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THE RICHMOND PLANET PYTHIANS IN SES A HARMONIOUS Fine Reports---Much Treasure THE FEMALE DEPARTMENT— PARADE—EXCURSION FRO IN SESSION. THE FEMALE DEPARTMENT—GRAND STREET PARADE—EXCURSION FROM NORFOLK. LYNCHBURG, VA., July 17, 1900. Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr., in company with a car load of Knights of Pythias and members of the female department, Courts of Calanthe arrived here yesterday afternoon over the Bright; Major J. H. Brice, chaplain. Capt. Henry Stokes Capt. Will a Wyatt. Sir Sias Green was chief marshall. All of these officers were mounted and in their rich, gold trimmed uniform and glittering swords presented a magnificent appearance. The Grand Lodge convened promptly at True Reformers' Hall at 10 A. M. Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr., presiding. Grand Keeper of Records and Seal was also at his post. NEWPORT NEWS, Va., July 14.—There died here this morning Cornelius Harris, an ancient colored man with a history. This man's chief claim to fame consisted in the fact that he was one of the grand jury that indicted Jefferson Davis for treason. Harris' recollection of the incidents of this memorable episode was vivid and pleasuresque He was well-known in Richmond, where for years he was a justice of the peace and a character in Jackson Ward, where he owned considerable property at or time, most of which slipped away from him. He came here about ten years ago, and was justice of the peace in Rockets for a term, during which a determined effort was made to cust him from office because of his obstinate refusal to grant a certain appeal. He was victorious in the fight, however, and held on to the job to the end. Then he rented a barber shop and conducted it until his death. Harris was an enthusiastic and ardent supporter of William Jennings Bryan, and after the latters defeat in 1896 wrote him a characteristic letter, advising him that the fight had just begun. Mr. Bryan wrote the old man a kindly personal letter, which he valued next to his recollections of the Davis case. He owned a number of valuable lots in Newport News, and was accounted well off among the colored people. This is to certify that Bro. O. C. Brown a member and also a minister of the gospel of the above named church. A public rumor has been flowing for some time concurring a charge against him from the New Broch Baptist Church, New Kent Co., Va. We, the members of the above named church have found it to be untrue, therefore, we hereby do recommend him to any sister Bapsist Church to use his gift as a lieutenate minister wherever Providence may direct him. We give God's speed, praying that God will take care of him. We thank God that this rumor was not true. Done by the order and in behalf of the church, Bro. Roane, Presiding Mod.; J. J. Baylor, Church Olerk. July 7th, 1900. There was a very interesting church meeting at the 5th St. Baptist Church last Monday night. After the regular business was over, the pastor, Dr. W. F. Graham requested the church to define her position as to her fellowship with the Mt. Olivet Church of Church Hill. By a standing vote the church unanimously decided to continue her fellowship with the Mt. Olivet. The church decided to raise $25 for the Orphan Aylum on St. John street, and thus have a representative in the person of its pastor on the board. The colored hospital so successfully begun by the Women's League led by Dr. E. E. Jones received the attention of the church and it was, unanimously voted to raise $20 to fit out one of the rooms in the name of the church. VOL XVII NO 31 LYNCHBURE, VA., July 17, 1900. Grand Chancellor John Mitehell, Jr., in company with a car load of Knights of Pythias and members of the female department, Courts of Calanthe arrived here yesterday afternoon over the C. & O. Route. Before day this morning five coaches loaded down with members of the order from Norfolk, Va., came in. Sir J. M. Booth was appointed Grand Vice Chancellor in place of Sir L S. Luton, who was unable to be present. The other stations were Rev. J. H. Brice, Grand Prelate; Sir Jesse Seruggs, Grand Master-at Arms; Sir Wm. M. Reid, Grand Master of Exchequer; Sir Wm. Troy, Grand Medical Director; Sir Wm Ellis, Jr., Grand Inner Guard; Sir Joshua Ellis, Grand Outer Guard, Sir Alexander Jones, Sir James H. W. Holbrook, Past Grand Chancellor. After the report of the committee on credentials, the address of the Grand Chancellor was read. It showed remarkable progress on the part of the order. $8050.00 has been paid on endowment in 27 months. MONEY REPORTED. The total amount received in the endowment department was $7833 06. Expended $4457 71, leaving a balance of $1875 84. The total amount in the Grand Lodge treasury outside of this was $1649 98, making in all $2798 42. The reports of the Grand Master of Exchequer and the Grand Keeper of Records and Seal were read. After the filling of vacancies on the several committees and hearing from the representatives from the several lodges, the Grand Lodge adjourned until 9:20 o'clock to-morrow morning. THE GRAND COURT IN SESSION. The Grand Court met at 4 P. M. to day with Grand Worthy Counselor John Mitchell, Jr., in the chair. Grand Worthy Register of Deeds was also in charge of the records. After opening in ritualistic form the committees were appointed. Mrs. A. S. Thomas was Grand Worthy Inspectrix; Mrs. Anna Taylor, Grand Worthy Senior Directress; Mrs. Sylvia L. Mitchell, Grand Worthy Lecturer; Mrs. R. Eiland Wesley, Grand Worthy Escort; Mrs. J. W. Robinson, Grand Worthy Herald; Sir L. W. Holbrook, Grand Worthy Protector; Mrs. Josephine Graham, Grand Worthy Receiver of Deposite; Mrs. Harris Thompson, Chief of Regalia Department. Among the others are Miss Smith, Misses Eva Davis, Minnie White, Bette Dobson, Blanche Evans, Mrs. Gwathmay, Mrs. Owens, Mrs. Mary Gay, Mrs. Sarah Gordon, Mrs. Ross Losings and others. THE G. W. G. ADDRESS. The report of the Grand Worthy Counsellor showed that $2294 27 had been received in the endowment department and $1594 35 expended, leaving a balance of $699.92, together with amounts in hand of G. W. R. of D. made a balance of $1400. The report of the Grand Worthy Receiver of Deposits was read and that of the Grand Worth Register of Deeds. The parade this afternoon was one of the grandest ever seen in Lynnburg. The line was in charge of Major G. L. Pugh of Newport News, Va., assisted by Capt. Thomas M. Crump of Richmond. Both were mounted. The company from Danville and one from Richmond, together with the others from Norfolk were in line. THE STAFF'S DISPLAY. The staff showed up grandly. Brig-adier-General John Mitchell, Jr., was accompanied by Col. Caspar Rowlett of the Major-General's staff. Then came Col. Jesse Serugge, acting Chief of Staff and Col. John R. Chiles, acting Adjutant General; Col. E. R. Jeterson, Assistant Surgeon General; Major John J. Bly, aid-dc-camp; Major C. H. Green, aid-dc-camp. J. Ed. Lieut. Jesse Randall of Richmond was in line as was Sir W. W. Scott. The principal streets were paraded, headed by a brass band from Norfolk. The streets were strong with people and the organization has made a most favorable impression. The meeting is one of the most harmonious ever held. SQUIRE CORNELIUS HARRIS DEAD. A Well-Known Colored Character ef Richmond. The Mt. Olive Baptist Church of King William Co., Va. 5th St. Baptist Church. RICHMOND VIRGINIA, SATURDAY JULY 21, 1900. MEETING WITH SUCCESS. Prof. Booker T. Washington writes that the efforts to organize a National Negro Business League at Boston, August 28—24, 1900, is meeting with the most gratifying commendation and assistance from business men and women in every section of the country. It is to be understood that this organization is for colored people who are engaged in the most humble lines of business as well as for those who are engaged in the higher lines of trade. Few people understand how many successful colored men and women there are who are engaged in business of all kinds in remote towns and are succeeding in a quiet way. The object of this organization will be to teach of these people and give them such encouragement and advice as will enable them to do more a better business. At the same time demonstration will be made of the enterprises at the race that will do much to help and strengthen it in the eyes of of the world. All persons engaged in business who have not yet communicated with Mr. Washington are urged to do so at Tuskegee, Alabama, at once. Such an effort deserves and should receive the hearty encouragement and assistance of every man and woman of the race interested in its future. National Baptist Convention the Topic of of the Day. Next Monday night the general committee getting ready for the convention will meet with the M. Ot. Mt. Baptist Church (Church hill). Rev Eif Tartt, the gifted pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church will presach the sermon. Persons attending these services from this side of the city will take Broad St. red light cars or the cars running to Oakwood cemetery; get off at 25th street and will have a very short distance to walk. W. F. Graham, President; James H. Chiles, Secretary. The Misses Mary E. and Rachel A. Tharps and their uncle, Mr. Charlie Harris visited Miss Lillie Colligan of Blackstone, Nottoway Co., Va., for a few days last week and had a very pleasant trip. Mr. James F. Bundy of Washington, D. C., called on us in company with Mr. J. W. Johnson. Mr. R. B. Scott of Chicago, Ill., is in the city, the guest of his brother, Capt. Ben. Scott. Mr. Edinboro Archer, formerly of Richmond, but now of Baltimore and Mr. Charles Robinson spent a short while in the city visiting parents and friends. First Baptist Church Sunday Night Services. Rev. R. J. Bass preached an eloquent sermon before an interesting congregation last Sunday night, July 15. The singing by the young choir was full of delightful harmony and gave evidence of much training under Prof. W. H. Tharps. Next Sunday Night, July 22d, at 8:30 p., m., Rev. J. H. Fauntleroy will preach. Special music will be rendered. The public is invited. Rev. J. H. Holmes. White Boys Commit Assault STREATOR, ILL., July 11, 1900. John Honso, Thomas Hychisak and George Kramer, three boys criminally assaulted a little girl last Sunday evening. The boys ages are 15, 14 and 18. All three are white. No excitements is prevailing. The boys were over to await the action of the grand jury in the sums of $500 and $200. [Oxford, Miss., Enterprise.] John Mitchell, Jr.'s editorial in the Richmond, Va., PLANET, a paper of which he editor, on the "separate car law," which has just gone into effect in that State, was one of the most logical articles we have read in many a day, yet the separate car law in that state, if report be true, is not at all what we term as "Jim Crow Cars." They have equal accommodations, only separate apartments. [Omaha, Neb., Enterprise.] The colored people of Virginia are taking the "separate soash" law philosophically, despite the predictions to the contrary. They are riding on the ears only when necessity demands and so long as the railroads adhere to the letter of the law, which provides separate but equal accommodation for both races, there will be no friction. Editor Mitchell of the Richmond PLANET, than whom there is not a better posted man on the southern situation, takes a hopeful view of the matter and predicts that while the new law in crushing and humiliating now, it will eventually work to the Negro's advantage, in as much as "all radical movements on the part of Negro-haters have finally redounded to our benefit." THE GOLD DEMOCRATS Mr. Bryan Thinks, Will Vote For the Kansas City Ticket. IMPERIALISM PARAMOUNT ISSUE Anti-Imperialists Who Vote Against the Democratic Party on Account of Silver Plank Prefer a Gold Standard Empire to Bimetallic Republic. Lincoln, Neb., July 18.—William J. Bryan's attention was called yesterday to the fact that some anti-imperialists had announced they would be opposed to him on account of the silver plank in the platform, and he was asked as to whether this fact would seriously affect the anti-imperialist vote. He said: "Several gold standard opponents of imperialism have already announced their intention to support the Democratic ticket, although the Anti-Imperialistic league has not elected officially. In such a matter each individual is governed by his own views as to the relative importance of the issues. The Democratic platform declares the question of imperialism to be the paramount issue. If any opponent of imperialism refuses to support the Democratic ticket because of the silver plank it must be because he considers the money question more important than the Philippine question; that is, he prefers a gold standard empire to a bimetallic republic. When the test comes I believe that those who adhere to the doctrine that governments derive their just powers not from superior forces, but from the consent of the governed, will support our ticket, even though they do not endorse the silver plank. "A large majority of the Democrats believe that a restoration of bimetalism would prove a blessing, but the anti-imperialists who dispute this will admit that any evils that might arise from bimetalism could be corrected more easily than the evils which would follow from the deliberate endorsement of militarism and imperialism." After the St. Louis Railways St. Louis, July 18.—Attorney General Crow yesterday filed in the state supreme court quo warranto proceedings against the St. Louis Transit company, the United Railways company and the National Railway company, asking that their charters be revoked. The petition recites that the United Railways company has not conformed with its charter and that the companies have violated the state law in capitalizing for more than is allowed under the state law and for more than the actual value of their tangible an intangible properties. Blanket Indians Defiant Red Lake, Minn., July 18.—A large force is being armed here in anticipation of trouble with the Blanket Indians across the lake. They were given until last night to desist in their war dance, but, it is reported, they have not done so. It was rumored last night that a member of the Indian police force had been fired on from ambush. It is feared the Canadian Indians will join the Blanketers if hostilities are opened. Moore's Sentence Confirmed New York, July 18.—The appellate division of the supreme court yesterday handed down a decision affirming the judgment of the lower court in the case of William A. Moore, of Cleveland, who was convicted of "badgering" Martin Mahon, and who was sentenced to 19 years in prison. His wife, Fayne Strahan Moore, escaped by the unwillingness of her alleged victim, Mahon, since dead, to testify against her. Colombia's Double Colamity Atrato, Colombia, July 17.—Bocas del Toro has been visited by a terrible gale, which destroyed many buildings and banana plantations. Immediately after the gale a fearful fire swept the town, destroying its finest buildings. The situation is said to be desperate, the people being demoralized over the dual catastrophe. The fire originated through carelessness in the Chinese quarter. Big Steel Plant Closed Down Lorain, O., July 17.-The big steel plant of the Federal Steel company here has been closed, throwing 4,000 men out of work. It is announced that the Bessemer plant will remain idle for about two weeks for repairs, but the blast furnaces have been closed for an indefinite period. It is said that there is a stock of pig iron on hand sufficient to run the mills for six months. Killed by Her Little Cousin Morristown, N. J., July 18—Mrs. Charles Ketch, 22 years old, of Morris Plaina, was accidentally shot and instantly killed here Monday night by her 12-year-old cousin, George Ketch. The boy was playing with an old shot-gun, which he pointed at her. The weapon was discharged, and the contents struck Mrs. Ketch in the head, the whole top of which was blown off. The Boston Chemical Co., has entered suit for $500 against the Hartons Remedy Co. It alleges that their copyright has been infringed by the latter company. FROM PORTSMOUTH. Miss Emily Dickens. the organist of the Third Baptist Church was united in matrimony Wednesay ay. The funeral of Mrs. Emma Smith, the wife of Mr. James Smith, took place at 3 o'clock Wednesday at Zion Baptist Church. The Ebenezer Baptist Church carried the largest number of people from this city carried this summer by any one excursion to the Delaware Park. It is supposed they will net $175. Mrs. Lizzie Scott and Mrs. Emily Jones of this city are visiting friends in Baltimore. The Criterion Social Club ran their annual excursion to National Soldiers Home on Thursday. The day was a beautiful one and all seemed to have enjoyed themselves. Miss Ada Robinson, who has spent quite a while at the National Capitol returned this week. Mr. Julius Martin, whose time has expired in the Navy, has returned home to spend a while with his family. The Baltimore Union Club will run their annual excursion to Richmond on July 30th. Train will leave Norfolk and Western at 8:20 a. m. *All are invited.* Miss Mary Jordan, formerly of this city, but now of New York, is visiting relatives living on Glasgow Street, extended. Little India Myers, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Myers has returned from her country visit. Miss Lilia Smith and Carrie E Johnson of Richmond and visited our city on Sunday. They were accompanied by Messrs. E. S. Holmes and W. H. Jen nings. mr. William Turner of this city made the third attempt at suicide on the morning of Tuesday, 17th. Mr. Turner on the said morning shot himself in the neck, but it is not thought to be fatal. The Emanuel A. M. E. Church and Sunday School run the largest colored excursion this season on the 11th to the National Soldiers Home, and netted $287 and some cents. The Rev. Daniel P Seaton, pastor of Emanuel A. M. E Church will preach the seventh sermon of his series Sunday at 11 o'clock a.m. All are invited Miss Ida B. Glover arrived from New York Monday. Prof. G. W. Hayes of Lynchburg was in the city and called on us this week. Miss Cora B. Epps left the city Wednesday for Albermarle Co., Va., for the summer. The Governor and Mayor of the city have accepted the invitation to address the National Baptist Convention. Arthur Clemmitt (white) the 17-year-old son of Mr. Charles W. Clemmitt was accidently shot through the lung by Theodore Yates (white) with a small rifle. The accident occurred in the neighborhood of Chimborazo Park. SURPRISE LED. RICHMOND, VA., July 13, 1900. The residence of Mrs. Millus Jones, No. 1009 N St. John St., was the scene of much pleasure and gayety on the above date; the occasion being a surprise led by Miss Nannie E. Lewis in honor of Miss Ollie Crawford of Staunton, Va. The participants were Misses Mamie Harvey, Eva Brown, Gertrude Brown, Minnie Funn, Patience Scott, Minnie Scott, Roena Gardner, Mrs. Mamie Haskins, Annie Shaffer, of Petersburg, Va., Fannie Eppa, Ross Eppa, Cecelia Earley; Messrs. J. Nelson Briggs, George Tinsley, Robert Spencer, Samuel Jackson, Richard Washington, Andrew Dabney, Walter Jones, Joseph Taylor, Andrew Jackson, William Smith, Willie Mason. Games of interest were indulged in until a late hour, after which refreshments were served under the skillful management of J. Nelson Briggs. FROM HARTFORD. The Union Excursion that was given by the Talcott St. Congregational, the Union Baptist, the A. M. E. Zion and shiloh Baptist Churches, all four being the Afro-American churches, was quite a success. The patronage numbered between four and five hundred, all of whom were headed for a good time. The train pulled out from the Central New England depot at 8:45 o'clock July 12, 1900, for the lake, Congomond, arriving at said lake about 10:15. Sirs B. F. Johnson, C. C. Jacobs, G. W. Custis, and Mrs. C. W. Custis and Mrs. C. A. Nelson left for Boston Monday morning, July 16, 1900, at 2:30 to meet the Grand Lodge, K. of P., which will convene in that city this week. Mrs C. W. Custis, Grand Worthy Counselor will preside. The Baptist Young People's Union of the Union Baptist Church will hold their union services Wednesday, July 28th, and will invite Young People's Societies of her three sister churches. All friends and well wishers are cordially invited. W. G. WILSON. MASONIO NOTES. Friday night, 6th inst., Commonwealth Lodge, No. 81, met. Because of Sol's greatest strength attendance was small. Ed. Randolph, W. M.; Fleming Goodman, S. W.; Frederick Goodman, J. W.; J. A. Smith, Sec.; Deacon Smith, Treas. Monday night, 9th instant, Charity Lodge, No. 25, met. Meeting good. Attendance fair. Capt. R. A. Paul, W. M. Tuesday night, 10th, Social Lodge, No. 6 met. Meeting good, having returned from the interment of their beloved brother and noted citizen. Edward Jefferson, after having passed through many days and months of affliction. W:dnesday, 11th instant, Trinity Lodge, No. 44, met. Meeting good. We are glad to note they are putting forth every effort for the up building of the lodge. We hope much success under her new master. Bro. Walker W. Mission S. W.; H. H. Allen, J. W. N Price, See.; T. Robinson, Treas. T. Studley, Tiler. Friday night, 13th inst., Henrico Lodge, No. 41, met. Meeting good, attendance good. W. Master, W. R. Minor. P. Master Hall, Bro. R. H. Hill and Bro. B. J. Jackson, of King David, No. 28, are yet sick. CORBIN. GRAND OUTING AND LAWN PARTY. You are respectfully invited to attend the Grand Outing and Lawn Party, given at Winddale Park Monday, July 23rd, 1900, from 3 to 11:30 p.m. Refreshments a plety. Tickets, allowing transfers all around as we as admission in the Park-20sts. Otherwise, single person, 15s.; couple 25s. Committee—J. R. Griffin, Jr., J. Alex. Lewis, Chas. B. Carter. FROM NEWPORT, R.I. The Mt. Olivet Baptist Church was packed from the pulpit to the door with visitors to witness the Sunday School exercises, which convened in the evening. Much credit is Jue the young people and children for their essays, recitation and beautiful solos. Miss Ruth Chase presided at the organ. The Mt. Olivet Baptist Church kindly asks the assistance of friends in a grand rally which will take place on the following Sundays, July 22 and 29 and also on Thursday evening, July 28th. Rev. C. T. Walker, D. D., of Augusta, Ga., now pastor of Mount Olivet Baptist Church, New York, will preach. We invite all to come and hear this Spurgeon of the Negro race. The Charles Sumner Monument Association of Rhode Island meets Monday night. Everybody is Invited. Hon. George T. Downing, state commissioner; Rev. E. Richardson, president; Mr. Thomas Glover, treasurer. Mrs. Eli Boardley, who has been ooined to her bed with sickness is able to be around the room. Sir Knight R. T. Johnson is out again to his duties. Sister Simms is sick. Cor. of Smith Court and Popla -t. Newport is in full bloom now and everybody seems to know it. He says to say Sir Koight John M Lowie is all right again after a few days sickness. Mrs Mary Samuda and daughter of New York are the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Aggas, Myrtle St. Mr. Daniel A. Aggs of New York is visiting Mr. and Mrs. William H. Agges. CAMP MEETING. Grand Union Camp Meeting Services will be held at Winddale Park on Sundays, July 22nd and 29th. under the direction of the Rev. Edward Gunby, of the Leigh St. A. M. E. Church. The services are arranged at the hours of 11 a. m., 2:30 p. m. and 5:30 p. m. in order that all may attend and yet reach home in time to attend night services. On next Sunday, the Revs. L. J. Valentine, W. R. Guilins and T. B. Banks will presch for us. Plenty of good preaching and singing will characterize the services. All are invited and welcome. Come, help in the work of the Lord. Third St. A. M. E Church Sunday Ser- Preaching at 11 o'clock a. m. and at 8:30 p. m., by Rev. E. H. Bolden, B. D. Presiding Elder of the Richmond District. On Tuesday night, 24th instant, the Rt. Rev. B. F. Lee. D. D., of Wilberforce, O., Bishop of Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and the District of Columbia will preach. Bishop Lee is ne of the ablest men of the race. All are invited. W. R. GULLINS, pastor. PRICE15 CENTS Monument Associations The committees are enthusiastic over the outlook for the monument, they propose to erect over the late lamented Col. Thomas W. Mitchell, of whom it may be truly said, a more gallant, chivalrous Knight ne'er backed, a friend or breast a foe than "Tom Mitchell. The officers of the association are fully confident that they will be able to unveil the monument by the, middle of September, at which time they expect to have the grandest Pythian parade ever seen in this state. The association is fully aware of the mayhem to be wakened by them, to have everything in residence in so short a space of time; but, being very much encouraged with the prompt and ready responses, backed by the very energetic committee, they feel fully able to measure up to the requirements of the undertaking. Therefore, we call upon every true and loving Sir Knight and friend in general to help us in this grand and noble cause. Let us have your subscription at once. Show your true Pythianism and your friendship and us erect this monument to this great and noble, true and tried Sir Knight. The following is the subscription list: J. Henry Taylor, $2 00 Capt. W. Henry Stokes, 2 00 D. W. Davis, A. M., 1 00 John P. Taylor, 1 00 B H Peyton, 2 00 A. D. Price, 5 00 J. R. Griffin, Jr., 1 00 Ulysses Brigge, 1 00 Winston D. Payne, 2 00 Thomas M. Crump, 2 00 W A. Kyles, 1 00 James W. Thompson, 1 00 Isham Mann, 1 00 Rev. W F. Graham, 2 00 W. Henry Walton, 2 00 J. A. Smith, 2 00 Charles A. Hail, 1 00 James A. Dixon, 1 00 John R. Cogbill, 1 00 Rosberry Mosby, 2 00 Col. E F. Robinson, 2 00 Rev. J. H. Brice, 1 00 J C. Fariey, 2 00 Mrs. G A Foster, 1 00 Rev. W. W. Wines, Jr., 1 00 The amounts subscribed and the names of the donors will be published each week in the columns of this paper Mrs. G. A. Foster of Planet Court has the distinction of being the first lady to subscribe. New let all the other ladies follow. Subscriptions can be left with Thomas M. Crump, treasurer, 504 N. 2nd St. The association meets every Tuesday evening at 8 p.m., at the rooms of the Y. M. C. A. The full committee is expected to meet next Tuesday evening B. H. Peyon, President J. A. Smith, Secretary; Thomas M. Crump, treasurer. Executive Committee:—W. H. Walton, James W. Thompson, Willie watt, B A Graves, James L. Thompson, Louis T. Crawford, Jaham Mann. Y. M. O. A. NOTES When men are earnest and love to work God, they never tire. Last Sunday was a hot day, but I did not discourage the man. God gave them strength for the day's work. At 10 a.m. last Sunday, chairman R. E. Edwards had the rooms open for the committee. The jail committee held three meetings last Sunday in the sixth jail. One with the colored boys and men. One with the colored and white women third, with the white men. The prisoners gave the very best attention and showed signs of impression. These meetings were conducted by Brother Stephen Braxton, assisted by Brother James Hernes, president of the boys' department, Brother Clifton Cabel and our general secretary, S. C. Burrell. The new force of officers of the jail made us welcome. The committee on the almshouse work made a good report for last Sunday. Committee, Bro. F. W. Quarles and Bro. Stephen Braxton. The boys enjoyed their meeting last Sunday. Subject, "Moses." Bro. R. E. Edwards gave the meet last Sunday a very profitable address. Subject, "Work." Meetings Sunday: -11 a. m., city jail and 3 p. m., almshouse. Boys meeting Sunday, 4 p. m.; men's meeting Sunday, 5:30 p. m. Miss Harper Assaulted Last Monday night at 8 o'clock some unknown man snatched Miss Mary Harper's purse from her hand while out walking with her sister. Miss Harper had just bought some fruit from a stand at 8rd and Broad street and displayed a role of money and some jewelry in searching her purse for the proper change. The case is now in the hands of the police. The shock was a great one and the ladies had not fully recovered when seen by a reporter at her home Wednesday evening. Miss Nannie Bowler was in attendance and paying close attention to her two friends. THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD And Other Birds That Purjoin Their Hard-Earned Prey from Them. So much to see, if you have eyes to see, there is not a moment that something wonderful does not take place. At the juncture of the thoroughfare and island lake, on a dead pine, more than a hundred feet high, sat a white-headed eagle, says Forest and Stream. In the air a large fish-hawk was sailing over the water, looking for his dinner two or three hundred feet below him. What penetrating orbs of vision nature has endowed this bird with! There, he gives his lightning like shot to the water, seems almost submerged, only to reappear with a four-pound pike in his talons. Slowly he rises, going toward the woods, where he hopes to enjoy his well-earned meal; but he has reckoned without his host. The king of birds has been watching his every movement, and if found successful is in readiness to exact that tribute which the stronger always demands and compels from the weak. Almost as quick as thought the eagle is pursuing the hawk, and for a little while a merry chase it is. But the eagle is the master, and the hawk instinctively feels it, as, after a sudden, violent swerve, only just to evade the terrible claws of the now enraged eagle, he drops the prize and slowly flies to the other side of the lake. There is no need for haste now, as the master was after tribute, not the hawk. Payment having been made by relinquishing valuable property the eagle once more displays his wonderful activity by catching the pike before it strikes the water, and then as leisurely files to cover to gormandize. SILENCE IN CITY STREETS. Strange Cessations Which Sometimes Come in the Noises of the Day. Every close observer of the dally life of city streets must have noticed from time to time that there come in the bustle and deafening activity of the metropolis sudden and strange cessations in the noise of the thoroughfares, says a Chicago paper. At one moment the streets may be filled with life in all its noisest aspects. From curb to curb they will be crowded with heavily laden trucks and cars. The rumble and clang of these vehicles send up a roar as if Niagara were near. The immense volume of sound will arise from the pavements and, striking against the walls of the sky scrapers on its upward way, will echo a dozen times before it finally fades into the air above. Hawkers and newsbubs will be yelling their shrillest and every pedestrian will be adding in a general way to the clangor. Suddenly, as though by magic, there will come a pause, what a musician would call a rest. All the noise-creating objects and people become mute. Cars and trucks either stand still or vanish. The very wave sounds appear to have been annihilated. The number of pedestrians seems to have been greatly diminished, and if they move or speak it is without perceptible noise. These periods of silence sometimes last for several seconds. Then, as though by preconcerted signal, the din recommences and the commercial life-blood is again pulsing through the city's arteries. WRITERS IN THE COUNTRY. The Best Literary Work Is Done by Men Whose Homes Are Outside the Cities. "See for a moment how the matter of residence affects literary people, with whose work, naturally, I am familiar." writes Edward Rok, in Ladies' Home Journal, of "The American Man and the Country." "Pick out the successful writers of the day and see where their homes are. Scarcely in a single instance will you find one of them living in the city. On the other hand, look at the work done by your literary denizen of the city and see how it suffers in comparison with that of the man or woman whose mind rests on God's own handiwork. Such writers are like pygmies compared to the men who with fresh minds look over God's landscape and reflect the deepest and truest thoughts of real men and women. See how an author—and this is a constant occurrence—living in some remote country place does a great piece of work, and then, allured by false prophets, removes to the city and continues his work there. Is his work the same? Verily, it is not. Degeneration takes place as soon as he removes himself from man's truest surroundings. And what is true to-day of men in literary work is equally true of men in the kindred arts. The great work of the world is being done to-day by men whose lives are spent away from the great cities." A Southern Woman's Band. Opelousas, La., boasts the unique distinction of possessing one of the very few, if not the only woman's brass band in the south. The organization is known as the Opelousas Academy Ladd's brass band, and was organized one year ago, with an accomplished male musician as leader. There are 18 members and they are leading society girls of the town. After a year's training the band, it is stated, has attained great proficiency. Electric Motors at Paris Prudent persons contemning visits to Paris this summer perlans do well to leave their home-not because of thieves there, but because of the electric motors. The dynamos which supply heat and power to the exposition have created a wide "field of magnetism," causing violent derangement of watches coming within its influence. COSTLY THINGS. In 1635 a tulip bulb was sold in Holland for $2,200. It weighed 200 grains. The most expensive legislature in the world is that of France, which costs annually $3,600,000. The Italian parliament costs $430,000 a year. The most expensive municipal hall in the world and the largest in the United States is the city building of Philadelphia. The largest clock in the world is to be in its tower. The most costly book in the world is declared to be a Hebrew Bible now in the Vatican. In 1512 it is said that Pope Jules II. refused to sell the Bible for its weight in gold, which would amount to $103,000. That is the greatest price ever offered for a book. The costliest paintings of modern times are Meissonier's "1814" and Millet's "The Angelus." M. Chauchard gave $55,000 francs ($170,000) for "1814" and 750,000 francs ($150,000) for "The Angelus." Mr. Henry Hilton in 1887 paid $60,000 for Meissonier's "Friedland, 1807," and presented it to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The state capitol at Albany, N. Y., is the costliest building of modern times. Nineteen million six hundred thousand dollars have been expended on it to date. The capitol at Washington from 1793, when its cornerstone was laid, to 1878, had cost, including its expensive furniture, its almost annual alterations and repairs, less than $13,000,000. The next to the highest price ever paid for a horse in the world was $105,000, for which Axtell, the trotter, was sold in Indiana at the age of three years. On January 11, 1892, Arion was sold by Senator Stanford to I. Malcolm Forbes, of Boston, for $150,000. That beats all prices. Charles Reed, of the Fairview farm, Tenn., gave $100,000 for the great stallion St. Blaise, at a sale in New York in October, 1891. WHAT SCIENCE IS DOING. Over 100,000,000 tons of cornstalks have been annually going to waste; to-day this farm product is worth $3 a ton. A new developer has appeared, orthodoxy benzol, which, under the name of Eleconal, is proposed by Dr. Ludwig Ellon. It has the singular property of allowing a mixture of hypo in all proportions, and a combined developing and fixing bath may be thus prepared. It is spoken of very highly by photographers who have used it. Portugal was very liberal to scientific men at the time of the recent eclipse. The custom house employees were ordered to give astronomers every facility for the entry of their baggage, their instruments being admitted free on the presentation of a certificate from an astronomical observatory, countersigned by a Portuguese consular agent. Rubber culture was first scientifically undertaken at the botanical gardens at Pereadeniya, in 1876, by Dr. Trimen, and in 1897 Ceylon boasted of 250,000 trees of the Brazilian variety which yielded an amount of one pound and a half per tree, 50 trees being planted to the acre. It is fortunate for Brazil that very little of the east possesses the soil, climate and conditions necessary for such competition. JOKES A LA AUSTRALIAN. Wigg—"Closefirst holds on to everything that comes his way." Wagg—"Yes; he even tried to keep the Sabbath."—Melbourne Weekly Times. Dray—"Meterpsychosis? No, sir; I think it's a horrid belief. Fancy my becoming a donkey in my next incarnation!" Funnell—"Monotonous, ch?"—Sydney Town and Country Journal. She—"What is the term applied to one who signs another's name to a check?" He—"Five or ten years, usually."—Melbourne Weekly Times. "Are you sure this milk is free from germ?" inquired the cautious young housekeeper. "Yes, lady," replied the milkman, unguarded, "we boil every drop of water that goes into it."—Melbourne Weekly Times. The hostess mildly suggested to a little boy invited out to dinner that he should wipe his fingers on the napkin instead of on the tablecloth. "I beg your pardon," said the young hopeful, "but I thought it was a pity to make a clean napkin in a mess when there was such a dirty cloth on the table."-Sydney Town and Country Journal. WISE SUMMER VACATIONS. Take your summer vacations just how and when and where your health, purses and proper inclinations permit. Do not try to affect either elaborate style, nor aught that will make your temporary respite from business or labor, or your necessary residential change of climate, a bore or an unbearable expense. Do not go away from home simply for show, or to tell about it, as your mental and physical health, requiring a suitable change for their special relaxation or improvement, are more to yourself than anybody else. As a rule, others concern themselves about us, even on our vacation trips, less than we foolishly imagine. We should cultivate more independence, and take our vacations in keeping with our individual tastes and means. Aping others is ill paid labor unless we can follow their examples sensibly and becomingly. Liberal means is not essential to an enjoyable vacation; indeed, it is probable that in the majority of cases those who have to plan carefully in regard to expenses enjoy themselves quite as much as their richer neighbors—Christian Work. Hurrying Through Work. It is folly to hurry through work; for thereby we only make time for more work—Indianapolis Journal. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA LIGHTNING KILLS WILD BOARS Five Out of Six Imported from the Black Forest Struck Together in Fike County. Five of six wild boars imported from the Black Forest in Germany at a cost of $100 each were lately killed by lightning at Porter's Lake, Pike county, Pa. They were brought over by Weissbred & Hess, of Philadelphia, and were intended for breeding purposes, and it was proposed to turn their young loose in the forest, reports the New York Sun. The animals had only just arrived and were still in their boxes, which were piled under a tree. When the storm was at its height a bolt descended, striking the tree and running down it to the animals. One in a box on top of the others escaped, but those below were instantly killed. It is said their places will be supplied by other importations. The propagation of wild boars in this region is not a new experiment. Some wears ago Otto Plock, a wealthy broker of New York and London, whose summer home was on the west side of the Shawangunk mountain, not far from Port Jervis, turned out several wild boars in his mountain park. For a time they thrived until at last they broke through the enclosure and committed depredations on the neighboring farms. The farmers turned out with dogs and guns, but were never able to capture any of them. They were hunted day and night. They finally took up their abode in Sullivan county, where hunters tried in vain to kill them. Judge W. H. Crane, of this place, brother of the late Stephen Crane, was the only person who successfully brought down one of these wild boars. What has become of the remainder of the animals is a mystery, as they have disappeared. It is believed they all died. MILES FAVORS GOOD ROADS. Commander of the United States Army Illustrates Their Great Importance. If Gen. Nelson A. Miles had his way the roads of the United States would be equal to those of any country on the globe. He tells a story of an old teamster out west who was driving over a very rough road in the Rocky mountains shortly after the Geronimo campaign. He had the general for a passenger. The wagon was an old prairie schooner, without springs or cushions, and the general was vainly attempting to fall asleep, says the Chicago Chronicle. "But there was no sleep for me on that trip," says Gen. Miles, "for the old rascal drove over every bowler in the road; in fact, he seemed to be doing it purposely. Finally I became interested and began to count the number of rocks over which the wheels of the wagon passed or which they struck. Suddenly, to my consternation, he missed one—a huge bowler in the middle of the roadway. "Whoa! Hey!' I cried. 'Back up! Back up!' "He quietly followed my instructions, seeming to be not at all surprised by them. When he had his wagon in the proper position I said: 'Now, drive over that rock, confound you! It's the only one you missed.' "Without so much as a glance in my direction, he replied: 'Cert, card. Never noticed it. Ain't got a chew about yer?' "I got out and walked the remaining eight miles." NEW KINK IN COPYRIGHT. People who concern themselves with artistic copyright would do well to consider a case that same under my notice the other day, says a writer in the London Graphic. A picture was sold to a Mr. A. and the copyright to a Mr. B. At the close of the exhibition of the Royal Academy the picture was sent to Mr. A., who paid for the picture, and at the same time Mr. B. paid for the copyright. After a time Mr. B. applied for the loan of the picture in order to have it engraved; but Mr. A. absolutely declined to lend the picture on any terms whatever. He acknowledged that he did not possess the copyright, and said that he did not want it, but he was not such a fool as to give a good round sum for a work of art in order that he might lend it to other people. He said he bought it to look at, and he was not going to have it taken away from his gallery for a year in order that other people might make money out of it. When you come to think of it, he had a good deal of reason on his side, and yet it was very hard on the owner of the copyright and the artist, who would have obtained considerable publicity from the engraving. Probably the fault was with the artist, when selling the picture, in not reserving the right of reasonable access to the picture for the purpose of engraving; then the purchaser would know exactly how he stood. The Eskimo children have other things than snowballs and icebergs to eat. Things grow very fast in the short arctic summer. As soon as the snow melts off in many places the ground is covered with a vine which bears a small berry something like a huckleberry, porwong it is called. It is sour and has a pungent taste, and the Indians leave off work and go porwong hunting, orraming themselves with the berries. It is a lucky thing for them that the summer is so short, or there would be an epidemic of cholera. OF INTEREST TO ENGINEERS. In Siberia acetylene gas is largely used to light up various operations along the line where work is carried on at night. The railway authorities of the Mexican government have been ordered to use certain safety appliances. All the passenger cars must be so equipped before the end of 1904. Forty-one gas engines using blast furnace gas are working in ternary, the total horse power aggregating 21,950. The horse power of such engines in Belgium is 3,700, France 3,250. London is to have a new street, which will give a great thoroughfare north and south. The new street will begin at Theobald's Road, will cross High Holborn, and will finally reach the Strand by means of two arms which are limited by Somerset House. The railway mileage of Europe has increased from 83,680 miles in 1875 to 167,439 miles in 1899. The increase has been largest in Russia, amounting to no less than 15,142 miles; then comes Germeny, 14,066 miles; and France with 12,960 miles; while England has added only 5,089 miles. It is said that coal was mined prior to 1113. In the Llege district coal was first found about 1199. In 1214 coal was attracting some attention on the southern side of the Firth of Forth. This was 100 years after the mines in the Worm district are said to have been opened and regularly worked. It is not likely that coal was mined in Great Britain before the thirteenth century. The fire department of New York city has 94 engine and hook and ladder companies, and 1,375 officers and men in the boroughs of Manhattan and Bronx, and the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens have 80 such companies and 1,029 officers and men. There are also six powerful fireboats in commission. The boroughs of Richmond and Queens have a volunteer service of 1,725 and 2,000 men respectively. BOASTFUL PHILADELPHIA Here was set up the first American printing press in 1685. Here in 1690 the first paper mill in our country was built. Here in 1731 was found the first public library. Here in 1735 was erected the first type foundry of our country. Here in 1741 Philadelphia published the first magazine on this side. Here in 1743 the Quaker city tolk the initiatory at Bible printing. Here in 1746 sprang up the first med- Here in 1746 sprang up the first medical college in our native land. Here in 1752 our first American fire insurance company was organized. Here in 1753 our first American Arctic expedition was fitted out. Here in 1784 the first daily newspaper in the new world was issued. And here are some more of our firsts: First mint for coining American money; first opened a bank—Bank of North America; first man o'-war under the federal constitution was constructed here; here was laid the first experimental railroad track on our soil—Philadelphia Record. BAD LUCK FOR ACTORS. An actor dare not don his grease paint while looking into the mirror over another's shoulders. A cross-eyed man must not obtain a seat in the front row, or he will hoodoo the company for the season. A theatrical door tender who knows his business will never accept a complimentary pass before a paid admission ticket is presented, or the result will be an unprofitable engagement. An actor must not whistle in his dressing-room, or look at the front of the curtain before going on the stage, nor must he put on the left shoe or stocking before getting into the right. A yellow clarinet in the orchestra, a cat walking across the stage during a performance, leaving valuables in dressing-room or asking the manager for salary—all mean bad luck to the actor. ATCHISON GLOBE SIGHTS. We don't like a dinner where there is more style than things to eat. Probably no woman ever gave a "party" without borrowing something from the neighbors. When the women say men must be handled with "tact," they usually mean that they must be deceived. A woman who thoroughly understands the male nature, puts up fruit to prove it, instead of quoting poetry. When you are a guest at a dinner, do not hear the whispered conferences between the hostess and her "girl" look the other way, and talk while they are in progress. Are the Chinese civilized or barbarians? You probably know that they bind up the women's feet to keep them from gadding off to literary clubs or whistles games. AS A WOMAN SEES IT. There is nothing like work for a heavy heart. Independence in a woman does not mean bad manners. A man likes to be told he is handsome, even if he knows he is not. The feminine disposition, they say, delineates itself upon the back. Velocity, according to a boy, is what a man puts a hot plate down with. Some people are like porcupines—you can never go near them without getting stuck. A bank cashier says that the ranks of women who know how to indorse a check are slowly filling up. Philadelphia Times. Photographic Archives It was lately announced that the Vienna Academy of Science has resolved on adding a department of phonographic archives to one of the public libraries. There will be three sections, the first for the preservation of phonograms of every existing European language and dialect, and, later on, of all non-European languages; the second for the record of the finest contemporary musical performances, supplemented by that of the music of peoples and races in distant countries, and the third for collecting phonograms of complete speeches or apothegms by celebrated men of our generation and of later times. The initial difficulty seems to consist in finding a more durable material than vulcanite, of which the plates for the gramophone are now composed, and experiments with various metals are already being made by order of the academy. Should the plan prove successful, the Vienna Academy of Science will invite the learned societies of other countries to follow its example.—London Standard. COURTED BY MEANS OF SIGNS. marriage took place in Boston the other evening, the parties to which had never spoken until a few minutes before they stood before the clergyman who pronounced them man and wife. They had been courting for nearly three months at that, and they were both in full possession of the faculty of speech, says a Boston paper. One day in March last a young woman employed in one of the department stores and a young man holding a clerkship in a music store engaged rooms on Shawmut avenue and Union Park street respectively, and that night, sitting at the windows of their lodgings, saw each other across the expansive courtyard for the first time. For several nights they enjoyed each other's presence in a silent manner. Later on the young man acknowledged the lady's presence with a bow. Then began the odd and unique courtship. The young man, in order to get a better look at his immorata, bought a pair of opera glasses, and, to his delight, the lady did the same. Then the young man cut out some letters from white paper and pinned them on a piece of board that he had covered with black muslin, to spell out: "Tell me your name." The lady answered the next night in the same way. Through this medium, slow and unsatisfactory as it was, the courtship went on, the young lady, however, being deaf to all his entreaties for a meeting. They soon gave u their original mode of correspondence, however, and began to pay tribute to the postal service. An engagement followed in due course of time and last week there was a wedding distinguished by "no cards, no reception, no bridal tour." INDIANS ON MERRY-GO-ROUND. Half a score of Indians, yelping in delight and capering like schoolboys, attracted the attention of a large crowd of sightseers at a Chicago park one night recently as they raced toward a merry-go-round on which they were to have a ride. The great swing was standing vacant awaiting its noisy passengers as the crowd gathered around it. The bucks mounted the horses, while the squaws scrambled into the box seats with as broad a grin upon their faces as their stoicism would permit. When the whistle toothed a dun equal to that the bucks had made in giving their war dance began. Around the ring they rode, leaning forward on the necks of the wooden horses or swinging at the side so that they narrowly escaped a number of hard knocks several times as they swept past the outer supports. Each warrior tried to outdo the other in feats of horsemanship. While one rode beneath his horse's neck with his legs wrapped around the swaying figure, another climbed to the back of his mount and rode standing. Another stood over two horses, rocking up and down with the motion of the swing, but maintaining a position straight as an arrow all the time. One brief journey was not enough. Each redskin clamored for more and left the swing only under promise that the treat should be repeated the following night. MAN IN TERTIARY AGE. Important Discovery Claimed by a Colorado Explorer in New Mexico. Capt. Cecil A. Deane, of the Denver State Historical society, lately spent two weeks near Gallup, N. M., looking for a sandstone house partially covered by a bed of lava. This, says a Denver exchange, he failed to find, but he discovered other evidence of the presence of man in that locality during the tertiary period. Near the given site of the elusive stone house they came upon the site of an old lake covered with lava. Fifty feet above the original level of the vanished lake a cliff house was found. From this long untenanted abode the explorers took two bushels of calcined corn, which however, had not come into contact with any burning substance. It was of an altogether different variety from the corn that is and has been used by the Indians. Over the corn was a layer of chipped stone reddened by intense heat from the lava bed of solidified debris which lay above the burnt rock. In the house in which the corn was stored there were no weapons or utensils made of lava. On the other hand, such weapons and utensils were plentiful in the cliff dwelling at a lower level. These facts have convinced Capt. Denne that the region was inhabited before and after the lava flow, which is of the later tertiary period. Manila's Destructive Ants The white ants of Manila are fond of wood. They bore holes from the outside, enter in thousands, and eat articles of furniture until little is left but mere shells. Sometimes they devour the legs of a chair, so that when a person sits down, the chair crumples under him, and he suddenly and ungracefully lands on the floor. The Tortoise is an Weather Prophet A tortoise is an excellent weather prophet. Tortoise farmers on the African coasts notice that, even 24 hours before rain falls, these curious animals prepare for it by seeking the convenient, shelter of overhanging rocks. Canada Studying Census Methods. The Canadian government has sent a representative of its census department to New York to study the methods which will be employed in counting the population of the metropolis. SOMETHING NEW. Razors can be conveniently sterilized by a new apparatus, which has a tank for heating the water or sterilizing liquid, provided with a hood which confines the steam, slots being cut around the edge of the hood for the insertion of the razor blades. A trolley street sweeper has been patented by a Massachusetts man, having a short car mounted on wheels. with a central receptacle, Into which the dirt is gathered by an endless chain of buckets from a series of brushes, which can be adjusted as desired. For army use a combined shelter tent and cape has been designed, having a canvas cover of pyramid shape, with a removable can at the ton, which is taken off for the insertion of the head, a telescopic pole being attached at the end of a bayonet to support the device as a shelter tent. A Texan has patented a mechanical motor for operating a churn, in which two heavy weights are suspended by ropes wound on a shaft, the latter being mounted in a frame and rotating a series of gears, with a crank shaft set at the end of the train to reciprocate the dasher. Pieces of sponge are utilized in the formation of a new playing ball, the sections being held together by wrapping cord and covered with a woven fabric, after which the usual cover of hide is put on, making an extremely light and substantial ball for water polo or handball. WORK OF INVENTORS. In Maryland a man has patented a shirt having a detachable bosom, which can be easily removed and a fresh one put in the place when solled, the shirt having a series of buttons, to which tongues on the edges of the bosom are attached. Handles of knives and forks are utilized for the storage of salt and pepper under a new patent, each handle being formed of a tube, which has spring clips to hold it on the shank, with an internal reservoir for the salt or pepper, which is shaken through the ends. Horses and cattle are prevented from wasting their feed by a new feed box, which has its sides extended to the height of the animal's shoulders, with a slot in each side deep enough to allow the feed to be reached, the sides forcing the animal to hold its head over the box while eating. Tombstones or other heavy masonry can be set accurately in place by a newly patented method, which consists of placing soluble supporting blocks between the stone and its base, allowing the stone to be adjusted over its bed, when the blocks are dissolved, and the stone settles into place. AUTOMOBILE TRAFFIC. The London publisher, Alfred Harmsworth, while touring in France, has counted in one day, on the Riviera, 177 motor carriages and 269 motor tricycles. A private automobile stable will be built in New York city, in the fall. In addition to the carriage house, there will be a room for charging the batteries and quarters for the men who will take care of the vehicles. A close observer states that by actual count the number of automobiles in regular use in Paris represents two or three per cent. of the traffic on week days, with a very much higher average on Sunday and holidays, probably reaching five per cent. At Maritzburg, in Africa, traction engines have been pressed into service by the British military authorities for transport purposes, and on some occasions they have been used to haul haulage on loads of refugee children into the country to give them an outing. SCHOOL AND CHURCH NOTES. Methodists have 142 American missionaries in China; Presbyterians, 209, and the American board of commissioners for foreign missions, 110. Lord Leven, governor of the Bank of England, has been appointed lord high commissioner to the general assembly of the Church of Scotland for the fourth time. Miss Anna B. Hasbrouck, an instructor in history in the Holyoke high school, has been dismissed for teaching her class that "Christ was one of a family of ten brothers and sisters," says the United Presbyterian. An extensive building has recently been opened in Leeds (England) to be devoted to the development of cloth-workers, research, dyeing, etc. It is the intention of the Clothworkers' company, of London, that this college shall become the leading and most complete example of a textile and dyeing school in the world. IRISH PROVERBS AND SAYINGS He is better fed than taught. It's an ill bird that soils its own nest. He is not covetous, but he'd fain have all. He that is born to be hanged will never be drowned. He was looking at somebody drinking. He would swear a hole through a griddle. He'd skin a flea for its hide and tailow. If its ands were pots and pans, where would be the use of tinkers?—Irish World. Not Like Other Men. "John is so absent-minded." "Is he?" "Yes; whenever I give him a letter to mail he goes and mails it."—Chicago Record. Gratitude. Aunt—I have, my dear boy, formally made you my heir— Nephew—My dearest aunt! Oh, what a fine funeral you shall have to pay for this!—N. Y. World. Jagway-Did you have a good time at that stag dinner the other night? Toperly-The greatest time I ever had! Why, I can't remember a thing that happened:-Brooklyn Life. A. Serious Cause Nodd—In Gilpins really henpecked? Todd—I should say so. Why, he goes to church with 'his wife every Sunday. —Town Topics. SPARKS AND FLASHES. Short hair was the style under the Francis I. regime, but with the court of Louis XIII, came long hair as a fashion, curls, wigs, powders, periwigs and perukes. Girls are not employed at the telephone switchboards at Cairo, Egypt. Men are used and are required to understand English, French, Italian, Greek and Arabic. Electricity is to take place of steam at the shifting tables of the 30-inch rolls at Homestead, Pa. The only part of the plant which be operated by steam will be the big roll engines. From April 15 to May 13, 759,479 passengers paid for using the moving sidewalk and the third-rail system in the Paris exposition grounds. The greatest number of passengers carried in one day was 75,000, says the Electrical World. Electric traction which the London Metropolitan District railway have introduced upon their system between Earl's court and high street, Kensington, is giving satisfaction. The train consists of six coaches with a motor ear at each end. The total length of the train is 245 feet, while its aggregate weight is 180 tons, and has accommodation for 312 passengers. An extraordinary freak was played by lightning during a heavy thunderstorm in Coventry. The lightning struck the chimney stack of a house occupied by a watchmaker and split it to the basement, magnetizing all the tools and watches in the workshop. Every particle of steel received a charge of the electric current. It is thought it may be possible to demagnetize the smaller articles and parts of watches, but the larger tools are so thoroughly impregnated as to be completely spoiled. BOOKS AND WRITERS. "The Fourth Generation" is the title of Sir Walter Besant's forthcoming novel. It will appear in book form as a much longer story than it has been as a serial. Frankfort Moore, who takes a great interest in the figures of the past belonging to the English stage, has written a novel, with Nell Gwynn for heroine. At an early date it will be published simultaneously in this country and in England. Catherine II. of Russia left five complete and six fragmentary plays and various historical and geographical notes and essays. Parts of the plays are in her own handwriting and some of them are translations from Shakespeare. All have been discovered lately and are to be published soon. Booth Tarkington is collaborating with Mrs. E. L. Sutherland, of Boston, on a dramatization of his novel "Monsieur Beaulaire." Mrs. Sutherland, who was for many years a writer on a Boston paper, has already had several short plays of her own produced. In securing the photographs which illustrate his "Bird Studies with a Camera," recently published by the Appletons, Frank M. Chapman traveled over 10,000 miles and his account of his experiences combines in an unusual manner the charm of sport and adventure and the value of an original contribution to ornithology and photography. WOMAN AND HER WAYS. Mrs. Anna J. Johnson, of New York, has gone to Cape Nome to start an evangelistic mission. Miss Dorothea Klumpke, the young American astronomer, employed regularly by the French government at the Paris observatory, has been given charge of the balloon work. One of her duties is to ascend in a balloon daily to direct the observations. Mrs. Martin, wife of Frank Martin, engineer to the ameer of Afghanistan, is one of the few white women who have ever lived in the capital of that strange country. She says the ameer is kind and courteous to the English, and does his best to make things pleasant for them. One of the late fads is a silver buckle with representations of Chinese kerosglyphics on it. Some are of green jade, China's lucky stone, and mounted in rose gold. Others are of exquisitely carved white jade, and equally attractive ones are made of dark oxidized silver, decorated with applied Chinese flowers in bright yellow gold. Rev. Alice R. Porter is the pastor of a Congregational church at Wayzata, Minn. She preaches twice every Sunday, teaches a Sunday school class, gives an address to the young people every week, leads midweek prayer meeting, is president of the Ladies' Aid society, conducts all the funerals, and marries almost all the young people who seek matrimony in that region. MULES ARE OF VALUE. The South African war may be regarded as the apotheosis of the mule, as probably at no period of history have these useful animals attracted so much attention, or have their merits been so much discussed. Southern Europe and America are being scoured even to-day by British agents on the search for more mules. These animals are being bought by the thousands, for they are invaluable to an army corps acting on hilly or otherwise difficult ground. In this country the raising of mules has long passed the experimental stage and we have reaped the reward the past year in consequence of the demand for mules by the British army in South Africa. England has awakened to the fact that she might have kept the money herself if her farmers had devoted themselves to mule raising. They are less care than horses and are admirable draught animals, break easily and last a long time. Dares Not Weep. "She is a girl of very little feeling, I think. I notice that she never cries even at the most pathetic plays. "No; her complexion won't permit." -Chicago Post. Her Preference. Minister—Now, little girl, you want to be a Christian, don't you? Ethel—No, sir; I'll rather sing in the choir!—Puck. = ne = on wie im eer aH * _ Geman ¢- ATGRER AA Ba 24 RNR 4 ANY i Sy) , “SATURDAY JULY, 21 100 Oe. epee Cree “When little children lie asleep ‘The fairies leave the sky, And through the windows slyly creep ‘Ana touth each scene eye “And on the tie Beds tey alt ‘And Scound the evry wenn icy mt itl roy morning's nich. 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Motes are there ‘They win away’ by spol things ‘The money that mle tallige bese But eave tn lovo Go ahaee” SE: Kiser in Chicago Nmes-Herald goeccecescceocccscwenceens 3 : 3 THE TWO SKIPPERS : 3 ee : 3 cena a 2 “—“aMiiui | 3 ‘ Be ee ue see seas Laas OME few, some very few indeed, of the not numerdus American Whee of sea transportation have a system of retirement after long serv fee, with the enjoyment of a life pen- sion representing a fair share of the active wages Inst paid the » retired mariner. This is far better than Sail or’s Snug Harbor, for it dees nos ip terfere in the least with the ambitior which every sailor thinks out in the mid watch, namely, to retire to. 6 farm and raise things. Theoretically this fx all very fine; it is supposed to act as an incentiye te faithful service over a long series ¢ Years, and to attach a man to his line and, above all, to his own ship. ‘That is just where the trouble comes in; the retired sailor gets so thoroughly attached to his own ship that he does not know enough to let go all holds and give his worthy successor a fait show. That is bound to be the case with the retired first mate. Just as s00n as he goes on the retired list he echemes to get a passage on the first voyage of the old ship, in order that he may give the benefit of his advice to his successor, either his old sec- ond mate promoted up, or else some chief officer from some smaller ship of the line, who thereby gets an in- crease in pay. This is such an unfail- ing source of trouble aboard that the agents positively refuse to sell a re- tired mate passage on his old ship. ‘This leads to a conflict of scheming intelligenées, and sometimes the wily mate succeeds in getting into the cab- in on that first pleasure voyage. Not, however, if he sticks to the simple: minded sailor's subterfuge of writing for passage for John Johnson, for no person can have much to do with the ‘sea and its affairs without discovering the wear and tear that falls to that alias. It by hook or crook the retired first mate can get off on that first voyage after his retirement, the prospects are bright that there will be a lively ship. He turns out in the morning, no mat- ter what the weather, and he is promptly on hand to get his cup of coffee at the galley door before the hands turn to. The men for a time forget the change, and obey the old mate through sheer force of long hab- ity wntil at ast some one happens to Femember. that mere passengers are not allowed to have belaying pins, and then the crew is apt to become cheeky. ‘Nor is the new chief.officer disposed to take the interference in good part. ‘His pensioned predecessor is only too glad to nose around and find a epeck ‘of dirtgufter the long voat or to dis- cover @ smudge of unwiped rotten stone on the brass work. He is sure to report it to the mew mate and get @ sharp retort for his officiousness. ‘Then arise words which might be ac- tionable ashore, and which even jar ‘the etout sea air. The active mate is apt to suggest that passengers on deck ‘are expectet to have no views higher ‘than ring toss and shuttleboard. And ‘the mate emeritus is sure to retort that Se. Passengers have a right to -expeetecks to be clean and not such ‘© filthy mess. It is easy to see why retired mates should be prevented from taking pleasure trips on their ‘old vessels. ‘Even if they are stopped from voy- aging there is no way of keeping them ofthe dock. They know to a dot when theold boatis due in port again, znd not -eabbages nor turnips, nor yet the whole farm, can keep them away at that time. The station of a mate is at the bow when the ship is coming to her berth, and he cannot avoid the sight of bis predecessor on the pier head, watching the mistakes he makes, and commenting thereon with great distinctness and corresponding vigor of expression. That is the one great joy of the retired mariners life. Zt fills his soul with glee to watch his successor doing the things he bimself did for so many years, and to feel the glow of satisfaction when he assures himself that the new man does not Degin to come up to him in all-around efBeiency. . But in all the annals of retired mar- ners there was never such a case as that of the two skippers of the Nellie By a ‘anug bit of a bark that sails out of this port. Her only, master for a. number ‘of years was Cap'n Davies, who owned ene sixty-fourth in her. Cap'n Davis, the same name except one letter, and Ieading to perpetual mistakes, was the iE al ES oe ae ae a a ‘one sixty-fourth in Cap'n Davies bark. the Nellie B. Neither had what is real- Ay & master's ingerest, and beth set ty work to buy an additional piece to make it up toone thirty-second. The two suc- ceeded just about the same time, apd each insisted on his wight to be the master. It was evenly divided, and the managing owner said that be could make no division. On the quiet he xo: piecemeal to Cap'n Davies to protect hig position as master, and piecemeal to Cap'n Davis to help him get to be master; this was a gqod thing for the managing owner, for the Nellie B. had. not been paying for a long time, and he had been thinking of having her cut down for a coal barge. Finally Cap'n Davies and Cap'n Davis had bought a: much of the bark as they could, anc they went in a body, the iwo of them. to the managing owner to get him to appcint one or the ether master. Then the tianaging owner told then he did not have unything to do with it, since he did not own anything in the bark. When they came to compare notes they had spent a lot of money, and were no betier off than before; in fact, the advantage was entirely with the monaging owner, who had gots good price fof a property that it did not pay to run. Cap'n Davis had fif- teen thirty-seconds, Cap'n Davies had fifteen thirty-seconds also, and the re- maining two thirty-seconds was owned by the ship's husband, a South street ship chandler. Ie played fair with doth skippers. He would sell half te each if they wanted to buy him out very badiy.:but he would not sell al to one, and thus be a party to giving him control over the other captain's in- vestment. He suggested that they take the Nellie B. turn and turn about, and that's how it was that the bark had two skippers. ‘The way they fixed it up was that when Cap'n Davies brought the Nel‘ie B. in from a voyage and had her dis- charged down to a-clean floor, he should turn. her over to Cap'n Davis te charter and loud and sail until he got her down to a clean floor at the end of the voyage. When Cap'n Davis had her in charge Cap'n Davies was not to go aboard, but he could come down to the pier and find all the fault he wanted—and that was a whole lot and vice versa. It was a caution to s¢c how each of these old skippers put the bark into apple-pie order before they came into harbor from a voyage. ‘The paint and corduze bills, to say nothing of white duck, inust baye been some thing big, but. the ship's husband, who was in that line of business, never lot ‘on as between the two captains, so he must have been making a good thing out of his smatl interest in the Nellie B. The two old gentlemen were great rivals, and it was nip and tuck be- tween them on every point connected with the bark, and it would be hard to say which was the more jealous of the other. It got so they never would speak ex- cept whem handing the bark over, and then they were freezingly polite: “Good-morning, Cap'n Davis,” was always the form that Cap'n Davies fol- lowed, “the Nellie B. is on a clean floor, and I think you'll not find anything the matter with ber.” “Thank you, Cap'n Davies,” was the unfailing response. “I suppose it seems 60 to you, but I have brought a broom with me; she'll not be the worse for a good sweeping. I suppose you'll enjoy the rest while I'm gone.” “Well, I wish you 5 prosperous lad- ing and a quick voyage. You're get- ting ol, man, and this will likely be the last voyage you'll make in the Nellie B., so make the most of it.” ‘Then they'd part, speechless with rage. Not content with sitting on the pierhead day after day watching the loading of the bark and finding fault with everything the other skipper did, Cap'n Davies thought he'd take a look at the bark in some foreign port; he wanted to sce whether Cap’s Davis saved up all his repairs for the home port, or whether he fixed the Nellie B. up creditable when she went foreign. ‘The bark had been chartered for Mel- bourne with clothespins and wooden- ware. That's a voyage that took her all of a hundred days, for she was a Gull sailor, and Cap'n Davies had plen- ty of time to get out to Melbourne by steamer. There he waited for the bark to be signalized from the Heads, and when her number was made he took a sailboat and hurried down Port Philip to see how the Nellie B. was looking when she came into port foreign. Whether the bark looked better than Cap'n Davies expected to find her, or whether she looked worse, nobody could say for certain. But that some- thing serious was the matter anybody could see, for the old skipper hardly woke up to rip and tear more than once or twice a day, and that was noth- ing for him. The Nellie B, got a char- ter for London with wool, and lost no time discharging. Cap'n Davies hung about her all the time she was in Port. Philip. Soom after she sailed he just up and died. There wasn't much satis- faction in it for Cap'n Davis, for he died, too, before he got around Cape ‘Horn, and he never knew that he was Se ee ee ee: Waste Paper. Servant of Society Swell—Thundér! How si T gpinx to light the fre this morning? ‘Lhere’s not single bill in the mail!—Fliegende Biaetter. Cowardtce, The plea of consistency often means cowardice.—Ram's ‘Horn. Begs 's et eee 6 ‘ AD Sines An Irish gr ‘cer + adver tines “quart pallsof all sizes for snie cheap™—Shinw go Dally News, ty - THE RICHMOND PLANET.RICHMOND; VIRGINIA: AS DECIDED BY THE COURTS. The Reign of Lawlessness Rule of a carrier that baggage will pot be checked more than 30 minutes before train time is held, in Goldberg va. Abnapee & W. Recompany (Wis), 47 L. B. A. 221, not to be unreasonable as a question of Jaw, and it was held ‘not to be reasonable as matter of ew to leave baggage in the evening for ‘@ train at six o'clock in the morning. ‘That a person is confined in jail for efault of bail in a criminal case is held in White vs. Underwood (N. C.), 46 L. R. A. 106, not to prevent service ‘upon him of a summons in a civil ac- tion, with an order of arrest and bail ancillary thereto. With this case is a note reviewing the authoritiesion the service of process on prisoners, Selection of a suitable intermediate bank for the purpose of sending a check tor collection is held, in Givan vs. Bank of Alexandria (Tenn.), 47 L. R. A. 270, to constitute a sufficient discharge of the duty of the initial bank in which the check was deposited, but it is held to be negligence to send the check dl- rectly to the drawee bank for collec- tion. An ordinance imposing a'license tax on all merchants who use trading stamps is held, in Fleetwood vs. Read (Wash.), 47 L. R. A. 205, to be valid, although the tax is imposed for the Purpose of revenue as well as the regulation of business, when it ap- plies to all who sce fit to use tickets of that kind. A license of $100 is held not to be oppressive. * Right to a mechanic's lien for the improvement of grounds by enrich- ment of the soil, planting flowers, shrubs, tfees, etc., without making any structure thereon, except a rustic bridge of slight importance, is denied in Nanz vs. Cumberland Gap Park com- pany (Tenn.), 7 L. R. A. 273, where the statutes clearly contemplate such liens shall be created only by the erection of some building. ey / Fs HOS Sree ore | fo Ms ree ai. D ik, BSS $. aia oe : eT a aS ws rf i 2 , ae a Ne , 5 ee os Se : Be ae we ee: oof SEN Nave or eae oe iene eee here oe <a See etd iS, a ee eg. Ben. Rae ee Nace ee yp) 7, eae eee ; Number of Persons Lyncked from January sth, 1897, to January sth, 1898, . > A . » 16 Date. Names, Oharge. Place. Bi —— F. J. Baker, colored Postmaster, no charge Lake City, 8,0. Jan, 7, Lingoin MeGelsey, colored, {Murder Maude P, 0.,0.T. “Devoe, golored, asgsult, Pearken, Ark, io eee “s ot - “| Maribel Chadwiok, suspected of mander, Goltax, Wash “ -— — colored, auspeated of stealing « » Cleveland Co. Ark. March @, Will Jones, colored, ciminel assault. Gomme wae Mareh 6, —— — = ‘Mississippi March 8, L. 7. Johnson, white, murder, Rock Springs, Wyoming “ Bemza " « April 2, Wm. Bell, eclorea no crime Amite City, La. May25 Elbert Harris, “suspected of house burning Andersom,'S, . “96 Garfield King “* shooting « white officer Salisbury, Md. “ 28 Joe Kiser sn Gihnore Johnson, cclored, assault Gharlotta, N. O Jupe 2, Sam and Corti Young, colored, shooting officer, Glarkaville, Md, 10 Georg» Warhisgron, golored —shosting Cunetable | Welmat, Texas, “iy John Becker, ahite, mandee Great Bend, Kanszs, i? Fol. Jackson, — eolored “ Wetumpks, Als. Ler fs Speis, _ nolored murder 3 Joase Toompssn, colored marder “ Cemy Reree. colored saurder ef fone 22 Charlie Y whington, colored rape and ecbbery, Dayton, Ala, Wan. Sirett, colored, aitempted askaule (burned af stake) Deviine La inne 22 --— Howlett white murder Hillsville, Va. inne 14, Mrs Seka Cebrrer, eolored, nothieg, Plano, Texas, June 32; —~ Packs, Spee old. oolored, nothing, Batesville, 8. C. Maly 11, John Henry James, Jolorsd, Oriminal Aseunit, Wood's Grossing, Ve suly 12,——---—--—-- ____"__-Gotored, Agsault Coaling, ale July24. Jeunes Redd aciored ~~ Merder Momsleello, Ark, ">" Ager Johnson 2g ” ae Taly 20, W.T. Patterson white murter Westville, Misa. ’ Joly 22, Joa. Willams, colores, Impudent to white man, Scotland Nea, 3.0. Auguss 7 Don Oxg, colored 2 white {smilies room, Palestines, Tex | August 8 John Meadows, colored Criminal Assault, Oarmel,Ga. Aagust 9 Will Sanders, colored murder, C'srendon, Ark. 9 Dennis Ricard, = ; - ] “9 Manse Janie, ~ < : “ 9 Rilia Weaver a “8 Susie Jacobs, e % “ 11 Mallosk Walke:, Colored, —Sand-bagging, —Cocnith, Misa. “ 3g, Alex Walker, Golored, ‘Trondlesome, Pleasant Hill, Ala. agit iemen Neales, Colored, Wanted Drink Sode Water, Harmpton, Ge. Aug, 20, ————- plored, marder ant assault, Friendenip’ Gee Aug. 21, Tom Miller, Golored. attempt astauit, " Quitmen Ge. | - ————— soteret Nothing Noruh Temes. Sept.11 Beny Jones, White -——— Liberty Mo. | ke Albee Anderton, Colored Stealing Bulligent Als. | .) George #urden,” ”” — Sunpeated Criminal Aesaalt, Grifflin Ua Sept. 12 “Lee Pickett, White Criminal Assault, — Pairiek Uo. Va. Sept. 28, Joho, Willis, colored. murder and easault, Woumtaia City ‘benn Oct’, Wright Smith. " Colored Attempted Aseault, Ancapolis, Ma Get Bev. Joue Shelton, Colored. | Nothing, | Issogizena, Goaaty Mee | Oct, 28, Fish Rurke, Colored Defended Themeslyes Hurpersvilie, Mien, | et a 1B Gatewood, - 7 " Joie ir:yeabaameeene wee 2 ” . “ ana “ & Johp Gatewood, |“! : 2 : a) “Hugh Anderson, . * petal “4 Bim Heralson, |“ cS ° + oN os 200 ereloee « * “ ie ay rere ” “ » « 423 “Arch Baur, Attempted Murder, : oa Qet. 23, |_fohn Anderson, , Colored | _innosént Lafayette, Ala. 1 Nov, 9, ——- —— colored, Defended :Themselves Phanix, 8. 0.. i) Nov. 10, ——————_ colored © NoGrime Wilmington, N10.’ 2 Nov. 22, Ed. Merriwenther Marder Monticello, Ga. December ——— “Sry, Colgreds lojured a whiteman, Meridian, Mise, 2 December 6th, Jake Glover, colored, innocent, Monticelin, Ga. 1 epee ———~—— Colored Murder Edgefield CosC } Dee. 24, Jef Bolton, ‘*" Barn Boning New Harmony Grove Ga 1 Jan..5,, “Marsnall MeGregor, Oolored ning sgl MERE Feb “Alfred Boyntonand wife Oolored ‘Nothin Fort Gaines Ga 3 Heb 12 Cupid Redding Colored Munc vr Leenbarg Ge 1 el ee team March 1: Morrie Ohristopher, colored, Criminal Assaslt, Hope, Ark, 3 Mareh 16, William Cotton, Jr., colored, Arson, Palmetto,Ga, 1 ss" Harrison Hadson, ia " « 1 8 Ee Boo, ite eae eee) ea «Taos , (wounded )"* . x : « b> Geneeteme ee “ “ 3 “ 22 General Duckett, colored, Troublewome, Little Rock Oo., Ark, « “© Eawin Goodwin, s < 3 s Adam Ring, « * “ ; “© Joseph Joues, - - is “\ BenjaminJones. * * 1 a ee: Sleeenie Semel” “ .“ “- * ON THE ROAD. Alfred Harmsworth, the London Publisher, while touring in France, has counted in one day on the Riviera 177 motor carringes and 269 motor triey- cles. ‘Two lines of automobile communica- tion will be opened for traffic in the neighborhood of Corunna, Spain, dur- ing the present year. In New York city in the fall a private automobile stable will be built. In ad- dition to the carriage house there will be a room for charging the batteries and quarters for the men who will take care of the vehicles. Increase in bicycle manufactures for the current ycar will be about ten per cent. over last yenr. There are some 60 manufacturers in the United States and the total output for 1899 coule have hardly been less than 1,000,000 wheels, making the total number in the cout - try about 6,000,000, New engines of the Denver & Rio Grande railway have fron pipes extend- ing along the root of the cab and con- necting with the boiler. Through this pipe, without making a perceptible mo- tion, says the Railway Review, either the engineer or fireman can send, un- der 200 pounds’ pressure, a jet of steam and boiling water that would effectually kill or injure anything liv- ing that happened.to be on. the tender or the front end of the baggage car. ‘The blow-off cock thus arranged is ex- pected to prevent train robbers climib- dum over the tender. SHORT, BUT TO THE POINT. \A thorn in the bush is worth two in the flesh. Misery is ike a marriageable young lady; it Ioves company. When pride heads the procession poverty always brings up the resr. It ds better to be taken by surprise than to be taken by the police, Self interest ts more likely to wary © man’s judgment than anything else Some people put'on airs because that is about all they have to put on. Onehalt the world may not know how the other half lives — but it has suspicions. Don't imagine a man belongs to the vegetable kingdom because he is a ven erable sage. Don't walt. for great opportunities A long, continuous walk will get you over more ground than a short run. Tt at the age of 40 a man meets s woman he thought he loved at 20 he fs apt to belleve that Iuck fs with him after all. An old bachelor says the only differ ence between a wedding and a hang ing is that with the former a man’ troubles begin and with the latter they end.—Chicago Daily News. POSTAGE STAMPS. Of new Mauritius stamps the Phila- telic Journal of India reports a six cent green and rosé, 15 cent green and orange of the “arms” type and e 18 cent blue, large size, having a picture of an old man with o white wig. The diamond jubilee of postage stamps {s at hand in. Great Britain Sixty years ago the first postage stamps were issued in that country, and the collectors think that some ‘thing ought to be done to commemo- rate the year. A country postmaster, near Phila- @elphia, has got into trouble through not understanding his business. A qoure lady employed in the city, whe @ great many letters to mail Donght all the stamps at the smal office, thus swelling its receipts, an¢ dy return he gave her » amail com aay on the stamps. The sudden facreaso of receipts attracted atten: tion, and a post office inspector ¢oor discovered the cause. Both the post master aud the speculative young lady aimed that they did not know they werodoing’wrong. | Not for Cape Nome. Why don't yon, govt Cape ronkbhdee fiend ees Wiggins—I don’t have to; I've got -allthe rooms in my summer hotel taken ‘till October-—Detvalt Free Press. / ‘tention lites. “Why do you allude to your cousin ds Miss Trout, whem that isn't, ber name?” asked Hunker. “She is a freckled beanty,” replied Spattea—Town Topics. rey rane en “ Put hand oowhite wowan, Jasper 2 ug 11, Bi a a Se Attempted Assault, Port wibsoa * : chambers, “* Criminal Assault, Bell Buck s W MeClore, “Attempted Assault 2 % 16 Char iesarty _ . "xan y, Tenn, “OM, Peter Lor ad x « 18 yar old Son. white, Shooting @ man, Yietamoke, Ale Aug. 16, Chartic Hart, “eclod "criminal amvault Brantley dies Aug 18 Tom Koi h sotored ent vd Indy’s room drank, Near Greeny’le, 5.0. I Ang, 20, Rv. 1. J. Floa. colored, wanted t0 mark, Ostiergrihe, Hl. 1 fe" vm Prontinn, “ noe ‘ 1 Hughes Brad’ey, Sort aon « s {Henry Sranum,” + ratesn “ 1 Jim Haves, “ AS ante « 2 Jone Back. ot ss 0 « a stim Oreuaitine, St Ss Bo 5 Aug. 8,)— —— white + oke ogainst lynching, Georgetown, Ga. Sept. 13 Rev. HB. asnrde.eni,. spoke apaitvt lonching Meme Thompson; Ga, 1 Sept. 27 Senor Sanch:, Coban, — nothing Havana, Cubs. 3 Ostodve 11 Jndge barit La Plow whise, Assanitiog. Near New Oclaana i S18, J.¢ Lettions Volorad Arson and Assault, burned. St" Ann Miss 2 “8 Rovers Smith Cal Eenoeen - Partly Roasted note dead i “20, George Wevis Colored, urder, ier City Kent Face ‘ sock cae aL ge Chesa peake anad| jlD DOMINION StEAMSP-HiCE 2 t Obio Railway. | 2snrussronxsw xomx, sxcert sumax ile Bs tare ior Schedule in Effect June 17,1900, From Richmond. LEAVE BROAD-STREET STATION 11:00, m.. exeept Bunday Ices] for Newport dei Sena ‘oUde NEE $290 8 ni datly “Fast J4ne” for Newport aaa cO phat Mane Gear Benth “Parter eke This train tops t20 9m dally local {6r Kewport News Gif Fotmt! Noro and Tor! monte: Paliman ¢3 014 Pera. 10 a’mn except Sunday, local to Clifton a 1201 Hooks except Sundar. “Wonste’ Eint with Pastor «ati for Va Hot mpbas five, White Saiphur uso inte Cat carte. Goveects “er Orsage: Calvertes, sieace tea ttre sro 240 pm. Dally itmiter, t Circinoat, Eoatavitiey and Bt. Lacie. Palimant giecplng chet cconvctt or Virgins Hot 8:30 Bra, Gordonsefite Accommodation, ox: 1080 p.m. Dally, F. P.V,, to Cinetpnatt and Zomlaviile’ raninian decvingear, Com atots “er Virvita Het Epriages LEAVE SIGHTH ST, STATION. 10:20 a. m., Daily for Lyvehborg, Lexington, tua Gilfton ‘Forme. Gorbects escepi Sanday, with Backing’ om and° ait Fone branches snd for Reve Caste aa’ 6:00 pm, racept Saturday snd Sunday -¢-ad Boa” secon modation. On Sasday, willeateres Pte TRAINS ARRIVE BROAD STREET STATION. £0 4. m.orcent Sunday, from Gerdoravitte Saber eo Sadi p acdaly, trom Ciseias is a"m {e80, wo. oxcept Sundar and \e15 AS). tm, tr m NoFle auc Od Raint 4.15,B. ityexeep: Saueay from Minton Siee ae teepe susaays trem’ Clifton Vorss. TRAINS ARRIVE EIGHTH STREET STATION. 8.414 5 froupt Sunny trom Gatstone 02 ee, Dally from Lynehbarg, Lexington Sere a oluton vores. and sacept San fay from Sow Gastio. sud Rows. For detatted Leturmitionecosasctioane cy apply st Richmond Transfer office, No oof ea PtUaain cersct?* hempoeke nat OAIo Par eo eae Mein steet; Sta- = scare Sarees JOHN D' Porrs, ‘anes Gaciasal Badsangee Apes! Southern Railway eee eee Oa iN RPFECT APRIL 2xD, 1900. ‘Trains Leaves Richmond, Va. 11.00 F a, wo 12 HOUXITERN EXPRESS ¢ tly 2 "Relanta augusta Jecksor ville: and Pointe "Boath diseper for Davies Efconuvoro. Salisbury. and Charlotss. Siceusy ones, at itched toa. pom ‘Gdaneots at Dauvilinasd, Cusriowe, wiiRew Sork and Boride expres jot) carrying throog. lee {reen New Wark and Tempe with oos- Restioas for ail Florida, potnia, sins Gounects st Dapvilie, Chkriote with fea (io att certsing through sleepers teva New Yor aud Neshvilie Rew Yoru asd Memphis aad ew Yor! and New Onieans. sito, Pullman Tourut Hecper sont ays, Wedacsdays and Eri Gave, Wasniagise, so Ser Brancisco fruboat change, ih, connections, for Hifpotms infuse, Wextos ana Galt inoLPear Ro. %, sollc.trata daily sor Chay lotte, N, ©: Copnects at Moseley with Farniviile and Cowtstan rand at ‘Keysville for Clarksville, Oxford, Hea: derwon and Durham aud ab Grecsayore for Durham, ae and Winston Shiom vat Duaiile with xo. af) Uatiee ‘States Fast Mall, solid train, dally for seeoesnntad pists fokahe walct fering teepers Now Mork, ew SF fMaekad Rew York to Jecksoavute “id it foF Nomuau 8 Gabaan, Cuba rough main siseper sanauety. em pitis vinot Asheville and Chaite- noowe. 6:00 rH, weit, LooAt, dat Senda. ‘ior Kevaviliecod istermedinte paint: [DRAINS ARRIVE AT RIOHMOND, he C302), trom Atante a: Asuovt le endall oa tor. gr trom Kegeviive ad looal stations LOCAL PaaleRt Raise wou, 6L and 62, between Manchester ane Ne- apolis. Va York River LINE, west bors The Pavorite Route North. ‘ordin'Ke. inte are PM. Batrimoas Lucres, lly, except Sunday Sotuing'sicos ebunection ‘Mondays Weanes faye snd ‘Fridays with steamer for Baitt- hore. ‘Tratet No. 16,$:907, a. toca mxranas, Mon Wednet_& Fridays, for wer trent aud intermediate tations.” con \tawith singe at Laster sranor to" Walkor- Wea and Tappauannock: alo at West Point Waltleairets for Baltimore. Stops at all ste Toma ‘Train No. 74, 5:99 A. a. Loca nrxio leaves daily sxopt Sunday trom Vieglaia Syreet Biaticn for Weat Point td intefmediate stations, coanecuing with Sige at Lestor manorior Waikertou sad Tap peltnancek. TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND sem, Dally, trom West Fotnt, with Com Section rom Paitinore except Mondays. Hiishim Sundays sca Mongare 0° Potak ana invenediats wtations. sandaysso GM arriving Saltimore S008 a5) PS more S00 & ew nturaing eave. Ballimore. 8:00 pt. daily except Sundays arriving kichinoud Steniners cat; wt Giouowstor Point and Almonds Whart, ‘Coesdas aye Yorwtown and Pe axe Saturdaye: wa and Cay ‘Bank, Son OW. f, aereUny, auc So ns a ara re Trait wahager. oon: Pas Ag FRANK 8. GANYON. Third Vico-rresiden' =e Ls a jt aad General Manage: WHIRGINIA NAVIGATION Se eee ee To Norfolk, Portamontixy Old: ieee Sana of tasvee Rouse, was ‘MESDAY AND FRipaY. ne +. M. ‘to wharf. ST se sieeeteaarec str Sacre Virginia wat IRVIN WEisiara Sayerintan der EDWARD E. BARNEY (Gone rai Otteoe: Flanterw’ Bank Baildon." (eeverey B. a nee BO Jp DOMINION STEAMSP TICS Sar siusren new Toa Gamers sachae Senay Nie Gheeoeake and Oc alvay'e road, (Rorfolk aud Western route ®, A Sea ane ae o'ssee er New Yack tee evesiOg aT B e Toten se Sie‘ Gucnmong tranatc One pears sean his gpmend, ranater Om ralvta Seto seat eames, aie eaataazanaaa Sevishsiees, wiaeeama anes obey * “9 YREIGHT. tot tow “ort and’ te verona ean ‘Slope ay sraand sles boron. can» Bey MONDAY WEDGE See ena Eivatmey seen a Sidaitest Slot Xs nous betore sai Ung time Freight received and forwarded and throug: Bist Sainrineasd or Nassees, Smet peat ee Faewagers ola Zt Ce canens Sh oe EPUIR SRST creeps sn gay Bolat Golnten arse Mc te Novgat kor Ome Mentors "alracd ar ah res Sec ane Bre for Richmond by steamer vie Nor toby eae tat Beas eese Tas 7 BSE, Sela es catieten eee ste SPhieteserasn neeee, Ei mates Sree eae For ernest Sane {OWN MA YER, dpe Meee Sao 7.4.0 witianaee, Pre-iaens eee | Ss e A L. SEABOARD AIR LINE, SCHEDULE IN EFFEOT MAY 8, leo: | Deavae Brap-Stunar browoe, gi 9:05 A M. 5:00 Mf Dai 1 fer Menderson (arrive Durham datty, excep Sanday). Kaleien, Seufora: Sota? (FOMm, Wumingeon, Wareaboro, Masser: hates ‘Lincolnton, eheluy, matherforssin Mote Giinion, -Cresmwasds “abecetiee pater: diese ARLAREA Angant Macon teat Sonuty. ‘New Orieaan, Posuonee oh gost Tig Chattanooga: Waawetiles ens pate eses, Bey Menico, Uallforale nad tins sem RRln Fax Phisor Now Grea ms Traton leaving ato, 2 rough et. sa'inaihante whidoai OND TOUR at or peady for occupancy ae eae ae 7aAuve axniye mionwoxn si50 m Bally, exeeph Sunday (undaysesee oneas Tope Daily. orotate gears cheeks, sonptag HM BOYKIN, General G30 Kant Mates z Titre Verrrigone meg cent woes Tinite Water, aerarat EEN New’Phone ono. RICHMOND, FRevexcxanvna & Poromac, Schedule in Esee: Jane 8, 1900, LEAVE BYRD 8T. STATION HOA. M. Dany, tor Wasnt Pesaran eat Freaaniexrtr c= saa, Renee yee VARs 7” BARES Bert epee Ipfaville, Boswolis mucin Gia Penola, * Milford’ Woodaliane, Guimes, Summit wages: tara, droske, Wigewater ad Quastes. “Bamercanise cas BL ks a, Oe O°, coop Hea oA Woahingion “tna ots off ‘Stops at Elba. Glen Allen, Ash~ land, Doawell, wiltord Freier. fot pee at Quantic. Bae 120 m.. <x0ep! Biinday, tor Slope sete gota Mork: Sosweil, Milford, Fred- siokbutersc. Guxsties "pee fetParoresr’ Uouusety Sue Weeginrioass tissiied ae 146 P.M, Daly for Wasntuigtén ame | Bekhands Bansal Way Bieas | She deat ce ake, Micewster Hous Sanday sleeper Risse | moea to Sew yuee? | Wasliogion't Saisaanne™= Aznive Byep-3reaer Station. SMA. M., Datiy, aoe, at bettas ir ford, Doswel!, ‘Ashlea, and Elbe “Stops dt dther stzuas Sundaya.. Sleeper Hew vere te -M.. Daily, ousevt Sanday. 5 eee ea Tiss, “Ber bane? au cee Sree nny 4 eabaTR Faiian Gers fram ‘Sow York ang Waastnge's S00. u, Baliye stops "e wvidewatec, sity aumen ocattta ee gat Peer ah or Glen! alten, snd Sina pons Parlor ear AccomMopation Trata. (Daily except Sunday £294. M. Loaves Bibs tor Quyntios 4PM. tenres Byrd st for Fregertot $90. M., Lenves Elbe for Ashiana, :i0 A.M", Arrives Hive tron tating, Soe JE Aerivee nye Sten See room 00, TES as £S. 4. L. Through Traing, PN Over, &0-and RF, & P. (Railroad ‘Via Dosweil. ea LEAVE meOAD Sener, STATION. o. G15 A.M, Defly, for Abnorm ang polaké nerin. Stops af Dowel frederick oo, Folimas alvopers. to"hee fork. ; and 600 P.M, Daly, for ip on vail, Eipsiiaig Si gestice ARRIVE BROA’ 5 ald STATION. F (Oe ) . : it Predertetce- a me sod Berl eee 1 Ing ety WOE ee Beet eee WF ee¥uoa, rane e Manager ETD. =— . ANTED~A’ fitetian for's hore. Y power boiler. Must conte we wPeanmendad. — ae coisas “fee £Lasee Orricg, ‘SLL SB, 4th By 4 ee ea 4 Nig * Ae ANS = ete Bee] FL als = they TSE) Be q ies hot ea ‘ & rus Bi hoi A Wyo : 8% Ree a ae e Se , pee ‘Mublished every Saturday by John Wit-bel Zieat mi Norah Fourth Beret” ——————— JOHN MITOHELL, JE., EDITOR. 2Sigommanseations intended for publication Senteineeday, Tesch us by * ‘TERMS IN ADVANCE. ne COPY, 08 FOR annem Se Peeve Sopy. sigh? moti Bee Copy, ix months waa. se Bee Sony: fear month aa pests ere ADVERTISING RATES. iecone inch. ong insertion — er one inch'ench suvscquestascrtion Bec two tncheg, three months; Ba ‘Bor fwoinehed, six monthe.e = oe $e ire inches: ningmontha a Bor bwo inches, twelve months Garsiage und funeral notieesys ne Baanding and transient notiecs per line.. ee nGe STAMPS OF A I HOMINATIOD amzouan Tuan wo Chats vie nEORIVE? Sreumecenans mene nee a Seeley ame ear ms See seni ro rors ware ty which money oan be ee setan ease ; by Bank Check or Draft, or an Expres: Sree ee Se ere Reta senor anee cs pe Se eo eat Mees eran Eeaan) Somenecemnse Batic eoetee me rare ss Far, and Co.’s Express Company. We will b Soaiearaern coer, care Sos eerie tee a eo, | Beoureanp Lerren—it a Money Order Pos! Sere eral hoe fe ane pares a nen ance Set ee ee Peewee eae Ree ee ne | een Sei reas repens messes snk scenery scrote i now sot Spee nee SSG sy cceony gor tera ar Fo Seige ee a omens ite tera hPa emenresegeent See eee: es eer: Sree rermee: Seperate eserare COMMUNICATION >—When writing = Soe a =e wmcd reas i. full, otherwise wecannot find yoo SS eens care se Seaiee seen te sty Ser ae ae aE SATURDAY, JULY 21, 1900 SS —————— ‘ave politenese is the next-door saeighbor to true religion. <Tax lewless elements amongst us care @ great drawback to our prosper- sity. Sas “Dux tide is all against us just now, at there is a time for a change and it Seems that a check in the current has atbout eet in. Puor. Booxan T. Washington’s Col- cared Business Men’s meeting promises “tobe asuccess. It has been thorough- Jy advertised and should be well at- aisnded, _ “We believe that our people are pro- seeding in the right direction. En- gaging in business and indastrial pur- suite, educating their children and in- saleating in all classes right princi- ples is the royal road to success. AnvtrNe'white people because some vol them are mean toward us will do no good. By so doing we are liable to <drive off our white friends, or make vghem lukewarn in the support of our cease. ‘Fas, we know that some of these “Slegro-hating white foiks should be Gm bell, and we are praying God todo Slis will, with « hope that He may szend them there, but do not let us be tee aweeping in our denunciations just esbout now. ‘Lae Democratic managers ignored “he colored brother in its platform ‘Dhis was a concession, for it was to be expected that they would condemn saa. The reiteration in the convention st the declaration that all men are qreated equal sounded strange toa sitigen of color. Oh, if that body smpeant whet it eaid! Bien-y Auexanpa Wavrans will re- ‘tire trom the presidensy of the Na- #10NAL Avgo-Amenicas Covxort. ‘This is unfortunate. He should re- cmoin at its head. Btill, “if Congress saan Gzonor H. Wurre will accept the Toner, the race will have one of its snost fearless and outspoken of its Jeaders at the helm. — Suz situation in Cuma is attracting ssaueh attention in this country. It is indeed unfortunate thet it has become necessary for us to withdraw troops ftom the Philippines for service in the Celestial Kingdom. It tends towards! the farther embarrassment of thes - sninistration and works to the benefit ‘of the Demoerstis loaders, who have Seclared thet Imperialitm is the para— smount issue in the campaign. _ TE DEMOORATIO NOMINSES. Avi things considered we are of the copision that the Nationa! Democratic eQenvention named s sirung ticket, SBien, Wx, J. Baxax is the strongest man within the parties to whom he owes his nomination and Hon. Avtar Stevenson is the stronger outside of it It the party managers can succeed in making “Imperialiem” the para- mount issue instead of the silver ques- tion, the campaign will assume an as- pect dangerous to Republican suprem- acy. The failure to name a Naw Your man as candidate for the Vice-Presi- deney is notice to the country thet from s Democratic standpoint th: t state is no longer regarded as the bat tle ground of the campaign or the key tothe situation. It is virtually the abandonment of the Empire State to the Republican Party. What else could be expected? The emphasizing of the free silver dootrine of 16 to 1 settled the question, outside of Gov. Roosavart’s popularity. Onan Mr. Bayan’s running mate carry Tiinois and Connecticut aud New Jer- sey and Delaware and Maryland and West Virginia? It he can, the situation will bede eidedly interesting should ixpiaxa place itself in the Democratic column. Both parties seem to be thoroughly united and it will be a fair test of ‘strength at the polls. The indications are that Mr. McKiniar will win, but it is evident that his managers will be ander the necessity of making the most skillful campaign ever # en in this or any other country. The busi- ness interests are afraid of M-. Bryan, and the colored voters in the doubttal states have not learned to trust the southerners who will count in the vote for him at the polls. TO MEEY TO DISFRANUHISE US. Oa ne ae ae a ea Truns to decide when he will call the legislature to meet to provide for the holding of the unconstitutional “con- stitutional” convention in this state the colored people are leftto wonder what it all meane. Ishas been alleged that the meas- ure was passed solely for the pur- pose of distranchising the citizen of color, but the more the matter is in vestigated, the more it is becoming evident that our people will not be the only ones who will be injured by the proposed reforms. Tt seems that the office-holders anc the boeses have been drawing mucl money from the state treasury at thr expense of the wealthy classes and the corporations. Is seems also that the class of white men who are counted in from loeali- ties having black populations are of the most selfish kind and all legiels- tion in which they are interested is expected and made to pay in keeping with their inordinate desires. The moneyed classes, becoming tir- ed of this, took the Negro-seare crow out of ite usual abiding place, hired men to dance up and down a few times and immediately the sordid crowd not comprehending the motive joined in the ory against the Negro, and declar- ed the call for « constitutional conven- tion adopted, although it was thought then ano known now that thé measure was defeated. After the work was done, the Negro- haters began to think, and they are still thinking, for the mask has been thrown off, and the announcement is made that the question of distranebie- ing the Negro is secondary alongside of other matters which will engage the attention of that unconstitutional body. Already there is s most vigorous diseussion as to the kind of men to be sent to the convention,—whether they shall be lawyers, atatemen or ‘the av- erage ward politician. If the machine called the convention, we cannot see that the machine can be prevented from naming the men who are to compose its membership. Colored men are to be eliminated from and denied sdmission to the con- vention, ‘Class proseription is to be the lead- ing feature of the hour, and there are white men who are simple enough to believe that such temporary expedi- ents can be made lasting, It is evident that the colored peo- ple of this state are rapidly ap- proaching that stage of indifference where they are careless as to what is done to curtail their rights. It is due of eourse to the past futility of their efforts to obtain a hearing at the polls. Absolute power for a season by the lower strata of white men will result im an upheaval in political affairs which will tend to dissipate sham and establish stable conditions. Tt was true inthe cases of Gnuxcs and Rome’and may also be seen in the evolutions of the Burria Exrinz. ‘The history Of slavery is an object feston. For more than two hundred years, the most flendish methods of oppression obtained; but right was triamphant in the end. ‘The colored people may be simple in many things, but the white people seem not to regard the signs of the times or regard the teachings of the Seriptures or the lessons of history, You cannot violate fundamental principles without disturbing the equilibrum, or interfering with ne- ture’s lawe without paying the penal- vy. ‘The degradation of the Negro will be the undoing of the white man and no one who cares for his own or his Be your own Bosm Earn $100 monthiy all the year round; no capital required, Send stamps for particulars: 1 Biite Co., Fleet Place, eet Brooklyn, N. ¥. THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND VIRGINTA. YA. BAPTIST — § §. CONVENTION DANVILLE, V4., June 12, 1900. To the Sunday Sehdols, Associations, Unions and ail connected with the Virginia Baptist State Sabbath Sehool Convention —Greeting :— Dear Brethren :—We take this means of calling your attention to the fect that the avnual meeting of your Oon- vention will convene with: the First Baptist Church Sunday School of Man chester. Va., on Wedneeday before the fourth Lords day in August 1900. It is the earnest desire of the Board that you be represented, and raise all money possible for Conventional. pur- poses. At no time im our omvory a8 a Sunday Sebool organization hea been it more imperative that the friends of the Oon- vention should rally to ite support than now. The true-hearted and loyal men and women who have stood by us so faithfully in the past, and by whose write counsel and strovg financial an tistanes the Convention has been sb ¢ to on the great cause of religioue Sducstfon throughout our State, are now expected to respond to our eall. ‘The existing troubles in our State present a condition of affairs never witnessed before. A crisis is to be met. To do #0 as becometh Christian men and women will require serious ‘hought aud prayerful eonsiderstion. ‘© one who has the cause which we represent at heart can sffurd to absent himeelf from this meeting. There may be differences of opinion among us Does that justifyany in with. drawing? Some mistakes msy have peen made. Ir not the Convention the best place in whieb to correct them ? The cau © we reek to advanee is too important to be abandoned, bretoren: We are scwing both for time and eter- nity. Let us stop and ponder well be- ‘ore we utter one word to discourage or life one finger to destroy the work baildrd by our own hands—an organi- astion which has done much good, and destined to do more to promote’ our Master’s kingdom. Come to Manchester, Come in large sumbers. Come with renewed zeal. ome with an earnest desire to draw into cne strong brotherhood all who are ip are, with the great objects for which the Convention was. organ ‘ged. Our missionaries are still upon he field planting new schools foster ing weak ones, earrying Bibles into the homes of the bemighted and destitute, and preaching the gospel of the Son of me to dying men and women. ihall this work cease ? Shall thease servants of God be reoalled from the field? Shall our grand cld Oonven tion, with all its history, ite schieve- ments. its pleasant associations around “igh our ‘memories linger, mith fond ecollections. go down? It is left with vou to answer. Let every school. association and un- ion join in cne united ory “On to Man- cheater.” Reduced rates will be se- cored over all lines leading into the eity. Yours for God and humanity, R.T Fim, Prosident, W..F. Guasrr. Oor. Sec’y" Of Course He Kacx_ “Yea understand, of course,” pur sued the Inwyer, “what is meant by a ‘preponderance of evidence?! ” “Yes, str,” replied the man whom he was examining with reference to his qualifications as a juror. “Let me have your idea of it, if you please?” “I understand it, I tell you." , “Well, what is it?” “Why, anybody can understand that.” “Still I would like to have your definition of it.” “I know what it is, all right. When I tell you I know what a thing ts I know it. That’s all there is about that.” “Well, what was the question I asked you?” “You ought to know what that was. Is you've forgot your own questions won"t try to get me to remember them tor you.” “I don't want to hear any more of thet kind of talk,” interposed the court. “Answer ‘the question ad- Greased to you by the counsel.” “Judge, I did. He asked me if I ‘Acnew what {t was, and I said I did.” .. “Are you sure you understand what is meant by the term preponderance ‘of evidence?” “Ot course I am, judge.” “Well, let us Kear your idea of it.” “It's evidence that’s been previously pondered.”"—Chicago Tribune. Mint Sauce, Ete. Mint sauce ip the aigre douce of Ed- ward I; blancmange was made of ‘eapons or pike boiled to a mash; cab- ‘bages were eaten “thikked with ‘grated bread,” by the common peo- ple, but for a lord they had to be Reeated with yolke of eggs, and an equal distinction was observed with pike, which had to be cut up into ‘pleces for ordinary folk, while those ‘ot higher degree had 18 sorved: whole A favorite at the supper par ‘ties of the wild Prince Hal was “pon- dorrage,” @ mixtare of Petites ‘pork and yolks of eggs, dolled and then roasted in batter. It was ‘then made into small lumps about the size and shape of apples, and col- cred to taste. Pork, it may be men- tioned, was much used at this time, in proportion to other meats as three to one.—Notes and Queries. Raabe. Mies tk Louse ‘The application of sctentific irriga-| tion methods has recently given a new development to riée culture in south- western Loulsfana, as explained in « bulletin of the department of agricul- ture, Rice requires wet lands, but on such lands harvesting machinery can- not be used. The diffloulty has beer met by flooding the dry prairie lands during the growth of the rice, and then draining them, by a system of pumps, canals and levees, when the crop is nearly ripe. On the drained lands {t is Posaible to use reapers to harvest the rice; thus the cheap labor employed in Horeign rice-growing countries can be met by American machinery —Youth’s Companion. ‘Thetr Burning Gissses. “Yee, it was a most singular inch \dent, “Ine iptatsclee of thas great vmess of ohildren focussed \themeelves in the sue on the me “ Scie . oe ‘his ot his got began to smoke, me = sould dreg him | for epee metas eer anes tor ani it was ing out of ehape!” _ “Where dé you say this hap- ‘pened ?* |_“In Boston, of course."—Cleveland ‘Plain Dealer. ‘Transporting « Chareh, ‘The Church of Souvoroy, in the vil- lage of Kotchansk, near Novgorod, has it been transported bodily to’ St. etersburg. The celebrated Preobrae- Jenski regiment wished to possess the ehurch, which contained many souven- ire of ‘the famous Marshal Souvoror, Tt was accordingly removed from its foundations and carried to the nearest rallwsy~ station by means of 330 wag- ons.—L’Etoile Beige. Senatt?vemeas of Fish. Most fishes are very sensitive to ex- ternel touch and some possess special organs for this sense. ‘The seat of greatest sensitiveness is about the snout, but thia sensitiveness in fishes does not appear to go the limit of eausing It to feel pain from a wound. —Chicago Chronicle. thown Ghee Was, fnew Father—I suppose among ether virtues you are training Fred- erick in economy? Employer—He's pretty well up in that; you ought to ace Bow careful he is about wasting steps!—Nashville American. Tiedite | Gidineciais eds ke. British rule bas added 600,000 acres to the wheat-bearing area of Egypt. At present British contractors are en- gaged in building two great dams to gather and retain the waters of the Mile—N. ¥. World. Slow to Comprehena. he Fiancee—It is annoying that Géorge and I should have so many mis- understandings. ‘Mamma—Yes; he does not seem to understand that you will have your own way.—Puck. A _Briet Pleasure. Milliner—Take this hat to the cus tomer’s hou-* as quick as you can, Mario, before it gets out of fashion!— Lustige Blaetter. ‘The Exceptions. Laura—All men are lars, Kitty—Except when their flattery is Pieseimy, to, us, dear—Philadelphia forth American. Accusing the Accuser. Knox—Your neighbor Jaggers seems to know a good deal of your early his- tory; he says you ran away from home and got married. Fox—He needn't talk; he got mar- ried and ran away from home—Boston Courier, feurliai tt etees Seatac eink She—What a fitting token of mar- ried Itfe is the wedding ring. He—It is. A ring has no end; and it also has no beginning. It isabsolutely without variety, and is much easier put on than taken off—Harlem Life. SO Ghee lee Be hei _ “My cook broke three two-dollar tea pots in one month.” “How dreadful!" “Yes; then I bought a ten-cent one, and it has lasted a whole year."—In- dianapolis Journal. ‘an @aan ene “So John is at college?” o“Yen “I suppose, then, he's busy sowing bis wild oats?” “No; John is at an agricultural col- lege.”—Town Topics. Had Been « Change. Kansas Man (visiting in the east)— We have lots of near neighbors now. ¥Friend—Why, I thought your nearest neighbor was 20 miles away. “Yes; but we've had a cyclone since then."—Hartem Life. ‘eae wae anna. She—Just think, dearest, only two more days and we shall be one. He—Yes; and I want you to under- stand right now that I intend to be the one.—Chicago Daily News.” A Wonderful Negro Writes s Wonder te Just think of it, Rev. Justus J. Evang, a ebampion for the Lord and tor Negro success, has come out bold. ly in his addres, in a little book, made direst to all Negro ministers of ail denominations of the Negro race of America; as in ithe seys, that it the readers of the book who’ sre advised therein will like the adviee given them, that God will by them create a cbief-hevd to the Negro race, compos ed of three thousand (8000) choice tenders; and that under their manage- ment and leadership God will by them ee 8 finanele] backing ——-—— and to the Negro race. compored of one hundred millions of dollars ($100, 000,000) tn aah to be made <a @ period of ten years time, joes of apything that shall rise’ or fali, and this ‘says he will settle and solve the N roblem, ‘Baw see bie Ads, cloowhere. in this paper. Such a book showing how this can be brought about ie worth its weight ten thourands times in gold. 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To introduce our remedies in: this city, we will send to all persons who will cut out and mail to us» thie coupon and ONE DOLLAR—thres Neo boxesof HARTONA HAIR STRAIGHTENER, worth $3.00; two large bottles of HARTONA PACE ¥ ASH, worth $2.00; one package of HARTONA NO-SMELL, worth 50c.° The entire lot of remedies, worth $5.50, will be sent securely sealed, so that no one can tell contents, for ONE DOLLAR and this coupon. Order goods now, aa this grand offer will last but » short: time only. Write your name and address plainly. Money ean be sent by Post-Office Money Order, Express, or enclosed in a Registered Letter. | HARTONA REMEDY COMPANY, 909-E. Main Street, RICHMOND, VA. GenTLEMEN :—I enclose you ONE DOLLAR, for which send me the following goods at once— | Three Large Boxes HARTONA HAIR STRAIGHTENER, worth $3.00 Two Large Bottles HARTONA FACE WASH, ° - worth $2.00 One Package HARTONA NO-SMELL, - - worth .50 IE a re a ne EA ERMID Osage Se Re Be te ee SiS ished ji 5 Ses eam SECS 9) TP Ra AS Ei Se Sener ere GETOPD: SF Fr “eT ==" “OY IN AMERICA. OUR GOODS SELL ON <TanT “A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOREVER.” Do zou know that Mr. OM. Steward 807 Monroe Street, the celebrated gainer and mgn paincer. will grain your doors or number your transoms artistically and beantifully so that it will always bas joy thereafter to look at them, and cherge you no more, and in some instances, not as much as those who spoil them sod render them objects of dispieasare to you ever aft- erwards? ‘You have only to see his work to be convinesd. Cell on or drop hima postal. (6 15-Lm WANTED-SBVERAL BRIGHT AND gene fevtnie”and' cio Wy comnts ‘or Sota Ree, Botaore hot ar enry. ‘Penton Exytgwa, iS malniy oties work conduct ‘SSstanrpet eurvslope: tus’ Dounucn Com pereines eeides AT WINSTON’S —FOR— IN EVERY STYLE . AND FLAVOR, Soda Water, ALL FLAVORS ICE CREAM SODA A SPECIALTY. Milk Shakes, Limeades, Nec- tars, Phosphates, Miner~ al Waters, etc. Pic-nics and Festivals TOBACCO IN EVERY SHAPE, sar shectat Spindel ks Olea: Pipes Chewieg and Smoking Tobacco. N. Winston, 537 Brook Ave United Aid & Insurance Company, SHALL BE HEREAFTER «KNOWN AS@__ United Aid Insurance Co. May Office: 506 E. Broad St. a J, S. Liebert, No. 822 East Broad St.—_ A declaration of prices that will not fail to attract: atten. tion of the eonomical Buyers: ENAMELED WARE. YT Qt Blah Pah rn nnmnnnennnnermnnee Worthy T58., for 450. 14. Dith Paneer consneneceoes Worth 600.; for 850. 20 Qt. Straight Poteic ccssnseoemeneeneneee Worth 758., fr 480. 2 Band 4.Qt. Pudding Pane cccccecccccce 103 2 § Preserving Kettlee.....-.-csnssenrseneeWOFth 208., for 150, 4. Qk Preserving Bottles.ccccncncnsucscoenWorth 850., for 24es, & Q: Preserving, extra hOatynccnccncsoones, Worth 550, for Be, Lipped Sauce PaMBsenesenssenenreneneenenee 8. 10, 12 and 200. Siothes Wring ee wee BU saa $250, tor $1195 ana $1.50: Bendy Mined Patsi fall waight ooon omtios Doe We keep in stock a first-class line of Pocket Knives, Bar ber Shears, Straps, Razors.and Clippers. WSOur Prices are Lower than the Lowest. RDENTISTRY PAINLESS EXTRACTION Thea material Poontened tay ie rect form with infinite care and = oer =e a Den atten torn iifersime, Thar antes estis beautiful Teeth, Comfors Pleagure and Health. Orgies Hours: From 8 4. M.to8P.M Old Phone, 816 Dr. P B. Ramsey, tea W. Leigh St,, Richmond, Va. 1 would like to know the where abouts of Robert Dillard. The last we heard of him he was at Newport News. Ifany one know anything of him will please let me hear from them. He has two sis*ers, Mis, Sue Forbush and Mra. Aunie R._ Diggs of Qhicago His father’s name was William Dilliard and mother’s name Louisa Dilliard. Any information willbe thankfully received by ‘Mas. Sus Foxsvse, 511 12th 8t., Lynchburg, Ve. jad-8t. SOUTHERN EPWORTH LEAGUE CONSERENOE. Atlante, Gs., July 25—29, 1900, Sonthern Railway announces rate of ‘one first class fare for the round trip from all ticket stations on its lines to Atlanta and return on secount above, Tickets to be sold July 24th and 25th with final limit, ers Anant Lat, ‘The Southern offere double daily lim- ned service tn both disestions for those CG. W. Westbary. T. P. A. —_ REAL GRAPHOPHONE ene a $5 00 ! = wae | oe | NO BOTHER, MUCH FUN} an arcsec COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPIDCO. Dept. 30) or Log ASE Nine rumaseneToN cra emma sent Low Rate Toure to Niagara Falls, $18.00 Round Trip from Richmond. Via Southern Railway and York Riv. er Line to Baltimore, thence Penn. Ry R. or B. and O, leave Richmond 4:30 D. mj, following dates: On July 25, August 8,22, Seprember 5, 18 and Oo- tober 8 and i7, via Penn. R. B, from Baltsmore. On July 18/ August, 15, 20, Septem. ber 12, 26 and October 10th via B & O. BR from Baltimore, ‘Tickets good returning to Rishmond twelve days including date of sale, For information as to schedules, state. room and parlor car reservations, ¢ta., ‘spply to RICHMOND TRANSFER O0., Or. 0. W. Waernver Tebow » O. W. Wasrnvay. T. P. A. Richmond, Va.” . AC YANET DAUGHTERS' DEPRAVITY. Conspired With Lovers For the Murder of Their Parents. LOVERS WOULD HAVE ESCAPED. They Had Established a Tentative Alibi When a Guilty Girl's Confession Fastened the Crime on Them. Prompted by a Little Fortune. Anoka, Minn., July 18.—Eliza Wise, whose parents were killed and four members of the family wounded by shots fired through the window of their home at night several months ago, yesterday in court detailed a horrible plot to murder her parents, of which, she said, herself and elder sister were fully cognizant. It was in the trial of James Hardy and Elmer Miller, who were arrested on suspicion. Asked who she saw outside the house on the night of the shooting, Eliza refused to tell unless the court room were cleared. This was refused. She asked permission to write her evidence. The court granted this request, and the witness wrote a statement accusing Hardy and Miller of the murder and practically admitting that the plot to shoot her parents was formed with the knowledge of herself and her sister. The mother had $1,500 in bank, which was to go to her daughters in case of her death, and the girls had said they would divide with their suitors, she said, when Mrs. Wise was dead. The father had forbidden the boys to call on his daughters, and so he was included in the plot. Eliza testified that she saw the boys with their guns outside the house before the shooting. After the crime was committed she found one of the shells outside the window and destroyed it. Her story, created a sensation, as the defendants had established a tentative alibi. Candidate Roosevelt in St. Paul. St. Paul, July 18.—Governor Theodore Roosevelt, of New York, addressed a most enthusiastic crowd in the Auditorium in this city last night. Thousands of people besieged the doors of the hall two hours before they were opened. When at 7 o'clock the crowds were finally given a chance to get inside, every inch of space was filled in a few minutes. Thousands of persons surged about the streets, unable to gain entrance. The day session of the National Republican League Cubs' convention was a tame affair to that presented when the Emperor state governor arrived before the building just before 8:30 p. m. He was compelled to reply to the repeated calls for a speech before entering the building. Unhiltrive Tariff For Turkey. Washington, July 18.—Consul General Dickinson, at Constantinople, in a report to the state department, says: "By an imperial trade a new tariff has gone into operation affecting goods and products from Roumania, Greece, Serbia, Montenegro and Bulgaria, and materially increasing the duties on products from countries having the favored nation clause in their treaties. The new tariff will practically hibit importations from the countries named. There is a well authenticated report that the leading merchants of Athens are urging the Grecian government to impose heavy duties upon Turkish products entering Grecian ports in retaliation." New York's Heat Victims. New York, July 18.—There was no relief for suffering New Yorkers yesterday. Many business houses were compelled to close early in the afternoon and it was almost impossible for laboring men to work in the streets after 2 o'clock in the afternoon. In greater New York there were about 35 cases of heat prostration. Four persons died from the effects of the heat and one person, who had been overcome and taken to a hospital, committed suicide. The dead: David Stein, 34 years old, cigar manufacturer, by shooting; Henry Odorsensky, 48 years old; Mary Rene, 25 years old; Amiel Marguad, 33 years old; Mrs. Mary McKenzie, 36 years old. A Picturesque Italian Celebration. New York, July 17—Little Italy observed the first day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel yesterday, and from dawn until midnight one of the most picturesque celebrations ever witnessed in this city was in progress. Italians from Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Newark and other cities attended, and at least 50,000 persons gathered about the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The streets in the vicinity resembled a country fair. Buildings were decorated with bunting and booths on the sidewalks were filled with things that delight the Italian palate. American and Italian flags were displayed. Yerkes For Governor of Kentucky. Louisville, July 18.—John W. Yerkes, of Danville, was nominated for governor yesterday by the Republican convention. A platform was adopted declaring the issue of the election to be the Goebel election law. The convention adjourned within three hours. There were some anti-Goebel Democrats in the convention, but as to how many, figures differ. A feature of the speeches made was that they all paid tributes to what the Democratic party has done in the past, though the speakers unsparingly denounced the present Democratic state administration and the Democratic legislature. Thieving Banker Convicted. Chicago, July 17.—William A. Paulsen, president of the Central Trust and Savings bank, which failed in 1896, was found guilty yesterday of embezzlement and receiving a deposit in his bank after it had become insolvent. The jury recommended that Paulsen be made to pay a fine and be sentenced to the penitentiary. THE FAMINE IN INDIA. A famine the most widespread and severe of this century now darkens the whole of western and central India, an area equal to New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. Sixty million people are involved, of whom probably 10,000,000 will perish unless alided. The living skeleton is the indisputable evidence that the resources of the people are exhausted. Along the highways, in lonely L. SKELETONIZED BY FAMINE passes, by stream beds that give no hope of water, we man beings are falling and dying by hundreds daily. reach relief camps are past help, and the very food the them. Children, orphaned or deserted, are picked up b der. Terrible tales are told by eyewitnesses of these devoured by dogs and jackals. The cause of the famine is the failure of the mons October last year passes, by stream beds that give no hope of water, weak and emaciated human beings are falling and dying by hundreds daily. Great numbers who reach relief camps are past help, and the very food they ravenously eat kills them. Children, orphaned or deserted, are picked up by scores as they wander. Terrible tales are told by eyewitnesses of these helpless little ones being devoured by dogs and jackals. The cause of the famine is the failure of the monsoon rains from June to ```markdown ``` "WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH ME?" [Famine girl not too far gone to save.] In spite of all that can be done by the private charity now being so splendid her colonies and various European agencies for distribution of this private dred American and European mission whose experienced services are free Missionaries supplement official efforts reach relief camps. Those too weak for men, mothers with children and deserters. GOVERNMENT RELIEF WORK care. Weavers and other petty artisans vent the breaking up of their homes, which in a few months give boys a trai. It is the duty and privilege of every work of humanity. Money may be sent New York, treasurers of the committee chairman, and Dr. Leander T. Chamber will be cabled promptly to the responsible relief committee. In spite of all that can be done by the government there is a vast field for the private charity now being so splendidly supplied by America, Britain and her colonies and various European countries. Doubtless the most efficient agency for distribution of this private benevolence is the body of several hundred American and European missionaries located in the famine districts, whose experienced services are freely given to this work of humanity. Missionaries supplement official efforts by assisting as many as possible to reach relief camps. Those too weak for the journey, unprotected young women, mothers with children and deserted orphans, are given refuge and danger. THE TRAVELLER'S WEEKLY PRESS GOVERNMENT RELIEF WORK-MAKING A RESERVOIR. care. Weavers and other pet artisans are supplied with work which prevents the breaking up of their homes. Industrial schools are maintained which in a few months give boys a training that makes them self supporting. It is the duty and privilege of every one to have some share in this sacred work of humanity. Money may be sent to Brown Bros. & Co., 59 Wall street, New York, treasurers of the committee of one hundred, William E. Dodge, chairman, and Dr. Leander T. Chamberlain, executive director, by whom it will be cabled promptly to the responsible and representative Americo-Indian relief committee, under the refer committee, under the chairmanship of United States Consul William H. Fee, at Bombay, with the veteran missionary, Robert A. Hume, as executive secretary. This committee aids and co-operates with our heroic fellow citizens of all denominations in the famine districts. The New York committee of one hundred on Indian famine relief cooperates with committees of the same name in Boston, New Haven, Baltimore, Washington, Indianapolis and other cities, each of which has charge of the work in its own section. The committee announces that, thanks to the hearty assistance of the press of the United States and the express companies, which forward gifts without charge, it has received contributions amounting to $100,000. On receipt of a postal addressed "Committee of One Hundred, 73 Bible House, New York," supplies of illustrated literature are sent without charge and expressage free. The help of individuals, clubs, lodges, labor unions, employers, proprietors of hotels, churches, Sunday schools, young people's societies, King's Daughters, etc., is sought in district Daughters, etc., is sought in distribut THE HAPPY MOTHER BEFORE THE FAMINE. ing this literature and organizing relief movements. Two cents a day will save life, and $2 will provide work for a famished person until the next harvest. ROBT. FORRESTER, FLORIST, I am prepared to furnish the public with plants of all kinds. Cut flowers funeral designs, etc. I will be pleased to have the patronage of the public. cope of water, weak and emaciated huh- hundreds daily. Great numbers who the very food they ravenously eat kills, are picked up by scores as they want- nesses of these helpless little ones be- lieve of the monsoon rains from June to October last year. The farmers, who number 80 per cent of the population, were already impoverished by the famine of 1897. Expenditure of every kind was stopped; hence the laboring class and artisans have had no work. The British government is relieving the situation by gratuitously feeding the infirm, the aged, the emaculated and the children. The ablebodied are employed on cash wages in building reservoirs and irrigation works, railway embankments, roads, etc., which will greatly mitigate future famines. About 6,000,000 are now in daily receipt of the campaise are hospitals where those in the extremes of emaculation are nursed back to strength. The death rate is by far the greatest in the native states where government control is least. Here, however, the government is assisting by loans of money and of the services of experienced officers. Already the authorities have spent $47,000,000. With the failure of crops in the famine area there began a flow of grain from other parts of India and other countries. From Burma alone there was imported in ten months 427,000 tons of rice, worth $70,000,000. Merchants have carried grain everywhere, and the price has remained fairly uniform at a cost only twice that of ordinary years. There are millions of people, however, who have no money and no work. It is these moneyless millions for whom help or death is the only alternative. of the government there is a vast field for industrially supplied by America, Britain and many countries. Doubtless the most efficient benevolence is the body of several humanities located in the famine districts, only given to this work of humanity. It is by assisting as many as possible to for the journey, unprotected young women orphans, are given refuge and tender. WORK—MAKING A RESERVOIR. Women are supplied with work which pres. Industrial schools are maintained training that makes them self supporting. Any one to have some share in this sacred hat to Brown Bros. & Co., 59 Wall street, one of one hundred, William E. Dodge, Berlain, executive director, by whom it isible and representative America-Indian MOTHER WITH TWO CHILDREN Are You Coming to the National Bapt Convention? All delegates expecting without fail to attend the National Baptist Convention 12th, 18th, 14th, 15th and 16th, of September will please send in their names at once with proner addresses to Rev. W. F. Graham, 728 N. 2nd St., Richmond, Va. Failure to comply with this request may give delegates some trouble in being appointed to their homes. THE RICHMOND PLANET,RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Cures Weak Men Free Insures Love and Happiness Do you know that Mr. O. M. Steward 307 Monroe Street, the celebrated grainer and sign painter, will grain your doors or number your transport 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 you 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 A G O D TIME IN THE COUNTRY. Dedication of the Union Baptist Church at Beaver Dam, Va. Come and go and be happy. Train leaves O. & O Depot at 8:30 A. K., Sunday, July 29. Returning leaves Beaver Dam at 6:30 P. M. Rev. Evans Payne will preach in the new edifice and Rev. J. T. Turner in the old edifice. Dinner will be at 2 P. M. Rev. C. H. Phillips, Pastor, Fare, only $1.00. DON'T SPOIL Ozonized O. Marrow FEEL SAFE. separation that has stood taste of time and never fails to give per- satisfaction. It renders the hair soft, pli- and glossy and makes it grow. Sold over 10 years and used by thousands Wor- anted harmless. Testimonial on request. Only 50 cents. Sold by de- ders or send us $1.40 Postal or Expres Money Order for three bottles, express raid Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW Co., 26 Wabash Ave., Chicago, In SECOND TO NONE. Woman's Corner Stone Beneficial Ass'n. SECOND TO NONE. Woman's Corner Stone Beneficial Ass'n. Incorporated, March, 1897 OFFICE: - - 502 W. Leigh St. Authorized Capital, $5,000. Claims promptly paid as soon as satisfactory notice of sickness or death is placed in home office. Louisa E. Williams, Kate Holmes Mattie F. Johnson, Ann M Johnson Bettle Brown, Mildred C. Jones. 27 N. Juniper St., Philadelphia, Pa. I can place any number of young house work girls. Good wages. Write or preciate 624 TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY JUBILEE, June 11 and 12: Addresses by prominent Educators South and North, inquiring President W. H. Councill of Huntsville, Dr. E. L. Parks of Gammon Theological Seminary, Rev. G. W. Mood of Fisk University, Dr. W. H. McMillan, of Alleghany, Pa., Governor Benton McMillan and others. Reduced rates on the certificate plan of one and a third from all pons in Tennessee, Kent, Esky, Georgia and Alabama. Total expense for the year of board, fuel, light, furnished room, etc. $58. HUMPHREYS' VETERINARY SPECIFICS HUMPHREYS' VETERINARY SPECIFICS A.A. AURES FEVERS, Congestions, Inflammations, Lung Fever, Milk Fever B.A. AURES Lameness, Injuries, Rheumatism C.C. CURES THROAT, Quinsy, Epizootic, Distemper, D.A. AURES WORMS, Bots, Grubs E.E. AURES OUGHS, Colds, Influenza, Inflamed Lungs, Pleuro-Pneumonia F.A. AURES MIDNIGHT & BLADEER DISORDERS. CURES I. I. SKIN DISEASES, Manage, Excations, J. K. BAD CONDITION, Linger Coat, J. K. BAD CONDITION, Stomach Staggers, CURES Indigestion, Stomach Staggers, 66 each; Stable Case, Ten Species, Book &, etc. Injuries or sent prepail on wages of price. Hospitalization, Wound Care. Bks., New York, VETERINARY MANUAL SENT FREE. NERVOUS DEFECTS Humphreys' Homeopathic Specific No. 28, in use over 40 years, the only successful remedy. $1 pat vial, or special package with powder, for $4 Sold by Drognet, or post sent on receipt of price. HURPHEW'S MED. CO., Cor. William ⇒ John Sie, New York Miss Anne D. Jarrett "has gone to spend her vacation amid the cool zophyr of Jarretts, Va. A. H. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: Brooklyn, Aug. 15, 1891—This is to certify that came to New York from Albany. I was out of money, in despair, out of work and out of money. I had to ask for help. I undertook. What to do I did not know. He told me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me to go and see Dr. Shea he took me in and treated me as a brother through him I got a good position that very much helped me. I took my money and did me no good. I had first met Dr. Shea. I would advise all its had luck, sick or in trouble to go to him as once. ALBERT AVE. 1907 Atlantic Ave South Plainfield, Aug. 15, 1891—This is to certify that my husband had gone away and I was mourned for him night and day. I leave him. Hearing of the wonderful things Dr. Shes was doing, I resolved to consult him. He told me he was; told me well and well where he was; told me he would and when. To my joy of all it came true. He home and back like one from the world; also wish to see him. Lost the sum of $50. I am a poor woman too poor insane I went to Dr. Shes and he told me he was to my intense joy I did find it as he told me a thank God there is a man so gifted in our can help people and tell them what to do. A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN - A MINIB TER'S STATEMENT. I wish to state that one of my parishioner was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs Street. No one seemed to understand her condition, the doctors but none of them seemed to know what the matter. None could do her any good. I was made as her pastor to call and see her. I was made sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful powers; told me to send him a lock of patient's hair, which did by her daughter. Once what was the matter and in a short time, she was well. Her family had seemingly been under chums. Now all is changed. All are well and well. She can truly and heavily recompend Dr. Shea's sickness or distress of any kind. Rev. William Jason Pastor Lebanon Church, Brooklyn. $\textcircled{1}$ Dr. Shea can show thousands such DR. SHEA has been carefully educated in the Home Medicine and Eclectic Schools of Medicine Rheumatism, Paralysis Rheumatism, Asthma, Sore Eyes Cancers, Constipation, Ague, Dyspnea Cancers, Complaints, Dearness Carashr, Dropy, Disease of Carashr Heart Disease, Consumption, Diseases of women and children, Fits, Kidney Disease, Unpleasant diseases which others don't understand matter what they be. Nothing but honour treatment. He can and will honestly treat you. He can and will remedies and new success. 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All orders promptly filled at short notice by telegraph or telephone Halls rented for meeting and nice entertainments. Plenty of room with all necessary conveniences. Large picnic or band wagons for three reasonable rates and nothing but first class carriages, buggies, etc. Keeps constantly on head line Funeral Supplies. J. A. & C. J. Cooke SUCCESSORS TO Henry Cooke, OFFICE, WAREROOMS & STABLES; 528 N. Adams S Night Calls and Orders by 'Phone P Hotel Da Ladies' and Gents' C OPEN AL Adams St. Near L Orders by 'Phone Promptly Executed. Rea 528 N. Adams St. Near Leigh St. Night Calls and Orders by 'Phone Promptly Executed. Residence Up-stairs. BAR and Gents' Cafe. European OPEN ALL NIGHT. BEFORE MAKING The 'Ec * Your purchase you would do well to call at the most reliable furniture house in the city and see the fine line of Refrigerators, Mattings, Oil-Cloths, And in fact everything that is needed in house furnishings. Of every description; also the latest designs in ROCKERS and special OHAIRS. Our goods are the best for the price and the price is very low. C. G. Jurgen's Son 421 EAST BROAD ST., between 4th and 5th Street John Polke. (Formerly of 807 N. 1st St.) Has Removed his Entire 16 West Broad St.. All Kinds of mixed drinks served at the table. Lunches served to order Special accommodation. Pure and Fresh Mediomes only will cure you then purchase your Drugs and Medicine from! Leonard's Reliable Prescription Drug Store 724 North Second Street. Wm. Tennant, 9 E. Duval St. Richmond, Va. —Dealer in— FINE GROCERIES, MEATS, VEGETABLES, CIGARS TOBACCO AND FEED. WOOD AND COAL; PRICES LOW. Goods Strictly First-class and delivered free. Jacob A. Cooke. E. W. DALE, Prop. A. & C. J. Cooke ADORS TO Jerry Cooke, Cornelius J. Cooke Embalmers and Liverymen St. Near Leigh St. one Promptly Executed. Residence Up-stairs. CORNER ARCTIC AND KENTUCKY AVES. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. ts' Cafe. European Plan. ALL NIGHT. NATHANIEL DIGGS, Me The 'Economy 803 N. 3RD STREET. W. O. TURNER, Prop. PRACTICAL CUTTER AND FITTER. Gents' Fine Garments. The public is invited to call and inspect our line of new Imported Spring and Sum- mer Goods. CLEANING, DYEING AND REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. Goods called for and delivered promptly. Old 'Phone 1188. CONFIDENCE A Perfect Pen at a Pop- ular Price, and the Best Pen at any Price. Your Choice of these $3.00 Laughlin Fountain Pens FOR: ONLY $1 TRY IT A WEEK If not suited, we buy it bank and offer you $1.10 for it. A Profitable Proposition any way you figure it. Don't miss this Opportunity of a Lifetime to seize a Rubber Pen made. Hard Rubber Reservoir Holder in four-simple parts. Finest quality Diamond Point 14k Gold Pen and the only Positively Perfect ink feeding device known to the science of fountain pen making. Any desired flexibility in fine, medium or stub. LOSS-on the pen you buy—our SEED-TIME expense. BUSINESS—your pen procures— OUR HARVEST. By mail, postpaid, upon receipt of St. If you desire pen son* by registered mail, send 10 cents ad- ditional. REFERENCE: Any Bank or Ex- press Company in Detroit. Address: LAUGHLIN MFG. Co. 1ck DETROFT, MICH. Old 'Phone 1431 6 THE PLANET WANTS INDIANS TO VOTE. Captain Allison, of South Dakota, to Give Political Instruction to the Sloux. During the next four months the Sioux Indians on the reservations in South Dakota are to receive their first instructions in civics if Capt. E. H. Alison has his way about it. Capt. Alison is a member of the Uncapahpah tribe of Sioux Indians, having been adopted by that tribe in 1866, and he married the Sioux princess, Sinawin, daughter of Sacred Bear, who was for years head chief of the tribe. Capt. Allison, says a special dispatch to the Chicago Inter Ocean, has lived among the Sioux Indians nearly all his life, and he speaks the Indian language as fluently as he speaks the English. He was chief of the scouts for Gen. Sheridan for several years, and was chief scout and interpreter for Gen. Otis in the western country for 10 or 15 years. It was he who, after the Custer massacre on the Little Big Horn, went to Canada to induce Sitting Bull and his band, who had fied thither, to return to the United States; and he was in charge of the command which took Sitting Bull to Fort Randall. "Few of the Sioux Indians have ever participated in a presidential campaign," said Capt. Allison recently. "In fact, but few of them can be said to have a political opinion. It is my purpose to go out on all the reservations west of the Missouri and hold meetings wherever a dozen or more Indians can be gathered together. This work will take three or four months. I shall give them elementary lessons in civic duties, and shall try to show them what it means for them to be citizens of the United States. I shall explain why it is necessary to have elections, polling places, and laws governing such things. I shall have blank ballots and conduct mock elections in order to give these new citizens of ours a concrete idea of election methods." AN ADMIRAL'S AVERSION. What May Be the Consequences of Eating Too Much of One Dish. "I was dining with Admiral Dryfus, of Virginia, formerly of the confederate navy, one evening in Richmond," said Edward Mashall, the author and journalist, relates the Washington Star, "and I ordered my favorite dish of broiled sardines. There isn't much of a sardine to broil, but what there is of the little fish 'thus prepared is most delicious. "When the diminutive products of the Maine coast were brought before me I observed the admiral turn pale and show evidences of physical distress. He asked me to be kind enough to have the dish removed and another substituted. "When it had disappeared my friend's normal good nature returned, and he explained. It seems that he sailed to the Pacific coast before the war, in a ship which had an unusually long and tarmagotous passage. The provisions ran short and they were compelled to rely upon the cargo for food. The only edibles were cases of tinned sardines and boxes of soda crackers. The crew and passengers lived on sardines and crackers until their stomachs refused to tolerate these delicacies. They were in danger of actual starvation, when another ship fortunately hove in sight, and enough supplies were obtained to last until San Francisco was reached. Since then the sight of sardines is in tolerable to the admiral." THE HUMAN MACHINE Some Interesting Statistics as to the 8 Amount of Work a Man's Does. The human body is the most economical machine in the world. It takes in about 8 1/3 pounds of food a day in the shape of water, oxygen and solidity. This food gives man his power of doing work. It gives the strength for bodily, muscular and mental work, says the New York World. The heart does 120 foot tons of work in 24 hours. If the full work of the heart for that period could be gathered into one big lift it would raise 120 tons weight one foot high. The muscles of breathing do 21 foot tons work per day. The work of the whole body in its actions for 24 hours amounts to about 1,400 foot tons. This enormous working power is developed from food in 24 hours. Over 3,000 foot tons go to produce heat, which is a mode of motion and is necessary for every vital process. The remainder represents a man's actual muscular and mental work. It must be remembered that 3,000 foot tons about represent the force which would raise a man of average weight eight and one-half miles' height. Man has never succeeded in making any engine that could compare with the engineer's own body in developing a relatively large amount of energy on a very small consumption of fuel or food. A Mammoth Document. The most voluminous bill ever before congress is undoubtedly that providing a civil government for the territory of Alaska. As filed in the state department, it makes 284 pages of printed parchment. For convenience in handling the sheets were not fastened together in form, as is the custom, but were divided into six parts and each of the six parts was placed in a thin wooden box. Five of these coverings were each fastened with the traditional red tape, while the sixth, which contained the concluding pages of the bill, to which the president affixes his signature, was provided with a sliding top so that its contents could be easily removed. VERSE OF THE SEASON. Sweet is the Morn that deepens to a blush Athwart each clear-cut ridge and mountain high. Whose on the dewy twigs, the birds all vie In tuneful measures with the glorious thrush! And deeply sweet is Noon, when every rush And holding blade of grass seems full asleep; When scarce a whisper through the woods doth creep. While distant scenes look hazy, in the hush. But, poet's hour, loved Eve, whose shadow folds, In peace, the deeper grasses by the more; Whose timidson flame gives glory to the near. And dapples every height the eye beholds, With fervent glory fringing cape and bay; Thou art the sweetest, lordlest hour of doom. -William J. Gallagher, in Chamberg Journal. That Dreadful Telephone. "Hello! That you? Sweet Mary, I'm running over with bliss, If you were just beside me, I'd give you such a kiss; I've had a talk with mother, Everything as bright as June, But himself is willing, And yet she's soon. Come closer to the phone, dear, For I have lots to tell— But mind you, not a whisper, To that old squint-eyed Neil. "I met her Sunday morning, Dressed up as neat as print. With just the same probesets And just the same old squint. Now, do speak up, my dear, I really cannot hear, Is it Mary, anyhow? Your voice sounds rather queer." No, it isn't your sweet Mary, You're keep in your shell. It's one who knows you better The same old squint-eyed Neil." -Detroit Free Press A Pastoral. He wooed the simple country maid, The youth who wore the outing shirt; But Amaryllis in the shade Was really an outrageous flirt. He thought to break a country heart For pastime ere he went to town To whirl about the busy mart; But she-she simply turned him down. In vain he used his best perfume And gave his hair the middle part; As you most probably assume, He could not win the maiden's heart. "Be mine," he cried. "Sweet nature's child. Fair flower, blooming here unseen! Oh, quit this country, rude and wild. And reign of this striped bosom queen." She looked at him and sweetly smiled. Her answer made the young man glum. She said, "True I'm nature's child, That's why I hate a vacuum." —Chicago Dally Record. Prayer. A prayerful soul breathes through the Like perfume through a rose; No art can imitate the grace Of spiritual repose. The heart that talks with God in prayer Unconsciously imparts Some portion of the truths learned there To other minds and hearts. It needs no utterance of a word. It needs no pen or book; What God speaks to the heart is heard In every act or look. Pray much; in pleasure, toll or rest Call on that Unseen Force. And let your heart kneel in your breast, Communing with The Source. —Ella Wheeler Wilcox, in Woman's Home Companion. Her Answer. "Dear Noll," he wrote, "those violets I've made so bold to send to you. Shall be my mute ambassadors; And each shall tell how deep and true The sender's love is, craving yours For him. What messengers more meet? Are they not so sweet of you. They are so sweet!" "Dear Jack," she wrote, "your violets Have just this moment been received. The message took me by surprise. Two weeks later, I believed. I send my answer back with them; What fitter messengers for you? So typical of how you'll feel. A Day's Work Early in d mornin' While de grimsle w wid dew, I tells myself a story 'Bout de work T's gwine to do. An' I sits beneath a shade tree Whah de sunlight loves to play, An' de ol' clock keeps a-strikin' While de daytime runs away. Six o'clock an' seven o'clock; Eight o'clock and nine; It's noon befo' you knows it, An' de dinner bell soun's fine. One o'clock an' two o'clock; Three o'clock an' fo'— Da's all de time it's paid foh' An' I don't work no mo'— -Washington Star. The Bright, Bright World. It's a bright, bright world, with its roses and its rest. And, till we reach the other, it's the sweetest and the best; It's a bright, bright world, with its love and with its light- Its blessings and caressings, its song, its wrong, its right; At the end, and forgiven, It's rolling nearer Heaven; The bells—the bells are ringing, and the harbor is in sight. —F. L. Stanton, in Atlanta Constitution. Poor Little Willie. Little Willie used to earn A nickel now and then By holding Mr. Softleigh's horse While he and Sister Jen Were in the parlor visiting. But those good times are o'er, And little Willie's services Are in demand no more. When Mr. Softleigh comes to-day, Alas, there is no need For anyone to stand outside And watch his changing steed! He pulls a plug from somewhere, and That's all there is to do; The rig will stand all right while he And sister bill and coo. —S. E. Kler, in Chicago Times-Herald. A Lullaby. Sleep, sleep, my little one, sleep! The orbite has flown to her nest In maple leaf bower; The bumble bee has crept to its rest In the heart of a flower; And the evening star in the west Twinkles bright at sunburst hour. Oh, sleep, sleep! my little one, sleep! -Alice B. Waite, in Springfield (Mass.) Republican. Billions of Bicycles. It is estimated that about 2,000,000 000 bicycles have been made in Europe and America. Good News for the Unemployed. I live right her in the north. I am in touch with those who need help, can find out who is unreasonable and unjust. I have a steady demand for good women as cooks, chambersmales and general ervants, and often for good indoor and outdoor men servants. I pay your fare to which is added a reasonable amount for expenses and fees. It takes no order from unattendance from disreputable houses and hells of that kind, and the best protection is afforded the respectable girl who respects herself. Send one stamp for information to F. Z. S. PEREGRINO, Albany, N. Y. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING MEDICAL, DENTAL AND PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGES. Thirty-third Session (1900-1901) will begin October 1, 1900, and continue seven (7) months. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each $80. Pharmaceutical College, $70 All students must register before October 12, 1900 for catalogue or further information apply to— F. J. SHADD M. D., SECRETARY, 901 R Street. N. W. 6 9-3m City of Washington. Found at THE MAGN Positively and permanent Kinky Hair. Electricity is lk with "Electrical Hair Restor causes the hair to grow long a trical invention by its marvelo life to the hair. The effect is mences to grow straight as commenced. LOOK AT THE parasite. They are invisible t rays of a powerful microscope look like, this germ burrow dreds & thousands of them, de causing it to drop out also ca If you have dandruff or an is short, harsh and brittle, ba temples or if it is falling The Magnetic Comb and Elec these germs, thus enabling th ilky, soft and beautiful. T Electrical Hair Restorative" "5.00 and mailed securely sea of price, $5.0c. NOT To quickly introduce this cided to give every reader of portunity. Cut out this adve ONE DOLLAR and we will Magnet Comb and Two Box tive. Make all money and R. Gathright, President. Re you. Address all orders to PERMANENTLY straighens Known stricty is life. This comb in the Restorative," the great hair long and straight. This is marvelous magnetic power effect is seen at once. The straight as soon as the use of AT THE BUG! This is an unvisible to the naked eye, but microscope the above picture in burrows at the roots of the them, destroying the life of but also causes all forms of scald or any Scalp disease, a brittle, bald or thin on the to falling out, it is caused by and Electrical Hair Restore unabling the hair to become lo bustful. Two boxes of the Restorative" are sent with this curely sealed to any address. Found at Last THE MAGNETC COMB ... Positively and permanently straightens Knotty, Knappy Kinky Hair. Electricity is life. This comb in connection with "Electrical Hair Restorative," the great hair grower causes the hair to grow long and straight. This great electrical invention by its marvelous magnetic powers gives new life to the hair. The effect is seen at once. The hair commences to grow straight as soon as the use of the comb is commenced. LOOK AT THE BUG! This is a Hair germ parasite. They are invisible to the naked eye, but under the rays of a powerful microscope the above picture is what they look like, this germ burrows at the roots of the hair, hundreds & thousands of them, destroying the life of the hair and causing it to drop out also causes all forms of scalp diseases. If you have dandruff or any Scalp disease, if your hair is short, harsh and brittle, bald or thin on the top or on the temples or if it is falling out, it is caused by this germ. The Magnetic Comb and Electrical Hair Restorative kills hese germs, thus enabling the hair to become long, straight, ilky, soft and beautiful. Two boxes of the hair grower, Electrical Hair Restorative" are sent with this comb, Price "5.00 and mailed securely sealed to any address on receipt of price, $5.0c. produce this great invention, we reader of the PLANET this advertisement and mail we will mail you at once. Two Boxes of Electrical Honey and express orders are sent. Register your letters orders to To quickly introduce this great invention, we have decided to give every reader of the PLANET this grand opportunity. Cut out this advertisement and mail to us with ONE DOLLAR and we will mail you at once prepaid the Magnet Comb and Two Boxes of Electrical Hair Restoration. Make all money and express orders payable to R. Gathright, President. Register your letters; it protects you. Address all orders to MAGNETIC COMB CO. Take Notice. There being decry every honest article a he repudiate all such evil min guaranteeing that we will RE of dissatisfaction. This is a no advertisement from a dish Box No. 5, S RIC here being so many skeptical article a humbug, we take the evil minded slanderers, by we will REFUND the money for This is a reputable paper and from a dishonest firm. Take Notice. There being so many skeptical people who decry every honest article a humbug, we take this method to repudiate all such evil minded slanderers, by absolutely guaranteeing that we will REFUND the money for every case of dissatisfaction. This is a reputable paper and would take no advertisement from a dishonest firm. A man and a woman sitting in a room, the man reading a newspaper while the woman is playing a musical instrument. A lady living at Lawrence, Mass., describes an interesting condition of affairs in her household. When she first heard of Ripans Tabules she was having an awful spell with her stomach. She had had them off and on all her life and had swa lowed enough medicines to stock up a drug store. "I was losing fish every day," said she. "Some days I was so weak I couldn't get out of bed. I know if hadn't got relief I wouldn't be here Two dollars' worth Ripanes Tabules was all she ever u they made her a Her husband she looks than he She made to the Tabulness and just as well in hisular stand- only new In care of the "Speeator." Howard University. THE NATIONAL ANTI-MOB AND LYNCH-LAW ASSOCIATION Will organize in every state of this Union. Agents wanted in every Huffman, Huffman, Secy., Spring field, O Liberty, Justice and Protection. Write Huffman for circular giving full particulars NOTICE!! LA JUSTICE EEL J. LEWIS, Law Notary Public. St., Richmond, Va. Many Furniture D... IS THE... IIEI PLANET OFFICE ast COMB Knotty, Knappy b in connection eat hair grower This great elec- powers gives new The hair com- e of the comb is is a Hair germ e, but under the ure is what they of the hair, hun- e of the hair and of scalp diseases. e, if your hair e top or on the ed by this germ. Restorative kills e long, straight, the hair grower, this comb, Price: press on receipt on, we have de- this grand op- mail to us with once prepaid the real Hair Restora- lers payable to letters; it protects CO.; , Station B, RICHMOND, VA. optical people who use this method to by absolutely try for every case and would take L. MRS. MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated business and test Medium reveals everything. No imposition. Can be consulted upon all affairs of life, business, love and marriage a specialty. Every mystery revealed, also of absent, deceased and living friends. Removes all troubles and estrangements, challenges any Medium who can exceed her in startling revelations of the past, present and future events of one's life. Remember she will not for any price flatter you; you may rest assured you will gain facts without nonsense. She can be consulted upon all affairs of Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friends, etc., with description of future companion. She is very accurate in describing missing friends, enemies etc. Her advice upon sickness, change of business, law suits, journeys, contested wills, divorce and speculation is valuable and reliable. She reads your destiny—good or bad; she withholds nothing. MRS. MARTH tells your entire life past, present and future in a DEAD TRANCE, has the power of any two Mediums you ever met. In tests she tells your mother's full name before marriage, the names of all your family their ages and description, the name and business of your present husband the name of your next if you are to have one, the name of the young man who new calls on you, the name of your future husband, and the day, month and year of your marriage, how many if idren you have or will have; whether your present sweetheart will be true to you and if he will marry you; if you have no sweetheart she will tell you when you will have and his name, business and date of acquaintance. All business and date of acquaintance are clear and plain manner and in a good sense. 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. Madeline is the only one in the world who can tell you the FULL NAME of your future husband, with age and date of marriage, and tells whether the one you love is true or false. There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting a medium, but such beliefs are contrary to the truth. It is only from the lack of discrimination that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not 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 that these advisers do not take the ability to study human an nature. They do not spend their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the art of phaseology and kindred branches that will have a tendency to make the pathway to the road of the business clear and devoid of all obstacles. It is an undeniable fact that persons will come for advice in full knowledge of what they want to know, and yet as soon as they confront a Medium they try their utmost endeavor to dispel from their minds what they know so as to hear if it will be rehearsed by the Medium. To get the secret out or a petition is to communicate the art used by many unprincipled mediums, to take hold or the head and gain control of the mind thereby is a matter of impossibility to most of them. And yet this can be done and by consulting Mrs. Marth the seeming mystery becomes a realization. This subject has received no little attention by eminent men and even college professors. So it proves conclusively that although there are infringers in our midst with oily tongues perhaps the gates of wisdom have not been closed to the entire profession. It takes a great deal of study to become an accomplished medium and by a continuous and untiring effort, the key to the well of apparently unfathomable mysteries has been secured by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of humanity. ADVICE BY LETTER, $1.00 MEURS FROM 10 A. M., TO 9 P. W. MRS. M. B. MARTH. 246 W. Blst St., (near 8th Ave.) New York City. N & RY. W Norfolk AND Western Schedules in Erect LEAVE RICHMOND, YEARD PRESENT STATION. 9:00 A.M. DAILY—Richmond and Norfolk Vestibule limited. Arrives Norfolk 11:30 A.M M Stops only at Petersburg, Wash. Wash. Stops only at Norfolk, and tickets not accepted on this train 9:00 A.M. DAILY—"The Chicago Express" for Roanoke, Roanoke, Columbus, and Chicago and Roanoke, oke to Columbus: also for Bristol Knoxville, and Chattanooga Pull Knoxville and Chattanooga, oke to Columbus: also for Bristol 6:45 P.M. DAILY for Norfolk, Roanoke, terminate stations; arrives at Norfolk at 10:40 P.M. 9:00 P.M. DAILY for Roanoke and Roanoke Connects at Roanoke with Washington and Chattanooga Limited. Pullman Sleepers Lynchburg to Oke Pullman Sleepers Lynchburg to Parlor and Observation Cars Radford to Attala. Ala. Pullman Sleepes between Richmond and Lynchburg and Roanoke paney at 9:00 P.M. Also Pullman Sleeper Peterburg to Roanoke. Irae train station. Richmond and Lynchburg and the West daily, 829 a.m. and at 8:54 P.M. from Norfolk and the East 11:30 a.m and Vestibule Limited 7:00 p.m. Office: 888 Main St. Office: 888 Main St. City Passenger Ticket Agent CH BOSLEY District Passenger Agent General Passenger Agent General Passenger Roanoke Va. Wayland Richmond Theological College. 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Term begins Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 8:45 a. m. Catalogue and further information on application to THE PRESIDENT. This organization has been chartered and legally situated under the laws and statute of the S. New York, for the purposes of uniting together capable men on the Bloed Bases of Charity—external and to promote the Social and Moral condition of hum distinct military and uniform ranks will secure for this corps in the front ranks of all second institutions of modern evi- guinity for active men. Deputies wanted in all section of the elite lodges. Kindly address. civil and Esterhard and to promote the Social and Moral condition of humanity. The two distinct military and uniform ranks will secure for this organization the most recent ranks of all major institutions of modern events. A rand operativity active men. Dedicated in all section of the country to organise lodges. Kindly address. H BUSBY & CO. 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ALLN Supreme Voyager, 804 W. 83rd St., New York TO WBOM IT MAY CONCERN : Richmond, Va. of the World w. red and legally in- state of the State of ing together all ad- of Charity—Benef ition of humanity for this organization of modern events. section of the coun- LUNAR Col. Brodie's Two Wounds Famous Rough Rider's Story of Two Thrilling Episodes in His Eventful Career. "It WAS a strange coincidence," said Col. Brodie, the second in command of the famous rough riders, the other day, as he with a few of that scattered band of famous fighters were waiting for a train to Williams. "It's a strange coincidence that I was wounded when I was a lieutenant, just fresh from West Point, on the 24th day of June, by Apaches but here, and it was the 24th day of June, over 20 years later. I was wounded at Los Guaymas, in Cuba, and nearly in the same place." "I was nothing but a kid then, and was stationed at Fort Grant. A short time afterward I was sent to Fort Apache during the outbreak in 73, built up the place, and was helping to keep the red cusses in shape there with a few men. I rode into the country on horseback, over 700 miles, and you'd have to ride 750 more miles to get to the nearest point on the railroad to the north. "We had been cooped up at Fort Apache for over four months without any mail; the men were getting restless—guess it was enough to make them restless, too, for we expected the whole herd of Apaches down on us at any time. You never could tell what old Geronimo would do. One day the captain gave me a detail of 15 men and told me to go to Fort Grant for mail and a few supplies. It was over 100 miles and through the Indian country all the way, hills and desert where a jackrabbit would have trouble to keep on a trail. About half way out, eight of my troopers deserted. There was no use in my trying to get them back again, for you couldn't find them in the first place to get them back again, and I couldn't have taken 'em back with me if I had found them, because I didn't have enough men to do it. "We had been dodging hostile bands of Indians for some time before we had a brush with them. Coming up through a long draw we jumped up a band of about 15 or 20 and the music commenced. There was no way of getting in any fancy moves on them,—we were in the bottom of a long draw, or canyon, just about wide enough for an ordinary road. It was either go ahead, retreat or climb a side of the canyon. There wasn't much to hesitate over; we would have had a long retreat down that draw and been potted if we attempted to climb the sides of the canyon. My sergeant was an old timer, as were a number of my little band. They knew as well as I did that the only thing that would save us was a quick dash right into them—something that the Indian can't stand a little bit unless they outnumber you ten to one. We gave them a volley to stir them up, and let them know we were coming, and had the satisfaction of seeing three or four of them drop, then, yelling like a lot of hyenas, we started down the draw on a dead rum, headed straight into them. Each trooper swung out his six-shooter ready for a snap-shot at the first Indian he could reach. The old sergeant was close at my heels, with every fellow hugging down close to the saddle. I turned half around in my saddle just before we struck them, and as I did so a bullet broke through my saddle horn and another cut through my vest and ripped me across the stomach about a half-inch deep. "The Taches couldn't stand the rush. We run them up the canyon about a mile before they could find any side breaks to get out of and scatter. We lost three troopers in the fight. After it was over we went back to where they were, rolled them in their blankets and buried them among the rocks as best we could. There wasn't much ceremony or tears for the poor fellows—we hadn't time for it; we all expected the same thing all the time; besides there was a splendid possibility of the whole bunch of us going the same way before we got through, without anyone left to roll us in a blanket. If the 'poor' Indian gathered in a band of blue-coats, he also gathered up their hair, and left a flock of buzzards to do the rest. "After burying the troopers we struck a trail up the canyon side and camped in a clearing where we could command a view of the country surrounding, and doctored up our wounds as best we could; mine was painful, but only a flesh wound. I think I was sorer over my ruined new coat and vest than from the wound. "The band of Indians circled around our camp again that afternoon, and we exchanged long shots with them, without doing any damage to either side. As soon as night came we struck out for Fort Grant as fast as we could make it through the night, and eluded them. An Indian won't fight at night, anyway, unless you force him to. "We reached the fort late the next day. The closer we came to it the less danger there was, for troops from the fort kept the country 'round pretty well cleaned up and quiet. "We stayed at the fort for several days, until our wounds healed, before making a return trip. The colonel in command of the fort insisted on my staying there for a time, as there were over 200 hostile Indians on the warpaint scatted all over that country. He told me that it was foolish to make the attempt, and never expected to see me alive again, but I was young, and had told the captain I'd be back as soon as I could make the trip with the mail and supplies, and wouldn't stay. "I didn't know it at the time, but learned afterwar I, that the Indiana I 231 had the running fight with coming over belonged to a sub-chief and a relative of old Geronimo, but I found it out coming back. We hadn't been out two days when they sighted us; luckily it happened just about sundown. They look a few shots at us, then went into camp just over a hill from where we were camped. We could hear them holding powwows and singing while making preparations to dangle our scalps in their belts the next day. "I remember I sat looking into the campfire that night, wishing I was back home and wondering what in thunder to do, when the old sergeant came over to me and asked: "Lieutenant, you don't think we can lick the hull outfit, do you?" "No, sergeant! I don't What do you think we'd better do?" "Well. I think we hed better build up a big fire, so they kin see it, then drift out of this." "And we did. We struck a trail and followed it all that night. About daylight we found ourselves on a hill top and right in the center of an old, deserted Indian village. It was that night's trip that first gave me my high appreciation of the much maligned old government mule. Every mule in that pack train seemed to understand the situation and there wasn't a whimper or a bray from any one of the lot until we had put a good night's travel between us and that gang of redskins. "We didn't have any more trouble in getting back to the fort, though we crossed a number of warm trails of bands. I met the chief when he came into the fort a long time after to make peace, and he told me how many times he had shot at me on that trip and couldn't understand how it was that he never got me. "The wound that I got at Los Guaymas, in Cuba, was another lucky one, too. You remember, Sellers, how A and B troops of the regiment were lined up that day at the foot of the hill, and we were getting a perfect hell of fire from the Spanish entrenched up on top of the hill? Well, I was walking up and down before my battalion, and had orders to hold them fast to protect our right flank from the enfilade fire on the right. I had just turned around and waved my glove at them to hold fast, and dropped my hand to my side again, when a Mauser struck me in the arm. If I hadn't dropped my arm just as I did, the ball would have cut me straight through the center. It turned me around and knocked me down, but in a short time I gathered myself up, went to the rear to see how badly I was hit, and found that the bone was badly shattered. It was three days before I had the wound attended to. There was a lump on the inside of my arm, and when the surgeon examined it he said it was a piece of bone sticking out, and that he would have to cut it out. He made a lump across the lump and out popped the bullet, wrong end first. If it had come straight, as most of them do, it would never have stopped in the arm, but went on straight through me. "The following day I wandered around back of the firing line trying to help the poor fellows that were worse off than I was, and I remember seeing one of the a troop boys—Buck O'Nell's company, coming down the road with tears running down his cheeks and I thought he must be wounded badly. He saw me and yelled: "Hello, major, where is the firing line! I told him it was away on ahead in the other direction, but the fight was over. "Then he seemed to feel worse than ever, and broke out with as choice a lot of ornamental cuss words as I ever heard a mule driver get rid of, and wound up by saying: "It's a shame that a feller comes all the way here from Arizona to fight and then gets knocked out by the climate within a few yards of the firing line." "That forced march was the hardest I ever saw. Packed down with about 50 pounds of blankets, rations and other stuff in that hot country, we double-quicked right by the regulars, that were coming up at a good stiff gait, too, right straight into trouble. Fellows would drop out of the ranks along the line of march like they were shot, some of 'em wouldn't come to for a day or two after and some never were right afterwards. "Teddy Roosevelt came over to my tent at four o'clock in the morning after the fight and woke me up to tell me that the Arizona boys made his regiment. He said he knew that I knew it, but wanted to tell me that he knew it and wanted to tell it first. "There's a fellow, that Teddy; full of life, vigor and energy, that enjoys living and fighting. I was in New York after he was elected governor and went over to Albany to call on him at the capitol. I hardly expected to see him, as he was busy, but thought I'd just send in my card to let him know I was in town. I met the secretary at the door and asked him to take in my card to the governor. He told me there was no use, the governor was busy on some important case or other, and there were several delegations of lawyers arguing something before him. I insisted that he take in the card, anyway, and handed it to him. He took a look at it and went in. In a minute he came back with a smile on his face and said that the governor wanted me to come right in. "When I went in he squinted across the room to see who it was, held up his hands at the fellows talking, and rushed across the room to me with both hands stuck out—the same old Teddy I knew in Cuba. After he talked a few minutes he turned, waved his hand at the waiting lawyers with a look on his face as much as to say: 'See what rot I have to stand all the time,' then said: 'It's fun being governor, though, and I rather like it.' "A third shot I guess would get me, but I've got enough of it. All I want now is for that mine of mine near Wickrberg to pan out and I'll be satisfied." —Globe-Democrat. Big Trainload of Oranges. Recently a train carried 59 carloads of oranges from California east. There were in all 21,712 boxes. A Gentleman. A lady defines a gentleman as a human being combining a woman's gentleness and a man's courage.—Chicago Daily News Had Use for Him. Barry Sullivan, the Irish tragedian, was playing in "Richard III." some years ago at Shrewsbury. When the actor came to the lines: "A horse, a horse! My kingdom for a horse!" some one in the pit called out: "Wouldn't a donkey do, Mr. Sullivan?" "Yes," responded the tragedian, turning quickly on the interrupter. "Please come round to the stage-door." —Tit-Bits. Duda, which he told me to mend, but I think I see myself. Good-by, dear—N. Y. Weekly. A Trunkless Body. An explorer lately returned from his travels was relating his adventures. "I peered," said he, "into the thicket, and there before me lay a trunkless body." "Nonsease," remarked an interfering critic, "who ever heard of a trunkless body?" "My friend," replied the traveler quietly, "the body was the Willing Martyrdom. Solicitous Parent — Evelyn, you mustn't ride in this 'open street car such a cold day as this without your jacket. Put it on, child. You will have pneumonia if you don't. Miss Evelyn (with supreme contempt)—What of that? Do you suppose I'm going to let Mabel Uplohn see me wearing a jacket that's all out of style?—Chicago Tribune. On the Stump. Now doth the wily candidate About the country's future prate. Insist the way to save the land Is with the party true to stand And thwart the opposition's plan To choose a most unworthy man; Urge your support for one that's fit— All of incidentally, he's It. -Puck Porshott (after missing his twentieth bird)—I believe the birds are frightened at me. Gamekeeper—They needn't to be, sir. —Chicago Chronicle. Life Is Sweet. "This world is but a fleeting show," "And yet there's not a man But what is it much of the Performance as he can. —Philadelphia Press. Diplomacy for Home Use. "Oh, yes, I always let my girl go just as soon as the summer fairly begins." "Why? Do you prefer to do your own work in hot weather?" "No, but it gives me an excuse to let my husband know that we can't possibly be visited by any of his people." —Chicago Times-Herald. The Very Worst. "James," she said, sleepily, "don't you hear queer noises? I believe there are burglars in the house!" "No such good luck!" cried James, after a minute's pause. "That baby is awake again!" — Philadelphia North American. His Daily Duty "And they say you drove that rich man to drink?" "Yes, sir, but I couldn't help it." "Couldn't help it! What do you mean?" "He made me, sir. I was his coachman."-Harlem Life. One View of Her Business Caller (looking at photograph)—This is a picture of Mrs. Peckington, I suppose? Peckington—Yes; that's her when she is—er—getting her picture taken. —Puck. His Little Joke Mrs. Diggs—I wonder if I can get any dye stuff at the corner drug store? Mr. Diggs—Sure thing. But in order to get the die stuff you'll have to have a prescription from a physician.—Chicago Daily News. Agreed Exactly Bridget—That was my intenshun, anyway. I want her to know the kolind cva woman ye are!—Harper's Bazar. Startling Ingratitude. Mr. Newkid—Uncle Thomas has lost his entire fortune in Wall street! Mrs. Newkid—Oh! the ungrateful wretch! Right after we had named the baby for him!—Puck. speed "What? With all your debts you bought an automobile?" "That's precisely why I bought it. I had to have some way of escaping my creditors."—N. X. World. Myaterlen of Nature. She—As a rule, big, strong men are good-natured and jolly. He—Yes; and as a rule, weak little women are pert and saucy.—Chicago Daily News. The Usual Way Askit—Who is the fellow who is so energetic in discoursing on Jigsby's faults? Tellit—That's his bosom friend, of course. Baltimore American. All the Difference. Hewitt—Don't you believe that a man should practice what he preaches? Jewett—It depends upon what he preaches. Town Topics. "Oh, I don't know. Our bookkeeper weighs 225."—Chicago Times-Herald. Condoned the Offense. "I am a self-made man!" he boasted. "Oh, well," said a hearer, "we'll forgive you. Only don't do it again!"—N. Y. World. Too Much Tinkering Mrs. Winks—I see the question of omitting the word "obey" from the marriage service is up again. Mrs. Minks—Yes, it's perfectly abominable the way they are tinkering at the marriage service. They'll be leaving out "love and honor" next, and bring the beautiful sacrament down to a commonplace civil contract. Well, I must be going. I want to take this bundle to the tailor's before his place is shut up. It is some of my husband's dudr, which he told me to mend, but I think I see myself. Good-by, dear— N. Y. Weekly. A Trankless Body An explorer lately returned from his travels was relating his adventures. "I peered," said he, "into the thicket, and there before me lay a trunkless body." "Nonsease," remarked an interfering critic, "who ever heard of a trunkless body?" "My friend," replied the traveler quietly, "the body was that of an elephant." He then resumed his story. —London Globe. An Objecet of Consideration "Yassin," said Erasmus Pinkley, "when I made my appearance in dat convention. I was de object of mo' attention dan anybody else in de place. Dey riz up in dar seats when dey saw me comin' down de aise." "Did you make a speech?" "No'need; I had a bucket of ice water an' a glass."—Washington Star. Her Comparison Mrs. Meeks—I'm afraid that young man who is courting our daughter doesn't amount to much. Mr. Meeks—Why do you think that, my dear? Mrs. Meeks—I really don't know why—unless it's because he reminds me so much of you—Chicago Daily News. Honest Means Wouldn't Do. Visitor—And how is the restoration fund going on, Mrs. Lychgate? The Rector's Wife—I'm sorry to say it's going on most unsatisfactorily. We've tried every conceivable means of getting the money honestly, and failed; and now the rector says we must try what a bazar will do.—Punch. Highly Recommended Patent Medicine Proprietor—Here's a recommend for our medicine from a life insurance president. Junior Partner—Good! What does he say? Proprietor—Says fewer of his policy holders die from taking our medicine tian any other.—Judge. Gueata. "I wonders," said Miss Miami Brown, "why dye calls de folks dats hires rooms in his hotel 'guesses'?" "I reckons," said Mr. Erastus Pinkley, "dat it's because de landlord looks at 'em an' guesses how much money dey hab, an' den puts in de bill."—Washington Star. Hardly to Be Expected. Mrs. McGorry—Harrity, who was killed by bein' blown two hoounded feet in the air by an explosion, left awoife an' noine children, didn't he? McGorry—He did thot. He hod no toime to make provisions for takin' 'em wid him—Judge. Even There. And so, alas! she died, and when She'd pass the pearly gate. She asked also, men there: "Say! are my wings on straight?" —Cleveland Plain Dealer. BAYRUM 109 The Victim—They call you a "Knight of the Razor," I believe? The Barber—Yessirl. The Victim—I didn't know but what you were "The Man with the Hoel"—N. Y. Journal. Heard in the Office. "Do all your employees drop tools the instant the whistle blows?" "Oh, not all of them. The more orderly ones have their tools put away before that time."-Tit-Bits His Request. Heilress—No, I can never be yours. Suitor (in desperation)—Then remain engaged to me for one week, I beg of you, so that I may patch up my credit a little—N. Y. World. Repentance Tower. Near Eccletechan, Scotland, is a monument bearing the inscription "Repentance" over the door, with a serpent on one side and a dove on the other. This monument has a singular history. According to accounts, it was built by a certain Lord Herriles as an act of penance for having thrown overboard a number of prisoners while on a voyage from England.-Detroit Free Press. His Motto. City Nephew—I understand that old Uncle Enoch Dodder died a short time ago. Country Uncle—Yes; he passed away at the age of 97. "Slow, but sure," was always Uncle Enoch's motto; and I s'pose it might be said that he died up to it—Puck. Father — Where is your mother, Johnny? Johnny—She's out in the back yard whittling. "Are you sure she is whittling?" "Yes, sir; she's trying to sharpen a lead pencil."—Bloomington Pantagraph. New Classification of Memoirs. A correspondent of the London Academy suggests the following classification of memoirs, made necessary by the growing tendency to blab and betray, to pad and inflate: Biographies, autobiographies and ought-not-to-be-ographies.—N. Y. Sun. The World and All. "You're all the world to me!" he whispered. This, so far as we know, is the only basis for the curious saying that all the world loves a lover.—Detroit Journal. The Acorn and the Oak. "When I heard your son reading his graduation essay I could not help thinking of the mighty oak and the little acorn. "Why? He didn't mention them anywhere in his paper. "No. But the grandeur of his style and the way he held himself kept reminding me of the mighty oak." "And where did the acorn come in?" "You were there, you know."—Chicago Times-Herald. A Life of Excitement City Cousin—But don't you find it dreadfully dull? Country Cousin—Dull? The ideal Why, there's the Epworth league one evening; and class meeting, another; and prayer meeting always on Wednesdays; and the Dorcas meeting, and the other means of grace. There's almost always something exciting going on after supper—Brooklyn Life. The Fever of Love. They say that love is a fever, Consuming night奶 play; That from its sweet contagion No mortal gets away! Yes, love's a fever every Man soon or late endures—A fever absent treatment Invariably cures! -Chicago Times-Herald. A HAPPY COMPARISON. Fatty Walker—Ever drink any water this Pollynarris water? Slimmy Rhodes—Yep. Fatty Walker—How did it taste? Slimmy Rhodes—Jist like yer foot wuz asleep—Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. A Discrepancy. This thing they call money's a mystery stern. But a minute's sufficient for spending it. -Washington Star. Practical Preaching A certain minister during his discourse one Sabbath morning said: "In each blade of grass there is a sermon." 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M., burgess 415 P. M. Makes all stops. 8:30 P. M., burgess 415 P. M. Makes all intermediate stops. 8:30 P. M., Daily Arrives Petersburg 7:33 P. M., Connects with Norfolk and inter- Western for Norfolk and inter- connects points; Emporie, 6:25 P. M., connects between D. and stations between Emporie, 6:25 P. M., connects between D. and lawrenceville, Weldon 8:58 P. M. Petersville, m. a savannah 7:04 A. M., Jackson 11:30 A. M. M., Port Tampa 9:45 P. M. N.Y. LINE TO MIDDLE GEOGRAPHIA Arriving Augusta 8:10 A. M., Macon M., Ablasta 12:15 P. M., Fullman Steeplecrest m. York to Wilmington Charlotte, Wilmington Port Tampa, Miami, Augusta and Mason. 9:00 P. M., Arrives Petersburg 9:30 P. M., Weldon, 11:20 P. M. local stops between Petersburg and Wilmington. Arrives Ligans- burg 8:15 P. M., Bristol, Va. 19:56 P. 8:30 A. M., Brisol, Va. 19:56 P. M., Connects at Emporie for mortgage m. arriving 5:25 A. M. Pallman Steeper Richmond to Lynchburg. 1869 P. M., O. A. except Sunday. NEW YORK YORK. 1869 P. M., O. A. except Sunday. ARRIVES Charlesston 7:46 A M. ARRIVES Charlesston 7:46 A M. 1 P. M., 87. augustine 2:00 P. Tampa 9:20 P. Tampa 1:46 P. M., O. A. except Saturday. Trains Arrive Richmond. .G W. LEWIS Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public Abstract of Title Office. Titles to property carefully examined. Spial attention given to signs opher mast- ters in relation pray $e^2$ to 8 ae es ae Se AN fa a3 aU La UlANES fiicg Lee wi e Ne ey ’ SATURDAY, JULY 21, 1900. GENERAL SOUTHERN NEWS fo Miss Annie Comer, daughter of the late Hugh M. Comer, president of the Central Georgia railway. Immediately ‘after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. How- ‘ell lett for New York, hare they. will take passage for a tour of Europe Beveral months. Lynchburg, Va., July 11—Yesterday afternoon Isaac H. Pollard, an assist- ant foreman of a tobacco factory, shot and killed © young negro woman ‘named Ella Owens. When a policeman Approached he put the pistol to his own head and sent a bullet into his Drain, resulting in instant death. Jealousy is assigned as the cause. Norfolk, Va., July 12.—The big sail- ing collier St. Mark, Capt. Dudley, sailed yesterday witha full cargo of 2,800 tons of coal for the American Warships at Manila or in Chinese waters. It will take her five months to reach her destination. It is under- stood that whe. she reaches Manila ‘she will be converted into a station 0al ship. Norfolk, Va, July 14—John N, ‘Vaughan ‘sold Barbeo & Co. a large ‘Quantity of cotton on Sept. 29 last, the sale being based upon the fake quota- tions from Liverpool sent over to this country by wire that day, which con- siderably increased the price of cotton. Barbee & Co. subsequently repudiated the sale, and Vaughan sued. The case was heard about two weeks ago by Judge Hanckel, sitting in the court of law and chancery, and it was yes- terday decided in favor of Barbee & Co. Lexington, Ky., July 16—The Dem- geratic state convention will meet here on ‘Tiiureday. Present indications are that (here will be a lively contest for a successor to the late William Goebel. Governor Beckham is strongly in the lead, but it is denied that he has & majority, and it {s stated the field will combine against him. The field Includes ex-Governor and ex-Congress- aman McCreery, Judge James P. Tar- via, James D. Black, Judge Joseph H. Lewis, W. B. Smith and James B. Gar- nett. Savannah, July 13.—Booker T. Wash- Angton aidressed two large meetings of Regroes here yesterday, He said two ‘of the principal articles needed by the Regroes are a toothbrush and a bath- tub. When ae negro gets to where he will take a bath daily and cle-nso his teeth each day with a good brush, he aid, he will have advanced a long ‘ways toward the standard set for the white man. He believes that the great- ‘est evil with which the negroes have to contend now are the flocking of the megroes from the country to the city. Norfolk, July 17.—Norfolk will soon ave a dig marine plant for hauling ‘out vessels for repairs. The newly or- anized Norfolk Shipbuflding and Dry- @ock company has secured a large tract ‘of land near old. Fort Norfolk, with a Broad frontage on the Elizabeth river. ‘The plans of the company contemplate the construction of a drydock 90 feet Wide and of sufficient length to accom- Modate the largest steam or sailing ‘Yessels’ that come to this port. Op- tons have been secured on adjoining eal estate, so that the plant can be enlarged. Dallas, Tex., July 14—The officials ‘of Dallas county yesterday filed sult in the state district court against the ‘Texas and Pacific Railway company ‘for $500,000 in the franchise tax con- ‘troversy. The company owes approx- Amately $300,000 of franchise taxes, ac- cording to the claim of the county tax officials. The other $200,000 is claim- ed.as damages. The railroad company contends that the franchise tax law is ‘unconstitutional. Suits against numer- ‘ous other corporations assessed in Dal- Jas county for approximately $30,000, 000 will be filed at once. Nashville, July 11—Governor Ben- Yon McMillan has addressed an open Jetter to the Democrats of the state expressing the wish that his name no longer used in connection with the ‘contest for United States senator from ‘Tennessee. He says that the contest has caused ill feeling in the Demo- cratic party, and has threatened its harmony. This leaves the contest be- tween two avowed candidates, Con- gressman EF. W. Carmack, of the Tenth. district, ana David’ R. Snod- grass, chief justice of the supreme court’ of Tennessee, Charleston, W. Va July 13—The Republican state convention adjourned last night. The full ticket is: For governor, A. B. White; auditor, Arnold G. Scherr; treasurer, Peter Silman; at- torney general, Romeo H. Freer; su- Pfrintendent of ‘schools, ‘Thomas C. ler; supreme judges, Henry Bran- mon and George Poffenbarger; elec- tors at large, Benson B, MeMakin and 9. B. Lewis. ‘White was nominated for governor Wednesday night without op- Position. The contests for other places om the state ticket were unusually ‘pirited, and continued until the close ‘of the ‘convention. There was 1,054 Gelegates and an unlimited number of workers for the differtnt candidates rowded into the wigwam. Georgetown, Ky., July 14.—The jury ‘was completed in the Powers case yes- ‘terday and the first witness was heard. Betore the hearing of evidence began ol. Campbell stated the case for the Prosecution. He reviewed the political ‘events of last fall, and, especially the ‘events following the election and the Anatituting of contests by the Demo- “cratic candidates for state offices. He said that Caleb Powers was the most seggressive aniong those who sought to gettle the contest by violence and that » to Bim largely was due the importa- “tion to Frankfort of the band of moun- ‘aim mem, 175 of whom were retained city éngineer of Frankfort, who made the measurements by which the prose- ution, through mathematical demon- strations, attempts. to prove that the shot was fired from Powers’ office, was the first witness placed on the stand. A WEEK'S NEWS CONDENSED ‘Thuraday, July 12. inn Pied mebeieee Gee ae Alaska, under martial law. _, Bodies of 168 victims of the Hoboken horror have been recovered thus far, Oscar Sisco, of South Caanan, Pa., while beating his wife, was shot dead by his 13-year-old son. Six-year-old Willie Daly, of New York, “just for fun,” set fire to the elothes of his baby ‘sister, Kate, and the child’ was burned to death. Friday, Juty 13. By an explosion in an old coal shaft at Willlamsport, Pa, William Punch, aged 36, was killed and David Samuels seriously injured. Charles R. Westervelt, secretary and treasurer of the Dime Savings bank, of Newark, N. J., confesses to a defalca- tion of $35,000 to $40,000. He is in jail. Boers overwhelmed a British force of 300 at Nitrai's Nek, 18 miles from Pretoria, after a day's fighting. Brit- ish casualties 100, and 200 captured. James M. Beck has left the Demo- eratic party and has been appointed United States assistant attorney gener- al. James B. Holland succeeds him as district attorney of Philadelphia, Saturday, July 14. Paul Bluet (“Max O'Rell) is sut- fering from appendicitis in London. Spain, having no fnterests to defend In China, will send no war vessels there. John R. Gear, United States senator from Iowa, died in Washington, aged ‘TBryears, ‘The wheat crop of Minnesota and North and South Dakota this year will Teach 135,000,000 to 150,000,000 bushels, Against 210,000,000 bushels last year. Bryan and Stevenson will be for- mally notified of their nominations at Indianapolis on Aug. 8. The reports that a fresh revolution has broken out in Veneauela are strongly denied in Carcacas. Monday, July 16. A cloudburst at Coleman, Tex., re- sulted in the death of at least 15 per- sons. Fire destroyed six business blocks in Prescott, Ariz., causing over $1,000,- 000 loss," George Chance, the well known labor leader, died of cancer of the stomach at his home in Philadelphia, aged 67. Gen. De Pollieux, who figured prom- snently In connection with the Dreyfus affair, died yesterday at Quimper, Franee. John G. Woolley, of Illinois, Pro- hibition candidate for the presidency, will be officially notified in Chicago next Friday evening. Col. Henry McCormick, of Harris- burg, a veteran of the civil war and well known iron manufacturer, died at his country residence in Cumberland county, Pa., Saturday, aged 69. ‘Tuesday, July 17. Manuel Alvarez Calderon has been appointed Peruvian minister to the United States, Heavy rains in northern Kansas yesterday broke a drought of _ five weeks’ duration and saved the corn crop. The Indiana Socialist Labor party has placed a full ticket in the field, with Philip More, of Indianapolis, ai the head. "Tn 21 athletic events at the Parts ex- “position contests Americans won 16 championships and secured 13 seconds and 12 thirds. Terry McGovern, Brooklyn feather- ‘weight, defeated Frank Erne, of But- faio, lightweight champion, at New York last night. Wednesday, July 18. There are 9,000 striking cigarmakers in New York, half of them girls. Governor General Wood, of Cuba, is in Washington for consultation with the president. A mob at Carlinsville, Iils., inflame¢ by reports from China, demolished 1 Chinese laundry. For spitting in the face of Willian Lotszeaux, at Plainfield, N. J., Hugt Knox paid a fine of $20. A colored tramp arrested at Dover Del., had on his person a note for $50( ‘and’a set of burgiar’s tools. “The governors of Indiana and Illi nois have tendered the services of vol- unteers to fight the Chinese. Senator Hanna has gone to Chicag« to select western headquarters for thé Republican national committee. GENERAL MARKETS. Philadelphia, July 17—Fiour weak: win- ter usuperine, $2092.60; Bennayivania Foller, clear, s2.20g%0¢ city mills, extra Hac i “Rive four quiet and steady 30 per barrel, “Wheat slow: No. 2 Fed, tn olavator, Hacarbe. Comm Gully No. mixed, spot, elevator, augesue.; No 5 Yellow. torical trade, se." Oats Ault and steady: Non white: clipped, lower grades soquosse’ “Hay in imited Gemand; choice ‘timothy, #6 for larse bales. Beef strong; beet hams, $20@20.50. Pork easy; family, $154715.25; mess, $12.79 ponte taey, ween cee a ve poultry quoted at iia for enol western. fowls “and 1s@ite, for” spring Chickeng, “as to quality. Dressed "bout try. (iresh killed), choles west- ord towis, iie.; old rocaters; Sher: nearby, Shickens, hgh. Butter steady! ‘creat ety, “louise; factory. current’ packed, HGiccws imitation creamery. Ingites New Bork dairy, 10waike; funty. Pennayiva hin prints jobbing at 2gaic.; ‘Oo, whole sale, 2c. Cheese firm; large, white, 9% Giie.: large, “colored” SBN | mal fenits, ohoRye.!amalt, colored, gare ga Srmaz New, York ‘and Penhaylvan Kegite. for average lots; western Folatsen guiets Chile, © Bait EaUbages alec; Long’ talana, s1gii8 per Baitimore, July 12—Plour dull and low. ery mentees uperting, $anga.o; "western extras, %2.70@3.15; western amliy. 38.400 Siar Wwinter wheal patents, Sse6@4 10 ‘spring, yt patent, 4; spring wheat, Wraicher pea easier and the month, “Tigre; | August, ae sy eI ber, \c.;_ steam- fo. Brea, Titu@tinc’: souciaen, by sam Sey cece es rn t's decline mixed, spotand the "imonth, or As Sie,; September, ike. ate er, mi dygane, white ana yer Bow, Og ey, Oss sendy No. 3 wits yy No. 2 nearby, S8o.; No. 2 Sreaterm Sie, ‘May very quiet, Ne. 1 tim: Sib Bisa. aren frotghts "qotive: Busnet, ba July: Cork. tor Det poem Nauarter, Ss. 4. July. ‘ber Seuvention of Anthracite Miners. Indianapolis, July 18.—John Mitchelt, President of the United Mine Workers, yesterday issued a call for a eonven- tion of the anthracite miners at Hazlo- ton, Pa., Aug. 13. The purpose of the convention is to devise means by which # joint conference of operators and minere may be held, also to ar range for a readjustment of the price of mining and scale of wages now be- ing paid by the anthracite operators. ‘This call is the first direct move of the national organjzation against the an- ‘thragite oncrators. .. ss. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND. VIRCINTA._ THE ALLIES VICTORIOUS They Have Taken Possession of the Walled City of Tien Tsin, MINISTERS NOW REPORTED SAFE Im Telegrams to Chinese Ministers at Washington and London—Col. Lis- cum Among the Killed at Tien Tain. London, July 18.—The foreign office informs the press that a telegram iden- tical with the one handed to Secretary Hay at Washington by Minister Wu Ting Fang has been delivered to it by the Chinese minister here, which was sent by Sheng, the administrator of telegraphs at Shanghai. The foreign office points out, however, that the date Guly 9) mentioned in ‘the telegram probably applies to the Chinese calen- dar, and is equivalent to July 5, accord- ing’ to the Gregorian reckoning. ‘There is littie further news from China this morning. ‘The attack upon the native city of Tien Tsin was fol- lowed up so awiftly by the allies om the merning of July 14 that the Chinese never had time to reorganize, and, once their lines were broken, thelr re- treat rapidly became a rout.’ The al- lies took possession of the native city and its defenses. The total losses of the allies in the engagements of Thurs- day, Friday and Saturday were about 800 ‘killed or wounded. The casualtios were greatest among the Russians and Japanese. In the fighting at Tien Tsin last Fri- day the allies were repulsed with heavy loss. Col. Emerson H. Liscum, of the Ninth United States infantry, was kill- ed while leading his men. A Russian colonel was also among the dead. (“Phe Dally Mail publishes a sensa- tfonal dispatch from St. Petersburg, dated Monday, which asserts that there is no doubt that China has declared war against Russia, “The Russian press,” says the cor- respondent, “is restricted to the pub- Ucation of oMcial details, and the pub- Yeation of many dispatches from the front has been prohibited. I hear, however, from a reliable source that the Chinese troops and the Boxers seiz- ed a Russian transport vessel laden with munitions near Aigun (on the Amur river, about 18 miles from the Russian frontier), killing almost the entire Russian escort. ‘They next sud- denly attacked and bombarded the town of Blagovechensk (capital of the Amur government, on the Amur river). ‘The garrison held out bravely, but was finally overwhelmed. Nearly’ all per- ished, and the town was burned.” The Daily Telegraph has the fol- lowing from Canton, dated July 16, shortly before his departure for Pekin: “Ia an interview with the foreign consuls today Li Hung Chang said that his mission to Pekin was two- fold—to save the lives of the foreign ministers and to arrange the best pos: sible terms of peace with the allied Powers. The American and French consuls, while contratulating him upon these commendable purposes, remind- ed him of his pledges to protect for- elgners and to preserve peace in south- ern and central China. “Earl Li replied that he must obey the summons to Pekin, but that he had taken all necessary precautions. He added that he had received important gables from Lord Salisbury and M. Deleasse, demanding protection for the foreign ministers in Pekin and threat- ening to take life for life of the high Officials responsible if the mission- aries were murdered. He told the consuls he was the only man in China who dared to transmit such messages to the empress, but that he had sent ‘them verbatim, and he did not-doubt that they had ‘exerted a powerful in- ‘fluence in saving the ministers’ lives. MINISTER WU’S CONFIDENCE, a Tee See opert of the Ministery’ Safety In Authentic, Washington, July 18—A decidedly more hopeful’ feeling with regard to the Chinese situation was apparent in all administration circles last evening. ‘The tide of sentiment, which had been marked by pessimism, turned with the announcement of the victory of the allies at Tien Tsin and the capture of the forts and native city and gathered further strength from Minister Wu's cablegram declaring that the foreign ministers at Pekin were safe July 9, two days after their reported massacre. Aside from these dispatches the arrival of the president and the special cabinet meeting called to consider the situation were the features of the day. The cab- inet met at-2:30 o'clock, less than an hour after the president reached the Whit2 House. ‘There were present Sec- retery Hay, Secretary Root, Secretary Long, Secretary Gage and Postmaster General Smith. ‘At the conclusion of the session See- retary Root gave out a statement that there would be no session of congress unless future developments demanded action by the law making body. While Minister Wu's cable is not ro- garded as conclusive, it is accepted in good faith for the present. But the administration, it can be definitely stated, hag set in motion some ma- chinery by which it is confidently pre- Gicted absolutely authentic news as to the fate of our minister and the other foreigners at Pekin will be ascertained. ‘Through what channel the adminis- tration expects to receive this all im- portant news is not known, but that definite statement of the situation tn Pekin is daily, if not hourly, expected can be stated with the utmost positive. ness. ‘The Chinese minister expressed the most complete confidence in the ac- curacy of his message. When a by- stander expressed some doubt on this subject Mr. Wu inquired, with some “Why ts it that you balisve th is you 0 ex- aggerated reports coming from un- known sources, and yet you choose tc doubt this report signed by our high- est oflciais and containing inheren! evidence of accuracy?” SViile the United States and Chins are technically at peace, the govern- ment is considering the forwarding of troops, and it has been decided thai 4,000 to 8,000 men can be spared from Cuba and'the United States. There are plready 10,665 in China and en route. Cemater Fant’ om Aevinwy Beare, New York, July 18—Senator Platt has accepted a place on the advisory board of the Republican national com- mittee, and ex-Mayor Strong may also become a member. 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Some of the brethren seemed to enjoy thé treo lunch mors than they did she gospel. apt, Wendl, Coniee,, icecmpantel WHAT 1S OZONO? by his daughter. Miss Gach L Carter visited Suffolk. Vas last Sunday and Was handsomely entertained by Mr and Mrs. J. Tate, Mr and Mrs. N. A Twitty, (Mr, and Mes. Frank Larkir and Mra A. Hill, They tendered the most cordial greetings of old time frien dabip. Rev. M. B. Hucles is succeeding picely wiih his people. | The Pine St Baptist Ohureb is composed of a mos! excellent and intelligent memberenie. See our next week’s report. | Mush sickaess and several deaths are among both the old and young There are hot times here, but hotte in China. Asax, —~-+___ From Hartford. The Reception and Hand-shake that were given to Rev. Walter E. Gay, the pastor, who recently took charge ot the Union Church was a grand success. It was held at the above named church ae 1900 reeves weve Ke becoer ieee ti ins sung. 18 ing hymo, “Onward Obristian soldiers, a a8 to war,” was sung by the choir. Af- ter which » most arousing address was delivered by Rev.iGay. Babee. sey alty to Obrist and to 1?" tol- lowed by Rev, L. M- Ohamp. Subject “The power of Unity.” Alsoa address by Bro. Ira Waterman, prosi- dent of the order of True Reformers of Hartford, Conn.; followed by W. G. Wilson, lent of the Beptis oung People's Union, Deacon J. 0. Taylor led, After ‘ail was over POE aro, Perwon, had been mado t Tejoies, mn. Jo} @ world, the Lord hae come’ was then sung and the audience was dismissed in the name of Jesus. We isigh Sk, Teehomeae yo pre ; ., Rio . Viey prea. dent oftbe Woman's Grovery, will ad. dress the B. Y. P. U, of the Union Baptist Church Sunday ‘evening, Jul; opie for the evening, Luke 18 6-9, We weleome her into our midst Have You Got a JOB? ARE YOU EARNING BIG MONEY ? Sh3ocwaaezy -HARTONA REMEDY CO.;' 909 E. Main Street, RICHMOND, VA. We Want lady or gentlemen Agents in every town in the United States: You can earn big money if you will work for us even in your spare time. Write to us to-day. This may he the chance of your life. This offer is open to ladies or gentlemen—white or colored. “ ee ee ree eae ae PRR OES Cw SUR OORNISIOM | Vere iy iwi Sika oF, ee tax Cir or Ricuuonn, rae lita Bay or Ji x . Nickel Savings Bank jez 0” _ At Riebmond, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, at the close of business, Jane 29th, 1900, made to the Audito of Public Accounts of the QCommon- wealth of Virginis, RESOURCES. Loans and (discounts. . . . . $4308 00 Real estate, furniture and fix- tures... 2... 2. . 1595 00 Current expenses ‘and taxes ped... .... 2... 801 46 Ohecks and other cash items... 261 00 Exchanges for clearing house.. 273 00 Fractional paper currency, nick elsand pennies. ... .. 287 00 Specie... ee + 120000 Legal tender notes... | | 2585 00 Total... . 2... . $10805 40 LaADiLremms, Gapital stock paid in. . . . . $5870 00 Sapp toed ++... 1000 00 Individual deposits ‘tubject to eheck. . ........ . 8294 40 Demand certificates of deposits 841 00 Total... . . . . . . $10805 40 State of Virginia :—Couaty of Henrico, I, E. A. Washington, cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true, to the best of m- knowledge and belief. E. A. Wasminoron, Cashier, Subscribed and sworn to Lefors me, this 11th day of July, 1900, ALLEN G. Couanen, Notary Publie. Correct—Attest: B. F. Taxon, B. J. Bass, | Directors. J. Henny Jones, —_——- WANTED—Agents to sell the best Mair Staight-ner and Face Bleach on the market, Big profits and easy work No money required. Ladies or gentle- men. Oall or write to HARTONA REMEDY 00., 909 East Main S., 2, hichmond, Va, MY OWN VINDIOATION, To the Public: There are tmes in aman’s Life thet Decomes necessary he should speak for himself. To do #0, may seem to beanear approach to self-landation and praise. All things are not. what they seem. Every true manhood’ has thet csrentis!l element of courage srhich marks the limit of patience and godurance. | Thies & God given ee sential wh ch distinguishes the cow. ards and the sluggerd from the real man. fisting Jolned the, Ebenezer Beptias jarsh some years ago by Kaving walked before thom ‘t's Obie tien gentleman, it pleased the ‘chureh some months age to elect me as 2 dea- son in gompanywith five others. We were up forth after the usual custom and when the question of ordiiaaton was called, certain complaints were raised agalost me by 8 certain brother of the chureh. A committee of five ecmpetent brethren was appointed, who made a general investigation of ‘the ‘matter; after which they reported to the church that they found me «Christian and gentleman, and eince it has leesed the eharch to drov my name From the desconry, it will be remem. dered that it was not on the acount gt anything found sgainit me, © The Ebenezer Ghureh knows me as a tleman and o Obristian and that only.” sen pigned ae | VIRGINIA :— Ix tus Law axp Eaurry Court oF re Cirr oy Rickwoxp, 7x Ure Bar or Juxx, 1900. Nelson, JobMwn..PPtF sgainct Ix Oxaxomny, Nelaon, Martha.Def'd’t ‘The object of this suit is to obtain a divores « vineulo matrimonii by the plaintiff from the defendant. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant Martha Neleon is anon resident of the State of Virginia, Wee ordered that she do appear here within fifteen days after the due pabli- Sationhere of and do what 1s ‘heecesary to protect her interest herein. Acopy Teste: P. P. Wixsrow, Clerk. Es Henry Crutohfield, p. q. ‘To Martha Nelson: |, You will take notice that I shall, on the 28th day of August in the year 1900 at the offies of J. Henry Crateh- Meld No, 121134 E. Broad St, in the alty of Richmond, Vs. between the hours of 9. m. and 6'p. m. on that dey proceed to take the depositions of Hester Jones and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf, in « certain suit in ghanoery depending ia the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond wherein you are defendant ana I am plainti; and if, from any cause, the taking of the said depos:tions be "not gommenged on that day. or. if eom- meneed, be not not concluded on that dey, the taking of the same will be adjourned and continued from day te day, or from time to time, at the same place and between the same hours, un- SI the same shall be complsted. Jomx NExaox, By Counsel. J. Henry Orutehfleld, pq. 7,146 VIRGINIA :—Ix tz Law ann Equrrr Cour? or eux Orry or Ricemoxn, rae Ora par ov JuLy, 1900, Oteriah O. Bland, ono. non.nPlaintit fy Joba Henry Bland...............Defendant In Cuancenr. The object of this suit is to obtain s divoree a vinculo matrimonii by the plaintiff from the defendant. And an affidavit having been made and filed, the defendant Yona Henry Biand iss non-resident of the state of Virginis, it is ordered that he do appear here within fifteen days after due publica- tion hereof and do what is necessary to ee his interest herein. > °°Reite: P. P. Wixerom, Olerk. 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