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THE RICHMOND PLANET TO THE SUPREME G)URT. MR. ROYALL WILL APPLY A Writ of Mandamus. [JUDGE WITT'S OPINION—NO JURISDICTION: VOL XVII NO 27 TO THE SUPR MR. ROYALL A Writ of JUDGE WITT'S OPINION Judge S. B. Witt of the Hustings Court, rendered his opinion Monday, June 18th in the Jackson Ward Election Cases declaring that his court did not have jurdision and he therefore would dismiss the petition. Hon. Wm. L. Royall sat in the seat usually occupied by the Common-wealth's Attornev while Hon. George D. Wise and L. Wendenburg, Eqg. sat inside of the railing, as did John Mitch ell, Jr., and the reporters. THE READING OF THE OPINION. Upon the completion of the reading of the opinion, there was a jull and Mr. Royall walked over to Editor Mitchell for consultation. Later in the day, a further conference was held at Mr. Royall's office and it was decided to apply to the Supreme Court of Appeals, now in session at Wytheville for a writ of mandamus. Mr. Royall proceeded at once to draw up this petition. Mr. Walter Christian was requested to furnish a copy of the record and by Friday morning last, the whole matter was well-nigh ready for presentation to the Supreme Court. The remarkable part of the whole affair is that His Honor, Judge S. B Witt admitted that counselmen are officers and therefore by this, it is evident that the Hustings Court has jurisdiction so far as this specific statute is concerned. fie declares also that if the other statute—1030 was no in conflict, he would assume jurisdiction. MR. BOYALL'S CONTENTION. Mr. Royall contends that they are not in conflict,—that as one was enacted at the same time as the other that they have equal force, and that His Honor should exercise the authority conferred upon him by the statute. This question will be tested, the application for all mandamus being their course to pursue. The following is a copy of the notic served upon His Honor, together with the petition to the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia; THE NOTICE AND THE PETITION. To the Hon. S. B. Witt, Judge of the Hustings Court of the City of Richmond. Take notice that on ——June——1800 at Wytheville, or if there be no session of the Court on that day, on the first day thereafter when there is a session of it, we will move the Supreme Court of Appeals of the State of Virginia to grant a writ of mandamus, commanding you as the Judge of said Hustings Court to hear our complaint filed in the Clerk's Office of said Hustings Court on the 31st day of May, 1800, complaining that there was an undue and fraudulent election for members of the Council in the city of Richmond held in said city on the 24th day of May, 1800. Our motion will be made upon this notice, upon the petition for a mandamus handed you herewith, upon the record of said complaint handed you herewith and upon the brief of our counsel handed you herewith. Take notice, also, that we will at the same time move said Supreme Court of Appeals under its new rule, to advance said application and pass upon it at as early a day as it can for the following reasons: 1st.-Section 160 of the Code, under which said complaint was filed, provides that it shall be determined at the next term after it is filed. 2nd.-The new Council of the city of Richmond organized and becomes operative July 1, 1900, and it is essential that that those fraudulently returned to it from Jackson Ward shall be ousted as soon as may be, and those really elected to it shall be seated as soon as may be. Very Respectfully, Thomas W. Mitehell, A. S. "homas, A. Hayes, S. S. Baker, J. G. Smith, R. T. Hill, Thomas Smith, R. W. Nelson, Jr. John R. Chiles, Benjamin Jackson, M. B. Jones, W. H. Anderson, C. T. Payne, Andrew Holmes, James H. Holmes, D. D., G. W. Boyd, H. Booth, Ernest Wasnigton, H. J. Moore, Edward W. Darricott, B. J. Bailey. By their attorney. WM. L. ROYALL. A Brilliant Marriage The spacious First Baptist Church was the scene of a brilliant assemblage Wednesday night, June 20th. The occasion was the marriage of Miss Alberna E. Cesby, the accomplished daugh- ter of Rev. D. L. Cosby and wife to Rev. James H. Randolph, B. D., of Borkley, Va. The arrival of the bridal couple at 8:40 was announced by the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Nannie Osborne, the organist. Then entered Mr. Wise Ellis and Miss Goding. She was attired in blue. Mr. Thomas Wyatt and Miss Ada G. Foster, attired in white. Mr. M. W. Swann and Miss Lena V. Isham attired in pink. Mr. Robert Burrell and Miss Mabel Holmes, attired in blue. Mr. W. P. Epps and Miss Lizzie G. Yaneey, attired in white. Mr. George Wood and Miss Bessie Bessie Page. Mr. W. H. Willis and groom." The feature of the occasion was the flower girls, little Misses Naomi Hill and Minnie Johnson. Then came Mr. R. T. Hill and bride. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. L. Cosby. Prayer was offered by Rev. James H. Holmes, D D The happy couple and bridal party repaired to the residence of the bride, 742 N. 3rd 8t., where a bounteous bridal supper was enjoyed. The bride wore white satin, lace and flowers and the groom the conventional suit of black. The couple left yesterday for Berkley, Va., their future home. DANVILLE, VA., June 18, 1900. Whereas, it has pleased the Divine Ruler of the Universe to remove from the community, the Lee St. Public School, the Loyal St. Baptist Church, the B. Y. P. U., and the Sunday School our dear beloved and much esteemed citizen, principal, church member, president of the B. Y. P. U., ex-suspt, and co-woman of the Royal St. Baptist Church Sunday School, the person of Prof. Samuel Skipwith, and Whereas, he was faithful, trusty and true to the above named organizations and Whereas, he was a devoted husband, a true father, a faithful son and a good neighbor, and Whereas, we feel our loss is his Heavenly gain, therefore be it Resolved 1. That the community has last a good citizen, the Lee St. Public School a time honored principal the Loyal St. Church, B. Y. P. U., and Sunday School, a good member, and the family a member whose place cannot be filled. Resolved 2nd. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family and commend them to God knowing that earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Resolved 3rd. That a copy be sent to the Richmond PLANET for publication be placed upon the Sunday School record. Done by order of Loyal St. Baptist Sunday School. W. A. MILLNER, Supe; JAS, P. CALLOWAY, See'y; J. F. MITCHELL, Asst. See'y; J. F. CHAFFIN, MRS. P. M. HODGE, MISS M. L. MILLNER, A. L. HAIRSTON. Committee OARING FOR THE NATIONAL BAP TIST CONVENTION. That was a beautiful sight at the 5th Street Baptist Church last Monday night. The church had invited every church in this city and Manchester, regardless of denomination to send their pastors accompanied with committees to assist in making arrangements for entertaining the great National Baptist Convention which meets in this city September 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th of this year. Ten churches responded to the christian invitation: Zion Baptist Church and second Baptist Church of Manchester; First Presbyterian, Leigh St. M. E. Third St. A. M. E., and St. Phillips Episcopal churches; Fifth Baptist Church, (Sydney) 20th St. Baptist Church, Tabernacle Baptist church and M. Olivet Baptist Church; Fifth St Baptist Church added to these makes a total of eleven churches so far that have united to assist Dr. Graham in giving the distinguished body of ladies and gentlemen a hearty welcome to our proud city. The organization was perfected as a general committee with Dr. Graham as president; James H. Chiles secretary, Dr. P. B. Kamshey. Richmond's popular dentist, treasurer, and each pastor, w hose church was represented a vice-president; thus there will be RICHMOND VIRGNIA, SATURDAY. JUNE 26, 1900. McKINLEY AND ROOSEVELT, THE TICKET. HARPER - ENG. COLUMBUS associated as an executive committee Dra. Graham, Partee, McGuire, Gullins, Gunby and Revs. G. C. Coleman, B. D., D. W. Davis, A. M, Archer B. Smith, J. Andrew Bowler, H. Powell, D. D., and Rev Eli Tartt. These eleven representative gentlemen constitute an executive committee that will certainly make a success of the undertaking. It was voted that the general committee meet every second and fourth Monday nights until the Convention that they would meet from church to church, where first of all, short sermons will be preached, remarks made and reports from committees received and collections taken. It was voted that each person belonging to the committee should be a committee of one to solicit aid in moneys, food and subb other things as are necessary. The executive committee was directed to solitie aid from all lodges and colored organizations and from such other sources as may be available. The speeches made by Drs. Partee, Gullins, Gunby, G. C. Coleman, A. B. Smith, Ei Tartt, bresthran P. B. Ramsey, Shepperson, Easley, Edinborough Archer and others were most encouraging. The Fifth Baptist Church of Sydney as did others, showed up in fine colors. Dr. Ramsey made a speech that will long be remembered. He took the ground that upon an occasion like this there ought to be no bickering nor denominational feeling since there is coming to our city one of the greatest Negro Conventions, from a standpoint of numbers, intelligence June 21st, 1900. and religious worth; that Richmond owed it to herself and to the race to make the coming of this Convention a happy event. It was voted to send a special invitation to the Deason's Union to give their assistance. It is hoped that the churches who have been invited (and some have been left out) will see their way clear to appoint committees to assist in this noble work. Friends who take delegates at their homes will be requested to give them breakfast, since dinner and supper will be provided at a hall, hereafter to be mentioned. Price's hall is spoken of by many. All the memoirs or the committee will meet at the Third St. A. M. E. church next Monday night. Rev. G. C. Coleman, B. D., state general missionary, will preach the sermon. Friends from other churches are invited by the committee to be present. Let every member of the committee see how many homes with the number of delegates that can be taken can be reported Monday night. VA. BAPTIST S. S. CONVENTION DANVILLE, VA., June 12, 1800. To the Sunday Schools. Association. Uniona and all connected with the Virginia Baptist State Sabbath School Convention.—Greeting:— of calling your attention to the fact that the annual meeting of your Convention will convene with the First Baptist Church Sunday School of Manchester, Va., on Thursday before the fourth Lord's day in August 1900. It is the earnest desire of the Board that you be represented, and raise all money possible for Conventional purposes. At no time in our history as a Sunday School organization has been it more imperative that the friends of the Convention should rally to its support than now. The true-hearted and loyal men and women who have stood by us so faithfully in the past, and by whose wise counsel and strong financial assistance the Convention has been able to carry on the great cause of religious education throughout our State, are now expected to respond to our call. The existing troubles in our State present a condition of affairs never worsened before. A crisis is to be met so as to becometh Christian men and women will require serious thought and powerful consideration. No one who has the cause which we represent at heart can fail to absent himself from this meeting. There may be differences of opinion among us. Does that justify any in drawing? Some mistakes may have been made. Is not the Convention the best place in which to correct them? The cause we seek to advance is too important to be abandoned, bredren. We are sowing both for time and eternity. Let us stop and ponder well before we utter one word to discourage or lift one finger to destroy the work build-d by our own hands—an organization which has done much good, and destined to do more to promote our Master's kingdom. Come to Manchester. Come in large numbers. Come with renewed zeal. Come with an earnest desire to draw into one strong brotherhood all who are in sympathy with the great objects for which the Convention was organized. Our missionaries are still upon the field planting new schools, fostering weak ones, carrying Bibles into the homes of the benighted and destitute, and preaching the gospel of the Son of God to dying men and women. Shall this work cease? Shall these servants of God be recalled from the field? Shall our grand old Convention, with all its history, its achievements, its pleasant associations around which our memories linger with fond recollections, go down? It is left with you to answer. Let every school, association and union join in one united dry "On to Manchester." Reduced rates will be secured over all lines leading into the city. Yours for God and humanity, R. T. HILL, President, W. F. GRARTY, Cor. See'y PRICE 5CENTS COL. MITCHELL GONE Imposing Funeral Ser vices. ONLY TWO WEEKS' ILL NESS. A Multitude Gathers—Sad Scenes in this City. Thomas W. Mitchell, Manager of the Riebmond PLANET and brother of the editor died Friday, June 15, 1960 at about 9:45 P.M. after an illness of only two weeks. He was born March 9, 1869, and attended the public schools of this city graduating from the Rishmond Normal School. He began his labors in the PLANET Office and soon became an expert composer and a good pressman. He was promoted to the position of book-keeper and then Manager being given well-nigh absolute control of the business. This position he held up to the time of his death. He was a member of the Pythianes, Odd Fellows and St. Luke. He was Assistant Adjutant general of the Brigadier General's Staff, U. R. K. O. F., Ruler of the Past Chancellor's Assembly, D. D. Grand Chancellor G. Representative, Knights of Pythias. His death staggered all who knew him well. He leaves a brother, mother, father, wife and two children to mourn their loss. His funeral took place Sunday June 17th, 3:00 P. M. at the First Baptist Church. It was a spontaneous outpouring of the people. It extended a distance of more than ten blocks. The band discoursed mournful dirges. Planet Co. and Eureka Co. were accompanied by the Brigade and Regimental staffs, Planet Lodge, No. 28. K. of P., Invineible Lodge of Old Fellows. Commonwealth Lodge of Masons, Oulley's Council of St. Luke, Sylla Court, I. O. of Calanthe were out. The floral designs were numerous and covered the front of the restrum of the church. Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D., read the Scriptus es and Rev. S. O. Burrell prayed, after which Rev. James Holmes, D. D., pastor, delivered a touching eulogy over the remains of the dressed. Mrs. Carrie Hawkins sang a solo by request of the family. Rev. J. Andrew Bowler also sang a solo. The remains were interred in Evergreen Cemetery. His last words were that he had his ticket signed and he was going to take the train. He refused to take any more medicine and told his nurse that he was going where he would get a plenty of every thing. Funeral Director, A. D. Price officiated. The casket was covered with steel gray and lilac plush, heavy silver mounted handles. --- GOOPER—Mrs. Rebecca Cooper departed this life May 29, 1900, at 1217 Wood Street, Philadelphia, Pa. She leaves a husband, three children, father, one brother and one sister and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. She died in the full triumph of faith. Her last words were it was all right with her and her troubles would soon be over. She was interred in Marion cemetery at 4 o'clock June 24. Floral designs were numerous. Her Husband, EMANUEL COPER For the next 8 days I will sell all of my stock of Trimmed Hats for less than cost. 500. Sailors at 253. Other good of all kinds. MRS. M. D. CHAMLEE, 314 E. Broad Street. The ladies of the Leigh St. M. E. Church will hold their 2nd Annual Woman's Day Services June 24th at 9:30 A.M., and continue throughout the day. Among those who are to speak are Mrs. V. H. West of Springfield, Mass., Mrs. Lacy Cole, Mrs. Lucy Lewis and Mrs. Alice R. Smith. The talented songstress, Needames S. Alies Kamp Burrell. Fanny Payne Walker and Miss Emily Price will sing. Mrs. M. M. Bunn is president and Mrs. Alies R. Smith is secretary. Rev. J. Edward Gunny, B. D., is pass- ing the public is cordially invited to attend. Grand Entertainment. There will be a grand entertainment given at the residence of Mrs. Frances Roane No 1000 N. 3rd St, beginning July 2nd, and continuing the week through for the benefit of Eizabst Court, No. 210. Attraction each night and good music. Admission 10; "Try On Your Robe." Rev. W. H. White will presach at the Ebenezer Baptist Church Saturday night. June 24th. Subject: "I cry for you." He will also baptize for big church. MADAM OF THE IMIES. BY ELIZABETH PHIPPS TRAIN COPYRIGHT. 1898. BY THE AUTHOR 2 CHAPTER X. "At that time no fence guarded the cliff, and this neglect of a simple precaution against danger was a cause of self-reproach with my poor father-in-law during the remainder of his life. The accident had been immediately fatal to both the animal and its master. No spark of life lingered in either when they were raised from the spot. "I need not dwell upon the extent of my despair and grief. It is only necessary to say that the shock precipitated an event which was near at hand, and within twenty-four hours I passed from one of the happiest, one of the most joyous and hopeful young creatures upon whom the sun of love and prosperity ever shown into a state of wretched and desperate widow and motherhood which is so gloomy, even in retrospect, that I cannot bear to recall it. "Oh my child. I have fallen short of the standard which God required of me! I have failed to fulfill the demands His infinite wisdom has laid upon me. I have erred lamentably, and have been weighed in the balance and found miserably deficient. But a little, a little plea I must offer in extenuation, founded upon the awful agony of that period. Dorothy, it was a sudden and terrible call to arms in a life that had never dreamt of war; I found me unfurnished with weapons of defence; ill-equipped, unprepared. I did not how to meet the emergency. Breed the lap of peace, sheltered from even a rude breath, ignorant even of the mood of stress and conflict, how could I be expected to valiantly face and defend myself from the enemy! And, alas! I did not. I proved myself a coward; yes, even more than—a cruel coward. "My baby, who should have been welcomed as a solace in the bitter hour of my bereavement became an object of aversion to me. So associated was he with my grief that his presence grew to be insupportable. I delivered him over almost entirely to the care of his grandmother and nurse, and avoided him whenever it was possible for me to do so. It was all but a crime that I committed against my firstborn in my wicked selfishness, and I sometimes think that God has seen fit to punish him by by laying his chastening Hand, hence with retribution, upon the heart which he neglected one child to make an ideal child. "I was removed to The Ivies. Here I passed ten quiet, uneventful years beneath the roof of my nusband's father and mother. Tenderly they loved me, and no daughter was ever more carefully watched over and administered unto than was their daughter-in-law. During those years my attachment for the child grew no strength. I could not bring myself (alas! I fear I made slight effort to do so) to overcome my coldness towards him. And yet he was a good little lad and gave me almost no trouble. Through the long perspective of my advanced years I now look back upon the childhood of my son Darracott, and the vision of its loneliness and dreariness fills me with yearning pity and ceaseless remorse. I was oblivious of its pathos then. Thank God, the boy had his grandmother to love and make much of him. Her devotion in some measure repaired my unpardonable fault. "Finally, the old people died. I found life at the Ivies unbearable without them, and determined upon placing Darracott at school and creating a new existence for myself by a long sojourn abroad. For three years I devoted myself to foreign travel, greatly enjoying the variety and excitement of constant change and movement after the extreme quiet and monotony of my home-life. I was furnished with excellent letters of introduction, and found opportunities afforded me for the indulgence of my natural inclination for gaiety, which had long been kept under restraint. "One evening, at a ball at the British Embassy in Madrid, I met Mr. Eldridge, a man who was many years my senior, but who was a man of finest endowments and most finished culture, and who interested me, extremely by his brilliant conversational abilities. I experienced a keen delight in his society. We met again frequently and saw much of each other; and when, a few months later, he asked me to become his wife, I accepted him. I had never thought to feel again as happy as I did in my marriage with Mr. Eldridge. He was a man of slender means, and had frankly explained to me before asking me to marry him, that he had an income only sufficient for a bachelor's moderate requirements. But I had ample wealth at my command. My widow's jointure was a handsome one, added to which, as guardian of my son's minority, I had control of a very large amount of income from his estate. After a few months more of travel Mr. Eldcott. However, he was completely under her spell, and my exposulations went for naught. Finally, he came to me one day without the that he was to be married without delay. He had offered himself to the girl, at the same time questioning her closely as to her relations with David. These she assured him were merely of a friendly character, and she accepted my son without hesitation. I was much distressed, for I felt how unwise Darracott's choice was, and I was also firmly persuaded that David looked upon Alice as in some way bound to him. I felt nervous and unhappy about the affair, and in consequence went to Mrs. Spencer before the wedding, and asked her if she knew whether there was any understanding between Alice and her son. She was much disturbed by the suggestion, and I saw that such an idea was most unwelcome to her. The daughter of my housekeeper was not the woman she would wish to see her David marry, and she frankly told me so, affirming at the same time her belief that his interest in the girl had been merely of a volatile nature. "I returned home and summoned Mayberry. To her I put a similar query. She stoutly maintained that there was nothing between the two. I was not yet convinced, however, and begged Darracott to write, at once to David and inform him of his intended marriage. He was not altogether pleased at my insistence, but finally agreed to do as I desired. I know that the letter was written, but I also know that it was never received." Here Madam paused, and looked at me significantly. "You think Mayberry withheld it?" I asked. "I believe so," she replied. "She always took charge of the mail-bag, and I think she was not above duplicity. Her whole heart was set on the marriage. In due time the wedding, very private and quiet, according to Darracott's desire, took place, here at home, and I was left alone while the honey-moon was fulilled. No letter had come from David, and my mind in his behalf was still keen and alert; that time it did not occur to me that letter might be intercepted by a member of our household, and I inferred from David's silence either that, as he was traveling from place to place, the letter had not been forwarded, or else that the news it contained was so painful and distressing to him that he found it impossible to send his congratulations on an event which entailed so much suffering upon himself. "One day, however, about a week after the marriage, I was sitting alone in this room, when David Spencer himself suddenly appeared. I had no idea that his immediate return was expected, and was so taken by surprise at seeing him that I forgot that the events which had intervened since his departure might still be unknown to him. "Why David, my dear boy!" I cried cordially, for he was a very great favorite of mine, 'when did you return?' I am delighted to see you back.' " Thank you, Mrs. Eldridge, he replied brightly. 'Where's Dare?' " Still absent, I returned. " Absent! he echoed. 'Why, my mother wrote me that he had arrived some time ago!' " Then I remembered all my fears and apprehensions, and began to tremble at the certainty that they were about to be fulfilled. " David! I said very gravely, 'havn't you been home yet?' "He shook his head, and his face was full of perplexity and questioning. "No; I was impatient to see Dare and—" He broke off abruptly, but my sinking heart filled in the missing name. "Then, Dorothy, there fell upon me one of the saddest duties I have ever had to perform—that of telling the hopeful, loyal, unsuspecting fellow that he had been betrayed and cheated in his dearest anticipations. It was a fearful shock to him, poor fellow! and the worst of it all to me was that his former affection for Darracott seemed by the revelation turned to gall. Nothing could convince him that the fault lay with the woman he loved; it was the man who had robbed him, and whom he held responsible, not alone for the theft, but for a deliberately planned and skillfully-executed purpose of alienating Alice's affection from himself. When he left the house a little later he left a message for Darracott to the effect that it was his desire that they should never again meet; that he neither wished nor would receive explanations or excuses from him; that in future they should be strangers to each other. And my son, proud and confident of his wife's integrity, accepted the message without protest. And so it was that two men, who had from their birth had been united by the closest ties of friendship, fell apart and became enemies. Never, from that day to this, has David Spencer entered my son's home. "My son and his wife took up their abode here. I offered to move away and live elsewhere; but he, ever kind and considerate, would not listen to this. Mrs. Mayberry continued to administer the household, though no receiving a salary for so doing. So she, another of the mistress of The Ivies, and another of affairs might have been a little embarrassing had it not been for the delicate which kept her almost entirely in her own apartments. "It was not long before it became apparent that matters were not going quite smoothly with the newly-married couple. She was restless and pined for galey; he was grave and studious and absorbed in his duties. In fact, they hadn't a taste or sympathy in common, and the bond of their love was too weak to unite them. He was marvellously patient with her caprices, humoring her whims with wonderful kindness. I have since thought that a swift awakening to the quality of the affection he bore her caused him to exercise this divine forbearance and tolerance towards her childish, silly whims. "Six months after Darracott's marriage my child came home to celebrate his twenty-first birthday. He had changed and developed into a glorious specimen of manhood. Shall I show him to you, Dorothy?" She raised her hand to her neck, and drew from its resting-place upon her heart the large ovalocket which I had been shown once before. Touching a spring, she opened it, disclosing a most charming face. The eyes were rich, dark and lusorous, like those of Madam, only that they were brimming with fun and mischief; the features were exquisitely chiselled, and the mouth as delicately curved as that of a child; the complexion was a clear face, giving with health and with the gift of nursing of youthful blood; and on the smooth brown laying, a close-cut crop of dark rings. No wonder that such a splendid young Apollo had been the darling of his mother's heart! She held the portrait a moment silently before me that I might fully realize its beauty, then replaced it and continued: "He was like a ray of sunlight in the house, and from the moment of his entrance within them the walks ring with mirth and laughter. He and Alice were like two children; in inapparable, constant comrades, ever planning some frolic or amusement to beguile the queen. Darraccott was absent much of the time, and warmly thoued Gerald for so brightening Alice's life. His trust in both was perfect and entipe as mine—can I say more? I would have staked my life in my child's honor. There were many hos- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Hallitics exchanged between us and our neighbors, and everywhere Gerald and Alice were favorites. But, little by little I saw a change steal over the former; he became irritable and unlucky himself, annoyed at trifles, and especially impatient at Darracott, from whom he would bear nothing. Ah, I blame myself, Dorothy, that I didn't forsee what was coming and avert the crime before it was too late! At last, a day arrived, a terrible day, when, Heaven help me! I woke from my careless, happy life to learn that my child, my Gerald had committed the basest breach of honor and fidelity. He and his brother's wife had fied together! "Now you know it, Dorothy! now the secret of my life is revealed to you! Do you wonder that I seek to hide my shamed and stricken head, and that Darracott Chester became a wanderer on the face of the earth? Do you wonder that the tidings of my child's death, coming to me only a few months after, he had committed the fearful of treachery towards one who had been a constant benefactor to him, were almost welcome news to me, or that the illness which fell upon me my agony was so intense and dreadful that blindness came to the eyes that shrank from the gaze of all men, and especially from the look of my first-born? Do you think that, after such humiliation, I should ever again to look upon the world? For, oh! my boy—my boy! Was I not, through my wretched weakness and partiality, to blame for the fostering of that root of deadly self-indulgence which, savoring into vigorous life, cast into the shade all the better impulses of your nature, and allowed vicious tendencies to nest and breed in its branches! Oh, Gerald! my child—my child!" She was greatly moved. The strong structure which had withstood such awful storms of adversity, now undermined by the constant fretting of harrowing reflections, was shaken to its foundations by the breath of memory. I took both her hands in mine, and laid my cheek carelessly upon A I TOKED BOTH HER HANDS IN MINE, them. How much more dreadful was the truth than my wildest surmises had conceived it. How terrible was the work of this girl who was now surmised with the roof she had so disgraced! The ruin of six lives wrought by mere foolish, unchecked vanity! "Madam," I cried involuntarily, "dear Madam, how could you have her back? It is too noble—too forgiving? Surely she had no claim on you!" "No, no claim, Dorothy; but oh my, dear, you cannot dream how I yearn for my child! There is no depth into which I would not sink, no height I would not scale, to see Gerald once again. Yet he was base. Yes, I can bear to say it, great though my love is. He, who had received nothing but kindness and benefits from his brother; he, whose father had, by Darracott's generosity, been invested with the dignity and honors of the first gentleman of the county; he, living beneath his brother's roof and at his expense, had yet betrayed that brother's trust! Could anything be more vile? And yet —and yet, I, his mother, intense as is my abhorrence of his deed, would not see him punished for it. My love, selfish and unjust in its partiality, would yet spare him retribution. And so, as I would not that even the shadow of my anger should touch him, I cannot repulse the woman whom he has loved. I will not speak to her, she has ruined the lives of both of my boys; but yet, in a manner, she is sacred to me." She paused. The tears were running down my cheeks, and though she could not see them she felt them moistening the beautiful hands against which I had tenderly pressed my face. "Dear little girl!" she murmured, disengaging one hand and stroking my hair caressingly. "Yours is the first overt manifestation of sympathy I have ever received, Dorothy, and it is welcome to me beyond expression." For a few moments we remained thus, silent, but linked closely together through the bond of common emotion. Presently she started and drew herself suddenly aloof from me, as if ridding herself of a temptation. "Oh, how selfish I am!" she cried. "How wrapped in my own egotism still, notwithstanding the lesson I have received! It is of myself and my own sorrows and griefs I have been prating this half-hour. It is for my own miserable and justly-inflicted sufferings that I have been seeking to arouse your compassion and pity. It is my own self-abnegation I have permitted you to land as the means of bringing back that wretched girl to the home of which she was so inconsiderate and careless a mistress! And yet—what am I, what are my anguish and woe, what are my wrongs and wretchedness, what my clemency and mercy, compared with my son Darracott, his heroic endurance and noble forbearance! Ob! little Dorothy, you forbearme me fulsome in my praise of him that day when I told you he was modelled on herole lines! I knew you did, and I also divined the disappointment you experienced upon seeing him for the first time. It is true, in appearance he may fall short of a girlish ideal; but live with him, him his daily life, penetrate beneath the outer crust of reserve and apparent indifference under which extreme sensitiveness seeks to shelter itself, and you will discover a character that cannot fail to arouse the enthusiasm of your earnest nature; and, once comprehending the wonderful depths, the splendid magnanimity, the glorious unselfishness of that character, you'll no longer wonder that, of all the men I have ever known, I hold in highest esteem and profoundest veneration him whose life I would sacrifice my own life to gain, now that to gain it is too late—my noble and dearly-beloved son, Darracott." She was very greatly moved, and I feared the effect upon her of such serious emotion. Therefore I determined to withdraw, and so allow her to recover her self-control. In most earnest phrases I thanked her for a confidence which had cost her so much, and raised her hand to kiss it, but she forestalled my intention by drawing me down and pressing me closely, affectionately, to her heart, kissing me several times upon lips and cheek and brow. Then, relensing me, she motioned me to leave her, and averting her face, covered it glitterously with her slender white hands. CHAPTER XI. Alice Mayberry lingered on for weeks. We never saw her, for she remained wholly in her mother's charge, confined to the rooms which had been assigned her. Everything which the tenderest solicitude and love could have devised for her comfort and welfare were procured for her by her husband's orders. At that time, observing how considerate of her well-being he was, and how constantly he endeavored to render her affliction less intolerable, I often speculated as to how much love for her might linger in the presence of a nature which was no open book, me even after I had been subjected to the mature companionship with it. Perhaps I thought, Madam's conclusions had been mistaken after all, and the passion with which Alice Mayberry had inspired him had gone deeper than she believed, and its roots still clung to their places and were throwing out fresh shoots of tender regard. Later, I learnt to know how fallacious were my suspicions, and discovered beyond peradventure that nothing instigated Darracott's magnanimous conduct towards his erring wife but a divine charity that held sacred and unaccountable a creature so punished by higher Dispensation. But at that time I had no such cause for reassurance, and spent many wretched hours dwelling upon a fear that was intolerable to me. But these hours were not occupied by speculation and reflection alone. Mayberry utterly refused to share the care of her daughter with a nurse, and therefore her duties as housekeeper were sadly neglected. Madam talked of procuring a substitute, but I saw that the idea of another stranger in the house, under existing circumstances, was most unwelcome to her. They proposed that I should myself undertake the position temporarily, and my supervisor would some demurring on the grounds of excessive employment, was gratefully accepted by Madam. The demands of a double calling gave me little leisure for my own affairs, and I was grateful for occupation which took me out of myself and allowed me almost no time for retrospection. After that one scene in the morning-room there were no tender passages between Darracott and myself. He was careful to-preserve a distant courtsey in his manner towards me, and I held myself as aloof from contact with him as possible. I had discovered that association with him boded danger to my peace of mind, and the instinct of self-preservation led me to avoid him. On rare occasions he would join Madam and me in her boudou for a cup of tea, and I was always hopeful, at such times, of a nearer rapprochement between mother and son. But, alas! my hopes never fulfilled themselves. While he never again for an instant lost sight of the final respect due a mother from her son, and ever manifested the most considerate thoughtfulness in his conduct towards her, there never transpired any abjdgement of the unnatural distance which he touched such as I was constantly on the alert. As a dime went on I began to suspect that the pleasure in her home of this son whose love she was powerless to win was a sorer trial to her than his absence had been, and I lamented in vain the sad situation; for I began to discover that my beloved lady was by degrees losing something of her strength and vitality, and I feared greatly lest she should fade into weakness before we, her constant associates, should fully realise her condition. I mentioned my fears to Dr. Spencer, who had resumed a partial intimacy at The Ivies; but he seemed to think little of indications which had aroused my apprehensions. Inability to continue her customary exercises, shortness of breath, and a frequent and involuntary placing of the hand over the region of the heart, appeared to him but the natural result of the recent severe strain upon her emotions. I was uneasy, nevertheless, and continued to watch her closely. One afternoon, late in May, the season being unusually advanced, we were sitting. Madam, Dr. Spencer and I, in the far end of the entrance hall, grouped about the French window of stained glass, one half of which stood open to admit what faint breeze might stirring. It wanted but a few minutes of the dinner-hour, and Darracott had not yet put in an appearance. We were most costly established, and were engaged in a familiar, desultory dis cession of village affairs when, suddenly, a light step came bounding across the turf outside, and in another moment a wonderfully beautiful vision filled the space left open to the evening air. That side of the window which had been set ajar was the one on which was painted the form of the repentant Madgalene, and through the closed air streamed the rays of the set-ting sun, illumining with glory the majesty of the Divine Judge, and irradiating the gentle clemency of His Features as He stood with upraised Hand, apparently preparing pardon and invoking peace to rest upon the head of the weeping sinner and thrust herself into the place of the pennilite Mary. For a moment, so exquisite was the picture that I forgot what menace it boded to my lady's tranquility, and continued to gaze upon it in rapt estasy. Alice Chester, willing and distraught as she was, was at that moment the loveliest woman it is possible to imagine. She wore a loose gown of white, fashioned as simply and with as little regard to style and design as a nightrobe. It fell about her in loose folds, and was coloured at the waist by a cord and tassels. Her shining hair had been carefully plaited into a long, thick braid, which was left hanging far below her waist, but her restless motions and constant movement had ruffled all the loose tails and short locks, so that they formed a glistening aureole about her brow. She had apparently been cutting roses, for she had thrust a bunch of them into her girdle and carried another cluster in one hand. From the fingers of the other dangled a pair of scissors, with which she had probably rescued her booty. The excitement of her escape and recovered freedom had brought a brilliant light into her blue eyes and painted a lovely flush upon her delicate skin. Oh, who, beholding her thus, the very incarnation of gentleness and girlish beauty, as sweet and innocent to the eyes as one of the roses she held, could have suspected how dangerous a creature she was shortly to become by reason of that awful taint which my like n worm in the colony of a flower, beneath the surface of her apparent perfection? Not I—not I; nor, in that preoccupied moment, did David Spencer, bethink blimself of it. We were both so absolutely spellbound by the rare loveliness of the aparition, of which dear Madam in her blindness was wholly unconscious that we had no thought to spare for considerations of far greater moment. So gentle had been the footfall of the wasted and sadly-attenuated form that had settled like a bit of thistle down in our very midst, almost before we had had premonition of its coming, that it had made no impression even upon Madam's uncommon alert hearing; and we might so easily have averted the catastrophe that followed, but for the weak yielding to our charmed sensibilities. An instant later, how bitterly and unavailably did we both repent our fatal hesitancy; for in that instant the girl bounded forward and threw herself at Madam's side. "Ah-ah! Here you are, dear Madam!" she cried exultingly, in a soft little minor key, quite like the signing of the breeze amid tense wires. "Here you are at last! I've looked so long for you. But I can't find Gerald anywhere. Where is he?" The unexpectedness of the encounter, added to the painful memories aroused by the girl's speech and tone, forced a sharp cry from my dear lady's usually guarded lips. She clutched Dr. Spencer's arm nervously, meanwhile drawing shrinkingly away from the crouching bit of beautiful, mindless matter at her feet. "David, David!" she cried, in sharp, quavering accents, "who is that? A child who also with a weak submission of mighty force of emotion which wrung my very soul; I had so long regarded her as a strong tower of endurance, built stamachy upon a bed of rock. The witless girl heard the question, and burst into a strange, but not unmusical, laugh. "Why, Madam!" she exclaimed, before we could interpose to divert her and coax her away, "indeed, that's an old question now! Who am I, d) you ask? I'll tell you who I am. I'm Alice Mayberry, daughter of the housekeeper at The Ivies. She smiled and nodded gaily, as if pleased with her own intelligence; then suddenly checked herself, as if another recollection had given the lie to her assertion. "No—no!" she said emphatically; "I'm wrong. Don't you know, Alice that girl married Darracott Chester? That's who I am—Mrs. Darracott Chester, lady of rank and position; my mother and I would be. A good match for you. Who are you, and what right have you to interrupt Mrs. Darracott Chester? She turned upon me quite fiercely, with an assumption of dignity that would have been absurd had it not been so unutterably sad. I was trying to interrupt the flow of her reminiscent eloquence; but, fearing to arouse that latent rebellion and uginess which ever underlies imbecility, I was obliged to desist, and she rambled on. “Perhaps you did not know I was Mrs. Darracott?” she suggested, somewhat more gently. “Well, you’re right, you know; I’m not, any more. I’m Mrs. Gerald. I think—I think I am—am I not, Madam?” She paused, to await a reply that did not come. Madam had buried her face in her hands, and was shaking like a strong oak in the grasp of a tempest. The girl regarded her a moment in evident curiosity; then her meaningless laugh again rang out. “Do you want to play peep-a-bo?” she asked, as one would speak to a little child. “Well, in a minute. First must find out who I am, you know. I am Mrs. Darracott—Mrs. Gerald! Oh! what is it? Can’t you tell, any of you? Well, there’s one person knows—the girl’s mother. She says, I’m a lost soul.” She smiled. as if pleased with the title, "A lost soul. Don't you think that's a good name for me?"—glancing around at us—"a lost soul!" There was such terrible pathos in the poor creature's smiling appropriation of that phrase of dire import, and her apparent unconsciousness and disregard of the immeasurable wrong she had done the woman she addressed was so indicative of her deranged mentality, that David Spencer, strong man and injured lover though he was, was obliged to turn aside to conceal his emotion, while I felt my own tears rolling down my cheeks. Suddenly Madam rose to her feet, and so abrupt and violent was the movement that it cast prostrate upon the ground the fragile form that had sought to lean upon her lap. Alice gave a surprised little cry, and remained as she had fallen, gazing up at the agitated face of the woman she had so bitterly injured with eyes wide-stretched and wondering. "Oh, this is intolerable beyond enurance!" Madam cried out. "Will no one take her away?" I had never before realized how terribly sad is the supplication of strength in its moment of weakness. Madam's despairing plea would have nerved me to greater tasks than this, and while Dr. Spencer, bound helpless and impotent by the same cain of memories that was strangling Madam's soul, stood pale and irresolute beside the chair from which he had risen upon the vent. I raised the poor girl from the floor and searched my mind for a means of relieving Madam of her presence. My eyes fell upon the flowers at her waist, and suggested the excuse I wanted. "Have you seen the roses down in the garden behind the house?" I asked tentatively. She turned her lovely eyes, with their gentle vacancy of expression; upon me. "I don't seem to remember you," she said, shaking her head. "Are you, perhaps, Darracott's other wife? Gerald said that some other woman would suit him better than the girl he first married. Did you know her? She was a beauty, they said; but ahl valn, I fear, and—I cannot think just what I would call her. Wait a moment!" She looked bewildered, and as the smile died from her features a terrible blankness settled down upon them. Raising her finger to her forehead she tapped with it lightly, as if to recall her errant memory. Suddenly the merry smile broke forth again. "I have it!" she cried, with a ringing laugh. "It was weak that I wanted to say. She was weak—yes, weak—weak—weak! Look!" She detached one of the petals from a rose, and raising it to a level with her face, lapped a soft breath and sent the tiny pink thing tossing off into space. "There she goes; pretty, isn't she? I wish I could find Gerald—I want him so! Where is he, dear Madam?" A sudden sharp cry from Madam startled us all. "My God! my God! I know not!" Throwing her hands upward, as if in supplication, the poor tortured mother toottered and sank into a chair that I had placed for her. A terrified look crept over Alice's face and she ran to David, to whom she clung as if for protection, the while whimpering like a frightened baby. Evidently her touch aroused a strong feeling of repulsion in the man who once had loved her, for he made an effort to thrust her off; but she clung the tighter and refused to let go her clutch upon him. I saw that he was of little avail, stirred and constrained by bitter memories as was, and distractedly sought again a pestext for ridding Madam of this most unwelcome intruder. I determined to make one more effort to entice her away, and throwing all the persuasiveness I could master into my voice, "Alice," I begged, "do come with me, like a good girl. Don't you see that you are distressing Gerald's mother?" My words produced an effect quite different from what I had anticipated. Instantly her whimpering ceased; she withdrew herself from Dr. Spencer; a terrible pallor overspread her face, and she gripped her gown where it lay loose above her heart. Then, with a look, almost of intelligence in those heretofore wandering eyes, she made a quick, graceful movement, and, before we could intercept her, threw herself again before Madam, crying, with apparent sanity, and, awful woe and anguish in her tremulous tones: "I PROMISED HIM—TO—GIVE IT TO— HIS—MOTHER!" "It is—it is! Gerald-Gerald! I told you I would go back to her! Here!" She fumbled at her dress, which, being unable to her agitation to unfasten, she rent asunder, taking from within it a small packet. "I promised him—to give it to—his-mother." She thrust a little packet into Madam's fingers, and I sprang forward, determined to put an end to this harrowing scene, even if I must needs use force to do so. I stooped and threw my arms about the slender figure. "Come, come, Alice!" I urged. I have something to show you. Come. I felt her form yielding to my touch, and she turned her head and looked up at me with submissive eyes that promised success to my intention. But alas! In turning thus to look into my face as I stood behind her she discovered what I, with my back to the window, remained ignorant of—that Darracott Chester had entered the room and was standing a few paces away, silently regarding the scene with lowering brow. Her fragile form drew itself vigorously together. Its lax muscles grew tense; a sudden determination seemed to endow the enfeebled constitution with new strength. A cry-loud, fierce, terrible—burst from her lips, and before I could realize even that an impulse had taken possession of her she had gathered her waning powers up for one supreme effort, and breaking from my hold had rushed to- wards the man behind me, with the scissors, diverted from their late gentle service to become the weapon of a fiercer purpose, glittering dangerously and treacherously, half-hidden within her hand. No one suspected the actual menace of the assault save I, who alone saw the implement, and one other. How Madam in her blindness discovering the meaning of that wild cry, or what intuition guided her to avert the tragic consequences it bodied, I know not. Before I could warn Darracott by word or deed, however; before David Spencer, with full possession of his senses, could realize what the distracted creature's sudden movement protended, Madam had divined all. There was a swift rush forward, and a quick crashing together of two women's forms; two cries in unison rang out; one—faint, spent, exhausted, the tired, fretful cry of an exasperated child; the other—a sound that I could never have believed it possible for my A man is being greeted by a woman in a dress. There are three other women in the background. HEARLY WAS A SUN RUSH FORWARD. dear lady's gentle lips to utter-a sound that was half-snarl, half-shout, venomous, savage, menacing, filled with all the concentrated and long-suppressed hatred and animosity of the outraged mother, who had mistakenly thought she had learnt long since the lesson of patient endurance and full forgiveness. Who knows what awful dregs of resentment remain, undreamt of, in breasts that believe they have successfully applied the great lesson of divine charity. The old Adam is offender hidden beneath an accumulation of acquired Christian sentiment than routed in to-to from our spirits. When we reached, the two women (they had fallen to the ground, locked in each other's embrace) our first thought was that intense emotion had robbed them of consciousness, and that they were both merely insensible. But it did not require the professional mandate of the physician to apprise us of the sterner fate that had overtaken poor Alice. One glance at the beautiful face that lay upon Madam's bosom, where it had chanced to fall, was enough to assure us that the sudden fierce gust of passion which had swept over the flickering spirit of the unfortunate girl had sufficed to extinguish the feeble flame that had of late so fitfully performed its office. "The peace of God which passeth understanding" already gives repose to the recently distraught features. We separated her gently from Madam, across whose form she lay, and as we did so Darracott made a discovery that forced a terrified exclamation from his set lips. "My God! What is this?" He pointed to an ominous stain that ran along the white gown where the girl's side had pressed against his mother's "She had fallen upon the scissors!" I cried, forgetting that the men had no knowledge of the dangerous instrument that had been hidden in the girl's hand. "Scissors!" they both ejaculated. "Yes!" I explained hurriedly, while Dr. Spencer searched the slender body to find the whereabouts of the wound. "She meant to strike you with them, I think, Mr. Chester. Oh! poor child—poor child!" Then my thoughts fled from her to one of far greater consequence, and I turned to Madam, who still lay in that awful trance of unconsciousness which bears so horrible a likeness to death, white and still, but an imposing figure even in her prostration. I raised her head tenderly and placed it on my knee. Then I gathered her hands into mine, and was about to chase them between my palms, when raising the right arm, which had been stretched along her side, I beheld a fearful sight. "Oh! here—here!" cried. The two men had lifted poor Alice and were placing her decemly upon a lounge. They hastened towards me as I called out, and I pointed to my arm. The side against which her arm had lain was soaked with blood, and from it protruded the handles of the scissors, which but a few minutes since had been cutting roses from their stalks? "Oh! my God!" exclaimed Dr. Spencer; but Darracott said nothing. Dr. Spencer tenderly examined the wound, as well as he could without removing the sharp blades. "They have gone deep, I fear," he said finally. "However, though the wound must be an ugly one it need not necessarily prove dangerous. We must get her to the morning-room, Dare; can we do it together, do you think?" Darrancott nodded. I know now what he suffered to those moments, I suspected it even then. That passionate love for his mother he had though chilled and benumbed by coldness and neglect had flamed hotly into life at sight of her thus laid low. "I will ring for Mayberry," I said, with a glance in the direction of the lounge. But at this suggestion Darrancott broke his silence. "Wait!" he commanded peremptorily, with scant regard for whom he was addressing. "No more of that brood until she is removed." With reverent hands and tenderest care they raised Madam, and bore her to the morning-room. A temporary bed upon a wide and ample lounge was quickly improvised by Franklin (who had appeared to announce dinner just as we were in the act of lifting Madam) and myself, and upon this we placed her. "Can you assist me, or will it be too much of an ordeal for you?" the doctor asked. "I can send for my mother." I scorned the proposition, although Darracott was disposed to favor it. "No one shall do for Madam but I." I insisted. "If your mother will come to be of comfort to poor Mayberry, I shall be relieved. After all, horrible as this is, she is a mother who has lost a daughter and under fearful circumstances. She is greatly to be pitied." "My mother will come," he returned briefly. "Will you go and send a messenger for her, and then come back here at once, please? I shall need you immediately." [To be continued.] Mental Telepathy. He heard a soft voice in the air Which told him he must follow—where? It led him to her door—and lo! She entertained another beau. —Indianapolis Journal. FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. Tommy—Pop, what is a bigamist? Papa Henpeck—A fool.—St. Louis Globe Democrat. The Story of Love. Love is an old, old story, But ne'er was a mortal who Hath not at some time told it, And thought it was something new. —Chicago Times-Herald. Getting Even with Him. "I would die for her," exclaimed the accepted lover, enthusiastically. "I can readily understand," answered the rejected one, "that that might be preferable to living with her." —Chicago Post. Cured Her. "Why is your wife silent nowadays, when she used to be so talkative?" "I let her read a philosophical treatise on the garrulity of old age."—N. Y. World. Entirely Free from Blame. "One-half the world doesn't know how the other half lives," declared a notorious female scandal-monger. "That isn't." Mrs. Brooks—John, do you think Mr. Joblotz is going to marry our daughter? Mr. Brooks—Yes; if he doesn't look sharp,—Puck. HEARTPLANET Miss Nethersole will rest at home in England. Miss Viola Allen will go to a Long Island farm. Richard Mansfield will go where his doctor directs. Mr. and Mrs. James K. Hackett will camp out in the Adirondacks. William Gillette will coast along the New England shore in a houseboat New England shore in a houseboat. Mme. Modjeska already has sought her California ranch home near San Diego. Ada Rehan will spend a portion of the summer at her English country residence. Alice Nielsen will go to her ranch on the Pacific slope and later may take a trip to Honolulu. William H. Crane and Stuart Robinson will be found at Cohasset, while Joseph Jefferson will be at Buzzard's Bay. Maude Adams will go abroad for a few weeks,' but will return in season for a month's rest on her Long Island farm. May Irwin will divide her time between Irwin island, in the Thousand isles, and Paris, going first to the exposition city. John Drew will take his family to Europe, his usual custom, though this year he will go later than he generally does, as the tour of "The Tyranny of Tears" does not end until the middle of June. Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Goodwin will seek quiet under English skies, spending the entire summer at "Jackwood," the residence they have owned for two years. Miss Gertrude Elliott will be with them. THEATRICAL GOSSIP Henry Guy Carleton is dramatizing "When Knighthood Was in Flower" for Miss Julia Marlowe. Mrs. Langtry in letters to English friends has admitted that her American season resulted in serious financial loss. The Peruvian government, at the instance of priests, has prohibited the performance of the "Passion Play" at Callao. F. R. Benson and his touring troupe, who have been acting in Shakespeare's plays at the London Lyceum in Sir Henry Irving's absence, will appear in Paris at the Gymnase in July and August. Statements to the contrary notwithstanding, Sara Bernhardt is now, according to the New York Times, about 56 years of age. She was born in 1844, and not in 1847, as her recently published chapter of reminiscences declared. Two more "Quo Vadises" have lately come into the field. This makes ten altogether. The play founded on the Sienkiewicz romance used at the Castle Square theater in Boston was put together by Marie Dorsal. The version used at the Aieazar in San Francisco is unsigned. The tallest women on the American stage is Miss Mary Tull, who, besides her decided histrionic talent, has won world's fame as the favorite model of some of the foremost American sculptors for their goddesses of liberty. Miss Tull's height is considerably over six feet. RECENT INVENTIONS There has been patented a handy ink blotter, which is designed to be carried on the hand while writing, having a flat blotting surface and provided at 'one edge with a curved plate which fits the wrist and is provided with a broad elastic band to hold it in place. Liquids will not spill over in filling bottles if an improved funnel is used, the tube being inserted in a rubber stopper to fit tightly in the neck of the bottle, with a small tube inside to exhaust the air and an internal stopper which cuts off the flow when the bottle is full. A Frenchman has designed a neat disinfecting device for purifying rooms, comprising a cup to be suspended over the top of a lamp chimney or gas jet, in which the liquid is placed for evaporation, with a horizontal fan above the cup to be revolved by the heated air and spread the disinfectant. An Iowa man has patented a storm front for buggies, having a steel frame extending upward at the rear of the dashboard, provided with a spring controlled window, which can be raised above the dasher, the remainder of the frame being covered with a waterproof curtain extending to the buggy top. LITERARY LITTER Members of the John Brown Memorial association are collecting Brown's letters for publication with a memoir. Former Queen Liliuokalani has completed a volume and has applied to the copyright clerk in the library of congress for a copyright certificate, giving the name of the book as "The Hawaiian Tradition of the Creation." President Eliot, of Harvard, said recently that a greater proportion of Harvard men were going into journalism and literature than into any other business or profession, except possibly the law. "And it is a good place for them to go," he added. William Waldorf Astor's Pall Mall Magazine is in the market. It has been excellently edited by Sir Douglas Straight and Lord Frederick Hamil- ton, with splendid pictures, exquisite specimens of process work and first-rate literature, but so far it has not been possible to build up a shilling monthly magazine in England on the lines of the first-class magazines in the United States. Business Call. We see her at the telephone, We note her stormy frown; She calls her husband up And then she calls him down. -Chicago Daily News. HOW SHE FIGURED IT OUT. Jimmy (with the pennuts)—A little girl choked to death eating peanuts the other day. Jane—Well, she'd been living' yet if she'd known you!—N. Y. World. Not a Circumstance. The chilliness of liquid air Seems more like warmth, 'tis found. To them he meet that frigid stare Where Boston girls abound. —Ellipti's Magazine. The Way It Came About. He—The woman was the first temptress, you know. temptress, you know. She—Oh, yes. But if the man hadn't had more stomach than con- science or heart he wouldn't have succumbed—Philadelphia North American. Fam profitable Game City Sportsman—Any game here? Jerseyman—Plenty o' snipe. "Snipe! It doesn't pay to hunt them Too small." "Too small ter cook?" "Too small to hit."—N. Y. Weekly. That's Why. "Why is it always said that a rich man has barrels of money?" He (as the curtain falls)—My dear. I believe I will go into the lobby to stretch my legs. She—You've been to the lobby three times to stretch your legs, and the last time when you came back they seemed real weak. I am afraid you are stretching them too much.—N. Y. Weekly. Evidently Sinking Fast "Doctor!" cried the excited man, "I want you to come up to the house right away." "Dear me!" returned the doctor, reaching for his coat, "has your wife had a turn for the worse?" "Turn for the worse!" exclaimed the excited man. "Why, she hasn't spoken more than 15 or 20 times in the last hour and a half!"—Chicago Post. Unrewarded Obedience Carewarded Obedience. "Why were you discharged from your last position?" "It was this way. The governor said it was time to take stock, and I took all I could. Then we went back on me and threatened to have me locked up for stealing; so I left."—Tit-Bits. Making It Easy. "You have saved my estate," said the client, gratefully. "Now, what can I do to recompense you?" "Well, I will make it easy for you," replied the lawyer. "You can pay me in installments. I am willing to take the estate as the first installment."—Town Topics. Reason in His Sorrow Teddy-Yes, 'cause I didn't know till noon that his mother was going to give a party--Tit-Bits. Touching Consideration. "That burglary was the most satisfactory affair I have ever heard of." "What do you mean?" "They went through my daughter's 700 wedding presents and carried off only the duplicates."—Chicago Record. Toward End of the Honeymoon. The Bride—I suppose all your old friends are envious at your good fortune, aren't they, Tom? The Bridegroom—Yes, I suppose so. As we left the church I heard Jim Grace saying it was too bad for poor Tom.—Boston Transcript. A Safe Investment. Give pity to those who toll and weep, For such to the Lord are lent; And always remember that talk is cheap And advice doesn't cost a cont.—Judge. WORST OF THE ARGUMENT. "Poor man! I suppose you've been a soldier, and had to have your legs amputated?" "Oh, no, lady, I'm a seafarin' man, an' I wunst' ad a nargyment wiw a shark." —Ally Sloper. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA The Reign of Lawlessness "Bem! Must have the wrong number. Can you tell me where Mrs. Slimdiet lives?" "Certainly not. This is a private house, sir—a home, not a boarding house." "Then I have been misinformed." "I should say so. Being lonely, I take a few guests at eight dollars a week. Would you like to look at the rooms?" $\rightarrow$ N. Y. Weekly. Poor Baby. "I didn't quite like the way you fixed up my 'ad,'" said the inventor of the hygienic nursing bottle. "What's the matter with it?" asked the ad. writer. "It's somewhat ambiguous. You say: 'When the baby is through with the bottle it should be taken apart, washed thoroughly with a hose and laid away in a cool place.'"—Philadelphia Press. Very Annoying. "I despair a person who whistles," said Mr. Blykins. "We have one in our office, and he worries me almost to death." "Haven't you an ear for music?" "Of course, I have. There's the difficulty. Whenever I happen to be whistling to myself, he invariably takes up the tune and drowns me out." —Washington Star. Facial. Irene—You got a good seat in the crowded car by looking at a man till he got up and made a vacancy for you. It was splendidly done, but I could never have done it. I wish I had your cheek. Clara—It would be an improvement, dear, if you had my whole face.—Chicago Tribune. The Honest Truth. "To tell you the honest truth," answered the Chicago man, "I don't. If I want to hear a lot of people hollering so that you can't understand a word they say, I can get all I want of it right here on the board of trade." —Washington Star. It's a Way They Have "So you finally proposed," said his chum. "Well, to tell the truth," returned the thoughtful youth, "I really didn't know that I proposed, but she accepted me, so I guess that settles it. I tell you this language of ours is not to be used lightly."—Chicago Post. Birds of a Feather Some time after the new chaplain in a lunatic asylum had entered upon his duties one of the inmates came up to him and said: "I like you better than the other one." "Why?" "Because you are more like us," answered the lunatic. -Tit-Bits. Evidently. "My daughter is in love with an impossible young man, and I'm taking her to Europe to cure her," said Mrs. Sterlingworth. "Trying the absent treatment, eh?" replied Mrs. Wilberforce.—Detroit Free Press. Cause and Effect. After signing the temperance pledge, He laid aside his hope. And to his credit it said— He never "smiled" again. —Chicago Daily News. SPRINGS OF CONDUCT. "What does make Seraphina such a rabid champion for the Boers?" "Don't you know. She thought her father's English friend was in love with her, and he went back home without propcsing."—Detroit Free Press. A Realized Destro A Realized Desire. The wish that I were Mabel's glove No more does round me linger, For that is really what I am— She twists me round her finger. -Judge. Diplomatic Mrs. Nuwed—My husband har talked me out of having a new bonnet. Miss Gabby—How did he do it? Mrs. Nuwed—He says my hair is so pretty he hates to see it hidden by a hat—Baltimore American. A Conference. A Conference. Prof. Hymen — I object to this statement that 90 per cent. of all marriages are unhappy. Prof. Cupid — Can't say, I'm sure. I never bother about results! — Puck. Had Enough. "There's a man with a history." "Well, he can't sell it to me; I've bought enough things on the installation plan." — Town Topics. The Cause. "Pa, what made Love blind?" "Oh, some woman pulled the wool over his eyes, I guess." — Chicago Times-Herald. Sweet Consolement She—Oh, dear! I found a gray hair in my head this morning. He—You ought to be glad of it. If your hair should turn gray it would soften the effect of those wrinkles you are getting—Indianapolis Press. Smithers knew Smithers Knew. Miss Wilkins—Ah, what a change one little woman can make in a man's life. Mr. Smithers—Exactly; and what a heap of change she requires while doing it.—Harlem Life. Put hand on white woman, Jaspet Attempted Assault, Port Gibbsot Criminal Assault, Bell Buck Attempted Assault ran y Tenn, 1 15 year old Son, white, Shooting a man, Wetumpka, Ala criminal assault, Brantley, Ala. entitled lady's room drunk, Near Greenville, S.C. wanted to work, Carteraville, Ill. Wm. 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Connects or Orange, Calverton, Springs. 2:15 p. m. Daily limited to Circinnata, Louisville, and St. Louis. Pullman sleeping cars. Connects at Orange with Southern Railway north of Orlando. Connects No.7, Pullman except Sunday, follows the above train from Gordonville to Staunton. o clock for P tickets on car o railroad des o railroad Main St o for New York o for New York shipped o for Montclair o MAY at 5:00 o age passage o college of o bills of o foreign southern sale at Richmond Transfer Company's, 800 W. 10th Street, Chesapeake and Ohio railway and Richmond and at al company's office, 1831 railroad depots, and at al company's office, 1831 Main Street, Richmond. Baggage checked through. **FREIGHT.** for New York and all points beyond can be shipped to Richmond from Richmond every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIEDAY at 5:00 P.M. This steamer can载旅客 only. 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SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAY 8, 1991 LEAVES BYRD-STREET STATION, ... 9:05 A M { Dail 9:00 P M { Dail for Henderson (arrive Durham daily, except Sunday, the Sanford, Southern Pines, Wilmington, Wakefield, Purdue, Charlottes- lincoln, Shelley, Sutherland, Ester- clinton, Greenwood, Abbeville, Elberta, Athens ATLANTA Augusta, Macon, Mont- gomery, New Orleans, Pensacola, Jackson ville, Chattanooga, Wilmington, Memphis, Texas, Mexico, California and the west via Memis or New Orleans. 8 40 A. M., Except Sunday from Columbia (Sunday). Rd. 5 20 P. M., Daily from Lynchburg, Lexington and Citton Forge, and except sun- day from Lynchburg, Lexington and Citton. For detailed information, connec- tions, e.g., Athens ATL apply at Richmond Transfer office. No 901 east main street; Chessapake and Ohio Pas- sley; Chillea senger Office No. 809 east main street; Sta- nas, Mexico, phis or New Ticket Office ea Trains leaving at 9:00 P M runs through solids in Atlanta without change of cars. Sleeper ready for occupancy at 8:40 P M TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND Sir a m Dally, except Sunday (Sunday_8:00 7:00 P M Daily. M. M. OTRIN, General Agent, 838 East Main St S. ST. JOHN, Vice-president and son' V. T. MOORE, General Superintendent. M. W. WESTMAN, L. S. ALLEN. Vice Manager. general P. 47 RFP FREDERICKSBURG & POTOMAC Schedule in Effect June 3, 1900. LEAVE SYRD ST. STATION 8:28 A. M. Daily, for Washington and points North, Stops at Elba, Glen Allen, Ashland, Taylor- ville, Author Glen, Peona, Milford, Worcester, Guinea, Summit, Fredericks- burg, Brooke, Widewater and Quantico, Arbor car. 8:20 A. M. Sunday only, for Washington and points North, Stops at Elba, Glen Allen, Ashland, Taylor- ville, Author Glen, Peona, Milford, Worcester, Guinea, Summit, Fredericks- burg, Brooke, Widewater and Quantico, Arbor car. 9:01 A. M. daily, except Sunday for Washington and points North Stops at Elba, Glen Allen, Ash- land, Taylorville, Author Glen, Peona, Milford, Worcester, Guinea, Summit, Fredericks- burg, Brooke, Widewater and Quantico, Arbor car. 12:00 M. except Sunday for Washington and points North Stops at Elba, Glen Allen, Ash- land, Doswell, Milford, Fredericks- burg and Quantico Buffet Parker, Connections with Congressional Limited at Washington. 7:45 P. M. Daily, for Washington and points North Stops at Elba, ashland, Doswell, Milford, Fredericks- burg, Brooke, Widewater and Quantico, Stops other sta- tions Sundays. Buffet Bahamond to New York. Sleepes Washington to Philadelphia. 6:25 P. M., from Atlanta Augusta, Asheville and all points South. 6:40 P. M., from Keysville and local stations. LOCAL FREIGHT TRAINS. Nos. 61 and 52, between Manchester and Ne- apolis, Va. 7 45 P. M. 8:18 A. M. Leaves Eibra for Quantio, 4:00 P. M. Leaqs Bldr at for Frederickburg, 6:30 P. M. Leaves Eibra for Ashland, 8:55 A. M., Arrives Eibra from Ashland, 8:26 A. M., Arrives Hastings Station from Frederickburg, 0:05 P. M., Arrives Eibra from Ashland, C. W. WESTBURY, Traveling Passenger Agent, 930 E. Main St. Richmond, Va. J. M. OULU, traffic Manager. W. A. TURK, een. Pass. Agt. FRANK S. GANNON. Third Vice-president and General Manage Washington, D. C. LEAVE B. 6:15 A.M. 6:00 P.M. 6:15 A.M., Daily, for Washington and points north. Stops at Doswell, Fredericksburg and Quantico. Pullman sleeps to New York. 6:00 P.M., Daily, for Washington and points North. Stops at Doswell, Fredericksburg and Quantico. Pullman Sleeps to New York. ARRIVE BROAD STREET STATION. (C. & O.) 2:30 P.M., Daily, Stops at Fredericksburg and Doswell. Sleeper from New York. 10:30 P.M. Daily, Stops at Fredericksburg, and Doswell. Sleeper from New York. W.P. T. YLOS, Traffic Manager E.T. D. Myers, President. Freight received daily from above-named places and all points in Eastern Virginia and North Carolina. IRVIN WEISIGER, Superintendent EDWARD E. BARNBY President general Offices; Planters' Bank Building. 3 O. & O. Chesapeake and Ohio·Tailway. ROUTE. Schedule in Effect May 6, 1900, Frob Richmond. sunday 10:30 p. m., Daffy, F. P. V., to Cincinnati and Connecticut, Hot Springs. Connects for Virginia Hot Springs. LEAVE EIGHT HIST. SPATION. 10:30 a. m., Forge for Lynchburg, Lexington, and Clifton Forge. Connects, except Buckingham and Allee rere branches. 10:30 p. m., except Sunday, Columbia Accom STATION. 8:00 a.m. crest Sunday, from Doswell 8:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. daily, from Cincinnati nati and Loui ville, 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. daily, from Norfolk and Od Paint. 7:40 a.m. Except Sunday, from Clifton Forge. TRAINS ARRIVE EIGHTH STREET STATION. Ass't. General Passenger Agent. Southern Railway SCHEDULE IN EFFECT APRIL 2ND, 1900 Trains Leaves Richmond, Md. 11.00 P.M. 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It declares that this would never do. There are other matters of reform and curtailment of expenses which it expects to be attended. It is evident that the Negro scare-crow was used to effect another purpose altogether and the white people are now beginning to see it. There will be others besides the Negroes affected by that convention. THOMAS W. MITCHELL is now no more. On Friday night, June 15th, 1900, the Angel of Death completed his mission, and the spirit of our only brother took its flight with him. For more than thirty years we have associated with him, and in the conduct of our business in this city, he was as well-known as ourselves. The end came suddenly and we have felt the shock keenly. His sunny disposition, pleasant manner made friends for him. But he has gene, and is at rest on the other side, where in a few short days, we hope to join him. The beavements, disappointments and sorrows of this life will then be over, and with him we shall bask in the sunshine of our Master's smiles. It is needless to pity him, for he is better off, and as we view with tearful eyes where all that is left of him is laid, we involuntarily voice the hope that our end may be as sudden and our slumbers as peaceful as those of our only brother who has gone before. THE NATIONAL CONVENTION. The National Republican Convention has met and adjourned. The platform is one of the most remarkable documents as yet presented to the public and its skillful wording will serve as one of the best campaign documents of the century. The following reference will be especially gratifying to colored citizens: "It was the plain purpose of the fifteenth amendment to the Constitution to prevent discrimination on account of race or color in regulating the elective franchise. Decisions of State governments, whether by statutory or constitutional enactment, to avoid the purpose of this amendment, are revolutionary, and should be condemned." The above is strong language. It commits the Republican members of congress to a policy which will check this action which is "revolutionary and should be condemned." Will the nation heed this declaration? Will it check this evident disregard of the Constitution of the United States? Senator Quay's resolution to reduce the representation to the National Republican Convention from the South was unfortunate and seemed to be antagonistic to the sentiments herein expressed. We are opposed to the policy of the administration in the Pt.iii, pines, but in view of the Democratic attitude in disfranchising colored citizens by unconstitutional enactments in the several states, it seems that for him as yet "the Republican Party is the ship,—all else is the sea." THE CHINESE CRISIS. Taku Forts Fire on Foreign Warships and Are Subdued. REPORTED KILLING OF MINISTERS It Is Now Reported That Both German and French Envoys Were Stain—Russian Troops Attacking the Chinese Capital. London, June 20.—"The Russian relieving force arrived outside of Pekin this morning," says the Shanghai correspondent of The Daily Express, "and immediately began to attack the city on two sides, employing numerous artillery. "The force apparently arrived in the nick of time, for the Chinese assert that the attack upon the legations had been successfully renewed. On the night of June 16 the Chinese troops under Generals Tung Fuh Sihang and Tung Ching attacked the legations and set on fire five European buildings. Nothing definite is known as to the result, except that the Chinese were disappointed, although other reports, utterly discredited by foreigners, are that the Chinese, infuriated by the destruction of Taku, have since massacred all the foreigners in Pekin." A modified version of these rumors received at Berlin is that the French as well as the German minister (Baron Von Ketteler) has been killed. A. BARON VON KETTELER. The Shanghai correspondent of The Daily Express says he is officially informed that Japan is mobilizing 25,000 men for immediate transport. At Yum-Nan-Fu, where the rising has been gaining force for several days, 680 Christians have been attacked at the French mission settlement, many being put to death. The French consul and three missionaries are still in prison. A dispatch from Shanghai announces that the United States transport Thomas, with troops for Manila, was diverted at Nagasaki and has arrived at Taku with 1,200 men. The Shanghai correspondent of The Times, telegraphing yesterday, says: "The British flag is reported to have been flying yesterday over the south gate of Pekin. This is presumed to indicate the arrival of Admiral Seymour. The summoning of Ll Hung Chang to Pekin is regarded as a complete change of front on the part of the Manchus, who have abandoned the home of opposing the powers." The first reports of the capture of the Taku forts came Saturday night. A later dispatch from Shanghai gives the following account of the action, said to be taken from official sources: "On the afternoon of June 16, in view of the large bodies of Chinese troops assembling at the forts and of the facts that torpedoes had been laid in the river and that all communications were interrupted, the naval commanders held a council and decided to send an ultimatum, calling for the disbandment of the troops, and announcing that if this demand were not complied with before 2 a. m. of the following day the United States squadron would destroy the forts. "Shortly after midnight the forts opened fire. The British, French, German, Russian and Japanese warships replied. Two of the forts were blown up, and the rest were carried by assault. "The casualties to the mixed forces were as follows: Killed—British, 1; German, 3; Russian, 16; French, 1; Wounded—British, 4; German, 7; Russian, 45; French, 1. "The heavy Russian losses were due to the blowing up of the magazine on the Russian cruiser Korletz. Seven hundred Chinese are reported to have been killed. The Chinese, when retreating, fell into the hands of the Russian land force." Delegates Hurt in Elevator Accident. Philadelphia, June 20.—The elevator in the Hotel Walton fell seven stories at midnight and injured five of the passengers and the elevator boy. The two passengers most seriously hurt were J. G. Pringey, a delegate from Oklahoma Territory, and Bronton F. Hall, a delegate from Belding, Mich. Dr. Burton and Walter Hunter, of Delaware; Marielle West, of Washington, and Dr. Camden, of Texas, were also among those injured. Pringey and Hall have broken legs, and Dr. Camden had an arm and leg broken. Talk of Uniting Naval Forces. Berlin, June 6.—In official circles here it is believed that the situation in China has grown worse. The powers are now exchanging dispatches regarding the appointment of a single commander for the united European and American squadron. Senate Passed Anti-Trust Bill Washington, June2—Representative Littlefield's bill amending the Sherman anti-trust law went through the house today with but one vote against it—Mr. Mann, of Illinois. The bill, as it goes to the senate, makes violations of the law a crime instead of a misdemeanor, as it was under the Sherman act. The term of imprisonment is doubled in the new bill, the maximum now being two years instead of one, though the minimum of six months THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. M'KINLEY AND LONG This May Be the National Ticket of the Republicans. ROOSEVELT WILL NOT RUN. But Will Get Many'Votes Despite His Declinations. NEW YORK'S VOTE FOR WOODRUFF After an Unsuccessful Appeal to the Governor to Allow the Use of His Name—Remarkable Demonstration For the Rough Rider in the Convention Hall—The Committee on Credentials Decides in Favor of Addicks Delegates in the Famous Delaware Contest. Philadelphia, June 20.—For an hour before the opening of the Republican national convention yesterday the delegates and spectators who arrived early spent time in cheering the patriotic selections played by the band and in applause as well known national leaders made their appearance. Ex-Senator Quay was liberally applauded as he made his appearance and took his seat with the Pennsylvania delegation. The arrival of Governor Shaw, of Iowa, one of the delegates-at-large of that state, was also the signal for a burst of applause from a host of his friends and supporters of Congressman Dolliver for the vice presidency. Senator McComas, from Maryland, and Senator Cushman K. Davis, of Minnesota, were given a welcome as they entered. Still, the convention was rather undemonstrative at first. Only a scattering applause met Mr. Hanna as he made his way to the stage. Gen. Grosvenor, Senator Lodge, Senator Foraker, Senator Platt and a few others aroused a fluttering of handkerchiefs and a round of hand clapping, but men of national reputation whose fame has spread away from our shores across both oceans entered without producing a ripple. Perhaps most of them were not recognized. It seemed tame. But just before Chairman Hanna was ready to drop his gavel Governor Roosevelt entered, and the vast audience was electrified. He stalked in at the main door. Seemingly the audience had been waiting for him, and the applause that announced his appearance swept over the vast ampli-theater and swelled into a great roar as he made his way towards the seats of the New York delegation. Senator Depew and Chairman Odell, of the New York state committee, were with him, but the crowds had eyes only for the dashing hero of San Juan. No state idol ever made an entrance more opportunely. But he made no acknowledgment of the ovation his appearance elicited. His jaw was firmly set, and he came through the press like a soldier performing his duty. He did not even remove his hat, but pushed his way through the delegates who swarmed from their places to grasp his hand. Fully two minutes it took for him to traverse the length of the hall to his place near the stage. All of that time the roar followed him. ALL EYES ON ROOSEVELT. His Entrance the Dramatic Feature of the Opening Session. This entrance of Rooseveit in the convention was distinctly the dramatic feature of the session. Then the wheels began to move, but the convention, under the spell of his presence, could not take its eyes off him. In him the interest seemed centered. During every pause in the proceedings he was surrounded by delegates and newspaper men anxious for a word. To all he gave the same answer. He was not a candidate. He did not want the nomination. Those who wanted him nominated left him, saying they would nominate him whether he liked it or not. Those who did not want him hastened to spread the report that he could not be moved into accepting. A noteworthy incident of the session was the remarkable demonstration to Governor Taylor, of Kentucky. That his party associates look upon him as a martyr to partisan hatred their great ovation made evident. Although they succeeded in bringing him to the platform they could not induce him to make a speech. The convention may be said to have been formally opened at 25 minutes to 1 o'clock. Three raps from the瑟geant-at-arms' gavel called the convention to order, and immediately National Chairman Marcus A. Hanna stepped to the center of the platform, and, after a cheer for him had been given spontaneously, announced that the convention was called to order. Chairman Hanna then introduced Rev. Dr. J. Gray Bolton, pastor of the Hope-Presbyterian church, West Philadelphia, as the chaplain of the convention. Dr. Bolton wore an Oxford gown. He spoke in a clear voice, and while not exceedingly loud to those who sat close to him was distinctly heard in every section of the big hall. Upon the conclusion of the prayer the chairman ordered the national secretary, Charles Dick, to read the call for the assembling of the convention. The call, which was a lengthy document, referred to the electing of delegates from all the states and territories. Immediately upon the conclusion of the reading of the call Chairman Hanna took the floor and in a forcible address praised Philadelphia and her loyal citizens in their united efforts, regardless of party, to make the convention a success. He congratulated his hearers upon the magnificent representation of the Republican party and said that the national committee had made no mistake in sending the convention to this city, the cradle of liberty and the birthplace of the Republican party, a veritable beehive of industry and a glorious exemplification of the grand principles of the Republican party, the protection of American industries. In concluding he announced his retirement as chairman of the national committee. Though Chairman Hanna's reception was flattering in the extreme, the enjoyment he experienced over his own reception seemed nothing compared with the delight he manifested when for the first time he mentioned the president's name. The convention went off like a rocket. The cheering was deafening, the Ohio delegation leading in the demonstration. Mr. Hanna's face showed the ecstacy of the joy he felt over the storm of approval. ne had raised. Chairman Hanna then introduced Senator Wolcott, of Colorado, as temporary chairman, and that eloquent orator roused his 15,000 auditors to the highest pitch of enthusiasm as he sounded the keynote for the campaign of 1900. Senator Wolcott's address lasted an hour and ten minutes. It undoubtedly added to the brilliant Colorado senator's reputation as an orator. The climax was reached when he lifted up his voice and declared that our dead were buried in Luzon, and that on its soil no foreign flag should ever salute the dawn. The appointment of the committees on permanent organization, platform, etc., concluded the labors of yesterday's session, and with the benediction of the Rev. Edgar M. Levy, who delivered the invocation at the convention held on Locust street in 1856, the convention adjourned until today, when President McKinley was renominated by acclamation and the platform adopted. INSISTING ON ROOSEVELT Kansas and Colorado Declare That He Must Be Nominated. The strong Roosevelt sentiment was emphasized last night by the action of the Kansas delegation in deciding unanimously to support the New Yorker for vice president. The delegation determined to clinch the decision on the spot, and, headed by Judge Burton, chairman of the delegation, the members called upon Governor Roosevelt at his room. There, despite Roosevelt'surgings, the Kansans declared their intention to vote for him for the vice presidential nomination. The Pennsylvania delegation, after re-electing M. S. Quay chairman of the delegation on Monday, took a vote on the vice presidency, which resulted: Roosevelt, 52; Root, 1; Long, 1; Bliss, 1; excused from voting, 7; absent, 2. It is understood that the 52 will insist on casting their votes for the New Yorker. That other state delegations favor the plan of nominating Roosevelt despite his declination was shown in the action of the Colorado delegates this morning in adopting the Kansas resolutions. Wisconsin, which voted to support Roosevelt at the outset and then reconsidered the vote, is still for Roosevelt, but will support any man satisfactory to the administration. This is the position of several other delegations, but the Kansans are working hard to get them in line for New York's popular governor. The Kentucky delegation held a conference last night to consider the vice presidential situation. The delegates came instructed for former Governor Bradley, but in view of the popularity of Governor Roosevelt it was deemed expedient to change their plans. During the consultation Mr. Bradley positively refused to have his name presented to the convention. The delegation was polled and it is said will vote solidly for any candidate satisfactory to the administration. The next serious proposition that confronts Mr. Hanna is what he shall do as between Long and Dolliver. There is a popular sentiment for Dolliver in the west that is hard to overcome. Long is regarded as a passive kind of a candidate, and while no objection is urged against him he does not attract the delegates. But he is Mr. Hanna's personal choice, and is preferred by the president. ADDICKS DELEGATES SEATED. Credentialis Committee Decides in Their Favor by a vote of 38 to 9. The Addicks delegation from Delaware was seated last night by the committee on credentials by a vote of 38 to 9. The fight between Dupont and Addicks factions has been waged ever since 1895, and the struggle before the committee was the hottest that they ever had. Both sides had a long array of legal talent to speak for them, and despite the fact that the time limit allowed each side in contests was but 30 minutes the committee extended it to nearly double the original allowance. Walter Hayes and Dr. Caleb Layton made the arguments for Addicks, while Anthony Higgins and Levi Bird spoke for Dupont. In the Alabama contests between the Vaughan and Bingham factions, the former won the contest for the delegates at large by a vote of 29 to 13 and in two of the four contested districts they won the fourth, while the Bingham people won in the fifth and seventh. The committee sustained the action of the national committee in sustaining the contests in their seats. In the Louisiana contest the Warmoth delegation was seated, the action sustaining that of the national committee. The credentials committee organized by electing Sereno E. Payne, of New York, as chairman and Col. Charles Dick secretary. The most important contests now pending are in the states of Texas and Tennessee. M'COMAS DEFEATS MALSTER In the Contest For National Committeeman From Maryland. mitteman From Maryland. The contest for national committeeman in the Maryland delegation resulted in the election of Senator McComas over Mayor Malster, of Baltimore, by a vote of 11 to 5. The Baltimore city delegates were a unit in voting against McComas. The Utah delegation is deadlocked in the selection of a national committeeman, and it appears more than likely that the disagreement will be carried to the national committee for settlement. The committee on permanent organization, of which Gen. Grosvenor, of Ohio, is chairman and Thomas N. Hastings, of New Hampshire secretary, met after the adjournment of the convention and by a unanimous vote selected Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts, for permanent chairman. and voted to continue Charles W. Johnson, of Minnesota, as permanent secretary and to make the other temporary officers permanent. This action was ratified by the convention today. The committee on resolutions elected Senator Fairbanks, of Indiana, chairman. NEW YORK FOR WOODRUFF. After an Unsuccessful Effort to Induce Roosevelt to Accept. LeuttenantGovernor Woodruff will be presented to the national convention as the candidate of New York for vice president. It was decided to do this after a four hours' stormy session of the New York delegation last night, during which every kind of appeal was made to get Governor Roosevelt to say that he would accept a nomination. The vice presidential situation is still mixed, because it is asserted that New York makes this move so as to go into the convention with a candi- date, and yet hoping that Governor Roosevelt will be nominated. Senator Hanna, it is declared, has stated that he controls the delegates to such an extent that he can nominate any candidate he pleases, and it is not known that he has withdrawn his objections to Mr. Woodruff. The latter was as much surprised as anybody over the result. In general the idea seems to be that Roosevelt may still be nominated. Governor Roosevelt believes that, his wishes having been respected by his own delegation, he is finally out of the race. A WEEK'S NEWS CONDENSED Mrs. Gladstone, wife of England's great premier died at Hawarden, aged 74. The number of states that have instructed for Bryan assures his nomination at Kansas City. Governor Gage, of California, says in a statement to Secretary Hay that bubonic plague has never existed in the state. The United Norwegian church, ten years old in this country, has now 1,100 churches, 230 pastors and 250,000 communicants. Friday, June 15. Fire in a New York tenement house caused ten deaths in two families. Cuban courts cost the government $460,550 in salaries alone, not counting municipal judges. John F. Baker, of New York, has been selected as secretary of the Chilean claims commission. A band of gypsies who had kidnapped pretty 13-year-old May Brice, of Flandiay, O., were caught and the girl rescued Kentucky Democrats declared for Chicago platform, instructed national delegates for Bryan, and promised repeal of the Goebel election law. Saturday, June 16. Admiral Dewey declares he would not accept a vice presidential nomination. As the result of the long dry season in Australia 20,000 sheep perished in a sing' season: Congressman John F. Hoffecker, of Delaware, dropped dead from apoplexy at his home in Smyrna, aged 73. At Westfield, Me., the coroner's jury held George Champion, farm hand, for the murder of the Goodwin family of four persons. According to unofficial census returns the population of the nation (exclusive of Alaska and island possessions) is 78,964,742. Monday, June 18. Gen. Alejandro Rodriguez, Nationalist, was elected mayor of Havana. The population of Buffalo, according to the new census, is a little less than 400,000. Because he slepped her face, Mrs. Henry P. Rust secured a divorce from her husband at Hartford. Gen. Joseph Wheeler has been assigned to the command of the department of the lakes, with headquarters at Chicago. Samuel J. Harrison, of New York, who, it is alleged, insulted Mrs. Hermann Gelrichs, has sued Hermann Gelrichs for $5,000 for thrashing him. As the result of last week's scouting in the Philippines 60 rebels were killed, 200 captured and 300 rifles, with 23,000 rounds of ammunition, were surrendered. Three Americans were killed. Tuesday, June 19. The population of Porto Rico is 953,243. Five cars were more or less damaged in St. Louis last night by dynamite placed on the tracks. No one was injured. At a picnic at Pineville, Ky., Charles Pursiful fatally shot James Bullard. Later a young son of Bullard shot and killed Pursiful. The quarantine against San Francisco on account of bubonic plague at the state line has been declared off by the federal authorities. Three deaths have resulted from an explosion of giant powder which destroyed a house on Schell street, Philadelphia, and another may die. H. Walter Webb died of consumption at Scarborough-on-the-Hudson, aged 47. In 1891, as assistant to President Depew, he defeated the Knights of Labor strike on the New York Central. Wednesday, June 20. Mayor Harrison, of Chicago, declares the American derby must be run without a betting ring this year. The insurrection in Bulgaria is spreading. Fifty peasants have been killed by the military at Duran-Lekah. Chances for a settlement of Chicago's labor troubles in the building lines have been improved by an agreement reached yesterday. Governor Beckham, of Kentucky, issues a statement formally announcing his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to succeed himself. Kentuckians For Bryan and Hill. Forkfort, KY., June 20.—Judge W. S. Pryor, of the Kentucky delegates, urge to the Kansas City convention, yesterday announced that he was for former Senator David Bennett Hill, of New York, for vice president. The Kentucky delegation is divided between Hill and former Congressman Shively, of Indiana, for second place with Bryan. SECRETARY OF THE NAVY JOHN D. LONG Bloomington. Iils. June 20 — Fire that started in the night has left most half of the business portion of Bloomington in ashes. The court house and many of the best business blocks were swept away. Big dry goods, furniture, hardware and other stores are wiped out. The total loss is estimated at $2,000,000. One fatality attended the sweep of the flames. Robert L. Schmidt, 17 years old, died as a result of the shock occasioned by the destruction of buildings with dynamite. "You lads have a fine time of it nowadays with your machine-guns and a commissariat that knows canned meat from castor oil." It was an Indian veteran who spoke—Col. Carrill—to whom Myers and I, returning from Dacoit-hunting in Burma, had been relating our exploits. "Fifty years ago fighting was fighting," he went on, "but now—" We smiled the smile of the young and up-to-date. What did he know of the vagaries of the modern savage; of the Dacoit who came in the night quietly and parted life and death with an ugly and unnecessarily large stab in the breast. The colonel read our thoughts. "Dacoit may be a stealthier foe," he said, "but for undiluted vagabondism and downright villainy give me the Thugs." "They must have been bad," I ventured. "At the very best, and yet I found a little grain of virtue in one," said the veteran. "Shall I tell you a yarn? It will be like a page of ancient history now, but I don't think it has been told before; and really Hosein All was a picturesque scoundrel who deserved record—and hanging. "It was in the autumn of '34," proceeded the colonel. "I went out from Hyderabad under Major Groves northward across the Godavery after Thugs. The authorities were getting their eyes wide open at last, and a great effort was being made to exterminate the villains. Groves sent me off on my own horse, tried to conquer and sepoys and a couple of non-coms. We had no success until Hosein All fell into our hands. He was taken, not exactly red-handed, but just after the act, with the proof of guilt thick upon him and the spoil in his possession. Yet he denied with all the stubbornness of innocence. "I know nothing of what you say, sahib. I am from beyond the Kristina." "I looked long and fixedly at the man. He was a fine specimen of a fine race. Tall, and straight as a bamboo; comely of feature and limb, with a handsome and well-kept beard and mustache, and black eyes which glowed with indignation and a hint of defiance, he looked anything but the scoundrel he was. If I had not been so absolutely certain of his guilt, I must have doubted that one of so gallant a bearing could be that worst of all criminals, a Thug. "What are you doing here, then,' I asked him. What is your trade, your occupation? How did you come by these people?" "If I answer the sahib at all,' he replied, 'it is that he may be satisfied and let me go on my journey in peace. I am on travel honestly to my sister's wedding, and the stones are a wedding rift.' "The words came glibly off his tongue; but just as my eyes left his I saw the defiant expression change for a second to a furtive glance, which seemed to say, 'Is he fool enough to believe it?' "I don't believe a word of it,' said I, replying to his glance; 'you are a Thug and a murderer, and deserve hanging a hundred times; but--make yourself useful; tell me your companions, show me their haunts, take me to the graves of your victims, and your life may be spared." "I know nothing of what you say, sahil, he repeated doggedly. "Take him away,' I commanded, 'and in 10 minutes' time hang him." "Of course, this was pure bounce, but he knew no better. I uttered the sentence sharply and rose to leave the hut. As I turned my back I heard a scuffle, and looking quickly around, was just in time to ward the prisoner's hands from my throat. Taking the Sepoys by surprise, he had with great energy dashed them aside and sprung at me. "In another moment the men had him down, and, though he struggled desperately, he was bound and dragged to his feet as I resumed my seat. "None but the guilty would have behaved so,' I said sternly—I knew no better in those days. You have sealed your doom." "The man took a sleep breath—he was still panting from the struggle—and shouted with an excess of strength and enthusiasm: "Jey Bhowanee!" "It was the warcry of Thuggee—the invocation to the goddess. If anything more was needed to convict him, it was provided in the extraordinary change in his appearance. All the signs of vice and cupidity which I had looked for in vain at first were now most prominent in the angry, passion-distorted face. "However, I determined to try him and as a first step I had him informed that unless he consented to give us the information we wat ted, he would certainly be hanged in the morning. As an extra argument we built a gallows opposite the windows of his cell. "At first this only excited his deision. For an hour or more he kept up a stream of ribald and obscene fests, varied with vindictive and comprehensive curses which made the Seypoy guard alternatively laugh and shake their fists in righteous anger. "The small hours of morning, how ever, proved too much for him. I was wakened early and told he wanted to speak." "Tell him he can say all he wants under the rope," was my reply. I thought a little more fear of death would make his tongue all the reader "When the hour came the man was led out. Nothing remained of the scorn and defiance of the previous day; a night of passion and fear had broken him up. "As he caught sight of me he called out: 'I will tell all, Sahib Bahadur. One of the Sepoys, previously instructed, began to busy himself with the rope. "All,' I said; 'nothing kept back?' "Nothing,' he answered eagerly. 'All I have done and my companions.' "And their names, all of them?' Yes. "And help us to take them by all means and strategies in your power?" He hesitated at this; but a glance at the man who held the rope, and who had now made a pretty goose in it, was enough. " 'I will, sahib,' he muttered. 'My life will be savey "On condition that you carry out your promise to the letter, I will do my best to save it." "A table was brought, my native clerk prepared his writing materials, and there, within a yard of the gibbet, the prisoner told a tale of murder and robbery appalling in its extent, sickening in its cold-bloodedness and deliberation. To this he added a list of some 30 or 40 accomplices, and, with a remarkable effort of memory, described the positions of the rude grasps of over 100 victims. "The Thug was out to investigate, and the following evening reached one of the indicated spots. There we found buried proof of the reality of one part of the Thug's confession, and in that a guarantee for the "truth of the rest." "A couple of weeks of activity passed. Thanks to Hosein, who had been shaved and otherwise disguised, we not only collected ample proof of the crimes committed, but succeeded in securing many of the culprits, who were taken to the nearest court and tried. By a judicious setting of caste against the taste, and management, to cause intimidation, and relations among the prisoners, which led to their convicting each other, and so avoided the necessity of producing Hosein All as a witness—a course which would have been fatal to his usefulness. "So far the informer had amply fulfilled his contract. He had, indeed, displayed a zeal which made me at times very doubtful of his sincerity. No government officer could have been more anxious to run the culprits to earth, no one more fruitful in devices to entrap them. I found out at last that his thoroughness was characteristic of the man in all things. "One day I told him that I thought he might count on getting off cheap, his services had been so valuable and so willingly given. I added a hope that he might lead a different life when the business was over. "What business, sahib? he asked. "When Thuggee is suppressed, I replied. "Thuggee! He made a wide gesture with his arms, as though to indicate all India, and added, with a little smile, that had a grain of pride in it: 'We shall be old men, sahib.' "I was but 23 then, and incredulous; but he was right. I was gray when I came home, and I left Thugs behind me. "Well, the further the work of suppression advanced, the more difficult it became. The Thugs had enjoyed immunity so long that many of the bands had become careless and were taken with comparative ease; but as the news of their capture spread, and the fate which met them became known, the villains grew more wary, and difficult of approach. "We had, of course, spies and scouts out in all directions. The inhabitants of the villages were even too eager to give us information, and often the accounts were so conflicting that I was at a loss. In these difficulties Hoselu was invaluable. He smelt out the true and reliable, and knew exactly what the Thugs in this or that dilemma would do or attempt. "About a month after Hoseln's capture we got on the heels of a band which, by the signs, numbered about 40 members. Instead of following them up, we crossed the river along the banks of which they were marching, and, hurrying on, got in advance of them. We knew that they would have to cross later and hoped to ambush them. The bank on our side of the river was covered with a thick and broad belt of jungle, beyond which was a chain of hills whose lower slopes were well wooded. In the shade of these trees we rested for the noon. In the early afternoon one of our scouts came in with news. About a mile in front of us he had seen a party of natives, whose manner seemed to him suspicious, entering a grove of trees. The possibility that this was a detachment of the band we were after at once occurred to me. We were on our feet at once and pushing forward with our encounter, succeeded in surrounding the grove without detection. At the last moment we were seen. We charged in, but, to our surprise, met no resistance. Instead, indeed, of a band of determined and defiant robbers, we broke in on what seemed to be a party of traveling merchants in the deepest distress. The air was full of low lamentations. Pushing my way into the group I saw the cause of the trouble. A body lay stretched out in the unmistakable attitude of death, covered reverently with a linen cloak. Catching sight of me one of the mourners spoke: "Shookk Khoda! Now shall the "Shookk Khoda! Now shall the wicked suffer.' "What is wrong? I inquired. "Thugs! was the reply. 'Our brother left us this morning in a fit of anger to continue his journey, alone. Here we overtake him at noon, dead, and the villains are gone.' "I plied the men with questions as to the direction taken by the robbers. 'Eastward,' they said. They had not seen them but from various signs, were confident. This was contrary to all our ideas as to their route, and I was considering how to rearrange our whale bearded Hesperi all voice whispering behind me. 'My lord must not look around or show surprise. This body is still warm. The man is but just dead, and they who mourn have killed him. They are Thugs, he added. "I was too bewildered at first to speak, but, pulling myself together, partly grasped the situation." "Turning to the spokesman of the party, I did my best to convince him that I was completely taken in; and, assuring him that we should most certainly pursue the culprits, left him ostensibly to make preparations to that end. "Now, what is this? I asked Hosein. "They are Thugs,' he repeated, 'an advanced guard who came across this traveler unexpectedly. They had just strangled him as we rushed in. This is an old dodge." "This pretense of finding the man dead and mourning." "Old as it was, I was all but taken in, and but for Hosein the villains would have got away and sent me on." "In view of this, it was somewhat humbly I asked Hosein what was best to be done. "Let them all be seized and bound without noise," he said with his usual decision; the rest will come across after dark, and we will take them also." "It was no easy matter to carry out this plan. The Thugs were prone to suspicion, and once alarmed would fight desperately. However, by setting part of them to furnish my clerk with an account of the affair—an account which was afterward highly esteemed as a specimen of impromptu lying—and plying the others with questions to the theft taken by the alleged assassins, we managed to kill suspicion and divide the guilty into groups. Then, at a given signal, we threw them and tied them securely, to their intense amazement and disgust. "We did not move from the grove." THE PLANET till daylight began to die out. Hossein had the whole detachment busy for some hours cutting a number of short bamboo sticks and boring holes in their ends, through which short lengths of cord were run. He had a way of holding his tongue till questioned, and, moreover, liked to have his plans matured before being called on to explain them; so I let him proceed unquestioned until I saw he was ready. "What are these things for?" I then asked him. "Food for the Thugs, sir," he replied. "When they taste these they are silent." "Then I perceived that the mysterious articles were gags. They will come across the ford tonight. Continued Hossein. We will be in waiting, and as they land one by one, seize them and stop their voices. "How can you be sure they will press?" said I. "Shall I not tempt them?" he answered. "Shall I not light a fire and send a cry across the water as these would have done if God had not delivered them into our hands?" "How many of them are there?" "I should say from 30 to 40." "And we must leave a guard with the prisoners. We shall have our hands full." I said cautiously. "I know this ford so well," responded Hosein; "only one man can land at a time. If the sahib will permit, I will stand by the bank and assist them out singly. It will be dark to-night and there will be rain. Some of your men must leave their coats and dress like Thugs, and as I band over the first of the robbers two of them shall seize him, fill his mouth with the wood and tie them up so that he makes neither sound nor motion. In like manner with the others. The jungle and the rain will help us. "It was a simple, daring scheme. It seemed one moment to be absolutely impracticable, and the next to have no real defect. Its very audacity was its strength. Of my two Sepoy sergeants to whom I explained the idea, one was certainly dubious; but he was always somewhat feolous of Hosein; the other was an optimist of the first class, and did best as cheerfully have tackled the job in the court, had the force. In the end I consented. It would be a great feather in our caps if we succeeded. ["To be continued.] SENATOR WILLIAM B. ALLISON. EMOTOR WILLIE P. KELSON. SENATOR CHABLES W. FAIRBANKS. SENATOR JOSEPH B. FORAKER. Secly Divided Even With Uncle Sam. Havana, June 5—Acting Director of Posts Bristow yesterday inquired as to the amount of postal funds taken by G. P. W. Neely in May, 1899, and ascertained that it was $33,312.95. Neely's monthly average was about $17,000. His system of bookkeeping was simplicity itself. Apparently he merely divided the amounts received, taking one-half for himself and accounting for the other. A Lincoln Statue For Washington. Washington, Feb. 13.—Representative Lorimer (Ills.) yesterday introduced a bill for the erection in Washington of a statute of Lincoln, and appropriating $500,000 for that purpose. A. B. Photo by Rice. SENATOR HENRY CABOT LODGE. M. B. Copyright, 1000, by Charles A. Gray PRESIDENT M'KINLEY. SENATOR MARCUS A. HANNA Congratulations 100th Anniversary 77 TIMOTHY L. WOODRUFF THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SOME BRITISH SHARKS The Blue and Porbeagle Species are Fest to Fishermen. British sharks are very substantial facts, the largest of them is an inocuous giant that basks in the sunshine and perhaps feeds on nothing larger than a shrimp. But the blue shark and porbeagle, both of which grow to a length of several yards and a weight of hundreds of pounds, are vicious pests and most unwelcome on the fishing grounds. The former takes his favorite pleasure in eating mackerel out of the nets, doing as much damage in its disentanglement as will absorb a fisherman's weekly wage to make good. Wherefore it comes about that, as soon as one is hauled aboard the fishermen forget their accustomed mildness, and seizing it close to the tall belabor with its shovel-shaped head the nearest thwart unoffice reigns once more. The porbeagle is a somewhat less active and less vicious animal of duller hue, and of a smell that passes any other on sea or land. To prevent its blood imparting this odor of the abattoir to the boat, the porbeagle is usually slain over the side, and is then ignominiously slung in a noose at the bow. The quantities of herrings and other migratory fishes consumed by these sharks would, could we but apraise the damage, appeal even the encomias who has recently, in a sporting contemporary, declared the shark to be a misjudged child of nature. 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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 the will I will show why the evil has existed that does exist now and prevail in this Negro case of people, which evil will finally destroy the peace and happiness of other people 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. 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By the rocks or some old fallen tree, Where the trout used to dart at my bent pin hook— When a-heeling the cotton and corn. The sweetest of music that came to our ears. Was the sound of the old dinner horn. To-day as I ponder o'er years that are gone, And the friends that I'll never more see. They've left me and passed to that faraway land. While I long for the old Tennessee. T. J. NICHOLL. The Maddening Microscope. The person with a microscope; he's always hanging 'round And scaring everybody with his vision so profound. If I had paid attention to the various things he said I'd surely be so frightened that I might as well be dead. There is a limit to the deadly germs he lay. When he takes his lenses out and winks the other eye. I might face the jungle tiger and imagine it was fun. But this microscopic terror truly has me on the run. He writes about badill who your tissues will explore. 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All of these should be clear and plain manner and in deedance. Mothers should know the success of their husbands and children young ladies should know everything about the sweethearts or intended husband. Do not keep company, marry or go into business until you know all, do not let silly religious scruples prevent your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can tell you the FULL NAME of your future husband, with age and date of marriage, and tells whether the one you love is true or false. There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting a Medium, but such beliefs are contrary to the truth. It is only from the lack of discrimination that a conclusion can be reached. It is not every one who placards himself or herself as a medium that can stand a test of what he or she claims. And a person of an enquiring mind may ask the reason why. It is simply t these advisers do not take the able to study hun an nature. 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THE GUARDIAN THEN DEADLIER, FASTER, WORKED EVERY CUBAN RIFLE. From "Running the Cuban Blockade." Herbert B. Stone & Co. William O. Stoddard's latest book, "Running the Cuban B blockade," published by Herbert S. Stone & Co., Chicago, is a story for boys, dealing with the exciting times in Cuban history just before the breaking out of war between Spain and the United States, a bright American boy, goes with a hilarious expedition to Cuba, that he may bring back with him important dispatches for friends of the Cuban cause in this country. With him on the voyage is Col. Garcia, of the Cuban army, and just after the landing of the expedition the portion of the Cuban army under Gandalf and Romy goes by the Spaniards. The following extract from the book tells the story of that battle, and of the death of Col. Garcia: THE next morning sun did not dawn upon Tom Rutledge at all. He was awakened by a shake of a strong hand upon his shoulder, and he stood up at once, for he had neither undressed nor gone to bed. He had slept well, however, upon a heap of gray moss and a blanket. "Good morning!" he exclaimed. "Col. Garcia, has anything happened?" "Nothing but breakfast," replied the colonel, laughing. "We are all safe in here. You'll soon have some friends to talk with. Come." Tom paused for a moment to look around him. "We came here through the woods by torch light," he said to himself. "All I could do then was to lie down. Oh, but wasn't I tired! Why, the water comes away on into the cavern!" So it did, a long, narrow sheet of it, rippling gently as it arose and fell along its sandy edges. The cavern was long and wide rather than high. Its gloom was diminished partly by light that was diffused through a low rugged THEN DEADLIER, FASTER, W From "Running the Cuban Blockade." entrance seaward, and partly by dires around which wild-looking figures were busy with coffee pots and the broiling of fish and beef. Tom knew what it was by the fragrant and appetizing odors. "Small boats or pretty big ones without masts could pull right in here at low water," he thought, "but that entrance would be almost corked up by a high tide. It was a tip-top hiding place for buccaneers." It was just as good for Cuban patriots, but Tom was shortly informed that they never remained here long. "It is too near strong posts of the Spaniards," explained Col. Garcia, as he and Tom were busy with broiled fish and coffee. "It can be attacked from the sea. There are others like it here and there on the coast, and more and larger caverns among the islands. The Caribs and the colored refugees know where they are, but they tell nobody. Here comes Gen. Maximo Gomez, and your errand in Cuba, and mine, is done better and quicker than I homed for." Tom sprang to his feet and bowed respectfully to the foremost of several military looking men who were approaching. A very polite response was given him, but Tom hardy felt like saying anything. This whole affair was too much for him. He had never read anything to beat it, in any novel. The Cuban leader did not seem to be a large man, but he had an exceedingly vigorous, peremptory way of moving and of speaking. He wore gold epaulets, but his uniform was only a blue flannel blouse, and Tom noted that his spurs were tremendous. His sword and sash were handsome, but his hat was a common Panama without any feather. His dark face was now lit up with pleased expression, while he told Tom how much he and Cuba thanked him and his father and their friends in New York for this venture of the Farragut. "Now," he said, "I must mount and ride. Come out and take a look at one of the armies of Cuba, with which we are defeating 200,000 of the regular army of destroying Spain." "Come," said Garcia; but at that moment a black man came hasty in and said a few words to Gen. Gomez. "They are here!" shouted the general. "So quickly? They were informed from the man-of-war. We will fight! Forward!" Out of the cavern, on a run, went every man; but there was no confusion, for orders were shouted, swads came together, officers took their places, companies formed, and Tom was left to himself for the time being. "As close to the general as I can keep," he exclaimed. "I am going to see a battle!" "Forward!" he heard again from the She Had Her Dophis. "It's funny our minister never married," remarked the young husband, who had just refused his wife a bonnet, in his endeavor to change the subject; "I think he'd make a good husband." "Well," replied the wife, warmly, "he didn't seem to make a very good one when he married us."—Yonkers Statesman. deep, guttural voice of the general. "Our position is at the ridge. If they carry that they will cut us up!" If Tom had been a trained soldier he would have better understood, not many minutes later, with what excellent skill the Cuban general was posting his small force. "Cavalry!" exclaimed Tom. "More'n a hundred. He brought them with him. About as many more half-armed men. Here are eularks with the new rifles. Everybody is piling up brushwood and tree branches and logs and stones along the top of that ledge." He himself carried everything he could find, and he hardly looked over the ridge until he heard the sound of a bugle, followed by scattering rifle reports. "Guess they're coming!" he shouted, and he climbed a rock to see. Beyond the ridge was a ragged bushy slope of erumbling slaty shale, upon which there were not many large trees. It gave a good opportunity, apparently, for the forward movement of a body of disciplined soldiers. They were coming up the slope now, two regiments of them, and certainly they moved well. Their uniforms had a bright, new look. Their burnished bayonets glittered in the sunshine. They were in every way a strong contrast to the ragged rebels, in no uniforms at all, less than half their numbers, who now crouched behind the frail barrier of the hasty breastwork on the ridge, or behind the rocks and trees. "Forward the howitzers!" ordered Gen. Gomez. "Keep their muzzles hidden!" "He is going to give the Spaniards a surprise party," thought Tom. "I'm told not to fire yet, but I belong to this battle." "Keep quiet, my boy," said Col. Garcia, walking toward him. "We are going to have a pretty desperate affair." WORKED EVERY CUBAN RIFLE. Herbert S. Stone & Co. If we are beaten take to the woods with our people. They may find you a chance to get away. Oh!" "Oh, Senor Garcia!" exclaimed Tom, springing forward, "are you hurt?" "Dead, senor," responded a Cuban soldier, stooping to examine Garcia. "Killed by their first volley. Through the heart!" "I'm so sorry!" groaned Tom, feeling as if his best friend were gone. "But now I will fight!" Up to that moment the Cubans had withheld their fire, but now there came an astonishment to the advancing Spaniards. Not from old muskets and shotguns, but from the very best and latest rapid-fire, chambered rifles, came upon them a continuing shower of well-directed lead. "Charge!" shouted their commander. "Storm the ridge! No quarter! Kill all!" His soldiers were brave enough, and they obeyed, but their first rush brought them within howitzer range, and the four short-barreled, big-mouthed pieces roared together, hurling a storm of grape shot among the charging ranks. Then deadlier, faster, worked every Cuban rifle, and it was too much for any man to endure. "They have artillery!" exclaimed the Spanish commander. "We are deceived! They outnumber us!" But down he went at that moment, and his next in command shouted panic-striken orders for a retreat. "We have beaten them!" Tom heard behind him in Spanish. "But, oh, García! My best friend! What shall I do without you! Men, bury the dead! Care for the wounded! They will return with reenforcements to morrow. We must be far away when they come. Senor Rutledge, you have fought for Cubal!" "My cartridge box is empty, general," was all that Tom could think of; but the general was looking sadly down into the face of Col. Garcia. "Our freedom costs a heavy price," he said. "My own life may be the next to be pal." So be it! I am ready to die for liberty!" He looked very brave, and Tom thought that he was handsome, but now he raised his head. "Senor Rutledge," he said, "you do not go with us. Your return parcel of papers will be brought to you in the cavern. Take it and deliver it to your father. Cuba thanks you, my brave young friend. Some do you may have to fight for your own country." "I'll be ready," replied Tom. "But I'm awfully sorry about Col. Garcia." "Go at once!" commanded the general. "This man Polo will be your guide. The ship you came on has instructions concerning a place where it may pick up a messenger. Good-by, God bless you." What Made Her Doubt "I wonder why he didn't bring his wife with him?" she said. "He did," replied her husband, "That's his wife with him now. What made you think it wasn't?" "He's so attentive to her." And during all the rest of the evening he kept wondering whether there was anything personal in what she said.-Chicago Post. "I hope I see you well," he said, finely, to the old farmer leaning on his hoe. "I hope you do," was the unexpected answer; "but if you don't see me well, young man, put on specks; they're a wonderful help to poor eyesight."—Tit-Bits. A Starter. 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Office hours: from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. A. C. Hines, Pres., JNO. H. JOHNSON, Sec., J. H. BINFORD, Gen. Mang. 5-15-3m. JOHN M. HIGGINS JOHN M. HIGGINS DEALER IN Cholce Groceries Wines Liquors & Cigars. PURE GOODS, FULL VALUE FOR THE MONEY. (Near Old Market.) Richmond, - - Virginia. The Custalo House. The Custalo House. 702 E. BROAD ST. Having remodeled my bar, and having an up-to-date place, I am prepared to serve my friends and the public at the same old stand. Choice Wines, Liquors and Ciders. FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT. Meals At All Hours, New 'Phone. 1261. Wm. Custalo, Prop H. F. Jonathan, Fish Oysters & Produce 120 N. 17th St., Richmond, Va Orders will receive prompt attention Phone 157. A. Hayes, First-Class Hacks and Caskets of all descriptions. I have a spare room for bodies when the family have not a suitable place. All Country orders are given Special Attention. Your special attention is called to the new style Oak Caskets. Call and see me and you shall be waited on kindly. New 'Phone 1198. BEORE Your purchase you would do well to call at the same single furniture house in the city and see the fine line of Refrigerators, Mattings, Oil-Cloths, And in fact everything that is need ed in house furnishings. RUGS AND CARPETS. Of every description; also the latest designs in ROCKERS and special CHAIRS. Our goods are the best from price and the price is very low. G. SEGUR'S SON 421 EAST BROADST. between 4th and 5th Street Benevolent Investment And Relief Association OF VIRGINIA. Chartered by Legislature of Virginia. MAIN OPERATION: 84 W. LEIGH ST. RICHMOND, VA. Sick and Death Benefits Paid. Those who do not keep a regular Bank A count, the plan of this Association takes its place. MONEY LOANED to members on PERSONAL AND REAL ESTATE SE JURITIES on small weekly payments interest Paid on all Deposits. For further information apply at the main office. AGENTS WANTED. Rev. G. O. Coleman, President Prof J. H. Blackwell, See'y & Manager IN THE FRONT RANK. SECURITY, INDUSTRIAL MU TUAL AID SOCIETY Has been a great bene to their sick members, also their death bene-tashave helped many Hustling and polite agents wanted Masonite Hall, 511 East Glay St. WM, Isaac Johnson, President, J. E. JONES, Vice-President, B. P. VANDERVALL, Secretary, E. T. JANKINS, Treasurer, Oscar N. Brown Manager Deason Thos. Christian is quite sick at his home, 1068 N. 17th St. PLANET DEPOT PLANET can be found at the following every Saturday: BEAUMONT, TEXAS Wm. Archibald, BOWERS HILL, VA. A. Ashburn. BERKLEY, VA. Narie Biddick BOSTON, MASS. William L. Reed 155 Cambridge St. Mrs. AnnCollins 141% Northampton St. Edward Foote, 194 Northampton, St. BALZIMORE, MD. P.D. Blackwell, 208 Richmond, St. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. Miner Barck W. L. Johnson, CAMBIDGE, MASS. Jas. O. Creedie, 78 Pleasant St. CLIPTON FORGE, VA. W S Thomas, DEMOPOLIS, VA. John W. Anderson, FULZON, VA. Thomas Page, State St. FARMVILLE, VA. P B Hairston. GERMANTOWN, PA. W. M. Byrd, 176 W. Price St. HAVERHILL, MASS. Mrs L A Bailey, 24 Dudley St. HAMPTON, VA. Solomon Philips LYNCHBURG, VA. Chas. Morgan, 702 Taylor St. Mt. Hope, W. VA. R. H. Thomas. NORFOLK, VA., John De Bona, 886 Church St. NEWPORT NEWS, VA. I. L. Brown 2131 Madison St. Wayne Crudup, 1222 31st St New York N. Y. Fraderick J. Brown, 4075 Park Ave W H. Allen, 142 Columbus Avenue Geo H. Washington, 458 7th " Wm Johnson, 242 w 47th St John Williams, 988 Washington, W. A. Kenney, 1789 39rd Ave. OXANNA, ALA. Ed. V. Nearing PHILADELPHIA PA. James Acocoe, 206 S. 9th St. E P Mackens, 1116 Pine St James E Warwick, 254 S 11th St. Marion Rie, 1218 Pine St. E. J Kohler, 1040 Pine St. J. A. Stokes, Broad & Fitswater St Charles Stewart 1240 Rodman St. Livvy Central & Laundry Bicycle G 11th Street Nelson house, Market St PALESTINE, TEXAS. H. B. Barrett, ITTREBURG PA Jos. Evans, Main Office 3rd Ave. A. A. Charles, 6936 Kelly St. OPER, N. O. Lenox Gaylord. RICHMOND, VA. W. H. white, 501 W. Leigh St. URBANA, VA. W. D. Harris WILMINGTON, N. O. W. H. Moore, 8 Mulbery St. WACO, TEXAS. Southern Herald. WINSTON, N. C. Samuel Toliver WASHINGTON, D E E Cooper 304 4% hr Atlantic Coast Line. Schedule in Effect January 14, 1900 TRAINS LEAVE RIGHOND-BYRD STREET STATION 0:00 A. M., Dally, Arrives Petersburg 0:31 0:31 A. M., Arrives Petersburg 11:37 A. M. Stops only at Petersburg, Wavely and Sofinka, Va. 0:00 A. M., 9:30 A. M., Daily, Arrives Petersburg 8:30 A. M., Eagernessville 1:48 P. M., Chase, Jettersville 1:48 P. M., Chase, Jettersville 1:48 P. M., Chase, Tampa 6:20 P. M., Chase, Tampa 6:20 P. M., Chase, Wilson with No. 47, arriving Goldberg, Wilmington, Wilmington 6:45, Pulman, sleeper New York to Jacksonville 11:30 A. M., Daily, Sunday, Arrives Petersburg 1:48 P. M., Chase, Manchester, Drewry's, Blu, Centrafa, and Chester on signal. 3:33 P. M. 3:20 P. M., Daily, except Sunday. 3:20 P. M., Daily, except Sunday. 3:20 P. M., and Rocky Mountain. 3:20 P. M., makes all intermediate stops. 3:40 P. M., Daily, arrives Petersburg 7:21 3:40 P. M., Connects with Norfolk and Western Washington and intermediate points. Arrives Petersburg 9:18 connects with A. and D. Dear stations between Emporia and Welton. Welton 5:88 P. M. aylesville 12:19 P. M. 7:04 A. M., Jacksonville 11:30 A. M., Port Tampa 9:45 P. M. NEW, Lakeside, MIDDLE GEORGIA POINTS,— Augusta 8:10 A. M., Mason II A. Augusta 12:15 P. M., Paulman Slocovsky N. M., Wimington, Charleston, Jackson, Port Tampa, Miami, Augusta and Macon. 9:00 P. M., Daily, arrives Petersburg 9:30 P. M., Welton, 11:30 P. M., Macon local stops between Petersburg and Welton. Arrives Lynchburg 2:15 P. M., Moorhead, Va. 4:30 A. M., Bristol, Va. 10:40 A. M., Connects at Emporia for arrival, a arriving 5:25 A. M. Palmira Sleeper Richmond to Lynchburg 0:00 P. M., Daily, except Sunday. NEW YORK & FLORIDA SPECIAL Arrives Orlando 7:46 A. M. Savannah 9:14 A. M. Jacksonville 1 P. M., 31. augustine 20 P. M. Tampa 9:30 P. M. 1:45 P. M., Daily, arrives Petersburg 11:26 :45 F. M., Daily. Arrives Petersburg 11:06 P. M. Trains Arrive Richmond. 8:28 A. M., Dally, from Jacksonville, Savannah, Charleston, Atlanta, Macon Augusta, all points South. 7:15 A. M., Dally, except Sunday from St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Savannah and Charleston. 8:15 a. M., Dally, except Sunday, from Atlanta, Augusta, Raleigh, Henderson Lynchburg and the West. 8:37 A. M., Daily, except Sunday, Petersburg local. 8:00 A. M., Dally, only, from Atlanta, Athens, Raleigh, Henderson Lynchburg, and the West. 11:10 A. M., Daily, except Sunday, from Goldsboro, intermediate stations, Norfolk and Petersburg. 11:05 A M. Sunday only, from Norfolk, Suffolk, and Petersburg. 1:35 P. M., Dally, except Sunday from Petersburg. 6:55 P. M., Daily, from Norfolk, Suffolk and Petersburg. 2:55 P. M., Daily, from Miami, Port Tampa, Jacksonville, Savannah, Charleston, Willingboro, Goldboro' and all points South. 8:66 P. M., Daily, from Petersburg, Lynchburg, and West. T. M. EMERSON J. R. KENLY, Traffic Manager General Manager HM. EMERSON. .G W. LEWIS. Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public. Abstract of Title Office. Titles to property carestly examined. Spatial attention given to suits and other matters in relation to property To the Editor of the PLANET; Sir—A word of high commendation is due to the Rev. Dr. D. W. Wisher for his almost twenty-five years of gospel work in the great city of New York. The Reverend Doctor came to this great Metropolis in the seventies and commenced his pastoral labors in West 26th street with a membership of twenty-one. Though at the very commencement in this part of the Master's vineyard, as it generally is with the true servants of God, much opposition confronted his energetic efforts; but being leen and sustained by the hand of Him whom he faithfully loved and served, he went from one point of success to another, until with in a short time after he had organized the Mount Olivet Baptist Church with a membership of twenty-one in a basement in west 26th street, he was found filling the pulpit of that church before an increasing congregation in a spacious hall in west 27th street. There his fame commenced to bloom and blossom, the church commenced to thrive, many converts were the fruits of his labors, the increase of membership was the result of his toil and the swelling of the congregation was due to his spiritual influence. OTHER QUARTERS NEEDED And it was found necessary to seek other quarters with a larger seating capacity, for the tide of spiritual progress was moving toward his door, success was attending his efforts and the impediment that laid in the pathway was fast fading before his incessant labors. From the spacious hall in west 37th street with his congregation, he went to Grand Union Hall, on Seventh avenue, where he continued in his religious labors, preaching the Word whereof the Lord God had commanded. And here at the place, his power in spiritual work became more famous and his endeavors more profound; and white ministers of Baptist and other denominations would oft time come to hear him expound the doctrine of his Lord and Master for which he was called. Pure deeds not hollow words forms character and make the man. INCREASE OF MEMBERSHIP. Therefore, as time rolled on the membership of the church had in creased from twenty-one to much over six hundred and the seating capacity even of Grand Union Hall proved inadequate to accommodate the large crowds that came to hear the spiritual expostulation of the Reverend, but now Doctor Wisher. Here we are persuaded by a magnanimous spirit to pass over the unjust animadversions that greeted the Reverend's success and extraordinary accomplishments, and regret to say that such críticaisms came more readily from persons calling themselves Christians than from those of the world. But undaunted by any just or unjust criticisms, being endowed with blessings from the throne above and appointed with the oil of consolation, he pushed on with unmitigated courage the divine work of his Lord and Master. Therefore, being compelled by the huge crowds that gathered about the doors of Grand Union Hall, and of the necessity to cease worshiping in Halls, the deacons and trustees led by Rev. Wisher put forth energies to get some place in the city, regular buildings. And after a little time their efforts were crowned with success through the instrumentality of white friends in securing the magnificent edifice in West Fifty-third street. A SPACIOUS BUILDING. This spacious building with a seating capacity of over twelve hundred, its frescado c.iling, its elegant painted walls, its fine garnished wood work, its well cushioned seats and beautifully carpeted floors, was formerly owned and occupied by a white congregation of the same denomination. But the Mount Olivet congregation was requested to have a certain sum of money before entering and taking possession of this fine gray stone edifice. The sum was five shouons and the given time was one month, but Rev. Wisher raised that amount almost in a day, and certainly within a week, and entered this finely fitted church before the given time expired. In this church he preached Sunday after Sunday for more than twelve years to congregations overwhelmingly large, expounding the doctrine of Christ Jesus and poured forth with spirit and power the gospel truth. And under the influence of his continued labors many were converted and added to the church and many that were in darkness brought to light, and taught to walk in the newness of life. But in the face of his energetic efforts and his over twenty years of faithful services and devoted labors of religious work in the Mount Olivet Baptist Church, the congregation came to a split. It is needless now to explain that the church of the world is too well acquainted with the incomsequent act of those calling themselves the church in that particular and of the political letter which served the good brother, deacons and trustees of said church as a pretext in the matter. It was not the letter in fact, but the letter in theory that covered the real motive. It was grudge of long standing, deep seated prejudice and aged malignity. But of this matter let us say no more. Let us leave it to the God of justice, of truth and love. TO RETURN NO MORE. Therefore, in view of this, and to avoid further contention and shameful disgrace on the part of those calling themselves the children of God and followers of Christ, Rev. Dr. Wisher walked out to return no more. Though penitless and seemingly friendless, but yet undaunted, not yet discouraged, full of the old time vigor and again sustained and led on by the hand of the Omnipotence, he at once started and created another organization, a new church. At first the new organization met in a little hall in west Fifty-third street, but the sur roundings being unpleasant, had to seek a place more desirable. There- fore, from the little hall aforesaid the new organization went to the "West Side Lyeum" Here the new church was organized, taking the name—Baptist Temple of New York. Rev. Dr. Wisher was immediately called to take charge as pastor. A CALL ACCEPTED. The call was accepted with a promise that in the name of the Lord God whom he loved and served he would soon lead us to a new church building. Endeavoring to make good his promise no "no stone was left unturned." It was a hard task and a great undertaking—none but a strong hearted man, full of confidence, full of hope and courage would have started out with it money and almost without friends on such a journey. The Mount Olivet Baptist Church he secured for $50000 with some money in hand, a congregation from seven to eight hundred and a large number of white friends ready to give him a helping hand. But now no money and a very few friends, what must be done? God is able to make the hard soft and the soft hard. With God all things are possible, but with men things are impossible. What is hard to us is easy with him. Therefore, with the aforesaid as his platform, he started out and secured another church for $75 000 with the understanding that if the first payment of ($5 000) could be paid on the seventh of May, 1900, the Baptist Temple could take possession of said property in west 46th street, amid the culture, wealth and cream of New York society. A THOUSAND DOLLARS RAISED. For this, as for the old church, the Reverend Doctor was in every hour and corner, and in one day he raised more than the thousand dollars and was able to make the payment when the time came. And thus again he is established in another church in spite of all was said and done. And during the past year (the new church being just a year old) he has raised, including all expenses, over nine thousand dollars. Much more could be said, but this is sufficient to commend his praiseworthy labors. ROBERT W. CARTER, 222 E. 26th St. HOWARD—BARCLAY—The marriage of Miss Nellie G. Barclay to Mr. George Edward Howard will take place Wednesday, June 27th at 8 P. M., at the 3rd St. A. M. E. Church. Friends are invited. Mr. Jos. V. Griffin left last Monday for Philadelphia, where he expect to spend a few days with his uncle. The Rev. G. W. Bailey of the Sharon Baptist Church, N. W. corner 89th and Park St., New York City passed through Bichondron today on his way to King and Queen Co., to the burial of his mother, who departed this life June 18th, will return Saturday. Rev. Bailey has been attending the New England Convention which was held at Plainfield, N. J. "A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOREVER." Do you know that Mr. O. M. Steward 807 Monroe Street, the celebrated grainer and sign painter, will grain your doors or number your transoms artistically and beautifully so that it will always be a joy thereafter to look at them, and charge you no more and in some instances, not as much as those who spoil them and render them objects of displeasure to you ever afterwards? You have only to see his work to be convinced. Call on or drop him a postal. 6-15-1m 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 will please let me hear from them. He has two sisters, Mrs. Sue Furbush and Mrs. Annie R. Diggs of Chiegoe His father's name was William Dillard and mother's name Louis Dillard. Any information will be thankfully received by MRS. Sue Furbush, 511 12th St., Lynchburg, Va. ju9-3t. IN THE LAW AND EQUITY COUNT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, THE 7TH DAY OF JUNE, 1900. Emeline Bailey ...Pl't'f) against Isaac Bailey ...Def'd't) The object of this suit is to obtain a divorces a vinculo matrimonio from the defendant. And affidavit having been made and filed that Isaac Bailey, the defendant in this suit is a non resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that he do appear here within fifteen days after the due publication of this order and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. A copy Teste: P. P. WINSTON, Clerk. R. W. Ivey, p. q To Isaac Bailay: Take notice that I shall, on the 19th day of July, 1900, at the office of R. W. Ivey, No. 8 N. 11th St., in Richmond, Va., between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., on that day, proceed to take the depositions of Millie Monroe and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf, in a certain suit in equity depending in the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond wherein you are defendants and I am plaintiff; and if, from any cause, the taking of the said depositions be not commenced on that day, or, if commenced, be not not concluded on that day, the taking of the same will be adjourned and continued from day to day, or from time to time, at the same place and between the same hours, until the same shall be completed. THE BICPMOND PLANET. PICHMOND. VIRGINIA OZONO SAVES YOUR HAIR. --- There is a legend of a drowning sailor whose life was saved by the luxuriant hair of a beautiful maiden. This story is hardly true, but one FACT is true now always and forever, OZONO saves your hair from falling out, keeps your scalp clean and free from dandruff and all scalp diseases and causes the hair to grow long and straight. OZONO is the only guaranteed hair remedy on the market. Be Not Deceived !! To the Colored People of America. RECOGNIZING the Fact that there are many so called hair growers and straighteners now being offered on the market, and knowing to a certainty that most of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight forward statement to the colored people of America through its best paper, the Planet. In the year 1871, our present Secretary through a fortunate circumstance acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or pushed to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the leading colored people of that time, it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy. True to all we claimed for it and worthy in every respect of the confidence and attention of every member of the colored race. Because they found it to cause the hair to GROW LONG AND STRAIGHT, soft and fine and as beautiful as an April morning. It also cures all forms of itching, humiliating scalp diseases, stops the hair from falling out, and causes a new growth to grow on the baldest heal. Now, whenever a genuine article appears on the market, there are always a lot of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success numerous to-called hair growers and hair straighteners were put on the market. Of course the colored people had no way to tell that they were being fooled and bought most of them to their sorrow. Now we ask you a plain question. Would we absolutely agree to refund you your money provided you not satisfied with the preparations we manufactured we if our goods were not true to all we claim for them? We assert right here Go and join the Jubilee and see the attractions at the Soldiers' Home. Bathe in the surf and get the sea breeze. Refreshments in abundance. Round Trip only 1.00. Children, 50c. A Wonderful Negro Writes a Wonderful Book. Just think of it. Rev. Justus J. Evans, a champion for the Lord and for Negro success, has come out boldly in his address, in a little book made direct to all Negro ministers of all denominations of the Negro race of America; as in it he says, that if the readers of the book who are advised therein will like the advice given them, that God will by them create a chief-head to the Negro race, composed of three thousand (8000) choice leaders; and that under their management and leadership God will by them create a financial backing OZONO SAVES YOUR HAIR and to the Negro race, composed of one hundred millions of dollars ($100,000,000) in cash to be made up within a period of ten years time, regardless of anything that shall rise or fall, and this says he will settle and solve the Negro problem. See his Ads, elsewhere in this paper. Such a book showing how this can be brought about is worth its weight ten thousands times in gold. A copy of the book can be secured for a gift of 25e. in money made to the publishing fund of the book, if sent at once to Rev. Justus J. Evans, the author, at 712 N. 2nd St., Richmond. Va. 6 9-4t BLACK SKIN REMOVER REDUCED TO $1.00 COPYRIGHTED. BEFORE AFTER A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. HAIR STRAIGHTENER. One LARGE JAR thrown in, enough to make any one person's hair grow long and straight. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-Like complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person to a light brown person perfectly white. In forty-eight hour shade or two lighter will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white. In complexion preparation it is required if used as directed because it remains vital without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples and black-heads, and will not damage the skin to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. The directions and preparation will be sent to any person for $1.00. Order, Registered Letter, or we will send C. O. D. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. THOS. B. CRANE. ONOZO e- n- ull nd e- re PAINLESS EXTRACTION Fine Denistry is possible, only with fine material fashioned into correct form with infinite care and skill. Money invested in fine Denistry pay a high rate of interest, often for a life-time. The interest is beautiful Teeth, Comfort, Pleasure and Health. Dr. P. B. Ramsey, 102 W. Leigh St., Richmond, Va. AT WINSTON'S FOR ICE-CREAM IN EVERY STYLE AND FLAVOR, Soda Water, {ALL FLAVORS.} ICE CREAM SODA A SPECIALTY. Milk Shakes, Limeades, Nectar BEFORE. AFTER. we have advertised for nearly 24 years, offering to return the money for every case in which Ozono did not give satisfaction and we have never yet had to refund the money. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Curly, Refractory Hair. It will make short, harsh hair. I crg and traight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying, running se slp.disces, Eczema, Pimples, Dandruff, Itch, &c. BEFORE. AFTER CHRISTOPHER BING. NO. 11, WASHINGTON, N. W. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair Long and Soft, Fine and Silky and as beautiful as an April morning, 10,000 people are to-day using Ozono and not one complaint. We have thousands of testimonials. We have not space to publish, Rev. B. Hertz an eminent Colored Divine of the Church writes: I have found your Ozono to prove satisfactory in every particular. Kate W. Page, Blacksburg, Va., writes:—Your preparation has proven true to all you claim for it. The price of Ozono is 50s. a box. It takes from 3 to 4 boxes to secomplis the treatment. We make this liberal offer for a limited time only. Cut out this Coupon and send to us with $1.00, and we will forward to you 4 boxes of Ozono and one bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner which makes black skin bright rough skin soft and pliant and eures all skin diseases. We will also include one fany jar of our Electrical Skin Food—nature's great b antifier, removes Wrinkles, Moth patches, freckles and all fialal blemishes, and to prove our liberality we will add to this one Package of Anti-Odor. A positive cure for Sore Throat, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chhlblains, Sore and Frosted Feet, also Removes all smells and Odors arising from the human body such as Feet, arm Pits, &c. Remember we will refund the money if you are not pleased with the goods and positively this offer is not good but for a limited time only. Cut out and mail this Coupon to us with One Dollar and get this Grand Combination Offer; as this opportunity will not occur again. Boston Chemical Company, 411, 23d Street — — Richmond, Va. I enclose you $1.00 (One Dollar) for which please send my (one) LARGE JAR ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, (one) LARGE PACKAGE ANTI-ODOR. MY NAME IS Name..... House No..... Street ... Co..... J. S. L No. 322 East B A declaration of prices that tion of the Economical Buyer Street Co.....State S. Liebe East Broad of prices that will not fail mical Buyers: J. S. Liebert, A declaration of prices that will not fail to attract attention of the Economical Buyers: ENAMELED WARE. Clothes Wringers.....Worth $2.00 and $2.50, for $1.35 and $1.50 Ready Mixed Paint, full weight cans, from 10e. Up. We keep in stock a first-class line of Pocket Knives, Barber Shears, Straps, Razors and Clippers. Our Prices are Lower than the Lowest. Established 1868. Old 'Phone 143 J. A. & C. J. Cooke SUCCESSORS TO Henry Cooke, cob! A. Cooke. Corneiln. 528 N. Adams St. Near Leigh S ight Calls and Orders by Phoneromply Executed. ResidenceUp-sta