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THE RICHMOND PLANET. THE QUESTION OF JURISDICTION. JUDGE WITT HEARS ARGUMENT IN THE CASE. ABLE ARRAY OF COUNSEL MR. ROYALL TAKES DEPOSITIONS. UNDISMAYED BY THE OUTLOOK--STORMY SCENES IN AN OFFICE. THE ROBBERY OF THE VOTERS. VOL XVII NO 25 THE QUEEN OF JUDGE WITT ABLE ART MR. ROYA UNDISMAYED SCENE THE ROBE The Jackson Ward Contested Election Case came before Judge S. E. Witt in the Hustings Court, Friday, June 1, 1900. Hon. Wm. L. Royall appeared for the contestants and asked the Court to enter an order permitting the contestants or their counsel to examine the ballots cast in the four precincts of Jackson Ward, also to allow them to take oral testimony before the court. WOULD TAKE NOTICE. His Honor replied that he would take notice of the request, but that he thought contestees should be notified and they be given an opportunity to be present before the order was entered. This was agreeable to Mr. Royall, and he had the Court make a note of the motion. In the meantime notices of contest had been served on Messrs. James Bahn, Henry P. Beck, D. F. McArthy, H. W. Stein, M. F. Whalen, John Tesfey and Gilbert K. Pollock. Deputy City Sergeant Ferneyhough testified that the notices had been served. On Saturday, June 2nd, Hon. Wm. L. Royall decided to make another move, and with this idea in view, he had served the following notices, Andrew J. Smith, Jr., serving the same. THE MOTIONS BEFORE THE COURT. To James Bahen Henry P. Beck, D. F. McCarthy, M. F. Whalen, John Tesfey, H. W. Stein and Gilbert K. Pollock. Take notice that on Tuesday morning, June 5th, 1900, we shall move the Judge of the Hustings Court of the City of Richmond, at 11 A. M., of that day, or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard to enter the following order in the election contest pending in said Court, to wit:— Upon motion of the complainants by their attorney, their complaint having been filed May 31st in the Clerk's Office of this Court, it is ordered that the complainants be exempted from any obligation to take their testimony by depositions in writing, and leave is given them to produce their witnesses to be examined orally before the Judge. And upon their further motion it is ordered that the Clerk of this Court open the ballots cast in Jackson Ward in the election held May 24th, 1900, and permit the complainants or their attorney to inspect and examine the same. Thomas W. Mitchell, M. B. Jones, A. S. Thomas, W. H. Anderson, A. Hayes, C. T. Payne, S. S. Baker, Andrew Holmes, J. G. Smith, James H. Holmes, R. T. Hill, G. W. Boyd, Thomas Smith, H. M. Boothe, R. W. Nelson, Jr., Ernest Warner, John R. Chiles, H. J. Moore, Benj. Jaekson, E. J. Bailey, Edward W. Darriscot, Jr. THE TAKING OF DEPOSITIONS. To James Bahen, Henry P. Beck, D. F. McCarthy, M. F. Whalen, John Teefey, H. W. Stein, and Gilbert K. Pollock. Take notice that on Tuesday Morning, June 5th, 1900, at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M., we shall proceed to take the depositions of John Mitechell, Jr., and others at the office of William L. Royall, 911 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, to be read in evidence in our behalf in a certain proceeding pending in the Hustings Court of the city of Richmond, wherein we are complainants and you are defendants if, for any reason the taking of the same should not be commenced at the time or if commenced, should not be concluded, the taking of the same will be adjourned from time to time or from day to day until the taking of the same is concluded. Thomas W. Mitchell, M. B. Jones. A. S. Thomas, W. H. Anderson, A. Hayes. O. F. Payne, S. B. Baker, Andrew Holmes, J. G. Smith, James H. Holmes, R. T. Hill, G. W. Bgyd, Thomas Smith, H. M. Boothe, R. W. Nelson, Jr., Ernest Washington, John R. Chiles, H. J. Moore, Benjamin Jackson, Edward W. Darricott, Jr., B. J. Bailley. EXCITING SCENES According to the notice, the work of taking the depositions was begun promptly Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock before Mr. E. A. Washington, Notary Public at the office of Hon. Wm. L. Royall 911 E. Main S reet. Among those present were H. F. Jonathan, Gilbert K Pollock, John Mitchell, Jr., and Capt. Benj Scott. Quite an exiting scene took place during the taking of the affidavit of Andrew Smith, Jr., who served the noticeers. Mr. Pollock blurted out "If he swear to that I'll put him in jail." He referred to the statement of Smith that he had served the notices upon the contestees in person whereas in Pollock's case, he had delivered the notice to the father of Mr. Pollock. He added, "I accept service, but if he swears to that, I'll put him in jail." he tweets to show I will put him in jail." Mr. Royall was all ablaze in an instant. "I'll have no such language as that here. You shall not speak in such a manner during a judicial proceeding." "It is not a judicial proceeding," responded Mr. Pollock. "It is a judicial proceeding," replied Mr. Royall, and you shall not do it. If you wish to protest, enter it in the record, but you shall not use such language in my office. I'll report you to the court! I'll report you to the court. If your counsel desires to enter any thing on the record, he can do so, but I'll have nothing to do with you." This terminated the discussion and Mr. Pollock subsided at once. A qualifying statement was then made by Smith stating that he had delivered the notice to Pollock's father as required by law. MR. WENDENBURG'S PROTEST. John Mitchell, Jr., was then sword and soon after the taking of his position was commenced, Mr. L. O. Wendenburg, counsel for the contestees appeared. Being advised as to the progress of the proceedings, he quietly entered a protest against the taking of depositions, alleging that reasonable notice had not been given his clients, having received it Saturday night and that all of them had not agreed upon counsel. He also stated that he intended to argue the question of jurisdiction before the Judge of the Hustings court and if ever-ruled would demur to the petition. Mr. Royall patiently permitted him to enter this upon the record, and then without further advice proceeded to take deposition of John Mitchell, Jr. At about 8 minutes to 11 o'clock the proceedings were adjourned until 4:15 P. M., and all went to the Hustings Court where the motions of Mr. Royall, which had been previously submitted were to be argued before the court. Although the Messra. Pollock, Beek, Bahren, McCarthy, Stein, Teefey and Whalen had said that they did not fear RICHMOND VIRGNIA, SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1900. investigation and did not intend to employ counsel, they had reconsidered this part of it and was represented by L. O. Wendenburg, Eqg. H. m. Smith, Jr., Eqg. and Hon. George D. Wise. THE PLEA SUBMITTED They submitted their plea that the Court did not have jurisdiction Judge Witt set Wednesday at 10 o'clock for the hearing but afterwards stated to counsel that it would be a personal favor to him to let it go over until Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. This was agreed to and upon the retirement of counsel the criminal doctet of the court was proceeded with. THE ARGUMENT BEFORE JUDGE WITT. Promptly at 10:02 A.M., Judge S. B. Witt ascended to the bench. Mr. Royall stated that he was ready to proceed. Mr. Wendenburg stated that they were ready to proceed, all to the presence of Mr. H. M. Smith, Jr., who was engaged in the Police Court. Mr. Royall stated that he did not know how they could ever get through in this way. There were two of the counsel present—Messre. Wendenburg and Wise. His Honor sent for Mr. Smith and said he desired to give him reasonable time in which to put in his appearance. Message came that he could not be present and the Court could proceed. Mr. Royall said he would submit a motion to reject the plea of the contestees. Mr. Wendenburg then argued the question of jurisdiction, quoting section 180 of the Code of Virginia. He argued that the court could not have jurisdiction unless the councilmen and aldermen were officers of the city. At this point Mr. Royall interrupted and said that he did not know the line argument, but had thought what it would be and would ask that the Court send for the list of authorities, which he decided to submit. Mr. Wendenburg then proceeded to read from the City Charter, arguing that the members of the City Council were not officers of the city. He cited section 1030, governing cities and towns, and stating that the council shall be the judge of its members. Mr. Royall said, "If your Honor please, nothing is plainer to my mind than that the legislature of Virginia intended to include councilmen as officers. He cited Chapter I, Section 5. He showed that the charter did so intend to include them, citing Section 16 page 14. He discussed the question of officers. He produced the papers in the Chahoon—Elysion Contest. Mr. Wendenburg claimed that it did not apply to councilmen, but to the Mayor. Mr. Royall claimed that it did apply councilmen and proved it by the record in the case. He showed that no question as to the jurisdiction of the court had been raised, and the opinion of Judge Guigon that the case could be properly heard in the Hustings Court. JUDGE GUIGON'S ACTION. He showed that Judge Guigon did set the election aside in the council-manic contest in Marshall Ward. "That's the record," remarked Mr. Royall. "Your Honor will perceive that this is not a contested election. It is the plea of fifteen aggrieved citizens who come to your Honor's court as a great jury asking public justice, coming here to the interest of any man. It contemplates Mitchell, Jr., may go to the council and say that I have been elected and am entitled to the seat held by Bahen. The council may oust Bahen and give th^2 seat to Mitchell. "But the law prescribes that fifteen citizens, believing that they have been outraged may come before this Court, a non-partisan body and that the Court may set aside the election or may annull the certificate of Bahren and issue a certificate to Mitchell. "This contest by fifteen citizens may be prosecuted by these citizens without their consent and even against their will." He cited 20th Graston and remarked that the fifteen citizens must make a context before the Hustings Court, while Mitchell must make his contest before the council. He cited authority after authority to prove that councilmen were officers of the law and concluded. WITHIN THE LANGUAGE OF THE LAW. "I submit therefore, sir, that councilmen are within the language of the law. Every one of those eminent lawyers conceded that this Court had the right. I call your attention to who are public officers. See Throop on Public Officers. Who are Public Officers? Sessions 2 and 3, Chapter I. The distinction for distinguishing whether or not a person is a public officer is as follows: Any person who performs a service which the law commands him to perform is an officer. Any one performing such a service by contract is a public functionary. He continued to read authorities. He cited Chief Justice Marshall. He produced decisions of three State Supreme Courts defining Councilmen as officers—See Connecticut, Ohio and Rhode Island. The complaint in the Chahoon Case was filed June 4, 1870. MR. WENDENBURG'S RESPONSE Mr. Wendenburg responded that if His Honor would go outside of the City Charter, he would founder. He contended that Mr. Royall had not met the section 1080. He discussed the predicament of the Council and the Court. Mr. Wendenburg responded. He stated that he would confine himself to the charter and the code. His contention that Judge Guigon did not pass on the councilline cone-tet was met promptly by Mr. Royall to provide a description of the record itself which showed that the die. The case was submitted and the numerous authorities listed. Mr. Royall had a pile of law books brought into court to sustain his side of the contention. --- Powell-Motten—The marriage of Miss Rebecca Lloyd Motten to Rev. Holland Powell, D. D., will take place from the Borean Baptist Church. Wednesday, June 20th at 8 P. M. Reception June 22nd from 8:30 P. M. to 11 P. M., at their residence, 1513 Taylor St, Richmond, Va. All friends are invited. No cards. jun9 2t. DEANE-BAKER-The marriage of Miss Lavinia Baker to Mr. Wm. L. Deane will take place Wednesday afternoon, June 20, 1900, at 2:80 o'clock at the First Baptist Church, (Manchester, Va.) Friends are invited. No c xls. HARRIS-WILLIAMS-The marriage of the young and talented pastor of the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. K. W. Williams to the accomplished Miss Bessie Harris will take place at the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church on the 19th inst., at 8 p. m. Friends are invited. No cards. 2t A Fine Union. In the absence of Mr. R. H. Thurston, President of the Sundah School Union of the city of Richmond who left the city last week to spend the summer, the Vice-President, Mr. W. G. Carter of the Second Baptist Sunday School presided last Sunday. Fine recitations were delivered by the following named speakers: William E. Hill of Ebenezer Baptist Sunday School; John Graves, Fifth St., Mary Craig, Sharon; Emma Craig, Sharon; Vivian Kemp, First; Estelle Stevens, 5th St., Joseph Carrington, 2nd Baptist. Choice music was furnished by Mr. John Graves and Messrs. Williams, Haywood, and Graham of the 5th St. Baptist Sunday School and Mr. George Herndon of Mt. Carmel S. Quite an interesting address was delivered by Prof. J. H. Blackwell of the First Baptist Church, Manchester. Mrs. Ludlow of the Society of Preventive Curey to Animals was introduced to quite an interesting talk. The Union added to meet with the Second Baptist Church Sunday School on the first Sunday in July. Grand Rally. There will be a grand time at the dediatorial exercises of the Zion Baptist Church, Manchester, Va., June 10th to 1/th. On the 2nd Sunday at 11:30, Rev. A. Binga, Jr., D.D. will preach; 8:30, Rev. D.W. Davis, A.M., and at 8 P.M., Rev. G.O. Coleman, B.D. On Monday night, the ordination of deacons will take place. Tuesday night, Rev. W.F. Graham, D.D., will preach; Wednesday night at 8:30, Rev. N.B. Brown will preach and on Thursday, Rev. H. Powell, D.D. On the third Sunday, Rev. F.W. Williams, Rev. A. Ferguson and Rev. G.O. Coleman will officiate. Come out and help the cause. Mr. Thomas W. Mitchell, Manager of the PLANET has been confined to his room during the past week. He is much improved. REV. DR. GRAHAM'S ANNIVERSARY REV. DR. GRAHAM'S ANNIVERSARY HIS GREAT PROGRESS. The Congregation Jubilant. LARGE CROWDS ATTEND THE SERVICES. Thanksgiving Songs. Last Sunday was a day long to be remembered at the Fifth St. Baptist Church. The church was twenty years old; the present pastor, Dr. W. F. Graham, has been with them eight yea s. A report of the eight years' work showed that over $29,000 had been collected for all purposes, that 725 members had been received under his pastorate, 577 of which were received by baptism and that 50 souls are now waiting to be baptized on the Fourth Sunday in this month. The church was beautifully decorated with flowers, ferns and evergreens. Distinguished divines were present in appreciation of the pastor's services. Rev. D. A. Reid of Clitton Forge prescheduled a magnificent sermon at the morning service. Rev. Reid held the audience at his command with his burning eloquence. After the sermon, Rev. S. C. Burrell, secretary of the Y. M, C. A., delivered an address, which pointed on every side, the great concern of people were in highest praise of our popular secretary's address. His very soul seemed to have been in every sent once that fell from his lips. REV, DR. ISAAC'S REMARKS. In the afternoon, there were reunion services. Rev. E. W. D. Isaac, D. D. secretary of the National b. Y. P. U. work and President b. W. Hayes spoke to the large gathering. This was a rare treat, for two of the most distinguished Negro orators and Baptist dignitaries carried the audience with that grace and eloquence that can only flow from the lips of natural born orators. The coming of Prof. G. W. Hayes, at this particular time, was very helpful indeed to the members of the Fifth St. Baptist church. It is now said, that he must come again when special arrangement will be made to let Robert hear her most gifted son. Rev. D. W. Davis was on time to express his sympathy, appreciation and to bid the church God's speed. All wanted to hear him, but another engagement compelled him to be off before he could speak. At night, Dr. Isaac preached one of the most brilliant sermons to which it has ever been our pleasure to listen. He is indeed a wonderful man. At the conclusion on behalf of the committee, President nt G. W. Hayes presented the pastor with a purse of twen'y dollars, one dollar for each year of the history of the church which was received with a few fitting remarks by the pastor. Mr. Wise Ellis presented a handsome mahogany Bible stand, which was highly appreciated by the pastor and congregation Moderator Rev. C. H. Phillips was present at night and prayed God's blessings upon the church and pastor for future services. THOSE WHO HELPED. The committee on arrangements, Miss Annie Bell Haskins, president and Miss Fannie Dixon secretary, deserve great credit for the grand way in which the anniversary was conducted. Most valuable aid was rendered them by Mr. B. H Pyton, Mrs. Mary Page, Page, Callie Brown and Mrs. Addie Lemus. The Fifth St. Baptist Church will entertain the National Baptist Convention Sept. the 12th, 13th, 14th, 15h and 16th. This convention will bring together the largest gathering of intelligent colored Baptist ministers and women in the world. Every city in the United States will be represented. Presidents of colleges, professors of institutions, doctors, lawyers, bankers, and eminent persons from all walks of life will be here as delegates. Such men as Drs. Walker, Wisher and Wynn of New York, Drs. Taliaferro. A. Gordon, Barksdale, W. H. Phillips, A. Moore and W. A. Creditt of Philadelphia, Dr. Harvey Johnson of Baltimore, Drs. W. B. Johnson, Walter H. Brooks George W. Lee, J. Anderson Taylor and others of Washington, D. C, Dr. G. B Howard of Pittsburgh, Pa., Drs. G. H Payne, R. J. Perkins and others of West Va., Drs. C H. Parrish, Frank Gaddie, Simmie, Kenney and others of Kentucky, Drs. C H. A, Clarke, H. B. Royd, E. W. D. Isaac and others of Nashville, Tenn., Drs. Stokes and Eason of Alabama, Drs. Pegues, Roberts and others of North Carolina, Drs. J. L. Dart, M W. Gilbert and others of South Carolina. In fact the most brilliant men from all over the country will be in attendance upon this convention, and then too, there will be leading preachers tcm every city in the State of Virginia. A PLEA FOR THE NATIONAL BAPTIST. Will not Richmond be courteous and hospitable, like Virginians always have been, and throw open their doors to welcome these messengers of the eros? Many of these preachers from the south and west will be men and children of men. who were sold from old Lumpkin's jail many years ago. Will anybody say our doors are closed to such a representative body? The Fifth St. Baptist Church has respectfully asked all the churches of our city regardless of denomination, to help entertain this grand body. The pastor, Dr. W. F. Graham, is feeling happy because of the encouraging reports coming from friends and many of the churches. When the convention meets on the first day, such distinguished gentlemen as His Excellency, Gov Tyler, the Mayor of the city, Dr. Connor or the First Baptist Church (whi c) and some of our leading pastors of the col-Baptist churehes will make fraternal and welcoming addresses. RESCLUTIONS OF CONDOLENGE. At a call meeting held by the members of Myrtle Lodge, 17. K. of P., concerning the death of Sir E. A. Edmunds, the following resolutions were adopted: Whereas, it has pleased the Divine Ruler in his never failing judgement to sever from our connection, Sir E. A. Edmunds whom has been a faithful and loving member of Myrtle Lodge, 17. K. of P., ever since its organization and. Whereas, we feel keenly our loss and another Knight from us has gone. Another Knight from us has gone. The voice we loved is still. A place is vacant in our midst, Which never can be filled. But we how in humble submission that our Father's will be done. Therefore be it Resolved 1st. That in the death of our beloved brother of Myrtle Lodge, 17. Knights of Pythias, we have sustained the loss of a true and tried friend who always had the welfare of the Order at heart; and whose service in her behalf which was always rendered with candor, which shall ever charish in grateful remembrance. Resolved 2nd. That we tender the fraternity of our deceased brother our heartful charity and pray that the blessings of God may rest upon them in this, their sad hour of bereavement. Resolved 3rd. That these resolutions be published in the Richmond PLANET and a copy be furnished the family. CHA4. FREEMAN, W. H. BRANCH, L. T. BRANFORD, L. T. BRANFORD, S. M. WILSON, C. O. E. G. CHARLEY, K. of R. and S. THEY MAROhed IN. Trouble at the National Cemetery. Some excitement was created on Memorial Day at the National Cemetery. It seems that Phil Kearney Post, No. 10 (white) gave George A. Custer Post, No. 11, the sum of $15 which had been collected for the decoration of graves. This wound have been all right, but it left instructions for them to go to Seven Pines and decorate the graves there, as it had been to the National Cemetery in the morning and decorated the graves. But the colored veterans had previously decided to visit the cemetery near this city and declined to change their arrangements. When they visited the place, they found the rates looked and the keeper informed them that he had received information from Phil Kearney Post, No. 11 not to admit them. A consultation followed, which resulted in the opening of the gates and the colored veterans marched in, much to the satisfaction of the crowd which accompanied them. Novena Services. The grand public Novena to St. Anthony of Padua is in progress at St. Joseph's Colored Catholic Church. The Masses are 7 and 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament occurs at a special Mass. The first service of Novena was held last Monday morning when Solemn High Mass was sung by the choir under the direction of Mother Cassia from St. Franciscan Convents. The services are largely attended and the sermons quite instructive. The Shrine of St. Anthony is beautifully decorated and candles are kept constantly burning. The sacred occasion will be brought to a close Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. with Solemn High Mass, when a special sermon will be preached. T. --- A surprise was led on Mr. and Mrs. Simon P. Robinson of 1315 Boyd St., on Friday, June 1st, it being the birthday of Mr. Simon P. and his daughter, Olivia R. Robinson. Some of their dear friends brought a hall lamp, a parlor lamp and a carriage robe, and also a large birthday cake. After an enjoyable time was spent they all went to their several homes. Among those present were Mrs. Peyton Johnson, Mrs. Lee Anderson, Mr. Lee Anderson, Mr. Peyton F. Johnson, Mr. Edward J. Johnson. The (Richmond) City Gun Club was organized Wednesday at 8 P. M., at the residence of D. P. Bragg, 5th St. with 14 members. Will shoot every Monday at 4:30 o'clock P. M., on Church Hill. Get off at 29th and Leigh Sts. Publie invited. G. W. BRAGG, Pres.. MAURICE BARBETT. $e^{o}y$ PRICE 5CENT DR. SPILLER SPEAKS AGAIN. Dr. Graham's Criticisms. OBJECTS TO STATEMENTS. Why He Went to Lynchburg THE SPEECH IN THE CONVENTION. HAMPTON, VA., June 2, 1800. To the Editor of PLANET. Dear Sirt:- Will you allow me to intrude upon the readers of your paper again for the purpose of correcting other statements made by Dr. W. F. Graham, who seems to be more at home when he is misrepresenting his brother ministers than in doing anything else. His language: "Good Dr. Spiller stood the strain as long as possible so he hied himself away from Danville to Lynchburg." I was sent by the General Association to preach at the 5th Street Baptist Church against my most earnest protest. Dra. Vassar and Morris can testify to the truthfulness of this staement. WANTED TO BE IN DANVILLE. I wanted to be in Danville on Sun day so as to be present at the close of the General Association. "We all know Dr. Spiller, and we know he loves to talk; so out of the abundance of the love of our inquisitive souls, we formed an impromptu escort and placed Dr. Spiller on the stand before the convention." Our brother told the truth when he said I loved to talk; but in my talk I tell the truth upon those with whom I agree and disagree. It is a strange thing to understand how a man can love another one and resort to trickery, to set him in an improper light before the world. "Love envieth not,— Thinkth ne evil, Rejoiceth in the truth." When I was escorted to the pulpis I did not know that this was Judas Isaaciot arrangement, led by Dr. Graham. I thought the brethren were actually glad to see me, for I was truly glad to see them. "He greeted us with brotherly love, shook Dr. Hoffman's hand in the pulpit and in the presence of the large gathering, gave Dr. Hoffman a warm invitation to come to Hampton to preach for him." POINTS TO THE SCRIPTURES. If Dr. Graham will read the following passages of Scripture he will find out why I greeted the brethren with brotherly love. Ist Joan 8:14. "We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that oveth not his brother abideth in death." Romans 12:9. "Let love be without dissimulation." We are also told to love not in word, nor in tongue, but in deed and in truth. I know we are separated so far as our opinions are concerned upon certain matters touching co-operation; but in Hebrews 18:1, I find these words: "Let brotherly love continue"; so you may see why I greeted you all with brotherly love. Not out of the abundance of the love of our inquisitive souls, but out of the abundance of the love of God in our hearts for our brethren, we greeted Dr. Hoffman and the brethren. We did not know that it was a crime to invite a Baptist minister to presen for us because we do not agree upon certain things. Dr. Graham referred in this week's issue to one thousand Pedo Baptists who were willing to take cars of the brethren of the National Convention, I did not think that he committed a crime. "Knowing that this was a good time to question Dr. Spiller, the brethren began with their prisoner in the box." WAS HE A PRIRONER? This is the first time that I knew that I was under an arrest. Dr Graham certainly waited a long time before he revealed the secret. This is the first time in my life that I have known a prisoner to be treated with as much respect as the judge of the court and to be allowed to occupy a seat upon his stand. I must confess as the Dr. said I got mixed up, but not by questions; for very few were here by thinking of Dr. Graham and others were prompted by pure motives in having me to make a statement; but he tells you in this least issue of the PLANET that you are mistaken if you think so. 1 These are not his exact words, but think that I am safe in saying, it is im plied. As to the amount of money raised at the General Association I shall refer you to my letter of weak before last. Now, where does this sore come in? Continued on Eighth Page. 8354558) y NA = SOs mae BY ind eee 2 KOE TH PHIP, eon | ly Eo Pras tt ; we 7S SF COPYRIGHT, 1898. BY THE AUTHOR 2 CHAPTER vir of this weaker character. Her face fairly glowed with the passion of maternity, and her words rang on the air like the vibration of hot metal be- Ing beaten into shape. When she paus- ed the poor shamed creature whom she addressed slink again to her side and clutched the edge of her mistress's gown in hor nerveless, trembling hands. “Ab, Madam, Madam, think how she has wronged you!” “L may think of that, but should you? Should you, her mother, think of wrons done a stranger, when your child, stricken and suffering, calls to yout? “L do long for her,” she wailed miser- ably; “but what can Ido? Where can T take her?” ‘There was an impressive pause. Madam turned her poor eyes vaguely about, as if in seareu for someone. I had been looking at Darracott, con- strained to watch him by reason of the swift play of emotion in his counten- ance. The bitterness of his expressién when Madam made ailuston to her lost son, an allusion which was then, of course, quite without meaning to me, was such as for a brief instant made me waver in my strong alleg- fance to my dear lady. There must ave been potent cause for such a Took. And yet—Madam! As she wait- ed, glancing thus Irresolutely about, the mask of tepression settled over his features, eclipsing seif-betrayal. He took a few steps forward, and Zouched his mother’s arm, significant- Ty, with is strong right, sonst abe touch sent a coursing Rer being chat broke up all ffs ley self. zestraint. Her stately head drooped, her face worked with emotion, and her Deautiful eyes melted and grew bright with unshed tears. With a quick, Proud, and yet tender gesture she drew cott's hand from her arm and clasped it within her own. “My son has bidden you bring your daughter again beneath bisroof. Have you or I a right to express inclina- tion or hesitation In a matter wherein his authority is as absolute as his generosity and clemency are uncou- mon and noble?” For a brief Instant, I, watching the man with a passionate interest that had no kinship to idle curiosity, saw ‘a. flash of brightness light up his eyes. The next moment his hand was with- drawn from the detaining claxp, and his businesslike tones eliminated all tragic element from the interview. “My mother must not remain here, Mayberry. ‘The place is unfit for her. Make your daughter ready, and when I have taken my mother and Miss Lothrop home L will return for you.” My ‘lear lady turned quickly to him as he spoke, and I flushed with pleas- Ure as she’ said, with unmistakable: Affection in her voice: “My little Dorothy! Where is she, my, son?” - T went forward, and took her hafd tenderly in mine. Her fingers closed eagerly over my own, as If she found eomfort in the contact. Mayberry, in the presence of such magnanimity as had been shown her, was, for once, too everawed for lachrymose indulgence. With an indistinguishable murmur she moved away from our little group and took up her station by the side of the Insane girl, who had been watching the whole Interview with marked delight. ust as we were about to tum away, the witless creature gave a sudden cry and would have sprung forward tu ‘Madam’'s side, had not Mayberry fallen “swiftly upon ber and restrained her by actual force of arm. I felt Madam shudder, and as she torned eagerly towards the door, ax if desiring to »s- eupe, I anticipated her wisn and led her from the dark and horrible den. No word was spoken as we drove Rome; but as we got out of the car- rlage and were about to enter the Rouse, Madam turned to Darracott. “My son—my dear son.” I heant her say, with a heart-breaking tremble In her volee, “I thank you." But there was no | corresponding emotion In the tone in which he re plied: “There is no occasion for gratitnde, ‘mother. A min has no choice in a matter of plain duty.” As sho and T mounted the steps, she Fighed so eavity that It nade my heart ache fer her unknown trouble. Rut | was touguetiod by ignorance awl could «ly inanifest my sympathy by fnfusl:.= surpassing tenderness {nto the ministrations 1 yas allowed to perform for her, in pla of Mayberry, whom she would not sce asain that night, sie said. When 1 hnd helped her to! un- dress and had made her comfortable, she bade me throw a wrapper about her and send Franklin to her, as she wished to give iustructions relating to the disposal of Mayberry’s daughter. “I shall have a fleree struggle to avercome the old man's objection to harboring the girl,” she remarked, with asad little smile. “But he must yycld & point which my son hax not thought fit to contend, My son—my dear son!” ‘he repeated caressingsy. “Dorothy, did 1not tell you he was of Levee mould? But I forget. How must all the sad mystery of these events define ftelf to you? You aust be taughi t Understand them. even If It tosis i something of your regard to enlighten you. Tomorrow, perhans—pertaps } #an find strength to tell you. Tis your due, my chiki—my comforter My tears moistened her hanils as sb ook my face between her palms to kiss it. She made no comment upon them Uowerer, only her kiss was more tend er, more loving tiny tiswal I could not bear to go to bed wither seeing Darracott once more, for I felt persuaded that. aitough far less vis ible to others, hix suffering thay night folly equalled. if 1t had not largely ex. YY A =f) (LASS bee. \ <7 Non 2 wis osioay so 7a ewen ame D TO FAN Mretned Tact Witten, tt ranspirms through the revelations’ of the night. had stabbed my heart with most poig- nant anguish—the fact that, underly- ing every other circumstance of this unrevealed tragedy, loomed most dis- tant and dreadful before me—the fact that Darracott Chester had a living wife—in Justice to myseif let me say that I resolutely refused to heed my ‘own despair, and stifed the insistant consideration that sought to dominate my mind by occupying all my ener- g’es with preparations for the recep- tion of the woman who was about ,to return to the roof she had disgraced. | Franklin and I had scarcely time to carry out Madam's directions before we heard the wheels of the returning ‘carriage crunching the gravel. I felt that mine might be an embarrassing [presence to the mother and husband of the unfortunate girl, and, therefore, withdrew from the hastliy-prepared suite set apart for her use, and betook myself to a task more in harmony with my feelings and less repugnant to that sick undorcurrent of protest that was pulsing through my being. Since the master’s return I had never been In the pretty morning-room in which Madam and T had been wont formerly to take our meals. Franklin had {nformed me that in olen times It had been dedicated to Mv, Chester's use, and that he would again occupy it as a sort of den or sanctum, T knew that the greater portion of his time was Spent there, and that it was his habit to linger in it long ufter the rest of the household had retired. To-night I re- solved to take a beriy. Thinking that it would be some time before he would have finished seeing after the proper establishment of his | Wife, and expecting also that he would be somewhat detained in Madam's Toom when be should go to say his customary good-night to her, I dared to take advantage of the interval for the purpose of invading the den, in order to see that the fire was burning cheerfully, and to lay # tray-cloth up- on his centre-table, whereon It was my intention to prepare a modes: repast. Say what you will, you sentimental ists, there 18 nothing that inspires now hope in a discouraged soul, that re- animates a drooping spirit, Uke the vision of a bright wood-fire and the sight of good cheer. As I live, although 1 hoped and meant to waylay the master in the hall before he should enter the room, and solaee that miserable heart-sick- ness that I knew would conquer my attempts to subdue it, by extracting a brief word or two from his weary lips, I had mo desire, nor did T intend, to allow him to find me in possession of’ this apartment, which was 80 pe culiarly his own. I-make this state. ment that no charge of unmaidentiness or boldness may be bronght against me as T narrate the events which tran- spired, | I was as quick in the performance of my self-imposed duties as I could be, bat all things seemed to conspire against me. In the first place, the fire had burnt almost out, and I was oblig- jed to fan it with the bellows most viz- orously and persistently before T could |produce the effect which I desired. It must be a brilliant, joyous flame to |gativen and inspire; a’ sulky, unwilling fire is worse than none. ‘Then T was a stranger to the butler’s pantry and store-room, and some minutes were | wasted Inthe search for the various articles I required. I have great faith in the virtue of a hot drink, and I knew enough of masculine nature 70 feel convinced that neither tea nor coffee would so comfort It as would a more ardent beverige. Hot Scotch was the solace of my brother-in-law’'s fits of depression, and I bethought me to afford the object of my present ministrations the opportunity of an- plying the same balm to his spirits, Lad no difficulty in discovering a case-bottle of whiskey, lemons. and sugar, but alcohol with which to in flame the spirit lamp T found in the Pantry was nowhere forthcoming. In vain I searched all. Frankiin's pre. serves, growing nervous and cross as 4 felt the precious time wearing Itself away. At last I dared delay no long er, and a sudden inspiration came tw me, which I bastened to carry: into effect. I returned to the dining-room and, Possessing myself of the poker, knelt down upon the hearth and drew for. ward a little bed of glowing bits of charcoal. 4 had flew the suiall snice- ‘pan belonging to the useless lamp with water, and T now proceeded to heat this by holding It over the hot embers, (With my eyes roaming alternately fron my task to the door, and curs stretched to their utmost to detect the sound of appronching footsteps for 1 felt that jFreonld hear sich traversing the tloor Jot the echoing Hatt ty tlme to escape from the room. before “hey should enter), FE knelt st 1y task, orging th witer to boil wich all the Iinpetuosity et aw woman's Hupatient soul, If lon ing bad had eect upon my purpo: the wteam would baye risen as ile. pan {touched the couls. But, alas! tt ix the | watched kettle that does not, boil, and 80 this occasion proved. As fur the hundgeth time T lifted the cover from jhe ttle vesset and peered anxtousty | within, to try to discover some. ind cations of the desired seething of dhe water, I heard a -muftied sound, aivt there came upen me that iexplicabic consciousness of another presence in the room, not yet discovered. My eyes sped to the door, Vacancy there, TF halt rose, nervously spMing soine of the water from the pan upon my hand ax} did so. Tho water was THE BICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA hot. If mot tolling. anda AUtBed cr caped me. T quickly placed the pai ‘pn the hearth and ith thay ba ural tinpolse which we share with the brutes. ‘and which is probably a trait inherited from a common. ancestor, raised my hand and upplied 10 it th simple salve which airects us fo esort to upon such occasions 1 held the injured place to my mouth. “What is this, Mlas Lothrop?—you have burnt yourself!” It was well indeed that the pan was no longer in my grasp. So startled was I by the salutation hat, with Jout dou! wuld have done myself igtlevous injury with the steaming con. tents. Turning quickly in the direc tion opposite the door upen which I had concentrated my attention, I saw, hurriedly advancing towards me, th: intruder whose advent I. had ‘bees dreading. ‘Then I remembered that there was another entrance to the oom, rarely used, and quite forgottes me. I am sure my face must have been mahogany-colored. ‘The close proxim ity to the leaping Sames had scorched my cheeks, and to this artificially-ac quired crimson was added & flush com. Pounded, it seemed to me, of ail the blood in'my body. | 1 was embarrassed and confused beyond description. “Kt is nothing—nothing,” I stammer: ed. hurriedly, twisting my handker chief about the smarting meniber. “I am just going, Mr, Chester. I was only trying to heat a little water I thought—Ob, how tred you do look!” After all, concern for him was far more predominant In my mind than the meaner consideration of self, az: it quickly vanquished ‘my wounded and abashed — self-consclousness. I never bad seen a man look so utterly fagged and spent as he did just then. When the mask does happen to fal from contained and reserved natures, the revelation comes like a shock uupot those who have never chanced ‘be fore to see the same counternance at naturel. He paid no heed to my ejaculation. I saw that his rapld glance had taker in the details of my preparations fo: his refreshment, and, though he made no allusion to’ them just then, he looked at me an instant in quite a wonderful way, that somehow made me glad I was just who I was, ever if another woman was his wife. “Let me see your hand, please.” he then sald, in quit» a matter-of-fact way coming forwsrd until he stood close to me. His own hands were fu his pockets .and-he did not withdraw them or offer to touch. mine, as 1 Un: a ee | 0 \ pate Hh Veh) re =y wrapped it and held it up for his in- ‘spection. “Whew!" he whistled, as he peered déwn at it. “A vile burn. Wait a moment, Miss Lothrop, will you? I'll get some soda for it.” He was turning away as he spoke, but T detained him. “Oh, it is nothing!” I said. “I am going to my room at ence, and wil put ome vaseline on. it. It really doesn't amount to anything at all, Good-night.” “Nonsense! It amounts to a good deal.” he sald. “Vaseline’s no good, Soda will take the fire out at once, Wait.” 1 did not dare offer any further ob- Jection, For bis tone seemed to show Some annoyance, and I thought it un- fair to harass him any more that night. Therefore I held my peace and seated myself to await his return, But be- fore he came my heart misgave me. | ‘was overborne with the thought of the unconventionality of my situation, and 1 began to attain enormous and horrid Proportions of fudeceney in’ my slght. at, I reflected, would Madam say at my being closeted with her son (a married man, too!) at that hour of the night! . T could not bear the thought. I rose hurriedly to my feet and made for the door. My decision had come too late, however, for already I saw Darracott approaching from the further end of the hall. I sammoned all my reso: lution. I would be firm and decided. It was too late for me to be philander- ing down here, and no persuasion should avail to’ make me remain. 1 proceeded cooly on my way. As we came up with each other he accosted me. “Where are yon going?” he asked, still_wéth that annoyed expression in bis voice. “To my room,” I replied. “Nonsense! What for?” Now, it is a difficult thing to explain to a man your ideas of the unfitness of remaining alone and unchaperoned with him, Tt seems to offer sugges tions which you fear will make you appear either ridiculous or expectant 1m his sight. 1 hesitated. “I sappose you are tired ont with all ‘our demands upon you; he continued, “Well, I don't wonder. Just com back ‘a. moment, however. It won't take but a minute to apply this soda and then you shall go. Really, Miss Lothrop, I beg of you to allow nie te do this much for you: it will afford us both intinite relief.” T held out my ‘hand, “Can't you put ton bere?" 1 asked He shook his head. J “No: 1 inmst have some water: t moisten it with, Why, what is th: latter?” he went on, quickly dnd wit! sndden suspicion; “you are not afraic of me, Miss Lothrop, are yon? Th [events of this evening have not mad you suspicious of me? His face had flushed hotly, and in had flrawn himself up a little prondiy T world have gone through ery thine with him after tha: speech “Suspiclous of yon!” 1 repeated. aur laughed. “Come, Mr. Choster “Ah! that’s better,” he said, and w returned to the morning room ‘The place Aid look cosy and cheer; as we entered it. Its intrinsic beauty was considerable, and to this had bee! added mnch extraneous adornment ii the way of rare trophies of forelzt travel. ‘The master of the honxe ha: evidently thought to ameliorate tht enforced and “humérum monotony Which was so mcongeninl to his nat ure, by serromdimg himself with we I i Oe i Eee Ge Jers, and which, to my nostrils at tex: jis _a comfortable: and delicious fra Jgrance; and the fre on th heartls—my was ‘leaping and cracking _ae- cording to my fondest wishes. The ttle meal, spread temptingly upon the table, added the final torch to a very attractive picture. of still-life. Darracott conducted me to « position where the rays from an exquisitely ‘shaded bronze reading-lamp would Tail upon my hand, and. adding a itil water to the soda he had bronzht mixed a paste with which he enated the scalded spot. Then 1 offered hin: my handkerchief to wrap round. it. Dut he refused to avail himself of li, “It ts too bad to press all your wart Tobe into dispensary use.” he said. “Wait a moment.” : He went to a cabinet. and after a brief search returned with a square of such linen «is Thad hitherto but dreamt of. This was bordered with lace that fairies misht have woven from col Webs. The hue of both lace and linen was of that mellow richness that only Js obtainable from the palette of time. “What is that?” I exclaimed with bated breath, for T have a reverence for all exquisite things. “A chalice veil.” ‘ “What are you going to do with it?” “Bind tt upon a wound gelned in my service.” L withdrew my hand before he coun fulfil his intention. “You shall not. Tt ts % desecration a folly!” “Not nearly so great a one as the staunching of those other wounds with Yourhandkerchiet. Yonrhand. please.” “Nonsense!” I cried. “1 will not per- mit It. T will not allow you to soil so precious a thing by such a service!” Fle had by this time posseskea him. self again of my band, and was hold- ing it very gently in his own. gazing thoughtfully down upon it. “Our minds frame similar thoughts cqneerning different objects,” he said, and shook out the beautiful web. “I will not have it; really, 1 will not!” I exclaimed vehemently, and would have drawn away my hand a second time, but he made it tenderly a prisoner with his other fingers. “But I will-and therefore yon shall!" he returned. “Miss Lothrop, you are acting foolishiy. Don’t you see I want to give you a memento as a slight acknowledgement of my grat}- tude to you? Let me wrap your hand in the rarest possession I have, and even then I shall only have hinted at the recognition of the debt I owe you for your devotion to me and mine.” I struggled no longer. I saw that he realy wished to give me this priceless article, and it seemed tactless to make further protest. But I insisted upon first throwing my own handkerchief over the plaster into which the soda had now formed, thereby protecting the chalice yell from injury. His ef- forts for. my relief were quite con- cluded, ‘and I bade him good-night. He laughed as I did so, “Now, what a meaningless phrase has that which you have just uttered come to be!" he said. “Much use has killed all its significance for us. You speak it as casually as if it were a matter of course that the wish It em- bodies were to be fulfilled; and yet Miss Lothrop, yon can scarcely for a moment believe that a man who has Just received beneath his roof the Shattered remains of a wife who bas disgraced and deserted him could by any chance pass a ‘good-night'—now, could you?” Tt seemed to me that his question was only a means of prolonging the {n- terview, and this T had no mind for, so I moved towards the door and made my answer standing on the threshold. “No,” T replied with keen sympathy, “No, T could not. I, will change my valediction, Auf wiedersehen.” “K would rather have it a ‘bientot,” he sald. ‘Then, as I smiled and nodd- ed, he remarked quickly: By the way, Miss Lothrop, how much do you know of the true meaning of this occurrence which has taken place this evening? Has my mother seen fit to enlighten yoy concerning our family history?” Nee “And you are thinking me, doubt- less, a monster, fo have allenated the affections of both mother and wife! Are you not?” I made no reply. I felt the subject dangerous territory. “You are non-committal. Come back & moment. I have something to say to you. Perhaps, if I say it, 1 may, notwithstanding other things, kave a good night. You will not come?" as I shook my head. “Good God! What is ‘the matter with me, Miss Lothrop? AM women seem to shrink from me! Why are you afraid or me?" “I am not afraid,” 1 said, advancing again into the room. “Mr. Chester, I know almost nothing of the past events of your life, and my acquaint ance with you is of recent date; but I think no woman would need to be endowed with extraordinary perspicac- {ty to feel assured that she might trust you at any time and under all elreumstances, Now I am tired, and 80 are you; it is awfully late, and I must go to bed.” He was leaning against the mantel- piece, looking earnestly at me. He held out bis hand, “Yes,” he said, “you look tired. Go. But shake hands on the truth of your statement, won't you?" I drew ‘near and laid my hand in his, His fingers closed tightly upon tt “You do look tired, Dorothy,” he re- peated, the name apppearing to slip ‘out without his being aware of it. “I can with perfeet assurance wish you a good night. Wonien of your ealibr: have no uneasy uemories to disturb thelr slumbers. Gcod-night, and good. bye.” ‘To be continned.} Melotcattes 6c; “T have heard.” he stammered, hop- ing against hope, “that you are en- gaged. Is it true?” “No,” she replied, “but t expect to ber “May Imov—ask when?” [Tn about tar saimutes—or lows.” Philadelphia Piers. Mer Opinion, Nos. nad: the self-satisfied young woman, “i have lid several proposals, Don't you think a man seems absurd when he is proposing!” “Sometimes,” answered Miss Cay- enne. “It depends, of course, on who the lady in the case happens to be,”— Washingion Stax, Doubtlessly Corrapted, “Is he an honest man?” “Ile used to be.” “And is he no longer?” “Well, he served two terms in the city council and three in the state leg- Aslature since then,”awas the guarded reply.—Chicago Post. F MEN ARE CONTRARY. Washington Woman Proves the Truth of This Old Statement. Wives Who Follow ier Advice Wit Mave Xe Troable to Manage Their Hushande—The Lit- tle Scheme ta Detail. re _ The shrinking; timid: little woman with the fawn eyes and the demure, Inquiring expression was, according to the Washington Star, called upon for her method of diplomacy at a mar- ried woman’ tea the other afternoon, when the inevitable subject of how to manage husbands came up. “Well,” said the shrinking little ‘thing, “my system is an old one, and yet it seems to me a surprisingly small number of married women em- ploy it, considering its excellence in almost all euses. It’s based upon the nataral-bern. contrariness of the hu- man male biped. I can better illus- trate it by giving a few examples.of how it works in actual operation. “We will suppose that I am just per- ishing for a new tailor-made dreas, al- though I have one that Jack thinks ought to see me through the. season. Very well. I make up my mind to have @ mew tailor-made dress, and 1 hunt around among my. women friends to find one who has recently acquired a stunning tailor-made dress. 1 tell her my little scheme, and she comes and ‘visits me while Jack is home, and she wears har new tailor- made dress. She looks tremendously fetching in it, of course. When she goes I don’t say a word. 1 wait for Jack to say what I know he's going to say. | “By jove, my dear,” he’s bound to remark, ‘wasn't that a swell rig, ‘though, she had on? Say, I wonder hew much those togs cost—anything within reach?" | “‘Oh,’ Tsay, ‘S48 or so, but 1 woudn’t care for a dress like that; it’s too tight and too conspicuous, don’t you think? | “No, I don't think anything of the sort,’ my brave Jack is almost bound to say. ‘I think it's just the real thing, and it's a wonder you wouldn’t @ress the way I want you to dress Yt rh he xn WY ff BA Ni a) WR, At Sadniie:} Bor ate ene | my dear. Now, I like that dress, and I'm blamed if I'm not going to have | you get one just like it,’ ete. ete. Re- sult, I get the dress, which is just ex- actly the kind of a dress I’m perishing for. paar sides Supposing I am par- , ticularly anxious to see some theat- rical star whois going to be in Wash- ington next week,.and I feel that Jack isn't very enthusiastic about going. “‘I see So-and-So's going to be here next week, Jack,’ I say, casually. ‘I never thought much of his—or her— acting, did you?" ; “Jack drops his paper and regards me from a very great height indeed, “‘Now my dear, that just shows how vitiated you have permitted your | theatrical taste to become,’ he wiil re- ply in nine cases out of ten. ‘So-and- | So's ‘way at the top in my estimation, ‘and I wouldn't miss seeing him—or her—next week for anything. What's more, I'm just going to take you along, to see if you can’t learn to ap- _preciate,’ ete., ete. ‘Thus I go to pre- cisely the theatrical attraction next week that I've been waiting to come around this way all the season. : “Still another Iustration: Suppos- ing I want to go to the seashore this | summer, instead of to the mountains. I begin about now attacking the sea- shore to Jack—not violently, but in a mild sort of way. “‘I think it’s so stupid at the beaches,’ I say to him, and I keep on saying similar things until finally he bursts out with: “*That's a queer way to talk, isn't it? If it’s so stupid at the beaches, then there must be millions of stupid people in this country that have all | kinds of fun at the seashore every summer. I don't know where you're | going this summer, but I'll tell you one thing, I'm going to put in my va cation at the seaside.” Thus that is necomplished. ‘ “The poor human male biped can’t help it: he’s born contrary; but he’s #0 dreadfully, hopelessly easy when ( you know how to make out of his very contrariness a tool wherewith to man- sae bie” Drowned tn a Washtub. ‘Two-year-old Martha Tolender was drowned in a washtub while her moth- tr, Mrs. Natala B, Tolender, 1444 King place, Chicago, was hanging up clothes in the rear yard. Baby Martha and her little sister Annie were playing in the kiteben when Mrs. ‘Tolender was startled by shrieks from the older gitl und hurrying into the house found the child hanging over the edge of the washtub, with her head under the soapy water and her fect on the floor, Sht was dead. Hel Skins tm Market. One of the gueerest things seen In the markets ef the south are dried eel skins. As a matter of fact, this has deer; an srticle on sale in fish stores. for years, ‘The ordinary eel skin is about two feet long and two and one-alf inches wide, But the use to which it is put is the strange part of it. ‘These skins are purchased ns a remedy for rheumatign, Jf an ‘Aikle, Ese oF offer Joist hides™a Thematic pain the skin is wrapped about the joint and the -pain. ix ab- sorbed like Virus by a madstone. The cel in full of electricity, xo they say, and when the skin in prepared ‘the ‘electricity ix perpetuated. When ‘asked as to whether this might be termed “dried electricity” the fish Meaters exhibit perplexity, for on this point they are not agreed: but all are of the epinion that the skin retains all the electric potency ofthe cel, and if afidavits are to. be admitted, plenty of .uem to the effect. that these skins cure rheumatism may be had | What New Yori tats. On a marble slab in. one of the large New York markets, says the New York Pres, 1 saw a pile of hine-black poultry that seemed to be fit: only for Barren island. In answer toa pretest against offering such stuff for sale, a butcher remarkéd: “"Tainit es bad ax some, We can work off any lil rotten meas up here by dropping the price a cent er two. See thas woman oxer there? She turned up her nose as she passed by because she didn’t like the price— 13 cents a pounds If I offer it to her-at 12 cents she'll take it.” ‘To prove it, he made the offerend she took two chick- ens which a three-cent Spanish restau- rant would cast out. ; Waeiints White nwetheotinn’ In the new part of the Oxford dic- tionary will appear a verbal moustros- ity that rivals the often quoted honor- ificabilitudinity, says t? ¢ London News. It ivincincumseriptibs ness, which con- tains exactly the same number of let- ters, viz, 23. “Intir.” ete. means the quality of being incapable ef circum. serfplion or limitation. By feld, a piow writer of the seventeenth.century, ap pears to be the only author who bas ever had a fancy for using the word, which, by the way, rivals Mark Twain's German word that coyld only be prop- erly appreciated by being spelt out along the parapet of the great bridge over the Danube at Buda-Pesth. . ‘A Fable. Once upon a time some reformers, looking very ferocious, came upor some ordinary persons. All this is in o certain large and popwious town. “Can you show us any tiger's tracks?” asked the reformers. “We can show you a tiger,” replied the ordinary persons. “All we want is tracks!” protested the reformers, and went their way with much noise and were all presently elected to fat offices, it being possible always to fool evough of the people enough of the time—Puck. aidan ieee } This is an interesting spot in the White mountain region of New Hamp. shire, a favorite resort of tourists. Located at the very base of Mount Washington, with Adams, Jefferson, Clay and Madison in clear and unob. structed view, it is the carriage road point for the ascent for Mount Wash: ington, Not far from the Glen is a pleturesque cataract called Glen-Ellis fall, It is regarded as the finest cas. cade in the whole region, Untecling, But Trae. “The little deur is lost again,” she ‘said, as soon as she got home. | “Oh, that pug!” “Yes, that pug, if you must talk like a brote, and I want you to advertise for him.” And this is the advertisement as it appeared: “Lost A sausage-shaped yellow dog, an- swering, when hungry, to the name of ‘Baby.’ A reward will be paid for his return to 37 Blank street, dead or alive.""—Household Words. A Good Remeay. | Customer “(angrily)—Well, I have brought back the drug you said would make me thin. I've gained ten pounds on it in two weeks. | Druggist—Ah, you sec, that estab- Ushes the fact that these things often work by contraries. Now, let me sell you a bottle of this gold medal flesh- Producer.—N, ¥. World. ase terrae acs “Madam, T am soliciting for home charities, We have hundreds of poor, ragged children like those at your gate, and—" “Sir, those children are mine!" and the slamming” of the door could be heard in the next street—St, Louis Globe-Demoerat. He Had « Chance. “My lover's the man in the moon,” sang Miss Homewood. “But you love me better than any other man on earth, don’t you?” asked Mr. Beechwood, anxiously.—Pitts- burgh Chronicle. Dorothy (siding up to the captain, whom she has always heard spoken of ‘4s an old sea-dog, just as he is abont to depart)—Don't you think ‘twould be nice to bark just once "fore you go? Judge. | Tt See Casey—Oi was hoving a little love- shpat wid me woife whin Oi fell. Hogan—0i see, Oi often fall in love wid me woife the same way.—Judge, Don't Keow Its Value. A man may know a dollar by sight and still not know its value.—Chicago Daily News, In Sloxuing Matches. The quick movements of a pugilist are apt to be sluggish.—Chieago Dally News, . ‘he Rngllah Army in Khakt, The colunm moved out in the light- est marching order, the men carrying their coats and waterproof sheets, and the officers a new equipment of rifle and bandotier, Belts, buttons, gun barrels, and even bayonets were painted kheki. If the Boers exp. sted rooineks in red coats they were 10 be bitterly disappointed; nothing was eft'to chance; even the sword, the distinctive mark of the officer, was laid aside, and the division looked Une an army led by sergeants and cor- porals.—Seribner’s. No Automobile, City Man—So the automobile eraze has reached out here, has it? You say this cart goes without a horse. ‘What fs the motive power? Country Man—I push it—N. ¥. World. A BUCOLIC ROMANCE. Rustic Mattie Ely Plays Cinderella in a Chicago Police Station. Mame Made Unendurable by = Steo- another, the Little Maiden Pinus am Elopement—Hired Farm Satie to Gh aint: Cinderella, driven from home by.the ‘Rers of her stepmother and cruel “stepsister, started out in the world to find the palace of the beautiful -prinee. Lf she had only lived in the ‘other days, when fairies took an ac. tive interest in the affairs of mortals, all would have been well. She would have found the palace and’ married the prince and lived happily. But, says the Chicago Tribune, she is only @ modern Cinderella; her name is Mattie Ely, and she did not find the great palace at all. Instead, she wandered into Chicago. Muttie is now a pale, sud-faced Cin- derefla, But she says even the gloom and loneliness of the police station an- nex are better than her hagsh step- mother. As for the fairy prince, Mat- tie says he will come to her. Only he has no golden hair or a palace beside the sea. He is just a hired man on a farm. He gets $22 a month, and he would have come ip to~lay and res- cued Mattie fro:a the patice station, but he had “to harrow the field over in the west 84,” Mattie said. After the prinee harrows that field be will come and rescue his princess from the dragons at the police station. | ‘The girl, who is only 16 years old, “was to go to Kalamazoo, Mich., where she has relatives, and the'young man ‘Was to meet her there. When she left her futher’s farm she wore a plain @ress and @ sunbomnet. At the depot in Chicago this sunbonnet attracted the attention of a woman who watches depots for the Y. W. C. A. ‘The girl broke down and told the whole story. The police were noti- fied, and'she was taken to the station. ‘There was a young man named “Jack” who was going to meet her 7 Yyyy re 7 \ | VN WANN. at Kalamazoo or Waterloo either to- morrow, or next week, or next fall. So Mrs. Sherman did not ask Mattie any more questions, But she took the girl down to the Harrison Street station and told the police they had better look after Mattie until, her father could be reached. Mattie told the police her father’s name was Ben- jamin Ely. “Yes,” Mattie said, through her sun- bonnet, “pa lives on a farm and be isn’t a bit good tome. He used to be. but ma died and pa married again, and : my stepmother didn’t like me, for she had three girls of her own. And they used to go to all the parties and quilt- in’ bees and I had to stay home and milk the cows and wash and iron my stepsisters’ dresses, and they just hated me awful. “And then I went over to Mr. Patter- son's, for he is a nice man and has got abiggerfarm than pa has, and I worked: for Mr. Patterson, And Mr. Patter- son's hired boy, Bill, was real nice to me and used to take me todances, and my sisters got real mad. Then Bill said we would get married and go back and buy a farm of our own and have a hired hand to do the chores, and we'd go to a dance every night.” Mattie told how she came to leave home. She went over and asked “Bill,” whose name she remembered after- ward wasn’t “Bill” at all, but John Smith, if he had any money and if he would marry her. John Smith, as he must be called hereafter until Mattie changes her mind again, told his little Pocahontas, or Cinderella, that he had. $150, but it was out at interest. ‘They. were both so young—she 18 and he 20— that John Smith went up to Galesburg and asked Lawyer Thompson's advice. ‘The lawyer said they would have to go to Canada and get married. ‘Then Mattie told John Smith to get all the money he could and put it un- der a brick in the road near the school- house, and when she went to school she would get it. Accordingly, John salda brindled calf, and borrowed some money from another man, and raised $90, and put it under the brick, as di- rected. On Friday morning, after do- ing up the dishes. Mattie put on her sunbownet and left the old home for the last time. She went tripping down the road to the Hazel Dell schoolhouse. Tut instead of going into xehool she found the money. put it in her pocket, then ran across the fields to the rail- rond station, got on the first train and cams to Chieazn. She said bor pa had relatives in Kala- mazoo and that they wantd let her stay until shr coud eseape across the border into Canada, where her prince would come and marry her. She said the prince was coming soon, probably next fall, after corn busking. In No Danger. ’ “Some \of those old biue laws are very funny,” he said. “For instance, it has been discovered. that kissing is still against the Jaw in Connecti- ent.” “Bot we are not in Connecticut,” she suggested. Hix call that evening was some- what longer than usual.—Chicago NE PLANET "A BEYOU determined to stay. Miss Marshall?" "You know I came for that." "Yes, I know, I know. But of course he has a nurse, so it is not as though he were entirely alone, and you understand that there is bound to be a risk." Dr. Craig stood hesitating, with one hand on the door knob, as he gave his final warning. Determined young women of your social acquaintance are not to be ordered about with impunity, especially when they are handsome, and have effective brown eyes. "If I could not have been of service you would not have sent me word that he was calling for me," she answered, quickly. "I am coming in, please." Together they went upstair, to a room where the odor of sickness hung heavy. A woman of middle age came out as they entered, and nodded a business-like acknowledgment of Dr. Craig's introduction. This was the nurse. Within the room a sick man lay breathing heavily, oblivious alike of them and himself. His face was flushed and hot against the pillow, the bed was tumbled with restless tossing, and even as they entered his dry lips formed a monotonous little moan. "Eleanor! Eleanor!" Dr. Craig leaned over him with professional solicitude. When he arose he put out his hand and gave hers a comradely grip. "I leave you in charge, Miss Marshall. He is very sick, but I think you will do him good. The nurse will relieve you in alternate watches, and give you such instructions as I have left. Good-by. You are a brave girl!" He closed the door behind him as he left, and Eleanor Marshall went up to the tumbled bed and smoothed it with tender hands. Poor fellow, poor fellow. Her chin quivered, and for a few moments a coil of bright hair lay close to the arm flung outside the coverlet. Contagion? What matter! He had called for her. "Eleanor!" he muttered, looking suddenly up at her with unseeing eyes. "Eleanor." She flushed faintly under the look, although she knew it was delirium, and not a conscious recognition, and the steadily moving hand trembled. "Yes, dear," she whispered back, "I have come." The nurse, business-like, but kind, came with minute instructions and urged her to rest before starting her ministrations, but she smilingly refused. Her place was here. And so the anxious watch began. "You are a born nurse," Dr. Craig assured her the next day as he came in, weary himself with a rush of calls, to find her gifting at her post. "You THE ANXIOSUS WATCH BEGAN. have calmed him as few professionals could do. He wore himself out tossing all over the bed. But be careful of your strength, Miss Marshall, be careful." "He is better?" she asked, eagerly, disregarding his warning, and his quick retirement into the shell of professional conservatism did not escape her. "He is quieter. We always hope for the best. I think the epidemic is checked now. There are less than a dozen cases, and most of them are out of danger." He made his escape as soon as possible, reluctant to face the questioning brown eyes that followed his every movement. The epidemic was checked, thank God, but poor MacKenzie—well, at least he had told her the truth, they hoped for the best. She understood, and as soon as he had left she knelt by the bed, burrying her head tightly in her hands, lest her self-control should utterly forsake her. "He must not die! He must not die!" "Eleanor! Eleanor!" the insistent voice from the bed rose and fell in monotonous cadence, and she leaned eagerly over him, contrite for the moment's inattention, with soothing hand on his head. The hours crept, the days dragged. In the town the sick man's friends spoke of him in lowered tones, as of one newly dead; the news that Eleanor Marshall had braved contagion to nurse him crept about, and they said: "Poor Eleanor," considering her already widowed. In the sick room they could only watch. Dr. Craig was with them night and day, pulling grimly with death for his victim. He noted, with frowning earnestness, how the nig- tension and lack of rest was telling on her. The brown eyes grew hollow, the cheek a shade less round, and lack of air and exercise had left it colorless and dry. But she was the same Eleanor still. How easy it is to be mistaken in people, Dr. Craig reflected. MacKenzie was a good fellow, and he liked him, only—well, perhaps it was a notion, but he had imagined that the style of woman John MacKenzie would marry would be quite different from the one whi- stood, strong and uncomplaining, by his side. "Careful, careful!" Dr. Craig warned her anxiously, but she shook her head at him and smiled. Always from time to time, but at longer intervals now, and in weaker tones, the voice called from the bed: "Eleanor. Eleanor!" the one link between him and life. Then there came a final day of strenuous tension on these three who fought for John MacKenzie's life. Dr. Craig, faithful and anxious, watched with them from noon well nigh into the night, and Eleanor Marshall's eyes scarcely wavered from the sunken face on the pillow. For the flame of his life was flickering low, and even the insistent call was stilled. Tonight would decide it. And so they waited and watched. Then, when the rest of the world had put out its lights for rest, Dr. Craig raised his hand from the sick man's pulse and heaved a big sigh of relief and professional pride. "This is sleep," he whispered, triumphantly. "Feel how moist and human his skin is now." We've pulled him through, you and I." He looked abruptly the other way, and found himself nervously tracing an aimless finger along the headboard of the bed, a filmsy excuse for an occupation, for she had suddenly dropped her head on her arms and her shoulders were shaking. He had no right to look at her then, and, now that the strain was over, he felt rather awkward. This mixing of friend and physician—well, he didn't approve of it. The wandering finger, abstractedly probing at nothing, struck something with a thin edge, and he looked indifferently to see what it was. Something had slipped down between headboard and mattress and escaped their previous notice, something which probably had been under the pillow at one time, and which, from the tiny protruding corner, looked suspiciously like a photograph. Graig smiled a little, venturing a guess whose it was, and as he pulled it out he looked over at Eleanor, erect and calm again. She leaned over to see, coloring slightly under the quizzical twinkle of his eyes, and they looked at it together. It was a pretty face, a chic and very modern Pandora, with saucy tilted head and a modish fluff of blonde hair atop. They neither had seen it before. Dr. Craig turned it face downward with a nervous jerk as though it had turned suddenly hot, and from the back of it an inscription stared up at them. "For dear old Jack. Eleanor Ives Atherton." There was a date, too, and it was just one week before John MacKenzie had been stricken down with the epidemic. How Dr. Craig got out of the room he never could remember. He only knew that he was horribly uncomfortable and very angry at some one, he did not exactly know whom, and that Eleanor Marshall had stood without a word or sign, looking slowly from the photograph to the sleeping face on the bed. "By heavens! I sent for the wrong-woman!" he muttered desperately to the silent streets. "It must be some out of town girl. I don't believe"—savagely—"she'd never risk her complexion nursing anybody. Oh, George Craig, you fool, how are you ever going to straighten this out?" Through the rest of the long night Eleanor Marshall knelt by the bedside, battling with herself. She had sent the nurse into the next room for much needed rest, refusing it herself. Anything to be alone. MacKenzie's hand, always flung outside, lay very close to her cheek as she fought her silent battle, bitter and self-scornful, reviewing minutely the pleasant calmness of a two years' friendship, too calm, perhaps, for great warmth, yet so pleasant that little by little she had grown more and more attached to his frank and sunny nature, until attachment had developed into a thing to be held down with firm hand. She recalled here a look, here a teasing remark, here—and these were frequent—an honour more of closer and more intimate intercourse, always cordial, always comradely, nothing more. He liked her, and he probably always would, but that was different. How could she ever have believed that he called for her? They were so wilde unlike. Outside the starlit darkness dulled to gray, the gray to rose and gold. The world was going on, just as it had before, while she knelt, shrinking, hurt and ashamed, beside him who lay deep in the slumber of blessed convalescence. He must never know the whole truth. Dr. Craig was good and loyal, and he would shield her in this thing. Her world would wonder, and whisper many things, but at least it would see the old friendship, without the quiver of a nerve. With some natures, to fight at all is to conquer. Without venturing another look at it, she picked the photograph from the floor where Dr. Craig had dropped it, hours before, and gently slipped it under the pillow. It belonged there. Her hand lingered on his forehead, smoothing it as she had done in the long watches of his delirium, when he called—not her, but another Eleanor. "Good-by," she whispered. "You will be well soon, and then you will not need me. Good-by." Dr. Craig's step was on the stair, even at this early hour. Eleanor met him at the doorway, with eye dark and hollow, but steadily smiling lips.—N. Y. Independent. Rapid Automobile Trin An automobile recently covered the distance from Coventry to London, 92 miles, in four hours, this being an average of 23 miles an hour. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. WAS A HOLY TERROR Western Bill Famed as the Very Worst of All Bad Men. Reformed Train Robber, Who Still Is Something of a Liar, Tells Some Tales Calculated to Make the Hair Stand on End. "Yes, sir," said the Reformed One to a Chicago Inter Ocean man, "the very worst man in the whole world were 'Western Bill,' the terror of th' Parson's gulch. His real name was Thomas Smith, and he were less like a desperado than any other man I ever saw outside of a book on the Wild West. "He were about four feet six, with long, blondied hair and a mild eye, with a voice into him more like a woman's than any woman's. I ever come across. He always wore white kid gloves, an' boots with tassels, an' most generally, when he was out for gore, he dressed in a swaller-tail. If the Tuxedo coat had been invented before that man died, he'd a wore one for informal affairs. He was a stickler for etiquette, were Western Bill. "He could do some things I never saw anyone else do. He could shoot behind him with just as much certainty as he could shoot in front of him. He was d-e-a-d-d-y. I seen him once when seven of his enemies attacked him from behind. He didn't move for it seemed to me a long time. Then he flashed round, his revolver spoke six times, and six of the men just dropped in their tracks and lay still, each of 'em shot through the brain, via the left eye. The seventh man come on, knowing that Bill's gun were empty! "Well, what did Bill do? He squirt vichy from a syphoon at the last man, and sent him running out of the place like all possessed. That was Bill—humorous, you see, and ready for a joke. And then he said to me, regretful like: 'An' F weren't dressed to receive company.' For he were in his pajamas, having got out of bed to drink with me. He were particular, were Bill, except with friends. "I know other men, a dozen or so, has been credited with inventing the M BILL AND THE KID. hold-up single-handed of a stage. But it were Western Bill who invented it really. He began it thus. The stage from Parson's gulch were coming downhill not far from the gulch with tea passengers and about $1,000,000 in dust in the box. Bill ran uphill toward it, put his hands on the heads of the leaders, and swung himself onto the pole, right between the wheel horses. Then he run along the pole to the driver, made him come down, and then at leisure, drove the coach to a quiet place, and went through the passengers. He told me afterward he got about $1,500,000 that haul. There were a reputed millionaire aboard, but Bill got only $10,000 out of him, and his reputation fell at once. "Next day, the same trick were done to a stage 200 miles away! Bill again! How that man could travel. "Well, by and by, stage robbing degenerated and Bill began to rob trains. He was the original lone train robber. 'Praps you've heard of him. He signaled a train one night, and when it stopped, he just up, and while pretending to speak to the engineer, he lifted one driving wheel off the track quite careless like, and put it on the ground. 'Course, that just prevented the train from going on, and Bill went through it at his leisure. He took in a right good sum that night, he told me. "Now, you'll never guess what Bill did with his ill-gotten gains. He founded an asylum for staged robbers, and another one for old ladies, and a third one for orphaned children of desperadoes. It was pretty to see him in the intervals of his exciting life, walking among the children in his home, or paying attention to some dear old lady'Lor' bless you, it brings the tears to my eyes now when I think of it. "Well, well, well! It had to be! 'Twas his love for children that brought him down at last. And yet it was unintentional on the part of the child that did it, and Bill recognized that fact. One day he drove up to his home to see a child that had been ill with the grip. He were in full dress, so I knew he were busy, and he admitted he had a job on; but he were never too busy to see his friends. So he saw the little kid, and made him proud by giving him a little six-shooter and a flask. He had one fault, had Bill, if it were a fault; he couldn't forget the shop. Well, the kid were tickled to death, and insisted that Bill should eat a piece of some candy the whole push had been a-making. Bill consented, but it killed him. He choked to death on it. His last words were: 'It's better as it is.' "Poor bill! He were undoubtedly the very worst bad man ever known in the west." The Duration of a Wink A German scientist has gone to some trouble to calculate the average duration of a wink, in order to ascertain just what the phrase "in the twinkling of an eye" means. He says that a wink occupies four-tenths of a second. The eyelid descends in onetenth of a second, stays down thirteen-hundredths of a second and rises again in seventeen-hundredths. Put hand on white woman, Jespen Attempted Assault, Port Gibson Criminal Assault, Bell Buck Teun Attempted Assault ran y,\ Peter Lon and 16 year old Son, white, Shooting a man, Wetumpka, Ala. Charlie Hart, colored criminal assault Brantley, Ala. Kill colored, entered lady's room drunk, Near Greenville, S.C. wanted to work, Cattiesville, Ill. Princess, Hughes Bradley, Henry Branum, Jim Hayes, John Black, Sim Cremmings. white, stroke against lynching, Georgetown, Ga. spoke against lynching, Near Thompson, Ga. nothing Havana, Ouba. Near New Orleans Assaulting, Joe Lettuce Colored Arson and Assault, burned. St Ann Miss Partly Roasted not dead Murder, Wier City Kan THE TREE C. & O. Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Schedule in Effect May 6, 1900; From Richmond. LEAVE BROAD-STREET STATION 7:08 a.m. daily local for Newport News, Old Point and Norfolk. Parker Car. 9:00 a.m. daily local for Newport News, Old Point, Norfolk, and Portsmouth Parker car. This train stops only at Wilhelmburg. 8:15 a.m. daily local for Newport News Old Point, Norfolk, and port mouth. Bulman to Old Point. 10:20 a. m., except Sunday. Local to (Tifton Forge. Connexes or Orange, Calverton, Manassas and Washington. 2:15 p. m., Dutley, and St. Louis. Cincinnati, Louisville, and St. Louis. Pullman sleeping car. Connexes at Orange with Southern Railway north of Or- ganize. Wash. State Railway. Springs. No. 7, level train except sunday, follows the above train from Gordon- sville to staunton. 5:00 p. m., Dwell Accommodation, except Sunday. 10:30 p. m., Daily, F. F. V., to Cincinnati and Louisville, pullman sleeping car. Connexes for Virginia Hot Springs. LEAVE EIGHTH ST. STATION. 10:30 a. m., Daily for Lynchburg, lexington, and Cifton Forge. Connexes, except Sunday. Buckingham and Alterre branches. 5:00 p. m., except Sunday, Columbia Ac- commodation. TRAINS ARRIVE BROAD STREET STATION. 8:00 a. m., except Sunday, from Doswell. 8:00 a. m., and 3:30 p. m., daily, from Cincinnati. TRAINS ARRIVE EIGHT STREET STATION. 8 40 a. M. M. Except Sunday from Columbia 6:20 P. M. M. Except Sunday from Columbia & Clifton Forge, and except Sunday day from New Castle, and Rooney. For detaile apply & t Richmond Transfer office, No 968 a.t Main street; 'cheappeak' and Ohio Passenger Office No 880 a.m. Main street; Station Ticket Office or in JOHN D. POTTS, Ass't. General Passenger Agent. Southern Railway Southern Railway SCHEDULE IN EFFECT APRIL 2ND, 1900 Trains Leaves Richmond, Va. 11. 90 p. M. No 11 SOUTHERN EXPRESS salute Atlanta Augusta Jacksonville, and Greensboro, Salisbury, and Charlotte Sleeper open at Richmond 9:30 p. M. Steps for passengers at local stations with New York and Florida Express (No 87) carrying through sleepers be connections for all Florida points, also connects at Danville, Charlotte with the Washington and Southwestern Lim- its, and bet in New York and Nashville. New York and Memphis and New York and New Orleans, also. Fullman Touris and days, Washington to San Francisco without change, with connections for all points in Texas, Mexico and Cabo 19:02 P M No. 7, solid train daily for Chal lotte, N. C. Connects at Moselle with Kennetville and Poughkeepsie, N. C. Keysville for Clarksville, Oxford, N. C. derson and Durham and at Greenboro for Dudham, Raleigh, and Winston State New York, N. C. 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LOCAL MIXED, leaves daily, except Sundays from Virginia Street Station for West Point and intermediate stations, connecting with the manor for Walkerton and Tay pannock. TRAINS ARRIVE at RICHMOND 9:15 a.m. Maily, from West Point, with connection from Baltimore except Mondays. 10:40 a.m. Sundays and Mondays 6:40 p.m. Maily, except Sunday from West Point and intermediate stations. 10:40 a.m. Sundays, daily except Sundays 6:50 p.m. M, arriving Saltmire 8:00 a.m., returning leave Baltimore 6:50 p.m. m. daily except Sundays arriving Richmond 7:00 p.m. Steamers call at Gloucester Point and Almonds Wharf, Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays; Yorktown and Clay Bank, Mondays. Wednesdays and fridays. C. W. WEST HURY, Travelling Passenger Agent, 920 E. Main St Richmond, Va. J. M. GULP, Traffic Manager, 920 E. Main St Richmond, Va. FRANK S. GANNON Third Vice-president and General Manage Washington, D.C. 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Manifest closed one hour before selling time received and forwarded and through bill of linen issued for all northern, eastern and foreign ports. FROM NEW YORK* Passengers can leave daily except Sun day at PAYMENT a DAY (P.M.) to Norfolk or Old Point Comfort, connecting with Norfolk and Western railroad or Chesapeake and Ohio railway. Freight for Richmond by steamer vis. Nor- tly Monday and Wednesday 3:00 P M. S- undays, 4:0 M. Sailings from company's pier, No 2 North River foot of Beach Street. Freight received and forwarded daily except Sunday. For further information apply to JOHN, F. M. MAYER, Agents 133 east Main street Richmond, Va. W. L. M. mitlanden, President New York S.A.L. SEA BOARD AIR LINE. SCHEDULE IN EFFE T MAY 8, 1904 LEAVES BYED-STREET SEATION for Henderson (arrive Durham daily, except Sunday). Kaleigh, Sanford, Southern Pines Walt lenghten, Gaynor, Grace, Charlotte Lincolncon, Shelby, Batherford, St. Clair, Clinton, Greenwood, Aberville, Eiberer, Athens ATLANTA Augusta, Macon, Monroe gormley, New Orleans, Pensacola, Jacksonville, Chattanooga, Nashville, Memphis, Texas, Mexico, California and the west via Monphis or New Orleans. Trains leaving at 8:00 P.M runs through solid in Atlanta without change of cars. Sleeper ready for occupancy at 8:40 P.M. TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND 815 a.m Dally, except Sunday (Sunday 8:00 a.m. m.) 7:00 p.m Daily. For tickets, baggage checks, sleeping area reservation, etc. apply to H. M. BOYKIN, General Agent, 888 East Main St L. E. JON, Vice-President and ecn'1 manager R. E. MOORE, General Superintendent W. E. GLOVER, training manager. New 'Phone 983. VIRGINIA NAVIGATION COMPANY'S JAMES-RIVER LINE To Norfolk, Portsmouth, Old Point, Newport- News, Claremont, and James River Island, and connecting at Old Point and Norfolk for connecting at Baltimore and the North. TWAINS, Baltimore and the North. TWAINS, NEDERAY and FRIDAY AT NEDERAY. Electric cars direct to wharf. Ware only 51% to Norfolk, Portsmouth, Old Point, and Newport News. Music by a grand Orchest- ron. Freight received daily from above-named all points in Eastern Virginia and forth Gavin. RFP RICHMOND, FREDERICKBURG & POTONAC. Schedule in Effect January 16, 1906. LEAVE BYRD ST, STATION. 8:38 A. M., Daily, for Washington and Milton North, stops only at Milton and Fredericksburg. Pulman Siemens to New York. 8:20 A. M., Sunday only, for Hawthorne and points North, stops at Bla, Glen Allen, Ashland, Taw- lowville, Deswalt, author Glen Penola, Woodsland, Gulnea, Summit, Fredericksburg, Burgh, Brooke, and Widewater, Pulman car. 8:46 A. 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The courts decided that subscribers to newspapers who order their paper discontinued at the expiration date, liable for the payment of the subscription up to date when they order the paper discount. COMMUNICATION:—When writing to us to renew your subscription or to discontinue your paper, you should give your name and address to us, otherwise we cannot find you in the Change of Address:—In order to change the address of a subscriber we must be sent the former as well as the present address. Enclosed in the Post-Office at Richmond, Va. a second class matter. SATURDAY JUNE 9, 1900 Our friends are not as outspoken as formerly, but they are doing "a lot of thinking." COLORD people, let us be clean and tidy. Expensive clothing is not necessary to enable us to do this. LANGUAGE cannot be too severe in our denning our white enemies in the South, nor too strong in commending our white friends in the same section. It is necessary that we be very polite to the white people of the South, while yielding none of our rights or withstanding any of our demands for justice. The outlook is gloomy, but we need not be despondent on account of it. It indicates that the dawn is near at hand and marks our progress along the lines of legitimate endeavor. Do not be discouraged by the utterances of some of our northern enemies. Let us remember our white friends in that section who have given millions of dollars for our advancement and to whom is due to a large extent the large degree of financial prosperity and educational advancement which we new enjoy. The Hartford, Conn., COURANT publishes in its issue of the 1st inst., a very able comment by Professor W. B. CRITTENBEN of Raleigh, N. C., upon the address of Mr. CHARLES DUDLEY WARNER, upon "The Education of the Negro." The entire article is thoughtful, able, scholarly and contains the whole truth concerning existing conditions in the Southland, so far as it refers to the education of the citizen of color. The members of the faculty of Va. Union University, Prof. G. RICE HOVEY dean is much gratified over the work of the past session. The commencement exercises took place May 18, 1900. The graduates of the Richmond Theological Seminary were CLINTON C. BOONE. GORDON C. COLEMAN, RICHARD THOMAS FRYE, A. B., MONROE ELLIAS GERBET, ARCHIE A. GRAHAM, SAMUEL B. HOLMES, OSCAR C. JONES, REBERT F. LEE, ELI THOMAS MARTIN, ISAAC W. W. REED. Academic Department, WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, JR., PETER JAMES HENEY, JOSEPH TYLER HILL. Prof. GENUNG is dean of the Theological Department, while the entire control has devolved upon Prof. HOVEY, who has discharged the onerous duties most satisfactorily. Rev Dr. M. MACVICAR is president of the institution. THE MISTAKE MADE TNAZ the ballot box manipulators of Jackson Ward made a mistake is now generally conceded. They were not robbing the shiftless, worthless and homeless elements of our colored population. They were interfering with the thrifty, money saving, property-owning classes of our citizens of color. When they did this, they aroused the most conservative colored men in the city, men who have the respect and esteem of the better class of the white population. This is why there is such a general sentiment among the white people that this system of political robbery has been carried too far. When men like Rev. JAMES H. HOLMES, D. D., pastor of the First Baptist Church, Mr. GEORGE W. BOYD, Contractor and Builder; Mr. E. T. HILL. Cashier of the True Reformers' Savings Bank; Rev. A. S. THOMAS, pastor of the Sharon Baptist Church; Mr. M. B. JONES, Mr. H. J. MOORE, Mr. A. HAYES, Mr. BENJAMIN JACKSON, Mr. JOHN R. CHILES and others enter their protest, the outrageous character of the robbery becomes at once apparent. This is why we emphasize the fact that a mistake has been made. All of the candidates for councilmanic honors are property owners and tax-payers. They are entitled to respect and should be given justice. We have not as yet met a man, white or black, who has disputed the fact of their election. The ignorant elements did not vote, but the intelligent citizens expressed a preference. The element which elested these candidates are not to be disfranchised by a constitutional convention for it represents that class of our population which is conceded to be entitled to the right of franchise. Being satisfied that our cause is just, we have made our plea to the courts, and Hon. WILLIAM L. ROYALL has not been slow to state it plainly and to invite the better element of the white people of the city to sustain him in advocating our cause. AN IRISH JOURNAL'S COMMENT It is indeed gratifying to know that all of our friends are not dead and that among the patriotic Irish Roman Catholics, we have some who have not lost faith in our ability to rise above our exasperating surroundings. These thoughts were caused by a ringing article which appeared in the Boston Pilot of the 19th ult. In speaking of the recent Montgomery Race Conference it says: "That John Temple Graves, of Georgia, should advocate at the recent Race Conferences" on Montgomery, Ala. the expatriation as far as possible, of his colored fellow-citizens, and the reduction to quasi-slavery of those who cannot be expatriated, is not strange. He claims long 'Anglo-Saxon' dessert, and proves his claim by his Pharissical attitude to the race which he and his kind dominate by force and fraud. "But that Bourke Cockran, son of a race which itself has suffered in the memories of men not yet old the indignity of social, political and religious proscription, should go to the same conference, not to defend the threatened rights of the unfortunate Negroes, but to drive, so to speak, the last nail in their political coffin, by lending his splendid eloquence to the cause of their oppressors, is a thing to rouse to wrath every man of Irish blood and Catholic faith and true American spirit in the land. Not of such traitors to freedom were Daniel O'Connell, in Ireland, sparing the money of the slave-holders from the cause of Irish Home Rule; nor John Boyle O'Reilly, in America, Democrat though he was, urging the Negro voters to cleave to no political party beyond the service of their own best interests. How can a son of that Church which finds no impediment to the divinest power in its gift in the black skin of the Negro, lift up his voice for the race's political disarmament? "For the matter is but skin deep, after all. With Bourke Cockran, the Irish immigrant, and Temple Graves, the Southern Anglo-American, the color of the Negro is his crime. It is a crime, too, for which, not the sacrifice of the voluble white blood in the land, nor his most strenuous effort, and highest intellectual attainments can atone." It concludes its ringing editorial as follows: "In the face of the abounding mulattoes, quadroons and octoroons in the South, and Boyle O'Reilly and Archbishop Ireland, often noted, it is difficult to receive with gentleness Mr. Graves' evident horror of the intermarriage of the races. But that is a question not to be dwelt on here." "Will Mr. Cockran tell us, since he would throw the Negroes back after the repeal of the Fifteenth Amendment, on the legislatures of their several States for political justice, what chance they would have of it in Georgia? "What a satire is Bourke Cockran's attitude to the Negro on his American citizenship, his Irish blood, his Catholic faith!" But why comment further? We have friends of truth and justice, and all such are our friends. We need not be discouraged. An Earnest Preacher. [The Times, June 5th.] Rev. John Jasper is one of the most interesting of our national characters. Time and again has his famous sermon on "The Sun Do Move" been printed if the newspapers, yet whenever the old preacher talks on that subject he is sure of an interested audience everywhere. In connection with the recent eclipse The Times printed an interview with Brother Jasper. The old preacher said little about the eclipse, but he reiterated his views concerning the motion of the sun, and there was little in the interview that did not been printed time and again. Yet that interview was repudiated by many newspapers and so, of them made it the occasion for an editorial article on the subject. The Atlanta Constitution reproduces in its editorial column a part of the interview, with the followng comment: Of course, people will laugh at Rev. John Jasper and his talk, but he is in THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA respectable company. Twenty years ago a well educated white citizen of Baltimore wrote and published a pamphlet on the same line. Other respectable men too, have attracted attention with their strange theories. Captain Symmes, an American, maintained that the earth was hollow and that the two openings were to be found at the poles. During this generation a wealthy English gentleman spent $25,000 to show by a practical survey that the earth was flat. Parson Jaecer is entitled to our respectful consideration. With the light before him, how can be blamed or ridiculed for standing by his belief that "the sun do move?" We can say this much for the Rev. John Jasper. Never was there a more earnest philosopher or preacher since the world began. No one can hear him in public or in private express himself on this subject and hear him with reverence, and we must as with force, quote the Bible in support of his theory without being impressed with the entire sincerity and his implicit trust in God and the Bible. Such a man is not to be ridiculed. He cannot be successfully ridiculed. He is the oldest living Baptist preacher, having been preaching the Gospel for sixteen years, and we believe that he was perfectly sincerely when he said, in the interview with The Times representative, that his object in this world was not to get notoriety, but save souls. While not meaning to commit ourselves to Rev. John Jasper's so artheory, for the man himself and for his religion we have a profound respect. FROM PORTSMOUTH On Thursday, 31st, Alberdia Billups was arrested for bombarding the secon-district public school. She is a noted Tom-boy and engages in all games that belong to boys with only a few exceptions. Wednesday, the 30th, being National Memorial Day, the Grand Army of the Republic proceeded with their usual decoration. The post was accompanied by the Women's Relief Corps No. 4 and No 17, formed at the corner of High and Effingham Sts., at 2 o'clock p.m., under command of Dred Smith A. R., of the Department of Virginia, and of South Carolina and at 2:30 p.m., moved to Glasgow street, up Glasgow to Wilson Deme-tery; and after the usual salute a much thence to Godwin street, thence to South Street read to Mt. Olive Cemetery where the following programme was creditably rendered: Prayer by Rev. Ohlsholm, D. D. Chaplain of the Day; Music, Ebenezer Choir; Reading of Post Ceremonies by Post Commander, Cable Miller; Essay, Miss Nellie Mebane; Recitation, Miss Emma Deans; Music by said choir; Selection, Estelle Thompson after which was introduced the orator of the day, Mr.W. H Jennings who ably delivered an oration, followed by the decoration of graves. Wednesday, 80th, the Seaboard Club ran an excursion on the Seaboard Air Line Road to Delaware Park, and employed the Seaboard Band to furnish the music; you can plainly see that this was a seaboard aff air, which affair kept from rendering their services to the G. A. K., to whom they should never refuse to render services for another. Mr. E. S. Holmes, in charge of the Richmond Beneficial Insurance Office was confined to his room on the lat. 2ad and 3rd of this month, having received injuries caused by falling from his wheel while attending to his duties. Mr. Joseph Allen who was head attendant in the Restaurant opposite the Ferry wharf, died Saturday morning at the residence of Mrs. Jane Gay. No. 608 Washington St. The remains were removed to Suffolk where it received proper burial. Proft. W. Lindsay appeared before the pupils of the Ouesthunt St. Academy on Friday 1st, and presented them with a musical entertainment, which was highly appreciated. The main feature of the entertainment, and most enjoyable was the whistling, which is suppose ontruvled the Mooking bird. Mr. Frank Elliott, Jr., left the city, Monday, 4th for Philadelphia, having secured employment there. The Rev. Daniel P. Seaton, pastor of North St. A. M. E. Church has begun his series of sermons. Sunday 3rd at 11 o'clock, his subject was "The Seal Seals'". The sermon was ably delivered. The subject for Sunday, the 10th, is "The White Horseman and His Mission." The Rescue Fire Company celebrated their 10th Anniversary on Monday night, the 4th. The company's ranks was composed of about 60 men dressed in red shirts, black trousers and helmets with lights. The procession was headed by the Execelor Band of Norfolk which played all the latest marches. The scene was picturesque. Green St. was lit up on both sides from High to Glasgow with all kinds of colored lights which illuminated the element. After the parade, the only fire fighters of Norfolk county returned to their hall where a table was spread with the choiceest of the market for them to eat ye all. THEOPOREE D. NASH. Mr. Rutherford's Suit Withdrawn It will be remembered that Mr. S. W. Rutherford who was Deputy General of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers entered suit against Rev. Wm. L. Taylor, president of that institution for ten thousand dollars on account of the suspension and removal of the said Rutherford from office. On Monday last, this suit was withdrawn and it was agreed to pay Mr. Rutherford ($256 88) two hundred and fifty six and thirty-six cents in another which had been instituted also the costs of court. The matter will accordingly be dropped. Rev. Taylor's expenses in continuing the litigation would have been greater than the amount upon which he agreed to compromise. The Queen of May given by Mrs. Beatie Meredith at the Mount Olivet Baptist Church on Tuesday night last was a decided success in every particular. She hereby tenders than to each person who assisted and sent gifts. Among those were Mr. T. W. Mitchell, Mesmesgames Lizzie Evans, Salle Howard, Pinkie Jones, Mr. James Toliver, Miss Nannie Jones, Mr. Philip Hoimes. A handome sum was realised for the church. RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE Whereas, God in His infinite wisdom has seen fit to remove from our midst, Silver Maggie Watkins, therefore be it Resolved that while we grieve at the death of our mother, we find consolation in the fact that what we are our loss is heaven's gain; and we bow in humble submission to our Divine Master's will. That we sympathies deeply with the bereaved family in the loss of a loving daughter and sister, and share with them the hope of a reunion in the better world. That Royal Court has lost an earnest and efficient member and officer, who was faithful in attendance and zealous in the interest of the same. Further be. Resolv d. That a cup of these resolutions be tendered the family of the deceased, be spread upon the minutes of the Court and sent to the Richmond Planet for publication. Royal Court, No. 148, L.O.G. MATTIE C. WEST, FANNIR LEWIS CARRIE WILLIAMS, Oommittee. Do You Know Him? I would like to know the whereabouts of Robert Dillard. The last we heard of him he was at Newport News. If any one know anything of him we please let me hear from them. He will be in Boston and Mrs. Annie R. Diggs of Chicago His father's name was William Dillard and mother's name Louisa Dillard. Any information will be thankfully received by MRS. SUE FURBUSH, 511 12th St., Lynchburg, Va. ju9-8t. Annual Sermon and Reunion of Samari- tans. On Sunday Eve. May 26th Rev. G. C Coleman preached an excellent sermon to a large gathering of Samari- tans and friends at the Fifth Baptist Church, Sidney. Rev. Coleman was assisted by Kevs Archie Ferguson and R. R. Graham G- and Sire Q Wa. Moore Prof. J. H. Blackwell and Grand Chief J. W. Thompson were sited upon the rostrum. Mrs. Elizabeth Harris, Mrs. H. L. Johnson, Deputias W. H. Hastacher and J. B. Taylor, W. I. Johns, G. W Jackson, Mrs. R. R Graham, Mrs. J. Cousins, Mrs. Mary and Mary L Smith were among those present. After the sermon we listened to very appropriate addresses from Grand Sire Moon, Grand Chief J. W. Thompson and Mrs. H. L. Johnson, associate of G. C. The choir rendered some very excellent musis. A large collection was raised for the benefit of the church. On Monday night following the sermon a grand reunion was held at the Samaritan's Hall, on Navy Hill. All present enjoyed themselves to the greatest degree. FROM NEWPORT. Religious Notes—Colore! Man on Police Force. NEWPORT, R. L., June 4, 1800. Summer season has opened here now and strangers have begun to come from all parts of the country. Mr. James Turner of Manchester, Va., is here and is stopping at Mrs. S. G. Paynes 112 Broadway. here will be a week of song and prayer at the Mount Olive Church, commanding Monday, the 4th. Rev. Elijah Richardson will preach a special sermon next Sunday evening. Subject, "Is it right that church people or Christians to attend all kinds of amusements?" Mr. William H. Matthews, formerly of Petersburg, Va., but now of 76 Lev en street, Newport, who was appointed some time ago as special policeman here, went on duty this morning. Him self and B. F. Boardly, our patrolman are the only two colored men we have attached to the police force. Mrs. Maggie Oatlest is improving slowly. Mrs. B. F. Boardley is able to be around. Mr. Hamlin Garland's most recent work is a vigorous story of Western life, entitled The Eagle's Heart. In this brilliant story he draws a remarkable life in sowtowns and mining settlements, and shows every phase of the aggressive existence of miner, plainsman and cowboy. An absorbing love story is skillfully woven into the fabric of peril and adventure. The Eagle's Heart, superbly illustrated by Mr. Harrison Fisher, will begin in The Evening Post for June 16th, and run through the summer numbers of the magazine. FIRST BAPTIST CHUROH Rev. Dr. Jas. H. Holmes, Pastor—Sunday Night Services. The interest in the night services of the First Baptist Church is gradually manifesting itself throughout the membership. The services of June 3rd were well attended, very interesting and instructive. The solo by Mrs. Foster Luces, entitled "Only Remember" was a rich treat, also the singing by the choir. The sermon was listened to with close attention. Next Sunday night, June 10th, Mrs. Mildred A. Cross will sing as a solo the beautiful song, "We Shall See Him Face to Face." Rev. R. Beecher Taylor will preach; subject, "Face to Face," at 8:30 p. m. sharp. All are welcome. Quartette under the direction of Prof. Tharp. If you are going abroad write to us for the addresses of our houses in Europe. Also for Dr Humphreys' Manual; Humphreys' Medicine Go., Cor. William and John Sta., N. Y. "The Colored America" is the name of a new and illustrated magazine published in Boston and edited by Messrs. Waller W. Wallace, Harper S. Fortune and J. Thomas Hexin. Virginia Court met Monday, June 4th, and was well attended. Reports from the secretary's and treasurer-books were heard. Deputy Anna for was present. A WEEK'S NEWS CONDENSED Thursday, May 31. San Francisco's Chinatown has been strictly quarantined to prevent a spread of bubonic plague. Mexico is taking extraordinary precautions to prevent the introduction of the bubonic plague from San Francisco. Jay G. Holland was sentenced at Washington to six months' imprisonment for libeling Senator Taliaferro, of Florida. The Brooklyn Chess club defeated the Chicago Chess and Checker club yesterday by a score of 7 to 5 in a game by telegraph. The Boer envoy received an enthusiastic welcome in Boston, and placed a wreath on the soldiers' monument. William Broehm, his wife and three children, and Mrs. Broehm's brother were killed and their home at Forest Junction, Wis., destroyed by exploding dynamite. Friday, June 1. The Democratic convention hall at Kansas City has seating capacity for 22,260 persons. George T. Oliver, the wealthy iron merchant, has purchased the Pittsburg Commercial-Gazette. It will remain Republican. The extensive mills of the Republic Iron and Steel company at Springfield, Ill., closed yesterday, and will remain closed for an indemnite period. A warrant for the arrest of ex-Governor Taylor, of Kentucky, is in the hands of a deputy sheriff. Taylor is in Indiana, and Governor Mount refuses to extradite him. Train wreck on the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass railway, near Waco, Tex., caused by a washed out bridge, killed Engineer Hines and Fireman Womble. Passengers escaped. Saturday, June 2 Della Fox, the actress, has been sent to an insane asylum. The new Philippine commission, headed by Judge Taft, has arrived at Manila. W. F. Miller, of the Franklin syndicate, has been taken to Sing Sing to serve his 10-year-term. During the month of May government receipts aggregated $45,166,053 and expenditures $40,351,525. The convention of United Confederate Veterans, at Louisville, sent fraternal greetings to the Army of the Potomac survivors. The Countess de Castellane, notwithstanding her heavy revenues from the Gould estate, is threatened with bankruptcy, due to lavish extravagance. Monday, June 4 Gen. Otis, recently arrived from Manila, is en route to Washington. The Kansas wheat crop this year is $5,000,000 bushels, the largest in the state's history. The Berlin council will hereafter build, operate and maintain all street car lines for municipal account. Prince Albert, heir presumptive to the throne, of Belgium, is betrothed to Princess Elizabeth, of Bavaria. The condition of John Clark Ridpath, the hostorian, ill of pneumonia and typhoid fever at a New York hospital, is critical. A report that Aguinaldo, the Filipino chief, has been killed by Major March's men, and his body spirited away, receives considerable credence in Manila. The 14 surviving delegates of the first Republican convention, held in Philadelphia in 1865, have been invited to this year's national convention. Tuesday, June 5 Mrs. John Sherman, wife of the secretary of state, died at Mansfield, O., aged 72. It is said in Paris that changes in the ministry will be caused by the income tax. Governor Tanner has appointed a committee to inspect Illinois state grain registrar's office. The Boer envoys addressed an immense audience at Cleveland last night, and then left for Chicago. Striking Pennsylvania railroad laborers in Philadelphia suburbs have made necessary a strong detail of police. At Milton, Mass., Lewis Buckner (colored), 38 years old, was stabbed to death by his 25-year-old wife, whom he was beating. Juan Gonzales, the notorious Cuban outlaw, and four companions were killed by rural guards. It is said they were deliberately murdered. Officers of the "Metropolitan college," an alleged "diploma mill" at Chicago, are under arrest for using the mails to defraud. They sold "diplomas" for $3 to $200 each. Wednesday, June G. About 5,770,000 people are now resolving government relief in India. The amount of bonds so far exchanged for the new 2 per cents is $289,-151,100. The national senate confirmed the nomination of Brig. Gen. Elwell S. Otis to be major general. The transport system has saved the government $9,087,155 in shipping troops to and from the Philippines. The national senate confirmed the nomination of Joseph Wheeler as a brigadier general in the regular army. Count Leo Tolstol has written a new work depleting the life of railway laborers. It is entitled "The New Slavery." GENERAL MARKETS. Philadelphia, June 5.—Flour weak; winter super fine, $2.25@2.40. Pennsylvania roller, clear, $1.30@1.25; city mills, extra, $4.20@2.65. Rye flour quiet and steady at $1.30@3.30 per barrel. Wheat steady; No. 2 red, spot, in elevator, 70@17c. Corn firm. No. 2 mixed, spot, in elevator, 43@2c; No. 2 yellow, for local trade, 43@2c; No. 2 brown, for local trade, 43@2c; lower grades, 50@22c; lower grades, 50@22c; choice timothy, $17 for large bales. Beef quiet; beef hams, $2.50@21.50. Pork steady; family, $14@1.45. Lard steady; western steamed, $7.06. Butter barely steady; creameries, extra, $14@20c; do. factory, $14@16c; imitation creamy, $15c; New York dairy, $16@18c; fancy Pennsylvania prints jobbing at 2@25c; wholesale, $1c. Live poultry quoted at 12@25c; ed poultry, $16@20c for spring chickens, as to quality, ed poultry (fresh killed), choice western fowls, $9c; old roosters, 7c; nearby broiling chickens, 11@13a. An Alleged Altoona Borgla Altona, Pa., June 6—Relatives of David Brown, who died here Monday, accuse a woman of questionable repute with poisoning him, and Coroner McCartney yesterday ordered an autopsy, which disclosed evidences of poisoning. Brown had been living with the woman, but they separated some time ago. She had often threatened she would kill him. The woman has not yet been arrested. BRITISH IN PRETORIA. Roberts Announces Surrender of the Transvaal Capital. BOTHA AND HIS TROOPS ESCAPE. Beer Commander Proposed an Armistice to Discuss Terms, But Roberts Demanded an Unconditional Surrender—Rejoicing in England. London, June 6.—Queen Victoria, surrounded by the Duke and Duchess of York, Princess Christian, Princess Victoria and many other notables of her court, drank to the health of Lord Roberts, and the army at Balmoral last evening, great bonfire, lighted at her majesty's command, blazed on Grattgown mountain, illuminating the country side for miles around. The nation joins in the toast glorifying Lord Roberts and turbulently rejoicing in his victory. The dispatches of Lord Roberts, telling of the incident before the surrendering of the capital by three civilians, stand alone, as the correspondents with him have not yet hand their turn with the wires. Lord Roberts' first dispatch, dated Pretoria June 5, 12:55 p.m., was as follows: "Just before dark yesterday the enemy were beaten back from nearly all the positions they had been holding and Ian Hamilton's mounted infantry followed them to within 2,000 yards of Pretoria, through which they retreated hastily. "De Lisle then sent an officer with a flag of truce into the town, demanding its surrender in my name. Shortly before midnight I was awakened by two officials of the South African republic—Sandberg, military secretary to Commandant General Botha, and a general officer of the Boer army—who brought me a letter from Botha, proposing an armistry for the purpose of settling the terms of surrender. "I replied that I would gladly meet the commandant general the next morning, but that I was not prepared to discuss any terms, as the surrender of the town must be unconditional. I asked for a reply by daybreak, as I had ordered the troops to march on the town as soon as it was light. "In his reply Botha told me that he had decided not to defend Pretoria and that he trusted women, children and property would be protected. At 1 a. m. today, while on the line of march, I was met by three of the principal officials with a flag of truce, stating their wish to surrender the town. "It was arranged that Pretoria should be taken possession of by her majesty's troops at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Mrs. Botha and Mrs. Kruger are both in Pretoria. Some few of the British prisoners have been taken away, but the majority are still at Waterval. Our hundred of the officers are in Pretoria, the few I have seen are looking well." Lord Roberts also reports that the Fourteenth Imperial Yeomanry (Irish) surrendered to a superior force May 31. Gen. Botha and most of his men got away from Pretoria. This is inferred from Lord Roberts' message, but the presumption is that the Boer commandant general cannot escape the British without a fight. It is asserted that when President Krenger and his cabinet fled from Pretoria last week they took with them $5,000,000 in gold. Operations elsewhere seem to have dwindled to nothing. Gen. Baden Powell joined Gen. Hunter on Sunday at Lichtenburg. Sir Redvers Buller has not moved. The Filipinos' Casualties. Washington, June 5—Secretary Root yesterday made answer to the senate resolution inquiring as to the number of Filipinos killed and wounded and the number of prisoners taken since the insurrection began. The secretary cabled the inquiry to General MacArthur, commanding at Manila and received the following figures: Filipinos killed, 10,780; wounded, 2,104; captured and surrendered, 10,425; number of prisoners in our possession, about 2,000. No systematic record of Filipino causalities. Foregoing, compiled from large number of reports made immediately after engagements, is as close an approximation as now possible. Moors Mansing to Attack the French. Paris, June 6—Special dispatches from Algiers portray a serious situation. Thousands of Moors are massaging at Figuig and in the neighborhood, preparing for a determined attack upon the advanced posts of the French columns have joined hands at Zebbl, but the men suffer terribly from hamburg and hundreds of camels died. The French are preparing entrenchments and are confident of their ability to repel an attack and even to take the offensive against Figuig, if necessary. Applauding Idaho's Governor Washington, June 6—The report of the house committee on military affairs, which conducted an exhaustive investigation of the Coeur d'Alene labor agitation, declares that "the governor of Idaho, in his efforts to establish order and enforce the laws of the state, is to be commended for his courage and fearlessness, and the citizens of Idaho are to be congratulated on the removal of a dangerous cancer that had long threatened the peace and order of the state. The conduct of the military is a matter of earnest congratulation to the country." San Francisco Chinamen Protet. San Francisco, June 6—The attorneys for the Chinese Six companies yesterday filed with the clerk of the United States court an application for an injunction compelling the Board of Health of this city to abandon the quarantine which it has imposed on the Chinatown district. The petition sets forth that 10,000 persons are restrained of their liberty, but that residents of the district, other than Chinese, are not affected by the quarantine. The petition denies that there is any plague within the district. Military Academy Conference Agree. Washington, June 6.—The conferences on the military academy bill reached a complete agreement yesterday. The senate amendments making Miles, Miles a lieutenant general and Gen. Corbin a major general remain in the bill, a provision being inserted in the lieutenant general amendment that it shall apply only to officers of the line. The number of cadets at large are increased to 100, 30 to be named direct by the president and the others apportioned to the states. These were the only material points of difference. Also Ignore the Chicago Platoff But Declare For Bryam. New York, June 6.—The Democrat-state convention yesterday elected these delegates-at-large to the national Democratic convention: David B. Hill, Richard Croker, Edward Murphy and Augustus Van Wyck. Electors-at-large: Frederick Cook, of Rochester; Robert C. Titus, of Buffalo. The platform adopted contains no reaffirmation of the Chicago platform of 1896, but a declaration that the party in the state will support the platform of the Kansas City convention. The platform declares against war taxes in time of peace, declares for parity of gold and silver as currency; demands abolition of all customs and tariffs between Porto Rico and the United States; condemns trusts and monopolies; entangling alliances; demands just and liberal pension laws and the election of United States senators by the people. The platform also has a plank strongly favoring the nomination of Bryan, instructing the delegates to vote for him, and to act as a unit. The convention gave promise of being very stormy, but ended quietly. The particular feature of the conven- tion was the elimination of affairs by ex-Senator David R. Hill. The silver men profess to be satisfied with the result. Bynum's Nomination Reflected Washington, June 6.—The senate yesterday rejected the nomination of Hon. W. D. Bynum a general appraiser at the port of New York. There was only brief discussion of the nomination in the executive session. Mr. Bynum's name stood at the head of the list of nominations, and Mr. Fairbairn said that rather than cause other nomination he rejected upon before final adjournment he would consent to a ballot being taken. The vote was 33 to 33. Death of Rev. Dr. Storrs Brooklyn, June 6—Rev. Dr. Richard Salter Storrs, pastor emeritus of the Church of the Pilgrims, died at his home last night, aged 79 years. For many years Dr. Storrs was president of the American Home Missionary society. He was the author of a large number of works on religious and historical matters. GENERAL SOUTHERN NEWS. Montgomery, Ala., June 6.—A sewer wind and rain storm passed over Montgomery last night, doing considerable damage. The historic Confederate White House was badly damaged, the roof being blown off, the chimney blown down and the interior drenched. Columbia, S. C., June 4.—Jules Gibson has been arrested for the murder of his brother, Perry, and has confessed. Jules killed his brother and hid the body in the woods. Next night he moved it in a cart to an adjoining plantation, burying it a field. Key West, Fla., June 2.—As the steamship Bolivar was preparing to sail from this port yesterday an explosion occurred in the boiler room that almost lifted the vessel out of the water. Chief Engineer John Thompson, Pablo Feal, a fireman, and a boy named Willie Hancock were scalded to death by escaping steam. Richmond, June 4.—Rev. Benjamin J. Kelley was consecrated bishop of Savannah at St. Peter's, the cathedral church of the Virginia diocese, in Richmond yesterday. Cardinal Gibbons, of Baltimore, was the consecrator, assisted by Right Rev. John J. Monaghan, bishop of Wilmington, Del., and Right Rev. Henry P. Northrop, bishop of Charleston. Rev. Francis Xavier McCarthy, S. T., was the preacher. Birmingham, Ala., June 1.—The trouble at Brookwood mines, of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company and the United States Mine Workers of America, division of Alabama, which has existed for several months, has been brought to an end. The company will employ United Mine Workers, and they are to make no objection to the employment of Knights of Labor until the close of the scale year on July 1. Frankfort, Ky., June 5.—General J. H. Lewis, former chief justice of the court of appeals, announced yesterday that he will be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor. Governor Beckham and Judge James D. Black are also announced as candidates. General Lewis is the surviving commander of the famous Orphan brigade, and his followers expect him to receive the support of a majority of the ex-Confederates. Fredericksburg, Va., June 1.—Mayer A. P. Rowe died this morning of heart trouble. He was conscious until within a few moments of his death. Mayor Rowe was a remarkable man and had many strong traits of character. He had served this city in many capacities, having been councilman, member of the legislature and at the time of his death was its chief executive, which office he had filled for five terms previous to his re-election May 24 last for another term of two years. Weldon, N. C., June 5.—A collision occurred on the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, near Weldon, yesterday, in which two men were instantly killed and three seriously injured. The Atlantic coast line fast mail train ran into an open switch at Garysburg, resulting in a collision with some freight cars. The dead: Engineer Cheatham, one of the oldest engineers on the coast line; unknown white tramp, who was stealing a ride. Mail Clerk McGeorge and two colored firemen may not recover. Richmond, Va., June 3.—On Saturday the completion of the Seaboard Air Line railroad was accomplished by the driving of the last spike in the main track of the road in this city. This was done by little J. Skelton Williams, Jr., the son of the president of the Seaboard system, just as the excursion train from Tampa, Fla., arrived at 4 o'clock in the afternoon with his father on board. The ceremony was attended by a large concourse of people and was celebrated by a parade of the local militia and a salute of artillery. East Radford, Va., June 1—Mike O'Brien and Dan Cain, two of Walton & Luck's employees on the railway cut-off now building here, killed Clarence McDaniel at Camp B last night. O'Brien & Cain, after a hard day's drinking, hired a buggy and drove from here to camp. They waked up McDaniel and forced him to take a drink. They then got into a scuffle with him, and while one of them held him the other dealt him a blow in the temple with a heavy blunt instrument, killing him instantly. They then got into the buggy and drove away. THE PLANET SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1900 1ST PATRIARCHIE REGIMENT. G. U. O. O. F.—3rd Annual Field Day Grand Parade—Magnificent Ap- The annual meeting of the First Patriarchie Regiment met in this city on Wednesday, May 30th. Patriarchies from Washington, D. C., Newark, N. J., Baltimore, Md., Wilmington, Del., and Virginia were represented in the Regiment. Tuesday, the 29th, the Wilmington Patriarchie, Capt. Thomas commanding and Lieut. Hendrick with a party of ladies, numbering 80, reached the city by way of the R F & P. R. R., 80 p. m. The Richmond Patriarchie, No. 6, Capt. C. W. Young commanding met the Wilmington Patriarchie. Quartermaster H. Mallory, looking after the baggage, they then marched to Price's Hall. The concert hall was filled with friends, who came to assist in the welcome. On the platform were chairman T. F. Williams, Capt Thomas, Lieut-Hendrick. M V. P. P. Brown, Ex-Grand Master W. M. T. Forrester and See of Com., Lieut R. Beecher Taylor. Loud cheers were given as the Patriarchies filed in. Lieut. R. Beecher Taylor then in a few words full of friendship, love and truth admitted the honor enjoyed in having the pleasure of introducing Ex-Grand Master W. M. T. Forrester, who would make the welcome address. No man in the order is better by experience and love to address Old Fellows than the Grand Master. His words of welcome were full of enthusiasm and advices as well as thanks and love received. Capt. Thomas and Lieut Hendrick responded and accepted the warm words of welcome graciously. The whole party was then led by Chairman Williams into cupur where everything that would quiet the feelings of hunger was seen and felt. After supper they were assigned to their places of abode. Wednesday morning, 2 hours earlier than previously announced, Washington Patriarchie, Col. W. P. Gray commanding, reached Richmond by way of C. & O. The frequent messes of Washington and Richmond Patriarchie have caused to exist the most intimate relationship and No. 18 of Washington was loudly cheered as friend after friend filed in. Captain Young gave them a hearty welcome; Col. Gray responding. The annual session was held and much business of importance; the most notable action being the change of date of annual meeting from May to September. The next meeting will be held in Newport News, Va. At 8 p. m., the Regiment formed on 3rd street and made a beautiful sight as they moved in regimental formation with four beautiful flags in line. The Regiment attracted much attention and the parade was universally expressed to have been a success. At the drill grounds a large crowd was waitng. The competitive drill was only carried out by Washington Pa. richeau, who received the handsome regimental flag. The entire affair was attended by a large number of the regiment is very encouraging for much success. DOWN IN FULTON. The dedicatorial services of the Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church was a grand success. The services commenced on the 27th ult., at 11:30 a.m., with a glorious sermon by Rev. G. C. Coleman, B. D., and glorious singing by his choir. At 8:30 p. m., Rev. Hennings, pastor of the Fulton Baptist Church (white) most elegantly proved that we are all one in Christ Jesus. At 8 p. m., Rev. Evans Payne and his choir lifted the congregation almost to the gates of the kingdom. The night excellent music was rendered by the choir of the Sharon Baptist Church. Rev J. W Woodson preached a most instructive sermon, on Tuesday night, Rev. Smith of Yorktown preached. His discourse was filled with enthusiasm. On Wednesday night, Rev A. F. Grugson, though having undergone the excitement of his horse's running away and his new buggy being badly marred an hour previous to the time of preaching, won for himself great credit by the powerful sermon he delivered. He was followed by Rev W. H. White, who made a short but very spier and instructive address. Rev A. Ferguson's choir ranked among the best that came. On Thursday night, Rev Dr. Lewis preached and most wonderfully preached the dedicatorial sermon. Several ministers were present on that night. The Second Baptist Church choir rendered excellent music. Refreshments were served. On Friday night, Rev Dr. Powell's discourse was sublime. The Fifth Baptist Church choir sang excellently, Rev N. B. Brown made a few enthusiastic remarks. The service of June 3rd, at 11 a.m., was most beautifully conducted by Rev D. Webster Davis, A. M. His sermon captivated his audience. The singing of his choir was melodious. At 8 p. m. Rev. H. R. Williams preached. At this service, the classical, melodious strains rendered by the talented chore of the Ebneszer Baptist Church caused the ears of the audience to be attentive and their hearts to re-open, for the strains seem eeles tial. A nice sum of money was raised in these services. Several presents were presented the church. Meeting of expression next Sunday at 11:30 a.m.; Lord Supper service at 3:30 p. m. Rev. F. W. Williams was quite a surprisingly surprised on the 27th ult., when he received a package containing a handsome new suit of clothes, presented him by some of the sisters of the church. Mrs. Susan and Miss Mary Jones presented the church a handsome Bible. Mrs. Mary White presented a handsome clock. Mrs. Lucy Berkley presented two beautiful Newby lights. Rev. A. Ferguson administered the Lord's Supper to a large congregation last Sunday. Little Vestella, the infant child of Mrs. Vestella Randolph, the widow of the recently deceased Isaiah Randolph passed away on the 4th inst. a. m. Mrs. Vestella Randolph is improving, but is yet confined to her bed. Mrs. Evans and Miss Maggie Maury of Church Hill visited Miss Cassie B. Harris, Mrs. Alice Holmes. Miss Whiting, Mrs. Fields and several other friends of Fulton this week. Mr. Charles Davis, Mrs. Jane I. Holmes and Mr. Columbus Conway are convalescing. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Our Night School closed last Tuesday, night after a very successful term. The programme was very interesting. Mr. A. O. Johnson rendered a sole accompanied by Mr. R. H. White. A. D. Pries's gold medal was awarded to Miss Lucureia Hill. The medal given by Miss M. L. Chiles for spelling was awarded to Mr. W. H. Banks of Fulton. The Tuesday night Bible class has closed for the summer. All of the members stood well in the examination, after a very close year's work. The work for the summer is now in the care of the committee. The voluntary spirit is now governing the hearts of the men. Our general secretary finds the men ready to serve at all times. Mrs. Bettie Graves and Mrs. Virginia Bacchus very kindly sent flowers to our rooms, which help to make our rooms appear more homelike. We thank them very kindly. All mothers should remember our work and do whatever is in their power to protect our boys. Prof. G. R. Hovey explained the Sunday School lesson last Saturday. Everybody was ben-filed. The Bible Study for boys last Sunday very interesting. The boys took an active part. The committee begun its work for the summer last Sunday at 5:30 p.m. chairman E. H. Allen delivered a very immeily address to the men; subject, "The effect of prayer." 5 p.m. to day explanation on the Sunday School lesson. Boys meeting Sunday 4 p.m. Free. For men and women, at the True Reformers' Hall Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Rev. Thomas Eigar, of New York, the prison evangelists, will speak; subject, "Home, sweet home." Every father and mother should hear this address. Free to everybody. Do not forget to bring a free will offering. Free. Mr. James G. Johnson sends us an extended account of the shooting of Charley French (colored) by Dr. Lewis Early of Union, Monroe Co., W. Va. The trouble arose over a halter which was found by French and who tried to sell it to Dr. Earley. He finally sold it to Archer Miller, who paid him for it. May 4th, Dr. Earley attempted to take the halter from Archer Miller, who refused to give it up, until he had seen Charley French and gotten his money back. Miller told French what Dr. Earley had said. Dr. Earley sent for Charley and he went to see him. He called Charley a d—n line and shot him under the left eye. The injured man ed only about two weeks. Earley left the country on May 22nd and French died on May 23d. The inquest was held and it was desired that he met his death by shooting by Dr. Lewis Earley. An autopsy was held by the surgeons, and the ball was found in the back of his head. Charley French leaves a wife and and four step-children to mourn their loss. He was 64 years of age and had been married about one ear. He was discharged on $2000 bail. He claimed that French struck him with a stick, but it is not true. The entire affair was brutal and there is much exoskeleton among the colored people over the murder. PICNIC GROUNDS Winddale Park is now open for engagements. The following improvements are being made: 1s. Pavilion enlarged; 2nd, A good, substantial six-foot barbed-wire fence put up; 8rd, The trees white-washed and the grounds neatly cleaned up, thereby adding much to the beauty and convenience of this elegant pleasure resort. The water is excellent and this park is easily the most popular for colored picnic parties, either day or night, public or private. Terms reasonable and reliable service. We would advise you to engage date at once if park is wanted. Your desires will have our best attention. Respectfully, S. B. STEWARD Mang., 2818 P Church. Macedonia Baptist Church, 21st and Grace Sta., is holding a revival meeting under the auspices of Brother Dandridge. His subject is "He paid his fare and went down." All the churches and public generally are invited to participate. Rev. A. B. SMITH, Pastor. There will be a Charity Bazaar at and for the benefit of Friends Colored Orphan Asylum, corner St. Paul and Charity streets, beginning Monday night, June 11, 1900, and continuing through the week. Special program each night. Admission, 5e. 1t Expects to Seat Tham. [Richmond Correspondence, Index Appeal.] RICHMOND, VA., June 5.—Mr. William L. Royall this morning began proceedings by which he expects to seat a full colored delegation in the Common Council and Board of Aldermen from Jackson Ward, the Negro strong hold in this city. He went before the Hustings Court this morning and asked for an order permitting an inspection of the blacks on cast in that ward during the recent election. The courts reserved his decision until to-morrow morning. The conquestees have secured the services of able lawyers, and it appears as though there is a lively fight impending. —Mr. William Dandridge of New York called on us. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. IN MEMORIAM. (Dedicated to the Memory of the Rev. Henry Williams, Jr., D. D., Late Pastor of Gilfield Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va.) A prince in the Church of Christ has fallen! A warrior worthy of all renown; A hero ceased from his deeds of valor, Hath laid down his cross and taken his crown. His voice no longer is heard on the rostrum And still is the hand which labored for love; The heart which did beat for the good of his fellows Is still but his spirit is living above! The cause of his Master was ever his burden, And none called in vain whom he could release;— He held up the cross of his blessed Redeemer, And suscended the sinner who thirsted for peace. Those who best knew him declared that they loved him, Because he lived not for himself nor his own, The children of Christ were his sisters and brothers, For Christ he gave all, for Him lived alone. His life was so clean, so pure and so lovely, His death was a triumph he died but to live! He preached Christ while living, in death still proclaiming That Christ and Him only salvation could give. —O. M. STEWARD. NIGHT PARTIES AT WINDDALE. Owing to the fact that the Richmond Ry. and Electric Co. are giving transfers from any point in the city through to Seven Pines on the payment of one five cent fare, many will take this delightful trip. Some where to stop or some place of amusement at the other end is the thing most of our people are looking for. Winddale Park, between Fair Oaks and Seven Pines comes in most excellently. It is well fixed up, substantially reneed and abundantly lighted. It is indeed a beautiful place at night. One of the leading bands has under consideration the idea of running a series of lawn parties or even undertaking events there during the summer and owing to conveniences and onespaces there will be a large number of private parties or social at night. Parties desiring to rest the park would do well to see the manager, Mr. S. B. Steward, at once, at 2818 P St. EXCLUED THEM Third St. A. M. E. Church Takes Action. The trouble in the Third St. A. M. E. Church over the return. So this city of its former pastor of several years ago—Rev. W. R. Guilins—culminated in radical action on Tuesday night, 22d inst. At a regular meeting of the church many of the opposers of Rev. Guilins were excluded. Among these were some of the stunnest supporters of other days. It seems that they were cited to appear at the church-meeting and answer the charges. Upon their failing so to do, the charges were relieved of their membership. Dr. R. E. Jones, Mrs. Alice Rasal, Mr. James Forrester, Mr. R. S. Forrester and wife, Mr. Abimleck Barrett and wife. There has been no action taken as yet and it is not known what steps they will pursue. It is now announced that the Presiding Elder, Rev. A. Beckett, who is alleged to have sympatatized with them and was pastor up to Kev, Gullins' appointment has also been removed and is under circumstances. It is stated that the persons named can appeal to the quarterly conference. Mrs. Pryor Passes Away. Mrs Susan Pryor departed this life at her residence, 502 D nean St., Richmond on June 1st., in the fortieth year of her age. She leaves a husband, a mother, one sister, one brother and six children and a host of friend to mourn their loss. She was a member of the Loving Daughters of Mt. Olive and also a member of Sharon Church. I heard sweet notes of angels say, They deemed to say well done; I see a golden city there, Bathed in deatless sun. There is no night, no sorrow there, No wounds nor trouble there, The way is clear—the engineer Rest from his life-long care. Sleep on my beloved. But Jesus loves the best. Good night, good night, good night. ROBINSON-Mrs. Nettie Robinson departed this life May 26 1900. She died in the full triumph of faith. She was 42 years old. She was beloved by all who knew her and was a constant Christian and a loving mother. She leaves five children, Willie, Mary, Eleni, Edward and Lorenzo. Her home was at Louisa County, Va., and a mem bar of Laurel Hill Baptist Church, Rev. Graves pastor. She died at the residence of Mr. Linley Williams, 1741 Addison St, Philadelphia, Pa. From a friend, Mrs. Cora WILLIAMS. $150 PAID. $150 PAID ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., June 1, 1900. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Gran Lodge of Virginia. One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150.00) in payment of the death claim of Sir George Smith, who was a member of Richmond Lodge, No. 1, Knights of Pythias N. A., S. A., E. A., and A. Signed: VIRGINIA BROWN. We direct attention to the advertisement of Mr. R. S. Forrester, of No. 215 E. Leigh St. He is prepared to turnip flowers of the latest design at the most reasonable prices He deserves the patronage of the public. Call and see him. NOTICE. The Woman's Baptist State Educational Convention of Virginia, will meet in its Sixth Annual Session, June 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th in the High St. Baptist Church, Danville, Va., Rev. W. T. Hall, pastor. Arrangements have been made with the railroads for reduced rates; which will be a fare and one-third for the round trip. jun-29t PEARL H. SMITH, Cor. Secretary. Cures Weak Men Free "Dear ir-ir: Your method worked beautifully. Results were exactly what I needed. Strength and vigor have completely rebounded and enlargement is entirely satisfactory." "Dear sir," Yours was received and I had the pleasure of saying that the apples rected, and after a few days I can truth- fully say it is a boon to weak men. I am greatly improved in size, strength and vig- gority. All correspondence is strictly confidential, malled in plain sealed envelope. The receipt is free for the asking and he wants every man to have it. A CALL FOR HELP! Will You Give to God? Or Will You Give to a Servant of God? Dear Reader: I want to raise a public collection from friends in order to publish a little book containing a special V. G. address to all the colored ministers of all the Negro race and of the Negro denominations of the colored race of America. I am not able to print the book and give it away, but those who give 12c. to 25c. to help print the book I will give each of them a copy of the book in obedience to God. I must write the things I have written to these men before I go before the tribunal bar of God. In this address in this book I will show why the evil has existed that does exist now and prevail in this Negro race of people, which evil will finally destroy the peace and happiness of other races as well as the Negro people, if it is not stopped. I will show in this book how to remove the cause of the evil and then how to exterminate or stop the evil. I will show in there how to bring about peace and harmony between our race and other people and I will show how to sette the race question and solve the race problem. I will show in this book how to capitalize the Negro race. I shall also make points in the book the greatest facts of consideration along the line f church, state government, race or nationality power, and the book will prove to be worth its weight a thousand times in gold to the wise and prudent, no matter who they may be that get it. So as many people as will give a free will offering in God's name to the printing fund of the little book it will be a gift to God, which they have given to a servant of God; and I will write their names down and addresses and send them each a copy of the book as soon as they are printed. Send your gift at once to me at No. 712 N. 2nd St., Richmond, Va. I am, 45 JUSTUS J. 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All have known the test of his love to all. The doctor has practiced in New Orleans, St. Louis, and thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences he race is subject to. He is now and always a large stranger from them. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: Brooklyn, Aug. 15, 1801 — This is to certify that came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and a friend in a different city, anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. My friend advised me to go and see dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles he took me in and treated me as a brother. I was a stranger in a different city, week. I had been to others; they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea. I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to him at once. Since only, ALBERT AYERS, 2057 Atlantic Ave. South Plainfield, Aug. 15, 1801 — This is to certify that came to New York from Albany and been absent two years. I mourned for him night and day. I gave him up as dead. Hearing of the wonderful things Dr. shea told me my husband was alive and well and where he was; told me he would come home and when. To my joy of all it came true. He home I came. I also wish to say that this month I lost the sum of $500. I am a poor woman and was most insane I went to Dr. Shea did he call me and to my intense joy I did find it as he told me. I thank God there is a man so gifted in our midst that can help people and tell them what to do. Sincerely, MRS. MAYER MILLER, South Plainfield, N.J. A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN—A MINISTER'S STATEMENT. I wish to state that one of my parishioners but none of them seemed to know what was brown, GY Street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors, but none of them seemed to know what was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being the last few years, I thought I would call and see him a kind sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers; told me to send him a test of patient's hair, which I wrote to his wife. He told atonice what was the matter and in a short time cured her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been t.nder a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and healthy. He went to mend Dr Shea to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. Rev. William Johnson Pastor Lebanon Church. Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such the DR. SHEA has been carefully educated in the Homopathic and Eclectic Schools of Medicine, Rheumatism, Asthma, Sore Eye Tumors, Cancers, Constipation, Ague, Dyspepsia, Tape Worms, Liver Complaints, Deafness, All strange mysterious diseases which cannot matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment. He can and will honestly cure them, remedies and new success. Has had ample experience in public hospitals and private clinics. No trifling with human life. Call as soon. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlors. Is a registered physician. A new remedy for two stamps, age, lock of hair. Hopeless cases and those that others cannot cure solicited to call. Fat folks this the childless made parents. All letters must be two stamps, age, lock of hair. For consultation, advice and diagnosis. No postal cards. Charges for medical treatment only. Reception this paper. 651 FULFON STREET, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Easy way to get 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 100. for samples and parti- tiallures. Custom Tailor, 24 W. 87th St. - New York City. Dr. Humphreys' Special for Children Dr. Humphreys' Special for Children contains a special chapter on the diseases of children. Welcome to an a mother. Sent free on request. WILLIAM D. SMITH. Composer and Publisher of ORIGINAL MUNIQ, 1728 North Camas St., Philadelphia, Pa. 50% discount to any one who can sell 100 copies, or more of "LOYAL COMRADES" of the G. A. R. or any of my publications. Correspondence solicited from any wide-awake persons who will grasp a good opportunity to make money. "Desoration Day" is near at hand, do not delay. on e—_—_—_————— SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1900 SERA: ens VS N | S FEA OTE BenOn EM Lowe nies hin WIFE. “It’s never too late to mend,” Bhe sang as she looked at ths clock, ‘ind ‘wearily sighed and. wearily darned At the heel of a rickety sock: Stitch, stitehy stitch! ‘With a face that was hollow and wan, Stitch, stitch, stiten? Aa time went dribbling on! Walle her children slept upstairs in bea Tame mended with ail her mg ‘and’ put her untinished mending aside f| [i quite Ah § y OE Netto ai } i Md ns : oe ae Oh oan ging FS Sy pant — = \1)) 8 ~~ ie sul 2 yhen moriing succeeded niche. wien never tos tain to meena. Biever too late for mo! ‘Thus she sang away, day after day, “And ‘her husband, ‘where was het Drink. drink, deinkt + wim rn nnd Tiny and Dick: been tak deine “Tul the niu he Uramie made NL: wtekt Time wan too precious to tilier away “Toltisz ws Bondmen ao: Bie cou sing you's: sous, he could tet Spy ae eres And ‘was calici “ good fellow.” toot poets Sie in Chinen Saeco ALCOHOL A DESTROYER. Mow It Works the Rain of a Man's Mental, Physical and Moral Be- ing—French Scientist's Views. A French scientist presents the fol- Jowing incontrovertible testimony on “the deadly work of alcohol: “Physicians tell us precisely how al- eohol acts on the system, Almost the moment it ix swallowed it makes its ‘way through the veins of the stomach dato the blood, which it darkens. Its action is immediate, for it has up der- sgone no transformation. It passes sway very slowly through the skin, Jungs and kidneys, which are irri- tated by its passage. Once it has ‘deen introduced into the body it per- forms its deadly work. The diges- tive apparatus is the first point of attack. The stomach, whether bloat- e@ by beer drinking or shrunk by Brandy arinking, soon becomes ulcer- ated, causing hemorrhages. Digestion Becomes more difficult, for the gas- ‘tric juices are diminished in quantity ‘by the paralyzing of the glands. “The liver becomes congested and Swollen, heavy and painful. ‘This is ‘Yatty degeneration of the liver, Some- ‘times the liver shrivels up and is eov- ‘ered with a hard, stony tissue. This 4s cirrhosis. The taste changes very early, leading to al) kinds of aterra- “tious, When an old absinthe drinker was put on a milk diet 1» the hospital ‘be complained that the milk burned his throat. He managed to get some pure absinthe, which he swallowed, elaiming that it refreshed and cooled this throat wonderfully. The circula- ‘tory system is no less affected. ‘The arteries become hard and brittle. Ac- ‘eidents which would normaily affect only the aged seriously strike down young alcoholized persons. ‘The irri- Yation of the lungs produces a dry ‘cough, tending directly toward tuber- culosis. The kidneys, worn out by the accumulation of alcohol, become in- flamed, leading to Bright's disease or other kidney affection. “The worst troubles resulting from alcohol's abuse are those of the nerv- ous system, weakening of memory, nightmares, visions of impossible an- $mals, hallucinations, general paral- ysis, insanity. Delirium tremens threatens every alcohol patient. ‘The finest intelligence is soon de- ‘stroyed by this poison, Superior tal- ents are drowned in the bottle.” ‘Taking up the question of race de- weneration, the French scientist states ‘that alcoholism ix depopulating Nor- amandy. “Normandy,” be says, “shows the terrific effects of alcoholism more strikingly than any other place on ‘the globe. Ruin and poverty rule in many districts. No more cider is to be found in the saloons; nothing but cheap brandy is called for. When a man goes to market he asks for four ‘cents’ worth of coffee and 20 cents’ worth of brandy. When he has time and money he will drink 2) or 30 swups of coffer, accompanied hy mixed @rinks without number. The women sof Normandy drink even more than the men. ‘The grocer, vegetable dea!- er and charcoal vender offer brandy ‘as an inducement to ‘lady’ customers. When the women go to work they ‘take along flasks, which they fill and ~empty several times a day. To sim- plify the cooking they take « pint or x0 of brandy and put a few crumbs o1 bread in it, and call this soup. The children are not spared. Early they are taught to drink like ineu. They go to the saloons with their parents and drink brandy as the chief part of their meals. The results are dimi- wution in the number of births and marriages and 2 “remendous increase in the mortality.” Northfield, Vt., last year passed law establishing @ Tone Iiquor sgency. to be supervised by the town, and with a proviso that the name of every pur- chaser of any kind of wet goods be registered in a book and published in the local paper once in every month. MORPHINE HABIT’S HORRORS. Am Alarming Increase in the Number of Victims of the Drag Sante ther is no doubt. Physicians, druggists and the importers und dealers them- nelves attest to this. In one city 50 per cent. of all the morphine used is purchased by persons who use it with- ‘out a physician's order. The habit is usually acquired through the victim having first taken the drug to allay pain or discomfort. ‘The fascination of the change from pain, distress and insomnia to quiet ness, comfort and sleep is very intense, and ‘overcomes all reason and judg. ment, After a short time of repeated use of morphine the reason is obscured, Fitst the higher ethical brain suc- cumbs, and all sense of right and wrong slowly disappears, The failure of veracity is the first symptom. This goes on to extreme lengths. Associated with it is egotism, which grows with the degeneration of the vietim. Often this is the most prominent symptom. — Secretiveness and cunning also increase to an aston- ishing degree. Some of the most dangerous among forgers and confidence men are mor- phine takers. Fortunately, the period of great mental acuteness along these Vines is of short duration. The un- stable brain state does not permit any continuous tine pf acts to be performed with equal cunning and judgment. While the secretiveness lasts, together with the low cunning and selfishness, it is found after atime that the reason- ing faculties become henumbed, so that they cannot originate or adapt them- selves to new conditions. During its first five years the mor phine habit is often practically unno- ticed. ‘The patient may be a litle odd in some respects—imore bright or dull at one time than at another, or perhaps now sensitive and again indifferent. His ordinary occupation may be car- ried on without noticeable change. His habits will deteriorate, andhe may explain them as due to some physical condition, Later, however, more marked changes appear. The business main be- comes unreliable and changeable, and the society woman develops a taste for slander and exhibits unusual emotional changes, and finally retires from so- ciety. The workmanbecomes unfit and uncertain, and is discharged, or maybe detected in some dishonest transaction. The failure of the higher brain takes away the former consciousness of duty and respect for law and order, Im- pulses to steal become very prominent in some cases. Immoralities of all kinds and senseless intrigues follow. Childish lying and foolish concealment, with egotistical boastings, are often common, | Sometimes these fault3 are asso- ‘ciated with much acuteness, and the writings of some authors have been marked by delirious imaginations and - egotistical conceptions which for their “strangeness and novelty have been con- ‘sidered original. Curiously enough, "these productions are not uniform and vary widely. They are rarely on the ‘same key or of the same quality, and have a decidedly insane tinge. | Many morptine takers, having good constitutions, are able to use the drug ‘for many years and partially to conceal the habit. They are likely, however, ‘to become invalids, or to seek seclu- sion, and the erratic character of their brain work and reasoning suggests the disturbances going on. Others become greatly broken down, or imbeciles, criminals, tramps or paupers, and eventually die of some intereurrent disease, ) It is a fact not well known that a considerable proportion of the crimes and business failures which disturb the world are the result of the secret use of morphine. Scandals in society, in- trigues, divorces, stupid\ unreasoning acts among persons of previously aver- age sense, are often due to this same cause. Trampism, pauperism, prosti- tution and many other evils are very often associated with the use of mor- phine and excesses in other drugs. In most cases the use of narcotic dings has preceded these conditions. "In some cases the: use of liquor leads to indulgence in drugs. ‘The nareotism which comes from beer and spirits very often finds an increased pleasure and relief in morphine, and hence turns to it. Morphinism is the most fatal and destructive of modern nerve diseases, and when once contracted is with great difficulty escaped from—-Loston Her- ald. FACTS AND COMMENT. ‘Thomas, W. Va., has refused to lie cense saloons. More deaths are due in England to alcoholism than to diphtheria or ty- phoid fever. ‘The saloon that would pay what it costs would be insolvent in 24 hours.— National Advocate. A local bi-weekly prohibition paper. ‘The Slayer of the Saloon System, has been started at Findley Lake, N. 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MART. sue world renowoes and highly ‘celebrated business and teat Medium reveals everything. Nc imposition. Can be counsulted vpor ail, feira of life, business, love and * ity. Every Fevenied, alsd of absent, deosaasd and living friends. Removes all troubles and. estrangements, challenges any Medium who ean exeeed her in stare. ling revelations of the past, present and future events uf one’s life. Re- momber she will not for any price fat. ter you jyou.may reat assured you will Faia facts without nonsense. She ean consulted upon all effairs of Lite, Love, Courtship, Marringe, Friends, ete., with description of future com- panion. She is very securate in de- Seribing missing friends, enemies ete, Ber advice upon sickness, change of business, law suits, journeys, contest- od mills, divoroe. snd. speculasion, is Yaluable and reliable. She reeds your destiny—geod or bad; she withholds nothing. MRS. MARTH tells your entire life past. present and future ins DEAD RANOE, has the power of any two Mediums you ever met. In tests she tells your mother’s full name before mneeeloge, the names of all your family their ages and description. the name and business of your present husband the name of your next ifyou sre to have one, the name of the young man who Row calle on you. the name of your wture husband. ‘and the day, month Rd year of your marriage, how many hi Idren you have or will have: wheth- T your present sweetheart will be true to yeu and ifhe will marry you; if you have no sweetheart she will tell Joa when you will have and his name, usiness and date of acquaintance. Ali your future will be told in an honest clear and plain manner and in a dead trance. Mothers should know the sue- cose “f their husbands and children young ladies should know everythins sbout the.~ sweethearts or intended husband. Do not keep :ompany, mar- i or gointe business until you know I, donot let silly religion ” seruples Prevent your consulting. Madame is the only ona in th world who ean tell you the PULL NAVE of zeae future husband, with age and ate of marriage, and telle whether the one you love istrue or false, ‘There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting a Medium, but auch beliefs aro contrary tothe truth. It is only from the Inck of discrimination thet such a conelusion exn be reached, It is not every one who placards himself or herself os » medium that can stand a test of what he or she claims, And ® person of an enquiring mind may ask the reason why It is simply t these advisers donot take the uble to study human natare, They do not spend their houghts for a mo- ment with sequiriog the art of phase. ology and kindred tranches that will ave a tendency to make the pathwa} tothe road of the business elear and devoid of all obstacles. Is is an undeniable fact that persons will eome for advice in full knowledge ofwhatthey want to know, and yet ‘88 Boon as they confront a Medium sie try their utmost endeavor to dispel from their minds what they know #0 as tohear if it will be rehearsed by the Medium. To get the secret out of = pedeels Ls 2 Uamrsnctar ewe tows idee, iw the art used oy many unpriney) mediums, but to take hold of the head and gain control of the mind thereby is Smatter of impossibility: to mort of ‘them. And yet thisean be done and by consulting Ms, Marth the seeming myetery becomes 6 realization. is has recerved no little attention by eminent men and even college c proves con- clusively that although there are in— {ringers in our muidat with olly tongues perhaps the gates of wisdom have not been closed to the entire profession. 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Va, HEY PLANET SATURDAY JUNE 9, 1900. RELIGOUS MATTERS What can it mean? Is it aught to Him That the nights are long and the days are dim? Can He be touched by the griefs I bear, What hinders the heart and whiten the hair? Around His throne are eternal calms, And strong, glad music of happy Psalms, And bliss unruffled by any strife- How can He care for my poor life? And yet I want Him to care for me And yet I want Him to care for me While I live in this world where the sor row When the lights are down on the path I take. When strength is feeble, and friends for sake. When love and music, that once did bless, Have to let me to silence and loneliness. And life's song changes to sobbing prayers— When my heart cries out for a God who cares. When shadows hang o'er me the whole day long And my spirit is bowed with shame and wrong: When I am not good, and the deeper that I am Of conscious sin makes my heart afraid; And the busy world has too much to do To stay in its course to help me through, And I long for a Saviour—can it be That the God of the Universe cares for me? Oh, wonderful story of deathless love! Each child is dear to the heart above; He fights for me when I cannot fight; He comforts me in the gloom of night; He helps me to walk for He is strong; He stills the sigh, and awakens the song; The sorrow that bowed me down He bears, And loves and pardons, because He cares. Let all who are sad take heart again. We are not alone in our hours of pain; Our Father stoops from His throne above To soothe and quiet us with His love. He leaves us not when the storm is high. And leaves safety, for He is nigh. Can it be trouble—which He doth share? Oh, rest in peace, for the Lord does care—The Christian. A TYPE OF THE BELIEVER. Bible Character That Reminds Us Influence Is Not Always in Proportion to Distinction. We draw many of our most useful Christian lessons from the study of individuals. It is surprising how much significance there is in some lives of which little is recorded. Barnabas is a case in point. Very few allusions to him exist. We know that he was a native of Cyprus and a Levite, and that he sold a field and gave the money for the use of the needy, that he was sent by the Jerusalem church to that at Antioch to report about a great ingathering there, and that later he was specially set apart for missionary work with the apostle Paul. The substance of what is known about him is summed up in the statement that he was "a good man, full of the Holy Ghost and of faith." We can infer without risk of error that, like many a Christian man and woman of to-day, he was unassuming, but active, self-sacrificing and always to do whatever was in his power in the Christian service of others, a man of devout spirit and of practical efficiency in the church and the community at large. The type which he illustrated can be seen in almost any of our churches today. Such a character reminds us that influence is not always in proportion to distinction. In many a church the real leader, the principal spiritual center and source of the church's activity and devotion, is not the minister or any official, but some man or woman so venerated for unswerving and consecrated integrity as to possess a power in church and community unequaled by that of anyone else. Yet such a person may be unknown beyond the locality. From it goes forth his influence, indirect, but real, through everyone who emerges from it and mingles with popular life and action elsewhere. And such a modest source many a time has been known to send forth a stream of power which worked great results at the other side of the world.—Boston Congregationalist. FROM A CHICAGO PULPIT. Selected Gems from the Sermons of Rev. A. K. Parker, D. D.-Fragments of Truth. Privilege is just the sunny side of an obligation. Goodness is more than innocence; it is active opposition to evil. He who remains ignorant because he wants to be ignorant is guilty of that ignorance. What did Bartimeus give up in order to become a disciple of Christ? So far as I know, three things—beggary, blindness and an old cloak. All of us want' the credit for what is well done, but here and there a great man becomes so absorbed in doing well what is to be done that he quite forgets that he also wants the credit of it. If the stream that pours into the life is foul, the stream that pours out of it will be foul; if the streams that pour into it flow down from the Hills of God, life-giving and purifying energy will go out of it. It is a curious definition of some that it is a matter of personal choice whether or not a man will belong to God. Incredible as it appears, I suppose some man do think that God has no claim upon them until they acknowledge that claim. Value of Forms It is a profound remark of Prescott's that "liberty is dependent upon forms." But what is of more importance to remember is that love is dependent upon forms—courtesy of etiquette guards and protects courtesy of heart.—F. W. Robertson. TOO BUSY TO BE KIND. A Timely Hint Against Allowing the Cares of Life to Choke and Stifle Human Sympathy. "I sometimes think we women, nowadays, are in danger of being too busy to be really useful," said an old lady thoughtfully. "We hear so much about making every minute count, and always having some work or course of study for spare hours, and having our activities all systematized, that there is no place left for small wayside kindnesses. We go to see the sick neighbor and relieve the poor neighbor, but for the common, everyday neighbor, who has not fallen by the way, so far as we can see, we haven't a minute to spare. But everybody who needs a cup of cold water isn't calling the fact out to the world, and there are a great many little pauses by the way that are no waste of time. The old-fashioned exchange of garden flowers over the back fence and friendly chat about domestic matters helped to brighten weary days and brought more cheer than many a sermon. We ought not to be too busy to inquire for the girl away at school or to be interested in the letter from the boy at sea. It's a comfort to the mother's lonely heart to feel that somebody cares for that which means so much to her. Especially we ought not to be too busy to give and receive little kindnesses in our own home." May no one be able to say of us that we were too busy to be kind.-The Young Woman. WISHING AND WILLING The Former Means Little, But the Latter Inevitably Leads to Action-Will and Happiness. Wishing is one thing, willing is quite another, says Dr. O. P. Gifford. A good wish costs nothing; but good will sometimes costs much. "In idle wishes fools supinely stay: Be there a willful wish, fools more." be there a will and wisdom hinds a way. To wish well takes but a moment, to will well may take the life to do what is willed. A wish is but an empty cloud drifting idly by, casting a shadow that bends no blade of grass; willing is a cloud heavy with rain, distilling its treasure to enrich all forms of life. A wish is but the leaf through which the tree breathes; it rustles, whispers, withers and is forgotten; a will is the fruit summing up the juices of the tree, sending forth seed that embodies the secret of the tree and will reproduce the life if the soil wishes as the tree wills. You may wish without acting; will is the soul of action. To will happiness means to do till we can to remove causes of unhappiness and furnish conditions for happiness. Christ gave the secret of happiness in the Beatitudes. "Happy are the pure in heart, the peacemakers, the poor in spirit, the mourners, the merciful, the hungry and the thirsty for righteousness." With the secret He gave Himself, for He willed, not merely wished, men's good. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. FOR LOVE. NOT FOR PAY. A Beautiful Incident from a Lowly Life of Toll and Sacrifice. There are ten thousand deeds of toil and sacrifice wrought every day, into which the thought of reward never enters, but which are done under the inspiration of love. Mr. R. F. Horton, of England, in one of his lectures to workingmen, tells of a poor widow whom he knew who toiled from eight in the morning until eight at night to support herself and her four boys. Living near her was a poor girl dying of consumption. Three times a week at the close of her long days of toil the widow went to sit up with the dying girl and to bring cheer to her lonely heart. No one knew it until the girl was dead, and then a lady, asking about it, said: "But were you not paid for sitting up?" "Paid for it, ma'am!" was the surprised and hurt reply. "No; I loved her." To the credit of human nature, with all its faunts and grasping selfishness, it may be said that daily life, in its humblest walks, and where the grinding pressure of toil is heaviest, is full of deeds thus wrought, under the sweet and blessed inspiration of love.-Baptist Union. The Book of Book The Book! the Book!—eredentialed by Divinity, its authority approved by history, crutch of a lame race, solace for the world's sorrow, staff to the dying, hope for the hopeless—with reckless hand touch not the Book! touch not the Book! This is the voice of the millions of strong, devout men everywhere and of the beautiful Christian womanhood in all land wherein, though all inside should fail, the sacred mothers of Israel will hold fast to the Book and teach their sons and daughters to believe it.—Luther Laffin Mills. One of the most unfortunate mistakes ever made by the Christian church was to slide into the habit of identifying Christianity with theology. We have had brains given us to use, and there are no themes that so magnificently challenge a man's intellectual powers as the themes that associate themselves with religions and with the Christian religion. But even so, theology is not Christianity.—Rev. Dr. Parkhurst. Safeguards of Spiritual Life. Prayer and kindly intercourse with the poor are the great safeguards of spiritual life—it's more than food and raiment.—Thomas Arnold. Effective Sermons. The congregation preaches louder six days in the week than any minister can speak in half an hour on Sunday.—Boston Congregationalist. Births and deaths in Scotland. During this year, 100 there were 130, such births in Scotland and 79,548 deaths. THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND VIRGINIA NOTES AND DRAFTS. A custom of banks to send a check direct to the drawee bank for collection and return is held, in Kershaw vs. Ladd (Ore.), 44 L. R. A. 236, to be not unreasonable—at least as applied to the collection of a plain, unindorsed check. An oral promise by the payee of a note to renew it until such time as the improvement in business will enable the maker to proceed in his business without such assistance is held, in Hall vs. First national bank (Mass.) 44 L. R. A. 319, to be invalid and unenforceable—at least in equity. Negotiability of obligations secured by mortgage due on or before a certain date is held by the supreme court of the United States in Dickerman vs. Northern Trust company, U. S. adv. sheets, 311, to be unaffected by a provision making them redeemable by installments determined by drawings. The fact that the payee of a note is cashier of a bank which discounts it is held, in National Bank of Commerce vs. Feeney (S. D.), 46 L. R. A. 732, insufficient to charge the bank with his knowledge of infirmities in the note, where the bank acts wholly through a discount committee of which the cashier is not a member, while he acts wholly for himself. That negotiable paper is overdue when transferred in the usual course of business by an indorsee having all the indicia of an absolute title, but who holds it in fact only as collateral security, is held, in Young Men's Christian Association Gymnasium company, vs. Rockford national bank (Ill.), 46 L. R. A. 753, not to subject the title of the transferee, who takes it after maturity, to the latent equities existing in favor of third parties against the person holding the paper as collateral. With this case there is an elaborate note showing the state of the authorities on this somewhat mixed question of the rights of the holder of negotiable paper transferred after maturity. MEN IN PUBLIC LIFE. The grand vizier of Turkey gets twice the salary enjoyed by the British premier and has perquisites of about as much more. Charles H. Allen, the new governor of Porto Rico, was president of his class at Amherst, and besides being one of the best students in the place was also the best billiard player. With the exception of the duke of Wellington, Lord Roberts is the only field marshal who has been dispatched from this country to command a large army in a foreign country. It is authoritatively stated that President McKinley has been snapped by camera 3,000 times in the past 18 months. This gives an average of more than five times a day. Senator Tillman said recently: "I have two colored men in charge of my plantation—men who think the world of me, and to whom I would trust everything I own." Senator Depew says that the senate of the United States is the last place in the world to get new stories. He went to Washington with the belief that an hour or two in the cloakrooms would supply him with a fund of fresh and pithy anecdotes, but the senate has proven a barren field. Senator Chandler perpetrated a beautiful Irish bull during the debate on the naval bill the other day by asking Senator Tillman to name an officer of the navy "who had never set foot on the ocean," and then he was so bashful that he struck it out of the record. SCIENTIFIC MEMORANDA. The scientific results of the Norwegian polar expedition will soon be published. It will be edited by Dr. Nansen. Color photography will, doubtless, in time be of great use for reproducing the medical and surgical aspects of disease. Mr. Ives has experimented upon this subject with his "Kromskop." It is easy to see its usefulness for lecturing and teaching purposes. The United States marine hospital service has a new disinfecting steamer for use at Havana. It is named the "Sanator," and has a formaldehyde apparatus, sulphur furnace and dichloride of mercury apparatus. There is probably not a harbor in the world where a vessel of this kind is so much needed as Havana. The American Geographical society will no longer hold its public meetings in Chickering hall, New York, as the building is soon to be removed to give room for another structure. For nearly a quarter of a century the society has had the most celebrated explorers and travelers in the world to address them. The society will soon begin the erection of a fine building on Eighty-first street, near the museum of natural history. WOMEN WHO ENTERTAIN WELL Mrs. Astor has a table service of solid gold and a table cover of old Honiton. Mrs. Frederie Coudert's table display of French empire glass and silver is unique. Mrs. Theodore Havemeyer displays the rarest old Vienna porcelain, each object worth a small fortune. Mrs. Frederick Nielson's guests at great entertainments are served from a service of antique Royal Worcester of fabulous cost. Mrs. C. P. Huntington has the finest collection of Dutch antique silver in America and the choicest collection of silver tankards in the world. Table Rock. At the present time but little of this famous collection projects over the hills in this part of the country. Originally a great man, ting the cataract, but in 1850 a huge section of the ledge, 200 feet in length and 100 feet thick, brake off and crashed into the chasm, carrying with it an omnibus that was standing there. Dickens wrote as follows of the view from Table Rock: "It was not until I came on Table Rock and looked-great heaven!—on what a fall of bright green water that it came upon me in its might and majesty. Then when I felt how near to my Creator I was standing, the first effect and the enduring one—instant and lasting—of the tremendous spectacle was Peace. Niagara was at once stamped upon my heart, an image of beauty to remain there changeless and indelible until its pulses cease to beat forever." Useful Bon Voyage Gift. If you have ever noticed how forgetful and bewildered people become when packing a satchel you will not smile at the useful little parting token a quick-witted niece gave her aunt. It was simply a card some four inches long and three inches wide, on which was neatly written an enumeration of the necessary and desirable articles that should go into a satchel. Besides a full list of toilet implements it included soap, scissors, court plaster, corkscrew, needles, thread, clothes brush, twine, boot laces, collar buttons, small mirror, address book and pencil.—Woman's Home Companion. Giving Bachelors the Go-Be The town of Glvet, in the Ardennes, is taking steps to put an end to the depopulation of France. Hereafter in all town offices first fathers of more than three children and next married men will be preferred to bachelors. Prizes of five dollars, will be awarded yearly to those parents who have sent the largest number of children to school regularly, and scholarships in he national schools will be reserved for families only of more than three children. Fathers of families shall also have the preference for admission to almshouses and old people's homes. Pure-Blooded Arabs Exported Pure-Blooded Arabs Exported. It is stated the sultan has authorized to be sent to the Paris exposition 16 pure-blooded Arabian horses from Turkey-in-Asia, and the director of the imperial stables has been personally charged with the choice of these horses and their care while in France. This will be sensational news to horsemen, for it is the first time that the exportation into Europe, even temporarily, of these horses has ever been authorized, the Arabian "pure-bloods" which Europeans believe they possess being no more than half-bloods. Locusta Saved Them. The Household Cavalry Composite regiment being met by an overwhelming force of Boers, from which there seemed little chance of escape, the sky suddenly was darkened by an immense swarm of locusts, which fell between the troopers and the enemy, says the New York Press. The Boers could not locate the cavalry, and fired at random, wounding one or two men. The regiment, however, screened by the locusts, eventually galloped back safely to camp. Rabbit Craze in California There is a rabbit craze in southern California. The people around Los Angeles have taken to breeding Belgian hares, and it is expected that big fortunes will be made. Rabbit is to be canned, and its juicy meat otherwise disposed of; its pelt is to be made into sealskin saques, its fur into hats and other things are to be done with it. There are 600 "rabbitries" around Los Angeles already, and over 60,000 high-grade rabbits. "Pop" on the Alert to borrow yer lawn mower. Suburbanite—He's early, isn't he? We haven't used it ourselves yet. "He said he thought youse hadn't, and now would be a good time to cut the grass before youse got it out of order."—Philadelphia Record. Malden Modesty Mr. Johnson—Miss Snowflake told me she dreamt dat she was takin' iwashin' to a lavin'. Wondah whad she meant by dat? Mr. Jackson—Why, cain't yo' see? She wanted to tell yo' dat she dreamt yo' an' her was married, but was too bashful to say so outright—Judge. Not Entirely Without Anchor. "Haven't you any religious belief at all" "Yes; so far as my observations and prepossessions go, Presbyterians make the best cake and Episcopalians have the best coffee."—Indianapolis Journal. Empty Protetation The Maid—My soldier sweetheart swore he loved me better than life. The Matron—That's nothing. Being a soldier, he is presumed to care nothing for life—Kansas City Independent. Showed Their Regard. Jaggies—I see there's a new keeper in the menagerie. Didn't the animals like the old one? Waggies—I guess so. They ate hfm up. What-to-Eat. Against Her Prininciples. "It is all over between us," said Miss Dinsmore, firmly, to Mr. Dolley, "Take your ring." "Keep it," replied Mr. Dolley, mournfully. "That boy is going to make his mark in the world," said Mrs. Cortossel, proudly. "What makes you think so, Mandy?" asked her husband. "I've been readin' some biographies of famous men. An' a whole lot of 'em didn't show any particular smartness at school."—Washington Star. Did His Next "Don't you know you are a very presuming young fellow?" inquired the stern parent of the trembling applicant for his daughter's hand. "I shrift th presumption, sir," the youth commended. "I think," continued the parent of the beloved one in his family, his tones, "that in your wonderful carelessness you must have quite overlooked the fact that I am her father." "I tried to overlook it, sir." stammered the youth.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. 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James Acoose, 206 S. 9th St. E P Mackens, 1116 Pine St. James E Warwick, 254 S 11th St. Marin Rie, 1218 Pine St. E J Kohier, 1040 Pine St. J. A. Stokes, Broad, Fitswater St. Charles Steward 1240 Rodman St. Tribal General & Laundry Bicycle Oce 11th Streets High Pearl St, POUGHKEN Y W. J. Nelson House, Market St. PALBERTIN, TEXAS H. B Barrett. PITTSBURG PA Jos. Evans, Main Office 3rd Ave. A. A. Carles, 8836 N. Kelly d. on 10th St. Lena, Iceland WILMINGTON, N. C. W. H. Moore. 8 Malbery 64. WACO, TEXAS. Southern Herald. WINSTON, N. C. Samuel Toliver WASHINGTON, D. E. L. Ooppe 303 4% per Atlantic Coast Line Schudule in Effect January 14, 1900 TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND-BYRD STREET STATION @:09 A. M., "Mally, Arrives Petersburg 9:28 A. M.; Noi-kol付伯 11:27 A. M. Stops only at Petersburg, Waverly and Suffolk, Va. @:09 A. M. 9:00 A. M., Daily, Arrives Petersburg 9:20 Welda Welda 11:00 A. M., Fayetteville 11:20 P. M., Carlisleon 11:20 P. M., Saskatchewan 10:40 M. Jacsonville 7:30 A. M., Paw Paw 6:20 P. M., Ouances as Willem 4:70, arriving Geldabor 8:10 P. M., Wilmington 5:45, Pilman sleeper New York to Jacsonville 11:20 A. M., Daily, Arrives Sunday, Arrives Pet-r-sburg 12:30 P. M., Hope Manchester, Drewry's, Blush Centrafa, and Chester on signal, Petersburg 4:15 P. M., Makes all stops 3:38 P. M., Daily, Arrives Petersburg 4:15 P. M., Makes all stops 6:20 P. M., Daily, except Sundays 6:20 Petersburg 6:18 P. M., Welda 9:00 P. M., and Booky Mount, 9:20 P. M., makes all intermediate stops. 6:48 P. M., Daily Arrives Petersburg 7:21 M. Co-occurts with Norfolk and Wesley for Norfolk and inter- mediate points, Emporium 9:20 connects with stations between Emporia and and Jacsonville), Welda 8:08 P. M. Jayetteville, avannah 7:04 A. M., Jacksonville 11:50 A. M., Fort Tampa 9:45 P. M. LINE TO MIDDLE GEORGI WINDS. —Arriving Augusta 8:10 A.M. Mason II A. M. Atlanta 12:15 P.M. Mason II A. Sleeper's New York to Wilmington town Charlottesville, Jacksonville, Port Tampa, Miami, Anguilla and Mason. 8:00 P. M. Daily Arrives Petersburg 9:25 M., Weldon 11:30 P. M. Makes lapse between Petersburg and Weldon and Lynchburg bursal 2:15 A.M. M. Moanokan 4:00 A. M., Bristol, V., 15:40 A. N. Connects at Emporia for Danville, A., arriving 5:25 A. Pallman Sleeper Michond to Lynchburg 10:50 P. M., Daily, except Sunday, NEW YORK & FLORIDA SPECIAL Savannah Charleston 7:46 A.M. Savannah 9:01 a.m. Jacksonville 1 P.M. st., Houston 2:00 P.M. Tampa 9:30 P. M. 1:45 P. M., Daily, Arrives Puerto Rico 1:45 Trains Arrive Richmond. 8:25 A. M., Daily, from Jacksonville, Savannah, Charleston, Atlanta, Mason and all points South. 7:15 A. M., Daily, exxon Mobil, from St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Savannah and Charleston. 8:15 a. M., Daily, except Sunday, from Atlanta, Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, Lychburg and the West. 8:37 A. M., Daily, except Sunday, Petersburg, M., Sunday only, from Atlanta, Athens, Raleigh, Lychburg, and the West. 8:00 A. M., Sunday only, from Atlanta, Athens, Raleigh, Lychburg, and the West. 14:10 A. M., Daily, except Sunday, from Goldsboro, indicate stations, Norfolk unafford. 11:05 A. M. Sunday only, from Norfolk, Suffolk, and Petersburg. 1:35 P. M., Daily, except Sunday from Petersburg. 6:55 P. M., Daily, from Norfolk, Suffolk and Petersburg. 1:35 P. M., Daily, Miami, Port Tampa, Jaesovilleville, Charleston, Wilmington, goldenbrook and all points South. 8:56 P. M., Daily from Petersburg, Lynx burg, and all points South. T. M. EMERSON J. R. KENLY, Traffic Manager, General Manager H. M. EMERSON, Traffic Manager, General Manager .G W. LEWIS. Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public Abstract of Title Office. Titles to property carefully examined. Special attention given to suits and other matters in relation to property. 311 N. 4th St. _ OZONO SAVES YOUR HAIR. 8 Free To All. Until further notice, I will give away absolutely free 2 Boxes of my great Hair Grower and Hair Straightener, Elec- trical Hair Restorative to every purchaser of a Bottle of Im perial Whitener. want to make an honest statement through this paper, the “Planet.” ‘went you to reed what I sey with the full beliet that I speak the truth and! ill prove to you thet 'do.peak the trath.. For the greater, part, of my Bite T bave been trying to perfect aface bleach that wenld would WBITEN BLACK FKIN I have spent thousands of dollars end the better part of my Pe but I have succeeded, and to-dey I say with all truth and sincerity that Bto.day the one great and honest remedy that will whiten the buman skip. Up to « short while ago, (although I hed perfected) this great BLEACH, it was not possible for me to put it on the market, becaus- it cor me over $5 00s Dottie to manufacture it, and 1 knew that the great majority of the people could Rot afford to pay the large price that I would-have to ask; but, only recently Yrovgh the merest accident, 1 have discovered » way to reduce the cost of production and I am able to sell it at the price of $2.00 per bottle. ‘This may seem a high price to mspy of }ou, but [assure you that my fit ie ve smell that I have jong besitated vpon selling it at this figure of Frco's boric, because the returne will bardly pay me for the expensive adver- tiements wpich Ihave to pay for, not eoonting the enormous cost of produc ‘ Sie NY : AY SS \\ —= =| | 7 a SS A> 4) NS i 8 | De we «CO ’ Mey sw < a MIE, & Sa We s % SA, S AG rape \.¢ —A\~’ ae NaS a» ae 7 || 3 Ne a) wy i $ ~~ Ae EY . FA ==>) [EF -'ZZALE 7 S71 Ya ON . e ) Ye LOOK ON THIS SIDE— ume ON THIS, lie eee i 2" ‘The effect prod ueed by using my Imperial Whitener and: Eleetrical Hair Res torative, . —— The Price is $2.00, No more, no less, ‘and I cannot sell it for less money. The amount that the bottle holds iss COMPLETE TREATMENT. One bottle is all that isnecessary. The use of IMPEIAL WHITENER does net have to be kept up. After the skin is whit- ened it stays white forever. - Now I want you to understand that I guarantee every bottle to do. just exeetly what I state it will de, and I em to- . the only advertiser who sends ‘a written guarantee with my preparation and I refund money without ques tion, if the Whitener is not just as ststed by me. ‘I live in the city of Kichmond, Va., where I have lived for nearly 33 years and 1 stand well in my community ss an honest man and as a gentlemen, and you ean write to any friend you may have and they will tell you that I can be Felied uy , and the Editor of this paper will tell you that am atrict and faithtoll to my business obligations. ‘You ean sen¢ me your money in all safety, but I advise you to either send s Money Order (which you can buy at eect eect on can register 0%. letter, and if you will do either of these, I will hold myself responsible for car i What Imperial = —* Whitener Will Do. It is to-day the only Guaranteed Bleach on the market. It is absolutely harmless. It could not hurt a two-day-old baby. Its effeets are seen at once It bleaches in from 10days to 8 weeke. It will make black skin five shades lighter, turn’ brown skin nearly white and makes the skin ‘of bright persons entirely white. It does not bleach in portions, but bleaches evenly all over the bedy. One bottle completes the treatment and the skin remains white forever and you do not heve to keep up the use. It will also cure every form of ekin disease, Itch, Tetter, Eczema, Pim- ples snd Black heads. It will permanently remove Sears, Liver Spots, Moth- Patches, Unsightly Spots and every form of facial blemiches. Small-pox pits are in most cares completely eliminated and in every instance lessened. Freckles, Sun-burn, Tan and Wrinkles disappear like magic. Fol! directions are printed on every bottle. The price to each and every one is $2.00 a Bottle and I cannot sell it for less. I give a weitten guarantee with every bottle, that my Bleach will do all that is clsimed for it or I will re- fund the money. Ican dono more. I believe you to be honest and you have as much at stake as I have, if youneed my Bleach My terms are cash with orders, ano I will not send 0. O. D., unless you send one-half of the money or $1.00 a8 an evidence of good faith. ‘ship all orders the same day Ireceive them. I will answer all reason- able questions if you will enclose s 2-cent sjamp with your letter, but I have fold you just what my Bleach willdo. I sena all packages in piain, sea.ed ‘wrapper and no one can tell what the contents contain, Send all orders to RILAS GATHRIGHT: BOX 5, STATION B, RICHMOND, VA. *jJ.B.MicKenney, STEAM DYEING AND CLEANING WORKS é 418-420 Rast Marshall $t,, Richmond, Ya, Established, 1865. S:S. McCKENNE Manager, BICBMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA NE ee ee ee ee we Se ae = ' QZONO SAVES YOUR HAIR 3 SsS=—>. 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 . ei forever, OZONO saves your hair from falling out, keeps & your ea clean end free from dandruff and all scalp di- Seases and causes the hair to ‘ow long and straight. he hair to grow long and straigh' Of | OZONO is the only guaranteed hair remedy on the Dy SOS market. OBS BR tgitasstssacocsaslasttaciscecssicomerssesssocouessoeiccaeenet ise < GDC INN iy Wits: salir j OF cS CU Zig 6+ : a SIN - 5 . Cee (CS YOURS pa, Wwe EOEEMA ETTER - SK JOR Ba, SSS oe +e R CSch ——_ BAL oy Sea — 6 oe 6 SAY = S: Ss IY Diy WoC). (Ba Roce» > DANDRUE—— : ZR C AA, Sas ate ci . Ke ER ECZEMA 72 SSS SS WF 3 > ater ee a a — =< — $$ ; - : . 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 statemont to the colored people of America threugh its best paper,the Planet. In the year 1£71, 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 wet with marked suc. cess. After a thorough test by the leading colored people of that time, it wa pronounced an bonost, legitimate remedy, True to all we claimed for it and worthy in every respect of the confidence and attention of every membere 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 ecalp diseases, stops the hair from fall- Ing out, and causes a new growth to grow on the baidest heal. Now, when- ever a genuine article appears on the market, there are always a lot ef people who imitate and make eapital out of the merits of other people’s goods. See ing our marked success numerous te-called bair growers and hair straighten. ers 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 plain question. Would we absolute; Soul quad meeagteeNCtaal yeu ees uatieited wih the troneerine eo neieee v re if our goods Were not true to all we claim for them? We assert right here Dr. Spiller Speaks Again. Continued from First Page. It is this: “The General Association brethren thought that Dr. Spiller talk- ed too much so they spplied the lath of correction. Dr. Spiller went before the ministers’ eonference in Norfolk and explained himesif and then thought the best way to ee of the whole thing was to give brother Gra- ham a sound thrashing throogh the paper.” ‘THE REAL PURPOSE, Had F been informed as to the real purpose of the Dr. and others in hav- ing me to make s statement that they ery mitrepre:ent ne ‘end then spoken I would be willing to confess ‘that I said too much even if I uttered one word; butI thought that 1 was with my brethren. After I saw that I was misrepresent- ed i did not seek to get out of the whole thing but I did seek to let the world know that the Dr. was laboring tnder a migtaks or be intentionally mis represented me by uecusing me of say- ing things which he kcew I did not say. “it I was minded to I could take Dr. Spiller’s letter published in the PLax- xrand puthim ina very ridiculous and awkward sttitude, but charity forbids.” The Dr. seemed to have recently come in possession of this charity 01 where was it when he first attacked me? ORS NOT MERIT CONDEMRATION. It Thave acted in such » way so as to deserve the censure ‘and condempe. tion of Dr, Graham and others, do not withhold ‘anything, let it come; if J cannot prove my innocency, let me gc down. “I hope the brethren of the General Association will let Dr. Spiller alone, and especially that Tidewater brother who came very near making Dr. Spil- ler leave the Association with his dete- gate while in Danville, for it is » fact that_the brethren on both sides. ve Dr. Spiller and how can they do other. wise.” At the close of the war when the cities and co .nties were under martial laws the Yankee soldiers bad a way ofealling all Negro men “Sans,” and especially when they found one who had something that they wanted. ‘BE RELATES AN ANRODOTE, So on one dark night some soldiers heard some colored men talking, thf pen were seated upon the hanicters af a high porch snd one of the men was named Sam. Oneof the soldiers said. cHow are you, Sam?” Sam replied. “hie who dat know me inde dark.” The soldier said, “Ob { know you and we all love you.” Ebbery whar I goes somebody know me.” That same man was feeling about on the ground with which to strike Sam, ‘and after while he succeeded in gat ting one, and with the words upon his tongue “everybody loves you,” he threw s stone and knocked brother Sem who was « deacon of our Baptist churches off the banister upon’ the nd. The Dr. seems to love brother Sam, but he is constantly feeling for a stone with which to strike him, May God open the Dr.’s eyes. ‘Yours in Christ, R. SPILLER, A Wonderful Negro Writes a Wonder- fal Book, Just think of it, Rev. Justus J. Evans, a champion for the Lord. and for Negro success, has come ont bold- ly in his address. in a little book, made direst to all Negro ministers of ail denominations of the Negro race of America; as init he says, that if the readers of the book who’ are advised therein will like ‘the advies given them, that God will by them ereate ehief-head to the Negro race, compos- ed of three thousand (000) choice leaders; and that under their manage- ment and leadership God will by them create s financial backing ———_—_ and to the Negro rage. composed of ‘one hundred millions of dollars ($100, £000,000) in nals to be made up within a of ten years time, regardless Ofanything that shalliee’ oe fall, and this ‘says he will settle and solve the Negro problem. Baw vee his Ads. elsowhere in this Paper. Buch s book showing how this an be brought about is worth ite Weight ten thousands times in gold, A copy of the book can be secured for 8 gift of 25¢.in money made to the publishing fund of the book, if sent at once to Rey. Justus J. Evans, the sathor, at 712.N, 20d Bt., "Richmond, Va. 6O-4t (~~ Read Mr, J. 8, Liebert’s offers, See advertisement in snother column, = ——Mr. J. 8. Licbert will treat you wi toe See advertisement in ‘another umn, O N Oo Zz 2 The hotel at 715 N. 8rd St., Mr. J.P. Jobneon proprietor, was feand t beon tire about 8 o'clock Saturday morning. It seemed to have caught a the bottom and the flames spreas rap. idly. ‘The fire department responded and soon had the fire under control. Loss, about $200, —Roev. W.F. Graham, D. D., pas- tor of the Fifth Street Baptist Ohureh Will electrify Ohurch Hill with a spec- fal sermon at Mount Olivet Baptist Chureh, 25th and 8 Sts, on Sunday evening, June 10th at 3 o'clock. —The choir of the 5th St. Baptist Chureh has accepted the {invitation to secompany their pastor next Sunday and will discourse some sweet musi¢ at M¢ Olivet Bapt. Church. —Mr. F. J. Holland of Baltimore was the guest of Mr. Joweph T. Hill last week at his home, 620 St. James st. Mr. Holland ranke among the best musicians of Americs. —The factory and stock of the Vir. ginia and North Carolina Wheel Oo, Were destroyed by fire early last Thursday morning. The loss is esti- mated at $175,000. Insurance $140,000 ——Rev. and Mrs. Gordon Coleman of Manchester, Vay have been made glad by the advent of beautiful boy. Mr. J. S. Coleman has opened a Acse-slass Bar at No. 619 N. Bed atrect. ines, ies, Cigars baeeo, Tee cola Beer. Free lunch. 1 ——Rev. A. 8. Thomas, pastor of the Sharon Baptist Chureh is sick at his residence, 616 N. 4th St. ——Among the crew of the Sea-Board Air-Line who arrived here on the first trip of the new road were J. A. Skin- ner, J. A.8, Walker, R. T. Thomas, of New York and J. Thomas of Jersey City. All speak well of thes. A. I. service and the friends they met in kichmond. ——Mr. Robert A. Jackson, of this city, and one of the scmspostvars ot the PLaner, after having spent = pleasant time in Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia, arrived in Atlantic City N J., last week, where he will remain throughout the summer, ——Prof. G. W. Hayes, president of Virginia Seminary called’oh ‘an ing hee been visiting Caroling County, where he desivered an address for Rev.Todd. He sae his work as being in « most flourish ng condition, : We sell “Hi Olay” four, Re. former’s Store, eh on | Oley ae | - Lea. LZ iS EP) ~* a D> Bea Py NS en Cy ae nS St \ eae USE: ee Kee) WR mS | Ben See NY, e373 SG Las ES PSS) | f fy SNP hie NY KK J Z p QQ} \y 7 ( Sx FORE. / AFTER, we have advertised fur nearly 24 years, offering to returo the money for every ease in which Ozono did not give ratisfaction and we have never yet had to refand the money. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Curly, Refractory Hair. It will make short. harsh heir. long and treight. It will cure your bead of all itching, worrying, running ses!p dia- ¢ ses, Eczema, Pimples, Dandruff, Itch, &c. KS Ny, > 7; \ Yr \\ aap yA) | Wy \ 7a torres ‘ BEFORE; AFTER bac. stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its nat- bral color, making the bair Long and Soft Fine and Silky and ae beautifal as an April morning. 10,000 people are to-day using Ozcno and not one come aint. We have thousands of testimonials. We have not space to publish, Kev: &. Herts an eminent Colored Divine of the Ghee otteen havefound your Ozono to prove satisfactory in every particular, Kate W. Page. Blacksburg, Vs, writes:—Your preparation has proven ‘true to all you claim for it, The price of Orono is 50c. a bex. It takes from 8 to 4 boxes to seco mplis the treatment. We make this liberal offer for a limited time only. C ten this Coupon and send to us with $1.00, and we will forward to youd boxes oF Oxono and one bottle of Elestrical Skin Refloer which makes black akia bright Tough skin soft and oliant and cures all skin diseases. We will alec inciegs ‘one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—nature’s great b©autifier, removes Wrinkles, Moth-patches, freckles and all fazial blemishes, and to prove one liberality we will add to this one Package of Anti-Odor. A positive cure fur Sore, Throat, all forms of Womb Diseases, Ohilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet, qito Removes all amells and Odors arising from the human body such as Feet, 4rm Pits, &. ghemember we will refund the money if you are not pleated with the goods and positively this effer is not good but for alimited time only, ‘Cue one eet mail this Coupon to us with One Dollar and get this Grand Combination Offers ‘8 this opportunity will not ocear again. Boston Chemical Company, All, 23d Street - - Richmond, Va, I enclose you $1.00 (One Dollar) for which please send my the following goods at once: 4 four) Lanax Boxes “UZONO” Haim Gaowen axp Harm Sr2aioxrexzn, 1 (one) Lanox Borrue Evacratcar Sai Ruvixzz, (one) Lazon Jax Fuxormicat xx Foo, (one) Laxox Pacaox Ans Opon. MY NAME Is ThA aeeeverneenneennanntnenen cette nner enrannerneennene Fh 00 Tere OO renee So serene canner O errr REED, . S. Liebert, No. 822 East Broad St,—_ A detlaration of prices that will not fail to attract atten. tion of the Economical Buyers: ENATELED WARE. 11 QE Dish Pans. csrmrnewennnenennannmnaraeene WOrth 756, for 450; 4 & Dish Pa a rreenonerereecereveeereeee Worth 608., for Be, 200k Straight Bote nnnaees Worth Toss for see, 2 Band 4 Qt. Pudding Pant... 100 2.Qt Ereverving Kettloe one worth 206., for Ibe. GQe Rrcerrviog Rotten een worth Bae ee hes, Piety eetrViNG, exts heavy.....-..nc-. Worth 800, for 6, Upped Bauee PROB wenmrnnnewrnraovosnenc® 10,12 nad Se, Qoder Wash Tubs ge Glothes Wringers............. Worth $3.00 and $2.0, for $1.95 and $1.50 Ready Mixed Paint, full weight cans, from 10s. Up. We keep in stock a first.class line of Pecket Knives, Bare ber Shears, Straps, Razors and Clippers. @=Our Prices are Lower than the Lowest. —TENT'S— EXCURSION To TUESDAY, JUNE 26TH. By J. R: Giddings and Jolifee Union. A Grand Tig Promisep Go and join ‘ae saws and see the attractions at the Soldiers’ Home. Bathe in the surf and get the ses breeze, -Refresbments in abundance. Round Trip only $1.00, Children, 50¢, o JBLACK SKIN REMOVER 4 \ 3. oJ SKIN REP 2) = : b a” = & = a S F Ss Seomrnicite0 b: Ss D r= Ber CATTERY ad A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. —eEeee . HAIR STRAIGHTENER. throes lanes make any ne person's hair grow long and straight, 4 WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. od A PEAOH-LIKE complexion obteined ifused an directed. “Will turn the akin of e bleed 11 pedee Peron perfocuiy wnnaes Lesrittie mulatio shade of two lighter ‘will be xeuzahiet NOs & Gi bat of tle repetstioe ta a an one Tee Uf sedan dirediod. the akin ‘remaining Meant ee ea and Pinch ee smallpox pits, ta Silver spa without harms to the skin. "When you get the color you oii sop ising the preparation, The directions and Brand Pout OMiee Money Geiss Ea eek oee Es 4 Grier Rogiiored Lator vere eheea ng oeay reainan tt no Se will Enc antn copt receiver. : 12234 W, Broad 8t., Bichmond, Vay