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THE RICHMOND PLANET SENATOR HOAR'S GREAT SPEECH. The Situation in the Philip= pines. AGUINALDO AS A PATRIOT One of the Ablest Philippics of the Century, THE NATION AND ITS DUTY--A POWERFUL PLEA FOR JUSTICE. On the Side of the Oppressed. VOL XVII NO 19 SENATOR The Situation AGUINAI One of the THE NATION FUL On the We begin the publication of the speech of Senator George F. Hoar, of Massachusetts, delivered in the U.S. Senate April 17th, 1900. It has attracted world-wide attention and is pronounced the greatest effort of his life: MR. HOAR. Mr. President, I am in rather an uncomfortable condition as to health, and I desire to ask that I may say what I have to say without interruption unless I shall mistake any Senator. If I should do so, I would expect, of course, to yield to him for any correction he might wish to make. I ask the Secretary to read Senate joint resolution No. 83. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Secretary will read the joint resolution. The Secretary read the joint resolution (8. R. 53) defining the policy of the United States relative to the Philippine Islands, introduced by Mr. Beveridge January 4, 1900, as follows: "Resolved, etc., That the Philippine Islands are territory belonging to the United States; that it is the intention of the United States to retain them as such and to establish and maintain such governmental control throughout the archipelago as the situation may demand." Mr. HoAR. Mr. President, when on the 8th of July, 1898, less than two years ago, the lamented Vice-President declared the session of the Senate at an end, the people of the United States were at the high water mark of prosperity and glory. No other country on earth, in all history, ever saw the United States as just American prosperity and an American glory. We were approaching the end of a great century. From thirteen States we had become forty-five States. From 3,000,000 people we had become rear 80,000,000. An enormous foreign commerce, promoting to grow to still vaster preparations in the near future, was thrown into insignificance by an internal commerce almost passing the capacity of numbers to calculate. Our manufactures, making their way past hostile tariffs and fiscal regulations, were displacing the products of the greatest manufacturing nations in their own markets. South of us, from the Rio Grande to Cauce Horn, our Monroe doctrine had banished from the American continent the powers of Europe; Spain and France had retired; monarchy had taken its leave; and the whole territory was occupied by republics owing their freedom to us, forming their institutions on our example. Our flag, known, and honored throughout the earth, was welcomed everywhere in friendly ports, and visited everywhere on friendly ties. We were the sweet, rie, est, strong, strong on the elements of material strength, stronger still in the justice and liberty on which the foundations of our empire were laid. We had abolished slavery within our own borders by our constitutional mandate, and had abolished slavery through out the world by the influence of our example. AN ERA OF PROSPERITY. Our national debt had been reduced with unexampled rapidity. We had increased it somewhat for the necessary expenses of the war. But if it had been due, we could have paid it all in a single year by a tax solely upon the luxuries of the rich, which the rich would scarcely have felt, and which would have vexed no manufacture and 129 no branch of commerce. Rich in all material wealth, we were richer still in a noble history and in those priceless ideals by which a Republic must live or bear no life. From all over the country came the voice of well-paid labor, dwelling in happy homes, full of contentment with the present and of hopes for the future. Capital was seeking new investments, rescued from foreign invasion, was owned. Foreign ma keys were opening. The balance of trade was on our side. The product of American industry was carried abroad on an overwhelming and increasing tide. We had won the glory of a great librarian in both hemispheres. The flag of Spain—emblem of tyranny and cruelty—had been driven from the Western Hemisphere, and was soon to go down from her eastern possessions. The war had been conducted without the loss of a gun or the capture of an American soldier in battle. The glory of this great achievement was unlike any other which history has recorded. It was not that we had beaten Spain. It was not that 75,000,000 people had conquered 15,000,000. Not that the spirit of the nineteenth century had been too much for the spirit of the fifteenth century. Not that the young athlete had felled to the ground a deceptive old man of ninety. It was not that the American mechanic and engineer in t e machine shop could make better ships or better guns; or that the American soldier or sailor had displayed the same quality in battle that he had shown on every field—at Bunker Hill, at Yorktown, at Lundys Lane, at New Orleans, at Buena Vista, at Gettsburg; in every sea fight on Lake Erie or on the Atlantic. Nobody doubted the skill of the American general, the gallantry of the American admiral, the courage of the American soldier on sea voyages, the glory of the victory was that it was war and a victory in the interest of liberty. The American flag had appeared as a l berator in both hemispheres; when it floated over Havana or Santiago or Manila, there was written on its folds, where all nations could read it, the pledge of the resolution of Congress and the declaration of the President. A TRIBUTE TO MCKINLEY. Every true American thanked God that he had lived to behold that day. The rarest good fortune of all was the good fortune of President McKinley. He was, in my judgment, the best beloved President who ever sat in the chair of Washington. His name was inseparably connected with two periods of unexamined prosperity, made more impressive by the period of calamity which came between them. The people believe that to the great measure called by his name was due a time of happiness and comfort never equaled in this country, and never approached by any other. It was the high-water mark on this planet of everything that could bring happiness to a people. But high as the tide reached then, it went higher under the operation of the police which came in with his Administrators. He had won golden honors by his patriotic hesitation in bringing on the war, and by his interpretation of the purpose with which the people at last entered upon it. When I say that President McKinley was the best beloved President that ever sat in the chair of Washington, I do not mean, of course, to compare the reverence in which any living man is RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY APRIL 28.1900. held with that which attends the memory of Washington and Lincoln. But Washington and Lincoln encountered while they were alive a storm of political hostility, which President McKinley has fortunately been spared. I repeat that it seems to me that President McKinley holds a place in the affection of the people at large which so on of his predecessors ever attained in his life-time. THE REDEMPTION OF A PROMISE. The promise which the President and the Senate made as to Cuba we have, so far, done our best to redeem When the Spanish fleet was sunk and the Spanish flag went down from over Havana, peace and order and contentment and reviving industry and liberty followed the American flag. Some of us had hoped for the same thing in the East. We had hoped that a like policy would have brought a like result in the Philippine Islands. No man contemplated for a moment the return of those islands to Spain. One of the apostles would as soon have thought of giving back a redeemed soul to the domination of Satan. The American people, so far as I know, were all agreed that their victory brought with it the responsibility of protecting the liberals, peoples from the cupidity of any other power until they could establish their own independence in freedom and in honor. I stand here to day to plead with you not to abandon the principles that have brought these things to pass. I implore you to keep to the policy that has made the country great, that has made the Republican party great, that has made the President great. I have nothing new to say. But I ask you to keep in the old channels, and to keep off the old roos' laid down in the old charts, and to follow the old sailing orders that all the old captains of other days have obeyed, to take your bearings, as of old, from the north star, Of whose true fixed and resting quality There is no fellow in the firmament, and not from this meteoric light of empire. E specially, if I could, would I persuade the great Republican party to come back again to its old faith, to its old religion, before it is too late. There is yet time. The President has said again and again that his is only an ad interim policy until Congress shall act. It is not yet too late. Congress has rejected, unwisely, as I think, some declarations for freedom. But the two Hou-es have not as yet committed themselves to despotism. The old, safe path, the path alike of justice and of freedom, is still easy. It is a path familiar of old, to the Republician party. If we have diverged from it for the first time, everything in our history everything in our own nature calls us back. The great preacher of the English church tells you how easy is the return of a great and noble nature from the first departure from rectitude: "For so a taper, when its crown of flame is newly blown off, retains a nature so symbolical to light, that it will with greediness reenkindle and snatch a ray from the neighbor fire." THE PATHWAY TO PROSPERITY. I, for one, believed, and still believe that the pathway to prosperity and glory for the country was also the pathway to success and glory for the Republican party. I thought the two [CONTINUED ON THE FIRST PAGE ] TROUBLE IN THE CHURCH. The Return of Rev. W. R. Gullins. The annual A. M. E. conference at Suffolk was the subject of much favorable comment. As a result, Rev. W. R. Gullins, one of the most brilliant orators in the connection, was sent to the Third St. A. M. E. Church, vice Rev. D. J. Beckett promoted to the position of Presiding Elder. The announcement was a veritable electric shock to those who had opposed Rev. Gullins when he was pastor before and steps at once taken to prevent his retaining the position. A meeting was held at the Third St. A. M. E. Church Friday night, April 20th, and a prayer was formulated asking Bishop Handy not to permit Rev. Gullins to take charge, Steward Wm. Johnson was sent to deliver it to the Bishop in person. It is reported that Presiding Elder Beckett was authorized to hold up the appointment of Rev. Gullius and to send Rev. J.C. Franklin to take his place in the event that matters could not be satisfactorily adjusted. THE LETTER IN QUESTION. It was alleged that a letter was sent to the conference at Suffolk alleging that the church desired the return of Rev. Gullins, and that he was the only man, who could pull the church out of its difficulties. Upon this, Bishop Handy is alleged to have appointed him. The oppersons of Rev. Gullins declare that the letter was a forgery and that the church has never taken any such action. They urge that they expected Rev. Beaskett to be returned, and therefore had no thought of Rev. Gullins. In the meantime, the storm centre shifted the court, and he was besieged by both parties. He deserved his intention to call a meeting of the members of the church and abide by their decision. This did not suit the anti-Gullins. They did not desire him to preach on Sunday as had been announced in the PLANET. Dr. R. E. Jones, one of the leading members of the church and the pillars—the Messrs. Forrester were outspoken in their opposition. But R. v Guilins preached in a way as though his life depended upon it. All conceded that it was an able effort and money to pay his travelling expenses flowed in. Mr. R. G. Forrester however arose during the morning exercises and stated his opposition to the pastor. THE EFFECT OF A SERMON. The sermon had its effect however. The meeting to settle the question was to have been held Tuesday night, but a telegram is said to have been received from Bishop Handy instructing Presiding Elder Beckett to hold his hands off and that he would settle it. Thereupon, the anti-Gullinites passed the word around for their followers to stay away from the meeting as none would be held. The Gullinites, however, were on hand and with Rev. Gullin presiding passed strong resolutions edging their pastor and urging his retention. Armed with these Rev. Gullins left Wednesday morning for Baltimore where he will state his side of the controversy to Bishop Handy in person. Mr. William Johnson has not as yet stated the result of his visit. The supporters of Rev. Gullins are happy, but the other element seem to be certain that they will secure material consessions as a result of the contest. It is hoped that both sides may reach a common basis of agreement. CONVENTION DAY AT THE FIFTH ST. BAPTIST CHURCH. To-morrow is the day set apart by the Fifth Street Baptist Church to raise money for home mission, foreign mission and educational purposes. The pastor of the church, Dr. W. F. Graham is leading a general rally for the Baptist State Convention which meets in Lynchburg on the 9th of May. They are calling for $5,000. The churches are requested to raise $4,000, the ministers and individuals, $1,000. Already the latter have subscribed about $1400 to be paid on the second day of the convention. High Street Baptist Church of Roanoke led off first among the churches the third Sunday in last month and raised $300. Others are following suit. To-morrow, the Fifth Street Baptist Church will rally to the call. There was a standing vote of deacons and members last Sunday at communion to stand by the Baptist State Convention and their pastor in his efforts to help in raising $5000. The good people of Richmond and all lovers of the progress of the race are especially invited to come out and help us. At 11:30 a.m., the pastor will preach on the subject, "A Baptist Preacher in Jail." 8:30 p. m., the pastor will preach on the subject, "supper Time, Who is Invited?" The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. will make special contributions. The choir is preparing excellent music, so we expect a glorious day. Mrs. Robt. A. Jaskson, who has been sick for the past six weeks, is much improved. She left the city this week to spend some time with mother and family at her former home, Washington. D. C. Her little daughter Lydia Beatrice, accompanied her. MARRIAGES. FISHER--JACKSON--The marriage of Miss Minnie D. Jackson to Mr. T. Reid Fisher took place Thursday evening. April 26, 1908, at the new A. M. E. Zion Church, Pearl street Harvard, Conn., Rev. J. Sula Cooke officiating. MR. MOSBY WEDS. Mr. Pleasant Mosby, head-waiter at the New Ford's Hotel was married in Washington last Tuesday, the 16th, to Miss Faunie Wittfield. Mr. Mosby will leave here next month for the Royal Palace Hotel in Atlantic City as 3rd waiter, after which he and his bride will reside in Washington. On account of the recent death of the groom's mother, the ceremony was quite informal. The bride is the accomplished daughter of Mr. Wittfield, a well-to-do farmer in Leathville, Va. DEATHS. DAVIS—Rosa B. Davis, nee James died April 11th at 2 p. m., at Norfolk Va. She was buried from the First Baptist Church of this city, Rev. Dr. J. H. Holmes officiating. She leaves a mother, sister and father in law to mourn their loss. ANDERSON—Died at her residence, 110 E. Leigh St., Saturday, April 21, 1900 at 4:30 A. M., Ella Anderson, wife of R. W. Anderson. Funeral was held at the First Baptist Church, College St.. April 23, 1900 at 3:30 P. M. BANK3—Died Thursday, March 22, 1900, Mrs. Pereilla Banks in the 96th year of her age at the resi ence of Mrs. Kate Holmes, 1022 St. John St., in the full triumph of faith. She was born in 1804 and was married to Mr. Richard Anderson January 15th, 1825, being separated later by their owners. She was married to Mr Henry Banks in 1849 living with him until 1874, when death separated them. She leaves three sons, one devoted daughter, one sister and eight grandchild freen to mourn their loss. "Mother, rest in peace." ANDERSON--Died at his residence, No. 804 N. Third St., April 3, 1903, after a brief illness, Silas Andersen. His funeral took place Friday, April 6th, at the Fifth St. Baptist Church of which he was a member, Dr. W. F. Graham officiating. He was a member of Friendship Lodge, — A. F. M., and Mt. Olivet Commandery. He leaves a wife, brother and son to mourn their loss. "One precious to our heart has gone, The voice we loved is stilled. The place made vacant in our home, Can never more be filled. "Our Father in His wisdom called, The boon his love had given. And though on earth the body lies, The soul is safe in heaven." HIS WIFE. Mrs. Martha Jasper died Saturday, 21st in, in the presence of Sister M. Staunton Jasper. She had served God for about 50 years. "She sleeped, but is not dead." Sister Jasper was the beloved wife of Elder Staunton Jasper. She died in the full assurance of the blessed hope that "she died as she had lived"—faithful Christian, a loving and tender wife and an affectionate, kind, protecting mother. She was a faithful member of the 1st Antioch and Fine Creed Baptist Churches of Powhatan County, where she was borne many years ago. She was so tender in her home life that all of her children claimed to be her prototype. Once she said to her husband that she would die preaching the same glorious gospel of Christ, her Redeemer, that she had lived for and served 50 years and asked that all her children and grand-children and friends meet her in heaven. Sister Jasper leaves a faithful husband, 4 children, 17 grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives to mourn their loss; but their loss is her eternal gain. She requested to be sung, "Am I a soldier of the Cross?" and "A better day is coming." Her four children are Mrs. Irene Williams, Rev. Frank Jasper, Sidney H. Jasper and Miss Mary L. Jasper, a teacher in the public schools of this city. Her funeral took place at 8:30 from the 5th Baptist Church. The active pall-bearers were Messra Thos. Booker, Binford Anderson, Peter H. Jones, Louis Hiekman, Richard Logan, Lawson Richardson; honorary Wm. H. Carter, Sr., Edward Mosby, Sr. They carried a pillow of flowers on which were the words "Our mother." Miss Emily C. Price sang a beautiful solo. Rev. H. Powell assisted Rev. Dr. Z D. Lewis who preached a pathetic funeral sermon from Rev. 14:18 subject, "Bless'd are they which dieth in the Lord." His words had a powerful effect on the congregation. She was interred, in Evergreen Cemetery, funeral director A. D. Price officiating. Sweet be her rest in the heaven beyond Where husband, children and friends all can meet. And clasp her glad hand in joyous relief Where all shall be to part no more. — Miss Lucinda E Jones is quite sick as is also Mrs. Mary Beale. MR. BRAXTON'S EXPLANATION. RICHMOND, VA., April 25, 1900. To the Editor of the PLANET: Please allow me space in your widely read journal to correct a statement which appeared in your issue of March 31st, last, signed "J. P. E. ans." The article in question referred to the sickness, death and burial of my brother, the Rev. P. H. A. Braxon of Baltimore. From letters which I received from my brother during his last illness, and as I had, since his residence in Baltimore, visited him quite often and always found him comfortably situated, I had no reason to think him in indigene circumstances. March 7th, last, I received a telegram from Mr. J. P. Evans and ap calls from several of my brother's friends appraising me of his death, which was quite unexpected to me. These messages also stated when the funeral would take place. I went to Baltimore in time to arrange for the funeral but on reaching there found that all arrangements had been made by Mr. Evans. FACTS CITED. Knowing that my brother's personal effects, including besides $21.00, which was in the house at his death, a library of several hundred volumes which he told me during my visit to him las: year, was worth fully $2500.00, were more than sufficient to pay his funeral expenses. I concluded that Mr. Evans who had entire charge of the arrangement had provided for the defraying of the expenses through a disposition of these effects. In consideration for Mr. Evans' services I paid him four dollars which he had to meet the day after the burial, when he arrived over my brother's papers which he had in his possession and this he refused to do. As to not any relatives contributing any money to help defray the expenses of the funeral, not one was asked, on the contrary Mr. Evans said both in his telegram and on my arrival in Baltimore that he had made all necessary arrangements for the funeral. Mr. Evans said on that day that he had solicited $78.50 in money for the expenses and my first knowledge of it was through his card in the PLANET. WOULD HAVE TAKEN CHARGE. Had he told me the circumstances as he has the public through your paper, I would have taken charge of my brother's effects while in Baltimore, disposed of them and paid all expenses (as I thought Mr. Evans would do) and would not have begged or solicited from the charitable public and friend one penny. In justification to myself I make this statement and add that Mr. Evans took possession of every article of furniture, books and the personal effects of my brother. Hoping that by this medium I may give to the public the true facts in connection with this most unpleasant affair. I am yours truly, Lewis Braxton. RESOLUTIONS OF RE3PEQI To Deacon James D. Smith of Ebane ser Baptist Church Who Entered Into Rest March 24, 1800. Whereas in His Wisdom it has pleased God our Heavenly Father to remove from our midst by the hand of Death our beloved senior deacon, Jas. D. Smith and Whereas from his long and faithful service and attendance to the duties of his office whilst his strength lasted; and unewriving devotion to the church in all of its services during his declining days, he will be greatly missed by us; and Whereas, his heaven beaming countenance and aged feebled frame can never again be seen in our midst; and Whereas, his voice in songs of praise supplication and good advice cannot be more in our midst; therefore be it Resolved lst. That we will bow in humble submission to God's will which death all things aright, and which permitted the body of our brother, like the stately oak, to live and grow and spread its influence around and only to fall when the weight of years brought it down to mother Earth. Resolved 2nd. That we extend our sympathy to the family of our deceased brother, which has lost its main support and commend them to God who marks even a sparrow's fall. Resolved 8rd. That we will endeavor to emulate the example of our beloved brother and deacon, whose whole heart seemed to have been fixed on heavenly things and who, by devotion to the cause of God, died only when his tenement of clay had been worn out in the service of his Master. Resolved 4th. That in his death the Ebenenezer Baptist Church has lost almost its last link, which bound it to the founding of its church-house; has lost a faithful member, one for whom the weather was never too severe to prevent his filling his niche in its services; one whose efforts were untiring in endeavoring to help save the lost and erring on. Resolved 5th. That the community has lost one of its most veritable and aged citizens whose length of years binds the latter year. of the 18th century to the dying year of the 19th cen- PRICE 5 CENTS tury; and who through his length of years lived beyond r-pronoun. Resolved 6th. That as a token of re- spet to the memory of our deceased brother and deacon, the church be properly draped for the space of 30 days. Resolved 7th. That a copy of these resolution be placed upon the records of the church, a copy be sent to the family of the deceased and be printed in the Richmond PLANET and Virginia Baptist. Done by order of the church, Rev. R. WELLS, Pastor, W. P. EPPs, Clerk, Dr. Graham Congratulated. RICHMOND, VA., April 25, 1900. Editor of the Richmond PLANet. So numerous have been letters and cards of congratulation from without and within the state upon the articles in last Saturday's Planet, defiling the position of the followers of the Baptist State Convention, I am compelled to take this method of thanking the friends for kind words. One brother in Richmond, a strong and noble young man, having read the article came to me and gave $10, for the Convention. Others will follow suit. We are now certain of having over two hundred churches represented this year at the Convention. Never before in its history has there been more than a hundred and twenty-five churches represented at one time and that many years ago. Let the watchword be "On to Lynchburg." Yours respectfully, W. F. GRAMAM. Good Samaritaus Anniversary. The Good Sam rites will celebrate their thirty fifth anniversary the 4th Sunday in May, 1900, at the Fifth Baptist Church Church Sydney. They will also have a grand reunion the Monday night following at their hall on Navy Hill. The following committee has been appointed d to arrange for the same: Charles Mills, Westley Fountain, H. H. Allen, Arthur Hayes, Thornton Randolph, Philip Willis, J. H. Mies, J B Taylor, John Baker, W. H. Robinson, R H. Taylor, P. H. Ross, John Jackson, Elizabeth Harris, Mary B. Graham, Lucy Gray, Clarice Barker, L. Johnson, Sarah Jackson, Elvira Burray, Sarah Dismond, Letitia Taylor, S. J. Washington, Mary White, Maud James, Frances Goode and Sarah Dandige. Committee on program: Prof. J. H. Blackwell, Maud James, F. R. Dunkins, L. G. King, Elizabeth Harris, K. L. Johns and J. B. Taylor The brethren are requested the fourth sunday in May at tans' Hall at 1 p m., and the church at 2 o'clock p. m. to meet Samari ladies at An Easter Hunt. An Easter hunt was given the children of the Friends' Orphan Asylum Easter Monday by Mrs. Lucy J. Howard and Mrs Henry Moore assisted by a number of ladies and children. The children of the asylum enjoyed themselves very much and through the matron return many thanks. MATRON. CITIZENS' LYCEUM. The Lyeum will hold its next regular meeting at the Leigh St. Methodist Church Thursday, May 3rd, at 8:30 P.M. "M. The Xrays" will be edited and read by Dr. D. A. Ferguson. Resultation by Miss Luey V. Bolling. Paper. "The question of the hour," by Dr. R. F. Tancil, President of Nickel Saving Bank. Music under the direction of Madame M. A. Cross. Free. All are welcome. Free. MYRTLE LODGE K. OF P. HONORS HER BICK. On last Wednesday night, several of the faithful workers of Myrtle Lodge, No. 17, K. of P., met at the residence of Past Chancellor William Branch, and made up a neat little purse of money which together with some other things they carried to the residence of their K of R & S., Sir Edward W. Cowans who has been sick for the past ten weeks. After all who composed the surprise party had been seated around their beloved Sir Knight and brother, Sir R. A. Jackson in a few brief remarks stated to him their object for assembling there. Sir Samuel Edwards then offered a fervent prayer for the blessings of God upon the occasion. Several soul-stirring hymns were sung and an encouraging talk was made by Rev. Wm H. Branch. After prayers had made for complete restoration to health for Sir Cowan by Sirs S. M. Wilson and L. T. Crawford, the members retired to their homes leaving Sir Cowan feeling much better and highly lifted up spiritually. HELP WANTED!! We have added another floor to our Factory, which consists of new Machines and we want operators to make shirts. Ladies only. The Old Dominion Shirt Co., 727 N, Third St. CARSON WILDRED'S CRIME A DETECTIVE STORY OF TWO CONTINENTS BY HARRY WOOD REYNOLDS CHAPTER XXIX Whether it was Karine whom I believed I had heard weeping or not, I could not be sure. I could not have taken my oath that there had been a sound at all, but I was morally certain of it. I ran all round the house trying in vain to batter in a side door, and was met everywhere by silence and darkness. At the side, however, I came at last upon the extension from the tower from which I had seen the suspicious smoke and flame pouring on that memorable Christmas afternoon. Over the roof of the low "studio" which possessed no windows, I could see a faint glow, like a luminous halo or crown, and suddenly, as I stood regarding it in some bewilderment, I recollected the skylight which I had observed from within. If I could in some way climb to the top, break through the glass and let myself down, the problem as to how I should get into the house would be effectually solved. I dragged a rustic seat across the grass and set it in an angle between the tower and the low building of the studio. I gave it a certain slanting inclination, that it might not fall when burdened with my weight, and then I scrambled up, not venturing to pause for an instant at the top, for I could feel that the thing was slowly beginning to slide from under me. With a leap I caught the ledge of stone that ran around the roof and setting my knee against the wall, helped myself up. It may read simple enough when written down in black and white, but it was rather a difficult task in the accomplishment, and I felt that I had reason to congratulate myself on my own success when it was done. Framed in a margin of dark roof eight to ten feet in width was the skylight, through which penetrated a subdued radiance. Cautiously, noiselessly, I crawled to the round bubble of glass and looked down. A curtain of embroidered Indian silk was drawn half across, but through the open space that was left I could see something of the interior. As I looked a figure passed into my line of vision. It was Wildred walking restlessly up and down with his hands behind him. I could hear the murmur of his voice, though through the glass of the skylight the words were not distinguishable. Suddenly there came a sharp exclamation in a woman's voice, and my heart gave a responsive bound. Wildred was talking to Karine, and it was she who had answered him with a cry. I had not expected, when I decided open trying to enter like a burglar through the skylight, that Karine would be in the studio. It would, doubtless frighten her very much if I should suddenly make my appearance beside her amid a shower of broken glass, and I hesitated so to alarm her, unless the man down there was already commencing to use his power to torment her. If she would only go out and leave me to give Wildred a surprise I should have been thankful; but as I could not hope for her to do that, I determined to know what her companion was saying to her, which had caused her to exclaim in astonishment, or perhaps in fear. I took out my pocket knife, and, with great care to avoid all noise I began to loosen one of the small panes from its leiden setting. As soon as it was released at one end I slipped the point of the knife underneath and so raised it that there might be no danger of its falling downward and startling those within the room. I bent my ear over the tiny aperture. It made all the difference in the world. I could now hear every word that Wilfred was saying. "I have always, and with some reason, I think," was the first sentence that I caught, "considered myself a man of more than average mental ability. I am usually prepared for any traps which can possibly be sprung for me, but in this instance I find I have made my one mistake. I believed in a woman's devotion. Probably it serves me right to have been deceived. Since you have found it all out through her, I may as well admit to you that it is true. She was here. Nobody suspected her presence, or even her existence. She was very useful to me in many ways. If she had proved troublesome I could have rid of her at any time, and she knew it, instead of doing what I ought to have done, I believed that she was willing to go away without betraying me, and I would go free, with a present of a thousand pounds. She could even have asked for when that was gone, and I would not have refused her. I was a fool ever to marry her, but she was the handiest woman I had seen at that time, and, as you know, I was some years younger, some degrees more impulsive, than I am now. I was still more of a fool not to have put her out of the way, knowing what she did, but, as I remarked, that was the mistake of a lifetime. She has told you my secrets, she has shown you certain things in this house which have very naturally displeased and shocked you. She timed her return to this house very well—jealous idiot!—but she will pay for what she has done." I could not see Karine, but I could hear her voice, vibrant with the fear and horror that she felt. "Better not ask; the question doesn't concern you. She will simply become familiarized with the secrets of the House by the Lock in a manner upon which she didn't count—that's all." "I had never pictured Satan himself so cruel, so horrible as you," cried Karine. "I thank Heaven, now that I know, through this wretched woman, what you really are, that not I, but she, is your wife." "Yet you must remain with me, as though you knew nothing, but what I would have had you know, for your own sake and your brother's." "Had it not been for that foolish woman, who has ruined herself in trying to ruin you and me, we might have been happy together, Karine, I admire you more than any woman on earth, for you are certainly the most beautiful," and your coldness to a man of my only added to your marriage woman it would have been different, I meant to make you love me; and even now, Karine, what has happened that need change anything between us? You are not a conventional little fool, as are some women I could name, and the love of a man like me must create some impression on your nature. The obstacle which you think stands between us shall be removed, the marriage ceremony can again be performed over us—secretly if you choose. No one will be the wiser, and as in any event you must stay here in my house"— "I will not. Somehow God will help me to escape, and then, when I am free from you, I shall let such friends as I may have left deal with you as you deserve." “It’s difficult to see how you will get away. It’s true I did not dream that Marion would be here to greet us, or I would not have brought you to this house. But now that you are in it you will stay. No one knows that we are here—no one in your world, at least—and I intend that we shall have a protracted honeymoon. You heard how some vagabond, some tramp, who well get in, failed just now! Well it is! It is! Our strangers to escape from the house by Lock as it is for them to effect an entrance. For instance, you and I are now cut off by means of a sliding iron door from the old portion of the house. From this, there is absolutely no way out, unless I allow it, save one. "HELLO, FARNHAM, I SAID." and that way two or three people have already found by going through a certain little door hidden behind the hangings. I'll show it to you if you like, or perhaps the lady who told you so much has told you that as well?" "She has. She told me all about that poor Mr. Farnham, how you made him believe you a friend to be trusted, how you induced him to smoke opium—here in this very room—this awful room—till he was dazed and unconscious, and how he only roused from his stupor just as you were going to burn him alive in your horrible crematory. She told me how the furnace went wrong at the last moment, and you had to kill him in a different way from what you had planned—less easy for you, more dangerous of discovery. Oh, the horror of listening to the dee dee dee, for she spared me nothing—nothing!" he heard from her how Mr. Stanton came to the aid of the dreadful happening on Christmas Day, how she saw him through, the door, and afterward, when he had spoken to the police, how you bribed her with jewels and money to pretend that she was your cook, that she had screamed with the pain of burning her foot, and how she painted her ankle to look like a red scar when she had to show some proof of her story. She would have been true to you through everything, she said—poor, misguided woman—if she had not been taken ill and stopped in London instead of going to France, as she had promised, and so seen in the papers about our coming marriage. What mockery to call it that; and yet I thank Heaven that it need only be a mockery—that it is not real. "I wonder that the shock of finding that woman concealed in my room—waiting for me to come—did not drive me mad. But I am not mad," such wit as I have I warn you I shall devote to thwarting you, Carson Wildred. Do you think I would go on the same roof with you even if in real life you were? No, you can kill me if you like; it is the only way in which you can keep me here." He ddl not answer for an instant, then he said slowly: "Do you remember just putting your name on a paper I asked you to sign for me with my stylographic pen in the train this afternoon? Well, you thought it was merely an order for letters to be sent on to your new address, but it was something rather more important than that. You put your name to a document which leaves all the money of which you die possessed in your possession. You had it witnessed by my servant and another. You understand to what this points, perhaps? If you show yourself amenable to reason I shall consid- AS HE STOOPED FORWARD TO PICK IT UP, I HAD HIM-FAST. er you a wife to be proud of, and there is no ambition which we need cherish in vain if we are to live our lives together. But, on the other hand, unless you will go heart and soul with me, likening the past, you have to-day been told too much for my safety, or—your own. What if you should catch a serious cold here at the House by the Lock? Unfortunately the place is rather damp though so charming in many ways. You might have an attack of pneumonia. Only fancy how the world would sympathize with the husband of so beautiful a girl as yourself if he were bereaved of you THE BICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA during the honeymoon" "Oh, you are horrible—horrible! It is the moon even to listen to you!" eried Karlina. "If only there was a soul on earth to help me—but there's none—none!" His answer, if he made one, was drowned in the crushing of glass. Better that she should be startled, even to the point of swooning, rather than endure for another second the torture that that flend was inflicting upon her. I broke in the skylight with a heavy stick, which I had brought up to the roof between my teeth. Then, with my hands cut and bleeding, despite the protection of my gloves. I swung myself down and dropped on to the floor. One was a cry from Karline, and a sharp exclamation displayed astonishment from Wildred, forwitted. I had never been a match for him in diplomacy, but when it came to a physical encounter I had every advantage over him and knew it. He had no time to pull out the knife or revolver for which his hand flew to his pocket, for I was on him, taking him by the throat and shaking him as a terrier shakes a rat. I had not stopped even to look at Karine and yet the vision of her pale face and hands clasped over her bosom had flashed lightening-like upon my consciousness. "Thank Heaven! thank Heaven!" I could hear her sob. I hoped that she did not look—that she closed her eyes or covered them with her hands—but Wildred did not give me time to make these suggestions. He was more nimble, if he was less strong than I. I could feel through all his writhings that he was trying to force me along with him to certain corner of the room and, realizing it, resolved to thwart him, whatever his dye might be. I had come to the knowledge actually one second too late, however. He had managed to place his foot on a bell concealed under one of the rugs on the floor, and I heard its summons go pealing shrilly out through the house. A LOOK AT THIS, HE SAID, POINTING OUT A PARAGRAPH. He was slippery, as a serpent in my grasp, and it was taking all I knew to manage him, when a cry from Kara gave me the first warning that I was attacked from behind. The confidential man had stolen in as noiselessly as I had crept upon the roof and to the sky light. "Take that, then!" I heard him snarl savagely, and a low exclamation from my darling told me that in some way he had revenged himself upon her. For an instant I lost my presence of mind and my hold upon Wildred involuntarily I turned to go to Karine's rescue, and the movement was a fatal one. Wildred was up like a rod of steel that had been forcibly bent backwards. I felt a sharp, hot pain run fiercely through my side, and knew that I had been stabbed. My one thought was for the girl. If they worked their will upon me and killed me before her eyes what was to become of her? "Run—Karine 'escape!' I panted. I could not see her but I was assured that she had not obeyed by the loud screams for help which she was desperately uttering. Again I got Wildred down, but the other man was on top of me, and for the second time I felt the burning pain this time in my shoulder. I fought like a mad creature now, with the intent to kill, which I had not had before; but the conviction grew within me that, battle as I might, the efforts would be all in vain. Sparks advanced before my eyes, and then everything grew dim. Out of chaos came a shriek from Karine. Could it be a cry of joy? What reason was there for rejoicing? But there followed a renewed crashing of glass, the muffled thud of feet descending from a height upon the soft surface of rugs and the sound of men's voices. It seemed to me that Cunningham's was among them, but a strange cold pull of darkness enveloped me, and I knew no more. Afterward I learned how it was that Cunningham, with two detectives from Scotland Yard had arrived in the very "nick of time." His statement to the police authorities had been necessarily so elaborate and had been deemed so extraordinary that it had taken some time to create the desired impression at headquarters. He had been still at "The Yard" when my wire had arrived. When at last he had induced the "powers that be" to grant a warrant for Wildred's arrest on suspicion of having murdered Harvey Farnham and to send a couple of men to the house by the lock, where my telegram had announced that he was probably to be found, it was too late to catch anything save the 10 o'clock train. I having reached the door of the gym old mansion. Karine's cries for help ringing out upon the night through the broken skylight, had to be in which direction to proceed, and then had used the same method for surmounting the obstacles which I had adduced and left for them. The servant was secured, but Willdred, seeing with his usual quickness that all hope of escape was over, had shot himself through the heart before the officers could reach him. So died a man who had accomplished the death of many another, and through his humble accomplice (who now breaks stones at Portland), and the wretched wife, found poisoned in a room upstairs, the secrets of his numerous crimes, and the dark house by the lock, were revealed. It was not for many a day after that night's terrible experience that I heard all the truth. What with the two wounds I had received and the strain of the past few weeks, which had begun to tell upon me at last, for a time I lay in rather a precarious condition. But one morning I awoke to consciousness and found that the beautiful face which had been near HE HAD NO TIME TO DRAW HIS KNIFE FOR I WAS ON HIM. HE HAD NO TIME TO DRAW HIS KNIFE FOR I WAS ON HIM. me in my dreams was present in reality. Karine and her brother had nursed me through more than a fortnight's illness. Had I been quite myself I should have felt that then was not the time to speak of love to the girl who had endured so much. But the words were spoken before my judgment would let me restrain them, as it so often had done in the first sweet sad days of our acquaintance. "Forgive me," I said weakly. "I'm a brute. You've been such an angel to me—and I oughtn't to have told you now." "Onghtn't you," she answered softly. Do you remember me saying one evening at the Savoy Hotel that there was only one thing in the world which might even then keep me from making a marriage that was horrible to me? "I remember well," I returned. "I remember everything you ever said to me. Will you tell me what the one thing was?" "I meant if you had loved me. Sometimes I-thought you did, but you would never say so. You only asked to be 'my friend.'" "Oh, if I had but known-if I had but dared," I exclaimed. "I was perishing of love for you from the first encounter with face. Is it too late now? I don't ask to be your friend. I ask to be everything-your lover and your husband." "And I give you everything," she said. So it came about that the sunshine of happiness drove forth the black shadows which would fain have lingered to haunt me like ghosts from the house by the lock. Given By Trees. Trees yield many things besides timber. Turpentine, for example, is the raw sap of the pitch pine. "The turpentine merchant," says a writer on forestry, "in whose wake miles of dead trees, presenting a pitilable sight, are to be found." It is the turpentine orchards of the Mississippi that he describes. The forest suffers in life as well as in death in the service of men. An Educational Programme. "Is your boy's education nearly complete?" asked the friend. "Yes," answered the man who is nothing if not sarcastic. "He knows the classics and the higher mathematics and logic and philosophy pretty thoroughly. I'm going to see if I can't put the finishing touches on his culture and get him so he can calculate the interest on a 30-day note without getting brain-fog and read the daily news without yawning."—Washington Star. Ready for Finishing at Miss Teachem's private academy? Fair Graduate—Yes. I am now going to a finishing school to study drawing, music, language, sculpture, repoussee work, embroidery, etiquette, ete. "To what finishing school will you go?" "Oh, any of the public schools."—N. Y. Weekly. The Only Way Out. Chemist's Assistant—Good gracious! I have kept that woman waiting three-quarters of an hour. I forgot all about her prescription. Chemist—You will have to charge her a good price in order to make her think you had a lot of trouble in mixing it up—Tit-Bits. And They Never Forget It. Shank—And, so, Skooper has organized a class in mnemonics. He claims to be able to teach an unfailing method of never-forgetting. O'Shawne—What is his scheme? Shank—Why, he induces each member of his class to loan him five dollars. That's all!—Puck. Circumstantial Evidence "Isn't your neighbor, Blinkinoff, a drinking man?" "I wouldn't like to give an expert opinion on the subject. I admit, however, that I saw him the other night trying to drive a spiggot into an ash barrel, thinking that it was cider."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. The Lesalean Age "It's a 'lessless' age," remarked Simpers. "What do you mean?" inquired Gales. "Here's a couple who entered upon a loveless marriage, drove away in a horseless carriage and received all their congratulations by wireless telegraphy."—Baltimore American. Stolen Again. "The moonbeams were stealing in the henhouse door," read the rustic child with the new story book. "What were they stealing?" teased the youth in the blue jeans. "Chickens!" grinned the rustic child. —Chicago Daily News. The Rival Belles Mr. Richfellow—I am told that Miss Finescason took all the prizes at Vassar college. What a wonderful memory she must have. Miss Twoseason—Indeed she has. And it goes so far back—N. Y. Weekly. How He Won Her. One sent her verses; in that way his pen was somewhat handy. The other wooner won the day—He sent a box of candy. -Chicago Record. Sometimes a Known Quantity. "Always let X equal the thing you want to find," softly uttered the wife, as she went through her sleeping husband's pockets and abstracted the needed $10 bill—Chicago Tribune. Catskill Milch Cattle Have Learned to Jump Fences from the Free Deer of the Forest. Sad, indeed, is the tale of bovine deprivity that comes to the New York World from the Catskill mountains. Demoralized by intimate association with the giddy and irresponsible deer that were released from the state park several years ago, the farmers' cows have taken to jumping fences and indulging in other reprehensible practices. Up to the time when those deer were let loose to kick their heels at large all PRACTICING HANDSPRINGS. over the mountains the cattle of the region were untouched by scandal. They were renowned for their modesty of demeanor, their sobriety and attention to business. They would make a detour rather than trample on growing crops, and nothing could tempt one of them to pull up so much as a carrot without permission. But when the mountains became infested with lightsome four-legged things, adept at the running high jump, strange to the tyranny of the milking shed, amenable to no authority and greedy for the daintiest produce of the agriculturist, the fatal germ of dissipation was introduced among the herds. They went into hard training for acrobatic feats. When they thought the farmers were not looking that way they practiced handsprings and high kicking. They worked hard to reduce flesh and acquire lightness of foot. The deer good-naturedly gave them the benefit of encouragement, advice and example. The worst of it was that the deer, being protected by the state, the farmers dared not shoot them. In course of time it came about that the Catskill cow that couldn't jump a fence to devastate a cornfield or a cabbage patch was looked upon by its contemporaries as an old fogy, a survival of the stone age, unworthy to associate with the superior "new" cows of today. APPEARANCES DECEIVE How an Estimable Abstainer Came to Be Suspected of Being a Saloon Frequenter. It is so difficult to judge by appearances—and frequently so uncharitable. On an East end cross street lives an estimable young man, the head of a small household, and in all respects a model citizen. He is not a crank, but personally he has no use for strong liquors. He even goes so far as to dispense with them entirely at his home, says the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Well, early one morning not long ago his wife became very ill. Her husband. MET TWO WOMEN HE KNEW. who had delayed his departure for business, decided that she must have some brandy at once. The nearest place where liquor could be obtained was a saloon a block away. He didn't hesitate a moment over petty scruples, but hustled into the place. When he came out, a few moments later, it chanced that two women who knew him happened along. "Did you see him coming out of that saloon?" said one woman. "And in broad daylight, too!" cried the other. "And did you notice how flushed his face was?" queried the first speaker. "Yes, I did. And there was a dazed look in his eyes. Perhaps he has been in there all night." "Think of his poor wife! I had heard some reports, but I didn't believe them. It's too bad to see a bright young man make such a deliberate wreck of himself." "Isn't it?" And then the two charitable souls passed along out of the hearing of the man behind. And that's just the way that good reputations are frequently soiled. **Covers a Multitude of Faults.** "What made you suppose that old Crossgrain has dyspepsia?" "Why, I like to take a charitable view of everybody, and dyspepsia is the best excuse I could think of for his disposition."—Puck. **What He Called Himself** First Tourist—Are you not going to climb this mountain? Second Tourist—No; it is absolutely too steep and rough for a donkey to climb, so I shall not try to ascend.—Harlem Life. Grent on Charges. Ford—Your lawyer made some pretty severe charges against the other fellow, didn't he "" Smallwort—Y-e-e-s; but you ought to see how he charged—Tit-Bits. Our strength and our means we expend, And we venture on many a bold trick. To find we have gained in the end Just experience, that ethical gold brick. —Brooklyn Life. A MAN OF LETTERS. "What are you doing, nowadays?" "I live by my pen." "And what do you write, if I may ask?" "Letters to my friends to borrow money!"—Polichinelle. A Candid Publisher. In the recent death of J. Schabelitz, the famous Zurich publisher and author, the world of art and letters has lost one of its extraordinary characters. He was a shroud business man, an excellent linguist, a skillful writer, and probably the most savage publisher who ever lived. When he accepted the famous memoirs of Count von Arnim, he wrote on the postal card, with the acceptance, the proviso: "I reserve the right to correct your inernally bad grammar." To an aspiring poet who had submitted manuscript he answered by postal card: "I refuse to be disgraced by printing your doggerel. I don't return the copy because you didn't inelose enough postage. If you will send it, with the price of this card, I will send it to you, but I don't think the stuff is worth the expense on your part." One of his postal cards to a novelist read about as follows: "For Heaven's sake, come and take away the unnamable mass of paper you left here for me to look at." An ambitious historian was crushed by the following, written, like all his correspondence, upon a postal card: "You are making the mistake of your life. You don't want to study history. You want to learn how to write."—Saturday Evening Post. Positive Proof. Hogan—Do you behave in dreams, Mike? Dugan—Faith an' I do! La仕 night I dremt I was awake, an' in the morning me dream kem thrue.—Princeton Tiger. He Was "Smooth." "He's a very 'smooth' man," they said, with conviction. Nor were they in error in the matter, for he had just had a clean share.—Chicago Post. Of the Same Mind. The Artist—My dear fellow! I paint a picture in two days, and think nothing of it. The Friend—I am of your opinion.—Brooklyn Life. Her Deficiencies. "I cannot sing the old, old songs." Alas! her words are true ones; And we'll bear witness to the fact She cannot sing the new ones. -Harlem Life. 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Goon behaviour will do much to- Wards enabling us to win the reepect and support of the better class of white people of the South. Wa have thousands of white people inthe South who are our friends. ‘They are in the minority, but they are our friends nevertheless. Ir makes a eelf reapecting colored man sick at heart when he witnesses the condust of some of che lower ele- ments among our people; but he swells with pride when he notes the progress of the God-fearing, progros- sive classes who are imitating the best qualities cf the white man and ffown ing upor the worst ones. THE SITUATION IN BHORTH GARO- LIWA. ‘Tux situation in North Carolina is anomalous and the discussion now tak ing place within its eonfloes neceasari ly attracts attention. To an impartial observer, it would seem that the white Demosratis politicians had diecarded ‘the teachings of the Bible and Chris- tianity sent to dwell in « strange land, ‘The Fifteenth Amendmsnt to the Con- stitution of the United States is as Plain, positive and unequivocal as it is Possible for language to be. Every citizen in the “North Stare” is sworn to maintain and support it. Here is the langusge of the statute: ~The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States, or by any state on sccount of race, color cr previous condi:ion of servitude.” Despite all this at the meeting of the Democratic Convention held at Raleigh April 11, 1900. State Chairman Sricxoxs is quoted as follows: “He (Simmons) added that the ob- foctjof the emandment could be. stated a ewolve, words—'To distranehiee, the ignorant Negroes C an uneducated white man—and said, “By the Evernal God any white man shall vore’,”” Js he guilty of perjary? If he is, what must be said of the thousands of otbers who expect to follow his exam- ple? ¥. W. Pou said: “White rale must follow our slsg wherever it goes, whether the Consti- tation gets tnere or not.” ‘This 1s a message to the Filipinos as to what they sre to expect under the leadership of Bayan, Then followed a sons, remarkable WMa monarchy and startling ins re- republic: “As was ni by acclama- ga ates atone ad lass Charles B. Aycook the next Governor of North Carciina’.”” ‘That was notice to the people ot the Porth that an oligarchy rales North ‘that the pow has end that the Republican form of gov- ernment guaranteed by the Constitu- tio: of the United States is no more. Ib means that Omanoms B. Arooox will have the governorship, whether he is eleated or no. It means that intimida- sion will stalk in the towns and cities and that assassination will rap at she doors of all who oppose. In th face of this condition of af- fairs the Executive Department of the government is silent, and the Legisla- tive Department apparantly paralyzed. The speech of Candidate Arcock sounds like irony and looks like faiss- hood. The correspondent quotes him asfollows: “For thirty years our political bat- ‘tes have been fought from time to time along slong race lines, while we have soughé in vain to make the theo- ry of universal suffrage work out good government and private virtue. We have founa by actual trial that it ean: not bs done.” Here in man who gravely declares one hundred and twenty-four years after the Declaration of Independence thet the cardinal principles,—that of universal suffrage is a failure, and that King Gazonas Iil of Bagiand was right in his contention. He is quoted fur- ther: “Our experience has tanght us that the Negro has not, by mneritanes or education, sush knowedge aod appre- chirion of the responsibility of the free suffeage and of a full participation ia the soversigaty of the country at to be avle to maiatein a repubjican form of government,” If this is true of the Negro, it is even more #0 relative to the white mian, for it is confeseedly true that oligar. ‘chies and not local republies exist in Mississippi. Lousiana and South Cara- lina, where the Negro has been elimi- nated by unconstitutional eonstitu- tional enactment, as a political factor. ‘The inequality of the proposed con- stituconal provisions is admitted in the following language: “Tt requis the Negro the quati- sane sen ota 8 ig not by inheritance, and demande of the white man only that he possess it by ipheritance. It _bsidly reeogaizas the alaims of the hereditary fiwaess of the whites.” This. is the situationof affairs in North Osrolin, Marder is openly prac- tioed, traud encouraged, rascality aided and the solemn oaths cast aside. How Jong ean government thus constituted contiouc? The plea against the Negro is used to rob the white man. It isa race for plunder. The result is not far distant, Red-handed revolution will be the end and thousands of the beet sone of the nation will yet offer their lives a8 a sacrifice upoa the altar of blind ambitien which stalks in pub- lic places and is unappeased in its ap- petite for power. THE TIMES AND THE OONSTITU- TIONAL UORVENTION. ‘Tux more the question of a consti- tational convention is argued, the more it brings to mind the soliloquy of Hamuer in saying, ‘And makes us rather bear those ills we have, Than fly to others that we know not ot?” In discussing this phase of the ques- tion, the Richmond, Va., Ticas in iss issue of the 22d inst., says: “Qoe of the first things that the Vir- ginia convertion of 1829 did was to teke up the Billot Righis, our Magna Charta, and the committee vo which it was referred naively reported to the convention subsequently that it saw ‘Do reason to make any chenges in that old decument, and so it was by resola- tion incorporated into the new consti- tation, But it is apparent that, had is choern to do #0, the convention could have torn the Bill of Rights to tatters spd thrown the fragments to the winds, The people may instraet thair delegates to the convention to refer to the people the constitation which they hall frame, but we know not how the delegates ean be compelled to obey in- ‘stractions.” At continues: “Itis for these reasons that The Times has been very slow to give its spproval te the convention movement We thonght, and we still think, thet the best way to revise the constitution isby the amendment process, or, as the Popaulists eall it, by the initiative and referendum. All necessary amend- ments to the constitution evuld shus have been made, ard in each cas the peopte would have had the privilege of Fouingon each amendment separate- oi It says farther: “Bat this plan, however good in the- ory, was proven ‘to b3 impracticab'e. That is to say, the Legislature would aot employ it asa mesos of radically revising the constitation, and so it was sgreed that the on'y way to qualify the suffrege aod remove the caus) of fraudulent elestion practicss ia Vir- ginis, was to call a constitutional eon- vention. Therefore, Th3 Times has -allen into line and isan sivosate of the convention.”” Soit admits that the phantom of Negro supremacy,—a night-mara of the century scared it ia lins. This is the aimission of an educated gsntis- man in charge ofa journal conducted bys eyniicats of wealthy men, If white men ofthis calibce ara thas ia- fluenced aa! sontrotiel, what mas: bs said of the illiterate waites, who ses a Negro in every wood-pile aad rasa prejadics apoa every saad-bsak? Tae Demoeratis wari-heslers and whiskey baramsr+, wao expsst to be delegstes will geia when they read the tollowing: “We would imoress the fast, how- ever, and taatisths purpose of tais article, that it ig a@ow ascious thiag to eall 8 conveation to revies the con. stitacion. It is, tharetors, a matter of the graveot eoacsra oie viel iater- net t0 the State of Haat he. delegates to sash a oocveation shall bs who will have no political axes to grind and who, with the fear of God before them, will go about their work with ar eye single to the peace, honor and wel. fare of the Commenwealth.” Ob, the deplorable condition of ow commonwealth! One looks im vain fo & journal with the manhood and ths honesty to condemn fraud and to plead for great principles—as great as thou handed dowa from Sinai’s Mount, Tus Tnees started upon the right eours but it has long singe switched off inte the labyrinth of deesption and the by ways of race-prej 1dice. —_——— THAT NEGRO SUARB-OROW. ere ee nn ee ee entirely different purpose, The Negro: haters, all oblivious of the real inten- tion of the master hand behind the scene is swelling the choras in his eall for the disfranchisement of the Negrc by the means of the constitutional convention, The Richmond, Va, Disrarom is lending the fight for s constitutional eonvention and some of the utterances quoted were rabidly anti-Negro. Btate Senator Oasrer Gass is quoted as follows: “Qonstitutional revision is needed primarily to abridge suffrage. and, to that exient, simplify the race problem and end politie! rascality.”” That any man could believe that Political raseality oan be ended by the exercise of constitutional rasoality in s surprising thing tous. I is only pol. lasing the scurce of all law and in this makes the situation worse instead of batter. It des not end political ras- ality, it tends to perpetuate it by en. ‘grafting it upon the pages of the law ot laws. A man might got auchority fron the legislature to bill other men. He be- comes tired of killing others only by the authority of the legislature. He comes to the conelusion that he ean ‘ease his conscience and shirk the re. sponnbility, by getting permission from the people themselves to commit the crime. Isis ne loss aerimeto rob men of their votes by constitutional enact. ment than it is by the Watrox law, Where then is Mr. Gase’s justifios. vion for his plea either in morals or ethics? State Senator Asa D. Warxixs took high ground when he said : “Our elections will always be con. ducted as at present, uolees. the intel. ligent property Ownership controle Matters may get much worse unless fomething is dons to preveot the. ig. Borant sod earnest voter from exercie- ing rights which none but the true citizen should exersise.”” He regarded his oath to the extent of basing action upon the condition of the voter rather than his color. He would bar the ignorant white Voter from the exercise of the right of franchise as much go as the colored one. Attorney-General A. J. Moxraavx was equally discrest in bis utterances Mr. 8, 8. P. Parrasox, nowever, ignored his oath of cfllse to the extent of vir- tually declaring that he did not pro- ‘pote to represent all of ths people, bu: ‘only aclass of them. What else does this language mean? The ebte? reason wey a convention should be held is the Negro suffrage question. */** Itisot the utmost importance to the State that Negro suffrage thould be limited so that in- telligent voters ean divide on butt Stace ard national econumie measures "whenever they think proper to do so.” | Let Mr. Parresox name a éiate ‘which has divided uren either state or ‘Rational economic measures since the ‘adeption of a new unconstivutional ‘constitution. | The only result has been farther plea for the right to order the colored People off the face of the earth. Mr. Parrasox continues: “It should be so dealt with as to put white a peeey in every precinet in ‘the State beyond the poaaibility of any danger” Could alower and more sordid ap- peal be made to race prejudice? He would aecord to the depraved, the vi- cious and the ignorant white elements rights which he would deny the Ne- gro. Every nationality on the face of the globe isinvited to participate in our government while the people who have made the South what it is by 250 yeare of unrequited ol are told to atand back acd sabmit to grevious hu- miliations. All right, Mr. Parresox, all right! We will meet yon on the bustinge, and in other public places; but the las: grest rally will be before the bar of God, where rags prejudice and petty hatred will be cast aside and the in- iquity of your position fally exposed. Mr. Joux E.Evra,a laboring whive man, whose share in this world’s goods is as limited as it is possible for a maa in his position to be, indalged in this fliag at other laborirg mea: “Laying aside all othar eoneiders- tions, ths qnastion of the jadiciary and @runty offisers and restriction of the suffcags, and all thet, there are two reasons for a eoavention that should mike every waits mania Vir- ginis a9 advogate of it. Cha firatian coastitatioaal provision thet the am iaato! money paid far the support of publig asaools anal bs dicded be- tween ths two races in proportion to ICHMOND PLANET RIG@HMOND VIRGINIA. — system of Virginis? Did he not know that he is advocating the doctrine of the rich against the poor, the strong against the weak? Let us see. What proportion of taxes does Mr. Evra pay as compared to that assessed against Mr. Braxou? What proportion is paid by the poor white people as com- pared wath that paid by the rich whits people? What proportion of taxes is paid by the poor warde of this city in comparison to those paid by the weal- thy werds? What proportion ‘of the taxes is pid by the poor counties as compared with that paid by the weal- thy counties? What proportion of taxes is paid by the poor states of the Union as com- Pared with that paid by the wealthy stator? Would Mr. Evra argue that only the texee paid by the poor white people should be expend ed upon their schools? Would he argue that only the taxes paid by the wards should be expended only upon the wards which pay them? Would he argue the same way about the sounties and the states? It he would, what would become of the dos- trine of equslity in the United States Senate and the representation in Gon- gress? Now York and a few more Stat s would control the Union and the Vanpaxaiurs and the Govips and the Asrors would control the states which controlled the union. We take it thon that assertions ems- nating from man of Mr. Eres calibre indicate that he is himself lacking not only in education, bat information. No well-informed maa would go be- fore an intelligent people wish such argument which entails the destruction of vital prinsiples which would bring about the down-fall of the repnblic. It Mr. Errs bas presumed that he is statesman, he has made the mistake ot his life. Itis the same old story over again,—the spoiling of a good ma- chinist in an cffortto makes good legislator. He is drawing al) of the money cut of the government, instead of putting any into itfor heisan offlse holder and if we mistake not_has been draw- ing two salazies,—one from the city ‘and the other from the state govern- ment. Mr, H. M. Sern, Jn. dealt plainly with the propositions, igooring the oath-breaking race question and de- claring that the reduction of criminal expenses was the maio question. He trod upon dangerous ground too when he said: “Iam especially desirous of sesing the Constitution amended 80 as to make each county bear its criminal expenses These are at preseat paid out of the State Treasury. Many coun- ties actually get more money out of the Treasury for criminal expenses than they pay in in taxes.” at is no dless to dissuss this phase ot the question further. It is evident that the avowed attempt to injure the Negro will reeult in the discom@iure of the white man. ‘On with the effort to check progress and drive away prosperity! Oa with the trifling with great principles aad the enthronement of corrupt unes. The attempt has brought contusion and suffering to the promovers and their offepring before. Is will do 80 again, The ringing deelaration of the Scriptures that “righteousness exalt- eth anation and sia isareproach to aay people” is as true today as it was two thousand years ago. ‘The pulee-beats of eterrity are as regular as ever and the hand of Gop in history may as yet be seen in the look- ing glass of fate. FROM HARTFORD. Rav A.C. Powell of New Haven de- livered a very inter. sting address to the Lillian Qlayton Jewett, league o Hartford at Wooster 8t. Bapt. Charek, last Tuesday evening. The subj-ct being “How the Negro can detend him*elf.” It was a grand eff rt. ‘The fair netd lest Monday and Tae-- day evenings ander the auspices of the Ladies Aoxitiary of the Sumoer League wate decided failur’, both in atcend- ance and floangially. ‘Everybody most ly attended Cole and Johnson's who Diayed at the Opera House on those aagnts, vy A. D. Chandler ot the Union Baptist Chareh, has been called tos charge m Los Angeles, Osl., which he nas decided to accept. He leaves the ficstofthe month Mr. Chandler has only been in the present ehureh about eighteen months, but he hae endesred himself with every one whom he hes met, We rogret bis eaddea depacture but wish him all he success possible. fhe hair dressing estedlishmens formerly condusted at 25 Mulb ery St. by Mr. J. L, wheeldin, has removed to 58 Alosny Ave., where copies of the Puaner and New York Age an ba pur- chased Mr. George T. Johnson, formerly of he Allyn House. left Sunday nighs for Atlan ie City. Quite « few friends gathered at che d-pot to sse the popu- dar little fellow take his departure. Mr. Oha los D. Booker is oack in the cit after asuscessta season in O:- mond, Fis. Mrs. J.G. Allat m of Liberty St., is quite ill with the grip. Mra. N. A. Williams, who is visiting friends in Rochester is expected home this week. Mayor Harbison has eousanted to do- liver the w-tcome address to the New Eogtand Dom matratioa whisn con- venes no Hartford on Labor Day, uo der the auspice of Celestial Loage, No. 2008 GU, ot U.K W.G. Witeox, Gaancra, Cagireariavp Oo., Va. The comnsngement exercises of Mee. Biscawali’s school was held at the Samarisaas’ Hali on Monday at- vernoos, April 231. The programme consisted of diatoguss, reaitecioas ove. whion wers credicadiy readaced by her well-trained scyolars. Quite a oumber o! visitors were preseus, who, witn the rest of tne audience were highly pleasea. rc Phe patrona to show their apprecia- tion for the earnest efforte of Mra. Bisckwoli and her asusteot, Mrs, Holmes | ‘dioner ia their boner Henrie mph ahora Si pe pelang THE ISLANDS OP THE SBA AN INTERESTING DE | SCRIPTION. The Spanish and the Natives | A Word about Uncle , Sam’s Troubles. SE ee ay ee ae a Atter having gone ever considerable portions of the islands and studied the people and its characteristics I thiok | can give our readers a very fair idea 0 the tame. ‘The Philippines belong to the Malay Peninsula, forming the northera por tion They are composed of tourteer hundred isiands, large and small. Lu zonis the largest, the principal, the most northera and the home of the in aurrection. It is divided into. several provinees, Manila being the most po; ular, in which the eity of Manila, the eapital and principal city is looted The populasion of the group. is 000 j0C0. Luzon, 1,229,000 and Manila city 250 000. Each province, or nearly earh, ha its own tribe aed’ tongue, Manile and Qprite provinges are the homes of the glo, amd the two in whieh the in- surrection was stronges: and hardes to break, Butit gradually spread un til nearly all provinces, exeeps the most no-thera, the home of the Igor rote or mountain tribe. Tm OTMER ISLAND. ‘ The other large islands are Pomay Negros, Lomar, Leyte and ethers, The Filipioos trace their ancestry back & Negroes, who were origioally found here by Spanish explorers 400 year ‘go, but they were continually koosk ed around and slaughtered by Chines until now they are aimost extinct, A fow years later the Chinese, who. had flocked io great pumbers uproee and slaugavered hundreds. of Filipinos, i being sometime before the Spaniard. succeeding in corraling the ridg-lead- ers. Peace was finally restored, but sometime later, the Filipinos in a sate of resentment and revenge, killed sev- eral Oninese, which wae the lest trou: ble prior to the first ineurrection, The Spaviards continued to opprers the peopie and to.eep the elimax, or December Bed, 1897, Da Rosal, « prom fnent young 'Fiupino, eduosted a Siudlebarg, was hung for bie denun- sistion of the conduct of the church affaire by the Friars, who, it is anid forgot their holy calling long enough fo fabilate as the trap was sprung This so eoraged the natives thay. te People immediately began to prepare or a0 uprising ander the leadership o Aguioaldo and Mabine. — Things went oo uni 88, when the, Spanieh-Amer foan War broke oat in Oubs. ‘The insurrection bruke out anew and the Spaniards lost several important interior towns. The co-operation with the Americans of the Ioaurgents. from July to September, ’98, is already well koown to our readers, WELL EDUCATED NATIVES. Surely, the islanders on the averag: are far more advanced than our mass: esthink. Io addition to. their ows tongue most of the natives speak Spanish and have a good Spanish edu- cation They are experts io etiqueste have floe social orgasizalioas aud are always very civil entertaining to vie itore, Che Roman Oatholic 18 the on: ly religion and the natives are very at tentive to their religious dusies. Eve ry town, ei y or vilinge bas ite plazs and chared. Owing tothe fact that the soldiers are continusliy thrown in contact with the natives during their religious wor ahip the chances for close obserratior are extraordinary. In newly occupied towns where troops are quarcered they secu: py the church and every “urday iti turned over to the natives for relig: tous worship The Friara control th ebureh and some of the schools. The natives support the church with al their earthly horde, if shey deem i hecessary, which I understand 18 quite often the case. The churehes are gen erally very beautiful edifices with nc benches or seas whatever: evervbod3 kneels and rises ace-rding to's bel which regulates the movement of the services. BANDS Is ouuRcHES Instrumental bands discourse music throughout the ecromony, "Keducasion is progressing more uodsr American rule then formerly, according $0 those most interested and have tad expe rience with both. Schools have been established all over the city aod the course of instruction is very broad, containing all that makes up an ideal Engliwh education — Under the Span- ish regime the schools were eoatrolled by the Friars as stated above, ands few instituuons of higher learning’ among which is the Mauils Nautical Sehool, still continued by Americans. There ‘are several prominent natives who were educated at leading European institutions of learning and) who. de- Yots their time to educating their peo- ple. Tne Filipinos as above stated are composed of veveral prvinces each being its separate tribe. Aw INDUSTRIOUS PROFLE, Asarule they are industrious, bat in great mang respects they resemble our Indians. For ingtaces, the men are inclined to look at the women while they perto-m the manual Isbor, bus one good thing, he will assist Io she care of the pickaninay (baby) aod help to bring in the rie. Avother, his Rreacest faait is that he will’ listen to any talk you may toll him, that is the poor classes. hele present sympathy with the insarrection Ia the reeult. of |confltence placed in the wealthy class, their eaperiore Asa business man ke is very shrewd jand seidom comes out at the small jend of the horn, The commeree of the island, although very large, has room {for much d-v-lopmeut. which wit eventual ycome. the priveipal arti- cles of export ure hemp, sugar, indigo, cocoa and trait aud @ host’ of ovhers ‘TRS PRINCIPAL PORT. Do Le is the principal port in Pansy end ‘he next in importance to Manils. Legaspi is also sn important port. According to the indications the im ar. rection is practically over. In our Provinee Zambalos, one of the hot- deds. sll 18 quiet’ at present and the residents ate moving back to their homes. The telegraph line is through the Zambalen valley’ from Subig to Toe. | {he wealthy Dative have with- drawn their support and t have realized thelr’ mistake ‘and are now cultivating the flelds, getting ready forthe next ries crop. The moun- taine may oontsin a few Indrobes (Chieves) who bave infested them fer Years apd may dessend on a town and fice at aight. But nevertheless the troub'e will soon be over and those who have them will shortly begia to bring ip their arms, The leniency bestowed upon the ne- tives and the fichting at the same time has had its effsot and ere long the insurrection will be @ thing of the past. Rorxzt B. Lemus, Oo. K 25th Tots, Oastillejos, P. I. Ns ae a na eee eee Allis quiet in the vall-y now and telegraphic communication is on be- tween Sobig and Sen Antonio, fourteen miler. Lieut. Shamford bas landed Signal supplies on the beach at San Antonio and will push the line througa to Ibs. A detail is working south from Ips end a junetion of the two forces is ©xpected in s short time. Mondey some Ladrones (thieves) in = barrio asnort distance iu the moun- tains, seot in a demand for rice te the natives saying s refusal meant death. On Tuesday Capt. Leonhacuser took out details from his Battalion, num- bering 150 men, but found no ooe. The natives appear friendly acd I believe the insurrection is all over and ‘that only the Ladrones are now out as they attack natives and all. Last aight the Presidents (mayor) of San Marealena, the next town above bere, ‘sent in word last night thet s few arm- ed men sad bolo men were in the town ‘this morning. Livat. Sharon took out 50 m n from Oo, K, to San Maresiens five miles distantin anewer to the presidente’s message, but foi d out upon arrival thatthe enemy hed de- parted last night. The work sontinu sto be quite hard and nearly every body ie auing with maleris in their system, and the command is, physically, bad off; but continues to drag on. Obspiain Steward was with as and landed in tne surf, undergoing the same hardships as ourselves. He left San Antonio. one night before us, going roughly with the pack-mules of Gen, Bel.’s command. TL suppose there are 4 or & bundles of Planeteat Iba the con ee head- quarters for meas all our (K 0o.’s) mail is going eee een soncenta ‘noyaner. T expect to get them as E and H companies all eee: ed at their new stations San Nareuico and Sao Mercalena. Rusxat B. Lexvs, ‘Company K. MANCHESTER LETTER. Newsy Items from Across the “Jeems’ ‘The churches were well attended on inst Sunday. At the First Ohureh at 11 «. m., covenant meeting ; 3:30, ed- ministration of the Lord’s Supper. Ur. Binge was sssisted by Rev. D. W. Davis of the Qod Shureh, end Rey BR kK. Grabam, aiso Licentiates 4. Starkes and — Dandridge The revive! meetings are yet in pro- grees at the First Ubureb. “fhe «fort io saving souls thus far for the Lord is successul, Sinners are being eonvert- ed most invariably at every meeting. At the Zion Baptist Obureh :—Phey are striviog to enter the maio audito- riom by the first Sunday in Jane Mr. S. Cooke has resigned from the deacon board of the Zon Baptist Church. Mr Samuel Aarris waselect- ed to flil the varancy. The Second Chnreh has regaled her self and the soul-stirriag spiritual songs can be heard to echo and re-esho farand near. The congregation and pastor are working together and there 48 not a jar between them. Swansboro Baptist Church and their pastor, Rev. ‘1. J.J. Mosby are sue- gcediog well taking ia oonsideration it membership. ‘There are not two dogen sged membera in this chureh, but they have made marvelous sus: cose. ‘Mr. Samuel H. Johnson left the city on last Saturday for Chicago. Mr. Johnaon goes wich the beet wishes of his friends, Mre. Celia Bolling and Mrs. Eliza- beth Fieming are yor indisposed, Mr. ay Bisckwell was reported seriously illon last Monday, At this writing he is improving: Marah Baker, the daughter of Mr. Jobn Baker is improving siowly. Mre, Barah A. Elwards is very must improved. jeacon A. Q. Powell has been ap. pointed as one of the E :umeratore for the Census of 1900. A goed selection. Mr. Powell is quslified in every par. tialar for the position. Mra N. G. Robison and her daugb- ter, Miss Pearl Robinson, have arrived in the city, after having closed a most successtul schol term in tha the coun ty. Bia TWO. RB cumon, Va , April 25, 190. This is to certity that Z. W, Landis is no longer an sgent for the ‘Fidelity Reliat Association and the Company is not responsible for any of his acta. Done by order of the Board of Diree- tors, W. A. Pompaxren, Sec. barn Jase CO, ONE ae “a a eo | “ari. | | i sg SUCCESSORS To <= ne Of ee 2 oid Henry Cooke, , 8g Funeral Directors, Rmbalmers and Liverymen. OFFICE, .REROOMS & ‘ABLES; 52sN.A t. Near Leigh St. ‘ Promptly Executed. Residewo Tj. Esta blished 1868, rica ah aie Br os E be Pe ec | on F x been CHU &8OCH BILL NOTES, At ll a. m, Rev, J. A. Bowler Dreached an elogaeot ‘sermon at the Mount Olivat Baptist Ohurob. As 3:90 D. m, young "s meeting. Sister Pinksy’ delivered an address tose young people. At8p.m., Rov. M. B. M-sdows of West Va., preached sa in- spiring sermon to a large audienee. The Chrysanthemum Sosial Glob gave one of the flaost sxciais of the ‘soason at the Lily of the Valley Hall on Monday night, Apeil 18:h, A pleas ant evening was spent. The table was set with every thing thet taste could call for. Tt was late before the happy quests left. Josephine Mariin, presi- dent, Mr. Samuel Walker, the president of the Thessalonians Social Clab lett the city last Phareday for Middleton, ono, Mr. John Booker of Philadelphia was in the city Inst week on tha ac- ‘count of the sickness of his son, How- ard Booker. He lets for Philadelphia Monday, April 23ed. ‘The series of mestiogs are yet going on at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Chareh. ‘Mrs. Oatherine Robinson has much improved. ‘esterday (Monday) while s vieious animal was maxing way into the body of little Olarence Robinson with his teeth, nis sister Martha trying to de- fond her brother, was also bitten ter- ibis by the dog. Mr. J. Giles Lomax lost his little £00,laat meek. The funeral took, place from the house, Rey. Williams officiat- ing. Robert Williams, Faneral Diree- tor. We are glad to know that Mrs. Katie Lomax is improving very rapidly. The J. M. Langston Lyceum is in progress, meetings every Fridey night at 8 o'clock p.m. Rev. Ely Saunders is quite sick at hus residence on N. 28h St. - We hope hum a speedy reeorery- Mrs, Bettie Fuwikes is also conflaed to her siox room at her residence, 60¢ N. 80th Ss. ADDITIONAL SLEEPING OAR SBR- ; viog. Effective April 23rd the Southern Railway will extend their «resent Pullman Sleeper now being operated between Charintte, N. O., and Atlan- ta,Ge., on United States Fast Mail train 85 and 88 to Birmingham, Als., and on and after April 28rd,thia sleeper Will be operated between’ Charlotte, Atlanta ‘and Birmiogham on same wains, Leaving Richmond a 12:00 noon, daily, this sleeper is attached at Charlotte goiog through to Sirming- hem without change, arriving there 11:85 following morning, requiriog nly one change of cars between Rieh~ mond asd Birmingham and affording the traveler « quick comfortabie trip. 4+ Birmingham connection is made for ‘sl points South and Southwest, ©. W. WESTBURY, fF. P. A. VIRGINIA:—Ix roe Law axp Evar Tr Court or ram City o” Riommoxn, th® 14th day of April, 1900, Avex, Hines, een! a3 vs i Sanam Hixns, Det’t een ‘The objest of this suit is to obtain a divores from the bonds of masrimony by the plaioti® from the defendant acd affidavit baving been made and filed that the defendant,Sarab Hines is & non resident of the State of Virgioia, it is ordered that ebe sppear here with- in fifteen days after th due pu lice- tion of thi- order and do what is neeer- sary to protest her interest in this suit, - A copy tence PB. WINSTON, Olerk. ‘So Ganae Eines; ‘You will take notive that T shall on the 7'n day 0” Jue in the year 1900 at the offise of N.J. Lewis, 609 E. Mar- shall street n the city of Richmond, Virginia batween the hours of 9 .’elock & m.vand 6 o'clock p. m., pros ed to take the depositions of William G, Harris and others to be read as evi- denee in my behalf in a certais auit in eqaity pending in the Law ané Equity Court of the eity of Kichmond, Va, wherein you are defendant andI am plaintif, and, if, from any cause the taking of said depo-itions be not com- meneed on that day crif commenced be not conelud:d on that day the tak- ing of the same will be adjourned and continued from day to day or from time to time at the eame plice and be- Sween the same hours until the taking of the said depositions shali have been soneluded. Ausxaspas Hixes, By counsel. 3. Haney Onvromprenn, pq ———— —-Mrs. Anna Taylor desires her club to mest promptly Sunday aftor- noon to prepare for the institation of the coart. James H. Baker, 606 W. Leigh Street. CONFECTIONARIES, ICK CREAM, CIGARS AND TOBACCO. At the lowest city prices. Large and email orders promotly attended to, Remember, 608 W. Leigh St, JAMES H. BAKE. tt ——NseSaeESE=Eqe=e======__ Ol d?’3hcne xz ROUTE ERY Sees EC. J. Same be Bas )KE;, Se E : Pe 3 F : ¥ ; Too [ie i 4 Cooke, by ie THE PLANET SATURDAY APRIL 28, 1900 SENATOR HOAR'S GREAT SPEECH, {CONTINUED FROM THE FIRST PAGE.) things inseparable. It, when we made the treaty of peace, we had adhered to the purpose, we declared what we declared war; if we had dealt with the Philippine Islands as we promised to deal have dealt, and expect to deal with Cuba, the country would have escaped the loss of 6 000 brave soldiers, other thousands of wretched and shattered lives, the sickness of many more, the expenditure of hundreds of millions, and what is far worse than all, the trampling under foot of its cherished ideals. There would have been to-day a noble republic in the East, sitting doilea at our feet, receiving from us civilization, laws, manners, and giving in turn everything the gratitude of a free people could give—love, obedience, trade. The Philippine youth would throng our universities; our Constitution, our Declaration, the lives of Washington and Lincoln, the sayings of Jefferson and Franklin would have been the text-books of their schools. Flow our orators and poets would have delighted to contrast America liberating and raising up the republic of Asia, with England subduing and trampling under foot the republic of Africa. Nothing at home could have withstood the great party and the great President who had done these things. We should have come from the next election with a solid North and have carried half the South. You would at least have been spared the spectacle of great Republian States rising in revolt against Republi policies. I do not expect to accomplish anything for liberty in the Philippine Islands but through the Republican party. Upon it the fate of these islands for years to come is to depend. If that party cannot be persuaded, the case in my judgment for the present hopeless. That party will be in. power for the next twelve months. It will be continued in power for the next twelve months. If it were otherwise, what we do with in the next twelve months could not be undone without the consent of a Republican Senate. Our majority in the Senate for at least four years is assured: and if that were doubtful there are democrats enough committed to this expansion policy to make it sure if the bulk of the R-publican party determine to continue it. NO HOPE FROM BRYAN. I cannot look with any favor upon Mr. Bryan as an alternative. I cannot believe that there is anything to hope for from his election. Upon all other questions than imperialism he announces no single doctrine, principle or purpose which has in it anything either of prosperity or safety to the Republic. And I cannot forget that when it was attempted to defeat the Paris treaty, or at least to compel an amendment which, if it had been done, would have put the Philippines Islands upon the same footing with Cuba, would have prevented the war, and would have preserved our national doctrines of liberty and our ancient policy, it was due to Mr. Bryan, more than to any other man after the treaty left the hands of the President, that that attempts was frustrated. Unless he is much misrepresented he used all his power and influence with those of his friends who were ready to listen to the realization of the treaty. That ratification involved the continuance of the war, which had then proceeded no further than an unauthorized outbreak of hostilities and an assumption of sovereignty over an unwilling people—to be purchased by the United States—the cause of a year's war and all the disasters and melancholy history of the last twelve months. I do not underrate the importance of this issue. It is greater than parties, greater than administrations, greater than the happiness or prosperity of a single generation. But in pleading for justices to these dusky millions of distant Asiatics, I can not forget 10,000,000 American citizens here at home, to whom neither citizenship nor manhood is hereafter to be worth having unless the Republican party stand by them. Who can fail to read the signs of the times? The Senator from Alabama, finding himself hard beset, made his bid for the favor of the Democrats of Alabama by proclaiming in his speech made in his place here, but meant for his campaign at home, the unfitness of the Negro for self-government, and demanding the repeal of the Constitutional amendments. And Alabama even if she dislikes his imperialism, will take him on those terms. Three States have adopted constitutions contrived with masterly ingenuity to exclude Negroes from the right to vote. Others are getting ready to follow $n$ in their footsteps. TILLMAN'S ADMISSION OF MURDER. The Senator from South Carolina, in an utterance whose terrible meaning is almost forgotten in our admiration for the manly frankness of the aweful, said the other day, in the Senate: "We took the government away. We stuffed ballot boxes. We shot them. We are not ashamed of it. The Senator from Wisconsin would have done the same thing. I see it in his eye right now. He would have done it, with that guy forced to force, tissue ballots ete we got forced ourselves. So we called a constitutional one, and we eliminated, as I said, all of the ored people whom we could under the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments. I want to call your attention to the remarkable change: that has come over the spicie of the dream of the Republicans; to remind you gentleman from the Ninth that your slogans of the past—brotherhood of man and the fatherhood of God—have gone glimmering down the ages. The brotherhood of man exists no longer, because you shoot Negroes in Illinois, when they come in competition with your lab as we shoot them in South Carolina when they come in competition with us in the matter of elections. You no not love them any better than we do You used to pretend that you did, but you no longer pretend it except to get their votes. You deal with the Filipinos just as we deal with the Negroes, only you treat them a heap worse.--"Congressional Record, Fift. six-h. Congress, first session, pages 2347. 2 849. In England an issue can be made up on one question. Men go from party to party in Parliament; if the Government be defeated, the ministry resign, the question is settled, and the new ministry is displaced again when it is beaten on some other important issue. A SYSTEM OF PERIODOCITY. With us, we have a system of periodicity. The President is put in power for four years, the majority in the Hous for two years, and the majority in the Senate can never be changed in less than two years, and ordinarily the process takes at least six. So you have to determine not whether the President, or the Senators, or the Representative be right on a single question; you must show between the forces arrayed on sides of the floor to determine which you will trust with government on all questions for an indefinite or at least a long future. Now, I do not wish to speak unkindly of our Democratic antagonists. Tolerance comes with age and experience. I am glad to recognize cheerfully the patriotic purpose and the manly qualities of so many of the leaders the Democratic States of the South have contributed of late to the public service. But I can not forget that the main power in the Democratic party still abides with the combinations of men who govern the cities of New York and of Chicago; with the men who are believers in what seems to me a dishonest currency, and in a policy that would bring distress and poverty into the homes of millions of American workmen; the men who would undermine the Supreme Court, and the men who could destroy the safeguards of property. WRONG BUT ONCE. I can not see in Mr. tryan in the Presidential chair and the Senate and Congress so controlled, either hope that this policy of imperialism will be abandoned or that any good can come which will compensate us for the great evil such a rule will bring with it. I am not ready to take the administration of this country from the party which for fifty years has been wrong but once, and commit it to the party which for fifty years has never once been right. MR. TILLMAN. Not even on the Flat Opinions? MR. HOAR. So far. I believe that, if not to-day or tomorrow, yet, in an early day, better knowledge of the facts, the light of experience, the love of liberty and justice which still burns in the heart of the Republican masses in this country will bring that party back to the principles and policy upon when it planted itself in the beginning. No. Mr. President. If we subjugate the Filipinos we are, if you have your way, to govern 10 000 000, people in the East and nearly another million in the West Indies without any constitutional restraint. There will be under the flag 20,000 000 of other races, black men at home and brown men abroad, for whom it bears no star of hops. I do not see my way clear to hand them over to Mr. Bryan, in the Executive chair, and the Senators from Alabama and South Carolina, in the Senate, or to the party of whom, eyond all question, they are to b: most powerful and esteemed leaders. Mr. TILLMAN. Mr. President — THE PRESIDENT pro tempore. Does the senator from Massachusetts yield to the Senator from South Carolina? Mr. TILLMAN. I am informed that the Senator requested in the opening of his speech that he be not interrupted. If he does not: wish to be interrupted now, I shall not intrude upon him. Mr. HOAR. No. I am suffering with the disorder that is now so prevalent, and I very much doubt whether I shall be able to conclude my speech. If I have misrepresented the Senator in an way, I will yield for an interruption, otherwise I shall proceed. Mr. TILLMAN. Under the circumstances, Mr. President, I shall not interrupt the Senator Mr. HOAR. I believe I have said nothing of the Senator except to read his language. Mr. TILLMAN. The Senator, however, continued to allude to the Senator from South Carolina in a manner that wuld warrant an interruption and controversy, but I will not interrupt the Senator further. A REBUKE TO THE 38TH CAROLINIAN. Mr. HOAR, Mr. President, I have alluded to the Senator from South Carolina only to say, in addition to quoting his language, that he was be-ball all question hereafter to be one of the most powerful and conspicuous leaders of the Democratic party. I take it the Senator does not deem that an asperation. I believe, Mr. President, not only that perseverance in this policy will be the abandonment of the principles upon which our government is founded, that it will change our Republic into an empire, that our methods of legislation, of diplomacy, of administration must hereafter be those which belong to empires, and not in which belong to epubies; but I believe perseverance in this attempt will result in the defeat and overthrow of the Republican party. That defeat may not one time year, or next year. I pray God it may never come. I well remember when the old Whig party, in the flash of delirium and anticip tid triumph, gave up the great doctrines which it had so often avowed, and undertook to abandon the great territory between the Mississippi and the Pacific to its fate. It held its convention at Philadelphia. It selected as its candidate a great man, chieftain. Amid the temp and delirium a quiet delegate from my own State arose and declared to the convention that the Whig party was dead. It seemed that a more audacious, a more foolish, a more astounding utterance never fell upon human ears. And what was the result? The party caried the country and elected its President. But within less than four years thereafter Daniel Webster as he lay dying at Marshfield, said, "The Whig party a political organization is gone; and it is well." Let no such fate attend the Republican party. In my judgement, it not now, it will retrace its steps in time. (TO BE CONTINUED.) This is to certify that the rumors all sit concerning myself, the same one being circulated by some unsuspectulous person to injure my reputation, are not very particular. A reward of $10 hryvnia is offered for the apprehension of the guilty. THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND VIRGINIA DEFEAT OF M. S. QUAY. National Senate, by a Vote of 33 to 32, Refused to Seat Him. THE FEELING IN HARRISBURG. Followers of Colonel Quay Had Arranged For a Big Celebration, But Are Now Doleful-Governor Stone Talked for For Senator. Washington, April 25.—Hon. Matthew S. Quay yesterday was refused a seat in the United States senate on the appointment of the governor of Pennsylvania by a vote of 33 to 32. The day was devoted entirely to debate upon the question, many of the greatest lawyers and orators in the body delivering apeaches. As the day's session wore on and the hour for the final vote approached the galleries gradually were filled until they were thronged with multitudes, while other multitudes were unable to gain admission. On the floor of the senate every member of the body now in the city and scores of members of the house of representatives were present. The great throng listened with deep attention to the brilliant argument of Mr. Spooner in favor of the seating of the former Pennsylvania senator and to the dramatic and eloquence of Mr. Daniel (Va.), who appealed to his colleagues to do what, in his cath as a senator, he deemed right, and vote to do justice to him who was knocking at the senate doors. As the big clock opposite the president pro tempore indicated 4 o'clock Mr. Frye announced that the hour for the final vote had arrived, and that the question was the pending motion of Mr. Chandler to strike out of the resolution declaring Mr. Quay not to be entitled to a seat the word "not." The first sensation was caused by the failure of Mr. Pettigrew, of South Dakota, to answer to his name, although he was in his seat. When Mr. Vest's name was called he voted "no" in a clear and distinct voice, thus dashing the last hope of the friends of Mr. Quay, who had expected confidently that the distinguished Missouri would vote for his long time personal friend. In perfect silence it was announced that the senate had denied to Mr. Quay the seat which he had sought for some months past. The vote on Mr. Chandler's motion was as follows: Yeas—Allison, Baker, Carter, Chandler, Clark (Wyo.), Cullom, Daniel, Davis, Debo, Foraker, Frye, Gear, Hansbrough, Jones (Nev.), McComas, McLaurin, Mason, Morgan, Nelson, Penrose, Perkins, Morgan, Nelson, Scott, Sewell, Shoup, Sponer, Stewart, Sullivan, Talferro, Warren, Wetmore, Wolcott--32. Nails—Aleen, Bacon, Bard, Bate, Berry, Burrows, Butler, Clay, Cockrell, Culberson, Hale, Harris, Heltfeld, Hawley, Jones (Ark.), Lindsay, McBride, McCumber, McEnery, McMillan, Martin, Money, Platt (Conn.), Proctor, Quaries, Ross, Simon, Timmann, Turley, Turley, Vest, Wellington--33. Palrs were announced as follows, the first named in each instance being favorable to Mr. Quay and the second opposing him: Pritchard with Gallinger, Depew with Hanna, Foster with Kean, Lodge with Thurston, Kenney with Caffery, Elkins with Chilton, Farbanks with Mallory, Hoar with Pettus, Kyle with Rawlins. The following senators were unpaired: Aldrich, Beveridge, Clark (Mont.) and Pettigrew. THE QUAY FORCES GLOOMY. Governor Stone Now Mentioned as a Candidate For the Senate. Harrisburg, April 25.—Matthew S. Quay's defeat in the senate at Washington fell like a bombshell in the camp of his followers gathered in this city for today's state convention. It was entirely unexpected, as in anticipation of his triumphant vindication the regular organization leaders had come together from all over the state and extensive preparations had been made to celebrate what they expected would be a joyous occasion. Instead, however, of parades, fireworks and lively times by the bands, all is gloom, and the adherents of Col. Quay are gathered in groups in the hotel corridors and on the streets quietly discussing the action of the genate. Not all is sorrow in Harrisburg, however. In the headquarters of the anti-Quyites or "insurgents," presided over by State Senator Martin, of Philadelphia, and State Senator Finn, of Pittsburg, there was gathered last night a party of men who took an active part in the opposition to Col. Quay during the last session of the legislature, and they were not slow to express their satisfaction at the turn affairs have taken. The general opinion among the Quay lieutenants is that the result at Washington takes their leader out of the race for the senatorship. The positive declaration is made that Col. Quay will no longer be a candidate. Naturally Governor Stone is spoken of as the party candidate in the event of Col. Quay's withdrawal from the race. The anti-Quayites declare that the governor would be equally as objectional as Col. Quay, and say he would not command any more support than was accorded to Quay during the deadlocked session of the legislature. Governor Stone was asked whether he would call an extra session of the legislature, but he declined positively to have anything to say on the subject. Governor Stone declared last night his belief that the predominant sentiment in the state sustains the appointment and that the action of the national senate will help Senator Quay's re-election to the senate. Minister Drowned in the Flood. Mobile, Ala., April 25.—Advices from the flooded district on the Mobile and Ohio railroad are to the effect that trains will not run until possibly Thursday next. Two thousand men are at work between here and Meridian. The water has been slowly subsiding, but the rains of the past 24 hours were felt considerably. Rev. W. F. Russell, a Baptist preacher, was drowned in the flood near Waynesboro, Miss. A thousand men are at work repairing the bridge, which was swept away at Pascagoula. The 3,000,000 logs in the booms are still held intact, with excellent prospects of holding them together until the danger is past. LORD ROBERTS SPREADS A NET. Forty Thousand Britons Form a Soul-Circle About Woman London, April 25. The reports that the siege of Wepener had been practically raised were apparently premature. The Boer attack upon Col. Dalgety's northern position was probably a final attempt to rush the garrison before securing a safe retreat, and as Col. Dalgety successfully repulsed the attack, little further anxiety is felt on Lord Roberts has now spread a net with some 40,000 or more men and 150 guns, covering the whole western semi-circle around Wepener, while Gen. Hamilton has occupied the water works, practically without opposition. The Seventh division, under Gen. Tucker, assisted by naval guns, has made a demonstration from Karee Siding, the Boers showing some opposition. At the same time a brigade moved out from Glen to take up a position on a range of hills at Gennaenale, north of the Modder. The water works were found undamaged, with the exception of the removal of the sliding valves of the pumping engines. The Boers now can only escape, without risking an encounter, northward to Ladybrand, and the chance of a successful outcome of the plans of Lord Roberts depends on whether the British troops can reach Thaba N'Chu and Ladybrand before the retreating commandees from De Wet's Dorp and Wepener. The Pennsylvania Endeavorers. Philadelphia, April 25—The Pennsylvania State Christian Endeavor convention will be held in this city on Nov. 20, 21 and 22 next. The day sessions will be held in Grace Temple, Broad and Berks streets, and such adjoining churches as may be necessary to accommodate the Endeavorers. The place for holding the evening sessions has not been decided, and will not be until the changes being made in the exposition building are completed. It is the expectation of the state officers that the Pennsylvania convention will be more of the character of an international convention. It will without doubt be the largest Endeavor convention held in this country this year. Rockefeller Charged With Dishonor Rockefeller Charged With Dishonesty Cleveland, April 25—The famous suit of James Corrigan, a prominent vessel owner, against John D. Rockefeller was reopened in common pleas court yesterday. Corrigan got $145,000 from Rockefeller, giving the latter, it is alleged, 2,300 shares of Standard Oil trust certificate as security. Rockefeller was made special trustee of Corrigan's stock. It is claimed that Rockefeller misrepresented the value of the stock and refused to permit Corrigan's attorneys to examine the Standard's books. Corrigan says he finally sold his stock to Rockefeller for $420,000, and that afterward he found it was worth not less than $1,250,000. McGill's Probable Successor. Princeton, N. J., April 25—It leaked out here yesterday through conversation with some of the prominent people at Chancellor McGill's funeral that Governor Voorhees will appoint Chief Justice Magie, of the supreme court, chancellor of the state, to fill the vacancy made by the death of Chancellor McGill. Should Chief Justice Magie accept the appointment it is very probable that Associate Justice Gilbert Collins, of Newark, will be appointed chief justice, and that Allan Strong, of Elizabeth, an attorney of the Pennsylvania railroad, will be offered the associate chief justiceship. New York Electricians to Strike New York Electricians to Strike. New York, April 25.—At a meeting of Electrical Workers' Union No. 3 last night it was decided that the workers would go on strike at once. Between 1,300 and 1,500 men will be affected. The decision to strike is the result of a demand made on contractors five months ago for an increase of wages from $3.50 to $4 per day on account of the Saturday half holiday. The contractors were given until Monday night: to make a reply and, none being forthcoming the meeting was called for last night, with the result as above mentioned. Power and Bryan Will Set Next Dewey and Bryan Will Not Meet. Chicago, April 25.—Admiral Dewey will not break bread in Chicago with William J. Bryan, as the Seven O'Clock club, which had arranged for the pleasant ceremonial to take place next Tuesday evening, has changed the date of the dinner to May 5. Admiral Dewey will leave town on the evening of the 4th and Col. Bryan can reign supreme at the banquet. Mr. Bryan cannot arrange to be in town May 1. Chinese Oppose the "Open Door." Pekin, April 24.—Chinese opposition to the "open door" policy is growing and endangering foreign capital and the lives of foreigners. Russia is most feared, and America is least disliked, because least aggressive. The Manchus are losing military power. They are now only 3,000,000 out of 550,000-000 and they only retain their ascendancy by keeping the people in ignorance. A Marvelous Oil Strike Elmira, N. Y., April 25.—One of the greatest oil strikes in 40 years' history of Pennsylvania oil fields has been made at Gaines. Well No. 3, of the Blossburg Oil company, was completed Monday afternoon and flowed 100 barrels per hour the first 12 hours. The second well, owned by the same company, produced 900 barrels the first 24 hours when oil was struck a few weeks ago. West Virginia Strikers Weakening. Pledmont, W. Va., April 24.—One of the Davis Coal company's mines was reopened yesterday with 100 of the strikers at work. It is expected that another mine will resume in a day or two. The labor agitators held a well attended public meeting last night and endeavored to prevail upon the men to remain firm. Rivera a Mayoralty Candidate Candidate. Havana, April 25.—General Ruis Ri- vera has resigned the post of secretary of agriculture, industry and commerce in the governor general's cabinet. He has also announced to the citizens of Havana that he is a candidate for the mayoralty. The Sultan Comes to Terms. Washington, April 24.—A press dispatch received last night from Constantinople says: An imperial trade has been promulgated authorizing the rebuilding of the property of the American missionaries at Kharput, and the construction of an annex to the Roberts college at Constantinople. A Novel Boycott Prepared Indianapolis, April 25—President John Mitchell, of the United Mine Workers of America, says the Dewey day celebration in Chicago next Monday promises to develop interesting results to the labor world. The platform from which the distinguished invited guests are to review the Dewey parade was built by non-union laborers, he says, and acquires the new government building. Trades Council leaders have arranged to photograph the group on the platform, and business men who are found in the group will be boycotted. MANY FILIPINOS DEAD As a Result of Last Week's Fight ing in the Philippines. PERHAPS A THOUSAND FINISHED. General Plo del Pilar, Who Was Reported Killed, Is Believed to Be in Command of a Band Operating About San Miguel. Manila, April 23.—Last week was one of the bloodiest of the war since the first day's fighting around Manila. Authentic reports, mostly official, show a total of 378 Filipinos killed, 12 officers and 244 men captured and many more wounded. The number wounded is hardly guessable. Considering that the Filipinos entirely lack hospital facilities, a great majority of the wounded will die. Probably the week's work finished 1,000 insurgents. The American total loss was nine killed and 16 wounded. Two sergeants and one private were killed in ambushes while escorting provision trains. The insurgents have been aggressive in almost every province of Luzon. Gen. Pio del Pilar's band, numbering 300, which was out of sight for three months, the leader being reported killed, has reappeared in its old field about San Miguel. Pilar is supposed to be again in command. He gave the American garrison at San Miguel, consisting of three companies of the Thirty-fifth infantry, with a Gatling, a three hours' flight, during a night attack. The loss of the insurgents in this engagement is not included in the ongoing total, as they removed their dead and wounded, but presumably it was considerable. Twenty Filipinos in the province of Batangas attacked Lieut. Wonde, who, with eight men, was scouting near San Jose. The lieutenant and five men were wounded and one private was killed. Sergeant Ledolus, of the Thirty-fifth infantry, was badly wounded in an ambush near Baliuagu. Lieut Balch, of the Thirty-seventh infantry, with 70 men, had a five hours' fight with 400 insurgents in the Nueva Caceras district. Twenty of the insurgents were killed. Col. Smith, of the Seventeenth infantry, who captured Gen. Montenegro and brought him to Manila, is in the isolation hospital suffering from smallpox, presumably caught from the Filipinos. Col. Smith's command captured 180 officers and men with Montenegro. The officers were sent to Manila. Montenegro, who was formerly one of the most dapper officers in the Filipino army, looks worn and haggard. He says he had led a terrible life for months, and he has offered to return to the north with Colonel Smith to endeavor to persuade his former comrades of the uselessness of opposing the Americans. One hundred escaped Spanish prisoners from the province of Tayabas, South of Luzon, have arrived at Manila. The insurgents have 400 more San Juan in that district. Recently the Philippines destroyed several rods of the railway line near Piniquo in an unsuccessful attempt to wreck a train. KILLED ON A RACE TRACK Jockey Frank O'Leary Had His Skull Crushed by a Fallen Horse. Crushed by a Fallen Horse. New York, April 25. — A frightful accident happened in the fifth race at the Acqueduct race track yesterday. The horses got away in good order, and when they had gone about a sixteenth of a mile G. E. Wightman, McJoynt up, stumbled and fell, the jockey rolling under the fence out of harm's way and escaping with slight brushes and a shaking up. Pettifogger bumped into Wightman as the latter was falling and went up in the air, turning a somersault and landing on his back. Hewitt was thrown some distance, but he, too, was out of the way of the other horses, and was even less hurt than McJoynt. Randy stumbled into the pair of horses on the ground and threw Jockey Frank O'Leary among them. He was kicked in the head by one of them and his head crushed in. He was taken to a hospital, where he died. Vallant Constable Storm Villiant Constable Stops a Lynching. Richmond, Va., April 25—Mecklenburg county narrowly escaped having a lynching yesterday. A negro narsed Stapist was arrested by Constable Stapist and with the murder on Sunday of Petit Jones, and Tailley was ordered by the county judge to take him to Petersburg, safe keeping. On the way to the prison mob demanded the prisoner, but Tailley held the crowd at bay at the point of a pistol, declaring that he would defend Baptist to the last extremity. His determination aided the mob. Escaping Convict Shot Dead CAPING Convict Shot Dead. Green Bay, Wis., April 25.—William Douglass, an inmate of the state reformatory, his white city, was shot and killed last night while trying to escape. Douglass, who was about 22 years ago, was sentenced from WestSuperior for burglary. Superior Hogg, of the reformatory, says Douglass was not the right name of the man shot, and that Le belonged to a good family in Chicago, but had fallen into evil ways. Assistant Secretary Campbell Washington, April 24.—The president yesterday sent the following nominations to the senate: Frank L. Campbell, of the District of Columbia, to be assistant secretary of the interior; J. H. Hollander, of Maryland, to be treasurer of Puerto Rico; John R. Garrison, of the District of Columbia, to be auditor of Puerto Rico; Charles O. Huff, of Maine, to be collector of customs for the district of Kennebunk, Me. Judge Dellenbaugh's Disbursement Judge Dellenbaugh's Disbarment Columbus, O., April 25.—In the supreme court yesterday an opinion was issued down affirming the decision of the lower courts in the case of Judge Frank Dellenbaugh, Cleveland, and he stands disbarred from acting in the courts of Ohio. The ground of disbarment was that Judge Dellenbaugh shared a fee with an attorney in a case which came before him. Eighteen Years For Playing "Here" Eighteen Years For Playing "Hero." Atchison, Kan., April 23.—In the district court Thomas C. Woerman pleaded guilty to the charge of burning the costly residence of J. C. Fox, a prominent citizen, and was sentenced to serve 18 years in the penitentiary. He admitted the Fox family had been very good to him, and that he set fire to the house in order to play the part of a hero by rescuing the family and thereby make his employer feel that his kindness had been bestowed worthily. He was a reader of cheap novels. GENERAL SOUTHERN NEWS New Orleans, April 23.—The persistent pounding of logs swept down by swollen streams knocked out the Pascagoula bridge, on the Louisville and Nashville road yesterday and threw end of the line out of business. Passengers are being transferred by boats. Half of the bridge is now gone. Charleston, April 21.—Several weeks ago at Rockville, this state, Bud Jenkins stabbed Sylvester Jones to death, both of them being about 12 years old. Jones charged Jenkins with "gossiping about him" to a negro girl of their own age. They went to her house and there the fatal quarrel ensued. Evidence of murder against Jenkins was complete, but the jury yesterday acquitted him because of "infancy." Newport News, Va., April 21—Cissie Loftus, the English music hall singer, who is resting at Old Point, had a narrow escape from drowning Thursday night. While walking on the pier she suffered an attack of vertigo and in falling she rolled overboard. Cox-swain Delem, of the United States training ship Mongmangha, leaped into the water and effected a rescue after she had twice gone down. Raleigh, April 19—The Populist state convention yesterday nominated the following ticket: For governor, Cyrus Thompson of Onoway county; lieutenant governor, A. G. Shufte; Catawba county; secretary of state, I. B. Schuelken of Columbia; treasurer, W. H. Worth of Guilford; auditor, H. W. Ayer of Wake; attorney general, H. F. Seawell of Moore; state superintendent of education, N. C. English of Randolph. The national delegates were instructed for Bryan. Tonsorial Artist. Little Billy's Place, 20 W. 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Throughout Africa the natives are expert in the use of what is known as the drum language, and they use it as we use the telegraph and the telephone, namely, for the purpose of sending a message from one place to another. The most important events, as well as the daily occurrences in every village, are transmitted in this way. In the Congo region, near Stanley Falls, some of the natives are so skilled in the use of the drums that they can carry on a conversation with one another at a great distance, just as easily as though they were standing side by side. The chiefs or head men of the various tribes converse daily in this fashion, and thus each quickly learns what has occurred in the surrounding districts during the past 2 hours. The drum used for this purpose is fashioned, as a rule, out of a hollow tree trunk, which is covered with the skin of an antelope. In regard to the quickness with which news is transmitted in Africa, Peter de Deken, the famous traveler, tells two good stories. While Inspector Five was in control of the station at Bassoko, he visited one day a distant outpost and found that it would be impossible for him to reach home until A MAN WITH A MARACO AND A DRUM GIVING DRUM SIGNALS. late at night. As he looked forward to a hearty dinner, he requested a head man, who was with him and who was an expert drummer, to send word to the station, several miles away, that dinner was not to be served until he returned. The head man drummed, straightway another drummer repeated his message, and so the news was dashed from point to point until it reached the distant station. When five reached home at night he found the table laid and the dinner ready to be served. This was the message his servants had received: "The Bula matori (governor or inspector) will be home late in the evening. Don't eat everything up." Mistakes are sometimes made in telegraphing and telephoning, and Peter de Deken's second story shows that one may blunder also in using the drum language. Inspector Five took several photographs during his stay in Basoko, and on the day of his departure the thought struck him that it would be well to take a photograph of all those natives who, from time to time, had acted as his domestic servants. Accordingly, he ordered a drummer to notify them that they were to appear before him at a certain hour, in their holiday clothes. The drummer at once sent a message, but what was Five's surprise to find at the appointed hour, not his servants, but all the police of the station, drawn up in front of his residence. The drummer, it seems, had either misunderstood live or had blundered in sending the message. Instead of summoning domestic servants, he had summoned state servants—Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. Bennette Allen, of Nebraska, is a famous stamp speaker, but he tells of one occasion when his eloquence was utterly wasted. He was campaigning in Nebraska and was to speak at the fair grounds. "The grandstand," he says, "was full to overflow, and the opportunity seemed to be ripe for a great speech. But just as I began a man brought out an ostrich hitched to a sulky. I don't know whether you ever saw a trotting ostrich in the east, but out west he was a great attraction. Well, as soon as that bird began to run around the track I wasn't in it. The ostrich monopolized the attention of every man, woman and child. When the bird stopped the people listened to me, and when he threw out his long legs again there was a roar of laughter and applause that drowned every word I uttered. Finally I gave it up and retired in favor of the ostrich." THE MEADOW MOUSE By Using Its Dainty Little Forepaws in a Skillful Way It Secured a Meal. One day a naturalist lay motionless on a fallen log in the forest, and silently watched an animal at play on the grass near by. This was a large, brown-backed mouse, a meadow mouse, that had come out from his home under the log and when tired of play had sat up to make his toilet. Using his forepaws as hands, the mouse combed the white fur on his breast and licked himself smooth and sleek. Satisfied at length with his appearance, he began to search for food. He did not have far to go, for a few stalks of wheat grew among the thick weeds near at hand. The mouse was so large that he could probably have bent the stalk down and brought the grains within reach. If not, he could certainly have climbed the stalk. He did not try either of these plans, however, for these were not his suits. Sitting up very straight, he bit through the stalk as high as he could reach. The weeds were so thick that the straw could not fall its full length, and the freshly eat end settled down upon the ground with the straw still erect and the grain out of reach. The mouse again oit the straw in two, and again the upper portion settled down. In this way he bit off five lengths of straw before he could bring the grain within reach of his paws. These forepaws were very skillful little hands, and he deftly husked a grain and ate it, sitting erect and holding it to his mouth as naturally as a boy would hold an apple.—Our Animal Friends. Where the Swallows Go. The swallows all spend the winter in Central America and the south part of Mexico. They appear in the southern states as early as the middle of February, but seldom get as far north as New England until the month of May. The robins winter in the southern states and in northern Mexico. They are to be seen in flocks the winter through in the gulf states, and are often killed in great numbers there, as they are in very good condition in the winter season. The migratory instinct is not so strong in this bird as in some others, and as far north as Ohio it often remains in sheltered places all winter. Its attachment to familiar spots is very strong. Her Impression. "Did you hear me sing 'Because I Love You?'" asked the young man with the voice like a lathe. "I must have misunderstood," murmured Miss Cayenne. "I thought you were singing because you hated us."—Washington Star. His Discovery. Growells (angrily)—You know that a fool can ask questions that a wise man can't answer, don't you? Howells—I've heard so, but I never knew it until now. — Chicago Daily News. Extravagant. Uncle William - I read that Gladstone used to go out and cut down a big tree each mornin' before breakfast. Aunt Mary - Well, I declare! 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Fe ems Rd “oar ee 2, MBETH PHIPP Rts $ TRayy SR Sc ore o MOSES! copyriGhh 1898, BY THE AUTHOR CHAPTER: 1. «astster Marion. provoking vefn of eupt | “Wanted.—A young woman to per form the customary duties of com panion to an elderly lady. ‘To a person of the requisite qualifications, willing to live in strict retirement, a liberal salary and comfortable home are offer. ed. References required.—Apply to M H. E,, The Ivies, Eldon.” I read the above advertisement aloul to my mother in a voice that trembled somewhat, notwithstanding all my ef- forts to render it ealm and even. “Flere it Is, mother dear,” I said, with 8 foolish little laugh that meant noth- ing, and yet concealed much. “I hava Searched long enough for it, in all con science.” “For what, my dear?” my mother asked, with ‘Innocent surprise in her pretty, faded blue eyes. “For a response to the various ap- peals I have made to the future,” I Feplled. She looked bewilderment It self. “Yon mean——?" she began, and paused in helpless. perplexity. “T mean that those few lines that I have just read to.you represent tha only attention that Fate has evet Youchsafed to accord to my incessant applications for assistance in unravel- Ing the tangled thread of my destiny,” I answered in a tone of solemn sig- nifleance, . “But I don't see, Dorothy—" “No, of course you don't, you une superstitious little soul!” I erled, with a laugh that was really now the proper thing, the precions little woman's utter lack of comprehension was so genuine and amusing. “You were born a gener. ation too early for endowment with all the marvelous physical gifts which ara the birthright of my era. We of this age can look into the future as well 3 divine the thoughts of our fellows, and in this bit of typographical matter T can see what life holds in, store, tor me as if I were at the end Instead of the begining gf existence. I sce Kit met written all over this advertise. ment, where you.see but the expressed needs of a fel ° a She still I ibious and tncer tain. “What Is it vot mean?” she asked, little impatient Te char ‘Her want 0} with hoes sommewlint goberet eat Teena it. Mother and daughter as we were, loving each other fondly though we aid, we were of. absolutely con- trasting natures and iperaments ip intuitions aye mawer felty entercd is f a Se d I 5 ovér to the low chair she ah ee sewing tviug = her Jap, tt down beside her. I took her an eee wits much labor and conseles , tntounine Falged an earnest and serlons face ere, . “Dearest,” T said, “you are going t& be ammozed with iagimeatne gat are Boing to feel again ¢ uy hake jis cause to consider ish an in consequent. Fors! af, aM hon I will explain w therorts for _ Your pardon.”* ‘ She smiled f Iy atm for, tn- ced, she wager very fitpes e | fier ts" intdlergpe mood aint eat forward she: me Tightly on ty brow. ” ‘The touch of her lps almost whdit me, there seemed such a gort of final- ity In the caress. It was agif sho were giving sanction to my own thonght, that I was abont to pass for ever from close and intimate contact with her- self, the familiar, 1¢ um tending, companion of this first. of 1 Hite, which T felt was swiftly bekeing Sts ‘conclusion. I drew in my broattt sharply to gestrain threaroning vme- tion, and obeyed her injunction to pro- ceed with my explanation. “Mother,” I began, “you will say that St Is only one of my ridiculous fancies when I tell you that I have an impres- sion which amounts to conviction that some strange tle is already forming itself between me and this lady of the initials who needs x companion. Tt 1s ho chance that has brought her neces-| sity to my Knowled:ve; it is the natural drift of that subile ageney which gor- erns our lives. I can almost hear this woman calling me to her side: 1 feel that she has long been waiting for me; I long to share her ‘strict retire-| ment’; I feel the mysterfous bond that exists between us tightening {tself and abridging the distance that parts us, I shall reply at once to her ery for coun Panionship, which I know to be a sum- mons directed at me alone of all the world, and when the doors of The Ivles open to me, 28 open they surely will, they will receive within them not a temporary guest, bit a lifelong inmate, who shail finally leave them only 10 enter upon a new sphere of existence which baflles even the most advanced psychics.” 1 tried to round out my period with another laugh. bat the attempt was A wretched failure. My voice broke, 1' slid quite dow» upon the floor at iny mother’s side, and burst into a really hysterical @t @f weep ng, which, better than any verbal appe: I, deprecated the | material resentment, for the thin Worn, loving hand quickly stole for ward and rested soothingly upon my head, “Why, Dorothy, Dorothy love, what is M7 ‘There—there! What atis my child to-night?” and my downeast head was raised from {ts position and tenderly pillowed on the soving breast Which had been iis earliest resting- Pace, For a while I let tt remain there, for it was borne in upon me, in that strange propheey of spirit which had come upon me, that not often in ‘the Gate 66 come would 1 Heleue that sister Marion, provoking vefn of subtié influence which ran through my na- ture, frequently and irresistibly de- termining me tn a chotce of ways tn- compatible with what they considered the dictates of good judgment and sober common-sense. It is an element of character or temperament too meta- physical in its nature for my analysis, but it has done my mental balance Anuch Injury fn the estimation of those who are nearest me in blood, and has placed me without/the bar in the mat. ter of family councils, That my Ine tuitions have generally proved correct | weighs little against the fact that they are wholly spontaneous and formed without logical sequence, for my kind- red are as rational in drawing thelt conclusions as I am unreasonable. As I sprang to my feet, determined to re- /gain my self-poise, my mother sank ‘back upon her seat with a little siga, which I knew Indicated a silent pro- test against this weakness that threat ened my mentality. “Have you already seen this lady, Dorothy?” she asked, hoping, perhaps, to find me not so much at fault as she anticipated. “Never,” I replied uncompromtsingly. “She is personally as unknown to ma as to you; and yet,” I concluded dream- fly, “I fancy she 18 no stranger to me.” “you have heard of her by report then?” | “Not even In the vaguest fashlon.” “Dorothy, Dorothy!” shaking her head in expostulation and foreboding, “you will end in a madhouse If you enconrage yourself In your dangerous proclivities.” “‘Liaughed, : “Not 1,” T returned, with provoking serenity; “I have just told you that 1 am to end my days at The ivies.” “Do you really mean to apply for the position?” “i really mean to assume the po- sition.” ‘ “Dorothy, do stop Jesting, child, and explain te me what your intentions re- garding this advertisement actually an + @ \y L. TT { * . . =/|\! {Se 8 Be I ay [| Vay. ~~ Rig = Sst eee, ieetose totws Se actA Yooe. OF “iganes boners “the tone of flippancy beneati which I was trying to shicid a coward se that wid not quite dare de ; ‘if, and s0 came boldly forth " ind my cover. “Mother,” I sald, standing straicht before her, with resolution which she must ‘have seen {t would be usel to seek to vanquish written all “pyer anyeface, “I have not been talk ing so idly and wildly as you imagine, You know, althouzh you wholly dis rove of the habit, that I am apt to ‘fons my determiuations while you and are Nstening to the exposition of a subject. You know also, though you will not admit it, that my in- stincts are rarely at fault. Now, here fs a matter which will allow me to prove beyond peradventure the yalldity of my intuitions. I have never heard of this lady whose advertisement, I have just read in my life; I do not .now whether she ts old or young, rich dr poor, amiable or the reverse; I do aot know anything about Eldon or where it may be situated; but, so sure am I that from the beginning of my life it was ordained that I was to spend the major part of my existence within {ts boundaries, introduced to Its neizh- forhood by the requirements of this mysterious M. Hl. B., that to-morrow morning I shall pack up all yourwealth ef worldly possessions and settle them and you at Marion's, as we have ar ranged to do In event of my obtaining a position, and In the afternoon I shall gather together my own goods and ehattles and depart for Eldon, where ever it may be, intending to be settled before nightfall as companion for life to the lady who has expressed her need of me.” My poor mother regarded me in help- less amazement. Once she opened her lips as if to speak, doubtless in remon- strance, but thinking better of It, she closed them again, contenting herself with a silent shake of the head. which suggested all sorts of direconsequences to the course of action T was bent on pursuing. ‘This tacit admission on her part of the futility of argument or expostulation struck me so irresistibly that I could not but laugh as I stooped over her and sought to win her com- pliance by caresses. “Don’t think so badly of me, dear,” said. “It will all come out right, never fear. I will prove my right te be governed by impnlse.” My mother was of a ylekiing nature, accustomed to submit to the strongzor forces to which she had given birth, She shunned reaponsibiliry of every Sort, and it was characteristic of her fo act In maiters of moment as she did now; that Is, to avoid committing herself to any direct Wne of action by allowing others tq decide for her, con tenting herself wit the assertion that she washed her tauls of the whole business, and that whatever befell she could not be held accountable for bringing it abont. Twenty-four hours later I hed ae complished my resolve, and had writ ten, with trembling but determlie! fingers, “Finis” to the protogne o life's drama, Urged by that poten inexpticable influence which Wont to direct me, 1 had resoiu's Spipped the link that bound v my dependent girlhood hy establish! my mother in her married dsoghter THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND VIRGINIA }comfortabie home, and having thus Lurnt my ships behind me, I founu my- self confronted with the prospect of & Journey into a strange laud of Promise, with no compass to direct my Tuture steps save the few printed ehar- | eters on the bit of paper slipped under the pal of my glove for ready refer- ence; with no guide-book to inform | me of wha. nature and habits were the ‘People with whom I purposed dwelling; | With no surety of attaining the goal for | Which I was striving except, « moral ‘certainty bred within my own breast, At whose authenticity 1 was aware all 'Save myself would sof and sneer, |_ My efforts In my mother’s behalf oc cupied the greater part of the next day, }and T found that the first tran to Eldon that I should be free to take was one that left New York .< 4.15 im the afternoon. It may show my faith In what ny family were wont to call my Superstitions to say that, so sure was I that I should not require one, I did not even concern myself to look up a return train. | But, as I was being whirled through barren and desolate landscape in the chill dreariness of a February twilight, my inner ally, that untecegnisable “en. courager of hesitancy,” somewhat de- serted me, and left me a prey to a sud- den despondency, and to miserable doubts and refiections as te whether Thad indeed done altogether wisely to permit myself te be so uncompromis. ingly directed by mere impulse. For a brief while I abandoned myself to aet- \Ual self-torture, inflicting upon my qua”ing heart ail manner of wretched forebodings and baleful predictions, and reproaching myself bitterly for the precipltaney of my conduct. Then, recognizing the danger of losing hope and courage when self-control and as- surance were my chief stock-in-trade, I drew forth the tiny advertisement and fortified my sinking soul with {ts | peraual. Truly thtre was some witch- ery about the crumpled thing, for no | sooner had my eyes fallen upon It than | the subtle essence of hope,and cheer again crept through my yelns, bring- ing renewed boldness and conviction to my spirit. I was stili_under the sway of this | brighter mood when there came a per- | ceptible slackening Jn the speed of the train, the brakesman’s yolce rang out in accents which only an expectant ear could have discovered to conceal the announcement of “Eldon, Eldon!” and almost before I was conscious of | movement I found myself standing on the station platform, companioned by but one other passenger, a tall man ‘wrapped in a heavy ulster which gave a burly outline to his figure, watching With longing eyes the swift retreat of what I felt to be my last friend, the onward-speeding train, that seemed abandoning me in noisy defection to a lonely and unknown fate. I think I might have been standing there now, wrapped im the homesick misery that seemed to envelop me, had it not been for the consideration of my fellow-passenger. Later I learnt why he had been induced to cast aside con- I restraint and address me, It was be I appeared to stand so alone an ed in that dismal wintry dusk he said; a man with any spark of chivalry in’him would have tiiked long odds in the way of resent- ment of his conduct rather than missau opportunity of being of service to a Sy alls ex 3 aa RUAN Shel Ae t b> \| J [;| Sei UL A “| ll sel “CAN I BE OF SERVICE, MADAM?” | damsel_s0 obviously “al! forlorn.” I laughed, with a warm reserve of ap- preciation deep down in my heart, nevertheless, when, some months after, David Spencer told me this; but at the moment mirth had no place in my emotions. “Can I be of service, madam?” ‘That was the welcome question that formed ‘my greeting to Eldon, and so gravely and solicitously was {t uttered that no thought of impertinence could possibly be associa a with ft, I turned gratefully, | “You are very kind.” T said. “Ie 1 could find a carriage of any sort—” and I looked about the deserted place with oubiful glance. | “Of course,” he assented. “There ts one here; ic stands bebind the station. May I secure It for you?" “Thank you, but 1 will not trouble you. If it is here { can doubtless find it, and” —with a smile at the emptiness of the place—“T should not think there Was danger of its being engaged.” At that moment the station-master made his appearance, and as I gave him the cheek for my trunk—for Thad even gone the iength of bringing it with me—he touched his hat to my companion with a “Good evening, doctor,” while the latter, with a courte- ous salutation, moved away and dis- appeared round the corner of the sta- tion. “I wish to go to The Ivies; is there a conveyance here that can also carry my trunk?” | asked. {MY companion looked at me with Visible Interest, not to say curiosity. “The Ivies!” he exclaimed. “is Mad- am expecting you?" I was annoyed at what I considered unwarrantable curiosity. _*That is neither here nor there,” 1 replied hanghtily. “What 1 wish to know Is whether or no the carriage in waiting here can also accommodate my_trank. ‘The fellow had decent manners. He again raised his hat, and remarked With an apologetic air "I only asked, miss, hecanse 2 thonght Madam would be sending for ‘you if she knew you was coun.” “She does not know,” 1 auswered, mollitied by his excuse. “Then I don't know just what you'll do,” he sald. “It's a long pull to walk, and there ain't no other ways of gecily there as T knows of.” “What do you nican?” 1 asked, In some dismay, for my new friend might after all have been mistaken as to the carriage vehind the statioy. “That gentleman Whom you called doctor as ——— —— a sured me wat thete was a conveyance ‘The man nodded. “So there was,” he assented; “but it ‘was one he bad ordered for himself.” “Are you sure?” I asked. “Certain,” he replied. “He lives five mile or so from here, does Dr, Spencer and he always has a carriage from the Banks House to meet him when he ‘comes back from a irip to New York.” “Nevertheless,” I said, with faith in the chivalry of the man who had of- fered to assist a friend.ess stranger, “I think I shall find that carringe still waiting. “I will look.” And 1 suited the action to the word. As I turned the corner of the build- ing I confess my heart beat rather quickly, for it would mean much to m@ if my hopes were disappointed. Be- sides, I fear I had a girl’s natural curi- osity as to the extent of the impression I had made upon this casual acquaint. ance. My vanity was in arms to dis- cover whether it had been of sufficient degree to prevail over that regard for his own creature comforts which weighs heavily against the inherent Instincts of courtesy in man, It was with a sigh of relief and a thrill of gratified self-consciousness that I per- ceived the vehicle still standing at its Post. Still, Its rightfal clatmant might have ensconced himsélf within it, thinking that we could both share its capacious bosom, for it was a veritable ark, cumbersome end antiquated, but a wel- come place of refuge all the same. Of course, if such should prove the fact, I should be in as bad case as ever, for it was not likely that I would con- sent to make a journey in the dark, shut up fn a carriage with an un- known, however chivalrous man. ‘The driver was standing patiently, or rather doggedly, by his horse, and him I accosted. | “Are you walting for anyone in par ticular?” I asked. | He moved forward and regarded me Inquiringly. | “Doctor sald there was a lady,” he began. | “Yes; T am she.” But the docter had already evgaged you, had he not?” | "Yes, But doctor sald that warn’t no matter; he'd walk.” “Iam sorry to have. Incommoded him,” I said mendaciously, for I should have felt far more regret to have been obliged to accommodate him. “Can you take me to The Ivies?” “An expression of surprise, similar to that I be ray the station- master’s face, enllve the stolid countenance. Se “The Ivies!” he ejaculated, “Is Made ‘am expecting you?” . x ‘This repetition of the other's qnostion was so significant of the face [Visitors were rarely entertained In house which I had already come to look upon as my future home that f Degan to feel that I purposed invading a place of isolation and exile. T took refuge from a cold reaction that was beginning to settle about the region of my heart In sharp rebuke. “phat is not what I asked you!” 1 sald; nor can Teo that it in anyway concerns you. All I require of you to take me and my trunk thither san you do so?" ee The man nodded, a trifle: suffily. “ ean,” heanswered. “Where's Tu fotengt it yout got in,” moments fater he returned, bearing the trank upon his shoulder and accompanied by thestation-master, While the frank, was. being strapped upon the rack bebind ime, T could hear the two men conversing in low tones. I could catch occasional words which they uttered, but the full dialogue was indistingulshable. I gleaned enongh, howerer, to satisfy me that my appear- ance and destination formed the topte under discussion, and the tone of both voices Was one of wonder and surprise. egBefore we started the station-master mented himself at the door, peering with unmistakable curlosity into the carriage. “Hope you won't think T meant ang offence, miss, just now,” he said. “I ave too high a respect for Maain ta be disrespectful to any of her friends.” DE telt that the apology -was largely tentative, and declined rising to the Ture couched tn the word. “friends Not by disclosing the fact that T had no. personal acquaintance ‘with thts “Madam,” or by asserting in what ca- pacity I hoped to beceme an inmate of The Ivies, would I lay the spirit of Inquisitiveness that I bad inadvertent Jy aroused In the man, “Very well,” I returned, and drew to the door. A minute later we had start- 6 'Gih Cas Wave CHAPTER TW T had ample thse for reflection as we Jogged along, « Tt seomed to gues that wo traversed a hnge sect try, though I have sinee no more than six miles be- tween the Eldon stath he Tvies, But my excited and us condition doubtless made m# fmpatient, and for {To be continued.) That Awial chna,— Said Mrs. G——, who had come to spend the day, to little Edith: “Are you glad to sce me again, Edith?” “Yes, m'm, and mamma's glad, too,” replied. the child. “Is she?” | “Yes, m'h. She ssid she hoped you"d come to-dsy, eel Baye It over with."—Ohie State Joueniif: Sena A Standard of Meaxurement, “There's no doubt about it,” said the man with a large diamond in his necks tie; “that man is a genuine patriot.” “Haw do you know?" “Why, he can get up as much enthu- siasm over an election as he does over @ prize fight—Wasbington Star. ‘The Flaw tn itis Plan, Mr. Souksum—T flatter myself that Tecan always tell when I've got enough. 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H, Blackwell, Sce'y & Manager Seseeeen eeee See DENTISTRY PAINLESS EXTRACTION Fine Dentstry {8 possible, only with fine misterial faskioned into gor. rect form with intinite esre and skill, Money invested in fine Den. ; istry pay a high rate of interest iten fora life-time. The inter. w is beautiful Peeth, Oomfors Pleagnresnd Health. Ovvice Hovas: From 8 4. M.to6 P.M. Old Phone, $16 Dr. P. B. Ramsey, soz W. Leigh St,, Richmond, Va, IN THE FRONT RANK. Sxcurity, Inpustriat Mov- TUAL Arp Society Has been a grest benen ito their sick members, siso their death bene- tehave helped many. ‘Huatling and polite agenta wanted. Masonic Hall, 511 East-Glay St. Wx. Isaac Jomason, President, J.E. Jonna, Viey-President, B. P. Vanpaevauu, Secretary, E. T, Janains, Treasurer, D.J.Onavens Manager, ee A Hayes, Ottice and Ware-Rooms 327 North Second St., Residence : 725 N. 2ad St. First-Class Hacks and Ussketsofal) descriptions. I have a spare coom for bodies when the family have not a suit- able place. All Couatry orders are given Special Attention. Your special attentionis call d co chs aaw style Use Onskets. Call and see mg and you shall bewaited on kindly, New 'Paoae L193. BEFORE MAKING > ——— J Your purchase you would do wel) gf [to call at cts mn rac catinia faeaitars house in the city and see the fine (i of 0 Refrigerators, Mattings, Oil-Cloths, R And in fact everything that ix need ed in honse furnishings, § RUGS AND CARPETS, Of every description ; also the lat- eat desigas in ROUKERS and apae- R al CHAIRS. Our gooda are the best from price and the price iv N very low, G. G. Jargen’s Son 8 . Ue y 421 AST SROADST,, MMF betweenjthand 5th Street (060 000000000000 6000008000000 900008NIeoe 7 en Pl ANS! DEPoTs owine UANBT can be foand st the fol- ‘owing places every, Ssturday: Buavaowr, 7; Wm, Arohibald, Bowens Hiuy, Va. A. Ashbarn, Buuxuzy, Va. 3 Natio Riddick Bostox, Maas. William 1. Reed 155 Oambridge Sty Mrs. AnnOviling 4, Northarapton se Edward Foote, 194 Northampton, St Bautimone, Mp, Fp jiigckwall, 208 Rishmond, 8, Otanxévitum, Cave, Miner Baker W.L, Johneon, Campeipox, Mase, Jas. O. Oreedie, 78 Piossant 81, cus rox Foran, Va, WS Thomas, Demorous, Va. John W.’ Anderson, Funrom, Va. Thomas Page, State 8t, Fawcvrum, Va, PB Hairston, Gaamaytown, Pa, W. M. Byrd, 176 W. Pries 88} Havanurit, Mase Mra L A Bailey, 24 Dudley 8 Hampton, Va. Solomon Philips Lyxensune, Va. Chas, Morgan, 703 Taylor St, ‘Mr. Horm, W. Va, R. H, Thomas, Nonroug, Va., John De Bona, 886 Ohareh 88, Nawrorr wews Va 1. L. Brown 2:31 Madison St, Wayne Orudup, i222 3ist Ss New Youre N.Y, Frederick J. Brown, 4078 Park Ave W H. Allen, 142 Columous Avenue Geo H. Washington, 453 7th“ Wm Johnson, 242 w afin se John Williams, 938 Washington, W. A. Kenney. 1789 8rd Ave, Oxanna, Ana, Ed. V. Nearing Pumaperrma Pa. James Aceooe, 206 3. 9th St, E P Mackens, 1116 Pine 8% Jamee E arwick, 2548 Lith St, Mar.n Ric- 1218 Pine 9s B. J Kohler, 1040 Pine St, 3;,A:, Stokes, Broad a Fitewater Ste: Oharles Steward 1240 Rodman St, | Lively Qentral & Laundry Bieyele Ge 907 South Lith Strees Po uaspure, Va. Jos Jarrett, 701 High Pearl St, Povouxsmrsim, NY W. J. Bilis, Nelson House. Market 8¢ Pauwerine, Texas, ‘H. B. Barrett, Pirresvea Pa Jos. Evans, Main Office 8rd Ave, A. A Chacion, 0086 Kelly St, Borex. X. 0. Lenox Gaylord, Riommoxp, Va., W. H. white, 501 W. Leigh 8. Unnana, Va. W. D, Harris Wiatmerom, N, 0, W. H. Moore, 8 Mulbery 8 Waco ,Texas. Southern Herald, Wixstox, N 0, Samuel Toliver Wasuixaron, | B BUooper 802 436 ane Atlantic Coast Line. ee CLA TION Gia i Mies 00 AL. Wally. Arrives Perersbarg 9: Mo TNT, AsTiae Pastore, gat =F, ne ylgenbera Waverly aad 9254.0, Dally: “Arriva Fotoribere ‘6; AL, Weldae Roe eo Ga yeuesrilled iw PMs Gueridette HS SM Soinand es are dncwsouvihe Fae ae eae Motes linge with we ooeae Soldsboros0 8. Met Wie | fad teullaas sleeper Nee ‘ore to Saetauneiiie 1190 A.M. Dally ‘eueepe Reay: Acton Bet eebarg” ia eg, Aa Stanchester, sbrewrys” mete aasP, a. Dally ipod CRS on signal. aoe ae bare Sis Ge Arrives, Parse S30 P, M., Daliy, except suatey at MOBe. Fetersba g ors ea, Scie AS FM nd Rocky Moun S38 Bea. makes’ all Tatorseines stops: 7 $402. M., Dally. Arrives Potersbue ran BoM Concecte whan Nori Cae Western for Norfote oni tate medisis ‘points; Emporis: slp aaa we A eal Dor Stations ptrwted et Peecawontiitirwotiny's ag fayetteville 12:10am arena {eek M. Jadavattiio asa Mj Pore aaupe ds Bee we ote to “inp poe ckowaty” borg a0 Augasts S10" 4 Mey itaoon oe Bivaildata wis Br ae ae Stdepers New Yume 26" Ween ton, Chant stowt Jaetaniae , Porerampa, Miggit, Atguas ated | neon. 00 Pym. Dally” Arrives on ier Pe wilde ane meet Soe stops bSUNomit Petaenbs ged Pelloas feat nel fiona, irisiod Pad a Pantie tam, fee Patlman’ sisoper kishinona to tO PAL, Dally. Soop Sunday. we FM Wotlk ASD PLOTS EE, Arrives Charleston sig ete Siyehaah Hote te Joke Snvia 1B Mat, curating eae Bempe'oai BAe 16 Poa, Dally. "Arrives Petersbarg 11:30 Trains Arrive Richmond. S78 A. M., Dally, trom Jacksonville, Savane Mah, Chertes ons adlaues, steven Agusta, alt pounce Souta, TAA. M. Daitys exerpe Wade tom 86, . Aliustise, Jacks ravine: eyes SiS 0. 1, Dally: excert Sechiy, trom ay. seh ian hale ona sor Liraehburg and the Weak 827A. M., Dalie’"excepe® Sunday.” Potent. $904.M., Sasday Oaly. from att 7 atheat Riugt niigdenson” Pyachbarg.ant tae Wes H0A.M., Duly, except sunday fisim Goae ore sid Intermedicie wade Norfolk ena Suffolk, = 4195 A M Sunday onty. From Norfolk, Sat folk, cod Peiersbere! 196 P.M, Baliy except Sunday trom: Pee satin oo3 RM, ‘pail Brom Norfolk, Suitolc and Fotersou Fawr, tilly. Fon amt, Port Tame i. Sagkeoavillos " Savamaet, Ehacientsa: AY magn coast AS6P M. Buy Fete Pata gan ~ barge and West , T. M. ENERSoN, J. REKRNTY, Traile Manager, Sensea’ Manager Hat eaten General Passonger. Agent 7 C 7 seG@ W. LEWIS, Attorney. at-Law an! Notary Pablie, Abstract of Pile Offise. Tides to property Caretully examined. Spacial att. veo ty suita and other mate ters ion to property. “GAL N, 4th St, 3-24-4m HE PLANET SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1900 WEEK'S NEWS CONDENSED Thursday, April 19. The failure of the banana crop has caused starvation in Jamaica. A bill to abolish the death penalty was reported favorably in the Massachusetts legislature. Missouri middle-of-the-road Populists denounced William J. Bryan and J. D. Rockefeller as trust promoters. There is no truth, according to advice from St. Petersburg, in the report that Emperor Nichols will meet Emperor William at Dantzle. J. C. Sibble, who was elected to congress as a Democrat from the Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania district, has been nominated by the Republicans for another term. Col. Pettit, in command at Zamboanga, Philippine Islands, has been court martialed for handing over aoner of war over to Presidente Medell, of Zamboanga, who killed the prisoner at once without trial. Friday. April 20. Miss Marle Dine, aged 32, jumped from Brooklyn bridge in a vain effort to commit suicide. Of the Cuban population of 1,572,977, 443,426 can read and write and 19,158 have a superior education. Cock fighting will be prohibited throughout Cuba after June 1 next, under a penalty of $500. A seat in New York's Stock Exchange was sold yesterday for $40,500. This is a new record price. The postmaster general has signed a parcels post treaty with New Zealand, to go into effect July 1. Admiral Dewey declares he never said Democrats were "traitors in war and damned fools in time of peace." Francis T. Lassiter, Democrat, of Petersburg, was elected to congress from the Fourth Virginia district to fill the unexpired term of the late Sidney P. Epes. Saturday, April 21. Eight thousand Spanish miners have gone on strike at Santa Pauline, near Santander. Eighty Russian and Galician laborers have been expelled from Northern Schleswig, Prussia. There is talk of stampeding the Republican national convention for Governor Roosevelt, of New York, for president. C. E. Moreledge, an actor, who "held up" two restaurants and a saloon in Kansas City, got 25 years' imprisonment. Col. David Colson, ex-congressman, was acquitted at Frankfurt, Ky., of killing Lieut. Scott and Luther W. Demaree. Sailors on the lighthouse steamer Madrone, at San Francisco, have struck against a reduction of from $40 to $35 a month in wages. The bubonic plague shows no signs of abating at Sydney, N. S. W., although the precautions taken by the authorities appear to keep it somewhat in check. Monday, April 23. New York had 5,333 fires last year, with $7,155,191 loss. Catharine Bannon, 33 years old, an invalid, was burned to death during a fire in her Philadelphia home. The late Samuel Howard, of Milwaukee, left his fortune of $200,000 for the maintenance of orphans. The total receipts of the Cuban treasury for the month of March, 1900, were $1,678,669; including $1,472,990 for customs. Because workmen from other towns were employed 150 men and women struck at the Russell County company's shoe factory, at Woburn, Mass. Lieut. Herbert Whipple, Seventh cavalry, while dining at New York, found a pearl in an oyster patty which, before cooking, had been worth $20,000. Tuesday, April 24. George Douglas Campbell, Duke of Argyle, died yesterday at Argyllshire, Scotland, aged 77. President and Mrs. McKinley arrived at their Canton (O.) home today for a short visit. Rev. B. S. Small, 60 years old, of Lakewood, was killed by a train While walking, Count Otto Bissengen-Rippenburg, major of the Thirteenth Austrian Hussars, was shot and killed by Leutl Bokacsy, of his regiment, in a duel at Kesekem. C. S. Rosenbaum, a Philadelphia married man, and 18-year-old Florence Hunold, of Delonco, N. J., committed suicide by gas asphyxiation in Rosenbaum's pawn shop. Wednesday, April 25. Representative Cooney, of Missouri, has introduced a bill to abrogate and repeal the Clayton-Bulwer treaty. Immigration Commissioner North, at San Francisco, refused permit to land 21 Japanese, on the ground that they are contract laborers. At Chicago potamine poisoning resulting from eating canned meat cause the death of Albert Kork and Frank Kork, aged 4 and 2 years. Scate committee on military affairs decided to report adversely the bill to provide for the employment of women nurses in military hospitals. J. A. Smith is under arrest at Chicago charged with obtaining money under false pretense at Berlin, Ont. He will return without requisition. Jealous Husband's Double Crime. Philadelphia, April 25. While in a jealous rage William Kuhn, of No. 719 North Sixteenth street, yesterday threw himself and wife from a second story window to a paved yard. This desperate act followed an attempt to end his own and his wife's life with a razor. Mrs. Kuhn had run to the window, the lower sash of which she had thrown up. Kuhn threw his arms about her waist, intending to draw her back. In the struggle which ensued the pair dove head first out of the window. The woman's spine was fractured, and she will probably die. Kuhn, with a broken leg, is under arrest. FROM PORTSMOUTH. Dr. D. P. Seaton preached a fine introductory sermon at the North Street A. M. E. Church Sunday, April 22d. Mrs. Mary E. Coles of South street, extended, who has been somewhat indisposed, is convalescent. Miss — of Washington street seems very much pleased since Mr. — of Chicago has been in the city. Rev. W. L. Tayler, G W. M., of True Reformers, arrived in our city Monday April 23d. He lectured at Zion Baptist Church Tuesday night, April 24th. Mrs. Lucinda Sawyer of Columbia street and Mrs. Magnolia Johnson are undisposed. Mr. C—is seen quite often here of late going to Norfolk since Miss — of Suffolk has been visiting Norfolk. Mr. Suffolk Shields of Green street is confined to the house with the contagious disease. Mr. William Harris of Pearl street died Thursday, April 19th, after a lingering illness. His funeral took place Tuesday, April 22d, from Zion Baptist Church Rev Armisteed officiating. Mr S—of Norfolk has not discontinued his visits on Green S. The PLANET can be found at the offices of The Riehmond Beneficial Insurance Co., 518 Green 8t., E. S. Holmes manager, J. S. Collin, Planet agent. FROM NEWPORT. NEWPORT, a. I., April 28, 1900. Mrs. Frederick Williams is quite ill at home, on Thames St. Miss Mary Backwith is improving. Mrs. Leanora Walker is convalescent. Mr. Russel Phillips is improving stowly. Mrs Wm. Spence after a severe operation in New York City has returned to her home, St Poplar St. Mr. Ernest Pollitt has moved into his new home, which he recently purchased. The Bazaar given by the Odd Fellows of last week was a fine entertainment in every particular and a success, both financially and socially, with the exception of awarding the prizes, which some think was a long ways from doing justice. Be more careful brethren and remember your oaths and obligations. Mrs. Sylvia Barker is able to be out again. Our worthy friend and correspondent of the Planet, Mr. John M. Lewis has returned home from a visit to Richmond, Va., where he was entertained by the Editor John Mitchell, Jr., who gave him much praise for the progressiveness of the paper which is a leader in New England. Mrs. L. Boardley is visiting in New York. Mr. Herbert Townsend of Franklin street is visiting his parents after more than a year's absence. Mrs. Henry Reid of Levin street has recovered from the la gripe. Mrs. Dr. Wheatian and baby are visiting in Boston, the guest of her mother Mrs. Dr. Mortie. The marriage of Miss Georgie Edmunds to Mr. H. J. Talbert of Atlanta, Ga., occurred at the Union Congregational Church on Division street last Thursday evening, Rev. Byron Gunner officiating. Miss Sarah Rice predeced at the organ. James T. Allen acted as bastant. Miss Georgie King of Pittsburgh was bridesmaid. Usheres were Messrs. Henry Allen, Wm. Thompson, M. A. Van Horn. After the reception the bridal party left by the Fall River Line for New York and Jersey City; they will reside in Boston, their future home. We regret to announce the death of Mrs. John Tuckerson, which was more than a shock to her many friends throughout New England. She left her home, on Levin street, a few weeks ago to pay a visit to her niece, Mrs. Green, in Boston, and was taken suddenly sick. She died shortly after the arrival of her husband. Rsv. H. N. Jeter preached her funeral at the Union Congregational Church of which she a devoted member. Mrs. Edward O. Nelson of Charles is much recovered and is able to attend the church duties. Hon. George L. Danning is slowly improving at his residence on Bellevue Ave. PERSONALS AND BRIEFS —Miss Mary Rowe left the city last Tuesday to visit friends at Trenton, N. J., and New York. —Mr. Joseph G. James of this city who is a student at Lincoln University won a gold medal in a recent oratoric contest between the students of that school. —Miss Annie Johnson who has been teaching in the country has returned home. —The Union University base-ball team is now ready for challenges from other teams who desire to meet them is a clean and gentlemanly game, so says Mr. Joseph T. Hill, the manager. —Mrs. Frances Wyatt of Unity Court, No. 182, is sick and under the care of the doctor at No. 803 West Catherine St. —Miss Kate M. Robinson has returned, home from Dobb's Ferry, N. Y., and will be glad to see her many friends at 809 North 1st St. Mrs. Mary Winston of 708 Catherine St., is quite sick at her residence. We hope her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Edward Ellis, Jr., 1010 N. 8th street, who has been dangerously ill for the last month is now convalescing and is doing well under the treatment of Dr. A. W. G. Farrar. We hope she will soon be able to be out. Dr. P. B. Ramsey, dentist of 102 W. Leigh St., left for Hampton. Thursday, April 26th to visit Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute he has also a good deal of dentist work to perform and expects to return in a few days. His reputation is well-known throughout the state. Mrs. Mary E Brown, the wife of Mr. F. J. Brown, the PLANET agent of Tremont, N Y., was ill during the past week with bronchitis and her life had at times been despaired of. She has been under the care of two physicians and is much improved. Michigan Road Must Reduce Rates Lansing, Mich., April 25—The state supreme court, in a suit brought against the Wabash railway by State Railroad Commissioner Osborn, decided that carrying of baggage, express and mail is legally a part of the earning power of passenger trains, and that on the company's reports of earnings, made to the commissioner for the year 1989, it must reduce its passenger fares from three cents to two and a half cents per mile in Michigan. While the passenger earnings of the road were only $141,922, the earnings from other sources brought the total up to $164,072. THE BICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA OZONO SAVES YOUR HAIR! --- BALDNESS EGZEMA TETTER DANDRUFF DANDRUFF TETTER ECZEMA Be Not Deceived !! To the Colored People of America RECOGNIZING the Fact that there are many so called hair growers and straighteners now being offered on the market, and knowing to a certainty that most of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight forward statement to the colored people of America through its best paper, the Planet. In the year 1871, our present Secretary through a fortunate circumstance acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or pushed to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the leading colored people of that time, it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy. True to all we claimed for it and worthy in every respect of the confidence and attention of every member of the colored race. Because they found it to cause the hair to GROW LONG AND STRAIGHT, soft and fine and as beautiful as an April morning. It also cures all forms of itching, humiliating scalp diseases, stops the hair from falling out, and causes a new growth to grow on the baldest heal. Now, whenever a genuine article appears on the market, there are always a lot of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success numerous re-called hair growers and hair straighteners were put on the market. Of course the colored people had no way to tell that they were being fooled and bought most of them to their sorrow. Now we ask you a plain question. Would we absolutely agree to refund you your money provided you not satisfied with the preparations we manufacture if our goods were not true to all we claim for them? We assert right here WEST END NOTES. Last Sunday the funerals of Deacons Andrew Gibson of Good Hopewell and Trueheart Franklin of Pilgrim Journey Baptist Churches of west Henrico County took place. Each was largely attended. A beautiful April marriage took place last Tuesday afternoon at 8:30 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brown in honor of their daughter, Miss Lillian B. Brown to Mr. Joseph B. Wooldridge at 1612 Glaalstone St. The affair was a most brilliant one. Miss Matilda Thompson was maid of honor and Mr. and Mr. B. D. Groover man, the most pleasant woman, the left left at 5:30 over the western division of the O. & O. for Pemberton on a pleasure trip. The couple were the recipients of many costly presents. They will return and be at home, 1906 Walasse St., Sunday, April 29th from 5 to 9 P. M. The bride is a most excellent young lady, industrious and a much respected lady. The groom is one of the most respected young men of our community. His family is among the best. We tender our most hearty corgratulations for the best future, success and happiness. The next will be Miss B. and Mr. D. Same to you. Say Mrs. — we think you had better change that nickname from "old poor mule" to the Reverend Merchant Pressher and Pastor. Some of our notes were left out last week and we especially regret the omission of our distinguished friends. Miss L. B. Brown and Mrs. Joseph S. Wooldridge. The Excalsior Co. For the benefit of the Woman's Central League this company of artists will appear on Monday night, April 30th, 1900, at True Reformers' Hall. The Woman's Central League is designed to place labor on the most intelligent scale and wishes to elevate our people to a fitness second to none. In helping this cause you certainly help the poor girls to a betterment of condition that keeps them from being sensitive to the Yerkes condition in a strictly first-class and high order in witnessing the Excelior Opera Co. rendering its excellent bill. So we cordially invite and request your patronage. Usual prices. OZONO SAVES YOUR HAIR. There is a legend of a drowning sailor whose life was saved by the luxuriant hair of a beautiful maiden. This story is hardly true, but one FACT is true now always and forever, OZONO saves your hair from falling out, keeps your scalp clean and free from dandruff and all scalp diseases and causes the hair to grow long and straight. OZONO is the only guaranteed hair remedy on the market. LEIGH STREET M. E. CHURCH. Sunday, April 29th, being the First Quarterly Conference of the new year, special services will be held all day. In the morning at 10 o'clock Love-feast and Experience Meeting conducted by the pastor At 11 a.m. Mrs. Annie E. Brown, the noted Evangelist will address the church and introduce her work. In the afternoon at 3 o'clock the society known as "The Tents" will have their first anniversary sermon delivered to them by the pastor, the Rev. J. Edw. Gunby, at which time an especial contribution will be asked for the church and pastor. Also at 8 p.m. the initiatory evangelistic and revival services will be held. This service will be exclusively under the direction of the Evangelist Annie E. Brown of Washington, D. C. Mrs. Brown is a fluent and graceful speaker, whose mission of soul-saving has been wonderfully blessed by the unction of the Holy Spirit All are invited. The meetings will continue for at least two weeks. You cannot afford to miss hearing this gifted servant of God, who has led thousands of souls to higher life and better health. This service is open to the public and it is hoped that great numbers may hear this blessed servant. Our Thinking Sabres in the Philippines The American Army Officer in Action is the subject of a paper which Senator Albert J. Beveridge contributes to a forthcoming number of The Saturday Evening Post. During his visit to the Archipelago, Mr. Beveridge was the guest and comrade of Geneais Lawton and King, and he tells some stirring stories of the undaunted courage of the tried Indian fighter and the nonchalant coolness of the army novelist. "If our soldiers are 'thinking bayonets,'" says he, "our officers are 'thinking sabres.'" The American Army Officer in Action will appear in The Saturday Evening Post on May 5th. —Excelsior Lodge, No. 29, will meet at their castle hall May 1st. All members are requested to be present. Business of great importance. Don't fall, 8 p. m. sharp. ONOZO ANOTHER COURT ORGANIZED. The organizing of Elizabeth Court, I. O. of Calanthe, N. A., S. A., E., A., A. & A., was completed on last Wednesday evening at Price's Hall by the Grand Worthy Counselor, John Mitchell, Jr., assisted by Miss M. L. Chiles, Grand Worthy Register of Deeds, Mrs. Anna Taylor, Deputy G. W. Counselor, Mrs R. Elnora Wesley, P. W. Counselor, Mrs R. Clark, Miss Eva Davis, Mrs S. Mrs Clark, Mitchell, Grand Worthy Lecturer, Mrs Harriet Thompson and Mrs Mary Hoyer who has so faithfully labored to organize this court. The following are the officers: -W. C., Annie Price; S. D. Elvira Carter; J D. Lillie Johnson; W. Q. Maria Vaughan; W Inspectrix, lizzie Shell; Escort, Emma Cooper; W. Con., Rebecca Meales; Asst. Con. Susan Jones; W. Inspector, Frances Waddy; R. of Deeds, Minnie Coleman; R. of A. Hattie T. Fortune; Rec. of Deposits, Annie H. Mose; W. H. Frances Roane; Sarah M. Macon Devan; Trustees, Sarah Murray, 18 months, Annie Price; 12 onths, Emma Cooper, 6 months, Refreshments were served and all were much pleased with the arrangements. Do You Know Them? A young colored man, named John White and who claims to be the son of John and Mary White of this city is in a bad condition at White Sulphur Springs, West Va. He was struck on the head with a club and since that time has been practice, y insane. Any information concerning him can be obtained by addressing. W. C. WILRY, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. NOTICE111 Having been notified by the Town Council of Barton Heights, through its attorney that an effort would be made to get possession of Union Mechanics Burial Ground by the removal of its trustee and the appointment of a citizen of Barton Heights in his place to take charge, I hereby notify all section owners to call to see me at once or to communicate with me in order that the necessary funds may be raised to save the property. Signed: BENJAMIN HABRIS, Superintendent and Trustee. 8,31-44. hat we have advertised for nearly 24 years, offering to return the money for every case in which Ozono did not give satisfaction and we have never yet had to refund the money. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Curly, Refractory Hair. It will make short, harsh hair, long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying, running scalp diseases, Eczema, Pimples, Dandruff, Itch, &c. BEFORE. AFTER It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair Long and Soft. Fine and Silky and as beautiful as an April morning, 10,000 people are to-day using Ozono and not one complaint. We have thousands of testimonials. We have not space to publish, Rev. B. Hertz an eminent Colored Divine of the Church writes: I have found your Ozono to prove satisfactory in every particular. Kate W. Page, Blacksburg, Va., writes:—Your preparation has proven rue to all you claim for it. The price of Ozono is 50c. a box. It takes from 3 to 4 boxes to accomplish the treatment. We make this liberal offer for a limited time only. Cut out this Coupon and send to us with $1.00, and we will forward to you 4 boxes of Ozono and one bottle of Electrical Skin Refiller which makes black skin bright rough skin soft and pliant and cures all skin diseases. We will also include one fany jar of our Electrical Skin Food—nature's great b*antifier, removes Wrinkles, Moth patches, freckles and all fialic blemishes, and prove our liberality we will add to this one Package of Anti-Odor. A positive cure for Sore Throat, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chiblains, Sore and Frosted Feet, also Removes all smells and Odors arising from the human body such as Feet, Arm Pits, &c. 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 us with One Dollar and get this Grand Combination Offer; as this opportunity will not occur again. Boston Chemical Company, I enclose you $1.00 (One Dollar) for which please send my Normal Notes. The following are the persons who will graduate from the Normal Department this year: —Misses Belle B. Allen, Mobile, Ala.; Eiff. E. Andrews, Mason, Ga.; Lauretta R. O'Collins, Mobile, "Ala.; Sarah H. Clark, Birmingham, Ala.; Josephine G. Flipper, Atlanta, Ga.; Ida J. Herbert, Livingston, Ala.; Gussie F. McOall, Montgomery, Ala.; Katie Myers, Livingston, Ala.; Pearl L. Smith, Florence, Ala.; Sarah E. Sawyer, Mobile, Ala.; Einda A. Savage, Snow Hill, Ala.; Rosa E. Savage, Snow Hill, Ala.; Alice S. Shelton, Hot Springs, Ala.; Hattie O. Williams, Oalera, Ala.; Mears Robert L. Savage, Snow Hill, Ala.; James Y. Wood, Increase, Tenn.; Ocea Taylor, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Wesley S. Pittman, Liberia, Arietis, John D. Oldham, Tulahoma, Tenn.; Lenn. J. Moore, Pratt City, Ala.; Wm. Jehovah, Hot Springs, Ark.; John O. Judkins, Birmingham, Ala.; H. W. Handy, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Thee E. Higgins, Mobile, Ala.; Wm. J. Griffin, Friar Point, Miss.; Wm. Derrick, Hunville, Ala.; Loyd H. Hox, Camden, Ark.; Henry C. Bryant, Birmingham, Ala. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. services to-morrow (Sunday) as follows: 11 a. m., Prof. J. E. Jones, D. D. 3 p. m. Young People's Union. Meeting led by Sister Pinkney. 8 p. m., sermon by Rev. J. W. Pryor The protracted meetings are very successful. Many are bowed at the anxious seat. There are already two converts and many more to bow. Wanted! Colored Girls to learn to make Cheroots Only steady and industrious Girls need apply-nice, light, easy and clean work and good pay-Paid while learning. apply at once at 507 N. Brooke Avenue —Mra. H. H. Hopkins, the lady doctor, has moved to No 5 West M-shall St., after three months rest from practice and keeping-house. Easy way to get CLOTHES. Persons desiring to open an account may do so by paying 50s. down and 50s. weekly. Every thing made to order; fit guaranteed. Out of town customers send 10c. for samples and particulars. R. ROSS BURT, LADIES AND GENTS Custom Tailor, 824 W. 87th St. - New York City. M. L. Campbell, 318 E. Broad St. Millinery. LADIES HATS DRESSED IN THE LATEST STYLES. PATTERNS RECEIVED WEEKLY. Satisfaction guaranteed. 318 E. Broad Street. Between 8rd and 4th. apl28-8m. BEST MAX SONMEMBERG BEST 114 E. Broad St. The largest and quickest Shoe Repairer in the city. Half soles and heels, 5 Cents. 5 Cents deducted off each JOB when you present this coupon. ADVICE. BRST