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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
MIR. SCOTS CONGRATULATIONS
The Planets EditOrials-He Declares
Them Able and Appropriate.
Calls for Reproduction
i'm Pamphlet
Form.

Huntington, w Va. Mch. 2S. 'OS.
Editor Richmond PLANET.
] have just finished reading your
editorials on the Warner Bill in the
Brownsville affair and Secretary
Taft's speech at Plymouth Church. In
my opinion they are the ablest editor
ial utterances that have seen on this
much discussed question. Your an
alysis OF the bill and the speech is
clear and convincing. It leaves no
ground for the apologist TO see-saw
on and IL does this by the eternal
logic OF human rights.
/ congratulate you upon those ed
itorials. They would read well in
the New York Independent. There
Is not a line in the whole six col
umns that / would change. They
should be put in pamphlet form for
general distribution. There may be
few colOred men who have their
lightning rods up and who may a
pologize for the President but the
great body OF Negroes will never
swallow his order OF dismissal with
out honor. Nothing short Of the pas
sage of the Foraker bill will atone
for the injury done those soldiers
or revive the withered laurels Of
their military honor
Secretary Taft in his Plymouth
Church speech adds insult TO injury
when he virtually consents to the
Southern program OF barring the Ne
groes from the ballot and restrict
ing their education TO industrial pur-
suits. He Processes deep sympathy
for the race and claims abolition.
heredity and environments. Wherev
er the Negroes have the ballot they
should use IL TO keep out of Office such
opportunists as he.
The trailing clouds OF glory" OF
his birth seem 90 have vanished in
entire fOrgetfulness foe he goes so
FAR as TO say that on the race ques-
uon he has seen a new light. In the
language OF Isaac the Faithful: THE
voice is the voice OF Jacob but the
hand is the hand OF Esau." I quite
agree with you that This Is not a
political Qeustion. IL is an. issue Of
human rights. We want no more
than the law allows and we should
accept no less"
Praying that you may be spared
TO stand on the firing line for many
years to come, I am
Very sincerely
j.. W. SCOTT.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
MIND

When mighty and infinite wisdom
deign'd
To condescend in handiwork below
A being as a crown TO grace the third
Great world OF worlds-of rock and
tree and ape.
One that would have dominion DER
the throng
OF creatures that would swim or walk
or fly.
He fashion'd as means to serve this
end
A consciousness invisible but one
SO thorough in its worthy purpose
that
'Twould generate. receive. transmit
from such
Mere tiny impress as a falling fake
or downy snow upon earth's proffer' d
breast
Unto such as the shocking. thund'ring
quake
Is to the mountain that Il overthrows.
One that could generate a jewel'd
thought
Mere bit in size. but like the small
est star
That fills a world OF space with twink
ling light.
One that could weave a thread Of
texture small
But with force mysterious 10 lead
Obey, Command power Nth I'm size
One that could well receive and store
away
In moderd cells OF space for timely
use
A fortified defence for pressing need
BY Wild intent the Author of this
vast
Capacity, which bears so mastery
His touch OF grand perfection. then
bestow'd
This honor'd gift on him He termed
man
The one great thing within him. this
is MIND.
-LUCIAN B. WATKINS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS ANNIVERS-
AIRY EXERCISES.
Rev \. - Thomas Delivers Sermon.
Grand Time There.

The anniversary exercises of the
Knights of Pythias at the Sixth Mt.
Zion Baptist Church last Sunday at
1880 p. NJ. were a success. Promptly
on the minute. Grand Chancellor
John Mitchell, Jr. sounded the gavel.
The Knights formed at the Pyth-
ian Castle, 727 n Third Street and
marched to the Church. The Uni
form Rank was under the command
OF Major William A. Robinson. Lieut..
3. II. Peyton, Adjutant The Bat
TALON consisted of Eureka Co. No
1. Planet Co. No. s, Blooming Lily
Co. No. Il. They were commanded
by Capt. Isaac Moore. Capt. Adolphus
Jackson and Capt. V. NJ. Gwathmey
respectively.
The scriptures were read. after
which the prayer was offered by Rev.
J. W. Pryor Rev. A. s. Thomas
then delivered the anniversary ser
mon. He was very timely in his re-
marks and elected applause. The
sermon dealt with the PRINCIPLES Of
the Order and gave wholesome advice
TO the members. Rev. Thomas has
been a member of the order for many
years.
Grand Chancellor John Mitchell
Jr. delivered an address on THE
Tri-Colored Banner OF Pythianism"
and surprised many I'm mis- ex0lana-
tion OF that emblem. A col ction
was lifted and vote Of than ten
dered 70 the Rev. A. S Thorn Q. the
Choir. Mr. w II. WOodson. leader
and TO the Church Rev. II. V. Pey-
ton then delivered the benediction.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
Pythians Celebrate in Manchester

The Anniversary Celebration OF
the Knights of Pythias and Courts
OF Calanthe OF Manchester. Va took
place at the Second Baptist Church
Of which Rev. ID. w. Davis, ID. D. is
pastor last Sunday at 3o'clock. The
occasion was a grand success. The
knights assembled at the Castle at
. O'Clock and soon thereafter fully $50
strong, able-bodied men were seen
marching in line with Sir John r.
Cogbill as Chief Marshall.
The following programme was
rendered at the Church: Welcome
Address, Sir Mason Baugh: Singing.
Pythian ode; Prayer, Sir Lewis Da-
ly; Quartette, Sirs +. J. Cunningham
IS. Alexander, J. +. Height, Henry
Harris; Remarks by ID. ID. G.. c.,
Robert Jackson; Remarks. Sister An
ma Taylor; Music. Quartette: Ami
versary Sermon, Rev. ID. w. Davis:
Prayer, Rev. DR.. Con of Lynchburg,
Virginia
Sir J. f. Height was Master of
Ceremonies. The collection was
S14.00.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
MIR. II. II. Ford Makes Big Deal in
Maryland.

Maryland.
Mr.. p. II. Ford, Manager of The
Peoples Real Estate and Investment
company is now the owner of a very
hne piece of property in Cumberland
Maryland. The price paid was SO.
$1,000. Mr.. Ford is one of Rich
mond's leading business men. He is
Manager of the Peoples Real Estate
and Investment Company also Presi-
dent of the United Ordor of Friends.
ana is connected with many of the
business enterprises in our city. He
also owns some very valuable pro-
perty in Western Maryland, being in
the coal fields.
he is man with a will, having
started out In the world with no mon
ey and but few friends Through
tact, push and principle with close
application to business he has forged
his way to the front rank and TODAY
he stands at the head of some OF the
largest enterprises owned and oper-
ated by our people. A portion of
this property was owned by A. ].
Washington, Cumberland, Md.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
SMITH-PREICE

The home of Mrs. Margaret Smith.
= 16 S. End Street was the scene of
a beautiful wedding Wednesday Eve
April 1, 1908. Mr.. John A. Smith
and Miss Ocie Preice were Joined in
matrimony. Rev. j. Moore. Pastor
of West Wood Baptist Church Off
ciated. The groom was dressed in
conventional black while the bride
was beautifully attired in a white
SILK vol, carrying a bunch of water
lilies and carnations. The home
was beautifully decorated and light
ed TO suit the occasion.
Reception, Sunday Eve, April s..
1908 from 8 to p. NJ. We hope
them much happiness and success
throughout life.
Planet Hawk
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
Steubcnville Notes.

Mr.. l.. Murray Of 203 S. 9th St. has
the finest and best equal rights shop
In Steubenville. The Agent has his
work done at this shop and you can
always find my race papers there
and l want all friends to patronize
him.
Miss Sadia Watkine has changed
her residence but my paper shall al
ways find her.
Miss Kabia Hill is convalescing.
Mr.. William Snoten is convalescing
Mr.. James Boyd and Mr.. Bob Scott
are we'll
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
AN HOURS SESSION.

The committee was I'm session a.
bout an hour. There was little dis
cussion, the time being consumed I'm
voting. Two bills were pending be-
fore the committee. One, by Sen
ator Foraker OF Ohio, directed the
restoration Of the soldiers to the rolls
with full pay and allowances to date
from their original discharge by or
der OF the President.
The other by Senator Warner OF
Missouri, embodied the views of the
Administration and authorized the
reinstatement of those soldiers of the
battalion who could show that they
had not participated In the shooting
up of Brownsville or had guilty
knowledge OF the affair. The War
ner bill made no provision for ar
rears cf pay and allowances.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
THE VOTE IN DETAIL.

The first vote to-day came on the
motion OF Senator Foraker TO sub
stitute his bill for the Warner bin.
On that motion the vote in the com
mittee was as follows:
Ayes-Senators Foraker, of Ohio
Hemenway of Indiana; Scott OF West
Virginia and Bulkeley of Connect
cut, four Republicans.
Noes-iSenators Warren of Wyo-
ming, chairman; Lodge of Massa-
chusetts, Dupont of Delaware and
Warner OF Missouri, Republicans
with the five Democratic Senators on
the committee.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
$4,000 Endowment Paid.

Norfolk, Va, March 30. '0s.
This is to certify that have re-
ceived from John Mitchell. Jr
Grand Chancellor OF the Grand Lodge
OF Virginia, knights of Pythias. n.
A, s. A, E., A., A. and A. ($15O.OO)
One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in
payment OF the death-claim of Sir
Jack Brown, who was a member of
Bruce Lodge, No. 81 OF Berkley,
Virginia.
his
Signed-Henry X Brown,
mark
Administrator.
Witnesses:
ID. J. Roberts, X OF r. & S.,
Friendship Lodge, No. 3.
r. f. Kindred, ID. ID. G.. c..
M. Isbeli, Special Deputy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
COULD NOT AGREE.

IL had been evident for some time
that the majority Of the committee
could not agree on the conditions of
reinstatement Senator Foraker
would not consent TO accept the War
ner bill or any compromise measure.
He adhered to the ground he took at
the outset that the soldiers were
discharged unlawfully and without
information TO sustain the charges
against them and the testimony taken
IN the investigation by the Senate
committee only strengthened his o.
pinion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
A Great Day in the City BY the Dan.
Planet Hawk

The 44th Pythian Anniversary Ser
vices were held at the Calvary Bap-
tist Church and the sermon was
preached by the Rev. DR.. G.. w. Goode
Pastor. Text: End Chronicles, 10th
Chapter, 1890 verses Subject:
The Claims OF God to the Worship
and Homage of His Creatures. The
Doctor was at his best and held his
audience spell bound.
Danville and North Danville X. of
p. Lodges and Courts of Calanthe
came together and this gave us a
number OF $50 men and $50 sisters,
making total of 600 persons. The
edihce was packed to its uttermost
The parade was headed by Pythias
Companq, NO. z under the command
of Capt. w. A. Millner, assisted by
Capt T. II. Smith and Lieut.. ]. II
Coles, with five set of fours. The
boys looked like men of war. Major
William II. Cunningham was mounted
upon a fiery steed and this of course
helped to beautify the occasion.
All Past Chancellors and Past
Worthy Counsellors filled their places
Sir c. NJ. Smith, D. ID. G. c. Joined
North Danville to South Danville with
Sir w A. Millner, d. ID. G.. c. and
they Joined the sisters at the Church
with Sister s. j. Holbrook, ID. d. G..
w. c., presiding. All enjoyed the
service. Capt. w. A. Miilner pre-
sided.
The Church has a great choir and
they were equal to the occasion.
Long live the X. of P's" many were
heard to say that they were going to
join the Order.
AN EYEWITNESS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
NO RELIEF FOR
THE SOLDIERS.
Democrats Skillfully Block
Legislation.
SENATOR FORAKER CHOSEN REPORT-w FORCE ACTION
SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADERS AN1NOUs-COLORED MEN IN
DOUBTFUL STATES ANCRY-HOLD PRESIDENT ROOsE-
WELT AND SECRETARY TAFT RESPONSIBLE

WASHINGTON, Mch. 31.-All pros
pect for legislation looking to the
restoration Of the Brownsville Negro
Battalion Of the Twenty-fifth United
states Infantry disappeared this af-
ternoon when the Senate Committee
on Military Affairs. by a vote of 9
20 decided TO report adversely all
pending legislation on the subject.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04

Mrs. ID. ]. Chavers. who under
went an operation at the Richmond
Hospital last week is convalescing.
She expects to return to her resi-
dence, Gle st. Peter Street shortly.
Mr.. w l.. Young OF File, Va.
was In the city this week and called
on us.
Rev. DR.. w. T. Hall and wife OF
Danville. Va. with their little boy
Duval are in the city attending the
funeral OF Mrs. Sailie Adams, the
Aunt of DIR. Hall.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
Another Chance.

Another chance TO hear Evangelist
Cuddy's (white) celebrated histori-
cal prophetic sermon from the book
OF Revelations which he has been de-
livering to the delight of our people
in this city. tt Will be at the Fifth
Baptist Church. Sidney, Rev. w. r.
Graham, Pastor at 4 A. M. next Sun
day April s, 1903.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
Finh street True to Her Old Love.

To show that the Fifth Street stiIl
loves her old pastor, on last Monday
night the lecture room OF the Church
was crowded from pulpit 20 door.
After some discussion the congreea-
tion arose and unanimously voted in
calling Rev. DR.. W. +. Graham.
To show how well and how truly
this man OF God is beloved bv the
church the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted three
years ago and all these years since
that love still remains with unswerv-
Ing devotion. The city is rejoicing
at such mark OF Christian love
Richmond. Va, Sept. Is, 1905.
AT the regular business meeting OF
the Fifth Street Baptist Church held
on the above date, the following pre-
amble and resolutions were adopted.
WHEREAS, Our beloved Pastor
Dr. W. f. Graham, has been I'm the
providence Of God. called to labor i'm
another part of Christ's vineyard and
In consequence. thereof. rendered his
resignation as Pastor of this Church:
and.
WHEREAS. a divine influence has
guided In the circumstances which
have induced our Pastor TO sever the
ties which have connected him with
this Church and its people for over
thirteen years; therefore be it,
RESOLVED, That DIR. Graham has
by courtesy and kindness. by purity
OF doctrine, and by faithful discharge
OF the duties Of his holy Office. Sc
cured the love and confidence of his
people who will follow and be with
him in his new field OF labor.
RESOLVED, That DR.. Graham's
sentiments have been elevatiRg, in
spring and esteemed; they had a
soitness that won affection. His elo-
cution was handsome; his address
easy. polite and inviting. By merit
he has been instrumental in acquir-
ing a proud victory for our Church.
We have added to our Church since
his pastorate 1888 members; cash
collected 4,96127. How aptly
might this beautiful poem of one of
our poets be addressed to him:
The good begun by thee shall on
ward flow
In many a branching stream and wi
der grow.
The seed that in these few and feet
ing hours.
Thy hands, unsparing and unwearied
sowed,
Shall deck thy grave with amaran-
thine flowers,
And yield thee fruit divine in Heav-
ems immortal bowers"
RESOLVED, That these resolu-
tons be placed on the record of our
Church and published in all the col
ored papers.
Done by order of the Fifth Street
Baptist Church.
j. b. PAGE,
Chair. OF Deacon Board.
j. II. CHILES,
Church CLERK.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04

the Senate promptly, probably to-
morrow, and an extended debate will
follow. but 1t is agreed that no lee,
islation will pass. The Democratic
Senators practically served notice on
their Republican colleagues to-day
that they would not consent to a vote
on any bill restoring the discharged
soldiers 90 the rolls
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04

WANTED-Position as Printer. Sew
eral years experience I'm ONCE
work. Address. ]. d. UZZLE,
1875 Cumberland ST., Norfolk. Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04

Christian Mission--St. Luke's Old
Hall.
1900 a. M.-"Christ the Way"
$3.50 L. M.-"Was the Eunoch
saved by mourning?"
All are cordially invited
w. +. NASH, Evangelist.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
SENATOR FORAKER IN THE SAD
DIE.
THE MINORITY REPORT.

Senator Warner asked permission
on behalf of himself and Senators
Lodge, Warren and DUPONT to sub
nit a minority report in favor OF the
Warner bill, and this the committee
agreed upon.
The reports will be submitted to
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-04
THE DEMOCRATS WARY.

A vote was then taken in the mo-
ton TO report favorably the Warner
bill. On that motion the Democrat
&C Senators voted with the four Re
publican ~enators who were in the
minority on the first ballot, and the
vote was reversed.
A motion was made to renort the
Warner bill adversely, and that mo-
tion prevailed by the same vote by
which the committee had refused TO
report 1t favorably, except that the
attitude of the Senators was reversed
Senators Foraker, Hemenway, Scott
and Bulkeley and the Democrats
voting in the Affirmative.
SENATOR FORAKER IN THE SAD
DIE.
Senator Foraker was authorized to
make the adverse report on the War
ner bill. Thereupon Mr.. Foraker
suggested that he would like to have
mis- bill occupy the same position be-
fore the Senate as the Warner bill,
and on his motion 1t was ordered to
be reported adversely also, and Mr.
Foraker was ordered to make the
report. The Ohio Senator did not
command the full strength of the
committee on this motion, two Dem
ocratic Senators. McCreary of Ken
lucky and Frazier of Tennessee and
one Republican, Scott of West Vir-
ginia, voting In the negative
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-10-10
GIVE UP ONE-TWENTlETH.
Each Candidate to Contribute Part OF
Salary to Campaign

Madison AT conference be
tween State Chairman r. A. Ed
monds of the Republican state central
committee and the Republican noml-
nees for state officers, it was agreed
that each candidate should contribute
about five per cent of his salary for
campaign expenses and do as much
personal work on the stump and other
wise as possible The work of ar
ranging speaking dates for the candi-
dates was left to Mr.. Edmonds. Gov.
Davidson will take his usual part IN
the speaking campaign, but is not ex-
pected to make as many addresses as
he did two years ago. uHe has already
received many invitations to speak in
various parts Of the state. The prln-
cipal topic in the campaign is the tariff
issue, and since Taft in his MilWau-
kee speech declared that the tariff
should be the difference between the
cost Of production at home and
abroad it is this argument which
will be urged from the stump,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-10-10
CHARGE GIRL WITH THIEF
Oshkosh Police Claim She Stole Valu-
able Receptacle.

Oshkosh BY clever detective work
the Oshkosh police have landed wo-
man who is believed to be a crook
with a Milwaukee or Chicago record.
She gave the name of Irene Dawson
and her home sometimes as MilWau-
kee and again as Chicago. She was
charged with grand larceny. Miss j,
Louise Norris of Brandon and her pro
ther NJ. Norris. awaited a train at the
Northwestern North side passenger
station here Miss Norris is teacher
engaged in the public schools oi
Kentucky city Her brother Is a min
ing man and has recently returned
from Alaska. They were on their way
to Marinette Miss Norris satchel dis
appeared.
The police looked for a woman in
black who had been in the city day
or two, stopping at a prominent hotel
and who had been seen at the depot
with a satchel answering the descrip
ton of that which had disappeared
She appeared at leading jewelry
store inquiring for pawn shop. 10
Chief of Police Dowling, who accosted
her, she told that her brother, man
of wealth, had gone on a spree here
and that he had pawned his watch, a
family heirloom which she was seek
ing to reclaim. She was directed 10 a
pawn shop and watched and later
taken into custody. She Indignantly
denied any connection with the satchel
theft and it developed that jewellery
she had pawned was not part of the
contents of the satchel Later she
broke down and is said OF have con
feSsed
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-10-10

Madison state conference of
the Daughters of the American RevO-
luton elected officers and chose Wau-
kesha as the meeting place for the
next conference Mrs Ogden H..
Fethrrs of GAINESVILLE was again nOmi-
mated for the office of state regent
Election for this office will be made by
the continental congress, Mrs. Frances
Kempster, Milwaukee. yicercgcnt de
Clined reelection and Mrs. Edwin
van Ostrand, Amigo. was elected, Miss
Carrie J. Smith. Fort Atkinson, was
elected state secretary. Mrs. Georg"
f. Gilkey. Oshkosh. was reelected
state treasurer The second day of
the conference opened with the sing
ing of the ID. A. II. state song, Wis
consin,' by Mrs. lone Cove Hawley OF
Waukesha. A lengthy report of the
Wisconsin delegates TO the continental
congress was read. The sum of S355
has been contributed toward the crec-
tiOn of the memorial hall at Washing
ton, d. G.. by Wisconsin chapters.
Nine real daughters" are now Nom.
bers of the Wisconsin conference The
regents of the different chapters re.
ported on the progress made during
the year by their respective chapters.
The Lake Mills daughters wrote and
published book of fiction, "A Little
Puritan Maid, which was sold for the
benefit of the chapter. The Waukrsha
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-10-10
Words Cost $21 Apiece.

Appleton. - Father wouldn't pay
board because Henry wouldn't
pay his interest" That laconic state
ment made by one of the daughters
of the late Ulrich Koehnke in county
court cost S2l a word. When the
elder Koehnke died he left a $4,000
estate Henry Koehnke, one of the
sons, filed a claim for s210 for board
of his father, which was contested by
the remaining heirs. These words, in
the opinion of the Judge, switched the
whole case in favor of the claimant.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-10-10

Madison. - John A. Aylward OF
Madison, Democratic nominee for
governor, filed statement in the of
fee Of the secretary of state, declaring
that he had spent $2,200.S4 for cam.
paign expenses during the recent pri'
mary election. Most of the money
went for printing and postage. Attor-
ney Thomas S. Nolan of GAINESVILLE,
unsuccessful candidate for the Repub,
lican nomination for congressman in
the First district, spent $619.05.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-10-10

The old Eagle company of the
Eighth Wisconsin volunteers which in
some way was the most distinguished
that fought in the civil war, held a
grand reunion in this city. This is the
company that carried through the war
the farfamed war eagle "Old Abe"
This company was composed mostly
of ptncry boys from the vicinity of Eau
Claire and 81 of them still survive.
Seven members of the company met
death under one tree at the battle Of
NOrinth. October >, 1862, and Capt.
Wolf at The time marked their names
on the tree under which they fell.
John +. Hill of Ashland was shot
through the hips at this battle and
| found by his brother, Thomas j.. when
he was driving over the field with a
wagon picking up the dead. John was
the youngest member of the company,
having enlisted when slightly past l6
years of age. He is still enjoying good
health