Richmond Planet

THE RICHMOND PLANET VOLXVII NO 41 DR. GRAHAM RETURNS THANKS. RICHMOND, VA., Sept. 24th, 1900 Editor of the PLANET, Sir: Since the Nations Baptist Convention has met in our city and made a record beneficial as touching the great Baptist denomination, in the direction of fostering peace and happiness between the two races in this Southland, no compensation could be more satisactory to me and to the good people of Richmond. I wish however, to tender my sincere thanks to all the good friends, both white and colored of our city for the generous and hospitable way in which they labored to make the stay of the visiting brethren a happy one. The delegates were perfectly satisfied with their entertainment and so expressed themselves by resolutions. Notwithstanding it was the largest delegation in the history of the convention, yet I am pleased to tell you we had accommodation for 200 more delegates than were present. In many instances friends complained because no delegates stopped at their homes. Already a movement has been started for the making up a jailor car party to attend the National gathering next year in Circinnati. Once more thanking the good friends of Riehmond for their assistance, THE OPENING A GREAT SUCCESS. Hundreds Greet Pythians—Congratulations All Around. The grand opening of the Pythian Castle Hall and Calanthe Court Chamber at 511 N. 8rd St. last Monday was a great success. The building was packed with a mass of struggling humanity, anxious to observe the ceremonies which were taking place. At 9 o'clock Major E. A. Washington Master of ceremonies proceeded with the program. The scriptures were read by Rev. J. Andrew Bowler, Rev. James H. Holmes delivered a most fervent prayer after which a most excellent and appropriate address of welcome was delivered by Rev. D W. Davis. Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr., then smoke. He delivered the deed to the property which had been transferred to the Pythian Caientage Industrial Association of Virginia. Rev, W. F. Graham, D. D., prayed for the prosperity of the work and benediction was announced by Rev. A. S Thomas. Those present then inspected the spacious building which had been decorated with bunting the colors of the order and also with palms and ferns furnished by Florist Robert S. Forrester. In the basement supper was being served as fast as the ladies could accommodate the guests. On the second or parlor floor all was pleasure and mirth, while on the third floor where will be the office of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, Knights of Pythias. N., A., S. A., E., A., A. and A. from the lodge rooms flowed the sweet strains upon the air. On the 4th floor will be the children's d-partment under the management of Worthy mother, Anna Taylor. Rev. W. H. White was also among the visitors. Bazaar has been continued during this week and will continue next week. Quite a sensation was created in this city by the news that Mrs. M. A. Browne, widow of the late Rev. W. W. Browne, who was Grand Worthy Master and Founder of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers, had been joined in weldock with Mr. William Smith, of Norfolk, Monday evening, Sept. 24th. Bishop L. J. Coppin performed the ceremony at the parsonage of the St. John's A. M. E. Church. The bride resided in this city at 105 W. Jackson St. She was sole legatee of the estate of the late Rev. Browne. Y. M. C. A. NOTES Time is near at hand for all to take an active part in the work. The many attractions for the season will be welcomed. You are invited to be a committee for this coming season. Help us to make the work a success. Watch for the opening of the several classes. The storm did not hinder the men from taking an active part in the work last Sunday. The meetings in the jail, almshouse, and upon the corners of the streets were good. General Secretary S. O. Burrell addressed the boys last Sunday. The address to the men last Sunday by Br. W. S. Morgan was accepted by all and was counted to be timely. Remarks by our former General Secretary, Rev. J. Milton Waldron were very encouraging and will ever be remembered. Meetings Sunday Sept. 28rd, 1900.—Alms-House 11 a.m. and 3 p. m., City Jail 11 a.m. Press. Clifton Cabel will address the boys at 4 p.m. Rev. J. Milton Waldron will address the men at 5:20 p.m. Every man is requested to be a committee for this meeting. Invite the next man. The nights school will open Monday Oc . 1st 8 p.m. The first of the season at the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church features by Rev. D. W. Davis A. W. Monday Oct. 5th. 8 p. m. Special music by the young choir of the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday School. Deacon W W. Wines, Sr. will introduce Rev. Davis. Tickets 15 cts. CENTRE BAPTIST CHMCH, JE ESSVILLE, VA. AMBLIA Co., Sept. 9th, 1900. The second Sunday was a great day for Centre Baptist Church. The new and commodio a edifice recently erected to the worship of God being opened on the above date and used for the first time, the occasion being our annual revival meeting which was begun and continued through the week, each day and night of the week. The gathering was large and interesting each day of the meeting, and there were many anxious enquirers about their souls salvation. When the meeting closed on Friday night there were eight converts, and many still inquiring the way. We will not forget to speak of our efficient and beloved pastor, Rev. L. E. Miller who conducted the meeting. Truly he has been to Canaan and learned the secret of the Lord. In opening revival, the Reverend chose as a subject, "Separation Unto God," 2d Cor. 6, 17-18; "Whenforecome from among them, and be ye separate salthe Lord, and touch not the unsealed being; and I will receive you, and be a faction unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters," salth God Almighty, Rev. Milton was his best and aided his and awed at will bringing out things both old and new the edifification of all who heard him. In speaking of the new building Rev. Miller several times enuloged the uniring, eagle-eyed, and efficient deacon, George W. Pitchford as a model deacon to whom is due much of the success of the new building, and prosperity of the new church. Deacon Pitchford seems to realize that Cinter has an up-to-date pastor and acts accordingly. The members of the church seem to be very much encouraged in the work, and proud of the new church although not finished. The second Sunday in Ost. being the 14th it will be our baptising. Miss OPHELIA JACKSON, Clerk, Rev. E. L. MILLER, Pastor. INTERESTING ITEMS FROM NOR FOLK, VA. News reached us this morning that Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Cain, formerly of Richmond, were drowned in the recent cyclene at Galveston, Texas. After more than two months of hot and dry weather we were made glad on Saturday 15th inst by a good rain. While the days are still warm the evenings are getting pleasant. We hope in future to note some of the doings of our people in the cities by the Membership and financial worth the T. R. and the "old reliable" R. B. I. Co. still lead. Golden Seal Lodge, K. I. Co. will lead. Golden Seal Lodge, K. I. Co. installed the following officers on Aug. 28th: Sirs James Loy C. H. M. Middleton, V. G.; C. N. Harris, Pratele; M. C. Canaday, M. of Ex; W. A. Rainey, K. of R. and S.; F. E. Puryear, M. of F.; C. Chamberlain, M. of A.; J. F. Freeman, M. of W. Why! the National Baptist Convention which met in Richmond last week refused to let Miss Lillian Clayton Jewett address that body and put itself on record against lynching innocent Negroes in the South, as on two former occasions is the talk of the town. When in need of a hair cut or shave call on Mr. S. J. Wiggins, our leading tonsorial artist, Queen St. He is affable and polite. Mr. P. H. Morrow has removed to 184 James St. His tonserial parlor is nicely fitted up and he will be glad to serve his many friends. When you are going to build a nice house call on M. A. Rainey, 24 Suffolk St. He is one of our leading contractors. Don't forget our old friend, C. N. Pepper, Bank St. Artistic drawing a specialty. Go to see Mr. James Pugh, 187 James St. when you want something good to eat. Don't forget Mr. Sandy Miller at Hotel Vendome, Queen St. No one will treat you better. For choice groceries call on Mr. Ed Curry, 385 Brewer St. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Canady, of 135 Queen St., were the recipients on Sept. 6th of a bouncing baby boy. Both are doing nicely. The city public schools opened this a.m. Only 18 per cent of the coloreen children attend school. We are begging increased accommodation. E. Bruez Canada is the agent of the PLANET. Go to see him, subscribe and read the leading race journal in the state. LOST-Sunday evening, Sept. 22nd at Ebenezer Baptist Church, a large hand embroidered handkerchief. Finder will please return to 24 E. Baker St. Planets can be purhased at No. 1214 Wyley Ave. at Mr. Nelson Coalman's restaurant, Pittsburg, Pa. ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS PAID. RICHMOND, Sept. 22nd, 1900. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counsellor of Grand Court of Va. One Hundred Dollars, ($100) in payment of death claim of my mother Mrs. Sarah Weecken, who was a memer of Splenia's Court, Independent Order of Galanthe, N. A. S., A. E., A., A. and A. Signed: MARIA VAUGHAN, Witnesses: Hester L. Williams. WREMS, VA., Sept. 15, 1800. Prof. J. H Blackwell, Secretary and Manager of the Ben- voient Investment and Relief Asso- ciation of Virginia; Dear Sir--Please accept my thanks for the very prompt and liberal settle- ment of the sick and death claims of my daughter Bertha L. Henderson (through your manager here, Mr. M. J Edwards) amounting to $ 6.18, after 3 months membership in your Asso- ciation. I also take great pleasure in re- commending your Association to the general public. I am thankfully yours. 1118 ALEXANDER X HENDERSON mark. Weems, Va., Lancaster Co. [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. REV. A. H. MILLER, HELENA, ARK. REV. A. H. MILLER Helena. Ark. One of the striking figures of the National Baptist Convention was Rev. A. H. Miller of Helena, Arkansas. His resolution for the appointment of a General Superintendent was the subject of much comment. He desired him to have charge of the examining departments of the Convention. STREET FAIR AND CARNIVAL Danville, Va., October 1st to 6th, 1900. On account of the above occasion the Southern railway will sell tickets from all ticket stations on its lines in Virginia and North Carolina to Danville, Va. and return at one fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale Sept. 29th to Oct. 6th, with reurn limit Oct. 8th. A very low rate will apply for military companies and bands in uniforms. fifteen or more on one ticket, selling dates and limits same as above. C. W. WESTBURY. T. P. A. FROM NEWPORT. NEWPORT, R. I., Sept. 26, 1900. Rev. E. Richardson, pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church preached all day Sunday. Rev. H. N. Jeter has arrived home. Several of the New Cloft Hotel boys will leave for their home, Richmond, Vs., this week. The Mt. Olivet will hold three days of fast and prayer. Mrs. James Pryor, of Boston, who spent the summer here, the guest of Mrs. Bailey, on Pond avenue, has returned home. Mrs. A. Kimball of Philadelphia is the guest of Mrs. and Miss L. W. Black-som, Cannon St. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Perry, 44 Gould street, was brilliantly lighted up on Tuesday, Sept. 18th; the occasion being the celebration of their daughter's, Miss Ella Louise Perry, sixteenth birthday, of her friend, Miss Catherine Brown of Boston, Mass. The evening was spent in games and amusements. About 11:30 o'clock sunner was announced. The dining room was decorated with flowers and the table was laden with everything that heart could wish. Among the distinguished guests were Mrs. Edward Mason of Bellview, N. J., Misses Mary Jackson, Amanda Perry, the two Misses Williams, Miss Amedia Seaparten, Miss Hurley, Miss Grayson, Miss Ford, Miss Thompson; Mr. Addison, Mr. Phillips, Mr. D. Clask, Mr. Wade Holmes, Mr. J. Beckwith, Mr. F. Love, Mrs. Spotwood and J. M. Lewis. PERSONALS AND SRIEFS — Mrs. Mary Russell, of 810 N. 1st street, has returned from Narragansett Pier after having a pleasant time. — Mr. W. Gary Trueheart has returned home from Old Sweet Springs, W. Va., after a stay of three months. — Mrs. L. Stratge and Mrs. O. B. Lee who have been visiting Mrs. C. H. Lewis, returned to Hinton, W. V., Saturday. — The marriage of Miss Lillie J. Haskins of this city, to Mr. Joseph Henry of Washington, D. C., took place Sept. 10th, 1800. Their future home will be in the capital city. — Mrs. Wilson left the city last week for Frederickburg, Gordonville Washington and Boston where she will visit relatives. Mr and Mrs William M. Miller have returned to the city from Atlantic City, N. J. — Mrs. D. B. Peyton and Mrs. J. C. Walker of thieago. Ill. called on us. —Mrs. Granville Hatcher of Cleveland, Ohio, left yesterday after a very pleasant stay with Mrs. W. H. Hatcher of Manchester and Mrs. Randolph and Fleming of Richmond. Rev. L. C. Garland of Williamsport. Pa. who was injured on a street-car during the session of the National Baptist Convention is as vet iodianoased. —Mrs. Elizz. J. Barbour has returned home from Hot Springs. Va. much improved in health and looking well. She is a teacher, so her many friends at 1830 Moore St. Greensboro, N. C., October 9 12, 1900. On account of the above the Southern Railway will sell tickets to Greensboro, N. C and return, from all points within the state of North Carolina, also from Lynchburg, Richmond, Norfolk, and intermediate points in the state of Virginia at one first-class fare, plus fifty cents including one admission fee to the Fair grounds, for the round trip. Tickets on sale Oct. 8, 9, 10, and 11, from all points within a radius of seventy five (75) miles, for early morning trains of O. 12th, with final limit returning on all tickets October 15th. WEST NOTES. Goochland Letter-Items of Interest. The First Baptist Mission on White Hall road at Louust Grove held their first annual service on the first Sunday in September, a very large congregation was present. Rev. H. Powell preached the sermon. Rev. John R. West leader and his good people had planned for a grand rally, they raised about $85 00 and paid off the indebtedness. The neat building is now free from debt. All accomplished within 12 month. Mrs. West and her friends presented the mission with a good clear ringing ball. Mrs. West, Mr. Thos. L. Edmond and their friends proved worthy of much praise for the service they rendered in aiding the mission. Mr. Edmonds lunched over a hundred persons at his handsome residence Windsor Castle to which he has added four large rooms richly papered and tastily furnished. Mr. Edmonds is preparing $ to entertain his guest at all times in royal style. Rev. John R. West, Leader, Deacons Dandridge Hopkins, Samuel Hopkins, Logan Randolph, Ossair Ellis, Thomas Hopkins Finance committee. The mission voted all praise for their successful management of affairs, also to white friends and the people in general for their aid and support, and the Richmond PLANET for publication. Deacon Moses G. Lewis was elected clerk of 5th church by an overwhelming majority. He is fully competent and will doubtless make a model clerk. He does not profess to be a Greek or Latin scholar. We are glad to note many homes were secured for the National Bap ist Convention and much more could have been done had pastors and people worked in harmony All honor to Rev. Graham's many courage in the face of hypocritical friends within the lines. It takes real true friendly action and not loud boasting to prove you are a true friend. There were hot times in the city during convention week for some of our city pastors, but especially so for some of the West enders. Better watch and pray. Most excellent service at River view Baptist Church on last, 4th Sunday. All was happy. WEST END AND OLD Y GUN CLUB'S OUTING, REUNION AND Monday the 19th was a rd letter day with the West End Club and City Gun Clubs. Their closing exercises for the season took place at Winddale Park. Tray, clay pigeons and other innocent sport was the order of the day. Best of order prevailed, and the marksmanship was some of the most brilliant on record. A large percentage of those participated made an average of about 96 per cent in a total of 10050 shots. Each club fully defended, their reputation as scientific marksmans. While the city club bore off the largest number and size very valuable prizes, and are happy, the west and bore away the silver cup as their trophy and each participant took a prize. Blacksmith is jubilant over the honor achieved for his club. While the White Brothers and the market men will hold their own against the field for all comers. Two live pigeons escaped making a bee line for seven Pines idioscibating by their movements that a hot time was at Winddale Thursday night, 20th union of the two clube took place at Bragg Bros. S1S and 320 N. 7th St. The auspicious occasion was one of the social events of the season and was enjoyed by all members and guests. Dr. A. W. G. Farrar made a happy speech presenting President G. W. Bragg with a handsome silver headed cane from the club, the gift of Mr. O. H. Barry, the clothier. The response by the President was happy and pointed. Referee Randolph was presented with a purse for faithful service. His reply was logical and full of humor. After happy and humorous speeches by Dr. Farrar, Captain W. H Carter and Mr. James Forrester they were elected honorary members of the City Gun Club, Happy speeches by other members and friends. Mr. N. J. Lew is fully equal to the occasion in representing the West End Gun Club, he was crowned with a fife hat. Members of both clubs have a just cause to be proud of their record and worthiness, and our city will show in the future they are proud of them. The clubs voted their hearty thanks to all the officers, and the following firms for contributions as prizes in the contest and union: Meersa A, Myers and Bros., O. G. Jurgens Son, A. F. Schultz and Co., Coase Bros., C. W Waughn, Hatcher, Onestey, Bonnie M. Greentree, May Bros., J. Stoke, Tignor Sons, E. R. Reeves and Co., Simon Syle, Jacob Levy, Perry Bros., A. E Straus, Charles Onestey, Galloway, Ferndian Bros., Frank Bonaldi, Burk and Co., Harris Flippin Co., Hulcher, August Grocery Co., J. J. Rankin, Wm, Taylor, E. Woods and others. The club's purpose is to be equal to the best in the city or state as scientist, its markman and true paternal friendship. To both we say hold the fort. —Be-thoven Association will meet next Wednesday evening. GARNETT—Died, the only son of Charles and Elizabeth Garnett. at 1:30 a.m., Monday morning S.pt. 9th 1900 at Philadelphia after an illness of nine months. The deceased was a devoted son and brother. Besides his parents he leaves four devoted sisters, Mrs. Agnes Weeden, Mrs. Mary Goodman, Mrs. Luzy E. Johnson and Mrs. Eliza M. Brown. The funeral took place from the residence of his sister, Mrs. Eliza Brown, Thursday evening, Sept. 13th. Dearest brother, thou has left us. BRIGGS—Died at her late residence 104 W. Jackson St., Sept. 11th, at 5 p.m., Mrs. Sarah Burrell Briggs, the beloved daughter of Mrs. Coliata J. Burrell. The burial services were conducted by Rev. Wm. White, assisted by Rev. Wells, the pastor, and Rev. Dixon of Brooklyn, N. Y., at the Ebenezer Baptist Church of which she was a devoted member for eleven years. Through her long and severe suffering the Lord was still her hiding place. Her last words were: "Hoist' the curtains, Jesus is here." With all our soul, O Lord, we give The child thy love has snatched away. On earth we would not have her live. With us we would not have her may. Her devoted mother and sister. MCCOLLOUGH—WISGFIELD. New York, N. Y., Sept. 27th, 1900. The beautiful residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jimson 283 W. 61st st. presented a most quiet and pretty scene. Thursday afternoon, Sept. 18th when Mrs. Susie A. Wingfield, widow on the late Thomas A. Wingfield, Jr., and M. Essay x Mellelloug of Murfreesborough Tenn., were united in holy matrimony by the R.-v. George Symes. Among those present were Mrs. William H. Witt, of Richmond, Va., Mrs. James Preston also of Richmond, and Mrs. Mattie Jimmerson. MILAM----FLEMING Miss Mary Milan and Mr. Ms. Disming, both of Fichmond, Va., we married in Baltimore, Ma., on the 20th of Sept. Rev. Norris, pastor of the A. M. E. Church married them at his residence. Their future residence is at 827 Letenhall St. Baltimore. BROWN----GOODWYN. The marriage of Miss Irene Goodwyn formerly of Richmond, Va., but now of Philadelphia, to Mr. Frank Brown of Camden, N.J. took place in Atlantic City, Thursday evening, Sept. 5th, at 9 o'clock. They were married by Elder Fitch of the A. M E Church. They came to Philadelphia Friday to spend three weeks, afterwhich they will reside in Camden, N.J., the home of the groom. JACK5ON-BRISBY. The marriage of Miss Nannie J. Brisby to Mr. Chas. N, Jackson will take place at the residence of the bride's parents. 729 N 17th St. Tuesday O'3t. 9th at S o'clock p. M. Friends and acquaintances are invited. No cards. GRAND OPENING. Programme For Next Week. The Grand Opening Bazaar will be continued at 511 N. 80d Bn. next week. On Monday night the members of the Courts of Calathea will be out. Short addresses will be delivered. A photographic concert will be one of the features. Misses Eva Davis and Gertrude Eacus will render selections. On Tuesday night the usual program will be carried out. On Wednesday night all members of the Pythian Lodges in Richmond will be present. Short addresses will be made and these will be interspersed with a photographic concert. Thursday evening 5 p.m. there will be a baby show. At night the usual program. Friday night Japanese drill and an- nouncement of prize winners. Admission 10 cents. The Gans-Rady Company's New Store An interesting Establishment. The Gans Rady Company's pals'ial establishment has been thrown open to the public. Its location, 1005 E. Main Street, is about the best which could have been obtained. The building has been thoroughly renovated. The front has been painted and the unique glass window and inviting opening attracts the strangers as well as the home visitors. Mr. Hans was for many years manager of Sak's Corner and Mr. Rady occupied a responsible position hardly second in importance with Messrs G. H. Berry and Co. The combination now insures you your meney's worth and is a guarantee that nothing but the most serviceable goods will find a place on their tables. The public is welcome and the invitation, if accepted will yield a saving in worry and dissatisfaction. All goods are guaranteed, for what this firm doesn't know about pleasing our siety trade is not enough to merit even a consideration. Mrs. Annie Johnson of north 1st Street is much improved. Mrs. Rosa K. Jones has returned home after traveling over the state in interest of the H. M. C., Institute. "Don't you da! kiss me," she said, warningly. "Why, I wasn't thinking of such a thing," he said. "Well, I was," she replied, firmly.— Answer. Vacation Economy. "While I was away, Kitty, you saved some house money, of course?" "Yeah, Harry, I saved a lot, but I spent it all on ice cream."—Detroit Free Press. Not the Same. Friend—Did Fortune smile on you? Rejected Suitor—Well, she gave me the laugh, if that's what you mean—Syracuse Herald. Should Be Used Daily. The Golden Rule is made to be laid on the cloth of life, not to be hung on the wall—Ram's Horn. A Mechanical Resuscitation. Prof. Laborde, of the Academy of Medicine, Paris, and M. Auguste Mouchel have devised a little machine for restoring persons in a state of suspended animation to life by the method of "lingual traction," a method now used with great success in cases of drowning, lightning stroke, electric shock and suffocation. The tongue is drawn out rythmically, so as to stimulate the breathing organs, and this method has been effective in cases given up as hopeless, but only after a very long application. The friction sometimes needs to be kept up for three hours before resuscitation, and as the new machine is worked by an electric motor and quite automatic, it saves much laborious exertion, and can save life where the usual methods would fail. Value of the Museums. Education having lain mainly in the school-room and the lecture-room. In the study and the library, the opportunities of museums and exhibition and of travel commonly come too late to be of much real use. Here, as in some other respects, our children are more fortunate, and are having not only a better time at school now, but are obtaining a better preparation also. They are going to the museums, to the city and to the country; they are often learning first to observe keenly, to remember vividly, to interpret shrewdly and to question eagerly, to read humbly afterward. - International Monthly. Malay Tin. Within the last few years English people have discovered that the interior of the Malay peninsula is full of rich tin ore. The Chinese knew this hundreds of years ago, and actually made a road all the way down from their own country, a distance of over a thousand miles. Thousands settled around the mines and worked them. Suddenly war sprang up in the lathmas behind them and cut off their communications. But, not at all dismayed, these emigrants made the best of things where they were, and to-day there is a little nation of Chinese in the peninsula, in whose hands is most of the commerce of the country.—N. X. Sun. Historic Discoverer In addition to the discovery of a mummy of King Meneptah, the "Pharaoh of the exodus," there have been other remarkable discoveries this season. M. Legrani, while setting up the fallen columns of the temple, came upon a sity gate, the first that has been found in Egypt. It is of great height, and is made of large blocks of squared limestone, and is double, having one gate within another. Two charlots could easily pass through it abreast. It was built by Azmanhotep II., of the eighteenth dynasty.-Scientific American. The Objectionable Word "I see it's got you," heartlessly remarked the seasoned traveler. "Yes," groaned the seasick passenger, "but I was feeling splendid until the captain spoke to me." "Why, he simply asked you if you were going below to dinner." "No. He asked me if I was going below to mess."—Philadelphia Press. The Best Way Parke—I wish I knew what kind of suit to get. Lane—Why don't you do as I do—take home a lot of samples to your wife? "And what then?" "Go and order something entirely different from any of them."—Brooklyn Life. He Made Her Tired. "Henry," she said, "you don't know what a soothing influence you have on me." "My darling," he whispered, softly, while a glad light came into his eyes, "can it be so?" "Yes," she said, "when you are here I always feel inclined to sleep."—Tit-Bits. For Internal Use Only. Tiepam Teddy—I see a feller wot writes in dis paper says it's all right ter use intoxicatin' likker ez long es yer don't abuse it. Handout Harry—Dat's wot I allus said. It's all right ter drink it, but I don't believe in bathin' in it.—N. X. Journal. Establishing a Reposition "I suppose you told her that she was the only girl you ever loved." "Well, I should say not. What kind of a fool do you take for, anyway? Do you suppose I wanted to ruin my reputation for truth and veracity as the very outset?"—Chicago Post. Ben's Bright Idea "Children," said the mother of the family, opening the door of the nursery and looking in, "what are you doing to Puggy that makes him yelp so?" "Ben's been using the curling tongs on his tail to make it curl tighter," he explained Eunlee—Cincinnati Enquirer HE PLANET SATURDAY SEPT 29. 1900 HE LOVES HIS DOGS. St. Louis Bachelor Has Started a Cemetery for Them. Ten Little Mounds Mark the Graves of Doe Haig's Canine Friends—His Home a Mecca for the Curs of the Neighborhood. Robert Haig, or "Doe" Haig, as he is more familiarly known, has, on his premises, about one mile north of Webster Grove, a little graveyard which the St. Louis Republic describes as unique. Shaded by a hedge fence, which divides his yard from the street, are ten small mounds, and nestling still closer in the brambytus bushes are ten headstones. These mark the last resting places of ten of Haig's companions; they are the graves of as many dogs. The designation of the animals as Haig's companions is correct. They might even be called his "family," since "Doc" never married, and has no relatives nearer than New Zealand. The old man himself regards dogs as almost human, and says that with dogs he never feels lonely. The ten little headboards symbolize ten memorigs—ten memories of faithful, romping and affectionate companions who have been put forever away from him, whose limbs lie in the cold earth. Years ago Haig was a soldier in the British army, and he still cherishes the lifelong belief of "Tommy Atkins"—that the British soldiery is invincible, and always will be. In his bachelor home he still has the uniform and arms he wore while in service, though the date of his soldiering is 30 years back. From his earliest days he loved dogs and horses, and, while not a man of means, he has nearly always managed to have both. In the army he was in the cavalry, and he owned a huge deerhound that was the mascot of the regiment. In 1888 Haig moved to this country. He first settled in Kirkwood, but two years later moved to Webster. He ROBERT HAIG HAIG AND HIS DOG CEMETERY built a little two-room cottage in Webster Heights, which is his present home. Here he keeps bachelor quarters. He prepares his own meals and does all his own work. On one side of the cottage is a small stable, where he keeps his horse "Bess." This is a beautiful animal and knows its master. By some subtle telepathy "Bess" seems to know him when he approaches and whinners with delight at his footsteps. It is due to the malice of some of his neighbors that ten of his pets have been placed under the sod in ten years. All the dogs have been poisoned. Haig is not very talkative. When a reporter called and said that he had heard of his liking dogs and of his little cemetery, and that the public, having also a place in its regard for dogs, might like to hear something about him, the old man smiled and led the way to the strange graveyard. The sight of the ten stone slabs oiled his tongue somewhat. The first bore the inscription: "Medam," Entered Into Rest June 14, 1894." "Medam," said Haig, "was a mastiff, and a beauty." Others were marked "Bob," "Prince," "Mollie," and so on. Of each of his departed friends, Haig had a word to say. One was a carriage dog, another a greyhound, another a fox terrier; many breeds were represented. At present Haig has only one dog. It is a small Scotch terrier, and answers to the name of "Rags." "Rags" is a good-natured animal, and when his master goes out, the lively little fellow expresses his enjoyment of life by a series of sharp yelps, and several somersaults in the air, executed with a marvelous agility. If Haig condescends to caress him, "Rags" is simply carried away with delight. His body seems converted into a mass of vibrant muscle, which, however, will not admit him to wag his tail to the full extent that he desires. The old man's love for dogs seems to be reciprocated by the animals in general. Dogs of the neighborhood make their rendezvous at his bachelor home, and walk in and out of his open door as if they owned the place. In matter of fact, perhaps, they do, for Halg thinks nothing too good for a dog, and treats them as if they were human beings. Turned the Rascal Pet. A shark in a Florida river met a 200-pound turtle, and tried to swal- low him, taff first. The turtle extended his forward flippers, and the shark, after repeated efforts to get him down, was reluctantly compelled to turn the rascal out. GOAT RULES A STREET. "Terry McGovern," an Undertaker's Bewhigkered Pet, keeps the Chicago Police Force Busy. The terror of Market street, Chicago, is "Maloney's goat." North Market street, which is now called Orleans street, became prominent on account of the evil-dolls of a gang of hoodlums and ballot-box stuffers known as the "Market street gang," who dominated the street from one end to the other. In the old days strangers hesitated to walk down Market street after dark for fear of being held up or assaulted ATTACKING HIS ADMIRER by this gang. This reign of terror was terminated by the late Police Inspector Michael Schaack. Now, says the Chicago Tribune, a new era of terror has seized the street. This time it is not a gang of human beings, but a big "billy goat" owned by Peter Maloney, an undertaker. One day last week Mr. Maloney called upon his friend Michael McGarry, who lives over in Goose island. "Why don't you take one of these goats home with you?" asked McGarry. "Now that you have a livery stable, you have plenty of room to keep it. Moreover, you know that goats are wholesome for horses." "Sure," said Maloney, "that wouldn't be a bad idea. I think I will." That night Maloney's livery stable had a new boarder. Maloney built a nice stall for the goat and called him "Terry McGovern." The goat was not accustomed to such luxuries, and showed his dislike for them by eating the rope which held him and breaking down the stall. However, the real trouble did not start until the next day, when Mr. Maloney let "Terry" out to get the fresh air. "O, what a pretty goat!" exclaimed a stout, elderly woman, patting Terry on the back. Now, this was flattery, which is one of the many things Terry dislikes. He gave a Terry McGovern rush and his admirer landed in a sitting position in the middle of the street. The patrol wagon came to quell the riot that followed. On the corner is a grocery store. When Terry feels hungry he makes a feast on the grocer's cabbage and other vegetables. Next door to Mr. Maloney lives Mr. Schmidt, his German friend, who was the proud owner of a big mastiff that could whip any dog on the street. Now Mr. Schmidt is mourning the loss of his mastiff. Even the policeman on the beat is in dread. TURN TABLES ON JOKERS. Girl Bathers In New York State Knock an Illinois Man Into Sensibility with Stones. From Binghamton, N. Y., a correspondent writes to the Chicago Inter Ocean that two young men, Delaney Marvin and W. K. Hunt, who give Joliet, Ill., as their home, thought to play a practical joke on a party of so A woman in a dress is running through a forest, carrying a basket. STEPPED ON A TURTLE. ciety girls who bathe in a cove a few miles from there daily. The girls fondly dreamed no one suspected the spot and went as usual for the afternoon swim. They entered the water, when one of the maldens stepped on a turtle that had been placed there by the men and it seized her toe. Panic reigned and the men concealed in the brush were laughing at the scene when the girls, discovering their proximity and suspecting the cause of the accident, showered a quantity of stones on their heads, knocking Martin into the water and rendering him unconscious. Death might have been the result, for the girls became frightened and fled, but he was pulled out by Hunt, and after considerable hard work resuscitated. The Corned Philodendron: "When a woman says she will marry a man if he will give up his cigars," says the Corned Philodendron, "that means she is going to marry him any way-cigars or no cigars."—Indianapolis Press. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND VIRGINIA. BANKRUPT SALE 108 East Broad Street. Prices, are figures that mean little until you see qualities. Quality decides value. We herewith announce some of the most astonishing value ever recorded by any store in Richmond. If these prices seem attractive you can depend upon their proving doubly so when you see the MERCHANDISE. MEN'S SUITS. Men's suits, former price 4 50 now 1 98 “ “ 5 00 ‘ 2 49 “ “ 6 00 ‘ 2 98 “ “ 8 00 ‘ 3 98 “ “ 10 00 ‘ 4 98 “ “ 14 00 ‘ 6 98 “ “ 16 00 ‘ 7 98 “ “ 18 00 ‘ 8 98 CHILDREN'S SUITS. Big Bargains in Children's Suits. $1 25 Suits, 79 2 00 “ 98 2 50 “ 1 23 3 00 “ 1 48 4 00 “ 1 98 5 00 “ 2 79 Black Cheviot Overcoats, 1 48 Men's Overcoats, former price, 5 00 2 98 “ “ 6 00 3 98 “ “ 8 00 5 98 “ “ 12 00 6 98 “ “ 14 00 7 98 “ “ 18 00 9 98 “ “ 20 00 10 49 MEN'S PANTS. Men's pants, former price 1 00 now 59 “ “ 1 25 69 “ “ 1 50 79 “ “ 2 00 98 “ “ 3 00 1 48 “ “ 4 00 1 98 “ “ 5 00 2 79 Conclusive Proof "Some of these Chinamen are exceedingly intelligent people." "I never doubted it," answered the youth with the abnormally high collar. "I always did take off my hat to any man who could read the things that are written on the laundry tickets and firecracker packages."—Washington Star. An Addition. Trotter—So Jenke and his girl are one now. Homestay—No; they're three. Trotter—What do you mean? I heard they were married while I was abroad. Homestay—So they were, but that was a year ago. There's a little Jenks now. Philadelphia Press. A Changed Man. "It's funny how marrying changes a man," said Spriggs' caller. "Yes," replied Spriggs, dreamily. "It used to be that I was devoted to baseball and football and basket ball, and now I give all my spare time to baby's bawl," and he arose hurriedly and went into the adjoining room.—Detroit Free Press. Thankful for Small Mercles. Host—I am afraid you didn't sleep very comfortably last night. Guest—No, I can't say that I did. Host—I'm very sorry, but still it might have been worse. Guest—Well, yes, I suppose so. There might have been a few more.—Ally Sloper. Alert Flattery. "If you had saved your money," remarked the pedestrian, "you wouldn't be obliged to ask me for money." "I know it, mister," answered Meandering Mike; "but I wouldn't of missed de distinguished pleasure of dis conversation fur anyt ing"—Washington Star. NORTH CAROLINA STATE AGRI CULTURAL FAIR RALEIGH N. C., Oct. 22-27-th for the above occasion the Southern Rail- way will sell tickets from all ticket sta- tions on its lines in North Carolina, also from Norfolk, Richmond, Lynch burg, Danville, and all intermediate stations in Virginia to Raleigh, N. C. and return at one fare plus fifty cents for the round trip Tickets on sale Oct. 19th to 28-h inclusive, with return limit Oct. 29th Tickets sold at the above rate embrace one coupon of admission to the fair grounds C. W. WESTBURY, J. P. A. Get money. Symbolic mysteries. Book on a glass of water for lucky numbers 50 cents and $1.00. J. H. Coates. Bt. Dr., 1113 Cherry St. Phil- adelphia, Pa. Causes cured. Home Made Bread. Cakes Also Accommodations For Excursionists and Visitors to the City. WANTED Girls wanted, to learn to make cheirots. Only steady and industrious girls of good character need apply Nice, light, easy, clean, and healthy work and good pay. Alan paid will-learning. 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Residence in Building, New 'Phone, 48 THE PONET WHEN Sir Richard Flamborough said a thing, even in the heat of an exciting moment, he made a point of holding to his words, sometimes at the cost of considerable personal inconvenience, and therefore when his only daughter Grace informed him of the proposal which she had received from that impecunious young engineer, Perey Boufiel, and he angrily insisted upon an instant cessation of all communication between them, the fond and devoted couple knew that nothing short of an elepement could meet their needs. Indeed, so promptly did action follow upon declaration that when Boufiel appeared in the afternoon to make a formal offer to Sir Richard he was met by the chain-shot: "Not at home." There was a stolen meeting down by the lodgekeeper's cottage in the evening and a plan of campaign was arranged. Sir Richard watched his daughter keenly as they sat at dinner. Motherless girls have a knack of twisting unwary fathers round their little fingers, and, although he felt no particular regret at the prospect of losing his only child, whose masterful ways had long bored him exceedingly, he was quite determined that his son-in-law should be one of his own selection. "The spirit of independence in children of to-day is not only wrong; it is annoying to parents who have a duty to perform. I will make it my business to find some man of breeding and position—in fact, I have one in my mind at this moment—who will speedily cause you to forget this schoolgirl fancy for a lad whose youth alone made me look upon him as a harmless companion for you." "Oh, thank you, papa," said Grace, with such an emphatic tone of gratitude that Sir Richard looked up suspiciously. "Understand that youous a minor cannot marry without my consent, also that I absolutely forbid any written communication with Percy. I have sent a letter explaining the position to his father and a note to him." The exposure of the steel hand, innocent of any glove, velvet or otherwise, was the surest method of confirming a rebellious daughter in her defiance of authority. The little rose-bowered wayside station of Berry was separated only by the width of the park from the Flamborough mansion. No main line train ever stopped there unless signaled up or down by the request of Sir Richard, who was wont to impose upon the courtesy of the company by creating quite unnecessary delay when in the mood to display his haughty disregard of time-tables. The next stopping place on the way to London was Wellby Junction. The plan of the proposed elopement was exceedingly simple. Grace was to walk to Berry, through the park, overnight, and ask, as if from Sir Richard, to have the 9:30 "up" signaled next morning. She was to leave home unobserved and journey by that train to Wellby, where she would be joined by Percy, and they would continue the journey to Scotland; for in that country Percy owned a female relative, who would see them through the formalities of a North British marriage. Gretna Green up to date, be it observed. The day had been agreed upon, and on the fateful morning Grace, accompanied by an unobtrusive handbag and a pair of tremulous knees, set out through the park. She had barely started before Sir Richard, with a telegram in his hand, was ordering a mounted man to the station to signal the 9:30, and demanding the immediate presence of his daughter, as important business called him unexpectedly to town. "Signal 9:30 up!" said the groom, without dismounting, and swerving around to return. "Sir Richard don't think much o' my memory," said old Bliksby, the station master, to whom Grace had given the same order the night before. Grace gained courage as the distance between her and home increased, and when she emerged from the park and was walking up the incline of the gravel platform her step was firm and steady. She asked for a ticket for Wellby without any sign of nervousness, but she almost dropped her purse when Mr. Bliksby said: "May I give you Sir Richard's, miss? It will save time." Her reply was crowned by a shriek from the train, which drew up with grinding brakes. Mr. Bliksby slid out a second ticket, but Grace did not see it as she turned to the platform. With a gasp of dread she saw Sir Richard dogcart swing around an angle of the road, just as the guard came forward civilly to open a carriage door. "In your van, please, quickly," she said, looking straight into his eyes and extending a half sovereign. Sir Richard gagged into the booking office, saw, and pocketed his ticket, said "Back to night" to Mr. Bliksby, and walked down the platform, followed by a handsome Russian greyhound. "Here, guard," he said, "I can't take this dog in the carriage. He blies strangers, and goes wild in a dog box. I must bring him and ride with him in your van." "But, Sir Richard—" "Bit late, I fancy, are you not?" he said, as he and the dog stepped in together. The guard glanced at his watch, waved his green dag and swung himself in. "What is the brute after, behind those boxes?" asked Sir Richard, as he laid a rug on the narrow wood seat in the corner. "Come here, Kirtoff! Come to heel!" The dog came reluctantly and a moment later bounded across the van to where several boxes stood, one on the other. "You'd better keep that dog back sir," said the guard, tipping his peaked hat aside and wiping drops of perspiration from his forehead. "There is an animal behind there that'll make mincement of him if he gets loose." "What sort of animal?" asked Sir Richard, curiously, holding his dog by the collar and moving in the direction of the dark angle where the boxes stood. A quavering treble howl sounded from the corner, and Sir Richard looked uneasy as the dog strained and whined in reply. "I can't put a name to it," said the guard, "but it's dangerous, and more than twice the size of that dog. I have been well paid to keep it out o' sight and I hope you won't get me into any trouble." "Certainly not; certainly not!" said Sir Richard, hastily, seating himself with his face to the corner whence the strange sound had proceeded. "How far is it going? The guard went over to the corner and peered behind the boxes; then he returned for a match from his overcoat, and striking it, held it over the space beyond them until it burned out; then he lit a second match and passed one hand warily into the space and drew forth a slip of paper, from which he read. "It will be called for at Wellby," he said, slowly, "by its keeper." For the remainder of the run to Wellby Sir Richard was almost as restless as his dog, and when that station was reached he stated his intention of removing the hound to a safe distance during the transference of the animal in the corner to its owner. Percy Boufield walked twice from one end of the train to the other, staring a trifle rudely, as some passengers considered, into every compartment. During the second trip he cannoned into Sir Richard, who having secured Kirotoff to a post, was watching the door of the guard's van afar off. Both men mumbled an apology, and Sir Richard, not wishing to repeat the meeting, took refuge in the refreshment room. Grace was instantly informed by her faithful guard, and appeared, some what crumpled, from her shadowy hid GRACE GAINED COURAGE. ing place. For a few moments she stood by the door, looking anxiously out. Kirtoff gave an echoing bark of welcome, and Percy, catching sight of the well-loved form, was with her before the sound had died away. "Love," she said, "you are here in charge of a dangerous animal on its way to the zoo, or to a private collection is more truthful; stand by the door, guard it, as Horatius did the bridge, or we shall never see Scotland in company." Percy, his senses quickened by danger, unhung a heavy chain which occupied a hook above the brake handle, and swinging it ostentatiously, remained by the door until the train was on the point of starting. "Guard," said Richard, "what can I do with my dog? Is that the owner of the animal standing there?" "Yes, sir; going through he is, taking it to London." "Well, you must take my dog." "But I insist. I cannot leave him here." "Have you a ticket for the dog, sir?" "No," said Sir Richard, fuming; "I had no time." "Better get one here, sir," said the guard, as, touching his cap, respectfully, he whistled, waved, and stepped neatly on the moving train. Sir Richard's state of mind was advertised by so furious a countenance that the guard was startled and alarmed to hear behind him a sound like a short, soft hiss. He was not quick enough to see how it was produced, for when he turned his lady passenger was looking out at the opposite window, and the young man was hanging up the chain. As the van passed Kirtoff, tied to his post, a small lace handkerchief fluttered to his feet. "Where on earth—" began Sir Richard, as he reached the dog; for he had not seen it fall, but recognized his daughter's property, and picked it up. "Confoundedly careless of me! Must have had it in mine, he added, as he turned to find the station master, complain of the guard, take a dog ticket, and ascertain how long he had to wait for the next train. Within an hour a telegram was handed to him, as he paced the platform, chewing the stump of a cigar impatiently. "I dropped my handkerchief at Wellby, dad, as a flag of truce, on my way northward for engineer reenforcements." Sir Richard bit his cigar stump in two; but he honored the flag, and a month later returned it, as a token of forgiveness—Ladies' Journal. A Difference. Papa—I think 19 is altogether too early for a girl to marry, don't you? Mamm—Well, yes; but I remember the time when I didn't, and I remember the time when you didn't.—N. Y. World. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Th Reign of Lawlessness The Contest Failure One Can Make is that Implied in the Little Word "Sin." Sn is the translation of a New Testament word signifying literally the missing of a mark. This suggests that other familiar word, of Latin derivation, transgression, which denotes a stepping over a bound or limit, somewhat in the manner of a trespasser, says the New York Observer. It is perfectly evident that there is in the world a great deal of missing of the mark. The marks are of all kinds, and they are set by various hands at various stages in the development of the race, and for very various purposes. So soon as primitive man emerges from a condition of absolute savagery up to a plane of semi-intelligence he begins to establish marks or standards, rude and clumsy though they may be, which his fellows are supposed to regard in their warring, hunting or feasting. In this are observable the crude beginnings of a human society. As men rise in intelligence these norms or standards, imposed by master-spirits who have seized the reins of power, or tacitly agreed to by common consent, increase in number and variety, and may also perhaps improve in moral quality. And in a highly developed, civilized society the marks of social or political regulation, or of commercial usage, are so many as to be bewildering. The members of such a society cannot move in any direction without running up against bounds and restrictions and regulations curbing zeal or defining duty in a very intricate fashion. Man therefore has his little marks everywhere. Many of these are the mere arbitrary chalk-lines, drawn here or there at the instance of an arbitrary whim, but some are goals and bounds that are set at the farther end of life's race courses to incite the ardent runner to utmost efforts to obtain the coveted prizes there to be bestowed. Many, alas! quite miss the mark in life, stumble and fall in the race, or wander off from the arena altogether. Failures are numerous, misfits are observable everywhere. Humanity finds difficulty in keeping itself up to regulation standard, even when the norm is simply that of a social etiquette, a conventional morality, or of current ethics. There is moreover a mark which vastly transcends these pretty bylaws and "Do's" and "Don'ts" of men, though it may include some of them, and that is the law of a Sinaitic holiness, the pure prescription of the absolutely righteous commandment of Jehovah. When now it is man's little mark that is missed we call it "bad form," or a "great mistake," or perhaps a misdemeanor—which is the word of the statute books. But when it is God's great mark of holiness that is missed there is no term for it but that little, awful monosyllable, "sin," compact with infinite terror, fraught with endless consequences—which is the word of the Bible. Sin brings in the idea of a wrong committed against God, of an offense which is not a contempt of court in the earthly sense, but which strikes at Heaven, a crime against the Creator, a failure to attain the goal of that perfection on which God rightfully insists. There are many earthly marks and standards of which if a man fail no great harm is done. There are more "necessary" things in the world which after all could be dispensed with than men think. Many a man has failed in a social or political sense, who has succeeded as regards the essential interests of life; many a man has been disappointed in commercial quests or educational enterprises who has yet retrieved himself by attaining the great moral ends of existence. The emphasis after all is not on man's mark and man's prizes but on God's high, shining mark of holiness. None can afford to miss that mark. To miss that mark is sin. To continue to miss it is eternal condemnation. No life can be a failure that meets the demands of the divine law through the merits and grace of the Son of God, but human speech cannot describe the terror of disappointment and remorse which is certain to pursue those who, in presence of all God's pleas and promises, deliberately and steadily miss the mark of His will. Moreover, this terror deepens into keenest anguish as he who misses the mark of the Divine will realizes that not only does God not will his failure, but rather desires his success in reaching the mark. Does He not, indeed, stand ready to give him power to become a child of God? While it is true that God warned Israel that the sinning soul must die. He also told Israel when he persisted in sinning that he was self-destroyed. GEMS OF THOUGHT. The Beatitudes are more than beautiful attitudes.—Ram's Horn. Faith and charity make up character.—United Presbyterian. Our lives should shine like the beacon light to lead men about us into a higher and better living.—R. B. Gruelle. It is the great law of nature that what a man sows in the soil of this earth, that shall he reap. Whatsoever a man soweth in his own body in the way of gratification of desire, or of sin, he reaps a penalty determined by his own sowing.—Rev. D. A. Blose. Moral restoration is brought about through the irresistible attractiveness of the divine sanctity of goodness. Our appeal is to the best in men. We dare to press upon the finest springs, believing the right response will break forth.—Rev. Dr. Canfield. "What prevented Goodley from attaining success as a golfer?" "Probably the fact that he was brought up with a strict regard for the truth!"—Brooklyn Life. She Knew Her Sex. He—I've just been dancing with Miss Sharp. She was talking about you. She (indignantly)—Was she? The tasty, spiteful thing!—Judy. THE TREE 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 News and Old Point. 9:00 a. m., daily "Fast Trail" for Newport News, Old Point, Norfolk and Ports. This train stop; only at Williamsburg. 8:40 p. m., daily local for Newport News Old Point and Norfolk. ullman to Old Point. 7:80 a. m., except Sunday, local train to Clifton Forge. 12:01 noon except unday, "Mountain Spain with carol Car for a Hot surges and white sulphur, also Dining Car west of Gordonville, mrsals a carie, Gordonville, murgle, Calverton, baskets and Washington. 2:45 p. m., Daily limited, to Cincinnati, Louisville, and t. Louis, Pullman sleeping cars, connects for Virginia Hot Springs. 2:45 p. m., Gordonville Accommodation, except unday 10:45 p. m., Daily, F. P. v., to Cincinnati and Pullman sleeping car. Connects for Virginia Hot prings. LEAVE EIGHTH ST. STATION. 10:30 a. m., daily for Lynchbury, Lexington, and Clifton Forge. Parlor car, connects, except unday, with Buckingham and Alberone, home and Pullman sleeping car. Connects for Virginia Hot prings. 6:00 except Saturday and unday, to Warren, Giadstone Accommodation. 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. 6:10 a. m., and 8:45 p. m., daily, from Cincinnati and Louisville. 11:30 a. m., and 8:50 p. m., except unday and 8:50 p. m., daily from Norfolk and Old Point. 8 16 r. m. Except Sunday, from Clifton Forge. TRAINS ARRIVE EIGHTH STREET STATION. 8 40 a. m., Except unday from Warren and Alberone and on Monday only from Giadstone. 6:20 a. m., Daily from Lynchburg, and Clifton Forge, and except Sunday from New Castle, and Romney. For detailed information, contact, and Transfer Office, No. 603 cask Main street; Cheesapeake and Ohio Passenger Office, No. 809 cask Main street; Station Ticket Offices, or address. JOHN D. POTTS. Ass't. General Passenger Agent. Southern Railway Southern Railway IN EFFECT APRIL 2ND, 1900. Trains Leaves Richmond, Va. 11. 10 P.M. NO 11 SOUTHERN EXPn to. Atlanta Augusta Jacksville, and Points, south of Richmond, Richmond, Gainesville Salisbury, and Charlotte. Sleepy open at Richmond 9:30 p.m. Steps to passengers at local stations. Connects at Danville, Vt., and Florida Express. (No 5) carrying through sleepers be tween New York and Tampa, with con- nections for all Florida points, also connects to Washington and Southwestern Lm- ited. (No 5) carrying through sleepers betn' New York and Nashville. New York and Memphis. New York and North Carolina. Full Tourism sleeper Monays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Washington to San Francisco without change, with connections for all points in Texas, Mexico and Californi- 12:01 P. M No. 7, solid train daily or Chan lotte, N. C. Connect at Moselle mountain, upload at Keysville for Clarkville, Oxford, Hedera and Durham and at Greenborda for Durham, Durham with no. 55 United States Fast mail, solid train, daily for new Orleans and points to New York, carries sleeper to New York to Jacksonville id Miami for Nassau & Habana, Cuba through main sleeper' sainte, via via of Ashville and Chattanooga. 6:00 P. M., NO. 17, LOCAL, daily except Sunday for Keysville and intermediate points TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND. Nov. 61 and 62, between Manchester and New apolls, Va Train No. 16, 4:20 P. M. LIMORE LIMITED, Daily, except Sunday for West Point, and intermediate stations, making close connection. Matthews Wednes- days and Fridays with steamer for Baiti- more. No. 16, 5:20 P. M. Loom. Mon Wednes and Fridays, for West Point, and intermediate stations; with stage at Lester. Walkers, and Tappahannock, also at West Point with steamer for Baltimore. Stops at all stations. Train No. 74, 5:00 A. M. LOCAL MIXED, leaves daily, except Sundays; from Virginia Street Station. West Point, and Tappahannock, connect with stage at Lester manor for Walkerton and Tappahannock. TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND. 9:15 a. m. Daily, from West Point, with con- nection from Baltimore except Mondays. 10:45 a. m. Sundays and Fridays. 6:50 a. m. Daily, from West Point, with intermediate stations. Steamers leave West Point daily except Sundays 5:50 P. m. Steamers leave Baltimore 8:00 a. m. Steamers leave Baltimore 9:00 p. m. Daily except Sundays arriving Richmond. 9:25 a. m. Steamers call at Gloucester Point and Arlington Wash. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; Yorktown and Clay ank. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Fifth Vice-president aid General Manager Washington, D.C. VIRGINIA NAVIGATION To Norfolk, Portsmouth, Old Point, Newport News, Claremont, and James River landings and connecting at Old Point and Norfolk to Washington, Baltimore, St. Louis, St. Louis, St. Louis, LAVERY MONDAY, WED NEDAY and FIDAY at 7 A.M. Electric cars direct to whatz. Pare only $15 and $1.00 to Norfolk, Portsmouth, Old Point and Newport Music. Music by a grand Orohe tubes. Freight received daily from above-names places and all points in Eastern Virginia and North Carolina. IEVIN WESIGER Superintends EDWARD E. BARNEY President General: Fiontern' Bank Building. OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP CO. DAILY LINE FOR NEW YORK, EXCEPT SUNDAY Passenger ship to Richmond daily except sunday via Cheapeake. P. M., or Richmond and Peterburg rail- road via Norfolk with 900 a.m. A90. conNECT at Norfolk with Old York. Line steamer sailing same evening at 5 o'clock for New York company's, 900 east Main Street; Cheapeake and Ohio railway and Richmond and Petersburg depots, and at company's office, 1111 east Main Street, Richmond, Baggage checks through. 8:18 A. M. Leaves Eiba for Quantico. 4:00 P. M. Leaves Byrd at for Frederick burg. 6:20 P. M. Leaves Eiba for Ashlamp. 4:00 A. M. arrives Byrd station from Frederickburg. 8:26 A. M. arrives Byrd station from Frederickburg. 6:06 P. M. arrives Eiba from Ashlamp S. A. L. Through Trains. Via S. A. L. Junction and R. F. & P. Railroad. LEAVE BROAD STREET STATION. (C, & O) 6:2) M. Daily, for Washington and pointate north. Stops Water, icksburg and Quantico Pull- man Sleepers to New York. Dusen. 6:06 P. M. Daily, for Washington and points no-th. 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Entered in the Post-Office at Richmond, Va., a second class matter. SATURDAY, SEPT. 29, 190C POLITENESS will aid us much. Let us practice it. Yes, we are ashamed of some of our people and proud of some others. We must be friendly with those white people who are disposed to be friendly with us. Our people are progressing although it has been thought otherwise by those who did not know. The action of Chairman M. A. HANNA in taking the stump is one of the most remarkable features of a most remarkable campaign. Money spent in frolie is often money thrown away. It does not bring with it experience as does that lost in business. COLORED men, we should not become discouraged. Read your Bibles and you will see that the plight of the children of Israel at one time was much worse than our seems to be. It is gratifying to come across white friends who sympathize with us in our troubles and wish us God-speed in our endeavors to better our condition. THE Negro-haters are here. But thank God, the grave-yards are filling up and others more friendly to us are taking their places. COLORED people, we must engage in business and handle finance. God gave us brains and the public education. We must use both to win. Poverty is our greatest draw-back. If we had the money, the public would overlook many of our faults which it now "rolls under its tongue as a sweet morsel." The lynching of American citizens of color is a barbarous practice which no civilized community should tolerate. The crime alleged forms no excuse. The state should punish criminals and net the individual citizens. This is the basic principal of all civilized communities. THE death of MISS ELIZABETH VAN LEW at her picturesque home in this city Tuesday morning last removes from the scene of action one of the great figures of the late war. She was realous and true and as a representative of the Union won the respect and esteem of her bitterest enemies. Peace to her ashes We have never understood why wealthy white people of the sou have charitably inclined toward our people and aid them in all worthy enterprises, unless it is because they know that in improving his condition the brother adds to his value as a number of the body politic and the society aids REV. DR. W. F. GRAMAN's success in entertaining the NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION is being discussed throughout the country. The gold-headed umbrella given him was a fitting tribute to his fidelity to his labors for the great organization with which he is identified. Many a white man is influenced in the support of a colored man on account of his wife's or daughter's influence. When colored men by their faithfulness, respect and goodly conduct win the approval of the white womanhood of the southland, the Negro-haters may howl, but "Sambo" will live in clover. THE personal history as related by Gov. J. Hoog TYLER at the National Baptist Convention sessions was a touching reminder of other days. It brought vividly to the minds of many present those scenes which have passed away forever. So long as there remains a slave owner or his sons who were nursed by a black mammy, so long will the eff rt to stir up strife between the races proves aborive. Oh, yes, Gov. TYLER there are certain colored men here who would risk their lives for certain white men and certain white men who would stand to the last in behalf of certain colored men. Friendship is strong, but affection is stronger still. THE STEAMBOAT TROUBLE THE "Jim Crow" Car law as applicable to steamboats is causing much annoyance and trouble and it is now openly stated that its provisions cannot be complied with by the companies operating steamboat lines in this state. In other words, it is announced that separate, but equal accommodations for races is a dream which cannot be realized. This is just as we expected. This radical departure from the great bedrock principles of the republic was bound to result in confusion. It is now declared that the legislators themselves cannot obey their own laws. In the meantime, we are watching with interest these innovations, which embarrass us somewhat, but cause the white man no end of trouble. It is evident that these discriminating laws are aimed at the intelligent, property owning colored people, because the servant class are welcome from one end of the "Jim Crow" train to the other. Should the colored servant save his meagre earnings, take off the apron of servility and embark in business for himself, he immediately becomes the object of suspicion and is subject to all of the onerous dissriminations of caste. We are trusting in God and believing in ourselves, while we regard with amusement, not unmixed with disgust the Negro-hating elements which now control the legislative halls of Virginia. STOP AND THINK WILL some of the white brethren who have been writing lectures upon the deprivacy of the Negro put down their pencils for a few moments and think of the degeneration of some of these white folks? To begin with, a white preacher of Washington is now in jail charged with raping a white girl. News comes from Hyattsville, Md., that Lucy HART (white), 18 years of age, charges EDWARD T. SHEA, sheriff of the county, together with WILLIAM SHEA, his brother: LEO SMITH, "TOD" Fox and HERBERT BUTLER, all belonging to prominent white families, with having criminally assaulted her Sunday afternoon in the woods in the neighborhood. The girl charges also that they threatened her with death. The ludicrous part of the affair is shown in the fact that the sheriff charged with the crime is the one who should serve the warrant and take himself and companions to jail. These cases are terrible, but Newport News. Va., furnishes another sensation T. HENBERG, a white man sixty years of age is in jail charged with criminally assaulting the ten-year-old daughter of John LENZ, a well-known white merchant. HENBERG was placed in jail on the 24 h inst. He was guarded by Justice O. H. ROBINSON (colored). This is the record which these men are making. They are examples for our colored population and they should avoid such outrageous practices. There is a lesson in all of this. If colored men deserve hanging for these kind of offenses, white men deserve hanging. We are in favor of enforcing the law and we have looked in vain for the usual head-lines—"Brutes Lynched—A Fiend Run Down" and the like. On the other hand, there is an ominous silence and we are as yet expecting an explosion from the Negro-hating quarters. The cotton crisis is paralyzing the Bombay spinners. Thirty-five mills have closed. A freight train jumped the track near Lenoir, S. C., yesterday, and Engineer Jack Palmer was crushed to death. Postoffices advanced from fourth to third class in Pennsylvania: Monessen, New Haven and Perkasie. In Maryland: Brunswick. Advices from Southampton, L. I., are to the effect that Secretary of War Root is able to be out of doors, and his condition is not at all alarming. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND VIRGINIA MORE SOLDIERS WANTED MORE SOLDIERS WANTED Luzerne County's Sheriff Wants to Stop the Miners' Marching. THE TROOPS WILL NOT BE SENT As Long as the Miners Refrain From Overt Acts—The Answer of the Markle Firm Believed to Be Unattainable to the Mine Workers. Hazleton, Pa., Sept. 26.—Sheriff Harvey, of this county, last night telegraphed to Governor Stone, asking that troops be sent to this county on the ground that he (the sheriff) cannot guarantee the safety of persons or property during the night marches of the strikers. The sheriff's request was backed up by several telegrams from private citizens of Hazleton, who, it is said, are mine owners. Governor Stone, says a Harrisburg dispatch, will be in no hurry to send more troops into the strike region. He believes the troops now in the field can quell any disturbance which may occur. It is believed that the sheriff is of the opinion that the presence of troops will prevent any further marching, thus lessening the possibility of serious trouble. Monday night's march of 300 men from Cranberry, Tomhicken, Dersinger and Gowen probably hastening the action of Sheriff Harvey in asking for state help. The strikers met after midnight at Cranberry, and when they reached Tomhicken they were stopped by Sheriff Harvey and 30 armed deputies, who went to that place on a special train. It was yet dark, and the sheriff read the riot act to them by the light of a lantern. The strikers then scattered in different directions and began missionary work in preventing mine work-ers going to the Pott's mines, at Tomhicken, Dersinger and Gowen. They were successful in preventing a large number of men from going to work. William Cullen, J. J. Gallagher and John Brennan, three of the marchers, were arrested and taken to Wilkesbarre. They were arraigned before Magistrate Kemmerer, who committed them to jail in default of $500 ball. Subsequently the ball was produced and the men were released. They admitted going to the homes of some workmen at 4 o'clock in the morning and trying to persuade them from going to work. They also say that had they not submitted quietly to arrest serious consequences would have followed, as the strikers outnumbered the deputies. The most important development here yesterday, outside the request for soldiers, was the answer of G. B. Markle & Co. to the demands presented by the firm's employees ten days ago. The answer is not considered satisfactory by many of the Markle employees, and what action they will take at their meeting today is not certain. There is much talk among them in favor of a strike. The firm fairly refuses to grant the demand of the men for a 5 and 10 per cent advance, announces its willingness to pay the men semi-monthly, agrees to arbitrate the question of cheaper powder, refuses the demand of the driver boys and engineers for more homes to adjust grievances relating to the laying of men and tools down and up the slope in mine cars, offers the timber men a new scale for propping which is lower than the asked for, agrees to build powder houses so that the men will not have to carry the explosive a great distance, and concedes the pillar robbing grievance. The labor leaders would make no comment on the Markle answer, but it is known they are much pleased. If the firm had conceded the wage demand, which is only about one-half of what the United Mine Workers are asking throughout the region, it was unlikely they would be a big break among the men who worked the Markle mines. They now believe that the firm's mines will be completely tied up. The Markle miners are voting on the question today. FAVORABLE TO THE STRIKERS. Shenandah Reports Three Additional Collieries Closed Down. Shenandoah, Pa., Sept. 26.—The few developments in the strike situation here since Monday were favorable to the strikers. Three additional collieries were closed yesterday in this region because the number of men who reported for duty was not sufficient to operate them. They are the Park Place, Preston No. 3 and Lawrence collieries. The Park Place workings were in operation for a short time, but could not continue with the small force. In this city but one colliery is working. That is the Cambridge, Mich. according to J. C. McGinnis, of the Cambridge oil company, has its full complement of oil. Other collieries in the region still in operation are the Bast, at Ashland; at Locust Dale; Locust Spring, at Locust Gap, and the North Franklin, at Trevorton. The Bast colliery is said to be shorthanded. The English speaking mine workers of this borough yesterday formed a branch of the United Mine Workers, and 255 men are said by Organizer George Harris to have joined the union. Mr. Harris, in addressing the meeting, said that the presence of the militia has given impetus to the cause of the organization. He also stated that 27,000 of the 35,000 mine workers in Bistrict No. 9 (Schuylkill) are idle. The troops yesterday had nothing to occupy their time but guard duty, practice marches and regimental parades. The affair which led to the calling out of the troops occurred at Shenandoah last Friday. Sheriff Toole and a posee had turned out to protect working miners, and as they passed along the streets a mob of men, women and children assailed them with stones. Sheriff Toole gave the order to fire, and Chanitsky was shot dead and seven others wounded. The governor was appealed to for troops, and nearly 2,000 men were on duty at Shenandoah Saturday morning. INVESTIGATING MILLIONAIRE'S DEATH. The Presentation of Cheeks After Death Areas Suspicion. New York, Sept. 26.—At the suggestion of District Attorney Gardiner and Chief of Detectives McCluskey Coroner Hart is investigating the death of William Marsh Rice, who died Sunday night from natural causes, according to Dr. Curry's certificate, at the Berkshire apartment house on Madison avenue. Mr. Rice was a millionaire, 34 years old, who retired from active mercantile life 12 years ago and is said to have large interests in Houston, Tex., and Milwankee, Wis. The inquiry was begun because, early on Monday, four checks bearing the dead man's name and calling for the payment of nearly $260,000, were presented for certification at the offices of the Fifth Avenue Trust company and the banking house of S. M. Swenson & Sons, 15 mall street. They were all made payable to Albert T. Patrick, a lawyer, who had for the past ten years been Mr. Rice's legal adviser in New York, while his immense business interests in Texas were in charge of Capt. J. A. Baker, who, with the dead man's brother, Frederick Rice, of Houston, Tex., is now on his way here. At the telegraphic request of the brother the body will be kept until he arrives. All the parties interested, Lawyer Patrick, Dr. Curry and John Jones, Mr. Rice's valet, say they have no fear of the outcome of the investigation now in progress, because the old man's death was a perfectly natural one. Patrick declares that there was nothing wrong concerning the checks which he sent for certification after Rice had breathed his last. FATAL FORGETFULNESS. It Resulted in Three Men Killed on the Reading Railroad. Harrisburg, Sept. 26.—Two freight trains collided last evening on the Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Pittsburg branch of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad at Grantham, ten miles from Harrisburg, killing three trainmen and injuring two others. The killed are: Conductor John Keller of Hagerstown, Brakeman Charles Stober of Shippensburg, Fireman Frederick Gilford of Hagerstown. Engineer Stehman, of Harrisburg, had his right ankle broken and was considerably bruised about the face and body. Fireman Jeremiah's injuries are only slight. The accident was caused by Stehman and his conductor, John Mickey, disregarding orders. Their orders when they left Harrisburg at 5 o'clock for Hagerstown were to meet the Western Maryland train at Bowmansdale, but when they reached Rossmoyne the order was changed to meet the train at Mechanicsburg Junction. Stehman was the conductor, forgot the second order. Both engines molished and several cars wrecked. The killed belonged to the Western Maryland crew and the injured to the reading eew. An Eight-Year-Old Heroine Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Sept. 26.—A week ago Marguerite Upton, 8 years of age, was taken to the Fishkill Landing hospital with a frightful bullet wound in her left arm. So bad was the injury that the arm had to be amputated. The girl, whose home is in Timothyville, a small bricky settlement, told everybody that she had shot herself with a revolver that she found and that went off while she was examining it. She bore herself with remarkable fortitude, and, although weak from the loss of blood, the doctors brought her out of danger. Yesterday Maggie admitted that she had been accidentally shot by her 17-year-old cousin, Frank Kilpatrick. She took the blame on herself to prevent his arrest. Sikty Theodand Workers Resume. Cincinnati, Sept. 24. The conference committee of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers and of the manufacturers at 6:30 o'clock yesterday morning signed the wage bill to be effective until July, 1901. Soon as that bill signed messages were sent in every direction before the conferences breakfasted, ordering the fires built at office. Some mills started this morning and all others will start as soon as possible. This decision means employment to over 50,000 workingmen who have been idle since June. In the settlement both sides have made concessions. Death of Ex-Senator Palmer Springfield, Ill., Sept. 26.—Gen. John M. Palmer, ex-United State senator from Illinois and candidate of the gold Democrats for president in 1896, died at his residence in this city yesterday, aged 83. He had been in ill health for more than two years. Last Saturday he attended the funeral of Gen. McClernand, acting as an honorary pall bearer. After viewing a campaign parade Monday night the general retired apparently as well as usual. Shortly after rising yesterday he complained of pains in the chest, and expired about 8 o'clock. Accidentally Killed Hunting Mate. Princeton, N. J., Sept. 26.—Charles Gantz, of Philadelphia, and Edward Miller, of the same city, were hunting near here yesterday when Gantz got in Miller's way as he shot at a flying bird. The charge from Miller's gun struck Gantz in the back of the head and tore away the top of his skull. Miller placed his friend in a boat and staked it with him, but Gantz died shortly afterward. Miller was held pending an inquiry." Heavy Snow in the Rocky Mountains Denver, Sept. 26.—Dispatches from various points in the Rocky mountains show that there has been a heavy snowfall. At Red Mountain, near Duray, snow is reported three feet deep. At Leadville there are about two inches of snow on the level. The snow was accompanied by a high wind, which made the weather decidedly disagreeable. Galveston's Mayor For Congressman Houston, Tex. Sept. 26.—Waiter C. Jones, mayor of Galveston, was yesterday nominated for congress by the Republi- cals of the Tenth district, to suc- ceed Congressman Hawley. A letter from Mr. Hawley announces his retire- ment from politics. Smallpox Stamped Out at Cape Nome Washington, Sept. 26.—The surgeon general of the marine hospital service has received a report from Assistant Surgeon Baylis H. Earle, at Port Nome, Alaska, announcing that the epidemic of smallpox there has been stamped out. There was a total of 24 cases and only one death during the epidemic. Russians Captured Chau Lau Chen. St. Petersburg, Sept. 26.—The war office announces that Gen. Scharoff (the chief of the Russian general staff) captured Chau Lau Chen, near the Sungai river, Sept. 12, putting to flight 5,000 Chinese. It is added that the Russians sustained no casualties. Lecomotive Explodes; Two Killed. Benton, Ill., Sept. 26.—The engine of a Chicago and Eastern Illinois local freight, northbound, blew up at Johnston City, ten miles south of this place, year day. Engineer Doggett, of Chicago, and Fireman Hardy Ralas, of Franklin, were killed. HARTONA Matchless and Positively Unequalled for Straightening all Kinky, Knotty, Stubborn, Harsh, Carly 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. HARTONA cures Dandruff, Baldness, Falling Out of the Hair, and all Scalp Diseases. Remember that HAETONA is the highest-priced hair remedy on the market, because it is the best. Price, $1.00 a box. Don't allow your hair and face to be ruined by dangerous chemicals, that are sold cheap, to catch the ignorant and uneducated classes. HARTONA is used by over 50,000 people in every State in the Union. 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It Is Known That the Loss of Life in the City Is at Least Six Thousand, While Losses Elsewhere Will Add Two Thousand to the List. Galveston, Tex., Sept. 26.—The following signed appeal was issued last night, addressed to the American people: "Seventeen days after the storm at Galveston it is still impossible to accurately estimate the loss of life and property. It is known that the dead in the city will number at least 6,000, or approximately one-sixth of the census population. The island and adjacent mainland will add perhaps 2,000 to this number. Actual property damage is incalculable in precise terms, but it will easily amount to $30,000,000. This estimate takes no account of the direct and indirect injury to business. Along the beach front upwards of 2,600 houses were totally destroyed. The wreckage constitutes the embankment of debris extending along the entire beach from three or four blocks inward for about three miles, the removal of which will cost $750,000 to $1,000,000. 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The generous people of the nation will best serve the situation and their own alms by making their contributions in cash." HANNA SAYS HE NEVER SAID IT. Declares His Speech on Trusts at Chicago Was Misquoted. Cleveland, Sept. 24.—Senator Hanna left for New York last evening. He will remain at the Republican headquarters for two or three weeks, and will then return to Chicago. In an interview before his departure he said: "The speech I made at Chicago on the so-called trust issue was misquoted and garbled. What I said was that there were no trusts in the meaning of the law. When I said that I did not say that there are no combines of capital, nor did I say that there are no combines that work injustice to the people. This so-called trust issue is nothing more than a bugaboo of Bryan's to catch votes." HARTONA REMEDY COMPANY. 909 East Main Street, RICHMOND, VA. AMERICA. OUR GOODS SELL ON SIGHT. ```markdown ``` IMPERIAL WRITERS THOS. W. 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The American Army Must With- draw From China's Capital. A LEGATION GUARD TO REMAIN. Meantime Alarming Reports Have Reached Berlin From Count Waldersse, and It Is Believed in London He Will Declare War on China Washington, Sept. 26.—The United States government yesterday took the first step toward the redemption of its pledge made to the Russian government Aug. 28 last, by cablegram instruction to Gen. Chaffee to reduce the American forces in China to the proportions of a legation guard. Nearly a month ago the Russian government was told through M. De Wollant, its charge here, that if the Russian forces and ministry were withdrawn from Pekin, "we shall give instructions to the commander of the American forces in China to withdraw our forces from Pekin, after due conference with the other commanders as to the time and manner in withdrawal." That time has now come and yesterday's action marks the beginning of the disappearance of the American army from China, for, although some military force is to remain, it will not be of the character of an army, but will be rather of the nature of a civil guard. This small force will not be included in any military operations which may be conducted by the allied armies, and so will not fall subject to the direction of Field Marshal Count Von Waldersee, the commander-in-chief. Much thought has been given to the proper number of troops to be needed for this purpose, and it is believed that the 1,400 men selected will be quite sufficient to protect the American legation against any force that could be brought against it. It is noteworthy, too, that the most complete arrangements have been ordered for the maintenance of the men, while care has been taken that there shall not be a shortage of ammunition, as there was in the British legation during the siege. It is estimated that about a week will be required to bring the 3,500 soldiers away from Pekin, but as the start cannot be made immediately it will be at least about the end of the first week in October before the movement can be completed. ALARMING REPORTS FROM CHINA. Count Von Waldersee Finds the Situation Very Dangerous. Berlin, Sept. 26.—Alarming reports from China have reached the German government, but they will not be published now, as Germany intends to use them during the conferences in Pekin. Field Marshal Count Von Waldersee has cabled to Emperor William direct that he has found the general attention much more dangerous than he had expected, as it has grown worse during the last fortnight, and the consuls in central and northern China are expecting a general uprising. Advices from Dr. Mumm von Schwartzenstein, the German minister in China, are of a similar tenor. Rear Admiral von Bendemann has repeatedly cabled that the situation along the Yang Tse Kiang is very critical, and also expressing fears concerning the safety of Kalo Chou. The German foreign office has received official information of the appointment of Prince Tuan as grand secretary. In reply to an inquiry as to whether this indicated a serious turn of affairs a high official of the foreign office said: "Undoubtedly it does for those powers who want to begin peace negotiations. The appointment means that man is now at the helm and shows to what lengths the Chinese government will go in defying the powers." GERMANY MAY DECLARE WAR. And in This, It Is Said, France Will Support Her. London, Sept. 26.—The news from China indicates that events are rapidly drifting in the direction of war between China and Germany. "There is the best of reason for believing," says the Shanghai correspondent of The Morning Post, "that Count Von Walderser, on arriving at Taku, will present an ultimatum demanding the surrender of five leaders of the anti-foreign uprising. After a few hours' grace he will formally declare war, and, taking advantage of Germany's position as a belligerent, he will proceed to seize everything available with the German forces and fleet. It is ex-act that Germany will take the Wu Sung forces and the Kiangan arsenal, thus dominating Shanghai. It is also believed that she will attack the Kiang Win forts and endeavor to seize the Chinese fleet. The French will support Germany. This is not rumor, liable information. Prompt action is necessary to prevent a coup which will constitute a serious menace to British interests." Texas Floods Not Alarming. Houston, Tex., Sept. 26.—The flood presents no alarming features. The rise in the Colorado has done no great damage save to crops and bridges. There are no reports of a further rise coming down. The bulk of the water has passed Austin, and the worst of it is past Bastrop. The reports sent out from Austin of the washing away of the towns of Marble Falls and San Saba prove to be without foundation. The first Trinity river rise is now getting into the Lower Colorado, but as the people had been warned there is no loss of life reported. The Brazos is still swelling, but the water has not reached the overflow stage. Supreme Court Judge Potter. Harrisburg, Sept. 26.—Governor Stone yesterday announced the following appointments: William P. Potter, of Pittsburg, supreme court judge, to fill the vacancy created by the death of Chief Justice Henry C. judge of Allegheny, Fe., vice Jacob F. Slagle, of Pittsburg; William B. Kenworthy, of Milford, coroner of Pike county, vice Dr. Carl Kelly, deceased. Mr. Potter is the governor's law partner. A WEEK'S NEWS CONDENSED Democrats nominated Col. George Pleifer, of Camden county, for congress for the First New Jersey district. The Democratic convention for the Eighth New Jersey district nominated Edward A. S. Mann, of Bayonne, for congress. Gen. John A. McClernand, who served with distinction under Grant and Logan in the civil war, died at Springfield, Ills., aged 88. The Democrats of the Fifth New Jersey district yesterday nominated John Johnson, president of the Paterson board of aldermen, for congress. At Spring Lake, N. J., yesterday fire destroyed the Monmouth House, the Essex, the Coulton, a dozen other summer residences and a block of stores. Loss, $750,000. Friday, Sept. 21. The population of Easton, Pa., is 25.238; in 1890, 14.481. 208. In 1880, 14,481. The population of Williamsport Pa. The population of Williamsport, Pa., is 28,757; in 1890, 27,132. Vice Chairman J. H. Edmisten, of the Populist national committee, challenges Senator Hanna to a joint debate. Three robbers entered the First National bank of Winnemucca, Nov., at noon, held up five men, and escaped with $13,000. Charles B. Foote, of the New York banking firm of Hatch & Foote, which made an assignment a few days ago, died at Oceanic, N. J., yesterday. Mayor Samuel M. Jones, of Toledo, refused the unanimous nomination of the Democratic congressional convention, and Negley D. Cochran, editor of The Bee, was nominated. Saturday, Sept. 22. President McKinley has returned to Canton for an indefinite time. Thomas Seaton fell 13 stories down an elevator shaft in New York, and lived one hour after. American casualties in killed, wounded and missing in the Philippines in the past ten days approach 100. At Berlin, N. J., Miss Laura Chew was burned to death yesterday by the oil tank back of the kitchen stove exploding. It is announced that William J. Bryan will speak in New York, New Jersey, Maryland and West Virginia in the near future. J. Kahlere, a young aeronaut, was killed by a fall from his balloon at St. Joseph, Mo. His three brothers met death in the same way. Monday, Sept. 24. The strike of butchers in the packing houses of Buffalo, N. Y., has been declared off. Marshal Campos, twice governor general of Cuba and Spain's most famous fighter, died at Zarauz, Spain, yesterday. The striking tailors of Cleveland, O., have won, securing a 10 per cent increase in wages and recognition for their union. Gen. Joseph Wheeler peremptorily declines to be a candidate against Senator Pettus for United States senator from Alabama. Charged with embezzling $10,000 belonging to the Union National bank, of Chicago, William D. Duncan was arrested at Old Point, Va. Fire destroyed the large five story building on Water street, Pittsburgh, occupied by Wilson, Bailey & Co., doing $75,000 to $100,000 damage. Tuesday, Sept. 25. After being closed a fortnight, the saloons of Galveston, Tex., were reopened yesterday. Detectives who have been guarding the Chinese legation at Washington have withdrawn. W. J. Bryan denies the statement that he has already promised cabinet positions in case of his election. Dr. Nansen and the Duke of Abruzil have agreed to undertake a joint expedition into North Polar regions. At Geneva, N. Y., Dr. William R. Brooks has succeeded in protographing objects solely by the light from the planet Venus. A cyclone at Morristown, Minn., demolished a saloon in which 16 people had taken refuge. Eight were killed and six injured. Dr. Preston B. Scott, president of the Association of Physicians and Surgeons of the Confederate Army and Navy, died yesterday at Louisville, aged 68. **Wednesday, Sept. 26.** Last evening another death from bubonis plague was reported in Glasgow Frankfort, Ky., Sept. 28.—The jury in the case of Jim Howard, on trial for the murder of Governor William Goebel, reported yesterday afternoon that it had been unable to reach a verdict. The jury took the case at 2:30, and nearly three hours were spent in an effort to agree on a verdict. Judge Cantrill did not discharge the jury, and it will report again. It is generally believed that the jury is hopelessly hung up and that a verdict will not be found, as it is supposed the jurors are divided on the question as to Howard's guilt or innocence, and not as to the degree of punishment. The Trust Evil in Germany Berlin, Sept. 26.—A statement is published today showing that since April last 30 leading industrial stocks have fallen on the Bourse between 30 and 65 per cent, while prices for the necessaries of life, including sugar, milk, coal, cereals, soap and paper, as well as alcohol, have risen considerably, ewing in part, it is contended, to the formation of trusts. British Intercept Steyn and Reitz. London, Sept. 26.—The Daily Mail has the following dispatch from Lourenzo Marques: Heavy fighting is reported across the Sabi river. This means that the British are intercepting Steyn and Reitz, who, with their forces, are attempting to push northward and to effect a junction. A command is said to be surrounded near Pietersburg. Naturalized by Annotation Baltimore, Sept. 26.—"Naturalized by annexation," are the words entered opposite the names of Dr. Francisco Del Valle, his son and four other Porto Ricans on Baltimore city's registration books. There are probably 25 Porto Ricans in this city, who, under the ruling of the board of supervisors, will take their votes in November. WANTED—A number of man and woman for first class places in Richmond and Gloswhere. If you want THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 3ENERAL SOUTHERN NEWS. Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 23—Four hundred miners of the Coal Creek company's mines, at Coal Creek, Tenn., struck yesterday after holding a mass meeting and voting against the contract for the year offered by the manager. Charlotte, N. C., Sept. 29.—The recommendation of the Southern Cotton Spinners' association that its members curtail the production of yarns as much as possible for 60 days has been compiled with by enough mills to bring about a reduction in the southern output of about 40 per cent. Two large mills at Malden, N. C., have suspended operations altogether. Norfolk, Va., Sept. 23.—The oyster war which seemed imminent at Battery Park, in the neighborhood of Smithfield, did not materialize. Sixty of the oystermen were taken before Justice Davis, who imposed a fine of $5 in each case. The offenders claimed they did not know they were operating upon private oyster grounds. The men are pledged to do more tonging upon the disputed grounds until the rights of the lessees are fixed. Raleigh, N. C., Sept. 22.—Miss Addie Bagley and Mrs. Josephine Daniels, mother and sister of Ensign Worth Bagley, the hero of Cardenas and the first officer killed in the Spanish war, left here yesterday for Bath Me., where they go to attend the launching of the torpedo boat Bagley, named in honor of the dead ensign. Mrs. Daniels will christen the new boat. The ceremony is expected to take place next Tuesday. Woodstock, Va., Sept. 24.—James L. Bauserman, a well known citizen and successful school teacher, living near Zepp, this county, accidentally discharged both loads of a double barreled shotgun in one of his knees this morning. Mr. Bauserman was hunting, and in getting over a fence dropped his gun, which was discharged, both loads entering his limb at short range. Medical aid was sumoned from Woodstock and the limb was amputated. Wrightsville, Ga., Sept. 25.—The jury in the case of Mrs. Sarah E. Dixon, of Johnson county, charged with the murder of her husband under revolting circumstances, has failed to reach a verdict, and a mistrial was ordered yesterday. Sheriff Rowland and five others have been indicted on the charge of alding Mr. Dixon in her unsuccessful escape a few days ago. Jere Walden, Mrs. Dixon's paramour, who confessed to complicity in the crime, was given a life sentence. Berryville, Va., Sept. 24—A cablegram from Manila announces the death of Lieut. F. Key Meade, which occurred on Friday, of typhoid fever. Lieut. Meade was born in Clark county 23 years ago. He entered the West Point military academy in 1894 and graduated four years later. He was assigned to the Twenty-first infantry at the breaking out of the Spanish war and distinguished himself at San Juan Hill. Lieut. Meade was a grandson of the late Bishop Meade, of Virginia. Newport News, Sept. 24.—A white man named F. Henberg, aged 60 years of age, is in fall here on the serious charge of criminally assaulting the 10-year-old daughter of John Lenz, a well known merchant. On the way to the jail the frenzied father attacked the man, and it took several men to keep him away from the prisoner. Hemberg says the little girl went to his room to get a picture and he denies the charge against him. The girl at first denied that anything improper transpired, but later admitted the truth of the charge to her mother. Newport News, Va., Sept. 23.—Last week was chiefly notable in shipping circles for the resumption of wheat exports and the large amount of coal shipped during the six days ended last night. During the week wheat was exported to the amount of 130,000 bushels, valued at $105,500. Corn was exported to the amount of 94,285 bushels, making total grain shipments 224,285 bushels. During the week 11,441 tons of coal was exported, and fuel was dumped into the bunkers of foreign bound ships to the amount of 2,369 tons, making a total of 13,810 tons. Buena Vista, Va., Sept. 24.—The police of Buena Vista were notified today to arrest Lovering Nappier and Archer Coleman, two young white men from Amherst county, for the murder of George Campbell on Saturday night. The information is that these men chased Campbell into the house of Robert Vintz, who lives just beyond the mountain, and near Alwood. Amherst county, and stabbed him through the heart, killing him instantly. The accused men have for some time resided in this city and were employed by the fire clay works and Wolf mill. All parties are of respectable families. Louisville, Sept. 25.—Dr. Hugh M. McCullough, coroner of Jefferson county, last night shot and killed George Owen, 21 years old, at the latter's home. Coroner McCullough was arrested and denied ball. The trouble that led to the shooting started about two weeks ago between Mrs. McCullough and the Owen families, which are neighbors, and came to a head yesterday over a peafowl, which escaped from the yard of Mr. Owena' house. The fowl had been given by Mrs. McCullough to Mrs. Owen, mother of the man who was killed. Mrs. Owens says Mrs. McCullough fired seven times at her with a revolver, none of the bullets hitting her. Lexington, Va., Sept. 23.—Revenue officers have returned from a raid on Irish creek and reported the destroying of two copper stills with all appurtenances, eight or ten gallons of new brandy confiscated and 700 gallons of apple pumice destroyed. From a private tip Division Deputy Collector E. J. McCulloch, of Botetourt, and Raiding Deputy J. M. Coffman, of Rockingham, went to J. A. Campbell's and surrounded the house after dark. "Jack" Campbell, as he is known, was at supper, and, with four others, was held up at the muzzles of revolvers. 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Y.), 47 L. R. A. 721, not to be denied by the code provision that the surrogate "must allow to him" certain commissions for his services. A statute making it unlawful to permit the escape of natural gas into the open air from a well longer than two days after it is constructed is held, in state vs. Ohio Oil company (Ind.), 47 L. R. A. 627, to be constitutional and a decision to the same effect is rendered by the United States supreme court in 177 U. S. 190. 44 L. ed. Any privilege that may exist by virtue of the common interest of the parties when a creditor is writing to his debtor, complaining of delay in the payment of the debt by a third person through a bank, is held, in Sullivan Strahorn-Hutton-Emens Commission company (Mo.) 47 L. R. A. 859, not to extend to the imputation of evil motives and dishonesty to such third person. Garnishment against an executor to reach a debt of the decedent before decree for distribution of assets is denied in Hudson vs. Wilber (Mich.) 47 L. R. A. 345, in the absence of statutory permission, although the debt has been placed in judgment in a suit revived against the executor. The numerous authorities on the question of garishment of executor or administrator are reviewed in a note to this case. Setting of a back fire without negligence by one whose property is threatened with imminent destruction by fire is held, in Owen vs. Cook (N, D.) 47 L. R. A. 646, not to make the owner liable for the destruction of the property of another person in case his acts add or contribute to its destruction, but the fire from which he seeks protect himself will be considered as the direct and proximate cause of the loss. RAILROAD STATISTICS. Gross earnings, $1,313,610,118. Operating expenses, $856,968,999. Freight carried, 959,763,583 tons. Increase during year, 2,899 miles. Single track mileage, 189,295 miles. Number of roads in the United States, 2,049. Average revenue per passenger mile, 1,925 cents. Gross earnings per mile of line operated, $7,003. Total number of passengers car- ried, 523,176,508. Average revenue per ton carried each mile, 7.24 mills. Number of employees, 928,924, an average of 495 per 100 miles. Capital invested represents $11,033, - 254,898, an average of $60,556 per mile of line. Total number of cars, 1,375,916, an increase in a single year of 49,742. These figures are exclusive of private or corporation cars. Cars are employed as follows: 33,850 in passenger service, 1,295,510 in freight business, and 46,556 to direct service of railways: Number of locomotives, 36,703, of which 9,894 are passenger locomotives, and 20,728 are freight engines, 4,480 are switch engines, and 601 not classified. Total number of casualties, 51,743, of which number 7,123 resulted fatal, and 44,620 in injuries. Of the killed 239 were passengers, and of the injured, 3,442. These figures, while startling, need cause but little alarm, as only one out of every 2,189,023 passengers carried was killed, and only one out of every 151,998 injured.—Philadelphia Record. STARS OF THE SEASON. Olga Nettersoie contemplates producing a dramatization of Ouida's novel, "Under Two Flags." Robert Taber, who is in Beerbohm Tree's company, is going to leave after "Julius Caesar" closes. He may star again. Richard Mansfield has begun rehearsals for his revival of "King Henry V." announced for the Garden theater, N. Y., October 1. Mary Stuart, sister of Stuart Robson, who has not appeared professionally for several seasons, intends to return to the stage. She is a character actress of ability. Lillian Russell, while automobiling near Far Rockaway, ran over a large newfoundland dog. For a wonder the vehicle was not upset and the singer got away with only a little fright. DeWolf Hopper, driving near Saratoga recently, came upon a rural Sunday school picnic. The abundant good nature of the irrepressible Hopper at once asserted itself and, anchoring his team, he alighted and gave the country youngsters an entertainment that would have cost a manager considerable money. FIGS AND THISTLES Progress is the secret of permanency. An ounce of oil saves many a pound of pull.—Ram's Horn. It is the man behind the gun who makes the man in front tremble.—Ram's Horn. When two empty heads hit together there is a good deal of rattle.— To know one's own mind is the nearest branch of knowledge and yet often the last to be acquired.—Ram's Horse SPARKS AND FLASHES. In the month of July occurred an interesting anniversary—the twentieth anniversary of the Edison incandescent lamp. It was in July, 1880, after 20 years of experimental work, that Edison gave the first public exhibition of his incandescent lamp in his laboratory at Menlo Park. Sir Henry Irving is very fond of fine stage effects, and in "The Lyons Mail" he has introduced some remarkable electrical effects. Thus there is an electric light in the arm of a sofa, concealed from the audience, but illuminating a spot which could never have been reached in any other way. Glass insulators through which the wire was run that carried the first message for the telegraph line from Baltimore to Washington were found a short time ago by workmen in the document room of the senate. It was known that insulators were placed in the building by Prof. Morse, but their exact location was not known. A new form of resistance for electric heating apparatus consists of a mixture of powdered nickel and white clay, 60 parts of the former and 40 parts of the latter, which is mixed with six per cent. of water and compressed into the desired form under great pressure. Where the contact points occur the quantity of nickel powder is increased in order to diminish the resistance. The new material is said to be very solid and does not deteriorate under the action of heat. According to the Independence Belge, a prize of 1,000 francs is waiting for the inventor who shall produce a glove that can be used by electrical workmen to safeguard them from accident. The premium is offered by the French Accidents to Workmen Assurance association, and the conditions are: That the gloves must cover the forearm as well as the hands; that they must be light, and leave the utmost liberty to the fingers. If one specification does not come up to the standard required the prize will be divided among those inventors who most nearly approach it, the decision being left with a special commission nominated by the association. PRATTLE OF BABES "What is the plural of cent, Tommy?" asked the teacher of a small pupil. "Two cents." promptly replied Tommy. "Freddy," said a mother to her precocious four-year-old son," the doctor says it was that little bit of candy you ate last night that made you sick." "Well," answered Freddy, "it ain't my fault. I asked you to give me a whole lot." "Mamma," queried three-year-old Ethel as she watched the washing the windows, "is Jane my stepmother?" "Of course not, dear," replied her mother. "What made you think she was?" "Cause," replied Ethel, "she's always climbing around on a stepladder." Small Willie was out walking with his mother one afternoon, when she stopped to give a nickel to a beggar. "Why don't he go home, mamma?" asked Willie. "The poor man has no home," she replied. "Then," continuel the little fellow, "why don't he go to a hotel?" Sunday-school teacher — "Johnny, what do we learn from the story of Joseph?" Johnny—"That Joseph was straight and his brothers were crooked." Sunday-school teacher—"Why, Johnny, how do you make that out?" Johnny—"Well, you see Joseph must have been straight because Pharoah made a ruler of him, and as his brothers were bent on getting rid of him, they must have been crooked." WISDOM OF CONFUCIUS Reflect perpetually. To confess your ignorance is knowledge. When a man is near death his counsel is virtuous. The life of the evil man is preserved by mere good fortune. To have a friend come from a distance—is it not delightful? The honorable man has nothing about which he quarrels. The general of a large army you may overcome, but you cannot overcome the determined mind of a peasant. In three years (that is, three years from his father's death), if there be no deviation from his father's way, the man is a dutiful son. REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR. Contentment is ambition's undertaker. The only thing that can cure a man of love is to have it bad enough. The world will forgive a woman for everything except what she can't help. After all, love is nothing but a game of solitaire between you and yourself. Love, with a woman, has no rival. It is always either the biggest thing or the smallest thing in life. When a girl lends a book to a man to read she always marks the things in it that she thinks look the deepest. Down in her heart every woman thinks a man ought to begin proposing to her by apologizing for daring to fall in love with her. Tell a man a woman loves him and the first question he asks is: "Who?" Tell a woman a man loves her and the first question she asks is: "Which?"—Omaha Bee. Teacher-Why wasn't George Washington punished when he acknowledged cutting the cherry tree? Pupil (disdainfully)—Why, people dat turns state evidence is never shaken—Pupil THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND VIRGINIA R.I.P.A.N.S. TABULES Doctors find A Good Prescription For mankind WANTED: A case of bad health that R.I.P.A.N.S. will not benefit. They benefit with and package life. Our prescriptions are valid. 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TAKE NOTICE—There being so many evil-minded, skeptical persons, who decry every honest article as a humbug, we take notice of evil-minded slanderers, by also usely, guaranteeing that we will refund the money evil-minded slanderers, by also usely, guaranteeing that we will refund the money this is a reputable paper, and would take no advertisement from a disloose host. A Palliating Circumstance. "Do you mean to tell me that Mr. Glittington refused his wife pin money!" "Well," answered Miss Cayenne. "I don't know that he is wholly to be blamed. You see, Mrs. Glittington didn't want anything but diamond pins." - Washington Star. Vindicated at Last. "My dear," he said, "I forgot to mask that letter this morning." "Oh, you dear!" she cried. "That was just what I wanted. Now I can blame you who that supercellious Sadie complains that I don't answer her notes."—Philadephia North American. As Others See Us: "The raiser of a cabbage head," remarked Biggs, "does more for humanity than all the theorists in the world." "If your assertion is true," rejoined his friend Diggs, "your mother ought to be awarded a medal."—Chicago Daily News. Difficulties of Decett. E'en idleness has woes profound. For when a man is shirking. He often has to hustle 'round To act like he was working. —Washington Star. EQUAL TO THE EMERGENCY. Uncle (an old friend, to daughter of the house)—Good-by! I won't kiss you, my dear, I've got such a cold! Nephew (with alacrity)—Can I do anything for you, uncle?—Fun "That composite suzmer girl photograph got up a dreadful disturbance." "How?" "Why, every girl in it blamed all the other girls because it wasn't pretty." —Detroit Free Press. A Pretty Good Sign. "What makes you think this new hand is likely to rise rapidly over the other men in the factory?" "I noticed last night that he worked nearly four seconds after the whistle blew."—Chicago Times Herald. Good News for the Unemployed. I'll light herin the north. I am in touch with those who need help, can find out who is unreasonable and urjust. I have a steady demand for good women as cooks, chambermaids and general ervants, and often for good indoor and outdoor servants. I pay your fare to which is added a reasonable mount for expenses and fees. I take no orders under any circumstances from disreputable houses and bells of that hind, and the best protection is affixed the respectable girl who respects herself Send one stamp for information to F. Z. S PEREGRINO, Albany, N. Y. In essence of the "Spectator." Howard University. PHARMA&EUTIC COLLEGES. Third third session (1800 1901) will begin October 1, 1900, and continue seven (7) months. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each $80. Pharmaceutical College, $70. All students must register before October 12, 1900. For catalogue or other information apply to— LAUTERIE THE NATIONAL ANTI-MOB AND LYNCH-LAW AS ORCIATION pringfield, O. 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She is very a secure in describing missing friends, enemies, etc. Her advice upon sickness, change of business, law suits, journeys, contested wills, divorce and speculation is valuable and reliable. She reads your destiny—good or bad; she withholds nothing. MRS. MARTH tells your entire life past, present and future in a DEAD TRANCE, has the power of any two Mediums you ever met. In tests she tells your mother's full name before marriage, the names of all your family their ages and description, the name and business of your present husband the name of your next if you are to have one, the name of the young man who now calls on you, the name of your future husband, and the day, month and year of your marriage, how many hidren you have or will have; whether your present sweetheart will be true to you and if he will marry you; if have no sweetheart she will tell you have no husband have and is name, business and date of marriage, your future will be told in an honest clear and plain manner and in a dead chance. Mother's should know the success of their husbands and children young ladies should knew everything about the. sweethearts or intended husband. Do not keep company, marry or go into business until you know all, do not let silly religious scruples prevent your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can tell you the FULL NAME of your future husband, with age and date of marriage, and tells whether the one you love is true or false. There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting a Medium, but such beliefs are contrary to the truth. It is only from the lack of discrimination that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not every one who placards himself or herself as a medium that can stand a test of what he or she claims. And a person of an enquiring mind may ask the reason why. It is simply these advisers do not take the able to study hun an nature. They do not spend their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the art of phaseology and kindred branches that will have a tendency to make the pathway to the road of the business clear, and devoid of all obstacles. It is an undeniable fact that persons will come for advice in full knowledge of what they want to know, and yet as soon as they confront a medium they try their utmost endeavor to dispel from their minds what they know so as to hear if it will be rehearsed by the Medium. To get the secret out 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 us, yet this can be done and by consulting Ma. Marilyn the seeming mystery becomes. This subject has received to 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 matters has been secured by MRS. 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Knights of Columbus of the World V. P. & F. K. of W. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This organization has been chartered and legally instituted under the laws and statute of the State of New York, for the purposes of uniting together all capable men on the Broad Bases of Charity—Beneath promote the Social and Moral condition of humanitarian and uniform ranks will secure for this organist ranks of all sacred institutions of modern events active men. Deputies wanted in all section of the country Kindly address. This organization has been chartered and legally instituted under the laws and statute of the State of New York, for the purposes of uniting together all as capable men on the Broad Reserves of Obstinate G. W. ALLN Supreme Voyager, 111 N. 10th St. New York THE PLANET THE SERVICE OF LOVE. How the Whole Field of Duty Ms. Be Made a Field of Genuine Joy. We are commanded to love one another, and the intensely practical mind may inquire how we are to do it. Is love a matter of will, or is it a passion of the heart? Can we by a mere formal determination of mind change dislike to love? Can the hatred of enemies be suddenly and by mere force of volition turned into the warm regard of friends? A moment's reflection will disclose that these inquiries themselves are positive proof that the love in question must have its origin outside of our human nature. It is the gift of Christ's nature—a love that passeth understanding. As a matter of will we can seek the Christ nature, and in praying our way toward being like Christ we may find the beautiful path of love which leads to happiness. Love is a condition, not a mere emotion; it is a divine arrangement of our spiritual structure under the influence of Christian aspiration and endeavor. God is love; When His spirit enters, love fumes up in the human heart and warms it toward all mankind. It is then that enemy and friend become indistinguishable, melted together into brotherhood and glorified in the ap颈or of infinite Christian sympathy. The bond of love is not a mere contract with conscience to pay the nominal debt of human duty; the obligation is compulsory; but the compulsion does not arise out of extrinsic pressure; the inmost soul generates it, Christ being there. In working toward the Christian life and love we are but opening the door to let in the power which shall complete what we can only imperfectly long for. Unselfishness is the other name for love; when love comes in self goes out, and then the whole field of duty becomes a field of joy. In serving others we accomplish the most ennobling mission of human life—N. Y. Independent. NEVER DESPAIRING The Duty of Doing Good to Those Who Are Sure to Be Ungrateful. To do good to those who are sure to be ungrateful is one of the hardest tasks set the disciple by his Master, "Love your enemies, and do them good, and lend, never despairing (or despairing of no man); and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High; for He is kind toward the unthankful and evil." "Hoping for nothing again," reads the old version; "never despairing," according to the revisers. In either case the meaning is about the same. We are not to expect appreciation or thanks for all the good we do, and in the absence of gratitude we are not to be disappointed or despairing. There is no precept of the Sermon on the Mount more difficult to put in practice in daily life. It is easy to help those who help themselves, pleasant to aid those who have aided us, delightful to lavish our attentiones those who can repay us by hearty and courteous appreciation. But to love one's enemies—well, that has a hit of the heroic in it and may succeed by the very difficulty of it. But to do good and to lend to sullen and unthankful people, quite aware that while they receive your gift or your assistance they are reviling you inwardly—that takes grace. It is a real "white man's burden," and the bearer of it need not hope for earthly recompense that can be peckoned in rupees. But a recompense there will be. "Ye shall be sons of the Most High, for He is kind toward the unthankful and evil."—Chicago Standard. THOUGHTS FOR THE SOUL. God of hath a great share in a little house.—Old Proverb. Living does not really need so much machinery.—Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney. Keep God in memory, that you may comprehend His purposes as they come to their fulfillment.—Congregationalist. When a man looks for either slights or opportunities of service he always finds what he is looking for.—Congregationalist. It is a fad now to read the prophet Leah for the beauty of his dietion. It would be a good thing if it was a fad to hear his warnings and key the human life accordingly. Such a result would leave the lunar farddels in shadow.—Christian Work. Rely upon it, the real poetry of life is found where Hefound it—in multiplying loaves and fishes, in descending to things so mean as wine required for a feast, in collecting a few rude, simple people round Him, in working the earlier part of his existence humbly at the carpenter's trade—F. W. Robertson. It is possible so to complicate the machinery of living that the very life itself is crushed among the wheels. We may wrap ourselves in comfort until our breath is smothered in the folds. The man whose wants are few is the man most likely to be found carrying a light heart—W. R. Huntington. Not More, But Less. The crying need of many of us to-day is not for more, but less. We have too much, so that our lives are robbed of all simplicity. We are choked by our possessions, as the Roman maiden by the golden bracelets for which she betrayed the city. Our artificialities make a veil between our souls and God. We have not mastered them, but they have mastered us. If such be our experience we have need to pray for the simplicity of faith which shall see Jesus face to face, and all are gives in the proportion of His light. Alas for him whose possessions, great or small, keep him from following Christ wherever He may lead!—Congregationalist. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? What Drink Wrought in a Coal Driver's Family at Rochester, New York. A Rochester correspondent sends us the following sad story, the harrowing details of which the papers of that city recently printed. In Rochester a coal driver, earning $1.50 a day, whose family consisted of his wife and three children, two girls, aged ten and three, and a baby boy of 12 months. Through the winter scarcely a dollar o' this man's earnings went to provide for the necessities of his family. In spite of the toil of the wife, there has been neither fuel for the fire nor food for the table, day after day. Meager crusts of bread broken into three fragments have made the suppers for the little ones, while the wife went fasting, because his earnings have gone to swell the profits of the saloon keeper. On Tuesday morning, April 3, with neither coal nor bread in the house, the poor woman, worse than a widow, because her husband was not dead, listened to the cries of her children for food, and sent the little ten-year-old girl to the grocer to buy a loaf of bread on credit. The credit was refused; she owed a bill of $1.89 there. "No more bread without cash," said the grocer. Driven by the cries of her little ones, the woman herself went to the grocery, and although the grocer would sell her nothing on credit he gave her out of pile a loaf of black bread. With that alone for food, in the chilled, cheerless rooms of their tumbledown home, the children and their mother lived until noon. Driven to desperation, the sorrow- ling woman on the frayed tablecloth, where lay the last morsel of the black bread, penned this note to her hus- band: "I had no money and could buy no bread, and I had nothing left to do but to take my children and go where the hunger could not pain us. I was refused credit and could no longer stand the terrible poverty that I have endured for years. I was weak and it was all too much for me. I hope I will be forgiven for my act, but if my heart could be seen the act would not be called a crime. I am sorry, but I cannot prevent it now. It is too late." Then taking her little ones to the back room of their miserable home, she lifted the cover from the cistern, threw them in and plunged in herself—and they found them there all dead. Still, who cares? the saloon must thrive.-National Advocate. TEMPERANCE FACTS. The American Journal of Education says: "There are many indications of a coming assault of the combined liquor interests upon the law compelling the teaching of temperance in the public schools." The judges of the license courts in Philadelphia have come to the support of public morals and decency by declaring their opposition to saloons having side entrances and rooms upstairs for the accommodation of women. Since the decision of the United States supreme court that the Illinois cigarette law is valid, they will see that it is strictly enforced. The board of education and the Anti-Cigarette league will cooperate in the prosecution of all violators. After a long, and at times discouraging, campaign, the good people of Heber, Ark., have succeeded in securing the prohibition of saloons. An appeal was taken from the decision of the county court to the circuit court with the above result. In Sweden, in 2,200 out of 2,400 rural parishes, the saloon has been suppressed. But under the "Gothenberg" system, according to which the government takes the management of all sales of intoxicants, the cities of Sweden are said to be the most drunken in Europe. Animals as Drunkards The taste for alcohol, says the Revue Scientifique, is not the privilege of man alone. It is well known that a horse will eagerly drink a quart of red wine, and that dogs love beer. The exploits of Gideon in Zola “La Terra” attest from the standpoint of literature the bacchie tastes of the animal. Now Medicine Moderne tells us of a demonstration made by Mr. Tutt, of London, that even butterflies may go on a spree. In a public lecture Mr. Tutt shut up in a case male and female butterflies with flowers of divers species. Now, while the female butterflies quenched their thirst modestly by sipping a few drops of molesty in the caixy of a rose, the males indulged in characteristic intemperance. They went straight to the flowers whose distillation produced the most alcohol and indulged in their juices till they felt senseless where they stood. The butterflies were dead drunk. To further convince his audience, Mr. Tutt introduced into the case a glass of water and several glasses of brandy. The male butterflies, without hesitation, chose the brandy. The fact does not admit of doubt. Male butterflies in a state of freedom are often attracted by the emanations of a glass of gin that has been left on a garden table, and, having drank of it to excess, sleep the heavy sleep of drunkenness.”—Translated for the Literary Digest. Afraid of the Question: One of the highest officials in the Church of England says "temperance is a troublesome question, and ministers would not like to burn their fingers by touching it." Christian business men who want relief from the plague are therefore left to their own resources for fighting the evil—Ram's Horn. Best He Could Do. Hix—What seems to be the trouble? Dix—Get rheumatism in my right leg. Hix—Doing anything for it? Dix—Yes; Mplag—Chicago Daily News. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND VIRGINIA POLITICAL REVIEW OF THE WEEK When a well known newspaper man in Columbus, O., gave out a statement some years ago, to the effect that Hon. H. C. Smith of the Cleveland Gazette had in a public speech referred to the flag of his country as a "dirty rag," that gentleman stood on his head and tried to split backward, and in his lucid intervals hurled several kinds of adjectives at his enemies and made noise enough with his pen and mouth for 16 men of his size. Ordinarily a little thing like that would have been passed by in silence, but it so happened that Mr. Smith was a candidate for office, and if he did not succeed in giving the lie to his accusers and in proving that he is an ardent lover of Old Glory it was not his fault. Nobody with an ounce of brains paid any attention to the charge; nobody cared a rap whether he had abused the flag or praised it, for they well knew that nothing that Mr. Smith or anybody else could say could detract one lota from it. But Mr. Smith seemed to be of opinion that the statement—evidently made in a spirit of raillery—was an attack on his patriotism, and he seems to have thrown a fit three times a day until the day of his election to the legislature of Ohio. Since then he has been vindicating himself in his paper, and roasting every other fellow who has said anything against the administration. What boots it if Mr. Fortune did criticise President McKinley? Is he not now a good administration Republican? Isn't he doing as much or more than Mr. Smith is doing to secure the re-election of the president? Is Mr. Fortune a paramount issue in this campaign? He is not a candidate for any office, big or little, but just a plain, aggressive Republican, with views which he is not afraid to express, and he'd be a big fool if he didn't change his opinions of men and things occasionally. If Mr. Smith is going to set himself up as a censor of the political morals of his fellows and draw the deadly parallel on all Republicans, he'll find lots of them who have said things equally as bad as he has said about the president and the flag in the heat of passion and their excess of zeal, which they are now willing to forget in the interest of party harmony. Personal attacks on individual Republicans do not show good judgment, wisdom or common sense. Who cares what any man said or did ten months or ten years ago? "Wise men change often, fools never." The paramount question is, What does he say or believe now? The eternal now is worth a thousand yesterday. Let Mr. Smith pull himself together and take aim at the common enemy—the Democratic party. There is nothing to be gained in fighting Republicans. The Hon. John B. Stanchfield, the Democratic nominee for governor of New York, is SUB-STANCHILLY licked. His votes in the legislature against the labor interests and his speeches in favor of expansion, a section of one of which is quoted in the New York Sun of Sept. 13, shows him to be one of those elastic and accommodating statesmen who are not averse to being on both sides of any question. His speech of Feb. 17, 1899, wherein he indorses the policy of this administration in the Philippines, Porto Rico and Cuba, is "a good enough Morgan" to elect the entire Republican state ticket this year and give it a few votes to spare. Manifestly Mr. Stanchfield is not the kind of a Democrat who is likely to rally around him the dyed in the wool brethren of his political faith, for his views are decidedly out of harmony with theirs on the question of expansion. Mr. Stanchfield's services may be needed after Nov. 6 to stanch the wounds which these brethren will inflict upon each other in the mix up scheduled to eventuate at any time during the campaign. "How pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together" in Tammany! The platform adopted at Saratoga by the Democratic convention among other things declares in favor of government of the people, by the people, and for the people. It reads very smoothly in spots and is plausible enough in its way. But we cannot overlook the fact that it is a huge job perpetrated with malign intent. If a chain is no stronger than its weakest part, the Democratic party of New York and of the nation is no stronger than the weak and corrupt branches of that party which now disgrace it as a party in every southern state by its obstinate and arbitrary refusal to recognize the right of sovereign citizens to participate in the administration of local and state governments at the south. The Democratic party cannot blow hot in the north and cold in the south on this vital question. It cannot be one thing in the north, another thing in the south and the whole thing when it triumphs by fraud, misrepresentation and force. As long as the south tramples underfoot the rights of any class of citizens and denies them the opportunity to share the burdens and the benefits of citizenship Democratic assertion about the "consent of the governed" and government of the people, etc., must take its place among the CONVENTIONAL LIES of the period. The Democratic party cannot get away from this proposition. If it be false in one thing, it is fair to assume that it is false in all things. This is an important point for colored voters to consider. And be these juggling fiends no more believed that pallet with us in a double sense, That keep the word of promise to our ear And break it to our hops. In the discussion in the state senate of New York last winter on the bill in- produced by Senator Elsberg to abolish separate schools in that state, a senator remarked in the course of a speech to the Democratic leader, Senator Grady, "But you have negroes in Tammany Hall, senator." "Oh, yes," replied the eloquent DEVOTEE of Bao thus, sneeringly, "but we keep them in their places." There is no doubt about that. Not only does Tammany keep its negro followers in their places, but the entire Democratic aggregation throughout the country does so, and will continue to do so whenever it can get the upper hand. Another one of these Tammany senators (Munzinger), with the smell of the emigrant ship still permeating his garments, was heard by the writer to say while this bill was under consideration, "I don't want my children to go to the same school with coons." These are the high caste Brahmans of the Democratic faith in the Empire State, in whose sincerity and honesty certain susceptible negroes have unlimited and unalterable faith, broad ganged statesmen who "mucilate" English and swim in rum. They are the descendants of the Irish and Dutch emigrant paupers who were offered at public sale in New York and Philadelphia, in the early history of the country, to the highest bldders, the INDENTED SERVANTS of the wealthy and aristocratic white men, for whose descendants these vermin in the Democratic party are now playing at lawmaking and statesmanship. Is it any wonder that they hate negroes, that they have a low and brutal estimate of negro character and manhood and a withering contempt for the virtue of negro women? They do not forget their origin, the depths from whence they came, and when once they are possessed of the strength of a giant they use it like a giant. The Tammany contingent in the New York legislature is composed of men whose intellectual re-enforcement is not their most distinguishing characteristic. They are, with few honorable exceptions, keepers of low dives, patrons of the prize ring, owners of gambling hells and proprietors of vaudeville theaters, and incidentally, statesmen (God save the mark). All of them, regardless of their moral and intellectual delinquencies, regard themselves as superior to the most cultivated "coon." The colored man who can consistently follow in the wake of these leaders or vote to keep them "en evidence" is more than one kind of a fool and will deserve all the contempt they can heap on him. Everybody knows former Governor P. B. T. Pinchback of Louisiana, and they know that he was one of the bravest negro Republicans in Louisiana, when it took a great deal of courage for a man to stand up and defend his principles in that state. He is the first and only negro ever elected governor of a southern state, and he was elected a senator from Louisiana in the seventies and counted out by the connivance of weak kneed Republican and cowardly Democrats in the United States senate, who did not then, as they do not now, believe in electing negroes to high offices. The governor has, despite the duplicity and treachery of his party friends, been a consistent Republican and has always given his best service toward the advancement of his party's interest, both on the stump and in the press. He is an able lawyer, though he does not practice his profession, and is an elquent and convincing campaign orator, who may be heard in the present campaign in advocacy of the re-election of President McKinley, of whose administration he has a very high and intelligent opinion. He has pronounced views on the question of the re-election of President McKinley, and in speaking on that subject the other day in New York, he said: "I am in favor of the re-election of President McKinley and the retention of the Republican party in power in the nation because the action of the Democratic party on the franchise and its infamous class legislation in the southern states show it to be the implacable and unrelenting enemy of the colored race. "No man is better than his party. If Mr. Bryan is elected president, he will be controlled by the southern wing of his party, and this will be highly detrimental to the political future of the negro. Therefore thoughtful, sensible, self respecting negroes everywhere desire the supremacy of the Republican party and its continuance in the control of the general government." This is clean cut and to the point. Although Bishop W. B. Derrick has specifically and unequivocally denied through the press, by letter and orally, that he is not in sympathy with the cause which Mr. Bryan represents and that he would not vote for that political visionary for president, somebody who is probably in the pay of the Democratic literary bureau persists in retiring the statement that the bishop will support Bryan. The bishop again desires to state in the strongest possible terms that he has no sympathy whatever with the Bryanized Democracy and that any statement to the contrary is a shameless and cowardly falsehood. He will devote all of his energies and influence and time to help secure the election of William McKinley. JOHN E. BRUCE. The Wherefore of It Mr. Housekeep—The dinner is delicious to-day, dear. Mrs. Housekeep—Yes. The cook expects some of her friends to visit her this evening.—Catholic Standard and Times. Reaktion Little Elmer—Papa, what's a stock company? Prok. 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PRICES. Foolish election bets seldom afford such delightful opportunities to demonstrate their folly as a wager recently made by two western men, one of whom has agreed that if his candidate is defeated he will twist the tail of a vicious mule belonging to the other man once a day for three weeks, "or until ineapacitated." Doubtless the mule who is made a "factor" in the bet is not an offensive partisan. He may not even be interested in politics at all; but if the terms of the wager are fulfilled, he will probably see to it that the man who twists his tail does not vote any more. One can hardly pick up a newspaper nowadays without seeing the vile phrase, "most unique," as, "It was the most unique entertainment ever given in Podunk valley." If a thing is unique, rightly says the Detroit Free Press, it is unique in the superlative degree, if it is not unique in the superlative degree, it is not unique. Tosay that an accident is "one of the most unique that ever occurred" is abominable. 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