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Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
MUST SHOW MANHOOD.

But the time has come for the
Ethiopian 10 show att east as much
manhood as his condition in life
will Justify
We are treated as a distinct class
OF people in the body polite Of
this country. and as n distinct peo-
pie we are compelled 70 act for our
own welfare.
In doing so. we should think well
and decide wisely in ali matters per-
tanning TO our well-beirg. then with
the courage Of our convictions step
up and do the thing which con-
science dictates.
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
A PECULIAR FEATURE.

We had been notified by Mr.. VIII
liam Hanhart. the popular and faith
ful secretary 20 be on time. IL IS
strikingly peculiar 90 note the archi-
tectural arrangement of these north.
ern and western structures. Venti-
lation Is always provided but light
is a secondary consideration. They
believe ia gas and electric light. the
latter more than the former. Here
we were in a building brilliantly
lighted, the Railways looking like
subtcrraneau passages. brilliantly
lighted. and yet we were six stories
above the side walk with many more
than that number above us before
we could reach the roof OF this spa
cius structure.
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09

Mrs. A. r. Carr returned home
last week from Bayonne, y. J.
Mrs. Lucia Briggs. OF Boston.
Mass, Is now In the city at 74S y.
Third street
Mr.. C. F. Galloway. OF News
Ferry Va, has been attending
The Hudson Fulton celebration al
New York. He also visited Bal.f-
more. Md.
The o. S. c. Football Team is
under the management OF George II
Johnson and is prepared to meet an
comers. Address all communica-
uons 20 Prof. George II. Johnson
2ll y FoEs'5r ST.
Mrs Maggie Chiles Gibson. Of Tus.
kegee, Ala, who underwent a seri-
ous operation az the Memorial Hos
pltal three weeks ago. has sufficient
~ recovered 20 be at her old home
ia w. Leigh street.
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
HAS CUT LOOSE.

AZ this juncture Of .1ur political
existence, as a bnge IS cut loose
from it's mooring in q raging storm
az sea. and told 20 make the best
terms possible with the surginr
waves, so has the administration at
Washington cut loose the political
annex OF the colored man OF this
country.
And kindly advises us to make the
best terms possible with the white
people among whom We live.
As far as possible we have always
done that. but II people had TO live
In this world simply by making the
best terms possible with each other.
there would be no need of either
government or courts.
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
WHITE OR BLACK
II THE QUESTION
Children i'm White Schools i'm North
Carolina Said 20 he Negroes.

Children i'm White Schools i'm North
Carolina said 20 BE Negroes.
Raleigh, y. c.. October 5.-The
Question of whether there is negro
blood In the veins OF certain chill
dren in the Method sclrsol district,
this county. and. whether therefore.
they shall be allowed to continue at
tendance I'm the white public schools
of the district. is TO be threshed out
and passed upon next Monday by
the Wake County School Board.
The complication is peculiar
Green Blake. who grew up in the
section, and has attained an ad-
vanced age, is considerably more
than half white. a child was raised
by his mother as his sister However.
Green Blake's mother told a number
of people that the girl was n white
child left with her TO rear. The girl
grew up and died n number OF years
ago, leaving grown child rem. These
have married. and it is their children
20 whose attendance at the schools
Tor the white children objection !s
raised. 10 seems that they have been
attending In the past. The board
is expected 20 hear the evidence as
10 whether the grandmother of the
children was really a sister OF Green
Blake. He is said 10 insist that she
was not, and claims that her children
never recognized him as an uncle.
Ex-Governor Charles B. Aycock
and J. y Holding will appear before
the board as counsel TO insist that
the children retain the privilege OF
attending the school for the white
observation-disclosures.
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
$4,000 Endowment Paid

Graham. Va, October 4. 1909.
This is TO certify that I have 70.
ceived from John Mitchell Jr
Grand Chancellor of the Grams
Lodge OF Virginia, knights of Pvtb
las, n. A, S. A, F.. A. A., and A
t$l5O.OO) One Hundred and Fift,
Dollars In payment OF the deatb.
claim OF Brother Wilkes French
VINO was member OF Mountain Val
ley Lodge, No. 103. OF GeorgeI. Va
Her X Mark
signed: SARAH FRENCH.
Beneficiary.
Witnesses:
d. c. Johnson, d. d. G.. c.,
May Voolfolk.
Cornelia Ward,
F. A Holley.
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
POLITICALLY MURDERED

Considering the party of which
CAPTAIN Kent is the head, 7 will not
call IL the Republican party. There
IS nothing more despicable in the
course OF ones life than 70 be stabb-
ed In the house of his supposed
friends
The colored man has been literal
~ murdered in the house Of those in
whom he conhded. These same peo-
pie we're the first and Ioudest IN
thelr JOY and appreciation at the dis
reimbursement Of the colored man.
The colored voter had risked bis
living and his life to uphold and
sustain them in Office because il was
thought they would at least admin.
lister the laws impartially to all.
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
SULLY-CUNNINGHANf.

The marriage of Miss Louise c.
Cunningham-to Mr.. Edward T. Sully
will take place at the home of the
bride, 1910 Perry ST.. Manchester.
Va, Thursday. October IA. 1909 at
1880 o'clock p. NJ. Friends are
invited
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
Governors Chair.
October I. 1909.

October I. 1909.
God declared 20 Prophet Jeter TO-
day the above chair. opened up bv
the sun at 1880 continuing on nm
III 2;5O finished up by 2:3O by the
City Hall time.
God declares himself and stands
on his good integrity before the en-
ure world. Richmond was notified
on mail time TO watch the fulfilling
ana evidently the government on its
extreme as far as the sun shines ana
the wind blows. Proved to earth
the finest day in 1000 years. This
Is Ine four hundred years chair.
Mli open from 1880 2. NJ. TO
1880 p NJ. every day. The above
register is given with the chair
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
Our Hat IL Lifted Too.

The Richmond PLANET is easily
one or our very best exchanges. Jobn
Mltchell, Jr., is editor occupies =
place In the profession peculiarly
MS own. The Georgia Baptist man
STANDS ready always to lift his hat 10
Bro. Mitchell. We note from the
Fl@ANET that valuable improve
ments have been made 10 the plant
tended.
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
AT THE MEETING PLACE

Just ahead an electric sign with
the words Banquet Hail" beamed
below the ceiling. while q hand with
it's painted index finger told us in
which direction 90 go 20 find our
place of meeting. We were early.
and after having greeted the secre-
tary Mr. Hanhart. OF New York. and
the president. Mr.. John II. Johnson.
of Detroit, Michigan, we took our
seat 20 await the arrival Of the other
members who had tarried too long
at their hotels.
The enrolment, Mr. Hanhart said
was the largest in the history of the
section.
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
MEEKINS-CROSS

Miss Maggie L. Cross. Of this city.
was married to Mr.. NJ. ID. Meekins.
OF Norfolk, Va, Wednesday. Septem-
ber 2sth. 1909. at the residence of
Mrs. Fannie Johnston, 721 y. Third
Street
Gen. Meekins is one OF the best
known colored men in the state.
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
TOO MUCH BAD WHIsKEY
Son Uses Axe and Father Uses
Hatchet-BOth Badly Wounded.

Bowling Green. Va. October A.
AS the result OF too much bad whis-
key. imbibed by James +. Walker
and his son, Phil Walker, in Port
Royal Sunday, James e. Walker
lies dangerously wounded with
his skull and face split open by his
son Phil, who used an axe on his
father. and Phil is ia Jail with his
head split open with a hatchet, which
the father used in the fight All are
colored.
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09

The American Bankers Associa-
tion proper adjourned until Friday,
September 18th. and thus permitted
the sections TO meet on Wednesday
and Thursday. The Trust Company
Section and the Clearing House Sec
tion met in the Auditorium Hotel,
Wednesay. September 18th. and the
Savings Bank Section. met Thurs
day. September 10th, az 10 =. NJ. on
the sixth floor, the Banquet Hall OF
the Auditorium Hotel
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
\ PLAIN QUESTION.

is 30 not the duty then. OF every
colored man 20 vote for Judge Mann
who Is just what he pretends to be.
and thus put the seal OF condemna-
tion on that hypocritical outskirt Of
the Republican party. that has been
SO perfdious in its treatment of
faithful friends OF the past
Aside from AZ personal or politi-
cal feeling, when We compare the
two men. and the relative influence
OF each. can there be a moments
doubt as TO which will make the bet
ter and the most influential governor
for the whole people of Virginia?
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
NO APPRECIATION OF THE
NEGRO.

They were given all the bopors
and emoluments at the political han
quet table. and the colored voter
made himself satisfied with a few
unimportant scraps.
HOW did they appreciate this self
aDhegation and political preferment
on the part of the. colored man?
Their action in all their conyen-
tions both local and state. and their
expressions On every occasion. and in
proclaiming themselves lily whites
TO the exclusion OF the coIored eIe-
ment of the Republican party, make
a sufficient answer to this question
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09

Suits, Hats, Shoes. Jewelry. Given
aW"y 70 every Lady, Girl, or Boy.
SeHd us your name Wen tell you
sow Large Bible Free 20 every
1uhu'y school, or family. A
large dictionary Free to every
oic school or Person. jaw
aasel' AZ Hale Street. Pottstown.
Penn :"
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
$4,000 Endowment Paid.
Richmond. Va. Oct / 1ana

Richmond. Va, Oct. 1. 1909.
This is to certify that I have 70.
ceived from John Mitchell "
Grand Worthy Counsellor OF tbe
Grand Court Of Va. Order os
Calanthe ($10O.OO) One Huny7re,5
Dolars IN payment OF the death
claln OF Sister Betsy Pollard, who
vas member of Verbena Court, No.
6l, OF Richmond. Va
signed; HENRY MORRIS.
Per W. A. KYLES.
Beneficiary
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
PAST PARTY PLEDGES.

The Republican party has always
Deen pledged TO maintain and pro-
tect the political equality of all men
before the law. this being one of the
cardinal principles OF the party. and
fundamental feature in the last
national platform.
This being conceded, upon what
basis can these men construct a liIy
white party and call 1t the Republi-
can party?
In view OF the attitude OF the
farmer, we assume that II is imbued
with scarcely more repuhlicanism
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09

ing lost from me is not so. Stegau
was never out OF my control. and was
always in sight of either me or my
deputy. Atlanta. Ga. Constitution,
September SO. 1909.
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09

Dear Sir
As a silent reader and close oh
server OF public affairs along all lines
l deem il both expedient and timely
to give utterance TO a few sentiments
regarding the attitude our people
ought to assume in the pending po-
litical campaign.
We are Republicans by nature. in
stinct. training and every tie that
binds one to self respect and preser-
vation OF personal rights.
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09

than the habitation of the devil i,
with holiness
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09

Two American missionaries. Rev.
w II. Sheppard and William Morri-
son, were charged with "calumnious
denunciation" and the libel by the
concession company referred TO in
the above dispatch. The suit was based
on an article which appeared in the
Kasai Herald. The charges against
Mr.. Morrison, however. were with
drawn. The company sought to re-
cover $4,000 from Mr.. Sheppard.
In substance. the charges made by
the missionaries were thai Congo Of
Ecials levied upon the natives op-
pressive sO-called taxes to be paid
in rubber; that whole villages, in
Guiding women and children, are i'm
pressed by the soldiers for gathering
the rubber; that they often are COM
PEELED To travel many miles TO the
rubber forests and to sleep there for
more than week under unhealthy
conditions; that they are cruelty
punished for failure to meet the tax
es imposed and that so large a pro-
portion OF their time is taken for
gathering these taxes that they are
unable 10 cultivate crops and raise
food necessary for their support.
The Belgian government holds
half the stock of the Kasai Company
and a majority. of the company tii-
rectors are Belgian authorities, SO
that the suit has been consid cred as
practically one by the Belgian gov
eminent against the missionaries.
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
THE PEOPLES INTEREST.

The people should be given every
possible agency consistent with safe
~ and good business principles. The
savings bank man has always held
that the National bank should not
receive savings deposits: he said the
same thing about the Express Com
pany, and yet each seemed TO -four
ish and be prosperous. And again,
] am more than pleased to observe
that the divisions are being grad
uaily broken down. and we are fast
becoming one mind. at least on the
subject now directly under consid-
Grafton
THE sECRETARY's REPORT.
He was rapturously applauded at
the conclusion OF HIS remarks. Sec
retary William EaphaIt made an
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
Congo Suit Decided i'm Ministers
Favor.

LeopOldville, Belgian Congo, OctO-
Der 5.-Rev. w. II. Sheppard, an
American missionary was acquitted
today of the charges of libel brought
against him by one of the Con-
cession companies which has a mo-
nopoly of rubber gathering in the
Kasai region.
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
SHERIFF THURMAN TALKS.

Sheriff Thurman is in Atlanta
S"altlhg the time of his appearance
before Judge Newman Friday morn
ms ana Is guest at the Kimball
Though quiet and not in the least
lhe!lned 10 talk, Sheriff Thurman
qulckIy answers all questions put
20 MIN touching the case in which
ne now figures so prominently.
nave been subject to Judge
flte orders all the way through
the StegaI case. and If I ever was
IN contempt of court. I did not know
II. After serving Collector Rucker
with the writ issued by Judge Fife
returned TO Trenton, where the
Dade superior court was in session ."
SheriH Thurman added that he
contemplated returning home after
delivering Stegall to the fed eral an
thorities' but that Judge Newman s
oroer directing a hearing before him
Friday morning prevented his de-
parture from the city.
In reference to his late arrival
With Stegall. Sheriff Thurman ex-
pressed surprise that any doubts az
10 his whereabouts should have ever
been entertained. He stated that he
had left Trenton on Tuesday morn
ing, and as he did not have 10 an
pear before the federal court untu
wednesday morning at 10 O'clock.
he arranged a schedule that was the
most convenient and comfortable 10
him. He said that he could have
reached Atlanta earlier. but that he
purposely stayed over in Chatta.
nooga TO catch the sleeper to Allan
ta- "All that talk about Stegan he
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
THE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.

Prayer was offered by Rev. VIII
liam O. Walters. rector OF Grace
Episcopal Church. of Chicago. Mr..
Henry $. Henschen. cashier Of the
State Bank of Chicago. delivered the
address OF welcome President John
son made a short but highly inter
esting address. He favored the prop
osition 10 have state AID national
banks separate its savings deposits
from its general deposits and 10 pre-
scribe the kind of securities I'm which
the former can be invested, provid-
ing the same restrictions. therefore
as now exist in purely savings
baukS
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
PLAIN TALK.

He continued his remarks as fol-
lows: 1T is not sufficient that we op-
pose the plan OF State or Govern
mental guarantee Of deposits, for the
deposits, for the postal bank means
that just as much as the sO-called
guaranty. We must sympathize
with the desire OF the people at
large to have their deposits made
rs safe as they can possibly be made.
IL is incumbent upon us. as experts
20 take steps to make impossible. as
nearly as we can the failure OF any
bank-savings State or National
and we shall fail in our position un-
less We are able TO present that
which will practically accomplish
the desired end, and at the same
time be based on sound business
principles"
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
THE sEcRETARY,s REPORT.

CcontInued on eighth page)
Richmond planet., 1909-10-09
MIR. HALLS OPINION.
Wants the COlored People TO Pay
Back-AdvoCates Support OF
Judge Mann and His
Party.

Newport News. Va. oct 4. 1909.
To the Editor Of The PLANET,
Richmond. Va.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-18
MT. VERNON.

Lisbon Henry and a Miss Wright of White county were married Sunday, Rev. G. C. Brown officiating. We wish them happiness.
 ID. Plant and G. G. Winters visited the w. o. w. Camp here Saturday night.
 A relief fund of several dollars was gotten up here by the writer and sent to Brinkley for the storm sufferers.
 Mrs. E. E.. Jones and sister. Miss Es- telle Grammer, have gone to Searcy on business and pleasure trip.
 Quite a number have built storm houses in the last few days.
 MT. Vaughn of Little Rock sold the merchants here lot of goods the past week.
 Quite a lot of sweet potato seed was saved and sold here by our hustling far mers of late.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-18
Resolutions of Respect.

To the Noble Grand Officers and members of Centre Link Lodge No. 75, l. o. o. F.
 Your committee to whom was re- ferred the matter of resolutions of respect to our worthy deceased brother, w. L. Durham, who de parted this life on March ?, 1909, would beg leave to submit the fol lowing as our report.
 Whereas, our bearts have beer made sad indeed by the visitation of the silent and invisible angel oi death, and the dark crepe of an guish and despair might forever hang suspended over the entrance of our hearts were 1t not for the hope of eternity and the symbol ot the empty grave from which oul Saviour has risen.
 "Lihu," as he was familiarly known, was an honest man an up right citizen and respected by all who knew him; he was man of strong impulse, but loved his friends with sincere devotion.
 He was made an Odd Fellow in Centre Link Lodge No. 75, in April, 1908, and continued to live consistent member up to the time of his untinely death.
 Therefore be 1t Resolved: That we tender to his devoted wife and his two affectionate children, our heartfelt sympathy, and while we would condole with those nearest and dearest to him, we would not forget his aged mother, so recently bereft of another son, and who has been visited ill her declining years with so much sorrow.
 Resolved: That the charter and working tools of this lodge be suit ably draped in mourning for thirty days, and that page in our rec ord book be set aside i'll memoriam, and that a copy of these resolutions be furnished to the bereaved fami- ly, and that our county paper be requested be publish same.
 J. H. HARTJE,
 F. M. MORGAN,
 l.. A. MAJORS,
 Committee.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-18
PICKLES GAP.

Putting up wire fence seems to be the order of the day.
 Henry Dunn visited his father, J. A. Dunn, last Sunday.
 Mrs. Moore and son, Will, of near Conway visited Mrs. G. B. Brewster Sat4 urday night MT Moore brought his graphaphone and very pleasantly en- tertained the young folks.
 Arthur Benan of Ft. Smith is visiting his wife. Mrs. Beman is visiting her sister, Mrs. Brewster
 Miss Margaret Butts went to Conway Saturday.
 Mrs. J. A. Dunn visited Mrs. ]. L. Dunn Sunday afternoon.
 We are very sorry to hear of the death of Victor Gore. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones
 March Is
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-18
BRISTOL.

The postoffice at this place which was discontinued a few months ago will be reestablshed in few days. Esquire Newt Reynolds will be the postmaster,
 Miss Ollie Prothro arrived home to- day from Oklahoma and Ft Smith where she has been visiting.
 Ed Young and Joe Day have finished a timber contract for NJ. Strickland, Jr.
 A literary society has been organized here with B. F. Winton, president, and Miss Stella Ritchards, secretary.
 Fred Day has been sick with la grippe for several days.
 Homer Sullivan of Vilonia is in the employ of Lea Stone.
 I. N. Reynolds has organized sing ing class at Hammonsville.
 March IS.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-18
GREEN BRIER.

Prof. w. C. Beene is confined to his bed with the grip.
 l. Ii. Mayhew attended the state con vention of the w. c. w. at Ft Smith last week and reported good time.
 J.E. Wofford of Conway was here Sunday visiting his father and mother.
 Uncle Jack Dickens, who has been sick fot some time, is reported to be some better.
 The farmers here are making prepa' tions for crop, and are getting ready for corn and sorghum planting.
 I. II. McRae has beautihed his resi- dence property in North Greenbrier by building a rew paling fence around his house.
 w. NJ. Owen, R. F. D. carrier or route No. I,.is having his residence painted.
 March I6.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-18
PLEASANT VALLEY-rNORTH.

w. R. Hiett and wife visited at Nal lettown last week.
 Boyd Nixon has hired to w. A. Mi lam to help make crop.
 James Ravens, one of our enterpris- ing citizens, is now running barber shop at Wooster on McMahau avenue.
 Robert Branch has hired to D. M. Jones.
 ]. H. Taylor and family visited M. R. Taylor and wife at Cadron Gap Sunday.
 Quite a crowd of young people were entertained at B. A. Arthur's Sunday.
 Our school is progressing nicely and all the pupils seem to be interested.
 Will Harkrider of near Conway visit ed here Sunday.
 It seems that our county judge is in no hurry to have a new steel bridge erected at the old King bridge.
 I. G. Williams visited home folks al Conway Saturday and Sunday.
 William King is assisting M. L. Nor ris in the blacksmith shop at Wooster this year.
 Next Sunday is preaching day al Pleasant Valley. Rev. J. o. Cantrell will preach.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-18
TO OPEN SCHOOL IN TENTS
Books for Brinkley School to be Donated
 by the Publishers.

Little Rock, March IS.-Super- intendent of Public Instruction George B. Cook spent last night in Brinkley, where he met with the school board and made prepar- ations to open the schools here i'll large tents, the school house being so damaged it cannot be used again for some months. Lists of the books needed for the pupils will be arranged for and the books will be donated by the publishers. Supt. Cook yes erday mailed to the schools over the state appeals for donations to be applied on a rev school house for Brinkley. He thinks the schools of the state will all send in small amounts, and the building destroyed by the cyclone can be replaced without cost to the citizens of Brinkley.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-18
MT. PISGAH.

John Kelley went to Little Rock last week
 There is great deal of sicknes at this writing.
 Joe Hardcastle is contemplating nov ing near Little Rock.
 Mrs. Cora Price is quite sick with la grippe.
 Reece Henderson made business trip to Conway last Saturday.
 Miss Bessie Edmonson is visiting Miss Gertrude Brown of Otto
 The ladies organized Sunday school at Mt. Pisgah last Sunday evening. We'd like to exchange our men for good Sunday school workers.
 Tom McKenney and wife spent Sun day with Jim Springer and wife at Cato.
 March I6.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-18
CATO.

We are having some fine weather, but there is much pneumonia and grip.
 Matthew Springer and wife went to Little Rock Friday.
 Mrs. Pairet returned home Friday from Ft. Smith, where she was dele gate to the Woodmen Circle convention. Miss Mary Melton's school closed here last Friday
 Willie Nichols is improving. He has been very sick with pneumonia.
 Rufus Harrells little girl, Ruth, is quite sick.
 w. D. Springer and J. E. Hogan went to Little Rock this morning.
 Dr. Pairet sold fine horse to Alfred Dawson last week.
 March r.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-18
Representative Batson Here.

Representative J. A. Batson is in the city today, having been called to his home near Wooster yesterday on account of the illness of lis daughter. He called upon President J J. Doyne this afternoon to confer with him ill regard to the State Normal appropriation bill. MT. Batson believes the Normal will be dealt with in a liberal man. ner by the legislature.