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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
KNOWS THE WRITER.

] have seen the issue OF October
9th, an article from Bro. J. L. Hill
wants the colored people TO pay bac6
advocates the support OF Judge Mann
and his party.
Now, Mr.. Editor. no man in this
city knows Bro. Hill better than my
self. For We have taught Sunday
school together in Newport News.
also preached together I'm the same
city. He is a good fellow and a Re
publican from his heart. but he is
like the most of our leading breth-
ren-lost the right path. What
thinking voter OF color? What right
thinking Republican Of color can
vote In the coming election Cor either
the Democrat or the Lily White
Parties?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
HAD NET DOUGLASS.

Finally, he began 20 talk. He had
been acquainted with Frederick
Douglass, having met him in Eng
land, many years ago. He told OF
his having arranged for him TO meet
and dine with the Prime Minister OF
England, and the Arch-bishop OF
Canterbury. When Mr.. Douglass
left the residence and was in the
carriage with him he was so
astounded by the entertainment and
by the honor conferred upon him
that he exclaimed, Am ! dream
ing?"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
AGAIN CONVICTED
Moro Trouble i'm the Tartte C,sc
VIII be Tried Next Month.

"c Aflcu Next Month
petersburg. Va, October 6. 1909
The jury in the case OF Joserr
w hite, oolored. who had been ON
CIlal Tor two days in the Hustinrs
Court on the charge OF assauItInc
Lew d. Myers, cOlored. with a mis-,
sol' was adjud ged guilty last evening
Dy the jury. who rendered a verdict
OF SIX months imprisonment in San.
anu a fine OF 500. The two mon
were members of opposing factions
III .he Harrison Street Baptist Church
Whlch have been at war for several
years and the assault is alleged IN
nave nave. occurred at a church meetine,
n.te was defended by five promi-
hent lawyers, employed by his cbnrcb
Iacuon, and the court gave fuI 10
strucuons in the case. A mo1jon was
MADE Tor a new trial. which viii bo
argued az the next term of the corrt
When Rev. r. Tartte. the pastor ts
also TO be tried for abettinr WHIT
IN the assault. i'''e
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
THE AMERICAN
BHWhERS' 4SSO.
President Mitchell Continues His RecifaI=-INOre
About the StOck=yardSr=Hn En0LiShman'S
OpiniOn=<PreSfdenf Taft i'm CHICAGO.
RECEPTION BALL-GORGEOUS LIVELY SCENES


20 come over and take a seat beside
him. He piled as with questions. He
wanted 20 know about the Mechan-
les Savings Bank, of Richmond, Va.
He listened with rapt attention TO
The account OF the closer relation
ship now existing between the better
class OF southern white men 'and
the better class OF colored men.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
$4,000 Endowment Paid.
WILLIE SMITH,
Beneficiary.

Danville. Va, October 9. 1893.
This Isl TO certify that 7 have re-
ceived from John Mitchell. Jr
Grand Chancellor OF the Grand
Lodge of Virginia, Knights OF Pytb-
las. y. A.. s. A. r. A. A. and
G150.0O) One Hundred and Fiftv
Dollars in payment OF the death
claim OF Brother Chester Echols
who was a member OF Moravian
Lodge, No. 13, Of DanviIle. Va.
Signed: SAILIE FCHOrc
Beneficiary.
Y. $. Cunningham,
G. s. Yarsrough.
W J. Hubbard. D. D. G. C..
Geo. w. RisOn.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
AFRAID To PUT
MONEY IN BANK
sumter County Mans Silver AfoDo-
Melted Into Black Mass
During Fire.

Amerlcus' Ga, October S.-CSna-
cIai Bearing bIackened mass .,
nIoI'eh silver. representing the
wreck and ruin OF a small fortune 70
himself. John Fish came to Ameri.
Gus this afternoon to ascertain tba
value Of his property. '"0
tlsh's house was burned two
nights ago and among other vain
aDies consumed was a considersbIe
amount OF bank notes totally de-
stroyed. The silver money wac
melted into an unrecognizabIe mass
Flsh was afraid of banks and kent
an MS money concealed in his dwell
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
HE CAME AND WENT.

He came in at 10 o'clock and he
left at 1890. although il had been
published that he would come at IL
O'Clock and that he would leave 45
minutes later. We saw him take MS
leave and the dance went on. II was
II O'Clock when we decided 10 retire.
On the outside were lines OF car
riages and automobiles, answering
10 their numbers. Here and there
we were the victim OF a surprised
stare. but for all else we were in
q measure lost in that shuttle of hs-
manity. We had secured our head
gear from the Japanese and had lis
tened 10 the Thank you" for the
tip we gave him
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
SOCIAL EQUALITY"

~ do not understand said Mr..
Phillips this talk about social
equality. IL is strange TO me. I
frequently have persons speak TO me
about It. IL is a misnomer. They
ask me. Would you have your daugh-
ter marry Negro? My answer to
one or them was, would not have
my daughter marry you. No such
question enters into the matter with
me In discussing these conditions.
Your people should strike out for
yourselves. Venture out in finance
and others will help you. For twen-
" minutes or more he continued in
this strain and after assuring him
that We would write to him
We parted. We have since received
letter from him. He was on the
traia en- route TO New York.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
VIII Get the Church.

The indications are that a colored
congregation viii secure possession
OF the Quaker Church on Clay Street.
near St James Street. The Trus-
tees have been authorized TO sell the
place Tor ten thousand dollars. II
viii be necessary TO make some i'm
provements in this meeting place.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
$4,000 Endowment Paid.

Norfolk, Va, Oct. II, 1909.
This IS TO certify that have re-
ceiVed from John Mitchell. Tr
Grand Chancellor OF the Gram,
Lodge of Virginia, Knights Of Pvtb-
las. N. A. s. A., e. A, A.. and A.
lSI5O-OO) One Hundred ana giftv
Dollars In payment OF the death
claim or Brother William A. Noel.
who was a member OF Empire Lodge
No. 81. OF Norfolk, Va.
signed; HESTER A. NOEL.
Witnesses:
III. G.. Johnson, C. c..
r. r. Puryear. X. OF r. and
q. w. Nicholson, NJ. of p.
M. Isbell, ID. d. G. C.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
Had I Aladdin's Lamp.

Had I Aladdin's lamp 20 DO my dear
est wish.
Had I Aladdin's lamp.
I'd time each souls vibrating
string 20 chord
a universal anthem TO the Lord
\ Pentecost encamp.
ia will a7world unselfsh TO the
end
Where man would feel in man a
brother-frieud
Had 7 Aladdin's lamp 20 do my dear
est wish
LUCIAN B. WATKINS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
Salary Increased.

The First Baptist Church at its
regular meeting on the first Monday
IN october Increased the salary OF
Rev. w. T. Johnson, d. D., to $500
per year. The salaries OF the clerk,
organist and sexton were also in-
creased
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
10000 Endowment Paid.


Washington. ID. c., 1909.
Ihis Is 20 certify that have re-
ceived from John Mitchell. Jr.,
Grand Worthy Counsellor of the
Grand Cours OF Va. Order of Calan-
the (S1OO.OO) One Hundred Dollars
in payment Of the death claim OF
Sister Matilda Averey, who was a
member Oh Queen Esther Court. No.
80, OF Danville. Va.
Signed: WILLIE SMITH.
Beneficiary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
A GORGEOUS SCENE.

We entered the doorway and
ascended the steps, finding ourselves
in an amphitheatre so to speax. On
either side were opera chairs. Where
only two days before was a stage
from which President Reynolds
ruled. now was dancing floor, pol
ished and waxed to perfection. Back
OF this could be seen two tiers OF gal
lery. one above the other. In one
was band and in the other was
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
Fingers Mashed

Mr.. John Winston, OF Z w. Jack
son Street, while working at the r
F. and +. shops last Sunday morning
bad his fingers badly mashed and
as a result is laid up. He is i'm
proving.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
IT WAS ALL OVER.

few minutes later we had sought
the restful solitude of our couch.
and ere the clock had licked many
urnes, we were in the lands of
dreams where the friends we had
ieft behind and those we were to
meet lowered over the sleeping form
OF the Negro banker from old Vir-
ginia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
Car Repairer Killed.

Clarence Mitchell. white, OF I01s
N. 18th Street, who is a car repairer
OF the c. and o. r. r. Company was
almost instantly killed last Tuesday
afternoon, being caught under a box
car on which he was working. The
car was struck by a derailed train.
The car passed over him. His back
was broken.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16

suits, Hats, Shoes, Jewelry, Given
Away to every Lady, Girl, or Boy.
Send us your name wen tell you
how n Large Bible Free to every
sunday School, or family. A
Large Dictionary Free to every
Public School or Person. Jaw
Hasel, AT Hale Street, Pottstown,
Penn. a4
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16

Mrs. Fannie E. Oliver has aecidea
20 Ietura 20 the homestead OF the
,smlly. sos ". 4th Street. The place
- Is oeing renovated AMI improved
me cost will exceed $500.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
Mr.. hin Promoted.

Mr.. D. r. HIN has been appoint
ed Chief OF the Cincinnati Divi-
sion OF the Grand Fountain, United
Order of True Reformers. He will
leave next Tuesday. His many
friends regret his leaving here, but
rejoice at his promotion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
THE RECEPTION AND BALL.

The reception was scheduled 10
take place at $50 p. NJ. and the
dancing would begin at o'clock
AS President Taft and his friends
were to be present. il is needless 10
say that the crowd was large and
the interest was intense. We con-
sidered carefully whether the game
was worth the candle" whether we
should go there in the midst Of that
mighty throng, with the cream of
the American continent, so TO speal,
Iaultlessly attired and displaying a
wealth or loveliness. Jewels. yiiadems
gowns and drapery that would have
done credit to the palmest days of
caesars reign.
AS an individual we shrank from
the ordeal, as a banker we hesitated
10 cross the threshold, as a Journal
ISL we braved ii all and determined
10 see what probably had never heen
seen before by a colored person in
similar position. So we reached
the Auditorium Theatre at S.2O
O'Clock, automobiles were coming
and coaches were in evidence. The
entrance was brilliantly lighted
Whlte attendants, attired in blue uni-
FORM greeted the guests. Dance fold
ers were handed each member. We
got ours and then we got in line to
the cheek room where our "sill,
tile'' or head-gear, or hat or beaver
Just as you choose to call II was
taken in charge by the Japanese at
tendant and a check given for IL
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16

HARRIS - Miss Ella 7. Harris.
step|daughter OF Mr. Mr.. II. S.
Waddy. died wednesday. oct. 18th.
at GAS at 13 ID s. Linden street
The funeral took place Friday
=. NJ. at the Second Baptist
Church.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
A WORD ABOUT THE
DECORATIONS.

The decorations were grand. Bunt-
ing and flowers and United States
flags graced the occasion. Upon all
OF this shone the myriads OF cleo
trio lights. There was one spot that
attracted attention Il was 10 the
right and Il had been magniflcently
decorated. lt was the box arranged
for President Taft and his party. But
the music was meliinuent. Ladies
magnificently gOwned moved with
ease and grace TO the strains OF this
sweet bewitching music. while hand
some men in evening dress respond 81
ed and the couples waltzed until
there was a commotion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16

Richmond. Va. Oct. II, 1909.
Mr. Editor
VIII YOU please give me space for
these lines in your paper. The Rich
mond PLANET? / ask il because /
think ! deserve IL. ask 10 because
Lawyer James II. Hayes as It's rep
resentative at the time / subscribed
promised il 20 me at Louisa Court
House in the Shiloh Convention
cwenty-nine years ago.
From then until now. I have been
a reader OF The PLANET and ex-
pect 90 be until death.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16

I WISH MY CUSTOMERS TO CALL
ana see my beautiful and tasty
display OF Fail Millinery, also nv
cheap prices. RemoJeling OF old
a speciality. 316 f. Broad Street
MRS. CHAMLEE.S old stand.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
$4,000 Endowment Paid.
Norfolk. Va. Oct. II. 1893

NoFIoIh, Va, Oct. II, 1893.
This is TO certify that have re-
celVed from John Mitchell. Jr
Grand Chancellor OF the Grand
Lodge Of Virginia, Knights OF Pvtb-
ias, y. A, 5. A, e, A, A., and A
l$l5O.OOD One Hundred and Fiftv
Dollars In payment Of the death
claim OF Brother VIM. II. HolIo-
mand, who was a member OF Coma
way Lodge, No. 25, OF Norfolk. Va
signed: JULIA HOLLOMAND.
uv,.. Beneficiary.
w. ID. Gillian, c. c.,
M. II. AlstOn. NJ OF w.
r. NJ, Canaday, X. OF r and s.,
Al. Isbell, ID. d. G. c.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16

another band Each led by an ac-
complished musician. When one
ceased, the other played and vice
versa. Large cards with the num-
Der OF the dance were changed as
the ball proceeded
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
A Public School Teacher Gone.

Miss Fannie K. Augustus. a teach
er at Moore School. died last Sunday
C30 A. NJ, under distressing cir
cumstances at her residence 1923 N
First Street Her funeral took place
last Tuesday afternoon. Third Street
A NJ. Z. Church at 3 p. NJ.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
ANOTHER PERSONS QUERIES.

When We left him. we met a re-
porter for the Chicago Inter-Ocean.
who had been seeking us having
heard or our conversation. We gave
him the information desired and
then left at the hotel specified our
photograph for future use in that
newspaper. There was a noticeabIe
absence of ladies in the hotels on the
evening OF Thursday, September 16.
IL was due TO the grand rect>ption
and ball to the members of the
American Bankers Association AT
the Auditorium Theatre.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
THE OTHER DEPARTMENTS.

Still when we passed TO the cam
ing department and 20 the smo6ed
meat floor and saw the sausage ma
chimes, il seemed impossible that
this meat was but short time ago
animate with life and that soon II
would be utilized to make more life
10 furnish energy and brain-power
for the conduct OF the great enter
prises now being conducted in every
part OF this country. We were soon
ready for the return trip.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16

WANTED-A competent girl to do
dining-room and chamber work.
Room on lot. Must have city ref
erences. 1870 Grove Avenue.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
A Temporary Foot Bridge There

Arrangements have been made for
the construction or a feot-bridge
across the broken place in the Fifth
street bridge, which structure wa.
damaged by the derailment OF a
heavy eoal-car that damaged a span
of the bridge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
ALL UTILIZED.

Every part OF the COW. sheep. or
hog rs utilized. It used 20 bc said
that the slaughter-houses used every
part Of the animal, but the squeal.
but now the phonograph has come
and that is being used 20 amuse the
people in the parlors. 1t may be
well 10 describe the slaughter Of
the sheep and lambs. a billy goat
is used TO lead them into the slaugh-
ter-pen. They viii follow him
blindly. We looked over the railing
and there stood the long horned
goat, quietly and peacefully chew
ing the cud," while one after another
or the sheep was carried out, hauled
up by the hind leg and slaughtered
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
THE SLAUGHTERTNG OF THE
SHEEP.

The humility OF n sheep. its dumb
ness, its apparent willingness to die
is and has been proverbial. There
was no noise in this department.
The sheep registered no protest. It
patiently and quietly submitted and
even brought its head in lire for
the better insertion of the sharD
bladed knife which ended its ex-
istence. There was one sound
there besides the moving machinery.
and that was the spatter OF the blood
on the concrete floor. beneath. II
was this blood that made the sight
nauseating on this side, just as 1t
was the shrill squeal. and the hoarse
below that made it sickening on the
other
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
QUOTES MORE SCRIPTURE.

Again, he saith in Isaiah 4etb and
26th; Il will feed them that oDpress
thee on thy own flesh. 7 will make
them drunk in their blood" LET
MS wait, and above all have patience
ior David the sweet singer said. 81
waited patiently for the Lord. and
ne heard me and delivered me ont
OF all my troubles"
Again. teach the people to wait
with patience in this political con-
quest for IL is not as dark now as
1908, and still brighter than 1861
and brighter yet than 1865. Remem-
Der that wrong triumphs but a little
while but truth is Ike God. eternal,
VIM. BURROWS.
9l1 1-2 y. 9th Street
Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
TOO LONG FOOLED.

for one cannot and will not. Ny
people have been too long fooled and
mislead. for the Republican party
is thing Of the past.
What must we do? Must we wait
until the leader rises out OF the
born or unborn generation and strad-
die the Republican horse and ride
over the battlefield and lead the Re-
publicans 20 war til the victory is
ours2 Yes we will
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
SHOULD NOT TAKE VENGEANCE

We should not teach our people
10 take vengeance. but teach them 10
submit the matter in the hands OF
the Just God. who saith in Romans
the Twelfth CHAPTER and fourteenth
verse, Bless them which persecute
YOU; bless and curse not" In the
nineteenth verse. Dear beloyeo
avenge not yourself. but rather give
place until wrath for il is written
vengeance is mine. I will repay saith
the Lord "
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16

70 The PLANET.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
CRITICISES MIR. HILL

MIR. Burrows Takes ISSuc-Not i'm
Favor of Judge Mann-NO De-
mOCraCy For Him-WnI
support Neither
Party.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
EACH MAN TO HIS PART.

To be plain, IL is just like making
shoes by machinery. one man makes
the upper. another the sole and
another the heel and finally you
have the completed shoe So II is
with cattle, one butcher cuts OF the
head. another skins IL, another dis
embowels Il another ests on the
legs, and 80 on. until you find IN
the refrigerating room just such
meal as you see hanging mp in the
butchers stalls in the market.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
THE SCHOoL-CHILDREN
GREETING.

We boarded the elevated railway
train, and after enjoying a hearty
dinner we were soon again in the
Banquet Hall where the Savings
Bank Section had but recently con-
cluded its sessions. The streets out
side had been lined with school
children bearing United States flags.
They formed a barricade for miles
TO greet President William II. Taft.
who was scheduled TO arrive that
morning. He was made comfortable
In Congress Hotel, which Is an an
mex OF the Auditorium Hotel and
is connected by a subterranean pas
sage way under. Congress street.
AN ENGL1SHMAN INTERESTED.
It was while we were passing
through the lobby OF Auditorium
Hotel that. morning that We were ac-
costed by Mr.. John Phillips. a bar
rister (lawyer) OF London, England.
That he was wealthy was evident
He seemed surprised to see a coll
ored man among the white bankers,
and he lost no time in requesting us
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
PRESIDENT TAFT THERE.

Both bands were playing the
national anthem The dancers stopp-
ed and looked 20 the box reserved
for the President OF the United States
cheer arose from throats various
ly estimated 10 be ten thousand.
Hanukerchiefs were waved in recog-
milton. On either side OF the magni-
hcent ball room could be seen on
GERS OF high rank, attired In the gold
lace and adorned with the insignia
or their station The smiling face
or Hon William II. Taft. President
OF the United States. as he bowed
recognition, but spoke not was seen.
He was accompanied by Major Gen
eral Fred. ID. Grant. IL was n scene
long TO be remembered and never to
be forgotten.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
CONTINUED from last week.

while the method is practically
the same in slaughtering hogs and
killing cattle. the sight is somewhat
different. The COW is dumped, so
20 speak on the concrete floor. It
sometimes makes an effort TO rise in
its dying throes, but falls over. A
man places the iron chain around
one Of its legs and il is slowly but
surely hauled up with its head down
ward Finally IL reaches the moving
platform. Here butchers perform
their respective tasks, occupying
only a few minutes in so doing, the
animal passing 20 the next butcher.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16
THE SCENE OF a LIFE TIME.

Here we were in the midst OF the
wealth OF the country. In that vast
throng no where as either servant
OF guest could we see or discern a
member of the colored race. We
no longer regretted that we had de-
cided 20 come. We had been repaid
for all OF oar trouble and as we sanx
in our seat, we looked again and
again at the distinguished Chief Ex-
ecutive Of the nation. who was peing
introduced 10 the ladies and gentle
men who were there 10 see him
There was no crowding. Every semb-
lance of disorder was absent. Secret
service men were everywhere in evil
dence. and Mr.. Taft was so sheltered
that any thought OF injury to him
was out Of the question.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-10-16

Richmond. Va, oct. II, 1909.