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THE RICHMOND PLANET COL'D TROOPS BRAVERY IN THE PHILIPPINES. Fighting Uncle Sam's Battles. HISTORY OF A REGIMENT --- COLORED OFFICERS COMPLIMENTED. THE KILLING OF THE TROOPERS. Interesting Accounts: VOLXVII NO 32 COL'D TROOP Fighting On The Firing Line HISTORY OF OFFICE THE KILLE SAN FERNANDO DE LA UNION, June 12, 1900. Editor John Mitchell, Jr., Richmond PLANET; Sir: Allow me space in your valuable paper to say a few words of the 48th Infantry, U. S. V. (colored) that is doing such brilliant work in the Philippines. I must say brilliant work for when regular army officers, day after day, send out circulars congratulating colored officers of the volunteer service, that is enough to tell the world that somebody is doing noble work. For it is well known that the white officers of the service are deadly opposed to Negro men wearing the bars. It matters not how soon the war will end (of course after the war is over the commission will be taken from the noble blanks as was done after the closure of the Spanish-American war) the Negro captains and lieutenants of the 48th are by their bravery and daring vindicating the race and stamping the lie to those rumors that the Negro makes poor officers and for Negroes to accomplish anything in battle must be commanded by white officers. PROUD OF THEIR OFFICERS. The men of our regiment are proud of our black officers and will follow them where ever they lead. Among the officers that had received particular praise for killing and capturing several insurgent chiefs are Capt. Buck of Co. L, Capt. Brown of Co. G, Capt. Hankins of Virginia, captain of Co. F; Lieuts. Brown, Cheek, Smith and several others whom I will mention in my next letter. Every battle that the 48th Infantry has been engaged in they have come out victorious. Not one defeat is credited against them. Although they have only been here on the northern line for 6 or 8 weeks, they have made some of the most important captures since the Philippine rebellion. OHIO'S CONTRIBUTION. One of the most popular officers is Capt. James W. Smith of Xenia, Ohio, commanding company D. Every command that has been given him since we have been in the enemy's country has been important ones. He has just returned from Sodipan, a small town among the mountains and the hot-bed of insurgents, and at times he was left to guard the place and stores with only about 85 men, but he performed his duty well and brought back every man he carried there. He is alyly assisted by 1st Lieut. J. H. Anderson of the Army and 2nd Lieut. G. W. Taylor of North Carolina. Lieut. Anderson is now Provost Marshall of this town. He succeeded Mej. Howard and is the first colored officer to hold the position in an important place as this. He also has been made Judge Advocate of every court martial since the mobilization of the regiment. Very truly yours, Corp'l WALTER E. MERCHANT, Co. D. 48th Int., U. S. V. SAN MARCALINA, P. I., May 81, 1900. (Staff Correspondence.) The week has been quite interesting as well as sad. 1st Serg't Gottorem Williams, company F, 25th Infantry, was shot and instantly killed by Corporal Nelson of the same company. It is reported the bullet passed through his body and struck a trumpeter, who was standing near. The action is sincerely regretted as is simply brings uncalled for notoriety on the regiment. The dead sergeant had been in the army for eleven years and was re- spected by all who knew him. He accompanied Lieut. James A. Moss on his long distant bicycle trip to St. Louis, Mo., 1898. His remains were interred in the church at Palawig, where the company is stationed, with military honors. Later, it will be removed to the land he so dearly loved. In the history of the regiment I forgot the non-commissioned staff which consists of, Anthony A. Marrow, Sergeant Major; Joseph Chapman, Quartermaster sergeant; Dalbert P. Green, Commissary sergeant; D.B. Sofranek. Chief Musician; John Morton, Principal Musician; Andrew J Smith, Drum Malius; Battalion Sergeant Majors, Jno. G. Miller, 2nd Battalion; Middleton W. Saddler, 1st Battalion. A band of ladrones attacked an humbre and his family in a bull cart. They were armed with bolos and one pistol. After boiling an hombre they skipped, and when K company went out they had just vamoosed. OUTWITTED HIM. Pvt. Joseph Woodfolk, while on guard at Castelllejos was given two insurgent prisoners to work them on the field cutting bamboo for exercise. He was told to allow them to go where they wanted to. Complying with orders, he allowed them to wander out in the field. They stopped and began cutting bamboo. They had been out about fifteen minutes when Woodfolk noticed three nombres pass in front of him. His attention was attracted in the rear by rustling. He turned to see what caused it; just as he got his head turned he was met with a bolo on the forehead, erased by the blow he raised his rifle and struck at the hombre, who, owing to his closeness smatched the rifles and ran. The prisoners threw their bolos and ran as also as fast their legs could carry them. Woodfolk came in and reported. Search was immediately given, but in vain. Woodfolk was painfully, but not seriously wounded. The cut is on the left side of the forehead and ranges from the eye upward. Lieut. Decee visited the scene and decided that it was due to Woodfolk's carelessness. Joseph Woodfolk is said to be one of the best soldiers in the company and never had any previous trouble. Lieut. Bates is again back to the company. One battalion headquarters are now in San Felipe. Minor Arnold, company M, 25th Infantry, who shot and killed a natives woman at Magaland in January was reported to have received a life sentence. STAFF CORRESPONDENT SAN FERNANDO DE LA UNION, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, June 15, 1900 Ist Lieut. Lewis M. Smith with a detachment of Co. "I" captured yesterday the chief of Igorrotees Insurectos and Emelo Agumaldo right hand friend after being wounded three times he turned and to Lieut. Smith surrendered together with 20 others, left wounded and dead upon the field about 20; with no loss to our men. Special attention is called to the gallantry and coacility of Carporal Daniel Lee in the way he led his men, captured 25 rifles and bolos, 6 ponies and saddles with about 360 rounds of ammunition. This part of the island has become more civilized since the colored troops have been here. Now, the men are comfortably quartered in barracks and one company can hold a town. Last night orders received from Major Day to forward immediately one company to him at Namapake as there was a small outbreak RICHMOND VIRGINIA, SATURDAY JULY 28. 1900. there only and was expecting a heavy one before morning. THE ORDERS ORKYED. Orders received at 11:30 P.M., "K-Go, under command of Captain John J. Oliver marched 11:30 to the scene. Remember this company had just arrived in yesterday morning after carrying a heavy hike covering the distance of about 600 miles over mountains and forges rivers and asleeping out on the mountain top or in the valley all nights with wet clothing on and yet there is no complaint of any sickness among the men, and last night they marched the distance of 22 miles to search Nanjacka, before day, (a soldier's life is a hard life in the Philippines) and there was not a mumbling word uttered by the men for they are bloodthirsty as it seems. CAPTAIN HANKINS' BRAVERY. A. Virginia Hero, Capt. Wm. A. Hankins took the town of San Francisco de Cruzu with his noble Co. F, and is holding his own. He captured the ity and an immense quantity of ammunition with a large number of rifles and bolos. He (Captain Hankine) was complimented very highly for his gallant work, bravery and coolness in line of battle. For the time that it has been up this line, the 48th, has won the honor of having done more service without losing any more men than she has, than any other regiment upon the Island in line of battle on the North line where we are now. She has only lost one captain and two privates. What regiment in the services has such a record? It is a record that we all have a right to be proud of and most especially our beys from Virgin-ia. Lieut. Herbert E. Lee is sick in the Regimental Hospital at San Fernando De La Union. Now, our rainy season has set in for 4 months and we will have mud to wade as well as streams to forge. PLENTY TO EAT. We get a plenty to eat, if not, here are plenty of chickens and pigs, and we very often pick them up when our rations give out on the road, and nothing is said and in case there is any talk about it our rifles will have that to do. Here is a small incident of myself and what I had to do since I have been here on this island. I was out on a long hike (49 miles) with my 2nd platoon and our rations gave out and we became hungry and weak; so I said to my boys that we must have something stronger to live on than pineapples and cocoanuts, bananas and mangoes, so I to d them that there were some pigs out in the rice paddies and we must have them, so I commanded charge and they obeyed and we caught 6 of them and started to cook them but they did not have the time to get done before there were only bones to be seen around (why it was nice?) He was in the thing, especially when starvation is starting him in the face out on a hike 49 miles from camp, and your rations give out. I will write you more after I rejoin my company. Yours, Wm. H. Cox, Co I. 48th Infty. U. S. History of the 25th United States Infantry. This fighting representation of Uncle Sam's Army dates its organization back to the sixties, when it was organized under the Act of July 28, 1866, as the 89th Regiment of Infantry, and reorganized April 26, 1869, under the Act of March 8, 1869 by consolidation with the 40th U. S. Infantry. The now much loved commanding general Nelson A. Miles was colonel of the 40th and many of the old soldiers who are now non-commissioned officers cherish warrants signed by that ever famous commander as their colonel. Among the most noted is Sergeant William Smith, who retired after serving 33 years in the regiment in companies D, B, and K, respectively. The only names eligible on the warrant are those of Nelson A. Miles and William Smith. Sergt. Smith, who is past 50 is active and vigorous and resides in Washington, D. C., with mother. The regiment has seen hard and vigorous service on the frontier doing considerable duty in the yet turbulent Coeur de Alene District of Idaho, and the older miners will now refer with chagrin to their campaign among them. On one occasion Capt. Sanborn was sent to Wardner with companies B, F, G, H and K, a detachment under Lieut. McMartin and Corporal G. W. Smith of G company (now Sergeant L) to close up all saloons. One saloon which had always been no. ad for being bad was visited and the order read The loungers attempted to interfere, attempting to bring their rifles into play, but they were quickly knocked down and placed under arrest as a result. No more trouble was experienced in Coeur de Alene. In 1890 companies I and K were disbanded, owing to a reduction in the army. In 1891, the outlaws had been very bad in northern Montana and the regiment took terms at lying in the neighborhood, trying to catch them, but could not. Finally, Captain Sanborn was sent with company G to take their turn. Owing to information obtained from unknown sources Captain Sanborn decided to send Sergeant Smith around the trail alone. The sergeant was disguised as a citizen, in fact, he was. He had been shortly discharged and b d not reenlisted. He obtained a horse and securing the leading three outlaws pictures, started on his perilous journey around Lake _____ When about halfway he secured the pictures in his leggins pushed on. He had hardly taken this precaution when he was suddenly greeted with the outlaws most familiar greeting, "Hands up." Complying with the request he jumped down from the saddle. The outlaws searched him and finding nothing suspicious, allowed him to pass. A NARBCW ESCAPE. Strange to say these pictures were those of fate. Had the sergeant not hidden them they would have been found on his person and he killed and thrown into the lake below. His fate would have been settled, but as he hid them, he escaped and sealed the outlaws' fate. After this Sergt. Smith proceeded on and in due time joined his company. A few days later, Lieut. J. O. Greene with Sergt. Smith as guide and a detachment of (10) ten men started to get these terrors. They were located a short distance from where the sergeant had found them and were immediately surrounded. They were commanded to throw up their hands. Secured and bound their chagrin knew no bounds, for they recognised in the innocent, penniless fugitive from justice of a few days before as the sergeant who had caused the end of their bloody career. At their execution their leader, Peter Paul said, "All I want to do is to kill that sergeant." But it was a go, and the inhabitants of Northern Montana could live in peace, owing to the efforts of Sergeant G. W. Smith and the 25th Infantry in April 22, 1892. Col. George L. Andrews retired near the 28th anniversary of the regiment, Lieut. Col. Andrew S. Burt, 17th Infantry, succeeded to the colonysey. Since then the regiment has had no trouble with the enemy. The bicycle team which made several long distance runs is well known to the sporting fraternity as well as the base ball and athletic teams. THE RECORD TAKEN. In Jan. '98, a record taken showed the 25th Infantry to consist of 8 companies, stationed as follows: Headquarters, band and companies B, F, G and H, Fort Missoula, Mont; A and D, Fort Harrison, Helena, Mont, and C and E, Fort Assiniboine, Mont. On April 10th, the regiment left its various stations and proceeded to St. Paul, Minn., enroute to Dry Tortugas, Fl., but the station was later changed to Chickamauga Park, Georgia. To share the esteem in which the regiment was held the following incident is told as taken from a Montana paper: As the train carrying the headquarters of the 25th Infantry left the station at Missoula it looked as if the whole Bitter Root valley was shedding tears and many were the hand-shakings as the dusky boys in blue pulled away to war." Along the line the decorated trains were cheered to the echo. The regiment arrived at Chickamanga on April 14th and was the first regiment in the park. The stay there was very short and on May 28th pulled out for Tampa, Fla. The camp life in Floriana was very pleasant. On June 7th, they boarded the transports Oconcha, No. 14, remained in the harbor until June 14th and joined the general convoy, arriving in Cuba on June 24, and landed under fire. Considered the difficult times experienced in landing at Siboney, swing to high surf, and Corporal H. A. Will- (Continued on 8th Page.) THE LADIES' EFFORTS Many New Laws - The Outlook Brighter. The Grand Court of Virginia, I. O. of Calanhe met at True Reformers' Hall, Lyn hburg, Va., July 17, 18, 18, under most favorable surroundings. The G. W. C., Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. rapped the gavel and called to order in due form. The G. W. R. of Deeds, Miss M. L. Chiles called the roll of officers and the following responded to their names: G. W O., absent (Mrs. Elizabeth Whidbee.) G. W. R of D., Miss M L. Chiles. G. W, R. of Deposits, Mrs. Josephine Graham. A. W. A. Conn. Miss Blanche Evans. G. W. Herald, Mrs. Elizabeth Robson. M. G. W. Protector, L. W. Holbrook, b. W. Lecturer, M. S. L. Mitchell. The roll of committees was then called and a recess given to allow the Committee on Ceedentials time to exami- ne the credentials of the delegates. Vacancies on the various committees were appointed by the G. W. O. COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS. The committee on credentials. Jas. W, Robinson, Miss Blanche Evans, Mrs. Margie Holloman being ready the Grand Court was reconvened and Miss Blanche Evans read the report as follows showing 18 Courts represented by delegates, 8 by letters, 4 not reported at all: Bethel, 99, Suffolk, Va., Mrs. Margie Holloman. Calanthe, 102, Newport | News, Va. Mrs. L. D. Byrd. Old Dominion, 114, Richmond, Va. Mrs. Rosa Loving. Excelsior, 117, Richmond, Va., Miss Minnie white. Hermione, 127, Danville, Va., Mrs. A. B. Claiborne. Anna's Eureka. 128, Richmond, Va. Mrs. Lucy E Miles. Martha's 188, Richmond, Va., Mrs. Martha Johnson. Blooming Lily, 142, Richmond, Va. Mrs. Cordella Fieming. Friendship, 148, Norfolk, Va., Mrs. Mary N. Gay. Acmo, 165, Richmond, Va., Miss Mary M. Smith. Rishmond, 169, Richmond, Va., Miss Nannie Hope. Theressa, 178, Berkley, Va., Mrs. Patsey Simmons. Macedonia, 181, Bishmond, Va. Mrs. Elizabeth Henderson. Ruth 191, Portsmouth, Va., Kate O. Robertson. Cordelia's 194, Richmond, Va., Mrs. Emma G. Owens. Celestial 211, Lynchburg, Va., Mrs. Louvinia Merriman and Mrs. Julia Watts. Represented by letters: Planet, Unity, Pure Gold, Violet, Elizabeth, Rosetta, Samson, Sylvia. No report: Manchester, Royal, Virginia, Myrle. RECESS TAKEN. The Grand Court then had recess until 6:30 while the Grand Lodge paraded the principal streets, headley by a flue band and followed by the G. W. C., Mr John Mitchell, Jr., and his staff mounted on horses. It was the unanimous opinion of the citizens that was the most magnificent parade ever seen in the "Hill City." The Grand Court reconvened at 6:30 with Mrs. Kace Thomas G. W. Inspectrix presiding. After hearing reports of the various committees G. W. Coun seller read his report for the two years' work. It was a masterly production and a complete review of the work in the various Departments and showed the most rapid and wonderful progress along various lines ever made by any society in the same space of time. The recommendations contained in his report for the good of the Order in the different branches of the work were heartily endorsed and unanimously adopted as laws for the Virginia Grand Court. THE FINANCIAL REPORT. The G. W. Receiver of Deposits read her report which showed that over three thousand dollars had been deposited during the two years whereas only $22.70 were the total collection for 1898. The G. W. R. of Deeds read her report which showed 11 new Courts, 537 new members since last, we met. Although, the regular sessions were in the afternoon, much of the most important part of the work was handled and prepared by various committees, who deserved to be highly complimented, as their reports were so complete and concise that it saved much time and sided the Grand Court work. MANY NEW LAWS. Many new laws were enacted that were found necessary for protection and extending the welfare of the Courts of Calanthe. Among them: 1. The Regalia must be purchased from the Regalia Department or the Courts be fined. 2. Every Court must send a delegate unless her treasury has less than $55 therein. This was adopted because some Courts financially able send only letters. 3. A public meeting or demonstration of some kind where the principles and ben fits of our Order can be explained to the general public in the city wherein we meet in Annual Session. The Grand Court unanimously adopted the Business Scheme of Richmond and invested $500 therein. A committee of three composed of Mrs. Mary N. Gay of Norfolk, Mrs. Martha Johnson of Richmond and Mrs. Annie B. Claiborne were appointed to look out for the interests of the Order in the Business Department. Sister Anna Taylor was voted $25 as a token of their appreciation of her faithful services to the order. THE JOINT MEMORIAL. Joint memorial services were held Wednesday afternoon in honor of the deceased members of the Courts and the Lodges. All of the officers were re-elected who were present, Mrs. Annie B. Claiborne of Danville was elected G. W. Orator in place of Mrs. Elizabeth Whidbee who was absent. The officers were installed by the G. W. Counselor. T. G. C. Degree was also conferred upon E. R. E. Jefferson Richmond, Va., Dr. Wm. Troy ofmouth, Mm. Dr. W. A. Millner of Danville Mr. J. D Byrd, Newport News, they being found worthy of that distinction. With unanimous opinion that this was the best session yet held, that much good will result, and a hearty vote of thanks to the citizens of Lynch burg for courtesies and hospitalities shown, the Grand Court adjourned to meet in Portsmouth, Va., May 1901. WHITE—Died Wednesday, July 25th, at the residence of his mother-in-law, Mrs. C. O. A. Brown, 2815 E Clay St., Thomas N. White, in the 47th year of his age. He leave a wife, four children, mother, brother, sisters and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. The funeral took place from the First Baptist Church, (corner of College and Broad Sts.) Friday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. OBITUARY. Commwealth Lodge, No. 81, A. F. M., held a lodge of sorrow in respect to the memory of Brother Thomas W. Mitchell, Friday night, July 20th Eulogistic remarks were made by Brothers Harrison Smith, Flemming Goodman, Edw. W. Randolph, Fred. Goodman, P. M.; H. H. Allen of Trinity Lodge, No. 44, and J. A. Smith. The following resolutions were adopted : Whereas, conforming to the decrees of nature, and answering the summons of the Great Ruler of the Universe, Thomas William Mitchell has departed this life, and Whereas, we desire to express the feelings of Commonwealth Lodge, No. 81, A. F. M., over the sad event; now therefore be it Resolved: That by the death of our late brother, we have lost a Mason of unwerving fidelity, a friend of easy approach, a wise counselor, a natural leader among men, a man with a warm heart and generous nature, a man we had learned to love, honor and respect for his sterling integrity of character and tenacity of purpose; and be it further Resolved: That while offering our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy and condolence to his bereaved widow and family, we feel that we should at the same time congratulate them for having enjoyed the association of so worthy and devoted a husband and father and commend them to Him who doeth all things well, and be it further Resolved: That this lodge does by resolution express its grief and regret at the loss of its fellow member, and be it further Resolved: That these preambles and resolutions be spread in full upon the minutes and a copy thereof be for warded to the family. Done by order of Commonwealth Lodge, No. 81, A. F. M. EDW. W. RANDOLPH, W. M., L. A. SUNN, SCHOTTEN. J. A. Smith, Secretary. Harrison Smith, Thomas M. Crump, Fred. Goodman, J. A. Smith, Thomas P. Matthews, committee. Mr. J. Robert Baker Carter of Boston, Mass., was in the city this week and called on us. Mrs. J. H. Farr of 806 St. James St., and her sister-in-law, Miss E. Farr have returned from Norfolk, where they have been visiting friends for the past two or three days. Mrs. Sallie Fox left last Tuesday for Buckingham Co., Va., to spend the summer. We are pleased to learn that Miss Mary M. Scott, who has been ill for the past six or eight weeks, is very much improved. We hope for her an entire and speedy recovery. PRICE 5 CENTS Made Effort to Save Him Troops Too Late-A Sheriff's Bravery. A Disgrace to the State. HUNTSVILLE, ALA., July 23.—Elijah Clark, the colored man who yesterday assaulted Miss Susan Priest, a thirteen-year-old girl, was taken from the jail in this city this evening and lynched near the spot where his crime was committed. His body was riddled with bullets. Sheriff Fulgham defended his prisoner to the last, but a dense smoke, from a combination of tar, feathers and oil, fired by the crazy mob, was too much for him, and he was dragged from the jail and placed under a physician's care. William Vining, an employee of the street railway company, who attempted to rush through the crowd and up the jail steps was shot and dangerously wounded. A crowd of 150 men, principally employees of the big cotton mills at Dallas, a suburb of this city, searched the woods all night for Clark, who was identified at the time he assaulted Miss Priest by her little sister. No success attended their efforts, and early this morning Sheriff Fulgham started out with a possse, and before 8 o'clock had captured Clark on Beaver Dam Creek, ten miles from Huntsville. He soon landed in jail, and by 1 o'clock of the prisoner's capture was heralded as the parts of the city. A mob composed of operatives and men of all callings was soon formed and marched to the jail, where they stood for a time apparently waiting for a leader. APPEALED TO GOVERNOR Sheriff Fulgham, seeing that he had a desperate crowd to combat, wired Gov. Johnston the facts in the case. The Governor responded to the effect that he had ordered the militia at Birmingham, Montgomery, and Decatur to proceed with all haste to the scene. The Sheriff then telephoned Judge S. M. Stewart and asked for an immediate trial of the colored man and the judge replied soon after that he had arranged for a special session of court at 8 o'clock before Judge H. O. Speake. The mob by this time had assumed alarming proportions, and the sheriff, thinking to quiet the storm, appeared at a window and announced that a special train had been arranged for the prisoner, and that he would be brought before the court at 8 o'clock in the afternoon. This was greeted with jeers by the crowd of citizens and cry "Revenge" went up. The outer door to the jail, a wooden barrier, was soon battered down, and the mob gained entrance to the first floor. Here they encountered the sheriff's wife, who pleaded with them to refrain from violence and let the law take its course. Sheriff Fulgham, however, on hearing the door being forced, retreated with his prisoner to the third floor, where he looked himself in with Olark. The mob then stopped to devise ways and means of securing the prisoner without doing harm to the sheriff, who is a great favorite here. A dozen times the sheriff, as he appeared at the window waving his hands to the mob to go away, could have been shot, but the lushers chose strategy as the most effective way out of the difficulty. COMPELLED TO RETREAT A large amount of tar, feathers, and oil was see red and piled upon the cement floor of the jail and a match applied. A suffocating smoke arose and spread quickly throughout the jail. The sheriff again retreated to the corner farthest from the odoriferous pile, taking his prisoner with him. More tar and feathers were brought in and ignited. The sheriff was seen to disappear from the window and the mob waited. He did not reappear, and Chief of Police David Overton broke through the crowd and ran up the stairs through the blinding and suffocating smoke. Reaching the third floor, he found Sheriff Fulgham in a semi-conscious condition. The sheriff was dragged to a window, where the air partially revived him. "Come out of here, Fulgham; you will be suffocated," said the chief. "No Dave." feebly responded Fulgham, "I will stay here. I will die doing my duty." Without further words the chief of police dragged the half-conscious man from his perilous position and down the two flights of stairs into the street. The sheriff's departure was the signal for the mob to proceed to their HEAR PLANET SATURDAY, JULY 28 190G TURNING THE BABIES IN BED. Women she' is curous critters, an' dey ain't to doubtin' dat. She's a mess of funny capabs from huh sluppas to huh hat. Ef you tries to un'erstan' huh, an' you calls, des' up an' say: "Dain't blit' o' use, to try to un'erstan' a woman's way." I don' mean to be complainin', but I' Jes' jas-a-ttin' down. Some' my own observations, w'en I caas' o' my own observations. If you ax me fu' to prove it, I knit do it moughty fine. Fu' dain't no bettah 'zample den dis vey wife o' mine. In de wey' hea't o' mnight, w'en I'sleepin' good an' soun. I kin byeah a seah' rustalin' an' somebody movin' roun'. A' I say: "Lize, what you doin'?" But she frowns an' shek huh hual; "Heilsh you mout, It's only turnin' of de chillin in de bed. "Don' you know a chile gits restless, layin' in de night one way? 'An' you tok to kind o' range him sev' al' time de day? So de little necks won't worry, an' de little backs won't break; Don' you think case chillin' chillin' de hain't got no pain an' ache." So she shakes 'em, an' she twists 'em, an' she tu'n's 'em, 'roun' erbout. 'Twell I don' see how de chillin evah keeps fom hollahin' out. Den she lifes 'em up head down' ards, so' dey won't git ivlah-grown. But dey snoozes des' ez peaceful ex a lizard on a stone. Wen hits mos' nigh time fu' wakin' on de dawn o' Judgment day. Seems lak I kin yeah ol' Gab'el lay his jump down an' say: "Who da walkin' down' so easy, down on earth errong de dead." 'Twill be Lizy up a-turnin' of de chillin in de bed. —Paul Laurence Dunbar, in Saturday Evening Post. Test of His Girl's Love An Affair of the Heart with a Serious Puzzle. HE WAS about 40 years old, prosperous in appearance, good looking as to person, intelligent of countenance, polished as to manner, and in all respects a really presentable fellow. A party of four were talking around a table on which sat a bottle or two with their accompanying glasses, and there was a blue haze of smoke in the room. "For a number of years," he said, taking the lead in the conversation, "there has been in my mind a question which has remained unsettled, and I am going to submit it to you for adjustment, as it were. I have been happily married for ten years, and my wife is a woman of excellent judgment and good sense, but I have refrained from submitting the question to her for reasons which will appear when you have heard the story. When I was 25 years of age I lived in one of the interior towns of New York state, and, having a good position there, in a bank, was considerable of a citizen, socially as well as in other regards. I may say, I think, without egotism, that I was the 'catch of the town.' Very naturally, then, when a belle of the place and I begin "MY FRIEND, MR. HART." to make a specialty of each other, the gossips said nature was taking its course, and immediately began their calculations as to when the happy affair would eventuate. I was thinking the same way, and really felt flattered that the young woman had selected me out of all her admirers as the choice. "She was unusually pretty, tall, graceful, blonde as a summer sky, and with money enough to have made her attractive even if she had been homely as a hedge fence. Like all pretty girls, however, so circumstanced, she was coquettish and uncertain, and the dozens of admirers she had hanging about her all the time did not tend to steady her a great deal. I was the one though of them all who received her most marked favor, and in the course of six months we became engaged to be married. To say that I was pleased when she accepted me scarcely expresses it, and yet I was not altogether satisfied. Possibly it was her nature not to satisfy the heart of a man as he would want it to be satisfied by the woman who was to be his wife, but one should not expect everything, and I accepted the gift the gods gave and let it go at that. At least, I did for about two months, and then I bethought me of a plan to test the woman of my choice. I thought I loved her. Possibly I did not. I fancy some would say I did not, or I would not have been in such a doubting humor. "Be that as it may, I was determined to make a seat, and I did." A town about a hundred miles away lived my hair brother, who was now unwilling to have me marry the girl. I was standing the material adjuvant of the union, and he was writing enough to do his share in making the test when I proposed it to him. She did not know him at all, so when I had him come over to my town and took him to call on her as Mr. Hart, she had no idea that he was any other than as represented. He was a handsome fellow, much handsomer than I was, and the smoothest chap with women I ever saw. He was a fine brunette, while I was red-headed, and nobody on earth would have taken as for kinsmen. Our call was extended until after 11 o'clock, and when we came away I had a feeling that if it had been any lady else except my brother I would have been jealous. He left at eight the next morning, and two days later I wrote him a letter to Miss Blank, which he was to cony and send to her. This he did, and in due course received an answer, and from that a regular correspondence grew, which very soon called for three or four letters a week. He would send her answers to me, and I would write an answer and send it to him, which he would copy and forward to her. At the same time I became more attentive than ever and began to insist upon her naming the day when we should be married. She thought June was the prettiest month for a wedding, and at last we came to an indefinite conclusion that we would marry in June. Meantime my letters to her over the signature of Mr. Hart became more intense, as did hers to him, and at last I proposed to her. Now you would suppose that a girl would not accept a man until she knew something more about him, and particularly that she would not when he was only a hundred miles away and could come in person and make his proposal, but I'll be blamed if she didn't. She did it with a whirl, too, that almost made me dizzy. I explained that I could not come, as my friend—meaning myself—would suspect something, and it would not do to offend him until we knew exactly how we stood. She felt just as I did about it, she said, and the only way to dispose of me was to spring it on me and have it over all at once. "The evening of the day on which I received her letter of acceptance, so to speak. I called on her, as I did every night nearly, and incidentally I mentioned Hart—who, by the way, had never seen any of the letters she had written—and she aid, with a coquet-tish little smile, that she didn't understand why he had never come to see her again, because she liked him, and believed he liked her. I told her I had asked him as a special favor not to come because I was afraid of him, and she chaffed me and said I was a 'jealous old thing,' and that if I kept people away as I was keeping Mr. Hart, she never would know anybody and a whole lot more of the same sort. "When I left her that night we fixed the wedding for four weeks from then, which would make it on the 15th of June. The next morning I sent her a letter saying that I understood my friend—meaning myself—would be out of town over the following Sunday, and I would come over on the morning train, arriving at noon, and would call at two o'clock and we would arrange for an elopement, as that seemed to be the only way to get rid of the 'old man'—meaning myself. I also told her to wire me Saturday evening letting me know if my friend—meaning myself—had gone as he thought of doing. "That evening being Friday, I called as usual, and informed her that I was called out of town and would be gone from Saturday evening until Monday moon, and would probably meet Mr. Hart, as he was expected to come down from his town on a matter of business in which we were both interested. I told her I would be glad to deliver any message she might like to send; but she said Mr. Hart had neglected her shamefully and she hadn't any message to send to him, and what was more she never expected to see him again. She showed some little anxiety when I spoke of expecting to meet Hart, but it was so slight as to have escaped the notice of any ordinary observer. Saturday afternoon we took a walk, ending at the station at five o'clock, when she saw me off. I told her goodbye so seriously that she laughed at me and said I was saying it as if I never expected to see her again, and then, by Jove, I kissed her and wrung her hand again. You must know that I was not entirely without feeling. "I stained on the train till seven o'clock and got off at a junction to wait for a train that would get me back home about 11 o'clock. I kept to my room next morning, sending the hotel boy to the post office at noon for my mail, in which I received from Hart the telegram which he had received the evening before. It read: 'Coast clear, expect you to-morrow,' and signed with my own name, a little subterfuge, as Hart explained to me, to throw the telegram operator off of any suspicion. At two o'clock I was at the front door, and, as is the custom in smaller towns, she opened it for me herself. That she was startled by my presence was plain to be seen. "Oh,' she gasped, 'I thought—' "Yes, I know you did,' I interrupted her. 'You thought it was Mr. Hart. You are not mistaken. I am Mr. Hart. Here is your telegram to me,' and I handed it opened to her. "She gazed at me for a full minute, a dozen contending emotions plainly visible in her face, as the scheme unfolded itself to her, and then her lips tightened across her teeth as she fairly hissed at me: "She slammed the door in my face. Of course, after that there could be nothing but an end of our amicable relations, and the end came for all time. We never spoke to each other again, and the gossips had all they could do to find out why we had broken our engagement, but they never knew, for she nor I nor my brother ever told the story. I am telling it now for the first time, and because I have been wondering all these years whether she was right or not when she said I was a contemptible cur. What do you say?" Every man of them was plunged into profound thought by the question, but not one answered.—N. Y. Sun. Quicker. He—Now, if you want money, while you are away, clean just write for it. She—What's the matter with tele- graphing?—N. Y. World. THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND VIRGINIA Value of Rubies. "It is impossible to set any definite value of rubies at present," said a New Orleans jeweler, reports the Times-Democrat. "The mines were exhausted several years ago, and the few fine stones that remain on the market are worth whatever one chances to ask. They are far more valuable than diamonds—in fact, the price is purely arbitrary, depending chiefly on how badly the purchaser wants the gem. The last mines to be worked were in Siam, but they are now entirely closed down. Practically the same thing may be said of emeralds. A few find their way to the dealers now and then, but the supply has dwindled to almost the vanishing point, and to secure a fine specimen is purely a matter of luck. They are no longer kept in stock by the wholesalers, and when one turns up it brings a fancy figure. I am speaking, of course, of first-class stones. Both rubies and emeralds vary enormously in quality. Sometimes it is hard to tell just what they lack, but its absence is unmistakable, and constitutes the difference between a true gem and a mere colored stone. For example, I have a four-carat emerald that I have tried to sell for $100. It is a pretty stone, and seems outwardly to be perfect, but it lacks something. I have seen four-carat emeralds sell for $600. They were the same size, same weight, same shape, same color as the one I have, but, ah!—the difference!" Cat Understood French. Not long ago there was a sale of Angora cats in a Philadelphia store. The cats were in separate cages, and all looked happy and contented except one little fellow sitting dejectedly in a corner. A lady viewing the cats, learned that this doleful feline was from France, and she called to it in its native tongue. Instantly the little creature raised its head and came eagerly forward. Then, as the lady continued to talk to it in French, the cat began to purr and walked up and down, rubbing against the wires with the most evident delight. Presently a crowd gathered and the lady withdrew. When she returned the cat was again disconsolate, and again she cheered him up with his native tongue. By this time the news had spread, and several other people who could speak French began to talk to the little foreigner. When the lady left he was perfectly happy under the impression that he was once more at home in France. Let us hope he was bought by some one who could speak French—Golden Days. The Family Described. A Savannah sportsman who recently went on a fishing trip up the Savannah river tells a story of an old darky whom he saw on the bank of the stream. To engage the old man in conversation just for fun the sportsman called out: "Whose place is this, old man?" "Hit Mr. Swinnon place," was the reply. "Good big place, isn't it?" "Yassur, purty big place." "Has Mr. Swinnon any children?" "Yassir," was the answer; "he got four head ob daughter, but he ain't got no son." - Savannah News. Prince of Wales as a jockey. The prince of Wales once rode and wen a horse race. This event took place in Ireland nearly 40 years ago. The horse's name was Rupee and the distance run was a mile and a-half. To the spectators the jockey was known as "Capt. Melville," but in reality it was his royal highness the prince. His colors on this occasion were all white. Rupee was the prince's own horse. He determined to ride him himself and, if possible, to win. This he did in excellent style. It Should Not Lack a Name Kate's place was in the dining-room. She was not the cook, but she had a fine talent for desserts, and often went into the kitchen to make up some special datiny. So it happened that when the mistress had a clerical dinner, with the bishop and two or three other churchmen, Kate was the author of the puddings. She was very much pleased when the bishop praised the dish and the other clergymen echoed his opinion, but she masked her enjoyment of the situation behind the solemn face which she always wore when waiting on the table. "Pray tell me," said the bishop, "what is the name of this wonderful pudding?" "I really don't know," said the mistress. "What is the name of it, Kate?" Kate, very proud of the importance bestowed upon her, but with features unmoved, said: "Well, my'am, to tell ye the truth, I've been so busy to-day that I hadn't time to name it; but, sure, with so many of the reverend clergy here this evenn' it'll not be long before 'tis christened."—Worcester Gazette. Filtered Water vs. Typhoid Fever. The filtration of the water supply of cities by means of sand filter bees or mechanical contrivances has rapidly advanced in this country during the past ten years, but it is far more general in Great Britain than here. Mr. Allen Hazen, an authority on sanitary engineering, avers that the fact is fully established that the death rate from typhoid fever is materially lowered by the filtration of the water supply. In Great Britain cities containing an aggregate population of more than 10,000,000 people use a sand-filtered water supply, and the result, it is claimed, is shown in London's freedom from typhoid. In this country only one-tenth of the towns and cities have filtered water.—Youth's Companion. Some English Financing Not only babies, such as Methunea Modderina Belmontina Jones, but also companies are receiving names commemorative of the war. There has just been registered, for instance, the Spion syndicate, which will carry on the business of bankers, capitalists, financiers, promoters, and so on, with an authorized capital of £20. A similar company with a similar capital to transact similar businesses, promoted apparently under the same auspices, is the Delta syndicate. The one company is presumably to bring the power of its capital to reforce the other. With £20 to back up £20, there is no saving what may be done of banking, capital —Westminster Gazette. Didn't Seatter His Blows Some years ago a number of horsemen pulled off a fight at Louisville. The "go" was between Brutina Clay and a negro who hustled for his pork chops. After the fight had gone three rounds the hustler quit. His seconds said to him: "Say, what are you quitting for? You are doing all right, and you can best him." But the hustler said: "I ain't agoin' to fight that man any more, 'cause he don't scatter his blows enough." Brutina used a straight left on the nose all the way through.—Chicago Inter Ocean. Where Ignorance Le Bites Mrs. Waggs—Why, Mr. Jaggs, I'm delighted to see you out so soon. From what my husband said about your illness I hunghead it would be months before you were able to walk without crutches. Mr. Jaggs — Why-er-really, Mrs. Waggs. I don't quite catch the drift of your remarks. I haven't been ill. What did your husband say? Mrs. Waggs—He said you were paralyzed at the club last night, and it took three men to get you home.—Chicago Daily News. Appropriate Name: There is a large cat farm in Lincoln county, Ore., and the residents in the vicinity have obtained the consent of the post office department to the christening of their post office by the name of Angora. The first postmaster of Angora, it is said, bears the appropriate name of Thomas Tom.-N. Y. Tribune. An Explanation: Tom—What have you in that locket? Jack—A little souvenir of a hairbreadth escape. "What is it like?" "Oh, it’s merely a lock of hair from the head of a dashing widow to whom I was engaged last summer—but didn’t marry."—Chicago Evening News. The Difference: The difference between "ill" and "sick" was illustrated the other day by a Somerville man as follows: "When I found that I was ill, I sent for the doctor. When I got the doctor's bill it made me sick." - Somerville Journal. Bright. Mrs. Hicks (in the kitchen)—Why don't you devote an hour or two a week to scouring up your copper? Bridget—Scour up me copper, mum; Indade, an' the likes of him don't need it—Harlem Life. She Know Her Sex. He—I've just been dancing with Miss Sharp. She was talking about you. She (indignantly)—Was she? The nasty, spiteful thing!—Judy. Why She Was Afraid. Emily—Did George propose last night, as you thought he would? Rose (without much enthusiasm)—Yes, he proposed. Emily—Did you accept him? Rose—Of course. Emily—But you don't appear to be very happy over it. Rose—I am not. There is a gathering doubt about George in my mind. Rose—He didn't appear to be sufficiently nervous about it. (Throwing herself into her friend's arms and bursting into tears.) Oh, Emily, I'm afraid George has proposed to some girl before!—Boston Traveler. Torkins, "do hear the baby crying!" "I haven't heard anything else for the last 20 minutes," was the not very amiable answer. "The way the baby shouts, I can shut my eyes and imagine that we are at a ball game when our side has just scored a home run."—Washington Star Candor. "How much will your opinion in this case be worth?" asked the prospective client. "I can't tell you how much it'll be worth," answered the lawyer who is accustomed to make fine distinctions. "but I can tell you how much I am going to charge you for it."—Washington Star. A Conditional Order. Sweet Girl—Have you any parlor shades that won't break loose and fly up all of a sudden when you least expect it? Dealer—Yes, miss. Sweet Girl—Well, I wish you'd send a man around and see if he can't talk ma into buying some.—N. Y. Weekly Dolges. "A lawyer's first duty," said the student, "is to see that justice is done; is it not, professor?" "H'm, you really" replied the professor thoughtfully. "And it has been my experience that the lawyer that does her the oftestest always gets the largest fee."—Puck. Back to the Flood Wicks—Isn't that Scotchman proud? Weeks—I should say so. He claims that one of his ancestors was the original MacIntosh. Wicks—Ah! the one Noah had with him during that long wet spell?—Philadelphia Press. Hard to Decide Smithson—What's trumpbling you Johnnie? Johnson — I'm trying to decide whether I'm too broke to leave town to the summer or have too many debts to stay in town—Town Topics. "Well, you see through that, don't you? He's getting so lazy that he doesn't want to be called out at night." -Indianaapolis Journal. Tempted to Extravagance "Tom, the most of that three dollars you gave me to shop with is gone." "That so?" "Yes, you see I started downtown with a list of $75 worth of things I must have." Chicago Record. An incident occurred on a Darby car the other day which shows conclusively that the average woman is well able to take care of herself and her own. The car was crowded, and when the motherly-looking woman came in, leading a little boy by the hand, none of the men arose to give her a seat. At this point a newboy entered and the woman called him to her quickly and bought a newspaper. Then, in a deliberate manner, amid the chagrin of the male passengers and the amusement of the conductor, the woman spread her newspaper on the floor of the car, seated herself there and took the boy in her lap. After this she said to a shame-faced man who arose with an apologetic air to offer her a seat: "No, sir; I don't accept courtesies from a man who is so reluctant to extend them as you have been. I hope to start the fashion of making you men as polite as your fathers used to be, but I am afraid the task is a heavy one."—Philadelphia Record. She Fixed It. The Indian name Sioux, as it appears in such town names as Sioux Falls, Sioux City and Sioux Rapids, is usually pronounced "Soo;" but sometimes, in the east chiefly, that simple pronunciation is not known. A committeeman not long ago visited a school in New England, where he heard the pupils say "Si-ox," with complete assurance. At a favorable opportunity he quietly spoke to the teacher of the error, saying: "You know it is 'Soo.'" whereupon she asked the attention of the school and solemnly announced: "You have all been pronouncing this word wrong It is not Si-ox, but Soo-ox." The committeeman lacked the courage to pursue the subject farther.—Youth's Companion. Honest Polly A matron was one day teaching a little colored girl on her plantation how to spell. She used a pictorial primer, and over each word was the accompanying illustration. Polly glibly spelled "o-x, ox," and "b-o-x, box," and the teacher thought she was making "right rapid progress," perhaps even too rapid. So she put her hand over the picture, and then asked: "Polly," what does o-x spell? "Ox," answered Polly, nimply. "How do you know it spells ox?" Polly was as honest as the day. "Seed his tail!" she responded. Memphis Scimitar. British Museum Moaxed. Francis Douce, a famous antiquary who died in 1834, bequeathed a box to the British museum trustees, stipulating that it should not be opened until 1900. At a recent meeting of the trustees the box was unsealed and unlocked by the curator of the museum. It contained nothing but fragments of paper, torn book covers and other rubbish, with a note from the donor saying that, in his opinion, "it would be wasting any more valuable or interesting objects to leave them to persons of the average intelligence and taste of the British museum trustees."—N. Y Herald. United States. Before the war of 1812 a frigate of the United States navy had an extended reputation as the Old Wagon because of her slow-going sailing qualities. The proper name of the Old Wagon was the United States, and she was launched at Philadelphia in 1797. Her sailing qualities were subsequently so much improved that she was able to chase, overtake and capture the British frigate Macedonian, which she brought into port as prize in 1812.—Detroit Free Press. The Old-Time Shipbuilder The man with the broadax is gradually disappearing. He is very hard to find in Canada, but a few of his tribe are still scattered along the New England coast, mainly on the Kennebec. It is probable that the tribe will die out on the spot where the first blow of the broadax was struck. The man with the rivet is the next step in marine evolution. He is a noisy fellow, just a part of a machine, and he can never replace the quiet, contemplative philosopher in the red shirt and overalls who stood in the American shipyard in days that are past.—Boston Herald. Rhode Island Slow to Change Rhode Island slow to change. Rhode Island was the last of the original 13 states to enter the union. It was the last to abandon the English system of entailing property and confirming the suffrage to eldest sons. It was the last to allow foreign-born citizens not holding property to vote. It has held on to traditions and historical precedents with a firm hold.—Chicago Chronicle. Pirates in China The waterways of the Chinese empire are infested with pirates and handitti who swoop down upon inoffensive merchants, kill and plunder and hie themselves back into the mountain fastnesses. These gangs exist throughout China, and their practices are winked at by the local officials who profit by their crimes. -N. Y. Sun. Fame and Fortune. "Oh, yes, her father is rich. He got his money through an invention that was designed to obliterate one of the crying needs of the time." "What was it?" "An improved nozzle for a nursing bottle." Indianapolis Journal. First Boston Boy—Yes; father punished me severely yesterday. Second Boston Boy—Indeed! Some parents have such radical ideas about government without the consent of the governed!—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. Y. World. Fruitless. A superfatious colored philosopher says that when a man visits a melon patch and meets a watch-dog fries a sure sign his grand will be fruitless.—Chicago Daily News How He Proved Himself the Thriftiest Granger in Vermont. Put Green Specs on Cows and Made Them Believe That Excelsior Was Hay—The Lay of the Sawdust, Ted Hen. One of the thriftiest farmers that ever lived owns a little three cornered farm in Massachusetts that is so covered with rocks that he has to have a breed of sharp nosed sheep in order that they can get the grass from between the stones. But despite all these handicaps, says the Radford Review, the old farmer has prospered. He has grown rich on land where a western farmer would have starved to death. And it was all because he knew how to economize. "If it wasn't for eating," Uncle Jeremiah used to say, "if it wasn't for eating—the eating of man and beast—why, drag take it all, I could get rich. Now, there are the children; they eat their heads off—don't bring in a cent; just eat their heads off." To be sure, he fed them on corneal and sorghum and the cheap foods, but even at that the food cost money. And as for the cattle—why, it broke his heart to see the cattle eating up hay and fodder. But they have to eat or they will die, and that, of course, will never do. Uncle Jeremiah used to wear the hair off the top of his head trying to evolve some scheme whereby folk and cattle could get along, prosper and get fat without consuming food. "I tell you," he has been known to say, "this here eating is a good deal of a habit. If a man or a cow could get out of the habit once—break it off like a feller quits chawing terbacco or stops drinking rum—why, he'd never want no more food." This thought led up to much experimenting on his part. "It's all imagination," he said. "Now, if a cow just thinks she's eating it will PUT GREEN SPECS ON HIS COWS. do as well as if she was spoiling a lot of meadow hay or consuming a bundle of cornstalks." So he put green spectacles on his cows and set, them out a mess of shavings. They thought it was grass and ate it all right, but pretty soon the people who patronized his dairy complained that he puts his milk in wooden pails, because it made them think of the carpenter. Then Uncle Jeremiah thought long and deeply. "Gosh all fish-hooks!" said he, "they say that hens will eat anything. I'll try is on the hens." So he mixed up a big bowl of sawdust and water. The hens gobbled the stuff up quicker than he could throw it out to them, and after a week's trial they seemed to get fat on it. Those hens had never laid so many eggs before in all their lives. Uncle Jeremiah was wild with delight. "By gumi!" said he, "I am going to set some of those eggs." And he did. He took one fat hen that had the setting habit on her mind and put a layer of eggs beneath her. She did her duty and in the due process of time brought forth a brood. Uncle Jeremiah hastened out to the nest with the entire family at his heels. He raised up the old hen and there amid the broken shells they beheld: Three jack-planes, One-half dozen woodpeckers, Four roosters with wood legs. Young Woman's Brass Band Young Woman's Brass Band. Opelousas, La., boosts 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 Academic Ladies' 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 or the town. After a year's training the band, it is stated, has attained great proficiency. In April it appeared before the Opelousas public for the first time in a concert. So successful was this entertainment, and so enthusiastic were the many friends of the organization, that it has been decided to give other concerts. The leader has been generally complimented for his success in training the young ladies in the use of brass instruments. Refused to Tell Their Age Some malden India in Newark refused to tell the census enumerator their ages, or even their names, because they believe the taking of the census is for the purpose of getting the names of all the single women in the country and fining them $100 for not having husbands. Danger from Earthquakes. Prof. Omiol, of Japan, an authority on the earthquakes so frequent in that country, has ascertained that in the case of injury to two-story buildings the damage is confined in most cases to the upper story. Fond of Music. Patrice—I told Will if he kissed me I'd scream. Patience—And what did he say? "Oh, he said he thought I had a very musical scream."—Yonkers Statesman. Reversing the Process. "He might, have been drunk or just having a fit," said the copper. "I owe to a doubt and couldn't determine the least little bit, though I cugled his breath to find out."—Chicago Record. CHURCH AND CLERGY. Theodore Roosevelt belongs to the Dutch Reformed church. Under the leadership of Rabbi H. L. Mayer, the Jewish charity organizations of Kansas City are to be federated and a home for the aged erected. Bishop McCabe, of the Methodist Episcopal church, proves from actual figures that the average traveling expenses of each bishop for a year are only $463. The people of Northampton, Mass., have made atonement for a wrong they did 150 years ago in dismissing Rev. Jonathan Edwards from the pastorate of the First Church of Christ. They have erected a tablet in bronze representing Dr. Edwards addressing his people. It is two-thirds life size. The London Church Missisonary society has been able to use the phonograph for a practical purpose. The Lord's Prayer, the creed and the ten commandments, together with a number of sentences in Hosea, have been spoken into the phonograph, so that a colleague who was beginning to learn the language might hear the pronunciation. This method of language-learning seems capable of wide adaptation. There is now a clergyman of the Church of England who has married his deceased wife's sister, in spite of all the prelates of the house of lords who vote consistently against any recognition of the practice. The name of this innovator is Rev. George Poynder, and he is a priest of the diocese of Melbourne. His bishop, Dr. Goe, formerly rector of St. George's, Bloomsbury, has suspended him for 12 months. This apparently is only a formal tribute to the conventional church feeling on the subject; as there is an understanding that he will receive a new appointment in the diocese at the expiration of his extended honeymoon. BAKE. Beans, 8 to 10 hours. Rolls, 10 to 15 minutes. Cookies, 10 to 15 minutes. Biscuit, 10 to 20 minutes. Custards, 15 to 20 minutes. Graham gems, 30 minutes. Fish, 6 to 9 pounds, 1 hour. Pie crust, 30 to 40 minutes. Potatoes, 30 to 45 minutes. Turkey, 10 pounds, 3 hours. Pudding, plum, 2 to 3 hours. Cake, plain, 20 to 40 minutes. Gingerbread, 20 to 30 minutes. Cake, sponge, 45 to 60 minutes. Bread, brick loaf, 40 to 60 minutes. Pudding, bread, rice and tapioca, 1 hour. Pork, well done, 30 minutes per pound. Chickens, 3 to 4 pounds, 1 to 1½ hours. Lamb, well done, 15 minutes per pound. Beef, long or short fillet, 20 to 30 minutes. Beef, rolled rib or rump, 12 to 15 minutes per pound. Mutton, rare, 10 minutes per pound; well done, 15 minutes per pound. Veal, well done, 20 minutes per pound.—Good Housekeeping. Beef, sirloin, rare, 8 to 10 minutes per pound. Beef, sirloin, well done, 12 to 15 minutes per pound. AIRY BITS OF WIT. The hay dealer does business on a large scale. As a man grows older he swaps his ideals for ideas. The less we have the easier it is to share it with others. Life seems to be made up of ardent desires and vain regrets. Some men don't have to travel very far when they go to the bad. It doesn't pray to be a prodigal son, unless you are partial to veal. If you want to hear a hard-huck story, ask a man for money he owes you. Many a married couple could save money out of what a bachelor spends. money save or write a bachelor's degree. It is better to be imposed on occasionally than to doubt indiscriminately. Fine feathers may not make fine birds, but they are apt to make costly hats. Men listen when money talks. Probably that is why we sometimes hear of hush-money. An Ohio girl who is unable to speak above a whisper has had 47 offers of marriage. A word to the wise, etc. People who are always looking for trouble are fortunate in one respect at least—they seldom meet with disappointment.-Chicago Daily News. HOUSEHOLD SUGGESTIONS It is well to keep lamps about two-thirds full of oil. Lamps are not so detrimental to house plants as gas. A very hot iron should never be used for flannels or woolens. The great majority of small fresh seed fruits are laxative. Calicores, ginghams and chintzes should be ironed on the wrong side. Apples supply the highest nerve and muscular food, but do not give stay. Flannel should be ironed as little as possible, with a moderately hot iron. The cost of maintaining a lamp is one-eighth that of any other luminant. Don't think water should be added to spinach to cook it. It is a mistake. A lamp chimney should be as large in diameter as the brackets will permit. Don't fall to add a drop or two of vanilla flavoring to a pot of chocolate. It is a great improvement. Most Considerate Man. "Yes; I think his marriage showed him to be a most considerate and kind-hearted man." "Considerate and kindhearted! Well, I admit that she's not beautiful, but she's worth a mint of money, and wouldn't have suffered for a husband if he had never seen her." "Oh, I don't mean that he showed consideration for her, but for his creditors."—Chicago Post. THE PLANET SATURDAY JULY, 28 1:00 Where files not the flag that our fathers unfurl'd In the heat of the struggle that startied the world— Where the drums beat the charge and the red-coats went down. And where, even in the fall of a crown? Where waves that proud banner which Washington set As a sign in the heavens that Right triumphs yet, As a symbol of honor, the pride of the free Who stand 'neath its folds on the land and the sea? Go stand where the peaks in their majesty glow And the sun ever shines on their garments of snow, Go watch the dark waters that ceaselessly roll And whisper the tale of the far-away Pole; Aye, stand for a time 'neath the pitiless sky Where the ships of the Arctic drift, ice-laden, by; What is that waving free on the cold, cutting air? 'Tis a banner of beauty - Old Glory is there! Go South where the Sun in his majesty shines On the gold of the orange, the green of the pines; Where the clear water run through a summer-clad land; And islands of light in the deep lie impear'd; Yes, stand on the shore 'neath a tropical sky Where the fleets of all nations salmily by; What catches the eye, like a bird in the air? 'Tis a banner of splendor - Old Glory is there! Now turn to the West with its legends of old Where leaves the Pacific its beaches of gold— Where, down from the lands of the Fox and the Cree, The Oregon rolls with its song to the sea; There futters a flag on the pine-crested peak. Whose snows swell the tide of the forest-born creek; And the winds that blow harsh 'round the mountain cat's lsr Are kissing a banner - Old Glory is there! Where the breakers are washed by Atlantic's bold tide It floats in its beauty, it waves in its pride; It is worshiped in peace, it is matchless in wars. And thousands have died in the light of its The banner that Washington followed to fame Is crowned with the splendor that hallows his name; And deep in the hearts of the brave and the Is a love that is quenchless - Old Glory is there! -T. C. Harbaugh, in Ledger Monthly. Broke in San Francisco ONE of these rainy evenings I'm I'm going to sit down and write the first few chapters of that book I've had in mind for a long time past — "Towns I've Been Broke In" said a Washington man who's now a pretty sedate and prosperous citizen. "The information that I've picked up at first hand on this general topic ought to make pretty readable and instructive information. I've been broke all the way from here to Shanghai and back; not for very long pervious at a stretch, it is true, but flatly and unqualifiedly broke, without much of an apparent chance of winning out, at that; and I think I could put down a pretty accurate tabulation of the hardest towns on the globe in which to be broke. There are a lot of mean towns in the United States for a man to go broke in. Oddly enough, when you consider what a mean town New York is in most other respects, I never found it as bad as a lot of other ones when it came to the matter of going broke. I always found something doing over there when things got right down to bed rock. Chicago an adamant proposition, though—real flint for a man who's broke. Philadelphia's pretty frosty; a man hasn't got much of a show if he's broke in New Orleans; St. Louis is grueling into the soul of the broke man; but for real cragginess and hopelessness and now-outness just you try going broke in San Francisco once and see how near you'll get to jumping off the dock! "The reason why San Francisco's such a bad job when it comes to going broke there is that it's so hard to break away from the place. You see, that bunch of mountains between 'Frisco and the Mississippi river is there to stay. You can't walk over 'em, either. It's a case of ride when you want to leave San Francisco, and it's a case, likewise, of paying for your ride. If you don't happen to have the little pasteboard when the conductor comes around and looks you in the eye off you go, and you're pretty liable to go off in a nest of cacti or a patch of sagebrush or a bit of a desert, just about 272 miles from nowhere at all. The conductor doesn't care for your sensibilities at all. Conductors who run over-the-mountains-and-deserts trains from San Francisco are real cruel, heartless persons, so they are. They don't mind it in the least if they have to pass by your bleaching bones on their trains 365 days in the year. They're calloused to all that. You can generally stow away on one of the Panama boats, but then you're ditched when you get down to the isthmus, and it's pretty hard to stow away on one of the up boats on the eastern side of the isthmus. I ought to know, but that's another story. "The last time I found myself broke in San Francisco was about 12 years ago. I don't think I was ever broke worse in my life. Everything I'd possessed that the man behind the counter of a three-ball house would so much as look at passed into his possession without any parley whatsoever as to terms, and there came an evening when I walked along Kearney street with nothing between me and the large wide Pacific as a narrow tran an awrun. weird hankering to continue right on living—and eating, could I only find some place to eat! It was a raw, chilly evening, a characteristic San Francisco evening, for 'the glorious climate of California' doesn't include San Francisco, which has the tankest, clamiest chilliest, foggiest climate south of Labrador. I had a pretty good front left and a mastodonic appetite. I hadn't had a thing to eat that day. I walked around all day trying to get a job, without making it stick. San Francisco has more restaurants than any city of its size on this continent, and good eating's cheaper there than in any other American city. The restaurants certainly did look warm and bright and glowing to me that evening. But I didn't have a red, and they weren't for me. "I walked around aimlessly until I passed by the Palace hotel. I looked into the brilliant cafe of the Palace and saw chaps lolling back in their places, the glow of the candies in their faces and the leaves from the cut flowers falling gently to the tablecloths. I pulled myself up suddenly and thought. "I think," said I to myself, 'that I shall take dinner this evening inside here. The Palace is good enough for me." "So I walked into the cafe of the Palace. I objected to several places the head waiter picked out for me, thereby showing that haughty personage that I knew what was what and gaining his respect from the jump. I told him that I wanted the right kind of a waiter—no laggarus or clumsy yokels—and he picked out the best man on his staff and sent him to me. "I went through that. Palace cafe menu from soup to nuts, and there weren't any wines on the card that suited me. That is, I intimated to the head waiter, after trying all of the wines, that they didn't precisely strike my palate. "I'll be within the shelter of the Five Courts in something under half an hour," I reflected, with great complaisance, when I had ordered the waiter to bring me three of the best Reina Victorias in the house for a dollar, and had just finished up the last pint of champagne, and stood ready for the cognac and coffee, but I was liable to've turned up there sooner or later, anyhow, and the Five Courts is a good old sort of a jail to strike with a replete stomach." "The waiter brought me my cognac and coffee and cigars, and I lit one of the Reinas and started in to smoke peacefully. "I suppose it'll get into the papers," I mused, "about the chap with the iron nerve who walked into the Palace cafe and consumed about $23 worth of solids and wet things, and then complaisantly admitted his inability to liquidate therefor—but the papers have got to have some old thing to write about, haven't they?" "I was pursuing this line of thought FROM SOUTH TO FISH with all the ease in life, my waiter meanwhile standing at a respectful distance, waiting for me to ask for my check and toss him a couple-dollar bill, when I noticed a man with a vandyke seated at a table about 30 feet to my right, gazing pretty hard at me. He looked and looked and looked at me. "That fellow's probably the house detective,' I thought, 'and he has tumbled to the fact that I'm about to swing the house for some $23 worth of vials and drinkables. Let him detect, however! It doesn't make any difference to me whether I'm yanked to the Five Courts by a hotel detective or a-" "While I was pursuing this line of things, however, the man who had been gazing at me so hard got up from his table and walked over to me. His face gradually lighted up as he came closer to me, and it was one broad grin when he held out his hand to me and said: 'Hello, Jim!' "I knew him then right away. He was a chap I'd known back in Buffalo a number of years before. I'd gone on his note at that time for $200 when he got mixed up in a tangle with his books on account of gambling, and he'd jumped Buffalo without ever making the note good, so that I had to do it myself. I'd always felt pretty sore on him for that job, and I had it in mind for a number of years to do things to him if ever I met him again. "I received him with calm cordiality, however, and he immediately began to explain to me about that note for $300, while he looked sheepish. Said that only a year before he mailed a check for the amount to me, and that it had come back to him as of course, I'd moved away from Buffalo. He was having all kinds of prosperity on the slope, he said, and asked me how they were coming for me. Never better, I told him, and then he reached into his breast pocket, pulled out his wallet and handed me two nice, clean $100 notes, fresh and crisp from the subtreasury. "That, however, was bullhead luck; for of all tough propositions in the way of a town to be broke in, just commend me to San Francisco, that's all!"—Washington Star. Queen, Isn't it? No matter how hard times are, employees of mints manage to make money. Chicago Daily News. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA The Reign of Lawlessness GREENROOM GOSSIP San Francisco had a stage version of "Sapho" over ten years ago. Mrs. McKee Rankin played the title part and the convict lover killed the siren. Scene painting has become something of a high art in London. In a recent dramatic production three scenes painted by two London women of fine artistic talents were given lengthy notices by the art critics. During the reconstruction of the old Johanniskirehe, at Leipisc, the burial place of Bach was discovered. Bach was organist at this church, and his body is to be reinterred with great solemnity in a sarcophagus in the same edifice. Incidental to the ceremony will be the unveiling of a statue of the master in front of the church. The Norwegians have a national hymn which hitherto has been looked upon as the work of a native composer, Richard Nordraack. A Norwegian iconoclast, however, recently has pointed out the fact that it corresponds note for note with the Largo Cantabile movement in Haydn's fourteenth string quartette. A triple musical monument is to be erected in Berlin to the memories of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, after the style of the Schiller-Goethe-Chamisso memorial. It will be placed in the Thiergarten, Berlin's principal park, the city government already having provided $2,500 towards the $5,000 fund required. A curious sort of a lawsuit is in progress in Vienna. Fourteen music critics of that city have brought suit for defamation of character against a well-known concert manager. It seems that some time ago a foreign singer went to Vienna and engaged this manager to get up a concert for her. Among other things he asked of her several hundred florins with which to soften the souls of the critics. She supplied the money, and then told a friend about it, with the result that a scandal followed. COSTLIEST THINGS ON RECORD The costliest toy on record was a broken-nosed wooden horse which belonged to Napoleon Bonaparte and was sold a year or two ago for 1,000 franes. The costliest cigars ever brought to this country were of the brand made for the prince of Wales in Havana, the manufacturer's price for which was $1.87 apiece. The largest sum ever asked or offered for a single diamond is £430,000, which the nizam of Hyderabad agreed to give to Mr. Jacebs, the famous jeweler of Simla, for the "imperial" diamond, which is considered the finest stone in the world. The costliest mats in the world are owned by the shah of Persia and the aultan of Turkey. The shah and the aultan each possesses a mat made of pearls and diamonds, valued at over $2,500,000. The largestmat ever made is owned by the Carlton club of London and is a work of art. The costliest meal ever served, according to history, was a supper given to Aelius Verus, one of the most lavish of all the Romans of the latter days, to a dozen guests. The cost was 6,000 restertia, which would amount to £48,500, or nearly a quarter of a million dollars. A celebrated feast given by Vitellius, a Roman emperor of those days, to his brother Lucius, cost more than $200,000. Suetonius says that the banquet consisted of 2,000 different dishes of fish, and 7,00 different fowls, besides other courses. SCROOL PEOPLE AND AFFAIRS. Li Hung Chang's son, Lee, has passed his entrance examinations to Harvard with honors in Greek, Latin and English. Two professors of the University of Leipsi—Helnze and Wundt—recently celebrated their twenty-fifth jubilee as professors, and both of them left the city to escape ceremonies and congratulations. Talk of introducing a course of instruction in agriculture in colleges is being ridiculed by western newspapers, one of which declares that "the average Kansas boy or girl knows more about practical farming than the average college professor could find out in ten years." Between 1820 and 1897, 119 women obtained degrees from Italian universities. Of these 64 were graduated in arts, 15 in physical science, 14 in mathematics, seven in philosophy, four in law and 15 in medicine. Last year the number of women students at the several universities was 261. The new courses in higher commercial education and public administration just organized at the University of Michigan include instruction in history, constitutional law, politics, political economy, finance, sociology, statistics, international law, administrative and municipal law, general and commercial law, Roman law and Roman institutions. THE TOILET. Gloves should be worn when engaged in any work that is likely to soil the hands. Extreme care should be taken not to bruise the nails when pushing back the flesh from the roots. An excellent cure for brittle nails is to soak them daily for a few minutes in blood warm sweet oil. For whitening the hands nothing is better than wearing gloves all night, first anointing the hands with a little sweet oil. Lotion for massaging the Face.—Put into a clean bottle two ounces glycerine, one ounce rosewater, half an ounce eau-de-cologne, quarter of an ounce bergamot, and two ounces olive oil. Well shake before using, and massage a little well in, night and morning, after washing.—Good Literature. It Looks Suspicious "I believe you have been secretly married to young Mr. Noodle," cried the irate father. "Well," said her sire, "he used to come here at eight o'clock and stay till 11:30, and now he doesn't get here until nine o'clock and leaves at 10:15."—Tit-Bits. ug 11. Ki Wilson, " Attempted Assault. Port Gibbons, " W. beachers, " Criminal Assault. Bell Buck, " W. McIlroy, " Attempted Assault " 16 Char lee, " tran y, Tennl, " 20, Peter Laine, " tran y, Tennl, " 15 y. old Sun, white, shooting a man, Wetumpka, Ala Aug 16. Dichotoma, colled criminal assault Brantley, Ala. Aug 16 on K. h. colored enticed lady's room drunk, Near Greenville, S.C. Aug. 20, R v. J. Flood, colonies, wanted to seek, Cartereville, Ill. " Wm Prentice " Hughes Stratley, " Henry Branum, " Jim Hates, " John Blake " Sim Cremings. " white smoke against lynching, Georgetown, Ga. Sept 12 Rev H. B. Battle La Phee, spoke against lynching, Near Thompson, Ga. Sept 27 Scoter Samoz, Cuban, nothing Havana, Cuba. October 11 Judge Barit La Phee, white, Assanitling, Near New Orleans 18 Joe Leflore Colored Asson and Assault, burned, Ste. Ann Miss 18 Robert Smith Col Innocent, Partly Roasted not dead " 20 George Wells, Colored, Murder. Wier City Kan THE TREE O. & O. Chespenke a Ohio Railway. Schedule in Effect June 17, 1900, From Richmond. LEAVE BROAD-STREET STATION 7:00 a.m. . m. except Sunday. local for Newport News, Old Point and Norfolk. Parloes Oa 9:10 a. m., daily "Fast Line" for Newport News, Old Point, Norfolk and Portsmouth. Pall Mall. This train stops only at Williamsburg. 9:20 p. m., daily local for Newport News, Old Point, Norfolk and Portmouth. Pall Mall. This train stops only at Williamsburg. 9:30 a. m., except Sunday, local to Glifton Forge. 12:01 n.eon, except Sunday, "Mountain spe- cials" for Valleys and White sulphur, also Dining Car west of Gordonville, meas a a.carte, Connects or Orange, Calverton, Manassas and Dighton. 12:05 p. m., limited to Cincinnati, Louisville, and St. Louis, Pullman sleeping car, connects for Virginia Hot Springs. 12:08 p. m., Gordonville Accommodation, ex- cept Sunday. 12:09 p. m., Daily, F. F.V., to Cincinnati and Louisville, Pullman sleeping car. Connects for Virginia Hot Springs. LEAVE EIGHTH ST. STATION. 12:10 a. m., Daily for Lynchburg, Lexington, and Clifton Forge. Connects, except Sunday, Pullman and Alberene branches and for New Castle daily. 12:15 p. m., except Saturday and Sunday, Grad stone accommodation. On Saturday, will leave 5 P. M. TRAINS ARRIVE BROAD STREET STATION. 8:30 a.m. except Sunday, from Gordonville 6:56 a.m. and 6:44 p.m. daily, from Clinton- nati and Louville. 11:45 a.m. 6:24 p.m. except Sunday and 10:15 m. 6:24 p.m. m. and 0'D Pain. 14 5 P.m. except Sunday from Hinton. 18 3 P.m. Except Sunday, from Clifton TRAINS ARRIVE EIGHTH STREET STATION. 8 4 a.m. Except Sunday from Gadstone and Alberene. 6 2' p.m. from Lynchburg, Lexington and Clifton Forge, and except Sunday from New Castle, and Rooney. For detailed information, connections, e. c. e. c. east Main street; Cheesapeake e. Ohio Passenger Office No. 890 east Main street; Station Ticket Office e. e. address POOTS. JOHN D. POTIS, Ass't. General Passenger Agent. Southern Railway Southern Railway SCHEDULE 11.00 P. M. No 11 SOUTHERN EXPRESS daily points South, Sleeper for Danville, Greenboro, Salisbury, and Charlotte. Sleeper open at Richmond 9:20 p. m. m. Sleeper open at Danville. Connects at Danville and Charlotte, with New York and Florida Express (No 27) carrying through sleepers be needed for all Florida locations. nections for all Florida points, also connects at Danville, Charlotte with the Washington and Southwestern Lim- its of the state. Connects to bet's New York and Nashville. New York and Memphis and New York and New York Sleeper Monays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Washington to Sara. Francisco without change, with connections for all points in Texas, Mexico and Cali- 15:01 P M No. 7, solid train daily or char Lotte, N. C. Connects at Moseley with Palm Beach for Clarksville, Oxford, Henderson and Durham and at Greensboro for Durham, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem at Palm Beach for Clarksville, Uptown for Clarksville Mall, solid train, daily for New Orleans and points South, which carries sleepers New York to new Greens and New York to New Orleans, Habana, Cuba through main sleeper Sanbury, to Memphis via of Asheville and Chattanooga. 6:00 F. M. LOCAL, daily, except Sunday for Keysville and intermediate points 6:00 A. M. 6:00 F. M. from Atlanta Angusta, Amoville and all points South. 6:00 M. from Keysville and local stations. LOCAL FREIGHT TRAINS. Nos. 61 and 63, between Manchester and Neapolis, Va YORK RIVER LINE, WEST POINT The Favorise Route North. BALKINSON LIMITED, Dally, except Sunday, for West Point, and intermediate stations making close connection Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays with steamers for Bali- Train No. 16, 9:80 P. H. Train No. 18, 320 P. M. LOCAL EXPRESS, Mon Wednes and Fridays, for Wet Point and intermediate stations, con- k with stage 1 Lester Manager and Tapphammer in West Ptol- waters with statermor for Baltimore. Stops at all sta- tions. Train No. 74, 6:00 A. M. LOCAL MIXED, leaves daily, except Sunday from Virginia Street Station for West Point and intermediate stations, connecting with stage at Lester manor for Walkerton and Tappahannock. TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND. 9:15 a.m. Daily, from West Point, with connection from Baltimore except Mondays. 10:45 a.m. Sundays and Mondays from West Point and intermediate stations. Steamers call at Gloucester Point and Almonds Wharf, Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Bank, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. O. W. WESTBURY. Travelling Passenger Agent, 020 E. Main St, Richmond, Va. J. M. GULP. Traime Manager. Gen. Pas. Agt. FRANK S. GANNON. Third Vice-president and General Manage- washington, D. C. VIRGINIA NAVIGATION To Norfolk, Portsmouth, Oyston Point, Newport News, Claremont, and James River landings and connecting at Gt Point and Norfolk for Washington St. and St. Louis St. STRAIGHT POAKSTONS LEAVES MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY AT 7 A.M. Electric-car direct to wharf. Pare only L.A. and Newport News. Music by a grand Orchestra. Freight received daily from above names Portland, Maine in Eastern Virginia and North Carolina. IRVIN WESIGER Superintendents EDWARD M. BARNES Press en game ral Office: Planters' Bank Building 3 OLD DOMINION STEAMSP H100 DAILYLINE FOR NEW YORK, EXCEPT SUNDAY Passengers can leave Richmond daily except sunday via Cheesapeake and Obit, railway, 6 P.M. at Norfolk and Western railway, (Norfolk and Western route, 9:00 P.M.) conduct us at Norfolk with Old Domini sailing same evening as 7 1 o'clock for New York. Tickets on sale at Richmond Transfer C amphitheatre, 908 east Main Street; Cheesapeake and Obit, 908 east Main Street; Norfolk and railroad depots, and at company stores east Main Street, Richmond, Baggage checked through. PERIODS. for New York and all peels beyond can be shipped by steamers, sailing from Richmond and Obit, DNESDAY 12:30 FRI DAY at 5:00 P.M. This steam car carries steem age passengers only. Anfast closed one hour before sailing time. Anfast closed for warded and through bills of laiding issued all northern, eastern and foreign ports. ON NEW YORK Passengers can leave days except Sun day at 8 P.M. (Saturday 4 P.M.) to Norfolk or old comfort, connecting with Norfolk and Western railroad or Cheesapeake and Ohio railway. Kallings from company's pier. No 1 North River foot of Beach Street. Freight receives and forwarded daily except Sunday. For further information apply to JOHN F MAYER, Agent. 1212 east Main street Richmond, Va. W. L. G willladen, President New York S.A.L. SEABOARD AIR LINE. SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAY 8, 1991 LEAVES BYRD-STREET STATION for Henderson (arrive Durham daily, except Sunday); Raleigh, Sandford, Southern Pines Wilmington, West Virginia; Rutherford, Charlotte Lincolnincoln, Shelby, Rutherford, Chester Clinton, Greenwood, Abbeville, Elbertus NELANTA, Augusta, Macon, Montgomery, Pennsacola, Jacksonville, Chattanooga, Nashville, Memphis, Texas, Mexico, California and the west via Memphis or New Orleans. Trains leaving at 8:00 P M runs through solid in Atlanta while unchanged of cars. Sleeper ready for occupancy at 8:00 P M TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND 815 a.m Daily, except Sunday (Sunday 8:00 a.m. s. m.). 7:00 p.m Daily. For tickets, baggage checks, sleeping on reservation, etc., apply to H. M. BOYKIN, General Agent. 886 East Main St B. R. JOHN, Vice-president and general V. B. MORRIS, General Superintendent W. R. B. GLOVER, vice president cr. New 'Phone 983. RF & P RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG & POTOMAC. Schedule in Effest June 3, 1800. LEAVE BYRD ST. STATION 5:28 A.M. Daily, for Washington and points North. Stops a Wilford, Fullman, Sleepers and Quantico. on New York. Washington and New York. 8:20 A.M. Sunday only, for Washington and points North. Stops at Elba, Glen Allen, Ashland, Taylorville, Deepwell, author Glen, Penols, Milford, Wadsmane, Guines, Summit, Front quickbings, 9:01 A.M. Daily, for Washington and points North. Stops at Elba, Glen Allen, Ashland, 12:00 M. Daily, except Sunday, for Washington and points North. Stops at Elba, Glen Allen, Ashland, 7:45 P.M. Washington and New York. Stops at Elba, Ashland, 7:45 P.M. Washington and Quantico. Stops other stations on Sunday. Sleepers and Quantico. Washington to New York at Deepwell 8:40 A. M., Daily, Stops at Wide-water, Brooke, Fredericksburg, MII- force, Stops well, Ashland, and Elba Stops well, and other Sundays. Sleeper New York to Richmond. 8:05 P. M., Dewey Stops Sunday, Stops at Fredericksburg, MII- well, Ash-nd, Glam. Allen and Elba. Buffes Perl car. 8:30 P. M., Daily, Stops only at Frederickburg and Elba. Pullman cars from ?ew York and Washington. 8:40 P. M., Daily, Stops at Widwater, Brooke, Frederickburg, Sum- mit, Guines, and MII- ord, Penola, Buther Glen, Doswell, Taylorville, Ashland, Glen Allen, and Elba, Buffet parlor car. 8:18 A. M. Leaves Elba for Quantico 4:00 P. M. Leaves Bryd. sr. for Fre erlok bwrk 6:00 P. M. Leaves Elba for Ashland n. 4:00 A. M. Arrives Elba from Ashland. 5:26 A. M. Arrives street Station from Fredericksbury 6:06 P. M. Arrives Elba from Ashland S. A. L. Through Trains. Over O. & O. and R. F. & P. Railroad Via Doadwell. LEAVE BROAD STREET STATION. (C. & O.) 6:15 A.M. Daily, for Washington and points North. Stops at Dowell, Fredericksburg and Quantico. Pulman Sleeper to New York. 6:00 P.M. Daily, for Washington and points North. Stops at Dowell, Fredericksburg and Quantico. Pulman Sleeper to New York. ARRIVE BROAD STREET STATION.. (C. & O.) 1:30 P.M. Daily. Stops at Fredericksburg and Dowell. Sleeper from New York. 10:30 P.M. Daily. Stops at Fredericksburg, and Dowell. Sleeper from New York. W.P. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager E.T. D. Myers, President. WANTED—a fireman for a horse power boiler. Must come we recommended. Apply at THE PLANET OFFICE, 311 N. 4th St. THE YEARNET Published every Saturday by John Mitchell r., at 811 North Fourth Street. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., EDITOR. All communications intended for publication should be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. 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The people are preparing to receive it with open arms and a pristine demonstration of the warmth of old Virginia hospitality will be made known to all the land. Let every lover of the cause grally and give the brethren a royal welcome. THE action of President McKINLEY in agreeing to act as mediator between China and the Powers, provided certain contingencies arise and agreements compiled with, is the shrewdest diplomatic stroke as yet made by the administration. It is a most fortunate conclusion of a most embarrassing difficulty, permitting as it does the honorable withdrawal of troops from China. It will tend to strengthen Mr. McKINLEY in his campaign, and will cause the retention of thousands of votes which otherwise might have, been cast for his brilliant rival. IN NORTH CAROLINA THE situation in North Carolina is remarkable. That state no longer pretends to have a Republican form of government. Mobs seem at will, the laws are ignored and innocent persons punished. Red-shirt brigades are seen in nearly every section of the state and the declaration that colored men shall not exercise the right of franchise is made. News now comes that Senator MARION EUTLER has been threatened with violence, and that his life would be taken should he pass through Wilmington, N. O.; enroute to a place where he is booked to speak. He is a white man and a Populist. Thus the methods which have been resorted to, in order to intimidate colored men, are being used in order to frighten white ones. We dare say that the conditions which are alleged to exist in OHINA do not surpass in atrocity those which are actually taking place in North Carolina. Wilmington, the scene of the revelation is now the storm centre of the effort to overturn popular government. The Unconstitutional "Constitutional" Convention propositions will be ratified by force and punctuated by fraud. In this these blood-thirsty white men think they see an end of their troubles. They thought so in Louisiana, and in Mississippi and in South Carolina; but, as a matter of fact, the last condition is worse than the first. Every colored man should own a shot-gun and a repeating rifle. He should be poite and obliging, yet ready to defend his home, and protest his wife and little ones against all comers. He should save his money, engage in business, and do as little talking as possible. With white men who are friendly to him, he should be friendly. With those who hate him, he should have no dealing. By persistent effort, and Godly conduct, we can offset all of these extreme measures in dealing with us. The Red-Shirts of North Carolina can ride on. They can nullify their own laws. They can injure the communities in which they live; but the colored men, strong in righteousness and brave in conduct intend to yield up no rights save by force, and to accept no mandates other than those which we cannot avoid. On with the murders in North Carolina! On with the desecration of the ballot boxes in the other states! The worst done will not deter us in our efforts, and nothing save death will check us in our march to material prosperity. Ignored Them. [Cleveland, O., Gazette.] There were five Afro-American members of the McKinley notification committee, of which Senator Hanna, chairman of the national republican committee, was the head. The members met in this city last week and proceeded to Canton, "where the deed was done." One of our members of the committee suggested to the senator that at least one of the colored members be permitted to say something to the president at Canton, especially since there would be a member of speakers, and also insisted that an Afro-American be placed upon the national republican executive committee. In line with the treatment of our people during the past four years including the recent national republican convention at Philadelphia, the suggestions were ignored. What is worse, and more of it, while the white members of the committee were being otherwise entertained in this city on last week, Thursday night, a "Jim Crow" dinner was being given at the Hollenden Hotel for the "colored brother" members of the notification committee and a few local Negroes who bolted the republican ticket last fall, opposing a regularly nominated candidate on the same. FROM NEWPORT, B. I. NEWPORT, R. I., July 23, 1900. Sunday was a beautiful day, only it was very hot. We are having some very hot weather now, and it is very dry and dusty. Everybody is praying for rain, while all the grass and vegetables are dying for want of rain. Sunday being rally day at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, quite a crowd turned out at both services, morning and evening. A very nice collection was raised. The rally will continue until Sunday next, also there will be speaking and a praise meeting every night this week. All the churches were well attended. At the A. M. E. Church, Rev. Dr. Johnson preached at the morning services and at the evening its pastor, Rev. Derricks preached. Miss Mildred Thompson is dangerously ill at her mother's home, Guild St. Mrs. Maggie Snell and Miss Mary L, Page of Newark, N. J., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jackson, 69 Spruce St. and Mrs. K. M. Armstrong, State Deputy of True Reformers, of Providence, R. I. formerly of Richmond, Va., are in the city's week on business of the Order, trying to establish an order here. While here, they are guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Ross, 17 Edgar St. Trouble in the Navy Yard—Many Left Behind—Personals—Convention Held. There is a great deal of dissatisfaction in the Navy Yard among a number of young laborers who fought in the American-Spanish war. The dissatisfaction was brought about last week when they were diarrhea. Steps are being taken to find out whether or not it was ordered by the Navy Department, as it is thought Quarterman O. Lewis is performing duties entrusted to others. Mrs. Curtea Bantman of New York visited our city last week was the guest of Mrs. J. Nash. The funeral of Mr. Isaac Watkins took place at Zion Baptist Course, Monday at 8 o'clock. Rev. J. M. Armistead, D. D., officiated. Miss Coriastine F. Nash of New York formerly of this city is here, the guest of Mrs. Emily Jones. The Moseley St. A. M. E. Zion Church ran the largest excursion of the season to Delaware Park, Monday. At 7 o'clock a. m., the engine, backed six coaches between Green and Washington Sts., which were soon crowded, later five more were brought down. These were also filled, and many yet could not get aboard. Again coaches were sent for by the committee but the S. A. L. could only furnish them with two. With these the excursion pulled out leaving at least enough people behind to fill a coach. An article which appeared in the Portsmouth S. A. Monday evening concerning the above excursion is an insult to the Negrorace and is enough to justify the colored subscribers to cease their subscription to the above paper and subscribe to the Richmond PLANET. Miss Susie A. Nash and Mrs. Laura J. Nash has returned from their trip to Washington, D. C., and Baltimore, Md. The Republicans of this city held ward meetings Monday night at Webster's Hall and elected delegates to the city convention. The convention was called to order by city chairman, S. L. Burroughs. Wm. M. Reid was elected permanent chairman and, W. E. Crismond, permanent secretary, also S. L. Burroughs as chairman was elected and James L. Webb as members of the district committee. The following were elected as delegates to the Congressional convention which meets in Norfolk August 18th: S. L. Burroughs, Wm. M. Reid, J. Broughton and D. Wm. Trey; A. Thomas and D. M. Coffee as alternates. Mrs. Emma Jones and Scott have returned from Baltimore where they have been visiting friends. Mrs. Lula Jones who was taken sick Wednesday is slowly improving. The E. I. C's who ran their annual excursion to Petersburg Tuesday may be by the Seaboard Band. The excursion left Norfolk & Western as 8 A. M. Bishop B. F. Lee, the presiding bishop of the Virginia Conference will be at Emanual Church Sunday and will preach at 11 a.m. Another convention held its meetings later in the same hall over which John T. Brady presided. This was participated in by contesting delegates from the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th wards. After transacting the usual business this convention elected delegates to the Norfolk convention: J. F. Pace, O. Rourke, J. T. Brady and H Watkin O. W. Murdough, Jr., was elected a member of the district congressional committee on city executive committee with the chair membership was elected, after which the convention adjourned: J. F. Pace, (chairman) G. Esleeck, J. W. Murdough, J. F. O. Connor, I. Gordon, D. Michaels, W. T. Dolan, Captain J. T. Brady and O Bynum FROM HARTFORD The marriage of Miss Virginia Deaseleaver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Deaseleaver of Middlesex Co. Va., to Mr. Carter Henry, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Carter Henry of Essex Co. Va., took place at the Union Baptist Church, Woostar S reet, Thursday evening June 28, 1900, at 8:15 o'clock. This marriage was one of the largest and handsomest affairs ever witnessed the Union Baptist Church. Though the wounds were heavy, the winds were loud, the hunders were rolling and bursting in clouds, did not interfere with the boys, from turning out in crowds, for as 8 o'clock there was a vast crowd waiting and watching with eager eyes to see the three in hand arrive. At 8:10 p.m. we could hear at a distance the rolling of the carriage wheels and the clatter of horses feet, and at 8:15 Miss Mary L. Henry of Essex C. V., who wrote white brocade silk, trimmed with chiton and carcaying a lovely bouquet of fillet; following her came the best maid, a little Eilee G. Sailors, who was attired in flax white swiss, trimmed with fine lace and ribbon, carrying a beautiful bouquet of fillet, wers, made up of pinks and roses, leaning the arm of the groom; then the bride, who came in leaning on the arm of Mr. Dawson Jackson, supported by Mr. James Willis. The bride was gowned in a lovely white organdie, trimmed in white satin ribbons and lace and carrying a lovely bouquet of bridal roses. Rev. G. W. Tyler officiated. The reception was held at the residence of Booth, and Mrs. Braxon Hills, No. 18 Booth Street, from 9 to 10:45. After refreshments had been served, the bride and guests took to their cozy little home at No. 423 Garden Street, where they will reside. We wish them a good success. VA. BAPTIST S S. CONVENTION DANVILLE, VA., June 12, 1800. To the Sunday School, Associations, Unions and all connected with the Virginia Baptist State Sabbath School Convention—Greeting— Dear Brethren—We take this means of calling your attention to the fact that the annual meeting of your Con- vention will convene the First Epistachion Church Sunday School in Man- chester, Va., on Wednesday before the fourth Lord's day in August 1800. It is the earnest desire of the Board that you be represented, and raise all money possible for Conventional pur- poses. At no time in our history as a Sunday School organization has been it more imperative that the frienda of the Con- vention should rally to its support than now. The true-hearted and loyal men and women who have stood by us so faithfully in the past, and by whose wise counsel and strong financial as- sistance the Convention has been ab to carry on the great cause or religious education throughout our State, are now expected to respond to our call. The existing troubles in our State present a condition of affairs never witnessed before. A crisis is to be met. To do so as becometh Christian men and women will require serious thought and prayerful consideration. o one who has the cause which we represent at heart can afford to absent himself from this meeting. There may be differences of opinion among us. Does that justify any in withdrawing? Some mistakes may have been made. Is not the Convention the best place in which to correct them? The cause we seek to advance is too important to be abandoned, breenren: We are sowing both for time and eternity. Let us stop and ponder well before we utter one word to discourage or lift one finger to destroy the work built by our own hands—an organization which has done much good, and destined to do more to promote our Master's kingdom. Come to Manchester. Come in large numbers. Come with renewed seal. Come with an earnest desire to draw into one strong brotherhood all who are in sympathy with the great objects for which the Convention was organised. Our missionaries are still upon the field planting new schools, fostering weak ones, carrying Bibles into the homes of the benighted and destitute, and preaching the gospel of the Son of God to dying men and women. Shall this work cease? Shall these servants of God be recalled from the field? Shall our grand old Convention, with all its history, its achievements, its pleasant associations around which our memories linger with fond recollections, go down? It is left with you to answer. Let every school, association and union join in one united cry "On to Manchester." Reduced rates will be secured over all lines, leading into the city. Yours for God and humanity, R. T. HILL, President, W. F. GRASTY, Cor. Sec'y. BAPTIST COUNCILS Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. The above is the subject from which Rev. Dr. Graham will presen to-morrow morning at the Fifth Street Baptist Church. The announcement of the subject has created quite a stir in the city in Baptist circles, since a great many members of the churches feel that Baptist counsels unspoilt too mush authority over God's heritage. So crowds of the faithful from all over the city declare their intention of going to the Fifth St. Baptist Church tomorrow to see where Dr. Graham stands on this question. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. THOS. W. MITCHELL Monument Association. 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 Kight neer backed a friend or breast a foe than "Tom" Mitchell. The offisers of the association are fully confident that they will be able to erect 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 magnitude of the work they have been them, to have everything in readiness 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 friends in general to help us in this grand and noble cause. Let us have your subscription at once. Show your true eysthianism and your friendship and keep erect this monument to this grand 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 T. Taylor, 2 00 B H Peyton, 2 00 A. D. Price, 5 00 J. R. Griffin, Jr., 1 00 Ulysses Briggs, 1 00 Winston D. Payne, 2 00 Thomas M. Crump, 2 00 W. A. Kyle, 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. Hall, 1 00 James A. Dixon, 1 00 John R. Cogbull, 1 00 Roaberry Mosby, 2 00 Col. E F. Robinson, 2 00 Rev. J. H. Brice, 1 00 J. C. Farley* 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 pash week in the columns of this paeaper Mrs. G. A. Foster of Planet Court has the distinction of being the first lady to subscribe. Now let all the other ladies follow. Subscriptions can be left with Thomas M. Crump, treasurer, 504 N. 2nd S'. The association meets every Tuesdays evening at 8 p.m., at the rooms of the C. A. The full committee is expected to meet next Tuesday evening B. H. Payton, President; J. A. Smith, Secretary; Thomas M. Crump, treasurer. Executive Committee:—W. H. Walton, James W. Thompson, Willis watt, B. A. Graves, James L. Thompson Louis T. Crawford Isham Mann. Beginning Early Father—Now, Freddy and Harry. I want ot see which of you will put one dollar to the best account in a week. Father (following Saturday)—Well, Fred, what have you done with your money? Fred—I have doubled it. Father—That is good and promises well; and Harry, how have you done? Harry—I have lost mine. I tossed with Fred and he won. — Pearson's Weekly. Poet's Woe. "I have always been a reader of your poetry," began Mrs. Gushe. "I am glad," replied Algenhorn Charles Mystio, "that some one understands me." "Oh, but that is what I have been hoping to meet you for. I wanted you to oxplain." — Philadelphia North Amerloan. Her Hint. "George, dear," queried the summer girl, "are you $and of ice cream?" "Yes, darling," he replied, "but you know many of the reading physicians have pronounced it dangerous." "Yes, I know they have, George," said the dear girl, "but I don't want you to think for a minute that I am a coward."—Chicago Daily News. Y. M. C. A. NOTES All of the meetings were well attended last Sunday. Our General Secretary was with one of our young men, Rev. Nelson B. Brown, in his rally last Sunday at 11 A.M. Rev. Brown is pastor of Mt Olive Baptist Church, Chesterfield, Va. He has done a good work for the Lord in his field. His people are devoted him. What the world needs are more than being King. Chairman Stephen Baxton was assisted by the following brethren in the jail work last Sunday, George W. Roane, William Liggins, R. F. Edwards, David Ross, William Randolph. Mubb interest was manifested. Brother E. H. Allen conducted the boys' meeting last Sunday. Brother William Liggins delivered a very timely address to the men last Sunday. MEETINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY. Alms House 11 A. M., and 3 P. M. Jail 11 A. M. Brother Beverly of the Sharon Baptist Church will address the boys Sunday at 4 P. M. Brother George W. Roans will address the men Sunday 5:30 P. M., as our rooms. Subject: "Strength." Free to all men. I would like to inquire through the PLANET of the whereabouts of Miss Willie Henderson, a personal friend of mine. The last I heard of her she was very ill and lived at 1005 Catherine st., Richmond, a. a. Any information will be thankfully received by —Miss Bertha Lee Campbell left the city last week to spend a month with her uncle, Mr. Ollie Knox in Hampton, Va. Don't forget the Old Boys' Excursion to Washington, August 12th. Go with them and have a good time. HARTONA Matchless and Positively Unequalled for Straightening all Kinky, Knotty, Stubborn, Harsh, Curly Hair. HARTONA will make the hair grow long, soft, and straight. The use of one box of HARTONA will show immediate results. Makes the hair grow on bald and thin places. 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I would like to know the where abouts of Robert Dillard. The last we heard of him he was at Newport News. If any one know anything of him will please let me hear from them. He has two sis'ers, Mrs. Sue Furbush and Mrs. Annie R. Diggs of Chicago. His father's name was William Dilliar and mother's name Louis Dilliar. Any information will be thankfully received by Mrs. Sue Furbush, 511 12th St., Lynchburg, Va. ju9-8t. SOUTHERN EPWORTH LEAGUE CONFERENCE. Atlanta, Ga , July 25—29. 1600. Southern Railway announces rate of one first class fare for the round trip from all ticket stations on its lines to Atlanta and return on account above. Tickets to be sold July 24th and 25th with final limits, returning August last. Tickets to be sold August only limited service in both directions for those attending the above conference. C. W. Westbury. T. P. A. Do You Know Him? Worth 75s., for 45s. Worth 90s., for 83s. Worth 75s., for 48s. 10s. Worth 20s., for 15s. Worth 85s., for 24s. 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R. or B. and O. leave Richmond 4:30 p.m., following dates: On July 25, August 8, 22, September 5, 19 and October 3 and 17, via Penn. R. R, from Baltimore. On July 18, August 1, 15, 29, September 12, 26 and October 10th via B. & O. R. R from Baltimore. Tickets good returning to Richmond twelve days including date of sale. For information as to schedules, state- room and parlor car reservations, etc., apply to RICHMOND TRANSFER CO., 903 E. Main St. Or. C. W. WESTSURY, T. P. A. Richmond, Va. HE PLANET SATURDAY JULY 28, 1900. THE GOEBEL MYSTERY Sensational Testimony in the Trial of Caleb Powers. THE THREATS OF JOHN POWERS. One Witness Swore That He Declared He Would Be Willing to Kill Goebel, and Another Heard Him Say the Democrat Would Not Be Seated. Georgetown, Ky., July 25.—Yesterday was the most eventful day of the trial of Caleb Powers, charged with complicity in the Goebel shooting, since the hearing of the testimony began nearly two weeks ago. The testimony was nearly all corroborative. Among the possibilities for the witness stand today are Robert Noakas, whose cross examination was suspended last Saturday, F. Wharton Golden and McKenzie Todd, the latter private secretary to Governor Taylor. It was definitely stated last night that Henry Youtsey will not be placed on the stand. Among yesterday's witnesses was Miss Ella Smith, of Barbourville. She told of a conversation between John Powers and herself on Jan. 16. They were regretting the Colson-Scott tragedy, which happened at Frankfort that day, and Powers said there would be more bloodshed at Frankfort if Goebel was seated. Witness was surprised at this statement, and said: "Oh, Mr. Powers, you would not be willing to kill him, would you?" Then Powers replied that he would. Miss Bessie Hardin, of Frankfort, corroborated much of the evidence of the prosecution as to the arrival of the mountaineers. James Fletcher, of Knox county, testified that he heard John Powers say in December: "Taylor has been elected, governor, and if any effort is made to count him out Goebel will never be seated." John F. Dazler, of Knox county, testified that he heard Charles Finley, then secretary of state, tell Caleb Powers early in December that he would leave a shotgun loaded with buckshot in the office of the secretary of state and advised Powers to use it if any attempt was made to unseat him. The court excluded this testimony on the ground that it was not competent. George Lockhart, of Knox county, told of Caleb Powers arranging with him to go armed to Frankfort for a month. Powers told him he would be paid if Taylor won the contest. A DESPERATE NEGRO MURDERER. Killed Two Police Officers and Then Made His Escape. New Orleans, July 25.—A trifling incident here has begun a series of tragedies which may culminate in a popular uprising similar to the Italian lynching some, years ago. Two suspicious negroes were hanging around a quiet neighborhood and somebody took the precaution to inform the police. Several officers went to the scene, and instead of making explanations the negroes showed fight. Pistols were soon in play, and Officer Mora was seriously shot. One of the negroes was arrested, but Robert Charles, who did the shooting, since said to be a desperate burglar and exconvict, got away, although wounded. Before his escape he succeeded in killing Captain of Police Day and Officer Lamb. Rewards of $350 for his capture have been offered by the governor and mayor, and searching parties are out in all directions. Death of Brig. Gen. Jones. New York, July 25.—Brig. Gen. Patrick Henry Jones died at his home at Port Richmond, Staten Island, Tuesday night, aged 70 years. He was born in Ireland and came to America in 1840. At the outbreak of the civil war he entered the Thirty-seventh New York volunteers as second lieutenant, and later became major of the regiment, and later colonel of the One Hundred and Fifty-fourth New York volunteers. On Oct. 4, 1864, he was commissioned brigadier general of volunteers and remained in the service until the close of the war. He was postmaster at New York during Grant's first term. Exploding Gasoline Launch Kills Two New York, July 24.—By the explosion of a gasoline launch on Long Island sound last night Mrs. A. E. Growe and her 16-year-old son Chilton were instantly killed and A. E. Growe perhaps fatally injured. Mrs. Crowe and her son were frightfully mangled. Mr. Crowe was hurled into the water. His thigh was fractured and he was internally injured. It is believed that his injuries are fatal. Mr. Crowe is a wealthy resident of New Rochelle and a member of the New Rochelle Yacht club. Mr. Bryan at G. A. R. Encompassment. Chicago, July 25.—William J. Bryan has accepted an invitation to attend the national encampment of the Grand Army in this city next August. Gen. John C. Black, chairman of the committee on invitation, received formal acceptance yesterday, settling a question over which there had been considerable controversy. Mr. Bryan's Eastern Trin. New York, July 24.—The announcement was made at Democratic state headquarters last night that Mr. Bryan will visit New York state after Oct. 1. He will make speeches in New York city, Brooklyn, Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochester and Utica. New York Live Stock Market. New York, July 24.—Beeswage steady; latest London and Liverpool cable quotes latest per pound; refrigerator beef lower at 8%@9c. Veals firm to 1%c higher; butter-cream firm to 1%c higher; per 100 pounds; city dressed veals higher at 10%@10c. Sheep steam; lambs slow, but about steady; sheep. 3.50@4.5c; lams, culls. 4.50@5.5c. Hogs firm for live hogs Druggist—I am getting up a new patent medicine, and I want some signs painted. Scenery Decorator — How many words? "Not many Just say: 'Take Dr. Squille's Syrup for That Tired Feeling.'" "All right, I'll put it on every steep hill I can find." — N. Y. Weekly. Becoming Unpopular. Miss Fortundred—This fashion of having hired singers is just horrid, and I'm going to stop it. Mr. Nicefello has gone now. Mrs. F.-Gone where? Miss F.—Gone and married one of the singers, same as the rest of 'em.—N. Y. Weekly. Worse Than Scolding. "Did your wife scold you when you came home late last night?" "You don't know what it is to have a wife who was once a school-teacher. She simply made me write a hundred times on a slate: 'I must be at home by ten o'clock.'"—Tit-Bits. Cures Weak Men Free Insures Love and Happiness. How many man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from sexual weakness or erectile dysfunction, etc., and enlarge small weak organs, like the vagina, vigor. 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The receipt is free for the making and he wants every man to have it. "A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOREVER." Do you know that Mr. O. M. Steward, 807 Monroe Street, the celebrated grainer and sign painter, will grain your doors or number your transoms artistically and beautifully so that it always be a joy thereafter to look at it and charge you no more and in some instances as much as those who spoil them and tender 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 GOOD TIME IN THE COUNTRY. Dedication of the Union Baptist Church at Beaver Dam, Va. Come and go and be happy. Train leaves C. & O. Depot at 8:30 A. M., Sunday, July 29. Returning leaves Beaver Dam at 6:30 P. M. Rev. Trans Payne will presach in the new edifice and Rev. J. T. Turner in the old edifice. Dinner served at 2 P. M. Rev. C. H. Phillips, Pastor, Fare, only $1.00. DON'T SPOIL O organized O. Harrow FEEL SAFE. operation that has slept test of time and never fails to give per satisfaction. It renders the hair soft, plait and glossy and makes it grow. Sold over 40 years and makes it thousands. Warranted harmless, $4.00 on request. Only 50 cents. Sold by dealers or send us $1.40 Postal or Express Money Order for three bottles, express paid. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 26 Wabash Ave. Chicago, Il SECOND TO NONE. Incorporated, March, 1897 OFFICE: - - 502 W. Leigh St. Authorized Capital, $5,000. Claims promptly paid as soon as sat- istactory notice of sickness or death is placed in home office. OFFICERS: Louisa E. Williams, - President Kate Holmes, - Vice-President Bettie Brown, - Treasurer Mildred Cooke Jones, Sec. & Bus. Man. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Louisa E. Williams, Kate Holmes, Mattie F. Johnson, Ann M. Johnson. Bettie Brown, Mildred C. Jones. 27 N. Juniper St., Philadelphia, Pa. I can place any number of young house work girls. Good wages. Write 11:11 6:24 KNOXVILLE COLLEGE, :0: TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY JUBILEE, June 11 and 12: :0: Addresses by prominent Educators South and North, including President W. H. Councill of Huntsville, Dr. E. L. Parks of Gammon Theological Seminary, Rev. G. W. Mood of Fisk University, Dr. G. W. H. McMillan, of Alleghany, Pa., Governor Benton McMilan and others. Reduced rates on the certificate plan of one and a third from all points in Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia and Alabama. Total expense for the year of board, fuel, light, furnished room, etc. $58. —Miss Anna D. Jarrett has gone to spend her vacation amid the cool zepheys of Jarretts, Va. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. GREAT SALE!! Pianos and BY THE MANUFACTURER. TO BE REMODELLED and every Piano, Organ and small musical instrument now in stock will be sold regardless of cost or former price. This is strictly a bona fide sale and the people of Richmond will receive advantage in prices and terms never heard of before. Carpenter's Work must go on, and the improvements contemplated cannot be successfully carried out until the instruments now in stock are disposed of. Square Pianos Great Bargains. We have Square Pianos that we will sell terms of $3 and $4 per month put in good condition, and sat do not wish to purchase a great time and want to give the child these instruments are the very much. We guarantee to take within two years in exchange and allow you the full amount Great Bargain We have quite a number we are offering from $15 to $4 annually for from $75 to $150 Bargains. We have about fifty items that we will sell from $25 to $4 per month. These instruc- tion, and satisfaction guar- tion to purchase a grand or upright item to give the children something to rent are the very thing and will guarantee to take the instrument years in exchange for a higher price in the full amount paid. At Bargains in Orkney we quite a number of slightly used items from $15 to $49. These organ from $75 to $150. Great Bargains. We have about fifty or sixty good Square Pianos that we will sell from $25 to $49 each on terms of $3 and $4 per month. These instruments will be put in good condition, and satisfaction guaranteed. If you do not wish to purchase a grand or upright piano at this time and want to give the children something to practice on, these instruments are the very thing and will not cost you much. We guarantee to take the instrument back any time within two years in exchange for a higher price instrument and allow you the full amount paid. Great Bargains in Organs. We have quite a number of slightly used organs that we are offering from $15 to $49. These organs sold originally for from $75 to $150. An Opportunity. This Sale offers the great purchasers of Pianos and Organs and if you are wise you will choice. Every instrument sold warranted. Store Open from The J. W. I. J. FUNERAL DIRECTOR Office & Warerooms: 207 HACKS Orders by Telephone or Teleding, Suppers and Entertainment Old 'Phone, 686. Residence e offers the greatest opportunity for Pianos and Organs ever offered are wise you will come early and any instrument sold as advertised Open from 8 a. m. to The Cable This Sale offers the greatest opportunity to prospective purchasers of Pianos and Organs ever offered in Richmond, and if you are wise you will come early and secure first choice. Every instrument sold as advertised and fully warranted. Store Open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m E. I. Johns M. DIRECTOR AND EM Warerooms: 207 N. Foushee St. HACKS FOR HIRE Telephone or Telegraph prompt s and Entertainments promptly 686. Residence in Building. N Orders by Telephone or Telegraph promptly filled. Wedding, Suppers and Entertainments promptly attended. Old 'Phone, 686. Residence in Building. New 'Phone, 480 HUMPHREYS' VETERINARY SPECIFICS A.A. FEVERS, Congestions, Inflammations, Lung Fever, Milk Fever, CURSES, Laciness, Injuries, RHEUMATISM, Rheumatism C.C. CREE THROAT, Quinny, Epitozotic, Distemper, DISTEMPER B.A. WORMS, Bots, Grubs E.E. COUGHS, Colds, Influenza, Inflamed Lungs, Pleuro-Pneumonia C.U. BELLYACHE, Wind-Blown, DIARRHEA G.G. PRENSIS MISCARRIAGE H.H. KIDNEY & BLADDER DISORDERS I.I. SKIN DISEASES, Mange, Exceptions, Ulcers, Grease, Farcy J.K. BAD CONDITION, Staring Coat CURSES Indigestion, Stomach Staggers CURSES Infectious Species, Book, & $7, At drugstores or sent proffes. Humphrys' Medicine Co., Cor. William & John Bits, New York. VETERINARY MANUAL BEST FIEL NERVOUS DEBILITY. and Prostration from Overwork or other causes. Humphreys' Homeopathic Specific No. 28, in use over 40 years, the only successful remedy. $1 perival, or special package with powder, for $$ drawn by Druglans, or post paid on receipt of price. HOPPHEW HESD, CO., Con. William ♥ John St., New York Mississippi Henrietta and Annie Meade are spending their vacation with their cousin, Mr. Edward Meade, at Amelia C. H., Va. have about fifty or sixty good will sell from $25 to $49 each on month. These instruments will be satisfaction guaranteed. If you grand or upright piano at this children something to practice on, every thing and will not cost you take the instrument back any time age for a higher price instrumentunt paid. ains in Organs. ber of slightly used organs that $49. These organs sold origi-50. greatest opportunity to prospective Organs ever offered in Richmond, will come early and secure first sold as advertised and fully war- m 8 a. m. to 6 p m Cable Co., J. G. CORLEY, Manager, 213 E. Broad Street. Johnson, ATOR AND EMBALMER. 207 N. Foushee St., nr. Broad. S FOR HIRE Telegraph promptly filled. Wed- dinments promptly attended. ance in Building. New 'Phone, 480 S' Aze You Coming to the National Bapt Convnetion? 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 ones with proper addresses to Rev. W. F. Graham, 728 N. 2ad St., Richmond, Va. Failure to comply with this request may give delegates, some troubles in being appointed to their homes. ROBT. S, FORRESTER FLORIST, 215 E. Leigh Street, Richmond, Virgini a I am prepared to furnish the public with plants of all kinds. Cut flowerst funeral designs, etc. I will be pleased to hane at-e. pv ronage of the public Mrs. Louisa Meade. No. 1102 W. Leigh St. left last Saturday for Jeterville, Va., to visit her sick mother, whom she said is somewhat improved, and left her much better when she returned last Monday. W. F. GRAHAM. M. Dr. Shea, Marvelous Medium Gives the names of dead and living, spend, tell who and when you will maintain, also, or business journeys, lawsuits, absent friends health or anything you know, no matter what it is. He can call up your spirit friends and show them to you. Can make them real at home or room. He asks no questions don't ask you to write a name for him. Don't try to pump you in an area but tells you right off. He is thoroughly endorsed by leading spiritualists everywhere. He has a good medical and special license to provide his wonderful powers of credentials no one else has to know. He gives thousands of references to both white and colored patrons. Twenty-five years practice—seven in Brooklyn—will show you that he does so as that he can tell of. Can tell what business is you and where, how to win speedy marriage with the one you love. How to be successful in all your doing is short what is best to do. He succeeds when all others fail. Positive satisfaction or no pay will and see you will find it lucky to consult a Christian gentleman. He has a medicine that will your drunkenness, cad be be given patient not knowing it. Thousands of RICH, HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings, while those neglect his advice are still laboring against their own knowledge of chemistry, he can impart knowledge of will overcome your enemies and with your will aid the old and advice have often been solicited; the old and advice have often been sacring of speedy and happy marriage to all your wishes. In love affairs he never tails. He has the secret of winning the actions of be progeste sex. It is the curse of spiritualism that in all large cities there are powers they do not possess. The neither gifts, credentials nor references, people are noto wishing in sense as to throw away on such. Dr. Shees refers to the Hon. Daniel Denmore, Arshtitect and builder, 41 Clemson University, Sewell, Ship- builder, South Brooklyn. All he him for the past seven years. He gives his powers power to all. The doctor has racised his powers to all. The doctor has memphis and Louisville; understands boroughly the diseases, spells or influences he now and always had a large patronry. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: Brooklyn. Aug. 15, 1891—This is to certify that came to New York from Albany. I was out of money. I had no luck in anything out of money. I had no luck in anything underook. What to do I did not know. I went to me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me that I had to be he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very much money and did me no good. I bless the day first met Dr. Shea. I would advise all in bad luck, slick to go to him at once. Sincerely. ALBERT AVE. 2567 Atlantic Ave South Plainfield, Aug. 15, 1891—This is to certify that came to New York from Albany and been absent two years. I mourned for him night and day. I gave him up as dead. Hearing of the wonderful things Dr. sheeran told me my husband was alive and well and where he was; told me he would come home and when. To my joy all of it came true. He told me he was dead. I also wish to say that this month I lost the sum of $550. I am a poor woman and he told me I would find my money and to my intense joy I did find it as he told me. I thank God there is a man so gifted in our life that he can help me and tell their what to do. Sincerely, A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN - A MINIB TER'S STATEMENT. I wish to state that one of my parishioners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brennan, and I had to stand her case. She had several doctors but none of them seemed to know what war was going on. I was very good. It was my duty as her pastor to call her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought she was a very kind person. He him a kind sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers; told me that he was a patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told atonice what was the matter and he said he was not a lawyer. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and healthy. He said he had been mad Dr Shea to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. Rev. William Johnson spoke to Dr Shea in Brooklyn. © K. Shea, show *The New York Times*. DR. SHEA has been carefully educated' in the Homeopathic and Eclectic Schools of Medicine its success is wonderful in curing paralysis Ribs, Hips, Cancers, Constipation, Ague, Dyspnea Tape Worms, Liver Complaints, Deafness Catarrh, Dropsy, Pleuris, Nervous Debility Women and children, Fles, Kidney Disease and all strange mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter how bad, but bountyable treatment. He can and will tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has had ample experience in public hospitals and private hospitals. No trifling with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parloris is a registered physician. A new remedy is the use of a nasal spray. In treatment. Hopeless cases and those that others cannot cure solicited to call. Fat folks this the childless made parents. All letters must contain $1.00, two stamps, age, lock of hair, clothing, advice and diagnosis. No postal cards. Charges for medical treatment only. Reception this paper. 651 FULLION STREET. 651 FULTON STREET. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Tonsorial Artist. Little Billy's Pace 20 W. Leigh St., Richmond, Va. First-Class Shaving and Hair Cutting. Our styles are the LATEST and cannot be easily imitated. Your pat- ronage respectfully solicited. apl-28-jy-28. S. W. Robinson. Dealer In Fine Wines Your Patronage is Respectfully Solicited. WANTED WEEKLY 100 OOOKS Housemaids, and Wattresses for New York and other Northern Oities, wages from $3.00 to $5.00 per week. Transportation furnished, also 50 farm hands for Maryland. 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 hire of reasonable rates and nothing but first class carriages, buggies, etc. Keeps constantly on hand fine Funeral Supplies. [KESIDENCH NEXT DOOR.] OPEN DAY AND NIGHT—MAN ON DUTY ALL NIGHT J. A. & C. J. Cooke SUCCESSORS TO Henry Cooke, OFFICE, WAREROOMS & STABLES: 528 N. Adams St. Night Calls and Orders by 'Phone Pro Hotel Dale Ladies' and Gents' C OPEN AL E. W. DALE, Prop. NA BEFORE MAKING Adams St. Near Le Orders by 'Phone Promptly Executed. Rest 528 N. Adams St. Near Leigh St. Night Calls and Orders by 'Phone Promptly Executed. Residence Up-stairs. BAR S' and Gents' Cafe. European OPEN ALL NIGHT. C, Prop. NATHANIEL DIG Ladies' and Gents' Cafe. European Plan OPEN ALL NIGHT. E. W. DALE, Prop. NATHANIEL DIGGS, Me 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 fast everything that is needed in house furnishings. RUGS AND CARPETS. Of every description; also the latest designs in BOOKERS 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 Wurgen's Son BEST BROAD ST., and 5th Street uilar Price Best Pen a Your Choice $3 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 Mediemes only will cure you then purchase your Drugs and Medicine from: Leonard's Reliable Prescription Drug Store 724 North Second Street. ble Description Drug Store 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. ERIES, MEATS, MILLES, CIGARS AND FEED. AND COAL; MILLS LOW. Hidly First-class and press Company Address LAUGHLIN DE We guarantee the THE Jacob A. Cooke. C. J. Cooke Cooke, Corpellus J. Cooke almers and Liverymen St. Near Leigh St. aptly Executed. Residence Up-stairs. CORNER ARCTIC AND KENTUCKY AVES. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.afe. European Plan. N. NIGHT. CHANIEL, DIGGS, Me The 'Economy 808 N. 38D 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 Summer Goods. CLEANING, DYEING AND REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. Goods called for and delivered promptly. Old 'Phone 1188. CONFIDENCE A Perfect Pen at a Popular 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 back and offer you $1.10 for it. A Profitable Proposition any way you figure it. Don't miss this Opportunity of a Lifetime to secure the Best Pen Made, Hair Rubber Resist, 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 expire. BUSINESS—your pen proceses— OUR HARVEST. By mail, postpaid, upon receipt of $1. If your desire pen sent by registered mail, send 10 cents additional. LAUGHLIN MFG. Co. k l o o k DETROIT; MICHL 5 Old 'Phone 1431 HEAVEN COURTED BY SIGNS. Boston Couple Who Never Spoke to Each Other Until They Stood Before the Altar. A 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. 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 COURTING BY SIGNS COURTING BY SIGNS. counts 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, which was returned with a smile. Then began the odd and unique courtship. The young man, in order to get a better look at his inamorata, 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, allow 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 up 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." RECOVERED HER TEETH. Chase of a Philadelphia Young Woman After a Pug That Had Taken Her Molars. Philadelphiaians on Diamond street were very much interested the other day in watching the chase of a young woman stylishly dressed after a pug dog. The wind was high, and during a gust that came around a corner, the young woman sneezed, gently at first, and then with some degree of violence. A cry of alarm escaped her lips as something resembling a string of pearls fell from her mouth to the pavement. For an instant the object glittered on the sidewalk, when the frisky dog bounded to the spot, picked A dog is running down the street. A woman is running alongside it, holding a stick. Two men are standing behind the fence, watching the dog. A house is visible in the background. RATHER EMBARRASSING. up the glistening thing and bounded off again. Blushing, the girl, in her perplexity, cast a wistful glance at the dog in the distance. Quickly she placed her trembling hand over her mouth and kept it there, while she started in pursuit of the dog. The chase was exciting. Pedestrians paused to watch. After many turns, rushes, dogges and halts the pretty maiden caught the dog at Teath street. The animal fell prostrate at her command. "Drop it, Fido; drop it!" she cried. The dog obeyed, opened its mouth and dropped upon the pavement with great reluctance the proud maiden's set of false teeth. Caused by a Cow's Tail. Mrs. Joseph Ross, of Pleasant Gap Va., met with a most peculiar accident. When she went into the barnyard to do the milking a cow switched its tail, which caught in the handle of the milk bucket. The hook on the bucket handle caught in the palm of Mrs. Ross' hand. Then, the heifer started to run, dragging Mrs. Ross about the barnyard until she was very seriously if not fatally injured, the hook at last releasing her after tearing completely through the hand from the fleshy base of the thumb digonally across to the little finger. THE LAW INTERPRETED. Right of a telephone company to place its lines in streets under statutory authority is held in Michigan Telephone company vs. Benton Harbor (Mich.), 47 L. R. A. 104, to be not subject to the consent of the municipality. Eight years' unexplained delay in prosecuting suits for taxes is held, in Robinson vs. Bierce (Tenn.), 47 L. R. A. 875, to be fatal to the lien acquired on the property, where the taxes would be barred by statute except for the pendency of the suits. Contributory negligence of the owner of property destroyed by fire communicated by a locomotive engine is held in Boston Excelsior company vs. Bangor & A. Railroad company (Me.), 47 L. R. A. 82, to be no defense to the railroad company under a statute imposing an absolute liability on the corporation for damages caused by fire thus communicated. General deposit by an administrator of money of the estate in a bank owned by him is held, in Shute vs. Hinman (Ore.) 47 L. R. A. 265, to destroy its identity, if any portion of the money is afterward checked out, so that the funds cannot be traced into the hands of the bank's assignee in case of insolvency, although more than the amount of the deposit remains in the bank. A statute which excludes the property of railroad companies on which a fire tax levy from the benefit and protection which is to be afforded to other property by the use of the fund, is held, in Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad company vs Clark (Kan.) 47, L. R. A. 77, to be invalid for unconstitutional discrimination and denial of the equal protection of the laws. The fact that it does not affirmatively appear that the question of benefit to land was taken into consideration in levying a foot front assessment for a street improvement is held, in Schroder vs. Overman (O.), 47 L. R. A. 156, insufficient ground for an injunction against collecting the assessment, where it is not shown or claimed that there were no benefits equal to the cost or that the cost and expenses were not fairly apportioned to the property affected. FACTS FOR WOMEN. More than one-third of all manufactured goods are in France made by women. According to a New York newspaper there are only ten Japanese women in that city, and one of these is Miss Shidan Nurse, of Kobe, who will soon return to her native town to establish a hospital. President Hazard, of Wellesley college, is a believer in athletics for women. She says she thinks the modern, athletic, college-bred girl is thus far the nearest approach to Plato's conception of a perfect woman. A Honolulu newspaper states that former Queen Liliuokalani, while in Washington not long ago, became interested in automobiles, and took lessons in running a machine. She has now ordered one sent to her in Honolulu. If Calve did win a wager of £1,000 by sleeping at Windsor castle the night she sang there for the queen's entertainment she will probably not be invited soon again. It is the queen's custom on these occasions to send the performers back on the same evening, but Mme. Calve, according to the story, had such a cold that she was invited to remain. She is said to have wagered £10 against £1,000 with Alfred Rothschild that she could do it. A LITTLE MISCELLANY Some people, when they coax you to do a thing, make you more determined not to do it.—Atchison Globe. Pol Placon, the opera singer, sings a whole opera in admirable German without understanding a word of that language. The telegraph was first established in Japan in 1869, when the Japanese government engaged some English engineers to build a line between Yokohama and Tokio, which are only a few miles apart. A project recently set on foot in Hungary to supply electric power in small quantities to home workshops in the vicinity of Buda-Pesth has received the sanction of the Hungarian diet. Simon Newcomb, America's greatest astronomer, has had an honorary degree conferred upon him by the University of Cracow, Austria, something extraordinary for an American to receive. But in the past, so famed is Prof. Newcomb, the leading foreign universities have conferred honorary degrees upon him, and the greatest of the world's scientific societies have presented him with gold medals. IN THEIR YOUNGER DAYS. Senator Depew's success as a young lawyer was speedy. In the second six months of his practice he made $500. Sir Gordon Sprigg, the new premier of Cape Colony, South Africa, began life as a reporter in the house of commons. J. Pierpont Morgan, while a student at the English high school in Boston, took the mathematics prize for three years in succession. The late Admiral Philip, while a religious, conscientious man, was as a boy persistently neglectful of his studies and always in trouble on account of his uncontrollable tendency to mischief. When in the naval academy he only managed to attain the minimum grade necessary to keep him in the institution, and made that only through the grace of his instructors, who knew that he had the making of a fine officer in him. Sex Equality in Iceland. In Iceland men and women are in every respect political equals. The nation, which numbers about 79,000 people, is governed by representatives elected by men and women. A Comparison. If a man hoards riches and enjoys them not he is a fit companion for the donkey that dines on thistles when grass is plenty—Chicago Daily News. THE RICHMONDPLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA live right her in the north. I am in touch with those who need help, can find out who is unreasonable and unjust. 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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 these germs, thus enabling the hair to become long, straight, silky, 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, $5.00. To quickly introduce this great invention, we have decided to give every reader of the PLANET this grand opportunity. 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This is a reputable paper and would take no advertisement from a dishonest firm. 165 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 fl sh every day," said she. "Some days I was so weak I couldn't get out of bed. I know if hadn't get relief I wouldn't be here Two dollars' worth Ripans Tabules was all she ever u they made her a w Her husband she looks now than he She made hi the Tabul nousness and just as well in his c regular stand- nily now W Good News for the Unemployed. Send one stamp for information to F. Z. S PEREGRINO, Albany, N. Y. In one of the 100 In care of the "Spectator." Howard University. LA JUSTICE THE NATIONAL ANTI-MOB AND LYNCH-LAW ASSOCIATION H. C. Hempel, O. H. C. Hempel, O. Jas. Harris, Vice Pres. ET. Butler, Organizer, S.E. Huffman, Sect. Will organize in every state of this Union. Agents wanted in every Huffman, Seey, Spring field, O Liberty, Justice and Protection. Write Huffman for or circular giving full particulars NOTICE!! Box No. 5, Station B, RICHMOND, VA. TAT 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 speciality. Every mystery revealed, also of absent, deceased and living friends. Removes all troubles and estrangements, challenges any Medium who can exceed her in startling revelations of the past, present and future events of one's life. Remember she will not for any price flatter you; you may rest assured you will gain facts without nonsense. She can be consulted upon all affairs of Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friends, etc., with description of future companion. She is very accurate in describing missing friends, enemies etc. 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 withhold nothing. MRS. MARTH tells your entire life past, present and future in a DEAD TRANSE, has the power of any two Mediums you ever met. In tests she tells your mother's full name before marriage, the names of all your family their ages and description, the name and business of your present husband the name of your next if you are to have one, the name of the young man who now calls on you, the name of your future husband, and the day, month and year of your marriage, how many old children 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 that you have and this name, business and date of your future, if your future will be told in an honest clear and plain manner and in a deadrance. 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 religion, scruples prevent your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can tell you the FULL NAME of your future husband, with age and date of marriage, and tells whether the one you love is true or false. There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting a Medium, but such beliefs are contrary to the truth. It is only from the lack of discrimination that 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 these advisers do not take the able to study hun an nature. They do not spend their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the art of phaseology and kindred branches that will have a tendency to make the pathway to the road of the business clear and devoid of all obstacles. It is an undeniable fact that persons will come for advice in full knowledge of what they want to know, and yet as soon as they confront a Medium they try their utmost endeavor to dispel from their minds what they know so as to hear if it will be rehearsed by the Medium. To get the secret out of a Medium is the art used by many unprincipled men to take hold on the head and gain control thereby is a matter of impossibility most of them. And yet this can be done and by consulting Mrs. March 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. 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Deputies wanted in all section of the Kindly address, This organization has been chartered and legally instituted under the laws and statute of the State of New York, for the purposes of uniting together all as sentable men on the Broad Basse of Charity, Benet G. W. ALLN Supreme Voyager. 884 W. 83rd Street, New York TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: FAMINE SHADOWED INDIA. For Twenty-five Years an American Resident of Bombay. Having just returned from India, I have read the accounts of the famine in American papers, I have seen the pictures, I have seen the conditions in the famine districts, and I can assure you that the actual state of affairs is much more terrible than painted or pictured. And the worst of it is that, even if the June rains are entirely favorable, no relief can be expected till the crop is gathered in October. Famine photographs frequently represent half starved and dying, persons lying on the street or in some field. They are poor but self respecting people, who have never been the objects of public charity HUNGER KILLED WOMAN and have refused to go to famine relief them in the face, and unbearable dist help. Weary and hungry, they have lied before waking. Not long before brother missionary at Ahmedabad, not free at the roadside and said: "The o a man lying, face down, under that body I found it already stiff and cold, one side torn away, evidently eaten by and have refused to go to famine relief camps until at last death has stared them in the face, and unbearable distress has driven them out in search of help. Weary and hungry, they have laid themselves down to rest and have died before waking. Not long before leaving India, while walking with a brother missionary at Ahmedabad, not far from his house, he pointed to a tree at the roadside and said: "The other day I saw the emaciated figure of a man lying, face down, under that tree. On going near and touching the body I found it already stiff and cold. Examining it more carefully, I found one side torn away, evidently eaten by jackals. A couple of rode ankle MOTHER AND CHILD HINDOO PEASANT WOMAN IN HAPPY TIMES them; serum, instruments and everyth vided, but the Hindoos have not taken wild rumors have been spread and have that inoculation is most harmful; that doctors to punish the Hindoos for sup- destroying caste. In view of this the every man, woman or child who is in old, whose mother died and whose fa- money was paid to every person who HINDOO PEASANT WOMAN IN HAPPY TIMES. tions are opened. Doctors are sent to them; serum, instruments and everything needed for efficient work are provided, but the Hindoos have not taken kindly to this remedy. All kinds of wild rumors have been spread and have been widely believed to the effect that inoculation is most harmful; that it has been devised by the European doctors to punish the Hindoos for supposed disloyalty and as a means for destroying caste. In view of this the government offers two days' wages to every man, woman or child who is inoculated. I know a little fellow 8 years old, whose mother died and whose father is a helpless invalid. Hearing that money was paid to every person who was willing to be inoculated, this poor RESCUED FAMINE GIRLS little had presented himself at one of the arm was healed he went to another star poor boy had actually been inoculated he received and with which he support The government has already ex free distribution of food to those who the ablebodied at cash wages in the ditches and other public works that wi tion she little lad presented himself at one of the inoculation stations. As soon as his arm was healed he went to another station, and this thing went on until the poor boy had actually been inoculated five times in each arm for the 84 cents he received and with which he supported himself and father for six weeks. The government has already expended more than $47,000,000 in the free distribution of food to those who are unable to work and in employing the ablebodied at cash wages in the construction of reservoirs, irrigation ditches and other public works that will mitigate future droughts. In addition, there are generous and splendidly organized systems of private charity, the funds being supplied from every part of the civilized world and managed chiefly by American and European missionaries of long experience in India. It is the duty and privilege of every one to have some share in this sacred work of humanity. Gifts 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. L. T. Chamberlain, executive director, by whom they will be cabled promptly to the responsible and representative American-Indian relief committee, under the chairmanship of United States Consul William H. Fee, at Bombay, with the veteran missionary, Robert A. Hume, as executive secretary. The New York committee of one hundred on India famine relief co-operates 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 states that on receipt of a postal addressed "Committee of One Hundred, 73 Bible House, New York," supplies of illustrated literature are seen. The help of individuals, clubs, lodges, hotels and summer resorts, churches, bttes, King's Daughters, etc., is earnest nature. Many who will lend a hand in if they were able to draw a handsome The Secret Out. suphes of illustrated literature are seat without charge and expressage free. The help of individuals, clubs, lodges, labor unions, employers, proprietors of hotels and summer resorts, churches, Sunday schools, young people's societies, King's Daughters, etc., is earnestly sought in distributing this free literature. Many who will lend a hand in this way can aid the cause as much as if they were able to draw a handsome check themselves. The Secret Out. Quadds—Scribler's new novel has made a decided hit among the fair sex. Spacer—So! It must be quite an interesting book. "On the contrary, it's unusually tiresome." "Then how do you account for its popularity?" "The last chapter immediately follows the preface."—Chicago Evening News. Assuredly American. Small Porto Rican (wheeling twin babies)—I go to American school. New Yorker—Indeed? What do you learn there? "American. My teacher give me American almanac and I find name for my sisters." "What are they?" "Proudly)—They pretty American names—Malaria and Neuralgia."—Judge. 239 of camps until at last death has stared ress has driven them out in search of aid themselves down to rest and have are leaving India, while walking with a at far from his house, he pointed to a ther day I saw the emaciated figure of ree. On going near and touching the Examining it more carefully, I found y jackals. A couple of rods away lay the dead body of an infant. A little farther on was found a woman, still alive. She was the wife of the man and mother of the child. She, too, poor thing, died before she could reach the poorhouse, which stood within sight and call of the spot where these patient, helpless ones had fallen down to dle." A starving man is devoid of judgment and of most of his natural feelings. In April we received a group of famine girls. Among them was one who, although much emaciated, began to improve from the day she came to us. After a week she rapidly grew worse. In spite of everything that could be done for her she soon died. We learned at last that, while she was so ill that we were giving her a few spoonfuls of nourishment at a time, raising her gently, because she seemed unable to make any effort to help herself, and even later, when she seemed unable to see or to speak, she had been dragging herself at intervals, when we were absent, out into the garden, a distance of 50 yards, in order to get some green mangoes to eat. For the poor famine child they were deadly poison. She knew it, but the awful gnawing in her stomach made prudence impossible. The only effective preventive to the spread of plague that has yet been discovered is inoculation with plague serum. Wherever an outbreak of the disease is impolite, long-term disease is imminent, inoculation stations are opened. Doctors are sent to helping needed for efficient work are probably to this remedy. All kinds of been widely believed to the effect it has been devised by the European opposed disloyalty and as a means for government offers two days' wages to circulated. I know a little fellow 8 years older is a helpless invalid. Hearing that was willing to be inoculated, this poor the inoculation stations. As soon as his tion, and this thing went on until the five times in each arm for the 84 cents ed himself and father for six weeks. pended more than $47,000,000 in the are unable to work and in employing construction of reservoirs, irrigation fill mitigate future droughts. In addi- A FAMINE GRILLDREN FROM GENERAT. at without charge and expressage free. abor unions, employers, proprietors of Sunday schools, young people's society sought in distributing this free literie way can aid the cause as much as check themselves. Assuredly American Small Porto Rican (wheeling twin babies)—I go to American school. New.Yorker—Indeed? What do you learn there? "American. My teacher give me American almanac and I find names for my sisters." "What are they?" "Proudly—They pretty American names—Malaria and Neuralgia"—Judge. THE RICHMOND PLANET,RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Discipline for Children A judicial decision which has just been rendered at the court in Munich shows that corporal punishment is still regarded in Germany as an indispensable factor of education. "A school-teacher," says the judge, "has the right to inflict corporal punishment as well on the pupils of his own class as on those of other classes. As pupils are amenable to scholastic jurisdiction even after the school hours are over, they may be punished by the teacher even outside of the school. A clergy-man who is giving religious instruction has the same right in this respect as other teachers. Furthermore, the infliction of such punishment cannot be made the basis of a legal action unless it can be shown that the pupil has been really and seriously injured. Such a serious injury would be a wound endangering health or life. Brushes and ordinary abrasions, however, are not to be considered as serious wounds, since marks of this kind are apt to appear wherever punishment is administered."—N. Y. Herald. Letters in London The traveler is interested in getting his letters promptly. At his London hotel there are 15 deliveries a day. He may drop a card in a post box at eight in the morning, get an answer at noon and mail a reply which will get to his friend before evening. Within the last three years, whenever the post office bill has come up in the house of representatives, there has been discussion as to the practicability of the pneumatic dispatch. One might as well discuss the practicability of the telephone. They would smile at such suggestions in London or Paris, where a slight addition to the postage will secure a rapid delivery by pneumatic dispatch. Another great convenience in the postal system abroad is the method of paying money orders. One is not obliged to go a half mile to a branch, or three miles to the central post office, to get his money. The postman who brings the order brings the money with him. You receipt for it, and that is the end of it. —Forum. Eagle's Neat. Among the attractive spots of the Killarney lakes, in the county of Derry, Ireland, is a celebrated rock about 1,200 feet in height, which is noted for its wonderful and exciting echoes. For centuries it has been the abode of eagles; hence its name. "It is impossible," says a writer, "for language to convey even a remote idea of the exceeding delight communicated by this development of a most wonderful property of nature. It is not only by the louder sounds that the echoes of the hills are awakened; the clapping of a hand will call them forth; almost a whisper will be repeated—far off, ceasing, resuming, ceasing again."—Detroit Free Press. Swept Off by a Hurricane A remarkable effect of the great hurricane of 1898 in the West India islands, was the complete disappearance from the island of St. Vincent of a species of humming-bird, which, previous to the storm, had been one of the commonest and tamed birds that inhabited the island. Other species of humming-birds, of a larger size, survived the tempest, and are yet to be seen in St. Vincent, but the little bronze-green birds with erected crests, which formerly attracted much admiration, are all gone—Youth's Companion. The Old Shipplaters Probably the greatest profit ever enjoyed by the government as a result of the destruction of money was in connection with the fractional currency or shinplasters issued during the civil war. The total amount issued was $368,724,079, of which $8,880,-558 has never been presented for redemption. A large amount has been preserved as curios by collectors, and occasionally even now it is offered for redemption—Indianapolis News. Not All in Chicago Smythe—I'm getting tired of that old story about the Chicago man eating pie with a knife. Smith—Yes, ain't they conceited to go on blowin' about that? "Conceited? Who?" "The Chicago people. They seem to think nobody else knows how to eat pie but them."—Catholic Standard and Times. A Speedy Retribution. Small Boy—Arf ticket ter Baker street. (Pays and awaits delivery of ticket.) Clerk—It's a shameful thing, a kid like you smoking! "Who are you callin' a kid? I'm 14!" "Oh, are you? Then you pay full fare to Baker street."—London Punch. His Full Value Hungry Hawkes--Gee whizz! I wish I wuz as rich as I look Here I am as well as I look. Hitherto Thither—Aw, g'on! Wat kind of a bluff is dat? "Dat's straight talk. A feller down de road dere told me I looked like thoity cents."—Catholic Standard and Times. Nicety in Expression. Mistress (to coachman whom she has caught kissing the maid)—James! I am surprised! New Coachman (from Boston)—Pardon me, madam; you are merely astonished. It is we who are surprised. —Chicago Inter Ocean. Wool Not Worn in China. The Chinese never wear wool—not even in the depth of winter—and, generally speaking, the entire population clothe themselves in cotton all the year round. —Chicago Inter Ocean. Domestic Jaxx Miss Hitts—I suppose you and your wife get along well together. Henry Peck—Yes—that is, she gets along well enough; I don't—Chicago Evening News. 4. Recommendation Mistress—How shall I write your recommendation? Maid (just leaving)—Suppose you say I stood this place six weeks? That will be sufficient, thank you—N. Y. World. Not His Fault. "You married me for my money!" she exclaimed angrily. "Oh, well," he replied soothingly. "don't blame me. I couldn't get it any other way, you know."—Chicago Post. BITS OF PERSONALITY Theodore Roosevelt is five feet nine inches in height, and weighs 165 pounds. He exercises daily. A movement is on foot in Tennessee to have the state purchase the old home of President James K. Polk, in Nashville, as a governor's mansion. All Ferrough Bey, the Turkish minister to this country, is fast adopting American customs. He now wears a straw hat when out of doors and has joined the Chinese minister in the use of the bicycle. The German emperor has been an occupant of the throne 12 years, his imperial majesty having succeeded on the death of his father. Emperor Frederick, who died at Berlin June 15, 1888. A portrait of Walter Q. Gresham is to be displayed with honor in the galleries of the emperor of Japan. This tribute is in recognition of Mr. Gresham's services in carrying through successfully the treaty between Japan and this country during the second term of President Cleveland. Dr. John Charles Ryle, bishop of Liverpool, who died recently, was twice select preacher at Oxford and once at Cambridge. His father was a banker, and the late bishop for a short time took a part in the business. Then financial difficulties came in his way, and, leaving commerce, he exchanged his business career for that of a clergyman. Baron Hayashi, the new Japanese minister to the court of St. James, is regarded as one of the ablest among Japanese junior statesmen. The early part of his official career was passed in the department of public works, but he was subsequently transferred to the foreign office, where he rose to the rank of vice minister, holding that post throughout the war with China and receiving a patent of nobility for distinguished services. COMMON MISQUOTATIONS. "Just cause and impediment."—"Cause or just impediment." (Book of Common Prayer.) "The even tenor of their way."—"The noiseless tenor of their way." (Gray's Elegy.) "Fresh fields and pastures new."—"Fresh woods and pastures new." (Milton. Lycidas.) "Make assurance doubly sure."—"Make assurance double sure." (Macbeth. Act IV. Sc. 1.) "Benedict the married man" should be "Benedick the married man." (Much Ado About Nothing.) "Falleth as the gentle dow."—"Droppeth as the gentle rain." (Mefchant of Venice. Act IV. Sc. 1.) "The man that hath no music in his soul."—"The man that hath no music in himself." (Ibid. Act V. Sc. 1.) "Charity covereth a multitude of sins."—"Charity shall cover the multitude of sins." (1 Peter 4:8.) "The tongue is an unruly member."—"But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil." (James 3;8.) "Falls like Lucifer Never to rise again."—"Falls like Lucifer Never to hope again." (Henry VIII. Act III. Sc. 2.) "Thick as autumn leaves in Vallombrosa."—"Thick as autumn leaves that strew the brook in Vallombrosa." (Milton. Paradise Lost, Book I.) "A man convinced against his will Will hold the same opinion still."—"He that compiles against his will Is of his own opinion still." (Butler. Hudibras. Part III.) GLOSSARY OF CHINESE TERMS. Hslen—A district. Hsiang—A village. Fu—A prefecture. Fan Kwei—Foreign devil. Hui—A club or association. Total—Governor of a province. Kwaling Sul—The young emperor. Chun Chi—The general council of state. Tsung Li Yamen—The foreign office. Nei Ko—Grand secretariat and imperial chancery. Chung Tang—A grand secretary of state, of whom there are six. Chhitai—Governor general, usually superintendnig two provinces. Bong Wong Wui—Society for the protection of the emperor—the reform society. Kwang Yu Wai—The young emperor's chief adviser, and the leader of the reform party. Hung Kai Chu-Second adviser of the emperor and reform leader. Coming to America. Ye Ho Chuan-Society commonly known as the Boxers-literally, righteousness, harmony and fists.-N. Y. Sun. IN THE BALDEEADED ROW. "He has a very lofty brow, I think." "Yes, and if it were to get any loftier it would hit him in the back of the neck." -Philadelphia Press. "Bald-headed men generally seem so cheerful and happy." "Of course; they can't remember how they looked when they had hair." -Indianapolis Journal. "Who was the scientist who made the discovery that baldness was a sign of intellect?" "I don't know his name. All I know is that he was bald." -Indianapolis Press. Jones - "That bald-headed man is using hair restorers. He must be contemplating matrimony." Johnson—"Very likely he's just got a divorce." -N. Y. Journal. "When woman gets into politics," asked the shoe clerk, "will she have a pull?" "She will," answered the Cheerful Idiot, "if her husband is bald-headed." -Indianapolis Journal. Not Unique He—Crowded, were you? I thought you went early to avoid the rush. She—So I did; but about 5,000 other people did the same thing.—Brooklyn Life. A Serious Mistake "I am very much surprised to hear that they are married. I thought he was merely flirting with her." "He thought so, too." — Collier's Weekly. To Encourage Matrimony. The town of Givette, in the Ardennea, is taking steps to put an end to the depopulation of France. Hereafter for all town offices fathers of more than three children will be picked first, and all married men will be preferred to bachelors. Prizes will be awarded yearly to those parents who have sent the largest number of children to school regularly, and scholarships in the national schools will be given only to those children belonging to households of more than three in family. Fathers of families will also have the first chance of admission to almshouses and old people's homes.—N. Y. Sun. When Lord Wolseley Goes When Lord Wolseley Goes. Lord Wolseley's retirement from the position of commander in chief in a few months is not exciting the amount of public interest which the importance of the position demands. Under the changes introduced into the war office in 1895 the period of office fixed for each holder of the post was five years, and this term expires in the case of Lord Wolseley next September. The appointment of his successor presents a favorable opportunity for the government to place the war office system on a thorough and sounder footing, and there is a widespread impression that this will be done.—Manchester Dispatch. Long Theatrical Treats The Passion Play as performed at Oberammergau in Bavaria lasts from eight a.m. to six p.m., with an hour and a half's interval, or eight and a half hours in the actual performance. The actors (who regard the play as an act of worship) number from 600 to 700. In China and Japan the plays performed in the theaters go on the entire day, with intervals for refreshment; though in the latter country theatrical performances are now limited by law to eight hours.—Collier's Weekly. Just the Name. The tramp had been knocked down by the cruel hoofs of a team. "Are you much hurt?" Inquired a bystander. "What kind of a wagon was it, boss?" saked the dying tramp, feebly. "A brewery wagon." "Thank goodness!" And the knight of the road fell back.—Chicago Evening News. Vindicated at Last "My dear," he said, "I forgot to mail that letter this morning." that letter this morning." "O, you dear!" she cried. "That was just what I wanted. Now I can blame you when that supercellous Sadie complains that I don't answer her notes." — Philadelphia North American. Frugal Cupid. "How Mrs. Scriymser hates to see money wasted." "Yes; she told me she accepted Mr. Scriymser chiefly because he had made a long railroad journey to propose to her."-Indianapolis Journal. 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Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public. Abstract of Title Office. Titles to property carefully examined. Spoil nattention given to retain other mat- ress in relation oran. THE PLANET HISTORY OF THE 25th U. S. INF'Y jams, G. now sergeant L, came near drowning, his rare presence of mind saving him. REINFORCED THE TROOPS. The regiment marched to Dacquire on June 16th was sent out with the 3rd Brigade, 2d Division, Lawton's under Col. Miles of the 1st Infantry to reinforce the 1st, 10th Cavalry and Rough Riders; but owing to a bad Cuban guide went wrong, and arrived after the fight was over. On July 1st, the regiment marched on El Caney, occupying the left center in plain view of the enemy. It was from this position the now famous Sergeant Smith said the enemy retreated from the Fort to the town of El Caney and amid his enthusiasm gave a yell and charged, followed by the whole line. The Spanish hastily retreated and the Americans charged right up to the breast works and took them. The engagement cost, one officer and seven enlisted men killed and seven wounded. On the 2nd of July the regiment moved on San Juan Hill and took part in repelling the night attack of July 2nd. On the 8rd, the regiment moved to the extreme left of the line within 400 yards of the Spanish trenches and there remained until the surrender, when the regiment moved into Santiago and in a few days embarked on the mission to capture Fort Sanchez Point, at which place we arrived in August, 1888. MAKE A GOOD IMPRESSION. Colonel A. S. Daggett, now Colonel 14th Infantry, was in command of the regiment in the Cuban campaign; Colonel bury having been promoted to be a Burgadier General a short time before. His personal courage and coolness created a noble impression on his men. In September, companies I and K were reorganized and L and M organized from old soldiers from the older companies. Recruits trained at Mc Pherson, Georgia and new recruits and formed the headquarters Battalion under command of Maj. Mots Hooten, now Lieut. Col. 5th Infantry, and on September 20th proceeded to Fort Logan, Colorado. Lieut. Colonel Daggett soon relieved Lieut. Colonel Hooten and began to build up a good Battalion from the new organizations and their present good showing is a result of his training and the noncommissioned officers under him. After nine months of duty at home orders came for another tour of foreign duty and on June 27th the headquarters, under Colonel Burt, who had rejoined the regiment some time before for the Presidio of California, where they arrived at San Francisco on June 80th. They were surprised when informed of the remainder of the regiment on the transport awaiting companies L and M, under Major Noble, through a misunderstanding had been detained in Nevada, arriving on the 1st and they had hardly got the property aboard when the big transport Pennsylvania poked her nose at the deck towards the Golden Gate and the dock. After nine days of alternating rough and calm weather, she arrived wi hout mishap at Honolulu, the Paradise of the Pacific, and discharging her scraping cargo, who took in the sights of this tropical city, resplendent in its clothes of star, green, verdure. IN THE PHILIPPINES. On July 12th, she again took on her passengers and started for Manila; at which place she arrived on August 1st. On the 2nd, the regiment debarked and marched to the Tendata district of Manila and boarded a train to Ca oocan. At Caloocan they were quartered in the Nepa barracks, and on August 3rd the 2nd Battalion, Captain Leonhaceur, marched to different stations on the line from La Loma Church to Balio—Ba is road. On August 18th, companies F, H and L, under Major Cronin of the 33rd Infantry, U. S. V., and Captain of 25th Infantry marched to San Mateo and joined General Young's expedition on that place, assisting in driving the insurgents thereform. On the 22nd they returned. In October, companies H, K and L, under Captain O'Nell marched on San Francisco del Monte. Considerable difficulty was experienced in crossing the Maraquina river, but it was finally accomplished by the scouts, who discovered that the town was deserted. On October 9th the regiment was engaged in defending the La Loma line almost without casualties; Musician Farnell, company E, dying of heart failure. On October 29th, the regiment mobilized at Caloocan and on October 31st took train for San Ferret, where the 34th were being acclimated prior to their campaign in the north. SEVERN SERVICE. Despite the charming surroundings the duties were very hard and these were not one fifth as they had been. So every one was glad when they learned they were to follow the general advance from Angeles. On November 15th, the regiment left San Fernando on the railroad and debarked at a point midway between Angeles and Mabalakat. It was pitch dark and the rain fell in torrents. One couldn't see ten feet ahead. At midnight the advance reached Mabalakat and companies I and L were left to garrison Mabalakat, and at daybreak the remaining companies B, E, F, H, K and M proceeded on to the Bamban river and awaited until the swift flow sufficiently receded to allow passage. At 1:30 p. m., General Burt decided to attempt a passage over the bridge, which had been partially destroyed by the insurgents. A plank was laid across a little inlet to a pier, the riffles were passed up, and then by climbing from abuttment to beam and pulling by cross ties the 25th got into Bamban one day earlier than expected. THE CAPTURE OF © BONNELL From Samban the 2nd Battalion, Captain Leonhacuser, was dispatched to capture O'Donnell, a former insurgent stronghold, under the guidance of a Filipino Captain, who had deserted shortly before, the column moved out over the mountains and after crossing about twenty various streams reached the heights overlooking O'Donnell. Forming into skirmishes, the column rushed the town, capturing it without firing a shot. A count of the captured articles disclosed 126 prisoners, 24 ponies, 18 bull teams, 210 rifles, 675 war bolos, 720 bayonets, 10,000 rounds of ammunition and the personal effects of an insurgent general. So complete was the victory that even company E went scouting the country and secured a rifle perimeter, the insurgents having literally thrown them away in disgust. Company D, 9th Infantry has since garrisoned the town without trouble. The visitors returned to Bamban where they were heartily received. On November 28th, Captain J. P. O'Neill with the 1st Battalion, companies F, H, I and M proceeded to O'Donnell and then over a narrow trail along the Zambales mountains. After ten days of hard march they reached San Ferdando de Zambales. A walk of a few hours brought the column to Batoolin, where a spirited engagement took place. Next morning the Batallion proceeded to Iba, capital of the province, which place was taken almost without mishap. In the engagement Pvt. Goodman of company M was wounded in the leg, but pushed on. After a few days in Iba, the column proceeded south. At San Manaline they met General Grant's column and proceeded to Subig. They took the boat and returned to Iba. Santa Cruz and intermediate towns were taken and Iba was retaken. On January 8th, the regiment was busy. Capt. O'Neil with part of two companies successfully drove off 1800 determined insurgents who attacked Iba, and Captain Parie drove them from Malabalacat after they had entered terms with a good chance to hold the garrison. On the 4th they fired on Corporal Ellis and a detail of K company, who escaped and returned to San Pedro Magalaga whither we had moved on December 27, 1599. A STRONGHOLD LCCATED. On the 4th Lieut. Martin with B company located an insurgent strong- hold in Mt. Arrayat and on the 5th, the 2nd Battalion, Captain Leonhacuser, marched to the mountain and after being ambushed, amid a spirited fight drove them back into the mountains and burned their barrio with the loss of three men wounded, one mortally. It was here that the regiment rescued Reg. Comy's Serg't Pederson of the 12th Infantry, Private Cook of the 9th and a company cook of the same regiment and two who were killed by the cowardly moh, who have the audacity to compare themselves with us in our struggle for Independence. On January 15th Corporal William Crawford, while engaged in a game of ball, it fell on a dagger worn by himself and sustained injuries from which he died on January 29th. On January 15th the headquarters and 2nd Battalion left to join Captain O'Neill's Battalion in putting down the insurrection in turbulent Zambales province. The job was quite hard, the insurgents who had been driven from the low land by the operations of the troops therein had taken refuge in the almost impregnable recesses of Zambales mountains and the job looked tough at best; but with the willingness and light-heartedness that characterizes a true soldier, went about the job and have well-bigh succeeded. SEOT THROUGH THE HEAD. Lieut. Schenek, adjutant of the 2nd Battalion had taken command of the scouts while returning to bubig from an expedition, his little band consisting of forty men ambushed just south of Castellejos at the first volley Privatez Bronston of K and Bocne of L fell to rise no more. shot through the head. Lieut. Schenek attempted to rally his men, but was soon cut down by a bullet through the head. Pvt. Shannon fell, shot through the heart. Company K which was a short distance away ran to the assistance of the two officers too bad. The work had been done and the bodies stripped, but not mutilated. Sergeant L, light foot, K, lst sergeant of scouts was wounded through the arm and inside Sergeant Singleton, L, shot through the hip; privatez Franklin, L, leg, slight; Sprive, K, both feet, severe; Sixon, B, shoulder, slight. Great anxiety was felt for the Signal Corps and a detachment of the regiment under Sergeant Henry, of K, which had been out a few days; but on March 1st they successfully defeated the insurgents in two engagements and arrived in Subig without losing a man. On February 9th the enemy attacked Subig in force, but the heavy rifle fire and the explosives used by the gunboat drive them off with loss. A similar attack on Santa Cruz was repaired without loss to the regiment. The service has been hard and the regiment is now stretched from Subig to Santa Cruz, 90 miles, and there are only two Battalions do it; yet there is no murmuring for the regiment has been used to hard duty since 1866. The following is a roster of the officers: Colonal, Andrew S. Burt, Brigade General; Lieut. Colonel, Stephen B. Jocelyn. Majors: David J. Craighe, Charles H. Noble, David B. Wilson. Captains: Charles L. Hodges, company C, commanding 8d Battalion, U. S.; Robert H. R. Loughborough, company A; Edwin F. Glenn, company H, detached service, Maxcelo, P. I.; Eaton A. Edwards, company D, S. D., U. S.; Harry A. Leonhauser, company K, commanding 2d Battalion in U. S.; Joseph T. O'Neil, company M, commanding 8d Battalion; Leon S. Roudiez, B company, Major and Com. U. S. V.; William J. Pardee, company I; Amos B. Shattuck, company C, in Custom Department, Manila, P. I.; D. Ducal, Regimental Adjutant, Major 88 U. S.; Michael J. Lenihan, regimental Q械队; Frank H. Allbright, company E; Poreval G. Lowe, F. sick in Manila; Joseph D. Leitch, G. in U. S., with company Ist Lieutenante: Vernon A. Caldwell, company H, commanding company; Ross L. Bush, Adjutant 38 Battalion in U. S.; John H. Parker, company C. Major 88th, U. S.; Vollia O. Clark, siek in U. S.; Henry L. Kinnison, company B, captain and quartermaster, U. S. 2nd; Samuel P. Lyon, Adjutant 2nd Battalion; Keynolds J. Burt, Reg, Commissary; John E. Hunt, company M, commanding detachment, San Felipe; Berkley Enoch, company L, in Manila; Charles F. Bates, company E, commanding company K; Carl A. Martin, company B, commanding company; George D. Arrowsmith, Adjutant 2nd Battalion, commanding de.achment, Cabanyan Stanley H. Ford, company I, acting THE BICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Regimental Adjutant; James McComer, company A, on duty with company E; John M. Streat, Jr., K company on E; commanding F. 2nd Lieutenants: John M. Campbell, company D. commanding company in U. S.; Garrison McCaskie, F company, commanding L; Reginald E. M. Nally, L, on duty E; Allee Parker, E, on duty L; George B. Sharon, B, commanding detachment, San Marcelino; George Deiss, company M, on commanding 2nd Battalion scouts; James H. Como., -; Harold D. Coburn work, and they quickly took complete possession of the stronghold. Fully an hour was consumed in breaking the lock to the cell in which the culprit was confined, but as soon as this was accomplished two men secured Clark and quickly appeared with him on the front steps of the jail. IDENTIFIED BY VICTIM. One of the mob then sprang up to the steps, and, turning to the crowd, begged all persons to put up their pistols and handle their guns with care, in order to prevent any more blood-shed. This suggestion was adopted by the crowd, and the colored man was started down the steps. A plow line was placed around his neck, and, guarded by twenty heavily armed men in fours, he was dragged out of the jail yard. Down Clinton street the shouting and cheering mob led their victim, followed by fully 1500 people. The doomed man was hustled quickly to Dallas, and once there was dragged down Stevens avenue to the home of his victim. Here he was taken before the girl and positively identified. The identification complete, the man collapsed and had to be taken up and borne on the shoulders of the Moore's Grove was soon reached. The rope around Clark's neck was thrown over the limb of an immense tree by Miss Priest's brother. The colored man was thrown across the back of a horse and the animal led from under him. The body fell probably three feet, and as it dangled in the air the report of probably a hundred firearms was heard, and the quivering flesh of the man was pierced by many bullets. Just as the work was finished the Desatur militia arrived at Huntville. They were telephoned that they were too late. GRAND ENTERTAINMENT There will be a grand Lawn Fete and Open Air Concert Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, July 30th, 31st and August 1st, 1900, on the 1a in the rear of the Leigh Street M. E Church. The person selling the highest number of ticket over one hundred will receive a pair of shoes. The one selling the next highest, over seventy-five will receive a nice bracelet. The one selling the highest over fifty will receive a nice B.ble. Special attractions each night: 1st night, concert by number of dwarfs. 2nd night humorous lecture by the Rev. A. Al. McGuire. Recitation by Mr. Randolph Roper. 3rd night presentation of prizes by Mr. W. P. Burrell. ADMISSION, 5 CENTS. Come one, come all and held the church. Committee: Mrs. M. M. Eunn, chairman; Mrs. Alice R. Smith, secretary; Miss Agnes Smith, treasurer; Miss Nannie Jones, organist. The Courts' Mass Meeting. In accordance with a call by R. W. G. R. of D., Sister M. L. Chiles, for the various courts to assemble in mass meeting Tuesday, July 24, 1900, 5 p.m., at Price's Hall, quite a representative body responded. Those present organized an Auxiliary to the T. W. Mitchell Monument Association; their aim and object being to raise money to help the Association in erecting a monument in memory of our beloved brother Col. T. W. Mitchell. The following officers were elected; President, Mrs. Elmora Wiley; vice president, Mrs. Laura J. Williams; treasurer, Miss Lucy J. Peters; secretary, Mrs. W. D. Payne. Executive Board: Mrs. Williana Page, Mrs. Mary M. Lemus. Mrs. George Roster, Mrs. Virginia Wright, Miss Annie Moss. It is earnestly desired that all members of the various courts will lend a helping hand to this worthy cause, and attend the meeting July 31st, 6 p.m., Price's Hall. L. H. PAYNE, Sec'y. EVERYBODY INVITED The Plans and the Speakers—$1000 to Be Paid. The Knights of Pythias, N. A. S. A., E., A., A. and A., and the Courts of the Independent Order of Calanthe will hold a grand open meeting at the Fifth St. Baptist Church. Wednesday night, August 1st. Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D., Rev. James H. Holmes, D. D., Rev. W. H. Stokes, B. D., and Rev. S. C. Burrell will be invited to participate. An interesting program has been arranged, and the Brigadier General's staff. Regimental staff and the Uniform Rank have also been invited to be present. One thousand dollars will be paid to the widows and heirs of deceased Knights. Admission, free. The publie is invited. THE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION. Like the white Christians do, the colored Christians and citizens of Richmond ought to prepare for a week of real religious pleasure during the conventional week. The greatest preachers of the denomination will be on hand to break the bread of life to our churches. The white citizens are giving us much encouragement. Members of all our churches are coming to our call. Last Monday night there was a grand meeting of the General Committee at the Mount Olivet Baptist Church (Chureh Hill). There were present a goodly number of preachers: Revs. M. B. Hucles, A. Smith, R. Kemp, E. Tartt, Thomas of 2nd Bap. Church, Banks, Hines and Herbert. The sermon preached by Rev. Tartt will be long remembered. "The wonderful Saviour" was the subject of the grand discourse. The people are in highest praise of the sermon. Those who doubt Richmond's intention of caring for the convention ought to OZONO IS KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS BE WARNED. By honest methods and is to-day the only gen- ence, and possessing the confidence of the colored excited the cupidity of the unprincipled, who, to get injurious to the hair and skin, and dangerous to health and life. Be warned; don't send your money to get only in return a mass of lard and tallow and animal fats, that injure your hair and cause it to fall out, destroy its growth, and cause you to become bald. Deal with a legitimate firm, who will treat you fairly and give you value for your money. We do solemnly swear that our remedies are true to all we claim for them; that they do not contain any animal fat or injurious drugs, and we will return the money for every case of dissatisfaction. We refer to Metropolitan Bank, Richmond, Va., or to the editor of this paper. The word OZONO and the cuts shown in this advertisement are registered as our trade-mark in U.S. Patent Office. Any infringement will be promptly prosecuted. OZONO positively straightens Knotty, Knappy, Kinky, Stubborn, Harsh, Refractory Hair. No injurious hot irons are necessary to produce this effect. OZONO does the work alone, and the use does not have to be kept up after the hair becomes stright, and washing the hair hastens the treatment, doing it good in every way. Cures Dandruff, Baldness, and all itching, running, scaly, humiliating Scalp Diseases; causes the hair to grow long and straight, soft, fine, and beautiful as an April morning. Price, 50c a box; 4 boxes does the work. OZONO cannot fail. Read our grand offer: Cut out this advertisement and send to us with $1.00, and we will send you immediately four, boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which makes rough skin soft and brightens up black skin several shades; also one bottle of SKIN FOOD, which removes Wrinkles, Freckles, Moth Patches, Tan, Liver Spots, Small-Pox Pits, Birthmarks, &c. It makes the aged look young, and the young look younger. We will also, to show our liberality, include a package of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human body—such as feet, arm-pits, &c.; cures Sore Throat and Mouth, Womb Diseases, Sore and Frosted Feet, &c. This grand combination, worth $3.50, we will send you on receipt of One Dollar, to introduce honest goods. Parties sending us $3.00 will receive four lots. Register your letters. AGENTS WANTED. BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY, 310 E.BROAD ST.RICHMOND,VA. have been at Mt. Olivet Church, witnessed the spontaneous enthusiasm of those getting ready for that grand body. The people of the community are disgusted over the thought of a preach or endeavoring through the columns of the Virginia Baptist to put Masons, Odd Fellows and St. Lukes in a bad light by saying that they had voted to turn their backs on the National Baptist Convention. Possibly that poor little fellow, whom we all know, forgets that the great men of the National Convention are themselves Masons, Odd Fellows, St. Lukes, True Reformers and Good Samaritans of high rank. The president of the National Baptist Convention is himself a Mason and an Odd Fellow of high rank. Deacon Harrison Smith of the First Baptist Church, Dr. P. B. Ramsey of the First Presbyterian Church, Rev. M. B. Hugues of the Pine St. Baptist Church of Suffolk, and brother E. A. Washington, the popular cashier of the Nickel Savings Bank, made stirring addresses. The collection amounted to nearly $80.00 This is grand for the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. The meeting will be the second Monday night in August with the W. F. Grisham Church, Manchester. Dr. W. F. Grisham will preach the sermon. A grand time is expected. Let Manchester look out, for we are coming. The Mt. Colvary Baptist Church will run a grand excursion to Clarksville, Va., August 19th, and the able and well-known Rev. Evans Payne will accompany them and preach on "A Wheel in a Wheel." It is worth the price of the trip to hear the sermon. THAT GREAT BOOK IS ABOUT READY. You Get a Copy of It and See It For Yourself for 25c. Mr. Editor: Please give me space in your paper to notify the people that the book I have written will be ready for shipping to those who have sent for them now in about 5 or 10 days and I ask every person who has sent for the book to be ready to take prompt action, for the book is calculated to employ over one hundred (100 000) thousand wide awake men and women who are to help to gather under the leadership of 2 675 high standard leaders, a cash backing of $100 000 000 one hundred millions of dollars for the good of the Negro race of America. I also notify all men that no plan can be offered to the Negro race that will answer for the purpose or equal the plan I am now about to send out in this book, and they who get the book will have a private advantage over all other men and women of the Negro race which will be worth a fortune to them who accept it; for it will give them power to be the first with the leaders in the plan by which a complete fortune ams victory for the race is to be gained by them; and as the book only costs 25 cents, it seems to me that all sensible people ought to be glad to send and get a copy of it at as long as 112 N. 2nd St. Richmond, Va., in order that all may have equal showing in getting in the lead. JUSTUS J. EVANS, Author. Showing Up Selfish Editors. N. B.—Mr. Editor: I wonder why the other Negro editors will not copy and republish the notices I put in your paper which all of the people ought to know about? They have the people paying them for their papers in order to get the news; why don't they let the people know that there is a Negro in the race who is offering to show them a way out. I want all men, and the very devil himself, and all his angels to know that I am fully able to lead the Negro race to victory, the How is in the 25c. book I have written to the Negro Presachers. I am, JUSTUS J. EVANS. 712 N. 2nd St., Richmond, Va. NOTICE 111 Uniform Rank The Regimental Staff and companies of U. R. K. of P., are hereby notified to assemble at their Castle Hall. Price's Building, on Wednesday evening, Auctioneers will have sharp to attend the Grand Chancellor's meeting at 5th St. Baptist Church. WALLACE-QUARLEE-The marriage of miss Eliza Quarles, the daughter of Mr. Jehn and Mrs. Mary Quarles to Mr. Percy J. Wallace will take place at the Fifth St. Baptist Church, Tuesday, July the 31st at 5 P. M. Friends are invited. No tickets. The rich man who has nothing to do and the poor man who can get nothing to do are both to be pitied.—Chicago Daily News. Political Enthusiasm. With some women political enthusiasm is like red hair—lovely on other women's husbands.—Indianapolis Journal. BLACK SKIN REMOVER COPYRIGHT BEFORE AFTER HAIR STRAIGHTENER. **One Large JAR** thrown in, enough to make any one person's hair grow long and straight. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH A PEACH-Like complexion obtained ifused as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a maltuato person perfect white. In forty-eight hours a person would be a light or two light, but will not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white. One box of this preparation is all that is required. If not prescribed, the skin remaining beautiful without correction will move wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, plumps and smallpox pits, tan and liver spots without harm. When you get the color you wish, stop using the skin. Money order and preparation will be sent to any person for it or send Post-Office Money Order, Express Money Order, Registered letter, or we will send it C.O.D. Pachao to that no one else contains except receive. THOS., B. GRACE, 1225; W. Broad St., Richmond, Va. VIRGINIA:—IN THE LAW AND EQUITY Court of the City of Richmond, the 9th day of July, 1800, Oteriah C. Bland, Plaintiff vs. John Henry Bland, Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce a vinculo matrimonii by the plaintiff from the defendant. And an affidavit having been made and filed, the defendant John Henry Bland is a non-resident of the state of Virginia, it is ordered that he do appear here within fifteen days after publication hereof and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. To John Henry Bland: You are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of September, 1900, at the office of Wise & Watkins, room 50, 3rd floor Chamber of Commerce Building, corner of 9th and Main street, Richmond, v. between the hours of 9 a.m., and 6 p.m., of that day, I shall proceed to take the depositions of Lucy Jane Holmes and others to be read as evidence in my behalf, in a certain suit in equity, pending in the Law and Equity Court of Richmond, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant; if from any cause the taking, thereof be not commenced, or if commenced be not concluded on that day, the taking thereof will be continued from day to day or from time to time between the same hours and at the same place, until the same shall be completed. OTHERIAN C. BLAND, Wise & Watkins, p. q. By Counsel. VIRGINIA: IN THE LAW AND EQUITY COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, THE 11TH DAY OF JULY, 1900. Nelson, John.....Pl'tf' Nelson, John.....PITT against Nelson, Martha, Def'd't The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce a vinculo matrimonii by the plaintiff from the defendant. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant Martha Nelson is a non resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that she do appear here within fifteen days after the due publication here and do what is necessary to protest her interest herein. * copy Teste: P. P. WINSTON, Clerk. J. Henry Crutchfield, p. q. To Martha Nelson: You will take notice that I shall, on the 28 th day of August at the poor 1900 at the office of J. Henry Crutchfield No. 1211½ E. Broad St. in the city of Richmond, Va. between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on that day proceed to take the deposition of Hester Jones and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf, in a certain suit in ehancery depending in the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond wherein you are defendants and I am plaintiff; and if, from any cause, the taking of the said depositions be not commenced on that day, or, if commenced, be not not concluded on that day, the taking of the same will be adjourned and continued from day to day, or from time to time, at the same place and between the same hours, until the same shall be completed. JOHN NELSON, By Counsel. J. Henry Crutchfield, p. q. 7.14-17 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 be the chance of your life. This offer is open to ladies or gentlemen—white or colored. Lynchburg & Roanoke A GRAND EXCURSION FROM RICHMOND to Lyndon VIA C. & E. Wednesday, Night, Train leaves Richmond at 10:30 early Thursday morning. Leave August 24th for Roanoke, at 9:30. Returning leave Roanoke Priving at Lynchburg at 9:00 o'clock. Leave Lynchburg for Richmond at 11:30, arriving at Richmond Saturday. ST. LUKE'S CITY IN LYNDON THEGRAND LODGE of ST. LYNDON. There will also be an ex- and Washington D. C. Champion Game BASK BALL FARE FOR THE Richmond to Lyndon TIME STA Leave 10 30 P. M. Rich 10 69 Low 11 12 Ma 11 18 S 11 89 Me 11 46 I 11 59 Rock 12 04 A. M. West 12 14 Pem 12 38 Cole 12 45 Bos 12 54 Bre 1 09 Hard 1 24 Scott 1 81 Hattie 1 27 Wm 1 49 Howard 2 17 Wing 2 27 Norve 2 47 Gladis Arrive 4 00 Lynch Fare, for the Round Trip: I Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke stord City. The train leaving Richmond Maidens, Irwin, Rockcastle, Pemberton Warren, Howardaville and Wingina. Don't fail to go to the mountains and COMMITTEE:—E. R. Giles, Wm. Samuel Harris, Richmond, Va., C. L. 105 E. Jackson St., Richmond, Va. GEO. WI 317 12th St., Lynchburg MOND to LYNCHBURG VIA C. & O. RY. Day, Night, August Richmond at 10:30 P. M., arr. morning. Leave Lynchburg Fri- day Roanoke, at 9:30 aniving at Roanoke have Roanoke Friday evening at burg at 9:00 o'clock P. M. burg for Richmond, Friday Night at Richmond Saturday morning. LUKE'S CONVER IN LYNCHBURG. LODGE of ST, LUKE'S will be in will also be an excursion from No. D. C. BASE BALL & BICYCLE FIRE FOR THE ROUND TRIP and to Lynchburg STATIONS Richmond Lorraine Manakin Sabot Maidens Irwin Book Castle West View Pemberton Columbia Boswell Bremo Hardware Scottville Hatton Warren Howardsville Wingina Norwood Gladstone Lynchburg Round Trip: Lynchburg to B burg to Roanoke stops at all way-station a leaving Richmond will stop at Lorraine Koskale, Pemberton, Columbia, Boswell ville and Wingina. to the mountains and spend to days of ra- E. R. Giles, Wm. Parsons, Louis Di- hmond, Va., C. L. Winfree, Manchester Richmond, Va. GEO. WILLIAMS, JR. St., Lynchburg, Va. RICHMOND to LYNCHBURG VIA C. & O. RY. Wednesday, Night, August 22d, 1900. Train leaves Richmond at 10:30 P. M., arriving Lynchburg early Thursday morning. Leave Lynchburg Friday morning Aug ust 24th for Roanoke, at 9:30 arriving at Roanoke at 11 A. M. Returning leave Roanoke Friday evening at 7:30 P. M., arriving at Lynchburg at 9:00 o'clock P. M. Leave Lynchburg for Richmond, Friday Night, August 24, at 11:30, arriving at Richmond Saturday morning in time for business. THEGRAND LODGE OF ST, LUKE'S will be in session a Lynch burg There will also be an excursion, from Norfolk, Farmville and Washington D. C. Champion Game BASE BALL & BICYCLE CONTEST FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP: TIME STATIONS Rd. Trip Rates Leave 10 30 P. M. Richmond $1 50 10 59 " Lorraine 1 50 11 12 " Manakin 1 50 11 19 " Sabot 1 50 11 39 " Maidens 1 50 11 46 " Irwin 1 50 11 59 " Rock Castle 1 50 12 04 A. M. West View 1 50 12 14 " Pemberton 1 25 12 83 " Columbia 1 25 12 45 " Boswell 1 25 12 54 " Bremo 1 25 1 09 " Hardware 1 00 1 24 " Scottsville 1 00 1 81 " Hatton. 1 00 1 87 " Warren 1 00 1 49 " Howardsville 1 00 2 17 " Wingina 75 2 27 " Norwood 75 2 47 " Gladstone 50 Arrive 4 00 Lynchburg Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke stops at all way-stations, including Bedford City. The train leaving Richmond will stop at Lorraine, Mansakin, Sabos, Maidena, Irwin, Rockaastle, Pemberton, Columbia, Boswell, Bremo, Scottsville Warren, Howardsville and Wingius. Don't fail to go to the mountains and spend to days of rest. COMMITTEE:--E. R. Giles, Wm. Parsons, Louis Dismond, Wm. Johns, Samuel Harris, Richmond, Va., C. L. Winfree, Manchester, Va., A. T. Giles, 105 E. Jackson St., Richmond, Va. GEO. WILLIAMS, JR., Manager, 317 12th St., Lynchburg, Va. Messrs. George W. Ramsey and John E. Foster of Norfolk, Va., were the guest of Captain B. A. Graves last Sunday. Misses Marie Farley and Lillian Hodges are visiting friends in Roanoke, Va. Little Alma, the six year old daughter of Mrs. Martha Harper of West Leigh St., died last Saturday, The funeral took place from the house, Rev. S. C. Burrell officiating. WANTED—A number of men and women for first class places in Richmond and elsewhere. If you want work, come to see us. J. H. Rich & Co., tf 317 N. 5th St. There will be a large gathering of Samaritans at the Granite, Sunday, July 29th. Rev. R. R. Graham will preach the annual sermon to the Golden Rule Lodge, 199, I. O. of G. S. and D. of S, The Grand Sire, Grand Chief and deputies of Richmond and Manchester will be present to enliven the occasion. All the Samaritans and friends are invited to be present. SERVICES AT M.T. OLIVE CHURCH, 25th and S St. Sunday, July 29th as follows: 11:30, a. m., Rev. J. H. Fauntieroy, pastor of New Bridge Baptist Church will all the pulpit. In the afternoon there will be a special sermon by Rev, Lewis Herbert, the by preacher. W. H. HATCHER, Deputy.