore her sickness
with great fortitude and died in the full
triumph of faith. She leaves one daugh-
ter. two sons, two sisters and host of
friends to mourn their loss.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
ALL SHOULD HARMoNIZE.

The spirit of this peace meeting
should characterize the whole of the
Negro race in one organized united eff
Tort 10 promote the cause of industrial
education, 70 secure our civil and politi-
cal rights granted by the Constitution:
for moral and religious good, for finan-
cial betterment and the ownership of
property.
Had the so-called National Negro
Suffrage League, before convenine at
Washington, ID. O., been actuated by
any one of these principles the conven-
ton would have been of greater success.
Peace meetings are conceived in a spirit
of harmony, il comes forth in love and
exist III unity for the moral betterment
of the masses, particularly Of the Afro.
American people. But it is evident that
spirit of wickedness was in the con-
ception of the National Negro Suffrage
League, a sentiment of discord attended
It's birth, disagreement, shame and dis
grace are now Its companions
AN UNWORTHY OBJECT.
1t was organized to oppose the praise.
worthy achievements of DR.. Booker L.
Washington, TO retard the material and
|. financial progress now being made by
the colored people of Virginia and of
other Southern States, to invalidate the
timely advice TO the colored people by
the able John Mitchell. Jr., of the
PLANET and to weaken the indispen
sable opinions enunciated by the bril-
liant I. Thomas Fortune of the New
York Age. This is che purpose for
which they organized, and are silly
enough to believe that the better class of
Intelligent colored people will follow
them to ruin, disgrace and shame. For
these are the self fsame parties who did
all in their power to stop free speech at
a meeting held here in Boston to hear the
advice of DR.. Washington; aud the same
parties who had to go to Jail in conse-
quence of their rlotous acts.
ROBERT w. CARTER.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
One less at home!

One less at homel
The charmed circle broken dear face,
Missed day by day from its usual place,
But cleansed, saved, perfected by grace.
One more in heavenl
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
DIR. LEWIS SPOKE TOO.

He was followed by Rev. DIR. Lewis,
who took similar course and with his
well-trained gestures and striking atti-
tude gave forth steady stream of bib
heal Information, while the congrega-
uon looked ON and responded. 1--WE
are not going to fight any more" I" he
said teelingly. The congregation re-
sponded, believing that not only had
the hatchet been bnried, but the handle
Aith it.
The remarks of Rev. DR.. w. T. John
son were timely and TO the point He
concluded them with the hymn, "It is
finished" It was very impressive.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
One less on earth!

One less on EARTH
It's pain, its sorrow and its toll to share,
One less the pilgrims daily cross to bear,
One more the crown of the blest to wear
At home in heavenl
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
OH, BAKER FAIR.

WORDS RY REV d, W. DAVIS.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
REV. PAYNE STIRRED THEM.

Rev. Evans Payne was introduced
and that he was happy was evident to
every one. The opportunity was be-
fore him and he made GOOD use of il.
he aroused the congregation To a pitch
of religious enthusiasm, which was for
the time being startling. as he depicted
the suffeIings and trials of Jesus. At
one time the Bible was on his shoulder
as he knelt down and again ON his head
as he arose mp again, while sister
rushed up and down the aisle shouting
and giving expression to her feelings.
But Rev. Payne continued TO speak un-
til in the exhuberance of his JOY, he
sang hymn, commenting between each
verse. The congregation caught the
inspiration and the point was carried,
while Rev. Payne sat down, mopping
his brow with evident satisfaction.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
PROMINENT DIvINEs.

On the rostrum were Rev. DR.. u. D..
Lewis, Rev. Evans Payne, Rev. w. T.
johnson. D. D., Rev. A. S. Thomas,
Rev. Archer Smith, Rev. J. r. Griffin
and Revs. Thomas, Morris, Watkins.
Willis and many others. Rev. DR.. Lew
rs lined the hymn. Go preach nv Cos
pei, saith the Lord" He announced
that inasmuch as they were nearing the
river, they had decided TO have peace in
Richmond and had effected union of
all Of the churches.
Rev. Evans Payne read the Scriptures
and Rev. A. s. Thomas prayed. This
was followed by singing Rev. DIR.
Graham enlivened the occasion with
his witticinms and as RTE church WIS
packed from the rostrum to the doors
and the galleries held one congested
mass OF humanity, the scene was most
inspiring.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
ANOTHER UNION MEETING.
Fifth st. Baptist Church Communion.
Many Churches Join Her-A Grand
Time-The Warning Factions
FraterniZe.

The Filth st. Baptist Church, Rev.
w. +. Graham, d. D., pastor, was the
scene Of communion that will long be
remembered by the church goers of this
city. The warning religions factions
of the Baptist churches came together
IN communion service that was noted
for the many happy and felicitous ex-
pressions on the part of the leaders who
participated in it.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02

Mr.. Alfred Dudley. os Newpor
News, with Mildred Dudley, OF thi
city, called ON us.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02
!. THosK OLD FAsHIc NED HYMNS.

The singing of the old.fashioned
hymns before the exercises began was a
stirring feature. Rev DR.. Graham an
nounced that inasmucb as Rev. DR.. u.
ID: Lewis, Rev. Evans Payne and him
self had been mostly concerned in the
hghting, the congregation would ex-
pect to hear the most talk from them.
DE had ascertained the other day some
thing that be could not account for be-
fore. While talking with DR.. Lewis,
he noticed that Lewis had gotten bald
from fooling after him and that he had
gotten gray from fooling after Lewis.
and they had shaken hands and decided
that they would fight no more.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-02

Rev. L. H. Dickerson, who has
been located temporarily at Bryn
Mawr, Pa, is in the city and called on
us.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-21
RESIDENCE SOLD.
Interest in the Congressional
Contest in Mecklenburg.

Especial TO The imes-Dispatch.)
BOYDTON, VA, May N.--Ihe resi-
dence Of the late Miss Sophia Gooae'
located on Jefferson Street. In TINS to"il'
was sold Tuesday to Cashier Il. W
Cverbey. of the Bank OF MecklenburF
This is a very desirable place, being
very conveniently located on one OF the
principal streets OF the town
Some interest is being taken here IN tne
contest between Congressman X. q.
southnll and Ex-Governor Cameron Tor
n seat In the next House OF Representa-
tives Mr.. Southall is better known IN
Mecklenburg than Ex-Governor Cameron,
and for this reason he has. perhaps,
larger following; but the Ex-Governor has
:, tinc renutatton as an orator and states
man and will give Mr. Southall a close
race. Mr.. James F. Epes. another aspi-
rant for congressional honors, has no
following whatever in Mecklenburs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-21
WEST POINT AFFAIRS.
Large Force at Work on I'M
proyements at Beach Park.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.)

,SpecIal to The Times Dispatch)
WEST POINT. VA, May Gothic local
chatter Of the Daughters Of the Confeder-
aSv will, meet at the Terminal Hotel June
isf rhis will be their first public meet
irg Thc address OF welcome from con-
federate veterans will be made by Coz.
II r. Farinholt: on behalf of Sons OF
Veterans, T. Henry Edwards Will speak.
Ii. I. Lewis will welcome the Dausntffs
also. James N Stlibbs, Of Gloucester
will deliver the oration Of the occasion.
Music will be furnished by local talent.
Rev. w. r.. l.. Smith. p. D., OF the Sec
ond Baptist Church, Richmond. Will de-
liver tile baccalaureate sermon to the
students of West Point Seminary and
Normal Institute on the 18th. Rev. Mr..
Cuthriel Of the West Point Methodist
Church, will deliver the commencement
address, and A Julian Bagby Will deliver
Tho diplomas. Rev. NJ. Ashby Jones, Of
Leigh Street Baptist Church. Will deliver
the commencement address June I'd be-
fire the West Point public schools.
Mrs. Thomas r.. Bagby. president or
Alumnae Associa ton Of HOllinS institute.
will attend the finals there May 18th to
captan William Lee who was par
aly2ed recently and died In Norlolk, tues
day, vas Inferred yesterday, evening ~
Lodge. X. of p, Of which he was a
member.
Mi. b, w. Hepperson's interest IN the
terest to Mr.. r.. G. Garden.
Mr.. ". III. Healy, who has been quite
sick for the past ten days Is better. His
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-21
MEMORIAL DAY
AT SUFFOLK ;l VA.
4 Monument Unveiled to the
Soldier Dead Of the
Carolinas.
Especial TO The Times-Dispatch.'

(snecial to The Times-Dispatch.'
E SUFFOLK. VA. May 2o.-Conteaeraee
memorial day was observed by parade
and unwilling. The parade was headea
by a band and composed OF veterans
local militia, flremen and Pythlans' all IN
uniform. and two hundred and thlrts
small school children Of both sexes
dressed in white. with red ribbons anu
sashes. o,+
Az Cedar Fill Cemetery monument
was unveiled to the soldier dead OF North
and South Carolina who are buried there.
The unwilling address was nSade pS
Robert w. Withers. The veil was drawn
Nv little Nancy Polk Woolford and sarah
Augusta Hines. A chorus of nearly three :,
hundred chldren's voices sang Dixie,
"Bonnie Blue Flag and other Southern
airs, The ceremonies were witnessed py
two thousand people.
The speaker was introduced by General
~. s. Barker, formerly Of North caro-
ina. and prayer was made BY pr W. W ",
stuley president of Elon College, North
Carolina. ~, cnffo,l.
CHAPTER, Daughters of the confedefacy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-21
Sunday School Association.

Especial TO The Times-Dlspatch)
LEXINGTON. VA.y May 20 The Rock
bridge county Sunday school Association
closed It's eighth annual session yesterday
afternoon. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: President.
j. Frank Stratton, Of Buena Vista; vice
presidents for each Of the seven dls-
tricts of Rockbrldge were elected as fol-
lows. william r. Kennedy. for Lexing-
ton; William NJ. Brown. for Buena Vista;
G.. willis Effinger, for Natural Bridge;
Adolph lJlhart. for Buffalo; w Harvey
Dixon, for kerr's Greek. William S. Hum
phries, for South River: John a. Shaw.
for Brownsburg; j. s. Craig, for Goshen !;
secretary ard treasurer, j. A. Parker, OF
Raphlne; musical director. j. D. Deacon,
of Oak Dale. !.
The next meeting Of the association VIII
be held at New Providence Presbyterian
Church. beginning the third "Wednesday
In May, 1895. and continuing In session
for two days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-21
FOR VIRGINIA FARMS.
Commissioners Koiner Is Doing
Much for Their Improvement.

Much for Their Improvement.
Tha. Commissioner koiner Is being
looked to for help and Information OF
practical nature by the farmers of the
State is evidenced daily In the charac-
ter OF the mall. which Is answered ny
the Commissioner
Letters are received upon every subject
likely to arise to perplex the farmer, and
Mr. Koiner Is called upon to give infor-
nation and advice upon which his cor
respondents rely In the conduct OF their
work. 1t Is most gratifying to the Com
missioner to see the confidence placed IN
him by the farmers all over the South,
though that he has Justly merlted II
no one can doubt who has any idea or
the practical nature OF the work done by
him.
BY following the advice and the drec-
tions of the Commissioner many Worn-
out farm in Virginia has been greatly
improved In Its producing capacity. N
The iudcous use of plant foods ana
the best methods of Improvement or the
soil have been subjects to which MIR,
Koiner has given a great deal of atten-
ton, and his advice on these questions
have been OF much value to the State.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-21
AT'rACKEDBY
A STALLION.
Horse Dealer Bitten Through
the Hand, Knocked Down
and Badly Injt1rstlF.A,, S xF3
A FRIEND 70 THE RESCUE
"a Split in Tabernacle Baptist
Church, Colored, and Charges
Against the Pastor.
Especial to Tho Times Dlspatch)

(Specin1 10 Tho Times Dispa tCl.)
PETERSBURG, VA, May 2o.-Troublc
seems TO be brewing at the Tabernacle
Baptist Church, colored. In this city.
rho church Is now divided into two fac
tions, one OF which is supporting the
pastor, Rev. c. b. W. Gordan, and tho
other opposing him. The faction oppos-
ing him say that the pastor refuses to
nllow anyone. other than himself to act
MS moderator. and that he declares mo-
items carried contrary to the Baptist
discipline, In consequence Of which mem-
bcrs arc expelled or rcnstated as the
pastor sees tit.
Several meetings have already been
held, ut which Mr.. Robert Gillian. Jry
appeared as counsel for one OF the fac
lions. The matter will be likely to get
into the courts before a final settle
ment Is reached.
Rev. Gordan Is said to have received n
flatterIrig call to d church in Norfolk
ATTACKED BY STALLION.
Mr.. o. j. Taylor. we'll known horse
dealer In this city, was badly Injured
by stallion yesterday afternoon. The
animal had never before shown a Vicious
disposition, and Mr.. Taylor believes he
was leased. The horse attacked Mr.. ray
lor suddenly, biting him through the
hand and Knocking him down. After
he Ind been knocked down. the horse be
gan 70 paw him and would have killed.
him, Tut for the courage Of n man stapd-
Ing nearby, who went to Mr.. Taylors
rescue, and finally succeeded In beating
the horse off. Mr.. Taylor says that sex
ernl PERSONS were present. but that all
but enc Seemed to lack the courage TO
lend him any help. Besides being Bit
ten through the hand, Mr.. Taylor had his
face cut and his body badly bruised.
CITIZENS ILL.
Mr.. w. r. Parham Is Ill with pneu-
mona at his home on South Sycamore
Street. In this city, but his condition
to-day is somewhat improved.
MIR, Parham attended the recent ses-
sion or the Grand Lodge of Odd -FelloWs
In Lynchburg on which occasion he took
a severe cold. He was taken III soon
after his return home.
The condition Of Mr.. John ". Brad
bury, who was paralyzed n few days ago,
shows little Improvement
There Is some Improvement In the con-
dillon OF Mr.. Dudley Parkinson. who has
been extremely Ill at his home on High
land Terrace.
The annual report OF the president Of
the Petersburg Chamber OF Commerce
shows that that body was actively en-
gagged throughout the year, in matters
vital to the business interests Of Peters
burg and that definite results followed
their efforts. Tho body now has mem
bcrship OF 1871 and its finances are In a
satisfactory condition. The dues were
Increased from s. to $40 during the year
and many new members added.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-21
.RAPPAHANNOCK
CONFERENCE.
Will Meet Next Year i'll Leba-
non Church, Essex
County.
Special to The Times Dispatch)

Special to The Times Dispatch)
BOWLING GREEN, VA, May ~
The Rappahannock District conference
closed with last nights session.
After the opening exercises at 2;oo L.
Nj. by W. r. Davis ana the approval or
the minutes, the conference proceeded 10
consider the report OF the committee OH
the ownership of Marvin Grove camp
ground, to the effect that 1t is not wise
that We should further consider this sud-
ject. which WAS adopted.
4 The Committee on Publishing interests
made d report commencing j. S. Hunter,
the conference colporter, and the Balti-
more and Richmond Christian Advocate
and that the members Of the conference
. Will endeavor to increase the circulation
OF the paper by at least 300 subscribers,
In the next fifty days.
H This report was discussed by Messrs.
Ray, Deshazo, Davis and Peters. ana
adopted.
Professor Phelps, OF the Bowling Green
Female Seminary addressed the confer
cnce IN the interest OF his school.
The report on temperance was read by
j. l.. Prlbble and adopted.
Lebanon Church, Of the Essex charge.
was unanimously chosen as the seat OF
the next conference.
The subject OF Sunday schools was
reported on and ventilated By Mr..
Walker, and the report was adopted
j. =. Deshazo made report on mis-
slons and sustained the same In strong
address, and the report was adopted.
The conference reassembled at 1880 +.
NJ. and resolutions OF thanks were ten
dered the citizens OF the town for the
beautiful hospitality and to railroad and
ean,boat lines for reduced rates. and
TO the president of the conference and
secretaries for conrtesies and accuracy.
The Lawn Hotel. under conduct Of Mr..
and Mrs. j. r. Richards, took great and
pleasant care of their guests. The house
in summcrtide Us patronized by guests
from Baltimore, Norfolk and Richmond
J.. NJ. Anderson. OF the Committee on
tie state OF tho Church. reported ana
the subject was discussed by Revs. Dr;
q. III RAY and Richard Ferguson and
the conference adjourned sine die; ana
was followed by very able sermon from
Rev. j. n. Anderson. OF Whitestone' va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-21
OBITUARY.
M. A. Hasten.
(spccial 10 The Times-Dispatch.

Especial 10 The rimes-D ispatchD
q OCTAGON. VA. May 20.-.Mr. NJ. q.
Hasten, middle aged saw mill man, Nv
died Saturday, and his body was taken
to his home in Salisbury Md. Mr.. Has
ten was one Of the largest and best saw
mill men anywhere In this neighborhood,
He leaves a wife and two children HIS
death was caused from exposure and a
congestive chill 1t is said that iimmedi-
atcly before he died be called all OF his
hands to his bedside, two score or more
in number. and told them IL they wanted
to meet him again they must leave
Sam the liquor man. alone, which pro-
duced cry from nearly every one. The
large mill which he was running. is now
closed down. tits owned by the Downing
Lumber Company. The president Of the
company. Mr.. Downing. Is on his way 10
plue atfcntinn to the matter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-21
A Surprise Marriage

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
LEXINGTON, VA. May "a surprise
marriage took place In Lexington yester-
day afternoon, The contracting parties
were Miss Maggie Beverley. of Timber
Ridge. Rockbrldge county. and MI. T. H.
Dresser, OF Lawrence. Kansas. The GER
emory was solemnized by Rev. DR.. James
A. Qunrles. The marriage was very
quiet. Two brothers of the bride i've N
Lexington and neither was present One
did not know of the marriage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dresser left on the after
noon Chesapeake and Ohio train for Kan
sas, whore they will make their home.
The bride Is an attractive young lady and
is the daughter Of the late y. r. Beverley,
former State treasurer for Virginia.
She taught school In Kansas several
years ago. and there met her future hus-
band.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-21
NEW BANK BUILDING.
New Mineral Springs and Hotel
to be Established.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.)


SMITHS X ROADS, VA. May 90
Mrs. J. II. Wall. who has been in one
of the leading Richmond hospitals for
several weeks, undergoing an operation
for appendicitis, has returned to her
home at South Hill, Va, and Is now
rapidly Commissioning.
The stockholders OF tho Bank OF South
Hill, South Hill, Va. will soon erect a
handsome brick building, equipped With
the most modern bank fixtures. The con-
tracts Will be awarded Richmond archi-
tects
Mr.. J.SH, ogburn is rapidly pushing
the work on his mineral springs near
here. The surrounding grounds are being
very much beautified. and work viii soon
commence on the hotel. which will be a
handsome and spacious building.
The water Will be conveyed from the
springs to the hotel in pipes
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-21
Glenn the Favorite.
Especial to The Times Dispatch

Especial to The TImes-Dlspatch)
DUNN, N. c., May Or. b. Glenn, one
Of the two most prominent candidates
for the gubernatorial contest now raging
throughout this State, spoke here to-
night to a large and enthusiastic audi
ence, which occupied every available
inch of space Of the Opera Hall The
sneaker was at his best and the audi
ence was sympathetic and responsive
with applause iHarnett county. hereto
fore has been about evenly divided be-
tween Mr.. Glenn and Charles M. Stead
man, perhaps Steadman q little In the
lead, but after CLIENTS powerful speech
here it is highly probable that the polit-
ical face of the county has been changed.