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THE RICHMOND PLANET XVIIINO 10 LYNCHED AT THE COURTHOUSE GATE A Paris, Kv., Mob Wreaks a Silent Vengeance.—The Victim Said Nothing. George Carter Strung Up to an Iron Arch as a Fearful Example. PARIS, February 11th. George Carter, the colored man who assaulted Mrs. Lake Board about three weeks ago, was taken from the county jail at 2 o'clock this morning by a mob of fifty men and hanged to the iron arch in front of the court-house. The mob made its appearance at the jail about 1:30 a. m., and demanded admittance. Jailer Kizer refused, and the door was broken open. The mob surged in. Kizer refused to give up the keys and was overpowered. The keys secured, a rush was made for Carter's cell. In his night clothes, the trembling wretch was hustled into the night air, where he was speedily bound and taken to the court-house entrance. There a rope was put around his neck. When asked as to his innocence or guilt he maintained silence. The word was given and the body was swiftly drawn up in the air. He was soon strangled and the mob specially disappeared, leaving the body swinging with a note pinned on it, saying that this was the death met out to Negroes as manifested white com- encemment. mob was orderly but deter- ined and made sure and swift work. The crime for which Career met his death was committed about three weeks ago. FROM THE PHILIPPINES Sojourn of the 25th Infantry Band among the garrisons of the 3rd Battalion. On October 26 h. 1900 the Band, 25 h Infantry left the regimental headquarters at 18a for an indefinite sojourn among the garrisons of the 3rd Battalion and arrived at Cabbagan on the 27th, playing for the Fiesta then in progress; and remaining several days playing for the company. The concerts were highly appreciated by company B which had just been moved from Subig after eight months of hard and tedious duty, intermingled with several engagements. The time to depart for San Felipe came, however, and the musician pulled out for the face. The Battalion headquarters spending three days playing several highly appreciated concerts and reluctantly pulling out to partake of the native flesta jolities. At San Marcibino, three days was spent and the trip to Castillejo, where company K is stationed was begun, compiling the first week out. Here the band was most gorgeously entertained. The first night a bail was tendered them, they furnishing the music and the second, an entrainment by the Reading Club, at which Corporal Wm. W. Fulbright of the band was the principal speaker. Finally, with much reluctance, they pulled out for Subic to entertain Co. L. Returning to Castillejos on the third day, they stopped only for dinner, leaving for San Antonio, company I and San Narciso, company M. where they were welcomely received by the respective garrisons. After a few days at these places, they proceeded back to San Felipe for a rest. While there, the transport Omaha came in with rations and her skipper, Capt. Casey was entertained by a concert, which the captain assured the Battalion commander was highly appreciated. Finally, on November 16th, the band again started south, principally to take part in the Thanksgiving day field exercises at Castillejo under the joint auspices of company K and the Y. M. C. A., of the same, stopping three days at San Naroio and San Antonio and two at San Marcelino, arriving on the 24th. They were shortly followed by the ball team of company M. The field day was a great success. It opened with a selection by the band and a 100-yard foot race the maximum entries being full number-entered the crack of Sergei Vatkins' pistol they were off. Corporal Jenson of Iran Corporal Lee of K the second time, 12% seconds. Potato race, sack race and running broad jumps in order named was followed by a three round boxing contest between Private Scott, of K, and Cunnings of M. The latter won on points. Another selection by the band followed. The tug of war was next on the pro programme and as the contestants had just swung to, the rope of native construction parted and the contest was declared off. One of the most interesting features was the hurling race. The boys were hurling after hurdle and finally wound up with Sergt. Watson won. He also won the pole vaulting match. The grounds were then cleared for the trumpet contest. Four crews entered. Sergt. Thompson, principal RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1901. musician of the band won. Sergeant Hamston, of band, second and musician Kerta, a comparatively new musician K. third. Prof. Lafronek of the band was judge. At the conclusion, mess call sounded and all repaired to enjoy an artistic repeat prepared by Serget Watson and his staff of culinary artists. Menu: Soup, broiled ham, broiled chicken, cream potatoes, roast ribs of beef, roast mutton, roast pork, roast lamb English peas, new beaches, (enote) sweet potatoes—native, stewed chicken, chicken salad, lobster salad, shrimp salad, canned peaches, apples, apricots, old granny cake, pound cake, apple and cramberry pies. After dinner, the ball game was called ed. It was hotly contested and resulted in K's defeat. Score, 5-4. Batteries: K, Deadman, Bollmeyer and Ellis; M, Olemmons, Thompson, Carter and Williams. Thus ended the field day. In the evening, the company entered their guests with a grand ball, which was highly appreciated by all. Next day, the band marched to Sutie, but remained only a day as the marines had relieved L company and all proceeded to Casulli jos on the 29th. The band bade good bye to all and started on the return north, expressing themselves as highly pleased. But one unpleasant incident occurred to mar the pleasure of their trip. While coming from San Felipa to San Naroiso, they were fired upon by about 30 of the enemy, but easily dispersed them in short order. RIENZI B. LENUS. Rev. White's Lecture. The good people of church hill enjoyed a rare treat Monday night, 18th inst., at the Fourth Baptist in the shape of a lecture on the subject "How to get a wife and how to keep her." by Rev. W. H. White, pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. The admission fee was 10s, but the lecture was richly worth 50c. admission. The audience was large, appreciative and composed of the elite of the Hill. Pity there are not more of such lectures—they would serve as a preventive of the numerous divorces and be productive of more matrimonial harmony and happiness amongst our people. It was instructive and extremely entertaining. Queen Esther at True Reformer's Hall Monday night, Feb. 25th. Don't forget the date. REV. BOWLER ORDAINE. Rev.J. Andrew Bowler, a graduate of the Richmond Theological Seminary was ordained on Wednesday night last at the First Baptist Church of which he is a member in the presence of one of the finest and largest audiences that has ever assembled in that edifice. Rev.W F Graham, D.D., the brilliant pastor of the F.I.f. High Street Baptist church (elivered the ordination semen and Rev.A. Smith, charge. Rev.Bowler, served called to the Mount Olivet Baptist Church, (Church-hill) and it was in recognition of this fact that the honors were conferred upon him. THE COMPANY CELEBRATED. HAMPTON, VA., February 20th. Joseph T. Wilson Company, No. 14, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, celebrated its anniversary here last night with a grand banquet at Bassett's Hall. The Hygeia Osteoesthetic discoursed sweet music and many moved to its entrance strains. Capt. S. E. Blue drilled the company, executing many difficult and creditable movements to the gratification of all present. The men presented a fine appearance in their new uniforms. Brigadier General John Mitchell, Jr., who arrived here yesterday afternoon, addressed the assemblage and complimented the company highly upon its admirable appearance. After the exercises, the grand march took place. Brigadier General Mitchell accompanied Mrs. W. Atkins. All then sat down to a bountiful repast. Toasts were said and it was a late hour before the guests repaired to their homes. During his brief stay, Gen. Mitchell was the guest of Dr. W. E. Atkins and wife at their new palatial residence. He left this morning for Richmond. The Fannie Lewis Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. The Fannie Lewis Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star was duly established and degrees conferred by Special Deputy Grand Patron for Virginia, W. H. Anderson in the parlor of Mrs. W. Isaac Johnson on Wednesday, February 13, 1901. The following are the Charter Officers: Mesdames A. E. V. R. Vamsey, Matron; Mattie E. Tyler, Associate Matron; Lucy A. Coles, Secretary; Miss Rosa Madison, Warden; Mrs. C. J. Banks, Treasurer; Mary A. Dickerson, Chplain; Miss Bertianne Goodman, Organist; Miss Julia J. Stevens, Mildred King Conductors. Mesdames Ella E. Minor, Fannie Goodman, Hannah Johnson, Miss Maggie E. Stevens, and Hattie E Graves, Adah, Ruth, Ether, Marths and Eilea respectively. FIRST HONOR PUPILS. Week Ending February 1901. Sixth Grammar—Mr. J. Andrew Bowier, teacher: Carter Jones. Fourth Grammar—Miss Rosa B. Yancey, teacher: John Carter. Third Grammar—Miss Rosa B. Yancey, teacher: Rosa Poast. Second Grammar—Miss Rosa B. Moody, teacher: Joseph Hill. Albena Gresham, Mary Scott, Mattie Jones, Scott Gwathmeh, Amanda Gaines. Warren Jackson, William Wise, Theresa Willis. First Grammar—Miss Lucy V. Bolling, teacher: Olway Stewart, Lilia Lewis. Mildred Lawson, Mary Warwick. Bertha Bornwell. Eighth Primary—Miss Annie M. Jackson, teacher: Virginia Christian, Senora Jackson. Seventh Primary—Miss Nannie O Wyatt, teacher; Ethel Gwathmeh, Isabel Johnson, Edna Browne, Annie Johnes. Sixth Primary—Miss L. A. Willis, teacher; Mattie Barnes, Earle W. Hari, Mary Christie Lillie Brown, Hester braxton, Richard Brexion, Lucille Lawrence, Bertha Holcomb. Fifth Primary—Miss Mary E. Willis, teacher; Emma Hill, Mary Tancil Beatrise Christian, Judetta Temple. Fourth Primary—Miss Mand E. Mundin, teacher; Ida Thompson, Adèle Johnson, Leroy Graham, Ophelia Scott, Pearl Coles, George Tomkins, Ethel Gordon, Henry James, Wilbur Lawson. Third Primary—Miss Annie S Keone, teacher: Cleopatra Scott, Willie Saunders, Ludie Brooks, Olivia Scott, Lizzie Bland, Lonnie Burton, Frank Morton, Aurelia Hunter, Willie Langley, Thomas Brandon, Bertha Anderson, John Lawrence, Rosa White, Pearl Morton, Arthur Ranson, Elijah Gordon, Thomas Starke. Second Primary—Miss Lula G Haskine, teacher: Willie Morton, Katie Shelton, Hattie Hunter, Rebecca Hood, Bessie Scott, Jessica Kirby, Ruby Macklin, Eddie Washington, John Taylor, Felix Gwathmey, Samuel Johnson, Edgar Anderson, Joseph Harris. First Primary—Miss Lula G. Haskine, teacher: Clara Anderson, Bassie Allen, Mary Ivory, Isaiah Christian, Bertha Johnson, Judeon Clarke, Perey Brown, Isabel Hoold, Eva Steward, Tipporah Yearman, Floyd Spriggs, James Coleman, Peroy Sayles, Frank Norman, Luberta Ashton, Augustus Turner, Ester Coyle, Ernest Warwick Florenes Wingfield, Bettie Anderson, Rosa Howard, Charles Graham. REMARKABLE PER CENT AT BAK. All of Miss Chiles Pupils Receive an In Fifth Grammar Grade, Baker School, Miss M. L. Chiles, teacher, the average of the school in the Intermediate Examination was 90% and every pupil was promoted receiving an honor. This is the best record ever made in a grammar grade in that building and the teacher and pupils may well feel proud. The following is a list of the pupils: Julia Lawson, Florenes Brown, James Carter, Willie Jackson, Cora Jackson, Mabel Randolph, Lelia Augustus, Earnest Hunter, Lindsay Taylor, Pearle Jones, Arnold Hill, Henry Walton, Walter Holmes, Ida Johnson, George Price, Thaddeus Henrv, Warren Bacchus. It's time to make your engagements. Go and see Queen Esther next Monday night, Feb. 25th at True Reformer's Hall. THE INDEPENDENT'S MASQUE-RADE. No social event in recent years has equalled the Masquerade Ball of the Independent Beneficial Club Thursday night, February 14th, at the fine hall and palatial parlors of Mr. A. D. Price. The culture, refinement and beauty of the colored population of Richmond were there. Some of the costumes were rich and costly, others surprisingly humorous and simple. Mr William Wood disguised as a down-town belle attracted the attention of all beholders. He went to be seen and he so displayed his bountiful paraphernalia that there was hardly an article of female apparel with which his William had no doubt bedecked him but what he exhibited to the astounded gaze of all beholders. When they wouldn't look, he whooped. When they did look, he danced. The other costumes were too numerous to mention, but were worn with charming grase. The upper part of one of the most satisfactory costumes. The table was ladened down with all of the delicacies of the season, it was furnished by Messera Thompson & Vandervall and was served with rare test and judgments. The officers are J. M. Dabney, president; W. H. White, vice-president; C. B. Reid, secretary; Q. S. Freeland, recording secretary; Chas. W. Campbell, sergeant-at arms. The committee of arrangements were W. O. Boiden, obairman; W. H. White, H. C. Boiden, Samuel Miller and Lawrence Finley. Lynehing in Mississippi. Ocean Springs, Miss., February 2—Bosaline Fontaine, a young white girl between 18 and 16 years of age, was last night assaulted by a colored man named Warren Matthews, who was lynched to-night. The crime occurred at the house of the family, which is about six miles from this place on Rock Bay. There were at home at the time only two other women of the family. The colored man came into the house and dragged the girl outside. Bloodhounds were secured from Blitox, and took the trail immediately. It led to the house of Jack Ramsay, a colored man and Warren Matthews was found there. The victim identified Matthews as being the guilty party, and he was jailed at Ocean Springs. At 9:15 to-night, a mob took Matthews from the jail. He was carried about a mile back of town and hanged. Every thing was done in an orderly manner and no cruelties were perpetrated upon the flend-before execution. Before the lynching he was tried before Justice Grayson, and bound over for assault It's a heap of enjoyment for a little money at True Reformer's Hall, Monday night. Feb 25th. LYNCHING IN FLORIDA. Two Negro Prisoners Shot to Death in Their Cells. DADE CITY, FLA., February 6.—Will Wright and Sam Williams, colored, charged with being implicated in the killing of Dan Childers and the wounding of J. B. McNeilly, both white, at Rise and Phelps's camp, on January 28th, were killed in the county jail by a mob of fifty or more men at a late hour last night. The mob first called upon Sheriff Griffith and demanded of him the keys to the jail. The Sheriff refused, and stood firm through all efforts to intimidate him. The lynching party then moved to wreck the jail and succeeded in breaking through the jail walls, but could not break through the effec cell. After exhausting every effort, do they opened fire on the two prisoners from the outside, through the steel bars. Williams was almost instantly killed, and Wright was fatally wounded and died in a few hours. The coroner's jury, at an investigation to-day, returned a verdict that the two men had been killed by parties unknown, to the jury. A NEW NAME FOR IT. NORFOLK, VA., Feb. 18—When E. R. Fratley, white, the Portsmouth undertaker, is placed on trial in Portsmouth to-morrow to answer to the charge against him of a crime against childhood, he will be confronted by a little girl, who is the mother a Mrs. Montague left tonight, to bring the little one here to testify. Several of the leading clubs in our city are preparing to make a trip to Washington, D. C., to attend the inauguration of our President and Vice-President on March 4. h., 1901. Arrangements have been made with the R. F. & P. R. R. whereby special coaches on a special train for the accommodation of themselves and any of their many friends that may wish to go. They expect to leave on March 8, 8:20 a. m. and can spend Sunday afternoon in Washington and get accommodation before the 4th. Tickets can be bought at the train, Union Depot. See rate in Planet. A LYNCHING IN MISSISSIPPI. Charged With Arson. MACON, Miss., Feb. 18—Two colored men were lynched six miles east of this place last night. About two months ago L. F. Cole living six miles from Macon, had his barn and several head of stock burned and parties have been working up evidence since, which culminated Saturday in shooting to death Ishman and Hoover colored men of the neighborhood. It is considered that the evidence against them was conclusive, and no further trouble is expected. I desire to know the whereabouts of my two brothers. One is named Arthur William and the other, Toler Butler. I saw one of them in 75 and Toler August 15, 1881. Any information will be thankfully received by addressing, KANDOLPH SULLER, 1415 Poplar St. Pittsburgh, Pa. REV. BO WLER PASSES THE COUNCIL RICHMOND. V4., F. b. 14, 1901. Meeting of Council was called to order at a o'clock p. m. Rev Z. D. Lewis moved the Dr. A. Binga, Jr., take the chair Rev. Binga declined stating that his church did not receive notice in time to appoint delegates. Then on motion of R.-v. Z. D. Lewis, Rev. W. F. G. was elected chairman. Rev W. F. G. was moved that Rev D. Webster Davs be appointed Secretary, Carried. On motion of Dr. Graham Rev A. S. Thomas, D. D., was elected catechiser. The following was the representation:—First Baptist, Second Baptist, Ebuenzer Fifth Baptist, Fifth Street, Sharon, Mount Carmel River View, Fountain; Second and Zion Baptist Churches of Manchester. In addition to the regular delegates from the various churches, the following well known divines were present, I. m. Reva, E. A. P Cheeks, of the Union University; D. L. Cosby, B. D. R. J. Bass, J. H. Fauntleroy, Tunall Bank, Jaech Turner, T. H Briggs J R Griffin, Clayborne Brexson, W. W Young, and Robert Watkins. Prayer was offered by Rev. A. Pinga, Jr. D. D. pastor of First Baptist Church of Manchester. As the council was about to proceed with the business for which it was called, Rev. Z. D. Lewis objected to proceedings until certain questions were answered. Rev. Evans Payne, although not invited to this council arose to give the explanation called for by Brother Lewis, but was reminded by the chair that he was out of order, and was instructed that he could oblige Rev. Lewis with such information individually, but such a course at this time would be out of order—the council not being called to consider it. Rev. Lewis insisted that such information be given him, and offered a motion to that effect, but it was promptly drowned. The following vote was taken with the examination of Rev. J. Bowler, age 13-8 years. The vote being announced in favor of the affirmative, Rev. Z. D. Lewis then arose in a defiant manner—he threatening to withdraw from the meeting in the mean time, the Rev. Evans Payne had perched himself on the top of the viewing with evident satisfaction the course taken by Brother Lewis. At this point Rev. A. Binges Jr. arose in his usual dignified manner, and left the room. The chairman also arose to go out. Rev. Lewis still held the floor, and Rev. D. Webster Davis who was then acting chairman, reminded Brother Lewis that he had withdrawn from the council, and politically called him to order. Revs. Evans Payne, Z D. Lewis and H. R. Williams with their del-gates then left the room. They went out and again was order restored. Rev. D. L. Osoby, B. D., then offered a most fervent prayer, after which Rev. W F. Graham D. D., was called to the chair, and the examination of Brother Bowler was proceeded with. After being heard sufficiently he was retired from the room, and after ex-pressions from the various representa-tions, he was sent on for ordination to take the First Baptist Church, of which he is the young licentiate on Wednesday night, the 20th inst. The meeting was then adjourned. Rev. Burke of Zion Baptist Church of Manchester offered a very touching prayer in the closing. Don't stay at home and wo-rv. See Queen Esther Monday night, February 25th, at True Reformer's Hall. Quite a pleasant time was spent at Mr. W. I Johnson's Hall last Thursday evening at 10 P. M. by the Loving Daughters of Bethlehem and their friends. It was their 32nd Anniversary. The following officers were in installed by Mr. Samuel Walker. President, Mrs. Maria Evans, Vice-president, Miss Elizabeth Carter, Chairman, Mrs. Abbie Jackson, Asst. Chairman, Mrs. Laura Richardson, Chaplain, Mrs. Fannie Poidexeter, Treasurer, Mrs. Ada Wilkerson, Secretary, James H. Terrell. After the Installation came the delicacies of the season of which all took a part and I seemed to have enjoyed the evening as spent. Hardly Any Probability That He Will Be Prosecuted for It. NOTTOWAY COURTHOUSE. Va. February 11—(special) Our court adjourned Saturday. I have been unable to see the Judge or Commonwealth's Attorney. I presume that no action will be taken in the case of Watkins, the man who admitted on the witness stand that he had fired the house of Wilson. in revenge for Wilson's advances to Mrs. Watkins. The only penalty for burning a dwelling in the night is death, and under the circumstances a conviction could hardly be obtained. A MOTHER'S REASONS. With many children you've been blest, While I've been blest with none. Will not you grant, then, my request And give me only one? For you have seven girls and boys, Your bliss must be compore. Your measure must be filled with joys. Your pleasures rare and sweet. I would not know which one to give They're all so very dear. I could not well without them live; They must be ever near. I could not spare my oldest child, For he is my first born. Yes, he's my pride to put it mild, To part with him I'd scorn. The youngest is my heart's delight! I would fill me with despair If she were taken, she's so bright, So wisome and so fair. My second I must have to stand Up in his brother's place. And there's no better in the land To represent our race. My third, a girl without a peer, Affectionate and kind, And I believe God sent her here That she might soothe my mind. She's like her father, that alone Forbids that she depart, And for her faults would all stone, She's very near my heart. And then the fourth, why gracious me I could not let her go, She's like her mother, don't you see That's why I love her so: Resembles both her grandmothers, Proud of her pedigree, As much a man as are her brothers In pluck of high degree. As to the fifth; she stands alone, For she is like us all, Flesh of our flesh, bone of our bone, So graceful, strong and tall; The whole family call her pet, Are petted in their turn, Her price to high for any debt That any scheme might earn. The six-h? why he's my baby-boy, I could not with him part, No art nor wile you might employ Could wrest him from my heart. In fact I prize them every one so dearly and so high. Were you to take daughter or son My heart of hearts would die. ——O. M STEWARD GONE BEFOR $. Mrs Margaret Glenn died Wednesday evening, February 8th, 1901, at her home in Powhatan County, Va., after a very brief illness. She was a good Christian and a devoted wife and a loving mother. She leaves a husband and two sisters, two brothers, and several grown children and grandchildren to mourn their loss. She has laid down her earthly scapept and gone to her Heavenly reward. "The city so holy and clean, No sorrow can breathe in the air, No gloom of allusion or sin, No shadow or evil is there." Passed Away After 11 Months Illness The funeral of Mr. Philip H. Taylor, who departed this life Wednesday, February 18th, at 1012 N First Street, took place from First Baptist Church. Sunday morning, February 17, 1901, at 11 o'clock, Rev. W. H. White officiating. The deceased was a member for more than 40 years, and beloved by all who knew him. He leaves a wife, seven children, seven grand-children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. He D. H. in triumph of faith, I would not live always, Nor welcome the tomb, Since Jesus has lain there I dread not its gloom; There sweet be my rest Till he bids me arise. To hail him in triumph Descending the skier. ELIZABETH TAYLOR GANAWAY—Died Feb'y 10:h 1901, Keziah Ganaway, daughter of Mrs. Louisa Nelson, in Orange, New Jersey, after a lingering illness. She leaves a husband, three daughters, a son, and mother and two sisters to mourn their loss. Dearest daughter, thou hast left us, We our loss most deeply feel; But 'sia God who hast bereft us. He can all our sorrows heal. Our loss is her eternal gain. The funeral of Mr. Albert I. Hundley, who departed this life on Friday, Feby 16th was held at Price's Hall on Monday Feby 18th at 11 a. m. Rev. Dr. Partée officiated. The deceased leaves one son, six daughters and five grand children to mourn their loss. There is a weaver whose name is death And with his sickle keen; He reaps the bearded grain at a breath And she flowers that come between. MOBOBRACY RAMPANT. DYNSRURG, TENN., Feb. 18.--Fred King, colored, was lynched to-day for an assault Saturday night upon Elise Arnold, daughter of a prominent, physician. Bloodhounds trailed King from Dr. Arnold's home to King's room, where a hatset covered with blood was found. Miss Arnold had been struck with a hatset by her assailant, and on this evidence King was arrested. A mob at once formed to lynch him, but Dr Arnold prevailed upon them to wait for further identification. They were restrained until this afternoon, when the took King from jail, tried before a jury selected from the crowd and sentenced him to be hanged. He then broke down and confessed, imploring another colored man named Beebe. King was at once hanged, and it is altogether likely that Beebe will be similarly treated. Colored Man Lyved in Kentucky. PARIS Kr. F. february 12—George Carter, colored, who was in jail here charged with having assaulted Mrs. W. E. Board, about three weeks ago, was lynched by a mob at 2 o'clock A. M. yesterday. About thirty determined men appeared at the jail door and demanded admittance. The jail refusing, the door was burst open. The colored man was hung from an iron arch at the entrance. The jailer was overpowered in an instant, the keys were secured, and in less than five minutes Carter was in the hands of the mob. He refused to make a statement. I only the work of a minute to place a rope around his neck and he was then half-trapped to the entrance of the court-house. The rope was then thrown over the iron ceiling to the entrance, and while several pulled on the rope, others lifted the man's body. The man died by strangulation. Before he men dispersed they pinned a card on the body, bearing this inscription: "This will be the fate of all Negroes who assault white women." SHOT HIS BROTHER. Then Shot Himself and Cut His Throat. AMELIA, VA., February 11.—Eddie Harris (colored) to-day shot his brother, Jack ("Candy") harris. The shoot occurred at Onnis Depot, and was caused by Eddie Harris' abuse of his mother. Jack interfered and was shot three times by Eddie. After the shooting Eddie shot himself twice and then cut his throat with a pocket-skife. Eddie Harris is dead and Jack is in a very critical condition. Fifteen cents will let you see it all. We mean Queen Ether next Monday night at True Reformer's Hall. PRETON - ROBINSON - The marriage' of Mies Oarrie B. Robinson to Mr. B. H. Pyton will take place on next Thursday, February 28th, 1901, at 8:30 p.m., at the residence, 1512 W. Leigh Street. Friends are invited. All delegates to the Virginia Baptist State Convention which meets in Bedford City, the 8th of May, 1801, are, requested to send their names to the pastor of the Washington Street Baptist Church in order that you may know where you will stop before leaving home. W. D. Wood, Pastor. Card of Thanks. I desire to thank the members and friends of the Ebenezer Baptist Church who so kindly remembered me Tuesday night. February 12 at the Friends Orphan Asylum by presenting me with a pair of shoes, suits of clothes, hat and other articles of service also a purse. This was a complete surprise. Mey God help us, together, for the advancement of His kingdom. Yours in Christ, W. H. STOKES. Tae Conference and Tae Council. The Minister's Conference at its meeting last Monday passed a resolution not怨稅 like ministers who took a part in the council which recommended Rev. J. Andrew Bowler for ordination. This included Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D: Rev. R. J: Bass, Rev. D Webster Davis and others. Rev. Archer Ferguson was given the privilege of apologizing and asking pardon and he would be taken back next Monday. He has not decided to accept the conditions: Rev. Dr. Lewis led the fight for the motion and 8½ hours were consumed in the discussion. We inadvertently omitted the name of Mr. W. Isaac Johnson, Vice-president of the Negro Business League, who was on the stage, upon the occasion of the lecture of Prof. Booker T. Washington. TRAGIC DISAPPEARANCE By WILLIAM HARDEN Copyright, 1900, by A. N. Kellogg Newspaper Company. The eight day was characterized by events which discouraged the passengers, who were anxious to end their long confinement to the ship. A heavy fog had fallen during the night and the vessel, with deafening shrieks of the foghorn, was groping her way as slowly as a great raft. A delay of not less than 12 hours might be counted on, declared expert judges of nautical matters. Mrs. Goddard and Mrs. Nolan were as usual on deck sitting side by side when the second officer passed. He was hailed by an anxious voyager. "How long is this going to last, really?" asked the passenger. "Oh, it's lifting rapidly," was the answer. "You won't hear the foghorn much longer. In fact, we are running into quite a gale. It will strike us about dark." Mrs. Goddard nudged her companion, and when the speakers had walked on, she said in a whisper: Things are working beautifully." "Beautifully," echoed Mrs. Nolan, whose heavy conscience had intensified her natural dread of dangers at sea. "Yes, bad weather is exactly what I want." And the plotting woman at once set herself to the study of storm indications. By eight o'clock that night the sea was rocking, frothing, tossing in fury. The two women shut themselves in their room and held a whispered conference over their final movements. During his rounds over the slippery, spray-washed deck the captain rapped at their door. Mrs. Nolan went to it. "Passengers are forbidden to go on deck," he said. "Everybody below will stay downstairs. The wind is strong and the sea high. Keep your door locked. How is Mrs. Goddard?" "Thank you, sir, she seems a little excited, but I think she will soon be asleep," and she closed the door as he walked away. "That was a splendid reply," said Mrs. Goddard, approvingly. "Everything is working well; the deck will be entirely deserted. To be on the safe side, wait till ten o'clock. Remember, you are to do it all now. It depends on you. If you press you too hard for explanations, go into hysterics. You surely can do that." "I presume I can; but oh, my Lord!" "Don't begin that; we are here for battle. Do you remember every detail now?" "As if they made up my whole life and my life depended on my knowing them." "Well, I think you'll do. Don't forget to yell at the top of your lungs, and if they should want to open the closet don't let them do it, if you have to knock somebody down." "I'll prevent it if I can. It would be awful for us to be caught in this. We must carry it through." "Be sure there is no one looking when—when I am supposed to make the plunge." Mrs. Goddard made a peep-hole at the side of the window curtain, which was always drawn down, and peered out on deck. "It's as dark as Erebus out there," she said. Then they sat down and remained silent till the bells struck the hour of ten. "Now, lock me in. Remember, when the coast is clear for me to come out, you are to signal three times softly—so!" And Mrs. Goddard rapped on the door of the closet with her knuckles. "I understand," said Mrs. Nolan, firmly. "Now get in and let's have it over with." "You needn't look so excited," smiled Mrs. Goddard, as she sat down on the stool in the closet and drew her skirts round her ankles. "I am not any more so than you are," retorted Mrs. Nolan. "I've seen you in a good many tight places, and I have never seen just such a funny look about your mouth." Mrs. Goddard made a failure of her next smile. "I actually feel as if I were being buried alive; ugh! Shut me in and act your part as if your salvation depended on it." Mrs. Nolan made no response as she shut the door; she seemed to have lost her voice. She turned the key, drew it from the lock, and put it into her pocket. As she did so her fingers touched its duplicate. This gave her an idea, and she rapped on the closest door and then opened it. "Well?" inquired the prisoner, with a white, startled stare. "I have both the keys," explained Mrs. Nolan. "Perhaps you ought to keep one. If anything should happen—any accident—to me you would be in a fix. This morning I found that the door could be opened from the inside." "Lucy, you are sharper than I am; I never would have thought of that." The ship rose on a great swell and rolled far over on its side, throwing Mrs. Nolan into the closet. She braced herself against the wall and held on to the swinging door till she ship had righted itself. "Don't lose any more time," said Mrs. Goddard. "Wait until we go over on one of those swells and then give the alarm." Mrs. Nolan locked the closet again and then went to the outer door and opened it. A fierce blow blew upon her and a blinding cloud of spray drenched her to the skin. But when it had lifted a little she looked out and, along the deck. No one was in sight. The Cleopatra rose on a giant wave and slowly rolled over on her side. It was the moment Mrs. Nolan CHAPTER X. was expecting. She ran to the raining of the deck, leaned towards the water and then began to scream at the top of her lungs. So well was the moment chosen that not only was she not seen before she desired, but it was not till she had uttered half a dozen piercing screams that her voice was heard by the captain on the bridge. A deck-hand was the first to reach her, and so well was she skilled in the part she was playing that she only pointed to the water and continued to utter yell after yell. "What is the matter?" he shouted. She continued to scream, and point to the water. "What in the devil is wrong here?" yelled the captain, the next on the spot. "Overboard!" cried Mrs. Nolan. A sudden dash of spray filled her mouth and she coughed. The ship gave a great lurch and she would have fallen had the two men not supported her between them. "Overboard? Who's overboard?" thundered the captain. "Mrs. Goddard!" gasped Mrs. Nolan. "She sprang up! I was in my room! She opened the door! I was just in time to see her break from the room! She said something was after her—trying to kill her! She sprang over there—there! I had caught hold of her dress, but she tore loose!" Here Mrs. Nolan began to show signs of hysteria. The captain sore roundly. He dragged the woman to SHE WAS HEARD BY THE CAPTAIN ON THE BRIDGE. the door of her stateroom, gave one hurried look round the room and then saying to the sailor: "Take care of her," he was off to stop the ship. A moment later the bell rang sharply. The engines were reversed and the ship floundered helplessly, dangerously, in the trough of the sea. The boat-gang clattered from below and there was a faint, storm-muffled shouting of commands as a boat was being lowered. "Too late!" yelled the captain. "This sea would send us to the bottom! Nothing can be done now!" There was a moment's pause in the noisy manipulation of ropes and tackle, then the sailors drew the boat back to its place and fastened it there. The ship's engines throbbed sluggishly and there was an attempt, perhaps only for the sake of appearances, to send the ship back in the vicinity of the spot where it was when the alarm was given; but dangerous head-winds rendered this impassible. In a few minutes the Cleopatra was forging aheas if nothing unusual had happened. Mrs. Nolan refused to remain in her stateroom. She escaped the sailor when his back was turned and ran along the deck wringing her hands and wailing. A group of passengers had ventured to the head of the stairs and stood shivering in the wind and spray. A woman in this group caught Mrs. Nolan in her arms and tried to console her. "Don't take on," she said. "You are not to blame. She was crazy as a loon. She told me to day that the captain had been hired by some enemy to put her in irons. What did her folks mean by sending her over with just you—such a frail woman?" "Oh, I don't know, don't ask me!" cried Mrs. Nolan. "She's dead, oh, she's dead!" The captain was approaching and Mrs. Nolan showed signs of hyterics again. "I'll take her to her state-room," said the woman. "I wish you would," said the captain, with an oath. "She's as crazy as her mistress!" The woman who had proffered her kind offices accompanied Mrs. Nolan to the state-room. "Now, try not to think of it," she said. "I know it is awful, but the poor thing is better off as she is than to go on having such strange notions. Of course, I mean if there was no cure for her, and there seldom is, you know." Mrs. Nolan, now that she had such easy credulity to play upon, saw the expediency of getting rid of her visitor so she calmed down wonderfully. "When I once get to sleep I'll be all right," she declared. "I shall want the door locked. I can't stand the idea of her, poor woman—" "I'll ask the captain to let me stay with you if you like," and the speaker looked round at the elegant appointments of the comfortable room with a covetous look in her eyes. "No, thank you. I'd rather be by myself. I was accustomed to being alone till she and I left New York." "Oh, just as you feel about it!" said the woman, slightly dismayed. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. When I think you better be going. If they know I'm here all the passengers will want to lock round you." She had hardly left when the captain looked in. His face was deeply troubled. "I shall want all the details about Mrs. Goddard, so as to make out a report to the ship's company and the authorities when we land—but tomorrow will do." "I shall have a better head then," said Mrs. Nolan. "I am awfully upset." "You seem to be blaming yourself," he said, in a kind tone. "I don't think you need do this. I was very much worried the day she spoke so peculiarly to me, but I supposed she had recovered." "She has been as rational as any body till to-day," said Mrs. Nolan, wiping her eyes, which somehow—thanks to the spray and constant rubbing—were wet and red. "I was in my room there just thinking of going to bed when she sprang up, and before I knew it she was out on deck, and—oh, it was awful!" "Try to think of something else," said the captain; "it seems to agitate you. Good night." She stopped him with a gesture. "I wish you would not let the passengers disturb me," she whimpered. "She and I were dear friends, and you see—" "You shall have all the privacy you wish," he promised her. "I shall see to that." When he had gone, Mrs. Nolan locked the door behind him. She looked to see if the window-curtains were well down and then she turned out the electric light. The ship, giving a big roll, almost threw her off her feet, but she held on to the bed and crept to the closet. She gave three soft raps, then inserted the key and opened the door. She groped about till she caught hold of the prisoner's warm hands and drew her out. "Well?" whispered Mrs. Goddard. "I did my best." "How did it work?" was the next whisper, after a pause. "I think you will not complain. They have swallowed it whole." "If you did half as well on deck as you did here with the woman and the captain we have nothing to fear. I laughed several times. Lucy, you are a gem!" "It's getting' into port that I dread," said Mrs. Nolan. "Leave that to me. I have two plans," replied Mrs. Goddard. "Now, I'm going to bed," she laughed. "This sitting up late is not good for us. Are the window-curtains secure and the door locked?" "Yes." "Well, be sure you wake me in the morning at least half an hour before you ring for the stewardess. If anybody should come to the door while I am asleep go to it and say that you are not dressed and cannot admit anyone. Have the stewardess bring your breakfast and a big pot of coffee." CHAPTER XI. Mrs. Nolan crept into her own room and went to bed. She had her quota of inborn superstition, and the idea of associating such an inevitable thing as death with her misdeeds went against her inclination. "I feel as if she really did crown herself," she said to her disturbed inner-self, "and that her dripping corpse is in there now unknown to anyone but myself." She was unable to sleep at all. The ship continued to roll badly and now and then waves which raced one another across the deep struck the vessel broadside with sufficient forces to break in the portholes. Indeed, Mrs. Nolan's mind was too active with the part she had played, and with conjuring up possible consequences, to give itself up to unconsciousness. At three o'clock she rose and crept into the adjoining room and bent over her accomplice. To her astonishment this beautiful creature was sleeping as soundly and peacefully as an infant. "The idea of her taking it so easily and me nearly out of my head is ridiculous." Mrs. Nolan resentfully argued. "I'll go back and sleep. What's the use to worry? She's running the risk." But she lay with her eyes open till the day broke, then as the sun rose in a cloudless sky she looked from the window. The gale we over, but the waves were still high and looked like hills capped with snow. It was the grandest sight Mrs. Nolan had ever beheld, but she could have desired it less so. Its majesty reminded her of the omnipotence of God against whose laws she had set herself. Her watch told her it was yet half an hour before the time her companion usually awoke, yet Mrs. Nolan had already borne the mental weight of what had taken place as long as she intended. She wanted company, so she shook Mrs. Goddard gently. This much-in-dulged woman was in the habit of entering the waking state by a series of audible yawns and little cries and these unconscious outbursts Mrs. Nolan had to stifle by holding her hand over their source. Finally Mrs. Goddard opened her eyes and ceased to squirm about. "It's too early," she asserted, drowning. "It is still dark." "Don't talk above a whisper," cautioned Mrs. Nolan. "It's dark because the curtains are down. It's really a bright day." "What time is it?" "Eight o'clock." When Mrs. Goddard had risen and dressed, and they had smoothed out her bed till it had the appearance of not having been used, she took her place in the closet. "Now," she said, "fix me, and then ring for your breakfast. I hate to sit so long cramped up here. To gain time, perhaps it would be a good idea to order your breakfast and have the stewardess arrange the room at once. Give her a tip—sen dollars, will not be too little, or too large; she may be thinking, now that I am overboard, that she won't get her fee. The money will put her in a good humor; it will make her respect you, and then you must request her to see that you are left alone." The stewardess brought up Mrs. BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." 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"I only want a roll and a cup of coffee," she said, in a whisper. When they had both finished breakfast, Mrs. Goddard coiled herself up in bed and began to read a novel. About 11 o'clock there was a rap at the door. Mrs. Nolan opened it about 12 inch. It was the stewardess to say that the captain would like to see her when it was convenient. "Tell him I'll come at once," said Mrs. Nolan, and she turned back into the room, closing the door. "You had better go right on," said Mrs. Goddard, with a white set face. "He only wants the particulars about me. Tell him a straight tale. I shall not stay in the closet." "But the risk!" protested the more cautious woman. "Oh, hang the risk!" said Mrs. Goddard, coarsely. "I won't go a step unless you stay in the closet." "Very well, I am glad you are so careful, after all. My Lord, it makes me shiver to think of our being caught." "I think, just to disarm suspicion, I'd better leave the stateroom door wide open. As we have both the closet keys it would be safe." "I told you you had a better head than I have," said Mrs. Goddard from her seat in the closet; "that's a splendid idea." Fifteen months later Mrs. Nolan passed along the crowded deck under the gaze of a hundred pairs of curious eyes and returned to her stateroom. "What did you tell him?" questioned Mrs. Goddard as she came out blinking in the light. "I answered every question he put to me," said Mrs. Nolan. "He seemed thoroughly satisfied. There was one point that was hard to get around. He had found out from the purse, that you had not put any money the safe and asked what had become of your funds." "Great God! I never thought of that. What did you say?" "I told him your purse with a few dollars only was here in my possession, but that you were owing me a large amount and that I thought I ought to be allowed to have it." "Ah, first rate!" "Then he looked at the second officer and said: 'How much is in the purse?' "I told him that I thought there was about $50. Then he and the officer exchanged looks again and the captain said: 'Is it likely, do you think, that a lady of Mrs. Goddard's position would make a voyage to Europe on so small an amount?' "Ah!!" Our female Quixote was all of a quiver. "What did you say to that, Luey?" "I told him that you had told me you had a sight draft on a London bank which you intended to get cashed as soon as we landed." "What on earth did you say that for?" gasped Mrs. Goddard. Mrs. Nolan smiled significantly. "I told him you always wore it and your jewels in a strong belt round your waist." Mrs. Goddard held her breath for a moment, then: "Did it go down?" She used slang only when great excitement drew about her the habits of her early life. "Yes, down with you—to the bottom of the sea," said Mrs. Nolan, smiling grimly. The next day passed agreeably enough but for the fact that on a diet of cold canned meats, biscuits and wine Mrs. Goddard chafed under the monotonous restraint of the darkened room, and Mrs. Nolan's absence, for this woman, as a part of her role, now took walks by herself on those parts of the deck not frequented by the other passengers, and went down for her meals. The swell of the sea had degenerated into mere ripples, and not a white cap was visible. The weather was ideal. The woman who had proffered her services to Mrs. Nolan on the night of the supposed accident approached during one of these walks and gave her a piece of information which she immediately bore to the impatient recluse. "We are going to arrive at Liverpool to-tnight," she explained when she reached Mrs. Goddard's side. "We will get in about midnight and lay at anchor till next morning. All the salon passengers will go ashore on the tender at eight o'clock in the morning. A tender for the second-oak passengers will leave just before day. Jeanne, how on earth do you intend to get ashore unnoticed?" The woman to whom this question was addressed seemed to be loot in crafty meditation. Suddenly it seemed to occur to her that she had not answered and she said. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. 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Boston Chemical Company : Dear Sir,—You are at liberty to sta- used OZONO, and give it my most heart- fooled so often, it does me good to recomm- Here is another: Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a s- that my hair is already straight and grow- A last word. OZONO is absolutely cause a beautiful and luxurious growth you can use it to secure a glossy long "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and day we receive your order. BOSTO 310 Boston C 310 East I enclose you $ the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical S. (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Total, $4.00. Name. Street. County. If you want 4 lots like above, send $1 no coupon, let her write her name on a when you send your order. "My first intention was to stay in my hiding-place until the ship was in the dock, and it was the most risky part of the entire undertaking, but, Lucy, I am going to go ashore with the second cabin passengers. It will still be dark, and if I am well veiled, they will not know me in the rush that always takes place at such a time. Yes, I shall at all events try that." "But where shall I meet you?" asked Mrs. Nolan, frightened by the precariousness of the undertaking. "I shall go to the Hamilton hotel, and wait for you there. You'd better go to another, and when you feel that you are not observed go out for a walk and join me. I shall register as Mrs. Charles Gray, of Toronto, Canada. When we meet then we shall go on to London together. You know you will have to look after the passing of my luggage through the custom house officers. Tell them you are going straight back to America and will deliver the things to Mr. Goddard. That explanation ought to be sufficient." The next morning at the hour mentioned Mrs. Goddard was ready for her bold dash for what she called "liberty." She wore a simple black dress and a rather long black veil. Mrs. Nolan had bravely reconnolitered for her; she had gone down at the first bump of the tender against the side of the ship and found the upper decks clear and the lower one a chaos of struggling second-class passengers anxions to get anhore. Mrs. Nolan returned with an air of great relief. "You'll have no trouble I honestly believe," she declared. "The place is badly lighted and they will drive the people on the tender like sheep. Go right on, take the first flight of stairs to the right and you will be swallowed up in the gang in a minute." This opinion was well grounded. Mrs. Goddard crossed the deck, descended the steps in question and found herself in a throng of passengers with eyes only for the little boat ahead of them. Our adventures was soon on the tender, and took the most remote seat she could find in the stern of the boat. It soon began to move. The lights of Liverpool lay along the shore half a mile distant. The black hull of the Cleopatra loomed overhead like a threatening cloud. Mrs. Goddard held her satchel tightly in her lap. It seemed such a short distance and yet the little boat seemed only to creep. She drew the foggy air deep into her lungs. It seemed so sweet after her close confinement. She would feel that she had earned the right to her freedom when she got it. After awhile, through the gray light of coming dawn, she began to discern the buildings of the city. A little later the tender was scoping against the piles of the wharf. As she went ashore, Mrs. Goddard saw that two or three sleepy custom officers were hurriedly passing the hand-luggage without examination. It was evident that only the trunka would have to bear close scrutiny. One of the officers caught her arm and turned her round, but when he saw how small her bag was, he grumly begged her pardon and she passed on out of the throng into the cold, deserted streets of the sleeping city. "The dead is alive," she muttered, "and very much alive!" Without much trouble she found the Hamilton house, and "Mrs. Charles Gray" was soon in a big comfortable room. "Now, if Lucy only passes the custom officers safely there will not be one A woman in a long dress stands near a window, holding a glass of water. She is sitting at a table with a chair. The background is a curtained window. "WHAT COULD HAVE DELAYED THIS WOMAN? single thing to bother me," she said. "And what is to hinder her?" But as the morning passed and her companion did not appear, her elation changed to anxiety. What could have delayed the woman? Surely something had arisen, even at this late hour, to rouse suspicion. Mrs. Goddard walked the floor like a caged beast. Noon came and passed, and the afternoon dragged itself along at a snail's pace. She was afraid to go out in the street. For aught she knew the police, having arrested her accomplice, was now turning Liverpool upside down to find traces of her. The first shadows of nightfall were like palpable substances which rasped a brain now inflamed with fears and direful imaginations. "Exposure!" seemed to be written in letters of fire on the unlighted walls of her chamber. "Suicide!" was the next word she saw, but she brushed it aside. She would not even think of such a step. Even after this game was played, and had entertained the fictime of the nine-day sensation habit, there would (COUNTINUED ON 8TH PAGE) Woe Is CHICAGO When the Days of WINTER Come Jack Frost is a foe to every municipality that he visits, but to poor, suffer but to poor, suffer ing, financiably embarrassed Chicago his coming is dreaded to an unusual extent. When the first frost and snow of winter come Chicago realizes the detriment of being big. It is a nice thing in summer to boast of hundreds of miles of streets, of a munically embarrassed Chicago his coming is dreaded to an unusual extent. When the first frost and snow of winter come Chicago realizes the detriment of being big. It is a nice thing in summer to boast of hundreds of miles of streets, of a vast territory, of a fire system with 20,000 or more hydrants and of a water system that supplies a clear sparkling fluid from far out in the lake. But when, in the winter season, it comes to finding the dollars to care for all these it is an entirely proposition. It costs money to shovel snow from the streets, to prevent fire hydrants from freezing, to keep the great tunnels that supply water to the city free of ice. The public official of the city of Chicago finds his pleasure in life in the summer time. If he did not find it then he would be unable to find it at all. In the winter time his days are made miserable by the appeals of suffering humanity throughout the length and breadth of the great, overgrown city for relief from conditions which he cannot prevent, and his nights are hideous with dreams of what the morrow will bring. As one official put it after he had labored with suffering constituents from dawn to dark: "I should like to be elected to office only for the summer season. Public office may be a public snap then, but it is no sinecure when there is four inches of snow on the ground, and every man's nextdoor neighbor fails to clean his sidewalk." That expresses the situation exactly. The mayor, the aldermen, the city prosecuting attorney, the chief of police everyone connected with the city government is hooked to for relief from conditions for which they are in no wise responsible, and which it is impossible for them to change. But the springtime is coming, and with it a new election, and the public official must listen with patience to every tale of woe. Trials of Public Officials. An example of all this may be found in a telephone conversation in the mayor's office a few days ago, when the mercury was touching the zero mark. The little bell tinkled out a summons to the wire, and a clerk answered the 'phone. A MAN AND A WOMAN SITTING AT A TABLE "Is this the mayor's office?" came over the wire, in a harsh, feminine voice. a harsh, feminine When Public Office voice. "It is," replied the clerk. "Is this the mayor?" asked the voice at the other end of the wire. "No, ma'am, but I'll answer for him." "I don't want you to! I want the mayor!" shrieked the voice. "Is it important that you should talk to him?" insisted the clerk. "Of course it is, or I wouldn't want him," howled the woman. "Then hold the wire until he can come to the 'phone," said the clerk. Just at that time the mayor was engaged in an important conference with his political leaders, but the summons to the wire could not be disregarded, and he answered it. "Are you the mayor?" asked the voice, when he had answered the call. "Yes, madam. What is it you want?" "I want to tell you that I can't get any water in my kitchen, and that we're payin' fer it, an' want it." "I expect your pipes are frozen, madam. You had better call a plumber to repair them." "And who's going to pay that plumber? I pay my taxes and am supposed to have water, and I'm goin' to have it." But the mayor did not answer. He hung up the receiver. It was only a woman, anyway, and perhaps her husband, if she had one, would understand the situation better. If she did not have it did not matter, anyway. But there is a serious side to this fight against the elements of the winter season by the city authorities. A side that represents not only a heavy financial expense to the city, when the city can ill afford it, but also represents danger of great physical inconvenience and suffering to the people. the city authorities. A side that represents not only a heavy financial expense to the city, when the city can ill afford it, but also represents danger of great physical inconvenience and suffering to the people of the city, and a heavy loss of property. Fighting the Elements at the Orib. Fighting the Elements of the city, and a at the Crib. heavy loss of private and public property. Considering the former of these first imagine the results should the intake cribs of the city's water supply be shoked with ice, and the supply of water be cut off. Such is not an imagined danger, but a constantly real one. At the two-mile crib on the north side there is the greatest danger of this. There the great masses of ice driven shoreward by the winds crowd about the crib, and, but for constant vigilance and ceaseless effort, would soon From the Country. "Gosh!" said Uncle Haysseed, "Tve heerd of purty tough hens, but them bricklayers I heared of in the city must beat 'em all!" - Harlem Life. "Yes, he inherits it. He comes from a long line of druggists."—Life choke it. If such a thing should happen at this one crib practically one-half of Chicago would be cut off from its water supply. Factories would shut down, thousands upon thousands of men thrown out of employment, and unless the ground should be heavily covered with snow there would be no other means of providing water for the most necessary purposes. All through the winter a small force of men, seldom more than 30, are kept at work at this crib. To assist them in their fight against the elements two powerful tugs are anchored at the crib and keep churning the water and ice into foam with their screws. Without the tugs the task would be almost hopeless, but there the two little boats stay throughout the winter, practically the one protection a great part of the city has against a water famine. During the more severe weather, when old Boreas is sending his most chilling blasts from the north, the men and boats are cut off from communication with shore, and, though often short of provisions and suffering with hunger, the fight must be kept up. This one feature of Chicago's fight against the elements costs the city government more than $16,000 each winter. Dreaded by the Firemen. Chicago's fire department dreads the coming of winter quite as much as does coming of winter o the city water department, though the water department must share the troubles of the firemen. A The winter sea is the time of fires. Overheated stoves and chimneys cause an unusual number of them, and with every force of nature working against them the firemen must protect the property and lives of the tect the property The Fire Fighter's and lives of the Peril, citizens, even at the peril of their lives. Before the first frost has left its white coating over everything the fire department begins its preparations for defense. There are more than 2,000 hydrants in the city. The hydrants are not only too expensive to permit of their destruction by frost, but they represent the fire protection of the city. To keep them from freezing is an important item in the economy of the city, and to do this each hydrant is packed with stable manure. The work is usually done by contract at a cost ranging from $1,500 to $2,000 per year. But aside from the possibility of meeting with a frozen hydrant at an inopportune moment the city fire department dread the coming of winter. Fighting fires with the mercury down below the zero point, when the water seems to freeze before it hardly leaves the hose nozzle, is by no means child's play. It is not alone the increased danger in them that appalls the men of the department. The danger is to the firemen themselves quite as much as to the property interests of the city. Climbing over ice-covered buildings, and in and out of windows that are a dozen stories from the ground, with every stepping place ice covered is hair-raising work. The average fireman is a brave man, familiar with danger, and willing to take the chances his calling makes necessary, but he values his life quite as much as other men, and while he does these things it is because it is his duty to do them and not because he appreciates the experience. The Snow Sweepers. The city fathers of Chicago provide for the cleaning of the snow only in the business section of the city—the First ward. Outside of that small section the unhappy citizens who do not live on the boulevards must either wade through the snow or shovel it themselves. 北 On residence streets the snow is appreciated, but on the suburban business streets it is. Neither is Beware of the Street business streets it Sweeper. it is not. Neither is a heavy fall of "the beautiful" appreciated along the streets occupied by street car tracks, for the powerful sweepers of the street car company whirl the snow from the tracks and pile it in amateur mountains along the edges of the curbstones, and onto the sidewalks. Retail dealers along these streets suffer great inconvenience from this because of the trouble of getting their delivery wagons up to the sidewalk for the purpose of loading them, but the street railway corporations care little for the convenience of the retail dealers, and the dear public still continues to dodge the showers of snow from the sweepers. To clean even the streets of the business center of the city is an expensive operation. Twenty thousand dollars may not be a great sum to some cities, but it is to Chicago, and that is what it costs the city to clean the winter's snow from the streets of the First ward. Altogether the winter season costs the Chicago city government between $60,000 and $70,000 each season. Lucy—When I marry, it will be a brave hero who fears nothing. May—Yes, dear; I am sure you will never wed any other kind of a man. —N. Y. World. The New Feminine Walk. "Ian't Marie graceful?" "Very. When she walks she looks as if she would fall over on her nose." —Chicago Record. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND VIRGINIA Cures WeakMen Free Th Reign of Lawlessness THE TREE INSURES LOVE AND 'A HAPPY HOME FOR ALL How any man may quietly cure himself af ter years of suffering from sexual weakness lost vitality, night losses, varicocele &c and enlarges small weak organs to full size and L. W KNAPP. 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LE VE RIGHMOND Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. 121 ONE LIMITED, Daily, except Sunday for West point, and intermediate stations connection Monday, Wednesdays and Friday, at Baltimore, St. Pauli more. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Train No. 16, 2:20 P.M. Loc L Exp. ex Mon Wednes & Fridays, for intermediate stations. con walls with stage. at Baltimore, st and Tappahannock; at West Point with steners for Baltimore. stops at all sta Train No. 74. 5;90 A. M. LOGICAL MIXED, leaves daily, except Sundays, from Virginia Street Station for West Point and intermediate stations, connecting with the motor manor for Walkerian and Tappanhack. TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND 9:15 a.m. Bally, from West Point, with connection from Baltimore Wednesday Fridays and Satuays. 6:45 a.m. sundays and Mondays from West Point and intermediate stations. steamers leave West Point vonday Wednesday and Friday: 5:50 P. M. arriving Salti more, 8:00 a.m. P. Returning leave Belfmore 6:00 p. m. Friday, Thursday and Saturday steamers call at all landings on York River. C. W. WESTBURY, Travelling Passenger Agent, 930 E. Main St Richmond, Vs. J. M. GULF, W. A. Turk, TARIC MALLE VIRGINIA NAVIGATION To Norfolk, Portsmouth, Old Point, Newport News, Claremont and James River landings and connecting a 101 Point and Norfolk For- danceimore and the North. STRAMER POAGNAMORE on SUNDAY, WEB NEDLEY and FRIDAY AT 11:00. Electric-cars direct to wharf.fare only $35. and $109 to Norfolk, Portsmouth, Old Point and Newport News. Music by a grand Orchestra trium. Freight receive daily from above-names Ground and all points in Eastern Virginia and North Carolina. Southern Railway SCHEDULE IN EFFECT OCT. 21, 1900. Trains Leaves Richmond, Va. 11.08 P.M. NOV. 10, 1828 JAP. In Atlanta, Ames, Jackson, and P.O. Box 500, sleeper or lay- ville. Greenaboro, saluburb. 3rd Charlotte. Sleeper open at Richmond 6000 b. m. 7:30 p.m. Connects at Danville and Charlotte, with New York and Florida Express, with travel through sleepers beetween New York and Florida, with connections for all Florida points, also connects at Danville, Charlotte with the southeastern and southwestern Limits (No New York connections). New York and Nashville, New York and Memphis and New York and Memphis, and human tourists sleeper Moke say, Wednesdays, days, Washington to San Francisco without change, with connections for all tourists in Texas, Mexico and California. 15:30 P M No. 7, solid train daily or, Orat lotte, N. C. Connects at Mesley with Parmville and Powhatan railroad at Denderson and Durham, Henderson and Durham and at Gatineau for Durham, Raleigh, and Winston Salem at Daville with No. 88 United States, and solid train, dal y for new Orleans and New York, carries sleeps new New York, to New Orleans and New York to Jacksonville and Miami for Miami & Habana, Cuba from buffet-sleeper Schim- mond to Birmingham through Atlanta. Through train sleeper Sainbury, to Memphis via of $sheville and Chattau- gne. 6:00 P.M. GO IT, LOCAL, daily except Sunday for Kervestin and intermediate points TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND. 6:36 A.M. 6:25 F. M. - from Atlanta, Auguste, Anselville 6:40 F. M. - from Keysville and local stations. 6:44 F. M. - from Keysville and local stations. LOCAL PRELIGHT TRAIN. Nos. 61, 62, between Manchester and Neapolis, Va R F & P RICHMOND, FRED BICKS&BURG Schedulein Effect Jan. 27, 1801. LEAVE BYRD ST., STATION. 4 10 A. M., Pally, for Washington and points North. Stops at Wilford Fredrickson'surg and Quatice tall man on the way to Washin in and New York. 6:50 A. M., daily, except Monday, for Washington and points hort, the "New York" special," composed enty of Pullman vestibed卧 sleeping compartment, dining literary, and observing trafa fare other than regular Pu man charge. Makes no local stops and does not stop at Eiba. 8:20 A. M., away only, for Washington, ad points north, stops at Eiba, Glen, Alem, ororville, Boswell, author Glen Penola, Milford, Woodlane Guinea, summit, Frederick burg, Brooke, Widewater and Quantico. 9:01 A. M., Daily, except untar, for Washington and points north stops at Eiba, Glen, Alem, Ashland, Boswell, wilford Frederick burg, Brooke, Widewater and Quantico. 12:00 A. M., Daily, except untar, for Washington and points north stops at Eiba, Glen, Alem, Ashland, Boswell, wilford Frederick burg, Brooke, Widewater and Quantico. Bifet Parlor orr. Connects with Congressional Limited at Washington. 7:42 P. M., Daily, Washington and points north stops at Eiba, Shland, Boswell, wilford Frederick burg, Brooke, Widewater and Quantico. Bifet Parlor orr. Connects with Congressional Limited at Washington. 8:40 A. M., Daily, Stops at Wide-water Brooke, Frederick burg, Milford Doswell, stops at other station Eiba. Stops at other station Sundays. Sleeper New York to New York. Sleeper Washington to Philadelphia. 8:06 P. M., Daily, stops Sunday, stops a Frederick burg, Milford Doswell, ashland, Glen Allen an klona, unless as or car. 6:57 P. M., Daily stops only at Frederick burg, Dowell, and Eibet Pullman cars from New York and Washington. 8:40 P. M., Daily, stops at Wide-water Brooke, Frederick burg, Sam mit, Quinnea, Glen Allen, Mord, Penola, Ruther Glen, Doswell, Tayl reville, Ashland Glen, and Eiba. Pullman Car. 10:40 P. M., daily, except Sunday, the New York and Florica Special makes no stops and does not stop at Eiba. ACCOMMODATION TRAINS. (Daily except Sunday 8 02 A. M. Leaves Elba for Quantico. 4 00 P. M. Leaves Byrd st for Frederick 6 30 P. M. Leaves Elba for Ashland. 6 40 A. M. rives Elba from ashland. 8 36 A. M. Arrives Street Station from Fredericksburg. 6 00 P. M. arrives Elba from Ashland S. A. L. Through Trains. Via S. A. L. Junction and R. F. & Railroad. LEAVE BROAD STREET STATION (O. & O.) 6 10 M. Daily, for Washington and points north. Florida and Met- roplorburg limited tops agro- ploriosburg and Quantico sleep- ers to New York. Dining car. 5 55 P. M. Daily for Washington and points North. tops at Fredericksburg and Quantico Pallman Sleepers to New York ARRIVE BROAD STREET STATION (O. & O.) 12:08 P. M. Daily. Steps only Fredericks nurg and Doswell. Ashlan Sleepe from New York. 10:51 P. M Daily Florida and Metropolitsen Limley st. p.o. tree ksung Doswell and Ashland. Sleepe from New York. During our W.P. P. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager E.T. D. Myers. President. DON'T SPOD Ogranted G. FEEL SAFE. 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Freight received and forwarded and through bills of lading issued for all others, center and foreign ports. NEW YORK NEW YORK Passengers can leave daily except Sun day (Satunday) 4 P.M.) to Nortok or Old Point Carroad, connecting with Nortok and Western railway for Richmond by steamer vis. Nortok Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00 P.M. Saturday, 4 P.M. Sailing from company's pier. No 2 Nortok River Railway Street. Freight received and forwarded daily. For further information apply to IOKNF MAYER, Agents. 1813 east Main street Richmond, Fw w. b. h. Willard Park. S.A.L. The Favorite Route South. Schedule in Effect June 3rd, 1900. Leaves Chesapeake and Ohio Broad Street Station. 7-90 A. M. Daly, except Sunday, for Petersburg, Henderson, Durhau, Raleigh, Atlanta, and all points South, and Southwest. 2-35 P. M. "Florida Mall and Express," daily for Petersburg, Henderson, Raleigh, Grew, Camden, Columbia, Savannah, Jacks-by-Elmps, Ferrandina, and all Florida points. 9-40 P. M. "FLORIDA LIMITED," daily for Petersburg, Henderson, Raleigh, Wilmington, Greer, Athena, Atlanta, Montgomery, Monroe, Jeans, points South and Northwest Jackson, Chamble, Columbia, Savannah Jacksonville, Chamble, Bermuda, and all Florida points. Transsarrive from n outh of Chasapeau Only 1 h. 41:10 at 1:15 A 5:40 P M, da... also, 2 P M daily Sunday. For tickets, checking baggage. Sleeping G room only, apply to the Seaboard A Line railway office, 908 East Main St. Rio mond Transfer Company, 908 East Main St. Jefferson Hotel, and 1 dep tickets agon. H M. BOYKIN, General Agent. 98 East Main St. C. & O. Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. C. & O. Chesapeake and Ohio Railway ROUTE. Schedule in Effect January 5, 1901, From, Richmond. LEAVE BROAD-STREET STATION, 9:30 a.m. daily for principal stations Newpo News, Old Point, Norfolk and Portsmouth, Parker car. 570. daily local for Newport News, Olta. Old Portmouth ulman to Old Point. 10:00 a.m. except Sunday. Local Traits for Citron Forge. Connecets at Gardons- land or orange Warrenton. Mausses Branch or Montgomery only. Connects at Char ootttville for Lynchburg; at Basic 1c for Hagerson and at Staunton for Lexington. | 2:45 p.m. Limited, to Cincinnati, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Portsmouth, sleeping cars Connects to South, for Orange and at Orale with Souther- Midday for stations in range at 6:40 p.M. Midday for stations in range at 6:40 p.M. Washington. Connects for Virginia Hot Sports No. 7, foll ows No. except sunday, from Gordonsville to Ilamun. 5:20 p.m. Accommodation, except Sunday to Ilamun. 10:45 p. m., Dally, F. F. V., to Clinematani and Louisville, fullman sleeping car. Connects for Virginia Hot springs. Connects at kennedy to with Green bear River R E except sunday. LEAVE EIGHTH ST. STATION. 10:30 a. m. with *Lynobhy* (Lexington and Buckingham), with *Daffy* (Sunday), with *Buckingham* and Albe- sunday. 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Hoffman, Seoretary. The cause is a worthy‘one ‘and ‘every effort should be made to bunt down the flonds guilty of such atrocity. Gunna Mac Anrmur had a grand ballin the Philippines and the dark- skinned maidens danced with the of- ficers of the army and navy. South- erners and Northerners joined in the disty whirl. What excuses will be given to anxious home folks upon ‘their getece & ‘Tax Executive Committee of the Ministers; Allianes of Kansas City, ‘Kansas, representing the fifteen color- ed churches of that city, has issued an appeal for $10,000. with which to prose cute the leaders of the :mob who burn- ed Faep ALexixpenjat, Leavenworth, Kansas, Taesday, January 15th, 1901. Iseallsupon Gov. Stawtey, toZoffer a Feward of{$500,00 for the eonvistion of the murderers, ‘The document is signed by Messrs, E. V. Puomaun, president, Prof. H. B. Purewsr, Secretary, E. A. Witsox, G. A. Garrriea, W. L. Geawr, THE UONSTILUTIONAL OONVEN- ‘TION. ‘Tax legislature of Virginia has ad- fourned. Bafore doing so, it passed » bill providing for the holding of a con- stitutional convention. Ths body will consist of one hundred members and they will be elected on the fourth Thuredey in May. 1901. The Convention wili meet Jane 12 1901, and the new cons‘itution is t be submitted to the people for ratifien. tion or rejsetion November 5 1901. In case the convention does not complete its work in time, the next General Assembly is to provide for the sabmission of the new constitution to the people. It ie now stated that the opposition to ths wholesale disfranchisement of the colored people has become s0 pro: nounced that it seriously endangers the suceers of the convention itself, ‘Tha indisations are that it will be ar “all white” convention. However, we hope that colored men will offer them. selves as candidates and work Like beavers to get counted in, PLAIN TALKING. ‘Tax Richmond, Va. Evanrxa Leaver in its iseus of the 15th inst ssys: A far and impartial trial can not be had in the face of bayonets,” said s Virginia Judge yesterday, in converse- tion with a representative of the Even- jog Leader. “it a person, white or Disek. shall ever be placed oa trial in either one of the two Uounty Oourte over whieh I have the honor to pre- side, and }t becones necessary to or- der outa military company to. protret he lite of that person while he is on trial, shall grant a change of veous Idetice becomes afarce when a per~ ron has to be tried for hie lite and sol. diere have to save that life until « ver- dict has been rendered.” Peat 1s good common sense aud it -bould b- the practice in every couuty to Virginia. A year or two ago a man was tried for @ heinous «fanee in this ~tate, and while the trial was going on mob was hanging around the evurt house, Ore of the mob actusily went into the court house and tried to throw rope arcund the prisoner's neck, while he was sitting in the box. Gov. O'Frrral) hed heard of the trouble and ordered out the military, or else the man would never have been brought to trial. But the presenee of the sol- diers had no other effees than to keep the mob from taking tbe prisoner out and lynebing bm, The mob was shere and its i: taence was dominant. There Was nocbanee in the world for the prisoner on trial, Him doom was sealed inadvance. Thére was a trial, bat it Wasa mocxery. he mob-spirit pre- Vailed and ifs jury failed to bring ine Verdict of guilty, even the soldiers sould haraly have kept ths mcb from taking vengeance on the prisoner. Every man accused cf acrims it er- tited toa fsic trial by a jury of bis Peers upon the evidence and without Prejudice. I; is almoat imposibale for him toget such a trial in «commun. ity where the feeling rgainat himfis tach tas the presence of the military isnecessary to protect him from mol violence. Tre zecall a case during the edoaintr tration of Governor MeXinney, to whieh reference hae more than once been made in the public print. Teo white men were accused of criminal assault, and the intigaation agsios them was so great that the Governor ordered out the military to protect them from the mb. Court was in session a* the cime the matter was brought before the grand dary, a true bill was found and the case ome on for trial while the spirit of Popular indignation ran high Tie men were convicted and condem ird ‘eaabito » long term in the penitentiary About two years thereafter, one 0 the women concerned wae again in the court ss s witness aod she prefaced her testimony by saying that she would sell the troth in spite of pressure- thet had been brought to bear upon her; that abe had perjured herself once and Sent two men to the penitentiary, and that the would not repeat the offence. ‘This eaused something of « sense tion inthe court-roem and she was called upon to explain. She then eon- teased that inthe esse under review she hed sworn falsely against the men on trial, that they bad no: committed the crime with which they had been sharged and of which they hed bees onvicted and that she had since ben much troubled in mind because she had been instrumental in vending them to prison. 01 course the presiding judge and the Commonwenith’s Atterney lost nu time in communineting the facts t Governor MeKioney and the mm were forthwith pardoned, but they hac been made to wear the acripes of « fel On for two years, as we recall, and suo- Iected to the disgrace and mortifica- sion of a penitentiary sentence, all be- eange they were tried under circum. stances which absolutely preetuded anything like © fai and deliberate trial, a ae ~ When journals of standing give voice to jsuch utterances it tenus to show thet we are returning to “the faast of reaton, ‘and flow of the soul,” Yes, this Virginia jurist was right. Law is being overturned, and the foundation principles of equity sneer- ed at, No government ean long continue which permite its wristen mandates to be disregarded, aad its solemn deerees east aside. Lynen-law mast go! ———— ‘All She Wanted. He—A maid must not expect sued lovers av she finds in books. Few men ere paragons, She—Oh! I should not expect a pare- gon. Ishould be satisfied with a lover, young, handsome, brave, noble and un- selfish —Puck. Woe. ©, pltying reader, stop and think: t widespread misery it must maxe ‘When a man who weighs $00 pounds In suffering trom the stomachache! “Chicago Tribune. ASK FOR WHAT You Waxn, aly all Le dem (Sab OE: StF I SS) B\( ae Eee (| ~ eo =>) KA JL BS <A eae \ yi PAy= “My dear, won’t you give me a loc! ef your hair?" “With pleasure, my darling.” “Anda nice gold locket to keep itin? —Bondags-Nisse, is retmoa. “Amelia, when a letter came from you while you were away I did no! read it for a day at least.” “What was that for, Edgar?” “Don't you see? I saved one day’ interest on the money you asked for.” —Chicago Record. Quan 4 “Did he propose last night?" asked the blonde, “He did,” answered the brunette. “As 1 recollect it,” suggested the blonde, “you said that he had been so tiresome and dilatory that you pro posed giving him @ short answer.” “And that's just what I gave him,” assented the brunette, deflantly. “I mid ‘Yea! "—Chicago Post, Uapromiabie. Mra. De Timide—Captain, if they were only able to invent ships that dic not roll at all, don’t you think that there would be a great increase in ocean travel? Capt. Crosser — No doubt, but it ‘wouldn’t pay. Passengers on a chip that didn’t rolt would eat 18 times as much and wipe out the profita—N. ¥ World, THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. CONGER TO PROTEST Against Waldersee’s Proposed Ex- pedition Against the Chinese. HIs INSTRUCTIONS FORWARDED. Proposed Expeditions Are im Violn- tion of the Rights of the Individual Parties to the Pence Negotiations, Because They Menace Success. Washington, Feb. 20.—Minister Con- ger hag been instructed by cable to communicate to the foreign ministers ‘at Pekin the feeling of the United States government that further hostile expeditions should not be indulged in at this time. ‘This action was taken by the state department after the cabinet discussion had developed the attitude of the ad- ministration. It is understood that this course was regarded as best, since it left room for another appeal to the Powers directly through their foreign ‘offices in case Mr. Conger’s efforts are futile. ‘The state department officials decline to make public the text of the note. However, it was said to be In Perfect accord with the policy already developed aad to make manifest the deep conviction of the United States government that these proposed hostile expeditions are in violation of the rights of the Individual parties to the Peace negotiations, because tending to bring about the fallure of these nego- tiations. If the threat of military expeditions is based upon a desire to force the Chi- nese envoys to speedier action upon the ministerial proposals, then {t must be stated that our government disap- proves, feeling that it has not yet been demonstrated sufficiently that the Chi- nese government is not acting to the dest of its ability. Regarding the in- sintence of the foreign ministers on the imposition of the death penalty upon the whole list of prescribed Chinese of- ficials, it is recalled that the Chinese agreed to administer the severest pos- sible punishment, and It is concelved here that it may be entirely impossible for that government to go to the length demanded by the ministers, ‘These considerations are of course known to the foreign ministers in Pe- kin, but {t will be Mr. Conger’s duty to refresh thelr recollections as to the engagements their governments enter- ed into with the United States, as well as with China, and he will point out that our attitude is in exact accordance with the line laid down in the formal notes preceding the beginning of the negotiations. The United States gov- ernment will continue to deal with the other powers through thelr diplomatic Agencies, ignoring the suggestion that the ministers at Pekin have no control over the milltary forces stationed there, and carrying out the same theory Gen. Chaffee will act in thorough harmony with any suggestions made by Mr. Con- ger. CHINESE EMPEROR YIELDS. Wil Comply With Al the Demands of the Powers, Pekin, Feb. 20.—Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang have received a tele- gram which virtually means that the ese will comply with all the de- mands of the powers, although they still desire information on a few minor points. The foreign envoys look for- ‘Ward confidently to absolute compli. ‘ance tomorrow at the latest. |, Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang have been greatly worried by the prep- rations for the expedition into the {n- terior, and they have strongly urged the court to yield, pointing out that otherwise the dismemberment of the empire was probable, ‘The Pekin correspondent of the Lon. don Morning Post telegraphs his paper that he understands that Gen. Voyron the French commander, {s willing tc serve under Count von Waldersee tn the expedition. He emphasizes the Gifficulties of transport and commis. Sariat likely to be experienced in the Provinces of Shan-S! and Shen-Si, both of which are afflicted with famine, and says: “A large Chinese army is preparing to meet the foreign advance. Even {i the empress dowager yields on the punishment question {t is desirable that the expedition should bring the emperor back and detain him until the demands of the powers are satisfied.” Rabects taiewect Os Gteck Gecskeesn _ Pittsburg, Feb. 20.—The latest labor ‘move in the great steel combination is oe announcement that. ‘hese tT. |. Shaffer, of the Amalgamat Asso- ‘elation, with a committee of officers, will leave for New York this week to ‘persuade Mr. Carnegie to have inserted in the transfer of his holdings a clause | permitting the organization of the em- Ployes of the combines by the Amalga- mated Association or any labor. or- ganization. President Shaffer is of the opinion that Mr. Carnegie will act on the proposition, and that some clause ‘will be inserted in behalf of the work- ingmen before the transfer is com- pleted. $ : Digging For Dead Bodies. Vancouver, B. C., Feb. 20.—A special from Cumberland says: Six hundred feet below the ground, and over a thousand yards from the foot of Shaft No. 5 a little gang of men are at work in an heroic attempt to reach the bod- tes of their fellow miners who perished in Friday’s explosion. Six bodies so far have been recovered. There were no marks of burning on the first four bodies, and the conclusion therefore {s that they were suffocated by the after damp. Two of the bodies recovered are mangled almost beyond recogni- tion, Urgex a British Tari For Revenue. London, Feb. 20.—The Daily Mail, in view of the necessity of raising money for the war in South Africa, still “in full blast,” advocates a tariff for reve- hue purposes, which, it says, differs en- Urely from a’ protective tariff. ‘‘itinceiiaeace nee take London, Feb. 20.—The Rotterdam correspondent of The Dally Express says: “I learn that the national pres- ent for Queen Wilrelmina, which had hitherto been Kept a secret, will take the form of a new crown, and that £20,000 has been subscribed.” THE NEW YORK GAMBLERS, District Attorney Philbin’s Fight Against the Poolrooms. New York, Feb. 20.—Behind closed doors, and with every effort to main- tain the secrecy of the proceedings, Justice Jerome, of the court of special ‘sessions, yesterday held an examina- tion of some of the men held as wit. fercerme the poolroom raid which an et Attorney carried out Monday at No. oe street. It was expected that the exani- ination would produce extremely in- teresting and importe~t evidence in- yolving the syndicate which, it is al- leged, profits by tae violation of the gambling laws in this city. “It was hinted both by Mr. Schurman and other officers interested that prominent tity officers would be implicated. District Attorney Philbin Is quoted as saying: “The people of New York have no {dea what I'am bucking against. I am Up against the strongest combination of brains and wealth that ever existed in thie city for the purpose of evading the laws.” ‘Mr. Philbin stated that he was de- termined vice should be rooted out and ail offenders brought to trial. The following statement was Issued: “The district attorney desires to give Warning to all persons who frequent Poolrooms and all other places where the law is being violated that they may be called upon at any time to tes- tify and give evidence before the grand Jury or a magistrate as to such places.” One of the poolrooms open yesterday was that at No. 20 Dey street, which was broken into on Monday.’ “Club members” only were admitted. BREAK IN DELAWARE DEADLOOK. Addicks Comes Within Six Votes of thetue Wicstes. Dover, Del., Feb. 20.—There was break in the ranks of the regular Re- publicans yesterday, when the ballot for United States senator waa taken. Four “regulars” who have opposed the election of J. Edward Addicks to the national senate—Senators Groves and ‘McFarlan and Representatives Baynard and Dayett—voted for him yesterday for the short term. Six more votes would have elected Addicks. This ts Probably the forerunuer of what the Addicks followers have been clatming for several days pest, namely, that there Would be a serious break in ‘the ranks of the reuiar Republicans, and that their candidate would ultimately be chosen to the senate. Senator Groves and Representative Baynard were elected ax Union Repub- licans, and have been credited to Ad- dicks from the first, or whenever he needed them. Senator McFarlan yoted for Addicks two years ago. This leaves the vote of Representative Dayett as the only gain for Mr. Addicks, PeedSels w PatteGneties Mattias: ‘Washington, Feb. 20.—A communica- tion received from Ambassador Tower, at St. Petersburg, respecting the Rus- sian sugar duty, is sald to have been Uttle more than a terse summary of the opinions of the Russian ministers and newspapers as to the prospects of further trouble between Russia and the United States. The ambassador made it plain that, in his estimation, there was little danger of any strain being put upon the friendly political relations existing between the United States and Russia, while there was a general con- ‘vVietion that the present economie tasue between the two countries will be set- tled in such a manner as to leave not a scar, Falled For « Million; Amets, $10. Boston, Feb. 19—A failure for a million or over, with assets to the amount of a $10 bill, was shown by the Yoluntary petition in bankruptey filed yesterday afternoon by George R. Eager, a railroad butlder of Newton, ‘Mass. The actual figures of liabilities are $1,407,341. Mr, Hager’s debts were contracted between 1888 and 1890, Principally in Tennessee, all on notes. ‘This is the heaviest failure recorded In this district since the bankruptcy act Went into effect. The debts are ali outlawed, Wanton. Protection Wes the When. ‘Washington, Feb. 20.—Gen. Thomas ‘M. Anderson, senior vice commander of the Sons of the Aemrican Revolution, and other officials of that organization Were before the house committee on Gudiciary yeaterday advocating legisla. tion against the desecration of the flag. William V. Cox, of the National Mu- seum, exhibited a collection of adver- tisements, ete., in which the national emblem was used in an unbecoming manner. The committee took no ac- tion, owing to the lateness of the ses- sion. Military Academy BM Fatt, Washington, Feb. 20.—By the em- phatic vote of 18 to 42 the senate late yesterday afternoon rejected the con- ference report on the military acad- emy appropriation bill. ‘This action came at the conclusion of a spirited debate upon the provisions against hazing inserted in the report by the conference committee of the two branches of congress. The report of the conferrees was rejected because It wes regarded by a large majority of the senate as too drastic. ‘Cekiishadn Dike Cidicek ee Pittsburg, Feb. 20.—False and un- founded rumors caused a run on the German National bank, of Allegheny, yesterday, during which $180,000 was Paid out to certain frightened deposit- ors. ‘The excitement at one time dur- ing the afternoon was intense, causing almost a panic and giving the police all they could do to prevent an out- break. One lady, Mra. Mary Fogal, was seriously bruised and injured internal- ly. The bank is one of the most rell- able in the city. Russian Retaliation. St. Petersburg, Feb. 18—In retelta- tion for the act’ of the United States treasury department in holding that the countervailing duty against boun- ty fed sugar applies to the Russian ar- Ucle, the Russian government on Sat- urday, in. a decree issued by M. de ‘Witte, minister of finance, ordered the Imposition of a maximum ‘tariff on im- ports into Russia of American manu- factured goods. Suffolk, Va. Feb. 18—Pleading a lack of tlme in’ which to prepare them- solves lawyers for Henry Copeland, convicted of first degree murder for Killing J. D. Story almost in the pres- ence of his wife and child, today sought further continuance of thetr motion to have the verdict set aside. Judge Kil- by continued the motion till March 12, when he said the matter must be set. ted. Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 19—The dead bodies of ‘Mrs. H. M. Wilson, @ young widow, and William’ Hamilton, a atu: dent ta pharmacy, who. disappeared from Atlanta & week ago, were found Sunday night, one mile from the end of the Chattahoochee street car line. ‘The surroundings indicated that Ham: fiton had killed Mrs. Wilson, set fire to the woods near her body and then fended his own life, Both bodies were fearfully burned. It 1s known that Hamilton had been devoted to Mrs. Wilson for some tirae, but her parents ‘assert that she gave him no encour- agement, CRUSADERS KILL WOMAN Wife of a Kansas Bartender Mur- dered by Masked Men. WENT IN TO DEMOLISH PROPERTY ‘The Murder Frightened the Raiders, Mowever, and They Became Panic Stricken and Fled Withost Doing ‘kee Shaninne to the Oaloan. Millwood, Kan., Feb. 20.—In a raid on ® “Joint” here by 20 masked men, heavily armed, late Monday night, Mrs. Rose Hudson, wife of the bartender, was instantly killed. William Webb, one of the raiders, was shot through one arm and two or three of his com- panions were slightly wounded. Young farmers compised the party. Four ar- Tests were made yesterday and much excitement prevails over the prospect of a still mére serious collision be- tween the factions. The men arrested are John Willburn, William Thorn- burg, Andy Wilson and a man named Turner. Wilburn 1s but 28 years of ‘gp, and each of the others are 26, Shortly after 10 o’clock two men en- tered the “joint,” which is eald to be owned by Mrs. Michael Lochner. Warn- ing had been served on the proprietress to cease business, but compliance was Tefused. When the men entered they ordered drinks. which were at once served by Bartender Hudson. One of the men rapped loudly on the bar, and at this signal about 20 more ‘men Tushed into the place. All earried arms and wore masks. Halt a dozen shotguns were raised and discharged into the ceiling, ap- parently to demoralize the keepers of the place. Two men rushed upon Hud- son with guns levelled at his head. He grasped the barrels and pushed them aside just as they exploded. Hud- son slipped tc the floor. Just then Mrs. Hudson burst open ‘the rear door and entered. She dashed to- ward her husband, whom she supposed to have been shot. Hardly had she crossed half the intervening space when another gun was discharged point blank at her head. The whole top of her skull was blown away, and Hudson, regaining his feet, bore her to the rear room, where she died. ‘Ten men are said to have been wait- ing under arms to help defond the “joint” from the expected raid, but when the band entered the place and began shooting the defenders became panie stricken and decamped. ‘When the raiders saw Mrs. Hudson fall dying they, too, became frightened and hastily quitted the place without attempting to destroy the liquors or ‘Getures. MRS. NATION A PRISONER, She Refuses to Give Bonds and Re- mains Behind the Bars. ‘Topeka, Kan., Feb, 19.—dfrs. Nation is now in the county jail as a result of her trial on a peace warrant before Judge Hazen yesterday. The warrant was sworn to by the Moeser Cold Stor- age company, whose plant Mrs. Nation entered Sunday morning. Mrs. Nation acted as her own attor- ney In the trial. Judge Hazen placed her under $2,000 bond to keep the peace and ordered her to appear before him at the next term of court, Mrs, Nation refused to give the bond and said she would go to jail. She is now detained in the hospital room of the county jail, where she will probably re- main for some time. The crusader de- clares that she will resume her smash- ing crusade against the “Joints” imme- diately upon her release. ‘Three of her Ueutenants are also placed under bonds. Mrs. Nation put in a busy Sun- day In Topeka, and as a result the capi- tal city experienced more genuine ex- citement than can beremembered by the oldest inhabitant. The crusader liter- ally crammed the day with thrilling episodes. She succeeded in having the contents of a notorious joint smashed, broke into a cold storage plant in Search of liquor, ruined the mirrors on Several bars found stored in a livery barn, addressed: a large mass meeting ot men and-women and was arrested four times. In the various raids, which Were followed with military precision, ‘Mrs. Nation was obeyed as implicitly as any commanding general. Ai Sein MaDe tenet Fort Huron, Mich., Feb. 20.—Mrs. Charles Rhodes yesterday entered James Wilson's saloon and asked for her son, who it appears hangs around ‘Wilson's establishment. He was not ‘there, and after giving the bartender a secture Mrs. Rhodes suddenly drew 4 hammer from under her cape and be- gan to break a showcase containing bottled goods. She broke all the glass front and about ten ‘bottles of whisky. ‘The bartender then put her out. Mrs. Rhodes stated that she sad served no- tice on the saloon keeper not to sell Ker son liquor. Wilson will ask for a ‘warrant for Mrs, Rhodes’ arrest. Saloon Raided at Newman. Newman, Kan., Feb. 20—A band of 80 men and women, armed with hatch- ets and axes, made an effective raid ‘on a joint here yesterday. They com- pletely demolished a costly cherry bar, @ plate glass mirror and other fix- tures. ‘There was not much liquor in the place, but it was destroyed. A friend of the jointist tried to protect the property with a shotgun. One of the crusaders, named Gorrell, in trying to get possession of the gun was struck on the head with it and*seri- ously injured. Joints Closed by City Marshal, Great Bend, Kan., Feb, 20.—The ev- en joints in this clty were closed yes- terday by the city marshal. This ac- tion fs the result of a de.aand of a sommittee of citizens, whicn was pie- yented to the city officials. The ct- Acials were told that the joints would ‘3e smashed if they were not closed. Roosevelt Homeward Bound. Colorado Springs, Feb. 20—Governor Theodore Roosevelt left for the east ast evening after another day hunt- tng coyotes on the plains east and south of Colorado Springs. The ride yesterday Included eight runs after coyotes, in only two of which, however, the dogs were let loose. The distance sowered was more than 50 miles. A WEEE’S NEWS CONDENSED ‘Thursday, Feb. 14. A bill passed both houses of Dela- ‘Ware's legislature providing the whip- Ping post for wife beaters. The senatorial deadlocks tn Dela- ware, Nebraska, Montana and Oregon continue, fruitless ballots being taken daily. At the bidding of Mrs. Nation a Chi- ago saloonist draped a statue in gauze. ‘This was unsatisfactory to the cru a RRR sader, ant he put @ <Tuther Aubbarc on it. A movement for the purpose _o bringing the Olympian games to Chi- cago in 1904 has been started by repre sentative business men and members oi the University of Chicago faculty. Friday, Feb 15. ‘The Jeffries-Ruhlin prize fight al Cincinnati, enjoined by Judge Hollister has been declared off. A Loulsville capitalist ts forming : pool to buy $1,000,000 worth of whisky for speculative purposes. A mad bulldog dashed into a Chicagc schoolroom yesterday, and before i was driven out it had severely bitter three children. Alexander W. Longfellow, a brother of the American poet, Henry W. Long. fellow, died at Portland, Me., yester. dad, aged 86 years. Senator H. 8. Earle, of Michigan was elected president of the League o American Wheelmen by the Philadel- phia convention yesterday. Saturday, Feb. 16. ‘The ship subsidy bill will probably not reach a vote at this session of con. gress. Five men were suffocated yesterday by white damp at the Beath colliery it Fifeshire, Scotland. Fire and explosions in a mine a! Cumberland, B. C., resulted in th death of 61'men. To avert another Sampson-Schley controversy, it is likely that both wil be created vice admirals. Near Colquitt, Ga., a 100 horsepower doiler in a sawmill’ exploded, killing William Green and James Garsi, Jacob Turner, one of the best known ushers at the ‘executive mansion. It Washington, died yesterday at Ho! Springs, Ark. . In Berlin there was a steady in. crease in the number of unemployed during January. There are now 16 such persons to every 100 jobs. Monday, Feb. 18. King Victor Emmanuel, according tc the London Dally Mail, will visit Lon- don next May. Sir Francis Cook, who in 1885 mar. ried Miss Tennessee Claflin, of New York, died last evening in London. W. K. Vanderbilt and a party of friends sailed from Savannah, Ga., ox Saturday for a cruise of the ‘Mediter. Fanean aboard the yacht Valiant. All Europe is experiencing a feturr of winter weather. Severe cold and snow storms are reported from al parts of England, Germany, Italy, Aus. tria and Russia. Seven miners, including the superin. tendent, were blown to atoms at th Commerce mine, in Graham county Arizona, Saturday by the explosion o: the company’s magazine. TPucaday, Feb. 19. National senate passed the bill ap- Propriating $5,000,000 for the St. Loui: Louisiana Purchase exposition. Capt. W. ©. Clark, of the Twelfth United States infantry, was appointed governor of Tarlac, Philippines. ‘The London county council has de- elded to spend £50,000 in precaution ary measures against the bubonic plague in London. ‘The membership of Daniel B. Hatch of the New York Stock Exchange, ha: deen sold for $61,000, which equals the highest record price. ‘Yesterday the dam at the villag electric plant of Thompsonville, Mich. Went out with a roar. Edward an¢ Ernest Crandell were drowned. At Abingdon, Va, a new reservol broke yesterday and’ liberated 1,000.00 gallons of water. John Cook’ and s Jad named Hall gustained serious injur Wednesday, Feb. 20. M, Paul Armand Silvestre, French poet and critic, died in Toulouse France, aged 64. A contribution of $260,000 by John D Rockefeller to Brown university wai ‘announced last night in New York. Hon. Tom L. Johnson, the wel known capitalist, was nominted fo1 mayor of Cleveland at the Democratic primeries. ‘The fire and police board of Denver after a lengthy investigation o! charges of receiving bribes from crim. inals, demanded the resignations of al the officers accused. ‘Two thousand Polish citizens of To ledo have signed a petition asking fo: & federal appropriation for the erectior of @ monument to the nremory of Pu: ‘Vaski, the Polish patriot. GENERAL MARKETS. Philadelphia, Feb. 19.—Flour steady; PeRter subertine, 322503: Pennsylvania Poles, Sour. Siogsser cty ll extra pepe ‘Rye flour in Mmited t at Nar “wheat slow: No. Seeds epee ts Yani wat slow; No. Bred, spotty S._ Gorn dull” Woe 8 Shot Nona yeliow, for local Wades a6 Sata ‘uli; No. 3 Fpite, clipped, se. er ay ‘quiet choice timoing, suits for dare ies” Bee meagy? ms, sik.sog Te Pork ateady family, $16.25G16.75; mess, $13.75¢°14.50. Lard Quiet? ‘weatorn steamed,’ $1.70. Live pour try quoted at ee for hens, Je. for old Tonsters, logiowe. for young’ chickens. 1 @ilc. for spring ducks, 9. for turkeys Sad" 10gtie. for" geese. Dressed poultry Bt 0a, tor’ choice western fowls, “Ute for ola roosters, Weise, for choice ahd fancy nearby chickens, istic: Tor tance Selected nearby turkeys, 121s. for choles to ‘fancy “weatern, ducks und) ae" tor Western’ geese “Butter” stendys fresh Sreamery, eysic.! tastory Nigiss.: Soen Steamers, 19030: ‘Imitation “ creamery, Moites: New York Guiry. sane. tangy HScnayivasts, prlnta: Jovbine at Spe: Go, wholesale, die.” Cheese’ ttm: fancy fiiee” fall mage, ingitice fagey sama fuil'made, Be Egue stealys New Yor nd Penniylvanta, at mark ites western Go, Wie? southorn Gon ise Potatoes Quiet? dorseyt, S12501.18° New York Siu Bat Lone stands" SLSOULSTS “Sersey Sweets, $1 sae Hast Liberty, Pa., Web, 18.—Cattle mar- ket Mowe okra eraoy6 prime, el E35, Common, $382.56. tiogs slow’ beimne Ficitaran, Se iAe es; beat Fockere: Rae Piss iets” hoes toa pina, Sao i rouse, I VGeION. Shces? Steady 08 sheep, slow’ and lower ou inmbs: choles Heirs, Metplge: Somnman, Rus, stile mbes 3. 20rreade commen to koDS. tae 6.25; veal calves, $77.50, * Woodstock, Va., Feb. 15.—The coun- ell of the town of Woodstock has con- tracted with Mr. G. L, McKain, of Sa- lem, W. Va., for the construction of the waterworks system at the sum of $18,200. Work is to be commenced within 30 days and completed by June 8, 1901. Irvington, Va, Feb. 18—Petitions requesting the repeat of the local op- tion law in Whitesboro and White Chapel districts, ancaster county, were handed to Judge Ewell, at Lan- caster court, today by the whisky men, and an election was at once ordered to be held in the districts named. Fredericksburg, Feb. 18.—Work on the Improvements and additions to the Montpelier mansion, the former home of President James Madison, in Orange gounty, ordered by the new owner, Mr. Dupont, laware, are progressing rapidly, a large force of hands being employed. A telephone line is bein: erected to connent the mansion with Orange Court House, ROUNDINGUPKIDNAPERS Tn ee ee ee eae eee rest, Was the Man Whe Guarded Him-Prisoner Denies Complicity. Omaha, Feb. 20—The police hawe under arrest James Callahan, charged with complicity in the abduction of Edward Cudahy, Jr., on the night of Dee. 18. Callahan ‘was arrested inst Saturday, but the police kept it a secret until yesterday in the hope of securing other arrests. Young Cudahy has pos- itively identified him as the man who ‘accosted him neat the Cudahy reai- dence and represented himself to be a sheriff from an adjoining county and forced him into a buggy, and also as the man who kept guard over him at the Melrose Hill house during the 0 hours he was kept prisoner, pending the negotiations for the ransom of $25,000 which Mr. Cudahy paid for the return of the boy. Daniel H. Burrks, who sold a horse and buggy to two men who are supposed to have used it to procure the abduction, also identt- fied Callahan as one of the men with whom he made the deal. Marie Lar- sen, a servant im the employ of J. N. H. Fatrick, of whom the kidnapers Tented a house, was the third person to identify Callahan, and says he is the man who paid a month’s rent tn advance for a cottage in Happy Hol- low, which the bandits abondoned two weeks before the abduction, fearing discovery. Callahan denfes absolutely that he had anything to do with the kidnaping, Dut admits that he was a close friend of Crowe. He says he can prove an alibi, and states that during the time which it is claimed he spent guarding young Cudahy he was at the home of his sister, a Mrs, Kelly, living at Pop- pleton avenue and Fifty-third street, which is a short distance from the Mel- rose Hill house. ‘Mrs. Kelly was asked Tast night con- cerning the whereabouts of Callahan at the time of the abduction and said the day following the deed he was at her home, but acknowledged that she dows not know his whereabouts the night before. Last night the police secured infor- mation which they expect to lead to the arrest of another man connected with the crime. He fs a coachman of a tam- fly friend of Mr. Cudahy, and it ts claimed he has been acting very queer- ly In the matter ever since the kidnap- ing. The coachman fs not suspected ns being one of the principals. His son is the man really wanted, and the elder man Is expected to tell of his son's actiong at the time of the stealing of the boy. ‘The coachman’s son, Chief of Police Donahue says, fits minutely the description of man’ No. 3, and is now the object of the search, Callahan is 38 years of age and has lived in Omaha for several years. He has been employed in the packing house of the Cudaby Packing company at South Omaha up to three months ago. He has not been employed for some time, but the police claim he has Deen spending money freely and taking life easy. In 1893 he was given a five year penitentiary sentence for highway robbery, but after serving 18 months was paroled. Six months later he was convicted of stealing and sent back to serve the remainder of the sentence. A BROTHER'S PLOT FAILS, Tried to Have His Wealthy Steter Declared a unattc. Scranton, Pa., Feb. 20.—In the tun ‘Acy proceedings brought against Mlas Jennie Howell, “of this city, by her brother, Frankiin Howell, the referee @lrected the jury to return a verdict that Miss Howell was of a perfect and Absolutely sound mental condition. Franklin Howell and his sister, Jennie, were heirs equally to the estate of thelr father, Daniel Howell, who left $500,000, Through “unlucky specula- tion Franklin lost his entire fortune and had to depend on his sister for many years. Miss Howell has not been strong physically and her brother managed her estate for her. During the past summer, while at Atlantic ‘City, she met Edward B. Dean, of ‘Hackensack, N. J. He was a widower of nearly 60 years. He proposed to ‘Miss Howell and was accepted. Upon the announcement of the engagemént her brother sought to prove that she was a lunatic and had been unduly in- fluenced by Mr. Dean. Miss Howell testified that her brother had wrong- fully used her money and was trying to prevent her marriage to further his own ends. The brother and sister are now bitterly estranged. GENERAL SOUTHERN NEWS. Ming George, Va., Feb. 18.— Without notice the two steamers plying between Washington, D. C., and Mount Holly have discontinued their trips until the 25th. Shippers along the route are put to great inconvenience. Bristol, Va., Feb. 18.—A reservoir at Abingdon, Va., burst today and let loose 100,000 gallons of water. John Cook and a boy named Hall were caught in the tide and injured, belng carried into a barbed wire fence. Raleigh, N. C., Feb. 19.—The lower house of the general assembly of North Carolina yesterday passed a resolution calling for the impeachment before the bar of the senate of Chief Justice David M.Furches and Associate Justice Rob- ert M. Douglas, of the supreme court of North Carolina. ‘The resolution charges them with high crimes and misdemeanors in office, in that they issued certain processes in a case of & political nature, which, it Is charged, are in violation of the constitution of North Carolina, and the statute law of the state. The vote was 62 to 33 for impeachment. Of the 33 nays 18 were Republicans and two were Populists, All those voting for the resolution were Democrats, Wheeling, W. Va. Feb. 15.—There was a terrific explosion of dynamite at the Suburban Brick company's Indian Tun works today and that no one was Killed is miraculous. Early this morn- ing five sticks of frozen dynamite were placed on the boilers in the engine Toom to thaw. They were evidently forgotten, as the men were preparing to go to dinner when the stuff explod- ed. The engine houso was literally blown to pieces. Impossible as it seema the engine boilers were not dam- aged, though the steam pipes, which ‘are on top of the boilers, were torn off. ‘A teamster was unloading coal near by atthe time. The force of the explosion knocked his horses down, shattered “ ‘wagon, icted no injuy on driver. One of the horses was killed. THE PLANET S ATURD Y, FEB. 23, 1901 A ROYAL GUEST. How suddenly he was dethroned, Who his entire kindgdom owned, They cried: "Long live the king!" But not to him they bowed, oh no! For in his place of honor, lo! A tiny, squalling thing. With wrinkled brow, and puckered face And not a single kingly grace, Usurps this brawling elf. But how he loves that tyrant small, And when he wives he hears him call, And worships him with pelf. And sings—aye there's the rub—to sing A melody for the new king A midnight, standard time; And who she wives a note. Now warbles from his unfeelful throat, A lullaby in rhyme: NOCTURNE. "Sleep, dear, and rest! Hush, hush, don't cry, Birds in the nest Have gone by-by. "The baa-baa sheep, The moo-moo cow, Are fast sleep— It's your turn now. "Ah, little man, You're the whole thing! Deny it who can, Baby is king!" —M. L. Rayne, in Chicago Times-Herald. A DIFFERENCE By F. M. Embree. (Copyright, 1890, by the Authors' Syndicate.) THEY were mounting the steps of the Metropolitan elevated at Madison street, and watching the slow clump, clump of a cripple as he descended. After he had passed them Jack said, pitifully, half under his breath: "Poor fellow! His working arm and right leg. I wonder what he can find to do." "His wife supports him, probably. That is if he was married before his accident. I suppose his matrimonial prospects dwindled to nothing afterwards if he wasn't, in which case other relatives stepped in, of course." Ethel's voice was calm, even cold. Jack suddenly wondered if she had a heart. He answered a little bitterly: "Then you think love goes for nothing. Only able-bodied laborers need apply!" Ethel laughed. "Well, a one-armed lover wouldn't be of much use in securing one a seat in the elevated at this hour." She was still breathless from her encounter with the crowd, through which Jack's height and football muscle had forced a way for her, while he was weighing her emotional nature. "But seriously, Miss Bray, don't you think it possible for a woman to fall in love with a cripple?" "Seriously, Mr. Archer, I do not. She may feel sorry for him, and so marry him out of the sentiment akin "I ONLY HEARD TO-DAY OF YOUR ENGAGEMENT." to love, but women put strength where men do beauty. Now would you marry Sallie Denton?" Sallie Denton was the red-haired, squint-eyed, lantern-jawed applewoman known to all South-siders. "That is an extreme case. Her mental acquirements and social position match her looks." "Fie, my dear sir, you beg the question! How many maids of low degree and small accomplishments have been lifted to place and fortune by a pretty face!" "But not all popular women have been beauties." "In the eyes of their admirers they have been." "Oh, what a twisting of logic! Then a woman might imagine strength—even an arm or leg—" "Here is our station! I believe you would have gone by, you love so to argue." back to Miss Bray on that, a held back from tears by oking horror, she stared a. age before her bearing Jack A.ner's name among the wounded, after the battle of San Juan! Later she learned that with his right arm gone, and the sight of one of his eyes destroyed, he was coming home. How she longed to see him, to tell him in some way that she had repented her foolish words. "Oh why, why," she moaned, "do women express opinions about things of which they are wholly ignorant! What difference does it make to me that Jack is — a cripple. My fortune is quite sufficient for us both, and if it wasn't, I'd think it an honor to work for him. Oh, if he had only told me of his love before he went away." Everybody, including Ethel herself, had long known that Jack Archer was deeply in love with the slim, athletic girl who was his constant companion on the links, and in all the walking excursions of their set. She it was who wore his colors at the football games, and waved them loyally through defeat as well as victory. And yet not a word of love had passed between the two comrades. The perfect faith had been too sweet to exchange for proof. It had not occurred to Ethel that Jack could be hurt in battle. After he had gone, she once or twice allowed herself to grow sentimental over an imaginative grave in faraway Cuba, but there was no reality in the picture. To come home maimed—that had never occurred to her! The meeting was over. How had Jack managed it? He had been kind, deferential, everything good breeding and their long acquaintance demanded, but he had set up a barrier between them which even she, not at all given to distrust, greatly feared could never be broken down. Months passed, and never once had they been alone. It had all been managed so unobtrusively, Ethel was quite sure no one, not even her mother, had noticed the fact. In her sore heart she began to doubt Jack's love. At last she determined upon a strategy. She was a most successful mimic, and could assume her brother Herbert's voice to perfection. At the last moment one evening she had excused herself from a family theater party on the plea of a headache. She was at the telephone as soon as the carriage had driven off. Then to the butler: "James, if Mr. Archer calls to see Herbert, I have a message for him. If anyone else calls, I am not at home." "Yes, brother told me to say how sorry he was. He was called out just after he telephoned, and as he knew you would probably be on the way, he left me to make his apology. And, by the way, I only heard to-day of your engagement. I believe it isn't announced yet, but we are such old friends, you won't mind if I congratulate you now." "My engagement! Ethel, you know that will never be." "Why not?" The brown eyes were wide with innocence. Could anyone suspect that her heart was beating like a trip-hammer? Jack drew in his breath hard. Then he said, coldly: "I beg your pardon, Miss Bray, but I think you yourself warned me once about the matrimonial prospects of a cripple." "Oh! I said women put strength where men do beauty, and you are strong and—and—cruel!" Ethel was fast losing her self-control. "If a man was in love with a girl," she went on, hurriedly, "and some one should throw vitriol at her—or—or something, would he—not speak to her any more, and avoid her—and—and everything?" Ethel had grown more and more incoherent, and finished by sobbing outright. Then she turned and would have run out of the room, if a strong left arm had not held her. "Ethel, do you pity me?" "I—I don't see why I should. I'm the one to be pitied." The arm relaxed, but tightened again as the voice went on: "It—it's disgraceful to make a girl proposal." A good soldier knows when to capitulate, and Jack had won the brevets for bravery. "And I thought you knew more of philosophy," Ethel said, later, "than to believe theory was ever intended to fit practice. It may be true enough to say that cripples are ineligible, but if you are a cripple—why, that's different!" CUSTER'S PRACTICAL JOKE. Gave an Initation Indian Attack on His Camp and Terrified a Tenderfoot Visitor. The late Charles Osborn, the New York broker, and Gen. Custer were intimate friends, and Osborn annually visited the general on the plains. During one of his Indian campaigns, Custer invited Osborn and a party of friends out to Kansas, and gave them a buffalo hunt. The next night as Osborne was lying in his tent, rapid riffle was heard on the picket line, "Boots and Saddles" was sounded, and Osborn was wondering what it was all about, when the general burst in with a rifle, two revolvers and a saber. "Charlie," he said, in his quick, nervous way, "you must defend yourself. Sitting Bull, Wiggletail Jim and Scalplock Skonhegan are on in force. Things look serious, but the safety of my regiment is my first duty. If we don't meet again, good-by!" The unhappy New York man shook with terror. Shots and war whoops resounded on every side, and a great blaze sprang up in the distance. He clutched the rifle, revolvers and saber in turn, but finally dropped them all and tried to make himself as small as possible. Suddenly the noise died away, and Custer entered the tent to find his friend flat on the ground, with his face covered, "Spare me!" he moaned. "All right," said Custer, in a matter-of-fact tone. "Supepr is ready, and it's your treat!" Osborn opened his eyes and saw a table spread with an elaborate feast, and a crowd of smiling officers standing by. Then he realized that he had been the victim of a practical joke; but he was so relieved that he joined in the laughter with the rest. "She's Dead Now." It is not uncommon for the first wife to hear of "mypather's cooking," nor for the second wife to learn that her predecessor had all the excellent traits of Solomon's virtuous woman. The lecturer inquired dramatically: "Can anyone in this room tell me of a perfect man?" There was a dead silence. "Has anyone," he continued, "he heard of a perfect woman?" Then a patient-looking little woman in a black dress rose up at the back of the room and answered: "There was one. I've often heard of her, but she's dead now. She was my husband's first wife."—Youth's Companion. Getting Information "Have you read Omar Khayyam" "asked the young woman with glasses." "answered the young man with short hair." "Who wrote it?" "Washington Star." THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA The MOSQUITO as a Breeder of Malarial Fevers Interesting Experiments in Europe, Africa and America Show This DEATH to mosquitoes! The verdict has been rendered in Cuba, in portions of America, in Italy and in Africa. But how? That little question is attracting the attention of learned scientists everywhere. Since it was proven that mosquitoes were carriers of disease germs in fever infected districts the wise men of science have been attempting to solve the problem of either how to exterminate the mosquitoes, or, if that is impossible, how to minimize the evil of their bite. In Cuba the mosquitoes have been blamed for the spread of yellow fever; in some of our own southern states, in Italy and in Africa the annual scourge of malaria is charged to them. In Cuba the experiments and investigations have resulted in the advice: "Live in screen protected houses." It is also proposed to isolate fever patients in protected houses so that the mosquitoes cannot get to them and so secure the germs to be transmitted to others. There it is not believed possible to get rid of the mosquitoes, but these precautions are expected to minimize the spread of the disease. The town of Winchester, Va., claims to have solved the problem in a much simpler way by working from the other end. Instead of attempting to protect themselves from the mosquitoes they declared death to the insects, and seemingly executed the sentence in a very simple manner. Last summer the town council passed an ordinance requiring the property AIBANÉLLA ALBAMELLA AVENELLA owners of the town to pour crude petroleum upon all stagnant water on their property, and every household to place a large vessel filled with water and oil under each tree or bush in the yard. The ordinance was strictly enforced, and its effect was felt immediately. Within a few weeks the mosquitoes had disappeared almost entirely, and before the end of the summer there was not a mosquito to be found in Winchester. With the passing of the mosquitoes passed also the malaria, with which the town had been afflicted each summer, and during the coming summer other towns in Virginia will try the same method. Throughout the state the mosquitoes seem slated for extermination. infected district on each colony of Lagos and territory. It is so bad sible for a white man than nine months at try, and the British found it necessary to officials, the one to be every nine months. It lies almost in the coast of Africa, and become so thorough malaria as to be pract Sir William is work if a malaria in never bites a man that have malaria, and if it gets a chance to bite with malaria the way Probably the most interesting and extensive experiments in this line were those made by Prof. Grassi and a corps of selected assistants in the malaria infected district near Rome, and by Sir William McGregor in the British colony of Lagos, West Africa. Prof. Grassi was instrumental in discovering that malaria is brought about by the sting of the infected mosquito rather than the respiration of unhealthy air, and is now attempting to prove the truth of this discovery. He had two objects in view: (1) To prove beyond dispute all that the microscope had already discovered, i. e., that malaria is propagated by the sting of this particular mosquito, "anofeli;" (2) to overcome the difficulties which might be encountered in putting into practice the rules imposed by the new theory in order to free Italy from malari. To accomplish his experiment the professor chose a spot near Pesto which contains two railway stations, S. Nicola Vareo and Albanella. That region is infected to such an extent that from June to November it is nearly depopulated; all those possessing even the smallest means taking to the hills at the first approach of the dangerous season. The experiment consisted in isolating a number of signalmen and their respective families, living in the ten houses between the two stations—33 children under ten years of age, 104 persons in all. Prof. Grassi began (1) by curing those still suffering from malaria in the season when the "anofell" are not infected—from January to June; (2) by preserving his little colony from stings during the malaria season by means of metallic nets. Each person had scrupulously to observe all precautions suggested for this preservation, viz., to retire at sunset, and to remain in the house until after sunrise; all communicators No Money for Her He—It certainly should be some satisfaction to you to know that I would die for you. She—I don't see how it ever could be. He—You don't? She—No; you told me yourself that every life insurance company you ever applied to has refused you as a risk.—Philadelphia Press. He—You don't? with the outer air, even the chimney-tops, to be protected with metallic nets; and all persons to remain in the house or under the net pavilion, shown in our photograph, with which each house was provided. The employees who were on night duty had a vell stretched round the hats, and also wore cotton gloves. All persons were visited by the professor twice a day, and the slightest indisposition very carefully studied. Care was taken that quinine was not procurable from any source whatever, and Prof. Grassi personally superintended the carrying out of his instructions. For several nights Dr. Grassi slept in the station of Albanella with wide-open windows, protected by metallic nets, and so also did Drs. Martiran, Blessich and Gilblias, and not one of them suffered from malaria fever, although they did not use quinine. The result obtained was beyond all expectation. To fully appreciate this it is enough to draw a comparison with the houses not included in the experiment. The 25 inhabitants of one of these, although under quinine treatment, were all infected by malaria. This house was only 500 yards from the place chosen by the professor for his experiment. The task which Sir William Macgregor has set himself is even more difficult then that of Prof. Grassi, but his is not so much in the line of an experiment. He has accepted the theory that malaria is caused by the bite of a mosquito, and now he intends to get practical results by preventing the bite. There is probably no more malaria There is probably no worse material infected districts on earth than the little colony of Lagos and the neighboring territory. It is so bad that it is impossible for a white man to remain longer than nine months at a time in the country, and the British government has found it necessary to keep two sets of officials, the one to relieve the other every nine months. The little colony lies almost in the center of the west coast of Africa, and the natives have become so thoroughly saturated with malaria as to be practically useless. Sir William is working on the theory that if a malaria infected mosquito never bites a man that man can never have malaria, and if a mosquito never gets a chance to bite a man afflicted with malaria the mosquito can never carry the disease germs. He considers that to accomplish his purpose one of two things is necessary. Either he must stamp out the mosquitoes, or he must prevent their biting. The first he considers impossible in Lagos, which, he says, is mature's ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. For that reason he will give attention to the second course, aril stop their biting. He was recently in England and took back to Africa with him a master carpenter and a master tinsmith as well as a large supply of wire gauze. He intends to provide every white man in the colony with at least one mosquito-protected room, and it will be the duty of the carpenter and tinsmith to instruct the natives how to make and fit the wire doors ind windows, and install in them a desir for protection against the pest. The natives are also to be instructed in the method of manufacture of wire screening, and hopes in time to build up profitable industry in this line. To carry the course of instruction further he will introduce it in the government schools of the colony, and insist on the teachers instilling a fear of the mosquito in the minds of the native pupils. Another of Sir William's methods is to stupefy the mosquitoes with smoke from burning cones or chrysanthemum seed powder. Tobesp smoke, if dense enough, will kill a mosquito, but when dense enough to accomplish this purpose it is also decidedly harmful to a human sleeping in a room with it, while the smoke from the chrysanthemum powder is rather pleasant than otherwise, and though it hints the insect it prevents its biting, which is the one important object to be attained. Sir William believes that chrysanthemums can be grown and the powder manufactured in Lagos as well as in other portions of the world, and that it is possible to develop a new and important industry in the colony. No Decelt About This. "You told me," said the infuriated purchaser, "that that brook on the farm you sold me neer ran dry." "Guess I did," said the real estate man. "It has been dry al summer." "When it was dry I didn't run, did it? Therefore, it could not run dry. We never deceive." — Philadelphia Press. TOOK WIDOW WITH WELL. When the Water Came His Way Mr. Easyge Cooley Proposed Marriage. The Widow McSpoonigan's well was situated on the South side hill, under a spreading chestnut tree, and not ten feet from the public road. Better water than that which came from the well aforesaid could not be found for miles around. All the people in the neighborhood patronized that well, and morning and evening there was always a crowd of children with pitchers and buckets and pails, for the Widow McSpoonigan was generous-hearted and made no objection to their tramping over her place, says the Pittsburgh Dispatch. Easygo Cooley, elderly bachelor, had his carpenter shop three minutes' walk farther down the hill, almost below the Widow McSpoonigan's place. He wore a comie paper farmer's chin whiskers; chewed fine cut; was never known to say an unnecessary word; was never known to get rattled. Three times a day, at seven a. m., at noon and at six p. m., he filled his pail at the well, and three times a day the Widow McSpoonigan was there to pass the time of day with him. For years they had looked with favor upon each other. But— "Getting married is no light undertaking!" said Easygo. "Nothing less than an earthquake will ever make him propose," sighed the Widow McSpoonigan. One morning when Easygo arrived at the well the widow was not in sight. He sighed a little as he leaned over the well. As he sighed he fell in, for the plank on which he had kneeled had been inscrunched placed. The widow was not far away. As she approached she saw him fall and heard him splash. Breathless she stood, with her heart in her mouth, but presently smiled relievedly. From the mouth of the well there issued one word. Its initial was "D." "Maybe that was a lucky tumble," said the widow to herself. "He'll be wet through, I'll take him into the house, give him some of McSpoonigan's clothes, mix him a drink of something hot, and, who knows? He may propose!" Then she went to the side of the well and in agonized accents called: "Oh, where are you, Mr. Cooley? What shall I do? What shall I do?" and she wrung her hands and wept bitterly. And then from the bottom of the well, in cool, composed accents came the answers to her two questions: "In the bucket. Hoist!" "Drat the man!" muttered Mrs McSpoonigan, but she hoisted. When he reached dry land again he declined all offers of assistance and went home, leaving the widow almost in tears. It was not exactly an earthquake that brought at last these two loving hearts together, but something very near it. The Widow MoSpoonigan awoke one morning to discover that her well had disappeared. The bottom had fallen out of it. Then some one remembered that there was a disused coal mine somewhere below. One man descended the well and saw the tunnel. And now mark the working of fate: The water ran down a blind entry, filled a deep hole at the end and leaped through the side of the hill, finding egress on the land of Easyge Cooley. Easyge discovered the fact within 24 hours. Being a just man, he immediately called upon the widow and explained matters. "Having taken your well, I guess I'd better take you," he said. "What do you say?" And what the widow said was enmily satisfactory to both parties. How the Diplomatic Merchant Stilled the Discontent of a Carping Customer. "A dollar a basket for pearls!" exclaimed the woman who had asked the grocer the price, and added that she expected to "do up" about three bushels, relates the Chicago Daily News. "That's the price, ma'am," was the reply. "But it's outrageous! Think of a dollar a basket for pears, and not over half a bushel in a basket!" "Yes! but pears are a little up this fall." "But why should they be? It's been good weather right along for pears." "My dear woman, we are at war in the Philippines. We are as good as at war with China. We have a presidential election on hand, stocks are unsettled, strikes are numerous and at least one royal head has fallen under the bullet of the assassin. Just recall this, and then ask yourself why pears are a dollar a basket. Can you expect pears to remain passive while codfish and clothespins are jumping like kangaroos?" "Uml! But I never thought of those things," replied the woman in more mollified tones. "Yes; we've certainly had awful times, and awfuler ones are coming, and you may send me over a basket after dinner. If you happen to hear that the pope is assassinated or the state of Ohio has been devastated by a cyclone, you may send four quarts of green tomatoes and a citron at the same time." Concerning a Color. She—Did you tell Mr. Luggs my hair was red? He—I did not. "He says you did," "I did nothing of the kind. He asked me and I told him it was the color of a popular novel."—Detroit Free Press. His All. Dibbs—Yes; Coker has left every thing he had to the city. Dabbs—What was it he left, then? "Five children."—N. Y. World. Two. Smart Alcoka "When is a smoky chimney like balky horse?" asked the smart one. Do you horse? asked the smart one. "Why, when it won't draw," replied the one just as smart.—Yonkers Statesman. More to the Point. Miss Philadelphia—Has he any ancestors worth mentioning? Miss Manhattan—No; but he is the favorite nephew of a wealthy uncle who will soon be one.—Brooklyn Eagle. KING OF CATTLEMEN. Career of a Rhode Island Who Went to Texas Pennilies and Acquired a Fortune. In the Pierce family cemetery at Deming's Bridge, Matagorda county, Tex., there is a magnificent monument erected to the memory of A. H. Pierce, known in that portion of Texas as "Shanghai." The monument tells of the virtues of Shanghai. The statements are no doubt true, for Shanghai had them chiseled out to order. "I'm not going to wait until I'm dead to have a monument raised for me," said Shanghai, in explaining why he anticipated the future. "You may talk as you please about me now, but I don't know what you'll say." THE LATE SHANGHAI PIERCE. when I'm dead. I'm entitled to a monument and I'm going to make sure of having one, so I've put one in 'memory' of myself." This monument is of marble and granite, about 35 feet high, and cost, set in place, about $15,000. The pedestal is of Texas granite, while there is a heroic figure of "Shang" in marble surmounting the whole. Smaller figures commemorative of stirring events in his life are in niches about the pedestal, and panels are chiseled with inscriptions telling of Mr. Pierce's career. Texas has many queer characters, but none older than Shanghai Pierce. He is the richest of the cattlemen, the oldest in point of active service, and the most enterprising. A thousand good stories are told about him, some apocryphal, but the majority true. He is as well known in banking circles in New York as on the prairies of Texas, and the big money men of Chicago, St. Louis and Kansas City know him almost as well as do the people of the larger towns of Texas. Nothing is too big for Shanghai to take a hand in, it is a poker games or a blind pool in Wall street, but the only thing he prides himself on is his knowledge of cattle. He says he is the best cowman in the world, and it would be difficult to prove that he is wrong in his opinion. It was a chance meeting with Shanghai that led Charles H. Hoyt to write "A Texas Steer." They met on a railroad train, and Hoyt conceived the idea of writing a play around the cattle king. Pierce died a few days ago, leaving a fortune estimated at $6,000,000. CRAZED BY RELIGION. Famatic in North Carolina Wanted to Offer His Children as a Sacrifice to the Lord. From Greensboro, N. C., a correspondent writes to the Atlanta Journal that Rev. T. C. Hodgin, a Quaker evangelist who lays special stress on the doctrine of sanctification, has created a genuine sensation in the southern part of that county where TELLING OF HIS "VISION." he has been conducting a revival at a country church. Some of the people who attended the services became so enthused that their religion took on the form of insanity. In the course of one of the experience meetings a man arose from the congregation and told of a vision which he claimed to have had with the Lord the night before, in which he was commanded to take his youngest children and offer them as a sacrifice to atone for the sins of his past life. While he was speaking his sister arose and shouted: "Brother, obey the voice of the Lord." The excitement was intense, and but for the presence of a few cool heads some of those present would have done themselves personal violence. The rash father who claimed to have had the vision is being watched by his neighbors to save his children from harm. The Plot That Failed. "Arabella doesn't look at all happy." "No; she married a man younger than herself under the impression that he would be more manageable than an older one."—Chicago Record. Giving Away a Secret "You'd better eat it slow," said Johnny to the clergyman, who was dining with the family. "Mamma never gives more'n one piece o' pie." — Chicago Tribune. Remote Possibility. "You have never had a wife, I purr same," said the generous matron who had taken pity on him to the extent of supplying him with some cast-of clothing and a plate of victuals. "No, ma'am," answered Goodman Gonrong, "an 'I' don't reckon I ever will have, unless I run acrost some woman who wants to make the empeirment of marryin' a man to reform him. An' that isn't likely to happen" with his mouth full of baked beans, "cause she'd he to be young an' harmsome."—Chicago Tribune A Cool Young Man. "So you want to marry my daughter? Well, what are your prospects young man?" "I expect to come into possession of $100,000 in a short time." "Why, that is just the amount of my daughter's fortune." "Yes; that's the hundred thousand I meant."-Brooklyn Life. Scientific Research Jester—Old Squeezit has agreed that after his death his body shall be returned over to the university, in the interests of science. Jimson—Intereste of science? Jester—Yes, all Squeezit's relatives have insisted that he had no hearts the doctors are going to find out Ohio State Journal. His Sacrament Consolence Mrs. Hoon—It seems to me that good old Deacon Sobersides never deviates in the slightest degree from the straig and narrow way. Mr. Hoon—No; I sometimes fancy he has the approval of his own conscience to such an extent that the still, small voice within must be as audible to him as a brass band.—Judge. Net Quite Free New Arrival—Oi waz tewld this was a free country. Friend—Well, isn't it? New Arrival—Indade, it is not. Oh had to stay at Sandy Hook fove days an' then be gagged gated befar Ol'c get on th' police foores.—N. Y. Weekly. The Savage Bachelor "What deduction can you draw from the fact that single men are more dissipated than married men?" asked the sweet young thing. "It shows that the greater part of humanity is governed by terror only," answered the savage bachelor—Irvin dianapolis Press. Willing to Help Pastor's Wife—Has anyone offered to replaster the church yet? Struggling Pastor—N-o, not exactly but Dr. Stickem has offered to cover the walls with porous plasters, if we don't mind seeing his name on them—N. Y. Weekly. Individual Love She—Harry, tell me, do you love me for myself alone? He—Of course, darling, and I'm so glad to know that you are to come alone. I was a little afraid that your mother might be thrown in as a scorn of handicap, you know—Tit-Bite. Woman of It. Husband (at the opera)—Why didn't you bring your opera glasses? Wife—I did, but I can't use them. Husband—What's wrong with them? Wife—Nothing; but I forgot to wear my rings—Chicago Daily News. It keeps a fellow short. —Philadelphia Press. THEY COME HANDY. Aw get out! Howkin she expect me to wear dese ear muffs on." N. X. Journal. An Early Call. Mrs. Von Blumer—Dear! dear! I dropped my diamond ring off my finger this morning and can't find it anywhere. Von Blumer—It's all right. I came across it in one of my trousers pockets.—Harper's Bazar. Foiled. "I often wonder what's the best thing to do for the grip," remarked the stingy man, who was trying to get some advice gratis. "Go out without your overcoat," replied the doctor.—Philadelphia Press. His Field. Dolly—That young minister seems rather guileless. Madge—Yes. He appears to know more of the next world than he does of this.—Puck. Ia Doubt. "After hearin' them summer boarders talk," said Farmer Corntossel, "don't quite know what it is that's all in' me." "I reckon it's the same old shakes ain't it?" answered his wife. "I don't see's the name makes much difference." "Mandy, they's distinctions then you don't understand. If it's plain fever n-alger, all I want to do is to give some quinine. But if it's malaria fever I've got to send clear to town an' gil some kee-neen." - Washington Star. Their peculiarity. Mrs. Dorcas--You may as you like about the rational d you never saw a pair of bloom bagged at the knees. Dorcas--Why, my dear, the over.--Judge. HEY PLANET SATURDAY, FEB. 23, 1901 THE DESPOT. They knew not whence the tyrant came, They did not even know his name, Yet he compelled them, one and all. They were in bondage to his thrash. And froze him and was wounded wrung. Although a stranger to their tongue. Whilst he was wrant in royal state, His hours of toil were long and late; No moment could they call their own Within the precincts of his throne; And when they dreamed their work was o'er He only made them slave the more. Although the conquering king was he Of people who had once been free, No one of peace or peace fell From him his subjects served so well; Yet none of those who crowned him lord, Received a shadow of reward. Obedience to his behest Destroyed their peace, disturbed their rest; Yet when his drowsy eyes grew dim, Nor mortal dared to waken him. They were asleep, they said— "The baby is asleep," they said. —John M. Stuart-Young, in Idler. THE new "pleb" at the West Point military academy was undersized and unassuming looking. A shock of brown hair protruded beneath his cadet's cap. He had a habit of smiling when addressed, and showing his white teeth. This habit got him into trouble with a first class "man," a cadet officer, the day after his arrival at the academy. He was taking a walk around the parade ground. He saluted the first class "man" as the latter approached and smiled cheerfully. The cadet officer stopped and glowered at the "pleb." "Sir," he said, in a deep, chesty tone, "what are you grinning at?" "Who, me?" said the "pleb." "Oh, any old thing. What do you want to know for?" "Because, sir," thundered the first class "man," throwing out his chest like a pouter pigeon, "your grin is insulting, sir!" "It is, hey?" replied the new "pleb," continuing to smile. "Well, what are you going to do about it? Is there any rule around here that forbids a fellow to smile?" The first class "man" was almost swept off his pins by the audacity of the "pleb's" reply and the unheard-of "impertinence" of the "pleb's" manner. "Sirrah," said the first class "man," in a tone that was meant to sing the grass on the parade ground, "are you aware whom you are addressing?" "Well," replied the "pleb," scratching his head with an easy gesture, "I don't know your name, but you seem to have enough gall to permit of your staying part of the distance, anyhow." The first class "man" was so amazed at the colossal "impudence" of this BROKE THE STILLNESS OF THE NIGHT. reply that words almost failed him. A large, somewhat awkward looking "pleb" who just then happened to be passing by, helped the first class "man" out of his predicament. "Come here, sirrah!" the cadet officer commanded the large, awkward looking "pleb," and the latter, cringing, approached. "Do you object, sir, to the manner this fellow has of wearing his cap?" said the first class "man," indicating the understated "pleb" to the other. The latter, looking as if he stood in mortal fear of his life, repined: "I do, sir." "Very well, sir," replied the first class "man," in an indignation-choked tone. "You are to thrash the fellow this evening after 'tape.' You," indicating the "pleb" with the shock of brown hair, "are to report at the corral after 'tape' to night for a licking." "Good thing," replied the undersized "pleb." "I don't know about the licking, but I'll be there, all right." The undersized "pleb" was at the corral directly after "taps." He arrived alone, and he was cewing contentedly on a blade of grass when he found the group awaitting him. It consisted of eight cadets and cadet officers, and the large "pleb" who had been selected to thrash the undersized "pleb." The two "plebs" quietly stripped to their trousers and undershirts. The large "pleb" looked as if he would tip the beam at about 170 and measure up to five feet eleven. The undersized "pleb" with the shock of brown hair looked to weigh about 125 pounds and to stand about five feet four in his goloshes. However, he looked rather unusually bunchy as to chest and bleepes under his undershirt. They went at it at the insulted first class "man's" signal. The undersized "pleb" danced around his big antag- onist like a cooper around a barrel. Then he lowered his head suddenly, ran in under the big "pleb's guard and planted a right-hand wallop on the big "pleb's" chin that broke the stillness of the night like the impact of a mule's hoof on one of the low notes of a xylophone. The big "pleb" went to grass and he took no part in the subsequent proceedings. The cadets standing around looked upon the blow as a chance one, for one of them, a third class "man," at the mumbled instigation of the others, stepped up to the victorious undersized "pleb." "Sir," said the third class "man" to the undersized "pleb," "you struck that man after time had been called. Didn't you?" "Not on your life insurance!" quietly replied the undersized "pleb," donning his blouse. "Hal then I lie, ch?" exclaimed the third class "man." "That, or thereabouts," replied the shock-headed "pleb." "Fix it to suit yourself. But don't get gassy with me, or I'll have to hand you a poke." The bunch of cadets stared open-mouthed at the undersized "pleb" for his hardihood in thus addressing a third class "man." "You'll have to fight me for that, sir," said the third class "man," endeavoring to make his voice sound ferocious. "You're on," was the shock-headed "pleb's" reply. "The more the merrier. When do you want yours?" "Now," said the third class "man," not quite so confidently, and in about two minutes they had squared off at each other. The third class "man" was of about the same proportions as the large "pleb," who still lay dreaming on the grass, but he was quicker on his feet. However, that fact didn't avail him two cents' worth. The undersized "pleb" pranced into him from the drop of the flag, and the rataplan of jolts that he planted all over the third class "man" for a couple of minutes, while the latter never got in a lick, was sure a caution to pythons. It wasn't half as much a caution, however, as the way the undersized "pleb" suddenly drew back, when he ceased to extract amusement from basting the third class "man" all over the latter's person above the waist line and planted his left on the third class "man's" right ear. The third class "man" toppled over like a sack of oats, while the party of amazed cadets rubbed their eyes and wondered if it could all be true—for the just-thrashed third class "man" was the top-notch bully and fighter of West Point. The cadet officer who had been so outrageously "insulted" by the victorious undersized "pleb" on the parade ground was the first to recover. "Seize him," he commanded his six mates still on their feet. "Wait a minute," put in the shock-headed "pleb," backing away a bit, his blouse hanging over his arm. "What for this seizing?" "Sirrah, 'pleb,'" replied the cadet officer with an attempt at impressiveness, "it is the custom here to take the conceit out of 'plebs.' You are to be 'braced' and 'exercised' and 'spread-eagled' and 'bucked and gagged' and soaked under the pump, and then you are to drink a pint or so of tabasco sauce with your tallow candles and raw onions, and follow that up with a few kerosene cocktails, and you are to announce that you like these things." "Oh, I am, hey?" said the shock-headed "pleb" brushing a little spot of dust from his blouse. "That'll be nice. By the way, who's going to have all this fun with me?" "We are," replied the cadet officer, advancing upon the undersized "pleb," closely followed by the others. The code or "honor" in vogue at the West Point military academy among the cadets forbade any of the latter from mentioning what happened just at this juncture, but a plain soldier of engineers, who saw the whole performance from behind a little knoll a short distance away, has told about it. The cadet officer didn't get hold of the undersized "pleb" at all. Neither did any of the others. He knocked them down like nine-plus. As soon as they scrambled to their feet he knocked them down again. After being knocked down the second time, they all remained down, quite indifferent to what was going on around them. Then the undersized "pleb" strolled around the laid-out ones, gave each of them a good swift kick where kicks are customarily administered and strolled away. Nine cadets did a hospital stunt on the sick report of the West Point military academy for periods varying from ten days to three weeks after that night. A large delegation of Terry McGovern's friends met him when he stepped off the gangplank of the West Point boat in New York on the following night. "This hazing game," remarked Terry—who had been designated a cadet by a "sporty" congressman just for a lark, and to see what would happen to the featherweight—"this hazing game isn't such a much of a hard proposition. It's easier'n giving exhibition bouts any time. It's a bully way to keep in training, at that. I'm going to try now to get Mr. Amos J. Cummings to have me appointed to Annapolis. I like being hazed." Note.—There are numerous "pipe dreams" that could, with both profit and poetic justice, be converted into realities.—Washington Star. Anxious. "Your wife's just met with a serious accident, Mr. Wilkens," said the excited messenger. "She ran over a dog while riding her wheel and they've taken her to the hospital." Wilkens (excitedly)—Was it a liver-and-white fox-terrier with dark spote on his shoulders?—Puck. Just So. Northerner (in kentucky saloon)—I presume you find the concocting of juleps a very lucrative vocation? Bartender—Yes, suh; it's a reguluh mint.—Judge. Cured of His Concett. Writts—Briefly used to boast that he never saw a will he couldn't break. Fyfay—And doesn't he now? Write—Not since he got married. Town Topion THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. Needed in Every Home When he reached home he opened the package he was carrying and displayed a number of placards, some of which read "For Show" and the others "For Use." "There!!" he exclaimed, triumphantly, "I flatter myself I have solved the problem." "Solved the problem!" she repeated. "What problem? What in the world do you intend to do with those cards?" "I am going to give them to you," he replied, "so that you can put them on the various sofa pillows scattered about the house."—Chicago Post. An Interesting Story. "Yes," said the statesman with the kindly eye, but the firmly set mouth, "I like to read about Noah and the ark." "What brought them to your attention?" "Nothing in particular. I couldn't avoid being struck by the manner in which Noah and his sons went to work and carried the enterprise through without asking a penny's assistance from the government. But, of course, those were primitive days." —Washington Star. An Object Lesson. Mr. Jones—I'm going to bring young Yabsleigh home to supper to-night. Mrs. Jones—Why, we haven't a thing to eat in the house, the cook is intoxicated, baby has the colic and mother is coming! Mr. Jones—Yes, that's why I'm going to bring him home! The young fool is thinking of getting married. Judge. Light. "You used to say," she bitterly complained, "that I was the light of your existence." "I know it," he replied with almost brutal frankness, "but that was before I had to pay for the gas you consume by sitting up till midnight reading fool love stories."—Chicago Times-Herald. Nothing More to Be Said. "What is his reputation for truth and veracity?" asked the lawyer who was trying to impeach a preceding witness. "Have I not already told you," answered the man on the stand, "that he is a professional ward politician?"—Chicago Post. Still Worse. Nodd—Well, sir, I'll never again speak to such a hide-bound idiot as Bulkins. Todd—I should think you would know better than to talk religion or politics to a man. "I did. This was underwear."—Brooklyn Life. Dark Side of Life. Mrs. _Crimsonbeak_—Why is it, John that the poets always burn the midnight oil? Mr. Crimsonbeak—Oh, I suppose they are ashamed to be seen writing such stuff in the daytime.—Yonkers Statesman. Triumphs of Civilization Mrs. Crimsonbeak—In their native state the Indian men wear lots of feathers, while the women do not. Mrs. Crimsonbeak—After they are civilized the women wear the feathers and the men do not.—Yonkers Statesmen. The Revised Version. Whatever proverbs may declare, We haven't the cash to spare. And he is our best friend indeed Who never is a friend in need. —Chicago Record. Swell Boy—I'm going to have my choice between a bicycle and a gun. Common Boy—Hully gee, ain't dat great? Me mudder's goin' to let me choose 'tween bein' vaccinated and havin a tooth drored—Detroit Free Press. 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Dr. Humphreys Specifies cure by acting directly upon the disease, without exciting disorder in any other part of the system. so. CURSE. PRESENT. 1- Fevera, Congestions, Inflammations. .28 2- Worms, Worn Fever, Worn Colo. .28 3- Teething, Colic, Crying, Wakefulness. .28 4- Diarrhea, of Children or Adults. .28 5- Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis. .28 6- Neuralgia, Toothache, Faceache. .28 7- Headache, Sick Headache, Vertigo. .28 8- Epesthesia, Indigestion, Weak Stomach. .28 9- Sore throat. .28 THE PLANET SATURDAY FEB. 23. 1:07 A Tragic Disappearance. got be other fields for the exercise of her fruitful brain. The word had always seemed so large to her—so full of resources. At ten o'clock she heard some one coming up the stairs. She weighed the bread, wondering if it was a policeman's. No, it was too light for that. It was a woman's. Opening the door, she saw Mrs. Nolan standing before her in the ill-lighted corridor. She drew her in, her fears completely dominating her speech. "I know you are angry, but I could not help it?" began Mrs. Nolan in a harsh undertone. "What was it?" demanded Mrs. Goddard; "don't keep me waiting." "It was a lot of things. I did my best, but the custom officers would not let me have your trunka." "No, they held me there for several hours asking all manner of questions about you and making me swear to statements. I swore enough lies to draw a pension from the kingdom of hell for the rest of my life. It was all about the ownership of the contents of the trunks and which were your things and which mine." "Then they did not suspect us of—?" "No, it was only about the things. Then after I had managed to get possession of my trunks, by showing my name on them, I slipped away and got a cab that took me to the Portland house. I thought I would be free, but the police officers kept calling to make other inquiries and get me to make other affidavits about the color of your hair, your age, your residence, the name of your husband, and what not. Then they had no sooner given me a breathing spell than the reporters and foreign correspondents began to troop in." "Reporters?" Mrs. Goddard pronounced the word as if she were learning to speak English. "X.s. you don't mean to say you haven't seen the afternoon papers!" Mrs. Nolan drew three damp ones from her cloak pocket. "I can't imagine what you have been doing all day. They have been yelling your name all over Liverpool." "I thought it would get into print, of course," said Mrs. Goddard. She had calmed down considerably and now set herself to the task before her. "Of course, I can't go without clothes," she murmured, reflectively, and let those stupid limbs of the law ship every rag I have back to the major. It would upset him awfully! Now, let me think." The product of her meditation was worthy of her ingenuity. She laid aside the newspapers, of which she had only read a few big headlines, and sat down at a table where there was a pen, paper and ink, and began to write as follows: "Whereas, I, Jessanne Goddard, wife of Major Rowland Goddard, of Lyndhurst-on-the-Hudson, New York, do hereby acknowledge that I owe my companion, Lucy Nolan, for past services, the sum of one thousand dollars, which debt I do secure by a mortgage on all my personal effects, such as my jewelry, trunks and all their various contents, such as wearing apparel, etc. In case of my death while we are abroad I hereby authorize her, the said Lucy Nolan, to retain the forementioned property tii my husband, the said Major Goddard, has satisfied her claim in full. To this I herewith set my hand and seal. "What does all this mean?" questioned Mrs. Nolan, when she had read it twice, each time with contrasted brows and a doubtful shake of the head. "You must go and inquire the address of the most reliable lawyer in Liverpool. Pay him his fee in advance, give him this paper and tell him that you want him to get my luggage turned over to you. You must explain that I have always been—that I always was a hard individual to get money out of, and that as I already owed you a thousand dollars you refused to go abroad with me without some sort of security. Tell him that you intend to take the things right back to America, believing that Major Goddard will settle your claims as soon as you do. Are you willing to do this?" "Oh, I don't mind at all," said Mrs. Nolan, smiling. "I have just begun to get my hand in and rather like the excitement. The English are so polite. I think I can tell a tale straight enough." The two plotters did not meet till the following afternoon. About four o'clock Mrs. Nolan entered, her face radiant with good news. "I had very little trouble," she announced. "I secured the services of the host barrister in Liverpool. He charged $50; but he said he would stand as my security in case of any legal complication. I tell you I felt good when I saw the trunks unloaded at my hotel." "Then we shall go on to London to-night," exclaimed Mrs. Goddard. "The train leaves at eight o'clock. Meet me at the station. When we get to London we shall rent a furnished villa in the suburbs somewhere and be dead to the world for awhile at least. We'll have a lot of fun, Lucy." Silk Thread Mills to Combine. Chicago, Feb. 20. "The Record says: All of the big silk thread manufacturing concerns in the United States are to be consolidated. The object of the syndicate is to minimize expenses and place the business upon a more profitable. The money is to be furnished by the silks Thread company, an English corporation backed by a capital stock of $68,000,000. A deal will be closed within a few days the transfer of property is expected to be made by March 1. The capitalization of the syndicate will be $12,000,000. Snow in the City of Mexico. Mexico City, Feb. 18. Early yesterday morning snow fell in this city and in the valley of Mexico. The ground being covered with snow in the higher suburbs, where trees and tropic plants were beautiful with a white mantle, greatly aroused the curiosity of the people and created much excitement. Snow had not fallen in this city before for nearly half a century. In this city, however, it melted as fast as it fell. Judge Gear, of Hawaii Washington. Feb. 20.-George D. Dear was yesterday appointed judge in the circuit court of Hawaii. He is the man who preferred charges in the against Delegate Wilcox, of that territory, to a resident of Hawaii for the past four or five years, and is a practicing attorney in that territory. New Orleans, Feb. 18.—A negro named Jackson was lynched at St. Peter, a station on the Texas and Pacific road, about 20 miles above the city. Jackson visited the home of Alexander Bourgeois, engineer of the drainage machinery on Belle Point plantation, and told Bourgeois the manager wanted him. The engineer mounted a tricycle with him, and at a little way further on Jackson stabbed the engineer in the back and then tucked the body into a ditch. He then tucked to the house and butchered Mrs. Bourgeois and her two babies and ransacked the house. Two boys were visiting the family, and when they caught the first glimpse of the attack on Mrs. Bourgeois they hid in the woods. After the negro's departure they gave the alarm. The negro was captured, fully identified, and lynched before the sheriff arrived. Parkersburg, W. Va., Feb. 17. "The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ray, of Kentuck, Jackson county, 6 years of age, proved himself a hero Friday afternoon by giving up his own life in a vain attempt to save that of his baby sister after he had heroically rescued two other sisters, aged 2 and 4, respectively, from their burning home. The four children had been left alone in the house, the father being out of town and the mother having gone to a neighbor's. The house caught fire during their absence and before the children realized it the whole room was a mess of flames. The two little girls were to flames. The two little girls went to frightened to escape, and the little boy led them out of reach of danger and then went back to where his sister, 4 months old, was asleep. But the flames had gained such headway that he was overcome before he could get out of the house with his precious burden, and both he and the infant were burned to death. NOTICE. I am acquiring for my brother, Solomon Hare. He was sold during a svery from Lynchburg, Va. He was owned by Jessie Hare of Lynchburg. I am named by my name in Styla Hare ree idenience, 1224 N. St. James St., Richmond, Va. THE BISHOP WEDS ON Wednesday night February 6th, the wedding of Miss Isis Clay and Bishop George W. Clinton of the Z. nchurch was solemnized in Huntsville, al., at the M. E. Church. The ceremony was performed by Bishop J W. Alstork of Montgomery, Ala., after which a reception was held at the house of the bride. The bride was one of Huntsville's best teas rs. a sweet singer and a favorite of Normal. Many members of the faculty attended. Bishop Alstork and Prof. Johnston of Livingston College, Salisbury, N O. who were special guests of the occasion favored Normal by apending part of the day with us and inspecting the work. Brilliant speeches were made by both gentlemen before the students which were very acceptable and highly appreciated by all. The faculty has decided to hold school on Saturday and have Monday as a general work day. — Miss W. E. Burrell, who has been spending several months in New York returned home last week. — Rev. T. J. Brandon, the esteemed pastor of Orcer Baptist Church at E khorn, W. Va., has taken charge of wt. Olivet Baptist Church at Stonega, Va. — Mr. John Adams of Danville, Va., called on us. — Messrs. Ulyssees S. Gaines and W. H. Jones will leave for atlantic City and from there will proceed to New York. Mr. Geo. W. Bragg and Bro. Proprietors of the Richmond Steam Laundry has purchased one of the latest pattern cuff irons from the Troy Laundry and Machine Co. Troy N. Y., estimate of speed 1500 to 2000 cuffs per day. —Dr. R. E Jones has purchased one of the latest style physician's carriages. They Are Sick—A Remarkable Letter From Georgia. VALDOSTIA, GA. Feb'y 17, 1901, Mr John Mitchell, Jr.. Dear Sire: I promised a few days ago to send in the pay for the paper and I have failed to do so. Be not impatient with me for out of five girls, three are sick and I have no boys at all; but they, the girls have men's names. Fred Douglas, my oldest is sick and John Mitchell, Jr., who is three years old is sick, but my wife named her, seeing you man, the Afro-American history and become interested in the bravery of you going among lynchers, and the baby is five, month old. Her name is Richmond Planet Pha fmts. But Sisaker and Smalls are healthier than all the rest. I will send money as soon as I can. I remain yours in earnest, ANDREW JOHNSON. We are content to wait for the money. Take your time, Brother Johnson. -Ed: THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND VIRGINIA Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Prof. G. R. Hovey, Dean of Wayland College explained the Sunday School Lesson Saturday. The Professor is always glad to make you welcome. The meetings in the city jail and the alm-house were impressive. The results were good. 68 persons requested special prayer Help us to win souls for Christ. About 100 boys were out last Sunday to hear Chief T. W. Taylor who gave them a very instructive address, subject "Obedience" Brother Taylor knows how to talk to boys. The address will not be forgotten very soon. The men last Sunday were happy over the address which was delivered to the Prof. J. D. Coleman who was extremely practical Subject "A Prisoner's Praise" Every fellow felt that many of the thoughts which were produced by Prof. Coleman came to him personally. They were full of truth. The solos which were rendered by Measur. Thomas M Crump and Thomas H. Hopkins were soul stirring. They almost lithed the men from their seats. Many souls have been won for Christ by His songs. Saturday 5 p.m. you are invited to the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson Free. The committee will hold meetings in the jail and alms house Sunday 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. President Cliff on Cabell will address the boys Sunday at 4 p.m. Dr. D. A. Ferguson will address the men monday at 5:30 p. m. at our rooms Subject: Who is the successful man? Special music under the direction of Mr. Robert H. White, assisted by Measas. A. C. Johnson and Cliffon O'Bell. You are invited to be a committee for this meeting. Help so have a large number of men attend. Free for all men. Come. HO1 FOR WASHINGTON. 2nd Inauguration of President McKinley—Low Railroad Rates—R. F. and P. Railroad The Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad will sell tickets to Washington at the one fare rate of $3.50 from Richmond for the round trip. Tickets to be sold March 1st, 2nd and 3rd, and for morning trains of 4th. good going only on date of sale, return limit March 9th inclusive. The Orion, Independent, 20th Centurv. Lincoln, Grant and Starlight Clubs will leave Fyrd Street Station, Richmond, on R. F. & P 8:20 train Sunday morning, March 8th, in special coaches. In addition to the many regular trains a special train will leave Elba Monday morning, March 4th, at 7 o'clock, due Washington 10.80 a.m. Returning leave Washington at 8:20 the same night. Solid trains! No Transfers! Quick Time! Tickets on sale at Byrd Street and Elba. W. P. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager. From Chicago. Mrs F. Mabry of New York is visiting Mrs. J. R. Hopkins of 2414 Dearborn St. The A. Ro-American who shot the Italian about his wife, who was supposed to be white was discharged, and the case thrown out of court. The International Industrial Blue Cross Society held their meeting February 15th at 2712 State St. The subject for discussion was, "The South bank has up in order in Southern states." The following epoke: J. E. Lewis. B. B. Larderff, Mrs H. Henderson, Mrs A. Letaker. The West Club will meet at Mrs. Anderson, 528 Fulton St. Mrs. M. E. Burton of 295 Dearborn street gave a 5.00-cake dinner Sunday, February 10th in honor of Mrs. Jenne Gaston and her son Clifford from Cincinnati, Ohio. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown and daughter, Sasie, Mr. and Mr. Gales, Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Fields, Mrs. Susie James, Mrs. Lydia Englab, Mrs. Luzy Henderson, Mrs. M. E. Pierce, Mrs. Emma Basslett, Mr. Henry Snoots, Mr. Wm. Y. L. White. The John Brown W. B. C. will have two classes on March 5th and 6th at 160 E. 18th S. Admission 10 cents. Every ticket holder entitled to an orange and the one holding the prizs orange with the coin in it receives a prige. From Samaritans of Westmoreland Whore, it has pleased Almighty God to take out of this world the souls of two of the leading members of the I. O. of G. S, and D of S. namely Rev. James H. Holmes D. D. Seri or Grand Chief of Grand L dge No. 6. State of Virginia, and pastor of the First African Baptist Church of Richmond, Va., and Solomon J. Wiggits. Vice-Grand Chief also of Grand Lodge No. 6 State of Virginia, and Whereas not only has the cause of Good Samaritanism suffered loss but the cause of Christ and the welfare of the race of which they were leaders, and most of all sufferers are those who were near and dear to them by the ties of nature; therefore, we bow in submission to the mandate of Almighty God, the great dispenser of all things, believing as we do that our loss is their eternal gain, and Be it further resolved that we unite with our brothers and sisters in paying the last tribute of respect to their memory and as we meet this evening we feel deep sorrow, but when we awake from our lechargy we say Lord, thou knowest best what is good for thy children, and be it further resolved that we join in deep sympathy with the bereaved family, and to say those who shall take the banner out of the hand of the fallen, Comrades let not him that girdeth on the harvest blast of himself as they which putteth it off and. Be it further resolved that the above resolution be spread upon the record of Morning Star Lodge, 335 and a copy be sent to the Grand Lodge. JOSEPH R. TAYLOR, District Deputy. Independent Club, No. 1 of the R. M. and I. Association gave a grand entertainment at Reformers' Hotel, Feb. 14th, Mr. O. M. Taylor, president, Mr. Walter Randolph. Vice-President; J. J. Atwell, Secretary; Onas. E. Leir, Secretary; E F. Lightfoot, Treasurer. The guest voted the affair a success. Colored Troops and the Filipinos. LA TRINIDAD BRUCEST, LUZON, P. I. Dec. 12. 1900. Editor PLANET, Sir: The 48th Infantry, U. S. V. is still making a reco d for ourselves. There are no great battles to be fought here now but we occasionally have a scrap of Laureles or bushwackers and we always some out victorious. But there is a prevalent sentiment by e expressed by every American or European on this island that the Filipinos do not care to fight Negro soldiers. Whether they are afraid of us is an open question. But it is a feet that a detachment of nine or ten colored soldiers in charge of a noncommissioned officer may go anywhere they please and not be attacked, and six times as many white soldiers can go out and it is more than probable they will have a scrap before returning. MAKING A RECORD. The colored *fisers* are making for themselves a record that our race in the states may well be proud of and they are well supported by the enlisted men who are making a splendid reputation by their bravery and conduct. Company D. commanded by Captain James W. Smith arrived here on Nov. 27th after a long and tiresome march over the mountains, but not a man grumbled, or our captain is one of the finest and his mere presence and kindness to the men seems to remove all hardships. The great question now being us is when will we start for home. WALTER E MERCHANT, 14 restg. Co. D. 48 h Infantry, U. S. V. The Daughter Objects. SURFULK, VA., Feb 18—Ira Ann White, only daughter of the late Dempsey Hare, Nansenmond's richest colored man, gave notice to day that she would contest her father's will State's Attorney E E. Holland and Dr. Job G. Holland, the principal legal fidaries, qualifi-d as ex-outsures without security. The daughter aroused her father's displeasure by marrying a colored man after being reared for a white man's wife, and she was cut off with $10. The Fidelity Relief Association Held I is Annual Meeting. The Fidelity Reifel Association did at its regular meeting held at its office 202 W B. Broad St, elect the following named officers: Mr W. A. Poindexte President; W. A. Christian Vice-Pres.; J. R. Holmes Treas.; Directorors: J. B. Holmes W. A. Poindexter, George Preston, W. H. Brooks, W. A. Christian. M. F. Johnson. Acting See'y. THOS. W. MITCHELL MONUMENT ASSOCIATION. The committee beg to state that for the past few weeks our report has been crowded out but with this issue we again present our subscription list, which is opened to all friends of the late Col "10m Mitehell." Subscription can be left at the office of the Treasurer Phos. M. Crump. 504 N. 2nd St. or with the committee. The same will be published the following week in these columns. It is also hoped that the subscriptions will be sent in as early as possible, thus avoiding all unnecessary delay: B. H. Pryton, President. J. A. Smith, Secretary. Thos. M. Crump, Treasurer Fulton Notes. Rev. Jeffries, pastor of the Union Level Baptist Church administered the Lord's supper to a large congregation last Sunday. At 4 p.m. last Sunday Mr. Nelson Williams m. s., delivered the installation address to the officers of the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday School, Mr. Wm. Sewell, the Supt. of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Sunday school in stalled them to their offices. Mrs. Alice N. Holmes, an efficient and faithful teacher read an excellent paper on "The Duty of Sunday School Officers. Rev. F. W Williams, pastor of the Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church preached two excellent sermons last Sunday A sermon will be delivered to the missionary sisters next Sunday at 8:30 p.m. The Sunday School concert given last Monday night under the auspices of Mrs. A. S. Holmes and Miss T. P. F Whiting was a grand success. Many thanks are tendered Miss Cassie B. Harris for officiating as organist. In the demise of Mr. Charles P. Robinson, the Reidville School has lost a faithful teacher. He is succeeded in the school room by Mrs. A. S. Holmes. Messrs Thomas Soradley, Wm. Hubbard, Richard Tinsley, Alex Johnson, Messams Martha Morris, Alice Dandridge, Miss Martha White are among our ack. The Association No. 1 of Fulton K. of P. meets at Mr. W. H. Scott's residence, 839 N. nelson S. each Subbath at 5:80 p. m. Colonel E. R. Jaffery M. d. addressed the meeting last Sunday. All members are requested to be present. The sisters meet in their Association as the same hour: Mr. Richard Carter an old resident of H. unice Co. died on the 19th inst. H. was a member of Fulton Fountain No. 19, U. O. of T. R. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PLANET Atlantic Coast Line. Atlantic Coast Line. Schedule in Effect January 14, 1901. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND—BYRD STREET STATION. 9:00 A M. NORFOLK LIMITED Daily Arrives Petersburg 9:00 a.m. m. Norfok 11:27 a.m. m. Stops only at Petersburg, Waverly, and Suffolk, Va. 9:05 A M. Daily. Arrives Petersburg 9:50 a.m. m. Weldon 11:50 a.m. m. Fayetteville 4:25 p.m. m. Charleston 10:55 p.m. Sawannah 2:55 a.m. m. Jacksonville 8:30 a.m. Port Tampa 7:10 p.m. Connects at Wilson with No 47 arriving Goldsboro 8: 25 p.m. m., Wilmington 6 p. m., Pullman Sleeper New York to Jacksonville. 11:55 A. M Daily. except Sunday. Arrives Petersburg 12:30 p. m. Stops Manchester, Drewry's Bluff, central, and Chester on signal. 8:15 P. M. OCEAN/SHORE LIMITED. Daily. 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