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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-05
PEOPLES REAL ESTATE AND IN
VESTNENT COMPANY.
Some or its Officers.

The progress made by the Peoples
Real Estate and Investment Compa-
NY has been a gratifying surprise to
It's promoters. IL is the only bona
fide company OF the kind among col
ored people in this city and il is be-
ginning its labors with every pros
pect OF success. II rents and sells
property. IL has a department now
for the special business of taking in
hand the collection of rents The
leading character in the business de-
partment of this organization is Mr.
w. F. Denny, who was until recently
Assistant Manager of the Richmond
Beneficial Insurance Company.
He gave up that lucrative position
to begin this work that Richmond
so much needs. He is Secretary and
his reliability is unquestioned. That
he will bring TO the concern the ne
cessary tact and business energy is
apparent TO all who have observed
his rather remarkable career since
he launched out in business in this
city.
MIR. j. J.. Carter. at present the
Cashier of the Richmond Beneficial
Insurance Company. is President
and this ensures that decisive Judge
ment, so necessary in an enterprise
of this kind. Mr.. p. II. Ford, the
General Manager, is unquestionably
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-05
DEACON JONES SPEAKS.
Chapter LIS Officers.

The scriptural officers of a church
are two: Pastor and Deacon. The
pastor i'm the new Testament is called
a bishop, which means an ovsrseer
and indicates the nature of his work.
He Is also called an elder. or presbv-
ter. which properly means an engaged
persona term probably derived
from the Jewish synagogue. and in
dicates dignity of office. He Is also
called a minister. which means a ser
want. and implies that ne is to min
lister and serve in spiritual things.
The term pastor signifies a shepherd.
and implies also the nature of the re
lations ne sustains TO the Church.
His Duties--The pastor is to take
the over special duties, which are
preaching the gospel, administering
the ordinances. carefully watching
over and guiding the Church. Csee
lst part, Chap. VII: End part, Chan.
V. of the Baptist Church Directory
and advancing the religious interests
OF the people; For the perfecting
OF the saints. for the work OF the
ministry. for the edifying of the body
OF Christ"
His Authority-Though pastors
cannot rightfully assume authority as
being lord over Gods heritage" yet
there is sense in which the minis
terial office should command and re-
ceive a Difference rendered to no other
The Apostle enjoins that tine elders
that rule will be counted worthy of
double honor, and also. obey them
who have rule over you and submit
yourselves" Here is n sense, there
fore. in which they are 10 rule and
the people are TO obey.
His Spiere-A minister should do
good everywhere. Brethren, I call
your attention TO this; Rev. William
Thomas has been pastor of First
Union Bapt. Church for five years
which kept his congregation in cheer
up TO the third Sunday in June. He
asked ;hS sisters on the third Sunday
in May TO make him a present of a
spring suit and With great courage
the sisters made him a present of
$6.75. He stood in the pulpit on the
third Sunday in June and told the
church that he did want to COM
mence protracted meeting early this
year, that he had no idea of leav-
ing, and we paid him that day S25.
AS IL was getting late and he had his
them TO put his election on until the
third Sunday in July. The church
agreed. And 70 heir surprise, on
the first Sunday in July he sent a
brother out in his place and request
ed the church 10 pay that brother
50. and they did so Now he is e.
lected at the New Eron Church in
Chesterfield. and at Pleasant Grove
Church in Louisa Co., about three
miles above First Union Bapt.
Church and / think IL is shame for
minister 10 treat any congregation
like that and therefore, call your at
tention TO this. He did not return
thanks TO the people for their kind
ness.
his
COLIN JONES,
mark
Deacon First Union Bapt Church
r. f. ID. No.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-05
COURT NO POWER OVER A JACK
ASS
Can not Stop Its Bray--Kansas Wo.
mans Injunction Against Livery
Keepers is Dissolved.

TOPEKA. KAN, July 24-s'No
power on earth can prevent a jackass
from braying. This court is power
less TO afford relief in this case. and
the Injunction is dissolved. said
Judge Dana in dismissing a suit
brought by the postmistress of Rich
land, Kan. against the owners OF a
number of jackasses to prevent their
braying. Tibbstts & Hotz own a liv-
cry stable in Richlsnd. next door to
the post Office, whose mistress has
been sorely annoyed during the day
and night by the rancorous braying
of the discOntented Jacks in the liv-
cry barn Whenever she sought 70
while away the tedious hours by sing
ing softly to herself, the Jacks would
break in and agitate the atmosphere
with their distracting noise. At
night, when she raised her windows
70 get a breath OF fresh air, her ears
would be benumbed by the hee-hav
OF the Jacks.
She appealed TO the owners Of the
stable 10 suppress the animals. but
they politely informed her that to
bray was the chief delight and func-
tion of jackass. and they could not
prevent IL. Furthermore. the ma
turC of their business precluded send
ing the offending animals away for
the night. Finally she appealed TO
the court and secured from a Judge
In Shawnee county a temporary in
junction against Messrs pibbetts g.
Hotz. Then she gave final warning
TO them that the noise must cease.
They Immediately took the case be-
fore Judge Dana. and the case was
argued to-day. IL was one OF the
most unique hearings in the history
OF Kansas even. which is the author
and scene OF many unique things.
In their reply TO the Injunction.
Messrs. Tibbetts g. Hotz set up that
the courts and, in fact, all human ma
chinery. stood absolutely powerless
TO prevent the braying OF a 5ackass.
They cited instances where various
expedients had been tried. such as
dynamite. muzzlipg, solitary confine-
ment. etc. but all efforts had proved
futile. In was ably argued before
the court that a Missouri and Kansas
Jack. or mule, was unique feature in
the eyes OF the world, and entitled to
consideration. IL was shown that pa
ges OF comic weeklies are devoted to
this peculiar animal and his predilec
tion for braying and kicking. These
had been peculiarities OF the jackass
from the beginning of the world and
would be so to the end thereof.
While they regretted that any of
their property should prove annoying
10 the postmistress OF Richland. for
which lady they had profound es-
TEEN, they could not prevent their
jacks hee-hawing, nor could they
cripple their own business by dispos-
ing of the animals. "and your petit
TONERS will ever pray, etc"
Judge Dana pondered at some
length over the case and finally an
nounced that he would dissolve the
injunction. ''It is apparent 10 any
student of animal nature" he said,
that human agencies are helpless
to prevent the braying of tackess.
1t is his nature, and the court can af
ford no relief. Let the order dismis
sing this case be entered"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-05
To Stop Jackass Braying.

To the Editor OF the Globe-Democrat
st. Louis, July 25.-I see by this
mornings Globe-Democrat that a
Kansas Judge has decided that mo
ass from braying." and that he ''pon-
dered long before rendering the de-
cision. II the judge had been
raised among jackasses he would
know better. II ne will visit the
livery stable wnere those jackasses
make their home of which the Kan
sas lady complains. and observe the
jackasses when they bray, he viii
see that every time a Jackass brays
ne lifts his tail. So long as the
bray continues the tail remains
erect Now, no jacl<ass that ever
lived can bray without lifting his
tail; SO it follows that in order to
prevent a jackass from braying he
must be prevented from lifting his
tail.
On the farm where / was reared
(not raised) a number of jackasses
were kept On summer nights,
when they were won't 10 assemble
together and bray and rob the farm
hands OF their sleep. all that was
necessary was TO tie stone to the
tail of each jackass, and they would
be quiet. IL is rather funny sight
to see a jackass attempting 10 bray
with a rock at the end Cf his tail.
II he is an intelligent jackass--a
a farm jackass is no fool--he begins
an Investigation. / have seen half
a dozen tackasses at once twisting
their neclxs and trying TO see what
was holding the tails down and stop
ping their bray.
Yes. the Kansas Judge is wrong.
A rock tied to jaclzass' tail viii
stop his bray. Yours for quiet
FARMER BOY.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-05

one OF the shrewdest dealers in real
estate in the city and his Judgment
may we'll be depended upon.
Mr.. X. III. Thurston. the brilliant
Young assistant TO Mr.. A. ID. Price.
mat veteran business man, Is Vice
President and Mr.. Quinn shelton is
Treasurer. Mr.. Shelton is we'll
known for his sterling qualities and
his ability TO handle finance.
Those OF us who have been long
wishing for an enterprise of this kind
can not AFFORD TO do otherwise than
TO vouch-safe all of the encourage
ment and support TO this most wor-
thy enterprise.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-05

In the Law and &c uity Court OF
the City OF Richmond, July 24th.
1905.
Cornelia Foster. ... Plaintiff
against
John Foster Defendant.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is TO OBJ
tain a divorce, Vinculo MatrimoniI
ON behalf of the plaintiff from the
defendant.
And an affidavit having been made
and filed that the defendant John
Foster is a nonresident OF the State
OF Virginia, il is ordered that he ap
pear here within fifteen days after
due publication of this order and do
what is necessary to protect his in
teFest in this cause.
Geo. w. Thomas pq.
A Copy: Teste: p. P. Winston
Clerk
To John Foster
Take-Notice That ] shall on the
18th day OF September 1905 between
the hours of A. NJ. and G p. NJ.
at the the Once of VIM. NJ. Turpin.
Commissioner in .Chancery, Snafer
Building. Richmond, Va proceed to
take the depositions OF Branch John
son and ais TO be read as evidence on
my behalf in the above styled cause.
Ccrnelia Foster.
BY Counsel
Geo. W. Thomas pa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-05

Nashville. Ices and cakes were
served. Meningitis orchestra fur
nished music.
Too much credit cannot be given
10 the president, Miss Carrie NJ. Bal
lard, for her executive ability in
planning pleasure for her club.
We are glad to see Mr.. T. Bailey
Cobb back in -ha city again. His
party, composed OF the Misses and
Masters Grant. report a pleasant out
ing while at Palmyra
Prof. r. L. Yancsy is back from
Atlanta. Ga.
II, s. MERRITT, Agt.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-05
LAWYER WETMORE
WINS THE CASE!
Supreme Court Declares sJimcrow" Street-car
Law Unconstitutional. Great Victory.
CONGRATULATIONS IN ORDER.

al A month ago formed a part
nership with Mr. !. =. Purcell OF Pen
sacola, Florida. and lOf course ne was
associated with me IN the case. Mr..
Purcell is first class lawyer. and
as much, IL not more. credit is due
TO him as TO me. though the daily ps-
pers said very little about him b.
cause they did not know him. We
were not employed by any one TO
test this case. bat We hired a man 90
get ON s'o sss .anI sit IN the part OF
the car assigned 60 white people. and
had am officer near ~ TO arrest him.
and paid him Go stat In Jail until the
writ of habeas corfsfs was granted;
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-05

Mr.. VIM. A. Jackson, formerly of
this city, but for many years res
ident Of Norfolk. Va, and Assistant
Manager of the Richmond Beneficial
Insurance Company died Tuesday,
July 4th, 1905. between and o.
clock at the Protestant Hospital of
Norfolk. He was sick only two
days and was conveyed to the hospi-
tai as a last resort with a view to
saving his life. He was too far gone
however and he expired before he
was operated upon.
His funeral took place at st. Jo-
sephs Catholic Church Friday morn
Ing at 9 A. NJ, July 7th. 1905
Father Busch offcia1ed at the High
Mass. He was well-known through
out this state and was at one time
agent and collector for the RICH
MOND PLANET.
His wife. Mrs. Anna Jackson, is
a hair-drcsser by trade and Is al
most as well known as her husband.
She was in the city this week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-05

but the race-loving Negroes have vol
unfairly contributed about $50 since
the case was decided in the Circui.
Court, towards paying the expenses
IN mat Court and in the Supreme
Court; and have given two recep-
ions Tor us, and have three more
planned So YOU can see that they
are very grateful.
Again thanking you for your
words OF encouragement. and wish
ing you and the Planet long life and
prosperity. I am.
Very truly yours,
j. DOUGLAS WETMORE.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-05
Jacksonville. Fla. Aug. /. 1905.
Mr.. John Mitchell. Jr..
Editor The Planet.
Richmond. Va.

Dear Mr.. Mitchell:
YOU congratulatory letter of the
zsth uit received. for which accept
my thanks.
am Just writing you line TO let
you Know that on last Friday we ar
sued the street car case before the Su
Preme Court. and that on Saturday
afternoon they rendered a decision
sustaining the Circuit Judge. and de
ciaring the entire Act unconstitution
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-05

vigilance over all things necessary 10
make his home the most glorious SPOT
OF earth. He stood IN the very sane
tuary OF his family's affection, and
Win his two hands. held the altar
OF love His home was his palace
where he and his queenly companion
reigned supremely.
As Chancellor Commander OF New
Era Lodge. No. Sc, X. of T., he was
loved and held ia the highest esteem
by us all. During HIS two terms of
office. his decisions were so just and
equitable that there was never a
cause for complaint He adorned
beautihed, honored and respected
the Office and by so doing, ne set an
example for his successors.
In view of these true. but briefly
expressed, and other high traits OF
character. be it resolved.
First, that We the officers and
members of New Era Lodge, Nose.
and Invincible Co.. No. 20, X. of p
viii ever cherish his memory. and
strive TO emulate his high life and
character.
And be IL further resolved. that
we extend TO the bereaved family our
heartfelt sympathy in this their sad
and irreparabie loss.
Be it, resolved, third, that these
resolutions be spread upon the face
of our minutes. and a copy be pre-
sented to the family of our deceased
brother; and also published In the
Richmond Planet and the Interpreter
Done by the order of New Era
Lodge. No. SO and Invincible Co., No.
20, Knights of Pythias, this the 25th
day of July, 1905.
COMMITTEES:
Sir Robert w. Goff, B. d.
Sir J. b. Evans.
Sir u. s. G.. Patterson
Sir Beverly Dismond.
Sir A. G.. LaDghorne.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-05

WANTED-Female Agents want
ed in every city. town and village in
the United Safes. pay from $2OO to
$500 per day. work easy. For par
jculars. address.
Box 21, Manchester, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-05
Mrs. Sarah Rode ,eft

water Gee advertisement.
Mrs. Sarah Rode left the city
Monday, July 31st, after attending
the funeral of her sister. Miss Vir-
ginia Emmison.
DIR. Andrew J. Gwathney, ID. ID. s.
OF Washington. ID. c.. passed through
the city this week enroute TO Stevens
vile, King & Queen Co. Va 20 visit
his brother. He was accompanied
by his niece, Miss Hannah Gwathney.
Miss Addie White. OF Richmond.
Va. has left Atlantic City. y. ]. for
four months for Lake Champlain, y.
Y.
Rev. r. Russell. of Lamberts
Point, is representative of the Re
formed Zson Union Apostolic Church
of the United States. He was in the
city this week.
1t has been hot. but Il is more
pleasant now and you should be in
the humor TO patronize the New En-
terprise Store. See advertisement.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-05
PRICE FIVE CENTS

ENIMISON-The funeral of Miss
Virginia Emmison, who departed this
life Thursday morning. July 2Oth
at 1880 o'clock. was preached from
the Second Bapt. Church Sunday.
July 23d, 1905. She leaves a moth
er. three sisters. one brother to
mourn their loss, but we hope our
loss is her eternal gain. May she
rest in peace. She died in full tri-
umph OF faith
Her Mother.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-05

TO THE coLoRED PEOPLE OF
AMERICA.
Start in business for yourself. Ny
formulas tell you how TO make the
following articles: Hoyts Great Ger
man Cologne, Pomade Hair Grower,
the best Tooth Powder, German
Corn Cure, Rheumatism cure for
all aches and pains and four more
of the best toilet articles. Others
are making a fortune, why not you?
Sit right down and and answer this
adv. to day. it may never appear a
gain. Send Scots p. o. Money Order
to
JUNEAU AVE. NEWS, TOILET
STORE AND FORMO co.
26 Juneau Ave. Milwaukee, Wis.
This offer is 10 coiored people only
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-05

WANTED-A good. honest reliable
man. who understands thoroughly
tailoring, cleaning, dyeing and press
ing OF ladies' and gents clothing.
Address.
GEO. /. HUTCHINSON.
so N. Gratiot Ave.
Mt. Clemens, Mich.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-05

WANTED bright, educated girl
as nurse. Wages, SIS per month.
First class home. Address IN own
hand writing stating experience,
''P" care of PLANET once.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-05

WANTED-6 first class carpenters.
Wanted at once. Best wages paid.
MOORE & ARCHER
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-05

Sir J. w. Wells of Norfolk, va.
was in the city this week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-08-05

Mr.. /. j. Miller is making an Of
Ter that should make your mouth
water. See advertisement.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-07-19
Special Election August Fifteenth.

The city council has called special
election for granting an extension, or
rather new franchise. to the DEBORAH
Electric Light Company. This is but
q step toward the contamination Of
their plans to construct an immense
dam on the river east Of DEBORAH, to
furnish power for their plants here
and at Waukon, making q saving to
them of nearly $4,000 year, and
permitting a reduction in price to
the consumer. The Electric Light
Company would of course not entail
so large an investment. unless assured
OF franchise for a term of years
longer than their present one extends.
On the other hand, the city of DEBORAH
has nothing to lose and much to gain
by granting the franchise. 1t makes
the situation as it is now. It is
simply a permit for the company to
do business for term Of years. Any
other company can secure franchise
If the people vote it. The city can
at any time purchase the plant should
municipal ownership be desirable,
through appraisement We can see
no reason why the vote should not be
unanimous. 1t means giving nothing
away. and getting in return $50. 600
investment, reduction in rates for
electricity. a lake several miles in
length in one Of the prettiest spots
in Iowa. a surplus of power for use at
any time for factories, electric rail-
ways. etc. 1t is project which
should have. and we believe it has,
the united support of all our citizens.
1t means much for DEBORAH, and we
hope that it will be speedily carried
to successful conclusion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-07-19
Pioneer Mother Buried Monday

Mrs. Ephriam Adams, wife of one
OF the two survivors of the famous
Iowa Band" of ministers who began
their labors in the state half century
ago, and for fifteen years we'll
known resident of this city. died at
her home in Waterloo Thursday. Her
death was due principally to old age.
She was one of the best known of the
early church workers of Iowa. She
is survived by her husband aud two
sons, H. G. Adams. an instructor at
Ann Arbor. and E. d. Adams, an
instructor in Leland Stanford Univer-
sity.
Elizabeth Douglass was born Jan.
/. 1891, at Hanover, N H.. and was
"a years of age at the time of her
death. She was married to Ephriam
E. Adams. Sept. 16. 1924, at Hanover.
N. H. Shortly after their marriage
the couple came west. and settled in
the state of Iowa.
During their long residence in this
state. her husband, who was ordained
a minister of the Congregational
church in November, 1S43, held pas
torates at number of Iowa towns.
They made their home at Davenport
for eleven years, Mr.. Adams being
in charge Of the church at that place.
They moved from. Davenport to De-
corah. where they resided for fifteen
years. Leaving DEBORAH, they resided
at Grinnell. where Mr.. Adams was
connected with Iowa College. From
this point they went to Eldora, where
they resided for six years. after which
Mr.. Adams was superintendent Of
home missions for ten years more.
OF the Iowa Band" originally
composed of eleven young ministers
who volunteered for work in the new
state of Iowa. only two are living,
Rev. E. E. Adams and DR.. Salter Of
Burlington.
The remains were brought to De-
corah Monday for .interment, brief
funeral service being held at the
congregational church at 3 :45 D. m. +,
Rev. DR.. Willett officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-07-19
Winneshiek County Fair.

Citizens of Winneshiek county, we
wish you to bear in mind that the
Winneshiek County Fair will be held
in DEBORAH, Sept. 5, 6, and s.,
1905. The Willard family in their
great act. consisting of riding Bicycle
and Unicycle ON slack wire, also
walking on such wire with sandals,
contortion act anu many other acts
have been engaged. Ground space
has been engaged by the large Renix
Combination in their plantation songs
and other amusements. A good speed
program has been arranged and the
management are trying to get the
very best ball teams to play that can
be had Nothing can take the place
of your own county fair, so everybody
come. Remember the dates Sept 5,6.7.8
X. l. Haugen. President.
H. L. Coffeen. secretary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-07-19
Obituary..

Miss Julia Grinna died at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Goe. Frye, two
miles north of this city, Friday,
June 30th, and was laid to rest in the
Glenwood Lutheran cemetery July
Cd. The funeral services were held
from her sisters home, where Rev. I.
B. Torrison officiated. Rev. M. Borge
officiated at the Glenwood Lutheran
church. She was born Feb. 10. 1878,
on Washington Prairie, where she
lived until four years ago, when she
moved to DEBORAH with her father.
The past two years she has been stay.
ing with her sister, during which
time she has been a sufferer from
consumption. Julia was kind and
loving girl and will be deeply
mourned by all who knew her, es-
pecially her aged father, sister. Mrs.
Geo. Frye, and brothers, Albert Of
DEBORAH and Gust of Washington
Prairie.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-07-19
Dawn the Dugway Embankment.

Monday afternoon Mrs. Mary Kjose
of Madison township and her brother,
Ole, of Minneapolis. who is visiting
reatives in the county. had been in
DEBORAH visiting Mrs. Kjose's daught-
er, Mrs. j. Jackwitz. and started home,
going via the dugwav. Here the horse
became unmanageable and backed the
buggy off the road down the steep
embankment. The buggy was badly
broken, the horse bruised and famed
but the persons escaped with few
bruises and procuring another buggy
from Mr.. Jackwitz proceeded home
without further accident