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THE RICHMOND PLANET REV. JOHN JASPER PASSES AWAY. The Funeral at the Sixth Mount Zion Church Rev. A. S. Thomas Delivered the Address. EULOGIES OVER THE REMAINS.—FUNERAL DIRECTOR HAYES MANAGES THE AFFAIR—NO HITCH NOTICEABLE.—LAID AWAY FOREVER [Picture of a man in a suit, seated in a chair, with a serious expression.] XVIII NO 16 REV. JOE THE GREAT BAPT The Funeral at Rev. A. S. The EULOGIES OVER THE RE THE AFFAIR—NO H Rev. John Jarser died at his residence, 1112 St. James street, Saturday, March 80th, 1901, at 10:85 A.M. His funeral took place Thursday, April 4th, at 11:30 A.M. It is laid in state from Monday morning last and was viewed by thousands. THE FUNERAL MOVES Promptly at 11:20 a.m. *Femoral Director, A. Hayes* arrived at the laden, preceded by a handsome funeral car hearse drawn by four black horses. The pall-bearer, honorary and active alighted and awaited the pleasure of the family. They lit the house laden with four offerings, the remembrance of many friends. The casket was a magnificent one, and had the designation of state. The top was hinged so as to raise up and down by a silk cord. It had pillar corners and was heavily draped with silk and velvet tassels. It contained heavy silver extension bar-handles. Inside it was a wealth of satin loveliness, skillfully arranged. The inside of the top was arranged so that the folds of satin terminated at the edges. Inside, partly raised was the tall form of the celebrated divine. He was somewhat emaciated, but his sleep was peaceful. He was attired in a fine ministerial suit of broad-cloth and patent-leather shoes. This rested on the draped foundation which was in keeping with the rich sombrness of the casket. One of the striking features of it all was the presence of a medium sized pleasant-faced divine, who sat upon the front seat with bowed head. It was Rev. Richard Wells, the retired pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, who had been the subject of many discourses by the distinguished dead. All animosity, all rancor, all bitterness, was buried at the grave, as Rev. Wells marched a mourner to the pew. The church presented a remarkable appearance. Previous to the entry of the funeral cortège, Rev. S. Q. Burrell had made his announcement while the stillness of death pervaded the spacious edifice. The part reserved for white people was filled. Outside was a sea of humanity. "Come let us Renew" sang the choir. Then entered Deaconas A. Burleigh, and Willis Wines, Sr., W. P. Burrell, Rev W. F. Grasham, D D. Rev. A. Ferguson, F. W. H. White, Rev. A. Ferguson, F. W. H. White, Johnson, Rev Z. D. Lewis, Rev P. Wallace, Rev J. E. Jones, D D. , Rev Tunstall Banks, Rev. Willis Wines, Jr. THE DIVINES WHO WERE PRESENT. Rev. R. Wells, Rev. Jacob Turner, Rev. D. H. Chamberlayne, Rev. E. A. P. Cheek, Rev. J. B. Johnson, Rev. W. P. Cary, Rev. W. Fox, Rev. Peter Stewart, Rev. P. O. Cobbs, Rev. Ben- jamin Braxton, Rev. L. Sears, Rev. D. A. Williams, Rev. George F. Holmes, Rev. W. L. Weatherless, R. v. R. C. Kemp, Rev. S. A. Clay, Rev. M. B. Hu- cles, Rev. T. Hines, Rev. Samuel Lemas, Rev. W. R. Gullins, Rev. G. O. Coleman, Rev. C. H. Phillips, Rev. James H. Burks, Rev. R. J. Bass, Dae- son E. A. Washington, Rev. Thomas H. Briggs, Rev. W. M. Robinson, Rev. Alexander Gordon of Philadelphia, Rev. G. W. Morris, Rev. B. J. Jackson Rev. Rober Bass, Rev. J. R. Griffi Rev. W. W. Yawley, Rev. J. H. Harris, Rev. J. C. Buxman, Rev. J. H. Binford, Rev. L. E. Miller, Rev. W. W. Christie, Rev. R. M. O. McCargo, Rev. P. H. Graves, Rev. R. M. Monroo Rev. Sanders Howell, Rev. Evans Payne, Rev. P. S. Lewis, B. D, Rev W. M. Mosby, Rev. John R. West, Rev Frank Davis, Rev. F. W. Coleman, Rev Nelson Brown, Rev. W. H. Stokes Rev. Lee R. Frayer Honorary pall-bearers: Revs. W. F. Graham, Z. D. Lewis, Aherd Ferguson, R. O. Johnson, Tunstall Banks, Holand Powell, A. Binge, Jr., D. W. Davis, W. H. White, W. W. Wines, Jr., W. E. Cooper, Perley Wallace, W. H. Hatcher. Active: Deacons T. S. Burleigh, chairman; D. Garnett, Geo. Mimms, Quinn Sheaton, Delaware Bowles, W. A. Parham, George Preston, W. H Woodson, Charles Branch and Deacon Fields. Guard of honor for Wednesday night at the church: George W. Pryor, Van Washington, Moses Burton, J. R. Holmes. Alexander Minor, Richard Nicholas, William Jackson, Andrew Johnson, William Pride, Nathan Sayles. Guards: William Dandridge, chairman; Lee Anderson, Samuel Randolph Nathan Sayles with the horses. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1901. Decoration committee: Sallie Harris, Mildred Johnson, Mary E. Wines, A. W Farham. Eva Wren, Eleanora Watkins, H. W. Woodson, Martha Fryor, obairman; W P. Burrell, supervisor Flowers committee: Mildred Johnson chairman, Olivia Robinson, Lula Fields, Georgiana Mimms, Deason W. W. Wines, Alice Grammar, Anna Rhoads. Ushers at church: Joseph Myers, chairman; Robert Smith, Andrew Johnson; John T. Hughes, John T. Anderson, William Dandridge, A. L. Woolfork, R. A. Preston, Lee Anderson, Thomas Archer, William H. Preston, Edward Hall, Philmore Scott, Charles Lemus, Horace Miles, George L. Preston, J R Holmes, E. J. Johnson, Robert Thompson, Wilis Thompson, William Patterson, Charles Robinson. On the rostrum were: Rev. Willie Stephenson, Rev. J. E. Jones, D. D. Rev. Jacob Joll, Rev. M. meVicar D., Rev. W. E. Hatch, Rev. D. S. Thomas, Rev. George Cooper, Rev. W. F. Grasham, D. D, Rev. Alex, and Gordon of Philadelphia, Rev. A. Bings, Jr. D. D. Deson W. W. Wines, Sr. it is stated had charge of the entire affair. Rev. S. C. Burrell officiated. It was 12 o'clock before the services were well under way. The lower rostrum was one bank of floral offerings and the draped sacred desk stood forth as a sombre sentinel, Rev. Dr. J. E. Jones lined the hymn, "Servant of God, well done." The choir was under the leadership of Brother W. H. Woodson, while Miss Fanny Fox was organist. Brother George W. Lewis, 2d leader, The scriptures were read by Rev. Wm. Stevenson, Rev. John Jasper's assistant. A most impressive prayer was delivered by Rev. Holland Powell, pastor of the Fifth Baptist Church, Capt. Frank W. Cunningham (white) sang "We Are Waiting by the River." It was sung with a richness of voice and mellowness of delivery which penetrated every book and corner of that spacious edifice. It reshaped the hearts age shows that God has had some renowned leaders among His people, true representatives of His cause in the full sense of the word. Men who lived the truth, preached the truth and died for the truth. This state of affairs in the church militant will continue under the providence of God until the world comes to an end. He discussed God and his goodness, told of Abraham's love of God and his hearts to obey Him. His history could repeat itself to the same extent which he permitted to live in the days now under consideration, the way and manner of pleasing God would be laughed to scorn by a gaietying world. Mme. forty days and night's on Mt. Sinai talking with God would be considered a good subject for the insane any way. Jeremiah, weeping over the sins of the people, would be called to mourning preacher, to warn among dangerous lions that hypnotized doctor having the power to subject the king of beasts to his will. I saith, with coals of fire upon his tongue, glotted with the glory of God, watching Jehovah as he darts along the burning skies, would be styled 'that man who preaches on the old or d.r.' Execliel at the command of God, standing in the valley preaching to the wind would be called that old fogy and be advised to go to school But let it be clearly remembered and not soon forgotten that God has choos- en that which the world calls foolish to confound the wise, and the weak things, to confound that which is mighty to preach the funeral to my husband, be advised to go to school Rev. John Jarper, who departed this day. But let it be clearly remembered and lifetime last Saturday the 80th of March, not soon forgotten that God has chosen him to be the Lord. He will not soon be the world calls foolish to morning. He was in the 86th year of confound the wise and the weak his age and had been a consistent things, to confound that which is Christian, 62 years. CHARLES TOMMY EJUS 1895 REV. A. S. THOMAS, Pastor of Sharon Baptist Church. day of his baptism in and until within a few he steadily in seas- season, preached the h force and conviction father of all Baptist Rev. John Jasper may be justly cla- sed among the patriots and propheta He was Oriental somewhat in his manner, bearing and trend of thought. He believed in serving God on patri- archial and prophetic order. In those days men walked and talked through sensitized imagination, which M. H. was according to thee, thus saith the Lord. Brother Jasper was a man who took God at His word. He believed all that God said and believed it to be true and immutable. He never was known at any time to ask God, the second time, 'What saith thon, Master?' He said that God understood himself, and knew His business, and that which was obscure, God would make it plain at His own appointed time. He believed in personal acquaint- of the audience and stirred their soul. When he slowly sank into his seat a feeling of regret was felt that he completed the song as quickly. Rev. W. L. Taylor entered at this point. The letters of condolence were read by Rev. J. B Johnson from the following: Colored Baptist Minister's Conference, 2rd Baptist Church Rev. G. H. Simma, of New York, Baptist Minister's Union of Philadelphia, the New York baptist Minister's Conference, R.D. W. preside, of Washington, 19 hts., Baptist Church of Washington, D.C. Baptist Ministers and Desaon's Conference of Richmond, Vs., Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D., president. At this point, Rev Dr. Graham read the resolutions himself. It brought forth many words of approval. Loyal St B priest Church, Danville, Va., Rev. W, M More, pastor; Bute St. Baptist Church, Norfolk, Va., Rev. R, H. Bollig, pastor, Union Baptist Church, Beaver Dam, Va., Rev C. H. Phillips, pastor Pine street Baptist Church, S. folk, V., Rev. M. B. Hauler, pastor, and Resolutions from the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. S. C. Burrell then read the fol R+v. S C. Burrell then read the following letter. THE WIDOW'S LETTER RICHMOND, VA., April 4, 1901. Rev. A. S Thomas. Ever since the day of his baptism in February, 1840, and until within a few days of his death, he steadily in season and out of season, preached the word of God with force and conviction. He was the father of all Baptist Ministers, as there are none living now who commenced to labor for the Master as early as he did. In all this time, he has been a true leader in Israel, living up to the doctrines and lessons that he taught. Thousands have been convicted under his teachings and brought to a knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He has been married four times and I am his fourth wife. As a husband he was loving and kind, providing at all times the necessaries and proper comforts for the well-being of his family. By his former marriage, he leaves three children and a host of grandchildren. He was an agreeable neighbor and an upright, law abiding citizen. He believed stricly in the Golden Rule and all his actions were characterized by it. The community will miss him, his church will miss him, and lastly but not least, I shall miss him. I know that I shall meet him in heaven above about which he has preached so long and often I know that there will be no sorrow, neither parting, and that God shall wipe away every tear. Yours in Christ, MARY JASPER. REV. THOMAS' ABLE DISCOURSE. The divine stated that it was not his custom to write out his thoughts in a funeral discourse and he felt that it was nest set forth however to do so now on paper. Texts Gen. 25:8. "Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man and full of years; and was gathered to his people." 2nd Timothy, 4:7; "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." The history of the church in every ance with God and preached that men should know God in regeneration. That they should seek the Lord and call upon His name, and by faith and acceptance make friends with God and, become heirs to eternal life through the plan of salvation, given to the world by Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. For 61 years, Brother Jasper was in battle on his pilgrimage. He fought his way through on the word of God only. He was born July 4th, 1812 served in the army of sin and satan 28 years. In 1840 Captain Jesus passed by on his white horse and Jasper joined in unleashing his flag and has been an uniting and faithful soldier since God told him then that no man should exceed him in his day. That He would make him a Moses to this people, and that he should answer the infidel. He preached 21 years longer than Moses. As for Jonah, Joel, Amos, and some others, they must be called and sent again before they can overtake Jasper in duration of his ministerial career. John Jasper stood foremost as a preacher in the days of slavery with his race. Some are present, who heard him preach 40 and 80 years ago. HIS POSITION ON THE SUN. When Science and the B.ble failed to agree, Jasper simply held on to the word of God. Philosophers said the sun is stationary. God says the sun moves. ary, God rays the sun moves. He is Almighty God, even the Lord baths and called the earth from the rising of the Sun, unto the going down thereof. B other Jasper claimed that God made the sun, moon and stars; that He holds the destiny of nations in His hands; that He is the universal benefactor; that He breathes in every wind, thunders in every storm; that He rides upon the wings of the wind, and that the clouds are His chariots. Henese his conclusion was simply this: God knows more about the sun than philosophers do, and here he rested his case. DEVIL IN HEAVEN. Rev. Jasper was well versed in the Bible and in historical theology. He showed plainly again and again, that much of the 12th chapter of Revelation is figurative language and that it has reference to the fall of Catholicism, and the onward march of the church under the covenant of grace. John Jasper was interested in the affairs of state. He often prayed for Governors, Presidents, and rulers in this and other countries. He had progressive ideas, and he believed in the onward march of both church and state. He had well merited the confidence, best wishes and respect of our white brethren, and most especially those who live in the South. They often visited his church, not to criticise, but to hear him preach, because they really enjoyed his style and manner of presenting the wod of God. One of our Northern journals made a very unfavorable criticism on Rev. Jasper some time ago. But one of our Southern white papers came to his rescue. It tells me that if we conduct ourselves aright, that our best friends are with our white brother who lives in this Southland. John Jasper believed in education. He often advised the young men to enter school and get all the education they could, and he also truthfully claimed that nothing else is necessary in order to be a successful preacher of the gospel. One said he must be called of God and qualified spiritually before he can be a true messenger for Jehovah. The orations of Demosthenes, the philosophical genius of Soorates, the arguments on the immortality of the soul by Cicero, the profound meta-physical investigation of Plato, the descriptions of great battles written by Cheasar, the physical training of Euripides, the rituals of Sisippe and the orations of Homer and Shakespeare, the mere recital of these in the pulpit was not preaching to John Jasper. He believed in putting the truth so it could be easily reached and plainly understood. He was always more interested in the thought and the delivery of his message than he was in the homilietal arrangement of his sermon. His great aim in the pulpit was to preach that sinners might be saved from hell, and to cheer God's wayworn saints on their pilgrimage. John Jasper was a philosopher. He was a deep reasoner, and independent thinker. He was a great warrior for his Lord and Master. By inwardly he engaged in many battles and when he smokes and noise had passed away, he was forced to be a continuous conqueror. He was bold as a lion, but harmless as a dove. He has been reported as being dead 53 times, but he is not dead yet, but simply sleep in Jesus. A TELLING EFFECT. Rev. A. S. Thomas, wrought up the congregation to a high pitch of excitement which expressed itself in words of approval. He spoke of his offering to pray for Rev. Jasper upon the occasion of his visit when he said that he could pray. PRICE 5 CENTS but so far as he was concerned his trunk was packed, he was waiting for orders. He had prepared for this 61 years ago. He would soon draw up his feet in that bed and go the way of all the earth. "As for death," said he "I don't fear him any more than I do a house fly." With these words the divine concluded his elicquent sermon and requested his "rest." The choir then sang, "Rest, Rest." Throughout the service, the wailings and weeping of the devoted members of the congregation could be heard. DR. GRAHAM'S SPLENDID TRIBUTE. Rev. Dr. W. F. Graham announced that he would not confine himself to the subject assigned him as he was not advised of the subject until after he had prepared a few thoughts for the occasion. He referred to his prescribing of sorrow and then Jasper during the week and then delivered a ringing eulogy of this prophet of God, this sun of thunder. He paid a glowing tribute to the Southern press. He declared that Rev. Jasper did not believe in church councils. He believed that there was no appeal from a church meeting at which he presided, save to his Court of Heaven. Dr. Mac Vicar, (white) president of the Virginia Union University, said that he had been in the church of Christ upward of 50 years. When he came to live here he decided to make the acquaintance of R. V. Jasper, and he in company with his wife spent the evening with him. He declared him to be a great man, a great spirit. REV. DR. LOWIE'S STIRRING EULOGY Rev. Z. D. Lewis, D. D. discussed Rev. Jasper as a Baptist. He spoke of this visit to the Sixth Miz. Zion Baptist church when he first came to Richmond. He declared Rev. Jasper to be his desi of the Baptist minister. He declared him to be a Baptist in the blood, a Baptist to the core. Rev. Jasper did not believe in taking sabies into the church, or that of taking persons in the church on probation, hoping that they would become regenerated. He spoke at length and was skillful in defining the peculiarities and virtues of the distinguished servant of the Lord. He spoke 20 minutes, but made a profound impression. DR. HATCHER'S REMARKABLE UTTERANCES Rev. W. P. Hatcher, D. D., (white) then spoke of kev Jasper as a Citizen. He declared that the subject was a surprise. He had thought of him as a man and as a minister, but he had never thought of h m as a citizen. The greatest compliment that he has paid to himself as a citizen was his quiet unobvious manner. The man who attends to his own business is a model citizen. In the calling to which he belonged, he did so well that he became one of the foremost citizens. He told of his dining with Mr. Spurg on, the great London preacher. He said, 'Tell me about the colored preach e' to the South. He told them there were men of scholarship, but John Jasper, while not being as enthusiastic in denominational zeal was the most remarkable of them all. He said he had heard the colored preacher, but he believed that he had been helped more in his spiritual life than any other man in the world. THE ASCENT ON ELIJAH. He told Mr. Spurgeon that John Jasper was a genius, a God made preacher. He had a fervid imagination. I was telling Mr. Spurgeon some things that he had heard John Jasper say. He spoke of Jasper's description of the ascent of Elijah, Rev. Dr. Hatcher's remarks stirred the congregation and many moments occurred before quiet was restored, Rev. S. P. Robinson, Supt. of Sxth Mount Zion Sunday School delivered a eulogy on Rev. Jasper. Rev. W. L. Taylor spoke of Rev. Jasper's interest in country churches. He told of his visits to the country and his kindness in dealing with the humble. The closing prayer was offered by Rev. George E. Motley The streets through which the funeral procession passed were lined with a sympathetic throng; every window, porch and doorway had its occupants. Route of the funeral procession was from the church, (at St. John and Dval, down Duval to lst, out first to the Ham's cemetery. Here, standing room was at a premium in one-half of this large cemetery. Here the funeral procession formed with the shoir of the church at their head, and sang several hymns during the simple service of departing the remains in their last reading place. The grave was then bricked up. Rev. Jasper's section adjoins that of the late Deason V. P. Vandervall. Mr. J. C. Farley, the photographer took several views of the procession. Funeral Director, A. Haven' management of Rev. John Jasper's funeral has been the subject of much favorable comment. The body was kept in an excellent state of preservation for six days and buried in both the church and burial ground in well-married perfect. The grave was bricked up. TRAGIC DISAPPEARANCE BY WILL M. HARBEN Copyright, 1900, by A. N. Kollegg Newspaper Company Chapter I-MA. Goddard makes unforunate investments and loses almost entire time lead him to believe actions carried money. She had been a poor milliner with whom he had become infatuated. She knew he learn certain things connected with past life. Chapter II-Arriving home from business Goddard learns his wife has left for city, losing considerable sum of money from a business she means desertion. Telegram comes asking him to see her at Palace hotel in Chapter III-MR. Goddard formulates plan by which she and Goddard can come into fortune of his ward Blanche. She go abroad, while abroad report will come. Blanche who loves him but who has fatal heart trouble and will not live two years; the woman who will prove false report of her on death. The major is brought to reluctantly consent. Chapter IV-MR. Goddard returns to Lyndhurst, but before doing so secures a career to go abroad with her as maid and play important part in disappearance act. Chapter V-MR. Nolan, according to arrangement comes to Lyndhurst to apply for position with Mrs. Goddard, and of course is accepted. Chapter VI.—Bianche is innocentally drawn pnot by Mrs. Goddard who tells of fore- ing that she was willing to be a. Blanched is told that Goddard had loved her. Goddard meeting Mrs. Goddard, and Mrs. Goddard knowing of Blanche's affection asks her to be a. Blanche, who should be never return. Chapter VII.—Mrs. Goddard gives her husband London address where she can get letters (address to Mrs. Nolan), and gives him key to private box where he can get letters to Mr. Chapter VIII.—Mrs. Goddard goes to boat at the his wife, and learns of arrangements she has made for her own comfort on route. She will have the chief station in the other rooms. She points out closed both seats which she has secured. She says if later there is anything he cannot understand to "think she will be solved." Chapter IX.—The third day out of Mrs. Goddard attracts attention of boat captain and appears deranged in mind. She says she is going dead bodies floating by in the water. Chapter X.—On evening of eighth day a bad storm arises. At worst of the storm Mrs. Nolan is heard to scream at top of her house. She points to the water indicating her plمترس has been plumbed on the board. Mrs. Goddard is locked in the close of her late- season. Chapter XI.—On reaching Liverpool Mrs. Goddard emerges from closest and least to the house which is the most passers- ers without eroguing aларion. Chapter XII—Goddard receives telegram from steamship company announcing drowning of his wife. About a month later after having received several letters from his wife urging speedy action, and also being reproached by Mrs. Dean, a friend of Bianche's and who knew of their previous love affairs, for his coldness toward his ward, he proposes to Bianche and they are very quietly married the next day. Chapter XIII—After this second marriage Goddard really falls in love with his ward, and his infatuation for his first wife is entirely dissipated. He writes Mrs. Goddard to this effect, tells her he will not touch a sent of Bianche's money, that he will continue to support her, but he defies her to do her worst. On receiving this letter Mrs. Goddard addresses telegram to Goddard containing only the word "America." Chapter XIV—Goddard reads in telegram that he will be sent a letter, should he be guilty of deliberete murder. He can all his property on investment to se- curate, and that he will not be from- sourable either himself or Blanche. Chapter XV- Sufficient time had elapsed for Mrs. Goddard to have returned. Mrs. Goddard and goes out refusing to tell her husband of the situation. He follows her to poor quarter of the city, only to find her bent upon a charitable mission. Chapter XV- During all this time the crime has been preying upon the most mind, and he consults his old friend, a best friend Surtees. The priest induces a best friend to learn that she once in this way he learns that Mrs. Goddard had led concerning Blanche's health to her husband's adherence to her criminal scheme. Chapter XVII- In Mrs. Goddard's apartments, which Blanche has not visited since the former's departure, Blanche meets a friend, who is like any dishenest intentions, but says to Mrs. Goddard his name is Dugdale, and he is Mrs. Goddard's lawful husband. Thus Blanche the only legal wife Goddard ever married. Chapter XVIII- The major learns his latest investment has been enormously successful in the garden he is about to make the concrete floor of his house he had made to Father Surtees when he received report is heard. Goddard springs between the garden and the wood from which the shot was taken himself receives bullet meant for Blanche. Chapter XIX-Dr. Randall is called and seized by extracting bullet. Father Surensen is extracting bullet. Father Surensen believes the patient's mind he tells Blanche the substance of Goddard's confession. The substance of Goddard's information she had from Dugale, and which she now imparts to her husband. Chapter XX-Dugale's wife repents of her abuse. She was out of her head when she tried Blanche, and says she has determined to live in future a better life. Seated in the adjacent room, Blanche sat, her face in her hands, an awful fear gripping her heart. She heard Talley, in the library adjoining, giving instructions to the nearest police station. It was like a horrible dream. Out of it all she continued to hear in the voice she loved so well: "Stand behind me!" Half an hour later the doctor came to her. She stood up like who is about to receive a death sentence. "I have extracted the ball," announced Dr. Randall. "He is sleeping quietly. He ought not to be disturbed. He seems so anxious to talk to you, but it really would not be advisable. I finally agreed to allow him to telegraph to his friend, Father Surtees!" "Oh!" groaned Blanche, quite misunderstanding him. "Is—is it so—so serious?" "He is in a very critical condition," admitted the doctor. "It is but fair to tell you that, but he wants his friend to talk to you about some trouble that is preying on his mind. I think he may reach Lyndhurst about ten o'clock." "Then," said Blanche, "it is not because—" "Oh, no, it is not that, I assure you," said Dr. Randall, quickly. "It is some private matter concerning your immediate welfare. He thinks Father Surtees may explain something to you that you ought to know at once. I think it will be better for your husband to get this off his mind as soon as possible. He seems utterly hopeless, and hope would be a big help in his case." "And may I go in now?" asked SYNOPSIS Blanche, in a pleading tone. "I am afraid even your presence would rouse him; it is often so when there is close affinity. Perhaps you had better remain here till the priest comes. You know him, I believe?" "Yes," answered Blanche; "he is our best friend." A little after ten Father Surtees arrived. The doctor met him in the hall, and as the major had just waked the priest was allowed to go in to him. "I am awfully sorry, my dear friend," he said to Goddard. "Jeanne did it, concealed in the wood below the garden," answered the major. "She was shooting at Blanche, and I covered her. I think I saved her life, and I thank God for it. It would be better for me to die, and it looks like a benign dispensation—to be able to die for her. If only I did not have to leave her with the other stain on her name, I was starting to tell her all when the first shot was fired." "Try to be calm," cautioned the priest, softly. "I want you to break it to her," continued the major. "She's in the next room. You tell her the whole story, I am not strong enough. She will want to leave when she knows—" The major began to cough, and the doctor hastily came into the room. "You'd better stop now," he said. Goddard motioned towards the room where Blanche sat. "Go to her," he repeated, in a low tone. As Father Surtees went into the next room Blanche did not rise. She seemed completely stupefied. "Rowland is anxious for me to make a certain disclosure to you," the priest said, taking her hand. "I must first beg you to be lenient, if you can, with a man who loves you with all his soul. Of that there is no doubt." "He has lost my fortune?" cried Blanche, sharply. "What do you suppose I care for money when—when he is dying?" "It is not that, my dear Mrs. Goddard," said the priest, averting his solemn gray eyes. "I am afraid it is even more serious than that." "What is it? What is wrong, then?" questioned the young wife, laying a trembling hand on the arm of the priest. "Can you bear a blow from a most unexpected source?" asked Father Surtees, a revelation which will shake your faith even in the man you love?" "Hush!" Blanche cried, firing immediately. "Do you dare to speak against him when he is dying? Oh, my God!" "He has begged me to make a confession to you of the greatest importance. My poor child, you will have to have great fortitude to listen calmly to what I am going to tell you." "What do you mean?" Blanche questioned, the fire still kindling in her eyes. "Would you not be shocked if I were to tell you." Father Surtees began to look about the room as if searching for the gentlest means of conveying his meaning, "if I were to tell you that there was a—a mistake about Mrs. Goddard's death?" Blanche's eyes grew large. "You mean that—that she is alive?" she asked, slowly. "Yes, she is alive." Blanche fixed his eyes with a steady stare of incredulity. "Not dead—not dead?" The priest nodded. "And there is something else," he went on, "and to do Maj. Goddard full justice you must make up your mind to believe that he did not love you as he does now till—till after he married you. He has told me his full story, and my heart bleeds for him. He says he was trying to confess to you when the accident cut him short." "He was trying to tell me what?" asked Blanche, her brows wrinkled in perplexity. "He was trying to confess that he knew that his wife was alive when he married you." "O-oh!" That exclamation was as sudden and sharp as if it had been caused by a crushing blow. The priest took her hands and held them tenderly. "But there were many, many extinguating circumstances," he continued, pleadingly. "He was the tool of a designing woman; he was out of his mind. I had noticed his downfall from the moment he met her and came under her baneful influence. She convinced him beyond doubt that you had a fatal malady which would carry you off in a few months. She wanted your money; he was temporarily insane. For God's sake pity him. I know men as a botanist knows his plants, and I could swear that he has been a man changed for the better since you became his wife. If you could only believe this it would, I know, be a crumb of comfort in your great calamity." Blanche's head sank to the table at which she sat. Father Surtees still held one of her hands. He waited for a moment, but she did not look up or utter a word. He would have thought she had sawned but for the visible shudders passing through her frame. "He did not find out till this afternoon that she had decoved him about your health, then he came to tell you the whole truth. He would have told you earlier, but Mrs. Goddard had made him believe that the shocks would kill you. He kept back the rev- relation to save your life. He told me he was in a literal hell—a hell of his own creation, but if he dies to-night, dear child, he will be among the redeemed. His soul is as white as snow. The responsibility of his sin all rests on Mrs. Goddard's—" "Don't—don't call her by that name again!" Blanche suddenly cried, drawing herself up and looking into his face squarely. "She was never his lawful wife. I am the only woman he ever married—really married!" Father Surtees thought her mind was unsettled, and a look of deeper concern passed over his countenance. "I—I don't understand—" he stammered. "I did not know it till to-day—this afternoon," explained Blanche. "Her husband came here looking for her. He told me all about her. She was really married when my guardian met her." "Then you are really his wife—she is a bigamist!" cried Father Surtees. "Oh, my dear child, this makes it all so different. There is but one Christian course open to you. He has repented more deeply than one man in ten millions. You must forgive him. He never knew what a real, pure and uplifting love meant till he married you. God Himself often puts such ordeals in the way of men to lift them above the world. If you refuse to receive the gold when it has come purified from the fire you deny the wisdom of the Almighty. Forgive your husband. He may not live through the night—remember that." Father Surtees ceased speaking, Blanche lowered her head to the table again. The priest saw her shudder several times as if she were trying to put certain thoughts from her. At this juncture the door leading into the room where Goddard lay was softly opened. It was Dr. Randall. He advanced with a very grave face to Blanche. "You must pardon me if I am intruding," he said to her. "But I must do my duty. I am obliged to see that Maj. Goddard is troubled about some misunderstanding with you, and as his life is really in great danger, I must BLANCHE'S HEAD SANK UPON THE TABLE. appeal to you to ease his mind if it is possible. All the medical care and skill in the world cannot save him as long as he is in his present excited condition." "Mrs. Goddard is going to him now," said the priest, speaking for Blanche. "Yes, let me see him one moment alone," she said, her eyes filling. "I can set his mind at rest; I can and I will." The two men remained standing where they were, and she went to the major's couch. Kneling, she put her face against his. "I am here, dear guardian," she said, "don't—don't worry!" "Oh, he has not told you!" Goddard said, his eyes roving towards the adjacent room. "Yes, he has told me everything, darling," she answered, stroking his face. "And you can forgive me?" he asked. "You, oh, my God!" "Fully, dear; it shall never enter my head again." "But you must not stay here," he said, huskily. "Oh, to think that I am obliged to send you away! Blanche, this will kill me. But now that you know the truth, you must go. God only knows what will become of me, but I deserve even greater punishment." "I am going to stay, dear guardian. I have something to tell you. I am your only lawful wife. I found out only this afternoon that when you married her she had a husband alive—Henry Dugdale. He was here looking for her." She saw him catch his breath. For moment he lay perfectly still. Then: "Oh, Blanche, is this possible?" "It is the truth. He told me his whole story. When you are stronger I shall tell you all about it, but in the meantime remember that nothing shall separate you and me." She saw him close his eyes. His features began to work convulsively. Tears welled up under his eyelids and oozed out on his cheeks. "It is the blessing of God," she heard him murmur. "He has answered my prayer." She wiped the tears from his face and kissed him. Then he opened his eyes and smiled. "The blessing of God, darling," he said, in a louder tone. "Will you not try to get well, now, for my sake?" Bianche asked. "Yes, for your sake," he said, and she rose to call the doctor. This gentleman, when he entered the room, and looked at his patient, remarked: "He stands a fair chance of pulling through, Mrs. Goddard, and the credit will be yours. Now he must sleep." CHAPTER XX. A month later Maj. Goddard was enabled to move about the house and grounds with a cane. He had had the best nursing in the world, and considering the great load which had been removed from his mind it is little wonder that he did recover. The secret of the identity of his assailant was kept by Blanche, Father Surtees and the major from the other members of the household. A report had become current that the attack was made by a robber, whom Blanche and the major had met on the BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. Recognizing the fact that there are many 80-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate assistance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. 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N. & W. stock at an enormous increase in value, and had invested part of their earnings in the stock of the new bank. The major was writing some letters in his office at the bank that afternoon when the office boy announced a lady. And when the visitor entered, despite a long, heavy veil, Goddard recognized Jeanne. As the office boy withdrew she closed the door and stood with her hand on the handle. "I see you recognize me, Rowland," she began. "Yes, I recognize you," said the major, grown white with excitement. "Won't you sit down?" She took a seat opposite his revolving chair, and threw back her veil, disclosing a white, wasted face. "I have not come as an enemy, Rowland," she said, "okay." "No; for I am completely in your power. I knew I was taking a big risk; but I could not have any peace of mind till I had seen you. I have met my husband, Henry Dugdale, and he said he had told Blanche about my first marriage. I know you can hand me over to the law as a bigamist, but I don't think you will do so, considering—considering your love for Blanche. My spell over you is broken, Rowland." "Yes, it is broken, Jeanne. I could look you in the face for a thousand years and only wonder how—" "Don't say it," she broke in. "Let's part friends." "After you tried to kill her—poor child?" he asked. "Jeanne, I cannot forgive that." "I was out of my head," said Jeanne, pleadingly. "I did not intend to shoot at her till I overheard you about to confess. That maddened me. I would not have shot at you even then, if you had not run between me and her, but I have so softly repented. You see I can repent, too. Rowland. You have, and I know there is a sort of light in your face that never was there before. Do try to pardon me, and let me go away and try to live a better life. I am so, so tired of wrong-doing. It has never led me anywhere. Henry still loves me, and will take me back to Denver, where no one will ever associate my name with yours. He says our child is long THE END. The Best Ad. Paper. ing for me. He sent me to you. He wants to feel that we will not be troubled by your preferring charges against me. Will you do this?" "I shall be glad to, Jeanne," said the major, slowly. "I want to tell Blanche that she need no longer be afraid of you. She is very nervous. Ever since that night she starts at the slightest sound. She seems to feel that her life is constantly in danger." "Well, tell her we are going away to-morrow. I shall never come to New York again. My husband is a good man, and he has suffered." Jeanne rose and held out her hand. "Good-by." she said. "I am very sorry I wounded you. When I heard you were about to die, I came near killing myself. I would have done so if Henry had not saved me. He told me you were recovering." "Good-by." The major gave her his hand. 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Yet he was expected to do something, and might have been seen barefooted, in frock and trousers, astride of the horse that dragged the plow between the rows of corn, or raking hay, or binding the whet the reapers cut, or following the cows to pasture in the morning and home again at night, or tending loga in his father's sawmill. When such work was to be done it was his custom to take a book along, set the log, hoist the gates, and while the saw passed slowly through the tree-trunk, an operation which, in those days, consumed some 20 minutes, he would settle himself comfortably and read." Lincoln's Retreat. Rev. Mr. Alcott, of Elgin, Il., one of Abraham Lincoln's Springfield acquaintances, tells of seeing him come away from church unusually early one Sunday morning. "The sermon could not have been more than half way through," says Mr. Alcott. 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This almost equates the little girl's definition of faith as "bellowing something we know isn't true." Household Words. Her Choice Miggs (trying to ingratiate himself) —My friends have never ceased to praise my excellent taste, Amanda, in having chosen you for the sharer of my joys and sorrows. Mrs. Miggs (severely)—Don't boast, Miggs; you didn't do the choosing—N. Y. World. Nothing Rough "Mother says would you please loan her two or three of your flations?" "She won't iron anything rough with them, will she, little boy?" "No'm! She just wants to heat 'em and iron the ice off the front steps."—Troy Times. His Request. Judge (to accused)—You are now acquitted of the charge of having stolen a watch and may leave the court. Acused—May I wear it now?—N. Y. World. Duplicate French Bridges. The German war authorities have duplicates of all bridges in France. If, in case of war, any of these bridges were destroyed, they could be replaced in six hours—N. Y. Sun. From Our Own Omar. You walk the floor at night and fret—but wait! The one you carry will as sure as Fate. Walk with his child, 'e'en as your father did— Relentless Time avenges soon or late! -Chicago Times-Herald. Then He Was Quiet "Nora, did you ever see a clam bake?" giggled old Punner. "Did Ol iver see a clam bake?" repeated the maid. "No, sor, but OI howsane a lobster bake. OI saw ye baking ye'er own cakes when the missus wor away."—Chicago Daily News. Willing to Sell. Cobble—I've got one of the finest suburban homes you ever saw. Solid comfort, old chap. Stone—That so? I'm thinking of buying a suburban place myself. "Then buy mine."—Tit-Bite. Agricultural Development of Western CANADA The "Star of Empire" Is Following the Sun in Our Northern Neighbor --- THE DOCKS From "Picturesque Spots of the North." Published by Jamieson-Higgins Co., Chicago. VIEW OF THE RIVER FRONT AT WINNIPEG. western Canada, and especially that great stretch of territory lying between Winnipeg and the Rocky mountains, as anything more than a great waste, valuable only to the trapper and hunter. Why, it has been but a short 15 years since trains began running from the east to the Pacific coast at Vancouver, and when those trains began running herds of buffalo, deer and other game native of the northwest were common sights to the traveler as he was whirled westward from the little city of Winnipeg. To-day western Canada is a country of substantial homes, of profitable farms, of growing cities and villages. It is a transformation worked practically in ten years' time. During the process of transformation the people of the United States heard but little of what was going on across our northern border. True, travelers and correspondents have for several years talked and written of the bountiful harvests of Manitoba, of the wholesale methods employed in harvesting and threshing the grain, but of the country west and north of Winnipeg we have heard practically nothing until recently, when there began to pour in upon us statements of wonderful development and figures of such remarkable size as to fairly take our breath away. From Edmonton, Prince Albert and other places that we have been in the habit of considering but mere trading posts of the Hudson Bay company, come stories of wonderful harvests and cattle raising industries of great proportions. While the development of this territory has been rapid, it has followed much the same course as that with which we are familiar in the development of our own western From "Picturesque Spots of the North." VIEW OF THE RIVER states. Military necessities practically compelled the building of the railroad; prospectors for valuable metals followed the railway and branched out from it to territory further north; settlers followed the prospectors and built log homes and found a market for the products of their clearing among the prospectors; branch lines of railway followed the settlers and opened up to them facilities for selling their products in the markets of the world; the log cabins gave place to substantial homes; the small clearings of the settlers gave place to broad acres of cultivated ground; villages and cities sprang up to supply the necessities and luxuries of life to the agricultural communities, and the development was complete, all accomplished in less than a score of years. And here are some of the figures that cause us to stop and wonder at the development: It is estimated that about 2,500,000 bushels of grain were produced in the Edmonton district, Alberta province, last year. This estimate is based on the sale of binder twine, about $3\frac{1}{2}$ pounds of which is required for every acre of grain. The yield per acre has been estimated as follows: Wheat, 15 bushels; oats and barley, 40 bushels. According to statements there were no less than 390 binders sold last year in Edmonton and Strathcona. The record of implement sales includes 29 threshing machines, and the districts consumed 260,000 pounds of twine. These figures indicate the remarkable progress of northern Alberta. The growth, it is said, is by no means confined to the district about Edmonton, for the development of trade at many points along the Calgary & Edmonton railway shows that the surrounding agricultural country is rapidly filling up. The progress of settlement and the successful development of agriculture combine to transform the hamlets of a few years ago into thriving centers of trade. Other provinces of the northwest territories are just as prosperous as Alberta, and it is said that agriculture in the northern districts has kept pace with the extension of ranching in the center and south. It is asserted that every part of the territory has been benefited by the construction of the Crow's Nest Pass railway and by the general reduction In a Mercenary Atmosphere. "I dislike to encounter a man who is always looking for the dollar," said the high-minded man. "I don't believe there are such people," answered Senator Sorghum. "You have wonderful faith in human nature." "Not at all. I merely said I didn't believe there were any people looking for the dollar. Everybody I run across is looking for a hundred of 'em at least."—Washington Star. of transportation rates to the Kootenai and other mining districts in southern British Columbia. An immense mineral producing region employing a great and growing force of workers must obtain its food supplies from outside sources, and railway enterprise has brought the farmers and ranchmen of Alberta within reach of this steady and growing market. In earlier days it was not an uncommon experience for farmers to take their butter, eggs and poultry to Edmonton and carry them away again without finding purchasers. There is now a good market for every suitable line of produce, and the consequent prosperity is reflected in the increase in settlement, the larger amount of goods bought per capita, and in the demand to-day for articles which in earlier times were looked upon as unattainable luxuries. But the prosperity and rapid development of western Canada comes not alone from its cereals and its minerals. But a few years ago it was considered impossible to raise cattle in this territory because of the severity of the climate, but experience has proven the fallacy of this assertion so often repeated. To-day great herds of cattle dot the plains of the provinces of Alberta, Assinibola, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and cattle raising, like other agricultural industries, is growing rapidly. According to reports for the year 1900, the exports from Manitoba and the territories of beef cattle alone amounted to 47,000 head, an increase of 15,000 head over 1899. The increase in shipments of beef cattle alone in 1900 has been mostly in range animals, the shipments of domestic cattle being only a few thousand in excess of the year 1899. The trade in stocker cattle is not quite as heavy as last year. It is es Published by Jamieson-Higgins Co., Chicago. FRONT AT WINNIPEG. timated that about 25,000 head of stocker cattle have been sent from Manitoba and the eastern districts of the territories to the western range. About 5,000 head of stocker cattle have also been shipped to the United States, a decrease of 10,000 head over the previous year. Shipping to England began last year in July, and during that month 10,000 head were sent across, while during the two following months the shipments totaled 20,000 head. The price per head ran from $35 to $45 for fat cattle, the weight of steers averaging 1,800 pounds. In addition to these shipments, 50,000 head of beef cattle were sent from Alberta into the mining districts of British Columbia and the Yukon. This trade, it is stated, is in a measure controlled by Mr. P. Burns, who has abattoirs at Calgary with accommodations for 2,000 head of cattle, 1,000 hogs and 25,000 sheep. During the past year, there were taken into Alberta about 15,000 stockers from Manitoba and Ontario. This runs the total number of cattle that have wintered in the province up to 200,000 head. Of this vast productive territory Winnipeg is the metropolis. What a score of years ago was but a little trading post of 215 people, and later a growing hamlet—a railway necessity, is to-day a cosmopolitan city of some 30,000 people. From its factories and wholesale houses the necessities and luxuries of life are carried to the farmers, ranchers and miners of the west and north, and to its world-wide markets are brought the products of 279,000 square miles of agricultural territory. Railways and steamers on the Red river and almost countless accessible navigable lakes carry in and out of the city a constantly increasing trade, while its depots and hotels are described as "a meeting place for all the world" because here one finds visitors from every land and every clime, speaking all languages. Where a few years ago western Canada played no part in the world's commerce, to-day economists give it a prominent place in figuring the world's production of food stuffs. BERNHARD BRISTOL Railroad Sleeper. In a mile of railway there are more than 2,000 sleeper. Quite a Surprise. "And was my present a surprise to your sister, Johnny?" "You bet! She said she never suspected you'd give her anything so cheap."—Tit-Bits. Signs of Appropriation. "Mr. Simpkins and our daughter must be engaged." "Do they seem fond of each other?" "No, but he has begun to find fault with her."—Chicago Record. --- THE RICHMOND PLANET. 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Cancers cured. 8-25-8m LE VE RICHMOND Train No. 16.420 R.M **YOUR LIMITED, Daily, except Sunday, for West Point, and intermediate stations making close connection Mondays, Wednesdays and Mondays with steaver for Baltimore, Monroe, and Friday. Train No. 16, 12, 20. LOG L E O exp on Mon Wednesdays & Fridays, for West Point and intermediate stations, consists with stage at Lester Manor to Walker and Tappahannock; also at West Point with steers for Baltimore. stops at all stairs.** Train No. 74. 5:00 A. M. LOCAL MIXED, leaves daily, except Sunday, from Virginia Street Station for West Point and intermediate stations, connecting with the late manor for Walkerville and Tapa- nackann. TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND 9:15 a.m. Bally, from West Point, with con- nection from Baltimore Wednesday's Fridays sundays. 10:45 a.m. Ballys and Mondays 10:63 p.m. Bally, except Sunday from West Point and intermediate stations. 11:00 a.m. Baltimore Wednesday wednesday and Friday 5:50 p.m. M. arriving Baltimore 8:00 a.m. Returning leave Baltimore 5:00 p.m. M. Friday, Thursday and Saturday numbers call at all landings on York River. To Norlake, Portsmouth, Old Point, Newport- News, Claremont and James River landings, and connecting a old Point and Norlake for the North. AND the North. STRAMER POCHAONTON LANE, WEB NEDSAY AND FRIDAY AT 7 . M. Electric-cars direct to wharf. Fare only $1.50 and $1.00 to Norlake, Portsmouth, Old Point and Newport News. Music by a grand Ornastion. Freight received daily from above-names point in points in Eastern Virginia and Naragama Capital. Southern Railway 19:01 F M No. 7, solid train daily or, Chan league, N.C. Connects at Moseley with Pittsburgh and Owatonna railroad at Keyville for Clarksburg and Desson desson and Durham and at Greenbush tor Durham, Raleigh, and Winston Salem at Danville with no. 85 Fitted at New Orleans and points South that carries sleepers New York to new Orleans and New York to Jacksonville for Cassius and Habana, Cuba Drawing r run sleeper Richm mand to Birmingham through Atlanta. Through it all sleeper Sainbury, and through his via of Shweilville and Chattanooga. 6:30 P. M., NO 17, LOCAL, daily except Sundays, for Kewville and intermediate pots* TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND. 6:30 A. M. 6:25 P. M., from Atlanta Augusta, Asheville and all points South. 6:40 P. M., from Keysville and local stations. LOCAL FREIGHT TRAIN. nos. 61 and 62, between Manchester and Ne- apolis. Va R F & P RICHMOND. F R KD & RICK - BURO. R F & P ARRIVE BYMB-STREET STATION. 8:30 P. M.. Daily, except Sunday, stops a Fredericksbury car and Dos Pulaski car on Allen car in Klaus, unless carrior car 6:37 P.M., Daily stops only at Fredericksbury car in Island and Elbt Pulaski car in New York and Washington 16:40 P. M., daily, except Sunday, the New market, no nocturnal stops and does not have no nocturnal stops and does (Daily except Sunday 8 02 A. M. Leaves Elba for Quantum 8 03 A. M. Leaves Hyrd st. for Froderich 8 04 B. M. Larson 8 05 B. M. Larson S. A. L. Through Trains. Via S. A. L. Junction and R. F. & Railroad. LEAVE BROAD STREET STATION (O. & O.) 8:10 M. Daily, for Washington and palmers, with the McLean ropolitan limited tops and Frederickburg and Quantico Sleep car for New York Dialing car 5:55 P. M. Daily, for Washington and points North, tops at Frederickburg and Quantico Pullman Sleepers to New York ARRIVE BROAD STREET STATION (O. & O.) 12:08 P. M. Daily, Stops only Frederickburg and Dowell, Ashland Sleepers car New York. 10:51 P. M Daily, Florida and Metropolitan limited, stops only Frederickburg Dowell and Ashland, Sleepers car New York. Driving car. W. P. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager E. T. D. Myers, President. DON'T SPOIL you & by using the the & by using the & by using Ozonized O. Marrow FEEL SAFE generation that has stood the test of time and never fails to give perfect satisfaction. It renders the hair soft, pliable and glossy and makes it grow. Sold over 40 years and used by thousands on request. Only 50 cents. Sold by dealers or send us $1.40 Postal or Express Money Order for three bottles, express paid. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 26 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. LD DOMINION STEAMSHIP OO DAILY LINE FOR NEW YORK, EXCEPT SUNDAY Passengers can leave New York sunday via Cheapeake and Richmond and burg railroad. (Norfolk) Richmond and burg railroad (A.M. M. on outings at Norfolk with Old Doyle steamer sailing same evening at 7 o'clock. Tickets on sale at Richmond Transfer Company's, 908 east Main Street; Cheapeake and Richmond; Richmond and Petersburg ra-doad route, office in office, IHF, IHF east Main Street, Richmond Baggage cheed through. PRIORITY. for New York and all pellets beyond can be shipped by steamers, sailing from Richmond and DENNES BVYI. FRI GAV at 5:00 P.M. This steam carrier carries age passengers only. We closed one hour before sailing time. Freight is and forwarded and through bills of lading issued for all northern, eastern and foreign ports. FROM NEW YORK Passengers can leave daily except Sun day at 8 P M (Sat) and Norfolk or 8 Oid Point Comfort, connecting Norfolk and Western railroad or Ghesapeake and Ohio railway. forichkun forichkun by steamer via folk Monds and Wednesdays. 3:00 P M surdays, 4 P M company's older. No 2 North River foot of the river, and forwarded daily except unday. S.A.L. SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY: The Favorite Route South. Schedule in Effect June 1st, 1900. Leaves Chesapeake and Ohio Broad Street Station. 7-20 A. M. Daily, except Sunday, for Petersburg, Henderson, Duhna, Raleigh, Atlanta, and all polls South, and South west. 2-26 P. M. Florida Mail and express daily for Petersburg, Henderson Raleigh, Charw, Camden, Columbia, Savannah, Jacks nvile Tampa, Per. andina, and all Florida polls 0 30 P. M. P. PLOSSONIA LIMITED, daily for Petersburg, Henderson, Raleigh, Wil- mming, Charlotte, Chester, Athens, Atlanta, Atlanta, New Orleans, Boston, South and South Choraw, Camden, Columbia, Savannah, Atlanta, Wilmming, Tampa, Savannah, na- d, Florida ponies. Trans arrive from a out at Chosnapa Oultran, at 118 A. 5:40 P. M. da., asso. at P. M. daily Sunday. For tickets, checking bag or Sleeping a reservation, etc., apply to the boardroom. Broadway, at 436 East Main St., sic mond Transfer, at 436 East Main St. Jefferson Hotel, and, a dep. sleep a H. M. BOYKIN, General Agt. 89 East Main St. C. & O. Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Schedule in Effect January 5, 1901, From. Richmond. LEAVE BROAD-STREET STATION; 9:30 a.m. daily to principal stations Newbr News, Old Point, Fortaleza and Pors- mouth, Parlor car. 8:40 a.m. local for Newport News, Old Point, Fortaleza and Pors- mouth, ulman to Old Point. 10:09 am except Sunday. Local Trains for Clifton Forge. Connexes at Gordonsville for orange Warrenton. Manasseh Brassard for Huntington only. Connexes at Charcoalville for Lynchburg; at Bastio for Hagerston and at Staunton for Lexington. 2:45 p.m. Daily limited, to Cincinnati, Louisville, and St Louis. Pallagam maps and Connects at G'dowville for Orange and Northern Raily train. leaving Orange at Daily for stations beween Orange and Washington. Connects for Virginia Key Train No 7. tolls No except Sunday, from Gorordo,ville to Itaunton. 5:30 p.m. Accommodation, except Sunday to Deswell 10:45 p. m., Daily, F F V, to Cinemasani and Culminan sleeper car, Connects for Vita Springs, Connects at asocervate with Greenbrick River R I E except sunday. LEAVE EIGHT ST. STATION. 10:30 p. m., Daily for Lennon's Lounge. Clifton Forge,Connecticut,sunday, with Buckingham and Albersee branches 8:15 p.m. except Sunday, to Columbia TRAINS ABOVE BROADWAY STATION. 8:10 a m except Sunday from Doswell. 9 8:15 a m, d. p. m, daily; Cindiana; and Louisville. 11:25 a m, daily. 5:50 p. m., from Norfolk an 8 old Pike. 12:30 a m except Sunday from Giffen. 8 16 P. M., Except Sunday, from Clifton Forge. TRAINS ARRIVE EIGHTH STREET STATION. 8 40 A. M., Except Sunday from Columbia 6 20 P. M., Daily from Lynchburg, and 6 20 P. M., Daily from Lynchburg, and 6 20 P. M., Except Sunday from New Castle, Lexington and Rosney. 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He was a well-known figure on the streets of Richmond, and his retiring manner tended to keep back from him the crowd which regarded him with reverence and respect. In his humble home, 1112 St. James street, he lived in happiness. His strict piety and august bearing was relieved by a vein of humor which pleased and enraptured one who was conversing with him. He appreciated compliments, and showed his satisfaction when the speaker convinced him of his sincerity. Still, he could stand up under more criticism than any man during his day and time. Once convinced that he was right, and the condemnation of the populace had no terrors for him. He believed implicitly in the saying that with God and himself agreeing, he had a majority. To become his enemy was to die one unless absolute and drastic amends were made by the other fellow.] He was sure he was right before he took a step or made a movement. After that, there was no where for him to go or some,—you must leave your perch and come to his side of the contention. But it was his absolute sincerity which gave him power and increased his influence. He believed in the right. No illiterate preacher in modern times ever had the influence, fame or popularity of "Brother" JASPE. Those who disagreed with him, respected him. But, he has gone to try "the realities of the great unknown"; where "sickness, sorrow, pain and death are felt and feared no more." If his sermons are to be remembered and believed, Saturday morning last was a day of triumph for him. He laid aside his earthly garments and teak on those of immortality. There is no use to grieve, for on the other side, he is resting from his labors, while basking in the sun-shine of his Lord. MR. J. O. Nixon of Wilmington, N. C., denies that he votes or voted the Democratic ticket. This is gratifying information. And yet Mr. Nixon chided the color-ed men for voting the Republican ticket, alleging that their solidarity in this particular was the cause of all their woes. We naturally presumed that he was practicing what he was preaching and voted the Democratis ticket. Bus we make the correction and publish his letter. We beg leave to remark that it is the duty of every citizen to exercise all of the rights and privileges of a citizen, and he should share the responsibilities of the government by voting for or against men who offer to serve the public in the capacity of officials. When outside causes prevent his so doing, he is not responsible, but he should nevertheless; unless personal affect forbids, exercise the right of a freeman at the polls. HARRISON RE-ELECTED FULL DEMOCRATIC TICKET WINS. Though the Successful Candidates Have Smaller Pluralities Than the Head of the Ticket-Colorado's Capital Republican. Chicago, April 5—Carter H. Harrison has been re-elected mayor of Chicago for the second time, and will next week commence his third term as the chief executive of the city. His total plurality over Judge Elbridge Haney, the Republican nominee, will be 28,257 votes. Out of 35 wards of the city Harrison yesterday carried 26 and Haney nine. The vote was badly split, some of the strongest Republican parts of the city giving only a small plurality for the party nominee, and some of them going for Harrison, who, however, suffered in some of the Democratic strongholds. The Democrats carried all the city offices on the ticket, as well as that of mayor. William Loeffler was elected city clerk, A. J. Ryan city attorney and C. F. Gunther city treasurer. Their pluralities will be within a few thousand of Mayor Harrison's. None of them will probably have a majority exceeding his. In the various towns the elections were about evenly divided. The Democrats carried the south, north and probably the west towns, while the Republican officials have been elected in the towns of Jefferson, Hyde Park and Cicero. At Freeport township election the Democratic ticket was successful. At Kankakee the Republicans elected their township ticket except collector. At Rock Island the Republicans elected B. Frank Knox mayor and all the aldermen. At Galesburg a Democratic mayor and a Republican city council were elected. The Republicans were successful in Joliet and in Decatur township. In Springfield John L. Phillips, Republican, defeated William O. Converse, Democrat, for mayor by a small plurality. The Elections in Kening. Kansas City, Kan. April 3. Municipal elections were held in all the larger cities of Kansas yesterday. Party lines were not drawn generally, and in numerous cities the issue was prohibition. In Kansas City, the largest city in the state, there were straight party tickets. The result is not yet known. In Topeka the Republican ticket, supported by the temperance people, was elected. J. W. Orr, Democrat, was elected mayor of Atchison. At Leavenworth the entire Democratic ticket was elected. At Wichita, where Mrs. Nation began her crusade, the temperance ticket was overwhelmingly defeated by the Republican. The Democrats carried Galena. A WEEK'S NEWS CONDENSED. Thursday, March 28 The Pennsylvania building at the Buffalo exposition is to cost $15,000. Governor Davis, of Arkansas, signed the anti-gambling bill yesterday, and all gambling places in the state are closed. The imperial insurance department reports that 17,000,000 persons are now insured in Germany. Eight thousand people died of the plague last week in Bengal alone, including Calcutta. Whole towns are belated insured. Ex-State Secretary Caleb Powers, sentenced to life imprisonment, and James Howard, sentenced to hang for the Goebel murder, have been granted new trials by Kentucky's court of appeals. Friday, March 29. Mrs. Nation's lecture in Cincinnati last night drew a very small audience. Ex-Governor Altgeld, of Illinois, supports the Republican ticket in Chicago's municipal election. J. H. Millard and Governor Charles H. Dietrich, Republicans, were elected United States senators from Nebraska. Mrs. John R. McPherson, widow of New Jersey's former United States senator, died in New York. A Constantinople dispatch announces that nine men were scaled to death by the bursting of a steam pipe on the Turkish torpedo boat Shehab, at Salonica. The Stove Founders' association and the Molders Union of North America, in joint session at Chicago, agreed upon the same scale for the coming year as the one in force last year. Saturday, March 30. Roland Reed, the actor, died in New York from cancer of the stomach, aged 47 years. Attorney General Griggs formally retired from the cabinet today to resume his law practice. Karpovitch, who killed Russia's minister of public instruction, was sentenced to 20 years' penal servitude. Governor Stone, of Pennsylvania, issued a proclamation yesterday designating April 12 and 26 as arbor days. Mrs. Mary Ertel, who killed her par- amour, George Deges, on Dec. 31 last, was acquitted in New York yesterday. that, was acquitted in New York yesterday. A seat in the New York stock change was sold yesterday for $55,000, which is $25,000 more than the highest previous price. Monday, April 2. The Oil City (Pa.) tube mill, closed by the trust, was reopened today. Robert M. Montgomery, Rep., was elected supreme judge of Michigan. the judge of Michigan Medical Director W. T. Hord, of the navy (retired), died in Washington, aged 70. Twenty cotton mills in Fall River, Mass., closed Saturday until April 8, affecting 8,000 employees. "Squire" William McMullen, for years well known in Philadelphia poli- tics, died in that city, aged 77 years. F. H. Zabriskie, 27 years old, son of a Princeton (N. J.) clergyman, com- mitted suicide by shooting in New York. Despondency. The seventh annual meeting of the National Municipal League, and the ninth conference for good city government, will be held at Rochester, N. Y., on May 8, 9, 10. Tuesday, April 2. Count Tolstoi, the noted political writer, has been banished from Russia. St. Louis is threatened with another strike of street railway man. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA CONFESSION OF MURDER. Valet Jones Tells of the Killing of William Leash Rica. PATRICK CHIEF CONSPIRATOR. According to the Story of the Murderer the Accused Lawyer Was the Author of the Conspiracy to Rob and Murder the Aged Millionaire. New York, April 3.—Without the slightest quaver in his well modulated voice, and displaying no outward sign of regret or remorse, Charles F. Jones, secretary and valet to the late William Marsh Sharp, yesterday confessed under oath that he had ended the life of his employer and benefactor with chloroform. The confession was the climax of a remarkable recital in which was laid bare the details of an alleged subtle conspiracy which had for its object the seizure of $3,000,000 in cash and negotiable securities and the conversion of $3,000,000 in reality to the uses of the alleged conspirator. The self-confessed murderer told the story of the alleged plot from its inception. The capital crime he committed and all the minor offenses that preceded it were, he declared, at the instigation and direction of Albert T. Patrick. It was Patrick, he said, who conceived the idea of forging a will and forging transfers and conveyances. It was Patrick who induced two persons to witness the forged signature. It was Patrick who determined that Rice should die, and it was Patrick who sought to have him killed slowly, and then, becoming impatient, determined upon quick action. And, according to Jones, remarkable as it may seem, Rice never knew Patrick during his lifetime and never saw him but once. Jones, according to his story, first began his acquaintance with Patrick when the lawyer called at the residence of Millionaire Rice on Madison avenue, this city, in October, 1899. The witness told of the growing friendship and the gradual approach to the discussion of the affairs of Mr. Rice which finally resulted in the proposition to defraud, and Jones finally yielded. Then came the deals of the story of the transfers and conveyances of real and personal property to Patrick, over the forged signatures of Rice; the stealing of blank checks from the millionaire's check book; then delivery to Patrick and the forging of Rice's signature; the proposition to put the aged millionaire out of the way, first weakening him, by continuous doses of mercury; the calling in of a physician at frequent intervals, thus apparently providing for the issuance of a death certificate, and the extreme care with which this plan of slow poisoning was carried out. Jones described his return to Mr. Rice's apartments and the discovery of the millionaire sleeping peacefully in bed, of his stealthy search for a napkin and the fashioning of it into a cone shape as directed, he said, by Patrick, and of pinning a small sponge at the point of the cone. Then he told of saturating the napkin and sponge with chloroform and holding it over his own nostrils to test its effect. He described his approach to the bed with the saturated napkin in his hand, placing it over the face of the sleeping old man, his flight from the room, the weary wait of 30 minutes, in accordance with Patrick's alleged instructions, at the expiration of which time he returned and found Rice dead. He then threw open the windows to free the room from the odor of chloroform, telephoned to Patrick that Rice was dead, sent for a physician and then, after expressing his grief at the loss of so good and kind an employer, he said he wanted to bed and fell into a sound sleep. Patrick, accused by Jones of being the arch criminal, listened to the witness with attention and occasionally made notes of the testimony. Not even the nerve of the remarkable witness on the case was cool, calm and collected than this remarkable prisoner. Patrick displayed neater anger, fear nor resentment. An Allied Squadron 2. An Alleged Swindling Syndicate. New York, April 3—Col. Robert A. Ammon, attorney for what was known as the Goslin syndicate, was arrested yesterday afternoon on charges of conspiracy to defraud. Later he gave $11,000 bail. Ammon is co-defendant in a case with Alfred R. Goslin, Frank B. Morgan, Thomas J. Gibbons, Gerald Eberman and Richard F. Grey. The sworn affidavits state that the defendants formed the Brake and Coupler company, a New Jersey corporation, their plan being to create a fictitious price for the shares by blinding for them themselves on the "curb" market and then having their agents in the west persuade reputable brokers to purchase for cash. #ix Hundred Miners Locked Out EX Haupeden Miners Locked Out. Hazleton, Pa., April 3.—The 600 men employed at the Onelda colliery of Coxe Bros. & Co. have been locked out. The company wants the miners to report earlier for work. A committee representing the men called twice on Superintendent Kudlick and General Superintendent Smith, but neither one of the officials granted them an audience. The committee alleges that the company asked the men to walk down the manway every morning, instead of riding to the bottom in cars. A lock-out at the Stockten colliery is also feared. Heavy Snow in Kansas Atwood, Kan., April 3. —The northwest corner of Kansas is buried under a heavy blanket of snow, two feet deep on the level and from 18 to 20 feet in drifts. The prairie roads are impassable. Many cattle have died on the ranges, and in nearly all the towns there is a famine in fuel and provisions. May Be Commissioner of Pensions. Topek, Kan., April 3. —It is believed among Republicans here that Col. R. W. Blue, ex-companion of the force, will be appointed commissioner of the farms in place of H. Clay Evans. The latter will probably be made minister to Japan. GENERAL SOUTHERN NEWS Petersburg, Va., April 1.—The storehouse of Everett C. Aldridge, on Hallifax street, with contents, was destroyed by fire this morning. Loss about $1,000, partly covered by insurance. Richmond, Va., April 3.—A double-header freight on the Clinch Valley division of the Nerfalk and Western railroad ran into a slide yesterday. Engineer Hetherington, of the first loco- motive, and Fireman Singleton, of the second, were caught under the wreck and killed. Brewer, Ga., April 3.—A cyclone passed a half mile west of this place yesterday afternoon. Its path was a quarter of a mile wide. The force of the wind was terrific. Turpentine trees for miles along the track of the disturbance were twisted off. Heavy limbs fell a mile from the track of the disturbance. Luray, Va., March 31.—There is a move on hand in which some of the business men of Luray are engaged to establish an ice plant and creamy on the grounds near the depot on the Hawkshill creek. Mr. Voight, from Shenandosh county, has the project in hand. A furniture factory is also in contemplation here. Columbia, S. C., April 2.—The express office at Lauren's, S. C., has been robbed of $500. The robbery occurred Saturday while the agent, Foster Simpson, was out of the office for a few moments. The money was in transit from the Bank of Lauren's to a merchant at Simpsonville. Two negroes employed around the office were arrested on suspicion. Spencer, W. Va., March 31.—J. F. C. Duffield, confined in the county jail here, in the penitentiary and awaiting the decision of the supreme court on an application for a new trial, broke jail and escaped last night. On Saturday the supreme court had decided against his application, but he had not heard of it. Richmond, Va., April 1.—Rev. John Jasper, colored, whose famous sermon on the movement of the planets has been heard by thousands of persons, is dead. He was nearly 90 years of age. Though ignorant he was a great and good leader of his people, and no one knew him doubted his child-like faith in the Bible and in his dictum that "the sun do move." Columbia, S. C., April 1.—Last Thursday the Bank of Columbia, of this city, forged to the Bank of Commerce, of New York, $5,000 in paper money. When the package arrived at its destination Saturday it was discovered that the money had been remitted and brown paper substituted for the money. It is believed that the package arrived in New York city all right and that the substitution was made there. Front Royal, Va., April 1.—Greenfield, the handsome residence of Gen. Hubert Dilger, about two miles northeast of town, was destroyed by fire about 3 o'clock today. Gen. Dilger is a native of Germany, and was a staff officer in the Union army during the civil war. He is a man of considerable intelligence and located in this county soon after the war. The loss is estimated to be about $15,000; insurance, $8,000. Richmond, Va., March 30.—The Main street front of the Jefferson hotel, of this city, which was erected by the late James Ginter at a cost of about $1,000,000. The building was covered by fire last night. The magnificent structure covered half a block in the cushion-hole part of the city, was built of buff brick and granite foundation, and was regarded as semi-fireproof. Nobody was killed, though several guests had narrow escapes, one having a legged broken Raleigh, N. C., March 29.—The vote on article 1 of the impeachment charges against Chief Justice Fuchs, of the supreme court, and Associate Justice Douglas was taken in the senate yesterday. It resulted in 27 votes for guilty and 23 not guilty; necessary to impeach, 34. On the second and third articles the vote was 26 for and 24 against. On the fourth the vote was 25 and 25, and on the fifth 16 and 34. These votes acquitted the judges on all the charges. Bristol, Va., April 1.—The Reynolds Tobacco company, of this city, has just increased its capital stock from $150,000 to $300,000. The company has amped building space to increase its operations, correspondingly, and will add to its machinery since. This corporation is operating independently of the American tobacco industry. He has been so successful in the face of powerful opposition as to encourage its stockholders to risk even more. Both Bristol and Knoxville capitalists are interested in the plant here. Warsaw, Va., March 29—J. H. Mulholland, representing the bureau of national literature and art, of Washington, D. C., was drowned at Lodge, Northumberland county, this afternoon. Mr. Mulholland was crossing the creek from Turner's Landing to Lodge in a small skiff. He was alone, about half a mile away between the two points the skiff was with water. When the boat sank the unfortunate man swam about 40 yards and recovered in getting within less than 10 yards of the shore, but he was drowned. His body was recovered. Petersburg, Va., March 29.—John H. Stearns & Son, owners of the large silk mills here, have been offered by the town of Williamsport, Pa., $10,000 and also a site for their plant and an exemption from taxation on the same for ten years if they would remove their farm from Petersburg to that place. It is immeasurable to obtain the necessary force here to remove the mills and the plant will probably be removed to Williamsport within the three months. These mills give employment to 300 operatives, whose aggregate wages are $1,800 per week. Norfolk, March 29.—J. W. Hoffman, charged with setting fire to the house of J. J. Batten, in Brambleton, which was burned to the ground March 6, was tried in police court today and discharged. Batten introduced evidence in an attempt to show intimacy between his wife and Hoffman and the batter's knowledge of big insurance and property interests which would fall to Mrs. Batten at Batten's death. The court, however, dismissed the case without any evidence from the defense, saying the prosecution had entirely failed to make out a case against the accused. St. Louis, April 3.—Returns from all precincts in the city have been received. These show that Wells, Democrat, has carried the city by about 10,000 plurality. A Juvenile First Liaisonant Washington, April 3.—An appointment has been made in the army that is unusual. Second Lieutenant Rudolph H. Smyser, of the Forty-seventh infantry, has been raised to a first lieutenant in the same regiment, the commission to last during the life of the volunteer army. Lieuten Smyser is from York, Pa., and is not yet 19 years old. When the Spanish war came on he was under 16, and had to secure the consent of his parents to join a Pennsylvania regiment as a private. He has made such a good record in the Philippines that Senator Penrose is trying to have him made a lieutenant in the regular army. CITIZEN AGUINALDO. Captive Filipino Leader Takes the Oath of Allegiance. NOT TO BE LIBERATED AT ONCE. General MacArthur Will Probably Keep the ex-Leader Under His Eye and Use Him in Loyalizing the Remnant of the Insurgent Forces. Washington, April 3.—The war department yesterday received information from Gen. MacArthur that Emilio Aguinaldo, the leader of the Philippines insurgents, who was captured by Gen. Funston on March 23 and brought to Manila on Thursday of last week, has taken the oath of allegiance to the United States under the terms of amnesty offered by Gen. MacArthur by direction of the president. The dispatch conveying this information contained much more than was given to the public. The portion withheld related to the future disposition of Aguinaldo, and made suggestions as to what the late chief of the insurrection might accomplish. No official statement could be obtained as to what finally would be done by the prisoner, but it was emphatically stated that he would be held for the prisoner, but would be granted all possible immunity consistent with existing conditions. Gen. MacArthur has hopes that a great deal may be accomplished through Aguinaldo. During the time he has been prisoner he has made quite a favorable impression upon Gen. MacArthur. It has been suggested that under the terms of the notice of amnesty the prisoner should be set at liberty at once, but there is a provision in the amnesty proclamation which says that those who have violated the laws of war are exempted from its terms. Whether or not Gen. MacArthur has satisfied himself that Aguinaldo has not violated the laws of war cannot be stated, as the prisoner would be permitted to take the oath pending an investigation of his past conduct. Aguinaldo, having been the head of the insurrection, undoubtedly can be held until further investigation is made, or until the circumstances which surround the situation in the Philippines makes it advisable to release him outright or otherwise dispose of him. These conditions and the general situation and Aguinaldo's relation to them were the subject of Gen. MacArthur's dispatch and are being considered by the authorities here, who will have the final disposition of the matter. The taking of the dath in itself is regarded as giving Aguinaldo a status of loyalty to the United States quite different from those still in arms. The war department authorities say that offenses against the articles of war, excepted in the proclamation of amnesty, refer to murders and like depredations. Only recently five Filipino officers were executed for such offenses. It is not known here whether Aguinaldo was responsible in any case of such offenses, though from the fact that Gen. MacArthur allowed him to take the oath of allegiance, it is assumed that the commanding general does not hold Aguinaldo to be chargeable with a violation of the articles of war. It is believed Gen. MacArthur will keep the ex-leader-under his eye and swell himself of the good offices of Aguinaldo in loyalizing the remnant of the insurgent forces. As having an important bearing on the case of Aguinaldo the war department has received a copy of the rebel chief's last proclamation. A significant paragraph is as follows: "All guerrilla chiefs, as soon as they capture any armed American citizen, shall take him into the interior at once and shall communicate with the chief of the nearest American detachment agent requesting the exchange, of prisoners held at the site of one American for every three Filipinos the enemy who are condemned to death, said American chief should refuse to make the exchange requested the American prisoners shall be shot, whatever be their number." Should the capture and submission of the Filipino chieftain mark the beginning of the end in the Philippines, as is expected, the effect upon the American naval representation in Asia will be a very considerable reduction in naval force in the far east. There are about 57 of our naval vessels on the American action—a greater number than ever before has been mobilized there and including some of the finest battleships, cruisers and ironclads in our navy. Funston Gets His Reward. Washington, April 1. The following important army appointments were announced at the White House Saturday night: To be major general of the United States army, Brig. Gen. Lloyd Wheaton, vice Miles, promoted lieutenant general. To be brigadier generals in the regular army, Brig. Gen. Frederick Funston, United States volunteers, vice Wheaton, promoted; Col. Jacob H. Smith, Seventeenth United States infantry, vice Daggett, retired. ALLEGED PHILIPPINES FRAUDS Robbing the Government by the Aid of Commissary Officers Manila, April 1.—Interest in the capture and fate of Aguinaldo is well high overshadowed in Manila by sensational developments, present and prospective, of frauds in the commissary department. How widely these tendens has not yet been ascertained, but enough is already known to justify the belief that they are far reaching. Capt. Frederick J. Barrows, of the Thirtieth volunteer infantry, quartermaster of the department of southern Luzon, together with seven commissary sergeants, several civilian clerks, a prominent government contractor, the assistant manager of the Hotel Oriente, the proprietors of three of the largest bakeries in Manila, a number of storekeepers and other persons have been arrested. The investigation has scarcely begun, but thousands of sacks of flour, a quantity of bacon and wagonloads of other goods, all bearing government marks, have been found in the possession of unauthorized persona. MINISTER LOOMIS' HOME COMING. Ve Consult With Secretary May on Venezuela Hostility. Port of Spain, Trinidad, April 3. The United States auxiliary cruiser Scorpion has been ordered to convey Francis B. Loomis, the United States minister at Caracas, Venezuela, to San Juan de Porto Rico, where he will embark on a steamer for New York. The Scorpion leaves La Guayra Saturday. After the inspired press of Venezuela had for months abused the United States navy: President McKinley and Mr. Loomis the Venezuelan govern- MINISTER LOOMIS ment formally asked for the recall of Mr. Loomis for no valid reason. He had, however, antagonized certain high officials. But the government at Washington has supported Mr. Loomis, and he is going to Washington on leave of absence to consult with Secretary Hay. President Castro is personally hostile to Mr. Loomis because the latter has strengthened against the non-payment of land to Americans after the president had seriously promised to pay the American before any other foreign claims. Mr. Loomis discovered that the president was secretly paying German claims. LI HUNG CHANG AND RUSSIA Chinese Leader Thinks His Government Must Next Weekly Make ment Must Eventually Yield. London, April 3—Dr. Morrison, writing to The Times from Pekin March 29, describes an interview with Li Hung Chang in which the famous Chinese statesman admitted that his policy was based upon a conviction that Russia was the only power which China need fear. He acknowledged the existence of various secret Russo-Chinese agreements," says Dr. Morrison, "and declared himself convinced that China must and would ultimately sign the Manchurian convention. He asserted that China was willing to disclose the terms of all her agreements with Russia, but that the latter insisted on keeping them secret. "He admitted that he had no hope that the present Manchurian agreement would satisfy Russia, but he said he thought it would give China a respite of ten or twenty years while Russia was gorging her prey, during which the Chinese might strengthen themselves for the future. "I am satisfied that Li Hung Chang is so fully committed to the policy of buying off Russia at any price that he is almost inclined to resent the possibility of intervention by other powers." Killed His Mother and Brother Gave His Life For a Sailor. Cavite, April 1.—At 7 o'clock yesterday morning fire was discovered in the sail room of the United States gunboat Petrel, Lieutenant Commander Jesse Mims Roper commanding. The sail room is a small compartment adjoining the magazine. The heat was intense, the smoke suffocating and the flames difficult to extinguish. Lieutenant Commander Roper, in endeavoring to rescue Seaman Patrick Toner, was himself suffocated. Toner was rescued. Anthracite Mine Strike Averted. Wilkesbarre, March 30.—The threatened strike of 143,000 miners in the hard coal region will not take place. At meeting of the executive committee of the United Mine Workers of three districts held in this city yesterday it was decided that the men should continue at work. In the opinion of the committee, in a lengthy address issued last evening, and which was prepared by President Mitchell, the circumstances do not warrant a strike at this time. Boers Sue For an Injunction. New Orleans, April 3.—Proceedings were brought in the United States court here yesterday by representatives of the Boer government to prevent the sailing from here of the steamship Anglo Australian, loaded with mules, consigned to the British government in South Africa. Judge Parlange, after reading the petition, issued an order requiring the defendants to show cause on April 6 why a preliminary injunction should not be granted. Scranton's New Officials in Charge Scranton's New Officials in Charge. Scranton, Pa., April 3.—Recorder Moir last night recalled his veto of the reorganization ordinance and signed the measure. The Muehbronner act, once approved, will fun operation in Scranton. Councilmembers have agreed that the ordinance shall be amended to conform to the recorder's views. The new officials took actual charge of affairs today. Alleged Attempt to Kill the Cray Alleged Attempt to Kill the Czar. London, April 2.—A dispatch to The Morning Leader from Keif says it is reported that an officer of the household attempted to assassinate the czar. He fired at his majesty, but missed. He then shot and killed himself before he could be seized. Tom L. Johnson, Dem., was elected mayor of Cleveland, John L. Hinkle, Dem., mayor of Columbus, and Mayor Jones was re-elected in Toledo. Republicans gained generally in Ohio's municipal contests. Wednesday, April 3. J. Pierpoint Morgan sailed from New York for Europe today. The hill to authorize the calling of a Tennessee constitutional convention was killed in the state legislature. It is announced that Prince Louis Napoleon has arrived in Paris on a visit. An earthquake at Cape Kallakra, on the Black sea, March 31, destroyed the lighthouse there. London's county council has decided to buy 225 acres of land on which to build workmen's houses to accommodate 42,000, at a cost of £150,000,000. The bit appropriating $100,000 for the construction of the capital, the Adrondacks for the treatment of impromptuives was favorably reported in the New York legislature. HOMEMADE DRESSSES. SOME FACTS ABOUT CUTTING AND MAKING A BASQUE. The Circular Skirt Preferred to Wear With This Style of Waist and How It Is Made—Suggestions About Measuring. [Copyright, 1901, by American Press Association.] As the basque is to be one of the great favorites of this season, it will be well to know how to make the new style of that garment. The newest of them has no darts or forms in front and gains its graceful shape by means of one seam up the front, reaching to the shoulder, and in that way conforming it to the figure. The way in which this is done is to cut a lining on the DESIGN OF BASQUE. usual lines and baste it and try it on, and then draw the front into position according to the diagram and pin it into the proper shape. The lining should be wrong side out, to allow the dressmaker to draw in the seams. The seam should come just half way the length of the shoulder and end an inch and a half from the front. The seam, to keep it smooth, must have a line of featherbone all the length, and even on the outside it is an addition to have a row of the same kind of cable cording, and this makes a handsome trimming to go all around the whole garment. Buttons close it. The back is cut in four pieces and is a shape familiar to us all, for it never goes altogether out of fashion, but the fronts are new. The seams are sewed very neatly and pressed flat, and the short postillon is finished in the most mannish fashion possible. The featherbone cording should not be put on the ends of the postillon. All the inside seams are bound with narrow lustring ribbon in the approved way. The ease belt is absolutely necessary. The collar can be whatever kind the wearer desires, but the best taste would suggest that it should be of the material and trimmed like the rest of the basque. The two centerpieces in the back are cut with a "Jog" one inch deep, and this is sewed along with the other piece, which forms the back side piece. When done, these are folded over and pressed firmly and finished off with buttons. The postillon can be made larger if so desired. The sleeves to basques should be in tailor shape, inasmuch as nearly all basques to be worn with tailor made skirts. Those in the model are not trimmed otherwise than by having flaring cuffs, and they are stitched in several rows, both at the joining and at the bottom. All tailor sleeves are slightly fulled at the shoulders. In sewing them in great care must be taken to get the top shoulder seam so that it comes directly in the middle of slope in the back at the shoulder, where the cross is. Every seam must be firmly basted all around the edges and then all the different parts of the waist basted together. Basting has a great deal to do with the proper finish of any tailor made garment. It is in just these THE CIRCULAR SKIRT things that the difference between amateur and skilled work consists. When all the seams are firmly sewed together, the edges are to be carefully trimmed off so that both sides are exactly alike. Then the finishing of the bottom begins and is a careful job. A bias band of buckram is tacked along the inner part, and a piece of silk or of the same material as that on the outside is stitched on together. This is turned up and basted to the inner side, and the whole is pressed solidly after having been moistened with a sponge. When the final pressing is done, the silk may be hemmed down to the lining. The skirt preferred to wear with this style of waist is what is generally known as the circular skirt. It is cut in three pieces only—the front breadth and the two side ones. The front one is cut on the length of the cloth, and if it is possible it is cut so that the fold comes in the middle of the front. This makes a handsome skirt, but unless of extra firm stuff it is apt to sag at the center of the two back breadths. To cut the front take a measure of the length of the dress as it should be and then from the fold in the middle measure 10 inches on the double at the bottom and 5 at the top. This will give 10 inches at top and 20 at the bottom. The two circular pieces are cut from the open fold of the cloth. The outer line shows how the cloth should be placed for the skirt to be cut out of it. The dotted line through the center shows where the fold of the cloth comes and that the two back seems come on the bias. The two which are to be sewed to the bias front breadth are on the straight cross of the goods. When the material is not wide enough to cut the back breadths without piecing, it is better to cut the goods from the top down and piece it where the crosses are marked. OLIVE HARPER. A Scientific Scrap-Book. Mr. L. O. Howard, chief of the division of entomology, felt somewhat flattered at receiving one day a letter from a gentleman asking him to send a copy of his report. Mr. Howard replied promptly, and asked to which particular report his correspondent referred. The answer came: "Am not particular which one you send. I want it for a scrap-book." Youth's Companion. THE WEEKNET SATURDAY. APRIL 6. 1901 A STORM. Athwart the sky a grusome feet of murky clouds is sailing; Among the leafless boughs the wind is ominously wailing. omniously wailing. Low-lying in the western skies. The moon, a silver shallop piles. Beneath, a crimson thread is spun— The parting glory of the sun. Dark grows the sky and darker yet, while evening shades descending. Obscure the landscape and I feel the chill of storms impending. Borne from the evening breeze I hear the soughing of the trees; And sounding from the rocky roar. The angry ocean's sullen roar. With curtains drawn and bolted door, I mock the tempest's raving; The' all without is cold and dark, sweet peace my soul is laving. I hear the fusillade of leaves. Hurled upward to my cottage eaves; Then loud against the lattice pane. The fury of the driving rain. Serene I lay me down to sleep—lulled by the ocean's surges; The sounds that are my lullabys may be their mother's dirge. The' Death I walk abroad. I fear them not, but trust in God. I care not for the Storm King's wrath. Safe sheltered by my cottage hearth. —Geoffrey Jeffries, in Lewiston (Me.) Jour THE stock tender, who was considered "somethin" uv a dood" and had a pronounced taste for hair and leather bijouterie, had been occupied most of the afternoon putting the finishing touches to a scarf, holder which he had carved out of a blue poker chip in quite a delicate filigree. He was seriously annoyed when it slipped from his fingers and broke. At least the old bull whacker surmised that he was from the nature of the expressions that he used. "It pears to tickle you to death," he said, savagely, turning on the old man, after a long interval of silence. "I'd know why you should assoom that, Henry," said the old bull whacker, with mild seriousness. "Did I wheoop an' holder? Did I slap my knee? Did I say anythin' at all, or so much as crack a smile?" "Ne," admitted the stock tender, "you didn't, but I knew derned well you was tickled to death jest the samme. That was the aggrervatin' part of it. Why didn't you say sunthin'?" "You seemed like you wuz pluggin' along tol'rable well by yourself 'thou any of my help. I reckon you wanted the sweet solus of addressin' your remarks to me personally, but I never was no hand to 'tend horses an' I don't want to have the stage delayed on account of the agent havin' to rustle around for a live how "CHINNIN' HER A PIECE AS I COME OVER THE TRAIL." to take your place. You know as well as I do, Henry, that you couldn't attend to your onrus dooties as chambermaid an' valett loaded down with your responsorbilties an' four or five 38-caliber balls. That ud be expectin' too much of you." "You hain't got no idee, I don't reckon, what I'd be doin' to pass the time while you was pumpin' them thirty-eights into me, have you?" inquired the stock tender, sarcastically. "We won't pursue the subject," Henry," said the old bull whacker, "I own up free that I hain't none sorry for this little accident, an' I'll tell you why. As they concocted down to the Pizen Oak lyeum last week, there a heap more pleasure in inertication than what there is in reelization, an' I've be'n settin' here watchin' the reflections of your golden dreams on your face as you wuz a whittin' away at that chip an' thinkin' how tickled she would be when you give it to her. I could have told you that she'd fool you up a mess at the presentation, but I reckoned I'd let you get all the glad you could before the showdown, but I wuz chinnin' her a piece as I come over the trail ylstiddy." "You was?" asked the stock tender, frowning. "Like I was her daddy, Henry, jest like I was her daddy—that's all. There aren't no need for you to git aseeker. I might have said a few things to her that a person that didn't know me would allow wuz amrus sorter, but I didn't strickly mean them tataway. an' I don't believe she took 'em thataway. She'd probably have got hostile if she had an' if she thinks as much of you as you think she does. Anyway, I wus delin' her about that game you wus in with Bronk Stevens an' Pasapena at Rosebud an' I reckoned from what she said she wuzn't more in favor of a boy that gambled to excess. I've got an idea that I'd bade her a pair of moccasins or croshay a tidy for her! I wanted to make myself solid 'stid of packin' chlips as affeccun's offin'." "If I thought you'd be'n backcappin' me, I'd struggle you with your whiskers," said the stock tender. "Honest Injun, did she say anthin' about me?" "I promused not to tell," replied the old bull whacker. "But I said that I wuz goln' to give you a heap of good talk, an' I'll keep my word. The next time yo hain't got nothin' else to do get a bucket of rain water an' a chunk of castile soap an' clean up your harnesses. Quit gamblin' exepe' in moderation an' when the moon is right—an' quit ecuin'—not but that. I like to hear you cuss when you in good voice an' suthin' inspirin' happens. I think you've got a cannery gift an' it's be'en cultivated some, but it never does no good to cuss. "What was you sayin' to them lead oxen when they hawed out of the trail as you come along?" inquired the stock tender. "You don't need to tell me because you wasn't more'n three miles off, an' I could hear you." "I ain't glivin' you this on my own say-so. I got it from a man with side whiskers that comes out from Iowa to renovate his lungs, which was wore some. He called me his friend the first clatter out of the box, an' he told me that cussin' was vishus an' didn't do no good, and that there wuz a law agin it in Iowa, besides it bein' wrong on general princepleps. I guess he must ha' known what he was talkin' about. You can't never tell what some of these legi- statures in the states are likely to spring on a free people. I studied over it a heap, an' I concocted that a man can jest as well as not talk United States without trimmin' in his once gets into the habit of it. I reckon he could quit before it got too strong for him if he found it was injurin' his health." "Why don't you try it, then?" said the stock tender. "I thought you had some glimmerin's of horse sense," answered the old bull whacker. "I hain't freightin' with a loeomotive along a standard-gauge track; I'm directin' bulls, an I have to give 'em their instructions in language they can understand along stretches of gumbo. If I didn't have no regard for the feelin's of dumb beasts I might make half time by sockin' the buckskin to 'em every jump in the road, but I ain't that kind of a man, an' an animal needs his hide to keep the dies off." "If it wasn't for that you'd quit, I apose," said the stock tender. "Mebbe I would an' then again mabbe I wouldn't," replied the old bull whacker. "I did onct an' I didn't enjoy it. That was when I was ranchin' down on Box Elder, an' my sister's son Dick come out to stay with me. I was onto, the fae that there was a pre-joodice against the use of vigorous talk back in the east before I met the man with the side whiskers, although I had sorter forgot it. My sister reminded me of it when she wrote an' said that she would worry about the kid, because she knew that we indulged in coarseness out west an' she'd hate right smart to see Dick get coarse. I wrote back to her an' give myself a good character, an' it seemed like she took considerable stock in it an' impressed it on the kid. "After awhile Dick come along an interdoedo himself. He wuz a nice-looking' kid about 20, an' he had be'n studyin' tooth butcherin' at Saint Looey. He ast me about what church privileges we had right off, an' I was grieved to inform him that we wuz short an' he wuz grieved to hear it. He wuz a quiet kid an' didn't say much. Sometimes I used to think he had sutin' on his mind the way he acted. We didn't get very sosherble, he not havin' much to say an' me bein' the same way." "Well, when I had anythin' to say I most generally went away down the gulch apiece an' said it. I wore a trail there, I sure did. If it wunz't convenient to leave the shack when things was goin' wrong I kep' my mouth shout an' felt uncomfortable, an' things went along that-a-way for about a month, an' the kid seemed to be gettin' more uneasy all the time, an' I didn't press him hard to stay when he talked about cuttin' his visit short. "Finerly one evenin' at supper time he upset some hot coffee in his lap, an' after squirmin' around a spell an' remarkin' how it hurt him he got up an' went outdoors an' I seen him streakin' for the barn. He wuz gone about five minits, an' when he came back he looked as if he wuz feelin' good. I didn't say nothin', but a day or two after that he wuz milkin' in the corral an' a mean one-horned cow I had kicked him galley west, with the milk on top of him. I symperthized with him an' said it wuz too bad, an' he agreed with me in his mild way. Then he said he believed he would go to the house. "I follored him that time, havin' my suspicions, an' when I stopped at the door an' listened I found that they hadn't been misplaced no ways. What you said awhile back, Henry, wuz honey an' merlasses to what that kid was sayin' about that cow. After that little incerdent we got to know each other better, an' our conversation wuz more general an' free. "liked him furst-rate, an' he wuz the best poker player I ever went up against." "Say," said the stock tender, looking up suddenly. "I want you to tell me just what she said to you an' what you said to her."—Chicago Daily Record. The Kind He Had. Miss Mobile—Well, Martha, how is your husband now? Martha—Po'ly, miss, po'ly. He's got that exclamatory rheumatism. Miss Mobile—You mean infammaltery rheumatism, Martha. "Exclamatory" is to cry out. Martha (with solemn conviction)—That's it, mum; that's it. He don't do nothing but holler.—N. Y. World. In the Archaeological Class. "Mention some familiar examples of successive layers." "Yes, sir. Hens and jelly cakes, sir."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND VIRGINIA. LOVES WILD BEASTS Philade'phian Who Is Fond o Besding the Lion in His Den. Some Day His peculiar Hobby May Cost Him His Life—An Encounter with Wolves That Almost Ended in a Tragedy. There is something in the angry glint of a wild animal's eye that fascinates John Lover, one of the keepers at the zoological garden, and his fondness for literally "bearding the lion in his den" some day may cost him his life. No one knows this better than Lover himself, and yet he feels that his "lines are cast in pleasant places" and would be envious of any man foolhardy enough to apply for his position. At least half of the time this man with the daredevil recklessness of spirit goes about with bandaged limbs, the results of encounters with his "friends," the animals. When his hands, arms or legs are torn by the claws of the maddened beasts he makes a dash for a bottle of cauterizing fluid, pours it over the ragged wound, and then goes back to subdue by kindness or punishment, as the case may require, the animal that attacked him. "I wouldn't leave my position for any other one that could be offered to me," he said to a Philadelphia Bullet Reporter. "I love wild animals and know it is their nature to attack men. No; I don't care much for tame animals. The fierceness and splendid courage is beaten out of them, and I regard them as I would a cowardly man." The other day, however, he met with his most thrilling trial, and his own words best tell the tale of the encounter with the wolves. "About 11 o'clock in the morning," he said, "I went into the cage where the gray wolves were fighting. I thought I could separate them without force, but as a precaution I armed myself with a club and broom. Kellie, the female wolf, was more troublesome than her mate, Dan, and I attempted to pacify her first. My ATTACKED ON BOTH SIDES presence seemed to quiet her, and I thought while I was in the cage I would clean it. When I had finished I started to leave by way of a rear door, but had no sooner turned my back when Nellie sprang upon me. "She weighs about 150 pounds, and when she struck me I fell to the floor with a thud. Dan, her mate, howled furiously, but did not make an attempt to attack me until Nellie had my left arm tightly clenched between her sharp teeth. The pain from the bite was fearful, and to protect myself I struck her with my club, which seemed at first to enrage her. "She sprang at me, again, seizing my injured arm between her jaws, and the pain increased so intensely that I was almost bewildered for the time. Then she fell on the floor unconscious. I thought I was through with the struggle, and started again to leave the cage. "Dan, the male wolf, in a spirit of revenge, then attacked me, and strange as it may seem, after biting me on the thumb of the right hand, made a frightful growling noise, and to my amazement seized my already badly lacerated arm, and crunched down upon it. "I yelled for help, and with a thin broomstick was compelled to fight my way to liberty. I worked my way to the door of the cage, leading to a small inclosure in the rear, and thought I was safely out, but I was disappointed again, as the female who is a cute, cunning beast, beat me to the door, and slipped out just ahead of me. "I was now without club, broom or anything to defend myself, except my right hand. My left hand and arm were useless. I was covered with blood and seemed to infiltrate the beasts, who were growling and prancing about, both with their glaring eyes upon me. Fate seemed to be against me for the time, and a thousand thoughts ran through my head in an instant. "But no time was to be lost. Nellie again started for me. I checked her leap with my foot, and quickly seized her by the throat. She struggled to get away, and bit me, but fortunately Headkeeper Manley, with six men, arrived just in time to prevent the animals from tearing me to bits. After some difficulty the wolf was forced into her cage, when she and her mate walked to and fro all day long." Summary Laws in Kansas. The Kansas house has passed an anti-cigarette bill. It prohibits under heavy penalties the sale of cigarettes or wrappers, and the senate passed a bill prohibiting the practice of hypnotism. FROM THE TALMUD. Do not live near a pious fool. Attend no auctions if thou hast no money. Pride is a sign of the worst poverty-ignorance. If thy friend is honey, do not lick him up altogether. If the thief has no opportunity, he thinks himself honorable. Associate not with the wicked man, even if thou canst learn from him. A man should be careful not to afflict his wife, for God counts her tears. The noblest of all charities is in enabling the poor to earn a livelihood. One inward contrition in the heart of man is better than many flagellations. Let not your heart with cares be filled, for care has many a victim killed. Beautiful is the intellectual occupation, if combined with some practical work. Do not confine your children to your own learning, for they were born in another time. There are three who are especially beloved by God: He who is forbearing, he who is temperate and he who is courteous. Blessed is he who gives from his substance to the poor; twice blessed he who accompanies his gift with kind, comforting words. Do not worry thyself with the trouble of to-morrow; perhaps thou will have no to-morrow, and why shouldst thou trouble thyself about a world that is not thine? A FEW CENSUS FACTS. On the average Nevada has 4 inhabitants to every square mile. There is a town in Alabama by the name of Reform. It has a population of 198. It would take the population of Nevada nearly 172 times over to equal the population of New York state. There is in Arizona about one person for every square mile of area. In 1890 there was one person for every two square miles. There is at least one state and one territory in the union which had only county organizations at one time. Arkansas is the state, and Arizona is the territory. Kansas as a whole has had a 3 per cent. increase in population since 1890, but over half the counties of the state have returned decreases. There are 356 incorporated cities in Kansas. Of these 53 have more than 2,000 inhabitants. COST OF U. S. HARBORS. Mobile harbor has cost up to the present time $4,218,630. Charleston harbor has cost Uncle Sam the sum total of $4,487,500. The sum of $6,387,000 has been expended upon the harbor of Savannah. The prior appropriations for Galveston harbor have amounted to $6,778,000. Boston harbor has heretofore had appropriated for it more than $4,000,000 by the national government. New York harbor has had appropriated for it out of Uncle Sam's treasury (not counting the appropriation of the last congress) $10,000,000. The sum of $3,500,000 was asked of the Fifty-sixth congress for the improvement of the southwest pass of the Mississippi river. This improvement was sought solely in the interest of the foreign trade at New Orleans. OF GENERAL INTEREST. The first automobile in the Philippines is an electric machine imported for the use of the signal corps. A famous ink long used in Germany was made of a combination of chromate of potash with a solution of logwood in the proportions of one part of the former to 1,000 parts of the latter. The man who is correctly dressed during the coming spring and summer will find himself clothed from head to toe with neater apparel than he has worn for several seasons. This is especially true of the haberdasher's goods, the advance styles of which all show a decided tendency toward quieter and neater effects than have prevailed for some time. BITS OF PERSONALITY. Senators Tillman and Wolcott are the only left-handed men in the senate. The only undertaker in the United States senate is Mr. Warren, of Wyoming, whose place of business is in Cheyenne. Senator Stewart, of Nevada, has never been shaved. His beard, the most luxuriant in the senate, began to sprout when he was 16 years old; he is now 75. Emperor William has officially confirmed the honorary doctorate recently conferred upon United States Ambassador White by the Berlin Academy of Science. FRESH FROM FRANCE France grows 100,000,000 oysters a year. France makes 5,000 tons of glycerin a year; England makes 500. In France the law allows children to work 12 hours a day, in Spain only eight. A Parisian horse butcher reckons on 450 pounds of horse beef from each carcass. On an average 240,000 people are staying in Paris hotels, 4,000 of whom are foreigners. Nurse--Like you, mum. Mr. Jenkins is a mighty handsome man. Advertisement: "Wanted—A competent and well-mannered nurse."—Tit-Bits. Our Nobility She—Mr. Happison comes of an old and proud family, I believe? He—Oh, yes, quite so. They haven't had an organ in the house for fully two generations. — Chicago Times-Herald. The Difference Little Clarence—Pa, what is the difference between a professional and an amateur? Mr. Callipers—Why, one does it because he has to, and the other because he doesn't have to—Puck. A CONFIDENCE GAME. Played by Two Sharpers on a Memphis Bunco Man. Rube Made a Bet That Bill Smith Would Come to Time, and Bill Did — Smoothest Crooked Work Deal on Record. The slickest confidence man that ever perambulated down the pike was in Memphis last week and did some smooth business of the bunco variety, according to Patrolman Pat Horan's story in the Commercial-Appeal. Officer Horan refuses to give names, but he says that the victim in the case was a king-bee Memphis con. man who thinks he is more than "two or three," and who happened to be out looking for hayseeds. The con. man dropped into a certain hotel in Memphis to lay for a "fish," and had gotten himself up to pass for a commercial traveler. He was soon spotted by the "slick one," who seemed to have a lofty scorn for the innocent "Ruben" and loved to make monkeys out of the swell-head frauds who think they know it all. Not long after the slick "one" spotted the Memphis shark, a hayseed Rube of the most harmless-looking type came into the hotel lobby and glared through his spectacles at the men sitting around. Failing to see the face he was looking for, the old Rube stood a moment in the center of the floor and then walked over to the clerk's desk. He took a long-range chance at the cuspidor and missed, and then, addressing the clerk, asked: "Has Bill Smith been here looking for me?" The clerk looked up, and, seeing a chance for some fun, began to humor the old man. The Memphis shark grew interested and drew near. Soon the whole hotel knew the old man's story. Bill Smith was a stranger he had met in the morning who had borrowed $50 from him to pay a freight bill, promising to meet Rube at the hotel and pay it back. Rube was certain he would be in soon, because it was now past the appointed time. The old man's apparent innocence amused the crowd, and he was ad- REUBEN PULLED OUT THE FIFTY. vised to go on and forget Bill Smith, as he would never see Bill any more. The old man replied good humouredly that he guessed he would wait awhile for Bill, and, winking at the crowd, he pulled out a well-filled wallet, with the remark that he had plenty left if Bill should go back on his word. The eyes of the Memphis shark glistened at sight of the wallet, and, approaching Rube, he began to manifest the tenderest sympathy in his case and assured him that Bill Smith was a rascally thief and that the town was full of such sharks. Rube grew nervous under the repeated flings at his friend Bill Smith, and in his excitement pulled his money and swore he would bet every dollar of it on Smith's honesty. "Well," said the Memphis shark, "I'll just bet you $50 that Smith don't show up with your money." Reuben took the bet, and, with trembling fingers, pulled out the fifty, and the stakes were put in the hands of the clerk. After this Rube grew silent and nervously paced up and down the lobby. Presently, as Rube was standing some distance from the desk, pensively rolling his quid and gazing through the skylight, a smartly-dressed man walked briskly through the door and up to the clerk's desk, eying the bystanders critically as he passed. Seizing a pen, he rapidly wrote on the register: "William J. Smith, Hushpuckana, Miss." As he was writing Rube had once more advanced toward the desk, and, seeing the form at the counter, he strode eagerly forward, peered into the face of the newcomer, and, slapping him on the back, exclaimed: "By gosh, if it ain't Bill Smith at last!" The rest of the story was simple. Smith recognized Rube, thanked him for the loan and immediately pulled out his purse and paid over the promised fifty he had borrowed. The Memphis shark turned pale as Rube claimed the wager, but it had to go. Later the Memphis shark got a little note advising him that Rube thanked him for the little donation, and advised him to try the trick on some of his fellow sharks and play for even. An Ominous Combination. Representative Littelfield, of Maine, is a teetotaler and a prohibitionist, but a habitual card player, and progressive eucher is his favorite game. The other night he attended a progressive eucher party and won a beer stein for a prize. Three nights later he went to another party and won a corkscrew, which his friends consider ominous. HORSE STOOD S2NTRY. Great Racer Stood Guard Over an Ind toxicated Colored Boy Who Had Him in Charge. This reads like a fairy tale, but it is true. At the sale of the late Marcus Daly's thoroughbreds William Lakerland, one of our well-known metropolitan trainers, bought Ogden for $4,200. This is a valuable horse by Kilwarlin—Orlole, foaled in 1894, winner of the futurity of his year and many other important events, and whose family figures show 12 English Derby winners. All this just to show the kind of gentleman he is. Lakeland wished him taken down to his Sheepshead stables that night, and after a talk with his foreman, Frasch, Ogden was dispatched by road in the care of a colored stable boy, to whom Lakeland WATCHING HIS KEEPER. gave five dollars as an inducement to take extra good care of the horse, says the Spirit of the Times. Blanketed and hooded from hoofs to ear tips, Ogden serenely wended his way through the falling snow, and doubtless wondered if he were going back to Montana and the familiar Bitter Root farm. Later Mr. Lakeland went home and sat up hour after hour waiting for the coming of his new purchase, but none came. His feelings may be better imagined than described. He loves his horses, as evidenced by his wonderful success with Tea Tray and other erratic animals which he brought round to a proper state of mind. He sat up all night, sending messengers in all directions until dawn, and by that time he was ready to take up the quest himself It was not the money that was worrying him; it was the exposure of a good horse to the inclement weather and what the probable results might prove. Just then came a call from the telephone which sent him flying down the boulevard at a rapid gait. The police precinct wanted to know if he had lost a horse and what he was like, reporting that Ogden had been found by an officer standing in the road, with a colored boy drunk at his feet. In other words, the horse was taking care of the drunken lout, as many a horse has done before, and will again, bless them for it! Mr. Lakeland found Ogden safe and sound at the precinct, apparently very much at home, and soon had him in his own stall. As for the stable boy, Mr. Lakeland declined to bother with him. He did not want a justifiable case of assault and battery on his hands. He had Ogden and that was all he cared about. HIS JOKE COST MONEY. Lover's Roommate Forced to Replace a Box of Candy Which He Had Appropriated in Fun. There is a young man living in one of the northern suburbs of Chicago who has a girl in Ohio. He made preparations the other day to go to the Ohio town to call on her. Part of his preparations was to buy a box of candy, a large box of the very best. But when he started he forgot CHECK CALLED FOR 2014 the box of candy and his roommate at once sent it to his own girl. The next day the roommate received a note from his sweetheart thanking him for the candy, and in the same mail came another from the young man in Ohio asking him to forward the box of candy which had been left behind. There was nothing left for the roommate to do but to buy another box, says the Chicago Chronicle, and after hunting for two hours along State street he finally found the place where the candy had been purchased. He remembered how the box looked and he ordered one just like it. The young woman behind the counter wrapped it up and then shoved toward the bewildered roommate a slip of paper calling for $2.50. This he paid, but he swore under his breath at the Ohio girl. A kiss is defined by a mathematician as "nothing divided by two." The dividend varies according to circumstances. Unpleasant Reminder Mrs. Neurich—The impudent thing called me a scrubwoman, and I scratched her face. Mrs. Upperten—The remark was certainly impolite, but you should have ignored it. "Yes; but if you had ever been a scrubwoman you would have flown off the handle and acted just as I did."—Chicago Dally News. Care of the Pope's Wardrobe A large staff of women is employed at the vatican for the sole purpose of keeping the pope's wardrobe in perfect condition. No spot or stain may disfigure the garments worn by his holliness, and as he always appears in white, one wearing even of a few hours deprives the robes of their freshness—N. Y. World. BELLE OF THE UTES How a Denver Man Became Engaged to Her Unconsciously. A Little Comedy of Errors Which In Giving Considerable Trouble to Its Hero—All Came Out of an Exchange of Gifts. John P. Altberger, Denver manager of the Western Union Telegraph company, has often sighed for a lodge in the wilderness, and, to gratify his longing, has cultivated a friendly relation with the Ute Indians around Ignacio, Col. He now wishes that he had never seen an Indian, and will try to protect his eyes from the sight of one for years to come, for he has come under a ban so severe that his blood may some day pay for an insult to the greatest remnant of a once powerful tribe. It was not intentional, says the Chicago Tribune, but the fact remains that the fancied offense was committed, and no authority that the redskin recognizes can alter the impression that a white man has been making sport of their finer feelings. Buckskin Charley contends that Alberger is legally betrothed to his pretty young daughter, Pa-Ba-a-Gat known in the fluent queen's language as Fannie Buck, and he will not allow any attempt to controvert that assertion. Altberger was an unwilling and innocent victim, for he knew nothing of the ways of the wily Indian when he ventured down to the agency three months ago to recreate and, incidentally, get a few days of the finest trout fishing known in the west. To gain the good graces of the Indians he had provided himself with several cheap trinkets, which he employed to the best advantage. He fell in with Buckskin Charley at the first outset, and forthwith gave him one of those tin watches that sell for a dollar in the city and have their insides keyed up to a pitch that makes a noise resembling the grinding of a capstan on an ocean liner. The old man was won, and took the telegraph man to his home, promising him the best of lodgings during been DISTRIBUTING HIS FAVORS. his stay on the agency, and wound up with an introduction to his love-lest of daughters, the 16-year-old Pa-Ba-a-Gat, queen of the tribe. As Alberger patted the swarthy hand of the daughter of the house he hastily thought of his store of trinkets. He had reserved a stock of beads which he intended using to trade for blankets. Quick as thought the Western Union man dove down into his grip and dragged forth the finest necklace of cheap glass beads that had ever been seen on the reservation. His vacation over, Mr. Altberger returned to Denver and was soon buried in the noise of his office. The incident of his vacation had even passed beyond memory, when the express brought a magnificent buckskin vest trimmed in the most barbaric gorgeousness with porcupine quills, elka' teeth and rattlesnake tails. This made Altberger proud, and he hung the garment in his private office for the delectation of his city friends. One day Charles Christy, the famous scout, who has been in Colorado long enough to see Pike's Peak come out of the ground, dropped in on his friend John to discuss the next summer vacation and smoke a pipe. As his eyes lighted on the buckskin vest he grew curious and demanded the story. Altberger told of his acquisition with all the pride of a father over his first born. As he warmed Up Christy was thrown into a violent fit of laughter. When he recovered he informed his host that the present of a gift to the father, followed by a necklace to the daughter, constituted a betrothal that only lacked the reciprocity of the charmer to make a wedding obligatory. Now, Altberger has a wife of his own, and he didn't propose to establish a Colorado branch of the Mormon Zion. He was solemnly informed by his friend that there was no severity of the tie after the girl sent her present, and every warrior of the tribe would shed his last drop of blood to enforce the aboriginal contract. The father kindly notified the telegraph man later that he would be up in the fall to attend the regular Denver festival and would have the pretty Fannie in his train with the most complete trousseau that was ever designed from the pelts of buck and does. Altberger in the meantime is studying hard and keeping the wires sizzling between Denver and Ignacio to call off the whole affair, but no one seems to understand and give him credit for extreme diffidence. On Good Terms with His Job. The passenger train, already four hours behind time, was struggling with every pound of steam the engine could carry, to force its way through the snowdrifts. "I feel sorry for the passengers," said the pearling fireman, shoveling coal into the firebox with all his might. "They haven't got any way of amusing themselves back there." -Chicago Tolhuna THE PLANET WAS ALWAYS HUNGRY. Why Mrs. Kennett Sought Refuge in the Pantry After Her Guests Had Said Good Night. Mr. Kennett is a genial and wellmeaning man, but he is unobserving. This failing of his on occasion reduces his wife to the state of exasperation which most women understand unless they are married to trained detectives or the exceptional man who is too good to be true. It is a standing joke at the Kennett house to remark on Mrs. Kennett's appetite. Her husband treasures the topic as a subject to enlist any informal dinners they give, and invents fresh stories on the spur of the moment if the conversation lags. "You wouldn't think now," he often says in mock wonder, "to look at such a fragile little person" (Mrs. Kennett is five feet four and weighs about 100 pounds) "that she eats twice as much as do. Yet I'm always through a meal half again as quickly as she and she is perfectly brazen about making me wait till she has finished. I can't understand it!" Guests always laugh ripplingly at this sally, and Mrs. Kennett smiles in a deprecatory way and holds her peace. There were a lot of friends in to informal Sunday night tea a short time ago, and in consequence a side table was devoted to the Kennett's five olive branches and two visiting youngsters. Everybody waited on himself, and between whiles Mrs. Kennett attended to the side table. Her portion of cold turkey had just been set before her when a wail arose from the junior table. "I've drunk all my milk and I want some more," announced Tommy Kennett. "And I want another slice of bread and jam," added a six-year-old visitor. "Can't I have an olive?" piped the baby. Mrs. Kennett arose to still the tumult. "Dear, dear!" sympathized a guest, "your coffee will get cold." "Oh," said Mr. Kennett, genially, "she is used to that sort of thing. Won't you have this wing?" Mrs. Kennett retied two bibs, rescued the sugar bowl and then dropped into her chair smiling and breathless. She enjoyed two bites of turkey and then had to arise and umpire a light between Mildred Kennett and Harry, whose idea of warfare was to plaster his enemy with jelly. When she got back the rest of the adults were finishing some salad and had proceeded to the cakes and sliced fruit. She reinquished her turkey with a sigh in order to catch up with the procession, and had succeeded in getting the French dressing distributed over her tomatoes when clamor again arose. "Please, mamma, s'more bread!" shouted Harry. "Me, too!" cried Mildred. "And I want a fork like Tommy'a's." wailed a visitor. "It's bigger'n mine!" "My turkey's all gone," chimed in Tommy. "And I'd like s'more milk," confided the chorus. Mrs. Kenneth patiently arose and ministered to the tyrants. It took some time. When she had them settled, her husband and friends at the big table had finished. "Oh, dear, yes." Mrs. Kennett said protestingly, when one of the guests FOUND HER IN THE PANTRY. "guessed she hadn't had a thing to eat." "I've quite finished!" She led the way into the parlor and entertained her guests brilliantly till ten o'clock, when they departed. Then she disappeared. Mr. Kennett, instituting a search for his wife, found her in the pantry with a heaping plate of cold turkey, jelly and sake. He laughed amusedly. "Well, of all things!" he remarked. "Are you hungry after that layout we had three hours ago? Look out, Betty, you'll have to reduce your weight in a year if you keep on!" Mrs. Kennett held a large and solid drumstick in her hand. For an instant her fingers clenched as do those of one about to hurl an object, and her eyes flashed. Then she thought better of it and instead ate the drumstick. She says it would be a pity to destroy Mr. Kennett's childlike wonder at her marvelous appetite.—Chicago Daily News. Marriage Without Consent "A girl's right is to be married with dignity from her father's house," writes Margaret E. Sangster in the Ladies' Home Journal. "There are instances, as in the case of Mrs. Browning, where a parent is relentlessly prejudiced and araneal, but they are very exceptional. After a sufficient period of waiting, if the two are sure of each other and are of mature age—over 85 at least—if they cannot obtain their parents' consent they may be justified in marrying without it, hoping for time to bring about a reconciliation to the inevitable." French National Library. There are about 117,000 novels in the Paris national library, and nearly 69,000 volumes of poetry. Use of Insects in Agriculture. use of Insects in Agriculture. The extent to which science can be applied to everyday affairs is well illustrated on reading the reports of the various divisions of the United States department of agriculture. Of particular interest is the statement that the division of entomology is having considerable success in introducing insects and parasites. In California an insect has been introduced which fertilizes the Snyrna fig, and as a result more than six tons of these figs have been produced in one locality alone, and it is believed that they can be produced in such amounts as to cause this country to be an important competitor in this field. The entomologists have also done a valuable service to the olive groves of the same state by introducing a parasite which destroys the olive-scale that has proved a most troublesome pest. To destroy locusts a fungus disease has been introduced from Natal, which has been the means of destroying the injurious swarms of these insects, and efforts have been made to introduce from Europe parasites of the gypsy moth.—N. Y. Post. Velocity of Light. The velocity of light has recently been determined by M. Perrotin, who has performed a series of experiments, using Fizeau's method. The distance between the two stations was nearly 12 kilometers, and after 1,500 observations a mean value of 299,900 kilometers per second was obtained. In Fizeau's original experiments a distance of 8,633 meters was experimented with, and the velocity obtained was 315,000 kilometers per second. In 1871 M. Cornus, with improved apparatus, made similar experiments and announced the result of his determination at 300,400 kilometers per second. In the United States, with somewhat different apparatus, Michelsen, in 1882, found the velocity to be 299,853 kilometers, and Newcomb in the same year, in another series of determinations made it 299,810 kilometers per second.—Scientific American. Mint to Suburban Smokers "I seldom advise my patients to stop smoking, because I know it's a waste of breath to do so," remarked a suburban physician. "In many cases I do advise moderation in the use of the weed, and when a patient has a weak throat there is but one thing that I positively insist upon and that is that he shall not ride in the smoking cars attached to railroad trains. Breathing that atmosphere for half an hour will do a man more injury than smoking half a dozen cigars in the open air, or in a properly ventilated room that is not crowded with other smokers. Smoke if you must, I say, but steer clear of smoking cars."—Chicago Chronicle. Curlew Russlan Sulphur Mounds Curious Russian Sulphur Mounds. There have lately been discovered near the Amu river, about 100 miles from Khiva, in the Transcaspian province, huge mounds of native sulphur scattered over an area of about 23 square miles, says the Youth's Companion. The mounds are described as dome shaped and about 300 feet in height. It is estimated that they contain more than 9,000,000 tons of sulphur, making this one of the richest sulphur deposits known. The "ore" is for the most part sandstone and yields about 60 per cent of sulphur.—N. Y. Times. To Escape Conscription in France. The magistrates of Moissac are engaged in investigating cases of voluntary mutilation practiced by a band of quacks and sharpers in the district of Quercy on young conscripts. By means of a bandage these quacks produced anchylosis of the toes, causing infirmities that necessitated the discharge of the young men, or at any rate their transfer to the auxiliary services. Each of these operations brought the operator a fee of from 1,000 to 1,500 francs. An Error of Judgment "I thought, count, that you were a dead shot?" "I am." "And yet, though you said you would shoot your adversary through the heart, you hit him in the foot." "It was an error of judgment. I thought his heart was in his boots; it turned out to be in his mouth." —Tit Bits. A Sure Preventive Capital punishment was being hotly debated. "Now, I ask you," said one man, "does hanging prevent murder?" "Well," answered another quietly, "I fancy it does. Cases are very rare of a man committing murder after he has been hanged once or twice." —Tit-Bits. A Canadian Yankee It was, strange to say, not a Yankee but a Toronto man who conceived the idea of hitching baby's cradle to mamma's rocking chair. Of course a woman in a rocking chair must keep in motion, and that, you see, puts the cherub to sleep. It's a great idea.—Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. He Came Out Ahead. Mother (as her hopeful is starting for school)—Don't forget to do your best, Sammy; at the close of the session I hope to hear of your coming out at the head of your class. Sammy—I always do, me; my seat's nearest the door.—Boston Courier. Japanese and Chinese Sailors. The Japanese make fine sailors and seamen. In that line the Chinese do not enjoy so good a reputation.—N. Y. Sun. Start Out All Right. Most people will start out to brag on somebody else, but they generally and by bragging on themselves.—Washington (Ia.) Democrat. CURES BALDNESS Prevents Hair Falling Out, Removes Dandruf Stops Itching and Restores Luxuriant Growth to Shining Scalps, Evebrows and Evelashes A TRIAL PACKAGE FREE. MISS DELLA JONES of Calvert, Texas Those who are losing their hair or have parted with their locks can have it restored by a Cincinnati firm has concluded that the best way to convince people that hair can be grown on any head is to let them try it, and see for themselves. All sorts of theories have been advanced to account for falling hair, but after all it is the remedy we are after and not the theory. People who need more hair, or are anxious to save what they have, or from sickness, dandruff or other causes have lost their hair should at once serd their nemes and address to the Altenheim Medical Dispensary 2775 Butterfield Building 2 cents stamp to cover postage, and the will forward prepaid by mail, a sufficient free trial package of their remedy to fully prove its remarkable action in quickly removing all trace of dandruff and scalp disease and forcing a new growth of hair. The remedy is not a new experiment and no one need fear that it is harmful. It cured John Bruter. Postmaster of Millville, Henry Col. Jodd, and he strongly urges every one to try it. A Methdist presacher, Visitor A, Fairgaux of Tracy City, Penn, was perfectly bald on his forehead for many years. Postmaster 848 Main St. Riverside Cal., reports her husband's sons head now covered with soft. Sine hair and she, too has a wonderful benefit. Among others who have used the remedy is the wife of Geo. Diefenbach, General Agent of the Big Four R. R. of Dayton, O., who was entirely sured of baldness. The President of Fairmount College, Sulphur, Ky., Prof. B. F. Turner, was bald for thirty years and now has a splendid growth of hair from having tried this remarkable remedy. Write to-day for a free trial package. It will be made secure. Atlantic Coast Line. Schedule in Effect January 14, 1901 TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND—BYRD STREET STATION. 9:00 A. M. NORFOLK LIMITED Daily Arrives Petersburg 8:25 p.m. y. folk 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. charslot 10:55 p.m. Savannah 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. Wilmington 6 p.m. Pull- man Sleeper New York to Jackson- ville. 11:55 A. M. Daily, except Sunday. Arrives Petersburg 12:30 p.m. Stops Manchester, Drewry's Bluff, Centra- lis, and Chester on signal. 18:16 P. M. OCEAN SHORE LIMITED Daily, Arrives Petersburg 8:45 p.m. Norfolk 6:55 p.m. Stops only at Petersburg, Waverly and Suffolk. 4:30 P. M. Daily, except Sunday. Arrives Petersburg 5:20 p.m. m., Weld den 7:42 p.m. and Rocky Mount 8:56 p.m. Makes all intermediate stops. 6:00 P. M. Daily Arrives Petersburg 6:50 p. M. Makes all stops. 6:57 P. M. FLORIDA AND WEST IN- DIAN LIMITED. Daily, Arrives at Petersburg 7:87 p. m. Connects with Norfolk and Western for Nor- folk and intermediate points, Empora 8:40 p. m. (connects with Atlantic and Danville for stations between Emporia and Lawrenceville, Weldon 9:10 p. m. Fayetteville 12:32 a. m. Charleston 5:23 a. m. Savannah 7:50 a. m. Jacksonville 12:15 p. m. Port Tampa 11:30 p. m. NEW LINE to Middle Georgia Forks 11:45 a. Augusta 11 a. m. Mason 11:15 a. Atlanta 12; 35 p. m. Thomasville 2:25 Pulman Sleeps New York to Wilmington, Charleston, Port Tampa, Jacksonville, Augusta and Macon. New York to Thomasville every Tuesday. 9:10 P. M., Daily, Arriving Petersburg 9:55 p. m., Connects at Petersburg with Norfolk and Western railway, arriving Lynchburg 2:30 a. m., Roanoke 5 a. m., Bristol 10:40 a. m. Pullman Sleeper Richmond to Lynchburg. 11:00 P. M. Daily, Arrives_Petersburg 12:16 a. m. 11:00 P. M. Daily, Except Sunday THE THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND VIRGINIA in a plain wrapper so that it may be tried privately at home. HOW SHE SAVED IT Miss Della Jones of Calvert, Tex., Relates an Interesting Experience. Use a Free Trial Package of a Remedy and the Result Was Wonderful. Nothing can be more unfortunate to a lady than to lose her hair. To see it gradually gather shiners and thinner and the bad spot growing larger and larger day by day is apt to cause melan choty and be a cause of taking gold and serious sickness. Miss Delia Jones prominent in Oakland, Tex., colored society was having serious trouble with her hair but fortunately saw the notice of of the celebrated Fosn treatment. She sent for a free trial package and says: "It affords me the greatest pleasure to say that everything regarding the treatment is just as represented. I had no trouble with it, and nothing to try I used it and my hair has not saved and restored to its original growth. Am very much pleased to recommend such a valuable and ren arkable treatment. The remedy also cures itching and dardruff sure signs of approaching baldness and keeps the scalp healthy and vigorous. It also restores gray hair to natural color and produces thick and lustrous eyebrows and eyelashes. 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Daily From Petersburg, Lynchburg and West. T. M. EMERSON, Traffic Manager. J. R. KENLY, General Manager. H. M. EMERSON, General Passenger Agent C. S. CAMPBELL, Division Passenger Ag 824 East Main St. W. P. TAYLOR, SECOND NONE Woman's Corner Stone Beneficial Ass'n. Incorporated, March, 1897 OFFICE: - 502 W. Leigh St. Authorized Capital, $5,000. Claims promptly paid as soon as satisfactory notice of sickness or death is placed in home office. OFFICERS:: Louisa E. Williams, President Kate Holmes, Vice-President Bettie Brown, Treasurer Mildred Cooks Jones, See. & Bus. Man. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Louisa E. Williams, Kate Holmes, Mattie F. Johnson, Ann M. Johnson, Bettie Brown, Mildred C. Jones. Subscribe to THE PLANET N & W Norfolk AND Western SCHEDULE IN FIRST Nov. 19, 1890. LEAVE RICHMOND, FIELD STATION. 9:00 A. M., Daily - Richmond and Norfolk tubule limited. Arrives Norfolk 11:25 A. M. Stops only at Petersburg, Wardens tickets not accepted on this train 8:00 A. M., Daily - "The Chicago Express" for Petersburg, and the Chicago, Pullman Sleeper to Columbus; also for Brisle, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. Pullman sleeper to Norfolk. 6:48 A. M., Daily for Norfolk, Sleeper and in intermediate stations; arrives at Norfolk 9:00 P. M., Daily for Lynchburg and Roanoke Connecte at Roanoke with Wash- ington, and the Richmond, Pullman sleeper to Lynchburg, Memphis and New Orleans. Cafe Parker and Observation Cars Radi- er between Richmond and Lynch- burg, and berries ready for occupa- tions. Pullman Sleeper to Lynch- burg, and berries ready for occupa- tions. Frain arrive at Richmond from Lynchburg and from Norfolk and the East 11:15 p.m. buled Limited 7:00 p.m. Office: 888 Main St. JOHN E WAGGER City Passenger Agency CH SOLEY District Passenger Agent CH BEVILL general Passenger-Agent Roanoke Va 1508 East Broad Street, Old 'Phone. 920 RESIDENCE 1308 E. Leigh St., Richmond, Va. 206,1484. MRS. 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In tests she tells your mother's full name before marriage, the names of all your family their ages and description, the name and business of your present husband the name of your next if you are to have one, the name of the young man who new calls on you, the name of your future husband, and the day, month and year of your marriage, how many children you have or will have; whether your present sweetheart will be true to you and if he will marry you; if you have no sweetheart she will tell you when you will have and his name, title of acquaintance. All your future will have honest cleat and plain manner and in dead trance. Mothers should know the success of their husbands and children young ladies should know everything about the. sweethearts or intended husband. Do not keep company, marry or go into business until you know all, do not let silly religious seruples prevent your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can tell you the FILL. MAKE up your future husband, with age and date of marriage, and tell whether the one you love is true or false. There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting a Medium, but such beliefs are contrary to the truth. It is only from the lack of discrimination that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not one every one who placards himself or herself as a medium that can stand a test of what he or she claims. And a person of an enquiring mind may ask the reason why. It is simply it these advisers do not take the able to study hun an nature. They do not spend their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the art of physiology and kindred branches that will have a tendency to make the pathway to the road of the business clear and devoid of all obstacles. It is an undeniable fact that persons will come for advice in full knowledge of what they want to know, and yet as soon as they confront a Medium they try their utmost endeavor to dispel from their minds what they know so as to hear if it will be rehearsed by the Medium. To get the secret out or a MESSENGER the art used by many unprincipled mediums, but to take hold or the head and gain control of the mind thereby is better of impossibility to most of them, and this can be done and by consulting Meditation the seeming mystery becomes a realization This subject has received no little attention by eminent men and even college professors. So it proves conclusively that although taurae are infringers in our midst with oily tongues perhaps the gates of wisdom have not been closed to the entire profession. It takes a great deal of study to become an accomplished medium and by a continuous and uniting effort, the key to the well of apparently unfathomable matters has been secured by MRS. 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THE PLANET SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1901 SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1901 FIRST HONOR PUPILS MONROE & SCHOOL 1st Grammar—Miss Kate G. Watkins, teacher: Elvira Ford, Irene Woodson. 8th Primary—Thomas Smith, Richard Ayes, Lillian Foster, Martha Pide, Ottavia Robinson, Alice S. Mosby, Lucy Munson, Fannie White. 7th Primary—Andrew Booker, Alexander Jonathan, Arthur Thompson, Horace Woodson, Eddie Young, Otelia Brown, Fannie Braxton, Mamie Sagney, daddie Olane, Williana Farmer, Lucy Johnson, Virginia Robinson, Maxtian Smith, Louise Smith. 6th Primary—Miss Sia B. Crump, teacher: Marion Partee, Rosa Brown, Mabel Dickerson. 5th Primary—George Hatcher, John Morris, Robert Poindexter, Columbus Samuel, Lillie Barrest, Irma Fields, Ageline Friends, Florence Hampton, Carrie Johnson, Julia Lewis, Mamie Martin, Sarah Taylor, Martha Watkins. 4th Primary—James Clarke, James Harris, Willie Mosby, Ethel Crawley, Cora Douglas, Florence Douglas, Ada Ferris, Sarah Floyd, Mary Palmer, Lydia Roberson, Eda Stewart. 3rd Primary—Johnnie Epps, Willie Morton, Bonnie Thomas, Leslie Wood, Virgie Baptist, Lucy Freeman, Bessie Gatewood, Susie Guode, Anna Bundley, Margaret Harris, Fannie Jackson, Martina Langhorn, Ophelia Marke, Annie Mosby, Annie Phillips. 2nd Primary—Minor Boiling, Leslie Eidridge, Anderson Harris, Jesse Orrell, Esther Branch, Lillie Brooks, Amy Franklin, Maggie Johnson, Charlie Ferrell, Spotsey Ross. Ist Primary—Bruce Smith, Freddie Smith, Willie Diamond, Boyd Armatead, Fannie Bowman, Pearl Morton Halie Martin, Emmet Fleming. VALLEY SCHOOL 4 h Grammar—Miss H. F. Bacohus, teacher: Missouri Tharps. 2nd Grammar—Mrs. N. J. Wynn, teacher: Edward Miles, Robert Walker, Blanche Grandison, Bargess Kemp. 1st Grammar—Mr. W. A. Mitchell, teacher: Annie Smith, Lillian Holmes, Viola Morris, Nettie Banks, Gertrude Santon. 8 h Primary—Joseph Brockenborough, Marion Hill, Unity James, Mattie Logan, Martha Mankins, Bertha Miller, Leila S.unders. 7th Primary—Miss Oora L. Bright, teacher: Sullivan Pitentford, Philip Walker, Pearl Thome. 6th Primary—Miss Sallie L. Willis, teacher: Alice Braxon, Gartrude Harris, Joseph Anderson, Oillee Johnson, Rosa Moody, Lily Walker. 5 h Primary—Miss M. J. Boyd, teacher: Pearl Brown, Annie Hill, Lassie Matthews, Eleanora Miller, Boiling Grump, Robert Stanton, David Thorpe. 4th Primary—Mrs. F. P. Walker teacher: Bertha Crump, Annie Harris, Ninege Johnson, Mary Jefferson, Vision Kemp, Ida Pheis, Lainie Booker, Robert Brown, Ernest Edwards, Presion Harris, James Monroe, Willie Oliver, Daniel Timberlake, Sydney Kemp. 4th Primary—Miss F. D. L'White teacher: Alfred Stokes, Mary Jones, Annie Freeman, Susie Garner, Maggie Diver, Wingfield Coleman, Florence White, Emmett Coleman, John Woodon. 5th Primary—Miss E. J. Williams, teacher: Thomas Marshall, Joseph ernell, James Boots, Nataniel Wickam, Frank Coleks, Robert Garrington, Lily Howard, Annie Hunter, Ros berkins, Lullian West, Bertha Robinson. 2nd Primary—Miss Ella F. Bolling, teacher: Fannie Braxton, Geo. Dancer, Annie Hudson, Lainie Johnson, Pearl Dickson, Agatha Jones, Julia Pegram, Lia Thomas, Mary Woodson, Willie Jeardson. and Primary—Miss F. M. Robinson, other: Henry Robinson, Joseph st, Morris Tyler, Eva Williams, Sie Thomas, Hazel Tyler, Maud ees. and Primary—Miss F. M. Robinson, other: Walter Nelson, John Thomas, rie Belle, Virginia Kenny, Mattie en, Florence Jeannett. Roll of Honor. n Grammar A. V. Norrell, teacher; l Davis, Lilian Harris, Ethet ray, Amanda Nelson, Aline Phil- Mamie Thomas. n Primary—Miss Rosa B. Brooks, mer—Rosa James, Olara Archer a Minor. n Grammar—Miss Lena V. Isham, mer—Estelle Saker, Fannie Cowan y Randolph, Jeannie Forrester, Smith. n Grammar—Miss Whittle, teach- Gorralose Norrell, Mary Johnston, Duncan, Bessie Brannon, Ida Col- Kate Moran, Addie Phillips, ie Pierce, Walter Branch, Bonja Baker. n Grammar—Miss Cora L. Brown, er—Lilian Fox. Primary—Miss Mary L. Jasper, mer—Espelle Branch, Annie Bar- Fioreine Taylor, Susie Baker, ie Stovall. Primary—Miss E. B. Lucas. teacher—Mary Brown, Jessie Burrows James Ware, Alexander Watkins, Jas. Farley. 6th Primary—Miss Earlie A. Lee, teacher—Wm Isaac Johnson, Jr. Louis Booker, Alfred Kemp, Laura Jackson. 5th Primary, No. 1—Miss M. L. T. Iley, teacher—Jessie Allen, George Egg, Willis Frayer, Willie Kareys, Harvey Scott Lawrence Woolridge, Robert Woodson, Carrie Anderson, Alice Holman, Lillie Hamilton, Mary Jones, Monee McCutlough, Martha Spencer, Mary Pierce. 5th Primary, No. 2—Miss E Matteine White, teacher—John Young, Eva Payne, Bottie Tyler, Sallie Twyman, Rebecca Carr. 4th Primary, No. 1—Miss M. E. Morris, teacher—Ellen Griffis, Susan Howard, Blanche Morris. 4th P imary Grade. No. 56—Sarah E. Brown, teacher—Willie Brown, John Freeland, Eidie J. Jerries. Albert Norrell, Edie Ward, Oscar Watkins, Pearle Banks, Annie Brown, Virgile Booker, Lillie Fountain, Lillian Frayser, Mattie Norrell, Gertrude Price, Rosa Page, Mary Eichardson, Kate Stephens, Morthea Stuart, Bertha Wanda, Dora Watson, Mabel Woodson. 3rd Primary. No. 57—Miss Sarah E. Brown, teacher—James Burnett, Booker Owens, Aron Robinson, Alice Boisean, Mry Jennings, Bissie Lewis. 3rd Primary—Miss C. M. Crise, teacher—Joseph Brooks, Mary Brown, Marshall Daniel, Sorena Dunn, Joseph Grammar, Ethel Hammond. Willie Jackson, Helen Hope, Jacob Pride, Robert Ford, James Prade, Chas. Williams, Helen Anderson, Irma Robinson, Sarah Sparke. 2d Primary, Miss M. C. Price teacher—Leroy Royland, Alberta Censor, Eugene George, Bassie Booker, Willie Hall, Maggie Mayo, Wallace Holmes, Emma Kandolph, Thomas Robinson, Rebecca Mosby, Lestie Pratt, Rebecca Sith, Emma Trent, Rosa Reese, Sarah Tompkins, Ella Tompkins, Susie Thompson, Ella Maxwell. 2d Primary—Miss J. I. Stephens, teacher—Willie Arvin, Joseph Bland, Sherman Brown, Robert Grandison, Robert Hamill, Harrison Johnson, Charley Miles, Willie Milton, Euna Banks, Arthur Wearne, Gonia Hayes, Euseia Guitor, Edith Hill, Maria Hope, Martha Mosby, Nellie Owens, Rosalie Primus, Adell Richardson, Sarah Roberts, Alma Smith, Bertha Watkins. MOORE SCHOOL Roll of Honor. 4th Grammar--Miss M. B. Holmes- teacher--Will Boker, Benjamin, Carr Nelson Washington, Willie Brook, Julia Perry, Gracie Wray, Henrietta Watkins. 3rd Grammar--Mr. A. L. Morton, teacher--Mary Brown, Florence Bolling, Louisa Dawson, Alice Johnson, Janie Williams. 2nd Grammar--Miss A. G. Foster, teacher--Olise Frayser, Elsie Carter, Bessie Anderson, Florence Jasper, Judie Braxton, Viola Jones, Robert Cole, John Rives, Peter Hudson. 1st Grammar--Miss F. B. Dixon, teacher--Sarah Tinsley. 8th Primary--Miss O S. Patterson, teacher--Alfred Satterwhites, Oelia Minor. Rosa Patterson, Amanda Perry Thomas Branch, Arthur Goode, Leonard Johnson, Alfred Friend Mason, Alias Page, Will Robinson. 7th Primary--Miss L. A. Peters teacher; Miriam Jasper, Hunter Goode Willie Johnson, Rossee Smith, Martha Hill, Rosa Howard, Florence Leckley. Will Spain. 7th Primary—Miss S. J. Turpin teacher—Gracie Myers, John Goodman Della Booker, Adèle Coulin, Martha Booker, Katie Oxx, Rosa L-wis, Arabio Mnor, Lillie Reader, Era Sledd, 6th Primary—Miss A. Deborah Paterson, terachr—Harrisett Booker, Sallie Cowan, Ranada Neal Geneva Prent, Joseph Gaines, Henry Littlepage, Sam Reynolds, Viola Jones, Daisy Meade, Amanda Sailes. 5th Primary—Miss B L Murray, teacher—Sallie Elis, Jonanna Sydnor, George Dyer Sam Stokes. 4th Primary A.-Miss E. A. Christian teacher—Sarah Fleet, Daisy Hill, Mary Morton, Daisy O'Neill, Sam Lee, Robert Smith, Saline Booker, Wit Harris, Lillie Jackson, Martha Johnson, Louise Minor, Minnie Jasper. 4th Primary B.-Miss H E. Wallace teacher—Lara Reynolds, Mary Martin, Cora Byrd, Nestie Trent, Ernest Branch. 2nd Primary A—Miss K. G. Robinson, teacher—Simon O'Neill, Frank Tyler Edmund Ford, Lda Glover, David Myers. Ida Booker, Lizzie Hughes, Lillie Page, Louanna Reynolds 2nd Primary B—Miss E. S. Powell, teacher—S. Bolling, Ferries Carter, Will Eliser, Leroy Johnson, Wm Kenny, Will Logan, Jones Randolph, Bessie Carter, Eliza Juivalry, Mary Gray, Ida Kunny, Rosa Kenny, Bettie Mayo, Eva Randolph, Margaret Richardson, Gertie Richardson. 1st Primary A—Miss K. G. Robinson teacher—Arthur Bolling, Henry Booker, James Booker, George Schwan, Frank Morgan, Joseph Shelton, Henkiah Mann, George Wood, Minnie Williams, Sillie Williams, Mosele Lawson, Sarah Robinson, Edalia White. 1st Primary B—Miss E. S. Powell, teacher—Sarah Wyatt, Maggie Johnson, Rosa Thomas, Lucy Pucker, Mary Colea Laura Scott, Grade Henry, Will Smith, Will Johnson, Maggie West. Beware of Ointments for Oatarch Thast Contain Mercury. As mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derang- the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable physi- asms the damage they will do is tenfold to the good you can possibly derive from them. 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As is common among most heathen tribes where woman is considered a mere toy or slave, she is not consulted, but must be ready to fill any contract that her father or brother sees fit to make. I was at a mission upon the Kiowa and Comanche reservations not long KIOWA BRIDE AND GROOM since, where A-fpo-dle, a Kiowa boy of ten, was a pupil. He had a handsome sister with whom an old Indian was in love. The Indian visited the school and was most solicitous in his attentions to A-fpo-dle, giving him many attractive presents, such as beads and brass jewelry, that appealed to his vanity. When A-fpo-dle inquired of the donor what present he could make him in return, the wily old Indian unhesitatingly replied: "Give me your sister, Ti-i-ti, for squaw; me heapee rich; heapee good brave." The boy promised. He was the only son, and his word was law in the wigwam. Accordingly a few weeks later the Indian led Ti-i-ti to his tepee to be his squaw. This was a cold-blooded transaction, as is usually the case when women are sold. The second way is more romantic and more in accord with the civilized fashion. In this case the love-sick swain gets his sister to see the young squaw he admires and to arrange a clandestine meeting. If his affection be returned the squaw keeps her appointment, and he happily leads her to his wigwam, for a clandestine meeting constitutes marriage with these semisavages. The third and least practiced way savors still more of the romantic. In this case the enamored buck makes a fastidious toilet in which beads and brass jewelry of all descriptions figure conspicuously, decorates and paints in many colors his best steed, and, like a conquering Alexander, rides proudly in front of the tepee where his adored is engaged in some menial task. He slackens pace as he nears the wigwam and endeavors to put his soul into his eyes as he regards her. She timidly blushes as she gazes upon the handsome brave, and her eyes droop. That is sufficient answer for him. That night, after all have retired, he takes his flute, goes near her wigwam and pours out a few doleful notes to express his heart's yearning. She comes out to him, and beneath the midnight stars they plight their faith. Then she is proudly led to his wigwam to be squaw No. 1, or more frequently No. 5. The next morning she is missed and the whole camp join in a mirthful search. When found the bridegroom is robbed of all his earthly possessions, sometimes even the very tepee that shelters his bride.—Detroit Free Press. CARE OF THE HAIR. Morning and Evening Duties Which Should, Under No Circumatances, Be Neglected. In the morning separate the hair lock by lock and comb it from the ends up toward the roots with a shell comb, coarse and with teeth set far apart. This method of disentangling the hair prevents it from getting into knots and breaking. When it is thoroughly disentangled brush it vigorously with a rather hard brush from the roots down, brushing till the hair shines. To disentangle the hair, as well as to brush it, you should not attack a mass of hair and brush it at haphazard. The hair must be brushed and combed strand by strand, and this continued all around the head. At night, before going to bed, let the hair fall loose, shake it thoroughly, then brush it and braid it. Nothing is worse for the hair than to leave it hanging loose when one is in bed. It should be divided into several strands, braided, and then let fall, or else neatly twisted at the nape of the neck. This permits the air to penetrate the hair, and at the same time prevents it from breaking. The hair should be left as unencumbered as possible and should not be overloaded with pins or ornaments that are too heavy.-Chicago American. The Art of Soup Making In making soup slow cooking extracts the flavor and the water should not be salted until near the end of the process. In cooking bones and joints, however, a high temperature renders the gelatin soluble and salt should be used. As the gelatin is the nutritious part of the soup, this is important. No Trumble Whatever "There's one thing I can say with a certain sense of satisfaction," remarked Mr. Meekton; "and that is that if Henrietta lived in Kansas she wouldn't feel called upon to take an am and go saloon smashing." "Isn't she interested in such matters?" "I don't know about that. But if Henrietta publicly expressed her disapproval I don't think any saloon keep- eF would have the nerve to settle in the neighborhood in the first piace."— Washington Star. Bright Little Polly. "Polly, dear, suppose I were to shoot at a tree with five birds on it, and kill three, how many would there be left?" Polly (aged six)—Three, please. Teacher—No; two would be left. Polly—No, there wouldn't. The three shot would be left and the other two would be fled away.—Tit-Bits. Then She Had to Explain. "How does it come," she asked "that you haven't named any of your sons after a great man? You have no George Washington or Henry Clay or U. S. Grant in your family, have you?" "N-no," he answered, "but you know our oldest boy is named after me."—Chicago Times-Herald. Infantile Fergusian Aunt Emma—Well, Mary, I haven't seen you for a long time. I hear that you have a little sister at your house I suppose she cries sometimes? Little Mary—Cries? Well, I should say she does! Why, I never saw anyone who appeared to look on the dark side of things as she does!—Puck. That Box Again other piece of cake, Cousin John. Cousin John—Why, really, I've already had two; but it's so good I believe I will have another. Little Johnnie (excitedly)—Ma's a winner! Ma's a winner! She said she'd bet you'd make a pig of yourself—Brooklyn Life. Prevailing Passion Jaggles—How do you account for the fact that the women have become such great readers of American novels? Waggles—It must be because they can get a dollar-fifty book at the bargain counters for a dollar and five cents.—Judge. The Parts Were Lost. Hotel Man (who thinks) he is calling down his butcher) -Gay, I am shy a heart and a liver, eight ribs and a shoulder. Now. I want 'm right away Railway Office (which has been connec- ted by mistake)—Sorry, sir; but the wreck has been cleared up—Balti- more American. Shakepeaze Up to Date. Lobbie—Shakespeare does not seem to draw very well nowadays. Manager—N-o, but I believe "As You Like It" could be made to go with a corpa de Rosalinda and a genuine hard- glove slugging match in place of that old-fashioned wrestling bout—N. X Weekly. The Humorous Crustacean. "If there's one thing more than an- ether that makes me red-hot—" began the lobster. "What's that?" inquired the clam, breaking his habitual silence for once. "Bolling water." — Philadelphia Press. On the Road to Fame. Fond Father—That is the smartest child I ever saw. If anyone can set a river on fire he will when he grows up. Fond Mother—Indeed he will, bless his little heart. Only this morning I found him starting a fire under this plano—Philadelphia Call. Life's Mystery We come into the world, not knowing why And many of us merely sit about Until the time arrives for us to die, Instead of pitching in and finding out. —Chicago Times-Herald. POOR HENRY. Young Wife—You must taste this cake, Henry; the cook book says it's excellent.—Chicago Inter Ocean. Extremes. The man who never stops to think Through haste is oft bereft. To think what he goes to think too long Stander round till he gets left.—Washington Star. Disappointed. Mr. Staylate—You look charming tonight. She (yawning)—Do I? I was expecting you to say I looked tired.—Harlem Life. Beginning Professional Life. Carrie—I suppose, now that Mr. Emdee has his diploma, he will begin practicing? Harry—Yes; economy.—The Smart Set. Decidedly Unpleasant. Hewitt—I don't like to be interrupted when I'm thinking. Jewett—No. it isn't pleasant to have anybody flag your train of thought.—Town Topics. The Last Resort. Clara—He was heartbroken, desperate, and ready for anything when I rejected him. Maude—What did he do? "He said he was going to see you." —Detroit Free Press. Woman Who Needs Sympathy. Our heart goes out to a certain Atchison woman, says the Globe, who was saving money to give a big reception, and when she had just half enough, her cow died. As to Some Handwriting. Fred—Do you think a man's character is shown in his handwriting? Kate—If it is, some of them must be perfectly dreadful—Chicago Evening News. Known by Their Works. Men and watches are known by their works.—Chicago Daily News. 1,000 REWARD. 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THE PLANET: I have a copy of your paper of the 80th ult., and I am glad to have done so. In fact, I have always read your paper with a degree of interest. I would, however, correct one mistake that you have made with regard to my vote. For you wrote thus: "He presumes that all colored men vote the Republican ticket, although he, as one individual, votes the Democratic ticket." Now, the facts are these: I have never voted a Democratic ticket; on the contrary, every vote that I ever cast was for the Republican party. HAS NOT VOTED. But I have not cast a vote within 14 years for any party. I am, therefore, a party un to myself. If any one told you first from what state here, he told you a lie; but if you wrote from resumption, your resumption is wrong. Yes I do presume that 'all colored men vote the Republican ticket.' While I believe that one man can vote for the Republican ticket; but the number is too inconsiderable to mention in a serious writing. And I wrote in the light of that fact. A DIFFERENCE IN WORDS. I call you attention to the fact that there is a difference between the word "all" and the word "every", so, I do not presume that "every" colored man votes the Republican ticket; but I do assume that "all" colored man votes the Republican ticket. In much as you make a mistake in your article, I ask you kindly to publish this note in the next issue of your paper, for you have done me violate J. O. Nixon Wilmington, N. C., April 2, 1901. MAYO—Mrs. Jennie L. Mayo departed this life March 30th, 1901, at the residence of her husband, N. 1828 William street in the 26th year of her age. She leaves a faithful husband and one child, two brothers and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. The deceased was the beloved wife of Mr. James Mayo. She was also beloved and highly respected by all the communities in which she lived and all who know her. The deceased was sick only three days. Iarest wife and mother, thou hast left us. We thy less most deeply feel. But 'us God who hast bereft us. He can all our sorrows heal." Mrs. Janney Mayo was married about 7 years. By her brother-in-law. Rone H. Mayo What does it mean? It is reported that a new Baptist church or a mission is to be organized in the south-west and in a short time. It is also reported that strong evidences of a split is seen in one of the other Baptist churches. This we hope and shikr is very doubtful. Notwithstanding, there is unmetable evidences of deep rooted dissatisfaction among the membership of certain church. We see trouble ahead; be careful, friends of the church join heartily with 6th Mountain Zion church in coursing the loss of their pastor, Rev John Jasper. Look out for the dear girls in their beautiful Easter trimmings. Pythians at Lynchburg. LYNCHBURG, VA., April 1, 1901. The Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., E., A. A. and A., observed Thanksgiving here in keeping with the Proclamation of the Supreme Charcellor. The executes were held at the Diamond Hill Church and Rev. Bernard Tyrrell, D. D., who delivered the sermon was introduced by Past Chancellor W. R. Watkins of Pioneer Lodge No. 28 He presided a most able sermon and a large number of Sir Knights were on. It affords me great pleasure to speak to the public of the prompt payment of elims of the Bereafish Department of the Woman's Union Association. Their manager, Mrs. P. K. Andersen deserves much credit. Give them your application. MARIE J. WILLIAMS The members of the order in the Richmond District will observe the Annual Thanksgiving day service of the I. O. of St. Luke at the First Baptist Church, corner of 15th and Desatur streets, in Manchester on Easter Sunday, April 7th at 8 p. m. Male members of the order will meet at St. Luke's Hall, corner St. James and Baker streets, at 1 o'clock p. m., while the female members will meet in the basement or the church at 2 o'clock. Sermon by Rev. A. Binga, D. D. The public is cordially invited. H. L. HARRIS, M. D., Deputy for the Richmond District. The Endowment Fund of the Tuakegee Normal and Industrial Institute now amounts to $227,000. A portion of this fund is invested in the securities of the Southern Railway and the Louisville and Nashville Railway. --- A Fine Display—Rev. Davis' Great Effort. The Knights of Pythias and Courts of Calanthe, N. A., & A., E., A., A. & A., observe the Thanksgiving Anniversary of the Order, blaming afternoon at the First Baptist Church. Promptly at 2:45 p.m, the Sir Knights marched from Pythian Castle Hall 511 N 3rd street to the Church. Brigadier General John Mitchell, Jr., was accompanied by his staff, all the members of which were attired in the rich uniform of their rank. THE MEMBERS OF THE STAFF. Col Jesse Serugga, acting Chief of Staff; Col. D. W. Johnson, acting Adjutant General; Col E. F. Robinson, Signal Officer; Col. E. R. Jefferson, Assistant Surgeon General; Major John J. Bly, Aid-de-Camp. Major E. A. Washington, commanding; Capt. Willis Wyatt, Quartermaster; Capt. Andrew J. Smith, Jr., Adjutant. Then followed Planet Company, No. 8, Capt. T. M. Crump, commanding; 2d Lieutenant, Adolphus Jackson. Eureka Company, No. 1, First Lieutenant, David Allen, commanding; 2d Lieutenant, Jesse Randall. Blooming Lily Company, No. 11, Capt. Charles E. Steward, commanding; 1st Lieutenant, Sarah Christian; 2d Lieutenant, W. E. Noble. The followed the subordinate lodges. Never before has their been such an outpouring of Sir Knights. Reaching the church, the ladies of the Court were permitted to pass up into the church. DECORATION OF THE ROSTRUM. The rostrum of the edifice was decorated with palms and the colors of the order. On the table were two vases containing flowers and decorated with colored ribbons. A note was read by Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr., from Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D, who is a member of Planet Lodge, No. 28, expressing his regret that he was unable to be present at the commencement of the exercises. The church was packed. "Praise God from whom all blessings flow was sung by the congregation. The opening prayer was delivered by Rev. S. C. Burrell. Miss Eva G. Davis recited in a most charming and humorous manner "The Minister's Call." It created unbounded satisfaction and it was apparently difficult for the congregation to restrain an encore. Mrs. A. B. Hawkins sang a solo with great sweetness. THE ANNIVERSARY SERMON. Rev. D. W. Davis, A. M., delivered the anniversary sermon. His text was John 15:18. "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." The speaker told the story of Damon and Fythias and made a practical application to the solemn declarations of the Apostle. For logic, wit, pathos and humor the sermon was a gem. The audience showed its approval by an outburst of ap plause. It was an inspiring scene, and Rev. Davis was declared to be one of the most brilliant pulpit-orators now before the public. Before the close of the discourse Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D., accompanied by Rev. G B. Howard, D. D., of Petersburg, entered and were invited to seats on the rostrum. Prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Graham after which Rev. Dr. Howard made aewer a call to a bannier John Mitchell, Jr., discussed 'The Advantages the Order Offer.' After prayer by Rev J. Andrew B. wler, benediction was announced by Rev. Dr. Graham. The order was perfect and the dis play brand. A vote of thanks was tendered the church, choir, organist, orator and others who took part in the program. Miss Nannie Osborne presided at the organ. Mr. Wm. H. Tharps, choir-leader. NOTICE. RICHMOND, VA , April 3, 1901. NOTICE. Please take notice that all bands must meet at Pythian Castle Hall, 511 N. 8rd street, Monday, April 8th at 4 p.m. Mrs. LIZIE ROBINSON, " FANNIE LOVINGS, " ANNA TAYLOR, Manager NOTICE. RICOMMON, VA., March 31, '01 There will be a spec al Easter service at the First Presbyterian Church, corner Gatherine and Monroe streets, Sunday, April 7th, at 2:30 p. m. Rev J. Calvin Stewart, D. D., of the Church of the Covenant, a great favorite of the people, will preach. All are invited to attend. EASTER! EASTER! At Ebenezer Baptist Church. There will be special Easter Services at Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday April 7, 1901. The services of three eminent divines have been secured, one for each service. Services will be held at 11 a. m., 8: 30 and 7: 30 p. m. Special music has been arranged by the choir. The floral decorations will be an especial feature of the occasion. All are invited to each service. Rev. N. C. Booker left last Friday morning for Farmville, Va., Cumberland county and a visit to the southwest on Sunday, April 7th. He will preach at Farmville. It is whispered that the Reverend has been offered a very flattering call. WANTED—At once a strictly reliable practical colored blacksmith and horse-shoer. A first class opportunity for the right kind of workman. Good wages paid. Address. J. ALBERT ADAMS & Co., 85 Calvert St., Annapolis, Md. 14 Rev. J. Edward Gunby is now located at Naw Haven, Conn., much to the regret of the members of the Leigh St. M. E. Church. M. H. REV. G. B. HOWARD, D. D., Pastor of Gilfield Baptist Church Petersburg Va., who preached at the Fifth St. Bapt. Church last Sunday. A BAPTIST MINISTERS AND DEA- CONS CONFERENCE. The New Organization Meets with Success—Those Who Were Thers. There was organized last week in the Fifth St. Baptist Church the above named organization for Richmond, Manchester and viability. Dr. Wesley F. Grxham was elected president, Revs. J. H. Birkens of Manchester, vice-president; Marcellus B. Hudles, sec. ect. F. B. Smith, treasurer. There next was a more popular concurrence in expressions of satisfaction of the beginning of organization in this community. This is largely due to the fast that the constitution provides for the reception of dained and licensed preachers and deacons; and because it further provides and stipulates that the conference gives perfect freedom to its members touching their connection with Baptist conventional bodies, associations and denominational enterprises. The conference is simply a body of Baptist Churchmen seeking the mutual uplift in religious, moral and social intelligence of its members. They will not, under any circumstances, assume ecclesiastic or council authority. They will not interfere with nor dictate to churches as to their divine right to govern themselves, recognizing as they do that with Baptists the authority vested in local churches is the highest power in their church polity. So far the following members have joined: Elders W. F Graham, D. D. W. L. Weatherly, L. R. Frayser, D. W. D. A. Samuel Lemus, Joshua Moore, Philip Winston, T. B. Banks, M. B. Hucles, J. W. Barks, A. B. Smith — Hines — Holmes G. C. Coleman, B. D. J. Andrew Bowler, R. J Bass and R. C. Kemp. Licentiates M. H. Payne, R. B. Reecher Taylor, Peter Stewart, William Fox, J. B. Johnson. Deacons Clay of Mount Olivet and Holmes of Pilgrim. There is one more whom your reporter can't call to memory just now, but the public can see that the confer- REV. G. B. HC Pastor of Gilfield Baptist C preached at the Fifth St. ence is composed of good working material. A great many others have ap. applied for membership and will be received next Monday when the conference meets at 5 p. m., in the Fifth St. Baptist Church. Another new feature introduced by this conference is that of monthly special meetings at some church, where after a sermon or discussion of some important subject, a collection will be taken for the church entering the conference. It is pretty certain from the appearance of things that members from nearly every church in Richmond, Manchester- r and vicinity will soon come themselves with this popular and advanced organization. There will not be allowed any coarse language, any unpleasant contents or say wrangling in the meetings. No one will be allowed to lord it over the members nor act boss and master; all will be on terms of equality in rights of membership. A Surprise Party. The parlor of Miss Ida Willis, 612 St. Peter street, was the scene of much pleasure Thursday evening, March 21, the occasion being a surprise party led by Miss Rebecca Doyle and Ida Willis and given in honor of Miss Alberta G. Burrell, who recently arrived in the city. Those present were Messrs. Bernard Wingfield, Gibbs Willis, Allan Williams, Henderson King, Joseph Eggleton, Nathalie Idel Doyle, Joseph Winston, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Doyle, Mrs. Annie Carter, Miss Rebeicos, Lillie and Mary Doyle, Ida Willis, Lillie Ballard, Hastie Lacy, Alice Browne, Mamie Robinson, Gertrude Ware, Sarah and Henrietta Jones, Gertrude and Alice Quarles and Susie Baker. All engaged in games until a late hour. After which refreshments were served in abundances. Having spent an enjoyable evening, all left for their several homes. Murderer Hanged By A Mob. LITTLE ROCK, ARK, March 23—News received from Poosontas, say that George Chevies, who day before yesterday, shot and killed Town-Marshall, John Norris, of Poosontas, while Norris was performing official duty, was taken from jail by a mob of 200 men last night and hanged. The Ocoroner's jury held Chevies for murder, but on account of the feeling against him the man had been postponed until next week. The members of the mob were masked. THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND VIRGINIA. DEA- th Suc- ere. week in the above Richmond, Wesley resident, vr. vice- sec. ee. popular attifac- organiza large- constitu- tion of or ars and New Kent News. There was a grand time at Second Liberty Baptist Church, with Rev. A. H. Cumber. pastor. The Sunday School Convention was held there, Sunday, March 24th There was a large crowd present, and also a large crowd present from the city. Miss Dulcinea H Cumber, daughter of Rev. A. H Cumber was present at the organ all day. The President, D. S. Patterson ad dressed the Convention, and a hand some collection was taken, after which all went out to dinner which was a fine one. In the afternoon, Miss D. H. Cumber presided at the organ. The chil- dren had a speaking contest. The follow- ing were applauded: R. S. Patterson, Miss Maggie Williams of Richmond and Mr S. P. Brown. A collection of $18.40 was taken up, for which a rate of thanks was tendered The Church Took No Action At the regular meeting of the 1st Church, 1st Inst., much discuss- provoked by the trouble between Evans Payne and the Mount- Baptist Church. Deacon J. C. presided, Brother B. P. Vand- church-clerk. When the matter was broug- several weeks ago, those oppo- nied melding with the affair table resolution to send delegates council to adjust the matter. As Mount Olivet Church, Rev. drew Bowler, pastor, declined to delegates, until some basis of mutually agreeable to both part the controversy could be agree the council could do nothing a journed to meet April 23d at the Street Church. Resolution to send delegates County was offered by Mr. William T. Thibert. wrote all of thanks was tendered. Mr. William H. Brisby and his bride a lovely Sunday was spent were present. An essay was read by Miss Ellen C. Brown. The judges on time and place made their report as follows: We, your committee bag leave to submit the following report: That this Sunday School Convention will meet with the Eleventon Baptist Sunday School on Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July, 1901. A. H. CUMBER, M. V. WILKERSON, SABAN MACON, R. E. DAVIS, of Richmond, Va. Committee. SMITH—Mr. George Smith, Jr., of Arvonia, Buckingham Co. Va. died at his home, February 15th, 1901, after a brief illness of a few days. Age 48 years. He was the husband of Louis Smith. He was a true Ch istian, and a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church for 24 or 25 years; also deacon for 17 years, and Assistant Supt. and Treasurer of Chestnut Grove Baptist S. B. He was a faithful Christian, a loving husband and a good father. He leaves a devoted wife and three children. LOBISA SMITH. OWARD, D. D., Church Petersburg Va., who Bapt. Church last Sunday. Dr. Howard at the Fifth Street Baptist Church. Last Sunday was a great day at the Fifth Street Baptist Church. It was convention day and Rev. G. B. Howard, D. D., pastor of the Giffield Baptist Church, Petersburg had been invited to preach morning and night. Great congregation flooded to the chu chu at each service to hear the sermons of this disinquished divine, and well did he sustain his reputation as a mighty power in the pulpit. We have heard him preach before in conventional bodies of the state and in the National Baptist Convention, but on last Sunday, he simply surpassed all previous efforts. The morning text was from 2nd Cor. 5:19; subject, "Reconciliation of God and man." From beginning to end, he held the great congregation spell bound, sometimes their faces gladden ed and radiant with smiles again the great audience leaned forward in eager attention, endesvorig to catch every word and then again the whole audience would be bathed in tears with now and then a hearty amen. Richmond will forever remember Dr. Howard. Right heartily and willingly, the people respond with their offerings for the objects of our great Baptist State Convention. At night the sunset for discussion was "Good cheer for Christian workers," text, John 15:38; again the congregation hung breathless upon the words of a most remarkable sermon, many declaring that the night surpassed the one delivered in the morning. The pastor can't tell; all he knows is that Dr. Howard carried him from earth to glory at each service and sat him down in pleasant places. By a rising vote, Dr Howard was made welcome always to Fifth-Street Baptist Church—invited to come again W. F. GRAHAM, Pastor. NOTICE. NOTICE. RIGHTMUND, VA, April 2, 1901. Dear Editor: Please give notice that the Sunday School Union of the city of Richmond will come one of the Union University on to-morrow (Saturday Sunday) the 7th instant; at 8 o'clock in the morning Address will be delivered by Dr. McVicar, President of the University. A fine programme has been arranged. All the leading schools will be represented. Rev. SAMUEL TURNER, President. E. A. WASHINGTON, OOK, Sec'y. The Church Took No Action. At the regular meeting of the 1st Bapt. Church, 1st Inst., much discussion was provoked by the trouble between Rev. Evans Payne and the Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Deacon J. C. Farley presided, Brother B. P. Vandervall, church-clerk. When the matter was brought up several weeks ago, those opposed to meddling with the affair tabled the resolution to send delegates to the council to adjust the matter. As Mount Olivet Church, Rev. J. Andrew Bowler, pastor, declined to send delegates, until some basis of action mutually agreeable to both parties to the controversy could be agreed upon, the council could do nothing and adjourned to meet April 23d at the Moore street Church. A resolution to send delegates to the Council was offered by Mr. Nelson Williams, J. E. Jr. This was supported by Rev J. E. Jones, D. D., and Rev Thomas H. Briggs. When the hour of 11 o'clock arrived, the matter was under discussion and the body adjourned without taking action. Deacons Wilder, Holmes, Rev R. Beecher Taylor, and others opposed the resolution. 'It is rumored that an effort will be made to precipitate a discussion of the objects and to send delegates by calling them together on a Sunday morning after session. Rev. Bowler was present and was gratified over the non-action of the First Baptist Church of which he is a member. Pleased With It. Richmond Va. Ap il 1, 1801 John Mitchell Jr, Dear sir, I highly appreciate your valuable journal and I commend you for the manly courage you take in the defence of your race. May the Lord ever bless you in your great work and give you many subs cribers. I now close with $1.50 for the year's subscriptions. Yours Truly, L. H. Scott A Pleasant Surprise. On last Friday evening some friends called at the residence of Dr. and M. Holland Powell, 1518 Taylor St. and gave them a genuine surprise. The Dr. was at church in a prayer and praise meeting while the madam was at home enjoying the comfort of her fireside when the guest, about thirty, number appeared upon the scene. The guest could not have been more complete had it been the first of April. They carried with them mirth, happiness and an ample store of good things for the inner man. Everything went on as merrily as a marriage bell. A little after ten o'clock the Dr. returned home too surprised to say more than the usual howd-ye?, but the good friends quite restored him by setting up very toothsome menu. About 11:15 the guests arrived and Mrs. Powell were delighted to have their friends with them and express the desire that they call again at their earliest convenience. Among those present were Mesdames Burrel, Hope, Bacchus, Osby, Oyborne, Crowder, Dammals, Knight, Taylor, Stewart, Bullock and Wright; Misses Robinson, Fry, Boisseau, Robinson, Moady, Taylor and Lucas; Messre, Bullock, Flood Morton, Williams, Dammels and Rev, Davis. Y. M. C. A. Notes. A large class was present last Saturday to the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson by Prof. G. K. Movey. The committee's report from the alma house last Sunday was very encouraging. Men are seeking to know Christ. The boys were delighted with the address which was delivered to them by Mr Albert Tennant. Our brother was extremely interesting. Subject; The Prodigal Son. The address to the men last Sunday by Bro. Geo. W. Roean was very timely and caused the men to think. Meetings in the jail and alms house Sunday 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Bible Study for the boys Sunday 4 p. m. Lawyer Geo. W. Lewis will address the men Sunday 5:30 p.m. at our rooms. Special music by Messra. Hopkins and Haster of the Second Baptist Ursach accompanied by Mr. H. B. Burrell. All men are invited. Free to every man. Tell the next one you see Mr. George H. Watkins is sick at his residence, 10 W. Charity street. The annual Easter celebration of the Independent Order of St. Luke Suffolk, Va., will take place at Pine Street Baptist Church; the annual sermon to be preached by Rev. M. B. Huceless, pastor. A peep at her mysteries. Effects of a sporting life, illustrated, 96 page book postpaid, 10c. J. Berk. Denver, Colorado. Miss Virginia Lewis of Huntington, W. Va., in company with Mrs. Jesse Washington of N. 8th street called on us. Independent Order of Good Samari- tans and Daughters of Samaria. The above convention will meet at the Navy Hall Hall April 11, 1901, at 8 o'clock p. m. Delegates will attend without failure as business of very great importance will be considered. J. B. TAYLOR, Deputy and chairman. A. L. MONROE, Secretary. Capt. W. F. Gray, of Washington, D. C. called on us. He is here on account of the illness of his mother r. Mrs. Elizabeth Gray, 806 St. James S. t. Captain Benjamin Scott is indispo- posed. Are your teeth troubling you? Is a new set wanted? We thought we would ask as Dr. P. B. Ramsey does that kind of work most satisfactory. Call and see him. —Rev. G. B. Howard, D. D., pastor of Gillfield Baptist Church of Petersburg, Va., called on us in company with Rev. Dr. W. F. Graham. —Mr. Robert S. Forrester, the florist has purchased a handsome flower refrigerator for his establishment, 215 E. Leigh street. C & O WRECK M C WALER Fancy Groceries, Wood & Coal No.1310 Moore Street BAKER SCHOOL. Bell of Honor. 4th Primary, Miss Martha R. Crump, teacher—Charles Gray, Bruce Fountain, John Pearson, Adelina Carter. Bettie Fittsham, Mamie Green, Hermione Jackson, Addie Leng, Mary Pearson, Mabel West, and Bernetta Young. 5th Prim—Miss M. E Allen, teacher—John Augustus. Willie Coles. Frank Eggleston, Robert Scott, Bartha Campbell, Gertrude Goode, Naomi Hill, Ethel Jackson, Nellie Jones, Lizie Parker, Alies Price Florence Stora Lilly Waddey Jeannettne West. 6th Primary—Miss M. C. Tinsley, teacher—Wyndham Carter, Louis Fountain, Cornellus Gaston, Reubin Meade, Lois Richardson, Lilia Calliope, Lilia Lawson, Francis Giles, Lenora Mason, Lorea Smith, Maude Walls, Emily Green. 7th Primary—Miss C. F. Brown, teacher—Perzelia Brown, Gertrude Forrester, Aselia Stors, Cora Smith, John Brown, Thomas Knight. 8th Primary—Miss Lula J. Corbin, teacheer—Mamie Johnson, Mionnie Johnson, Rebecca Mitchell, Maylon Bolling. Bessie Edwards, Isetta Bass 1st Grammar—Miss M. H. Smith teacher—Gwendola Brown, Tamar Carter, Mary Daggett, George Grey, Mary Jackson. 1st Grammar—Miss Vera A Holmes, teacher—Lillie Morris, Addie West. 4th Grammar—Miss Lissie B. Wills, teacher—Bille Morris, Willie Crump, Roscoe Mitchell, Eva Graham, Luzy Lewis 6th Grammar—Miss M. L. Chiles, teachers—Gertrude Augustus, Emma Ambrose and Frank Riley 8th Primary—Miss Vera A Stakes, Hollen Edwards. Leah Farrar, Katie Gilpin, Carrie Harris, Esther James, Malson Jackson, Mary Miller, Sarah Tay lucy, Lucy Williams, Augustine Bolling, Alfred Cross, Willie Dabney, Henry Dawson, Wart Ellis, John Harris, Lorenzo Jones, Joseph Loving, James Robinson, Henry Yancay. EAST END SCHOOL Week Ending March 29.b, 1901. 5th Grammar—Mr. J. Andrew Bowler; Lelia Barrett, Liaonade Davis, Jessie Machin and Virginia Rowlett. 2nd Grammar—Miss Rosa B. Moody, teacher; Bertha Burwell and Ielia Lewis. 1st Grammar—Miss Lucy V. Bolling, teacher; Grace Cross, Junius Glover, Senora Jackson and Sarah Williams. 6th Primary—Miss Annie M. Jackson, teacher; Herbert Fleming and Sarah Braxton. 7th Primary—Miss Nannie O. Wyat, teacher; Earl Harris, Mattie Barnes, Mary Christie Luille Lawrences, 8thal Worldridge Richard Braxton James Braxton Hester Braxton, Bertha Holcombe Mabel Harris 6th Primary—Miss Luia A Willis, teacher: Mary Tancil, Lelia McAlister, Beatrice Christian, Emma Hill, James Roberts, Bertha Dennis. George Hatch ett, Garrie Johnson, Theresa Taylor, Louisa Franklin, Wyatt Oeatham, Viola Cheatham, Henrietta Page, Robert Johnson, William Waddell, Jieu desta Temple, Peray Jefferson, Claude Johnson, Cornelia Austin 5th Primary—Miss Mary E Willis, teacher: Ida Thompson, Edward Mc Alister, Susie Logan, Ophalia Scott, Winifree Coleman, Mary Underwood, Audel Lee, Virginia Midreel, Estelle Shelley Lily, Christine Midreel James. 4 h Primary—Miss Maude E Munin, teacher: Frank Morton, Arthur Anderson, Willie Saunders, Bertha Anderson, Pearl Morton, Olivia Scott, Cleopatra Scott, Glarence Robinson, Joseph Yancey, Lusie Brooks, Willie Langley. 8rd Primary—Miss Annie S, Keene, teacher: Hattie Hunter, Bessie Kirby, Ruby Macklin, Willie Morton, Felix Gwathmey, Eddie Washington, Joseph Harris, Mary Washington, Samuel Johnson, Mary Steward, Mary Woodson, Hazel, Katie Shelton, Magdalena Hamm, Henry Davis, George Motley John Taylor. 2nd Primary—Miss Lula G. Haskins, teacher: Bessie Allen, Olara Ander- lake Ashton, Virginia Brown Willie Caldwell, Howard, Isabel Hood Bertha Johnson, Beaurette Gertrud Rudge Moss, Eva Stewart, Dolla Turner. Florence Wingfield, Lippor- yearman, John Wingfield, Ernest Warwick, Augustus Turner, Howard Thompson, Floyd Spriggs, Leonard Jones, James Masley, James Coleman, Robert Bieseau. 1st Primary - Miss Lula G Haskins, teacher - Lizzie Bradley, Estelle Bentley, Claudine Bayler, Rosa Blackwell, Eula Collins, Amelia Clark, Anna Cotes Mary Gentry, Lottie Harris, Bettie Harris, Virginia Montague, Emma Smith, Edith Williams, John Clark, James Christian, Robert Johnson. Alan Lewis, Willie Williams, Eddie Dora Jackson, Alma Scott. Do you owe for the PLANET? Send us the money. Miss Carles D. Isham of Buckingham Co., Va., called on us. 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