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I ?n* *< The llichmond Planet. VOL. NO. 27: RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 8A? VKDAY, JUNE 28: 1890. TRICE 5 CTS. RICHMOND PLANET. SATl'KDAY, - - - Junk 98, 1800. Singular Occurrence**. The IMO*' I *>w is?Thomas Will M lins attract*-*! much attention inasmuch uh the late Mr. Thomas' color***! daunia*-!- in contending lor the (1224,000) two hundred un.I twenty-four thousand dolhirH, which, on his dying bed he gave her. The white cousins are hIh*) fighting for the possession of this large sum. Ab!*1 counsel have been employed on both sided and for weeks, the case %***** argue*! I Wore Judge E. H. Fitz hugh. Ourinjr the pi ogress of the case, Lawyer Guy, one ot the array of counsel for the white cousins was taken sick and *lied. The argument was resumed and thea completed. .Jutlge Fitzhugh n?serve<! his decision, stating that he WOtuM announce it at the (Molter term *?f the Court. T*> the surprise of many, this will never lie done. Yesi*-rdu y he passe*! " over the river." and has DM0 called tn ac? count ut the judgement bar of (Jud. His death at this time was a surprise tohislnrjre circle of acquaintances although he is well on in years. Whether lie would have rendered for or against Mrs. bettie lx-wis is not known and probably never will be. This tedious case will now ha vi? to be tried again before a not her jutlge anti puts a new phase on this most remarkable case. -.??.-?? Ten Greatest Negroes. The Indianapolis, Ind., Freeman, the only illustrut rated Negro journal with its usual enterprise offered a prize to t he |?erson who would send in the names of the ten greatest _\c<rroes. living or dead. The following judges were selected to decide thc contest; T. Thomas Fortune, ol New York; Robert Pelham, .lr., of Michigan; Edward F. Horn, of Teano John Mitchell, Jr., ol Virginia; anti John C. Dnncey of North Carolina. Pictures of the ten greatest ?rroes, de*ide*! upon DJ the judges together with portrait of the judges will be published. Quit*' a number of guesses were sent in. The judges have not as decided, but their action is watched with Inter Mr. Langston's Case. ? ?ti -J olin M*>r?-*>r Jjuuppton's . ?was to Aa ve been < i of this k. but has been delayed owing to the passage of the National Election haw. It is hardly probable that his case will be decided Ix-fore the loth of July. ss rn m? The Second Baptist Church, On last Sunday morning, though warm, a large crowd attended th*. services of the Second Bapt. Church The pastor, Kev. Z. 1). Lewis, H. D prem-lnnl a very tin*' sermon upoi the subj.i.-t, "The Excellency of Char attar.'' The discourse was bothelo quent and instructive, abounding ii practical suggestions and classi* quotations* Hew Lewis is a bold expounder 0 the truth, and is much Dtfloved In his congregation. --^-?-s? A Brilliant Marriage. The marriage of Miss Lizzie E Holmes to Mr. Alexander P. Qnaiie took place last Thursday 20th inst at the First Baptist ('burch. Th ushers were: Messrs. Janies A. Chiles Willie Holmes, Edward Wills, Wins ton Payne, Hezekiah Curtis, Collin T. Valentine, Wm.Mitchell and -loin Mitchell. Jr. The ceremony was per formed bj Bev. Janies H. Holmes The bride was attired in steel gra; Henrietta, trimmed with white su rah. The groom wore the conveii tioual suit of black. The happy couple, amidst th congratulations of their friends lef for Bidtimore on a bridal tour. Pilgrim Baptist Church. Mr. Editor In answer to a card which appeal ed in the columns of your paper dat ed June 17th, purporting to be froi the Pilgrim Baptist Church, we be leave to say that it is false. No sue business as was therein stated wa transacted by the Church on thu night, viz; loth. There were som members excluded on that nigh whose names we will herein mentioi William Marshall, Henry Smith, Di vid Robinson and George Davis, bu the brethren whose names appears in the above mentioned card wet not excluded, neither was the pulp declared vacant; but to the cont rax the pastor, Rev. Sanders Howe was re elected for the ensuing The Pilgrim Baptist Church* hi removed to 7th Street, Navy-Hill, i a commodious house. Friends bf the Carnie are cordmTl invited to come and assist us in oi efforts to advance the kingdom < our Bedeemer. Done by order of the above nam*: Church, this the 24th day of Jun THOO. RSV. Sanders Howkll, Pasto Dea. Richard Branch, Church (T -A Gun Club has been organiz* in this city to engage in the spo of hunting, fishing &c The mem lie have glass-ball shooting just on side of the city limits. The sport t the next practice will be clay piger shooting. Persona ls and Briefs. -We received from Mr. B. D. Jones of San Antonio, Texas, au in? vitation to a reception in honor of Mr. F. A. Denison and Hon. N. W. Cuney, June 19. -The True Reformers, Rev. W. W. Browne, G. W. M., have nearly completed their temporary struct ure, which they will occupy until the new building is completed. The plans have been drawn and work will com? mence in about four weeks. The the? atrical part will be a beauty. -You shouldn't hesitate. Read Mr. Phillip Brown's advertisement, and call. -Prof. Edward D. Scott, of Normal and Collegiate InaUtntny called ob u?. -Mrs. Z. D. Lewis, accompanied by Mrs. A. Washington, left the city on last Saturday to spend a few w*-eks in Daniels, Orange Co., Va., the former pastorate of Rev. Z. I>. Ivewis. -Mr. Chester A. Moore, of Blue Ridge Springs, Va., writes that Mr. W. S. Richards will study law and Edward Henderson, medicine. EL H. Moore is worthy chief of the Good Samaritans and True Reformers. Miss Oom Carter is sujH'rintentlent of ti Sunday school R. EL Moore secre? tary. The pu bli** school session lasts only tive months. Miss Willie L. Brown was married to Mr. Wm. Patterson re* -en tl v. -Miss Lizzie Hardawuy i-eeeiv??d the Peabody Medal at the commence? ment exercises of the Richmond Nor? mal School, not Jesse II arti away as published -Miss Lizzie E. Bngby bas left the city to attend the Teachers' In? stitute at the Va. VAC. Institut*' at Petersburg, Va. -Misses Maggie E. Chilies and Lizzie Smith left for Oh! Point yester? day. -The Richmond City School Board did not meet last Monday to elect teachers, owing to the absence Of som*'of the members from the ci? ty ? The Oth Mt. Zion Baptist Church carried a large crowd to Hampton on their excursion. -For refreshing soda-water, tine milk-shakes, stop at Dr. J. H. Lewie' drugstore. -Tte Colored People ol this ci? ty are buying lan*! ami building houses. -You needn't run. Mr. Robert Walker will do td) that he says he v. ill. See advertisement. -Maj. A. Bovkin was in the city last week. -We have received the Fourth of July number of the Youth's Compan? ion pubiishiMi at Bonton. It I model nromber. -Ex-Councilman J. E. Farrar, is now at Farmville, Va., and is much improved in health. -Don't von run so fast. 1 know Mr. C. C. Mitchell will sell you tim groceries at the lowest rates. Set advertisement. Rev. L. D. Twine of Durham, N. C paeeed through th*' cit v. During hit stav here he was the guest of Mr. tun: Mrs. J.e. Farley. -Don't you rememlier the date' July 4th at the Exposition Grounds -Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Brown ar* now at Atlantic City, N. J. -Mrs. Susan Wallace bas left th* city for Saratoga Springs, N. Y. -You Leen not grin so long Mr. IL Curtis will supply you wit! the bent bitters for a little money. -Mrs. L. B. Smith is visiting ii Chesterfield County, Va. -We received an invitation tx t he marriage of Miss Addie E. Bern to Scott Wood, Esq., at Petersburg Va, July Otb'00. -Rev. W. F. Graham of Danville Va , has had his address, " Our Rc sponsibilities," delivered at the Va Baptist State Convention last May put in pamphlet form as ordered b the Convention, lt will soon be oi sale. -Rev. Mrs. Z. D. Lewis has lef the city for Orange Co., Va. -Miss Marietta L. Chiles was in disposed during last week. -Rev. Jno. W. Kirby preach^ at the Harrison St. Baptist Claire in Petersburg, last Sunday night -Miss Maggie Woodson ha gone to New York to spend the sum mer with friends. -Mr. John L. Mines left the cit; last week to attend his mother' funeral. -Messrs. A. T. Johan un. Rober Wilson, Edward Scott, George II Fleming and H. C. Green left the 'it last week for Narragansett Piei Rhode Islam!. -Mr. Cornelius J. Cooke, son c the veteran undertaker, hail his foo amputated last Wednesday? the r? snit of scrofula. Dr. Lpshur pei formed the operation assisted b others. -A lecture was deli vere 1 by Rei J. A. Taylor at the Fifth Bapth Church Jun*' 28, for the btneut < th*' Sunday School. A sol*) ural sun by Mr. W. H. Brooks. Miss G. K* ans, organist. Miss Lavinia Stori assist ?'il. -Rev. W. M. Moss' congregatic at Lexington, Ya., has outgrow the church building anti he will hal to rebuild. -Rev. John Jones, James Allei Th os. Freeman, Wm. Scott L. , Allen of Petersburg called on us. I -Mrs. Kate Gregory left the city on the 19th for the summer. -Yee, they all go there. You see Mr. W. II. Davis is reliable and sells tine fresh fish at the lowest prices. See advertisement. -Rev. J. A. Taylor left the city Tuesday, June 24, for Philadelphia, and Asburv Park, N. J., where he will take his family to spend the sum mer. He will be absent about ten days. Any communications for him eau be left at this office. -For refreshing soda-water and milk-shakes, call on Dr. J. H. Lewis. See advertisement. -The goat stared at the sign lt must have known that Mr. Wm. M. Monroe selie tine bitters. -Rev E. V. GasHaway was at Bedford City, Va., last week. Rev. A. Chisholm's salary has been increased $100 more by the admiring congre? gation. -Oh, what magnificent music 1 Well it is fine,you see it is being pro? duced upon one of those fine upright pianos that we have purchase*! from Messrs. W. 1). Moses A Co. See ad? vertisement. -You say your feet are comfor? table. Of course they are. I saw you coming from Messrs. W. IL Pierce's with one of his fine, cheap pair of shoes. See advertisement. -Mr. J. P. Graham will Bupply you with fish. See Advertisement. -Yes, it was a sad affair, but Mr. Henry Cook officiated at the funeral ami it was such a relief to my mind. He understood his busi? ness so well. Prof. Frank Trigg, of Lynchburg, Va. was in the city this week and called on us. No young man, so far as we are ad vined, has shown greater advance? ment than Prof. Y\ . Phillip Dabney, who has devoted his time to music. Be is a skillful performer upon the (banjo, guitar and other instruments, and has won unstincted praise from those who are capable to judge. His inst ru men ts are most costly and serve to emphasize the abihtv of the l>erformer. His brother, Robert ac eonipuni***! him in selections render**! for our amusement. Smoke El Matador cigars 5c The Little Zion Baptist Church is coming to the front under the lead? ership of her pastor, Rev. J. T. Car? ter. On last Sunday one was added to the 'bun h Iv- baptism, iit-v. Watts sermon next Sun o'clock Subj: "Th*- Persecution of the Saints. This church it* situated on Henry Street near I^eigh. Marriage. Boykin?Coots?The marriage of Miss Anni*' B. Coots of this city to Major A. Boykin, of Hampton, Va., will take place Thursday, July 3rd, at the First Baptist Church, at 2 30 S. m. Friends are cordially invited. o cards. Passed Away. A few weeks ago Mr. Geo. Parker of this city was taken sick at Old Sweet Springs. His son, Mr. David W. Packer was telegraphed. He left Nen York for Old Sweet Springs and finding him very sick brought him to this city, arriving here June 14. Friday night at twelve o'clock, after a severe illness Mr. Parker breathed his last. ? lb' was born July llth 1828, in Stafford County, Va., and has been a member ol the First Baptist Church for 32 years. He was a member oi Solomon Lodge, A. F. & A. M. His funeral took place last Sunday even? ing from the First Baptist Church, Rev. James H. Holmes officiating. The Masons accompanied the re? mains to the cemetary. Pollard?Mrs. Eliza Jane Pol? lard, wife of William S. Pollard, de parted this life Saturday June 21, lN90"at 11:20 in New York City She died very happy. She leaves fi husband, sou and mother to mouri their loss. She was a member of St. Lukes aud Mary's Tent. Her remains wen: brought to Richmond and the funer al took place from the First Ba pt isl (Hiurch, Rev. James H. Holmes offl ciating. Prayer was offered by Rev Evans Payne. Postponed. The 27th Anniversary of th Eman ci pntion Proclamation tha was to take place at the Expositioi Grounds in Richmond, Va., Septen* ber 10th 1890, has been postpone* to take place October 15th, 1890, i time that will reach all. This mov was decided upon by the commitb which met at the Planet Office Monthly .lune 23. Georok Williams, Jr. Gen'l Supt Sham Battle. All vho desire to enter the contest will apply to Dr. R. E. Jones, 110 E Leigh Street at once. All desiring the ground privilege will apply at once to C. B. Greer N. 7th Street. Robinson's excel lent band will be in attendance al All societies who desire to turi out will send their names at once b C. B. Green or Dr. R. E. Jones, in oi der to have them assigned in th line of march. I. o. Haupt -&4, 1 Editor of the Rich mst; Dear Sir:- losen by Grand Lodg ! O. of and D. of S <ntributor to your paper, I MB my first. And in doing wi^^g ght it ad? visable to give itement containing the oritfintf . objects of the order. The sBm Ige of the order was organ he city of New York in .- er Lisper nard St. and Bronc?? of March, 1 h M. D., C. B. Huljdj^fc i rris and a few ot I ? iiuir/"""""K Lodfita"' 2 and 3 of New York -o. 1 of Bridgeport, ! ark, N. J. C. B. Hols jar was elected Chief, and R. D. Heart. Grand Sec? retary. On December '.th, 1849, the first lodge of the laughters of Samaria was organ k d and the next Session of the ('rand Lodge they admitted their d<* agates, Mar. 14, 1848. At the firs ig a Charter was granted V iith, and others to constitui.- a lodge of colored members, an induced all classes, male of every nationality. Our moto, "Lo Purity and Truth THE OBJ! 1. To carry forwtfrd the work of TEMPERANCE REFORM in SUl'll a manner that all may receive and enjoy its healing infte 2. To elevate the to com? fort the widows, au rless in the hour of their afflictions, and to bury the de.?d. We have added to our order and Insurance Depart? ment through which we give our members from $5, $75 ami fl00 at their death in addition to the amount allowed for burying with ho]>c of giving a larger -uni after a while. We have in this state more than 6,000 membere. We are work-' ing to make this a business organ? ization. Thunk God our people are getting their eyes opened. A few years ng<> when a new society was presented to t hem they would ask three questions 1. "What will it cost for men ship;" 2. ll ti will you give me when 3* "What kind of regalia do they wear? " and if satisfied take my hut uot so now like I then*- Ol wb; you mean t< and t hereby muk** your alms felt, and known in the worl We nothing about regalia, signs, grips nor pass?words. These tiling are necessary tit times, but the pass-word of the whole N? race should be "Go forward." We hope by the help of God to make this a grand business Institutution. R.S. "A Lesson in Patriotism." There is on exhibition at the book store of Mr. W. H. Anderson, 222 E. Broad St. a picture which immediate? ly attracts attention. The scene presented is one in South Carolina. From the school-house in the dis tance may be seen the Colored chil? dren coming on memorial day. They pause as they see a Colored soldier in J uniform with the initials of the J Grand Army of the Republic on hie cap and the badgee of that powerful organization on his breast. He hue paused to sit on some stones hard by while the nearly emptied flower-bas? ket is at his feet. He points to a grave on which he has placed the choicest flowers, and in audition a miniature United >; flag. As the children gather around him with open mouthed as? tonishment and awe he relates the story of the war, tells of the struggle at Fort Wagner in which he was en gaged, he being a member of the 54th Massachusetts r? an 1 im? presses upon then necessity o! revering the memory of those whe died that they might enjoy the privi lege now being bestowed upon them The soldier seems to take pleasure ii his voluntary ta> serration i soldier is an Col. Joseph T. Wilson. iie hui vivors of the fain* Regiment and author of "The Black Fha lanx." The title of the painting, "J Lesson in Patriotism, was drnwi by Mr. John Walker of this city. Look, Watch and Walt!!! There will be a Grand Pic-Nic ti Warwick Park, Monday, July 21 given by the Risin. on Baptis Sunday School. We assure all who avail themselve of this great opportunity, a goo time. BOUND TRIP: Adults, 50 cents Children, 25 cents. A Grand Affair. Profs. Coates and Chavis will giv a grand religious entertainment a the Second Baptist Church Monda night, 30th inst. Th j ciews to h Sresented are of startling splendoi .ev elations and other scenes from th Bible will be elegantly portrayed ais a trip around the world. Go and er joy yourself. Adm issi Ioctl Children, 10 cts. -Of course you are In need of lawyer. You want th;. exan ?-'ined, your deed at Thi e wayl There's Mr. G* liewh See card. =BANQUET= ?:o:?and?:o:? ENTERTAINMENT, FRIDAY NIGHT. JUt? 4, ?:o:?at?:o:? HARRIS9 BALI AND PARLOR] PRIZE CONTESTS & ltag-a-Muftins. The 'Roller Skate Chamj)ion of the World will give speeial skating exploits. A very handsome silk vest will be raffle*! for at 25*- per chance and a pair of patent leather shoes at25c. perchance. Other fine articles will Im> on raffle. Any one desiring to see the prizes or other articles cnn call at W. H. Andersons. 22J E. Broad st. The vest and eboee ona be Been in the window of H. Curtis, Ol:* C. Broa*l St. Dotti refuse the lady SS oho is work? ing for a prize. VISITING MILITARY from IV tersburg, Norfolk and Alexandria will be in attendant *' aceompaied by the Manchester and Richmond com? panies. Grand skating prize to tin in iii tary. Tbe Norfolk orchestra - I 8 pi* i Brass, string and reed will furnish music for the occasion. There will be Fl BE WORKS dis? played from the Balcony. Entertainment from 8:80 p. m. to 3 a.m. Admission, Soe. THOMAS DINON, Manager. FIRST BAFT. SUNDAY SCHOOL. ANNUAL PICNIC. 9aF~ Wait for us, for we are going to S ADVENTURE! fl] ES DAY. El 8. 1890 ROUND T1UF:(^,1,11,1U' :. " ; JJ* (Children, I n 14 Soc. ANNUAL PICNIC -OKTHK SECOND BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL ?TO? Maid e n?8 A d y e n TUB i:. =JULY 15, '90 R0UN'l)Tlt,P:{n^n,r,-,i4L:-::: THE HAVELOW OTJSB Atlantic City, NJ. N. W. Cor. Kentucky and Art t ?a I'Kf.itiiiTrrL? BOARDING HOUSE, At the most fashionable norther resort. Terms reasonahle. Everything first dann. JOHN B. HARRIS, Propi ietoi GRAND PASSOVER. Grand Passover of the G. IT. O. < A. S. & D. of tarsal, Monday nighi JuneSOth, 1H<>0, at the New Od Fellows' hall. N. Third Street. All members and the public genei ally are cordially invited to lie prei ei?t on this occasion. Persons from all over the stat will be present at this entertuii ment, also several organizatior from Petersburg, in fact this will 1 a reunion of menders of the oro and their friends from various citiei There will he a grand parade of tl various Lodges of Richmond in tl afternoon on the 80th beginning fl 5 o'clock. A lecture will l>e delivered b; J. Anderson Taylor. Immediate*] after the hit ur*'a rooetedlamb wi be served to those present. Doon open ai 8 o'clock P. M., le? is ture to begin at 8:80 P. M. i. Admission, single Person Ioctl Lady and Gent 2.~icts. GRAND SHAM BATTLE!!! ?THE SCREECHING EAGLE ? ?AND THE BOOMING CANNON GIVES BUT A FAINT IDEA. A PICTURESQUE AFFAIR AT THE VA: EXPOSITION GROUNDS RACE COURSE. FRIDAY, JULY 4 1890. MILITARY COMPANIES FROM ALL OVER THE STATE WILL -PAR ITC1PATE. Rend the PROGRAMME aud net accordingly PROGRAMME FOR THE DAT COMMENCING AT ll A. M. OONTsnl WINN KU To RBCK1VB. B mil*- walk.$:t.00 -2<Ki yards dann,. 2.00 Running long jump,. 1.00 Standing " ? . 1.00 half-mil.' dash,. ft.00 throwing sVdge. 1.00 boen ball,...Silver medal three legged race,.hox cigars conti- wanan *o kkckivk. ?.) Wheelbarrow race.New bat 10 Pulling j-rooee,.|6.00 11 (Jrand Tournament.gold headed cane ISl cat*-hing grease*! pig,....The pig l.'i Bicycle race.(Joh! medal ll hurdle race, fm' for all... leather medal U5 (llass hail shooting..(5*)1*1 medal GENERAL ADMISSION: 25 CENTS. 6. FLORSHEIM I ONtopaio ?: o^a-xa paioa THU. KELIABLE COR 4th aud BROAD 8 TS. COR. 4h and BROAD STS ?)o(-)o(? -ESPK1NG FASHIONS,^ IN MENS* AND BOY8* MJiTH HAIS Etc. iyMfu'8 Light Weight Suits?more than 200Q of 'em?Cassimcrea Worsteads, Cheviots and Wales We've got 'em all. Every color iu Voge?and all the stales. SUITS?Black Cheviot suits neatly made $!0. Black Cheviot suits long cut sack co it, $12 Black Cheviot suits, long cut sack coat w Ph binding $14. Never have we eip ri* nc d such a demand fo- these goods, cut aud finished iu the extreme fashion, * ur stock is full with all 8:z ta?We beat all records on low price goods this season in hand? some aud nobby Btj led Men's good working suits, $5. Men's neat and p-ettv business* suits $7 $8 and $10. Men's DRESS SUITS in fancv end Fancv and Plain material in Prince Alberts, Sacks A Cutawajs at $15 $18 A $20. PANTS ?Single pants. We lead the town. S'yles admired by eve ry - Uilv?S ripes, Pl ods. Broken llaids and plain at prices that suit the purse of all $1.50, $i.00, $4.50. |3 00 up to $10 00 a pur. HATS & FURBISHING?Never has our assortment been g-eaier (han the present season in Hats. Hat to fit every head. The English derby in 'Ians, Browa and black a' $. .50 w* rth $3.50 The U'est in soft Hats ( The Evening Sun) $1.00 1 50, 2.00, 2.50 UnlaoLdiied Shirts reinforced bosom pure linen 40 cents. ?4 '? plea'ed ?? ? u 50 cents the greater value ever effortd. oOO dozen Balbrigau Underwear in plain, fancy and stripes 50 cents CUeLIS G. MENS Furnitue Mattresses Carnets, Cur' tains & Mirros. The latest styles. Sold for Ca?b or on E tsy Terms at prices to suit woulh-west Corner 4th & Broad St. *HjT*Mr. Collins T Valentine, a wei known young man of thia city is Drum mer for the PLYMO? Td KOCK PANTs CO.. and is ready to rec ive or dei a for the latest style ps nts, andjuilts generally at lowest prices/***** MoV^ee appiy to him at 613 or 702 East Broad Street Hknj hARRI8| Supt., |Clty# nrPi.Ai.n. Office 1201 St. Jam. 3t. Riciimom*, Va., Feb. fi 1800* Un?"All PetnOM desiring graves d lg in th*- Mc* hu nits' Burynig Qround I orPLANKT Office