Richmond Planet

THE RICHMOND PLANET AN OLD SHOE On a heap in a cellar There lay an old shoe, With black outside leather And lining of blue, Whose style of its make-up Conclusively showed That the time had been long since It went on the road. A buckle of silver, A keen and high heel, A thick sole and square toe And nails of hard steel, Are signs of much hunting And mountains to climb. But, list the shoe's story, Narrated in rhyme: My master was young with Abundance of means, Ne wooed a wee beauty Amidst of her teens; But there was a rival Who sued for her hand And a feud there arose that's Well known in the land. And blood would have flowed but, The fair maiden said: I'll settle this quarrel— By pighing to wed The one of you two who Will make me a home On top of you mountain Where wild beasts now roam. Now, bears and flerce tigers, Wild cats and such things, And serpents with rattles And poisonous stings. Did swarm on that mountain And none but the brave Would venture to climb it For aught he might crave. The rival was willing To shed human gore, To fight in a duel With one man or more, But to fight with wild beasts and And such things to subdue, He thought was beneath him And so he withdrew. My master went forth, and With sturdy right arm Cleared up this same mountain, Established a farm, And there he now lives in A mansion at ease, On top of that mountain, Beneath shady trees. And the fair blushing maiden? Who did so love peace, That she gave as a ransom Herself to release My master from bloodshad And thus was the means By which he did wed her Amidst of her teens: Well, now in that mansion Can always be seen That peace loving maiden, (For she is now queen,) Surrounded by children So lovely and sweet, That, just to look on them Is always a treat! —O. M. STEWARD. LEFT THE CITY HASTILY. TWO LAWYERS SEEK INDICTMENT OF THE GREEN TURTLE CLUB. ROPE PROVIDED FOR LYNCHING. New Orleans Visited by Northern Sympathizers of Miss Jewet, for Whose Head the Green Turtlers Offered a Reward of $ 1,000—Coffin purchased and Committee Named to Present It To the Boston Woman of Anti-Lynching Fame. New Orleans, La., Aug. 15.—Two N. York lawyers, Herman Butterfield and P. A. Loomis, put in an appearance in New Orleans this morning with a object of having the Green Turtle Club indicted by the grand jury for its $1,000 offer for Miss Jewitt's head. Tonight they left hurriedly by train, and were lucky to get away alive. The names are shose under which the men secured hotel accommodations, but their baggage bore other initials, and the belief here is that the men came under false appellation, fearing the outcome of their trip. Soon after their arrival this morning Butterfield and Loomis went to the Hennen Building and consulted prominent lawyers as to the legal status of the case. They were told unhesitatingly that the Louisiana laws fully supported the session 5, act 8, of special sessions of 1870, regard to conspiracy was enough and the slander laws would apply; but when they told the Fasteners that there was not a grand jury south of the Mason and Dixon line, who would indict gard to "negro lover!" The men angered at this, went to the hotel, took a buggy, and started in the direction of the treen Turtle Clubhousa PREPARATIONS AT THE CLUB. The fact that the lawyers were here quickly spread throughout the city, and a quiet tip was given the club that they were to be visited. A forty-foot rope was secured, at each end of which a ring was fastened, and a noose formed. This significant apparatus was coiled up in the back room of the club house and a half-dozen well young men were placed to guard it and await developments. The men in the buggy arrived in the neighborhood and drove slowly past the club. They made no move to leave their seats, and when they saw the members in the club they whipped up and quickly drove away. Had they gotten out, they would quickly have swung to one of the rafters. The men next turned to the hotel, packed up their things, and left on the first Louisville and Nashville train. Prior to their departure they were interviewed, and after desaying the object of the visit, changed their muda and launched in a tirade against the South. They said they came from Boston and had accompanied Miss Jewitt as far as New York. They said Miss Jewitt represented the best element in Boston; that Massachusetts had done more than any State to take the Negroes from slavery and did not propose to see them re-enslaved. They said they fell in Boston was that there was an organized conspiracy in the Democratic States to nullify the fifteenth Amendment, and they would not stand it. Massachusetts would not submit to such action, as were taken by the Green Turtle Club in offering a $1,000 reward for the head of a woman. A COFFIN FOR MISS JEWETT. To night after the departure of the lawyers, the Green Turtle Club held a meeting and resolved that a coffin should be bought. A committee of twelwea was appointed to carry the coffin to Boston and present it to Miss Jewit in person. This will be done if transportation can be secured for the party. If not the coffin will be filled with the dummy Miss Jewet and be buried with due ceremony in the court of the club. The presence of the lawyers in the city became known in two Sasarac and several large assembly places in the city, and lynch task of a pronounced kind was indulged in. It is generally held that the lawyers did well to get out while they were able. Butterfield's grip was marked S. R. J. THE PYTHIANS ARE TO DO BUS INESS-JUDGE MINOR GRANTS CHARTER. The Pythian Galanthe Industrial Association of Virginia was duly incorporated in the Law and Equity Court by Judge E. O. Minor. The capital stock is $25,000 and it will engage in industrial puruits, manufacturing clothing, making millinery goods, and establish a building and loan department. The large and commodious building and lot, adjoining 511 N. 8rd St. have been purchased. The subordinate lodge of the K. of P. and the subordinate courts, Independent Order of Galanthe are intersested in the enterprise. The Grand Lodge of Virginia, Knights of Pythias, N. A. S. A. E. A., and A. and the Grand Court, Independent O. C., have appropriated $1,000 and $500 in cash respect to invest in the enterprise. The officers for the first year are: President, John Mitchell Jr., Vice President, Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D. Secretary, Thomas M. Crump, Assistant Secretary, Misa Eva Davis; Treas. Mrs. Barrett Thompson. Last Monday night Marshall Randolph, a colored porter at Murphy's, was stabbed in the left side on a Cheesapeake and Ohio excursion train. It is alleged by a colored man named Owens. The excursion passed quietly until the train returning from Buckroe Beach reached Fort Lee, a station a few miles from the city. There the troubled started, and from the flash of knives and flourishing of guns it looked for a time as though much blood was be shed. In that time it was almost impossible to see who did the cutting, but Randolph insists that Owens is the man, and the fact that Owens disappeared from the train soon after goes against him. BADLY CUT. William Norris, (colored) was badly cut Monday 20th inst., by E. S. Robinson, (white), a collector for Maxwell and McGowan, furniture dealers. He had a small bill against him. It seems that because Morris used insulting language to him, Robinson deliberately hit his throat. The latter was arrested. FOUR LYNOHERS PUNISHED PALESTINE, TEX., August 20—Walter Wilkerson was to-day convicted of participation in the Humphreys lynching, which occurred in Henderson Co. in May, 1899, and was sentenced to the penitentiary. Three other men, born RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 1900. THE SEPARATE CAR LAW. Peculiar Complications -The West Vir- It seems that the case involving the Virginia separate car law in the State of West Virginia may yet bring the Norfolk and Western railway some trouble. The Norfolk and Western runs through two counties of West Virginia and thence back into Virginia. It has been the habit of conductors. it seems, to enforce the Virginia law in the West Virginia Counties. Three colored school teachers were put off the train, which action may cause a damage suit. A special t: the DISPATCH from Charleston, W. Va. says: THE GOVERNOR SPEAKS. "We have no law in West Virginia which allows any discrimination between colored people and white on railroad trains," said the Governor. "Any colored person is authorized under the laws of West Virginia, to sit in a coach with a white person if he desires to so do. The only rule that is enforced in West Virginia is that all passengers must behave themselves properly on all of the trains passing through the state. THE COLORED TEACHERS "A week or two ago I was informed that three colored teachers were put off a Norfolk and Western traun in a county of this State, because the conductor asked the teachers to take their seats in the car which was run exclusively for the accommodation of colored people," continued the Governor. "The teachers were invited to take seats in the colored car, which they declined to do, and the conductor shereup put them off the train. They appealed to me for redress. I repented that they could not proceed against the railroad company in a criminal way, but they had redress in the case in a civil suit for damages, and that this was their only remedy. I do not know whether they brought a civil suit or not." WILL PASS NO LAW. The Governor was asked for his opinion as to whether the next Legislature would likely pass what is commonly called a "Jim Crow" car law. He replied that he did not think such a law could be gotten through a West Virginia Legislature. "We have," said he, "in West Virginia comparatively few colored people, in proportion to the general population of the State, and the West Virginia (colored people, as a rule, are well behaved and do not seek to intrude themselves upon their white associates." THE PAMUNKRY INDIANS. The Pamunkey Indians are now allowed to ride in the coach (locepied by whites. Captain W. T. West, of this city, division superintendent, yesterday informed Chief Dennis, of the Pamunkeys, that the officials had decided to allow his people to ride in the car with the whites. The York River Division of the Southern runs almost, or quite, through the Pamunkeys reservation. Haretofore the Indians have been required to go into the colored coach. They made a number of protests, sending a committee to this city to see the officials of the company regarding the matter. It seems their protests were not in vain. Now, where will the Chinaman ride? FROM PORTSMOUTH. Many Excursions—Personal Items—Religious Notes. PORTSMOUTH, VA., Aug. 21, 1900. The excursion which the the Zion Baptist Church ran to Richmond a week ago was a grand success, having number 924.75. Mrs. Marie Perry of North Carolina arrived from Boston Thursday and spent the night with Mrs. Emma Harrell, leaving in the morning for said state. Mrs. Belle Halliday and her little sister, Lucile Gary left the city on Thursday evening for New York City. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. J. M. Armistead, D. D., pastor, 9 a.m., Sunday School, Robert Miles, superintendent; 11 a.m., preaching by pastor; 4 p.m., B. Y. P. U.; 8 p.m., preaching by pastor. Mr. Joseph Wilson, eldest son of ex newspaper representative Jeffrey T. Wilson arrived in the city Monday morning. He is here on ten days vacation. Mrs. M. C. Smith returned Thursday from her visit to the national capitol. She brings with her Mrs. Florence Liverpool. Invitation are out for the Marchaneil Social Club's 10th annual basket picnic to National Soldiers Home, Hampton, Va. The present officers are Messrs. D. M. Cuffe, president; Wm. A. Myers, vice-president; W. C. Elliott, secretary; George Tyne, assistant secretary; Anton Bell, treasurer. Board of Director: Alexander V. Davis, Wm. Hodson, Commissioner Tatum, John Watkins, W. C. tiddick, Thomas Elliott. Reception committee: Giles I. Chiffee, D. M. Cuffe, Southa master of ceremonies Walter C. Sunday School, Mrs. A. V. Paige, superintendent. Services at 5 p. m. conducted by Rsv. Edgar Carpenter, rector. Mr. James Barbour of Norfolk ran an excursion over the S. A. L. to Delaware Park on Monday. It was accommo- ding by the Excelsior band of the said city. Miss Rachael White was taken suddenly ill Tuesday afternoon after eating her dinner of cabbage, crabs, etc., and medical aid had to be summoned. The Seaboard Club ran an excursion to Littleton, N. O., Tuesday morning, accompanied by the Seaboard band. The Republican city league had a meeting at Webster's Hall Monday night. There was disappointment on all sides. The gethering was not what the expected did, the speakers put in their appearance, Nevertheless the meeting was called to order by the presiding office, Capt. John Winslow, who expressed his regrets of the scheduled speakers who were absent. Capt. Winslow then presented the first speaker, Capt. Geo. A. Melvin. He made an able address. Mr. Lynch of New York was then introduced, who made a few remarks. Then cheers were heard and then calls for George H. Walker, Eq., to speak, but Mr. Walker had left the hall just before the speaker sounded his speech. At this time members being instructed to spouse the cause and look out for doggers of next meeting. Young men between 21 and 80 years of age were severely criticized at this meeting. Mr. Charles Stewart, the only colored representative of the Asso-ciated Press passed through the city Monday. He was the guest of Miss dusie A. Nahsh several hours. Emanuel A. M. E. Church, Rev. Daniel P. Seaton, pastor: 7 a. m. class meeting; 9 a. m. Sunday-school, Jeffrey T. Wison, superintendent; 1 a. m. preaching by the pastor, subject men; 5 p. m. Christian Endeavor Society; 8 p. m. preaching by the pastor. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counselor of the Grand Court of Virginia One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) in payment of the death claim of Mrs. Madora Smith, who was a member of Friendship Court, No. 143, Independent Order of Calanthe. Signed: G. N. SMITH. Witnesses: CONSTANCE V. Fuller, R. of D., Melissa J. Luton, W. C. PROMPT PAYMENT BENEFITS. NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Mr. Editor:—Please allow me a space in your valuable paper to thank the Southern Aid Society for its prompt attention to my wife, through Mr. Ed. Brown, its polite manager of the city, while sick paid in the last 18 months $37.50 sick Benefits, and a burial fee of $35.00. I will say to my friends that they will do well to call and see Mr. Brown if they need a good insurance and a policy that will do just what it says. Office: 681-24th St. NOTICE. BALTIMORE, Md., Aug. 19, 1900. BALTIMORE, MD., Aug. 19, 1900. The Grand Council of the Independent Order of St. Luke of the state of Maryland will hold their 38th Annual Session in Deep Bottom, Va., August 28th, 1908. At our Thursday morning session we will open our doors to those who wish to rejoin us. R. W. G. C., Mrs. L. W. Hutchins, R. W. G. F. See., Miss E. P. Randolph. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The meetings in the city jail last Sunday were conducted by Brother Stephen Braxton, W. H. Bolden and A. J. Hamlin. The reports were good. The almshouse meetings were under the direction of Bro. F. W. Quarles. They were well attended. Bro. George W. Roane gave the boys last Sunday a very instructive address. Subject, "The boy who stayed at home" The boys were happy to have Rev. D. W. Davis present, who is always ready to talk to the boys They were greatly benefitted by what Rev. Davis said to them. Brother A. T. Wright's address to the men last Sunday was filled with good thoughts, which seemed to have fastened themselves upon all who were present. Such an address carried into practice will give us a strong set of young men for good. Meetings for Sunday, August 26th, 1900: 11 a. m., meeting in the city jail; 11 a. m., and 8 p. m., meetings in the almshouse; Thomas Kissip with will address the boys Sunday at 4 p. m.; Special address to the men at our rooms at 5: 00 p. m. Our night School opens October 1st at 8 p. m. JACKSON—CRUMP—The marriage of Miss Leva Crump, daughter of Mr. Charles Crump of Powhatan County, to Rev. B. J. Jackson of this city took place at the residence of Rev. Kemp, Bushanan St., Thursday night, Aug. 18 at 9 o'clock. Rev. Kemp officiated, after which the happy couple received THANKS RETURNED. To the Mothers Club, and friends in general; Editor of the PLANET:— It is through the medium of your valuable paper that I take the pleasure in thanking the "Mothers Club," through the influence of Mrs. R. D Bower, and the many friends, who gave to our children of the Colored Friends Asylum such a pleasant outing to Seven Pines on last Thursday, Aug. 9.h. The children enjoyed themselves and few can realize the joy which that one days outing has caused. Their little voices are heard constantly about the grounds speaking of some one pleasure of that day, each telling of the things most enjoyable to him or herself. Please accept my thanks again. I am yours in Christ for suffering humanity. MRS, BETTIE GRAVES, Matron. RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE RICHMOND, VA., Aug. 20th, 1800. Whereas the hand of Divine Providence has removed our beloved sister, Leanna Pittman, from the scene of her temporal labore, and from the friends who loved and honored her, we are desirous of expressing the earnest and affectionate sympathy of this Court with the household deprived of its head by this dispensation. Resolved, that it is but a just tribute to the memory of the departed to say that in regretting her removal from our midst, we mourn for one in every way worthy of the respect, love and esteem with which she was held by us all. But while we bow in submission to Him who can do no wrong thing, we feel that in the loss of our sister our Order has lost one, who was always ready, always willing and always lending a helping hand to build it up; and our Court has lost a worthy member, one whose pleasure it was to faithfully perform every duty assigned to her, therefore be it. Resolved, That we tenderly condole with the family of our deceased sister in their hour of trial and affliction, and devotedly commend them to Him who looks with a pitying eye upon widowed and fatherless; and that these resolutions be published in the Richmond PLANET and a copy of the same be sent to the bereaved family. We can not tell who next may fall Beneath thy chastening rod; One must be first; Oh, may we all Prepare to meet our God." JOSEPHINE A. GRAHAM, VIRGINIA C. PROUTOR, Committee. RICHMOND, VA., Aug. 20th, 1900. Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst our sister, Sallie Haywood, therefore be it Resolved: That we bow in humble submission to His will, fully believing that she has been called to enjoy those blessings of Heaven which await all who live in the fear of our Heavenly Father. Resolved: That this Court does by these resolutions express its grief and regret at the loss of its member; that while offering our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family, we commend them to Him who doeth all things well. Resolved Further, that these resolutions be published in the Richmond PLANET and a copy of the same be sent to the bereaved family. Friendship and love have done their last, And now can do no more; The bitterness of death is past, And all her sufferings o'er. JOEBPHINE A. GRAHAM VIRGINIA O. PROCTOR, Committee EVERYBODY WANTS TO SEE IT. Another most successful meeting was held by the "National Baptist Convention Entertainment Committee," at the Leigh St. M. E. Church last Monday night. Mr. McGuire of the St. Phillip's church prescheduled a most eloquent, instructive and soul-touching sermon from the subject, "Christ Crucified. From the time the speaker began, he held his audience in closest attention to the end of the grand discourse. There were several other spicy and timely addresses by Mrs. Lucy Colels, Dr. P. B. Ramsey, Beacon Samuel Brown and Deacon Edward Coleman. The collection amended to $16.50. The next meeting will be held next Monday night at the 1st Presbyterian Church. Rev. D. W. Davis, A. M. will preach the sermon. That of itself is a guarantee of the rich feast we may expect. On last Sunday morning the Fifth St. Baptist Church was packed to hear the sermon on "The Meantest Preacher in Town." Very great interest was shown and profound impression made upon the people. By the earnest request of the people both far and near Dr. Graham will repeat hisssion tomorrow morning on "Baptist Counsil" "Mt. Olive Baptist Church. On Wednesday night, the 15th, inst., a large and intelligent gathering assembled at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Petersburg to hear the Work of the "Virginia Baptist [State Convention]" explained by Rev. W. F. Graham. There is no doubt about it, Petersburg stands almost solid for the Virginia Baptist 2500 members and Tablesnake Baptist Church with her thirteen hundred members; stand as solid as the rock of Gibraltar, for the "Baptist State Convention." Dr. Graham addressed the people last Tuesday night in Alexandria; he will speak next Wednesday night in Newport News. CONVENTION MEETS. MANCHESTER, VA., Aug. 22nd, 1800. On last Tuesday night quite a number of Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria convened at Burrell's Hall. Deputy W. H. Hatcher called the Convention to order. Bro. James E. Height was elected Sec'y, and Brother John Baker elected Chairman. The deputy then rendered a very creditable report of the work of the district. Her a spicy address by Brother W. H. Robinson, Brother W. H. Hatcher was unanimously elected deputy and Sister Franck Goda, associate. We must commend Bro. Baker for the manner in which he managed the convention, as he gave general satisfaction, and deserves much praise as Chairman of the Convention. We were favored with the presence of Deputy J. B. Taylor and wife, Bro. W. H. Dixon, and sister Sarah Diamond. Our Grand Sire was also present and gave us welcome advice. THE SUNDAY OUTINGS It has 'been the custom with the Working Sons of Hope for many years to run at least three Sunday excursions a season. The committee on these occasions are very active and exert considerable power to make it pleasant for their purposes. But the one of last Sunday to Charleston will it is said, excelled all former ones. A train of ten coaches left Richmond via C. and O. road last Sunday at 10 a.m., and after making many stops arrived at Charlotteville at 2 30. The train was heavily loaded, but the stop at Beaver Dam where a protracted meeting was in progress, cleaned the entire train to but a few exceptions. Another Outing will probably go through toStaunton next month where a protracted meeting will be at Gordonsville. STAR OF BETHLEHEM AGAIN SEEN. The Grand United Order of the Rising Sons and Daughters of the Star of Bethlehem had its third annual sermon preached on August 12th, 2 p.m. at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Rev. Tunstall Banks officiated. His text was taken from Phillipians, Subject, "An open door." The Rev. was at his best, and all who heard him were greatly benefited. The Orders march-in conducted by the First officer, Eddie Fitzgerald, and Second Staffman, C. Hollyway. After singing a hymn, Mr. Fitzgerald made a powerful and intolerable speech, giving the history and object of their Orders in a short and verbal manner, afterwhich the choir song, Scripture, reading by Rev. Tunstall Banks, prayed by Secretary of No. I Lodge; the choir again sang afterwhich Reverend Banks proceeded to speak from the above named subject. The Division of lodges were as follows: No. 1 Lodge of Richmond, Va., officers, Eliza Dudley. Pres., Mrs. Etta Robinson, Vice-Pres., Ed Fitzgerald, First Officer, C. J. Holloway, 2nd Staffman, Rev. W. L. Ransom, Secretary, Oatherine Dickson, Moderator Nannie Levi, Chaplain, Mrs. Geo. Anna Holloway, Chairman, Rebecca Taylor, Assistant Chairman, Sallie Fitzgerald-Treasurer. No. 2 Lodge of Henrico Co, President John Scott, Vice-Pres., Thomas Gates, Secretary, Lee Gates. No. 3 Lodge of Henrico Co, President Wm. H. Davis, Secretary, Nancy Tyler. No. 1 Juvenile Department, Richmond, Va. No. 5, Motherhood Department, of Richmond, Eliza Dudley, Ed Fitzgerald, Catherine Dickson, and others. After services were over all of the members with many visiting friends returned to the Lilly of the Valley Hall where and excellent dinner was served. Speeches were also made by Mr. E. A. Washington, Daniel Bowler, and many others. Done by order of Grand U. O. of the star of Bethlehem. President, Eliza Dudley, Vice-President, Harry Freeman, 1st Officer, Efitz Gitzgeraid, Secretary, Rev W. L. Ransom, Chaplain, Nannie Leki; Treasurer, Eliza Dudley JOHNSON—BROWN Mr. Edward J. Johnson, the well known Agent of the Richmond Beneficial Insurance Company was married to Miss Mary E. Brown, on Tuesday August 21st, 9 p.m. at the residence of Reverend Richard Wells, who tied the knot. They will reside at 27 W. Jackson St. Dr. W. F. Graham, of Richmond, Va., is doing all in his power to arrange for the entertainment of the National Baptist Convention. He has the assurance from the people that a home will be provided for every delegate and visitor. It would certainly be unlike Richmond not to show their hospitality. — PHILADELPHIA, PA., CHRISTIAN BANNER. Certainly it would. Richmond is all PRICE 5 CENTS —Rev. T. P. Harris of Michaux Va., called on us. —Mrs. Martha Dabney is sick at her residence, 1402 Brown St. —Mrs. Mary Russell is having a pleasant time in Narragansett Pier. —Miss Marietta L. Chiles left the city to spend the summer at Newport News and Old Point. —Misses Lizzie Willis and Lizzie Yancey left for Amelia Co. —Miss Ada G. Foster and her mother are indisposed. —B. P. Vandervall, Esq., is taking advantage of the salt-water baths of Buekroe Baech. We hope he may return home much improved. —Mrs. C. H. Lewis returned to the city last week and in company with her husband left for Bavers Dam. Va. —Miss G. K. Wilkins of Chicago, Ill., called on us also Charles N. Williams, A. M., Supervisor, D. D. & B. Inst., of Raleigh called on us. Mr. Eugene Russell has returned home from Saratoga Springs. He expecte to stay two months and then return to New York City. Mrs. D. Webster Davis, and her little son, Daniel have returned from a very pleasant stay in Hampton. Rev. Martin L. Harvey, v. D., of Flushing, N. Y., pastor of the Ebenesher Baptist Church of that city is spendind a part of his vacation in our city. Miss Nannie Jackson, and Mrs. Mammie Brown are visiting friends and relatives in Ashland and Hanover Counties. Miss Maria Smith paid them a flying visit last Monday. Get money. Symbolic mysteries. Book on a glass of water for lucky numbers. 50 cents and $1.00. J. H. Coats, Bt. Dr., 1118 Cherry St. Cancers cured. 8-25-3m Third Street A. M. E. Church Sunday Services. Aug. 28, 1900. Preaching at 11 o'clock a. m., theme, "The promise to the righteous." 8:30, p. m., preaching, theme, "The Christian's beacon light." All are invited. Strangers especially welcome. HARTFORD, CONN. Aug. 20th. The business men and women of Hartford met at the Pearl St. A. M. E. Zion Church last Thursday evening, Aug. 16th, and M. G. G. Williams, chairman, James P. Holland, Sec'y. They changed the number of delegates which were elected in their former meeting, which was two, to one, and Mr. G. Grant Williams was chosen, and will leave for Boston 8:50 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 22nd, 1900, to attend the National Negro Business League Convention which will convene Aug. 23rd and 24th inst. A public meeting will be held at the Union Baptist Church to hear the report of the Delegates. The public will be cordially invited. Mrs. Hannah Henry of Essay Co. Va. makes her children in this city, Mr. Charles Henry at 88% Fairmount St. and Mr. Job Henry, and her daughter, Lizzie. Mr. James Harris of N. Y., Misses Virginia and Annie Comny, Mrs. W. H. Q. Rogers, Misses Irene Savens, Eva Faust, Mr. Dawson Jackson, and Miss Mary Johnson were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Wilson, 43 Woester St. last Sunday. Rev. E. E. Jackson, of Plainfield, N. J. preached a rousing sermon last Sunday morning at Shiloh Baptist Church. Rev. G. W. Taylor, pastor. In the afternoon Rev. E. S. James, of Brooklyn, N. Y. preached a very interesting mon. The young people's meeting was very interesting. The exercises were led by Mrs. Josephine Hardy and Mrs. Kate Hatchett. The B. Y. P. will be led next Sunday by Mr. J. S. Taylor and Miss Georgie Whitty. The Sunday School rally was held at the Union Baptist Church last Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock was a grand success. Rev. Walter Gay, pastor delivered a very interesting address to the children. A meeting was held at 209 Pearl St., Friday evening, August 17th, by the Summer Club to elect a delegate to the annual meeting of the State Summer League. Mr. Speed Evans of Norwich was the guest over Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams of Martin St. Mr. James Harris of New York is the guest of the Misses Oomry of Mather St. Mr. Clarence Davis has returned home from a weeks vacation spent in touring through Connecticut and Massachusetts. A jolly theatre party consisting of Miss Mary Anderson, Miss Pearl Reed, the Misses Edith and Viola Hamilton, of Meridian, Miss Alberta Wood, Miss Linnie Seymour, Mr. Frank Anderson, Mr. William Bell, Mr. Eugene Seymour, and Mr. Chester Robinot attended the first performance of 'Across the Facile' at the Hartford Opera House, on August 15th, 1900. A very 2 THE PLANET SATURDAY AUG 25, 1900 'CROSS LOTS Across the upland pasture zone With fringe of spiring pines. From stile to stile by dune and stone, The well-worn foot-path winds. And dwellers on the windy waste, To lowlands wending down. Will take for case, or eager haste, The by-path way to town. So passed the early settlers through The season's bloom, or snow. When all the land was wild and new, A hundred years ago. Across the knolls of leaching sand, Through valleys green it leads— And reaches of fair pasture land— Beside a pool with reeds. And over it his rocky crown 9 The mountain lifts beyond, Whose shaggy image softened down Lies in the illied pond. What throngs of wayward feet have passed These barren fields across— To meet the broad highway at last, Where woven shadows tost! Here passed the lover in his pride On business to the town. And here the fair, expectant bride, To buy her wedding gown. The spendthrift to his folly sped— The reveller to his wine. And he who went as honor led In wisdom's ways divine; And homeward when they took their ways Across the foot-path field. The sober sang their songs of praise, The tipplers cursed and reeled. A beaten course their steps have made; The path that winds and veers Shows how the weary feet have strayed Through all the hundred years! And on and on the pilgrims go, Though shadows gather fast. To meet beyond life's anguished glow The broad highway at last! —Benjamin F. Leggett, in Ladies' World, New York. Paul's Honor By A. B. de Mille. THEY still tell the story at Tenant's when the fleet is home in summer or when the cargo hunters are stormbound in winter. What chiefly puzzles me is how first it got abroad, for Paul Fralic was lost, and the other two were most like to keep the matter hid. But I set it down here—not in the picturesque fisher speech, which is godless and unrefined—as it was told me one summer twilight with the sky like flaming gold and all the hills aseen. Be it known that the south coast of Nova Scotia is a rampart of solid rock fronting the Atlantic surges. Sometimes the fog vells its stern precipices and gray-backed waves beat in from the shrouded sea, and sometimes great calms descend, when the headlands glass themselves all day in the quiet water. There are huge ledges cropping up out of the deep and sunken rocks where the surf takes on a heavier note, and mile on miles of frowning cliffs where the snows lie strangely white in winter. But there are also broad harbors and sheltered coves where the fishermen find shelter in time of storm The place called Tennant's is a good example of the latter. It is wide and deep, with a narrow entrance and a girding of rocky hills. At its mouth stands a fat white lighthouse, put there, not for the importance of the place, but because Tennant Cap sticks far out into the Atlantic and the light guides coastwise vessels to the town 20 miles away. Seaward, east of the entrance, lies a rock on which many a tall ship has come to grief. The charts mark it by a cross and the legend: "Breaker nearly always shows." The fisher folk call it "The Bull," because hours before a storm rolls up, its hoarse complaining can be heard along the coast. Currents which know no law beat upon it in stormy weather, and of all the seafarers who there have met their doom not one has ever reached the shore, alive or dead. The Bull claims its own and guards its secret well. At the head of Tennant Harbor there is a small village—two or three streets of whitewashed houses, with a few silm wharves thrust out into the still waters beneath. During certain seasons of the year the place is lively enough—when the little fleet of bankers is fitting out, for example, and the harbor is astir with the passage of loaded dories; or when the schooners return deep laden, and the guant fish skids creak beneath their whitening burden. But ordinarily all is quiet; the men are absent half the year, while the women and children till the rough farms or tend the cows and goats which find scant pasturing on the stormy hills. Tennant's impressed something of its own character upon the early generations of its settlers. Of former days it was secluded from the world—with dawn among its granite rock and somber pine scrub. The life and environment bred a sturdy class; fishermen who plied their trade from Labrador to Cape Ann, from the Grand Banks to the Georges; sailors who built their own ships and took them round the world. There still survives a certain capability of heroism—rough, often unsouth, but none the less genuine. For many years the place retained its quaint customs and modes of living. The house of a former day,rammed with relics of ancient voyages, sufficed the fisherfolk. The women clung to their huge hand looms and wore the strong gray and blue cloth of their own weaving. The schooling of the children consisted of what they could pick up from the old Catholic priest, who taught them their letters as the spirit moved him or the rheumatism permitted, and of much unholy core gathered along the water front. the blessings of modern education. So a school was organized and the primal charm of Tennant's vanished away. Thus, one summer, the white and red schoolhouse stood finished. A slim young man, with a beautiful training, arrived from the city to take charge, gather in recruits and generally to modify the opinion of Tennant's that teaching and teachers were the direct agents of the devil. The fishing fleet had come home earlier than usual that season; by the end of July all the schooners were lying at anchor with boarded rigging and sides weathered to a silver gray, their flat-bottomed dories moored in long rows behind them. The skids were spread with fish, cleaned and split, drying under the hot sun, and in the pleasant northern twilight the fishermen foregathered to smoke and talk. Sometimes the young schoolmaster smoked and talked with them, in pursuance of a wise pedagogical policy. Far more frequently, however, he went to a large house which stood apart from the village. And thereby hangs this tale. It was because of the girl—the brown-eyed daughter of old John Shea. Her natural cleverness attracted him, just as her simplicity and straightforwardness were considerably more than all the world to the young fisherman. Paul Fraie. Paul Fraalie was a handsome man and a strong, with the roughness of his kind, but with much of its tenderness as well. He had loved old Shea's daughter as long as he had been able to love anything, and Tennant's conceded his position by calling hei "Paul's girl." The more so as he sailed his own schooner—which signified much. And that very summer, he—with a tremor in his deep voice—asked the girl to help him "run" a little cottage that was rising near the harbor. Then the schoolmaster came, and before long Paul found the maiden was less eager to listen to his sea tales or to admire the new cottage, where the smell of fresh-cut timber lay sweet on the air. And the summer wore away. Paul was absent for days at a time, fishing on the off-shore soundings. At each return he found more to anger him, but never a chance to clear up his doubts. When he visited the big house it was to sit outside with the father, smoking in black silence—while the schoolmaster read or talked to the girl. Paul was a man of few words, but his heart was brave. Therefore he went down one day to the cottage. It was nearly completed and he looked it over grimly. Then he addressed the carpenter who had sauntered up. "Guess you needn't finish this yer shack jest yet, Sam. Mebbe I won't want it so soon, arter all." "What's up now?" asked Sam, who was also a fisherman, and had rejoiced in Paul's good luck. "Wal, I'm a-goin' to take the schooner out Boston way, 'n try for a cargo this winter. An' I guess you can leave the house wait a bit now." The other man stared, but Paul turned away, walking slowly toward the village, and the cottage was left to the sun by day and the moon by night, and always to the mooning wind. The year grew on to autumn, and the school was in full swing. Paul never went to the big house. He was fitting out the schooner for the winter. In the intervals of work he sought the bluff at the harbor mouth that watched the troubled waters around the Bull. "Kinder cranky," said the village fishermen. Once he saw in the distance the schoolmaster approaching with the girl. After that he went there no more. It was a week later that the first of the autumn gales swept in from the Atlantic. Now, on the day that the storm was getting up to seaward Paul Fraalic went to his schooner early in the morning to prepare for a start when the weather moderated. Gray was the sky in the offing, with patches of flying cloud-rack, while the ground swell grumbled all along the coast, sending great smooth waves to rock the vessels anchored at Tennant's. There was no cause for anyone to leave the harbor; yet, as day brightened over the water"Paul saw a small rowboat put out from one of the wharves and head for the open sea. He looked at it curiously, knowing that all the fishermen were busy on shipboard and that none of them had any business at the harbor mouth in the face of a big storm. The boat—a light thing with a single occupant—kept well under the shore, and it was with difficulty that Paul recognized the tall, slim figure of the oarsman. When he did, three things came to his remembrance. That old John Shea had treated the schoolmaster with oaths and continually and finally had flatly refused him as a son-in-law; that it was only six miles coastwise to the next village, where the railroad ran to the city; and lastly, that the youth himself was hot-headed and impulsive. Also, there was a hidden path by which anyone—even a girl—could go from the big house to the shore outside the village. To these thoughts seems to have succeeded a very logical conclusion. Paul's reasoning may have been primitive, but a duty lay upon him. He threwed no illusions in his heart; what he did know was the impossibility of any rower reaching the next village before the storm smashed him against the granite cliffs. Therefore said rower must be brought back—and his companion likewise. As the strange craft rounded the lighthouse point Paul jumped into the boat lying astern of his chooser. "Goin' out ter the light," he explained to the heads that looked over from above. "Keep to work on them saills." At the harbor mouth he rested on his oars for a moment and gazed along the coast. The surf was leaping full thirty feet up the face of the grim rock wall. The Bull was a smother of seething foam and its voice came deep and hollow. Paul took this in at a glance. But his keen eye caught something more. In the distance, over near the surf, was THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND VIRGINIA. miles down the coast. In shore the heights were already swathed in fog, and the furious breakers forade any landing. By a mighty effort he put behind him the impulse to settle forever the claims of his rival, there in the lonely sea—perhaps the white beautiful face of the girl stayed his hand. Ranging alongside without a word, he tossed his oars into the other boat and then stepped in himself, spurning his own away with a shove of his foot. The same instant a sudden lurch threw him heavily across the forward seat with his right arm doubled under him. He sprang up ignoring a fierce pain his wrist, and shouting, "Now! pull fer yer life!" headed the boat for Tennant's. "Look thar!" he cried again. "An pull!" They were within 50 yards of the shore and driving nearer on the lift of every wave. Even as they looked, the other boat, which had drifted in more rapidly, rolled over and melted away on the rooks. The skiff, lighter than the workaday flate of the fishermen, sheared fast through the water. But the sky grew always darker, and when they had covered half the return a flurry of snow came over the water. By this time Paul's right wrist was nearly useless. He pulled bitterly, but was losing his grip on the oar handle. Still he struggled on in spite of pain that increased to agony, and now they were—how slowly—passing between The Bull and the entrance to Tennant's, the boat half full of water. Then Paul's swollen arm dropped powerless. He glanced toward the stern of the tossing craft, but the girl had fainted from cold or terror. "Say!" he cried, fiercely. "You can git ashore from here—that's ef you ain't got my dead weight in the boat. My wrist's gone. I ain't no good no more. I'll swim. Git that gal ashore safe!" With a snarling oath Paul Frailic struck the other man across his half-turned face and leaped into the sea. The currents at the harbor mouth were setting strongly on The Bull—they say who told the story—and it was an hour before the boat made shelter, its occupants sleet droused and nearly dead. But Paul Frailic did not reach the shore alive or dead, and no one ever knew what became of him, for The Bull claims its own and guards its secret well—N. Y. Independent. INFLAMMATORY RHEUMATISM Its Beginning and Symptoms and the Uncertainty of Its Re- The name rheumatism is applied to a great variety of affections accompanied with pain in the joints or muscles, some of them more of a gouty or uric-acid nature, others probably of infectious origin, and others still the expression of some disease of the nervous structures. Acute articular, or inflammatory, rheumatism is a disease characterized by pain and swelling in one or more of the joints, usually the larger ones, such as the knee, together with fever of more or less intensity. It is a disease of temperate climates, especially in cold and damp regions, being very seldom seen in the tropics. It occurs in this country chiefly in late winter and early spring, although it may occur, particularly on the seacoast, at any time of the year. In England it is said to be most frequent in the autumn, says Youth's Companion. It attacks persons between the ages of 15 and 40 more commonly than those who are older or younger. Physicians are not yet agreed as to its nature, although many now incline to regard it as a germ disease. It begins gradually with slight aching in the limbs, sore throat and a general feeling of depression. The appetite fails, the tongue is heavily coated, often there is complaint of headache, and the sufferer is generally "out of sorts." There is feverishness, and as this increases, pain and swelling appear in one or more of the large joints. The joints attacked, are hot, red and exquisitely painful, and have every appearance of being severely inflamed. All these symptoms may disappear in a single night from one joint, and appear at the same time in another; and so the disease may go on, attacking one joint after another, those first affected recovering much of their tone and function. One of the characteristic symptoms is profuse perspiration; the skin is not red and dry, as in most fevers, but cool, moist, and sometimes actually dripping with sweat. The disease may come to an end in a week or ten days, or it may go on attacking joint after joint, and when all have suffered it may begin over again and go on indefinitely. As long as the rheumatism is confined to the joints there is little danger, although occasionally death results from excessive fever; but there is always danger that it may attack the lining membrane of the heart and cripple the organ permanently. Rarely it attacks the membrane of the brain, causing violent delirium or death. Near the Finish "Goodness gracious!" excaled Mrs. Youngpop in the dead of the night, "the baby is certainly crying harder and harder every minute." "Probably," replied Mr. Youngpop, fiercely, "he's getting mad because he can't think up any reasonable excuse for staying awake any longer."—Philadelphia Press. Wholesale Miss Oldgirl—I think that was just lovely to give Susan B. Anthony a rose for every year of her age. Mr. Sourdrops — Good thing they don't do that for everybody. Miss Oldgirl — I think that was just lovely to give Susan B. Anthony a rose for every year of her age. Miss Oldgirl—Why, pray? Sourdropp—Some poor fellow'd have to buy a greenhouse for you.—Baltimore American. Football Not in It Mrs. Pokechop—So yo'r husband am an old football player? I's pose he has received a good many hard knocks on de gridiron. Mrs. Razzer Blades—Wa-al, ysis; but not so many as I has received from de gridiron since I got married to him. SAVED BY ANIMALS. The pet dog of a British scout, by a timely bark, prevented a patrol from entering a Boer ambuscade, and so saved a dozen men from imminent death. The shrill screaming of a pet parrot, one winter's morning, awakened a family in Holland in the nick of time to save them from the threatening flood, which was sweeping down their street from a dam which had burst in the town above them. A French gentleman was in peril of his life at the hands of a surprised and desperate burglar, the burly body of a pet bear intervened between the householder and his would-be assailant, and spared him an encounter out of which he must have come second best. The exodus of a colony of rats from a certain ship in dock led an observant captain to have his vessel overhaul, when it was discovered that the ship's bottom had sustained an injury, which must have resulted in her foundering at sea had not the accident been indirectly averted by the action of the alarmed rodents. In New York, about two years ago, the little three-year-old daughter of a merchant was left by her nurse near an open window three stories high. Through this window she crept, and would have fallen on to the pavement below but for the intervention of a devoted dog, who seized her dress in his teeth and held her tightly until aid arrived. From a disastrous flood in India, some years ago, the broad back of an elephant offered ample sanctuary to an imperilled family. The animal heard his master's call, and came through the rising waters to the open window where the family were assembled. From thence the devoted elephant conveyed his precious burden to a place of safety. In a cage of performing animals at an itinerant menagerie the tamer was putting the huge beasts through their tricks, when the sudden temper of an old lion would doubtless have resulted in the death of the tamer but for the opportune aid rendered by a pet puma, who sprang at the throat of the vicious lion and diverted his attention until the tamer had time to assert his authority and restore order. During the autumn of last year a Bristol family were saved from an awful death through the action of a faithful cat. In the early hours of the memorable morning in question the master of the house was awakened by the cat's paw gently patting his cheek. He pushed the animal away, but pussy persisted with her odd alarm, until the gentleman rose. Then he discovered that the house was on fire, and the intimation came only just in time to enable him and his family to effect their hurried escape from the fiery doom. GOTHAM GOSSIP: What is known as the great fire in New York City, which occurred in 1835, caused a total loss of $18,000,000. The recent conflagration at the New York wharves destroyed $10,000,000 worth of property and went far beyond the great fire in fatalities. Toast as an article of food is rapidly disappearing. It is now almost impossible to get it in New York wherever one may order it. Fried bread is now accepted everywhere as the substitute for toast in spite of the difference in its taste, appearance and every other quality. Besides trade quarters there are in New York many districts which are almost exclusively occupied by foreigners belonging to particular nationalities. Some of these have interesting features, but the larger number are only remarkable because of their greater dirtiness and their apparent total neglect by the city authorities. It is always difficult to secure a quorum in the New York city council, which as a matter of record has never remained in session long enough to dispose of all the business on the calendar. At a recent meeting the necessary number of members failed to attend and the president was about to send the sergeant-at-arms after some absentees when it was learned that the officer named was himself absent and that he had not attended a meeting for months. ALLY SLOPER'S PHILOSOPHY. Facts, fowls and females are stubborn things. I fear that the bells which usually call young men to church should be spelt differently. How is it that while the guest is sometimes taken for the waiter, a waiter is never mistaken for a guest? The latest excuse for laziness was that the individual in question refused on principle to earn sufficient money to bring him under the income tax. When a man writes a whole column under the title of "A Word to the Wise," one does not know which is the most foolish, the writer or the reader. The balance of nature is very beautiful; for instance, although a single man has no one to nurse him when he is ill, he also has no one to worry him when he is well. We have not altered much since the time of Alexander the Great, when an eastern sage, on being asked what was a sufficient competency for a man, replied, "A little more." When a man is spooning a girl he usually gives her to understand that he is her willing and abject slave, and yet he is worrying her all the time to make him her lord and master. Funny, is it not? He was a deep observer of nature who said that he could always spot a pretty girl by her conversation and without seeing her, as when a woman possessed beauty she never took the trouble to go in for anything else. RELATING TO CHINA. The demand for candles in China is very large, owing to the fact that they are used at all religious ceremonies. At Peking is a wonderful observatory close to the city walls. The oldest of its curiously beautiful bronze instruments were old when Kubla Khan conquered the city in 1279. The intolerated gentleman made his dry and delivered a huge bundle of Hinen, with the remark: "Zhere, ol'man! Un'stan' you' killin' mish-naries. Oll' ri. Come 'round' my houshe. My muzzer-law use be-mish-nary." -Baltimore American. Nanking was originally the seat of government of the Ming dynasty in China. Emperor Yungloh, however, made Peking the capital in 1411, and it has retained that position ever since. The population is estimated at 2,000,000 persons. The northeast gate of Peking commands the city, and it was by this gate that the allied troops entered Peking in 1860. In London recently very high prices were given for some pieces of Nanking Chinese pottery, the purchasers being probably moved to unusual prodigality by a suspicion that affect the present Chinese troubles shall have been settled such pottery will be more than ever difficult of procurement. Three vases, each ten inch high, brought $1,155, and a pair of long-necked bottles sold for $1,060. A late issue of London Punch contained a cartoon with a sting of truth in it that will be feat in Europe and appreciated in Japan. The powers, perplexed, are huddled in a corner wondering what ought to be done against the colossal dragon of China appearing over the brow of a hill. They appeal to little Japan for help. Japan replies: "Delighted to join you, gentlemen, but permit me to remark that if some of you hadn't interfered when I had him down it would have saved all this trouble." OF A MILITARY NATURE. A gunner's life was saved in South Africa by the bullet lodging in a pack of cards that he had in the pocket of his khaki jacket. The average age of the men now at the front is, according to a military statist, two years higher than that of soldiers who fought at Waterloo. The bayonet became a British weapon on during the reign of Charles II. It then resembled a lance or pike head, and was screwed into the barrel of the musket when the latter had been discharged. The siege of Mafeking (216 days) comes fourth on the list of the longest sieges of modern times. The three sieges which lasted longer are Gibraltar, 874 days; Khartoum, 341 days, and Sebastopol, 327 days. Sir Charles Dilke, in a paper read before the Statistical Society of London, declared that the normal cost of British armaments in time of peace is £60,000,000 to the taxpayers of the United Kingdom, £20,000,000 to India and £1,750,000 to the self-governing colonies. The present establishment of the military forces of New South Wales consists of 9,774 officers and men; that of Queensland of 7,216; South Australia of 5,217; Victoria of 10,218, and Western Australia of 4,223, making the total military force on the Australian continent 36,645 officers and men. Recent experiments with torpedo boats off Portsmouth, England, have tended to confirm the general opinion in naval circles that vessels of this class would be of little practical use in a great naval engagement, whatever their value in scouting and skirmishing. It was found impossible to approach a fortified post nearer than two miles without discovery, even when speed was so reduced that no smoke escaped unconsumed from the funnels of the torpedo boats. At this range any unarmored craft would be speedily shot to pieces by an enemy possessing a rapid-fire battery. EFFECT OF MUSIC. Lizards, adders and serpents are charmed by music. Experiments on dogs show that music is capable of increasing the consumption of oxygen by 20 per cent. and of increasing the elimination of carbonic acid. It was also found that music increased the functional activity of the skin. The national air of the Swiss has such an effect in making those of that nationality desire to return to their native country that at one time it was forbidden to be played in the Swiss regiment in France on pain of death, says Health Culture. In the London hospital on one occasion a patient suffering from dropsy, and another hurt in a railroad accident, were soothed by music and testified the pain left while it was being played. Medical journals quote the cure of a little girl who was subject of nightmare and sleeplessness, on whom sundry treatments had been tried in vain, being cured by her mother playing Chopin's slow waltz in A minor. A simple lullaby would probably have the same effect. Upon insane patients also music has a remarkable influence. Even in speech we may note the difference in tone that soothes or jars. Addison, in the Tattler, makes a conjecture "at dispositions from the modulations of the voice." He says: "We know the Doric mood sounds gravity and sobriety; the Lydian, buxomness and freedom; the Aeolic, sweet stillness and quiet composure; the Phrygian, jollity and youthful levity, and why we may we not reasonably suppose that those whose speech naturally runs into notes peculiar to any of these moods are in wise in nature thereunto congenerous?" Getting On. "How are you getting on with your photography?" "Well," answered the young man with brown finger tips, "I'm doing better. The snap-shot portrait I took of Mr. Curmudge must have been recognizable." "You are sure of that." "Perfectly, for as soon as Curmudge saw it he said he could whip the man who made that picture."—Washington Star. Her Summer Favorite. Ida—But I thought you loved Dick? His father owns a livery stable and he used to take you out sleigh-riding so often. May—Oh, but I like Tom the best now. Ida—Indeed! What kind of business is he in? May—He's a soda water clerk.—Chi- WORLD'S FORTIFICATIONS. Next to Gibraltar, Malta is the strongest fortress in the world. The only fortress of consequence in Denmark is the capital, Copenhagen. The strongest fortress in European Russia is Cronstadt. It is the Russian naval depot of the Baltic sea. The earliest known system of fortification was the stockade. It has been employed, at one time or another, by all nations, but is still in use in Turkey. Offa's dike was a defensive wall built by the Romans against the Weish. It was an earthen fortification, 113 miles long, and entirely cut off Wales from England. The only fortress in the United States is Fortress Monroe, in Virginia. It is surrounded by a moat filled with water from eight to fifteen feet deep, and from 75 to 100 feet wide. The two principal German fortresses on the Baltic sea are at Königsberg and Danzig; on the French frontier, Metz and Strasburg, and on the Belgian frontier, Cologne and Coblenz. The difference between a fort and a fortress lies in the fact that the former is designed to contain solely the garrison and their munitions, while the latter is often a city containing a large number of noncombatants. France has, on the German frontier, three first-class fortresses — Belfort, Verdun and Briancon; on the Belgian frontier, Lille, Dunkirk, Arras and Donaz; on the Italian, Lyon, Grenoble and Besaunce, and on the Atlantic coast, Rochefort, Lorient and Brest. The southern entrance of the Red sea is commanded by the fortress of Aden and the fort on the little island of Perim, in the Straits of Babel-Mandeb; the guns of the latter completely covering the narrow channel, and the fortress dominating the entrance to the sea. The Chinese wall is the most extensive fortification in the world. According to the surveys made within the last few years, this wall is 1,728 miles in length, and it passes up steep mountains, down into gorges and ravines, crosses rivers, valleys and plains, seemingly regardless of obstacles. It is 25 feet thick at the bottom and 15 feet at the top, and from 25 feet to 30 feet in height, with turrets or towers 35 feet to 40 feet high every 200 or 300 yards during its entire length. The exterior walls are of well-cut granite blocks, the interior is filled with earth and stone, and the passageway is paved with bricks one foot square. OF INTEREST TO WOMEN There are nearly 80,000 more women than men in Russia. Eighteen society girls of Opelousa, La., have formed a brass band, with an experienced male musician as leader. Dora E. Yates, of the University college, Liverpool, has passed the examination for the degree of M. A., the first Jewess to win such an honor in England. The employment of women in the postal service is not an American idea. It was by no means uncommon in the old days, when postmasters kept post houses and were persons of some consequence. "In 1548, Leonard, of Taxis, appointed a woman postmaster at Brainie-le-Comte, an important point in France." Equipped with hymn books and Bibles, a small organ, several banners and a large tent. Mrs. Anna Johnson, missionary, is now on her way to Cape Nome from San Francisco. Mrs. Johnson has been a missionary for more than 30 years. She is not attached to any church, but depends entirely upon the contributions at her meetings for money with which to meet her ex- penses. She will be at Nome all summer, and if there is a demand she will remain there next winter. HOW TO KEEP COOL. Don't sit on a hot stove. Don't sleep between blankets. Don't hurry. Send the office boy. Don't look at the ice bill. Think of the ice. Don't walk in the sun. Have it moved if it blocks the way. Don't worry—and don't worry because you can't help worrying. Don't talk politics—the other fellow is a heat-producing fool, anyway. Don't drink hot Scotches, or Tom and Jerry's, or hot rum punches. Don't get excited. If your dog is being whipped, look at the thermometer and resign yourself to his fate. Don't try to settle the Philippines question. The other fellow is just as much of an anti-be-convined as you are. Don't swear at the heat. Remember, the time you became profane when you slipped in the snow six months ago.—Baltimore American. DOGS ON THE BATTLEFIELD. The French have proved the invaluable service of the dog on the battlefield in Algiers and Tunis. Russians made use of the dog in their Turkish campaign; the Dutch and the Italians have followed suit. Germans have no difficulty in training dogs, Great Danes preferably, for the purpose of attacking the cycle corps of the enemy. Most cyclists think few dogs require any training in this direction, as they usually consider all bicyclers foes. The Great Dane is famed for its strength, ferocity and tenacity of purpose. By far the most interesting services performed by dogs on German battlefields is that of ambulance and bearer work. Scotch collies are used for this purpose, wear a saddle with a large red cross on it, and attached to this is a flask and dressing for wounds. The dogs are so beautifully schooled they will scent a man who in the ordinary course would have been overlooked by the bearers and perhaps left to die. FROM ALL QUARTERS Some Russian railway laborers work 36 hours at a time, with only a few pauses for rest. Honolulu's population has increased from 23,000 to 45,000 in the last five years. The royal palaces of Bangkok form a city in themselves. They consist of several hundred individual palaces, sur- pagodas. The most magnificent work of architecture is the Taj Mahal, in Agra, Hindustan. It is octagonal in form, of pure white marble, inlaid with every sort of precious stone. Bombay is an immense city, with land and sea shipping equal to the best. It has large commerce and trade and manufacturing interests. Its buildings are said to be the finest in India, and much wealth is centered there. In the window of an old curiosity shop not far from the British museum in London may be seen an elaborately carved ivory toothpick, with the following intimation attached: "Toothpick formerly the property of Oliver Cromwell; supposed to have been the one he picked his teeth with before he signed the death warrant of Charles L." Belgium has been visited by huge swarms of large winged insects, variously described as dragon flies and locusts. In Brussels people in the streets had to cover their faces, and many fled indoors at the sight of the invading swarms. In several squares, the story goes, there was a veritable fight for possession between the insects and the human inhabitants. A Bulgarian journalist named Sangoff recently wrote an article in a Sofia paper on the subject of the relation of the nose to character. After discussing the various shapes he came to the conclusion that persons with long noses are often bad characters. The public prosecutor regarded this as a case of lese majeste, because Prince Ferdinand has a long nose. Sangoff was arrested, tried and sentenced to three days' imprisonment. INDIVIDUALITIES James Dunsmuir, the present premier of British Columbia, is known there as the "Silent Premier," because while a member of the provincial legislature for two years he never delivered a speech. A souvenir of Mr. Gladstone's hobby as an amateur woodman, consisting of a chip from an elm which he felled at Hawarden in 1880, was sold for five shillings in a London auction-room recently. ExSenator Matthew C. Butler and a few friends recently celebrated the thirty-sixth anniversary of the loss of the South Carolinian's leg at the battle of Brandy Station during the civil war. The senator was entertained at dinner at Delmonico's, New York. That the dignity of the supreme bench is sometimes burdensome is illustrated by a remark made by Justice Brewer to a Washington official. The justice was about to take his vacation, and he said: "I am glad I am going to a resort where I can wear one gallus, no collar and roll up my pants." The London Morning Post's "military expert," whose deductions from South Africa were nine times out of ten directly opposed to those of the war office, and usually correct, and whose articles were telegraphed to the leading journals throughout the world, is a civilian named Spencer Wilkinson. He has a fine head, wears a full beard and looks like a scientist. When the war broke out he was dramatic critic of the Post. Mutchteba Ali Gerrouh is the name that Ali Ferrouh Bey, the Turkish minister has given the youngster that was born recently at the Turkish ligation at Washington, Mme. Ferrouh Bey, who came to this country with her husband last winter, is the first Turkish woman of her rank ever permitted to come to the United States, it being a special favor of the sultan to allow her to accompany her husband on his last return to Washington, where he has represented his government since 1893. LOVERS' WALKS IN BRITAIN. Rothesay has a famous lovers' walk. Its shadiness in summer has made it a favorite spot for many other persons than sweethearts. In Derbyshire, near Buxton, there is a renowned lovers' leap. The story goes that a maiden who had quarreled with her sweetheart in a fit of despair threw herself over the cliffs into the rocky gulf below. The tale whether true or not has survived for over a couple of centuries: It has been estimated that there are at least a couple of hundred lovers' walks in Great Britain, all of which are more or less renowned in story, song and tradition. As for Ireland, no one has ever yet been bold enough to try to count the number. One of the most renowned is that at Matlock, the beautiful Derbyshire town. The beautiful Spencer road, at Ryde, isle of Wight, can boast of royalty having shared its charms. It is said to have become known as the "Lovers' Walk" simply because there was hardly a pair of lovers in Ryde but used it for their repetitions of the "old, old story," though the authorities never seemed to favor the name, but have always referred to it officially as Spencer road. One English town can boast of having a municipal lovers' lane. This is Blackburn, in Laneashire. It is a winding walk, arched in by tall trees, bordered by old stones and kept trim and tidy. Here the girl from the mill or factory listens to the same old tale, and it thrills her just as much as it does the daughter of an earl, who hears it under the lofts amd Ryde. New School Philosophy Edith (who always appears happy on a stormy day and unhappy when the weather is bright, on being asked the season)—When it's stormy I know 'twill clear off pleasant and when it's pleasant I know 'twon't be long before a storm—Judge. Inexcusable. Adam-Yes, she accepted-bim Monday night, but broke off the engagement almost immediately. May—Indeed! Why? Ada—Well, I believe he omitted to say that he was the happiest man in the world—Brooklyn Life. A Lightning Destroyer. "Your Charlie seems to be an active little fellow, Mrs. Dobbs." "Active? I put a clean shirt waist on him, and in five minutes he makes it look as if he had worn it a week."—Indulge. THE PLANET SATURDAY, AUG. 25, 1900 FOR months I had been itching to ask Petroff the story of that battered old coin. That it had one I felt morally certain, else why should he guard it so carefully? "Yes, mon ami, it has a history—that coin." To my delight he had broached the subject himself. Take it in your fingers. Hollow?—exactly. And that small red spot there—you see it?—that looks so insignificant, but means so much. It began with that night in the strange cafe, when the man with the black bag seated himself at the table where I was quietly sipping my absinthe. "A wet night, m'sieur." I looked up, conscious that I was being taken stock of pretty keenly. A queer figure he was—a little, bent-backed man getting well on into years; his coat the same, if appearances were any guide; with a pair of eyes which missed nothing, I am sure, that passed. "Very." "But it will be finer soon." "Doubtless," I answered, civilly; "the clouds are breaking even now." Again I felt that strange glance eyeing me up and down. I cannot describe it to you, but there was an unaccountable air of mystery about the man which puzzled me. A few more commonplaces, and then, after a cautious look round the half-filled cafe, almost as if fearing detection there, he drank off the contents of his glass at a gulp, took up his bag, and vanished. And then I caught sight of a card staring up at me from the table. I couldn't help an exclamation, it was so queer. I could swear that it was not there before he sat down, but for the life of me I was unable to fix the moment of his placing it there, right in front of my glass. "To-morrow at seven, Rue Seribe 26." Those were the words—in printed characters, not ordinary handwriting—and I stared at them till the letters seemed to be dividing up at random and performing grotesque dances before my eyes. The man's peculiar demeanor, his evident wish to escape observation—they gained double force the moment I saw the card; but as for comprehending what it meant, I was totally lost. I could only guess, and it was poor guessing at that. The key to the mystery plainly lay at Rue Seribe 26; and there, after some little cogitation, I decided to search for it. A rash resolve? Well, yes—but at two-and-twenty an adventure is very much like a first kiss to a lover. You cannot put an old head on young shoulders, mon ami. The card I placed in my pocketbook for safety; and then, finishing my absinthe, started for home. The little Rue Scribe—a dirty, evil-smelling slum in a low quarter—did not, however, seem so inviting in the reality as the prospect, when I reached there the next evening. I had left word with my fellow lodger where I was going, in case of unpleasant developments. "If I am not back at nine," I said, "something has happened. Do not lose a moment; come at once in search of me." And it wasucky that I took so much precaution, as you will see. No. 26 proved to be a gaunt, three-storied tenement, even dingier than the rest; at a first glance one would have said that it was deserted. There was no occasion to knock; the instant I got up to the door it opened cautiously two or three inches, and a man's head became visible. It was my companion of the previous night. "A wet night," he said, slowly. Then, like an inspiratory flash, the thing dawned on me. In themselves the words were meaningless; the night was brilliantly fine. Their significance lay beneath. Without a second's hesitation I replied: "But the clouds are breaking already; it will be finer soon, my friend." The effect was magical. The door opened wider in a trice, and the bent janitor's features even took on a smile of recognition. "To the right!" he murmured, as I stepped inside; and the door silently closed again, leaving us in pitch-black gloom. I groped along the passage; the walls were clammy, and occasionally I started as my hands touched something that crawled away in a trace of slime. The murmur of voices guided me to a room a little way ahead on the right. The doorway was screened by a thick curtain; I pushed this aside and entered. The room was but dimly lighted, but this was no hindrance after the inky blackness of the passage, and it had the additional merit of shading me from the observation of those already in possession. There would be about 15 or 20—all men; but, much to my relief, no one challenged my entrance, or seemed inclined to take any notice of me. Stillness appeared to be the key to the whole proceedings; all were quiet save one group of two or three in a corner who talked together in carefully guarded tones. Here, then, was the explanation—a secret society, one of those too numerous organizations which held life at a pin's fee, and wholesale murder a glorified justice, when it furthered their so-called aims. By some means their emissary had managed to notify the wrong man—myself; and enhance had done the rest—put into my mouth the very terms of their password. The chain of circumstances was remarkable, but quite clear. And now? . . . I asked myself what to expect. Discovery would be ugly; it might—probably would—spell serious danger. There was a movement among the group which had been talking; one detached himself from the rest, and making his way to a small table which served as a desk, commenced to speak. To detail all he said would be to trouble you too much. It was the usual tirade; the unholy greed of the capitalists and the oppression of the workers, and the oft-reiterated cry for retribution to wind up. And yet there was nothing theatrical about it. The tones were purposefully kept low, but charged with a nervous intensity, a crisp play of accent, which lent striking point to the well chosen words. An orator—every inch; his whole personality vibrated with his message. The persecution was a fervid appeal for a volunteer who would not be afraid to give his life, if need be for the cause which he professed. "Who, I ask you, comrades, will be that one, and achieve the glory of dying in the name of liberty? The means are ready; whose shall be the hand to stroke the blow?" In an instant a score of dirty hands were in the air, and a score of throats shouted: "I" "I" "I" "I" and one or two, fiercer than the rest, snarled: "Down—down with the capitalists! Death to the canalie!" Voila, mon ami, picture the situation! I had heard of such scenes—yes; but never had I imagined their wild talk to be accompanied by such terrible earnestness. The bloodshot eyes, the fierce, grim attention, the readiness of one and all at the call to action—these gave me a new insight into the meaning of the terrible word "anarchist." The president consulted with the group in front of him and announced: "The council is gratified with your response, brothers. It selects Comrade Laborin for the honor; the others will disperse." And now—how to escape? It was my one thought. Escape—and then to prevent these wretches from carrying out their design, of which I had gathered sufficient to know that it was no light one. He whom they called Labortin had gone up to the president, and was talking eagerly—a new light on his face. The others were filing slowly out at the door; I made to follow. I gained the friendly darkness of the passage, when—footsteps! . . . a cloth thrown over my head from behind . . . I was down on the floor struggling impotently . . . a prisoner! It was all so sudden, so unexpected, that resistance was out of the question. Ten seconds, and I was bound hand and foot, my pockets searched for possible weapons, and face to face with the stupefying consciousness that those ruffians had me at their mercy. A voice admonished silence, in tones which gave me small disinclination to disobey; and then I felt myself hoisted on stout shoulders and conveyed swiftly back whence I had come. "That will do," said a voice which I recognized. "Loose his bonds a little." Then, "Well, M. le Spy . . . now?" The mocking triumph in his voice gave me the first taste of what was to come. "Ah! it was a rare thought—to count the members myself as I spoke. And there were twenty-three—though I knew old Yacod Inpitz to be abed with fever! Twenty-three when there should have been but twenty-two; and the extra one was—you!" I tried to put a brave face on it, but my breath came in little jerks. "I came here without the slightest notion of what was afoot," I broke in, "or desire to know. I am no willing spy, an" I demand to be set at liberty instantly." And then I gave him the story as it was—to be greeted by derisive laughter and fresh gibes. "A likely tale—very. And even supposing that it were true, my friend—'a little knowledge,' as those peculiar English say. . . . You know? Sometimes it becomes a very dangerous thing indeed!" He considered a moment. "No, no, my friend, spy or not spy, to set you free would ruin all. Listen, I have a proposition to make. You shall join our society, and that means that you swear by all you hold sacred never to utter a syllable or lift a finger against its interests—and on that one condition. . . . No?" The emphatic head-shake with which I greeted the proposal led him to add a word of warning. "Do not be hasty; consider well. The alternative is not—pleasant. Our aims, our beliefs, I need not explain; you have heard sufficient; it is rather the methods by which we seek to further them that you should learn. You see this?" He was holding up what appeared to be a coin to my view—the coin which you have just had in your hands, my friend. "A twenty-franc piece—yes; but you will observe certain peculiarities—this small red spot, for instance. To be brief, the coin would not pass official inspection at all; it comes from a private mint. "There are but two of these particular pieces in existence"—he placed it on the table—"one is here, and the other is in the possession of Comrade Laborin." I did not realize the import of the last phrase, or I might have felt the sense of terror creeping over me sooner than I did. "For once in his life Labortin will be aristocrat; he will wear fine clothes—mix with the wealthy. At the playing rooms—he is there now!—he will stake his francs with the rest of them; and at half-past nine precisely, when the rooms are fullest of people, he will stake a louis on the red or the black, as the case may be; he will throw the coin down sharply—will be one with a red spot near the edge—there will be a noise, a cloud of smoke, and falling dust. . . . Ah now—now you understand! Now you see how our louis is made!" Understand—alas, only too well; the thought of it turned me sick with horror. But he had reckoned without one factor. In his gloating triumph he had not noticed that the knots which they had loosened I had contrived by silent effort to undo still further, till the cords only needed a sudden jerk to free them altogether. With a bound I was at him, tearing at his throat with a madman's strength and a suddenness that caught him off guard for no instant. The Reign of Lawlessness That struggle—can I ever forget it? The knowledge that life for one was death to the other spurred us on; for a moment one held the advantage—then the other. Like drunken men we swayed across the floor in that mad embrace. But the contest was unequal: I was slight, he was big, and correspondingly strong. He wore me down, pressed closer, fiercer, and held me rigid for a fraction of time while he gave two knocks on the floor with his foot—once! twice! Two others rushed in at the signal, and it was over. Let me pass over the next briefly. First they stretched string tightly across the room from one side to the other, about midway between ceiling and floor. Then, with a shorter piece tied to it, they arranged the coin with the red spot so that it cangled in the air about four feet above the hard oak table. A wax candle came next, very thin and not more than three inches long. With torturing slowness they fixed it in position—the lower end a little below the level of the knot which secured the two strings together, and candle and string touching. When the candle burned low the string would catch fire—break—the coin would drop with its four feet momentum on to the table, and then—finish! They bound me into a chair, drew it, just so close that had my arms been free I could have reached out to the whole contrivance, and—lighted the candle. "Adieu, friend spy," the strudent voice. "While the candle burn you are safe. It will last about an hour; we will put your watch on the table. It goes hard with your fraternity when they are caught!" Footsteps, the banging of a door, and then I knew that I was alone—alone with the terror before me. It was half-past eight by the watch. I gazed horror-struck at the scudding seconds finger. At first I noticed hardly anything; I was only conscious of a dead numbness everywhere, as if body and brain had both stagnated. Then they woke up; I had terrible shooting pains through my limbs, and the mind that had been a bussful blank began to conjure up exquisite tortures. Five minutes! . . . Is it possible? A ray of hope -Jules was coming at nine; he would be here by a quarter past, perhaps even a little sooner. Ten minutes gone. The candle was a third gone, or nearly so. So he would be too late; it would not hold out that odd few minutes. An ideal! . . . Fool that I was; why had I not thought of it before? Precious time wasted-wasted. Blow the candle out-of course. I pursed my lips on the instant . . . the flame flickered . . . No-ah, no no, no! . . . My heart was in my mouth lest the catastrophe should happen even now! I was blowing the flame onto the string. Another inch of candle, and it it would be finished. I tried to frame a prayer, but the words refused to come . . . Ah! Was—was it a knock? All my quivering nerves listened for a repetition. Yes—yes; another, louder—still louder. Oh, joy, joy! Jules! of a surety . . . The candle! Would—would it wait? Then rapid footsteps—footsteps that I knew—advancing. Saved! Saved! "Jules! that—that! Take it down," I cried; and then, when he had freed me, I fell sobbing, sobbing like a child, into his arms. The rest? Like two, maniacs we rushed through the streets—to the bureau of police first for a couple of gendarms, and then on to the playing rooms; and—yes—we were in time to arrest the scoundrel before he had effected his dastardly intention. "But how came you just in the nick of time to save me, good Jules?" I asked when he had a moment to ourselves. We were walking home, and the clock of a distant tower boomed out as I spoke. Eleven! The same thought struck both of us. He took out his watch. It was fast; the hands pointed to twelve minutes past the hour!-Tit-Bits. Took Him for a Foreigner. An English bicyclist was coming at great speed down one of the steepest streets in Edinburgh, when his machine capsized and landed him in the middle of the road. Two carters were passing and they promptly came to his assistance. "Maun, hoo did ye fa'?" kindly inquired one of the carters, to which he received the answer: "I was coming down that declivity with such velocity that I lost my gravity and fell on the macadamized road." The carter turned from the unfortunate rider with true insular contempt. "S'wa, Jock," he said to his mate. "If I'd Kent the crater" wis a forriner he would hae lain in the gutter lang eneuch for me."—London Spare Moments. French Women in Manufactures. More than one-third of all manufactured goods are in France made by women. Cause and Effect Mrs. Richmond—They saybrain work is more fatiguing than any other kind of work. Mrs. Bronxborough—I quite believe it. Whenever my husband has to work late at the office he is sure to have a headache next morning—A. Y. Journal Another Failure. Northrup—My congratulations on your marriage with the wealthy widow, old chap! Of course you are in clover now, eh? Hardup (sadly)—No; she isn't the loan widow I took her to be.—Chicago Evening News. ug.11, Bi Wilson, " Attempted Assault, Port Gibbs " W Chambers, " Criminal Assault, Bell Buck " W McOure, " Attempted Assault " 16, Charle art, " ran y. Tenn, " 20, Peter Lon and " 15 year old Son, white, Shooting a man, Wetumpka, Ala Aug.16, Charlie Hart, colod criminal assault Brantley, Ala. Aug.16, Tom Keith, colored, enteled lady's room drunk, Near Greenville, S.C. Aug.20, Rev. T. J. Floyd, colored, wanted to mark, Oarterville, Ill. " Wm. Prentiss, " Hughes Bradley, " Henry Branum, " Jim Hayes. " John Black, " Sim Cremmings, " white, stroke against lynching, Georgetown, Ga. Aug.28, Rev. H. B. Battle, col., spoke against lynching, Near Thompson, Ga. Sept.12, Rev. H. B. Battle, col., spoke against lynching, Near Thompson, Ga. Sept.27, Senior Sanchez, Cuban, nothing Havana, Cuba October 11 Judge Ravil La Place white, Assanliting Near New Orleans " 18, Joe Leftore Colored Arson and Assault, burned. St. Ann Miss " 18, Robert Smith, Col. Innocent, Partly Roasted not dead " 20, George Wells, Colored, Murder, Wier City Kan Total 3 2 C.&O. Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Schedule in Effect Aug. 11, 1900, From Richmond. LEAVE BROAD-STREET STATION 7:00 a.m. except Sunday local for Newport 9:30 a.m. daily "Fast Train" for Newport News, Old Point, Norfolk and Pors- mouth, Carlar car. This train stops only at Waltham. Local train to Newport News, Old Point and Norfolk. Pullman to Old Point. 7:00 a.m. except Sunday, local train to Clifton Forge 12:00 noon, except Sunday. "Mountain spe- cial car" for Car for Hot spots and White Shops in Gordonville. west of Gordonville, mea's a in carte. Connects for Orange, Calverton, Manassas and Washington. 2:45 p.m. Louisville, Cincinnati, Louisville, and St. Louis. Pullman sleeping car, connects for Virginia Hot Springs. 5:20 p.m. Gordonville accommodation, ex- cept Sunday. 12:05 p.m. Daily, F. V., to Cincinnati and Louisville. Pullman sleeping car. Con- nects for Virginia Hot Springs. LEAVE RIGHT SHOP STATION LEIGH DIST. STATION. 10:00 Boston, Mass. Exington and Clifton Forge. Parlor-camp. and Sunday, with Backingham and Albe rane branches and for New Castle daily 6:00 Warren, Gladstone. Accomodation. On Saturday, will leave 3 P. M. TRAINS ARRIVE BROAD STREET STATION. 8:30 a. m., and 8:30 p. m., daily, Cincinnati and Louisville 6:16 p. m., Except Sunday from Hinton and mint street. 6:50 a. m., and 8:54 p. m., daily, Cincinnati and Louisville. 11:35 a. m., daily 6:50 p. m., except Sunday and 16:15 p. m., daily from Norfolk and Old Park. 8 15 p. m., Except Sunday, from Clifton Forge. TRAINS ARRIVE EIGHTH STREET STATION. 8 40 a. m., Except Sunday from, Warren and Alberene and on Monday only from Gadeston. 6:20 r. m., Daily from Lynchburg, and Clifton Forge, and except Sunday from New Castle, and Rosney. For details, contact connections, as apply at Richmond Transfer office. East Main street; Chessapeake au Ohio passenger Office. No. 809 east Main street; Station Ticket Office, or address JOHN D. POTTS, asst. General Passenger Agent. Southern Railway Southern Railway SCHEDULE UN EFFECT APRIL 2ND, 1900. Trains Leaves Richmond, Va. 11.00 P.M. NO 11 SOUTHERN EXP 10. Atlanta Augusta Jackskoville, and Jacksonville, Greensboro, Salisbury, and Charlotte Sleepover at Richmond 9:30 p.m. 9. step passengers at local stations. Cleveland and Charlotte, with New York and Florida. (No 57) carrying through sleepers be between New York and Tampa, with con- nections for all Florida points, also con- nections with the Washington and Southwestern Lim- ited (No 57) carrying through sleepers bet'n New York and Nashville. New York, also, carrying through sleepers New Orleans, also, Pulaski Tour sleeper Moncays, Wednesdays and Fri- days, Washington to San Francisco without change, with connections for at points in Texas, Mexico and Cali- 12:51 P M No. 7, solid train daily; or Char lotte, N.C. Connects at Mossley with Kerrville and Powellville, Oxford, Hen derson and Durham and at Greenbush Gorham and Ursula, United States Salem and Danville with No. 8, United States Fast Mail, solid train, daily for New Orleans, point south, whole carries sleeper service New York to New Jeans and New York to Jacksonville id Miami for Nassau & Habana, Cuba Memphis via Asheville and Chattanooga 6:00 P. M., LOCAL, daily except Sunday for Keysville and intermediate pots TRAINS ARRIVE AT RIGHMOND. 6:00 A. M. 6:25 P. M., from Atlanta Augusta, Asheville Midland, from Keysville and local stations. 8:46 P. M., from Keysville and local stations. LOCAL FREIGHT TRAINS. Nos. 61 and 62, between Manchester and Nepolis, Va YORK RIVER LINE, WEST POINT The Favorite Route North. Train No. 16, 4:30 P M. BALMORE HOTEL AND SUNSET for West point, and intermediate makes close connection Mondays. Wednes- day and P days with steamer for Baltimore. No. 16. 4:80 P. M. LOC 1 Mon Wednes & Fridays, for West & intermediate stations. con- tinues with the West Point & Tappahannock; also at West Point with steamers for Baltimore. Stops at all stations. Train No. 74, 5:00 A.M. LOCAL MIXED leaves daily, except Sunday from Virginia Street Station for West Point and intermediate stations, connecting with stage at Lestor manor for Walkerton and Tappahannook. TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND. 9:15 a.m. Daily, from West Point, with Connection from Baltimore except Mondays. 10:46 a.m. Sundays and Mondays 6:40 p.m. Daily, except Sunday from West Poland. 9:30 a.m. Intermediate stations. Steamers leave West Point daily except Sundays 5:00 P.M. arriving Baltimore 8:00 a.m. Returning leave Baltimore 5:00 p.m. daily except Sundays arriving Richmond 9:15 a.m. Steamers call at Gloucester Point and Almonds Wharf, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; Yorktown and Clay Bank, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. C.W. WESTBURY, Travelling Passenger Agent, 930 K. Main St. Richmond, Va. J.M. OULP, Traffic Manager. W.A. Turk, Gen. Pass. Agt. FRANK S. GANNON. Third Vice-resident and General Manager Washington, D.C. VIRGINIA NAVIGATION COMPANY'S JAMES-RIVER LINE To Norfolk, Portsmouth, Old Point, Newport, News, Claremont, and James River landings and connecting at Old Point and Norfolk for Washington, Bremen and the New York Straits. 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This steam carrier steers manifest closed one hour before sailing time. Freight received and forwarded and three bills of lading issued for all northern, eastern and foreign ships. FROM NEW YORK. Passengers can leave daily except Sun day at 8 P.M. (Saturday 4 P.M.) to Norfolk or old comfort, connect with Norfolk and Western railroad or Cheapeake and Ohi railway. Freight for Richmond by steamer via Nor for Monday and Wednesdays 8:00 P.M. Satur- day. Sailings from the pier. No 2 North silver foot of Beach Street. Freight received and forwarded daily except Sunday. RF&P RICHMOND, FERDERICKSBURG & POTOMAC R. R. Schedule in Effect July 1, 1800. LEAVE BYRD ST. STATION 8 18 A. M. Leaves Elba for Quantico. 4 100 A. M. Leaves Byrd St. for Frederick 6 100 P. M. Leaves Elba for Ashlana. 6 100 A. M. Arrives Elba from Ashlana. 8 186 A. M. Arrives Byrd Street Station from Hopers. 6 055 P. M. Arrives Elba from Ashlane S. A. L. Through Trains. Via S. A. L. Junction and R. F. & P. Railroad. LEAVE BROAD STREET STATION. (O, O & O) 6 200 A. M., Daily, for Washington and points north. Stops at Frederick icksburg and Quantico Pull- man Sleepers to New York. Diniger. 6 000 P. M., Daily, for Washington and points North. Stops at Frederick icksburg and Quantico Pull- man Sleepers to New York. ARRIVE BROAD STREET STATION. (O, O & O) 2 300 P. M., Daily, Stops only Frederick- kingsburg and Dowell. Sleeper from New York. 10 300 P. M., Daily, stops only Frederick- kingsburg, Sleepers from New York. Ding- car W. P. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager E. T. TAYLOR S.A.L The Favorite Route South. Schedule in Effect June 3rd, 1800. Leaves Chesapeake and Ohio Broad Street Station. 7-80 A. M. Daily, except Sunday, for Petersburg, Henderson, Durham, Raleigh, Atlanta, and all points South and Southwest. 9-85 P. M. "Florida Mall and Express." daily for Petersburg, Henderson, Raleigh, Chew raw, Camden, Columbia, Savannah Jacksonville Tampa, Fernandina, and all Florida points. 10-40 P. M. 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The courts have decided that subscribers to newspapers who do not receive the subscription at the expiration of time for which it is issued are liable for the payment of the subscription date when they order the paper discount. COMMUNICATION.—When writing to us to renew your subscription or to discontinue paper, you should give your name and address, and otherwise we cannot find your name on our books. CHANGE OF ADDRESS: In order to change the address of a subscriber we must be sent the former as well as the present address. Enrolled in the Post-Office at Richmond, Va. a second class matter. SATURDAY, AUGUST 25. 1900 The attitude of the colored voters in the doubtful states is giving the Re publican managers much concern. THE PARTY AND MR. BRYAN THE Petersburg, Va., INDEX-APPEAL seems to think that we are in favor of BRYAN and against the Democratic Party. This is a unique way of putting it. The trouble of the matter is. how can our people accept a part without bargaining for the whole? Mr. BRYAN's recent utterances show evidence of the highest order of statesmanship, and are identical so far as the foreign policy of this country is concerned with similar statements made heretofore by Presiden: McKINLEY. To a disinterested observer, it would seem that the two candidates had 'swapped places.' Mr. BRYAN refers to LINCOLN, while Mr. McKINLEY is silent. Nevertheless, we think we know that Mr. BRYAN is giving voice to doctrines which his party when called into action will neither tolerate nor accept. It will be even more intolerant in the fulfilling of its decrees than has been the Republican managers in dealing with the President of the United States. Mr. MUKINLEY's inconsistent acts and utterances have become so proverbial that the observant man puts little or no faith in anything which he says, preferring to trust to the trend of events rather than come to an early conclusion by a studious belief in his previous remarks. It is an unfortunate situation, but nevertheless, we know that ninety per cent of the sympathy for the citizen of color is among the rank and file of the Republican Party, and the other ten per cent may be found scattered throughout the other political organizations now clamoring for recognition at the hands of the people. It makes it well-nigh impossible then for an observant colored man to do otherwise then remain with the Party which has enasted all favorable legislation up to this point, until some other powerful political organization shows a disposition to receive him on terms of equal recognition in keeping with that which he once enjoyed. TROUBLE IN OHIO. A mob roamed the streets of Akron, Ohio Wednesday, Aug. 22, in an efforts to lynch Louis Pock, a colored man who is alleged to have confessed that he attempted to criminally assault Christina, the 6 year old daughter of THEOREORE MAAS. Pock was bound over to the Court of Common Pleas, his bail fixed at $5 000, and he was hurried to the jail at Cleveland. But the most humiliating action with reference to the entire affair was the attitude of the officers. They permitted a committee of six appointed by the mob, to go through the cells of the city prison and satisfy themselves that the prisoner had been removed. A similar privilege was granted at the county jail. The mob then forced open the county court house and searched each room, stopping only at the Treasury Department. The city prison was again surrounded, and Mayor W. E. Young 'reform ed them that the prisoner had been removed. The building was fired upon and the officers returned the fire, aiming above the heads of the mob. Two persons were instantly killed and many wounded. It is reported that the ambulances are busy. Thus ended an attempt to parry with a class of men who should have been arrested and at once landed inside of the jail which they attempted to storm. White these people were clamoring for the blood of a colored man who had attempted to criminally assault a six year old white child, the Board of Directors of the Virginia Penitentiary was recommending the pardon or a white man who had been connected with attempting to rape a three year old white child. Ford was given only 8 years for the crime and has served or half of his term. The law provided a was the penalty and yet the odium of the offense is minimized and Ford is to be released. This may be all right but it emphasizes the injustice of the treatment of the citizen of color. There is one code of laws for the white man and another for the colored one, and until these things are equal we expect to call the attention of the public to the manifest injustice visited. Rape is no worse when committed by a colored man than it is when committed by a white man. In view of the opportunities and training which the white man enjoys, if anything he should be subjected to greater punishment. As the case now stands, it is just the other way. For our part, we believe in legally hanging the Negro rapist and legally hanging the white rapist, but when you excuse the one and hang the other it necessarily calls forth protests and invites resistance. Lynch-law must go! THE MERRY TWELVE OUTING One of the most pleasant picnic of the season was given by the Merry Twelve to Winddale Park Wednesday August 15, 1900. A most enjoyable day was spent. Various games and amusements were the order of the day. The trip and refreshments were all furnished by the club. The following persons were in attendance: Misses Henrietta Dawson Lillie Stewart, Annie King, Maggie Billing, Minnie Scott, Patience Scott Florene Dawson, Susie Johnson, Mary Williams, Berenesta Brown, Carlie Peyton, Carrie Robinson, Battie Joan Williams, Berenesta Brown, Annie Rendt Mattie Bundley, Eva Brown Curtzride Brown, Mannie Funn, Mrs. George W Dandridge. Messra, Berjamin Adams, Walter Jones Andrew Dabney, Maurie Barrett. Charlie Matthews, Amy Auston Shafer Clarke, Philip Clark, George W. Dandridge, BenJ. Peyton, Alex Jackson, Junius Campbell, Ashton Coleman, Geo. Tinaley, Robert Spencer, Edward Lightfoot, John Harper. FROM NEWPORT NEWPORT, R. I Aug. 29th, 1900 I am glad to say that since the raciot in Newark, and the beating of defenseless and harmless Negroes, that it has taught us all to take the advice which has been given us for years by our great, far-seeing hero, the editor of the PLANET; and Newport as well all the other cities is sure to fall in line and prepare for war in time of peace. Prepare yourselves, for the same kind of outrages committed at New Orleans have reached New York at Chicago, and is on going all over the land. I say to the Negroes, put on your whole armour and be ye as ready, for you know not when the enemy shall come upon you. There will be an Industrial and Educational Fair at Masonic Hall, August 28th, 29th, and 30th, for the benefit of the U.S. Congregational Church. Admission 10 cts. Misses Mae Wilson, and Kate Moulson, of Philadelphia, are visiting Miss Louise Jackson on Broadway. The Jenkins orphans sang at the Mt. Olivet Church, Sunday eve. They will give a grand concert Tuesday evening at Masonie Hall. Mrs. George Suckers is very ill on Pond Ave. Mr. Geo. W. Hamilton has opened a first class barber shop of his own on Thame St., over Carey's fruit store. He is a constant reader of the PLANET. The 40th anniversary of the Star of the East Society was preached at Touro Chapel by Rev. Israel Derrick, D. D. During the 40 years they have lost 20 members by death, 29 financial members, one exempted from dues now enrolled on the books. If you want a first class, and fresh meal visit the "Little Rock" on long Whart, where the fish are jumping out of the pan, and the lobsters are kicking the top off the pot. The "Little Rock" eating house site just right over the water, one minutes walk from the Newark boat. JOHN M. LEWIS. DEATH NOTICE. Died-At the home of her parents, Phoebe, Va. August 11th, at 8 p. m., Miss Fannie E Miles in the 19th year of her age. The deceased leaves a father, one sister, three brothers and a devoted grand-father and grand-mother to mourn their loss. She was formerly of this city and an ex-scholar of the Normal School. The funeral took place from the Shiloh Baptist Church, Rev. Graham officiating. Sleep on beloved, sleep and take thy rest. We loved thee well, but Jesus loved thee best. Misses Lillian Hodges and Marie Farley have returned from Roanoke after a very pleasant stay with Mrs. Alice Johnson. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND VIRGINIA FINANCES OF PORTO RICO The Change in Provincial Currency Causes Distress. STRIKES AMONG THE PEONS Finding They Had to Pay Dollars Where They Formerly Paid Pesos For Articles of Common Necessity, They Struck For Dollars. San Juan, Aug. 22.—From Aug. 1 up to the present time Porto Rico has been visited by a series of intermittent strikes among plantation peons and laborers generally. These strikes were the result of a misunderstanding or illusion over the value of the American dollar. Although the time limit for the redemption of the provincial currency has been indefinitely extended, the idea was current that that coin would have no value after Aug. 1. The price of everything in Porto Rico was advanced 662-3 per cent. The poor man, finding he had to pay dollars where he formerly paid pesos for articles of common necessity, struck for dollars instead of pesos. There is a semi-anarchistic or socialistic element in Porto Rico headed by a man named Santiago Inglesias, an aggressive Spanford, who has placed himself in a position which enables him to control the laboring classes. He is at present in jail awaiting trial charged with threatening murder. Comparison has gradually caused prices to adjust themselves. Some of the more reasonable citizens did not raise prices nor refuse to accept Porto Rico silver in payment of goods at the bank rate of exchange. But the contrary ruled in the majority of instances. Prior to May 1 about 6,000,000 pesos were in circulation on the island. When this amount is all redeemed the amount of American currency should aggregate about $3,600,000. This amount is considered insufficient to meet the demands in mercantile circles during the coming dull season, when the island is buying more than it sells. To the United States Porto Rico is a new market, and the merchants here have been unable to establish credit, consequently the New York commission houses demand cash payment for purchases. As for several months to come Porto Rico merchants will have but little merchandise to send north in payment, they are compelled to send the actual currency. Drafts on New York cannot be bought because it is said that Porto Rican bankers have no funds in New York to draw against, the trade being all one way at present, the island importing more than it exports. The recent issue of $1,000,000 in paper by the Spanish bank will tend to relieve the situation, but as this money cannot be circulated outside the island its help will be slight. This new issue of the Spanish bank is fast getting into circulation. The bank has authority from congress to issue $1,350,000, or three times the amount of the paid in stock. The bills are perhaps more convenient for handling than the American bills, being smaller. They are neatly printed in Spanish, with "Moneda Americana" stamped across the face in red. The issue is of the following denominations—$5, $10, $20, $50, $100, $200. They are in no sense legal tender. An Erratic Russian's Suicide New York. Aug. 22.—John Carlson shot and killed himself in Hoboken yesterday. He was a member of a wealthy Russian family and had served as an officer in the Russian army. For threatening to shoot a superior officer he was forced to fee to this country, where for several years past he supported himself as a fresco painter. At stated intervals he received large remittances from Russia and these he would spend in the most extravagant manner. He would engage a full band of music and parade the streets at the head of it, charter a trolley car for his sole use and do other erratic things apparently for the sole purpose of getting rid of his money. These outbreaks were always followed by fits of despondency, and during one of these he killed himself. The Pope Exhorts Catholics. Rome, Aug. 22—The pope has addressed a letter to the cardinal-vicar in which he sets forth the danger of the free propaganda of Protestantism in Italy, especially in Rome. He observes that this propaganda is permissible by law, but goes on to show how painful to him is the situation resulting from it, since he cannot oppose the propaganda. Leo recommends that the cardinal vicar strengthen the work of preserving the faith, and he exhorts Catholics to unite in an effort to minimize as far as possible the damage caused by sectarian propaganda. Miners Smothered by Black Damp. Miners Smothered by Black Damp. Isaquah, Wash., Aug. 22.-Five miners were smothered to death in the Isaquah company's mines yesterday. A brush fire spread to the mouth of an air shaft, ignited the timbers and the smoke was sucked down by the ventilator fan into the workings, where 80 men were employed. Dominick Cassassos, Carlos Cassassos, C. M. Vowell, Ben Laws and John Ling were in a remote chamber and were overcome by smoke and black damp. The bodies were recovered. Still Another Presidential Candidate Jill Aborder Presidential Candidate Washington, Iowa, Aug. 22.—The United Christian, published at Rock Island, Ill., the official organ of the United Christian party, makes the statement that J. F. R. Leonard, of Alnsworth, Iowa, has been nominated by the national committee of that party as candidate for president of the United States. Leonard is a prosperous farmer, aged 60. He has accepted the nomination. Guns Furnished China by Krupp. Berlin, Aug. 21.—A semi-official account of China's military resources, just published, says that Herr Krupp has furnished to the Chinese government since 1895 1,694 guns, of which 776 are 9-centimeter guns, and that English concerns have furnished 244 medium guns and 305 small ones. THE BLUE AND THE GRAY. Ben. Gordon's Reply to Resolutions of a Confederate Camp. Atlanta, Aug. 21.—Gen. John B. Gordon, commander-in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans, has prepared a reply to a resolution recently adopted by a camp of Confederate veterans at New Orleans, condemning the blue and gray reunions in Atlanta, recommending that no more similar reunions be held and protesting against Gen. Gordon accepting an invitation to the Grand Army of the Republic reunion at Chicago. The renty follows: "To the Confederate Association of the Army of Tennessee—Comrades: A resolution recently adopted by your association at the instance of Gen. Chaleron, criticising certain acts or supposed acts of mine, entirely escaped my attention at the time of its appearance in the public press and I have just seen it for the first time. I understood this action of your association to mean a formal and public notice that you disapprove of my participation in the Blue and Gray meeting which recently occurred in Atlanta; and also that it means a formal and public protest by your association against my acceptance of an invitation extended to me by the Grand Army of the Republic and by the executive committee of the citizens of Chicago. "The object of this reply to your resolution is not to call in question the right of your association to criticise any official act of mine which does not meet your approval. I do wish, however, to state kindly, but frankly and plainly, that my own conscience and my own conception of duty must be my guide in the future as in the past. "As to the courteous and cordial invitation of the G. A. R. and of the executive committee of Chicago citizens, I have to state that I greatly appreciate the compliment paid me by that invitation and the spirit which prompted it. Circumstances, however, rendered it impossible for me to accomplish, so notified the officers and committees nearly two months ago. But in this connection also I wish to say that I must be judged now and hereafter of the propriety of accepting invitations from any section of the country or any class of my fellow countrymen. "In order that there may be no possible misunderstanding of my position on these and all kindred matters. I repeat my sole guide must be my own convictions of duty to this whole country, and to the southern people, whose glorious record in all the past, in their institutions, dignity and honor I have endeavored to defend and uphold at all times in all sections and under all conditions. “In conclusion, let it be definitely understood that so long as Providence permits me to speak or labor I shall continue the effort which I have made for 30 years in the interest of sectional harmony and unity. Whatever I can do will assuredly be done for the truth of history, for justice to the south and to all sections for fostering our cherished memories, for the obliteration of all sectional bitterness and for the settlement of sectional controversies on a basis consistent with the honor and the manhood and the self respect of all.” GENERAL SOUTHERN NEWS. Charlotte, N. C., Aug. 17.—An afternoon paper at Wilson, N. C., publishes an account of the killing, by their father and his third wife, of the four children of George Griffin, in Nash county. It is alleged that the childre were imprisoned in an outhouse and allowed to die of starvation. The pair have been jailed. Richmond, Va., Aug. 21.—Judge William Reilly, of the supreme court of appeals, died at the residence of his son-in-law at Houston, Halifax county, last night, aged 61 years, after a brief illness. He served in the Confederate army, rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel and before his election to the bench had attained rank as one of the leading lawyers in the state. Morehead, Ky., Aug. 18—The Adkins and Howards have had a bloody battle in Elliott county, in which one of the Howards was killed and another fatally wounded. One of the Howards and one of Lindsay Adkins' boys quarreled over a young woman, after which both went home and brought back other members of their families for reinforcements. All the Adkins have been arrested. Gainesville, Ga., Aug. 16—Dan Corn, a young white man living in Lumpkin county near Dahlonga, shot and killed his brother, Kedar Corn, at a still seven miles west of Dahlonga yesterday. The young men have been conducting a distillery and met to divide some brandy. They could not agree over a division and words were passed. The difficulty ended in Kedar Corn's death. Dan Corn escaped and has not been captured. Atlanta, Aug. 20.—Commissioner Stevens, of the Georgia department of agriculture has compiled statistics indicating that the cotton crop of Georgia for 1900 will be from 50,000 to 200,000 bales shorter than in 1899. Indications on the 1st of August, were that every state in the cotton belt would be behind on the staple with the exception of Texas, reported to be 2 per cent. ahead of the average crop of the last five years. Williamson, W. Va., Aug. 18.—The Rev. Thomas Clark yesterday shot and killed John Dempsey, on Island Creek, this county. Dempsey and Clark had been enemies for months because, it is said, the latter, who was a school trustee, refused to appoint a daughter of the minister to a position as teacher. Dempsey and the minister came to blows. Dempsey threw a hatchet at Clark and the latter shot Dempsey twice with a shotgun, killing him almost instantly. Clark surrendered. Atlanta, Aug. 18.—Governor Candler has ordered out the Liberty Guards, a company of the Georgia National Guard, to quell an uprising of negroes in Liberty county, in the southeastern portion of the state, where the blacks outnumber the whites three to one. One white man was killed several days ago in a quarrel with negroes and since that time discontentment has grown on both sides until now a race war seems in full swing. Two negroes are reported to have been killed for resisting arrest. TO SNUB ENCAMPMENT. Philadelphia Posts Will Not Attend because Bryan Is Invited. Philadelphia, Aug. 21.-James M. Morrison, state department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, yesterday announced that but three of the 36 posts in this city will send delegations to the national encampment in Chicago next week. Commander Morrison stated that this action is the result of the invitation extended to W. J. Bryan to attend the encampment. "It is customary," said Mr. Morrison, "to invite the president, but never a candidate, and the old soldiers express indignation because they object to politics being injected into the encampment. The delegation from this city will consist of about 150 men, the smallest number that has attended an encampment during the past 20 years." 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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The association is fully aware of the magnitude of the work they have before 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 Pythianism and your friendship and let us erect this monument to this grand and noble, true and tried Sir Knight. Much interest is being manifested in the Monumental movement, and the list is swelling slowly but surely. Some of the friends of the late lamented T. W. Mitchell had been led to believe that they could not contribute, which we wish to say is a mistake. The meeting at the roofs of the Y. M. T. Thursday was full of interest with the movement were disbanded and several plans submitted for the inspection of the Association. The reports from the members as to the outlook and cash subscribed were very encouraging. The Executive Board is arranging to advertise for bids in a very short while. Quite a number of subscriptions have been reported, though a number has not been paid up. All persons who have not paid their subscriptions will call on the Treasure or pay the money over to whom ever they gave their names. Only so h subscriptions are published. We say this so that those who give their names and it does not appear, may know that it is on account of the cash which should accompany it. The following is the list of subscriptions: HARTONA REMEDY COMPANY. 909 East Main Street, RICHMOND, VA. Subscriptions can be left with Thomas M. Crump, Treasurer, 504 N. 2d St. as M. Crump, Treasurer, 504 N. 2nd St. The amounts subscribed and the names of the donors will be published each week in the columns of this paper. Mrs. G. A. Foster of Planet Court has the distinction of being the first lady to subscribe. Now let all the other ladies follow. Sussercriptions can be left with Thomas M. Crump, treasurer, 504 N. 2nd St. The association meets every Tuesday evening at 8 p. m., at the rooms of the Y. M. C. A. The full committee is expected to meet next Tuesday evening. B. H. Peyson, 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. The outing of the Juvenile Bands of O兰特he was given last Monday and we are glad to say it was a grand success. The matrons thank the public generally for their patronage and the matrons have much to be thankful for. After paying all indebtedness, a good sum was turned in the treasury. The Board of Control voiced thanks to Sir Knight Jesse Randall for his assistance at the outing. W. M., Mrs. Anna Taylor, Mang'r See'y, L. E. Miles. Dynamite Wrecked Court House. Medina, O., Aug. 22.—The county court house here was wrecked yesterday by a terrific explosion of dynamite, a large box of which was stored in the basement of the building. The janitor was injured, and several county officials were badly shaken up. The dynamite had been placed in the basement to be used as evidence in a criminal trial. Some waste paper, near the box containing the stuff, caught fire and resulted in the explosion. Two Killed in Railroad Two Killed in Railroad Crash. Tazewell, Va., Aug. 22. — A wreck at Maxwell, six miles from here, on the Norfolk and Western railroad, resulted in the death of two men and the wounding of seven others. The dead are Engineer W. O. Allen and Fireman M. B. Marshall. A light engine was running west at 40 miles an hour when it met in a curved cut a freight drawn by two engines going at 30 miles an hour. The crash was terrific. Do you know that Mr. O. M. Steward, 3017 Monroe Street, the celebrated grainer and sign painter, will grain your doors or number your transoms artistically and b-autifully so that it will always be a joy thereafter to look at them, and charge you no more, and in some instances, not as much as those who spoil them and render them objects of displeasure to you ever afterwards? You have only to see his work to be convinced. Call on or drop him a postal. 6 15-1m WANTED-SEVERAL BRIGHT AND honest persons to represent us as Managers in this and close by counties. Salaries and expenses. Straight, boa-dae, no more. We pay your permanent. Our references, any b-autiful any town. It is mainly office work conducted at home. Reference. Enclose a self-dressed stained envelope. MN DOMINION COm NATDep. Chicago. AT WINSTON'S -FOR- ICE-CRAEM IN EVERY STYLE AND FLAVOR. Soda Water, }ALL FLAVORS.? ICE CREAM SODA A SPECIALTY. Milk Shakes, Limeades, Nec- tars, Phosphates, Miner- al Waters, etc. Pic-nics and Festivals FURNISHED AT SHORT NOTICE. TOBACCO IN EVERY SHAPE. Special Selection in Oilers, Pipes Chewig and Smoking Tobacco. N. Winston, 537 Brook Ave United Aid & Insurance Company, SHALL BE HEREAFTER ...KNOWN AS United Aid Insurance Co. MAIN OFFICE: 506 E. Broad St. THE PLANET PEKIN TAKEN BY ALLIES Capital of China Now Wholly in the Hands of the Powers. THE EMPIRE WITHOUT A HEAD. Since the Flight of the Empress Dowager and Emperor No One Seems to Know Who Is Directing Affairs-Pence Proposals Rejected. Washington, Aug. 22.—The capital of China is now wholly in the hands of the powers. The Chinese and Tartar cities were entered on the 15th. The Imperial City, within the walls of the Tartar City, fell either on the same day or on the 16th. Chinese troops in the Forbidden City fought obstinately all day of the 16th to prevent the capture of the imperial palace. The state department has made public portions of Minister Conger's dispatch, as follows: "Secretary of state, Washington: Saved. Relief arrived today. Entered city with little trouble. Do not know where imperial family is. Except deaths already reported, all Americans alive and well. Desperate efforts made last night to exterminate us. Mitchell, American soldier, and a Russian and Japanese, wounded. German killed." The whole movement is purely a governmental one. The Boxers are only a pretender, living no guns. The confidential adviser of the empress was the leader of the imperial troops here. The imperial family left for troops ago for Shan SI province. It is estimated the strength of the Pekin garrison was 10,000 men. The legation was urged to leave the city under an escort of Chinese troops, but feared treachery." The meeting of the cabinet yesterday was devoted entirely to the Chinese situation. Several questions were awaiting attention. First of these was the application of Li Hung Chang for the appointment of Minister Conger or some other commissioner to negotiate for the cessation of hostilities. The decision arrived at was to reject the appeal, and a reply of this character will be sent to Minister Wu to be forwarded to Li Hung Chang. The moving cause for this action is that this government is at present very much in the dark as whether there is any existing government in China. With the capital in the hands of the allies, the emperor and empress dowager fugitives in hiding, and the entire governmental fabric paralyzed, there is no evidence of an authority adequate to conduct negotiations and secure results which will be final and binding. With the recognized ruler in flight, no one seems to know who, if anybody, is directing its affairs. As China is an absolute monarchy, without any legislative branch, the emperor and empress dowager are all powerful, and practically they are the empire of China. Under the present remarkable conditions, the United States will act extremely caution in whatever steps it may take toward a solution of the pending problems. In the meantime, there is reason to believe that the United States may all other powers interested will keep armed forces on the ground, so that order may be maintained and at least a semblance of stable government brought out of the existing chaos. China's latest application for peace negotiations was received on Monday at the Chinese legation, and was transmitted by Mr. Wu to the state department. Earl Li's request is that the United States shall name Minister Conger, or some other official, to act as peace envoy for the cessation of hostilities. The Chinese envoy proposed no terms as to withdrawal of troops, his sole anxiety being to secure the cessation of hostilities. According to London advises the envoys are now on their way to Tien Giang. HOW PEKIN WAS ENTERED Pekin, Aug. 14, via Che Foo, Aug. 22. —The American and Russian flags were planted on the east wall of Pekin at 11 o'clock this morning. The Indian troops entered the British legation at 1, and the Americans at 3. There was a joyful reception from the wall. The emaciated tenants could have lasted but little longer. They had only three days' rations. The Chinese had been attacking furiously for two days. Four thousand shells fell in the legation during the siege. Sixty-five were killed and 160 wounded. The plan was to make a general attack tomorrow, and the troops were arriving at camp, five miles east, all night. They were completely exhausted and slept in the corn fields in the rain. The generals, however, alarmed at the sounds of a heavy attack on the legations, pushed forward independently, the British, Americans and French on the left of the river and the Russians and Japanese on the right. Beginning at 2 o'clock this morning, the Japanese diverted the brunt of the resistance to the north of the city, their artillery engaging the Chinese heavily there. The Americans and British met with but little resistance until they entered the city, where there was street fighting. Reilly's battery attempted to breach the inner wall. The troops finally entered the foreign settlement through the canal. Company E. Fourteenth United States infantry, planted its flag on the outer wall, Musician Titus scaling the wall with a rope, by means of which others climbed to the top. The Japanese men also have not yet been ascertained. The Russian and five killed and 12 wounded. The Americans and British had a few wounded. Germany's Attitude Berlin, Aug. 22.—Referring to Li Hung Chang's latest request to Washington for mediation, a high official of the German foreign office said to a press correspondent: "Germany is waiting to see what answer the United States will make. If Washington is convinced that Earl Li represents any responsible Chinese government, it could of course undertake a mediatory role for the establishment of peace, but Germany is confident that, in any case, the United States will not separate themselves from the concert of powers." A WEEK'S NEWS CONDENSED. Gen. MacArthur cables that there are 5,129 sick soldiers in the Philippines. Ex-Congressman Henry G. Burleigh, of New York, died last night at Whitehall, N. Y. Chief Justice Henry M. Green, of Pennsylvania, died suddenly at Atlantic City. Ex-Senator John J. Ingalls died at Las Vegas, New Mexico, where he had been for his health. The steamship Bermuda, of filibuster fame, was sunk at her wharf in Philadelphia by an explosion. Another first class battleship is about to be added to our navy. It is the Wisconsin, building at the Union iron workers. San Francisco. Friday, Aug. 17. Herr Krupp will begin practice Aug. 13 with cannon shooting 14 miles. Anti-Imperialists, in convention in Indianapolis, endorsed William J. Bryan for president. The American Window Glass company yesterday declared a 3/4 per cent. dividend on its $4,000,000 of preferred stock. Forest fires are burning east of Southfork, Colo. The fires have already traveled 35 miles and the damage will run into the millions of dollars. The People's party Pennsylvania state convention met at Erie yesterday and nominated Robert Brigham and George Main for congressmen-at-large, D. O. Coughlin for auditor general. Saturday, Aug. 18. John H. Bateman, editor of The State Sentinel, Dover, Del., died at his residence, aged 70 years. Henry Brown, of Steelton, Pa., fell from an electric crane at the Pennsylvania steel works yesterday and was instantly killed. Mrs. Botkin who was convicted in California for the poisoning of Mrs. Dunning and Mrs. Deane, of Dover, Del., has been granted a new trial. The big battle between Fitzsimmons and Sharkey at Coney Island will be decided on Saturday night, Aug. 25, instead of Friday, Aug. 24, as was originally intended. Monday, Aug. 20. The population of greater New York is 3,437,202. The Prussian government is issuing orders for 480 locomotives. The shah of Persia spent $1,600,000 in purchases while in Paris. The Paris consulate is overrun with stranded Americans desirous of getting back home. Lord Roberts has warned all Boers who break their oaths of neutrality that they will be shot. Actor Robert Mantell has married Marie Booth Russell, his leading lady. This is his third venture. James W. McKenna, of Elizabeth, N. J., may die of blood poisoning, resulting from mosquito bites. William J. Bryan will be officially notified of his nomination by the Populists on Aug. 23 at Topeka, Kan. Tuesday, Aug. 21. The population of Chicago is 1,698,575. Thirty planning mills in Chicago will go into a $4,000,000 combination this week. Theodore Wallart, a farmer living near Arlington, Minn., killed his wife and five stepchildren. He is in custody. Sol Bloom, a music publisher, has sued the Union restaurant for $50,000 for refusing to serve him while clad in a shirtwaist. Gen. Gomez publishes a letter in which he says that none but genuine revolutionists should be delegates to Cuba's constitutional convention. Senator William M. Stewart, of Nevada, called at Republican headquarters in New York yesterday and said he had decided to vote for President McKinley. Wednesday, Aug. 22. The population of Minneapolis, Minn., is 202,718; that of St. Paul 163,632. Governor Allen, of Porto Rico, has arrived at San Juan, P. R., from the United States. Three men were killed and one injured by the explosion of a sawmill boiler at Glenford, O. It is estimated that $10,000,000 damage has been done by forest fires in Colorado and Wyoming. Fifteen thousand women have signed a petition against the woman suffrage bill in Victoria, Australia. The Argentine Republic is preparing to subsidize a steamship line between Buenos Ayres and New York. George Gould, it is said, will furnish the money to prevent the sale of the Castellane chateau in France. The engagement of Queen Wilhelmina, of Holland, to Prince Frederick Adolf, of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, is announced. GENERAL MARKETS. Philadelphia, Aug. 21.—Flour weak; winter super fine, $2.40; do. extras, $2.50; $2.90. Pennsylvania roller, clear, $2.20; $2.40. Pennsylvania roller, clear, $2.20; quiet at $1.10; $1.20. Wheat firm; no. 2 in, elevator, $50; %70%C. Corn stronger; No. 2 mixed, spot, in elevator, $44; %44%C. No. 2 mixed, spot, in elevator, $44; %44%C. steady, No. 2 white, clipped, new, $28; %28%C. old, 30; %30%C. Hay dull; choice timothy, large bales, 14c. 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Then the cars of its own train piled up on top of it until in all about 30 cars are heaped into a pile which towers above the railroad depot. The dead engineer can plainly be seen, but cannot be reached. His body sits on the cab seat with the hand resting on the air brake. There is so much debris about it that even after the wrecking train gets to the scene it will be hours before the body can be reached. The wreckage is hard to clear away because of the tons of ice which are piled all over from the smashed cars. The forward train carried food-stuffs, grain and live stock, a number of the latter being killed. The rails are ripped up for a distance of 300 feet and trains in both directions are blocked, and probably will remain so until noon today. No crises have been heard from beneath the pile, so it is believed all of the men under it are dead. The engineer of the ice train was William Langerbach, said to be a resident of New York city. 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The jumbo or go-devil mill is much like an old-fashioned overshot water wheel, being an overshot windmill. Sim WATERING BY WIND POWER plain design, almost any material may be used in its construction, such as old lumber, lath, shingles, split rails, old packing boxes, barrels staves, coffee sacks and even tin from tin roofs. Jumbo mills can be used to pump water for the house, for stock or for irrigation of small patches of orchard or garden. Jumbos have been made large enough to irrigate ten acres of orchard. If the best use is made of the jumbo the results are not to be despised. They must be set to catch the prevailing winds, which in western Kansas are north and south. Where there are but four fans, it often happens the wings are in such a position, as they revolve, that but a single fan is struck by the wind at a time, whereas in the case of six or eight fans, two, three or four may catch the wind at a time, thus giving the mill just that much additional strength. The cut shows the six-fan jumbo moll on the farm of W. W. Goodrich, of Bethany, Neb., used for watering a six-acre egg plant patch. The fans are each 9 feet long, with arms $5\frac{1}{2}$ feet. The jumbo box is $911x16$ feet high, with doors below for escape of dead air. With a Damascus steel axis, such a mill cost about eight dollars; with a gas pipe axis, one can be built for three dollars.—Farm and Home. PROGRESS IN KANSAS. Farmers of the Sunflower State Are Beginning to Be Interested in Highway Improvement. The agitation for good roads has reached Kansas. While it is true that much attention has been given the subject, and under the present road laws wherever there is a good road overseer who enforces the law we have fair roads, there is a lack of systematic drainage and thorough work. At a recent convention in this county the trustees, clerks and treasurers of townships, county commissioners and a committee from the League of American Wheelmen met and discussed the subject of good roads at length. The suggestion was made of a state convention to secure uniform action all over the state. At such a convention it was stated that the manufacturers of improved roadmaking machinery would be present to show what could be done. We believe Kansas is ready to take this subject up. A state convention would result in bringing together an enthusiastic body of men who would cooperate in securing legislation and adopting the most intelligent methods for better roads. The value of this movement cannot be overestimated to the farmers of Kansas.—Topeka Capital. Bluegrass Seeding for Lawns. The plat intended for the lawn should be very finely pulverized for the reception of the seed, which should be sown early in the spring either broadcast or with seeder, at the rate of about three bushels per acre. The old-fashioned Kentucky bluegrass is the best for the purpose mentioned; it makes a good, firm sod and is particularly well suited for turfing the slopes of embankments and terraces, where the soil is good. Of course this grass is not so well adapted for hay as for pasture. No grass will do well where the shade is too heavy, but Kentucky bluegrass will do as well as any we know of, and, kept cut pretty short, it will thrive in light shade—Farmers' Voice. The essence of good farming is to first grow what is required by family and live stock with a proper regard to keeping up the fertility of the soil. Look for cash to the crops which experience has taught you do well on your soil, which you understand how to grow and which bring a fair price year after year in the markets to which you cater. Any plan which means the paying out of a dollar for food for family or stock which might be grown on the farm is a weak spot in the foundation of your farming, and it must be made firm if you would be successful.—Midland Farmer. POSEY COUNTY VIM. Famous Indiana Community Sets a Good Example in the Matter of Road Building. Who has not heard of Posey county, land of the hoop-pole and the pumpkin, region popularly given over to "chills and fever," illiteracy and moonshine whisky? Old Posey may be all that the paragrapher's fancy has painted her, but we doubt it, and our duplicity is based upon an article in the Indianapolis Press wherein Posey county's part in the good roads movement is set forth. Other counties and other states have conventions, bills, "agitation," and all that, but Posey builds the roads. Therein lies the difference between the people of the hoop-pole and pumpkin region and their critics. Last week Posey issued turnippike road bonds aggregating $103,000, which sold at a premium of two per cent. In one township 32 miles of stone road—macadam—are building and next year several hundred thousand dollars will be expended in extending these turnippies—smooth and hard as our Hennepin boulevard—over the country. Early next spring the road from Mount Vernon, the county seat, to the historic town of New Harmony, 15 miles in length and traversing one of the loveliest rural panoramas in this country, will be macademized. The contracts have been awarded, and they call for crushed stone, tile drain and scientific construction in every particular. Posey county can afford good roads. In fact it cannot afford to do without them. Small in area, but well populated, it is a wealthy agricultural community. It leads the state in wheat and corn, area considered, and the land that is not given up to the cereals or groves produces abundantly of all fruits and vegetables known to the temperate zone. It has public libraries in nearly every township, and graded high schools are common "out in the country." Nearly all of the school houses are of brick and stone and are of modern construction. Of the 138 teachers in 98 Posey county schools last year, 29 were college graduates and 14 held state, life or professional license. The average wage was $52 a month. At the close of the year there was $25,000 on hand in the school fund. The percentage of illiteracy is the lowest in the state, and the farmers of old Posey have more brick dwellings, more pianos, more books, more rugs and carpets in proportion to population than those of any other county in the state. Old Posey has her faults, no doubt, but there are other counties that might profit by her example in the matter of good roads and schools. Minneapolis Times. TILE CUTTING TOOL. Description of a Non-Patented Hammer Which Is Said to Be Superior to All Others. I am the inventor of a tool for cutting tile that is superior in every respect to any tool I have ever used, and that is a tile hammer, a drawing of which I send herewith. I have used these hammers for years, and the shape and size here given (six inches long) is about the best proportions for the purpose. They should be made of the best steel and both poll and pick tempered the same as stone-cutters' chisels. The pick is beveled like a cold- 4 2 3 5 chisel. The poll is round and the shape of the base of a cone, and one inch in diameter; the shaft round and cylindrical. The poll should be ground square, or, better, a little concave, leaving sharp cutting edges, and should be a little more flaring on the handle side. With this tool I have never found any need of anything else. Some get tile at the mills with holes cut in them, but I never do, for with a tile hammer it is less trouble to cut the holes wherever you want them. In connecting laterals, most persons cut a hole, or get tile with holes in them, and stick the end of the connecting tile into the hole, but I never do that, nor allow it to be done on work under my supervision. The connecting tile (2) must be cut to fit against the tile connected to, on an angle (see 2 and 3). The hole should be cut the full size of the inside of 2, which will be an egg-shape, the small end up-stream. I also cut the tile on all curves to fit as close as other joints (see 4). A soft tile is not the best tile to cut, and I promptly discard a cracked tile. Select well-burnt tile, that will ring when struck with a hammer. Cut holes near the middle of the tile. In cutting the connecting tile (2), leave a part of the end full, as shown, instead of cutting it to a thin edge. Except in picking a small hole through a tile to start with, the poll of the hammer is generally used. The edges should be kept sharp. No patent on this hammer; free to all. — S. F. Moore, in Ohio Farmer. It's no use trying to develop a baseball player out of your dairy cow. She may be a good catcher of flies, but there will be a short stop before the pitcher. The sucking calves and pigs and colts suffer with the heat and need water as well as the baby in the house. Am Authority on China. Husband—I'd like to know what is to become of China? Wife-I guess the hired girl can tell you--Detroit Free Press. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND VIRGINIA That Baseball Funeral. Employer—Was much feeling shown at your grandmother's funeral? Bookkeeper—Yes; they mobbed the umpire.-Harper's Bazar. Standing. "Why is it that the emancipated woman always dresses so plainly?" woman always dresses so plainly? "Well, I fancy no woman has the time or the strength to stand up for her rights and also to have dresses fitted."—Detroit Journal. Politics. The man who's out of all its din Grows sad and wishes he were in, And when he's in, without a doubt He often wishes he were out. —Washington Star. PROBABLY SHE IS. Mrs. Robinson—May has altered since she married Freddie. She used to be so pensive. Mrs. Jones—Now, I suppose, she's expensive.—The King. All the Same. He—I don't know whether to make a fool of myself playing golf or sit on the hotel plaza and make love to some girl all the afternoon. She—What's the difference?—Detroit Free Press. He Knew Her. "Don't grieve so over your faithless wife's elopement with your friend. Try to forget her." "It isn't that. I can forget her. But, my poor friend, how will it be with him?"—N. Y. World. Not His Fault. "I have lost all patience with you. 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This is a reputable paper, and would take no advertisement from a disobsequist firm. Standing Politica. Good News for the Unemployed. I live right her in the north. I am in touch with those who need help, can find out who is unreasonable and unjust. I have a steady demand for good women as cooks, chambersmails and general ervants, and often for good indoor and outdoor men servants. I pay your face to which is added a reasonable amount for expenses and fees. I take noorders unreasonable cummites from disreputable houses and hells of that kind, and the best protection is afforded the respectable girl who respects herself. Send one stamp for information to F. Z. S. PEREGRINO, Albany, N. Y. In care of the "Spectator." Howard University. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, INOLUDING MEDICAL, DENTAL AND PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGES. Thirty-third Session (1900 1901) will begin October 1. 1900, and continue seven (7) months. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each $80. Pharmaceutic College, $70. All students must register before October 12, 1900 for catalogue or further information apply to— F. J. SMADD, M. D., SECRETARY. 901 R Street. N. W. 3-9-3m City of Washington. JUSTICE Headquarters, pringfold, O. H C. Jenkins, Pres., Jas. Harris, Vice Pres., E T. Butler, Organizer, S E. Huffman, Sect. Will organize in every state in this union. Agents wanted in every locality. Apply to E. Huffman, Scoy, Spring field, Liberty, Justice and Justice of the SecretorySa auel Huffman for circular giving fall particulars NATHANIEL J. LEWIS, PAYS THE... THE BEST PRICE Call at the PLANET OFFICE M. MRS. MARTIN, 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 friend, anemies, etc. Her advice upon sickness, change of business, law suits, journeys, contested wills, divorce and speculation is valuable and reliable. She reads you destiny—good or bad; she withholds 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 new calls on you, the name of your future husband, and the day, month and year of your marriage, how many 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 when you will have and his name, your future will be in advance, your future will be told in an cleat and plain manner and in a deadance. Mothers should know the success of their husbands and children young ladies should know everything about their sweethearts or intereded husband. Do not keep company, marry or go into business until you know all, do not let silly religious seruples 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 it 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 or a position is the art used by many unprincipled mediums, but to take hold on the head and gain control of the mind thereby is a matter of impossibility to most of them. And yet this can be done and by consulting Mrs. Marth the seeming mystery becomes a realization. This subject has received no little attention by eminent men and even college professors. So it proves conclusively that although there are infringers in our midst with oily tongues perhaps the gates of wisdom have not been closed to the entire profession. It takes a great deal of study to become an accomplished medium and by a continuous and untiring effort, the key to the well of apparently unfathomable mysteries has been secured by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of humanity. ADVICE BY LETTER, $1.00 HEURS FROM 10 A.M., TO 8 P. V MRS. M. B. MARTH, 246 W. 81st St., (near 8th Ave.) New York City. Enclose stamp for reply. Please mention the PLANET N & RY. W Norfolk AND Western 9:00 P. M., Daily, to Lynchburg and Roanoke Roanoches at Roanoke with Wash- ington Pullman and Pullman Sleepers Lynchburg to Memphis and New Orleans. Cafe Roanoches and Observation Cars Radd- ford to Astoria. Interpretive between Richmond and Lynchburg, and berths ready for occupancy. 9:00 P. M., Also Pullman Beverage Pier. Virginia Union University. Wayland College. Richmond Theological Seminary. MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS OF GRANITE. New Equipment, Fine Library, Electric Light, Steam Heat. Commanding Location on Border of Richmond. 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ALLN Supreme Voyager, 311 W. V. 10th Street, New York TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: HE PLANET SATURDAY AUG. 25, 1900. HORTICULTURE One That Can Be Attached to an Ordinary Cook Stove and Is Easily Made. An evaporator is a luxury few farmers can afford unless they intend going into the fruit business to quite an extent. The illustration shows a cheap and handy evaporator within the reach of all. The frames are made of any size desired, 3x4 feet being handy dimensions if the stove is large enough to accommodate it. Over the frames, which should be made of $2\frac{1}{2}$ or 3 inch strips of board, screen wire netting is firmly tacked. For the legs to be fastened on the bottom frame, take four pieces of strap iron from a foot and a half to two feet long. Through one COOK STOVE EVAPORATOR. end of each iron drill two or three holes for screws. Fasten these to the bottom side of the frame with inch screws and then with a wrench or some other tool bend the legs in such a way as to leave a space of from a foot to 18 inches between the frame and surface of the stove. On the upper side and near the corners of the frame, drive in small nails so that they penetrate the wood deep enough to leave an inch in length sticking up. Over these slip four thread spools. By driving corresponding nails into the bottom side of the second frame to slip down into the spools, it is held in place. The third frame is fastened in the same way and as many more as desired can be added. The frames are high enough above the stove so as not to interfere with cooking. The fruit dried in this way is of a good quality, and the work can be done as rapidly as in a high-priced evaporator.—Orange Judd Farmer. GRAPEVINE CULTURE. Hints on the Preparation of the Soil and the Distance at Which to Set the Plants. In preparing the land for grapevines, plow the ground deeply, and, if possible, subsoil. Then pulverize the ground thoroughly to give the small roots all the chance possible to develop. It is best to set the vines not nearer together than eight feet. The holes in which the vines are set should be each two feet square and from 18 to 20 inches deep. If a large number of vines are to be set, the land should be previously marked off, so that the rows of vines will be straight both ways; as this both improves the looks of the field and makes it easier to cultivate, One grape grower advises to keep the surface soil separate from the subsolli when digging the holes, and to put back this surface dirt first when filling up the holes. This will give the roots a good medium in which to develop. Once well rooted and growing, the vine can send its roots into the less congenial soil without experiencing a back-set. In the fall, in regions where winter protection is needed, this may be obtained by plowing a furrow on each side of the row and throwing the dirt up toward the vines. In the spring this dirt must be leveled to admit of even culture. The vines may be staked and tied to the stakes till they are two years old, when they may be fastened to wires strung between the posts.—Farmers' Review. Bees the Fruitman's Aids. The necessity of cross-pollination of fruit bloom is a subject that should never be considered threadbare. Prof. Cook says his sister in California was wondering, in 1891, why her fruit trees were not bearing as well as usual. The trees bloomed, but the fruit did not set. Mr. Cook suggested that it might be caused by a decrease in the number of bees, and accordingly an apiarist was engaged to remove his bees to the place, and at once there was a marked benefit. She has kept the apiary there ever since. She feels that she can afford to pay for the presence of the bees, and she is right. While other insects might help pollination, this incident shows that bees are the thing for the business, and that in their absence the hope of a good fruit crop rests on a slim foundation.—American Bee Journal. Successions of Vegetables Vegetables of which every garden ought to furnish a succession are radish, lettuce, peas, string beans, beets, cress and turnips. Every book that was ever written on gardening has advised "sowing for succession every ten days or two weeks;" yet only the gardens managed by gardeners hired specially to see to such things really furnish such successions. The farmer, in particular, is apt to neglect the garden, if he does not forget it altogether, after the first sowing. Perhaps it is a waste of time but, considering the amount which the garden contributes to the family living, it seems as though it should be worthy of better treatment.—Country Gentleman. THE BEET ARMY WORM. A New Pest That Has Recently Made Its Appearance in Large Numbers in Colorado. Every kind of worm is called an army worm when it appears in sufficient numbers. A worm that has long been known to injure the beetle last year appeared sufficiently numerous to be called the beetle army worm. It was officially noticed by the entomologist of the Colorado experiment station. Last year a first brood of caterpillars appeared at about the time for thinning the beetles and destroyed most of the plants after thinning. One method of destroying the early brood is to mix one part by weight of Paris green or London purple and 20 parts of common flour, and then dust the mixture over the plants, before sunrise in the morning. In this strength a light dusting will be sufficient. In the early morning the leaves have on them enough moisture to hold the flour and poison. It may also be applied after the leaves have been moistened by a shower. To apply the poison, make a small cheesecloth sack about five inches in diameter and ten inches deep. Fill it with the mixture of poison and flour and walk along a row of plants shaking the sack over them. This can be done quite rapidly when one has learned how and is economical of poison, and does not require wheelbarrow or wagon to carry pump and tank. When the plants become large, as in case of treatment for the second brood, it will probably be better to use a barrel or tank and spray pump. TRANSPLANTING TREES. Earth Should Be Left Clinging to the Roots and the Trunk Should Be Lifted Bodily. The more earth that can be left to be transplanted, the more certain is the tree to live. It is wise, then, to dig about the tree so as to leave a bunch of earth about the small roots, following out and gently freeing the long roots as they are met in cutting a circle about the trunk. Then the tree must be lifted bodily, if possible. There are several ways to apply power for HOW TO TRANSPLANT TREES this purpose, one of the best, being shown in the cut. A tripod is rigged with three stout poles and lever is attached in the manner shown. As the tree is lifted a new "hold" can be secured by taking up the chain on the tripod. Where the tree is gripped by the chain or rope at the end of the lever the bark should be well wrapped in old cloth to prevent injury. If the ground is dry at the time of transplanting it will be necessary to thoroughly wet the ground all about the trunk, since the earth will cling together and to the roots much better in this way. If dry, the earth falls apart readily. Elms and maples are not difficult to transplant, but oaks must be moved with greatest care and with as little disturbance of the roots as is possible, if the trees are to live.—N. Y. Tribune. SHALLOW CULTIVATION. Horticultural Authorities Unite in Agreeing That It Is Most Effective for Orchards. While it is an accepted fact that so far as conditions will admit thorough cultivation should be given during the early part of the growing season to the young orchard, at the same time it should be understood that the cultivation should be shallow, particularly close about the trees. With all plants, in cultivating care should be taken not to disturb the roots, and this is especially true as regards fruit trees or plants. While thorough cultivation is admittedly beneficial, it should always be given in a way that will not disturb or injure the roots. With a little care the weeds may be kept down and the soil in good tilth by giving shallow cultivation. When plowing care should be taken to run shallow when close to the trees in order to avoid injury to the roots. When no crop is grown, if when the last cultivation is given the soil be left level, fine and mellow it will act as a mulch during the summer and aid very materially in retaining the moisture in the soil, and with newly-set trees this is quite an advantage, as many die the first year for want of moisture—N. J. Shepherd, in Farmers' Voice. Bores on .Fruit Trees. There have been published many methods whereby it was claimed borers on fruit trees may be destroyed, but orchardists agree that the work is altogether too laborious to pay. A number of preventives are also advocated, but if those consisting of washes, usually in the form of cement made of skim milk and hydraulic cement, are not carefully removed after the season of danger is over the growth of the tree is retarded. Undoubtedly the better way to prevent borers is to keep the soil in orchards well cultivated and the trunk of the tree clean of fungi and all other foreign growth, even of loose bark—Farmers' Voice. "I might, if I understood French." "Well, not understand it," in Silas. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA VARIOUS AND ENTERTAINING A permanent automobile exhibition has been opened in Berlin. The czar of Russia's suite consists of 173 persons, of whom 73 are general and 76 extra aids de camp. The ashes shipped from Canada for fertilizers are collected from house to house from householders, who use hardwood for fuel. The French crown jewels were once famed for their beauty and value, but they have been mostly dispersed and are now owned by collectors and millionaires. The horse business is good all the world over. One hundred and fifty thousand horses and mules have been landed in South Africa since the beginning of the war. A scheme is on foot to establish in Buffalo a hotel for the accommodation of negroes. The men who are behind the plan say they expect to be ready for the entertainment of guests early in the fall. The old Indian burying grounds in the suburbs of Sandusky, O., are to be made into city parks. The bones of the red men who have been buried there, some of them for nearly half a century, will be removed to some other spot. There has been the usual summer drop of $2\frac{1}{2}$ feet in the level of the Brooklyn bridge span, due to the heat, which has, as usual every summer, expanded the cables. The level of the center of the span in the coldest day in winter is taken as the standard from which the measurement is made. English burglaries are said to seldom receive more than 20 per cent. of the value of their booty from the buyers to whom they dispose of it, if it happens to be in any other form than coin. A £10 Bank of England note will bring about two pounds from a buyer; while £100 worth of plate would be worth only £15 or £20 to the thief, who must risk years of liberty in obtaining it, and so on with all other valuables. SOME WORK AND SOME PLAY. This year's yacht race for the kaiser's Heligoland cup was marked by the victory of a 35-year-old boat, the Fiona, built by the elder Fife. Seven Harvard students who own and operate automobiles have formed a club and secured quarters for the storing of their machines near the university. While William C. Whitney is abroad his son, Harry Payne, will attend to the former's racing interests in this country. Young Whitney is a strong athlete, a capital polo player, a good judge of horseflesh and a capable yachtsman. The longest throw with a cricket ball is understood to be that of a player named Brown, who in 1819, in Walderton common, threw a ball a distance of 137 yards. It must be mentioned, however, that the ball weighed one ounce less than the regulation ball of to-day. Pieces of sponge are utilized in the formation of a new playing ball, the sections being held together by wrapping cord and covered with a woven fabric, after which the usual cover of hide is put on, making an extremely light and substantial ball for water polo or handball. "It's gittin' fashionable now, it seems, among the high-tone clubs to buy the most expensive chinnyware they kin find," said the good old soul, looking up from her paper. "You don't say!" exclaimed her husband. "Yes, indeed; it says here: The Boston club has just paid $2,000 for a new pitcher.'"—Philadelphia Press. IN "GAY PAREE." American women are said to be the most handsomely dressed at the Paris exposition. Two hundred and fifty of the Paris police are mounted on bicycles. They carry a sabre on the handle in the daytime and a revolver at night. The new way of shaking hands in Paris is to raise the elbow as high as the ear, and take the hand of your friend in yours, very lightly increasing the pressure as the hand descends to its original position. James Allison, a Wichita man, who is serving as Kansas commissioner at the Paris exposition, writes to a friend at home complaining that his official position demanded unwonted compliance with fashion's decrees. "Instead of going about in one-gallus style," says Mr. Allison, "I have to wear a plug hat, a Prince Albert coat, patent leather shoes and gloves—white gloves at that. A notable character in Paris is Mme, Duperron, who sells newspapers at the exposition of this year, just as she did at the exposition of 1855. Her mother being English, Mme. Duperron speaks that language as fluently as her native French, and her principal trade is in English and foreign newspapers. Lord Henry Seymour, Lord Lytton, the marquis of Dufferin and others of the "old English colony" were her friendly patrons, and many well-known figures in the English and American colonies of today are to be seen at her stall. ODDS AND ENDS. More than half the population of the earth has direct access to the Pacific. The "wickedest bit of sea" is encountered in rounding the Cape of Good Hope for the eastern ports of Cape Colony. For lithographing, a peculiar variety of stone is required, which comes for the most part from the village of Solnhofen, in Bavaria. To possess a poodle with the owner's monogram neatly clipped in its curly hair is the latest thing necessary to complete the happiness of the London society woman. A Valuable Servant The servant girl entered the room with noticeable hauteur and awaited the pleasure of her mistress. A bright, cheery fire burned in the grate, a fact which has no direct bearing upon the points to be related, but which is worthy of notice as a concurrent circumstance. "Mary!" The voice of the mistress was softly modulated, as is unusual with mistresses. "I wish to raise your salary." "I wish to raise your salary." The girl clung to the lace curtains for support. "Yes, Mary," the lady continued, "I don't know what we should do without you. Of course, you have broken dishes, and all of that, Mary, but the police protection we've had since you've been with us is something immense. You are a good girl, Mary." It was a new experience for the domestic, and she had no course but to leave the room in silence—N. Y. News. Mayor of Dublin's Dignity. The lord mayor of Dublin maintains a degree of pomp and circumstance far greater than that of any other civic dignitary in the United Kingdom outside of London. His official residence is a stately edifice, with ample accommodations for entertaining, including "the round room," a vast chamber constructed when the city entertained George IV. The equipages and powdered footmen of his lordship would do no discredit to his brother official in London. The lord mayor receives £3,000 a year, but it must be remembered that £3,000 a year in Dublin goes further than it does in London. The chief magistrate has enjoyed the title of lord since the time of Charles II. By far the most distinguished holder of the office was Daniel O'Connell—Brooklyn Eagle. The Blessings of Monarchy The Blessings of Monarchy. The unconscious humor of the Irishman still lives. Last week a friend of mine was sitting in Phoenix park when to him appeared a ragged old chap, most gloriously intoxicated, "God save the queen, sor!" said he to my friend, "Certainly," was the reply, "God save Queen Victoria!" reiterated the old fellow, "By all means. Send her victorious, happy and glorious!" "That's right, sor! I wish she'd come to Dublin every year, every month, every day, sor! Think of what she's done for the countryside think of all the good she does to people. Why, look at me; here am I as drunk as h—l, and never paid a penny for it."—London Daily News. Airlie's Ancient Titl The earl of Airlie, who was killed in battle near *Pretoria*, at which Lord Roberts defeated Commandant Botha, boasted a title 250 years old. For 150 years before the creation of the earl-dom in 1639 his ancestors had been Barons Ogilvy of Airlie. David Stanley William Drummond Ogilvy was his full name. He was born in 1856 and entered the army young, becoming a lieutenant at 18 and gradually rising in rank until he became colonel of the Twelfth royal lancers. Through generation after generation his family has been noted for the gallantry of its sons, and the dead earl was no exception—Detroit Free Press. Extinct Giants of Guam Were there giants in the old days in our latest possession, Guam? The present races are Melanesian and Malay, with occasional Negritos. But these men could never built the massive forts that dot the isles—forts as massive as those of Yucatan. The walls range in height from eight feet to forty. In one wall a corner stone ten feet by two and one-half by six was found 20 feet above the ground. How did the natives, who have left no trace of skill beyond a stone ax or two and an iron spearhead, rear those mighty walls?—St. Louis Post Dispatch. No Means of Determining Miss Palmer—That was an awful accident to poor Mr. Jenks. It's a question now how long he'll live. Miss Lorrimer—You surprise me. I heard he was getting along splendidly. "So he is. But you see both his hands were cut off, and so, of course, he has no life-line at all."—Philadelphia Press. Cause. Not Effect. Cockney Tourist—Why, Donald, you surprise me. You don't like the English people, and yet you are married to an English woman—you have an English wife? Donald (with a sigh)—Ay, man, that accounts forn't—Stray Stories. A Worthless Pun. "Your dog bit me," said the frate victim, "and I want to know what you are going to do about it?" "Do!" did the owner. "Shoot the dog! I won't have an animal about me who shows such poor taste."—Philadelphia North American. Her Point of View. Saxby—How true it is, as Shakespeare says: "The good man do is oft interred with their bones." Mrs. Saxby—Yes; I suppose as a general thing there is so little of it that it isn't worth saving.—Chicago Evening News. A Sensitive Animal Assistant in Menagerie—Sir, it rains. Keeper—Good heavens! Don't waste a minute, but take in that zebra. His color runs!—N. Y. World. Correborative Testimony Towne—There's one thing I've noticed about Downe; he has a habit of jumping at conclusions. Haven't you noticed it? Brown—Well, I've observed that he always wakes with a start just as the minister is finishing his sermon—Philadelphia Press. Algy—I guess he did. He said I'd have to pay in advance.—N. Y. Journal. "Yes, replied Botkins. "My wife's going away, too." Town Tops. Arousing Him. Mrs. Dimpleton—It is time to give the baby his milk and the dear little soul is asleep. I want him to wake naturally. Dimpleton—That's easy. I'll snore a few Times—Puck. She Had to Get Well. Mrs. Nurvus—Do you think I'm going to die? Dr. Young—Dear me! I hope not. I haven't lost a patient yet, and to save my life I don't believe I could make out what I am. Not So Stupid. Ruby—Kirby Dawdler is so dull; he always remembers that he has just heard something funny, but he never can remember what it is. Jacynth—Don't be so hard on him. I think he does pretty well to remember that he has heard something funny. —Detroit Free Press. Thoughtful. Judge-Have you anything to say before the sentence is passed? Accused—One thing, your honor: Consider the youth of my attorney. Remember how hard he tried and show what consideration you can for him.— N. Y. World. A Safety Clause. He—I think I'll eat a third slice of watermelon. She—So will I. "No, you don't; if we both get sick who's to go for the doctor?"—Indianapolis Journal. Cause for Concern. She—Papa is worried about our future. He—What does he say? "That he fears I won't be able to support you as you are living at present."—N. Y. World. The One He Wore Hodge-I've got a suit of clothes for every day in the week. Podge (suspiciously)—I never see you wear any but the one you have on now. Hodge (cheerfully)—That's the suit. —Town Topics. The Discouraged Lover. Daphne is a summer beauty, but her grace my poor heart mocks. For I know I could not buy her such a lot of fuzzy frocks. —Chicago Record. Foolish Boy. There was a man in our town, And he was not so wise. He bet upon a ten-to-one And won to his surprise. 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Stops out at Petersburg, Waverley and Suffolk V. 9:30 A. M., Daily, Arrives Petersburg 9:30 A. M., Daily, welcomes 11:45 A. M.; F. Petersterville, arsenon 11:20 P. M., Savannah 11:20 P. M., Jacksonville 7:8. A. M., Port St.ampa 6:20 P. M., Connects at Wakefield, arriving Goldsboro 8:10 P. M., Winnemington 6:45. Pullman sleeper New York to Jacksonville. 11:20 A. M., Daily, arrives Sunday, Arrives Petersburg 12:30 P. M., stops Manchester, Drewry's Centralia, and Chester on signal. 6:38 P. M., Daily, arrives Petersburg 4:15 P. M., stops stops. 6:20 P. M., Daily, except Sunday, Petersburg 6:18 P. M., Welden 8:30 P. M., and Rocky Mount. 8:30 P. M., makes all Intermediate stops. 6:48 P. M., Daily Arrives Petersburg 7:28 P. M. Contacts with Norfolk and western for Norfolk and intermediate for Emory. 9:28 connects with A. M. for stations between Emporia and Lawrenceville), Welden 8:55 P. M. Petersterville, in Savannah 7:04 A. M., Jackie 11:50 A. M., Port Tampa 9:45 P. M. 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M., Daily, from Atlanta, Athens, Baleigh, Henderson, Lynchburg and the West. 8:37 A. M., Daily, except Sunday, Peterborough. 8:00 A. M., Sunday only, from Atlanta, Athens, Raleigh, Henderson Lynchburg, and the West. 11:10 A. M., Daily, except Sunday, from Goldbore and intermediate stations, Norfolk area unafford. 11:06 A. M. Sunday only, from Norfolk, Sui. 1:35 P. M., Daily, except Sunday from Petersburg. 6:55 P. M., Daily, from Norfolk, Sui. 7:36 P. M., Daily, from Miami, Port Tampa, Jacksonville, Savannah, Charleston, Wilmington, Goldbore and points South. 8:56 P. M., Daily, from Portsburg, Lynchburg, and West. T. M. EMERSON. J. R. KENLY, Traffic Manager H. M. EMERSON General Passenger Agent. G W. LEWIS. 00 THE PLANET College Girls Indulge in a Real, Up to Date Rush. Junior Students Bind Sophomores in the Woods and Paint Their Faces—A Hasing Adventure of Real Interest. Twenty-five girl sophomores of Wellesley college were bound hand and foot, had their faces painted a bright green and were left in the woods one recent night by their schoolmates of the junior class. Class feeling was stirred when the juniors discovered that the sophomores had planned to witness their secret ceremony of "burning forensics." This usually takes place on the evening of "tree day," but in order to outwit the sophomores it was set one night ahead. By four different routes the juniors after dark proceeded to a lonely spot in the woods. Their first trouble arose when as the first party neared the appointed place they met a freshman. They were in a quandary for a moment, but finally forced the intruder to accompany them. The captive was tied to a tree near by and a guard stationed about her, while the others began preparations for the ceremony. Sentries were posted to give warning of intruders. Each girl donned a white sheet and a long black and white mask; wood was gathered for a bonfire and each junior lighted two candles and held them. Shrill whistles and cries of "She's escaped!" startled the silent gathering just as the bonfire had been started. Everyone made a rush to the spot where the prisoner had been left and saw the guards disappearing in pursuit. The chase was a long one, for it was a mile to College hall, and the fleet-footed juniors won only at the college grounds. They marched their exhausted prisoner back to the tree and tied her more securely. Exercises around the bonfire were then begun. Silence reigned as each A RUSH FOR DEAR LIFE. junior, with reverential mien, stepped up to the fire and laid her offering on it. About half the forensics had been deposited when again whistles gave warning and an outpost cried: "The sophs are coming! Nineteen hundred and one to the rescue!" Those juniors who had made their offerings rushed to repel the invaders. The others hurried to the fire, piled their parchments upon the flames and joined their fellows. Over an open space a tall, robust, sophomore led the way, shouting taunts at the juniors. She leaped at her nearest foe in an attempt to tear off the white robe. She met her match, however, and was soon thrown to the ground and held until a junior brought rope that had been provided for an emergency. The struggle was short. Outnumbered almost six to one, the young women of the sophomore class were subdued in turn and bound in similar fashion. There was not enough rope to go around at first, but more was brought from a near-by residence. Then came the marching. A big pot of green paint had been provided and was freely used. The figures "1901" were put on almost every cheek or brow. A few were artistically striped, and others were found to be suitable subjects for hieroglyphics and skulls and bones. Having seen the last of their parchments burned the white-sheeted, cloth-masked girls retired, leaving the 25 sophomores lying on the ground or propped up against trees. After they had waited there a sufficient time a proctor of the college, who had been told by the juniors, released them. Many of them had not been prepared for battle and their waists and skirts had suffered. Meanwhile the juniors had marched to the college grounds, taking with them Miss Hughes. She had escaped the painting and the bifolding ordeal. After circuiting the campus, cheering and singing, the juniors ended their celebrations at the door of the head of the English department. There they sang and cheered for the teacher whose duty it had been to initiate them into the mysteries of forensics. "Do you think one can fall in love more than once?" she asked. FROM ATLANTIC CITY. Gay Times Thera—Many Strangers— A Grand Event. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Aug 21, 1900 One of the most notable events given at Atlantic City, N.J., this summer took place on Wednesday evening, August 15th, when the annual concert and banquet reception of the Brighton Waiters Association was given. This association has taken the leading place in colored, social affairs of America's greatest watering place, and its annual receptions are now looked for with greatest interest. This year's reception plainly showed the influence of the colored race on the affairs of the resort. The audience comprised all the prominent colored people of the city in addition to many whites, who came to witness the enjoyment of their friends. Among the latter were a number of visitors at the various hotels. The participants included also a large number of people from Baltimore, Washington and other cities, who are either visiting the shore or are here for the summer. The reception was held in Fitzgerald's Auditorium, on North Kentucky avenue, and the large hall was crowded to the doors. The members of the audience presented in fine appearance, all being presented in full dressed suits; while the two hundred ladies present were all gowned in excellent taste and the height of fashion. The big auditorium was brilliantly lighted and handsomely decorated, adding greatly to the attractiveness of the scene. The concert which formed the first part of the evening's programme was first class in every respect. The vocal numbers were all excellent. A leadings feature was David Jenkins, who gave some splendid delineations of Irish character. The music was fine, a large orchestra under the direction of Prof. Benjamin Olivers being in attendance. After the concert came the dancing, which was the real feature of the evening. The grand march, followed by a programme of dance, which continued until near day light. Every lady was presented with a handsome bonnet. The unprecedented success of the whole affair was due to the earnest efforts of the officers of the association and the reception committee: Messrs T. G. Hammond and J. H. Gardner as master of ceremonies and floor manager respectively, were the hardest worked men present, but their efforts to please were ably seconded by J. L. Everett, president; George W. Lewis, vice-president; L. McKinney, treasurer; W. Henry Jones, secretary; J. T. Holt, assistant secretary; L. Gould, senior secretary, the members the committee, Messrs James C. Watkins, C. C. Johnson, Jackson Riley, Cyrus Curris, A. W. Poindexter, Edward Hughston, Edward Watkins and Julius Burt. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Everett. Washington, D C; Mr. and Mrs. L. McKinley, Atlantic City; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alexander, Atlantic City; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kenerley, Washington; Miss Banine Kenerley, Washington; Mrs. Walter Williams, Jersey City; Mr. Gabell Oliver, Richmond, Va.; Miss Rusie Gowen, Washington; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Watkins, Richmond; Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Harris, Atlantic City; Henry H. Small, New Haven, Conn.; Miss J. E Howard, Baltimore; Miss Mary Pervall, Richmond; Miss Lucy B. Corbin, Harry S. Cummings, Miss Sallie B. Hatchett, Baltimore, A. D. Gates, R. L. Edwards, Philadelphia; Miss Mary F. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. William Ferguson, Richmond; Miss Mamie Cherry and Miss Bicy, Mearw Maur; Pa.; Mrs. Chaffin, Mr. W. C. Davis, Philadelphia; Miss Sarah Fisher, Miss Jennie Paige, Mr. William Burrell, Philadelphia; Miss Sarah Wallace, Miss Boyer, Baltimore; Miss Ella Robinson, Washington; Mrs. J. C. Overton, Philadelphia; Mrs. George W. Lewis, Mr. W. J. Swanson, Mr. B. Chapman, Philadelphia. Prominent among the guest at the Morris College • New York Ave. are Madam Mildred Cross and Mrs. Emma Robinson, of Richmond, Va. Mr. Percy Sears and Mr. James McKenzie of Richmond, Va., spent two days here en route home from New York City where they had been for a week of pleasure. Miss Lula B. Nelson of Va. is spending her vacation with her cousin, Mrs. George W. Lewis, N. New Park Ave. At Wall's bath houses on the board walk, nearly five-hundred people bathed on Sunday last, and about 2000 spectators, white and colored, watched the merry bathers ride the breakers, and swell in their beautiful costumes. Among visitors and bathers particularly noticed were Misses Mahala Morris, Rosa and Fannie J. Elliots, Zenobia and Mabel Morris, also Miss Suane B. Jefferson, who is considered one of the finest swimmers among the girls. M s. John B. Harris is also here on a visit. Madam Cross sang one of her favorite solos at the Shiloh Baptist Church on Sunday night. She was at her beat. The occasion was the annual sermon to the V. R. Knights of Pythias, by the pastor, Rev. J. W. Henderson. Mr. T. Everett Johnson is here for the summer, also Mrs. Lillis A. Hope and Mrs. Clark of Rishmond, Va. Rev. Walter H. Brooks, D. D. of Washington, D. C. is spending his vacation here. Rev. J. A Taylor of Washington, D. C. is here to the Baptist Convention. OBRS. Jinks—Boarding in the country now, eh? What do you do with yourself evenings? Winks—Some nights I sit outdoors to keep cool, and other nights I go to bed to keep warm.—N. Y. Weekly. In the Same Boat. Smythe—My wife dropped in to see me at the office to-day, and— Browne—Sorry, old man, but my wife saw me before I left home. I haven't a cent to lend.—Philadelphia Press. Good Definition. Little Willie—What is a hypoorite, pa? Pa—A hypoorite, my son, is a man who always acts differently when he knows some one is watching him. Chicago Daily News. Labor Saved. "Sedgeley's cow broke into my lawn and chewed off all the grass." "What did he do?" "Sent me a bill for using his oww a lawn mower."-Philadelphia North THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND VIRGINIA. They Were the Cause of a $2,000 Loss in a Poker Game. "I once knew a couple of fly specks to cost nearly $2,000, to say nothing of a man's life, in a poker game," said a New Orleans turfman, talking about big gambling in the old days, to a Times-Democrat reporter. "It was in '69 or '70—I forget the exact date—and the game was played in a clubroom on Royal street. There were four men at the table—a merchant, a railroad superintendent, a St. Tammany planter and an ex-judge, all pretty well to do, except possibly the railroader. They had sat down for merely a little diversion and started in at a dollar limit. The game rocked along for perhaps a couple of hours without anybody getting very badly hurt, when a jackpot came up, and, by one of those coincidences that always happen at cards when least expected, everybody received a big hand on the deal, and when they got through hoisting the ante there was about $60 on the table. "The judge had three eights and discarded an ace and a queen; the planter had four fives and drew one card as a blind, and I forget what the others held. The cards they were playing with were 'indicators', with marks on the corners, and as there were several spectators in the room the judge held his hand very close together and looked only at the index figures on the edge. He saw that he had caught eight in the draw, making four. Then the betting began in earnest, and pretty soon the railroad man and the merchant dropped out. "In throwing down his hand," continued the story-teller, "one of the men who passed out accidentally turned over his cards, exposing a king-high straight. The judge got a "THERE HAS BEEN A MISTAKE." glimpses of it, and, having discarded an ace, he naturally concluded that his four eights were invincible, straight flushes not being played at the time. So when the planter suggested that they take off the bridle for the hand, he promptly consented and opened the ball with a bet of $100. The St. Tammany man raised him $250, and he raised him back $500. At that the planter did a good deal of studying. There was then nearly $1,400 in the pot, but as the other man had drawn two cards the chances were he had fours, and the odds were against their being smaller than fives. "That, at least, was the way he told us afterward he figured it, and he was on the point of laying down; but there was a possibility of a bluff, and finally he pulled out $500 in currency and called. One of the onlookers was standing right behind the judge, and, as I said before, he never looked at anything but the indicators in the corners, keeping his hand bunched together. 'I have you beat,' he said, tossing the cards, face down, on the table; 'I have four eights.' 'They're good,' said the planter; 'it serves me right for being a fool;' and he began to turn them over, one by one. 'What's this!' he exclaimed suddenly, as he uncovered the last card. There were three eights, a tray and a four-spot. 'The judge glared at the pasteboards with a face as black as thunder. 'This won't do!' he shouted, at the same time slapping his hand over the money. 'I'll take my oath I had four eights!' 'Meaning to imply what?' said the planter, very quietly, but rising from his chair. What might have happened nobody can say, but the good horse sense of the railroad superintendent rose to the emergency. 'Gentlemen,' he said, 'we are not swindlers or poker sharps. There has been some mistake. Now, let's keep cool and find out what it was.' "That calmed things down, and an examination of the cards showed clearly how the blunder arose. One of the register marks in the corner of the tray looked exactly like an eight, owing to a couple of fly specks in an open space of the figure 3. Holding the cards bunched the indicator had misled the judge, and he had simply thrown away upward of a thousand dollars. I'll do him the justice to say he took it like a man, but he swore a solemn oath he'd never play another game with one of those new-fangled decks." Without Distinction of Sex At a prayer meeting in London in which people of various sects took part one of the speakers thus tersely expressed himself: "What I means to say, gentlemen, is this—if a man's heart is in the right place it don't matter at all what sex he belongs to." Needle Prick Kills a Woman. Blood poisoning resulting from the prick of a needle in the thumb caused the death of Mrs. Edward B. 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