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THE RICHMOND PLANET HOT WORK FOR TWENTY-FIFTH. Fighting in Ambush. Climbing a Mountain --- The Humming of Bullets. A RICHMOND BOY'S THRILLING EXPERIENCE THE BRAVERY OF THE COLORED TROOPS. VOL. XVII, NO 10. HOT WORK TWEN Fighting in Climbing a M Humming A RICHMOND BOY'S THE THE BRAVERY OF T MAGALANG, P. I., Jan. 7, 1900. Cannon in front of them, cannon be behind them, cannon on right of them, cannon on left of them thundered and roared, but yet rode on the six hundred. So said Tennyson in his description of the charge of Balaklava. That was at the middle of the 19th century. The dawn of the 20th brings things in a different light. Warfare is now modern and the heavy Remington fire to which the 25th was subjected last Friday almost reminded one of Tennyson's above description. Since Lieut. Schneck made the ascent of Mt. Arrayat, searching for a rear entrance into the insurgents mountain stronghold commenced, several reconnoiters have been made but in vain until last Thursday when Lieut. Martin with a detachment of B Company made it to within 100 yards of the outpost. The Filipino orderly crawled close enough to hear the try and corporal taliing. The sentry wanted to shoot, but the corporal said no, carabaoes. The sentry didn't shoot, but the orderly said he was sure it was Americans. Upon his return Lieut. Martin reported to the commanding officer. It was decided to send a battalion to the scene and capture it. ORDERED INTO ACTION. The Second Battalion was ordered to harness up with two days' rations under the command of the gallant Sunhaeuser, who led the only modern war movement of the campaign against O'Donnell. The battalion started at 8:30 a. m., Friday morning. The trail used was the same taken by Lieut. Martin. It led through the same tangled up roots (described in the ascent of M. Artray last week). Lieut. Schenk with 50 men as scouts were in the advance. The trail gradually arose until it led through a gorge, the cliff being 150 feet high on either side. Lieut. Bates with six men went to the right to reconnoiter when they received a sudden volley. They received the command and started up the main trail. In half an hour, no more firing around, all the command was now in the gulch. Suddenly a volley poured from an unseen point, followed closely by several. Finally it became general; bullets were flying thick and fast and from no point could be seen from where the bullets came. "Lie down, boys'" was the cool command. A rebel shah shooter could be seen in trees. We will have to do somethingaid Schenk, can't lay here and be massacred. They are in the cliffs above and we will have to go up through these roots and charge. Remember this is the 25th Infantry. Let her go. THE BOYS CLIMBED. Bschenk leading, the asse gun, and through bul- lets, roots and the boys climb to the front, order, d. L Company hauser as he str- ted the sturdy Sun with his coat it matted down the line neat as if it outtoned and looking as tern pest address parade in some eas- band Meantime Schenk's little ascen scouts was sterilily making the fruit of the hill. Finally with a de- nant yell they charged, the gallant Bschenk leading with the peerless Ashfoot following close behind. Ligature. The insurgents fled in disorder at the sight of them, their impregnable position notwithstanding. The sharp-shooters in the trees dropped out and depended on their cool feet instead of cool heads to carry them into the mountains in safety. When the command reached the top of the hill, there a terrible sights met the gaze. Five American soldier prisoners had been made to get down on their knees and had been shot and butchered like hogs. One was dead, one in the last death and others badly wounded. When the smoke of battle had cleared away, three of our number had been wounded, one mortally, Corporal Washington, of B company being shot through the stomach and in the arm. He died of his wounds late Friday night. A NARROW ESCAPE. Private Harvey, of K company, had a narrow escape, being wounded in the head. Private Quarles, of L company was shot through both feet. The column moved away from the scene of battle carrying the dead and wounded. Every shack that could be found on the return was burned and Mt. Arrayat was covered with smoke for more than an hour. Cooperal Washington was a native of Nashville, Tenn., and had been in the army 18 years, serving in both the 24th and 25th Infantries. He was respected by all who knew him and his relatives have the sincere sorrow and regret of the regiment. We hope our loss is his gain. Private Quarles is a native of Richmond, but was raised in Boston. He is getting along nicely and has the hope of the regiment for his early recovery. Private Harvey is a native of Missouri. On Thursday, a detail of four men under Corporal Ellis, of K company, was sudely surrounded on three sides and fired on by 100 insurgents. The boys stood up and fired, holding them in check for 15 minutes. The odd became so great against him that they were forced to retreat across the country, through rice fields and over mushy ground, finally making their escape and returning here in the excitement. Private Mcheeters became separated, owing to his position on the extreme right. He finally made his escape and regained the road. He was overtaken by the train and escorted down the road and met L company coming from Mabalackat to the rescue. He then took the bull-tow and carried it all the way to Mabalackat, four miles alone, a very commendable act indeed. MEN CONGRATULATED. The boys were congratulated on their cool headedness and narrow escape. Last night a body of insurgents attacked Mabalackat, where I and L companies are stationed. Before attacking the town, they cut off all teleographic communications with Bamban and Angeles by cutting the wires. Some one spoke in English, freedom. L company charges bolo men. The former was used to drive I company, but when the bolo men were ordered to charge, L company cut loose and the bolo men were very glad to retire. The 49th arrived last week, but as we have been so busy I haven't been able to get down to see them. RIBENZI B. LEMUS, Co.K. 25 h Inft. PYTHIAN NOTES Richmond Lodge, No. 1, met on Monday night, 5th inst., at Masonic Temple on Clay St. Planet Lodge, No. 28, met on Monday night, the 5th inst. Lieut. J. A. Smith, acting C. O., as proxy for Sir C. O. Johnson, who is at present in Atlantic City, N. J. P. C., S. S. Baker of Maceo Lodge addressed the lodge. Sir John G. Smith of Planet Lodge, No. 28, who resides at 807 N 3d street, is still sick, also Sir Walter W. Brown 4½ E. Baker St. Sir Alfred Hardy of Planet Lodge, No. 28, who has been sick at his residence, No. 738 N 9th St., is out again. Capt. E. W. Cown, Adjutant of the Regimental Staff and K. of R and S. of Myrtle Lodge, No. 17, is confined to his residence, 920 St. Paul St., on account of sickness. Myrtle Lodge, No. 17, met on last Thursday night. Rank of Esquire was conferred on two Pages. Much business was transacted and the attendance was good. Unity Lodge met on the 9th inst., with a full attendance much business transacted. Officers install for ensuing term as follows: C. C. John F. Harper, V. C., A. C. Johnson, Prelate, Leroy Brown; M. of F., Fletcher Johnson; M. of Ex., John W. Robinson, Master of Work, Dr. A. W. G. Farrar; Master at Arms, Jo. Bland; K. of R. and S., John A. Jasmin; I. G., W. Q. H, Jones, O. G., W. H. Bolling. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1900 MAGNO'S MESSAGE. Rev. G. W. Bryant in Our Churches. Notes in Brief From the Ward. Our people has been looking forward for severe weather since the 2nd inst., when the ground-kog saw his shadow and returned (according to the old adage) for six wakes. About the corresponding time last year this proved true and the ground-kog was pronounced that theognostician. At the First Baptist Church at 11:30 A.M., Rev G. W. Bryant preached a powerful sermon the "Creation." At 8:30, at the Mooroad3. Baptist Church he talk with the prophet Isaiah about the six-winged seraphims. His discourse was filled with many rich thoughts. The o her churehes were also favored with good sermons. On next Sunday, the 5th Anniversary exercises of Rev. R. O. Johnson, as pastor of the Moore St. Baptist Church will take place. At 11:30 A. M., Rev. Dr. Z. D. Lewis will preach; at 3:30 P. M., Rev. A. S. Thomas will preach; at 5 P. M., Rev. W. H. White will preach. The Moore St. and Ebenezer Church choirs will render some excellent music for the occasion. Mr. P. W. Thomas who has been sick at his residence on St. John St., is improving. Examinations in our schools are now over, and many hearts have been made sad. Only four pupils of the graduating class made the required per cent. The Board of the Friends' Orphan Aylum met on last 'tuesday evening. Mr. W. P. Epps who has been sick was at his post as clerk. Young men, save money, invest your excursion money in business enterprises. A Great Social Event. The masquerade ball given by the Independent Beneficial Club in Price's Hall and parlors, Wednesday night, 14th inst., was the grandest social event of the season. The handsomely embossed invitations furnished by the PLANET Job Department were the latest in use by New York's swell society. At about 10 o'clock the fine lighted rubber-tired carriages of Mr. A. D. Price, began to reach the hall with its guests attired in all kinds of costumes from that of an Italian count and an English princess to a house-servant and the proverbial tramp. Then the musician, and the dancing, commenced. Curiosity was aroused and in most cases this was all. It was impossible to know one's best friend. At about 11:15 P. M., an ornament came to unmask and peals of laughter were heard as friends were recognized. Some of the gentlemen were in female costume. Again the music commenced and again the dancing was resumed. Then came the grand march to view the table which was arranged L shaped. There was happiness everywhere. It was laden with all of the delicacies of the season. The management was sunerb, the order was equally so. The officers are J. M. Dabney, president; W. A. Wells, vice-president; Charles Freeland, recording secretary; C. B. Reid, secretary; O. T. Valentine, treasurer; Wm. Miller, chaplain; Chas. W. Campbell, sergeant-at-arms. The committee of arrangements which so successfully managed the affair were W. D. Payne, chairman; M. S. Mayo, W. O. Turner, F. Cook, N. Walker, Samuel Miller, J. D. Frasier, Master of Ceremonies, J. C. Golden. To fittingly describe the costumes would take a column and afford unbounded amusement, equalled only by that realized in gazing upon them. The following were the invited guests: WASHINGTONLETTER (From Our Regular Correspondent.) President McKinley and Secretary Hay are not more egotistical than other men, but they would be more than hum- n if they did not enjoy the rapidity with which the Nicaragua Canal treaty is gaining support, as its forest and wisdom is being recognized. Last week, when the treaty was first sent to the Senate, there was an outcry against it, because it provided for the neutrality of the Canal and pledged this government not to fortify either end of it. The lobbyists who, for one reason or another are opposed to the construction of the Nicaragua Canal saw their opportunity and made the most of it, and for several days it really looked as though they would be able to create a sentiment against the treaty that might jeopardize its ratification by the Senate. With a few honorable exceptions, the democratic Senators, who are wildly hunting for campaign material, have been and are acting as allies of the lobbyists, although themselves claiming to favor the construction of the canal. WILL RATIFY TREATY. It now seems reasonably certain that the treaty will be ratified with votes to spare. In agreeing to making the canal neutral, the treaty advertises the fact that the U. S. aims to be the greatest commercial nation in the world, rather than a military bully among the nations, and that advertisements will add millions to our foreign commerce. President McKinley and Secretary Hay, in negotiating that treaty, recognized the fact that the U. S. has a Navy, and will always have one, strong enough to meet any enemies it may have, and that much more would be gained by assuring the world of the neutrality of the canal than could possibly be gained by fortifying it and reserving the right to close it against the ships of any nation with which we might be at war. In making the canal neutral, it will be under the joint protection of every maritime power in the world—that protection will be assured by a formal treaty, later—and its safety from attack from any country with which we may be at war, made certain. If we reserved the right to close the canal to enemies, we should have to assert that right by force, which would be more costly than beneficial, from any point of view. THE NEW SENATOR Senator-elect Bard, of California, is not widely known in Congress, outside of the California delegation, but Senator Perkins, whose judgment is relied upon by all who know him, says he has known Senator Bard for more than a quarter of a century, and that his solid qualities will make him a desired acquisition to the Senate. Judge J. T. M. Donald, of Salt Lake City, now in Washington, said of the effect in Utah of the shouting of Roberts out of the House: "I think that in the future, no polygamist will be elected to any Federal office, and I doubt if any polygamist will be elected to any office. The decision of the House was an earnest showing of the sentiment of the country and conviction of the Government. I do not think there will be any more bucking against it." TWO BILLION DOLLAR COUNTRY. Hon. Thomas B. Reed said a few years ago that this was a billion dollar country. To-day, it can be truthfully said that this is a two-billion dollar country. Last year, the foreign commerce of the U. S. exceeded two billion dollars in value, and the official treasury figures for the first week in February 1900, show that, for the first time in our history, the amount of money in circulation in the country, exceeds two billion dollars. It will not be forgotten when the time comes for the people to vote again, in a national election, that it was a republican administration and a republican Congress that first made it necessary to use ten figures to show the business condition of this, the most proper country on earth. This is a two-billion dollar country. Impress that collossal fact upon your mind. THE PORTO RICO BILL. Chairman Payne, of the House Ways and Means Committee, gave notice in presenting the majority report in favor of the Porto Rico tariff bill that the measure would be called up in the House on the 18th inst. The report claims that the quantity of Porto Rican sugar and tobacco sent to the U. S. about four million pounds of tobacco, and about 44,000 tons of sugar is not large enough to affect prices, and that there is no good ground for the opposition to allowing the Porto Rican products to come in for 25 per cent. of the duty upon similar foreign products. The bill provides that all collections in the islands, both from duties and other sources, as well as the duties collected on Porto Rican products in the U. S. shall be used for the benefit of the island. Mr. Bryan came to Washington to seek some consolation from his followers in Congress for the frigid reception given him by the democrats of New York city and New Jersey last week. He allowed it to become known that he is very distrustful of Tammany, fearing that under the guise of friendship, the Croker men are preparing to attempt to betray him in the National Convention. --- WALTON—Died at the residence of his parents at Powhatan C. H., Va., Landon P., the youngest son of Richard Walton, Walton 13:18, 1900. at 12:30 A. M., in the 19th year of his age. His funeral took place from Hollywood Church, Powhatan Co., Va., February 15th, 1900 at 2 P. M. He leaves a father, mother, eight brothers, three sisters and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. "We who in Christ believe," That he for us has died : We all his unknown peace receive, And felt his blood applied." Funeral director, W. Isaac Johnson officated. His brother, E. L. WALTON. RICHMOND, VA., Feb 9th, 1900. There was a social entertainment given at the residence of Mrs. Nellie Morton, 419 W. Duval St. The tables were heavily ladened with all kinds of good things. Those present were Meadames Francis Swann, Luzy Floyd, Eliza Atea, Maggie Coley, Laura Bonds Lewis Byrd. Misses Clara Harris, Edmonia Dennin, Luzy Brown, Lilly Warren, Sallie Bennin, Mary F Lewis, Lelia Cables, Hattie Tyler, Nellie Lyes, Fannie Robinson, Maggie Woodson, Pearlie Brown, Irene Poindexter, Nannie *P*. Poindexter, Eliza Goode, Rozna Gardner, Luzy Smithers, Clara White, Julia Epps, O L. Booker, Mary Portkes, Virginia Bailey, Mary Smith, Sarah and Alice Ryland, Elizabeth Ammons, and Mary Evans. Messars, George W. Jones, J. H. Braxton, Shirly Scott, Robert Massey, Gee, E. Paris, Willie Hill, George Kendall, A. W. and Henry Floyd, J. W. Cox, J. H. Ammonds, A. D. M. Love, W. K. Collins Joe Taylor, W. H. Johnson, W. A. Drewitt, H. Jaskson, R. W. Moss, Jr, Walter Swann, Elijah Epps J. A. Moss, Jr, Jessie Nicholas, J. E. Shell. RIGHOMONORMAL SCHOOL GRAD UATES AND HONOR PUPILS. The following are the lists of graduates and the First Honor pupils of the Richmond Normal School, Mr. John C. Harwood, Principal; Senior A. - Graduates: Geo Brown, Albert Tennant, Nelson Burrell, Lula Forrester. Senior B - Mary Smith, Fannie Turner, John Woolfolk. Intermediate A. I - Ardelaia Jackson, Eulalia Whittle. Eudalia Whittie. Intermediate B. 1.—Rosa Tinaley. Intermediate B, I.-Lois Timley. Intermediate B, II.-Virginia Davis, Josephine Davis. Junior A, II.-Lois Nelson, Rebecca Leigh. SECOND HONORS. Senior B.—Rosa Lightfoot, Gliontine Davis, Isabel Seeggitta, Mary Gardner, Reginald Mundin, Florane Taylor. Intermediate A, I.—Willie Nelson, Florene Shorts, Roberta Edwards, Willie Winston. Intermediate A II.—Luzy Edwards, Luzy Jackson, Luzy Nicholas, Siporah Jackson, Hattie Layne, Linus Washington, Lillie Meredith, Estelle Bagby. Insmediate B, I.—Marion Jones, Leroy Frayser, Mary Booker, James Hinton, Chitman White. Intermediate B, II.—Carrie Adams, Ethel Norrell, Fannie Jackson, Willie Pitchford, Lillie Ballard, Frances Bell, Rachel Thaps, Pearl Lewis, Pearl Tancil Intermediate A, I.—Ezereane White, Richard Bolling Joseph Ware, Lillie Johnson, Lillie Jackson, Beesie Langhorne, Junior A, II.—Elissa Jones. Junior B L.-Ruth Sully, Florence Black, Thomas Lundes, Margaret Phillips. Sarah Grimes, Bartha Johnson, Satie Morgan. Junior B, II-Armenia Tilghman, Mary Tharpus, Florence Jackson, Christopher Smith. Junior B, III.-Esteile Smith, Nora Carter. Suit Entered. A suit was entered February 6th against G. J. Porter, John Pleasantes and Absalom Randolph, by Arthur Hayes, R. T. Hill, Evans Payne, A. D. Price and A. J. Vaugho for control of Infant Sons and Daughters Burying Ground, sometimes called Sycamore Cemetery. Sunday Services. The Sunday services to-morrow at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 25th and 5 streets will be as follows: 11:30 a. m., Rev. B. F. McWilliams of the Union University, 3:00 p. m. Rev. W R. Wright, B D. 8:00 p. m. Rev. J. A bowler of First Baptist Church. —Mr. J. E. Wilson of Danville, Va., called on us. —Dr. A. E. Dickinson of the Religious Herald is yet quite sick. —Miss N. Beransenia Norrell has been indisposed. —Experiments are being made with a view to clear the water of James River for drinking purposes. —The Seaboard Air Line will have its cars running into this city, it is claimed, by March 1st. —Miss Florence E. Isham's school has had perfect attendance for sixteen weeks. —James Moody (white) broke his leg at the Richmond Guano Company works last week. —The tax-assessors are buily engaged in assessing property and it would be well for property-owners to look after their interests. — Gov. Tyler has signed the "Jim Crow" Car and Steamboat bills. They go into effect July 1st, 1900. — Mrs. Boyd, of 511 W. Leigh St., has been confined to her bed since Saturday, and will be glad to have her friends call. — Mr. Peter Smith's mother-in-law is very ill at his residence, 1028 St. Peter St. — Mrs. Sarah Braxton, 808 St. John St, is now up after a brief illness of two weeks. — The girls up West Leigh Street have got a new way to let the boys know the time of leaving on Sunday nights. They put enough oil in the lamp to last until 10 o'clock, then of course the boys will know by the going out. — Mrs. Whitlock is sick at the residence of her son-in-law, Edmund Waller, 719 W Leigh St., will be glad to see her friends. The body of Joe Washington, (colored) was found in the dock at the foot of Virginia St. Saturday morning, 10th inst. It was on the bank in the rear of the Southern depot. Prof. Charles L. Marshall, principal of the Christianburg Industrial Institute at Cambus. Va., called on us last week in company with A. J. Oliver, Esq. Their mission was in connection with securing a charter for that institution. On Friday, February 9, 1900, there was a card party given at residence of Giles B. Jackson, 818 N. 4th St., in honor of his daughter, Miss Nannie Jackson. The parliars were thronged with some of the most prominent young people of the city who had a pleasant time. American Lodge, No 1789, G. U. O. of Odd Fellows has transferred its title to Odd Fellows Hall, Third Street to the United Security Life Insurance and Trust Company of Pennsylvania. The consideration specified is $4.750. — A prize night took place on Monday night at the Odd Fellows Hall, Franklin St., between "Kid" Taylor, anateur champion light-weight of Pennsylvania and Charlie Ross, champion light-weight of Virginia, both colored, Ross won. — Charles J. Hodgas (white) of No. 1706 Cedar Street, while arranging some piping, Monday last at about 2 o'clock at the Riemann Logomotive and Machine Works fell and became entangled in a large belt which crushed him to death. He was of English birth. — Jesse Ruffin, a colored convict at the Virginia Penitentiary attempted to leave that institution on last Saturday evening by letting himself down the wall. It is supposed that the rope broke, letting him fall, breaking his leg and otherwise bruising him. He had attempted to escape before and his time was increased to 88 years. A colored man followed two female servants to 108 W Grace St., last Saturday night and kicked in one of the panels on the door. When the owner made his appearance the intruder left without leaving his name or disclosing his identity. The police are anxious that he should send his card to one of the station-houses. Theodore F. Taylor (white) charged with embezzlement of public funds did not appear at the Henrico County Court on last Monday and his bond of $2,000 has been forfeited. Messara, James T. Vaughan, P. S. Reed and C. W. Childrey are very anxious to have a few minutes conversation with him as they are responsible for his appearance. The latest news obtainable indicates that he is in Canada. Shot Her. Mrs. J. H. Chappell of 600 N. 8rd St. was standing in her doorway on last Tuesday morning at about 10 o'clock, when two white boys passed and began throwing rocks at the house with gravel shooters. She spoke to them when one of them deliberately shot a gravel at her striking her in the forehead making a wound from which the blood flowed freely. They ran and at this writing had not been apprehended. The injury was painful, but not serious. PRICE 5 CENTS FROM THE WEST END. Items of Interest Gathered from the Field—Much Sickness and Deaths. An Inventor Among Us. At the Fifth Baptist Church last Sunday at 11:30 a.m., m. Rev. Dr. Genung preached a most eloquent and powerful sermon from Romans 2:7. At 12:30 Rev. Bro. Barco was fully equal to the occasion. Subject, "there are very much land yet to be possessed." Rev. Barco is truly a student. At the River View Baptist Church 8:30, Rev. John R. West preached a strong, edifying and soul-swirling sermon. At the Second Baptist Church a funeral took in the morning and at 4 p.m. the sacred rite of the Lord's Supper was administered to a vast audience. Rev. Dr. Z. D. Lewis led the way with great zeal and power to the edifying of all present. THE PLANET IN DEMAND. The last week's PLANET was greatly in demand among our white citizens to read the editorial on Sister Critty Williams' treatment at her death and burial by some of our best white citizens in their family section in Hollywood, and the critizism of the John E. Epp's "Jim Crow" car bill. We were greatly pleased to hear some of our best white citizens command our editor in the highest and most praiseworthy terms; some noble Irish Americans among them. Yes, the Epps' bill will make us white friends and help us to save money too. Try again brother hater. A COLORED INVENTOR. By invitation on last Tuesday, we visited the residence of Mr. McGilvray Cox, on Chaffin St., near Linden. After a pleasant chat with his madam we were shown a small stationary engine in complete working order. The machine has been inspected by several hundred people, many of them our best professional machanics, both white and colored and they have pronounced it a most perfect and complete invention as they ever saw. Every particle about the engine is hand made and neatly finished. Mr. Cox says he can build them any size or from one horse to a hundred horse power. Mr. Cox expects to have the engine patented and placed on the market. He is quite unobstructive middle gentleman of color, with a pleasant wife and nine children. We have much sickness and several deaths in our midst. The very changeable weather has caused many people to be great sufferers from deep colds and other diseases. The doctors and the undertakers are kept on the go most all the time. This community was greatly shocked to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Rev Thomas H. Johnson in New Kint county last Friday. The Ravenand is much of a favorite among our people, having often preached for the 5th Baptist Church and conducted successful revival meetings for two weeks last spring. Some of our young men are being aroused to the real sense of organizing for business. Now gentlemen, a band of music and big suppers do not mean business. Come together gentlemen to better your condition and not to gather money to throw it away. Owing to the very insolvent weather, the Missionary meeting at the 5th Church was very slimly attenden on last Monday night John Towns, of 1102 W. Leigh St., who has been home with his sister, Mrs. Meade and home in Amelia Co., for the past two months, left for the North last Wednesday at 5 a.m. Willie Jones of West Leigh Street, near Hancock left home last week for N. J., to obtain work—so report says— was brought home last Tuesday dead. It is supposed that he was killed in some way yet unknown to his parents. The young man was about 18 years of age and a church member. We notice that some of our young ladies and genus are purchasing proper- together before they get married. We think you had better be careful and make sure of your footing first, for we already have some very sensa- tional troubles in the community. At the same time, save your money and prepare for future comforts. The child- ren must do what their parents could not. $150 PAID. BREKLEY, VA., Feb. 15th, 1900. AJAX. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell. Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, One Hundred and Fifty Dollars, ($150.) in payment of the death claim of my husband, Sir Henry Pernell, who was a member of Bruce Lodge, No. 31, Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., E., A., A., and A. Signed: her SUSAN x PERNELL Witnesses: mark Boston Snead, Jas. A. Sanderson, J. E. Cole, P. O. R. E. Kindred. Rev. L. G. Jordan, Secretary Foreign Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention was in the city this week in company with Rev. J. I. Buchanan, who will leave shortly for Middle Drift, South Africa. Mr. William H. Isham has been quite sick. THE MOUNTAIN MYSTLRY THE AUTHOR OF THE ROMANCE SECRET CHAPTER VII. What I Saw in the Corridor For some time I knelt beside the lifeless body of my poor dog. I rubbed his fast-stiffening form in unavailing attempts to restore him; and, when I had to own that all was over, I silently registered a vow that Beatrice Gramont should answer to me for this last foul deed. I may seem unnatural, but my horror and indignation against her were roused to a faright pitch by the death of my dog that had been by the murder of a human being. Then I had been willing to believe the woman wronged woman, and, that, possibly, the fatal shot had been fired when she was maddened by her wrongs. But the death of my poor Nero had been foully deliberate. She had stolen out by night, stealthily and of set purpose, to poison him, and for this, in my heart of hearts, I vowed to be revenged. I would make her suffer, even though it were not publicly. She should suffer all the tortures of suspense and dread, even though, in the end, I must needs spare her the rigors of the law-for Vera's sake. For Vera's sake! I set my teeth hard as I thought of this. It seemed so horrible that she, that fend in human form, should be Vera's mother. It made me wince, as if beneath some fierce, intolerable torture. I do not know how long I knelt in the snow beside my poor Nero; but I do know that the slow, heavy tears coursed down my face as I thought of all his wonderful wisdom and all his loving faithfulness. A man finds so few truly faithful friends in his passage through the world, that he may surely spare the trubute of tears when he loses one, whether it be man or dog. But at last I rose, and resolved what I would do. My first impulse had been to knock up Dixon, but a little thought convinced me it would be wiser not to do so. I would make no outcry about the dog's death; I would not have it known I myself had come out at midnight and found him dying. It might place Beatrice Gramont too much on her guard, she chose to fancy I should ascribe the need to some hand other than hers, she quite welcome to so deceive herself; I should the more easily gain my revenge. I returned to the house, and lay down in my bed, not without a sore pang at the thought of poor Nore body, cold and stiff, lying out in the snow by Dixon's gate. Sleep was out of the question. For fully half-a-dozen hours lay awake, tossing restlessly from side to side, while my fevered brain sought vainly to solve the mystery which surrounded Beatrice Gramont. Who was the man who had been murdered in the mountain pass. Was he her late husband, the Comte de Gramont? Was that story about his having met his death in India untrue? Had he returned to his beautiful wife at a time when she found his existence undesirable? And had she shed it for him, coolly and deliberately as she had just ended that of my poor dog? A little before daybreak, worn out with my long night of wakefulness, I fell asleep; but even in my dreams, I could not escape from Beatrice Gramont. She led me through pathless snows, and over high mountains; and, though she seemed ever almost in my grasp, eluded me at last. Then, in her place, here rose up the image of Vera, sweet, and sad, with a world of mournful reproach in her soft hazel eyes. My heart rushed out to her in boundless love, and I would fain have clasped her in my arms. But she waved me back, not in anger, but still with infinite reproach. "You have ruined my mother," she cried, mournfully. "I thought you loved me, but, if you had loved me, you would have loved my mother, too." From these dreams I awoke, to find the red wintry sun shining into my chamber, and to feel that I was seriously unwell. I must have taken cold when I quitted my room at midnight, for my head ached terribly, my mouth felt parched, and my hands were burning. When I essayed to get out of bed, I turned so diszy that I was glad to get back again. I decided I had better remain in my room for at any rate, an hour or two, and I rang the bell for a servant, and sent down a message to this effect. In minute or two, Gwynne came up, his kind, good face wearing a look of anxiety at the news of my indisposition. I think I never felt guilty in my life as when he came and sat beside my bed. It might have been I and not Beatrice Gramont, who was the perpetrator of a crime. "I hope you're not going to be ill, Jack," he said, in his kind, earnest manner. "It will just spoil our Christmas if you're out of the way." I thought grimly that I knew of one person, at any rate, whose Christmas would be by no means spoilt if I were out of the way, not for a few days only, but altogether. However, I assured him there was nothing seriously amiss with me. It was only a cold, and, if I remained in my room, and doctored myself a little, I should probably be quite better by the next day. Well, mind you do doctor yourself," he said with another of his kind looks, as grasped my hand. "If you don't I warm, shall come up here, and establish myself as your nurse." I was relieved when he went away, much as I loved him. It was impossible for me to feel anything but guilty in his presence when that wretched secret was weighing on my mind. And yet I could not resolve to broach it to him until I had obtained some further proof. Later in the day he came up again—this time to tell me of Nero's death. He expressed the most genuine concern, and I am sure the dear fellow's sorrow was all the greater because he himself had spoken harshly of the dog yesterday. "It's some of those recently poachers who have done it, you may be sure," he said. "Dixon is so glad put out about it; he thinks you may, perhaps, blame him." "I couldn't do that." I answered. "He acted under my orders in letting the dog be about at night, so it's my own fault, if it's anyone's. Please tell him not to worry." I remained in my room all day, and towards night, I felt much better, but exceedingly wakeful. When the rest of the house retired, I still sat in an easy chair, warmly wrapped in dressing gown and slippers. It was useless to go to bed if one could not sleep. I thought. I must have fallen into a doze; for, when I opened my eyes, I found the fire burned low, and the clock just striking two. I was about to rise and undress, when I fancied I heard the soft swish of a woman's dress in the corridor. Swift as lightning I turned down my lamp, and sat motionless as a statue, with all my senses concentrated into one—that of hearing. My ears are, at all times, unusually keen; but, that night, I verily believe I should have heard the proverbial pin, even had it fallen outside my door. My mind was so full of Beatrice Gramont that I took it for granted it was she who was walking about the house at this earthly hour. Nevertheless I received a shock when I cautiously opened my door an inch or so, and peered through the aperture. I saw Lady Gramont, truly enough; but I saw someone else as well—a man—and a man, too, who was an utter stranger to me. Assuredly, he was not one of the guests, I told myself; quite a servant. I knew them not one of the servants, and this man I had never seen. He and Lady Gramont were walking swiftly down the corridor, she clad in a long, white dressing-gown, he in an ulster which reached to his feet, and the collar of which was drawn well up about his ears. He was tall and slender, approaching middle age, with very dark hair. They passed out of the corridor and down the staircase. I watched them wade in, and then stole after them, determined to dissect why Lady Gramont was meeting this strange man secretly, and at such an hour, in Sir Thomas Mallory's house. A light was always kept burning through the night in the corridor; and that was how it was I had seen the stranger's face so distinctly; but, after the staircase was passed, all was utter darkness. I had to grope my way, and was afraid at every step that I might be against one or other of those two. I was standing against a suit of mail in the entrance-hall, when suddenly I saw a glimmer of light apparently proceeding from Sir Thomas's private room. In a moment I slipped behind the suit of mail, and, quite concealed by it, listened with bated breath. At first I heard nothing, but the soft rattle of Lady Gramont's garments, but, after that, there was the withdrawing of a bolt, and the turning of a key, followed by a gust of frosty air. Quite evidently the hall door was being opened. I peeled cautiously out from my place of concealment, and saw that the man was in the act of crossing the threshold, and Lady Gramont, with a small spirit lamp in her hand, was preparing to close and fasten the door upon him. Suddenly he turned to her. "Remember!" he said, in a deep whisper. "Half-past five to-morrow afternoon." "I will be there," she whispered back; the door closed. Lady Gramont, after carefully locking and bolting it turned and went up the staircase, passing within a couple of yards of where I stood. My first impulse had been to confront her, and, telling her body what I suspected, demand an explanation of her extraordinary conduct. But when I heard the man arrange to meet her, I saw it might be wise to hold my peace a little longer. Although I did not know the place of meeting—only the time—I fancied it would be easy for me to be present at that interview. All I had to do was to keep Lady Gramont in my sight from half-past four to half-past five to-morrow afternoon, and she would surely betray herself. I made up my mind that wherever she went, there I would follow. [TO BE CONTINUED ] Lots of Them Pat—An honest man is the noblest work av God. Mike—Thrue fer ye! But there's lots av honest men that wouldn't be so honest if they would only tell the truth about thimselfs!—Puck. Wonderful Prosperity. New York Man—I hear you've had prosperous times in the west. Ohio Man—Well. I should say sol Why, potatoes grew so large this year, that they're mistaken 'em for pumpkins. —Yonkers Statesman. Private The young man tried to kiss the girl, And she, fearing he might fall, Did just what he intended to— She gently drew the veil. —Chicago Daily News. THE VOICE OF JEALOUSY. "He 'tinks her lips are sweet as sugar, does he? Well, dey oughter be, stuck up wid 15 cents' wort' of me candy."- N. Y. Journal. Unusual. Dora—I wonder why Ernest has never thought seriously of getting married? Fred—Perhaps he has thought of it too seriously—Brooklyn Life. The Two 'Fluences. "It's influence that counts in politics," said the voter. "Yes," answered the practical politician; "but not so much as affluence." —Washington Star. Cold and Cruel Giles—Don't you think she is rather statuesque? DeGarry—Decidedly. When I proposed to her last night she gave me the marble heart—Town Topics. An Idea to Revolve. "Pauline, what made you cut young Noodleton just now?" "Oh, his face looked so vacuous; I thought I'd give him something to think about."-Detroit Free Press. THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND VIRGINIA SUNDAY READING WHY? Why is it, Lord, that we should stay, And work the long, long, weary day, While those we love so tenderly Are called above to dwell with Thee? Why those whose work seems but begun Are called away as though 'twere done, While others, inefficient, stay, Though longing to be called away? Thou knowest all, and Thou alone Can't tell why these strange things are done, Thou rulest, and with boundless love Dost guide us all from Heaven above. We know Thou doest what is best, And when we, too, will be at rest We then will know, and not till then, Why all our plans could not have been. When in that realm of Heav'nly light, We there shall see that we was right, And wonder why we questioned, At what seemed strange to us below. -John Sterling, in N. Y. Observer. SNAP-JUDGMENT. A Striking Illustration—"Judge Not That Ye Be Not Judged." A merchant in New Orleans tells to a newspaper writer of that city a story which impressively illustrates the dangers of coming to a conclusion hastily and on insufficient evidence. He says that one day he had by accident amused one of his hands with paint, and stepped into a hotel where he was well known to wash it off. He took from his finger a valuable solitaire diamond ring and hung it on the faucet while he was washing his hands. Then he dried his hands on a towel and went away, forgetting the ring. Half an hour later, at a friend's office, he missed the ring, and rushed back to the hotel to look for it. It was gone. He called the porter, who told him that he had seen one of the bell boys take something from the faucet a few minutes before and hastily disappear through the back door of the house. He told the name of the boy, and the gentleman started off to raise an alarm. On his way through the office he shouted out the boy's name, and declared that he had stolen the ring and escaped. He warned the hotel people to have the boy arrested on sight. Then he went out and gave the same word to a couple of policemen who were near. Within ten minutes he had made a tour of the neighborhood, telling everyone that the boy, whom he named, had stolen his diamond ring, and asking them to do what they could to find and apprehend him. Then he went to his store, hot and excited, and there, near his desk, stood the bell boy with the ring in his hand, waiting to give it to him. He had found it on the faucet, and, knowing the merchant and that it was he who had left it, had proceeded with it directly to his store to deliver it into his hands. The merchant was full of shame when he saw this proof of the boy's honesty and faithfulness, and reflected how widely he himself had spread a false and damaging report against him. He gave the boy ten dollars, and did his utmost to see everyone who had heard the accusation; but he has little doubt that the story was repeated to some who will never hear, or will not believe, the correction. A false report not only travels swiftly but widely, and it is next to impossible for a denial to follow it everywhere. The suspicion against this boy may remain long in the neighborhood.—Youth's Companion. IDEALS. Choose Those Which Are Worthy- Visions of God Make Us Godlike. Ideals are at once attractive and tantalizing. They beckon us to advance, and then elude us. The pursuit of them is like the climbing of lofty mountain ranges. The prospect invites. We set out with courage. The air is bracing; the exercise exhilarates. At each stage of the ascent we command a wider range of vision. We approach at last, by dint of much effort, what appears to us to be the summit. We climb the crest only to find that there are other peaks beyond. It is so with all worthy and lofty ideals. Life would lack inspiration and zest without them. It would be a poor and slavish thing, if it were animated and attracted by no ideal. It would move forever on low levels, never looking upwards, drifting at the mercy of circumstances or passing impulses. It is true that if our ideal be worthy, it will transcend all our efforts at attainment. The great architect, sculptor, painter, cannot do all that he would. The effect does not answer to the design. His hands are not deft enough to fashion what his mind conceives. But where would he be in art if he had no sense of form or vision of beauty which his utmost effort failed to fix on canvas or in marble? A worthy life is an unending quest for a high and yet higher good. "Where there is no vision of God"—the highest good—the tendency is ever and inevitably downwards. Those who have visions of God sooner or later become like Him."—Baptist Union. INSURANCE INTERESTS Last year Haverhill, Mass., lost by fire nearly $50,000, on which insurance was paid exceeding $47,000. The Chicago papers continue to be full of reports of gasoline fires, which the fire department's warning does not seem to stop. In 1890 there were only four insurance companies in Japan, with a capital of $1,434,000. In 1898 there were 73 registered companies with a capital of $30,900,800. Natural gas has caused trouble in two directions in Indiana and Pennsylvania, and, in order to prevent waste of property by fire, underwriters and their agents have been obliged to warn property owners against the dangers that may arise from faulty chimneys and the use of rubber tubing for gas stoves. All the big life insurance companies spend a lot of money each year to prevent fraudulent claims from being paid, and the ingenuity with which some of these claims are planned calls for the very best detective service that the companies can command. They are willing to spend a good deal more than the amount of the policy to expose these frauds. In Finland the newspapers have suffered severely from censorship and suppression. According to Public Opinion, a concern has been formed entitled the "Finland Newspaper Press Censure Insurance company." It guarantees an indemnity not exceeding 60 per cent, of the loss of the gross income incurred by suspension. The premium is five per cent of the gross income. ART AND MUSIC The Society of German Composers assemble that about 150,000 persons in Germany earn their living in connection with music. French painters should have room enough at the 1900 salon, as the architect of the building has provided them with nearly four miles of hanging space. A collection of 100 old masters is exhibited in the Sedelmeyer galleries, in Paris. One of the most brilliant paintings in the exhibition is described as a Watteau of the highest order. It is probable that Chartran's picture, "The Signing of the Protocol," which was painted on a commission from H. C. Frick, of Pittsburgh, and which may be presented to the white house collection, is to be reproduced. It is at present on exhibition at New York, together with other works by Chartran. Pepito Rodriguez Arriebe is a three-year-old Spanish pianist who is astonishing Madrid audiences. He is said to play correctly and with feeling and to be already composing. He beats Mozart's record as an infant prodigy by three years. His father was a Spanish officer who was killed last year in Cuba. WHAT BABY CAN DO It can wear out a pair of one 'dollar kid shoes in less than 24 hours. It can simultaneously occupy both sides of the largest bed made. A baby can make the commonest house the brightest spot on earth. It can lighten the burdens of a loving mother's life by adding to them. It can make itself look like a fiend just when its mother wants to show it off. It can make an old bachelor in the next room use language that, if uttered on the street, would get him in the penitentiary for two years. It can go from the farthest end of the room to the foot of the stairs in the hall quicker than its mother can step into the closet and out again. It can flatten its dirty little face against the window pane in such a way that the tired father can see it as a picture as he rounds the corner. Yes, babies are great institutions, particularly one's own baby. -Chicago Times. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS Use of khaki for military purposes is extending. Chicago patrol wagon drivers have organized a benevolent association. Chicago has two free bathhouses, and last year they gave 301,468 free baths. last year they gave 301,468 free baths. There are as many shades of face powder as there are shades of color, almost. Coffee was first used in Abyssinia in 785. A Greek first introduced it to England. An American spends on an average $50 a year for food, a Frenchman, $48; a German, $45; a Spaniard, $33; an Italian, 24, and a Russian, $40. The American eats 109 pounds of meata yy; the Frenchman, 87 pounds; the German, 64 pounds; the Italian, 28 pounds, and the Russian, 51 pounds. A statement prepared for the South Carolina legislature by the state dispensary board shows net profits since the establishment of the dispensary law in 1892 of $1,706,000. NOVELTIES FOR SMOKERS. A handsome pipe of meerschaum is mounted in gold and set with small precious stones. The stem is of ivory and the tip of amber. An appropriate gift for a gentleman is a combination tobacco box and match safe. It is of silver, gilt, and the lid is enameled and set with semiprecious stones. A handsome cigar case of silver gilt has a finish which resembles pigskin. The case is slightly curved so as to fit the pocket snugly. Rubies are freely used in ornamenting the case. A handsome ash receiver of gold and silver has two heads of cupids with outstretched wings, which curve together, forming the receptacle. The body is adorned with scrolls in has relief, giving to it a massive appearance—Jewelers' Weekly. Not Complimentary. Mrs. Stamford Hill—I hear you are trying joint housekeeping with the Lovejoys. How does it work, dear? Mrs. Minching Lane—Oh, splendidly! We never have the slightest disagreement. "Ah, the Lovejoys are so sweet and amiable, I'm sure they would put up with anything rather than quarrell" -London Punch. Queer Breed of Foxes Gilbertsville, Pa., can boast of either the boldest hiar in the country or a breed of foxes hitherto unknown to natural history. A hunt club started a fox in that vicinity the other day and reported that after a chase of seven hours the fox, being hard pressed, took refuge in a tree, from which the hunters took him alive.—Chicago Chronicle. His Alert Suspicion. "Did you say the man who talks of coming to this place has money to burn?" said the citizen who had been complaining about the way things are run. "Yes, sir; that's the phrase I used; 'money to burn.'" "Well, we don't want him, I can see through him. He's one of these oppressors. He wants to burn all the money he can git his hands on, so's to make it scarce."—Washington Star. BOER WAR NOTES About 500 western horses were shipped the other day from Jersey City for South Africa. The area of the Orange Free State is 48,326 square miles, the population 207,503, of whom only 77,716 are whites. Chapple—"My deah boy, what is the mattah?" Cholly—"Just went out and got into a row so as to get licked." Chapple—"Why did you do that?" Cholly—"Because it is so English just now to get licked."—Town Topics. In connection with the story of the British flag said to be buried in Pretoria, it is perhaps worth mentioning that in the middle of the last century it was no unusual occurrence for the tattered or "wounded" colors, as they were frequently styled, to be interred. The Boer women are accustomed to assist in tilling the soil and joining with the men in domestic labor of all kinds. When the men are away to fight with the army, the women go right along with the work on the farms, and thus insure an abundance of supplies. The explanation of a sudden rifle fire which was inexplicably opened from the Boer trenches is given by a newspaper correspondent. He says that the Boers had wires stretched along the ground in front of the trenches connected with lamps, so that if a wire was touched the lamp was extinguished. One night a lamp was put out by a high wind, and the result was that the Boers opened fire, although there was no enemy. The fire ceased when the Boers discovered that the alarm was false. PURELY PERSONAL An autograph letter of the late Vice President Hobart sold in London, the other day, for one pound six shillings. The first cablegram of congratulation received by President McKinley on his last birthday was from Chulalongkorn L., emperor of Siam. T. P. O'Connor, in describing the appearance of Lord Kitchener, says that he seems to be as coldly unmoved by novelty or excitement as if he had lived all his days among icebergs. Gen. d'Exen Doumerce, the senior officer of the French army, has been 47 years a general and 66 an officer. He is 94 years of age and has served, under three kings, an emperor and two republics. The czar is about to make Prince George of Greece a present of a fine yacht, which is now being built in Sebastopol. It is in remembrance of the fact that the prince once saved the czar's life while they were traveling in Japan. Mr. Moody knew his Bible so well that his eyes and fingers could find any passage that he wanted from Genesis ta Revelation in the hurry of rapid speech as easily as the fingers of a master musician can find the notes of a familiar sonata on the keyboard of a piano. The Politische Correspondez learns from Constantinople that several buildings in the neighborhood of Yildis Kiosk have been pulled down to make room for a new and magnificent palace to be built for the sultan's grand receptions. These up till now have been held, on special feast days outside the walls of Yildis Kiosk. ELECTRIC CURRENTS A 20,000-horse power electric plant is to be erected on the Catawba river, N. C. Cleveland will soon be the center of the greatest electrical suburban railway system in the world. A cable is being laid along the west coast of Africa and another from the Cape to Australia. A test made recently in Binghamton, N. Y., showed that the cost of heating street cars by electricity is double that of heating with coal. Eleven of the largest and most powerful electric generators ever built will be built for an aluminium works at Niagara Falls. London has only 25,000 telephone subscribers. If it had as many for its population as San Francisco has it would have 100,000. An Englishman has constructed an experimental electric line on which miniature carriages travel at the rate of 240 miles an hour. The design is to construct such lines to convey postal matter only. Recent experiments with a view to connecting Brussels and London by telephone have been very successful, and it is probable that in a short time a regular line will be established. 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It was a dead rattlesnake, though it didn't look it; in fact, it was only the skin of the reptile with the head attached, but all the diabolism of the live ornament was expressed in the thick, flat head with two glittering black pinheads doing duty for the eyes. It was really a very fine skin, and Smith thought with pleasure how well it would look on the wall of his study, but upon taking it home he found that his household regarded it with mingled emotions. When he appeared with it in his hands Mrs. Smith ramped around the room as if it were a mouse that was confronting her and threatened alternately hysteries and a return to the home of her ancestors. Bridget, the maid, who had come upstairs on the run upon hearing the exetement, retired via the front door to the middle of the street, where she informed an interested public that Mr. Smith had come home to dinner and brought the devil with him; while the family cat, after one casual glance at the deceased reptile, shinned up the back yard grape arbor in a perfect abandonment of horror, and spit till her whiskers whistled. "This snake's all right in its way," said Smith, "but I'd rather have my happy home, and it don't look as if the two were compatible. I'll give it house room for a day or two, and then present it to some bachelor apartment." With some difficulty and after repeated assurances that the object of her terrors was quite dead, Smith persuaded Bridget to return to the house and her duties. Mrs. Smith was somewhat reconcilled by learning that at any time the serpent could be turned into a hand-some belt for herself, if she so desired, and consented to try it first as a wall ornament for a time. The cat refused to come back, but that night sat on the back fence and told all the other cats about it until the neighborhood quelled their comments and interjections with handy bric-a-brac. Upon arriving at his office the next morning Smith found a note from his friend Bixby, setting forth a sad case, to-wit, himself. Bixby had recently returned from the arid south, whence he had brought a large fund of information regarding the noxious insect and repellant life of the region, a reputation for a leaning toward revolver practice, and an abounding thirst which all the strong waters in New York couldn't quench—he hadn't tried the other kind. Bixby wrote: "Dear Smith: I've been going it for the last week or year or something. Been trying to put the Raines law out of business by drinking all the booze before Sunday. I'm pretty much on the aboriginal gut me yet, but I saw one of them haven't got me yet, but I saw one of them long, long, plink, wriggly ears and I thought it was an eel till I saw the hoofs on it. It's been hovering around all this morning and I've been trying to chase it with ammonia cocktails, for I know if it ever gets near you, but you got room in your place for a head like I wish you'd take me to Brooklyn to night. I need a change of air. Oh, my boy; I've been on a toot that would make the Angel Gabriel's trumpet feel like a busted penny whistle. I'll be at your office at five, with the same attitude, as the case may be. You're hurriedly. At the appointed hour Bixby arrived in a cab, and when he saw him Smith sent word home to Mrs. Smith that she had better invent and accept an invitation to dine and spend the night at her aunt's. Not that Bixby was intoxicated. He was sober and sorry for it. After dinner, Smith judged, there might be trouble. Upon their arrival he explained Mrs. Smith's absence and Bixby suggested cocktails as a starter before dinner. His friend persuaded him to tackle the bathtub instead of a bachelor, and after a cold bath and some fresh clothes Bixby said he thought he could eat something, with a little help. All the help that Smith allowed him was one long whisky and seltzer, whereupon Bixby looked unutterable reproach at the dispenser of sparse hospitality, but was too polite to protest. After dinner Bixby was nervous. Smith suggested club. They went. One game of billiards there showed up Bixby's condition in its true light. He tore two holes in the cloth and nearly put out the marker's eye in trying to score three on the play. Then he demanded drink not loudly, but so fervently that his host knew there was nothing else for it. An hour passed and Bixby was celli better, at least he said he was got him to start home and a dropping in to see a doctor. way. Bixby snorted at the mention of a doctor. He didn't want to see any doctor; what he wanted to see was a bartender. Off he went in search of one, and Smith had to follow. By the time they got home Smith was mad and his guest was apparently happy, but behind that happiness was a strain of anxiety evinced by sundry furtive glances which he cast around him, and in the front hall he embraced the stairpost with tears, confiding to it that it was his only salvation against a hungry horde of gigantic germs which were, even then, camped upon his trail. By urgent insistence Smith made him drink large quantities of water, and presently put him to bed, secure that nothing worse than a very bad head would be the result of that evening's indulgence. But he saw, too, that it was only a question of a short time before his friend would go to pieces if a stop weren't put to his course, and he sat down and meditated deeply upon the subject. Suddenly his recently acquired rattlesnake projected its wicked head and shining eyes into his thoughts and he slapped his thigh as does a man when he hits upon a happy thought or a mosquito. "By thunder, I'll do it," he cried. "It'll scare seven kinds of moonlight, sunlight and starlight out of him, but it'll serve him right and it'll cure him, too, if anything will." Even then Bixby was snoring with that thick, sticky snore that means "dead to the world," in the room adjoining Smith's and connected with it through a double washroom. Above the head of the sleeper were two pulleys fastened to the ceiling, formerly used for the manipulation of a mosquito net. To rig up a tackle of fine but strong thread on these pulleys took Smith less than five minutes, and he worked with perfect security that nothing could awake his guest, who didn't so much as stir or groan when Smith stepped on his chest. A few minutes' work with the rattlesnake and a needle followed, and then the reptile, fastened head and toil, rose and soared above the bed of the sleeper. Smith ran the thread into the washroom, made the snake fast to the ceiling and went to bed, knowing that he would wake up before his guest. The last thing he heard that night was the snoring of Bixby; it was still going on, though in a higher key when he awoke in the morning. All the probabilities were that the guest would sleep heavily for an hour more at least, so Smith had breakfast alone and leisurely and then went upstairs with a large pitcher of ice and a siphon of selitzer to call Bixby. It was something of a job to arouse that gentleman, but he finally responded to Smith's knocks in a drawing snarl. It would take him some time, Smith knew, to get his eyes open, so the host slipped around to his tackle and waited. To his great disappointment Bixby snoozed again. There was an alarm clock in the room. Smith went quietly in and set it, and in three minutes its buzz was whirring in the sleeper's ears. Pawing the air and with his features twisted into an expression of extreme disgust, he fought against it for a moment; then he opened his eyes and looked straight up at a flying serpent which gently wiggled its tail at him. What Smith rather expected was that he would then leap from the bed with a shriek and rush out, but it didn't happen so. For a second Bixby contemplated the prodigy with checked breath, then shut his eyes slowly and tubbed them gently inward. Watching him from the crack of the door, Smith could see what a struggle it was for him to open his eyes again, but he did it, and this time his head gave a jerk. Smith trembled a little with excitement and the snake jiggled. There was a catch in Bixby's throat both visible and audible, and he swallowed painfully. Then came his voice in a whisper: "I know what you are. I saw you that last night before I left the plantation, only you had wings then and now you fly without them. But I know you; you're nothing; you're not there at all, and when I wake up and get my head into cold water it'll be all right." He shut his eyes again determinedly and layquite still, but he was not asleep. His eyes were too tightly closed for that, as Smith could. see by the little wrinkles around the corners, and many small beads came out on his forehead. Now when a man wakes in the morning and perspires suddenly it is not well with him. Only long and earnest devotion to the bottle will produce that effect. The heart of Smith, which had been growing pitiful within him, hardened again. The lesson should be complete. Bixby opened his eyes again after a period and behold his old plantation acquaintance, minus the pinions, swinging gracefully to and fro. He tried to follow the motions with his head, but quickly gave that up, for the effect produced was that of a score of aerial serpents wheeling dizzily around in the center of a spinning universe, and his head heared among waving pillows. He buried his face in the bedclothes and the smothered accents of his woe were barely audible to the listener. "Oh, if I could only get out of this room! But I suppose there's more of 'em waiting for me in the hall. Where am I, anyway? I wonder if this is ward 19? I wouldn't mind if I could only look up and not see that thing. Oo-oooh-h-h-h! I can see my finish, and it's worse than I thought it would be." It might have been three minutes before Smith heard the sound of a long breath, the indrawn spirit of determination. The face of Bixby emerged from the clothes and froze with horror. Above his face and o near the wind from it fanned his brow the vision of horror nodded its devilish head rapidly. Then began the real thing in a serpentine dance. Up soared the terror to the ceiling, only to swoop down again like a hawk. For a moment it hung swaying, then began to coll and writhe and wriggle and waggle and squirm and dart and glide and glider until the flesh sld on Bixby's bones and the fibers of his soul writhed in imitation of the convolutions of the floating monstrosity. It occurred to Smith that the thing had gone about far enough and he let his hideous puppet come to rest and was thinking what to do next when he discovered that Bixby was about to do something himself. Keeping his gaze fixed on the rattlesnake, he reached out and grasped his which lay on a chair within the drew them toward him and on the pockets. Before Smith he comprehend what he was after there was a succession of fea- ting reports, and amid a cloud of smoke Smith could see the disintegrating par- ticles of his smoke fluttering down upon an empty bed. Bixby threw himself, yelling, upon the floor, and, casting his revolver from him, scrambled on all fours to the nearest door, which hap- ened to be the one that sheltered Smith. Grabbing Smith by the knees, he proceeded to give a very fair imita- tion of a fit of hysterics. Smith seized the seltzer bottle and gave him the stream full in the face. It was not with that intention that he had brought it upstairs, but it answered admirably. Gasping and choking, Bixby came to his senses. "Tell me it was; tell me it was," he brokenly besought Smith. "Of course it was, old man," said Smith, perfectly comprehending the somewhat elliptical query. He knew what was filling Bixby's tortured mind to the very brim at that moment. "It was a stuffed snake that I had about the place." "Thank God!" said the other, simply and fervently. "Whew! It was awful." Shooting the rest of the selitzer into the pitcher of ice, Smith handed it to him, and he drank chokingly, shaking all over with the reaction of the relief. Smith wondered why his friend wasn't furiously angry at the trick that had been played on him, and felt himself somewhat conscience-stricken, but determined to make the best of the occasion. Number of Persons Lyncked from January 5th. "It might not have been real, Bix," he said. Bixby groaned. "You'd never have known the difference," said his host. Bixby groaned again and pressed some ice against his head. "What are you going to do about it?" asked the persistent Smith. "Eh?" said Bixby, dully. "Do? Oh, my head! You're sure that thing was there, Smithy? You aren't fooling me? I wouldn't look into that room for a thousand." "Oh, it was there," Smith assured him. "I fixed it myself while you were dead to the world. But don't you think it's time you whistled down brakes on this gay career?" "Smith," said Bixby, after a long pause. "I'll buy you a new snake. You give me that one as soon as I feel well enough to stand its company. Did you teach it to yourself? I-I-I-mean-I guess I'm not very steady yet. I want it as a memento to remind me of what it can do if a man goes too far, you know." "You'll get it as soon as you prove that you are fit company for a sober and decent snake," said Smith. "Don't you fear," said Bixby, solemnly. "This is the end. Three drinks per day after this is my limit. And that goes, too. That isn't the common or garden variety of next-morning-never-again. Bring me out my gun, old boy. I don't feel steady enough to go in there after it yet." When Mrs. Smith got home, which was after Bixby had left, there were certain matters to be explained to her. First, there was the snake. Smith said the cat did it. Then there was the bullet-riddled ceiling; he couldn't say that the cat did that, but he explained that it must be the work of rats. Bridget had reported hearing shots fired. Smith said yes, that Bridget was undoubtedly right; he had heard them himself, and they seemed to be very near at hand. Mrs. Smith doesn't tell all she knows, or even all she believes, and Smith appreciates this spirit. She now enjoys the possession of a handsome snakeskin purse and a cardcase to match. Bixby has the rattlesnake, cleverly put together by a taxidermist, mounted on a panel in his room. Everybody is satisfied except Bridget, who suspects that she ought not to stay in a house once perforated by the presence of a representative of the prince of darkness, and the cat, who never did come back.—N. Y. Sun. She Didn't Recognize Him. A parson who occasionally preaches in South London arrived to take the place of the vicar, who had been called away on account of some family bereavement, and found an old and rather asthmatic lady struggling up the steps which led to the front door. He courteously gave her his arm to assist her, and when they reached the top the dame asked him if he knew who was going to preach. "Mr. So-and-So," replied the parson, giving his own name," "O, dear me!" exclaimed the old lady, "help me down again, if you please. I'd rather listen to the grooming and creaking of a windmill than sit under him," and she prepared to descend. The parson gently assisted her downstairs, and sightly remarked, as he hade goodbye: "I wouldn't go in either if I weren't the preacher."—London Telegraph. A Warning to Young Ken. San Francisco girls have a new fad. They think boxing makes them beautiful, and all the fashionable maidens out there are learning how to use "the mitts." The Chicago Times-Herald warns slender young men who are looking for life partners to keep away from San Francisco. Waiter—This is the latest on boiled-beef. Patron—What is it? Waiter—Horseless horse-radish. —Judge. Wise Crusoe. Silly Billy—Why did Robinson Crusoe call him Friday? Pious Percival—To save him from the cannibals. You can't eat meat on Friday, you know.—N. Y. Journal. The Modesy of Nature. Kathryn—I wonder what makes the leaves of the trees turn red in the fall. Zaneta—Probably blushing at their bare limbs.—Harlem Life. His State of Mind. "Your bookkeeper is subject to fits of ill-humor, he isn't?" "No; he has widely isolated attacks of amiability."—Chicago Record. But It Always Does. Uncle Bob—Lightning never strikes twice in the same place. Johnny—I wish ma's slipper didn't.—N. Y. Journal. Very Strong Indeed. Bacon—Is an onion like a leek? Egbert—Well, yes; there is a very strong resemblance.—Yonkers State-man. Ela " Put hand on white woman, Jasper " Attempted Assault, Post Gibson, M's " Criminal Assault, Bell Buckley, To " Attempted Assault, Clem Ga. " Brantley, Ala. " 15 year old Son, white, Shooting a man, Weturepka, Ala. " Charlie Hart, colored, criminal assault, Brantley, Ala. " Tom Keith, colored, entered lady's room drunk, Near Greenvle, S.C. " Rev. T. J. Floyd, colored, warned to work, Cart-resville, Ill. " Wm. Prentis, Hughes Bradley, Henry Branum, Jim Hayes, John Black, Sim Creamnings. " white spoke against lynching, Georgetown, Ga. " Rev. H. B Battle, col, spoke against lynching, Near Thompson, Ga. " Senor Sanchez, Cuban, nothing Havana, Cuba. " Judge Barit La Place white, Assaniting, Near New Orleans " Judge Dettie Colored, Arson and Assault burned. St. Ann Miss " Robert Smith, Col. Innocent, Partly Roared not dead " George Wells, Colored, Murder, Wier City Kan The Reign of Lawlessness THE TREE O.&O. Chesapeake Ohio Railway. ROUTE. EFFECTIVE OCT. 29, 1899. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, BROAD-STREET STATION 9:00 A.M. Daily, with Parlorec, to prince ple stations, Newport News Old Point, Newportmouth Connects at Norfolk with D minion Shipm Ship except sunday for New York. 9:45 P. M. Daily, with Palumman, to m stations, Newport news, Old Point Norfolk and Portmouth. Connect at Old Point with Washington steamers, Baltimore, Baltimore steamers except Sundays. 10:00 A.M. Day Express except Sunday at Washington Forge. Connects at Gordonville, Orange Calverton, Manassas, Alamanda dria, and Washington, at Uni station, Charlestonville for Lynch Bury, Baltimore. 1:15 P. M. Daily, with Pullmass to Cindenn in, Lonville and St. Louis. Stop at important stations. Connects at Cindenn in and Orange with Southern Rye northbound; at Covington for Va Hot Springs. Meals served o. Dairy, ca. No. 7 local Trains except Sunday, following above train from cordonville to Staunton. 6:20 P. M. Accomodation, except Sunday for Doswell. 10:20 P. M. Daily, for Cindennin, with Pall m stations, Gordonville to Cindennin and Lonville. Meals served on Dining Cars. Connects at Staunton (except sunday) in Cindennin, Va. and at Covington, Va. daily for Virginia Hot Springs. TRAINS LEAVE EIGHTH STATION. 10:60 A.M. Daily, for Lexington Lynchburg and Clifton Forge. Connects except sunday, with Buckingham and Alamanda, for Clifton Forge with No. 10 for Cindennin. 8:00 P. M. Except Sunday for Columbia. TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND. BROAD-STREET STATION 8:00 A.M. Except Sunday from Doswell. 8:30 A.M. Daily from Cindennin. 10:X A.M. Daily from Norfolk and Old Point. 8:30 P. M. Daily from Cindennin and Louis- ville. 8:50 P. M. Daily, from Norfolk, and Old Point. 7:45 P. M. Except Sunday, from Clifton Forge. TRAINS ARRIVE EIGHTH STREET STATION. 8:40 A.M. Except Sunday from Columbia. 8:20 P. M. Daily from Lynchburg, Lexington and Clifton. Except Sunday from New Castle, and Knooney. JOHN D. POTTS. Asst. General Passenger Agent. Southern Railway SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NOVEMBER, 14, 1899. Trains Leaves Richmond, Va. 11.90 F. M. No 11 OUTHERN EXPRESS daily in Augusta Jacksonville, and Lolita Sonnle, N.C. Greenboro, Salutbury, and Charlotte Sleepen open at Richmond 9:30 p. m. Sleepen at passenger coal stations. Connects Richmond and Virginia with New York and Florida Express (No 38) carrying through sleepers be- tween New York and Florida. Connections for all Florida points connects at Danville, Charlotte with the Washington and Southwestern Lim- ture. Sleepers beetten in New York and Nashville. New York and Memphis and new York and Paulman Tourist sleeper Mon sack, West davs, Washington to San Francisco without change, with connections for almost all trains in Texas, Mexico and Cali- fornia. 12:01 P. M. No. 7, solid train duty for Chai Lake, N. Carolina and Kowahiah with Farmville for Clarksville, Oxford, Henderson and Durham and at Greenbrowson United States for Jacksonville, United Salem, at Davantville with no. 15 States Fast Mall, solid train, daily for new Orleans and points South, which earns and pays for leases and New York to Jacksonville and Miami for Nassau and Habuus. Through sleeper Salisbury, to Mem bay. 6:00 P. M., No 17, LOCAL, daily except Sunday for Keysville and intermediate point TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND. 6:00 A. M. 6:28 P. M., from Atlanta Augusta, Ashville and all points South. 8:40 P. M., from Keysville and local stations. LOCAL FREIGHT TRAIN. Nos. 61 and 62, between Manchester and Neapolis, Va. YORK RIVER LINE, WEST POINT The Favorite Route North. BALINORE LIMITED. Daily, except Sunday, for West point, and intermediate stations making close connection. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with steamers for Baitimore. Train No. 10, 2:30 P. M. LOCAL EXPRESS, Mon Wednes & Fridays, for West Point and intermediate stations, connect to Tappanhaunock; also at West Point with steamers for Baltimore. Stops at all sta- Train No. 74. 5:00 A. M. LOCAL MAIL, NO. 74, 5000 A. M. LOCAL MAIL, NO. 74, 5000 A. M. LOCAL MAIL, NO. 74, 5000 A. M. TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND 9:20 a. m. Bally, from West Point, with Connection from Baltimore, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. 10:45 a. m. Moods and Fridays. 6:40 p. m. Daily, except Sunday from West Point, to Baltimore national. Seamers leave West Point, Wednesdays & Fridays 6:30 p. m. m. Arriving Baltimore $30 following morning; leaving Baltimore at 6 p. m. Tuesdays, Thursdays West Point, to Baltimore West Point, 7:30 and Holmond, 9:20 to lowering water. Seamers call at all landings of York River C. W. WESTBURY, Travelling Passenger Agent, E 209 E. Main Street, Richmond, Va. J. M. CULP, Traveler Agent. GEN. Pass, Agent. MRS P. C. EASLEY ICE-CREAM PARLOR 609 N. 2d St.,' - Richmond, Va OLD 'PHONE', 1704. Steam Ice-Cream Manufactory Ice-Cream made daily both Winter and Summer, and we can supply you with any quantity at all times Satisfaction guaranteed. Special attention is given to all orders. 3 LD DOMINION STEAMSP H100 DAILY LINE FOR NEW YORK, EXCEPT SUNDAY Passengers can leave Richmond daily except Sunday. From 6 P. M., or Richmond and road. (Norfolk and Western route 9:00 A. M. Richmond) or Richmond with Old Domini Line steamer sailings same evening at 7 o'clock for New York Hickets on sale at Richmond Transfer Company, Ohio railway and Richmond Cheeseapeake and Ohio railway and Richmond railroad deposits, and at company's office, 212 east Main Street, Richmond. Baggage checked through. FREIGHT. for New York and all petrts beyond can be bought by Cheeseapeake sailings from Richmond every MONDAY at WINNEBURY n. n. FRI 5 at 5:00 P M. This steamer or carriage steer age passengers only. Passengers can leave daily except Sunday at 8 P M (Saturday 4 P M.) to Norfolk or Old Fort Comfort, connecting with Norfolk and Western railroad or Cheeseapeake and Ohio railway. Light for Richmond by steamer via Nor- folk Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00 P M. Saturdays, 4 P M. Sailings from company's pier. No 2 North St. foot of Beach Street. Freight received and returned by steamer on Sunday. For further information apply. JOHN_F MA YER. Agents. 1212 east Main street Richmond. V. uilleauen, President New York VIRGINIA NAVIGATION To Norfolk, Portsmouth, Old Point, Newport News, Claremont, and James River landings unchaining at Old Point and Norfolk for Washington, the North. WED. STRAMER POCAHONTAN LANE at 7 A.M. NESDAY AND FRIDAY AT 7 A.M. Elec. cars direct to wharf. Fare only $1.00 to Norfolk, Portsmouth, Old Point and Newport News. Music by a grand Orchestrion. Freight received daily from above-named places and all points in Eastern Virginia and North Carolina. IRVIN WEISIGER, Superintendent EDWARD E. BARNNY President General Offices: Planters' Bank Building. S.A.L. SEABOARD AIR LINE. SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAY 8, 1998 LEAVES BYRD-STREET STATION. 9:05 A M 9:00 P M Dail for Henderson (arrive Durham daily, except lunature). Baleigh, Sanford, Southern Charles- Wilmington, Linden, Ford, Emory, Charlotte- Chelsea, Lincoln, Chelsea, Ghester, Cinton, Greenwood, Aboveville, Mason, Anta ANTA Augusta, Macon, Mont- gomery, New Grizzle, Nashville, Jackson ville, Chattanooga Nashville, Memphis, Texas, Mexico, Chicago and the west via Memphis or New Orleans. Trains leaving at 9:00 P M runs through solid in Atlanta witson station. Sleeper ready for occupancy at 8:40 P M. STRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND 815 a.m. Daily, except Sunday (Sunday-8:00 a.m. a.m.) 7:00 p.m. Daily. For tickets, baggage checks, sleeping ca reservation, etc., apply to H. M. BOYKIN, General Agent, 838 East Main St B. ST. JOHN, Vice-president and sen'i manage W. B. SLOPE, General Secretintendent. N. W. B. SLOPE, traffic wanaer. New 'Phone 983. R. F. P. RIOHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG & POTOMAG. Schedule in Effect January 16, 1800. LEAVE BYRD ST. STATION. 8:38 A. M., Daily, for Washington and Boston, north Stops only at Milford and Newark, and Swiegg Pulman Sleeper to New York. 7:39 A. M., Daily, except Monday, for Washington and points North, the "New York and Wide- Specia," composed entirely of Pulman sledestubing, sleeping compartments during, library, and observation stations, and tra charge other than regular Pulman fare. Does not stop at Ellsworth stations Commences January 15th. 8:20 A. M., Sunday only, for Washington and points North, Stops at El- bora, Glenn, Glen Allen, Ash- lane, Doswell, nuther Glen, Penola, Milford, Woodlane, Guinsey, Slemit, Fredericks- burg, Brooks, and Widewater, Pulman car. 8:45 A. M., Daily, except Sunday, for Washington and points North Stops at Ville, Glen Allen, Ash- lane, Taylor's, nuther Glen, Ruther Glen, Penola, Milford, Ooodslane, Guinsey, Summit, Fredericksburg, Brooks, and Widewater, Pulman car. 12:00 M., Daily, except Sunday, for Washington and points North Stops at Ville, Glen Allen, Ash- lane, Doswell, Milford, and Fredericksburg, Parlor car. Connects with Congressional Limited Stations. 7:45 P. M., Daily for Washington and points North, Stops at Elba, Ashland, Doswell, Milford, Fredericksburg, Brooks, and Widewater, stops throughout Sundays. Sleeper Rich- mond to New York. Sleeper Washington to Philadelphia. ARRIVE BYRD-STREET STATION. 8:40 A. M., Daily, Stops at Wide-water, Brooke, Fredericksburg, MF, Glen, and Eibs, well, Ashland, and Eibs, stoper stations Sundays, sleeper New York to Richmond. 8:50 P. M., Daily, except Sunday, Stops at Fredericksburg, well, Ashland, and Eibs, well, Ashland, Glen Allen and Eibs, carlor car from Washington. 8:50 P. M., Daily, stops only at Fredericksburg Dowell, Ashland and Eibs, Fallman cars from New York. 8:40 P. M., Daily, stops at Fredericksburg, summit, Brooke, Fredericksburg, summit, Quinne, Woodsland, Milford, Penelope, either Glen, pos- well, Taylorburg, Glen Allen, and Eibs, sleep- ing car. J. P. M., Daily, except Sunday from Washington, and points North, th. "New York and Florida special" takes no local stops, and does not meet at Eibs. ACCOMMODATION TERMS 7:00 A. M. Loves Eiba for Quantico, 4:00 P. M., Leagues Bryd st. for Frederic burg. 6:30 F. M. Loves Eiba for Ashland. 6:40 A. M., Arrives Eiba from Ashland. 8:30 A. M., Arrives Bryd street Station from Fredericksburg. 6:05 P. M., Arrives Eba from Ashland, W. P. E. LOS, Traffic Manager E. T. D. 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COLORD men, do not forget that our white friends sympathize with us, even though they seem to be unable to stem the tide of oppression against us. Don't let us forget that the white ladies in the Southland who too, were cursed by black mammals will wield a powerful influence in our behalf. Any man who needlessly stirs up strife between the two races in the Southland is the enemy of both. Respectfully referred to John E. Erps and his "Jim Crow" Car supporters. Let us be manly, polite and God-fearing. Let us not mistake politeness for eringing or eringing for politeness. Stand up, colored men, in the face of it all, and if you are to die, meet it boldly and go "shouting home so glory." E. C. FOWLKES, Esq., of Richmond offered a resolution in the House of Delegates instructing the officials of Virginia to recognize Brackham, as Governor of Kentucky. It passed that branch but was "put to sleep" in the committee-room of the Senate. The TIMES comments harahly upon the impropriety of such a measure. Still this is the kind of material that the business white people of Richmond permit to go to the legislative halls of the state to make themselves ridiculous and to reflect discreditably upon the constituents sending them; there. Some legislator who had nothing else to do or think about offered a bill, providing for the establishment of a Board of Examiners for barbers. This was no doubt aimed at the colored tonorial artists who despite the inroads of their white competitors have lefed their own in the esteem and favor of their white patrons. It is needless to say that the sentiment which has caused the former slave-owner to do all in his power for this colored slave of other days has led him to appreciate the gentlemanly bearing and "Chesterfieldian" politeness of the colored barber. This has caused some of the jealous white barbers to envy them to the extent of invoking the aid of the law. That the measure was "laughed out of court" was to be expected. The white Virginian has been used to contact with the black servant and nothing affords him more pleasure than to witness the kindly disposition and genuine respect of this "fixiture" of southern institutions; the trim, that barber of the land of his birth. THE SITUATION IN KENTUCKY. "After mature deliberation and conferences with my friends from every section of the State, I have concluded to allow this controversy to take its due course, vigorously contesting every inch of ground, and upholding the rights of the people to the uttermost. If those rights be destroyed the responsibilities for that destruction must rest with those who sit in judgment." These words were given to the public by Hon. W. S. TAYLOR, Governor of Kentucky on Saturday, Feb. 10, 1900. They are in keeping with his past loft position and set at rest all questions as to his attitude in the future. When we heard of the rumors of compromise we felt then that if they were true, he was making a fatal blunder and was sacrifising the rights of the people which had been entrusted to his care. His duty was to remain firm, hold his ground against all comers and "if the rights be destroyed, the responsibility for that destruction must rest with those who sit in judgment." The history of the trouble in Kentucky is a long story. Still, it would no doubt be well for our readers to note that Governor TAYLOR of Kentucky succeeded where Governor Russell of North Carolina failed. Governor BRADLEY (Republican) was Chief Executive of Kentucky and during his encumbancy, Senator GORBEL, (Democrat) who controlled the legislature had passed a most infamous election law, modelled after the monstrous one in this state. The Democratic convention met and there were three candidates in the field for Governor—HARDIN, STONE and GORBEL. HARDIN was in the lead, and STONE was next. Neither had enough votes however to elect. GORBEL had the least of all. He entered into a deal with STONE, by which he [STONE] was to be nominated for Governor and thus beat HARDIN. This was agreed, but no sooner had he secured the machinery of the convention than he proceeded to unseat enough delegates to give him the strength desired, and then deaf to all appeals, he had himself nominated for Governor, to the chagrin and disgust of the people whom he had betrayed. The indignation increased and as time passed, the friends of HARDIN and STONE declared that they would not submit and demanded that WILLIAM GOBBEL retire from the ticket. They emphasized this protest by the calling of another convention and the nomination of JOHN YOUNG BROWN as a candidate for Governor. The Republicans in the meantime had nominated W. S. TAYLOR. Then began one of the bitterest campaigns ever known in Kentucky. During the year of 1895, GOBBEL had shot and killed JOHN SANFORD, one of the leading Democrats of Kentucky. As a result SANFORD's wife became insane and is now in an asylum. This was used against GOBBEL and throughout the commonwealth, he was denounced as a murderer. He refused positively to withdraw and as the campaign proceeded, his enemies saw that to support Brown would be to aid GOBELL's election and they accordingly threw their strength to TAYLOR, Republican, who was elected. There was great excitement in Kentucky. The result had to be passed upon by GOBELL's Board of Election Commissioners, and it was openly declared that in spite of the fact that TAYLOR was elected even on the face of the returns that they would award the certificate of election to GOBELL. The condition of affairs approached civil war and even GOBELL's partisans hesitated and by a vote of two out of the three, the certificate was awarded to TAYLOR and during December, 99 he was inaugurated Governor of Kentucky. Now GORBEL who was a member of the State Senate had so fixed it that all contests for Governor and Lieutenant-Governor should be decided by the legislature. He accordingly proceeded to make arrangements to have the office declared vacant, and himself installed in the place, after he found that the body was in the control of his friends. Now, it should be remembered that the GORBEL election law was made for GORBEL. In it, he had given the Governor the power to adjourn the legislature to any other place in the state in the case of war, insurrection or riot. Although Governor TAYLOR showed that he was fairly elected, the legislative committee decided against him. The legislature however did not ratify or vote on it in regular session and it therefore did not affect the Governor. It would be well to state, too, that Governor TAYLOR, strange to say was backed up by one thousand white mountaineers who came to Frankfort, Ky., armed with repeating rifles. It required nine coaches to bring them. They had declared that they would see justice done. Soon after the shooting of GOEBEL, Governor TAYLOR declared martial law and using the authority which the dying man had himself expected to exercise, he adjourned the legislature to meet at London, Ky., February 6th. The streets of Frankfort were patrolled by the state troops and the legislative halls closed and no meetings THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND VIRGINIA of any kind permitted. The Democratic members of the legislature tried in vain to meet and finally drew up a paper signed by all of them declaring Goebel, Governor of Kentucky. As the legislature had been legally adjourned by the Governor, this was clearly illegal. The Democratic Chief Justice visited the bedside of the chiefstain and administered the oath to the dying man. A proclamation was prepared which Goebel signed. It called upon the troops to go home. It was not obeyed. Within a week, Goebel passed away. The Democratic legislators met at Louisville, Ky., and the Republic an members at London, Ky. Neither had a quorum, but finally the Democrats secured a majority. Gov. TAYLOR sent a long memorial to President McKINLEY defining the situation. As this was construed to be an appeal for federal assistance, the Democrats transferred their efforts to Washington. The result was that Pres. McKINLEY declared that he saw no reason at that time to interfere in Kentucky. Then followed the conference between the Democrats and Republican leaders at Louisville. An agreement was drawn up providing that Gov. TAYLOR should virtually give away his rights and in return the Democrats would repeal the GOSENI election law. This looked like a sacrifice of the Republican state officials in order to benefit the national Republican ticket next fall. A storm of protest followed and after interviews with most of the Republican leaders in the state of Kentucky, Governor TAYLOR issued the proclamation, which contained the words which we have quoted in the beginning of this article. In the meantime, he sent the troops home with the exception of three companies, ordered the legislature from London to Frankfort, the capital and decided to let the courts decide all of the questions at issue. The Democrates at this writing have refused to leave Louisville. They have sworn in Brockham, the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant-Governor as Governor, and profess to recognize him. But the Republican officials hold the state offices and the state funds and are obeyed by the state troops and thus far have the upper hand in the controversy. It has been a long time since a Republican official has shown any backbone and even in this case, the strong Democratic support given as a means of getting the better of Gossel may account for the nerve displayed. Be that as it may, Governor TAYLOR's action is commendable and whether he wins or loses in the controversy he has won the admiration and approval of every right thinking person in the United States. THAT RINGING TEST!MONIAL We spoke of the love and esteem shown by Mr. John P. Branch for his faithful colored servant, and called Mr. John E. Epps attention to this condition of affair which he can hardly understand. Since then, these aristocratic white people have taken other means to testify to their devotion, for in the Richmond Dispatch, one of the most rabid Negro hating journals in all of the Southland, its issue of February 11th, 1900, appeared the following obituary notice: "Died, at the residence of Mr. John P. Branch, in this city, on Saturday, the 3d instant. CRITTY WILLIAMS. The subject of this notice had for years filled the position of 'Mammy' in the household, of which she was truly a part. Six generations of its members had known and loved her, and the ties of sympathy and affection only grew stronger with the passing years. She was a type of the old time servant, by their faithfulness and dignity added so much to the comfort and charm of our Virginia homes. Courtesy, refinement, integrity, and affection were among her prominent characteristics, which, during a long life, she never failed to exhibit. Her death removes another reminder of our very attractive home life of the past. Her influence at the heartstone was none the less strong for good because little known to the outside world. Though nearly 80 years of age, her faculties were unimpaired, and when the end came it was only the grateful rest which follows the work of a well-spent life. She was devout Christian, having been for more than fifty years a consistent member of the Methodist Church. The affection with which her memory is revered by those who knew and loved her best, is, we feel, but an earnest of the merited "well done" which she has heard from the lips of the Master. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Tudor and Dr. Steel, Feb 5th, in Mr. Branch's parlors, in his house, No. 1 west Franklin street, which was largely attended by Aunt 'Critty's' many white and colored friends, who mourn their loss. She is now at rest forever more." This should be encouraging to us during this night of oppression and misrepresentation. It teaches us that our friends are not all dead and that merits will be recognized. On with your Negro-hating legislation, JOHN E. EPPAL Pass your disfranchising laws, but remember that the destiny of the commonwealth is shaped by immutable laws and that all of these perishible enactments will yet embarrass and hamper the white people of the commonwealth. We stood two hundred and fifty years of slavery; we can stand a hundred years of race legislation upon the statute books of Virginia. Oh, there are thousands of JOHN P. Oh, there are thousands of Joan P. BRANCHS throughout the South, thank God! Let us net despair or lose courage. Colored men, go forward! MR. BRYAN'S VISIT HON. WILLIAM J. BRYAN, the prospective nominee of the National Democratic Parties for President of the United States was in this city on Monday, 12th inst., and spoke at the Academy of Music. His utterances were of the highest order and we are at a loss to understand how JOHN E. EPPs, of the "Jim Crow" Car notoriously and S. S. P. PARTSON, Esq., of the unconstitutional Constitutional Convention "fame" could join in the demonstration which accompanied his statements. Still more are we astounded that the legislature of Virginia should have shown its approval after its recent actions in humiliating a large class of the body politic. I savores of desseit and smacks of hypocrisy. It is amusing, however to read the editorial of the Richmond, Va., DISPATCH in its issue of the 13th inst. It tells of the enthusiastic reception, prophesies as to his nomination, speaks of his magnetism but has "nary a word" to say in commendation of the facts which his speech contained. The editor who wrote that article had a difficult task and seemed to have been heartily glad when it was completed. As for the Richmond, Va., TIMES, it imitated the sphinx of Egypt, it was silent. It moves its head mournfully, there may be tears in its eyes, but it is silent,--silent yet. But to Mr. BRYAN's utterances! He did not speak directly concerning the colored people but much that he said is applicable to them. He said: "I have insisted that a man with money already accumulated was as good as the man who was still accumulating; that the man who had a fortune was as good as the man who was seeking a fortune; but have contended that it would not do to place the control of government entirely in the hands of any class." The Democratic Party of Virginia says that it will do to place the control of government entirely in the hands of the white class. Mr. Bryan, this is indirect opposition to your line of argument. And again: "The great struggling masses—these are the ones by whom all progress must be measured, and I want a civilization that will embrace within its benefits those who work in the kitchen as well as those who eat at the table and those who sit in the parlor—a civilization that will embrace within its benefits the man who drives as well as the man who rides. I want a civilization that will place hope in the heart of every man; that will teach him there is something in life worth living for him. (Applause.)" The "struggling masses," Mr. Bryan include the colored and the white. The Democratic Parley of Virginia and the south is opposed to "a civilization that will place hope in the heart of every man, that will teach him there is something in life worth living for him." It is closing every avenue against us with the paramount idea of leaving us "stranded upon the sands of time." Ah, Mr. Bryan, you state a truism which is immutable and unchangeble when you say: "He is a short-sighted man who would encourage legislation that makes him rich if it makes others miserable. Because, when you have taken out of the human heart its hope and filled it with despair, you have made a despatible man, whose very life is a menace to your life and to your property." And again: "And thus God in His wisdom and is His mercy has made it impossible for a man to do an injustice and yet avoid punishment for his wrong. (Applause.)" Did the white Negro-haters hear that? No wonder that the Dispatch on this point was mute and the Times silent. Where oh, where was John E Erps and the legislature of Virginia? And he was applauded too. But Mr. BRYAN did not stop there. He said further: "If we would have peace and permanent happiness and prosperity, it must be built upon an enduring foundation of justice as between man and man. And I find that doctrine set forth in the Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson, the founder of our party, when he declared that 'all men are created equal,' and when he condensed that doctrine into the maxim of 'Equal rights to all and special privileges to no one.'" Could the logic be sounder? Could the doctrine be purer? Could the unconscious rebuke to the demagogues be more telling? Again we ask, where was JOHN E. EPPs, S. S. P. PATTESON and the legislature of Virginia? While the following was not so intended, it nevertheless applies to the white man and the black one. In quoting ANDREW JACKSON, he said: "It government would shower its blessings upon all alike Heaven does its rains, there would be unalloyed good." An equality in earthly possessions was not possible under any form of government, but when the government stepped in and began by legislation to exaggerate the differences which it found when it began to make the rich richer and the potent more powerful, that then the humbler members of society had a right to complain of the injustice of their government." And this is the very "injustice of their government" of which the colored people of the South are complaining. Mr. BRYAN depicted the condition of the colored people of the South when he quoted from Aesop's Fables: "A farmer was building a hen-house to protest his chickens, and along came a fox and said: 'Don't you waste time doing that. Leave your chickens to us foxes; we will take care of them; we understand the chicken business. (Laughter and applause.)' The Democratic state governments of the south [told the Republican government of the north: "Don't you waste time protecting the Negro citizens of the South. Leave the Negroes to us white folks. We will take care of them. We understand the Negro killing business." The tens of thousands of graves strewn over the southland as mute witnesses of the murderous business is a telling indictment against the stricty of the abandonment. We need not refer to Wilmington, N. C., where Gov. RUSSELL and President McKINLEY virtually assented to the butcheries. There to-day are sleeping the mothers, fathers, sons and relatives of the colored people now residing in that community. Some are in the cemeteries. Others are in the rivers, and the bays, but all awaiting the sounding of the first trumpet to meet the Lord in the air. MR. BRYAN voiced the sentiment of every black parent in the southland when he exclaimed: "I am not willing to leave my boy and my daughters to the conditions that are now being formed. I would betray the trust that Ged has imposed upon me, if any temporary gain would pay me for condemning my children to a condition where they could not hope for anything more than to be elkers. (Applause.) I love my children. and desire to leave them a good government, that will protect them in the enjoyment of life and liberty and in the pursuit of happiness, and guarantee to them a fair share of the rewards of their toil. Yet to do this is to lay my open to the charge that I am a Democrat—a disturber of the peace, and an Anarchist. (Applause.)" No, no, Mr. BRYAN, if you teach that doctrine in the South as applicable to all the people regardless of color, you will lay yourself open to the charge that you are a Republican,—a disturber of the peace between the races, and such you would not be permitted to enter the peaceful confines of the great city of WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA. During his concluding remarks, he said: "I believe in expansion of trade by every peaceable means; but I warn you, you cannot afford to buy trade by blood, and whether you see the result now or not, the time will come when punishment will follow for the violation of the rights of any people. (Applause) We wonder if the legislature of Virginia joined in that applause. Mr. Bryan is a statesman. It he can bring any considerable number of his party up to the level of the platform, which he himself occupies, he will have performed a miracle, certainly as remarkable as any accredited to the apostles of the Saviour. There are thousands of white Democrats who agree with Mr. Bryan and realize fully the truth which his speech contained; but unfortunately they do not control the Democratic Party of Virginia or exercise much influence in shaping its policy. Let us hope that this doctrine which he is carrying forward so far as it relates to human rights may find a lodging place in the minds of some of the influential white men of the South, to the end that we may see this section "bloom and blossom like a rose" watered by the love and affection of a united people and cultivated by the combined efforts of confiding races. Call this way again, MR. BRYAN. Such missionary work was badly needed in this locality. BRAVE SERGEANT GREEN. Mr. C. FRED ACKERMAN, special correspondent of LESLIE'S WEEKLY writes the following graphic account of the bravery of Sergeant D. P. GREEN of the 25th Infantry: "BAMBAN. P. I., December 2, 1899 — From Angeles to Bamban the railroad has been destroyed, and during the operations which must complete it the carabao trains transport rations across ten miles of country for the garrisons farther up the line and those stationed at points adjacent to the railroad. These trains number one hundred—and three—carriages, and a mighty supply of for the hungry troops is transported up every day, a supply that is depended upon by General A. S. Burt's Twenty-fifth Regiment of colored men is stationed at Bamban at this writing, where the gigantis specimens of the African race strike terror into the hearts of the simple natives. General Burt has drilled his men well. On the thirtieth of November a heavily loaded outfit of caraboats was slowly plodding in the direction of Bamban. The train comprised 104 cars and eight escort wagons, and it seemed like an unpardonable act of indiscretion that Sergeant D. P. Green should be the only man sent with this train. Two American soldiers journeying to their commands and an escaped Spanish soldier had taken advantage of the escort to reach Bamban. There was scarcely any reason that these men should travel ahead of the slow-moving caravan in such a country, but it turned out to be a remarkable lucky circumstance. They were a mile from Mobalacat, an intermediate station, when a volley from Mausers and Remugones sang and trebled over their diplinos always shoot high, but succeeded finally in getting the range of their wagons when they are being scattered. It was only through poor marksmanship that the men escaped instant death. Dropping to the ground they hugged the grenade the bullets began to clip closely by them when they broke for cover. Fighting their way through the thickets, they finally reached the train, which Sergeant Green had halted upon the sound of the firing. Fully thirty insurgents were coming across the slide as fast as they could run and firing as they came. The soldiers clambered into an escort wagon and the spanied attempted to do the same. His fox was on one of the spokes of the forward wheel when he dropped to the ground with a scream of agony, shot through the breast. A long, lean hand of an American reached over the side of the wagon and drew the body of the Spanish into the box. "Make a run for it!" yelled a soldier. The Cheno drivers had scattered and lay trembling in the bush. "Like——I will," said 'Sergeant Green. He philosophically added: "There's going to be a war right here. Calmly seated upon the wagon and cautioning the men to remain under cover he began to pump lead into the advancing insurgents at 600 yards until it staggered them. Sergeant Green is a crank shot and he did not throw his ammunition away. As calmly and thoroughly as though he were engaged in target practice upon the home range he continued his fidelity. Undaunted by the increasing fire of the enemy, refusing to be swerved from his purpose by the pleads of the unarmed soldiers in the escort wagon to fly, Sergeant Green proved himself a brave colored soldier. Nobly he stood his ground. The enemy was raked by his fire and several of them went to earth. They were coming, coming, oh, so fast, and the ammunition in the brave man's bait growing low and harder and harder to get at as he pulled desperately to loosen it, when a fainn yell in the distance told his succor was at hand. A company from the Twenty fifth, under Lieutenant Reynolds Burt, was coming double-quick. The insurgents noted the arrival of the re-enforcements and paused in their advance. Then, as the colored soldiers charged with wild yells, the insurgents scattered like frightened sheep, and into the swamp they plunged, where, in the fastnesses of that morass, they were safe. They could not not take their dead with them, but several wounded were not hit sufficiently hard to enable the colored men to effect a capture. Lieutenant Burt found Sergeant Green in a state of semi-exhaustion on the wagon-seat, where he was wiping the sweat from his brow and shaking with glee. He recounted the facts of the assault very modestly, but the white soldiers spared no details. "Sergeant Green, you are a—— brave man," was Lieutenant Burt's comment. "I will send a report of your conduct to General Otis." And he did." Yes, a report was sent to General Otis. That was all. Race prejudice barred his further promotion. Had he been blessed with a white skin, the shoulder-straps of a lieutenant or the insignia of a captain would have been handed out to him without the asking. Our life's blood is being offered up for a country which appreciates it not, and every foreigner in our land accorded that recognition which is denied to us. The time will yet come when manhood will rebel against the treatment and a protest strong and mighty recorded as the capital of the nation. We note with pleasure the election of Col. W. A PLEDGER as delegate to the National Republican Convention. We learn that he is candidate for the position of chairman of the Republican State Convention. We trust that he may succeed. 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For consultation, advice and diagnosis. No postal cards. Charges for medical treatment only. Mention this paper. 651 FULLON STREET, BROOKLYN, N. Y. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By A THE PLANET SATURDAY, FEB. 17 1900 [BY THE ORIGINAL THOMAS YOUNG] JEFFERSON CURY, Mo., Jan. 12, 1960. As this is my first time in life, to give you my professes. Since I have been laboring in the public fields of life, in writing this article for publication, I could not think how I could reash the hearts of my brothers and sisters" of the South any better than "Panegyriving the Southern Heroes and Heroine's Colaborators." I will speak boldly to the public at large without exaggerating the least bit, from what I have seen and read since I have been travelling from one place to another. I have my first time yet to become ashamed of being a son from the Sunny South. Not only my sister is proud for being a son from the South, but I am true and loyal to the race. Let them be Heisperian or Hyperboran birched, they all should feel themselves obligated to the South. My reason for speaking so plain in reading the volume of the 184, "Thoughts, Doings and Sayings of the Race," you can see for yourself that very near every "Protuberant" man and woman that stands to-day as a beacon light on the dark and misty bays of time. Just trace their record back a few years and you will find that they were born some where in the South. These are the badges that the southern Negroes are known by: First, singing, and praying and good preachers; next hard, honest labor, and seeking to own their homes and making themselves comfortable; next, very proud. You'll find all of them striving to learn something that will do them some good. One good thing about the southern Negro is that some of them will fight, if they have to run from the effects of it. I am truly glad to say that every history written about the Negroes plainly gives the South great eulogium for the "Bellespri" men and women that are being continually produced. The colored citizens of the north have never been oppressed by cruel treatment from the white people like the colored citizens of South. In the South the Negroes are barred from so many public places, but that only makes them persevere that much more to have their own schools, homes, lawyers, D. D., parks, halls, and everything to make life comfortable. There is one thing about the South, if a Negro has a trade of any kind he always finds something to do, where he can be the north or weat. From all the easy living for the colored citizens of the north, he is retreating in so many ways. While the colored citizens of the south through all of their hardships are progressing in every way. I will say if the time will ever come when the Ethiopian sons and daughters will be declared free under race flag, some noble southern's son or daughter will coordinate the way out. THE PAST AND PRESENT PROGRESS OF THE Eighteen Hundred and Sixty-Five. The blessed news was heard. These that were bound, it gave new These that were bound, it gave new life, To hear those happy words. Three million of them were turned loose, Without a penny or friend, Like an infant in its youth. No power was given them. They began to work and persevere, And seek for wisdom and light, Believing God his meries would share And lead them out of night. How anxious they were to learn, The mysteries of might. Both old and young were concerned, About their citizens' rights. A very short time they began to prove To the superior race, That pride and freedom makes them move, And power and knowledge embrace. In the sunny southern lands, Where they were once bound down, With heavy hearts and weary hands, They hoped to hear the sound. They can master trades to-day, And are noted for their skill. They have never become dismay Since climbing up wisdom's hill. during of those precious words, The bound ones now are free. Did they stop there? Why, no indeed I They ventured further on. Every nation can plainly see, The victory they have won. Some day there will be a banner, Waving over land and sea. Millions shouting a loud Hosannah! Ethiopia at last is free! THOMAS YOUNG, O. G. L. Decline in Cigarette Smoking. New York, Feb. 14.—The manufacture of paper cigarettes in the two most cigarette making internal revenue districts of this city fell off more than 25 per cent. in January, as compared with the same number last year. Then the enormous number of 465,750 paper cigarettes was turned out; now the record is only 116,059,760. The promoters of anti-cigarette cruises regard this cheerfully. It is considered significant that there is a slight increase in the manufacture of all-tobacco cigarettes and a gain in the production of cigars. Dewey's Son George a Chicagoan. Chicago, Feb. 14.—George Dewey Jr., Admiral Dewey's son, is now a resident of Chicago. He represents a New York dry goods commission firm. "I am not in Chicago as the son of Admiral Dewey," he says. "I am here on my own hook, just as a plain, ordinary, everyday business man. I don't care that I was handcapped in my work because I am not a criminal. I have not any fault to end with, for becoming famous, but there is no reason I should be made to bear any of the responsibility." FRICK VS. CARNEGIE. The Legal Contest Opened Between the Iron Kings. CARNEGIE CHARGED WITH PRAUD Mr. Frick Declares That He Was Illegally Frozen Out by the Iron King, and Asks That Justice Be Done Him or the Company Dissolved Pittsburg, Feb. 14—Henry Clay Frick filed a bill in equity yesterday in the court of common pleas No. 1 of Allegheny county against Andrew Carnegie and the Carnegie Steel company, limited, praying first for a decree that the pretended transfer of his interests in the company was and is null and void, and that he is still the owner of all such interest and is entitled in every lawful way to represent and act for the same. Second, for an injunction restraining the defendants from any interference with his interest in the said company and from excluding him from participation in the care and management of the assets and business. Third, a decree ordering the defendants to cancel upon the books of the firm any assignment or transfer heretofore made or pretended to be made to said association of the plaintiff's interest in the firm. Fourth, a decree ordering the defendants to cancel and erase all entries upon the books of the firm of insufficient, unfundable, improper valuations of its assets and of the plaintiff's interest therein, and to hold said books so to be kept as to fairly and fully show the real value of the company. Fifth, in case the defendants shall refuse the offers made by the plaintiff, and shall refuse to continue the business and allow him to participate in the management and control, in conjunction with themselves, and shall insist upon the exclusive management by themselves, and shall continue to exclude the plaintiff from his interest in the business, that the court will thereupon allow the plaintiff to declare the firm dissolved, and appoint a receiver to take charge of all the business and assets of the firm, permitting said receiver to fulfill unperformed contracts and to do whatever shall be necessary in and about the proper liquidation of its affairs, and that, after the conversion of the entire assets of the company into money and the payment of the debts of the company, the court will then distribute the balance thereof among the partners in proportion to their interests. Sixth, that an account be taken between Carnegie and the plaintiff whereby Carnegie shall be charged with all the losses, expenses and damage he has caused by his illegal and fraudulent conduct, and that if Carnegie persists in his fraudulent scheme and refuses the offers hereinbefore made, and thus causes the actual dissolution of the firm, all losses incurred by the plaintiff by reason of the forced winding up of the firm shall be charged against him, and that he shall be decreed to make good and pay to the plaintiff the difference between what his interest was fairly worth on or about Feb. 1, 1900, and the amount he shall receive through the decree of this court in final liquidation and settlement of the firm. In 1892 there were two limited partnerships: (1) Called Carnegie Bros. & Co., limited, with a capital of $-000,000, which made steel rails, and owned the Edgar Thomson steel rail mill in Braddock township. (2) Called Carnegie, Phipps & Co., limited, with a capital of $5,000,000, which made all kiln plates, structural material, iron forging, made the material for and built bridges made armor plates, and made material for the same. Carnegie owned over 50 per cent of each of the old firms, and, he, with Frick, Philps and others, owning interests in each, formed, in 1892, what constituted a new partnership, called the Carnegie Steel company, limited. In this Carnegie retained over 50 per cent, and now has 58½ per cent, while Frick has 6 per cent. Both old firms were merged into the new, which had a capital of $25,000,000, and operated all the old works. This new firm was under the immediate care and supervision of Frick, as chairman, from 1892 to 5, 1899. It finally enlarged the capital of its different works, enlarged their own, and purchased other plants, ore mines, etc. The business from 1892 to 1900 was enormously profitable. In 1899 the firm actually made in net profits $21,000,000. In November, 1899, Carnegie estimated the net profits for 1900 at $40,000,000, and Frick then estimated them at $42,500,000. Carnegie valued the entire property at over $250,000,000, and avowed his ability, in ordinarily prosperous times, to sell the property on the London market for $500,000,000. In May, 1899, Carnegie actually received in cash, and still keeps, $1,170,-000, given him as a mere bonus for his 90 days' option to sell his 58½ per cent interest in this steel company for $157,-950,000. Frick's 6 per cent, on that basis, would be worth $16,233,000. Frick declares further that at the height of this enormously successful business Carnegie demanded his resignation, which he gave in the interest of harmony. Later Carnegie demanded that he (Frick) sell his interest at less than half its value, which he refused to do. Carnegie now, Frick declares, is endeavoring fraudulently to confiscate Frick's interest for $6,000,-000, not much over 33 per cent of its real value. Carnegie produces, says Frick, an alleged ironclad agreement which has no connection with the present company. Molineux Must Go to Sing Sing. New York. Feb. 13—Bartow S. Weeks, senior counsel for Roland B. Molineux, who was convicted on Saturday night of murder in the first degree for killing Mrs. Adams by poison sent to Harry Cornish, said yesterday that he felt confident a new trial would be granted. Mr. Weeks was asked if steps would be taken to keep Molineux from going to Sing Sing while awaiting the result of an appeal, and replied that he knew of no way that that could be avoided. GENERAL SOUTHERN NEWS. Petersburg, Va., Feb. 13.—The home of Maria Smith, colored, near Stony Creek, on the Atlantic Coast line, was destroyed by fire Saturday night, the workers and her six children losing their lives. Origin of fire a mystery. Ga., Feb. 12.—The post-publicity city was burglarized yesterday. Every letter in the opened. It is not known how money was secured. Several cank checks were found on the floor. The stamps and registered letters were in a safe and were not molested. Norton, W. Va., Feb. 11.—On Friday evening a dispute arose between John Wampler and Sam Ware, land agents for the Virginia Iron, Steel and Colce company, and William Jenkins, a lawyer, over a law contest between them. The contest was renewed last evening and so bitter became the feeling that shooting ensued, resulting in Jenkins being fatally wounded in the breast, and Ware was shot in the hip. Wampler and Ware was under arrest. LOST IN NEW YORK CITY Bodies of Two Boys Found in an Unoccupied House. MISSING SINCE LAST SUMMER. The Boys, Evidently in Play, Had Hidden in a Closet on Which There the clouds is believed to may be rest or three weeks. In both the legislature induced offering the detection. LIVE Agriculture unces of Washington Hyde, the Columbia, S. C., Feb. 10.—The senate has agreed to the house amendments to the separate coach bill. It was signed by the governor today. The bill upsets the present system of dividing cars for the two races and discontinues second class fares. Each race must have a whole separate car, and uniform fare of three cents a mile can be charged. This is one-fourth of a cent lower than former first class and one-fourth cent higher than former second-class fare. Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 9.—D. H. Fairbanks, of Sparta, Tenn., who made the gavel used at the Chicago Democratic convention which nominated Hon. William J. Bryan in 1896, and also the beautiful flagstaff of wood from every state and territory in the United States exhibited at the Tennessee Centennial Exposition, is now making a gavel to be composed of pieces of wood from every state and territory in the Union, bound at each end with sight strands of silver and in the middle with one of gold, to represent 16 to 1. Charlotte, N. C., Feb. 10.—Judge Shaw on Thursday tried the case of Godfrey against the Marion Furniture company, at Marion. J. G. Grant, a member of the jury, was found to be intoxicated toward the close of the trial, and Judge Shaw sentenced him to ten days in jail for contempt of court. J. W. Hemphill, the officer in charge of the jury, was also sent to jail for ten days for allowing Juror Grant to have whisky. The verdict of the jury, which was in favor of the furniture company, was set aside. Radford, Va., Feb. 12.—Saturday morning a large storehouse over which was the home of the owner, J. W. Wilson, took fire. He burned to the ground. The fire was discovered by two occupants, Mr. Wilson and Charles Sifford. They were unable to reach the door opening to the street, owing to the dense smoke, and had to jump from a second story window, but were unhurt. Mr. Sifford lost in the fire $40 in money and a gold watch. Mr. Wilson lost all his furniture and clothes. Lumberton, N. C., Feb. 9—A negro named Reuben Ross was hanged yesterday for criminal assault upon a white woman named Mrs. Bettle Ingram. Ross was twice reprieved by Governor Russell on account of a shower of protests from white people. These were met by equally strong protests demanding the hanging of the negro. The reprieve having expired the execution quietly took place yesterday. The negro declared his innocence of this crime, but said he was guilty of the assault on a young white women of Rockingham for which a negro, John Evans, was hanged. Charlestown, W. Va., Feb. 8.—There is a scheme on foot by the manager of the Harper's Ferry Electric company to utilize the splendid water power of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers at that place to generate electricity and furnish Charlestown, Shepherdstown, Martinsburg, Winchester and other towns of the lower valley with power to run machinery, as well as suplying an already developed capacity of 6,000 horse power, is is deepest. You run every engine now run by steam in the above town and furnish the necessary lights, at a saving of thousands of tons of coal. Roanoke, Va., Feb. 12—Detective Feltz, of this city, was shot and mortally wounded in Buchanan county Saturday by a desperado named William Lee, who was under sentence of death in McDowell county, W. Va., for murder, and who escaped from jail a few weeks ago. He was located in the mountains by Feltz and R. M. Baldwin. As they were riding through the mountains Lee fired from ambush, shooting Feltz in the back, the bullet passing through his body just below the heart. When the detective fell from his horse mortally wounded Marshal R. M. Baldwin jumped from his horse and with a pistol wounded Lee, it is believed mortally. Columbus, Ga., Feb. 12.—The Chattahoochee river is higher than it has been before in 25 years. The two wagon bridges in this city are considered in danger, and will probably go. Fears are also entertained for the safety of the steamers down the river. Considerable damage has already been done to work on the big dam of the Columbus Power company at Lover's Leap. If the bridges go it would be a great calamity. Ten thousand people live across the river, at Phoenix City and Girard, and at least 2,000 mill operatives and laborers work on this side, and would be cut off temporarily from making a living. Many cattle have already been drowned. Richmond, Feb. 13.—Yesterday afternoon noon Colonel William J. Bryan addressed an audience at the Academy of Music made up of the members of the legislature and as many other persons as could get into the building. Admission to the greater part of the house was by ticket, and the demand for tickets was greater than the supply. The part of the building that was thrown open to the public was quickly filled and many people were unable to obtain admission. On the stage were Governor Tyler, Hon. J. Taylor Elllyson, chairman of the state Democratic committee; Attorney General Montagu and others. There were many ladies in the audience. Milwaukee Wants Convention Milwaukee Winds Convention. New York, Feb. 14.—Mayor David S. Rose, of Milwaukee, and former Governor George W. Peck, of Wisconsin, are in New York to secure, if possible, the Democratic national convention for Milwaukee. Mayor Rose said that Milwaukee had made an active and, he believed, a successful canvass to secure the convention. He said that the people of Milwaukee had raised a guarantee of $100,000 for that purpose. Milwaukee's strongest competitor, he said, will be Kansas City. Governor Taylor Recognized Ardmore, I. T., Feb. 14.—The authority of Governor Taylor as chief executive of Kentucky was recognized here yesterday by the officials of the federal court, when they surrendered Porter Fletcher, charged with a serious crime, to Sheriff Sam Mitchell, of Kentucky, upon the requisition of Governor Taylor. The Sheriff and his prisoner started for Frankfort last night. LOST IN NEW YORK CITY LOST IN NEW YORK CITY Bodies of Two Boys Found in an Unoccupied House. MISSING SINCE LAST SUMMER The Boys, Evidently in Play, Had Hidden in a Closet on Which There Was a Spring Lock, and Could Not Make Themselves Heard. New York, Feb. 14.—Plumbers working in an unoccupied house on Edgecombe avenue yesterday found in a closet the decomposed bodies of two boys. They were identified by their parents as Martin Loefler, aged 9, and Charles Byrnes, aged 11. They had been missing since Aug. 3 last, when they left their homes near by, saying they were going to pick apples. The building in which the bodies were found is a new flat house, and has never been occupied. When it was completed it was locked up and all that remained to be done on it was the plumbing. Yesterday afternoon two plumbers entered the house and were almost overcome with the strong odor. They opened a closet built into the wall on the second floor and there found the bodies of the boys. The door has a spring lock, and no knob inside, so that a person entering and closing the door would be unable to get out again unless it was opened from the outside. The body of Loefer was without clothing; that of Byrnes was clothed only in trousers. It is supposed the boys were playing hide and seek and went into the closet and closed the door. The closet is so built that a person shut in it could cry at the top of his voice and he would be as remote from aid as though he were buried a mile under ground. The week of the disappearance of the boys was intensely hot. The close, dark place in which they were confined must have been like an oven. Loeffler must have been the first to suffer keenly. He stripped himself. There was a bruise on Brynes' forehead, as though in his frenzy he had dashed his dead against the door. The whole city was searched for the boys last August, their pictures published in the newspapers and the river dragged, and their parents had given up all hope of ever hearing from them. SUSAN B. ANTHONY'S SUCCESSOR. Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt Heads the Woman Suffrage Association Woman Suffrage Association. Washington, Feb. 14.—The National American Woman's Suffrage association yesterday elected Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, of New York, president of the association for the ensuing year, to succeed Susan B. Anthony, who has been active in the battle for woman MRS. CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT suffrage for nearly half a century and declined a re-election to office. Mrs. Blake, who had been urged by many of her friends to become a candidate for the office, withdrew her name before any nominations were made. With the exception of the president, all of the old officers were re-elected. The retirement of Miss Anthony caused genuine and heartfelt regret among the members of the association, and when the announcement of the vote naming her successor was made, many of them wept. Work of the Solvation Work of the Salvation Army. New York, Feb. 14.—The Salvation Army celebrated the twentieth anniversary of its establishment in the United States in Carnegie Hall last night. William, the infant son of Commander and Consul Booth Tucker, was publicly dedicated to God and the army. In an address Commander Booth Tucker said: "In the last 20 years the number of persons attending our sessions in America who have knelt at the penitent man has been 500,000. We have given 1,315,000 meals to the starving poor, and in the 20 years we will give 26,000,000 meals. The three farm colonies, started at a cost of $60,000, are a success, and had we $500,000 we would start more like them. We have secured work for 56,000 people, and we will get employment for 300,000 in the 20 years to come." Heavy Rainfall South. Atlanta, Feb. 14.—The weather bureau reports a heavy and general rainfall throughout the central south Monday and Monday night. In this city 2.68 inches fell; Montgomery reports 1.54; Augusta, 1.50; Meridian, 1.78; New Orleans, 1.98; Mobile, 1.04 inches. As a result of the excessive precipitation the rivers are generally high and above the danger line in many points in this state. Damage has been reported at Columbus and Thomaston, Ga., and at Eufaula, Ala., the gauge marks 16 feet above the danger line. The rivers will continue to rise for the next 24 hours. KENTUCKY LOOKS PEACEFUL Rival Party Legislators May Meet in Frankfort This Week. Louisville, Feb. 14.—The first sign of a break in the Democratic lines was noticeable yesterday. It came in the shape of a resolution offered by Senator Trijett providing that upon adjournment tomorrow the adjudgement name Frankfort as its next meeting place. While no action upon the resolution was taken, it is believed to foreshadow a return of the Democratic legislature to the state capital soon, possibly by the end of the week. This action probably will be taken when a report is received from the committee sent to Frankfort to report upon conditions as to the presence about the capitol of armed men. With the resumption of legislative business at Frankfort in prospect and the transfer to the courts of the claims of the rival governors, as seems likely to be brought about within a few days. the clouds are rapidly lifting, and it is believed normal political conditions may be restored in the state in two or three weeks. In both houses of the Democratic legislature Monday a bill was introduced offering a reward of $100,000 for the detection of Goebel's murderer. LIVE STOCK STATISTICS. Agricultural Department Gives Figures of Interest to Farmers area of interest to farmers. Washington, Feb. 14—Mr. John Hyde, the statistician of the department of agriculture, issues a bulletin showing that on Jan. 1 there were on the farms of the United States 12,537,524 horses, 2,086,027 mules, 16,292,360 milch cows, 27,610,054 other cattle, excluding swine, and 41,883,065 sheep. This is a decrease of 127,783 in the number of horses, of 48,186 in males and 384,171 in cattle other than milch cows. It is an increase of 302,245 in the number of milch cows and 2,768,612 in sheep. There has been an increase in value during the year averaging $7.21 per head in horses, $8.80 per head in mules, $1.24 per head in milch cows, $2.18 per head in other cattle, and 18 cents per head in sheep. This represents a total increase in value during the year of nearly $216,000,000, exclusive of a manifestly considerable increase in the value of swine. The total increase in the value of the farm animals of the United States during the last three years exceeds $57,000,000. Farm horses have increased in value $151,000,000, mules $19,000,000, milch cows $146,000,000, other cattle $181,000,000, sheep $56,000,000, swine about $20,000,000. ANTI-TRUST CONFERENCE Favors the Selzure and Government Ownership of Railways ownership of Railroads. Chicago, Feb. 14. After a heated debate the resolutions committee of the anti-trust conference last night decided report in favor of government ownership of railroads and for their secrecy on the actual value and without payment for watered stock or other fictitious values. The committee also unanimously favored direct popular legislation as a means of obtaining the result. The platform further declares for government ownership of all public utilities and natural monopolies, government money, the referendum and direct legislation, and the withdrawal of all protective tariffs from all articles controlled by a trust. Mrs. Craven's Latest Suit San Francisco, Feb. 14.—A sensation was created yesterday by the testimony of Mrs. Nettie R. Craven in suit against the estate of the late Samuel Fair for $5,000 a month widow's allowance since the death of the senator. Mrs. Craven testified that she and Senator Fair were married by contract in June, 1892, and that one month later, at the request of her daughter, Margaret, Senator Fair and Mrs. Craven were married by Justice of the Peace Simpton, of Sausalito, Judge Simpton is living, and will be called upon to substantiate Mrs. Craven's statement* HAD HIM THERE. "What! call this a blooming fare? You're far from a gentleman, mister." "Jusso; but I'm pretty close to a blackguard."—Ally Sloper. Her Point of View He—That tall young man dancing with Miss Dashing was originally intended for the church, I understand. She—Indeed! Judging from his appearance I could easily imagine that he had been cut out for the steepe.—Chicago Daily News. See Through Them Then. 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NOTIC II 5 RICHMOND, VA. TEMPERANCE NOTES Story of How a Little Girl Saved Him from Ruin in the Village Ale House. Just as the church bell struck eight clock old Solomon Fane, the cobbler, emerged from his little cottage and proceeded in the direction of the village ale house. Solomon had been in the habit of starting on this same journey at precisely the same hour every evening for the last five years or so. Drink had become all in to the old man since the death of his little daughter Winnie. Already a widower, he then had no home ties of any kind, and it was to forget his misery, so he said, that he had taken to frequenting the "Green Man." Not that you would have thought his visits there really had made him forget his misery, had you seen him this evening; for, indeed, his face wore a worm downcast look, such as you may often have observed in those who in their heart of hearts conceal a bitter sorrow. When he had come to the "Green Man" the old cobbler paused and looked at the place doubtfully. He invariably looked at it in this way before entering, somehow, and it is possible that for a moment he was in a state of indecision as to whether he should go in or no, although he always ended by stealing furtively in. He was just on the point of doing so on the present occasion when all of a sudden a little hand was slipped into his and a reproving voice murmured: "Are you going in there?" Old Solomon started and looked round abruptly. He beheld before him a winsome little maiden of about six summers, who was so wonderfully like his own little daughter, whom he ARE YOU GOING IN THERE? bad lost five years ago, that for a moment the resemblance fairly staggered him and he could only just stare at her without saying a word. "You were going in there," said the child, after a pause, severely. "I'm ashamed of you, I'm sure." "Why—why should you be ashamed o' me, child?" stammered Solomon, when he had somewhat recovered from his surprise. "Drinking's bad for people," replied the little stranger, with a grave shake of the head. "My father would never go in there, old man." "Ah," said Solomon, rather bitterly. "maybe your father is one of them men as has a comfortable home to sit in of an evening, with plenty o' relations around to keep them company. When a man has that he don't feel so much inclined to spend his time in places like the 'Green Man,' my dear." "Well, father does have an awful nice time when he comes home, of course," she admitted, in a thoughtful tone, "cos he plays with Freddie and me mostly; only to night he couldn't. But haven't you got anyone to play with when you're left off working?" "Can't say as I have, my dear." She glanced at him wonderingly. "Haven't you got any wife, or any children, or any friends?" "No, I ain't got no wife, no children, no friends." "Oh, I see, you're one of those old bachelors?" "No, I'm not that, either," said Solomon, with a suspicion of huskiness in his voice. "I had a gal once, just like you, but now she's dead, and—" Then, as if ashamed of his emotion, he suddenly turned his back upon her and made as though he would push open the ale house door. "But—I say!" she cried, trying to detain him. "Well?"—with a grunt. "I 'spect if your little girl was alive now you wouldn't ever go into public houses?" "I expect I wouldn't; I expect I wouldn't want the drink at all then." "And—and p'raps even if now you had somebody else to play with you every evening you wouldn't, either?" "That all depends." For a minute or two she seemed buried in deep thought. Her little mouth was twitching rather queerly. It was evident that some sort of a struggle was going on in her mind. At length she gave an excited little jump. "Yes, that's just what I will do!" she cried, triumphantly. "Old man, how would you like me to come and keep you company every evening? I'm sure father will be only too glad to let me when I tell him all about it. Then we could have the most splendid fun, you can't think. We'd go into Springfield lane and gather flowers and do all sorts of things. You might just tend I was your own little daughter, you know, and then, of course, you'd never want to go into horrid punic nouses again. We might begin to-night. Shall we?" She paused and anxiously awaited his answer. As for Solomon, as he looked at her it seemed to him as though he beheld his own little daughter again, and that it was she who was pleading so earnestly with him to give up the drink, which he felt sure was doing him no good. "Shall we?" asked the child once more. --- The only answer was to grasp her hand and hobble off in the direction of Springfield lane. Solomon Fane has not been inside the "Green Man" since that night; in fact, he is now a stanch teetotaler. He may be seen any evening sitting at his cottage door and talking with an air of placid enjoyment to a little girl who sits at his side.—National Advocate. FACTS AND FIGURES The Appalling Results of the Liquor Traffic in This Country Graphically Set Forth. The following statements, doubtless free from exaggerations, are surprising, appalling. I give them to the readers of The Cumberland Presbyterian just as they occur in a responsible journal. How great the wicked, cruel, defiant foe all the lovers of human wellbeing are called to fight.—Rev. A. B. Miller. One million two hundred and fifty thousand dollars are spent each year in this country of ours for alcoholic drink, which means that this vast sum is worse than wasted. It does no one any good; it does harm to a million or more of our people, for it makes 700,000 drunkards, and sends 70,000 of them to untimely graves, besides educating 2,000,000 moderate drinkers to follow in their footsteps. Six hundred dollars a year is the estimated value of the labor of an average laborer. He is not half a man; but allowing that he is so, the loss to the country by his patronage of the saloon is $300, and multiplied by 700,000 this equals the sum of $210,000,000. This vast sum, being for the most part sunk, is a serious loss to the worthy industries of the country. It is a great loss to the farmer, because the money ought to go for bread and meat, potatoes, fruit, butter, eggs and other of the products of the farm. Not quite all the amount should go to the farmer, but much the larger share of it rightfully belongs to him. It may be said that the drunkard's family is fed in spite of the money wasted at the saloon, and therefore the farmer does not suffer on account of it. But the truth is that the drunkard's family is so poorly fed that they are often on the verge of starvation, and in very many cases have not a tithe of the food they would buy if they had the means. Careful estimates show that the amount wasted for drink added to the sum lost by damages, court and criminal expenses, time and labor unemployed as a result of drink, reaches the enormous total of $2,000,000,000 yearly, most of which is taken from the worthy industries of the country, chief of which is farming. Could the great saloon maelstrom be closed many hundreds of millions, now worse than wasted, would be poured into the farmers' pockets for food and clothing. The home demand would be stimulated and prices would materially improve. It may be thought that the grain required for manufacturing liquors forms a considerable part of the farmers' sales, but this is a mistake. The cost of the grain for making the one and a quarter billion dollars' worth of liquor is only about $80,000, or a little over 15 per cent. of the amount wasted. The revenue to the government from liquor is often referred to as a matter of vast importance, but the amount, which is $183,000,000 a year, is insignificant as compared with the $2,000,000,000 wasted and lost on account of the business—less than ten per cent. Do away with the liquor traffic and there would be in this country 500,000 more men, representing 200,500,000 persons, as consumers of farmers' products; for there would be that number more required to manufacture useful articles. If the $1,250,000,000 now spent for liquors were expended in proper ways, and $650,000,000 would be required for the materials on which these half-million men would labor; and these materials would be largely furnished by the farmers, what an enormous stimulus this would give to agricultural industry in all its branches. We have a total of more than 80,000 paupers, which would be reduced at least one-half by temperance, which would mean a saving of not less than $5,000,000 a year in cost of their maintenance. According to different authorities, from 50 to 75 per cent. of our insane and imbecile people have become such directly or indirectly through drink. We have more than 265,000 of these to care for. If one-half the number were saved from their sad fate by prohibition the enormous sum of $18,000,000 yearly would be saved in their maintenance. We keep from $0,000 to 90,000 criminals on the average in our jails and prisons. No one would estimate their cost to the state or country at less than $100 a year each, notwithstanding the value of the labor of some of the convicts. This means about $85,000,000 yearly for this item. With prohibition at least three-fourths of this amount, or $63,750,000 would be saved. But this is a very low estimate. The real cost of our places of penal punishment alone is not less that $400,000,000. No person in Norway may spend more than six cents at one visit to a drinking place. Making Up Her Mind for Her. Mr. Househunter (to house agent)—Mrs. Househunter will be in to-day and I want you to tell her that the house we've been looking at is taken. Agent—Why—er—but it isn't. Mr. Househunter—Well, it will be, for I'm taking it now. My wife can't make up her mind, but she'd want it as soon as she thinks she can't have it.—Stray Stories. After a Contrary Experience. Tommy—Pa, what's a gem of purest ray serene? Fond Father—A woman, my son, who can thoroughly enjoy a ball at which every woman except hers wears diamonds.—Jewelers' Weekly. Couldn't Stand the Strain. Anxious Husband—Doctor, my wife is frightfully nervous. These Italian grinders in the street drive her crazy. What do you suppose is the matter? Doctor—Evidently organic.—N. X. World. THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND VIRGINIA FLOWERS FOR THE HOME Lilies in the House.—Do not keep these plants in a high temperature if you want them to give you fine flowers. Too much heat hurries them along too rapidly. A temperature of 65 degrees is much better for them than a higher one. Yellow Oxalis.—The variety of oxalis sent out under the name of buttercup is a good sort for a winter hanging basket. Its flowers are large, plentifully produced and of a rich yellow. Many prefer this variety to O. roses, the old pink kind. Blue Flowers.—One of the best blue flowers I know of for house culture is plumbago capensis. This is a free, almost constant bloomer, and is easily cared for. Browallia is another easily grown plant, with blossoms of a bright, clear blue. There are few really good blue flowers adapted to house culture. Violets in the House.—The violet is not adapted to house culture. The sir of the living room is too dry and warm for it. In a short time the red spider will attack it, and every bud, if any appear, will blast. It is a plant that needs a cool, moist air, and unless it can be given this it is not worth while to attempt its cultivation. Vineson New Houses.—A correspondent sends a clipping from a paper in which the statement is made that it is an easy matter to make a new house look as if vines were growing over it, from the ground, by fastening boxes here and there over its front in which trailing and climbing plants are to be grown. In my opinion, it is impossible so to dispose boxes of plants over the walls of a house as to bring about the effect described.—Ladies' Home Journal. OF FOREIGN INTEREST. The famous Gardens of Versailles have cost £8,000,000. The French government is perfecting arrangements for the transportation by rail of torpedo boats of small size in the event of war. It has been estimated that the jubilee at Rome will draw between 7,000,000 and 10,000,000 pilgrims to the Eternal City during the year. Russia has discouraged the introduction and use of typewriters, on the ground that they would facilitate Nihilistic communications, but the needs of commerce and business have become urgent that it is now disposed to admit them. Some of the Parisian journals are excited over the prospect that street cars will soon be operated upon the principal boulevards of the French capital. They say that the beauty of the city will be ruined, and that if Paris loses its beauty its fame will speedily decline. The Philatelic Journal of India tells of a European resident of Cabul, Afghanistan, who casually mentioned to the emir that his letters were not regularly delivered. The emir said nothing, but caused the director general of the posts to be summoned and both his eyes put out. After this little incident there was no further irregularity in the mail service to be complained of. REFLECTIONS ON LIFE. There are cases where it is best not to be too wise.—Euripides. A cruel story runs on wheels, and every hand oils the wheels as they run.—Ouida. Only he who lives a life of his own can help the lives of other men.—Phillips Brooks. Give me health and a day and I will make ridiculous the pomp of emperors.—Emerson. Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other, and scarcely in that.—Franklin. Character consists in a man steadily pursuing the things of which he feels himself capable.—Goethe. Man's work in life is to turn himself from the raw product into a piece of art—Richard Whiteing. No man can be provident of his time who is not prudent in the choice of his company.—Jeremy Taylor. If a little knowledge is dangerous, where is the man who has so much of it as to be out of danger?—Huxley. It is the peculiar faculty of fools to discern the faults of others at the same time they forget their own—Cleero. GREEN ROOM GOSSIP. David Henderson made a failure of his Havana theater. The house is now closed. Robert B. Mantell made his stage debut as the Sergeant in "Arrah-na-Pogue," in England, in 1872. The gipsy violinist, Rigo, of Princess de Chimay fame, has gone on the vaudeville stage in Paris, and is said to have arranged for London and New York. The first English opera of which there is any record was "Dido and Aeneas," produced in London and at Chelsea, England, in 1679. Zangwill is evidently not worried over the failure of his "Children of the Ghetto" in London. When a friend condoled with him about the company coming back to this country, he replied it was not a loss. MARVELOUS MEMORIES S. S. Prentiss could repeat many of Shakespeare's tragedies and comedies. Lord Macauley could have restored "Paradise Lost" had something occurred to destroy every copy of it. John G. Carlisle can dictate a speech of 10,000 words, read it over once and repeat it word for word a month later. Mr. Beveridge spoke from Roscoe Conkling's desk, and there is nothing in common between the two except a trick of memory. Lamar could repeat a speech of 10,000 words without a halt. Sumner was even more gifted in this respect, and so is Carl Schurz. His Truthful Statement. "You told me," she said, tearfully, "that I was the only girl you ever loved." "It's true," he asserted. "But I have just learned that you were once engaged to Maud Muggha." "Well," he replied, "I never told you that you were the only girl I ever thought I loved, did I?"—Chicago Post. Without a Peer. Jasper—Bighead is a stupid fellow, isn't he? Jumpuppe—Stupid! Why, he isn't original enough to get off a chestnut. —Town Topics. Hex Comforting Reminders. "Grudually the mementoes of the noble red man are disappearing," he exclaimed, with pathos. "So soon there will be no trace or memento of the Indian left." "Cheer up, Charley, dear," answered young Mrs. Torkins. "We will always have the state of Indiana, you know."—Washington Star. She Probably Did. Hewitt—Girls like to make a fellow think they have known a good many fellows and have had a lot of attention from them. Jewett—Right you are. I suppose that when Adam first kissed Eve she said: "You men are all alike."—N. Y. World. Good News for the Unemployed I live right here in the north. I am in touch with those who need help can find out who is unreasonable and unjust. I have a steady demand for good women as cooks, chambermaids and general servants, and often for good indoor and outdoor men servants. I pay your fare to which is added a reasonable amount for expenses and fees. I take no orders under any circumstances from disreputable houses and hells of that kind, and the best protection is afforded the respectable girl who respects herself. Send one stamp for information to F. Z. S. PEREGRINO, Albany, N. Y. 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MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated business and test Medium reveals everything. No imposition. Can be consulted upon all affairs of life, business, love and marriage a speciality. Every mystery revealed, also of absent, deceased and living friends. Removes all troubles and estrangements, challenges any Medium who can exceed her in startling revelations of the past, present and future events of one's life. Remember she will not for any price flatter you; you may rest assured you will gain facts without nonsense. She can be consulted upon all affairs of Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friends, etc., with description of future companion. She is very accurate in describing missing friends, enemies etc. Ear advice upon sickness, change of business, law suits, journeys, contested wills, divorce and speculation is valuable and reliable. She reads your destiny—good or bad; she withholds nothing. MRS. MARTH tells your entire life past, present and future in a DEAD TRANCE, has the power of any two Mediums you ever met. In tests she tells your mother's full name before marriage, the names of all your family their ages and description, the name and business of your present husband the name of your next if you are to have one, the name of the young man who now calls on you, the name of your future husband, and the day, month and year of your marriage, how many hidren you have or will have; whether your present sweetheart will be true to you and if he will marry you; if you and if he will sweetheart she will tell you when you will be his name, business and date of acquaintance; your future will be told in an honest clear and plain manner and in a deadance. Mothers should know the success of their husbands and children young ladies should know everything about the sweethearts or intended husband. Do not keep company, marry or go into business until you know all, do not let silly religious seruples prevent your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can tell you the FULL NAME of your future husband, with age and date of marriage, and tells whether the one you love is true or false. There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting a Medium, but such beliefs are contrary to the truth. It is only from the lack of discrimination that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not one who places himself or herself as a medium that can stand a test of what he or she claims. And a person of an enquiring mind may ask the reason why. It is simply t these advisers do not take the able to study hun an nature. They do not spend their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the art of phaseology and kindred branches that will have a tendency to make the pathway to the road of the business clear and devoid of all obstacles. It is an undeniable fact that persons will come for advice in full knowledge of what they want to know, and yet as soon as they confront a Medium they try their utmost endeavor to dispel from their mind what they know so as to hear if it will be rehearsed by the Medium. To get the secret out or a person is the art used by many unprincipled mediums, but to take hold of the head and gain control of the mind thereby is a matter of impossibility to most of them. And yet this can be done and by consulting Mrs. Marth the seeming mystery becomes a realization. This subject has received no little attention by eminent men and even college professors. So it proves conclusively that although there are infringers in our midst with oily tongues perhaps the gates of wisdom have not been closed to the entire profession. 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MAYROR, Altona, Pa., writes: I Anderson Evans, Henry Wieses West, Benjamin Smith. THE PLANET SATURDAY, FEB. 17 1900 TEMPERANCE GREGORY. Nearly Ruined Himself by Drink at College But God Gave Him Another Chance. Gregory awoke. This was his dingy bed in the boarding house, but the mattress was like a bed of coals; the air that he berated was flame. “What’s the matter?” he tried to say, but the words were faint and thick. The landlady, paler and more anxious even than usual, and the old doctor, who looked after the college men when they were ill, stood beside the bed. “But I am not ill! I never was ill in my life!” Gregory tried to get out of bed, but he found he could hardly draw his breath. The doctor’s red face began to grow dim and far-off. “I have telegraphed his mother,” said the landlady. “She cannot get here till morning.” "He may not know her," the old man said. "It is a sharp attack. A year ago he could have thrown it off, but now I fear—" "Yes. He has been drinking hard for months," sighed the landlady. A year ago he could have thrown it off? Did they think he was going to "MOTHER?" HE SAID. die? Was that what they meant? He —Gregory King! Why, he was only 20! He had all his life to live. His mother always said that he never had a day's sickness since he was born, and was so proud of it! But then she was proud of everything about him! He had not thought much about her lately. Poor little woman! How many years she had been denying herself to save money enough for him to come to college! He became delirious. He thought he was leaving home again on that first day. His mother had taken him into her room and they knelt by the bed and prayed that he might live a clean, honest life, true to God, and that some day he might do noble work in the world. And then she kissed him and tried to laugh when she said good-bye, and the neighbors were out on the village street and waved their hands. Then he went down into the life he had known, and that he had rioted in for the last six months. Had he lost his chance in the world for that? Had he lost God? As the doctor watched his delirious patient, he fancied that there was meaning in his eyes—a dumb agony of prayer. But presently the sufferer fell into a heavy stupor. Many hours passed before Gregory awoke again. The weight on his lungs was gone. He could breathe, and his brain was clear. A little woman in black was kneeling by the bed, holding his hand. "Mother?" he said. "Yes, my son," she said, trying to be calm. "Go to sleep. We hope the danger is past." But Gregory looked steadily at her and then at the sunlight breaking through the window. He knew that God had heard him and given him another chance. Youth's Companion. NOTES OF REFORM. Calhoun county, Ia., will have no legal saloons for at least another year, as the saloon men have given up the fight for licenses. Lafayette township, near Medina, O., has gone dry, leaving but two wet townships in the county, those of Liverpool and Wadsworth. The Montreal saloonists have appointed a committee to wait upon the Quebec government and demand certain changes in the license laws in the interest of their trade.—National Advocate. A crusade against the 90 saloons of Joliet, Ill., is now on. The point of attack is their violation of four laws, viz.: selling after 11 p.m., keeping open Sundays, selling to minors, and selling to drunkards. Mida's Criterion, commenting on the fact, says: "If the saloons kept to the law, they would not be so vulnerable." Least year's consumption of whiskey was the highest ever reached in the United Kingdom, according to the English temperance journals, being more than a gallon a head for every man, woman and child. Compared with 1878, there has been an increase in deaths from chronic alcoholism of $82\frac{1}{2}$ per cent. among men and $145\frac{1}{2}$ per cent. among women. The Philadelphia Record calls attention to the fact that the iron workers who build the sky scrapers never go on duty when the least under the in- fluence of liquor. If any one of them sees or hears of a derrick or scaffold man taking a drink, it is his duty to report at once, and the man is watched. When proof is found, the offender is instantly discharged. A Losing Game. Some people spend a lot of money practicing economy.—Chicago Daily News. FACTS ABOUT THE CENSUS. A "farm" is all the land cultivated or held for agricultural purposes under one management, whether in a single body or separate parcels. Tax assessors, collectors and equalizers cannot serve as enumerators, or have access to the census returns, or to the information therein contained. There are more than 5,000,000 farms, plantations, ranches, stock ranges and market gardens in the United States, all of which, for census purposes, will be designated as "farms." The first really valuable census of agriculture in the United States was taken in 1850, of the crops of 1849. The next enumeration of the crops will be taken in June, 1900, of the products of 1899. Instead of recording several farms on one schedule in the twelfth census, as heretofore, each farm will be accorded a separate blank, the entries on which will not be known to any save sworn officers of the department. No names will be published in connection with information secured from the people. The enumerator will ask for the number and value of the live stock on the farm June 1, 1900, which will be reported under a number of heads, such as horses, colts, mules, asses, cows, heifers, steers, calves, bulls, ewes, rams, lambs, swine, goats, chickens (including guinea fowl) turkeys, geese, ducks, bees, etc. The enumerator will ask for the quantity and value of milk, cream, butter, cheese, raisins, prunes, molasses, sirup, sugar, eggs, beeswax, honey, wool, wine, elder, vinegar, dried and evaporated fruits, forest products, poultry and meat products, and, generally, all articles made at home, or for the home, from farm materials in 1899. The enumerator will ask for the size and value of each farm, the value of buildings, and the aggregate value of all machinery, implements, vehicles, harnesses, etc., used thereon; and the amount of land owned and leased, respectively, by said occupant. He will also ask for the acreage and value of each crop, and the acreage of improved, unimproved and irrigated lands. BITS FROM PARIS An international congress of ethnology will be held at Paris in connection with the exposition from August 26 to September 1, 1900. Among the sights of the Paris exhibition will be the "Horrors of War" building which M. de Bloch is fitting up with pictures, models and other means of exciting feeling against warfare. There will be over 7,000 exhibitors at the Paris exposition, and the United States is in the first rank of the exhibitors. The display will be strictly representative, and will show in an adequate manner the excellence of our productions. In 1873 we had less than a seventh as many exhibitors. A map of France in stone, which is being prepared in Russia for the Paris exhibition, is a wonderful example of the lapidary's skill. It shows each department in colored jasper, the sea is represented by lapis lazuli, the rivers by platinum and the 106 towns are represented by precious, stones. The neighboring countries of France are shown in gray jasper, and 14 islands are represented in the same color as the nearest mainland. The map is mounted on a marble slab about three feet square, and it will be enclosed in a silver frame. COURTROOM ECHOES Illinois monument dealers want a law enabling them to seize tombstones for bad debts. Judges of the South Carolina supreme court have adopted a rule that no member of the bar shall be heard unless dressed in a black coat. The supreme court of Connecticut has decided that a furnace is personal property, and may be removed from a building by a due process of law. That insanity is included in the word "sickness" as used in the bylaws of a beneficial society is held in Robillard vs. Societe St. Jean Baptiste de Centreville (R. I.), 45 L. R. A. 559. Earnings of a minor child who has been emancipated in good faith by his father are held, in Flynn v. Baisley (Ore.), 45 L. R. A. 645, to be protected from the father's creditors, and to constitute a good consideration for a conveyance to the minor by his father. Summary arrest of a convict who has violated his parole, and his summary return or remandment to servitude or imprisonment under his sentence, was held, in Fuller vs. State (Ala.), 45 L. R. A. 502, to constitute no violation of the constitutional guarantees governing the arrest and trial of criminals. THE AUTOMOBILE A motor cab service is about to be introduced in Cologne, Germany. Americans have asked the legislature of British America for permission to run automobiles into the far-off and but little known Omineca region in British America. During the month of December, according to the Paris edition of the Herald, 708 accidents were caused by horses, resulting in 52 deaths and 656 injuries. In the same period there were only 21 automobile accidents and only one death. In Paris an automobilist was driving an automobile at an excessive rate of speed, and the driver of a tram car was doing the same thing. They crashed together, and a lady was caught between the two vehicles and her leg was broken. The automobilist was sentenced to two months' imprisonment without the benefit of the first-offense law, and the driver of the tramway sentenced to eight days' imprisonment with the benefit of the law, and they had to pay jointly $3,000 damages. THE RICHMOND PLANET, CHMOND, VIRGINIA: SCIENCE SIFTINGS The American Society for the Promotion of Agricultural Science has approved the action of the Massachusetts legislature in maintaining the gypsy moth commission and carrying on the important work of exterminating the mischievous moth. M. Curie and Mme. Curie have forwarded a note to the Paris Academy of Sciences in which they state that radio-active chloride of barium possesses the property of converting oxygen into ozone—which is proof that the radiation represents an expenditure of energy. Prof. E. P. Allen calls the attention of the Chemical News to a case of corrosion of gold-plated weights which had been put away for the summer in a safe. It is thought that the corrosion was caused by mold, the gold plate, perhaps, not being completely impervious, and the zinc being removed from the brass. The estimated heat of the sun is 6,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Only one two thousand millionth part of the heat falls on the earth's surface, nearly all of which is radiated into space. Prof. Ball estimates that on one square foot of the earth's surface in Egypt 150 cubic feet of ice would melt annually. The cotton plant in Paraguay grows the year around, favored throughout each season by conditions of soil and climate. After the cotton is picked the plant is cut down and another grown from the roots. Every two years both plants and roots are plowed up and new plants started, a finer grade of cotton resulting. SOME DRY GOODS TERMS Tulle—Plain fine silk net. Angora—Cloth, fringe or shawl made of the soft fleece of the Asian angora goat. Appliqué—Materials cut out and sewed, embroidered or pasted on other materials. Arras—A name applied to any kind of tapestry cloth. Named from the French town of Arras, where formerly all these goods were made. Armure—A chain weave in which the threads are thrown in alternating small pebbled design. Used in silks and dress goods. Astrakhan—Material with a close curled pile in imitation of the short curled wool of the young lambs from the province of Astrakhan. Also the fur. Antique—Applied to lace ancient in design or aged in color. Silks in which the design is indistinct and woven, printed or watered after the processes in vogue in previous centuries. Alpaca—Cloth made from the glossy wool of the alpaca of Chill and Peru, an animal of the camel tribe. The cloth is glossy, after weaving, and is now made with a cotton warp. Also known as luster cloth. Taffeta—General term in the silk trade. Formerly plain silks woven by regular alternations of the warp and weft. Supposed to be the first silk ever woven. Now a thin, glossy silk, plain texture. Woven in cords so fine as to appear plain on the surface.—Chicago Dry Goods Economist. ENGINEERING TOPICS. Engineers estimate that 20,000 horsepower can be developed along the Chicago sanitary channel. The brightest minds among engineers are at work to create a liquid fuel that can be practically used on ocean service. A firm of rope manufacturers at Mulheim on Rhine manufacture steel wire towing ropes $5 \frac{1}{2}$ inches in circumference in one continuous length of nearly 19 miles and weighing 210 tons. Millions of dollars will be expended in the next 18 months on the new power works at Niagara falls. The pit will be 400 feet long, 168 feet deep, 20 feet wide. The tunnel connecting the new pit with the main tunnel will be 750 feet long. Pioneers and explorers are at present scattered over all portions of the west and through British Columbua, making more or less scientific examinations of the mineral deposits. Extraordinary mineral developments are probable in the comparatively unknown region west of Hudson bay. Parsons, the inventor of the turbomotive, thinks he can reduce the weight of engines, shafting and propellers of Atlantic liners one-half, and have them as effective as now. High engineering authorities believe he can do it, and they say it means a revolution in marine and naval engineering. LITTLE CLASSICS He who has lost confidence can lose nothing more.—Boiste. He is truly great who hath a great character.—Thomas a Kempis. Of every noble action the intent is to give worth reward, vice punishment.—Beaumont and Fletcher. A compliment is usually accompanied with a bow, as if to beg pardon for saying it.—J. C. and A. W. Hare. Old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.—Quoted by Bacon. A blush is no language! only a dubious flag signal which may mean either of two contradictories.—George Eliot. A good book is the precious life-blood of a master spirit embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life.—Milton. The man who has not anything to boast of but his illustrious ancestors is like a potato—the only good belonging to them is under ground.—Sir Thomas Overbury. The souls of emperors and cobblers are cast in the same mold. The same reason that makes us wrangle with a neighbor causes a war betwixt princes. —Montaigne. "Do you think you can clear him?" asked the devoted wife of the lawyer. "I hope so, ma'am," replied the lawyer, "but I'm afraid—" "Why, he has lived here all his life," she interrupted, "and knows every one." "Yes, and every one knows him," rejoined the lawyer. "That's what worries me."—Chicago Daily News. Spikins is a college graduate. The other evening he was calling on a young lady and they were talking over the results of the Saturday football games. "Were you a football player, Mr. Spikins?" asked the young lady. "Oh, ye, indeed. I was quite a star in my day." "Oh, you were. One of those falling stars, I suppose." Spikins went home early.-Detroit Free.Press. The Next Best Thing. Flossie—Mamma, I want some water to christen my doll. Mamma—No, dear; it's wrong, you know. Flossie—Well, then, I want some wax to waxinate her. She's old enough now to have something done to her—Philadelphia Times. So They Were Married. Merritt—He was so absent-minded that he proposed the second time to a girl who had once refused him. Cora—How embarrassing. Merritt—But it turned out all right. She happened to be absent-minded, too. —Town Topios. A True Friend. A friend in need is a friend indeed. When he grabs you by the collar. And says: "Old boy, it gives me joy, To let you have this dollar." —Chicago Daily News. Mystery of the Rubber Bands. A mackerel with a rubber band around its body was taken from a net at Provincetown by John P. Woods. Several mackerel banded in a similar manner were taken by net fishermen on the New England coast four or five years ago, and fishermen generally were puzzled to account for the band. That the bands were placed upon the fish when small was evident, for in every instance the rubber was sunken deeply into the body of the mackerel. The mackerel captured by Woods has worn its band for a long time, as evidenced by the depth of the fissure. When taken from the water the body of the fish collapsed at the point encircled by the band, the upper end inclining at an angle with the tail portion, yet the skin was not broken. Boston Globe. Case and Comment The solemn air of judicial gravity and dignity of the supreme court is sometimes disturbed by a flash of humor. On one occasion there was an argument going on, and the attorneys were using a map to illustrate the case. One attorney, in the course of his presentation of the case, pointed to the map in question and was proceeding to dilate upon the same, when Justice Gray asked him what the map was. "Why, your honor, it is just a bird's eye view of the land in controversy," answered the counselor. "Well," said Justice Gray, "I wish you would bring the map a little nearer; I haven't got a bird's eye."—Washington Times. Sent Free. Bottle of B. B. B.—Cures All Blood Troubles Cancer, Blood Poison, Aches. Pains, All Run Down, Old Sores, Pimples and Itching Skin. 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WASHINGTON, D WASHINGTON, D E COOPER 30% 4% Atlantic Coast Line. Atlantic Coast Line. Schulde in Effect January 14, 1900 TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND-BYRD STREET STATION 9:00 A.M., Dally. Arrives Petersburg 9:21 A.M.; Notfol 11:27 A.M. Stops on Birmingham, Waverly and Suffolk, V. 9:05 A.M., Daily. Arrives Petersburg 9:26 A. M., Weldon 11:45 A. M.; Fayesville 4:18 P. M., Carlslea 15:00 P. M., 15:00 A. M.; Jacsonville 7:30 P. M. Tampa 6:20 P. M. Connects as Wilson with No. 47, arriving woldsboro' 19 P. M., Wilmington 6:45 P. M., Keeper New York to Jacksonville :48 P. M., Daily. Arrives Peterburg 7:21 P. M. Coordinates with Norfolk and Winter for Norfolk and inter- mediate ports. M. connects with A. and D. for stations between Emporia and Lawrenceville), Weldon 8: 68 P. M. Pavilville), Nashville 1: 50 A. M. P. Port Tempts 9:45 P. M. M. Line TO MIDDLE GEORGIA 10: 49 P. M. Augusta 8: 10 A. M. Macon 14: M. Atlanta 12: 15 P. M. Paulman Sleepers New York to Wilming- ton, Charleston, Jacksonville, Port Tempts, Miami, Augusta and Macon. 9:00 P, M., Daily. Arrives Petersburg 9:28 P, M., Weldon, 11:20 P. M. Makes love letters between Petersburg and Weldon to Lynch- burg 2:15 A, M., Koanoka, 4:30 A, M., Bristol Vs., 10:40 A. M. Connects at. Embrina for bowlville Vs., arriving 5:83 A. M. Pallman, sleeper Richmond to Lynchburg 10:00 P. M., Daily, except Sunday. NEW YORK & FLORIDA SPECIAL Arrives Charleston 7:46 A. M. Savannah 9:01 a.m. J. Jacksonville 1 P. M. St. at St. Louis 2:00 P. M. Tampa 9:30 P. M. 1:45 P. M., Daily. Petersburg 11:28 Trains Arrive Richmond. 8:38 A.M., Daily, from Jacksonville, Savannah, Charles on, Atlanta, Mississippi, Augusta, all points South. 7:15 A.M. M., Daily, from St. Augustine, Jacksaville, Savannah and Charleston. 8:15 a. M., Daily, except Sunday, from Atlanta, Savannah, Jacksonville, Henderson, Lynchburg and the West. 8:27 A.M., Daily, except Sunday, Petersburg. 8:30 A.M., Sunday only, from Atlanta, Athens, Raleigh, Henderson Lynchburg, and the West. 11:10 A.M., Daily, except Sunday, from Goldsboro and intermediate stations, Norfolk and Suffolk. 11:05 A.M. Sunday only, from Norfolk, Suffolk. 1:35 P. M., Daily, except Sunday from Petersburg. 6:55 P. M., Daily, from Norfolk, Suffolk and Wilmington. 7:26 P. M., Daily, from Miami, Port Tampa, Jacksonville, Savannah, Charleston, Wilmington, goldsboro and South. 8:66 P. M., Daily, from Petersburg, Lynchburg, and West. ee “2 = as = ‘ SeAGiiics Ger ale ‘ ~ ‘ SATURDAY FEB.17, 1900 BRITISH DISASTER Boers Drive Their Enemies From the Colesberg District. ZOED .ROBERTS THREATENED. ‘Fhe Boer Mastery of the District Has Caused a Wide Spread of Insurvee- em-—General Buller’s Lutentions at Present Urkaown. Loniion, Feb. 14.—The news of ‘the ‘@ay is the enforced retirement of the British from the Colesberg district, wander ‘heavy Boer pressure, and. prob- ably after brisk fighting. Thus, at a time when Lord Roberts is apparently about to push an army Into the Free Biate the Boers make a counter stroke, fm unknown, but seemingly great force, ‘mot far from the vital line of railway ‘eonnecting De Aar and Orange River. Military observers do not regard this ‘aa more than a menace. Nevertheless, ‘the news produces an unpleasant im- Pression here. General French -had maneuvered the Boers out of Rens- Wurg in December. On Jan. 1 it was reported that he could take Colesberg % two days, with reinforcements. ‘Thoue were sent, but the Boers also ‘were reinforced. ' Since then the Brit- ‘ah lines have been extended east and west, so that at the opening of this week they constituted a great horse- wwhoe, 25 miles in length. The lines ‘were not continuous, but all the strong ‘Pouitions: were heid. General French, when he joined Lord Roberts, presumably took most sot his cavalry. General Clements was ett with the infantry to hold the Boers in check, but Commandant De- Anrey, with a ‘double turning move- ment, has compelled the British to “concentrate at Rensburg, beside threat- ‘saing Lord Roberts’ communications. ‘The Boer mastery of the district has gaused a spread of insurrection, but ‘ais, no doubt, will be promptly re- @ressed, as large British forces are ‘Svailabic not far away. ‘The indications as to General Bul- Yer's immediate intentions are con- ‘radictory. One informant, who has ‘iutimate relations with the war office, Predicts a movement within the next ‘Bwo days. A number of correspond- ‘qats who have been with General Bul- ar, however, aaye gone to Durban for @ few days’ rest, under the tmpression ‘that nothing ts to be done immediately. ‘A dispatch to The Daily Mail from ‘Wensburg, dated yesterday, says: ‘There has been:hard fighting for two ‘Gays near Colesberg, the Boers mak- ng strenuous efforts to outflank the British left. ‘Tho enemy occupies ‘trong positions from Achtertang, Through Polfortem, to a point Ave miles south of Jasfontein, ‘The fighting at the outpost camps has been very severe during the last few days. Yesterday the Boers attack- ed the position of the Worcesters, to ‘the southeast of Colesberg. Fighting sontinued all day, and after dark it ‘was considered necessary to withdraw ® Rensburg. Our losses are not yet CONGRESSMAN’S TRAGIC DEATH. Whether Accident or Suicide Wilt Provatiy Never Be Known. New York, Feb. 14.—Congressman ‘Charles A. Chickering, of Copenhagen, N. ¥., was killed by failing or jumping wome time Monday night from. the Bre escape on the fourth story of the Grand Union hotel, this city. He was found dead from a fractuned skull on the street directly under the window St his room. “The window was open. “There is no means of ascertaining how hs got over the four foot railing of the fire escape, He had suffered much from sheumatism, and the pain of his sick- ess had affected his mind. The man's slothing consisted of trousers, under- lothing, socks:and a nightshirt tucked ato the drawers. He had on no. shoes, coat or hat. “The speculation about the manner of death ied to the eonjec- ture that he may have been seized by @ fit of temporary insanity from the gain of rheumatism and have jumped Out of the window in the night, or that he had been a somnambulist and had walked out of the window and clam- Bered over the fire escape. el eadie iatieeeats Wii iy: New York, Feb. 14.—Socicty and the wwtage, represented by women of wealth and beauty, crowded the ball room at Bherry’s yesterday afternoon, patron- zing the “concert” arranged by Mra. ‘Langtry to raise funds-for the Ameri- ‘gan hospital ship Maine, now in South Wfrica. Although young women did ‘Rot sel! cocktails and other refresh- mente at the “American bar,” as had ‘been expected, there was.a big crush, ‘and a large sum of money was realized. Instead of young women, the Earl of “Yarmouth and several professional bar- ‘tenders served liquors at 60 cents a @rink. Something over $6,000 was ‘taken in, even programs selling at $2 each. See eee erat Sas _ Chicago, Feb. 14.—A freight elevator fm the Carton building on Dearborn ‘street fell from the ninth floor to the round yesterday and was wrecked in the steel trap at the bottom. «Four ‘men in the car were injured. They were Edward Barker, Carl Kramer, Fred Sternberg and William Warden- ‘burg. The escape of the four men ‘from death was almost maraculous, the eable unwinding and crashing through ‘the roof of the car, ¥ Fits Agate Talks Fight. * New York, Feb. 14.—Bob Fitssim- mons yesterday eee $5,000 with the sporting editor of the New York Jour- ‘wal as a forfeit to bind another match ‘With Jim Jeffries, and issued an open ehallenge t% meet any fighter in the World. The ex-champion said: “If Jeffries does not show any desire to ‘eet me and cover my money within ‘one week I will take on Sharkey, Mc- ‘oy or any middleweight.” Delaware's Republican Conventions. ‘Wilmington, Del, Feb. 14—The ‘Union Republican Loree state ‘committee yesterday celled a state con- ‘Wantlen for Ped, 27 to cloct aix daie- ‘ates to the nationsl convention, the ame ‘date previously chosen by. the Regular Republicans At present tt geems that both ftions will send ‘delegates to contest for seats tm the suntional convention. A WEEK’S NEWS CONDENSED ‘Thereday. Feb. 8. 60,000 victims In Munich alone. The iaerrpna and internal revenue receipts of Manila in January aggre gate $557,608, ‘Venemelan troops invaded Brazitian ‘territory, but wero driven ecross the frontier after a Aght, ‘The local fumé for the Republican ‘convention at P&iiadelphia ts climbing up to the $190,000 necessary. ‘Transports Pathan, Sherman and In- arrived at San Francisco from the Philippines. On the Sherman are ‘75 invalided soldiers, and on the In- the bodies of 200 dead soldiers, Petar, Fed. 2. ‘Richard W. ‘Thompson, who was secretary of the navy in Hayes" cabi- net, died at Terre Haute, Ind., aged 91. At Ford River, Mich., @ Chicago and Northwestemn train was wrecked by a Tear end collision. Nine kilied and 11 injured. ‘William F. Miller, of the Franktin syndicate, Brooklyn, is tm jail tm that ‘city. He returned voluntarily with an officer. ‘William ‘Truesdale, hanged at Char lotte, N. C., for killing his sweetheart, was'carried ‘to the scaffold, weakened by. terror. Dr. Steinttz, the noted chess player, has been officially pronounced insane Friends will place him in a private sanitarium. King Humbert has conferred on Baron Fava, the Italian ambassador, the Order of the Crown of Italy, the highest im ‘Italy. mturday, Feb. 16. General John R. Lewis, prominent in G. AR. circles, died im Chicago, aged 65. ‘A troey car accident fn Reading, Pa., deprived Motorman irvin Pries of his left arm. ‘The-firm of P. D. Armour € Co. of Chicago, will be incorporated in the near future, it is said. G. B. Burrow, who kidnaped Baby Marion Clark, in New York, and was ‘sentenced to 14 years, is insame at Mat- teawan asylum. Allen Earhart, 15 years eid, commit- ‘ted suicide by taking rat petson be- cause he had been suspended from his position ‘im a Berlin (Pa) Sotel for infraction -of rules. ‘The déficit in the supply of native ‘coal in Russia is estimated at 1,000,000 tons. The government has already #iven immense orders for Welsh .coal and is trying to place ether orders, Monday, Feb. 12. ‘The three saloons in Manfia before American.,.cccupation have kncreared rto 400. Rebels harass the Americanontposte im the Philippines. They shoot burn- ing arrows and fire towns, San Salvador, Central America, has ‘been visited by a serious fire. The ‘total loss is estimated at $1,000,000. Richard (Croker, whose leg was re- cently broken, can now walk with « cane, and -will go from London to the Riviera, °G. B. Patterson, postmaster at Key ‘West, Fla., has been nominated by the ‘Republicans.-of the First district for ‘congress. Markley, Hogan and Taylor, Phila- delphia’s ballot box stuffers, were sen- tenoed to two.years’ imprisonment and $600 fine. ‘The Republican congressional con- vention of the Fourth Georgia district. nominated A. H. Freeman, of Green- ville, for congress, and instructed na- tional delegates for McKinley. ‘Tuesday, Feb, 23, ee victims in India are increas- | New York presbytery decided not to -try Pref. McGiffert for heresy. Mrs. Bertha Honore Palmer was confirmed as a.commissioner to the Paris exposition. Governor Roosevelt, of New York, positively declares hé is not a vice presidential candidate, An American company has obtained valuahle mining concessions in Rus- sia, the first granted to foreigners. Under a law passed yesterday goods in bond can be shipped through any Portion of the United States territory. President McKinley informed a com- mittee of the Women’s Christian Tem- Perance union thatthe attorney gen- eral's opinion on the army canteen must stand. Wednesday, Feb. 14. ‘The Cartersville strike rioters are on trial at Vienna, Ills. Eng Sing, keeper of a Philadelphia opium joint, was sent to jail for a year and fined $500. ‘The return of Prince Heary to Berlin yesterday was made the oceasion for a great popular demonstration. ‘Washout caused a wreck on the Massachusetts Central road near Oak- dale. Five trainmen seriously injured. Ed Sims, a negro, who snatched a white woman's pocketbook, was sen- Me in Kansas City to 40 years in ‘1. Mrs. Roberts, aged 76, her §3-year- old son and 51-year-old daughter were found murdered at their home .near Jacksonville, Fla. A Chicago board of trade committee appeals to J. Pierpont Morgan to use his influence to prevent violations af the fnterstate commerce law by rail- GENERAL MARKETS. Philadelphia, Feb. 18—Fiour steady; Winter superfine, $2.5092.0; Pennsylvania roller, clear, $1064.20; city mills, extra, B.6G27. Rye four quiet and steady at $.18G3.90 per barrel. “Wheat strong; No. 4 red, ‘spot, in elevator, 724@72%e. Corn steady: No. 2 mixed, spot, in elevator, Su@stic.; No, 2 yellow, for local trade, Wisc. Onin steady; No. 'S white, clipped, WAGs; lower grades, —2G00c. Hay steady for desirable grades; choice tim- othy, $16.80. Beef steady; beet hams, 1 G28. Pork quiet; short clear, $11.76@13; beet hams, $21@%.50. Lard dull; western Steamed, $0.35. Butter atendy at a do- sline; western creamery, 11Q%6c.; do. fac- tory, mite: June orearhery, 19620e.; tn tation creamery, 1 +” New Yo dairy, WG%e.; “do. creamery, M@2%c.: fancy Pennsyivania prints jobbing at i Gtio.; do. wholesale, Hie. Cheese steady; fall made, fancy, large and small, 1240 We; choice grades, UKGIZG. " Exes Steady; New York ‘and Pennaylvania, Wis.; western, 184@iK0, A Lincoln Statue For Washington. ‘Washington, Feb, 18.—Representa- tive Lorimer (Ills) yesterday intro- duced & bill for the erection in Wash- ington of a statute of Lincoln, and ap- propriating $500,000 for that purpose, THE RiCHMOND!*PLANET RICHMOND VIKGINIA PROM NEWPORT. ‘Nawrorr, R. 1, Feb. 12, 1900. Our churches were -well attended ‘yesterday. Miss Bossie'Guover wae the guest of Mire.D. 4. Sth during “the abs: mo: Of her brother-and sister-in-law. Rev. and Mrs.H ON. Jeter are bb happy. recipionta. of « bounsing bevy "boy. Mother and ehild are doing we! woder -ekiliful treatment. Likewise Mr.and Mra Ernest H. Pollitt have Deen blessed in = similar gift ofa fine boy on Januney 28th. re. 8 D. Gaineshasbeen called tc New York owing te the illness of her sister, Mre Simmons, ‘Miss Faanie Oarter, who has beec |quite ill iwmow convalessing. Sev. 'D. SF. Brown, D; D., wo wat visiting . D. O., on bar ees connected wich the Now Sogient Conterenes of the AM. E, Church és 2. “Mrs. George T. Barclay of Bridge. +, Coun., is dead. ~She is mother of Bir. Georac'W. Barclay. 8 -E, Brown, oar popalar groeer,whe fel through the srapoor of his store and Sa an et is out wiest Our gicls a are enjoying lshecasatves oortne peed. Thane are tote fine ekators among’ them. capse. {ay she young aan. who carried ‘bis name indarknees stil then fell in with & narrow escape of losing his life. Mr. T. G, Willieras of King 8t.,%e atill-quiae ill, Me. Andrew Carter is out agein af. ter a verious iliness. Mr.end Mes. G. T=Williama of New Jersey are vieiting Mr. and Mes. Ohae BR. Williams ot Weaver Ave. Mr. Anthony ‘Fisher died Monday sf ter e-thert itivess. “Ele was « member of Bape Lodge, No: 8). of P.. s Grand Army brother and -a member of the Star-of the Beet Society. Watch for the. great concert giver by, $he Jeter temily in Masoote Rall. The —: 60 on the 30ch it going to be the proper caper. ‘Mr; Olarence Buchanan of Pend ave- nue, is quite sick with muscular rhea. anesiem Mr. and Mes. Joseph T. Rey hav the spmpathgef their many frien througn the Joss of their deughter who departed hie lite ¥eb. 8ch Mins Badie W. Mitebell ot Lewis 8% macennounoed:by her doptor ‘as being out of danger. yesterday, bes is stil quite sick. Mz. F. W. Robinson has just retarn ed from « tour of the rtate, stoppin at Pawtueker and Providengs. Mrs. Williams of DeBlois 8t.,is viv iting her daughter, Mes. Hattie White of New York Oity. Mre "Wm H. iltonw? 20 Calenda: 8t,.{8 improving slowly. The Women’s Loyal Union, Mre Margaret A. Dalton, president. at its last’ meeting, Wednesday, Jan Slat, ERre to the teessarer, Miss J. Imogene joward one thousand votes. in the Paris “Exposition Teacher's Contest conducted by the Evening Telegram. On Wednesday Miss: Howard's votes ceached @ total of 169510, she still maintaining foarth place in ‘the cea. test and steadily going on to third whiek is mbout 10000 ehead of her. Good work, keep it up. Mra. Levi Jaokson has returned fear Bridgeport, Cena, FROM PORTSMOUTH. ‘A Great Brent. ‘SoRremouTe,'Vs., Fes. 14, 1900. Mrs, Estelle Bailey’s residence or Chestnut street, hie city, was the ecene of ® most brilliant dioaer party given by the members of The 190¢ Club on Thursday eveving the Sut ast. Among those present were Missos C. LK. Bailey, Kate Biliott, Suste a. Mash, Hoss L. Base, Nansio held, Fan- nie M. Paige, Avery ant, Emms Lee, Mary 2. White; Mesdumes, Mary Freeman and A. Davie; Messre George A. Melvin, the president, WE. Doug- lass, aecretary. W, H. Jennings, treas- urer, J 8 Collins, E. 8. Holmes, 5. P. Sampson. Lee Hunt, Alec Davie H. W Melvin, John T, Reddick and Me. The- odore Nash who made his debut, After indulging in innocent pleasure by music and otherwise, all fopaired {9 the heavy ladened table and parzook of the many delicacies thereon. Speeches were made by the President ‘and others among whom was. 8. Holmes who paid s Blowing tribate to the Foung, ladies of Portsmouth. Specoh-making being over thesweet notes of “Home, sweet home” fell up- on the eacs of the banqueters when ail retired with light hearts and ecstatic min |, On the second Sanday of this moath the members and friends of the Norsh St. Emanuel Chureh listened to two well delivered sermons by Dr. Batts, the presiding elder of this distziet. Mr. James H. Hayes of Riebmond, spent Friday, Feb @th, in oureity on legal business. Mz. Robert J. Stith of Norfolk visit- ed our city at the same time. Mr. wm. Pitt of Giascow Street, who has been confined te his residenes on account of contegeous disease ig much improved. Mrs Henrietta Nioholas of London Street, continues very aiok, Mrs. Margaret J. Wren of Pinners Point who has been sick for sometime is much improved. Mr. H.L, Farmer, sonet B. J. Far- mer of Chestnnt St, was taken quite ill Saturday, Feb. 10th, but is mueb improved. Miss Sarah V. Wildg of Pearl 8t., continues very sick. ‘Mise Georgiana Simme, of Green St., who hav been sick for sometime, is much improved. The Planet ean be found at the office of the Old Reliable Richmond Benefi- cial Insurance Company, 518 Groen 8t., E. 8. Holmes, manager: J. 8. Cel- ling, agent. | Ohuroh Hill Notes. ! 7 Owing to the inelemeney of the weather aod not with- atending the mad all three services at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church were well attended and everything was in a prow perous condition. Services were at usual at the other chorshes. Mr. Eddie Dudley is in a critical con- — ‘The rest of the sick is improv- ng. ‘Mre. Laura Burke’s sister fs again confined to her bed at her residence in 2ad St. We hope her a speedy recov- “The J. M. Langston Lysoum which ‘was organized two weeks ago held its first mecting at the residence of Mr. ‘M. RB. Barrett, The programme was a good one. Mr. Eddie Hill, one of church's pop- Siam puntossionery vet hetesy on Sots Slase confectionery ang bekery on Ste "Hot bread dally, Vues. 8ST. LUKE BREVITES. | Besane Council, Ne. 160, initiated at sheie last regular meeting seven new members. Ladies virited the Council. and Rev. Stokes weleomed them. Ma tic led by Rev. 4. A.Bowler. Retresh- menta were served. Twenty ladies and gentlemen lott St. Lake Hell, Monday, Jam. 15th. in Mr. Price’s Rudder to go to Ham’s Hall, ‘Gury Street Road, sonreerate Ham's Couneil, No. 175." This Council was made from a benevolent society knows aSons of Ham of twelve members, ‘These twelve members by energy and thrift, seeured 28. ladies and gentle men, and madeinto the [. O of St. ‘Luke « Oouneil 40 strong. Addresses were delivered by Mr. W. W. Fulds, Dr. BL. Harris, Mr. “Washington Early and others ‘ot Richmond, Va Brothers Bradtord, Oharles Thomp- |Ains, Thornion LeCost of the County, also spoke in-praise of the order. Miss Mary W. Roper, teacher of that loeali- ty, and 2 member of Magtalens Ooan- jell, No. 125,-used her infiasnee ia hav- ing this number added to the list. The following officers were installed: ‘W. 0., Moves Bradford ; V. O., Ohar- ey Thomptine; “R. -8., Thornton Le Oost; F. 8., David Thompkine ; Treas., George Brown; Sen. Con , James John ton; Jan. Oon, John GOberton, Jr. ; 0.8, Moses Bratford. 1, 8.. Henry Joynes; ‘K. of W., Henry Holmes; Chap , W. Yeung; Connell Adv., Ellie wilco; W.Father, David Brattord, 5 On Wednesday, Jan: Bist, the Coun- cil what Mies Gertrade D. Lawrence worked, was ecnarcrated with ferty- five members. Dedieatory address by Rev. Z DeLewia. The officers were installed and the eharge given by Mra Megnie L. Walker; and the Consecra- Monamarsh was led by Mrs, Fannie E Brown, Martha 8. Morgan, Mary H. Dawson. ‘then, the officera and meam- bersot what ix now Koown as Free Will Couneil, No: 378. The Endowment Board held its usu. al monthly mevting, aod reports the work in a cood, healthy condition. tan ordered the claims of George Wert of Good (Prospect Couneil. No. 151. Rieh- mond, Va., #50; Mes. Mary E. Taylor. Lily ot Valley Gouneil, No. 114, Hunt ington, W. Va.7-#50; ‘Mrs. Naagy Cor- niek of Prout Gonneil, No. 2, of Nor folk, Vo., $50; Brother Heral Hunles of Suserx Couneil; No. 181, of Sussex Va, $25. Totei claims for month $175.00 paid. We regret to mention that Mrs, A Dawley of Norfolk, buried a child fron Bbeneseber Cirele. No. 20, of Norfolk Va, The claim of $30 was paid wi.hit 24 houra after death was reported. Rev, Allen, of Ashland, Va., paid us ‘a visitiass week, and reports Golder Link Gouneilin a presperous condi sion, There is great deal of wiekness i the several Jouneils. | mrs. Julia Johnson of Helintrop Council remains. quite sick at 1008 N ) th St. Misdida Jones ot Good Ides, 16. i ‘etill sick at 1020 Ht. James Ss. }_ Mrs. Martha Devis of Magdalena, No 195, isdenproving. Mies Bila Onley, R. W. G. Chicto Virginiayis now i New York City. Grace Council, No. 167, Mra. Mar Brown, Deg. Chief, celebrated thei ed Anniversary én a quiet, yet nice manner, the third Tuesday in Janue- my. Matron “Fannie. Brown will hay the 4b Anniversary of Lilac Circle No.5, Fridey. | _ ‘The Mase Meeting held at St. Luks ‘Hall, by De. HL. flarris, Dep. of th , City of Riekmond lest month was ver: |enthasiastie and edjourned to mee eb. -21st. | Rew. Cootey, of Petersburg, Va, vesnde-encouregément from his city. B. A. Townes, of Danville, Va., indo Sog-good work. %. Hermon Counstl, .No. 42, anc Magnolia No27 and Isdepende at Li ly, No. 62 of Lyochbusg, Va., are add {ng to their Councils monthly, and are preparing to meet the &. W. G. Conn. eilcext August. Mra. Frances Cox, ates. Gunner ané Pauline Barnes of Lynehburg ares wosk-among the ehildrea, eee ieee A Behool Fieht Raided. Mies Mary J. Jenkins hae been tesch- ing im the Seottesville Colered Graded Schoof four years ef which.Prof. A. 0. Burrekt is or Misa-Jenkios is s good teacher and has always given sat. istaction tooth patrons .end schoo! rustece. Last fall Me. 'Hadeon Rendolph un- baknowe to Miss Jenkins and most ot the patrens carried aclaim before the bourd for Mise Belle Lewis stating that Ming Jenkine did not want the school! any longec. Therefore, the Board de- aided that Miss Lowis cuould have the school. Miss Jenkins was not awareof the fact umtil she went to sigu the contract that Miss Lewis had her school. The patro..8 beeame aroused then the Hon, G. W. Gilmere.elerk of the Sehvol Board had called meeting of the board. The room was packed with patrons to speak for Misa Jenkins and. to the great joy of the people the school was given again to Miss Jenkins. A few weeks ago Mr. Randolph asked Miss Jenkins’ forgiveness for the wey he had done and sexnowledged his tault before the chureh, {crovded with people. He sad thet ke was persuad- edtedoashe had done and it is be- lieved to be true, beeause Mr. Raa- dolph has ears been « popular gen- tleman and afriend of Miss Jenkins’ family. | epee ees AHapoy Time | The happy little home of Mr. and Mrs, J.T. Mosby, No. 715 Oatherive Street, was brillisatly lighted up lass Friday night, Feb. 20d, to eordially welcome the guests of Mrs. Buss Bacchaus ef Atlantic City, N. J., sister of Mrs Nannie Gray, secompanied by her listie son, Leon, whieh waa cheer- folly entertained by the former guests of this city. Among those present were Mr, and Mrs. Henry Burrell, Mr. and Mrs, Gray, Mra, W. P. Prise, Mra. Matilda Mima, Agnes Reoso, Pat Bmith, Geo. H. Allen, Mr. and Mra. Pride, Mr. and Mrs, Bern and her sister. The evening was cheerfully spent telling anecdotes of different kinds un- til the time arrived for supper. The dainties were so rare I think they should be mentioned: o plenty of chocolate, chicken salid, beaten bis- suite, fruit and pound i ry Pagne, eggnong. se o . whieh ‘made the time lively. ice cream, other dainties to correspond in propor. tion. As the old rhyme says, ‘A hearty laugh will make you fat.” Af thas be 0. [know all are real fat at present. The hour of 1 o’elock arrived, the guerts left for home. which was a cheerful good night by all present. By an Eve Witwnes, De You Know Him? Anvonra, Buexrmesau Oo., Va., February 9th, 1900, desire to know the whereabouts of my father whose name was Hudson Harris, Some eailed nim Hudson Hargrove, his master’s name. My motber’s name was Aenrietts. She had six children when I was sold from her. We were sold at Nelson Oourt- house sbout 1845 as near as [ remem- ber father’s master bought my motb- fr. There were five.girit and one boy. His neme was Zealonfeteher. ‘The oldest girl's name was Gabe and wae sold to a Negro-trader, pamed George Niskeon. ‘Then there was Ad sonia, Susan, Elizabeth aad Emma. Mother's former master was named Samuel Hansbuere 1 was taken cars of by the sheriff of Nelson county then. fo moved to Seotteville. Va. His name was William Eanse, From there he sent meto* Riehmood, Va., by a Osptain named Wingfield, ‘and be sold me to aman named Bently Brown. 8eT am the one hunting my rela- tives. The one named Elizabeth lives at New Canton im Buckingham. My ‘tame now is Bettie Woodson. Please address all communications to Louies Smith, Arvonia, Va. Farther’s master’s name was Beverly ‘aetna. Grand Batertainment- General Wasbington’s Birthday En- tertainment will by given at the ard Bt. A. M.E. Charch on Thursday and Friday nights, Feb. 2cad and 284, 1900. Goo uf the grestent attractions will be Mr. and Mrs. Ger. Washington. ‘They are two of the most pooular and sy- lish persone to be found in Richmond. There will be a dcxen or more of ehila. ten ranging from six to twelve years of age, attired in colonia: costume whe will entertain all who may come. Admission, 10 cents for all person not heving a bag to put their age ip. Committee: Celesti Crane, Fernells Ocump, Lucretia W. Wells, Martha E Forrester, Estelic Searg and others. From Hartfard_ The weekly exercises beld at the Toleott Street Congregational Churat sregrowivg very interesting. It is gust whatie needed. all should at tend and helpto maka them more in- foreating. An interes’ ing aut ject wil ‘be int jaded at the next meniing. Counselor Miller of New Haven was im the city on business and returned the same day. Mrs C. Lee of No 848 Asylum Ave. in gaite iil. urs. J, Davieisof No. 14 Martin St., is also very sick. Mr. H. Geary of Worcester. Mass. wee the guest of the Rev. J. Sulls Cooper Saturday and Sanday We are gind to know that Mise Mol lie Gaskin of No. 728 Broad Sz, ia eon valesoing. Mr, James H. Wilson of 43 Wooste: St., is sufforring with a severe old. irs. Bains of Windsor Street, is im proving slowly. —--___ wT WOA Warea ‘The current topics by the boys and their Liverary last Taeeday was enjoy- ed by ail present ‘The explenation of the Sunday School lesson last Saturday by Prof, GB Hovey. Dean of Wayland Col: lege, was aaeetty interesting and many helpful thoughts were brought out. Remember this class is free to all, ‘The Committee on the Alms Houre es avery helpful meeting last Sun- ay. The Street Committee met last Sun- day et3P.M., and held good mest: ings om the corners of the streets. There were one hundred and fifteen persone in attendance. ‘The boye lest Sunday enjoyed the most heipfal addrees whish was deliv: ered to them Inst Sunday by Dr. D. A. Ferguson. His subject was “Little Things.” ——- =-___ ‘Bpeoial Services. Rev. Dr. G. W. Bryant of Baltimore will preach atthe First Presbyterian ‘Ohurch Sunday, Feb. 18th, 1900, at 11 a. mn. "ACS o'eloek p. m. Rey. Dr. Graham. pamtor of the “Fifth St. Ohoreh has indly consented to preash. He will *be accompanied by his deseon board, Music by the Fifth Street Ohureh choir, The public is cordially invited 40 be present. ——Dr. A. W. G. Farrar has removed his office from 100.5. Leigh Bt.. to 808 N. 4th 8t., where he will be as usual ready for ali calls. | He returns many thacks to his petieots for their past kind patronage. Old "phone, 648. 4t-1-27 ere aati: WANTED —aa- COLOREDGIRLS, To learn to make Cheroots. Pau while Learning. Hpply 607N. Brook Ave., City ———— Insures Loye and e efter years of sutoing for socal weet rs pom sexual woate ‘news, owt vitality, vaticocele ete. and ‘en: Maras spall "weak ‘organs to Tui size and vigor.” Bimply send Your name and wddyens igube te We Knapp, ine tut huge, botron lich, and “he wilt wiadly seud 6" free Fo. gout with rut directions so tha any ian Tay oaally cure bimselt ut home. ‘Thiale tore talniys mone xenerous offer ana the fonow- bg extracts taken from his Gally ima show tow men write him. oan Sir Pens accept my, etacera tanks fpr Your of recent date. T ave giv= en zur treatment a ehorough tent and to Dentetit has been extraordinary ‘It’ hes completely braced me dp. ath juve as vigor ous as when a boy and you canuse Sow happy 1 ara. fully. Hosuita were sunctly wnat? reemee : Were exactly whet t need! Strength ana Tiger have complet. ty retary. ‘and enjargomtent is outirely satishactory “Doar Bir-=Vours was received and’? bad bo trouble in making Use of the receipt as dt rooted. and attor a few days use can trite: fully fay it ie @ voon co weak mom. Tain groatiy improved in size, werengts and ‘vit Ail correspondence is strictly conndensil, qpaiied in plain sealed prresope, the receipt wee 2 for the asking and be wane every /10 the Golored People of America: johten cn KING the Fact that there are many #0 called hair gro were and straighteners now being offered on the market, and knowing tos ccrtaiat? that most of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight forward atatemont to the colored people of America threugh ite best paper,the janet. In the year 1871, our present Secretary through a fortunate circumetance acquired the reoript for OZONO. It wan Bot oflered terrane ne pushed to any extent until 1875, when it wae put upon the market and uit with marked suc. cess. After a thorough test by the leading colored people of that time, it wee Provounced an honest, legitimate remedy. True to all we élaimed. for it waa worthy in every respect of the confidence and attention of evere member of the colored race. Beaaue they found it to eause the hais’ te" GROW TONG AND STRAIGHT, soft and fine and as beautifal as an April moroing- “I also ‘Sores ali forma of itehing, humiliating scalp diseases, atops the hair from fall. ipg out.{and causes a new growth to grow on the baldest teal. Now, whens ever a genuine article appears on the market, there are alwuys a lot of people who imitate and mske capital out of the merits of other people's goods. See- ing our marked success numerous ro-called hair growers, and hair straighten, fra were put on the market. Of course the colored people. liad no wey to tell that they were being fooled and bought moet of them to their sorrow, Nom we ask yous plain question. Would we absolutely ageee to refund you your money provided you not satisfied with the preperations we manatee tare if our goods were not true to all we claim for them? We assert right hese that we have advertieed fur nearly 24 years, offering to reture the money for every case in which Ozono did not give entisfaction and wa have never ver hed f2,7etund the money. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kioky, Curly, Refractory Hair. It will mabe short, harsh hair. long sed straight. It will eure your bead of all itehing, worrying, running scalp dist eases, Kezems, Pimples, Dandruff, Iteh, &o. {twill stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to ite nat- Gra coior, making the bair Long and Soft , Fine and Silky and as beautifal as an April morning. 10,000 people are to-day using Oxono and not one com. aint. We have thousands of testimonials. We have not space to publish, Rev. B. Herta an eminent Colored Divine ot the Ghosts writes: I have fouad your Ozono to prove satisfactory in every particular. Kate W. Page. Blacksburg, Vs., writes:—Your preparation has proven true to all you lam for it. The price of Ozono is 0c. « box. It takes from 8 to 4 boxes to sceomplish. the treatment. We make this liberal offer fora limited time only, Cut nen thie Coupon and send to us with $1.00, and we will forward to youd boxes at Orono and one bottle of Elestrieal Skin Reflaer which maker blask skin bright rough skin soft and oliant and cures all skin diseases, We will aleo inshore Gee, faney {er of our Electrical Skin Food—nature’s great beautifier, removes Wrinkles, Moth patches, freckles and all fasial blemishes, and to prove ove liberality we will add to this one Package of Anti-Odor, A positive cure fer ‘Soro Throat, all forms of Womb Diseases, Ohilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet, ‘glso Removes all smelis and Odors arising from the human body such as Feet, Arm Pits, &o. Remember we will refund the money if you are not pleased with the goods and positively this offer is not good but for a limited time only. Cut out and mail this Coupon to as with One Dollar and get this Grand Combination Offers as this opportunity will not oceur again, Boston Chemical Company, 411 N, 23d Street, —_ _ Richmond, \ Ftp wes Rak aa eee AN one BENRESMAUEASS, VE coveooneotosoeeeoooones I enclose you $1.00 (One Dollar) for which please send me the following goods at once: (four) Lan om Boxes “OZONO” Hare Grower ann Harn Sraaronraxen, (ons) “Lazar Borrix Eiacrsicat Sxix REvINeR, (ona) Lanox Jan Fis ornican Sxim Foon, (one) Lazex Packacr Anri- Ono. MY NAME I8 . HOURe NO-nrereerenneren BtECObesenerserneseeesrenntneeveseneseeaeresnenercen OO arrears ee OR sate cng ofSbaIieceee oa heniiacal bs #stablishedr 868. __Olld ’Phone 1431 oe ; : J. A&C, J. € SUCCESSORS TO ~<_ -Henry Cooke, * Jacov 4. coors. * Ps © cornetiea 3, cone?! Funeral Directors Fmbelmers and Livery men. OFFICE, WAREROOMS & STABLES; F D28N.AdamsSt. Near Leigh St Night Oslls and Orders by phone Promptly Exeeoted, Bosidesce Uy. Stairs 5 N. WINSTON CONFECTIONER, Uhoice Tobacco and Cigars of the latest brands SODA AND MINERAL WATERS, Hot and Cold Drinks always on hand. NOTIONS, Fine Stati 5 School Supplicy, fc. Nelson Winston, 537 Brook Ave Frontiag First Presbyt’a Ohureh.) NATHANIEL J. LEWIS, Attorney-at-Law And Notary Public 009 @.Magsaaue 8t., Richmond, Va GOOD POSITIONS:—Hundreds of our patrons in thie and oorthern states and cities want farm hands, cooks, Burses and general isborers. If you Want @ good home or paying employ- ment write orcall at W. M. Martin & Co., 814 East Broad 9t., Richmond Va. 12-30-1m We iee WEEKLY 100 COOKS Hoasemaida and Watresses for cue eee ae RRS week. Trapsportaticy furnished, aso 50 farm hands for Maryiand. 4 BR. W Elsom, i 417 E. Broad St M. F, MAURY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW tors MainSt., - and Floor {Brommom, Va. New “hone 5 s W. 8. 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