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VOL. XVI, NO.-30, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JULY 8, 1899 PRICE* 5 CENTS THE LYNCHERS WERE CONVICTED A New Departure in Virginia Criminal Justice. First Case on Record Here. Six Men Found Quilty of Murder in the Second Degree*?Their Victim Almost An Idiot. NOTEWORTHY OUTCOME OF THE LYNCHING OF LEE PUCKETT A YEAR AGO IN PATRICK COUNTY.?THE GUILTY MEN BROUGHT TO BAR AND CONVICTED. Stpabt, Va., July 1?(Special)?The trial of C. T. Thompson, L. D. McMil? lan, Jr., Madison Montgomery, Jr., Hie Montgomery, Robert Montgomery, and W. M. Branch, for the lynching of Lee Packett, a white man, charged with a criminal assault upon a yeung lady, began in the County Court here Thursday morning and ended this morning. Mr. J. M. Hooker, the Common? wealth'a Attorney, was assisted by Judge P. W. Shelor for the prosecution. The defendants were represented by Messrs. Hairston A Grarely and 8. A. Thompson. A nifCHABOaU) LUNATIC. The evidence was conclusive that the parties charged are guilty. The young lady testified that she was not hnrt and Puckett did not .accomplish his feloni? ous purpose. lt was in evidence that Puckett, the man who was lynched, was a discharg? ed lunatic and almost an idiot. It was a hard-fought trial; every inch of ground waa contested. At the conclusion of the argument the jury retired, and in thirty minutes returned with a verdict of murder in the second degree, and fixed the pun? ishment of Thompson at six yeara in the penitjntiary and the others at five. THB riBOT INSTANCE IV VIRGINIA. This is the first instance in the his? tory of Virginia where lynchers have ever bern tried and convicted. And it ia a great victory for law and order. Gommonwealth's-Attorney Hooker's rpeech waa a masterly t- ffort, and was complimented by everybody. Tbe re? sult of this trial was brougnt about by his untiring energy, and the victory was won in the face of publio sentiment and the vigorous ^efforts of some few prominent citizens in behalf of the de? fendants.?Dispatch. Killed Her Babs. The daily papers have been giving much space to the case of Lizzie Miller (white) who claims as her husband, ?farrar O. Ellis It seems that while at the Windsor Ho? tel in this city, she administered to her 16 months-old baby a dose of lauda? num, which ended its earthly career. She claims to have taken a dose her? self with tbe idea of ending her exis? tence. Be that as it iftay\ she did not die.but the baby did and on Wednesday. June 38th, she was arrested upon a charge of murder and will be tried next week in the Hustings Court of this city. It now transpires that she had never been married, that ber parents reside in Farmville, and that ah* did far some time live there with Ellis as man and wife. It seems out of the question that her people did not know the true facts in this case. Although she declared repeatedly that she was married at Weldon, M. C., it was proven that she was not married there. Har mother is now here and will re? main during her trial. There is but little prospect ef her conviction for murder, -Mrs. L. G. King, of No. 1C17 Hull St., Manchester, Va., who was reported very sick last Monday is now much improved. ? 1 * aa Surnrise. Quite a number of yoong people led bj Mias Leah Williams, daughter of Mr. Achilles Williams, 802 St Paul St., led a surprise on the children ot the Friends Orphan Asylum. Their visit greatly delighted the in? mates, who heartily enjoyed the abun? dance st refreshments brought. They <the inmates, matron and officers) de aire their early return as well as simi? lar visits f rem other persons. ?ci ODD FELLOW'S IH OONFE&EROE. Enthusiastic Mass-Meeting Held?Dele? gates from Ten Lodges Present? Several Short Speeches Mada. At the New Odd Fellows' Hall, Fri? day evening, June 80th, members of the G. U. O. of O. F., aasemb ed in Mass-meeting. M. V. P., R. Beeoher Ta flor President, called the meeting to order. After singing, "Blest be ths tie that binds," prater was offer kl by P. N. F., James Woedson, vice-Presi? dent. The secretary read the object of tha meetin, after whioh the President in a few woi -, opened the subject for gen* eral discussion, "A closer union of the Brotherhood and its benefits." Ha said a closer union was needed to increase the interest of the order and develop its strength. Wa cannot hope to have the order prosper, divid? ed. We need to concentrate the forces of experience and proficiency that its harmony and prosperity may be main? tained and perpetuated. The following brethren made short speeches which ware full of interest and advice: Brothers Richard Evans, Jaa Woodson, Junius Smith, Lieut. Thom? as Williams of the Patriarchie, G. W. Curtis, W. H. Tyler, Morton Deane, Grand Treasurer S. J. Gilpin and R. 0. King. Subject for dissussion at next meet? ing is * The Past Benefits of the Order, its Present Condition and Future Pos? sibilities." M. V. P. Morton Deane will open the discussion followed by different members of the fraternity.: The next meeting will take place Monday, July Slat, New Odd Fellows' HtvU. rEOal FULTON. On the Fourth, all of the factoriea and publio works were closed and the majority of Fultonians spent a most enjoyable day. Many fire-works were exhibited in the suburbs in the even? ing. Rev. A. Ferguson administered the Lord's Supper at 8:30 P. M.. last Sun? day At 8 P. ii., his pulpit was filled by Rev. Gabriel Johnson, who preach? ed a gool sermon. Rev. Mr. Cosby filled the pulpit at the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Churoh at 8 P. M. He preached a mest inspiring sermon, one which will long be remem? bered. f.et. F. W. William* will administer the Lord's Supper next Sunday at 8:80 P.M. Miss C. V. Dyer visited the Rising Mt, Zion Sunday School last Sabbsth morning and delivered some most timely remarks. The Sunday Pchool hopes to meet her again in its assem? bly. We are glad to note that Miss Fran? ces Hubbard is out again. Don't fail to go to Hampton os the 81at, with the Rising Mt. Zion and Mt. Calvtary Baptist Churches. A pleas? ant time both on the road and in Hampton is guaranteed to all who will go. Cowhided the Wron/r Man. [Richmond, Va., Evening I aader.l Several days ago at Washington, N. C., a well-known young business man was cowhided, the offense charged against him being that he had grossly insulted a young woman of that town. The young man went home, rallied his friends about him and promptly as? serted his innocence. He and his friends then went to Washington snd it waa then and there proven beyond any controversy that he was innocent ot the charge and that it was a case of mistaken identity. This shows what a dangerous thing it is for men to take tha law into their own hands. This young man has been subjected to an indignity from whieh he will never rec .ver, and it is lucky for him that he wai not deprived of his life* The same spirit that cowhided him would, under increased provoca? tion, have lynched him, and bo an in? nocent life would hare been sacrificed to the fury of the inVu. Such things have occurred ?June 27. -Mrs. Jesse Scruggs and children left the city last Wednesday fo** Salis? bury , Md., to spend the summer. -State Director Cecilia J. Smith wish to thank the many friends for kindness to her daughter, Nina, while sick ia Suffolk. -Mrs. Nannie Johnson haa recov? ered from her recent indisposition. -Miss Sadie Farley, daughter of Mr. J. C. Farley is visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Eggleston in Baltimore. ?Mrs. Sarah Trent, who has been spending aome time in Baltimore,.Md.. has returned home. -Mrs. M. M. Bunn has been indis? posed at her residence. 406 Gilmer St., during the past ten days. -Miss Lizzie Dodson, of Washing? ton, D C., spent a pleasant 4th of July is thii eity, visiting her sister, Mrs. E. A. Jackson, and other friends. -Miss Mary M. Scott, of 107 West Leigh St., has been quite indisposed for the past three weeks. We are pleased to learn that she is convales? cent. ? Mrs. Autumn Burrell, of New York City, was in the eity to tha mar? riage of her sister. -Mrs. E. J. Grane is visiting her mother and relatives in the south. ?Master Robert Lewis, the son of Mr. and Mra, C. H. Lewis of north 7th St., has returned t j the oity, much im? proved under the treatment of Drs. Way son and Brock at Clifton Forge, Va. ?Miss Rosa Archer id still confined to her bed at Miss Bettie Mason at ly E. Duval S5. -Mrs. Matilda Hart left the city this week for Fiuvanaa Co., Va. -Mr John Clinton, Jr., left Tues? day, 4th inst., for Alexandria, Va., to serve* ou the U. S Grand Jury, the term of which commenced last Wed? nesday, -Don't forget! Don't forget I The First Baptist Sunday School ExcuMion Pic-nio at Mt. Pleasant Tuesday, TTuly llth. -Mr. W. J. Trent, of Philadelphia, in*company with Mr. 8. A. Moses called on us. -Mr. and Mrs. A. 0. Mabrey of Charlottesville, Va., ia in the city and called on us. --Rev. W. J. Howard, pastor of the Zion Baptist Chureh, Washington, D. C., was in the eity this week and called on us. He paid his subscription to the Planet, ile subscribes to and pays for twelves other race journals. This is a fine showing. -Mrs. W. A. Hankins is spending the summer at Smithville Va. - a*j % *> - Grand Time at Price's Hall. A large excursion from Portsmouth, Va., will reach here Monday next. Fine exercises will be held at Price's Hall, Monday night. Editor John Mitchell, Jr., will deliver an address and present a gold medal on the p-.rt of Rescue Steam Fire Company, oth? er speakers will be present. A Grand Success. The services at the Leigh St. M. E. Church Sunday. June 25th. were quite interesting. Rev. J. Edward Gunby, tha pastor was present. Woman's Day under the management of Mrs. Muggie M. Bunn was a great success. Tte work is progressing. The col? lection wat over f 100, MAGNO'S MESSAGE. Last r'unday was most pleasantly spent by all claaaaa io thi ward. The oburches were well attended. The Sunday School Union at the Moore St. Baptist Church was very in? teresting. The recitations, solos, duets and quartettes wera fine. Fourth of July was very lively spent. Fire crackers cannon crackers and all other forms of gunpowder were used in its celebration, although the arrests for misdemeanor were few. The funeral of Mra. Miller of Web? ster St.. took plane at the Ebenezer Baptist Churoh on July 4th. It waa tha 'argost procession h ad been in the Ward lately. We are informed that "Sunnyside" haa been resurrected and nae taken unto himaslf a better hair. He waa in the city this week. It is said we shall hear from him again. Mr. Wilkins Warren of Amelia ia in the city visiting hia aunt, Mrs. Clara Monroe. Baptizing at Sixth Mt. Zion 8unday morning by Rev. A. 8, Themas. Magno Uno. St. Luke Brevities. Mrs. Jane Miller, of Hannah's Coun? cil. 128. and a member of the Past Of? ficers Council, No. 8, I. O. of St. Luke, was buried Tuesday from the Ebeneser Ohurch. Mrs. Sarah Scott, of Hannah'a Coun? cil, 128, is aiek at her residence. Mrs. Ella Forrester, of America Council, 148, is very sisk. Mrs. Frances Brioc, deputy of Good Idea, No. 16, is sick at Taylorville, Va. St. Matthew met Tuesday, July 4th. The election of offioers waa postponed until the next regular meeting. Hot weather is telling on tha meet? ings this months. . Mra. Lillian Morton, of Indiana, No. 134, has left the eity for the summer. Mrs. Anna R. Fnnn is acting secretary until she returns. Mrs. Lillie Winston, of Pond Lily, 147, is slowly improving. Matron Board met last Friday. They had a lively meeting. Ianthe Hudson, af Viola Circle, No. 2 li ttl a daughter of Mary and Walter Hudson. 907% N. 7ih St., is sick. .Little Alma Milka*, of Forget Me Net Cirele, No 6, is out of the city for the summer. The R W. G. Council will meet afc Hinton, W. Va., 81 Tuesday in Auguat and the subordinate eouncila are all electing delegates. Bust-Boot. Mr. Editor:? Please allow me to announce to my brethren and friends that on Tuetday laat, July 27th, I left for Wash ington to attend a council for ordina? tion, held at Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. George W. Lee, D. D., pastor. On Thursday II :30 A. M., the coun? cil met, and after a rigid examination the council decided that 1 was a fit sub j ict for ordination. After thia an en j >yable dinner was prepared by the slaters of the church. All ate heartily and enjoyed themaelves, hoping soon to hav*> another ordination council. The hour having arrived for ser floes, we retired up-stairt to continue the same, which was opened with singing, "Go Preach My Gospel," by Rev. Lu? cas ; reading of Seriptu.<-> by Rev. W. H. Breoks, DD.; prayer by Rev Lov? ings ; then singing. The sermon by Rev. R Johnson, M. D., was indeed an instruct.v< ona Laying on of hands; prayer bv Rev. J. I. Lovings; hand of fellowship, by Rev. Dr. L?>e ; charga, Rev. W. Bianop John? son, D. D.; presentation of the Bible, Rsv. Robinson; benediction. Now, I have on the whole arm of the Christian ministry. All are invited to my field of labor, Tabern*ole| Baptist Chureh, Mayo St., between Broad and Ross, I, Rev. E. Dequiney Tartt, desire the prayers and assistance of my brother ministers. Rbv. E. Diqcinct Tabtt, I A BRILLIANT MARRIAGE. A Happy Foarth* The marriage of Mr George Stewart and Miss Amanda Branch, took place in the city of Richmond, July 4th at the bride's cousin's. Mrs. Rebecca Backs, 1016 North 22ad St. Rev. T. B. Banks performed the ceremony. Af? ter a short repast with their relatives and friends, they left for their new home in Chesterfield Co., Va., where they will remain. We wish them a happy success and a long life. Granton ?Attbs.? On Wednesday night June 28th, at 9 o'clojk Miss Mary Aytes and Mr. Henry Granton were quietly married la the parlors of Rev. R. Wells. It was a surprise to the community. The bride is well known throughout the eity and is a daughter af M- and Mrs. Nathan Aytes of 208% W. Baker 3t. Bland? Habbis? Tha marriage of Mias Helen Harris to Mr. John B. Bland took place at 616 E Baker St., Thurs? day, June 2-), 1899, at 9 P. M. Ret. J. H. Holmes officiated. The couple is residing at 083% N. 6th *H. Zmm m ssa**. at WHITE HAN'S GRIME. FOX HILL CITIZEN NOW IN THE TOILS. He Assaulted His Daughter. Wm. D. Burge, Ex-Magistrate Con a ron ts His Seven? teen Year Old Daughter. rPbcrbus, Va.. Sentinel.] The Sentinel has been compelled to mention a number of crimes during its short career, but for hideousness and evidence of downrfght inhumanity ths crime for which William Burge, ex magistrate of Fox Hill is now in jail is without a parallel, and we ean only hope that a mistake has been made and that Burge will dear himself of the accusation in the eyes of the peo? ple as well as in the eves of the law. Bt'IQI ABBBBTEO. Mr. Burge was arrested by Officer Joe Maatin on Mallory St., in Phoebui, while on hi-i route peddling the pro? duce of hia farm,on a warrant aworn out by Sheriff Curtis, on complaint of his son, Mr. Ben Burge, a yoong man highly respected in Hampton. Whrn arrested, he did not express any sur? prise, but wanted to know if the county would pay him for the time lost while in jail. He did not ask what he was charged with, and evidenced no sur? prise. When carried to jail he sent for Attorney F. 8. Collier, saying he want? ed to make his will, and then asked tor some laudanum. AT THB C0UBT BOtTSB. Burge had a hearing before Justice Furness at the Court House Thursday morning, when he was confronted by his daughter, Miss Ida Burge. The girl, who is quite pretty, told her story and a pitiful ttory it was, in a straight- j forward way. and as she told of ber own father's inhuman treatment she almost broke down. THB OIBL TBSTIFIBB. From her account her father has been intimate with her since the first of January, committing his crime und? er threat of punishment, and since then the girl's life has been a hell on earth. Burge is fifty-five years old and fath? er of a large family, all of whom ara honorable and highly respected by their neighbors. The blow to the fam? ily is a terrible one and they have the svmpathy of all their friends. Fox Hill is one of the-quietest and most orderly places in Virginia and the report of the arrest of Burge has stirred the citizens of the place as they have never been aroused before. The case will likely bo heard at this term of the county court, and the Aus? tin oase will sink into insignificance before this. Entertained Their Guest. Last Tuesday nixht Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Burrell informally entertained sev? eral friends at tea at their home on North St. John nt. Among the guest were Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Benson. Mrs. John H. Braxton, Missen Annie John? son and M. E. Burrell, Messrs. Benj. Smith, G. E. Taylor and John Mabrey. On Monday night the Misses Harpers in (V. Lfigh St., entertained MiasOore naCampbjll and Miss Fontan of Staun? ton, Va., and Parkersburg, W. Va., re? spectively at a magnificent musical. ? * a*a* Ia Marriage a Failure? Rev. R. Beecher Taylor lectured to an enthusiastic audience Mmday night at the 6th Baptist Churoh on the sub? ject, "Is marriage a failure?" The speaker was given the closest atten? tion. At times the audience was fill? ed with laughter at the predicament of some married people; again they were in the atmosphere of calm thought as the speaker told of the conduct in mar? ried life that makes lt a failure. The final deciaion was that ''marri? age of itself was not a failure," but the leek ol' a knowlege of its requirements was the cause of its sorrows and de? struction. The audience seemed much delighted with tbe entertainment. The Mozart Musical Club rendered some of their choicest selections. Miss Fannie Fox, tba organist and leading soprano poetesses a sweet voiee of much power and under excellent control. The entertainment was under the La? dies Aid Society, Mrs. Mary Randolph, Pres. Y. M. 0. A. lotos* The Ribla Reading and Physical Cul? ture Class taught by Misses Grace De? land and Irene Fields cl ned last Fri? day, which was a very excellent show? ing of a good year's work by these la? dies. The boys took an active part in the Bible Study last Sunday and were ad? dressed by International Secretary, J. E. Mooreiand. The men were addressed by Brother James Early last Sunday, who gav* some very interesting facts. Subject. "Activity is not alway* Euergj." Meeting in the jail Sunday, ll A. M. Boys' meeting Sunday, 4 P. M Men's meeting Sunday. 6:80 P.M. Opened to all men. Subject. "A True Christian ia a Puzzle." Music by Di? rector C. C. Williams. We were glad to have International Secretary, J. E. Moore la ad with as last Sunday. Hia remarks to us were very encourag? ing. GONE TO REST. Died in New York Monday, June 26, 1899, Mrs. Mary Winfree Titus. Hhe leaves a husband, ona child, a brother and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Farewell, dear Mary, thy weary task is o'er, Thy battle day Is past, And now upon thy father's ahore Thou hast landed at last. Farewell, dear Mary, no more thy face we'll see. Farewell, a little time and we Who knew thee areli and loved thee hera, One after one will follow thee. Lula A. B. Guthbib. MRS. MOSELEY PASSED AWAY. Died Tuesday, June 27, at 1 o'clock at the residence of her slater, 2009 W. Clay St., Mra. Jane Moaeley after an illness of 8 weeks, which she boro with Christian patienoe. The funeral ser? vices were held at the First Baptiat Church Wednesday, June 28, 6 o'clock. Thus hath dsath borne away a dear gran a-ma; Bat, O Lord, help us uot to sorrow as those Who have no hope, for we knew that those Who sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him to let us comfort one another with These words and cherish the blessed Assurance of a happy re-union beyond the grave. Her Grand Daughters, (Mrs.)S A. Richaboson, (Mrs.) W. E. Wallis. A BBILLIAIT WEDDING. Mooes?Trent. On Wed n ead ay caning. Tune 28th, at "Oak Grove," Cumberland, Va., at the lovely residence of Mr. and Mrs. P. F Trent, Rev W. H. Moses, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Ohurch of Staun? ton, Va , led to the hymenial altar their handsome and accomplished daughter, Miss Julia Leslie Trent. Tasteful floral decorations distribut? ed in tue spacious rooms and halla add ed beauty to this1 impressive scene an i by 9 P. M. a large party of friends and relatives had assembled to witness the ceremony* At that hour, the march played by Miss Mary Pickett of Farm? ville announced the advance of ths bridal party, led by Mias Lucy A. Trent, tbe bride's sister with Mr. S A. Moses, of uiehmond, brother of the groom, followed in order by the groom who was attended by Miss Carrie Galloway of Richmond,and lastly,the bride lean? ing a pin the arm of her brother, Mr. W J. Tr<?nt of fhiladelphia. The bridal party assembled under a beautiful floral arch and there in a most impressive manner, Rev. W. T. Hall, paator of the First B iptist Church of Danville, performed the rite that united the destinies of two livas. The bride's costume wa? & beautiful one of white-silk brocade and chiffon with pearl trimmings, tulle veil and orange blossoms; while the brides? maids were charmingly attired in white organdie. The gro rn wore the conventional black. An elegant reception followed the ceremony, when Rev. and Mrs. Moses received the congratulations of their many friends. They left on Thursday afternoon for Staunton where they were royally entertained by the Mt. Zion Baptist Chureh. Numerous", handsome and useful presents attest the popularity of the young o -tuple. Brilliant Marriage in Manohestera The marriage of Miss Mary F. Harris to Mr. Joseph Holmes took place on Thursday night, the 29th inst., at 9:80 o'clock, at the residence of the bride's parents, No 2203 Hull St. The affair waa a brilliant one. The residence was beautifully lighted. The spacious porior. which was tho centre of at*? -, tion, was handsomely decorated and packed to its utmost capacity. Stand? ing room a/as much in want in all parts of the house. The bride wore a beau? tiful and costly costume and the groom wore the conventional black. The bride's maids and ushers were: Mias M. V* Howlett, Miss Lelia How? lett, Miss Mason, of Philadelphia, Miss Malinda Hams; Mr. A. D. Moon, Mr. Frank Scott and Mr. George Robinson. Refreshments were plentifully served, and it was in tbe small hours of morn when the guests departed, leaving their best wishes and bright hopes of a long life for tha happy couple. Dr. A. Binga, Jr , oertorrn*-?d th- cer? emony in bil usual dignified manner, WEST ENDTOTEF Excellent Church Work. MABT PEOPLE EBJOI THE 4TH. Personals and Brief*. Supt. M. G. Lewis has nicely re-ar? ranged and organized all the classes in his school, and appointed several new teachera. The school shows signs of increase in teachers, scholars and effi? ciency. The Sunday School Union held ite monthly ex rciaes with the Moore St. Baptist Church Sunday School last Sunday afternoon. The exercises were very good. Many of the speeches, recitations, essays and solos wore of a Huh ord"r. Miss Florence M. Jaoksnn, a popular publio school teacher, 1501 Taylor St., left for New York laat Tuesday after? noon to ?p<*nd the summer with rela? tives and friends. Th*? (iraha-x-Mitchell letters in the Planbt last week.are the topic of much diacusaion. Mra. Rev. Paul Ballou'a brother and wife of Washington, spent the 4th at their resider ce, 901 William St. After viaiting f-i*nds and places of interest, they left on the 10 o'clock train, O. A A O., for their home. Mrs. Annie Crowder is visiting relatives and friends in Petersburg. Va. Rev. Sherwood preached a moat elo? quent sermon last Suni?y afternoon at 5th Cnur'h- ? mat Cupid is getting in some excellent work. A former publio school teacher and two choir songsters are planning to be l*?d to the hymenial altar vary soon. One of tho ladies we cannot place yet. They are all popular. Don't forget to let your friends know through the Planbt. Ajax* $150 00 PAID. Pobtsmodth, Ta., July 8d, 1899 This ia to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chan? cellor of Grand Lodge of Va . Oae Hun? dred ani Fifty Dollars, ($150 00) in payment of death claim of Sir John Henry Moss, who was a member of Bescue Lodge, No. 4, Knights of Pythias, N. A , S. A , E.. A , A.4A.J Signed: Kichabi) P. M mi, Witnesses: Administrator; R. G. L. Paige, John Hodaden, Wm. M. Reid. To The Peoples' Belief Association. I hereby acknowledge tho prompt payment of the death claim on my wife Rosa Washington, on Gospel Hill. Charlottesville, Va. ira * -aa ??? ? . Benresentative Elks. Oa Sunday, Jane 25,1899, Dr C. B. Jackson. Exalted Ruler, E ireka Lodge No. 5,1. B and P. of Elks, of the World, of Norfolk. Va , in company with Sirs J. C. Brinkley, Wm. A. Noel, and Rev. J. B. K. Butler, the esteemed Lecturing Knight visited Richmond Un the interest of the Order. c?C *J On last Wednesday Dr. C. B. Jackson and Rev. J. B. K. Butler were again in the city, the guest of E. W. Brown, Esq. BXOURSION-PIONIO. First Baptist Sunday School, to Mt. Pieasant, Tuesday, July llth. The First Baptist Sunday School will give their annual excursion-picnic to* Mt. Pleasant. Members of the school, church and friends are respectfully in? vited to go with us. Train leaves Richmond at 9 A. M. Returning leaves Mc. Pleasant at 6:30 P. M. Fare for round trip, 40 ats. Children, 25ots. Committee of Arrangements: Rsv. R. B ocher Taylor, chairman ; Rev. W. A. Mitchell, secretary; Wailace Tay? lor, treasurer; J. tl. Burke, Jefferson Johnson, J. H. Harper, C. H. Johnson, II. G. Carter. W. H. Tharp, Miss Rose B. Brooks, Miss Hattie Dabney, Mrs. L. A. Hope, Miss Nannie Osborne, Misc Ida Jones. W.T. White, Supt, Baptizia? in Zion* Rev. A. S. Thomas will prsach at the, 6th Mt. Zion B .ptist Ohurch tomorrow at ll a. m., and also baptize candidates for that church and tne church of which he is paster?theSaaron Baptiat. WANTED 100 COOKS and^generaj Workers for this and Northern; cities. Transportation furnished Also 50 farm hands for Maryland. R. W. ELSOM, 417 S Broad St Richhmond Vg