SATURDAY, AUG I I B96.

OHARLOTTESVILLE LETTER.

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Sunday was very he>t, but in the af¬ternoon thor** was a refreshing showerthat cooled it'iff somewhat. The* usu¬al servie*es at tl*.e churches .were wellatti*nded.A large numbi'r of persons went to

the closing Berries*, of the PiedmontDistrict Association at Union RidgeBaptist Church.Kev. ll. P. Weeden. District Mi-

sionary of the State of Virginia preached at Mount Zion in the Boorning andat the First Baptist at night.We visited the F.henezer Sunday

School last Sunday ane* found it up-to-date.There were three deae*e>ns ordained

at the* Bhiloh Baptist ( hurch last Sunday night.On last Monday two large e*xcursi'<ns

visited our city, one from e>id Pointand the other from Lynchburg, lt be¬ing court-day. the crowd was immense.The day was hot, i>ut the crowd was

orderly and well-behaved.Dr. arthur Farrar and C. Adams of

Richmond and Messrs Jackson, Jone's,and T. K. Timbrooke of Lynchburg,Va., were among the excursionists andcalled <>n us.

M Lizzie Harris of Williamsburg.Va., was in the* city last week lookingwell.Mrs. H. L. Williams, Jr., of Rich-

memd is visiting Mrs. P. H. Ferrell onDice Bt.Miss Lillie Glass of Lynchburg, who

has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. B. Scottleft fe>r home this week.Mrs. J. Edmond left last week for

home in Trible, Ohio.Miss Hoatee Oreen of Lynchburg,

Va., passod through the city last weekon he*r way home*.

We* he'arel a preacher say a few Sun¬

days ago that if a preache*r te-lls thetruth anel preaches the gospel, thatsome one woo Ul get mad anel goagainst them. How about that? Haveno pets and no erne will get angry withyou. Tell the same on e.ne that youtell on othersWhat h.-thinks about 16 to 1. An

old brother while talking a few daysago about gold and silver, said. "1don't know anything about this 16 to 1or 1 to 16, all 1 wants is money, le*t itlie gold or silver. Just give me BOOMthing that will get meat and bread."How many more we have like him.God only knows.The gold anel silver men here are red

hot on the matter, lt is about two toon*' feir gold, but how long they will heso who EnosWhere is that move thst -ass on foot

to help Kev. William Nelson? Ie itdead ?

When Hu* outlook is not good, trytho uplook.

Wli-n the devil knows that a man iskinder to hi- mule than he is to hiswife, he likes tei hear him talk inchurch.

It is because young men drink thatold men are drunkards.The man who has the "big head of

len wear? a small hat.'The people whei ge> tel sleep lintier the

preaching, will he \\ iele awake whenthey watch tlie preachers' practice.We best se*rve 0O.BS.ves when we

best serve others.Mrs 0. B. Doles and family are vis¬

iting in Cumberland Ceiuniy, Va.Sin sys i DE.

FEOM FULTON.

Rev. Arehvr Ferguson's discourse on

last SaMtf'i* oi.nninpf was very geiod.Ic was fi He'd with logical fae-ts. Hesaid that a man witheiut any reasoningfaculty is eijual to a brute, [a tbeafternoon, the elder administered tin-Lord's -tapper to an intelligent aueli-ence.The cantata given on the evening of

tlie 3rd instant, at the Mount CalvaryBaptist Church for the benefit of thechurch was a grand lUOeeSS. The Ris¬ing Mount Zion Baptist Sunday-school was unite interesting last Sab¬bath morning. Miss Rosa B. Hender¬son favored us with one of her e\rel-h*nt seilos, as ihey usually are.Next Sunday at 11:15 a ni .there

will be a meelina Of expression at theRisini. Mount Zion Baptist Church ;at 1:80 p. m.. Rev. Mr. James trill ad¬minister the Ixird's Supper. Baptiz¬ing will take p'ace St IL' m.The Y. M. <J. A. meeting was tip-top

this week. An eleiepuent address wasdelivered to the young men by MissIndiana Dandridge. This young Missdeserves great praise for the* mannerin which she* addressed the young menMr. R. W. Whiting delive*red a sluirt,hut interesting address.Mrs. Lucy J. Fowlkes returned home

tn N ottoway CoHn ty last week.Miss Annie V. Taylor, of this city

and Miss Florence G. Munger eif Min¬nesota visited this city section last,the - ue'sts of B-issT. P. K. Whiting.

Mrs. Annie Smith is sick at her resi¬dence on otb St., also Mr. ThomasB.OBBOII on 6th street is quite sick.Mr. VV. H. Banks, Sr., who has beni

quite sick is convalescing.Miss Jennie Christian left for Balti¬

more this week.The funeral of Mrs. VV. H. Randolph,

who departeel this life on the "29th ult.,took place at the* Rising Mount ZionBaptist on 31st ult. He leaves a wife,a mother, a siste-r and many relativesand friends to mourn their loss.

Little Tommy Leigh, the two yearold son of Mr Thomas Slaughter, diedon the 2nd instant, from the e'ffects ofbeing scalded, ile was buried on the3rd instant.The Rising Mount Zion Baptist Sun¬

day School will give a grand pic-nicat Seven Pines on Monday, August10th. Refreshments at city pricesCome and go with them and enjoyyourself, and so help the school.

PROM HOT SPRINGS.

Gold Against Silver.Personals.Inter¬esting Items.

Hot H things, Va., Aug. 6, 1896.Mr. Editor:

The Excelsior Literary As¬sociation of this place met on last Wed¬nesday evening, Mr. R. X. Smith, vice-

Sresident presiding. Prayer by Rev.W. Neil. After roll call and quota¬

tions, upon motion of Prof. J. H.Blackwell, the recitations and addresswere erased from the program and thewhole time given to the discussion ofthe great "Silver and Gold Question.''The chapel was well lilied with

friends of both gentlemen, who hadcome purposely to hear the discussion.A committee had previously deceiratedthe main auditorium and everythingwas in taste for the occasion.

Prof. J. T. Anderson, of Stauntonwas introduceel to lead off in the affir¬mative. The calling of his name wat

a signal, as it were for a raptuous ap¬plause. Mr. Andersein knowing thalto fail would be a signal waste of al¬ready achieved honors, and he wadedinto the subject with that confidenceand assurance of a Bryan that 'Righiis might anel must prevail." He trac¬ed the silver ejuestion from the* timethat Christ was betrayed for thirtyfiieces of silver. A strong premise wa*

aid and for fifteen minutes, he heldthe audience spell-bound. RetiringLawyer R A. Hughes, of HexwardUniversity came forward t«i representthe negativeTo say that he was well prepared

faintly presents his side of itRem nd after rounei of applause washeard as his rich and inspiring exordi¬um, like beautiful sunrise was shedupon his intelligent audience. ifMcKinley knew of this young man andhow he championed the cause of gold,

would certa'nly select him to can-

the country. But, ah! when hiseloquence had eeaseel, Mr-1 .^

erson eas -e* the-argu-jit for the affirmative, which was I"crowning gem of his argum* iteadr. Hughes closed the argument in agosame eloquent style. After which you

. .uestion was then submitted to j himaudiene*e, and they adjourned bed

h out being able to place the* crown Th*>n either of the* gentlemen, but left bin

.Nith the good words, "Well ceearr

ta Blake, of Clifton Fe.rgehere representing two very tineoks.diss Susie V. Perkins, of Staunton,i., is stopping at the Hot Springs forI summer. She will leave for Bo-*-

--*.. in a few weeks.I.iy/ie Scott, of Staunton will

BBB'a at the Hot Springs until Sep-| vei

ml»er 1stMaria Patterson will leave here

r Philadelphia in a few weeks.Mr. VV. B. Booker, of Washington,C.. is spending a few weeks here,

e is a fine man and has made manyiends, especially among the fair se-

Mr. Halliburton, teacher at bealingirings passed through here this week,turning from Staunton Institute,

.aks well of the instruction.Mary Lawson, of Bennett

gc will leave for her schoed in Sep-mber.Mr. F. VV. Carter, of V. N\ B C. I. | feetersburg is speiuliiiK his vacation 5ere.Mrs. Lizzie Pollard, of Covington,a.. will spend two or three weeksere*.The "Virginia" has two of the finestwks in the state, Mr Howard I'ol-ird (chef.) Luther Pedlard, second,he two gentlemen are equal to therench"ce>ok8 at the Homestead. Covigtem. Va , their home should Toelroud of them.Mr. J. E. Withers, of the Virginia is

bly assisted by Dr. D. D. Hemmans,f Staunton.The following gentlemen and Indiesre members of the croquet club or-

anized last week:.Messrs. Vlyssesones. Grant Shelton, J. 8. Kenney,'rank Carte»r, and Misses Emma Ross,bertha PannisteT, Susie Perkins and.ozetta Blake.Messrs. D Jones and C. N Mans-

ield accompanied by Misses E Rossmd S Perkins rexle 'cycle to the warmast week.Mr. Lee Morgan, of Low Moor is

lere.Mr. Robert Harris, the efficient heael

lellman is ably assisted by Messrs.Hugh A. William. Pe:ter B. Cleveland,Fry Taylor. Eldridge A'heeler. FredInnes, Samuel J. Fe'lson. Phillip Tur-ier. Robert Dickinson, Lincoln Jack-;ein, Frank Carter.Rev. Wright, of Warm Springs

preached an sloqoaat sermon here lastSunday evening ; Exodus xix ; v verseMr. anti Mrs. L. A. Vaughan, of

Richmond, Va., are* spending a fewwe»eks here. They expect to leave ina short while for Boston, Mass.

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FROM CLIFTON FORGE.

Personal and Religious Items.

Clifton Force, Va., August 1. 'WThe* concert given at the 8econd

Baptist Church July 31st, was a ve*rygrand affair indeed. Hie committeerealized ilX) eil. A votr of thanks wasturnetl to the committee for their zeal¬ous work.

e Hir churches well at tended Sunday.Berripes al the Second Baptist Churchwe*re* cotidueteel by Reverend T. D.At kins who preachetl a ve*ry eloejuentsermon from Malachi 3rd chapter, loth

At night the services were eon-ducte*el by Reverend C. Ii. Le»wis ofBig Island, Virginia, whi preacheel a

re\ ivir.g sermon from 3-1 th Psalm, 1stverse. The Reverend was at his bestand move'el all eye's to tears.At the First Church Ihe morning

Mtvleas were conducted by ReverendJ. H. Binford, who preached one* of hisbest sermems from 1 Samuel -8th chap¬ter, 13th \ erse. Thu. Reverend heldhis audience spell-bound for one hourwith his logic and eiratory. At nighthis pulpit was lilied by lb*verend J. R.Fry of Waynesboro. Va. His sermonwas from MsrfBft .iohn 14th chapter, 6thverse The' sermon was a good oneand made a very gre*at impression onthe* audie'nce.Reverend C. C Steward, S G. Scribe

was in town this iraak haili ing afterthe Fishermen lodge of this place.Mrs. P. A. Jackson has just returned

from a trip to Norfolk, Hampton, OldPoint Comfort and Richmond. Va.Mrs. T, M. Taylor left Sunday to

visit her sister, Mrs. V*. A. Carter ofLongdale, Va.Mrs. Dora Jackson was away erne

week visiting her relatives anel frienelsIn the* valle»y.Miss L. M. Morton has just returne'd

from BtaUBtoa, Virginia, where shehas bee*n attending summer normal.Miss Hattie Bowser, e>f Norfolk, is

stopning at (Hedy's Inn..Mrs M. J. C/hainters, Carrie* Greene

and Mrs. Jackson of Covington, werein our town visiting friends.Mrs. Carrie Morris, VV. M. Nelson

anel Mrs. Bettie Leftwich are over tothe Warm Springs this week.Mr. Isham "Scott VV. Bank of Hunt¬

ington, Virginia, is visiting Mrs. P. aJackson.Mrs. O. J. Douglass is out again af¬

ter an illness of two weeks.Mr I.S. Dawson has been confined

to his be*d for several days with a

sprained knee.Mrs af. F Duvals has just returned

from a trip to Stauntein, where she hasheirn visiting her niece, Mrs. GeorgeWhite.The Pi.ankt readers are steadily in¬

creasing and we hope ere this yearcloses the ten thousand will be over¬reached.

Yours for the Race,Uno

FROM JOHNSTOWN.

Religious Notes.Peosonal Items-Socials

JofiNSTow-N, Pa., August 3, '96.The A. M. E Zion Church was well

attended Sunday. The pastor. Rev.Snow being absent the pulpit was ablyUlled by Mr. Reiy Paul.Rev. W. H. Courtney occuppied the

pulpit at the Mount Olive BaptistChurch Sunday evening He delivereda powerful sermon and sang some ofhis songs for which he is noteel.Mrs. H. C. Courtney, the delegate

who represented the Mount OliveBaptist Sunday-school at the Allegha¬ny Baptist Convention which met inHomestead, July 25th arrived home,Thursday after visiting her friends inDuquesne and McReesport.The A. VI. K. Zion Sunday-school

pic-nlc was a grand success. Theweathe>r was fine.Rev. Troy preached an able sermon

at the Mount Olive Baptist Church,Friday night and left for Altoona Sat¬urday morning.The Mount Olive Sunday-school will

hold a festival, August 7th andf 8tb.Mr. and Mrs. John Platter left for

Williamsport, Pa , and Hagerston, Md.for a three weeks visit among rela¬tives and friends.Mri. Jennie A. Taylor and Mrs. Wil¬

liams left for Williamsport Thursday.Mrs. Jennie Tucker of Youngstown,Ohio is the guest of Mrs. Vf. H. Court¬ney, Bedford Street.Mr. George Minor has moved from

Southside to Adams Street. Goodthing! Push it along! .

Mrs. Mollie Banks entertained atlunch, Mesdames Jennie Taylor ofLisbon, Ohio; Williams, of Williams¬port, Penn ; Jennie Tucker, of Young¬stown, Ohio; Mahone*y and sister;John Slaughter and Hattie E. Court'ney of thia city.

Roy Newby.

Manchester Lodge, No. ll, K. of P*The following officers were installed :

July 29, 1896 by Deputy Grand Chan¬cellor, Alexander Breioks:Chancellor Commander, C. H. Rob¬

inson; Vice* Chance-lieu-, James H.Chatham; Prelate, Meises Harris- Mof Ex., William Bailey ; M. of F.,Theimpson, K.ofR and 8 AlexanderBrooks; M. at A., David AllenO. G. Peyton 'arter.

Do not delay the collector when hecalls pay him.

Brutal and Inhuman.

umberton, N. C. Maxton BUero brutes from South Carolina vis-the Alforusvilie soi lion some daysand arrestees! Chalmer Taylor, a

ng colorod man, anel started « uhi to Marion. Taylor was sick in hiswhen the brute's we-nt lei his house

»y dragged him from his bed, tied1 and placing him in a buggy pro¬ded on their journey. When theyived at Marion the pr ison e*r wasid.ie was hastily buried, but his'lids hearing of it we*nt over and hadremains disinterred and brought

;k to this State. Coroner W. Lmes went down and summoned a

.y to investigate the cause of thein's death, and the jury turned ardict that the deceased carne to hisath by brutal and inhuman treatjut inflicted by the brute's who hadai in charge. We learn that the

who are said to be' toughs edi' worst element, had no warrant foryho-'s arrest. As a matter of facttylor was not guilty of any crime ; heis simply wanted as a witoerhe people of North Carolina aret Hering to submit to any proceedingsel these inhuman brutes, ca linge'mselves officers of the law, whoju ld disgrace an ordinary gallows bying hanged upon it, shall be made toel the heavy hand of the law of thisate* for their high crime. The white-opie of the section where Taylorred say he was a man of good char¬gerCol. A. J. Burns, who was a member" the Coroner's jury, ,says he madesearching investigation and is con-need that the red-bauded murder¬'s invaded this State without war-int or authority. Dr. W. L. Byrnes,ie coroner, tells us that the matterill tie probed to the bottom andieee invaders and murderers will beroseeuted to the fulleat extent of theAV.

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How's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-ard for any case of Catarrh that can¬tu be eared by Hall's Catarrh Cure.F. J. Chenney «& Co., proprietors, To¬-do, O.We, the undersigm-d, have known F.

. Chenney for the last IR years, andelieve him perfectly honeirable in allransactions and financially able toarry out any obligations made byheir firm.We'Bt efe Truax. Wholesale Druggists,

"oledo, 0 , Welding, Rinnan At Mar¬in. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0.Hall's Catarrh Cure is takeninter-

lally, acting directly upon the blood.nd mucous surfaces of the system.*rice, 75c. per bottle. Sold hy alliruggists. Testimonials free. S-7-lm

The Norfolk. Virginia Union Bap¬tist Association will meet at the UnionBaptist Church, Shoulders Hill, Nansemond County, Va. Arrangementsli ave been made and thereby we* havereduced rates on the Atlantic-A: Deau¬ville Railre>ads and Steam boat linesfrom Norfolk, Richmond, Lynchburg.Danville and inte'rniediate stations.All who will come will be gladly re¬ceived and well cared for

H. L. Ba roo,Mod.

Resolution of Condolence.

Whereas, it hath pleased AlmightyGod in His wise Providence to callfrom our mielst little Ethel Mozellethe infant daughter of our esteemeelanel beloved frienels. Mr. anel Mrs W.R. Patterson, un the morning of July20,1890.Therefore we dei humbly bow in sub¬

mission to the- divine mandate- by ex¬

tending to breither Patti-rson and hisli hive*d wife our sincerest condolencein this their sad hour of beivavement.and we» commend them tei him whodeieth all things well, and who alonecan bind the broken hearted, and liftus all to that realm above where* part¬ing is no more, anel where this dear in¬fant is gone* on befeire* to welcomethem at a coming day.

Lal a copy of this obituary be' sentthe* bereaved family and a copy be sentthe Riehmoiiil Pi.ankt for publication.

G. E. Melinga,ll. Mavn.uii) Smith,John S. Lkwis,

Oommittee.

FBOM BEBKLEY.

A Successful Minister Rev. Cosby'sMission.

Bekki.ky, Va., August 3,Mrs. A. K. Robinson and daughter

little Wilhelmean left last Saturdayfor a trip to Brooklyn, New Yeirk.Reverend Jesse Jones seems to be

successful both as a preache-r and apolitician. He had qOltO a success inthe revival at his church last weekThora ware about forty conversionsHe was elected a delegate* to the coun¬ty republican convention Lookout,Reverend, oil and water will not notmix.Mr John Hopkins is getting n*ady

to break ground for a handsome resi¬dence on 9th Stree*!We were glad to meet our old friend

and la-other, Re*v. ("harli's Sparks lastSunday. He preached at the 9th streetBaptist Church to the edification of allthat heard him.Rev.D.L. Ce>sby, late ex-pastor of

the 9th Stre»et Church, returned homelast Saturday after an absence of twowee-ks in King and Queen and othercounties doing mission work. He waswell pleased with what he saw anti theway he was received by the good-peo¬ple of the several localities.Mrs. Rev. D. L. Cosby and daughter

are doing a great deal in the way ofraising funds for the improvements tothe 9th Street Baptist < hurch. Mrs.Cosby has arrange'd feir a large rallyjonSunday, August 9th. Rev. J. M. Arm¬istead will preach to the ladies at 3o'clock.Her two children will leave Satur¬

day for a visit to friends in Gatesville.N. C.Rev. B. K. Billups, the "Swamp An¬

gel" baptized sixteen persons for Rev.Jesse Jones, pastor of New Hope Chris¬tian Church last Sunday at 12 o'clock.

Rev. I. L. Butt the popular pastorof Trinity A M. E. Church was athispost of duty all day last Sunday. Headministered sacrament at 8 o'clockpm.Rev. Sparks held communion ser¬

vices at the 9th Street Baptist Churchat 3 o'clock p m.Rev. S. E. Criss held forth at theist

BaptistChurch Sunday.Mrs. Alice Rollinson and the willing

workers of the 9th Street Church wasvery successful in these "Old Maidsand Bachelor Entertainment," Mon¬day night, Mra. Rev. Cosby, manager.

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18 to 1 in favor of the Moonlight Au¬gust 18th by the Young Men's BusinessAssociation. 2t.

PBOM STAUNTON.

Asocial Entertainment.A Severe Fall

St-tnton, Va , August 4,1896.Thursday night of last week, Mrs,

Sallie Davenport gave a magnificentsupper at her residence, 10*1 SunnySide street in honor of Miss Maggie* ATaylor of Lynchburg, who was hereattending the Normal. The guest

Sresent were Misses Carne Taylor.osaR. Yancey, Mattie JHarvey, Kissie Pryor, Kate' Ellis, A. V. PetersMessrs Andrew Bowler, J. Levitors, J. L. Haliburton, Mr. Willis MCarter and wife and other. Mrs. Dav¬enports culinary reputation was wellsustaine'd on this occasion.Mrs. Annie Simms, the wife of Wr

VI. Simms passe-el into the spirit lane!August 3rd.Mrs. Mst>inda Walton receiveel a se*

vere fall from an uppe*r story porch IIis hoped that no serious trouble wilfollow.Look for the pic-nic and exoursior

Thurselay, August _"0th from Stauntorto Crozet by Mount Zion and Fbene/iiSunday-schools.Deacon Samuel Adams is still on Um

sick list at his residence*, Fairview.E A. Bm.den.

WEST END NOTES¦x>o Paid by the Trusteesof the Fifth Baptist

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PLESDID t HI WU bER-Vlvices.

Personals and Briefs.

Sunday, August Sad, . light showerrain acceiinpanieil tile dswn eif dayid the early morning wa* clouely.TheBather loosed threatening for a rainyid disagri'eable day. snd the h artsthe church lover! -nil Sunday-lu*ol workers sank within them and

any «>f the* faithful sighed and pray-I for bright anel clear weather. But?on the clouds be-gan to disperse andie mist redled away and tin* rays of hislajestic power lieameel forth intoi-ery home, and the true lovers oftxl and His church wentfourth look-lg bright anel fresh as a rose> just re-.eshed by the heavenly de>ws. Tini tie chihlre-n at their several Suneiay-.hoolswith bright eye's looking gay¦ing earnest and edieerfulns the beau-ful birds of the valley. Pastors, su-erinteiidents, niemibers and scholars.II with elastic stei>, IssOmOfl fully bentn prai-inj* the Supreme Killer of theIniversi* in the*ir every action.At 11:30 at 5th BaptistChurch Rev-rend Vf. S Christian prOBCihfld a verynstructive and historical sermon. The**ollection from church Mid Sunday-chool was very good.At 8:30 that giant and angel of lightrom the 5th Street Baptist Church,.ev. W. F. Graham preached what hifas pleased to term a money sermonnd when he had closed the gooel pen¬ile demonstrated by their actionshat they appreciated anel acted uponhe sound advice and responded withme hundreel dollars. The house wasireiwded to its utmost capacity.many.e>uld not get standing room.At 8:30 Rev, L. R Frayser preachedhe gospel to a large and appreciative.ongregation The " Bishop" of Rich-

nonil. Kev. James H. Holmes, wholael been previeiusly invited to have nword, was present and Pastor Powellii few well chosen words asked him toetand up and let the people seehim, and just say a word; anel as thisFather in Israel came forth the entire[.hurch Beamed refreshed and happyafU*p the1 timely arid pointed remarks,witty sayings and innocent jokes andwhen 'Tap'' Holmes as he is oftencalled took his spat, the pastor an-DOUneed the collection to be ve*rvgood. He also annotinceel that tln>day's collection was- ov r two hundredand eleven dedlars (llMl).Rev. (iraham's people that came withhim hael a table for them. They gave

over $J" It can be seen by the abovecollections that Rev. Graham keepsfar in the h>ad in raising money tohelp the 5th Church,Deacon Smith of the First BaptistChurch at the afternoon service made

a few soul-stirring remarks and presented $5 34, an after collection senthy his church. Be alsocomplimemtexlthe brother who came liefore his dea¬con board and askeel through themtheir church to help.The Fifth BaptistChurch voted by"...tier, their heartf< It iiinuks and ap¬preciation to the Kifth Pt. Church, 1st

Baptist church and every individualwho had aided them sei graciously.l)n Memday, 3rel before 8 ei'eloekTrustees William li.Carter, Robert H.Freeman, accompanied by Rev. Pow¬ell paid over to the creelit of Fifth Baptisl Church on their debt S-MK), and soreported at their regular church meet¬ing that night. A shout went .up inZion. They have gone to work willirenewed zeal and strong courage-.They have prayerful hearts and watch¬ful eyes for the success of thu I'i.anKtfor libe>ral[publicationsin arousing thepeeiple as to their needs and conditions.The 5th Church Sunday-school andChurch will Rive* their annual basketpicnic anei exemrsion to Bothwell Park,Tuesday August llth. ll is hoped blpasteir Powell that tlie Church andSchool will give* their patronage. Theofficers of botn church and scheiol willelo all in their power to have yonspend a day of pleasure. Train leave'sElba station at 9 o'clock a. m. ; returning leaves Bothwell l'ark >u 6 p. m.Fare round trip, Adults 5"* Children,under 12 years, docents. No intoxica¬ting beverages will be allowed on thetrain or at the park : Iel all diseirde*rlyparties take* due noticeLookout for something new. Some

of our prominent church workers con¬template having a Japanese market,the later part of this month. Every¬thing of the very he*st, including love¬ly women anel girls. WStoh and waitdon't eat or love too much wait andpick your choice from the be*st.The' Kiver View Baptist Church

hell good services hist Sunday, alsothe school. Sister L. A. Coles did mittill her place as organist, being detain¬ed home by sickness.Miss Sarah L Carter, who was taken

ejuite sick last Monday, is better atthis time*.Mrs. Louisa Meade,of West LeighStree't, Ail- taken rjuite sick at the 5th

Church last Sunday afternoon.Mrs. Lewis Hickman, Secretary of

the Loving Daughters of Abraham, isvery sick at her home, 1512 Taylor StMiss Sarah N. Moten,of Washingtonis stopping with her cousin, Rev. Mrs

Powell, 1513 Taylor St. She will beplease-d to see her Richmond friends.Mr. James T. Carte'rmade a Hyingtrip to Washington, spending a fe>w

days site seeing and visiting his Brother, W. H. Carter, Jr , who recently re¬turned after spending three weekshere visiting his parents.Miss M. Forbbs is horne again from

Philadelphia-Rev. W. E. Nash, Pastor Third St

Baptist (hurch, has taken to the woodsanei is holding grand religious servicesin the grove near the Hartsheirn Col¬lege. Go and help the cause ; you willhear some of eiur most prominent eli-vines.

Al AV.

Others Interested in Picnics.

Before arranging foran excursion orpicnic take a look at Bothwell Park,23 miles North of Kichmonel on theRichmond, Freelericksburg and Poto¬mac R. R. Excursion trains stopswithin a short distance of the park.Plenty of shade, sheltersnd cool water.Substantial swings. Other attractivefeatures forSunday School and picnicparties.

Trains chartered at low rates, inclu¬ding the use of the park. For full in¬formation, apply to

C.A. Taylor,Traflle Manager,

R. F. & P. R. R , Bryd St. Station711-lm

Their excursions ure always weipatronized. Everybody like* to gewith the Old Boys. Thi'y will leave]for Washington, Sunday night, August9th, 1896.

BURNED AT THE STAKE.A White Tramp Pays Terrible Penah*

for a Horrible Grime.St. Joseph, La , August r>..Some

elays ago a respectable white womanemployed as domestic ina prominentfamily on the border of Franklin par¬ish, was sent across Tensas river on ar

errand, and failing to return in propeltime the family becsme alarmed aneisent parties in search of her. Tlusearching party, after several hourifound the dead and horribly mutilatedbody of the woman in the woods, part¬ly eonee»aled by brush. The most in¬tense excitement folleiwed the-diseovery, and in a short while the wheilesection was aroused and in the saddleSuspicion pointed to a white tram*.who has l**en se*»*n near hen* Dogiwere used and in a few hours thetramp was run down, He eonf«*ssee!that he had outraged and then murtiered tbe woman The crowd boundthe wretch, stakeel him to the* nearesl

and after burning his boely aneiriddling it with bullets, ejuietly dis¬persed.

PEB80-I ALS AND BI-IETS-Mi KL erraves of Ph:!id.dphia, ]i .called on ui.

-Mrs. John B. Harris snd faultye in the city.-Miss Lizzie B. Wills had a pleas-it stay in Washington.-Dei not delay the* colh'ctor. Payni promptly.-Miss Harriet Cleveland ol l*ex-Kte>n, Va., is the' guest of Mrs. Jessieinga Di.mond of ll.' West Leigh Ht.-The Ebenezer Baptist Sunday;hool carried eleven coaches to Mtleasant last Tuesday.-Miss Irene Pedndexter has leftie citv to spend the remainder of theun mer at Trevillians, Louisa Co. Va.-Miss Hattie Wallace continuesuite Bick at her residence on Price*treet.-Miss Ottie Brooks of Washing-in. D. C., left for Petersburg last Sun-ay meirnini* Aw-Mrs. Leronzie Price of Ashland. «

a., was blessed with a tine baby boyist week.-Major J. B. Johnson will have aublic insdection and drill, Memday,ugust 17th at 4:30 P. M., of the Bat-Hum.-Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Chavers andIrs. Lewis left the city, Monday forI* hi te Sulphur Springs, W. Va.-Mr. John H. Banks, formerly of

i is city, but now of Chicago, III., will.ie>n pay his old friends and home aisit.-Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Chavers and[rs. Fannie A. Lewis left the city lae. tuesday for White Sulphur Springs.'hey will be gone a month.

-Miss Nannie J Brisby and herister, Eugenia, who return from Bai¬rn* ore* June 1st, are visiting at Talleysille, Va.-Misb rirginia B Harper has re-urned to the city from Staunton. Va.,raven she spent a plesant four we*eks.ttending the Te*acher'8 Normal Inuti-ute.

-Mrs. Celia Jones of Baltimoredd., was in the city last week visitingut brother, Sir Jesse Scruggs, 904 N.th street.-Rev. W. H. Brooks,D. D., pastor)f the 19th Street Baptist Church, ar-

.ive*d here last Memd«y. He will beie*re fora week at least and will goCrom this city to Hampton.-Miss Elnora Fry left the city

last Sunday to visit friends in Buckingham County, Virginia.-Mrs. Isabella Walker, 818 North

Sth street, is improving under theskillful treatment of Dr. S. ll. Dis¬mond.-Mrs. W. A. Hankins left last

Saturday to spend several weeks withher brother and his madame in Wash¬ington.-Mrs. Ellen Copeland and Miss

O. L Rogers have returned to the cityafter visiting relatives in Norfolk Coun¬ty, Va.-Mrs. Rosa K. Jones, the accom¬

plished pianist left last Tuesday forSteube'iiville, ()., tei spend the' summer.Har seitiB, Endom and Eugene are atHamptein.-Miss Lula C. Watkins, of UK

Vf. Li'igh street hal gone* to Boston,Mass., tei visit her aunt, Mrs. LucindaWatkins-Mr. Geeirge W'illiamB, Jr., presi¬

dent eif the N. I. B. E. Insurance Com¬pany, was in the* city this week.-Miss Lizzie (J. Yancey has re¬

turned to the city after a visit to BaltiJmore and Washington, where Bhe wassplendiilly entertaineel-Misses A. B. Haskins, Lucy V.

and Ella K Bolling are spending there'inainder of their vacation in AmeliaCounty.-We return thanks fe.r the invita¬

tion received to attcml the MeunorialSe'rvicea of Harriet Beecher Stowe atthe Z»"on Baptist Chttreh Monday Ev*- ,

August 3rd, 1896, at s o'cliHjk..Misses FUirence B and i-ena V.

Isham and Mrs. George E Bead lefton last Wednesday for East Orange.N. J. They will visit Philadelphia aneliVashington.-Mrs D L. Crew, of New York,

widow of the late Samuel H. Crew isvisiting Mrs. J. A. Smith, No. 17 W.Bakei

Gkbkn.Payne.The marriage ofjMissHelen L C. Payne to Mr Robert'Oreentook place July 7th, ls.'ii, ceremonyperformed by Rev. Brice of Li'igh StME Church.-The marriage of Miss L Fife tei

Mr. Nicholas Price* will take placeTueedaj Morning. August llth at 40hE Byrd street, at 8 o'clock. Frii'iulsare invited.-Mrs. C II. Lewis and children

left the city this week for Huntington,West Va , and will spend a few days inHinton, West Va, visiting friends.'will return to the city about Aug. 80.-Miss Mary F. Johnson left the

city on the 31st, for Caroline County.Va., to spend several wee*k with rela¬tives and friends. We* wish he*r apleasant stay.-We regretted the necessity of

parting company with some eif oursubscribers. Prompt payments arenecessary for us to give you such ajournal as the Planet now is.-Miss Clara Harris left the* cityWednesday to visit relatives and

friends in Smithville*, Va. She will al¬so be the guest of Miss A. Fitzgeraldof Burkeville, Va. We hope her apleasant stay.-Mrs. Francis McKinney of 911

North 2nd street, left the city Thurs¬day. July 30th for White SulphurSprings West Virginia, for her health.She was accompanied by her littlegrandson, Master Z. D. Lewis, Jr.-There will be a grand panorama

at the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist ChurchMonday night, August 10, 1896, for thebenefit of said church by Rev. W. F.Graham. All come and see the grandscenery. Admission, 10cents.-Miss Lucy M Deane,daughter of

ex-Councilman Morton Deane is visiting her aunt, Mrs. James H. Bivans, ofPhiladelphia. Her father accompa¬nied her a part of the way and showedher many places of interest in Wash¬ington.-Mr. Samuel Clay who for ejuite a

while has been employed by the Peo¬ples' Relief Association of 601 North30th St., has been recently given theposition of ced lector inspector of saidcompany. This is an excellent selec¬tion as Mr. Samuel Clay is a deservingyoung man of great ability and muchpush. He is the right man in the rightplace.-Pf of. J. Andrew Bowler has re¬

turnee! to the city. He had quitessuccess in his department. In fact, sosignal was his ability that he bears a

¦ personal recommendation from ProfJohn H. Bader, the efficient conductorof the Summer Normal and superin-

*. tendent of the public schools of Staun¬ton, Va.-Mrs Estelle Norman, 16 Mont¬

gomery Btreet, Paterson. N. J , saysher mother is a member of tne Sec¬ond Baptist Church. She hail fivechildren and two grand-childen. ontby the name of Lillie Gertrude Hen-elerson and the other Maria Hender-

PB0M FAIIMVILLE

Doctor Mitchell's Besignation.PersonaliFarmvillc, Va., August 3, 1896.

Dr. H. H. Mitchell bas resigned thepastoral charge of the First BaptistChurch His resignation was accepterin the midst of tears, groans and regre ts.Mr. Finny Coles haa been sick foi

two weeks, but we are glad to say thalhe expects to be out again ina fewdays.The Mount Zion and A. M. K. Churcl

will run an excursion to LynchburgVirginia, on the lothSilver and gold is the* town talk.Mr. PH. Hilton returned to Kal

e'igh.iNorth Carolina, this week. Hehaa lieen her* on a visit.

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REV. 0ULLIH8' SERMONe Preaches st ths Oamp-me-eting-TbeGrand Chancellor Psyi Another

Claimbo camp-meeting at the Leigh >t ME Church.Kev. J H. Brice hasproven a success, exc«'«*ding all ex-

pectation.A tent has been secure-dand under this hundreds havegn'gated, packing the yard.On Thursday night. Rev. W. K. (rui¬ns, the brilliant pastor of the Thirdtreet A. M. E. ('hurch preaehe*el a

lost eloquent and soul stirring ser-jon. Ile* pictured the be**eaties c-ff re¬gion and the temirs of the evi!Ie was outspoken in his utterances.

¦Hences mrmgm historical, re-ason-ig* logical, imagery, realistic add elo-ue*nee sublime* He weirke«el np theudience* to the piteb of enthusiasmeldom ei'ualled and never exce»lleel.The' Knights e>f Pythia-i we*re* pres-nt. Planet Division. Sir Knight Cap-ain Thomas M. Crump, ce-mmanding«>ing out in uniform. The purpow,a*e te> comply with the oreler and pavo tba widow of Sir Knight Robert J.losby the sum of eine htindti'd and lif-y dollars.After the sermon Sir Knight John

litchell, Jr.. (.rand Chancellor of theirsnd Lodge* e>f Virginia was intro-uced and after showing the benefitsf the order, complied with the* obliga-ion and counted out the money.Rev. Gullins' religious songs are

pe'cial features of his sermems. Crowdsome to hear him. Grand Master-at-rms. Jesse Sewuggs anel Deputy Granelhancellor. William E. Noel were pree¬ns. A collection of $15.60 srera lift-d. Benediction.

TWO COLOBED MEN LYNCHED.

Horrible Murders.MoNTOOMERY, Al.A., AugUSt 1..Two

reeks ago an attempt was made to as-assinate C. D Hunter, a prominentitizen of Dallas county, while sitting¦ his front porch, surrouneled by hisamily. Two heads of shot were Hredt him. Fortunate'ly he was not ffatal-y wounded.Isidore Moble»y, a colored man was

irrested on Wednesday, charged withhe crime, and is alleged to have ooo-essed, implicating Billy Hunter sa-ither coleired man. The me-n were.ommitte'd tei jail by tho Magistrate.Asa constable was on his way te) the

;ounty jail at Selma with the prison¬ers he was overpowere*d by a mob ofmaski'd men, who took poss- ssion ofthe prisoners and carrieel them tee a

bridge, hanging lioth. After the hang¬ing a volley was Hred into their holliesand the mob disappeared.

ELEVEN BULLETS IN HIS B0_)Y.A White Man's Terrible fate.

Savannah. Ga , August 1 .A MillenGa., special to the Morning News says:About two weeks ago Sam McCullers,a desperate character, called at thegate of C. Leisler. Leister answeredthe call, and waa shot at several timesby McCullers. *.Mc< ullers made goeKlhis escape. A reward of $10t) was off-fered for him. He was caught at Col¬lins' Station Thursday and carried teiJ. B. Jones's house on Friday te) becommitted to jail. En route lo Mil¬len Friday night he was taken fromthe oAeari and shot by unknown par¬ties. His body was found in a swampwith eleven bullet-holes in it. Tbe(Joreuier's ve-relict was "death at thehands e>f unknown part:

Went Quickly-Mr. Alexaneler He'irhoizer. a promi¬

nent Herman citizen, and anel a largodealer in hides, elied sueldenly at hipresiil.-ni'C, No. BU West (trace Stee*t,Saturday evening shortly aftero'clock.Mr. Heirhoiser was seateel on the

back porch about 7o'clock, and, thoughIn* had been complaining for some*time*, he was apparently feeling well,when suddenly he* fe*ll back, anti eliedwithin five' minutes.

First Bapt. Church.College, (14th '

Stre-e¦'¦. m Breiad and Marshall..Sunday-school, 9:30 a m.; preach¬ing.summer months excepted.ll:3e'a. m., 3:30 and 8 p m. Communion,the second Sunday in each monthhilliness mootings. 1st and 3rd Mon¬day nights in each month; prayer-meeting every vVednesday evening at8 o'clock; choir practice every Fri¬day evening at 8 o'clock. ChristianEndeavor meeting, Tuesday at 6 :30 p.m., and Wednesday at 6:30 p. m.

J.H. Holm us. Pastor.

TAKE YOUR VACATION NOW.

Go to picturesejue Mackinac Islandvia D *v- 0 (Ceiast Line' ) lt only e'eiMs$13 60 from Detroit, $15 60 from Tole¬do, 118 00 from Cleveland fe>r the'round trip, including meals and births.Ticke'ts geieid for til) days, bicycles car¬

rieel free. One thousand miles off lakeand river riding on new me>dernsteamers for the abeive rates. Send J?for illustrateel pamphhAddress. A. \ Ch P. A , De¬troit.

Mr. Brown Nominated-

[ By Telegram.Kooky Moist, Va., Aug. 5, '9t>.

John Et, Brown of Henry Countywas nominate*- on the first ballot foiCongress from the tilth District.

Vf. A Cole, Jr.

Wife and Mother.

liieiiMOMi, Va., August 5, 1896.Mb. Wm. Isaac Johnson,

President of Security IndustriaMutual Aid Society ;

Dear Sir:.About a ye*ar ago I had to thank

you for the prompt "payment of th*claim on account of the' death of mjwife; neiw again, death the kindesiMessenger to man, has been in ommidst and taken that saintly form, ooimother. Hartley Coots. We thereforereturn thanks for the Fifty-four elol-lars, the anio ut of her claim. And ailvise our friends to insure in your Corrpany.

Very Truly Yours,A Coots

Money Mads in a Minute.1 have not made less than sixteei

doll_rs any day while selling Centrifugal Ice Cream Freezers. Any oneshould make from five to eight dollara day selling cream, and from leven teten dollar-* selling Freezers, as it iisuch a wonder, there is always a ero r* ewanting cre>am. Yem can freeze creanelegantly in one minute and that astonishe8 people so they all want titaste it and then many of them bu;freezers as the cream is smooth anepe>rfect!y frozen. Every freezer iguaranteed to freeze cream perfeetl;in one minute. Anyone can sell i<*'cream and the freezer sells itself. Msister makes from ten to fifteen elollara day. J, F. I aaey B Co., 1143 StCharles St , St. Louis, Mo., will maiyou full particulars free*, so you can gto work and make lots of money anywhere, as with one freezer you camake, a hundred gallons of creamday, or if you wish they will hire ye>on a salary. Marv a.

WANTED:.For United States Armabled bodied, unmarrie'd men, httween ages of 21 and 30, Oftiseoi e;

the United State's, of good charaeteanti temperate habits, who can speakread and write English. For information apply to Recruiting Office, OJKast Broad St., Richmond, Va.

Her Acknowledgement.This is to certify that I have this da

received from ("rand Chancel!e>r JohMitchell, Jr., the sum of ($100.00) onhundred and fifty elollars in paymeriof the endowment claim of my Inoband, Robert J. Mosby, who wasmember of Samson Lodge, No. 1Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A , KA. and A.

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ON THE MILITARY CAMP08!!

nt of thereason will be that in the* shaft of sLawn Par

at tai17 h.

ind lasting ten nights.but nut "fen\ights In a Bar-KiMiin " We will havegood music and fresh attractions

First week:.For the first week,Monday night, 17th, a baiiel concert byii" First Battalion Band; Tuesdaylight, ISth, a company of small boys,lin* Broael Stree't Zouaves will give an-xhibition drill. Captain David Hill ;Wednesday, 1 Wt h. Battalion Inspectionmel parade; Thursday, SK)tb, platfeirmIrill by Company B; Frielay,-Mst. atnusie'ul eoatsat betsreaa the two crack.bibs of the e*ity. Kichmond Mandolintod Guitar club against the Virginialiuitar and Mandolin club of l hurchHillSecond week:.Attraction*- for the

lesooad week:..Monday nigh!, J4lh.Kxhihitinn drill by Company C. in full

tailors. ; Tuesday, i*.">th. Exhibi¬tion drill hy those pretty little girls,.Ihe Church Hill schoe»l girls, underihe command of corporal W. H. /«nel-¦rse>n ; Wenlnesdsy night, 26th, Bayo¬net e lercise by Company A ; Thursdaynijht. -'7th, an Individual ' ompet itiveIrill by squads from each company.There will lie a cont* st for the fol-ieiwing prizes: Best elrilled enlistedman $2.5e); 1000041, -fl .(X>; third, 5<)e.Kriday night. l*8th, Cuttiiij. off a liveMaana pie and Cake WalkOur ever-willing and untiring corps

if ladies will furnish from the differ¬ent Inioths all the delicacies e»f the sea-<ein at price's to suit the times Now.if the Kiri* arc genni they may danesiv ith the soldier boys. Good music.ae'h night.\ei mission, -10cCaptain Vt, A. Hankins, Chairman ;

3ecg<ant Major Bussell Gilpin, Secre¬tary.

bluefield'letfer.(-.rand Lodge Meets.Grand Parade an

Banquet.Corner-Stone Laying.Many Visitors Present

Bu EFiEi.n, \V. Va., Aug. 3, '96.Editor Pi.askt:.The* Grand Loelge Knights of Py¬

thias eif West Virginia convened inour city, Tuesday .luiy 2Sth, at teno'clock a. m , in Douglass MemorialCastle hall, on Scott St.,'with the larg¬est delegation ever before in the histo¬ry of this grand and prominent order.The address ofwelcome was ably and

appropriately delivered by Hon. H. W.Smith, of tin's city. The response wasmade by Dr. H. F. Gamble. M. D., A.M , of Charleston, VV. Va. The Grandi hancellor, Mr. S. W. Starks, spokebriefly conce'rniny the object of theorder, and was highly pleased to seeso many delegates present il onStarks is inelee*d an I'.-irnest and talenteil speaker His re'port was highlycommesndahle by the entire body. TheBluefield Daily Telegraph in speakingof this gentleman said: "Hon S. W.Stark, G C., of West Virginia is a gen¬tleman of character and prominence,and a wealthy citizen of Charleston.Ile is one of the brightest men of thestate of his race." Well might thisjournal voice such true sentiments en¬dorsing one> of our great acknowledgedleaders of the state Hon. Starks isone of the founders of this distinguishcd oreier and it will not suffer in hishands or its colors trail in the dustwhile he is at the helm of its affairslb* was unanimously re-elected bythe krand Lodge.

Etoo* C. II .Payne, I). D., one amongthe prominent leaders ol thin entire'country, who is now a candidate foithe House' of legislature, was prese*n<sad is one off the* (iranel Ollieers of thidlodge, made an interesting and time¬ly talk in favoring Mr. Starks' re-elec-tiein. His remarks we re of such a 0OB-*tributiein to Douglas Memorial Lodge1as will elelight future ages to contem¬plate We have bearii patriotic speechs from the political reistrom, e-larieirtongued forensic phillipics at the balanei grand efforts of pulpit oratorynut were never befeire* moved by gen¬uine eloquence.The grand others electe'd for the en¬

suing year were as follows:*->ir S If. l>avis, I'ast Grand Chancel¬lor off Montgomery. W. Va., Sir S. WStark, e-iranil ("hancellor ; of Charles¬ton; Sir S. K. Williams of Prim-Grand Prelate;8_r J. M. E-aselwoodolCharleston, (iranel Master off Exclu?uer; Sir 0. H. bane off BluefieldGrand Medical Director: Sir I \Brnnlsterof Mootcomery,Grand Leeturer: Sir George w Lewis of Se'well(iranel Master at Artus.Tin' corner sterne laying at the Blue

tie-id ceiloreel Institute took placeThursday afternoon by the (iraniLoelge*. We will speak of this institution later on. It is nearing comph'tion and will open October 1st. ProfHamilton Halter of Harper's FerryVf. Va , will be the' principal.Kev. W. k. Brown and C. B. Payni

the principle orators eif the dayKev G B. Howard, the pulpit orate)of Charleston, was nresem, and madea peiwe'rful and interesting speechwhich all enjoyed. Between one anetwo thousand people*, both white aneOOlored witne*sse>d the occasion.After the corner stone laying then

(TU a great, banquet served at Dex!Min's Hall, the table was lad-ned dowiwith all the delicious eatables of thi¦cason. which all enjoyed.

W. R. Patterson.

Why certainly! John Hoppergrasis going on the Moonlight, Aug. 18th.

THE END OF THE FABOE.The Last Murderer Acquitted.

Tazkweli., Va., August 1..Fouyears ago, at the Bichlands, in thicounty, two men.Ben Shortrige an<Alex. l.ateliff.were waylaid amrobbed by a band of colored menShortrige being dangerously injure*from the brutal assault and Katclilbe'ing crippled for life.. Tha five colored men were lynclx'd for the crimeand indictments were feuind signingthose participating in the lynchingAll the indictments had long sinebeen disposed of except the one again*Thomas Blankenship, who has jusbeen tried anil acquitted.

Yes, she took him Lack to take he3on the Moonlight August 18, 1896. SI

Mr. Eelward 8. Barney, owner of twor three of the finest estates on thlower James and president of the Viiginia Navigation Company, shot ankilled himself Saturday morning iMeadowville, his beautiful place iChesterfield county, a few miles belo'Dutch Gap- No cause is assigned fethe rash act.

I cannot give him the G B until htakes mc on the moonlight, August If

To the Readers of the PLANET.Don't forget that you can get firWines and Liquors from a drink 14% gallons at Duncan's Family LiqutStore, 503 E. Marshall Street. AhTobacco, Cigars, Cheroots and Cigair- etteaof the best quality.Your patronage solicited. 8me

A Chance to Make Money.I have berries, grapes and peaches,year old, fresh as when picked. I uithe California Ceild process, do niheat or seal the fruit, j net put it up colkeeps pe>rfectly fre'sh, and cost almonothing; can put up a bushel in ttminutes. Last week I sold directioi

to over 120 families; anyone will pia dollar fe>r direction, when the*y sethe beautiful samples of fruit. Ithere- are many people poor like mse*lf, 1 consider it my duty to give ir!experience to such, and fee'l confideianyonecan make one or two hundrtdollars round home in a few days,will mail sample of fruit and compledirections, to say of your readers, f<eighteen two cent stamps, which is oily the actual cost of the samples, potage.etc., to me.

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GOLD DUSTWASHING POWDER.

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We* weiulel like ti) Kind jeni Catalogue ; it's te) b»> had for the* asking

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TO THE LADIES.

The weiman' edition ie a great medi¬um,.but it in a greater edition for thewash woman to call or address Mrs.Susie* C. Winston, No. 10 Wist Leigh8t, and ge*t one of A R. Leatherwooel'sreceipts, which will teach you how tomake his celebrated wathing fluid,which is the* only thing tbat will savethe* wash woman so much hard laborand it will save soap. Receipts willcost HO cents; it is worth $10 to anywash womanAgents wanted allover the world.

For agency apply to Mrs. Susie C. Wineton, general agent for Richmonel, No10 W. Leigh St., or A. B. Leatherwood,proprietor, Asheville, N. C.

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How Much Money Do You Want?One share of stock makes you a mem

ber of the* Virginia Employment Asso¬ciation. The requirements are onlyfive cents per week per share. Personstaking ten shares or more are entitledto an advance of one dollar on eachshare held by them. This Associationbeing duly incorporated under thelaws of the State of Virginia, amplyprotects e*ach and every one of itsmembers. It only retjuires live percent on the dollar of the amount ad¬vanced by members weekly. No interest or bonus is charged. Employmentfurnished members of the A ssociation.Person? »r« er.titled f;: -.{.j-l'T for ad¬vances immediately on becomingmembers.Principal office, No. 221 W. Broad

Street, Richmond, Va. Office ope*nfrom 8:30 A. M., te) H P. M., Saturdays10 P.M. Agents wanted.For further particulars, write to

John Clinton, Jr., General Manager,Richmonel, Va.

NOTICE.

Richmono, Va., July 7, 1896.All graeluates of the Richmeind Nor¬

mal and High School who desire aschool this winter are reej nested tosend in -bair applicatiems at once toR. II. Thurston, 1210 W. Leigh Street.YOU will receive' all information. Ap-Sly at eince if you wish choice places.

:. ll Thurston, 1210 W. Leigh Street.general secretary of the RichmondAlumni Association.

J. Anorkw Bowi.br, Pres.;B. H. TniRsTON Se»c'y.

Yes, he a ill he* out in line te go onthe Moonlight, August 1Mb.

Another Chance

Go with the Elete Club on theirGrand Moonlight excursion to DutchGap, Monday, August 10th, 1896.Boat leaves 8 p ni promptly, good

music and dancing. No impropercharacters allowed. Adults, 50 cents,Children 25 centa.Committee.Captain A. Foster, W.

R. Gallaoe, William Ferguson andHamiltor Carter. 8-l-2t.

Spoons Free to All.I read in the Christian Standard that

Miss A. M. Fritz, Station A., St. Loots,Mo., would give an elegant platedhook spoon to any one sending her tan2-cent stamps. I sent for one andfound it so useful that 1 showed it tomy friends, and made $13 in two hours,taking orelers for the spoon The hookspoon is a household necessity. It cannot slip inte) the dish or cooking ves¬sel, being held in the place by a hooke>n the back. The spoon is somethinghousekeepers have neeele?d ever sincespoons were first invented. Any onecan get a sample spoon by sending ten2-cont stamps to Miss Fritz. This is asplendid way to make money aroundhome.

Very truly,6,6-13t JkaxmktteS.

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WEST POINT!!2d Baptist Sunday-schoolWill run it's Annual Excursion to

West Point.TUESDAY, AUGUST UTH.

FARE ROUND TRIP:Aduls, 75-ts. . Children, 50-ts.

Refi eshmen ts in Ahundance

Train leaves R. A D. Depot at 8:30o'cIock sharp, returning at 8 p m. Weinvite all to go with us.

Sidney Stanton, Chairman ; Jno. Tay¬lor, Secretary ; M. B. Jones, Superin¬tendent ; Rev. Z, D. Lewis, Pastor.

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E. J. CRANK,WATCH MAKER.Tlie* nilly onl.ircet man la the* South e-ve»r

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MAKK A WATCH OUT AND Ol T

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To the Public.

The place for the rich and the poor.Federal Street Market, is where I pur¬chase my groceries. You can take asmall amount of money and spend itin such a way as to have a big dinner,and then have cake and cream. Why,linn'? you know he has opened an Ice*-Cream Saloon, and dispensed with thewines and liquors? You can take yourwife or best girl there and Bit and chatwith ease and comfort, lt ii so quietand nice in there neiw, anel he is so po¬lite and courteous. Come, 1 will showyou the place.

Andrew Aasonson, Ag't.,1st and Federal Sta.

DRAWING TAUGHT.

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Richmond, Va.j 18-3m

The Leigh Street Camp meeting willcontinue to August 9th. The pastorsand members of several of the BaptistChurches are rendering able assistanceto the Rev. J. II. Brice in his meetings.

day School to West Point. Tuesday,August llth and apenil a day at thesea shore.

W. W. SCOTT,TONSORIAL ARTIST,

.¦¦oe' tt. Beaoad Bfaaet.Fine* Equipments, I*<»1 it? * attention.

FIRST i LASS WORK.SHAVING and SHAMPOOING. Call.

Southern Railway.-(Piedmont Air-Line )

CONDENSED SCHEm J LE.IN EFFKCT JULY 16, IS96*.

TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, VA.t-OOA. m >->! THKRN KXl'KKss. dally f.ir

Dunville. Ureenabaro. \\ inslmi Nilcui.epera Richmond, va., ta 1-h.hvill**.Uro*aaboro, Salisbury, Chariots*. Cot*

nmbia S auguata. ('onneetsat Danvillewitta the* Washington ami Bow Ulwt*em Vestibuled Limited Nu :i7i curry¬ing sleepers; Dan .Hie to Ashville, Atlenta.Chattanooga, Birmingham, Mempins. New Orleans, and Jacksonville;alto, lint cia*- day coaches betweenWashington and atlanta, t-asaengerscan use Hus.- coachet errlthoaiehanre. Connection- made al MemphisHiiel New Orleans for all i*,iini> in Tex-

.ifni-ma. bleeper e>pen forpassengers ali v:!tu p. m.

*. Mall., daily for etlnntaa andall points South. Connectaat Moseleywuh Paraville and fowiiaian railroadat Rhysville for l.'larki-villi*. Oxford,Hi-iiili-rson uni Durnam,and at Greens-boro, for Durham, Raleigh, aad Win¬ston-Salem. Carries sleepers New Yorkto tlauiu .uni *»ontgo-tery,and fromNew York lo Jacksonville. Pariel UniAtlanta to Bira-lngham.

6:UUP. M.. LOOA*-, daily exe- pt Sunday, forK> .vsvtiii'l nnd baterandlatc yatala.

TRAINS ARRIVE ix rJICHMOKD.g]SQ a. m. fruin Atlanta and Jacksonville,e'. :!n i*. *4, from - tlatita and Augusta,8:46 a. a.,from Keysvllle.raaiQ-n tsaxms will alao narry pananp

York River L.netvIA west point

THEFAVORITEROCTTE NORTH-l.KAVK Rie-iiyeiND DAILY, Kxe*KIT SI RSAT.

Train No. lei, ISM i*. m.LOOA1 baily except Sunday. Slops

at all stations. At Lester fanur eonaeeuiwith -tam for Wulki-rton also, al Wist Pointwitta York-River steamers for Haltimotn.

Train No. le-., I 'M P. M.Baltimore LlMlTK.li. Dally. ClOM e«nrtee-

UoaatW-atPo-nt8r.il., daily, cx.»*«.pi suu-daj.Steamera leave Hui ti mon* at lp, m., and WeatPointe; i*. rt.,daily,except Sunday.Trains from Weat . oint a rrivi* in Kii-hmondat''.ii? a. m., daily. lei:iei a. m.. exeepe Sundayanet Monday ; aiul at .'> I*. M., elaily, except Sun¬day.

Train No. M, 1,45 a. m.uiOAt mixki*. elaily. except siimiay. Iea.ea

Twenty-third street for Weat Kolnl ami later-mediate pointe.Tn-ki-t ottli-i- at station, fi nit of Virginia st.

e)p**u from h a. m.. to I p. m. and from st,ul p. m.to -J a. M..i. m.mi.;-. \v. L. Turk,nattie Manager, aaa. Pas.s. Agt.

j. c. lioKTei.v. Traveling Passenger agent, i*-.*oeast Main street, Kie-linioiid. Virginia.

SEABOARD AIR-LINES. A.L.

VESTIBULED LIMITEDTRAINSSOUTH,

ATLANTA, NEW ORLEANS.ACON, CHATTANOOGA.NASHVILLE, MEM¬

PHIS, TEXAS.NO EXTRA FAKE ON ANY TRAIN

No. 'IK*..'*Tho Atlanta Speoial" leaves Rich¬mond. I>aily. at V2.m: ni^-lii, for Benderaon,(arrive Durham dally, except Sunday) Haleigh,Sanford, Souther pines. Wilmington, wboro. Monroe, Charlotte, Llncolnton, 8helby,ftntherfordton. Cheater. Clinton, Qieenwooo,-bhenriile, Elberton, athena, atlanta, augue-ta. Macon, Chattanooga, Naahvllle, Memphis,texlco, ejallfornla, and tin- Weat (viaHemphla), Solid Limited Train, with pullmanBuffet Sleepers and Vestibuled CoachNo. 41 Express" leaves Rich¬mond, daily, for lli-ndi-rson, ( Dur¬ham, elaily. exeiept Siuielay > Raleigh, sanford.Southern pim-s, wilmington, Wadeabore, hob-

roe. Charlotte, Cbealer, Clinton, Ureenwood,abbeville, Elberton, Athena atlanta. Macon,renaaoola, Chattanooga, Naahvllle, MmphlaMontgOX orleans,'1. ,. andthe Soothweat Ivis New Orleans) Solid Train,with pollman sleepers and coaches; and Sleep¬er Hamlet io Wilmington.Arrive- Richmond, «;.» a. m.,e.,kip m. elaily.For tickets, baggage checks, sleeping car

lions, etc., apply te>H M BO Y K1 X, Sui.' Pasn'r Agent838 Baal Mnin St Richmonel Va

i:. st. leiiiN, Vice arealdenl and oen'l Managerv. k. soeaaa, General Seperlntendent.T. .1. A N HICKSONTraill. aeaentl j*asr Agt.

TO BALTiriORh ONLY $aROUND TRLP ONLY |3

via UM May I.m. Koule. on |hr>elegant ne*-* su*ain.*r Virginia, * li icu I.-avesKle-limond -\ ,,i USUAY and satarriving Ballimore nextmorning ai fi nnecttetn made at Ballilladelphia, N.\v York and Boston

leave BaltimoreHld 1 Kl DAV al., p....,»'.¦ next niornlng ats.For further Information, tickets, and slate-room reservation, apply to

li M BOY KIN Genera] Agent.83tl east Main street