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Richmond planet., 1904-02-27
AN IMPORTANT DECISION
Railroad Not Liso,e For Damages 70

Railroad Not Lie De For Damages For
Passenqer Eii,e5 While Riding Free.
Wash g,or. Feb 24.-The question
as to whether a pass-u ger on . rail-
road trs.n rid'uz ~ rec pass, who
loses his liie on account of an act ot
caroic'-Hoss q TIC ---t OF the raiS
road company, stands On the same
footing as a passenger who pays his
fare, has been decided by the United
States supreme court against the free
passenger
The case in which the opinion WAS
rendered was that of the NortheIp
Pacific Railway company VS.. S.oerse.
II. Afams and Frank II. Adams, hairs'
of Jaf II. Adams. an attorney ut law
of Spokane, Wash.
NJ Adams was riding on q pass
whicn contained stipulation exempt.
ing the railway company from liability
in case of accident The federal court
for the district of Washington state
awarded damages to the extent OF
$4,000, and the circuit court OF ap-
peals for the ninth circuit affirmed this
judgment {,
Inc OplnlOn Oh the supreme COurt
was handed down by Justice Brewer,
and reversed the lower courts The
supreme court held that there could
be no higher measure of duty to the
heirs than to Adams himself, aad that
there is nothing in public policy to
prevent a contract between a common
carrier and free passenger exemptins
the carrier from liability in case OF ac-
cident. The company. it said, waived
its right to exact compensation from
Adams. He was not in the power Of
the company and Obliged to accep4 its
terms. He freely and voluntarily
chose to accept the privilege offered.
and having accepted that privilege. the
court said. cannot repudiate It's con-
ditions.
Richmond planet., 1904-02-27
RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 27 1904
Planet Lodge Again Mourps.

Whereas, God in His wisdom has
seen fit to visit our ranks, and gather TO
himself our beloved Sir knight and
brother, Henry Clay, who has been as.
sociated with us by fraternal ties of
Friendship, Charity and Bensvolence
for several years, and
Whereas, these associations have
been those OF pleasure, finding him al
ways ready to hold mp the banner of
Pythianism everywhere ne vent, and
Whereas, his death occurred in Ari-
zona, many miles away. we do mourn
with deepest grief the loss of our be-
loved brother, and
Whereas, he Is now removed from us
forever, TO sleep the sleep of those who
sleep in Jesus,-that we will no more
hear his voice mingled in the sweet
strains of.
May the angels ever keep,
Vigils over us while we sleep,
Good night"
Therefore, Be it Resolved 1: That we
will forever cherish his memory within
our hearts and keep sacred within the
fraternal record of Planet Lodge, No
23. his name, with a knowledge of use
fulness while he lived, believing thai
God has hidden hlm a welcome into
eternal bliss.
Resolved 2: That a copy of these
resolutions be spread upon the mir ute.
of Plan ct Lodge, coIy sent TO his wife
and published in the Richmond PLANET
and keformer
w. A. KYLEs,
CHAs MICHEL,
JOHN EGGLESToN,
Committee.
Richmond planet., 1904-02-27
Y. M. C. A. NOTES.

The cold weather did not stop the
men from attending the Y. M. G. A
Conference. The hour together was
very helpful.
The Sunday school lesson was ex-
planned last Saturday by Rev. @. r.
Hovey. The class was well attended.
The meetings in the Jail last Sunday
produced many good results.
The boys were addressed last Sunday
by Mr.. Joseph Arlington.
Ir. w. III Smith, one of our popular
druggists delivered very practical ad-
dress to the men last Sunday. The mel,
Will not forget the helpful thoughts
which were given to them by the Doct-
or. The solo by Mr.. A. d. DAILY added
much to the meeting.
You are invited to the explanation of
the Sunday school lesson to-day 5: d.
m.
Mr.. Joseph Davis of the Sydney Bap.
tist Church Sunday School will address
the boys Sunday 4: p. m.
Let no man miss the opening of the
Greater Meetings Sunday $3.50 ID. m. at
the True Reforpers' hall. Rev d. Web.
ster Davis, ID. D., will deliver a special
address. Subject: "The Search Light u
Special music by the Sextette of the
Second Baptist Church of Manchester
Tell every man you see, seats are free
Be on time.
Rev. r. V. Pevton, pestor of the Sixth
Mt. Zion Baptist Church will address
the women under the auspices of the Y
M. Q. A. Watch for the date, we will
try to have all women present. No wo
man should fail to be present.
Richmond planet., 1904-02-27
News From Providence.
Providence, r. l.. Feb. 18th, 1904:
Mr.. JONI MITCHELL, JR.,
Editor RICHMOND PLANET,

Prov1dence, Il. L., Feb. 18th, 1904:
Mr.. JONI MITCHELL, JR.,
Editor RICHMOND PLANET,
Dear Sir
Providence is gradually rounding into
form as a potent accessory to the circu-
lation department of the Planet. There
is growing demand for the paper here
and through the efforts of the Douglass
Afro American Press Agency it is OK
pected that many new subscribers will
be added to the list. What our northern
cities need very much Is correct know
ledge of the acts CT our people In the
middle and southern sections. The daily
press fails utterly to convey this know
ledge; for it either makes no comment
az all or else publishes incorrect and
misleading reports. Hence it remains
for our Afro-American journals TO give
to the public the real existing features
conn ected with our progress in the race
of life. The Douglass A. A. p. A, con-
siders the RICHMOND PLANET one of the
foremost Negro journals that we have
and hence the endeavor to circulate it
with other leading race papers, among
the colored citizens of Providence and
suburbs.
"A very persistent effort is being
made to organize colored Walters
nent organization will soon be effected,
Mr.. Myers r. Armstrong, one of
our successful funeral directors has just
been made a notary public.
Rev. ]. B. K Butler, former pas
tor of the Ebenezer Baptist church is
expected to visit friends here soon.
Mr.. David Byers, head waiter of
the l.. A. Tillinghast Catering Co., is
very i'll at his home West Clifford St.
"A mass meeting was held at the
Wadsworth St.. A. M. K. Zion Church
Monday evening to take action in urg-
ing the stay of Rev. 7. l.. DAVIS as pas
tor of the Oongdon St. Baptist Church.
Rev Davis has filed his present pulpit
during the past three years and the
past tall sent in his resignation
which is to go in effect the first of
March. He is one of the most popular
pastors we have had here for several
years.
Mr.. James Il. Johnson. past COM
mander of Ives Post, Nc. 1876. A r. has
recovered from protracted illness, and
is able to be about again.-Douglass
Afro-American Press Agency
Richmond planet., 1904-02-27
PROTEST FROM RUSSIA

Accuses Jspan Of FIaarant Breach Of
international Law.
St Petersburg, Feb. 24.-A Russian
officer high in authority declares the
war in the Far East will end In Au-
gust or September next. with the COM
plete defeat of the Japanese. 1t is
asserted that Russia will not take the
offensive until she feels completely
able to drive the Japanese out of
Korea and Manchuria- The Russian
qficeT further says that the cars gov
Richmond planet., 1904-02-27
Sir Edw. Wood. ID. O. O.

Sir Edw. Wood, d. D. G. O., of
Petersburg, Va. in company with Mr..
w. G. Rawlings visited our office last
week,
Mrs Carrie f Hawkins arrived
home Tuesday night, Feb 10th, from
New York where she had been 60 take
a course in millinery at the Metropolitan
milliner's school.
You can get any information con-
corning any colored newspapers pub
lished in America. The RICHMOND
PLANET will be found on sale there at
l52 w. 27th St.. New York, N. Y, Mr..
Thos. William Turner, manager.
Afro American Bureau of Information
Richmond planet., 1904-02-27

w ANT 4 D-SEVERAL INDUS
trious persons in each state TO travel
for house established eleven years and
with large capital, to call upon mer-
chants and agents for successful and
profitable line. Permanent engage
ment Weekly cash salary of $2s and
all travelling expens es and hotel bills
advanced IN cash each week. Expert
enoe not essential. Mention reference
and enclose self addressed envelope.
TUE NATIONAL.
i3f 332 Dearborn St, Chicago
Richmond planet., 1904-02-27
SIX SEAMEN LOST IN WRECK
Life Savers Were Unable TO Rescue
Crew of Three-Masted Schooner.

Lie savers were unable 70 Rcscue
Crew of ThreeMasted Schooner.
New York. Feb. 23.-Six men, in
Guiding Captain Harvey MCLEAN and
Mate John McCumber, were lost In the
wreck of the three-masted schooner
Benjamin G. Cromwell of Bellport,
L. I. Two men of the eight on board
came ashore on bits of wreckage and
were taken to the Bellport life saving
station in an exhausted condition.
Three life saving crews, those from
Bellport, Oak Point and Jones Inlet
made half dozen Intellectual attempts
to launch lifeboats. One boat succeed
ed in getting through the surf, but was
unable to get to the outer bar, where
the Cromwell was lying.
At least four lines were shot over the
wrecked ship, but they were of no
avail, and the breeches buoy could not
be used.
Richmond planet., 1904-02-27
JONAnsm JoNAHsM
Mount OIivet Baptist Church.

Who was the strongest man?-Sam
son,-Noi Goliath,-Nol Vino then?
Answer-JONAH, because a whale
could not keep him down.
Tuesday night. NSscb LIST, 1904, In
stead of February 22d, ns published, at
the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church "a new
lecture, "JONAHS" will be given by
Rev. ID. w. Davis, A. Nj. Admission.
10 cents. Come early. Doors open at s
o'clock. q
Richmond planet., 1904-02-27

DR.. K. r. jefferson, the well
knowa physician and surgeon has been
oonnned to his room at ST. James and
Duval SIS. during the past week, but is
improving under the skillful treatment
OF Doctors Harris, Bowser, Lewis, Far.
rax and himself.
-Rev. Caesar Perkins, d. d.. is
stu sick at 10i e. Grace ST., but is inn :
prsvin8
Richmond planet., 1904-02-27
PORT ARTHUR
AGAIN ATTACKED
Japanese Capture Four Torpedo Boats
By Using Russian Signals
ALEXIEFF ARRIVES AT HARBIN

London, Feb. 23.-The Nagasaki cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph.
cabling under date of February %, re-
ports that the Japanese squadron has
captured four Russian torpedo boats
at Port Arthur by using Russian sig
nails.
This dispatch appears to confirm re
ports from various quarters of fresh
attack on Port Arthur by the Japa-
Richmond planet., 1904-02-27
Arrested For Robbins Payne Famiiy

Arrested For Robbins Payne Faniiy.
New York, Feb. 23.-Mrs. Agnes
French. recently employed as q nurse
in the family of Postmaster General
Payne, in Washington, was arrested
in Brooklyn by central ONCE detec'
tives. She is said to have decamped
last Thursday from the Arlington ho-
tel. Washington, with 500 In cash and
about $1,000 worth Of jewelry belong
ing to Mrs. Payne and other members
OF the family. The theft was COM
mitted during the excitement attend
ant upon the funeral Of Senator Han
na- Mrs. French was traced to this
city, and when brought to police head
quarters acknowledged her guilt. She
surrendered to the police $55 In oash,
and about $500 worth Of 1ewelry.
Richmond planet., 1904-02-27
China Refuses to Aid Russia.

Toxic. Feb. 22.-Advices to the Japa-
nese government from Peking say that
while at Mukden, Viceroy Alexieff
asked the Chinese troops to aid in
guarding the railway, so as to prevent
the interruption OF traffic. The Chinese
refused the request and asked for in
structions from Peking. The Chinese
government told them to inform Alex
ien that as Russia had insisted that the
Chinese were unable to guard the rail-
way in time of peace, surely Russia
could not expect them to guard it In
time Of war.
Three hundred Russian scouts re-
connoitered yesterday in Wiju and vi
cinity. They crossed the Yalu river.
entered the town and secuted through
the surrounding country. They then
recrossed the river and Joined their
main force.
Richmond planet., 1904-02-27

NNFINt OF =. W. - DIINs
petition put into circulation by the
representatives and senators OF the
18th congressional district, pledging
their votes to General Charles Dick
for United States senator. Fifty-nine
votes are necessary to nomin ate in
Republican caucus. and 72 are neces-
sary to elect on joint ballot In the
legislature. The house adopted the
senate joint resolution fixing March 1
and 2 as the days for balloting for
United States senator.
Richmond planet., 1904-02-27
Do You Know Her.

1 desire to know the whereabouts of
Mrs. Pattie Rogers. Any one having any
information concerning said party Will
please notify the undersigned and they
will be rewarded for their trouble
Miss LILLE RAGLAND,
422 Matthew ST.,
Durham, N. @.
Richmond planet., 1904-02-27

nese. The report reached Nagasaki
from Chefoo, and It adds that the Rus
sian crews of the four torpedo boats
have been transferred.
No other news of this attack has
been received in London. but the Che
foo correspondent of the Morning Post,
in dispatch dated February %, says
the statement is current there that the
japanese torpedo boat destroyers, in
the attack on Port Arthur on February
ia, sunk or damaged two Russian bat
teships, in addition to the torpedo boat
already reported.
Viceroy Alexieff's retirement to Har-
bin is now an accomplished fact, and a
correspondent of the Associated Press
cables that Port Arthur is now strictly
a naval stronghold, and the forts are
being manned by naval gunners. Only
20 foreigners are now at Port Arthur,
and they are traders disposing of their
merchandise. Some of them are under
suspicion, and there is likelihood of
their being arrested. There are many
complaints of unwarranted arrests, un-
explained expvssion and defamation of
character by the Port Arthur police.
The report that large bodies of Cos
sacks and other troops are occupying
Newchwang and -Ming-Tin are
unfounded.
According to the Nagasaki cores
pondent of the Daily Telegraph, the
American squadron. the vessels of
which are variously reported at Chefoo
and Shanghai, is going to make a
demonstration at the mouth of the Yalu
river.
Richmond planet., 1904-02-27
JOnes-Wallace.

The marriage of Miss Hattie E.
Wallace to Rev. Williams J. Jones, B.
D., will take place at the residence of
the BRIDES parents, 706 Price St., Wed
nesday March 8. 1904 at $50 p. m
Friends are invited. No cards.
2t
Richmond planet., 1904-02-27
SAN DOMINGO REBELS ROUTED
Defeated BY Government Forces In

Battle Extending Over Two Days.
Washington, Feb. 22.-The state de-
partment has received a cablegram
from Minister Powell. dated at San Do
mingo February 16, saying:
"a decisive battle has been fought
between the government forces and the
insurgents. 1t extended over two days
and resulted in victory for the gov
ernment The siege has been raised
and the insurgents are in retreat"
Richmond planet., 1904-02-27
TURKS DEFEAT REBELS
Over 500 Albanians Killed Or Wound
ed In Second Battle

ed In second Battle.
Salonica, Macedonia, Feb. %. - An
other battle occurred between the In.
surgent Albanians In North Albania
and the Turkish troops, February Is.
The Albanians were beaten, losing
over 500 men killed or wounded. The
Turks also lost heavily.
Shemsi Pasha, who was In command
of the Turks at Diakova, has been SUI
perceded, owing to the sultan's dis
pleasure at his unduly severe treat
ment of the Albanians.
Richmond planet., 1904-02-27
JAPAN LANDS 10000 MORE MEN
Panic at Ping Yang Caused BY Ap-
proach of Opposlno Armies


London, Feb. 24.-Cabling from Che
foo on February %. a correspondent of
the Morning Post says 10000 more
Japanese troops have landed at Che
mulpo and that he has received con-
hrmation of the report that some Japa-
nese have landed at Pigeon Bay, others
at Talienwan, and that an engagement
occurred the night of February IL.
The correspondent at Seoul of the
Daily Mail reports panic at Ping
Yang, Korea, which is regarded as
heralding the approach of the oppos-
ing armies
In a dispatch from Toxic the cor
respondent of the Times says some
hundreds OF Cossacks reached Conju,
80 miles south Of the Yalu river. the
afternoon of February 20. Thirty
troopers crossed the river at Kazan
the same evening, thus arriving within
40 miles Of Ping Yang. Korea.
The report is confirmed, this cor.
respondent continues, that 20 miles
OF railroad track and some important
bridges have been destroyed between
Harbin and Vladivostock.
If the latter report is true, It would
be great advantage to the Japanese.
as Viadivostocl is known to be very
badly supplied, and it therefore could
not long resist a Japanese attack.
There Is still. however, no news OF
actual operations of anv kind
Richmond planet., 1904-02-27
rick WILL SUCCEED HANNA

Has Enough Votes Pledged In ohts
Legislature to Elect.
Columbus, o., Feb. 24.-Eightyelghs
out of the III Republican mem bers 90
the Ohio legislature have signed the
Richmond planet., 1904-02-27

eunboat Mandjur Still at Shanghai.
Shanghai. Feb. 24-Two Chinese
cruisers are expected here to settle
the question of the refusal OF the Rus
sian gunboat Mandjur to obey the
order of the taoti to leave Shanghai.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-13

three. quarter sleeves or high neck with
long sleeves As Illustrated it is made
of pale pink silk and wool crepe de
Chine with ectu lace, but there are
many materials equally appropriate
Cashmere win be very appropriate the
winter through, and is charming for
all frocks of the sort. albatross is also
available and the very thin simple
silks are quite correct.
The frock is made with the waist and
the skirt, The waist consists of the
fitted foundation, which can be faced
to form a yoke or cut out to give the
low round neck MS desired The waist
itself is made with fronts and backs
gathered at both upper and lower
edges, and can be finished with the
bertha or With a simple fiat band, as
shown in the small view. The sleeves
consist of full puffs with circular por-
tons, which fall over the gathered
friIls. The skirt consists OF an upper
portion. cut in deep points. and a gath
cred founce, which is straight at It's
upper edge and joined 10 the upper
portion above the points. the latter fall
ing over It between the shirriugs.
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size 0en years. is
ten yards tweuty-one inches wide. eight
ana one-half yards twenty seven inches
wide or five yards forty-fow inches
wide, with twenty yards of insertion
to make as illustrated. three-fourth
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-13

The eieg O. mutton" model makes
the latest fashionable sleeve; but is
shown In many variations, always re-
timing its essential shape, which is
large above the elbow, snug below
The two shown are among the best and
are peculiarly well adapted to remod-
cling, as well as to the new gowns
and waists. The sleeve TO the left is
shown in cashmere with the cuff of
velvet, but will be found EXCEEDINGLY
effective. with the plain portion of lace
while the upper is Of the material,
whenever such combination is desira-
Bile. The sleeve to the right Is made of
crepe de Chine and is full for its en-
tire length, in mOusquetaire style, and
can be finished plain, as illustrated,
or with a frill at the wrist, as may be
liked.
The sleeve consists Of the fitted foun-
dation, Which is tie same for both,
the mosquetaire sleeve and the sleeve
that is plain below the elbow with
the shaped cuff. The mousquetaire
sleeve is gathered at the seam edges
and again at the top and arranged over
the foundation, the inner seams being
closed together. The sleeve that is
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-13

Opalized Shark in New South Wales.
Since they were first discovered the
famous opal fields at White Cliffs,
New South Wales. have yielded many
curious fossils, particularly those Of
prehistoric marine life.
But the latest discovery is a most
extraordinary one. and viii prove Of
the deepest interest to the scientific
world. It is that Of fossilized. or
rather 0bAlized, member Of the shark
family which was found on Block No.
9. at a depth of 50 feet from the sur
face. The sydney press states that
the specimen measures 3 feet 6 inches
from the snout TO the tip of the tail
The body Is in seven sections (the
tl,Aaa and shoulder por4ica Is IS
inches; each section is inches in
length
The deeply indented eye sockets
show very plainly, and thin veins Of
purple opal encircle the fish from tip
to tip. At the mouth these veins
make an oblone and clearly defined
course. though the continuity is occa.
sioHslly broken No particulars as to
weight are given, but as the fossil has
been sent to London, these and other
matters Of interest will soon be deter
mined
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-13
BOY is A PUZZLE.
Youth in England converses Only IL
Unknown Lanuuaoe. !

Youth in England converses Only ID
Unknown Language. 4
Chelsea workhouse harbors a boy
fair skinned =-a light haired, whose
nationality has. up to the present
completely bafled the officials.
Previously to being sent to tbs
workhouse the lad was charged at the
Westminster police court with wan
dering without visible means of sub
sistence. and it was then stated that
during the week he was hnder.remand
he did not utter a wcrd, and, although
he was spoken to in six different Ian
guages, he showed no sign Of recog-
milton.
It has since been found that the lad
car speak. but his speech is stranger
than his silence. The jabber OF a
monkey is more ineligible.
Several written questions were put
to him yesterday. Underneath the
words, What is your name and age?"
he wrote without hesitation, "Tentyrut
Watcuk. fourteen Thus he appeared
to understand English.
What country we're you born in?"
The lad at once wrote "Hirlulntyints.
How do you like scrubbing ?"- THE
occupation the boy had Just been en-
gagged in. "Dernt sentk, was the writ
ten reply.
He was then asked, again in writ
ing, would you like a penny?" His
$500 ,.r~r- l.-fnf. strTsr7T,,~-
His identity shows every prospect
of remaining riddle. He has been
seen by medical men and by linguists.
but hitherto it has been impossible to
account for him in any way Since
his case has appeared in the papers
numberless people have called who
say they have lost boys OF about his
age.-London correspondence, PhIa-
deiphia North American.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-13

Preciplce Over Which Converted Tor.
rent Is TO Fall, Through Steel
Stack es7 Feet High, Upon Power
Wheels That viii Convert Its En-
ergy into Electricity.
themselves some artificial Niagarss.
The first is now in course Of constsUc.
ton.
As an engineering feat 1t has decid-
edly novel features. Two or three riv-
ers are to be lifted bodily, SO to speak,
from their beds and transferred to
canals. which will feed an immense
reservoir. From this reservoir the
water Will be carried through another
canal and dropped through great pipes
over the edge Of a precipice 1000 feet
high. The lower house in which the
electricity win be generated will be
situated at the foot Of the precipiee.
Ultimately 1t viii have a capacity OF
about 10000 horse power.
The site is tSenty-four miles from
sllverton. in Southern Colorado. The
initial cost Of the undertaking will
approximate 100000. while the ulti'
mate plan will involve an expenditure
Of about s5,0OO,O00
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-13

plain below the elbow is gathered at
It's upper edges and at the seam edges
above the elbows only.
The quantity Of material required
FOR the medium size is, for mosquetaire
sleeve two and oue-half yards twenty
one inches wide two aud one-half
yards twenty-seyen inches wide or
one and one-fourth yards forty-four
inches wide; for plain sleeve, two and
one-fourth yards twentx.sas inches
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-13

All over laces are again exceedingly
fashionable, especially the finer quail
ties. Allover Nalenciennes. Mochin
and Alencon are in great demand for
waists, and oven entire gowns. These
allovers are accompanied by flouacing
in the same mesh ana pattern. to finish
skirt. bertha ana sleeves with. Among
the novelties Of two-toLed laces are
seen willow green I'd ecru. cham.
payne and Delft lue, cream. ivory
ana butter" color.