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THE RICHMOND PLANET The Richmond Beneficial Insurance Company LEADS THEM ALL. VIRGINIA STATE LIBRARY RICHMOND A Company to be Depended Upon. It never fails to meet its obligations. Wide=awake President, Energetic Manager, Efficient Cashier, Hustling Inspector. The Richmond Beneficial Insurance Company Has been conducting a most successful business for the past seven years, and has won for itself recognized credit with the business world and the unanimous praise of over 50,000 Policy holders. Starting in 1894 with considerable opposition and headwinds, it has now gained the point where its right of way in the business world is frankly acknowledged. All along, strictest attention to honest, business principles, promptness in meeting obligations and upright integrity have been the history of this organization. From its very beginning to the present, the growth of this organization has been phenomenal. In fact, it has gone beyond the bounds of all sauguine expectation, and notwithstanding its past and present success, the President and Officers are planning to make greater improvements to meet the demands of the appreciative and generous public. VOL.XVIII NO.45 The Richmo A Compa Wide=awa The Richmo point where its right of way in this organization. From its and present success, the Preside e Richm Company to le-awake P Richmond Be its right of way in the business wor ization. From its very beginning success, the President and Officers Prof. JOHN T. TAYLOR. Secretary and General Manager. --- --- A. B. B. H. PE General In B. H. PEYTON. General Inspector T. J. B. Deacon Anderson Knox. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1902. REV. W. F. GRAHAM, D. D., President. 728 RICHMOND BENEFIGIAL INS. CO. 728 J. J. CARTER. Cashier. --- A. B. HAWKINS. Chairman Auditing Committee. ```markdown ``` J. H. B. PRICE,FIVE CENTS Company DATE LIBRARY MOND s obligations. ient Cashier for the past seven years, and has won the unanimous praise of over 50,000 Po- tition and headwinds, it has now gained and upright integrity have been the hist expectation, and notwithstanding its E. F. JOHNSON. Vice President. A. T. GRIMES. Treasurer. C JOHN A. BROWN Deacon C. H. A. Strothers. (Continued on 6th page.) ```markdown ``` Water, Animals and Men, All Have a Hand in Disseminating Plant Life. If you are out in the fields among the flowers in the late summer or early fall days, you will notice many small particles floating in the air, some high, some low; if you catch one of these flying motes you will find it is a seed. Sometimes littie threads or filaments are attached to the seed; these spread themselves out and act like little wings and keep the seed from falling in its passage through the air. Besides being carried by the wind many seeds are carried by animals. Sheep are great collectors of seeds, as their long wool catches and holds the seed pods which are carried to the other end of the pasture, or perhaps to some distant farm never before inducted by that kind of weeds. Roving dogs, especially collies and other long-haired kinds, bring burrows of burdock and similar weeds to their owners' farms. Many seeds are carried in the stomachs of animals and are thus taken a great distance, sometimes even into foreign countries. Birds often carry seeds a great distance not only in their stomachs but on their feathers; sometimes a bird starts with a seed in its mouth and drops it on its way. Long rows of cedar trees along farm fences in certain sections are examples of tree planting through the agency of birds. Water plays a great part in the distribution of seeds; swiftly flowing water often carries seeds a great distance. The ocean, too, does its share of seed carrying, and tropical islands sometimes exchange seeds by means of the tides. No doubt you have been the unconscious distributor of troublesome weeds by plucking burrs off your garments and carelessly casting them away. Dame Nature has no difficulty in distributing her seeds, for wind and waves, birds, animals and human beings help her in her work. But in order that man may have the kind of plants he wants in his garden or on his farm, express companies and the United States mails must be made to assist in the distribution of seeds. Thousands and thousands of packages of seeds are sent out every year by the great seed farm. One firm in California grows 200 acres of sweet peas. This grower has introduced more than 20 varieties. Other firms may have done as well, perhaps even better, but this to me seems marvelous.—Farm Journal. KING OF VULTURES. Called the Jammergeyer by German Naturalists, on Account of Its Great Cruelty. The jammergeyer is a species of the vulture, of which little has been written, or, indeed, known, but one of which was recently captured. It is found chiefly in South America, in mountainous regions. Neither fitted nor inclined to lead a life of sanguinary warfare, it han- THE KING OF VULTURES. quets on carrion. Its powers are adapted to its instincts. Its beak is feeble compared with that of the eagle. The toes are longer, feebler, with huge hooked claws, and incapable of grasping a heavy weight during flight. Where he finds his food there he banquets, never attempting to carry it to his haunts. Of a powerful and robust build, he has neither the bill nor the talons of the eagle, the former being elongated and hooked only at the top and the latter comparatively small and feeble. Nor has he been exclusive appetite for blood, carrion and putrid animals being credibly devoured by him. This rare bird attacks lambs, kids and the weak and sickly of the flock. The strong-limbed chamois is not secure, nor, when rendered desperate by hunger, will the ravenous bird forbear an attack on man. Children are said to have often fallen sacrifice to its rapacity. He Couldn't H "My first husband gav ble heart," said the fat were very happy." "I don't see how you the west half of the Sia. "He was the ossified m the fat lady.—Baltimore Shower Baths in Schools. shower baths have been placed in boys' department of Public Pool No. 1, New York City. They be used all the year round, and boys are delighted. Annual Convention Southern Association, Columbia, S. C., December 26th, 29th, 1901. The Southern Railway announces one fare plus two dollars membership fee for the round trip from all points on its lines to Columbia and return, for the above occasion. Tickets on sale December 23nd to 26th inclusive, with return limit January 5th, 1902. Columbia is located one hundred and thirty miles from Charleston on line of the Southern Railway. The South Carolina and West Indian Exposition will be held at Charleston, December 1st, 1901 to June 1st, 1902, and for that occasion very low rates will apply for the round trip between Columbia and Charleston. Christmas Holiday Rates Season, 1901—1902. On account of the above the Southern Railway announces special rates of one and one-third fares for the round trip between all points on its lines and to all points on connecting lines South of the Potomac and East of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Tickets on sale December 23th, 24th, 25th, 30th and 31st, 1901, and January 1st, 1902, with return limit January 3rd, 1902. For students and teachers of schools and colleges, presenting certificates signed by presidents or principals of such institutions may purchase tickets at the above rate December 16th to 23rd, inclusive, with return limit January 8th 1902. The Southern Railway's Palatial Richmond and Florida Limited. The Washington, Richmond and Florida Limited is the name of the Southern's new train, inaugurated Nov. 24, 1901, and is being operated daily between Washington, Richmond and Jacksonville, Fla. It is in every detail a complete train, composed of day coaches of the very latest improved patterns, Pullman drawing-room cars and dining cars. The day coaches go through from Washington and Richmond to Pullman and Savannah and Jacksonville, and at Richmond and drawing-room sleeper is added going through to Atlanta and Birmingham. At Charlotte this sleeper is attached to the United States Fast Mail, forming through service for New Orleans, Memphis and all the South and Southwest. The important connections and quick time made by this train makes it one of great importance to Richmond and the territory through which it runs. It leaves Washington daily 10:50 a.m., Richmond 2:30 p.m., arriving Jacksonville 9:15 a.m. following morning, and correspondingly quick time is made to all other Southern points. This service is in addition to the numerous trains operated daily over the main line, thus making five limited trains daily with dining car service between the North and South over the Southern. Washington, Richmond and Florida Limited, Via Southern Railway. The above palatial limited train leaves daily at 2:30 p.m. for all Florida points, the South and Southwest with through drawing-room Pullman for Col mbia, Savannah and Jacksonville. Pullman for Atlanta and Birmingham. Uniting with through service for New Orleans, Memphis, Chattanooga, Nashville, Knoxville and Asheville. Through passenger coach to Jacksonville without change. Dining car service. The Greatest of All—The "Southern Railway." The winter Schedules and through car arrangements of the Southern Railway for the approaching season will be superior in many respects to the splendid service heretofore offered by this system. It has through cars to almost every important point in the South and Southwest, and by means of its connection one can reach any and all points with perfect comfort. Its schedules are ar-ranged to form all through connections, and with its complete dining car service on all through trains, proves a great time saver and convenience to the traveler. On Nov. 24th a through limited train between Washington, D.C. and Jacksonville, Fla. via Richmond will be added to this territory which will afford the very best service between Washington, Richmond and all points South. The train will be composed of Pullman Sleepers, Day coaches, and dining cars of the latest improved designs. The Southern Railway, which operates its own lines over the entire South and forms the important link in the great highway of travel between the North and South, Florida, Ouba, Mexico, the Pacific Coast and Central America, announces for the winter of 1901 and 1902 the most superb service ever built. The railway will be augmented by the Southern Palm Limited, a magnificent Pullman train which will be operated between New York and St. Augustine, Florida. WANTED TO BUY FOR CAS Old Brass Fenders, Candle Sticks, old Pewter and Silver Plated Ware, old Blue Dishes and China Ware, and in fact, every thing old fashioned. VIRGINIA:—In the Law and Equity Court of the city of Richmond, the 28th day of October, 1901: Robert D. Brown, Plaintiff vs. The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce a vinculo matrimonii by the plaintiff from the defendant. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is a non-resident of the state of Virginia, it is ordered that she appear within fifteen days after due publication hereof, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. A copy test: P. P. WINSTON, clerk. Geo. W. Lewis Take notice that on the 23rd day of December, 1901, at the office of G. W. Lewis, No. 311 N. 4th Street, Richmond, Va., between the hours of 9 A. M. and 6 P. M., I shall proceed to take the depositions of Rosberg Mosby and others, to be read as evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in Equity pending in the Law and Equity Court of the city of Richmond, Va., wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant. If from any cause the taking of said depositions, be not commenced, or if commenced, be not concluded on that day, the taking of the same will be continued at the same place from day to day, and between the same hours, until the same shall have been concluded. WANTED-WOMEN TO GO NORTH If you can cook, wash and iron for northern families, we will send you a ticket and give you a good situation. All applicants must be strong and healthy. Enclose stamp. Address, HUNTER & PATTERSON, 211 E. 103 St., New York City. SOUTHERN RAILWAY Schedule in Effect Nov. 24, 1901. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, VA. 9:20 A. M., No. 7 daily for Durham, N. C., Dan ville, and all local stations southeast necting at Burkville for Farmville and Lynchburg; at Jeffries for local stations one on Durham, at Durham, at Oxford for Henderson; at Durham for Raleigh, Goldabore, and all North Carolina points. 2:30 P. M., Limited train daily, for Jack sonville and all Florida points, Havana- Nassan, etc., Connects at Moseley, with Fannah, and Powhatan Railroad; at Greensboro; at Winston-Salem; at Charlotte with No. 35, United States fast mail, solid train, Mary, No. 25, and point south which carries sleepers to New Orleans, Drawing Room Sleeper, Richmond to tran, with Sleepersbury to Memphis, Dining-Car Service. 11:30 P. M., No. 11, Southern Express, daily for Atlanta, Augusta, Jacksonville, and port Jacksonville, Sleeper for Danville, Greensboro, Salisbury, open at Richmond 9:38 P. M. Connection with New York and Florida Exposition and Southampton, limited, which carries through Sleepers to Augusta, Vannah, Jacksonville, Tampa, Nashville, Memphis, Atlanta, New Orleans, etc. Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Cope, Pullman Tourist Sleeper Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Washington to San Francisco, without change, with conventions from points in Texas, Mexico and California. 6:00 P. M., No. 17, local daily, except Sunday, for keysville and intermediate points. TRAINS ARRIVE IN RICHMOND. 6 A. M) 5:43 P. M.) From Atlanta, Augusta, Jacksonville, Asl.ville, and all points South. 8:40 A. M., from Keysville and local stations. 8:25 P. M., from Durham, Charlotte, Danville and intermediate stations. LOCAL FREIGHT. Nos. 61 and 62 between Manchester and Neapol YORK RIVER LINE, VIA WEST POINT. THE FAVORITE ROUTE NORTH. LEAVE RICHMOND. 4:00 P. M., No. 16, Baltimore Limited, daily except Sundays, connecting West Point with steamers for Baltimore and York River landings stops only at stations between Quinton and West Point. 2:15 P. M., No. 10 daily except Sundays, local express for West Point, and intermediate stations, Connects with stage at Lestor Manor for Walkerton and Tappanock. 5:00 A. M., No. 74, local mixed. Leaves daily except Sunday for West Point and intermediate stations, connecting with stage at Lestor Manor for Walkerton and Tappanhook. TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND. 9:15 A. M., daily from West Point, with connection from Baltimore, except Mondays 10:45 A. M., except Sundays and Mondays 5:15 P. M., daily from Sundays, from West Point and intermediate stations. Steamers leave West Point daily, except Sundays, 5:31 P. m., arriving Baltimore 8:30 a.m. Steamers call at Almonds and Yorktown Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; Clay Bank and Glencore Point Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. C. W. WESTBURY, D. P. A., 920 E. Main St., Richmond, Va. Third Vice-President and General Manager, Washington, D.C. Norfolk & Western Ry. Drive in Richmond from Lynchburg daily at 7:36 A. M. and 8:36 P. M. offshore and the East at 11:10 A. M., 11:45 and 8:50 P. M. OFFICE: 888 Main St. JOHN E. WAGNER, City Passenger and Ticket Agent. C. H. BOSLEY, District Passenger Agent. W. B. BEVILL, General Passenger Agent. General Office: ROANOKE, VA. FREE TO ALL! THE GREAT MAGNETIC BRUSH. 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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This organization has been chartered and leg- stituted under the laws and statute of the state o York, for the purpose of uniting together all acco- men on the Broad Bases of Charity—Benefic- note the Social and Moral condition of humanity. Military and uniform ranks will secure for this organiz- ks of all sacred institutions of modern events, a grand Deputies wanted in all sections of the country to o Kindly address, W. ALLEN Supreme Voyager, This organization has been chartered and legally stituted under the laws and statute of the state of New York, for the purpose of uniting together all acceptable men on the Broad Bases of Charity—Beneficial and 346 W. 37th Street, New York City. SWEET REVENGE A STRAIGHT road lay before us to Dechard, a few miles distant. The place was of too great importance for the guerrillas to dare enter, and if we could reach it before they could catch us we should be safe. "How much is your horse worth?" I asked the blacksmith. "A matter o' saxy dollars." "If you kill him by hard driving, I'll give you a hundred, and if you get us to Dechder before the outlaws can catch us I'll make it a hundred more." "Weel, noo. I don't want to be hard on a mon flyin for his life and wimmen foik too. I will do the he best I can and ask no money." With that he belabored the poor horse's flanks with the stump of his whip and sent him galloping onward. There were no springs to the wagon, but we valued our lives too well to draw rein at rut or stone. At one part of the road I feared that if we did not check our pace we would break a wheel and be left with no means to get on save our legs. I cautioned the driver to slacken his pace; but, hearing or fancying he heard the clattering of horses' boofs behind, without a word from me he applied the lash. Now we bounded into the air and now we were tossed together like dice in a box. "Git oop, ye critter!" cried the blacksmith, mingling Scotch and Tennessee. "Don't ye know you're graggin bonny ladies flyin for their lives?" And down came the but of the whip. It was harrowing to see a horse forced to give his life to save ours, but our situation was too critical to warrant any slackening of speed. Jack, who of all our force was usually most frightened at danger ahead and would fight it most vigorously when face to face with it, for once acted in reverse at seeing the poor brute making leaps that were killing him. "Stop beating that horse, you brute," she cried, "or I'll beat you!" And she sprang forward to seize the whip. I caught her in my arms. She looked up into my face and burst into tears. Whether it was wholly sympathy or overstrained nerves I did not know; probably both. At any rate, I protected her from the jolting by keeping her in my arms, while she hid her face so that she could not see the suffering horse. "Jack," said Buck, "you're nothin but a baby." "Shut up, yo' little nigger!" she cried. I could not repress a smile at the retort, seeing which, Jack realized the absurdity of it all and broke into a laugh, while the tears continued to run down her cheeks. "Won't yo' let me support yo' against the jolting?" asked Captain Beaumont ruefully. "Do yo' suppose I'd let yo' touch me? Yo' shot my best friend." robber?" asked her admirer sadly. "I hate yo'." Beaumont settled down in a corner of the wagon in despondency. After awhile Jack sld down beside him, whereupon he suddenly lighted up and took as much interest in our flight as any one of the party. We were a wild looking load to the few people who passed us. Whenever we saw a farm wagon coming or going we would shout to its driver to get out of the way. They must have supposed our horse to be a runaway, for every one quickly turned aside. There are pictures of that ride which I can see today, so vividly were they stamped on my memory. An old man with his hands on the handle of his plow gaped through iron rimmed spectacles, a woman in a check gown and sunbonnet stopped trimming plants in her garden and stood with the shears in her hand to gape at us as if we were a party of witches who had lit on the earth from the moon and were making ready to take to the sky again. Negroes, children, country lads, faced the road as we passed and stood wonder stricken till we were out of sight. Coming to a rise in the ground where we could look to our rear for perhaps a mile, we were terror stricken to see a man shoot around a bend in the road at a gallop. In a moment another followed. We could not see if there were ary more, for we passed over the summit. Not far below a milestone told us that it was one mile to Decherd. "One mile to their two. Can we not do it, driver?" I asked quickly. The only answer was another "Git oop" and renewed hammering on the horse's rump. The eyes of all were strained to the rear, watching to see just what chance there was from time to time between life and death, while I examined the caribines, which we had taken care to bring with us, to discover if they were in good condition. At every rise we could see either one or more men coming like the wind. They had evidently caught sight of us and were straining every nerve to catch us before we reached Decherd. I told the blacksmith to lay it on hard, well knowing that between us and our pursuers was only the life of his horse. He was raising his whip when the horse stumbled and fell, pitching most of us out of the wagon, fortunately on soft ground. Getting up and running to the prostrate animal, I found him stone dead. We were still a quarter of a mile from the town, and the guerrillas would be on us in a jiffy. Calling to the others to help, I turned the wagon across the road and directed all to take position behind it. Distributing the guns, we waited the coming of the advance of our enemies. Three men, pretty near together, catching sight of us, drew rein and waffled for their com- A We could see either one or more men coming like the wind. We could see either one or more men coming like the wind. rades. Others soon came up, and I counted seven men preparing to charge us. I was about to give an order as to the firing when I heard an exclamation from Ginger: "Bress de Lawd!" Turning, I saw a troop of cavalry carrying the stars and stripes riding leisurely from the town. I fired a shot to attract their attention. Suddenly they seemed to take in the situation. I heard the sharp word of command and saw them coming at a gallop. Glancing at the guerrillas, I saw them vanishing in the distance. "Saved!" I cried. "De bressed Lawd be tanked!" shouted Ginger. "Gol darn it," said Buck, "ef I'd 'a had a shot I'd 'a plunked one of 'em!" "By Jove," remarked Beaumont, starling at the approaching troopers, "I'm a prisoner!" There was a puff of smoke among the retreating guerrillas, the crack of a carbine, and Jack fell into Helen's arms. Never was the pleasure of hard earned success more cruelly dashed at the moment of triumph. We had fought these fiends off for days, we had escaped from them to a coveted protection, and now, at the last moment, they had struck us severely. Jaqueline lay on the grass, her head and shoulders resting on Helen's arm, who stanched the blood which flowed from a wound in her side. I bent over her with a groan. Captain Baumont for a moment seemed fired to chase the man who had shot her, then joined those about the wounded girl, muttering imprecations on the guerrillas and incoherently begging us to save his little Jaqueline. "A surgeon!" I cried to the troopers, who were sitting on their horses looking on. "Some one go for a surgeon." "Ride quick!" said the captain in command, to the man nearest him, "and bring a doctor and a conveyance from the town." Then to an officer: "Lieutenant, follow those men, and don't come back till you have captured every one of them. Take 20 men with the best horses. With fresh mounts you can run them all down." A man dashed off toward the town and 20 more after the retreating guerrillas. Jack lay with her head on Helen's shoulder, her eyes closed, her face white as a cloth, we all about her, dreading every moment that the lifeblood would run out. Presently she opened her eyes, looked about her, then fainted away. "Oh, my God!" cried Beaumont, "she's gone! "Keep off," cried Helen, "and give her air." "Jack," cried Buck, terrified at her ghastly appearance, "wake up!" I, with a soldier's knowledge of the thirst of a wounded person, dashed away in a hunt for water. I found a well in a yard on the outskirts of the town and, drawing the staple to the chain that held a tin cup, brought a plentiful supply. Helen was still supporting her cousin. Buck was striding about nervously, with his hands thrust down into his pockets, while Captain Beaumont was kneeling, his eyes peering into Jack's as though by his gaze he would hold the life that he dreaded was ebbing away. I sprinkled water in her face, and she opened her eyes, looking about her as if unable to understand her surroundings. "What's the matter?" Curiously enough, the words were the same as those I had first heard her utter when, wounded, I reclined on a sofa at her home. "You're hurt, Jack," said Helen. "Don't die," said Beaumont in a broken voice. "Don't leave me. I couldn't bear it." She looked up into his face sadly. "I have been a bad girl to yo', captain. Forgive me." "Forgive you? I love even your harsh words." "Oh, Helen," she said, "I hope I won't die!" "You won't, surely, Jack." "Because if I do I can't dance any mo'fo' the colored people. Who'll look out fo' em, Helen? Papa's away, and no one else cares fo' em as he and I do." "They'll have you with them for many a year, Jack." An open wagon appeared in the road and drove up beside us. As doctor with a satchel in his hand got down and approached Jaqueline. Making a hasty examination of the wound, he bandaged it, then told us to lift her into the vehicle. The seats, except the front one, had been removed and their cushion THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA lons placed on the bottom. Some of the cavalrymen tossed in their blankets, and I smoothed them over the cushions, making a comparatively comfortable bed. We placed little Jack upon it. Helen got in with her, and, the rest of us walking beside, the cavalry acting as escort, we bore her to the town and lodged her in a room in the main hotel of the place. We found the town agog with news of the first day's battle at Pittsburgh Landing, and I knew that my general would hold himself ready to co-operate. I determined to join my command at once. Having been assured that Jack's wound would not prove fatal, I arranged for the transportation of the party as soon as she could be moved, then gathered my little force in her room and announced my intended departure. "I must now bid farewell," I said, "to my little army, every one of whom has become dearer to me than life." "Like General George Washington," said Buck, "sayin farewell to his officers. There is a picture of it in my American school history." "Goodbye, Buck. Remember to get a book and pencl and break yourself of the habit of saying bad words." "I will, by thunder." "Goodbye, little girl," I said to Jack, bending down and kissing her on the forehead. "Where yo' going?" "? Oh, I'm going away." Helen's eyes were gleaming. "Where are you going?" she asked, repeating Jack's question, though in a different tone. I had managed to keep my connection with the Union army thus far a secret. Now I knew there was no need to keep it longer. "To the Federal army, where I belong." The mute agony on Helen's face told what my disclosure had cost her. Extending my arms, I cried one word, "Sweetheart!" "Renegade!" she hissed. "Helen, dear love, hear me." She turned her back upon me and swept out of the room. "I like yo' ef yo' are a Yankee," Jack cried after me. I left the hotel, my brain in a tumult. Coming up the road was a little knot of troopers surrounding the guerrillas whom they had run down and captured. A few hours ago I would have cried out with delight. Now they were no more to me than if I saw them in a dream. CHAPTER XXII. HUNTING BIG GAME. It was the morning of the 11th of April, 1862. I was nearing the spot I occupied at the opening of my story, where the bushwhacker had sought to kill me, though then I was alone, while now I was with an advancing army. Five hundred cavalry, a division of infantry and several batteries of artillery were burrying down the road toward the beautiful city of Huntsville, lying, tranquil and unsuspecting, a few miles below. The upper edge of the sun was peering above the horizon, gliding the crest of the footbills of the plateau on the east, the tree tops and the roofs of the neighboring houses. The flowers, which a fortnight before were opening, were now in full bloom. They looked innocently from the gardens beside the road, they leaned lovingly against the pillars of the verandas, and from vines trailing over casements they smiled at the rising sun, while the breath of morning was laden with their perfume. It was the general's purpose to surprise the city, capture the railroad machine shops, capture the rolling stock concentrated there, then make up trains laden with troops, seize a hundred miles of the Memphis and Charleston railroad on either hand, thus opening communication with the army at Pittsburg Landing on the west and paving the way for future operations in east Tennessee on the east. The enemy must not be given time to move troops to protect the city, for even should we defeat them they would destroy the shops and run off the rolling stock. All depended on celerity and secrecy. The evening before we had bivouacked ten miles north of the city. Our scouts permitted no one to go south of us, enfolding all they met in order that no news of our approach could reach the place we hoped to surprise. Two hours before dawn the command was aroused—not by the fife or the bugle, but by whispering officers—and the march was resumed with no sound save the tread of men and horses and the rumble of artillery. Within a few miles of the city detachments of mounted men, armed with telegraph cutting and track tearing implements, dashed to the left and to the right to prevent the enemy from sending for troops or running off the rolling stock. To another detachment which rode among the advance columns was assigned the duty of seizing the telegraph office. Boom! Hark, a gun! It comes from the east- ward, not half a mile distant, where the railroad runs parallel with the pike. Artillery is driving back a loco- motive. The iron monster shrieks like some wild beast that has met its death wound. Boom! More whistles all along the track far down to the south, varying in distinc- tness from a near, loud cry to a distant, faint moan. This is fine hunting— stalking locomotives with cannon. Did any South African sportsman ever strike such game or hunt with such guns? Boom, boom, boom! Far and near the shotted guns speak; far and near the metal monsters cry out in terror. Boom! All are bagged, except one more daring than the rest, which runs the gant- let of artillery and with a round shot flying through its cab speeds out of range. Meanwhile sashes in the houses along the road are being raised, shutters flung open and heads put out to learn the cause of the commotion. As guns boorn, whistles shriek and cavalry clatter along the road, followed by men rapidly marching and artillery horses briskly dragging the guns, many a citizen who the night before had gone to sleep not dreaming of a foe looks upon the passing armed throng, hastens to the sound of the cannon and the shrieks of the *junes* and wonders if pandemonium is one. I am drawing near the Stanforths. There is the house, with its broad verandas and its peak roof. A knot of people are at the front gate, but I am yet too far to see who they are. Now I can distinguish the turbaned Lib. There is a boy perched on one of the gate posts. It is Buck. That girl, tall and slender, is surely Helen. As I draw nearer I can see Ginger, his broad mouth stretched in a grin of pleasure at sight of Yankee troops. A figure is sitting in a wicker chair on the veranda, dark eyes flashing in a pale face. It is Jaqueline. Riding up to the gate, I am out of my saddle almost before my horse has stopped. Buck gives a cry and jumps into my arms. Ginger grasps my hand. "By jingo, Mr. Brandystone." cried Buck. "I'm mighty glad to see you! 00291828. "Mars', 't's good fo' de eyes t' see yo,'" int- nteresting. terrupted Ginger enthusiastically. Since I got back after fightin g'rillas like"— "Mars," 't's good fo' de eyes t' see yo," interrupted Ginger enthusiastically. "After fightin g'rillas like a man"— "What! Mr. Branderstane, and in the uniform of a Federal officer!" It was Mr. Stanforth. He looked at me, surprised, then put out his hand. But I always suspected the old man to be at heart a Unionist. Buck kept on. "After fightin g'rillas like a man I come back"— "Upon my word!" Another of the family was expressing surprise to see a former guest with the Union troops. Mrs. Stanforth looked pained, but she had nursed me when I was suffering, and her motherly feelings got the better of her prejudices. I took her hand, and she did not withdraw it. "I say, Mr. Brandystone," Buck now fairly shouted, "after fightin' grillas like a man I come back hyar to be follered roun' by that doggone old Lib!" It was out at last, and the boy looked relieved. I broke away and, advancing toward Helen, put out my hand. She turned away from me with contempt. Fortunately at that moment I espied little Ethel looking at me wistfully and, taking her up, hid my face and my anguish in her tresses. Then, looking up, I saw that Jack was waiting for me, and, going upon the veranda, I took both her hands in mine. "You're the only Yankee in the world I want to see," she said enthusiastically. "Golly!" cried Buck behind me. Turning, I saw what had surprised him—the guerrillas riding by as prisoners. They had been conducted to Shelbyville by the company of cavalry which had captured them and were now a part of the procession of men and horses hurrying by. Captain Ringold looked up at us with a melancholy stare. He caught sight of Jack, and I shall remember to my dying day the sad look in his eyes as they rested for a moment upon hers. The advancing army moved rapidly on and was soon a mingled mass of guns and horses in the distance. The sun touched bayonets and flags flashed for an instant, then were lost in a turn in the road. The region which had so suddenly been enlivened relapsed into the quiet of the country. Jaqueline begged me to go into the house. I declined. Mr. Stanforth added his invitation. "Thank you, Mr. Stanforth, but I must rejoin my regiment at once. This is no time for me to be absent." "You shall come in long enough to drink one glass of wine to show that you are our friend." I saw that he would be not only hurt, but, with his strong southern impulse, angered if I refused, and I reluctantly consented to spare a few minutes to pledge my former host. I entered the house supporting Jack and was turning into the library, where I had passed my time while wounded, when Jack guided me into the parlor opposite. Helen left us and went into the library. Lib came in bearing a decanter and glasses. I drank to the host and the assembled company, promising that during the occupation by the Union forces I would use my influence to gain them every favor and protection. I had drained my glass and, setting it down, was about to go out to mount my horse when Helen came out of the library and crossed the hall, hand in hand with an officer in Confederate uniform. His forehead was bound with a手kerchief, he walked with difficulty and, I judged, had been severely wounded. Jack sprang forward and seized the other hand. "Major Brandsterstone," said Helen, "my brother." Great God! Before me stood—my enemy! As at night by a flash of lightning one may see for an instant a landscape distinct in all its details, so I saw again the events of the night of the massacre. There were the fashing shotguns, the soldiers coming down the hill, a figure with garments streaming in the wind running to me for protection. And now before me stood the man with the smoking pistol. Involuntarily I put my hand to my revolver. "I am your prisoner, sir," he said quickly. "You do not need your weapon." Helen's eyes flashed. "Would you shoot an unarmed man?" Jack, mute with terror, staggered to the gray clad figure and clung to it, her expressive eyes bent on me, a mingled gaze of reproach and wrath. My hand rested on my holster. I moved not, spoke not, but stood staring at the group that stared at me. This man, whom I had been hunting to kill, whom Helen had stimulated me to pursue, against whom she had even voluntarily pledged herself to aid me in my revenge, had now suddenly appeared as her brother. "I was wounded," said the officer. "at Fort Donelson and was brought here to my father's house. I am unable to endure the fatigue of flight, therefore I am compelled to surrender." "Captain Stanforth, I have been hunting for you for months." "Me?" "You." "What for?" A bush came ever all, as if about to listen to a sentence of death. "To kill you." There was a brief murmur among those looking on, then they stood breathless, waiting for the next scene in what promised to be a tragedy. Only Helen knew what my words meant. I saw a spasmodic quiver pass over her as I had seen death touch a comrade who had been shot in battle. Then, gathering her forces, she stood still, her face denoting the smothered fires of a volcano. "May I ask, sir," said the officer, pale but calm, "why you desire my death?" "The wrong, the brutal wrong you did." I know not why some demon of barbarism should have come to me at this critical moment when of all others I should have shown gentleness and magnanimity. Here was an opportunity to make a graceful acknowledgment of Helen Stanforth's service and sacrifice, perhaps to heal the breach between us. I threw it away. My abandoned purpose was rekindled—I was crazed by Helen's treatment. I drew my revolver and brought it to bear on my unarmed enemy. "Coward!" cried Helen. I turned to her scornfully. "Who hade me pursue this man to the bitter end?" "I." "Who promised to aid me?" "I." "Who now begs for her brother's life at the hands of a southern renegade?" "I? Never!" She sprang between me and her brother. "Fire!" She stood glaring at me, beautiful in her uncompromising fury. I was bewildered, entangled in the meshes of her beauty, her relentless will power. Then suddenly a cold chill swept over me, as a blighted frost across a land bot with the rays of a tropical sun. I stood aghast at what I had done. I had returned her inestimable service by a miserable attempt to force her to beg for her brother's life. I had lost what hope I had cherished of a reconciliation—of winning her. I threw my weapon into a corner and was striding from the room, when Captain Stanforth, freeing himself from Jack, cried: "In the name of God, what does all this mean?" "It means, Captain Stanforth," I said, turning, "that on a certain night in east Tennessee a party of Unionists on their way north were ambushed by citizens with shotguns. A body of Confederate cavalry came down to their assistance. You, captain"—"It is not a mistake." the scene you mention not to attack, but to protect." It was now my turn to stand stupified. Had I been all these months following an error? "I came on the ground," Captain Stanforth continued, "just in time to witness the most diabolical sight I ever saw in the south. One incident of that terrible night I shall always remember—a murder that I punished with my own hand. I saw a woman flying for protection to a man who stood near her. A cowardly cur beside me fired, and she fell through her protector's arms. I drew my revolver and shot the murderer dead." "You shot the murderer?" I had no tongue for other words. This man, dear to Helen, dear to Jack, dear to all this household, was not only innocent of the crime I had imputed to him, but was my avenger. I took one step forward and seized his hand. "Thank God!" "You have been mistaken?" "So far mistaken that had it not been for these two women I would have shot you down where you stand." I strode to the door, rushed down the patch to the gate, mounted my horse and without once looking back at the gaping crowd behind me galloped down the road after the advancing army. [TO BE CONTINUED.] A GOOD START. First Spinster—And who gave the bride away? Second Spinster—Her youngest brother; just after the ceremony he was heard to say: "Wait till he finds her hair is false, her teeth are false, and she suffers from chronicle indigestion."—Ally Sloper. Of the Earth Earthy Impecuntious Lover—Be mine, dear Amanda, and you will be treated like an angel. Wealthy Maiden—Yes, I suppose so. Nothing to eat and less to wear. No, thank you.—Tit-Bits. CHAT. Mrs. Isabella Toothker, of Argentine, Kau. writes poetry; Rainy Day is running a livery stable in an Iowa town; Brand New is one of the oldest men in Washington county, O. M. Labori, the defender of Dreyfus, is expected to visit this country in February as the guest of the New York bar. He will be accompanied by Mme. Labori, who will visit her mother in Nova Scotia. Frank Edwin Elwell's bust of the late Vice President Hobart has been placed in one of the niches of the senate chamber wall in the capitol. It is said to be of as great merit as the bust of Levi P. Morton, also in the senate chamber. Andrew C. McKenzie, a newspaper man of Boston, has gone to Ecuador at the head of an exploring expedition which is backed by the president of that country. The expedition will make a study of the least known portions of Ecuador. Many Chinese officials who have been in hiding are returning to Peking. Among them is the head of the grand council, Prince Li, the highest of all the hereditary princes. When the court fled the prince took refuge in his ancestral cemetery. His sumptuous palace was occupied by the French and completely looted. The duke of Alva, who died in New York city, held 23 titles, being four times a duke, 16 times a marquis and five times a count. Though the deceased nobleman was a grandee of high rank, his influence and position in Spanish affairs were not as commanding as certain other grandees. Neither was his fortune by any means ducal. ABROAD. Bolivia has the world's greatest all-ver mines. The Cape exports the feathers of 40,000 ostriches yearly. Next to Great Britain, Nippon, part of Japan, has the largest population of any island in the world. Japan has no laws for the protection of labor, or restricting the employment of women and children. A farm on Tara's hill is offered for sale, which has on it the ruined banqueting hall of the Ard Righ of Tara, the king's chair on which the kings of Erin were crowned, the Croppies' Grove and the Lia Fall, the stone of destiny. Whenever any Dane makes his mark in the world, no matter what his station in life may be or what his views, King Christian always sends for him at the first opportunity that he may know what he is like and have a talk with him. The population of Argentina is composed of mixed nationalities. There are colonies of Germans, French, Italians, Portuguese, the English colony being a very large one, numbering upward of 60,000. The working classes are largely recruited from Italy. There are also a good many Portuguese. A square foot of the best Persian rug is worth about ten dollars, and it takes a single weaver 23 days to complete this portion. This allows the weaver about 44 cents a day for her wool and her labor; but as three-fourths of this amount goes to pay for the wool, only 11 cents a day is left for the weaver. MISCELLANY. A 90-candle-power oil lamp burns 3,050 grains of oil an hour. Quebec dreams that it will be the greatest wheat exporting port. Horses, giraffes and ostriches have the largest eyes of land creatures, cuttlefish of sea beasts. The biggest grant ever made to a railway company was 34,000 square miles given by the United States government to the Union Pacific railway, which was opened in 1869. A costly marble monument stands in a fashionable cemetery at Seattle, Wash., sacred to the memory of a faithful horse. The animal's owner was himself buried beside the horse recently. Klondike miners believe they have struck the long-sought-for "mother lode" on the Dome, 19 miles from Dawson, the highest part of the "divide," lying above the headwaters of the richest Klondike creeks. The greatest sociological factor of the present age is the shifting of population, now getting in by reason of the opening up of countries by railroads and the increase of ships. In the United States there are 21 persons to the square mile; in Russia, 15; China, 95, and Belgium, 572. The transfer of population has set in, and it will be the distinguishing feature of the twentieth century. GLEANINGS. Greenwich observatory was founded in 1675, Paris in 1677. Leyden observatory is the oldest in Europe. The Rothschilds have just purchased the greatest copper mine in Mexico for $2,000,000. They now employ 27,000 men in their various copper mines. A California oil combine, $75,000,000 capital, is formed to operate along Standard Oil company lines. The Kern river district, which produced 8,000,000 barrels last year, goes in at $20,000,000. The barren deserts of the Soudan and contiguous territory are being covered by two railroads, one 576 miles long and one 203 miles. Each train will have to haul five tank cars filled with water. The road across the Nubian desert is 230 miles. There are two fast trains each week. The storms of sand wear out the machinery fast. Bearable. "You must tell your husband to change his diet," said the physician. "Tell him to eat more beef and potatoes." "Oh, well," said Mr. Cumrox, after a moment's consideration. "I suppose it is just as well. Beef and potatoes are getting so expensive that even the wealthiest families need not be ashamed to eat them."—Washington Star. 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A woman giving a doll to a child. Little Girl (who has been shows a number of mechanical dolls)—Heven't you got a doll that will faint if she does not get a new dress?—Meggendorfer Blaetter. His Own Sorrow. Dis owl' worl', believers. Is bright ez bright kn be; But de nex worl'—hits a-a-blazin' En dat's what bodders me! —Atlanta Constitution. When Deaf Met Blind. Deaf Man—Here comes old Bullion. I've heard he is very charitable. Do you know him? Blind Man—Only by sight.—Syracuse Herald. A Case in Point. She—Do you think a person can lie without exaggerating? He—Oh, yes; when a woman says she wears a No. 2 shoe she doesn't exaggerate."—Yonkers, Statesman. "Snooper never drinks unless he is in trouble," said Tempot. "The smile of adversity, eh?" addeC Poindexter—Judge. Not Very Serious. Jack—I hear he left his wife. Do you know the cause of the separation? Jim—Yes; the Atlantic ocean—Y. Times. Published every Saturday by JOHN MITCHELL, Jr. at 311 North 4th Street, Richmond, Va. 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Convention and the all white legislature of Virginia have gone home and while the colored folks around here are happy over it, the white folks are jubilant. If both would assure the public that they will not return in four years, the announcement would be hailed with so much satisfaction that fireworks would be used and salutes tendered in honor of the event. Even the birds in the trees would be glad to know it. A CHANGE IN TWO PLACES. THE appointment of Hon. John C. DANCY (colored) as Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia was a fitting recognition of a most able man. We know Mr. DANCY personally and his elevation to the office will be appreciated by his large circle of friends throughout the country. The retirement of Hon. HENRY PLUMMER CHRATHAM came in the nature of a surprise. His record heretofore has been such as to merit the approval of the people of the country. That he should have been forced to resign under such circumstances is to be regretted. It should not be forgotten that the late Hon. C. H. J. TAYLOR was subjected to a similar ordeal, but President OLEVELAND stood by him and he held the office throughout his administration. In the transfer of Mr. DANCY from the position of Collector of the Port at Wilmington, N. C., we fear that we have seen the unloading of a citizen of color, in order to make room for a less able white man. We may be mistaken, but,—we shall see what we shall see. If the suave, gentlemanly, friend-making Negro—JOHN C. DANCY is objectionable to the white people of Wilmington, N. C., there is no use making step further in quest of another citizen of color to take his place. Yes, it is a very satisfactory transfer for Mr. DANCY, but in this, the race has gained one and lost two, and so it goes. Seeing the Virtues of Others seeing the virtues of others. There are some persons—would that their numbers were greater!—who magnify the virtues of people. They have a talent for seeing the good and the commandable in any deed or character. Apparently they are incapable of the mean art of disgagement. They are free from "The low desire, the base design. That makes another's virtue less." Consequently they are sought out as friends, and they are looked up to as miracles. Theirs is the better part, for they become sharers of the virtues which they emphasize and help keep alive, if not to create—Well-wring. DEATH OF W. J. SEWELL New Jersey's Senator Suocumbed to Complication of Diseases. THE END CAME PEACEFULLY Senator Sewell's Entire Family Surrounded Him When Death Ensued Had Been Ill For Several Months Funeral On Tuesday. Camden, N. J., Dec. 28.—United States Senator William J. Sewell died at his residence yesterday morning. The end came peacefully, the senator the doctors say, not suffering the least pain. Around the death bed was gath W. J. SKWELL. ered the entire family, composed of Mrs. Sewell, the senator's sons, William Joyce and Robert, and his daughters, Miss Sara, Mrs. Bernard Courlaender, Jr., of Baltimore, and Mrs. Charles L. Borie, of Philadelphia. Senator Sewell was in his 67th year, having passed the 66th anniversary of his birth of December 5. Sleep came to none of the family Thursday night. Dr. Taylor had informed them that the end was near, and throughout the entire night all the family congregated around the bed awaiting the end. Dr. Mecray was with them all night. The senator was in a state of coma, and was not aware that those he loved so well were watching his spirit depart. When the last spark of life left his body there was no outward sign that the angel of death had entered the bed chamber. Dr. Taylor was listening to the heart beats, and precisely at 9.30 o'clock informed the sorrowing family that the senator was dead. He lay as one aseeple, a peaceful look encompassing his features, which by his long illness had wasted away until he was but a shadow of his former self. FUNERAL OF GENERAL SEWELL Prominent New Jersey Pastors. Camden, N. J., Dec. 31.—The last respects to United States Senator William J. Sewell were paid today, when Camden's distinguished citizen was laid to rest with full military honors. Public offices and many business places closed at noon. The public were permitted to view the body from 9 until 11 o'clock this morning. Religious services were held at the late sonator's house, and were conducted by Bishop John Scarborough, of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of New Jersey, and the Rev. R. A. Rodrick, pastor of St. Paul's P. E. Church, of which General Sewell was a vestryman. The military escort was under the command of Brigadier General Cooper, of the New Jersey National Guard. The escort consisted of four mounted batteries, U. S. A.; one foot battery, U. S. A.; Third Regiment, Troops A and B and Battery B, N. G. N. J.; the telegraph and signal corps of the brigade, and the members of the late general's division staff. The honorary pallbearers were: Governor Voorhees, Governor-elect Murphy, Secretary of War Root, Adjutant General H. C. Corbin, U. S. A.; former Attorney General Griggs and A. J. Cassatt, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad company. Shot on the Witness Stand. Shot on the Witness Stand. Wiessonbaar, Pa., Jan. 1.—Michael Joyce, a resident of Pittston, had his boarding mistress, Mary Cadden, arrested for stealing some money from his room. The hearing was held at the office of Magistrate Barrett, of Pittston. When on the witness stand the woman denied the charge. Without giving a sign, Joyce, who sat nearby, pulled out a revolver and fired at the witness. The ball struck the woman in the neck. Before he could fire the second shot Magistrate Barrett knocked the revolver from the man's hand. A physician was has tily summoned and Mrs. Cadden removed to her home. Her wound is not a dangerous one. Rumors of Pope's Illness Denied. New York, Jan. 1.—A private dispatch from Rome, from the Right Rev. J. M. Farley, auxiliary bishop of New York, announces that he had a private audience of over half an hour with the pope yesterday. In consideration of the rumors about the feeble condition and frequent fainting spells of his holiness, the bishop found the pope in perfect health, and displaying marvelous lucidity of intellect and strength of memory. Brooklyn Man's Fatal Fall. Brooklyn Man's Fatal Fall. Harrisburg, Jan. 1—James Connelly, of Brooklyn, N. Y., a passenger on the Cincinnati and Cleveland express, west, on the Pennsylvania railroad, fell off the train before it arrived at the Harrisburg station and his life was crushed out on the tracks underneath the Mulberry street bridge. TRIED TO KILL HIS FAMILY Massachusetts Jeweler Shoots Five Persons, Killing Two. Turner's Falls, Mass., Jan. 1.—Louis Bitzer, a jeweler of this place, yesterday shot five persons, two of whom, his clerk, Miss Ida Columbe, and Bitzer's 5-year-old son, are dead. His other vietnamese were his wife, Christina, and his two daughters, Annie, about 16 years of age, and Carrie, 12 years old. It is thought they will not THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA one. There is evidence that it was Bitzer's purpose also to take his own life, but his prompt arrest apparently prevented him from carrying out this purpose. From a note left in his store by Bitzer, it appears that while he was cleaning a revolver the weapon was discharged accidentally and the bullet hit Miss Columbe in the head, killing her instantly. Overcome by the situation, Bitzer apparently rushed to his home, hatless and wild with excitement and began the work of exterminating his family. The little boy, ill in bed with the measles, was shot and killed. The 16-year-old daughter, Annie, was wounded through the left hand and in the ear. The 12-year-old daughter, Carrie, was shot through the neck. Mrs. Bitzer was hit in the face, the bullet passing through the nose. The sound of the shots brought neighbors into the house, and Bitzer was arrested. The police believe that Bitzer is insane. The note which they found in his store after the affair was almost an incoherent jumble of words. After telling of the shooting of Miss Columbe, Bitzer wrote that he had determined to go to his home and end the lives of his wife and children and his own. He asked that at his funeral the hymn, "Nearer, My God, to Thee," be sung. He wished that his property should be given to his brother and to his aged mother, and ended the letter with an expression to the effect that "God would not blame a man for doing what he had done." CONTEST FOR JUDGESHIP ENDED There Was no Evidence of Fraud In Election of, Cambria's, Judge Election of Cambria's Judge. Johnstown, Pa. Jan. 1. The Barker-O'Connor contest for the judgeship of Cambria county has been declared off. The contest court met yesterday at Ebensburg, at which time the attorneys for Mr. O'Connor stated that they had not been able to obtain sufficient evidence to establish fraud in the petition of Mr. Barker asking for a contest. That rule was quashed and the answer of Mr. O'Connor to the notice of contest was filed. It was a voluminous document, 28 typewritten pages. At this point was sprung the sensation of calling off the fight. The court asked the attorneys of the contestant, Judge Barker, if they had any evidence to present to substantiate their charges that Mr. O'Connor had been elected by fraud. They answered that they had not. The court thereupon stated that, while a contest, having once started a contest, could not withdraw, if no testimony was forthcoming it fell for lack of evidence. The court then formulated a decree to the effect that no evidence to the contrary having been produced they found Francis J. O'Connor had been legally elected judge of Cambria county, and the contest was over. Pardon for Nebraska Embezzler. Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 1.—Governor Savage last night granted an unconditional pardon to Joseph S. Bartley, former state treasurer, who five years ago was sentenced to 20 years in the penitentiary on conviction of having embezzled $210,000 of state funds. The pardon went into effect from the moment it was delivered to Mrs. Bartley by the governor's private secretary. It was presented to Warden Davis at the penitentiary a half hour later, and with his family and lawyer, Bartley was brought in a carriage to his home in the city. Bartley has been in the state penitentiary four years and six months. His entire shortage is alleged to have been $550,000. Will Not Reduce Chinese Indemnity, Pekin, Jan. 1.—The brief diplomatic sensation caused here by the cabled announcement that the United States would reduce its Chinese indemnity claim by $18,000,000 has been ended by a dispatch from Secretary of State Hay to Conger, the United States minister, saying that the report to this effect was a fabrication. Secretary Hay said also in his message that the American claim is moderate and just. Danish Government Will Sell Islands. Copenhagen, Jan. 1.—It has been learned upon the best authority that the treaty between the United States and Denmark for the sale of the Danish West Indies will be signed, in spite of the agitation here against such action, in so much as the Danish government has given its promise to this end. The question of a plebiscite will not be allowed to interfere in the matter. Bequeathed $50,000 to Employees. New York, Jan. 1.—By the will of Edward Kemp, the millionaire drugist, which was fled for probate, $50,000 is bequeathed to employees who have been in his employ for five years or longer. To his widow, Augusta, he leaves $100,000 and his household effects absolutely, a country seat of 500 acres in Monmouth county, N. J., and the income of the rest of the estate. Lemen Extract Caused Death. Sanford, Ind., Jan. 1.—As the result of drinking eight two-ounce bottles of lemon extract, William King, a farmer, is dead. Coroner Roberts hold an inquest, recommending that the grand jury investigate and prosecute merchants selling extract for drinking, this being the fifth death of the kind in this vicinity recently. Prince of Wales WILL Visit Germany London, Jan. 1.—King Edward has deputed the Prince of Wales to attent Emperor William's birthday, on January 27, at Berlin. It is believed that this action is taken probably with the intention of emphasizing the good relations existing between the two countries. Traction Company Raises Wages. Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 1.—It was an- nounced yesterday that an increase of 10 per cent. for motormen and con- ductors on the lines of the Conestoga Traction company will go into effect on January 15. About 160 men will receive the increase. 700 Charters Filed in Delaware. Dever, Del., Jan. 1.—During the year there have been 700 charters Sled with the secretary of state. One hundred and six of this number have been for $1,000,000 or over, while these have been for $10,000,000. NELL CROPSEY IS DEAD Missing Girl's Body Found in River at Elizabeth City, N. C. WILCOX CHARGED WITH CRIME The Body Was Found Floating Face Downward In River—Verdict of the Coroner's Jury Is That She Was Murdered. Elizabeth City, N. C., Dec. 28.—Five weeks of mystery and speculation as to the fate of Miss Nellie Cropsey terminated yesterday at 10 o'clock, when the body of the missing girl was found floating in the river opposite her father's home. The body was discovered by J. D. Stillman, a fisherman. Upon discovering that the floating object was the body of a young girl, he immediately notified the committee. When found the body was floating face downward. All the wearing apparel was intact with the exception of the rubbers which Nell wore on the night of her disappearance, and that was missing. With the exception of some slight discoloration of the face the body was in a state of good preservation and little decomposed. The body was easily identified as that of Nell Cropsey. The spot where the body was found had been dragged several times since her disappearance, but with no result. Young Wilcox, who last saw Miss Cropsy alive, was arrested, charged with murder. Verdict of Coroner's Jury. The verdict of the coroner's jury was: "We hereby report that from investigation made by physiicians, Ella M. Cropsy came to her death by being stricken a blow on the left temple and by being drowned in the Pasquotank river. We have not yet investigated nor heard any testimony touching as to who inflicted the blow and did the drowning. We are informed that one James Wilcox is charged with same and is now in custody. We recommend that investigation as to his or any one else's probable guilt be had by one or more magistrates in Elizabeth City township, and that said Wilcox be held to await said investigation." Funeral Services Held Elizabeth City, N. C., Dec. 30.—Funeral services over the body of Miss Nellie Cropsey, whose remains were discovered in the Pasquotank river after a search lasting several weeks, were held in the Methodist church here yesterday. The church was crowded to suffocation, and the street leading to it was lined with people, who uncovered as the hearse drove past. The remains were taken by Andrew G. Cropsey, uncle of the girl, to Brooklyn for interment. The jail in which young Wilcox, who was arrested for alleged participation in the girl's death, lies only a stone's throw from the church. The guards were withdrawn from the jail yesterday and permitted to go home. Public sentiment is strong against Wilcox, but there is less talk of lynching, and some of the ministers took occasion in their sermons to advise against mob violence. R. W. Turner, a member of the citizens' committee, asserted that they would have sufficient evidence to connect Wilcox with the crime. He said: "We know Miss Cropsey was killed by a blow on the head with a sandbag or blackjack. If the blow was struck while she was on the porch, then her unconscious form was dragged across the lawn to the river, only a short distance away. If the blow was struck on the lawn, we are convinced she was induced to cross the lawn by Wilcox, and that while walking across she was struck by him. There is one other witness who may be called upon to testify. It is R. F. Parker who told his wife the night after Miss Cropsey disappeared that he had seen Wilcox dragging a girl across the road in front of the Wilcox residence. We will investigate that." Guffey Will Fight Oil Trust Pittsburg, Jan. 1.—Contracts have been placed in Pittsburg for the building one of the largest independent oil refineries in the country by the J. M. Guffey Petroleum Co. The contractor for the new work is the Riter Conley Mfg. Co., of this city, for $1,000,000. This will bring the largest producing fields in the country into competition with the Standard Oil company. A new refinery is to be located at Port Arthur, about 12 miles from the Beaumont fields, in Texas. Liberal Gifts to Employes Chicago, Jan. 1.—In recognition of the services rendered the firm, and with the desire of giving its workers some share, over and above their wages, the Crane company last night distributed among its employees the sum of $125,000 as a New Year's gift. Every person in the employ of the company, from office boys up to the treasurer, 3,500 men and women in all—received a sum equivalent to 5 per cent. of the money each has earned in 1901. Declined New Jersey Office. Washington, Jan. 1.—First Assistant Postmaster General Johnson has declined a tender made to him by Governor Voorhees of the office of state treasurer of New Jersey. Mr. Johnson said that while he appreciated the honor done him, he preferred to remain in his present position. Used Chemicals to Preserve Bologna. Altoona, Pa. Jan. 1.—Pure Food Inspector Foust has sued Delozier and Bray, J. P. Long and G. W. Shaffer for selling bologna adulterated by chemicals and starch to preserve and cheapen it. The defendants were arrested yesterday. Chinese Kill Missionaries London, Dec. 31—The Shanghai correspondent of The Daily Express cables that a missionary and a number of Christian converts have been massacred at Ning-Sha-Fu, in Kan-Sou province, where Prince Tuan and General Tung Fuh Siang are residing. The correspondent says that it is asserted that the troops of General Tung Fuh Siang are responsible for the massacre. HIGH WATER CAUSED FIRE It Came In Contact With Lime In a Richmond Plant. Richmond, Va., Jan. 1.—Flood, fire and general excitement prevailed in Richmond yesterday. The water in the James river rose $23\frac{1}{2}$ feet, within four feet of the level of the great freshet of 1877. Lower Main street and a greater part of Fulton, the extreme eastern section of the city, were flooded. When the freshet was near its height, fire, caused by the waters coming in contact with lime, broke out in the plant of Warner, Moore & Co. millers and feed supply men. The property is situated on the creeks of the flooded district, and at one time it seemed inevitable that it would be destroyed, but a change of wind and the splendid work of the fire department averted that. The hose were carried, over a line of partially submerged coal cars and buoyed on rafts made of small boats. The firemen fought the flames standing up to their waists in water. It is estimated that the occupants of some 200 small houses on this and the Manchester sides of the river had to vacate temporarily. The gas works are partially under water and the gas supply is cut off. This condition seriously cripples the newspapers, as the metal for their lnootype machines is heated by gas. The incoming southern trains had to run through several feet of water. Bridges are reported gone in various sections of the state, and traffic is greatly interrupted. STOLEN JEWELS RECOVERED Most of Them Were Found In a New York Pawnshop. New York, Jan. 1.—It was made known at the detective bureau yest day afternoon that $30,000 worth jewelry stolen from Paul G. Thebr had been recovered. Some of it was found in a pawnshop in this city and the rest in a satchel. Kern, the valet, had left the jewelry with the pawnbroker and was to have received a loan of $1,500. He received $700, and was to have returned on Monday for $800 and the ticket. He did not come back. In making public the list of articles recovered, Captain Titus said that most of the goods were found in the pawnshop, the location of which or the name of the proprietor he refused to make public, and that the remainder was found in Kern's satchel in a hotel in this city. Among the jewels recovered was a pear-shaped diamond pendant, valued at $20,000. The police have Mrs. Pollon, wife of a waiter, in custody. She was arrested Monday night, but the police kept her identity secret until last night. She was arrested on the street, after having been at a hotel with Kern and had with her two satchels. In them was some of Kern's clothing and some of the Thebaud jewelry. She declares that she does not know what has become of Kern. DECLARED SHIP A PIRATE Venezuela Offers $10,000 For Selizure of the Libertador. Caracas, Jan. 1.—The official Gazette published a decree yesterday, signed by President Castro, in which the steamer Libertador, formerly the Ban Righ, is declared to be a pirate. The government of Venezuela has offered a reward of $10,000 and the cargo she carries to the Venezuelan or foreign ship which shall seize the Libertador. The Libertador is being used in the interests of the revolutionists against Castro, of which General Matos is the reputed leader. Remaine of Roman Martyrs Louisville, Ky., Jan. 1.—A package containing the bones and dried blood of St. Magnus, a Roman centurian, and St. Bonosa, a Roman virgin, who were martyred in the time of Nero arrived from Rome at the office of the surveyor of the port in Louisville yesterday. The relics will be placed under the altar of St. Martin's Catholic Church, in this city. They were taken from the catacombs more than 200 years ago, and have since rested in the Church of the Convent of Agnal, near Rome. A WEEK'S NEWS CONDENSED Friday. December 27. Over 700 stock companies were incorporated in New York last year. corporated in New York last year. It has been decided that King Edward shall personally open the British parliament. The Italian government has decided not to participate officially in the St. Louis Exposition. The draft of a treaty of commerce between Italy and Russia has been signed at St. Petersburg. The Lippert Art company, a New Jersey corporation, with $1,000,000 capital, was qualified to do business in Ohio. At Dwight, Va., Tom Parlin shot and killed T. L. Wilson in a quarrel over who was the greatest general in the civil war. Four men blew open the safe in the office of H. A. Franze & Son, New Douglass, Ill., Christmas night, and secured $1,500. Saturday, December 28. For ill-treated his wife, West Reach was killed by her brother at Blocton, Ala. King Edward of England received Marquis Ito in audience at Marlborough House. Friends of Lieutenant General Miles deny the reports that he will be a presidential candidate in 1904. A wind storm yesterday in Southern California did great damage to orange groves and small buildings. By the caving in of a red-hot culm pit near Wilkesbarre, Pa., John W. Mangan was burned to death and John Delaneans fatally injured. Fire destroyed the grain elevator of A. F. Mueller, in Chicago, causing a loss of $200,000. Several families who resided in nearby cottages were driven from their homes by the fames. December 30. A coin. $20 gold certificate, bearing an ph is in circulation. Cleveland, O., sporting in the legislature to permit boxing tests for money prizes. In a collision of street cars at Birmingham, Ala., E. W. Jones was killed and two persons were injured. THE NATION'S FINANCES Secretary Gage Says Treasury Shows Great Strength. SURPLUS REACHES $100,000,000 Secretary of Treasury Reviews Financial Situation at Close of Year—National Debt Reduced by Nearly $59,000,000. Washington, Jan. 1.—"The treasury is in a condition of unexamined strength," said Secretary Gage, when asked to review briefly the treasury situation at the close of the year. "Only a month ago, in my annual report to congress, I reviewed these conditions. The figures for the last month have made little change. For the calendar year we show receipts in excess of the ordinary expenditures amounting roundly to $100,000,000. Such an excess might have resulted in serious embarrassment had not the department been able by means of this surplus to reduce the public debt in large amounts. Since April 1 last, the treasury has redeemed and canceled United States bonds to the par value of $58,714,700, which have been applied to the sinking fund, and the disbursement resulting therefrom was $72,226,845. The available cash on hand is therefore only about $30,000,000 larger than the amount held a year ago. "Comparing the situation as it is today with April 1, 1897, the result is most gratifying. On the latter day the treasury held money of all kinds to the amount of $250,873,000, including $100,000,000 as a gold reserve, leaving therefore $150,000,000 as a cash balance. Today in money of all kinds the treasury holds $296,659,000, and if we deduct the $150,000,000 now held as a gold reserve, the balance stands at $146,000,000, or $4,000,000 less than it was April 1, 1897. It will be seen therefore that substantial equilibrium has been maintained. "There has been a very material increase in the volume of money in circulation since March 1, 1897, as well as in the amount per capita. The volume of money on that date, outside the treasury, was $1,675,694,953, and the amount per capita was $23.14. On the 1st of December last the amount of money outside the treasury was $2,250,252,230, and the amount per capita was $28.73. The increase in amount, therefore, was $574,617,278, and the increase per capita was $5.59." Gage's Resignation Sent to President. Washington, Jan. 1.—Secretary of the Treasury Gage tendered his formal resignation to President Roosevelt yesterday. He expressed his regret at severing the pleasant relations that have existed between them, and voiced the hope that the president's administration will be happy and suc- SUITABLE PRESENT Christmas and New Year's Christmas and New Year's Holidays, CAN BE FOUND AT ..... A. M. 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The "Merry Maldens" burlesque show had just given a long performance, and the audience had been out of the building only about 15 minutes when the fire started. It was caused by a lighted cigarette. After the fire started the chorus girls and employees of the theatre fled to the street in a panic. They all got out safely. The fire spread with amazing rapidity. From the theatre building it jumped to two treestory dwellings on Twenty-sixth street. The loss is estimated at $200,-000. New Year's Gift For Nursery. New York, Jan. 1.-The Paterson, N. J., Children's Day Nursery received a New Year's gift from Mrs. Jennie T. Hobart, widow of the late vice President Hobart. It is a plot of land, 100 by 125 feet, in Paterson. Mrs. Hobart also gave $25,000 with which to erect and completely furnish a modern building adapted to the needs of the nursery. Will Fight In San Francisco Will Fight in San Francisco. New York, Jan. 1—Bids for the Mo- Govern-Sullivan contest, to be decided the latter part of January, probably the 30th, were opened in this city yesterday. After some spirited bidding the offer of the Yosemite Athletic club, of San Francisco—58 per cent. of the gross receipts, with no training expenses—was accepted by the managers of the principals. Gave Up Nobility For Priesthood. Lacrosse, Wis., Jan. 1—Rev. Constantine Maria Von Droste-Huelshoff, son of Baron Von Droste-Huelshoff, of the diocese of West Baden, Germany, died at the St. Francis Hospital here yesterday, having given up the life of a nobleman to enter the priesthood. He came to America 30 years ago, and had lived in Lacrosse for the past 15 years. 1902 JANUARY 1902 Su. Mo. Tu. We. Th. Fr. Sa. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 PRESENTS FOR r's Holidays, RO., 523 BROAD ST of Diamonds, Gold and Silver , Silverware, Bronzes, Opera in the city. REASONABLE and QUAL- SOLID GOLD INITIAL RING, ANY LETTER. $5.00. ES FROM FACTORY TO WEARER. Gold Filled Elgin Watches, years. Other Watch Dealers are identical watch. COLID GOLD SET RINGS 1.75, $2.00. $2.50, $2.75 00, $4.50, $5.00, 5.50, $6.00, $7.00, d'upwards. BLES at 25 Cents 1 THE RICHMOND BENEFICIAL INSURANCE CO. The Board of Managers has taken all possible care to guard the safe and perpetual operation of the Old Reliable. The Company's funds are invested in the best salable real estate and deposited in the best banks of the city of Richmond. We have thought it well for the good of the public to present herewith a few statements touching the men who conduct the business of this Company along with their cuts. Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D., is the President. He is well-known throughout the country as the popular pastor of Fifth St. Baptist Church and one of the leading divines of the Baptist denomination. He is first Associate Editor of the National Baptist Publishing House, a prominent member of the National Baptist Convention Foreign Mission Board, Chairman of the Trustee Board of Virginia Seminary, Chair man of the Virginia Baptist State Convention Foreign Mission Board, Director of the Mechanics' Savings Bank, and a prominent member of the Odd Fellows, Pythians, Courts of Calanthe, St. Lukes, and Christian Helpers' Union. As leader of the Richmond Beneficial Insurance Company, he has demonstrated most excellent qualities. DEACON C. H, A. STROTHER. This gentleman is a dear Zion Baptist Church, where pworld-wide famed Rev. John Javery positive, slow to act Direct in consequence of stubbornness upon the principle that calm, works the best in the end. D member of the Invincible Lodge of the Grand Master's Council high in Patriarchy. With such a showing, is Beneficial Insurance Company tinued confidence and patronag show our faith by our work, anures. This gentleman is a deacon of the historic Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where preached for many years the world-wide famed Rev. John Jasper. Deacon Strothers is a very positive, slow to act Director, which slowness comes not in consequence of stubbornness or a disposition to differ, but upon the principle that calm, careful, studied deliberation works the best in the end. Deacon Strothers is a prominent member of the Invincible Lodge of Odd Fellows, a member of the Grand Master's Council of the Grand Lodge and ranks high in Patriarchy. With such a showing, is it amiss for The Richmond Beneficial Insurance Company to ask the public for its continued confidence and patronage? It ought not to be. We show our faith by our work, and our works by facts and figures. DEACON ANDERSON KNOX. This gentleman is one in the Old Reliable. His jud alway as wise, prudent and tr Committeeeman of the Ebeneze in the Odd Fellows and St. Lu Plasterers' Union. This gentleman is one of the soundest business men in the Old Reliable. His judgment may be counted upon always as wise, prudent and trustworthy. He is a prominent Committeeman of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, ranks high in the Odd Fellows and St. Lukes and is an officer in the Plasterers' Union. Prof. John T. Taylor is General Secretary and Manager. Company has a number one He has proven himself efficient, capable and careful in business affairs. He has worked hard and stuck by the President in all of the advanced movements for the good of the Company. Mr. Taylor stands high in the business world. He is the leading member of the Second Baptist Church being permanent Chairman of the Deacon Board, and Chairman of Finance in that great church; he stands high in Pythianism, being Chairman of the Business Committee of the Grand Lodge, having served as Chancellor Commander of Planet Lodge, being at present Worthy Counsellor of Mechanics' Court and a director of the Mechanics' Savings Bank. He makes an excellent General Manager. Mr. Edward F. Johnsan. The Vice-President of the Richmond Beneficial Insurance Company is Mr. Edward F. Johnson. He is also a member of the Auditing Committee, a member of the Board of Managers, and is noted for his stern, tenacious business qualities. He is always careful to look out for the best interests of the Company. He believes in laying the foundation that will give an indefinite perpetuation to the institution He is a member of the Second Baptist Church Cashier I. I. CARTER. This gentleman is the custodian of the Company's finance, and the public and all who know him feel perfectly satisfied with him handling the funds of the institution. He is deacon, financial secretary, trustee and a prominent member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. and Treasurer of its Sunday School. He is a member of high standing with the Odd Fellows, being P. G. M., and Trustee of the same. He is a worthy member of the Masonic order, St. Lukes, Pythians, True Reformers and a Director of the Mechanics' Savings Bank With him as Cashier, the finance of the Company is handled with a vigilant eye and safe keeping. General Inspector, B. H. PEYTON. In this young man, the deacon of the historic Sixth Mt. reached for many years theisper. Deacon Strothers is a doctor, which slowness comes not for a disposition to differ, but careful, studied deliberation. Deacon Strothers is a prominent ear of Odd Fellows, a member of the Grand Lodge and ranks it amiss for The Richmond to ask the public for its conge? It ought not to be. We did our works by facts and fig- SON KNOX. of the soundest business men segment may be counted uponustworthy. He is a prominent or Baptist Church, ranks highikes and is an officer. in the Company has a number one general officer. He, like the others, is a gentleman of high standing in social and business relations. He is a member of the Fifth Street Baptist Church. First Vice-President of the Baptist State Sunday School Convention of Virginia, Vice-President of the State B. Y. P. U., member of their respective Boards, a leading Pythian, a prominent member of the True Reformers, and a thorough going business man. Mr. Peyton is one of the best-known young men in the State of Virginia, and is General Inspector, he is one of the most valuable officers of the Richmond Beneficial Insurance Company. Deacon A. T. GRIMES. The above named gentleman, who is a member of the Second Baptist Church, is the Treasurer of the Richmond Beneficial Insurance Company. He is a man of recognized business principles and well developed ideas in the business world. He worked his way up from the humblest walks of life to recognition and financial worth in the city of Richmond. For many years he has been a member of Globe Lodge, 1493, Odd Fellows, and has been Treasurer of the same for more than seventeen years, Auditor Archer B. Hawkins. Mr. A. B. Hawkins, a mem ber and deacon of the Fifth St. Baptist Church, is one of the staunchest members of the Old Reliable, and his shrewd business qualities make him an invaluable mem ber of the Anditing Committee. He is a clerk in the C. & O. Railroad Offices holding the position of Record and file clerk, which position he has held for thirteen years. He is a prominent member of the Odd Fellows, having held the position of P. S. in Invincible Lodge for many years, a prominent Mason, having passed to the rank of Knight's Templar, high standing St. Luke and a useful member of the True Reformers. Mr. Hawkins is a wide-awake business man Mr. S. J. GILPIN The above named gentleman is the popular Shoe Dealer at 506 E. Broad St., where he has conducted a most THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA successful business for many years. As a Director of the Board of Management, he adds much to the success of the Richmond Beneficial Insurance Company. He is a prominent member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church and a Trustee of the same. He has been Secretary of the Globe Lodge of Odd Fellowe for 21 years and District Grand Treasurer for 15 years. He is likewise in high connection with the Masons and True Reformers. In order that the public may have an intelligent idea of the growth of this company in its volume of business, we herein submit the following table of figures, indicating the work done since 1894. Amount Paid for Sick and Death Claims: July, 1894.—July, 1901. 119,934.22 To Dec. 1901, 13,260.50 Total $133,194.72 Our Branch Offices in Various Cities are as follows: Washington, D. C., W. F. Braxton Alexandria, Va., S. C. Parker. Charlottesville, Va., W. H. Dabney. Danville, Va., J. W. Howard. Staunton, Va., M. L. Brown. Roanoke, Va., John T. Brown. Petersburg, Va., S. Cooley. Suffolk, Va., D. W. Lee. Portsmouth, Va., E. S. Holmes. Norfolk, Va., E. M. Canaday. Hampton, Va., Patrick Woodson, Jr. Newport News, Va., H. F. Rattley. West Point, Va., A. C. Allen. Pocahontas, Va., M. C. Vivian. Bluefield, W. Va., S. S. Taylor. Lynchburg, Va., M. W. Davis. These are all in a healthy condition and our Managers at these points are meeting with wonderful success. Probably Hunted. Mrs. Slimpurse—Did you inquire about that house we liked so much? Mr. Slimpurse—Y-ees. That house is haunted, or something. "Goodness! Did the landlord say so?" "N-o, not exactly; but he seemed to be sure we'd move out inside of a week." "Horrors! Did he say he thought we would?" "Well, n-o, not in so many words." "Then what did he say?" "He said he wanted a month's rent in advance."—N. W. Weekly. Mischiefs Tommy Little Tommy—Sister Lillian likes to have you come here, Mr. Snooks. Snooks—Aw, indeed. How do you know that? Little Tommy—Well, people always like what makes them glad, don't they? Snooks—Generally. But how do you know I make her glad? Little Tommy—I heard her telling one of the other girls that she just had to laugh every time she looked at you.—Cincinnati Enquirer. The Fearless Leonidas Leonidat, "said Mrs. Meekton, "there are burglaries in the house!" "I'll get right up and see about it." "Aren't you afraid?" "Not a bit." "What are you going to do?" "Frighten them away. I'm going to the head of the stairs and call down to them that if they don't leave instantly, you will come and give them a talking to." - Washington Star. Cook's Mistake "Did you ever taste any canvasback duck, Haughton?" "No, but we had canvasback ham for dinner the other day." "Canvasback ham" "Yes, Nora forgot to remove the covering."—Chicago Daily News. Slight Repaira Needed Aged Beau—Williams, are my eyebrows on straight and my ears properly crimped? Valet—Yes, sir, but your left shoulder has slipped down a little. There, sir. You are quite correct.—Chicago Tribune. Just Like Her Ma Jinks—I don't know how you will feel about it, but the fact is my wife—your daughter—is a dreadful hard woman to live with. Blinks—I can sympathize with you, sir—I married her mother—Tit-Bits. Mike—Yis. He hadn't an inimy in th' wur-r-uld! Pat—Phat did he doi of? Mike—He was killed in a foight!— Puck. Shrewd Surmise. Church—The women were getting up something in town, and I asked my neighbor, Pickett, to let me use his name. Gotham—What did you want to do— build a fence?—Yonkers Statesman. A Dampener "Tell me," he sighed, "tell me, beauteous maiden, what is in your heart?" Miss Heriettle Bean, of Boston, gave him a look of icy disdain, and then vouchsafed the monosyllabic reply: "Blood."—Boston Traveler. Mrs. John—Yes, indeed; he leaves everything to my judgment.—St. Louis Republic. Significant. Vermilye—There must be big money in repairing automobiles! Brinkerhoff—Think so? Vermilye—Well, my plunder has gone into it.—Brooklyn Eagle. INDIANS WERE KIND Received the Early White Settlers with Gifts of Corn. And Scientific Research Demonstrates That Many of the Tribes Had Attained a Fair State of Civilization. GIFTED with reasoning faculties so well balanced that his analytical and synthetical mental processes were equally superb, Auguste Compte gave his "Positive Science" to the world as naturally and easily as a mother gives a part of her life to the wee babe in her arms. It was Compte who first clearly explained that "science is fact; philosophy the reason or cause of the fact." It is one thing to know that the sun gives light and heat. It is another thing to take a philosophic theory and deduct from it the reason or cause of that fact. It is one thing to ascertain the facts that the vegetable and animal worlds interchange carbon and oxygen. It is another thing to theorize and philosophize concerning the rationale of those facts. There is no argumentation in science Philosophy is based upon and absorbed in theses and discussions. Although the learned men of the old world and the new have endeavored to follow Compte by keeping their science and philosophy separate, they have not been wholly successful. This is particularly true as to the science of geology, which is largely also a philosophy. This also is true of archaeology. Delvers in the earth have not been content to coldly chronicle their ascertained facts, but have endeavored to give the reason for all of those facts. Whatever and wherever they have sought the rationale, they have ceased to be positive scientists and have sought also to become philosophers. In our own country and continent philosophical endeavor has surmounted scientific attainment. For example, discoverers of facts concerning the mysterious mounds which abound in certain localities have taxed their brains to develop theories concerning a race called mound builders. Lapsing into theories they have become theorists and philosophers, rather than pure scientists or fact-getters. It is admitted that philosophy has developed many facts which are now a part of positive science. Theorizing is not decried, because from it knowledge, and philosophy is useful ence, however, is the higher form of knowledge and philosophy is useful only as it develops truths which are added to science. When a child burns its finger, it acrets a fact concerning heat; the child is then in the domain of science. But the child enters upon the realm of philosophy when it asks why heat burns. In the tide-water region of the Potomac river, for many miles to the southward of our national capital, scientists have discovered utensils and implements of bone, stone, pottery, iron and copper. They have added the well-known fact that Indians originally inhabited this continent, and they have evolved interesting philosophies concerning the habits of those prehistoric human beings. Books and pamphlets on these topics fill many shelves of the congressional library, while the National museum and Smithsonian institution exhibit the prehistoric articles concerning which the numberless works have been written. There are upwards of 25,000 specimens of rare relics which have been gathered by different individuals during the past half century. Local archaeologists have uncovered village sites all along this region: PURITANS RECEIVED WITH CORN and they say that these sites are as distinctly the former dwelling places of the Indians as Herculaneum and Pompei were the cities disclosed by similar delvers near Vesuvius. According to the facts and theories of these workers in the earth, more than 40 of these villages have been uncovered within the limits of the District of Columbia alone, while scores of other village sites have been discovered along the river and Chesapeake bay. It is a matter of well-defined history that a number of tribes were included in the Powhatan confederacy when white men first trod the soil of Virginia, well-nigh 300 years ago. Until this day the country near the headwaters of the Potomac and the northern portion of Chesapeake bay is a happy hunting ground. In the pristine conditions of 300 years ago, this must have been a favorite hunting ground for the tribes of that confederacy. The Virginia Historical society has preserved maps of well-known trails which were used by the Indians in their annual trips to the Blue Ridge mountains in summer, and back again to the warm coasts in the autumn and winter, where they felt the warmth of the Gulf stream without knowing what produced that effect. Their winter dwelling places are marked by miles of deep beds of oyster shells, which, philosophers say, plainly show that in winter the Indians lived upon those scavengers of the ocean. The capable, active, energetic and enthusiastic workers of the geological survey have given systematic study and research to this entire region for a number of years; just as they have given to other portions of the country, as was notably manifested in their recent issuance at Buffalo of bulletins giving history, modern and pre-historic, of the formation of Niagara falls and the glacial erosions which formed the chain of great lakes. These diligent workers have contrib- "WHITE MAN HE KILL INDIANS." uted to this Potomac region lore the most valuable portions of the collections now on exhibition. In their officially published reports they give graphic illustrations of conditions which lead them to the conclusion that the Powhatan confederated tribes subsisted in winter on oysters and fish, while they hunted in the mountains during the milder months of each year. These gentlemen offer proof that the Indians had reached the pottery stage of their existence, by showing numerous relies of earthen ware for domestic use. They had bowls, urns, rude plates and some large tubs. But that they were still barbarians, and had produced no Tubal-Cain, is manifested by the relies of knives, spears, arrow heads, mortars, pestles, drills, scrapers and war implements, all made of stone. They were learning to make implements of bone, when the white men came with their iron and steel weapons and implements. They were beginning to decorate their pottery, but all of their developments were cast aside and they ceased to grope towards civilization of their own volition, when the superior race appeared, with Bible in one hand and blunderbuss in the other. Those ancestors of ours were freebooters who blazed their way across the continent with the blood of the original owners of every foot of soil. In the capitol rotunda are four pieces of statuary representing white men landing and being received by Indians offering them corn. Penn's treaty, Indians giving tobacco and pipes to white men, and a white man killing an Indian. When the Saes and Foxes were in Washington a number of years ago and Gen. Balknap was showing them about the big building, one old chief pointed to those groups and said: "White man get corn from Indian; white man get land from Indian; white man get tobacco from Indian;" and then, pointing to the fourth group: "White man kill Indian." Thus were condensed the salient features of three centuries of history of this continent. In these collections concerning the early inhabitants of this region one of the most important is the historically indexed 12,000 arrow heads and spear heads, all of stone. These implements increase in size, so that there seems to be no distinct line of demarkation between the arrow and the spear. The students of reliies show similarities between the implements found here and in other portions of Atlantic side-water. By them they offer proof that these Powhatan tribes were of Algonquin stock, and that they had healings and commercial relations with the great body of ancient peoples whose domain extended from Nova Scotia to Florida. Their domestic and art reliics, when compared with those found in the far northern and southern regions, are strikingly similar. But the deduction is by no means positive that they held commercial relations. However, there is where science and philosophy again strike a dividing line. Two and one-half miles north of the white house there is a very large bowler quarry and in it are evidences of having been the workshop of ancient implement makers. Two miles northwest of the white house there is a large and even now valuable soapstone quarry which the Indians worked. One mile and a half southast of the capitol building is a thoroughly excavated and exposed Indian village which must have contained a population of not less than 5,000 people. All along the Potomac river, from Georgetown to Cabin John's bridge, and near the great falls of the Potomac, are disclosed fishing sites which are inhabited for months at a time by the Powhatan tribes. These people left no mounds nor monuments other than the rude implements of industry and crude art which have been found, but careful explorations have shown to our professional students of the geological survey that the vanished people were intelligent, industrious and enterprising. They knew the locations of all valuable mineral and stone deposits in their area, and worked them to the best of their enlightened ability. SMITH D. FRY. Not a Waste of Time. "Education is a good thing, Limpy, an' don't you run it down." "Ever get any of it, Weary?" "Me? Well I should say yes. I went to night school all one winter." "An' what did you git to show for it, Weary?" "What did I git? I got four overcoats, three hats and seven umbrellas. Don't you tell me that goin' to school is a waste o' time."—Cleveland Plain Dealer Friendly Criticism. Inkerton—Are you doing anything in a literary way? Pennibs—Yes; I'm at work on a novel. "What do you intend to call it?" "I had thought of calling it 'What I Told My Wife.'" "Why not call it 'What I Didn't Tell My Wife.' Truth, you know, is stronger than fiction."—Chicago Daily News. found a new fad in palmistry. He has secured a collection of books treating of this subject and has their contents by heart. Five European sovereigns are now deeply interested in automobiling. They are the emperor of Germany, the czar of Russia and the kings of England, Portugal and Italy. The queen of Portugal is one of the royalties of Europe who owe much to England, for she was born in Twickenham, where her parents, the comte and comtesse de Paris, were living when they were first exiled from France. Her majesty was a great favorite of Queen Victoria. The queen is given to scientific study. The German Medical Review states that the kaiser is far from being in satisfactory health. He suffers from abnormal nervous symptoms, complicated by other conditions, the result of long-continued overstrain and anxiety caused by his majesty's multitudinous labors in keeping himself abreast with the work in almost all the great state departments. Cotton mills to be run by electricity are projected in Oklahoma. The London telephone area extends from Reigate to Waltham Abbey, and covers 600 square miles. The new Glasgow municipal telephone service has underground wires 16,500 miles in length. It provides for 20,000 subscribers. The Argentine Republic has been obliged to put the telegraph line between Rosario and Buenos Ayres underground, because on wet days the current was dissipated through the numerous spider webs attached to the wires. In England an electric automobile has recently run 94% miles on one charge. It carried four persons and the average speed was 12 miles an hour. The vehicle weighed 39 hundredweight and the battery 22 hundredweight. A writer states that the difference in susceptibility to electric shock between horses and men is largely a question of shoes. The sole of man's shoe has a very high resistance, but a horse, with his four iron shoes fastened on him with iron nails, is apt to get the full benefit of the current. Of the 1,500 beetles of the ladybird type, Britain has 40 sorts. One pair of rooks will eat on an average 400,000 insects a year. The largest haddock ever taken was caught in Dublin bay. It weighed 16 pounds. The department of fisheries is introducing in Nova Scotia waters the rainbow trout from British Columbia. M. Flammarion has been experimenting on the influence of color and sex. He put 720 butterfly larvae in 12 cases, each covered by a different colored glass. In the open air and under plain glass the proportion of sexes was nearly equal. That was the case, too, with light red and light green glass, but with deeper colors and in darkness the number of males became predominant in a marked degree. M. Flammarion's supposition is that the colors affect the larvae and diminish their appetite. Swiss papers record a decline in the export of wood carvings, and attribute it to the lack of variety in the carvings, the few subjects being monotonously repeated. There is in existence an unrepealed law in Switzerland which forbids the wearing of hats more than 18 inches in diameter, artificial flowers and foreign feathers, under a heavy penalty. The municipality of Geneva manufactures its own gas, owns waterworks and furnishes electric light and power to the city. The electric power is obtained from the Rhone, on which river the council has established an elaborate turbine system. This fall the waters of the Marjelen lake near the Eggishorn in Switzerland have again worked their way through the great Aletsch glacier and the lake is now empty. For two days the Rhone valley at Brieg was flooded, the water carrying with it great blocks from the glacier. The sale of 127,000 acres of state land in Minnesota recently added about $1,000,000 to the school fund. Dr. Purser, professor of mathematics in the Belfast Queen's college, has resigned that place after 40 years of service. Four of his students have become senior wranglers at Cambridge. The Harvard library has just received through L. Wiener the second largest collection of books in the Slovak tongue—a language spoken in Bohemia and northern Hungary—in the world. Count Romanones, the Spanish minister of education, has ordered that hereafter all museums shall be open the year round free and anyone allowed to make copies or photographs. He has also called upon all teachers to take their pupils frequently to the museums. His liberal measures have met with much approval. "No, George," she said, sadly, "I cannot be yours. I like you, but the fates are against us." "Against us!" he exclaimed, in surprise. "How?" "Papa likes you and says you can have me, and that is so dreadful prosaic that there is no fun in it at all. Why, we haven't even the faintest excuse for an elopement."—Chicago Post. Betrayed Themselves. "They had been married a year before anybody knew it, and even then their secret was discovered only by accident." "Indeed?" "Yes; one evening at a card party they thoughtlessly played partners and the way they quarreled let the whole thing out!" — Detroit Free Press. THE QUAGGA'S HEELS. They Proved Too Much for the Big Circus Tiger Which Had Expected an Easy Victory. An amusing story is told by Cleveland Moffett in his paper on "The Wild Beast Tamer" in St. Nicholas. Well, it was here that I heard the story. Bonavita, it appears, was standing on the bridge one morning when there arose a fearful racket in the runway, and looking in he saw the quagga tearing along toward him. He concluded that some one had unfastened the door, and was just preparing to check the animal, when TIGER TIGER KICKED BY A QUAGGA. around the curve came Rajah in full pursuit. Bonavita stepped back, drew his revolver, and, as the tiger rushed past, fired a blank cartridge, thinking thus to divert him from the quagga. But Rajah paid not the slightest heed, and in long bounds came out into the arena hard after the terrified quadruped, which was galloping now with the speed of despair. A keeper who was sweeping clambered up the iron sides and anxiously watched the race from the top. Bonavita, powerless to interfere, watched from the bridge. Of all races ever run in a circus this was the most remarkable. It was a race for life, as the quagga knew and the tiger intended. Five times they circled the arena, Rajah galning always, but never enough for a spring. In the sixth turn, however, he judged the distance right, and straightway a black-and-yellow body shot through the air in true aim at the prey. Whereupon the quagga did the only thing a quagga could do—let out both hind legs in one straight tremendous kick; and they do say that a quagga can kick the eyes out of a fly. At any rate, in this case a pair of nervous little heels caught the descending tiger squarely under the lower jaw, and put him to sleep like a nice little lullaby. And that was the end of it. The quagga trotted back to its cage, Bonavita put up his revolver, the frightened sweeper clambered down from the bars, and Rajah was hauled back ignominiously to his den. OWLS ARE FIGHTERS. When Trapped They Defend Themselves Against Canine as Well as Human Enemies. Owls have a habit of dealing with game they have killed that leads some observers to think that, like dogs, they prefer fowls that have not been too recently slain. One of the birds will often leave a chicken or rabbit for a day or two before eating it. An old trapper says he has often had muskrat traps robbed by owls, only a part of the rat being eaten. When he finds a trap so disturbed the trapper leaves the rat where it lies and sets another trap beside it. In all probability the bird will return the second night, in which case it will be more than likely to be in the trap when the owner comes next morning. An owl in a trap will offer to fight, and if it gets a chance, will peck at its captor or his dog unmercifully. A farmer who caught one of the birds by setting a trap alongside of a chicken that had been killed injudiciously reached out to catch it by the feet. The free foot executed a movement that was entirely beyond the farmer's comprehension, and the next minute the latter found his wrist gripped in a set of claws to which the trap was as nothing. He was obliged to kill the bird, and then found that the claws had penetrated to the bone.—N. Y. Times. Child Saved by Parrot. There was a fire in the home of Charles Katman, a Pittsburg barber, not long ago, and when it was all over, he said that his little three-year-old son Jacob would have been suffocated or burned to death if it hadn't been for a parrot. Jacob was alone in the second-story front room of the house, playing with matches. One of them he struck and threw into a closet. The clothes caught fire and the room began to fill with smoke. The door to the room was shut and Jacob was so little he couldn't open it. Then the parrot, who was on a shelf near the closet, began to scream at the top of its voice: "Charlie! Charlie!" The smoke and flames had frightened it. A next-door neighbor heard the cries and rushed upatails. He saved the half-suffocated little boy and the parrot. A few minutes later the fire was put out. Katman will give the parrot the finest eagle money can buy. The Sky Was Winking Louise was out driving with her father when a thunderstorm came up and at the first flash of lightning she exclaimed: "Oh, papa, look at the sky winking!" Always Stood in the Center. A small boy, when asked for the definition of "center," said it is a table that stands in the middle of the room. ROYALTY The oldest royal dynasty in the world is that of Japan, which goes back unbroken 2,600 years. The Austrian heir presumptive, Archduke Francis Ferdinand, has presented the French Ored of the Trinitarians with the castle of Teinitz in Bohemia. Emperor William of Germany has ```markdown ``` ELECTRICITY. ANIMALS. SWITZERLAND EDUCATION. HEPATIUM CHEERY TREE FROG. We Lives in Far-Away Australia and Is Happy in Spite of All Sorts of Trouble. This is a picture of the Australian tree frog (Hyla caerulea). Optimists have long maintained that every- thing which has been created has some use. The use of the tree frog is to set an example of cheerfulness, "I am not beautiful," thinks the tree frog, "and therefore the way for me to make people love me is to be AUSTRALIAN TREE FROG. good and cheerful." When the tree trog finds himself becoming depressed by the thought that he lacks the grace of the young gazelle, he is wont to restore his good humor by allowing his mind to dwell on the old joke about himself and his kind, to the effect that they climb up the trees and bark. When he thinks again that the gazelle is also swiffer than he (as it is) he consoles himself with the thought that he himself has ball-bearing toes. The tree frog has much to contend against in his effort to be of good cheer, and his success is the more commendable. He lives in Australia, for one thing, and that is so far from the Bowery! But, as a compensation for this, he is a subject of Edward VII., and his satisfaction at this is seen reflected in his face. Then, as geographers know, Australia is on the other side up from the Bowery, but the tree frog smiles to think that he lives in a tree, where he has only to cling to a branch and does not fall off. And then, whenever there is a shaking down in any of the precincts adjacent to the Bowery, the tree frog experiences a shakeup, and again rejoices in the compensations of nature. In short, the tree frog leads a simple, quiet, orderly life, with honest motives, generous impulses and earnest endeavor, and its motto is "Handsome is that handsome does." This picture of the tree frog is taken from Nature, and is scientifically accurate. This account of him is not taken from Nature, but is quite original, and aims to be popular rather than scientific.-N. Y. Tribune. WORD-BUILDING GAME. It Is Very Amusing, But Its Success Depends on Having an Accomplished Leader. This game may be played without paper, pencil or appliances of any sort, and by any number of persons. Some one is selected as leader, and all he has to do is to give the players the first three letters of some word that he thinks of. Say, for example, that he thinks of the word "canopy." He tells the players that the word begins with c-a-n, and what they have to do is to complete it. There is no special order in which the players may answer. Anyone has a right to speak as soon as he has thought of a word beginning with c-a-n. The first player giving the right word gets credit for it; if two speak at the same moment, both get credit. The interest of the game may be increased by limiting the number of letters that the word shall contain, but this makes it a little harder to guess correctly. Proper names and obsolete words are not allowed. The skillful leader will sometimes make a good deal of amusement for the company by selecting words the first three letters of which do not give a correct idea of the pronunciation. This naturally misleads the players. Say, for instance, he gives the three letters b-s-a; the players will be likely to answer with words the first syllable of which has the sound of "be," and they will be dumfounded, perhaps, when the leader gives "beau" as the word he had in mind. The offer of a prize would increase the interest, and it is awarded, of course, to the player who guesses the greatest number of words.—St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Most Powerful Snuff Known. On the Amazon river several Indian tribes use snuff, called pareca, which is made of the seeds of a species of plant. When a bout of snuff-taking is determined on the people become highly intoxicated and then use the snuff. The effect of pareca is so violent that the taker drops as if shot and lies insensible for some time; those more accustomed to it are highly excited, dancing and singing as if mad. The effect soon subsides. Other tribes use it to repel ague during the wet season. Roll Call. A magistrat who makes his plea. And then enters peace. Would be right in his glory when He strikes the ayes and noes. -Philadelphia Press. USEFUL ARTICLES FOR Xmas GiftS. Cooking and Heating Stoves and Ranges. Decorated Table and Swinging Lamps, Table Knives and Forks, Plated Tea and Table, Spoons, etc., Way up Goods at way down prices. See the $2.50 centre draft, nickle plated brass lamps that we are selling for a short time only at $1.25 N.J.KLEIN & SON, 620 East Broad Street MARVELOUS GROWTH OF HAIR. A Famous Doctor-Chemist Has Discovered a Compound That Grows Hair on a Bala Head in a Single Night. Startling Announcement Causes Doctors to Marvel and Stand Dumb-founded at the Wonderful Cures. 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[Special Chicago Letter.] IT IS always delightful to write or talk about the fashions, no mat- I IS always dengtai to write or talk about the fashions, no matter what season it may happen to be, but just now it seems particularly alluring owing to the fact that all the leading shops are filled to the utmost with the most charming array of fashionable fabrics and costly ood-2 CLOTH GOWN STRAPPED WITH VELVET. garnitures, while London and Paris are sending over the most bewitching models in both gowns and outer garments that one could possibly care to see, or, better still, to possess. All this fascinating display is what might well be called an embarrassment of riches, and I am sure that unless my lady keeps her wits well in hand while shopping, she will be led into all manner of extravagances in the way of pretty belongings, for where each and all are so desirable it is a very difficult matter to settle on any particular style and design. However, one thing is assured, no matter what she may finally choose, it will be an exceedingly difficult thing for her to obtain anything that is decidedly ugly in the way of dress, for never have the styles been more delightful or altogether charming than at the present moment. The designers who have brought about this pleasant state of affairs seem to have adopted many periods from as many different countries. For instance, on one side we hear of nothing but the Plantagenet period with its fads and fancies, and again we see the charms of the Elizabethan ruffle and the Directoire sleeve depicted on many of the most sought after models, while a perfect furore exists for coats and basques of Louis XV's time. While on the subject of coats and basques, I may tell you that we can no longer close our eyes to the fact that the tailed coat with all its unlimited possibilities will be our lot throughout the coming season. They look odd after the long reign of the short coat, but after we become accustomed to them we will wonder how we were ever pleased with any other style. The newest coats of this description are close fitting to the figure, and an inch or two below the 1 FUR BLOUSE AND HAT. waist-line the basque is put on in the fashion known as the "Newmarket." This particular style will not prove so generally becoming as the jaunty little bolero of past seasons, but as it has the charm of novelty along with its other good points its popularity is assured. A large number of fur garments are designed in that manner. These models almost always show two furs combined, usually chinchilla and seal-an ideal combination, by the way. It is also decreed by Dame Fashion that dainty embroideries shall redeem seal from its old-time monotony. In some of the most beautiful of these embroideries the groundwork is almost entirely covered with fine stitchety done in rich silk, while in other cases the perfectly plain cream ground plays a most important part in the general color scheme. Other models in both fur and cloth are cut with rather short fronts and postillon-backed backs, but as these have nothing but the use of novelty to recommend them, the woman who really understands the poetry and beauty of dress as well as fashion will not fall into the error of buying a cost of this description. The fur blouse of the moment is bewildering in its manifold charms, and here again does Dame Fashion show her fidelity to the useful as well as the beautiful. The handsomest of these blouses are further embellished by means of elaborate trimmings of embroidered galoon, or of rare old lace. A jaunty fur toque trimmed to match the blouse is the invariable accompaniment of all the highest priced models hailing from that center of fashion—gay Paris. Speaking of hats reminds me of something a bright little friend told me yesterday. She declared that on certain days she can wear a certain hat and look perfectly charming in it, while on another day she will feel hopelessly wrong in the same headgear. Personally, I do believe that the hat more than anything else is liable to these phases, or whatever you may be pleased to call it, and thus can make or mar a toilette; and therefore let me advise every woman who can to lay in a goodly supply of hats against the day of need. And what of the headgear of the moment? It is just as charming as the rest of fashion, and you can have a hat for every occasion. The Toreador in felt, white for preference, with a band of black velvet ribbon and pompons, a black velvet bandeau at the back, tilting it over the eyes, is essentially smart wear, admirably adapting itself to the demands of the tailor-made frock. There is a decided tendency for the wearing of peacock's breasts, coque feathers and queer feathers of every description. Cozy little turbans of velvet in pale shades are surmounted by white birds, with an elaborate draping of lace over the brim, forming a curtain at the back. This curtain of lace is apparent on many of the newest winter hats, and I THE LATEST IN FUR COATS. THE LATEST IN FUR COATS. later on we shall see it on fur toques. The picture hat is as popular as of yore, and those brought out this season are handsomer than any yet seen. Fur and velvet play an equally important part in the world of millinery, while lace and flowers are used with a truly lavish hand. There are interesting things galore to tell you concerning the sleeve, present and to come. There seems to be a great diversity of opinion concerning this interesting matter, but one thing is very certain, that the tendency toward greater fullness grows with each passing hour. A few models show puffs from shoulder to elbow and are tight beneath, whereas others are distinctly the opposite. Let us trust the ultimate result will be a happy medium. The puff of medium size above the elbow is still considered good style, and it is still permissible to have a puff at the wrist; but to be at its best it must be of transparent material and look as if blown together. The long rucked sleeve we have remained faithful to so long has practically disappeared, and in its place we have the leg of mutton sleeve in a very modified form. The skirt, like the sleeve, is threatening a revolt. 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From a row about the Church came a row about the Sunday School and Brother Nelson Williams, Jr., who forged the names to the application for the meeting led this war upon babes. Having failed to secure the non-recognition of the Mount Olivet Baptist Church, he proceeded to make an assault upon the Mount Olivet Baptist Sunday School. After a heated debate, the children referred to were dropped as members of the Sunday School Union by a vote of 11 to 14, and the doors of that body virtually slammed in their faces in violation of every precept of the Christian religion. No reason was given for this action despite the demands of the representatives of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Sunday School. CHILDREN RESPONSIBLE FOR PARENTS. This act virtually made the children responsible for the action of their parents, a proposition without a parallel in the annals of the unadulterated Baptist Church. The Sunday School Union Board met on the 12th ult at 8:30 P. M., at the First Baptist Church, President S. W. Turner in the chair; Secretary, A. W. Dandridge officiating. After the transaction of routine business, the case of Mt. Olivet Baptist Sunday School was taken up. It seems that about two months ago, Brother R. H. Thurston offered a resolution requesting each Sunday School what it regarded as the rights of Mt. Olivet Baptist Sunday School in the Union. They were to have reported on the 2nd Thursday in November. Only one school, the Fountain Baptist, reported and it announced that it had left the matter in the hands of its representatives. MATTER LAID OVER. The matter was laid over until the 2d Thursday in December. Then only two reported, River View and Sharon. They left the matter in the hands of their delegates. Then arose Brether Nelson Williams, Jr., who forged the names to the application for the meeting and moved that in view of the opinions coming from the various Sunday Schools who were members of this Union, that Mt. Olivet Baptist Sunday School be requested to withdraw from the Union. Rev. J. Andrew Bowler reviewed the situation, and declared that Mt. Olivet had no reason to withdraw. Brother Nelson Williams, Jr., who forged the names to the application for the meeting then arose, with his spectacles and a substitute that the whole family and the delegates vote on the dropping of Mt. Olivet Baptist Sunday School. The substitute prevailed and the voting was proceeded with. Each Sunday School has three votes. Then the discussion began. Rev. R. J. Bass, Deacon E. A. Washington and Rev. R. J. Bowler spoke against the substitute. FOR THE GOOD OF THE UNION. Brother Nelson Williams, Jr., who forged the names to the application for the meeting argued that it was for the good of the Union to drop Mt. Olivet. The voting occasioned much confusion. When taken by schools, it was found that there were 8 for Mt. Olivet and 4 against. Finally, the vote was announced as 14 for the substitute and 11 against, and Mt. Olivet was dropped. The Sunday Schools not in the Union are the 4th Baptist, 5th St. Baptist, Fifth Baptist (Sydney), Mt. Calvary not represented and Mt. Rising Mt. Zion not represented but did not. The representatives from Mt. Olivet Baptist Sunday School asked for a reason for the action, but none was given and they withdrew from the meeting. Fulton News The Fulton Lodge, K. of P. and Fulton Court are in a progressive condition. They are much interested in the Mechanics' Savings Bank which opened this week. Many are expecting to take shares and several children are planning to make deposits during the opening. The majestic James broadened itself and seemed as if it wanted to submerge all of Rockets and Fulton this week. It caused much damage and many sad hearts, but on the morning of the 1st it had begun to return quietly within its banks. The Christmas Tree exercises at the U. L. Baptist Church on Thursday and the exercises of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Sunday School on Friday of last week and those of the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday School on last Monday were all very good. Rev. and Mrs. Ferguson wishes to retai many thanks to Mr. A. D. Daniel and members of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church for filling his store room with many good and useful things on the 24th alt. They wish the Lord to bless their friends and send them again soon. Miss Ophelia Johnson is quite indisposed. Misses Mary Gordon and Annie Whit ing returned to their schools in King William Co. this week. Miss A. V. Christian accompanied by Mr. Baton of the V. U. U. visited Miss Cassie B. Harris and Mrs. A. S. Holmes last week. Rev. Burchett, a graduate of the Richmond Theological Seminary preached an excellent sermon at the Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church last Sunday at 11:45 a.m. At 3:30 p. m. the Mt. Erin Lodge, No. 1828, G. U. O. of O. F. was most excellently addressed and entertained by the P. N. F.'s of the Order and by Rev. F W. Williams. The lodge presented a fine appearance. Dr, Graham Made Happy. On New Year's night a company of Fifth Street Church members visited the residence of Rev. Graham and after a neat presentation speech by Miss Bertha Williams, Secretary of the Macedonia Club, a fat purse of money and many other good things were presented to the pastor and his wife. The party was composed of Sisters Isabella Wilson, president; Bertha Williams, President; Rosa Lewis, Violet Miles, President; Angela Stanley, Ellen Carter, Jane Delley, Frances Pelham. Kittie Johnson, Ellen Hill, Josephine Baker, Jennie Chestham, Maria Smith, Deacons E. T. Coleman, Ed Bunn, A. Christian, John Lomax, and brethren James West, Joseph Wilkerson, Ned Harford and J. A. Cooke. After spending a pleasant and happy time with the pastor, leaving the pastor and family ruiling, VIRGINIA In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, December 31st, 1901. LENA HAYES, Complainant vs. In Chancery. JAMES HAYES, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce, a Vinculo Matrimonio by the complainant from the defendant, and an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant, James Hayes is a non-resident of this State, it is ordered that he do appear here within fifteen days after the due publication of this order and do what is necessary to protect his interest in this suit. WARREN MERCER, p. q. To James Hayes; Take notice that I shall on the 17th day February, 1902, at the Law Office of Warren H. Mercer, 1110 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, between the hours of 9 a. m and 6 p. m on that day, proceed to take the depositions of Nannie Horsely and others to be read as evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in equity pending in the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, Virginia, wherein you are the defendant and I am complainant; and if from any cause, the taking of said depositions be not commenced on that day or if commenced, be not concluded on that day, the taking of the same will be adjourned and continued from day to day, or from time to time, at the same place between the same hours, until the same shall be completed. WARREN H. MERCER, p. q. WILLIS—STANARD. the marriage of of Mr. A. E. Willis and Miss Sallie F. Stanard took place December 26th, 1901, at 3 o'clock P. M. at Fine Creek, Va. Miss W. S. Blackwell was bride's maid and Mr. G. T. Eggleston acted as best man. The happy couple left for Richmond, Virginia, where reception were tendered them by the bride's aunts and friends, Mrs. Caesar Williams, 1018 St. John St., and Mrs. A. Claude Brown, 1206 W. Leigh St., Miss W. S. Blackwell, Manchester, Va. They are highly entertained by all three. The presentations were many and pretty. Miss Stanard is one of the teachers of the public schools of the county. She is highly esteemed by both white and colored friends. —Rev. E. N. McDaniel, formerly of New York but now of this city called on us. Very Suspicious. Friend—Why, Elvira, what's the matter? Elvira—Oh, I don't know, only I'm worried to death. I've had the same girl six weeks, and she doesn't talk about leaving yet. "She doesn't?" "No; not a word. She must be in love with my husband."—N. Y. Weekly. Too Early. Mrs. Hornblower—There is Gen. Leadenhall over there, one of our most distinguished soldiers. Mrs. Daisycatcher — Indeed? What battle has he been in? Mrs. Hornblower—Oh, not any yet. He has only just been appointed brig- adier general—Judge. Method in Her Tears. "I don't believe you love me a bit," sobbed his wife. "But I do, darling. I—" "Don't tell me. It's unnatural you should. No man could love a woman who wears such old hats as I do."—Tit-Bits. Forgot Self. Tom—In a moment of anger I told him that he was the only ass in the room. Jack—Didn't you forget yourself, Tom? Tom's Mental Query—What did Jack mean?—Harlem Life. The Poor Fat Man "That doctor you recommended to me," said Mr. O'Bese, "seems to imagine he's a humorist, doesn't he?" "Not at all. Why?" "He asked me if I felt heavy when I got up in the morning."—Philadelphia Press. A Large Collection. The youthful politician is A man of promise great. His promises are numerous now; And still accumulate. —Washington Star. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA High and Normal School—Week ending Dec, 20, 1901. Senior A—Josephine Davis, 12 wks. Junior B. I—Pearl Bland, 3 wks. Cynthia Edmundson Ascilena Kemp OVER THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN ONE DAY. The Mechanics Savings Bank was formally opened Wednesday, Jan. 1st, 1902, at 511 N. 8rd St., with appropriate exercises. Little S. Ethel L. Taylor, daughter of Mr. John T. Taylor was the first depositor and Mr. J. C. Farley, the second. The exercises took place in the spacious parlors of the building. Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D., was master of ceremonies. The Scriptures were read. Prayer was offered by Rev. W. F. Johnson. The President of Mechanics Savings Bank spoke on the Future of Our Order. SHORT ADDRESSES Then followed short addresses by Rev. R. J. Bass, Rev. W. H. Stokes, Rev. S. C. Burrell, James Forrester, John T. Taylor, Thomas M. Crump, Dr. E. R. Jefferson, Miss Marietta L. Chiles, Mrs. Anna Taylor, Mrs. Harriet Thompson, Mrs. Mildred Johnson, B. H. Peyton and A. J. Smith, Jr. The hall was tastefully decorated. On the walls were large pictures of the Board of Directors. The inspection of the building then took place. Cashier G. W. Lewis was busy handling the money and the rush of depositors continued throughout the day. The amount deposited was ($8050.17) three thousand and fifty dollars and seventeen cents. THE BUILDING AND THE CHANGES. The remodelling of the lower part of the building was one of the features of the enterprise. The vault, ten feet square, was placed partly in both rooms. It is built of grey brick, and the walls are two feet thick, being permeated by an air chamber, making the structure entire fire-proof. The gas pipe and electric wires were put underneath the surface of the walls. There are seven electric lights in the front room and four in the rear or Directors' room. The walls have been handsomely papered. The president's handsomely papered and has been handsomely papered and carpeted. There are three electric lights and one gas fixture. This room is also papered. Iron gratings are on all the windows and on the door. The upstairs door is covered with sheet iron. THE ILLUMINATED SIGN. The office floor and the Directors' room are covered with solid color, light brown linoleum. The handsome gold leaf sign, 18 feet long by $1\frac{1}{2}$ feet wide has been fringed with 26 electric lights. It was lighted for the first time last Wednesday night and was a surprise to all beh olders, casting as it did a flood of light across the street. It was painted by our colored artist, O. M. Steward. A detailed account of the improvements will appear later. The Rosar $ \gamma $ on Fire. An incident which threatened to cause a terrible panic occurred at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church early Christmas morning during High Mass, and but for the timely action of a Mrs. Bailey the "Shrine of the Rosary," and the statue of Virgin Mary would have been consumed by fire, and probably the church also. It was during the Recessional and the church was packed almost to suffocation when a piece of fire fell from one of the seven candles on the left side of the Rosary and landed among some trumpings that decorated the altar of the Virgin Mary. Mrs. Bailey who sat near the statue quickly smothered the blaze which had already gained a considerable headway. Fortunately at that time a very interesting part of the exercises was in progress and the attention of the vast audience was centered in another direction. A BEAUTIFUL MASS St. Joseph's Festival to the Son of David Most Gorgeous. If ever soul of man was stirred, the passion fired, the memory quickened or emotion unbounded, such was the case of those who witnessed the gorgeous High Mass on Christmas morning to the son of David. From within the confines of the St. Joseph Catholic Church there came a sudden burst of glorious harmony that rang and reverberated among the hosts of the constellations—"Gloria Excelsis." From the realms of the sacred temple came the music as that of a divine messenger of mercy, descended in gentle benediction—"On earth peace." It seemed as if the voices of the thrush and canary had combined as the organic melodies so sweetly harmonized with the orchestra's entrancing strains through the solemnity of an interlude, proclaiming "Good will toward men." Many bowed on bended knee and renewed promises of devotion to Him who was born to a Jewish carpenter, of an humble parentage in the town of Judea. The devotion was made intensive and the occasion impressive ever by the surrounding beauty. The throng found itself enclosed delightfully on either side by light and flowers, music and evergreen while prayer and incense of the holy crucifixion prevailed. There was the altar upon which layed the sacrifice of the most sacred, and the monks darted here and there. The dazzling scene would quicken the smouldering fires of memory and recall the teachings of a fond mother, a Christian guardian, or the days of the Saints. There were gathered about eleven hundred people to witness the Mass and St. Joseph's Church was packed from altar to doors. The exercises began at prompt 5 a.m. Rev. Father Bustch delivered a sermon after which the congregation was allowed to review the crib in the manger. A full orchestra under direction of Prof. Harris assisted the choir and rendered several independent selections among which was the "Holy City" and a cornet solo by Prof. Moses Johnson. —Miss Louise Evans of Washington, D.C., who has been spending the holidays in this city, the guest of Miss Madoline Seay, No. 716 Bates St., returned home after a most pleasant stay. $ TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS, $ AND OUR RECEPTACLES FOR MONEY CONTAIN THE LATEST IMPROVED DEVICES FOR THE SAFETY OF CURRENCY. Get a Certificate of Stock or a Pass-book. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION APPLY TO THE CASHIER OF- Mechanics' Savings Bank. 511 North Third Street: Pres. John Mitchell, Jr. Vice-President, Wm. A Hankins; Cashier, George W Lewis. JOHN R. CHILES. They Remembered Their Pastor. On Christmas Day the members of the Calvary and Mt. Olive Baptist Churches surprised their pastor, the Rev. D. H. Chamberlayne, B. D., Kilmarnock, Va., Mr. Morgan T. Edwards acting as spokesman, made a graceful speech and presented to him a nice suit of clothes, a pair of rubber boots, a beautiful shaving set, a purse containing money, and other useful articles as testimony of their love and esteem. The pastor responded as best as he could under the circumstances, reminding them that the glory of what has been accomplished belongs to God. After partaking of a sumptuous repast, the members departed promising to call again when their pastor marries. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Sunday, Dec. 23rd was a high day for the Lord with the Association. At 8:30 p.m. meeting was conducted by Rev. W. H. Stokes, B. D. 2 p.m. men gathered to canvass. 3:30 p.m. Mass Meeting at the True Reformers' Hall, Special music was rendered by the Municipal Brass Band, led by Mr. Moses A. Johnson. A large number of men gathered to hear Prof. J. R. L. Diggs, who delivered an address which will do very much good. The boys met at our rooms at 4 p.m. and were addressed by Pres. Clifton Cabell who was extremely interesting to them. Explanation on the Sunday School lesson to day 5 p.m. You are invited to attend. Meetings in the jail and almshouse 10 a. m. Sunday. Boys meeting Sunday 4 p.m. Mr. W. S. Morgan addressed the men Sunday 5:30 p.m. at our rooms. Solos by Pres. Clifton Cabell. All men are invited. See the other man about this meeting. Our Night School opened Thursday, Jan. 2, at 8 p. m. The time has come that every man and woman must know how to read and write his or her name, 50 cts. per month in advance. We have teachers who are thoroughly interested in the pupils. Come, and let us help you. All who visited us during the Christmas enjoyed themselves. Meetings were all well attended. The rooms as usual had on the home-like appearance which made many of the mea who were strangers feel that they were at home. The early meeting Christmas morning was led by Dr. D. A. Ferguson and was well attended. It gave the key to the man for happiness during the holidays. Regardless of the severe storm, Prof. G. R. Hovey was at his post last Saturday to explain the Sunday School lesson and was greeted by a good attendance. Rev. W. H. Stokes and General Secretary S. C. Burrell visited the city jail Christmas morning, also the committee. The weather did not keep the committee from the jail and almshouse last Sunday. The meetings were led by Brothran Stephen Braxton and F. W. Quarles. The boys' meeting was well attended last Sunday. The address to the men last Sunday by Mr. W. S. Morgan was extremely OUR CASHIER'S BOND IS THOUSAND MACHINES FOR MONEY CONTAINED SOCIETY OF certificate of S FURTHER INFORMATION nics' S OF RICHMOND North T Mitchell, Jr. ns; Cashier, Board Of Directors: P. VANDERVALL, (Sec'y.) D. J. CHAVERS, WM. A. HANKINS, S. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., timely, Subject, "Giving." The men were thoroughly benefited. Solos by President Clifton Cabell was equal to the occasion. A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. Prof. G. R. Hovey will explain the Sunday School lesson to-day 5 p. m. all are invited. The committee for Sunday's work is requested to be on time. Bible Study for boys Sunday at 4 p. m. Mothers send your boys Dr. W. E. Partee will address the men Sunday, 5:30 p. m. at our rooms. Special music by Trent's Quartette. Every man is invited to be a committee for this meeting. Remember men, this will be the first for the New Year. Come, and see that the other man comes. The scholars of our Night School very kindly remembered their teachers Dec. 23rd. Our Night School is now ready for work remember that this school is open for all. Do not forget to visit our calender exhibit. Free for everybody. Young men, see that you spend more of your time in the rooms of the Y, M, C. A. during 1902 than you did 1901. Leigh St. M. E. Church. Santa Claus in making his annual rounds remembered the pastor, Rev. W. A. C. Hughes in sending a company of ladies and gentlemen to the parsonage with many useful presents. Before the party left, Mrs. Robert Eldridge, on behalf of a number of members and friends presented the pastor with a nice sum of Xmas money. Rev. Hughes and Madame were much delighted and gave vent to their feelings with appropriate speeches. The party dispersed wishing them a merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Christmas at St. Joseph's Church. The services Christmas morning were very successfully carried out. The mass was well rendered by the choir, who sang it most heartily. The solos by Mr. Cicero Lomax, Miss Sarah Chase and Miss Sadie Whiting, being especially effective. St. Joseph's band under the directions of Prof. Harris added to the success of the service. The soft musical strains of "Nearer My God to Thee," "Ye Sons of God," "The Holy City," "Come Ye Disconsolate" were beautifully rendered, in the intervals and all were much impressed. The Rev. Charles Reilly was the celebrator of the Mass and the Rev. J. W. Butsch, the pastor, preached a most effective and charming, during which the audience sat in rapt attention. After Mass all went up in cubs but in perfect order to look at the crib, which was most artistically arranged. At 9 the pastor sang mass which was rendered by the Junior choir which consists of Misses Angeline Smith, Arabella Brooks, Peachie Taylor, Mamie Harvey, Delia Dixon, Masters Howard Parham, Harvey Cosby, Lanwood King, Nacc Chase, Clarence Brown, Misses Dora Brooks, Lillian Baylor. Mr. S. B. Graves of McDonald, W. Va. called on us. 4 Per Cent Interest PAID ON ALL SUMS OF $1.00 AND OVER, THAT REMAIN SIXTY DAYS AND OVER. R. W. WHITING, WILLIAM CUSTALO. Pioneer Lodge Elects Officers. Pioneer Lodge, No. 38, K. of P. held a very interesting meeting at their castle hall, T. R. Building, 5th Ave. There was a large attendance, and a great deal of business was transacted. The following officers were elected: C. C., W. H. Higginbotham; V. C., Thos. R. Jefferson; Prelate, W. R. Smith; Keeper of Records and Seal, A. H. Taylor; Master of Finance, F. L. Graves; Master of Exchequer, Thomas Pagsen; Thomas R. Jefferson, V. C. is a well-known visitor to Richmond. Grand Representative, James M. Langhorn, alternate, Thos. W. Merchant —Mrs. R. W. Williams is quite sck at her residence. 911 N. 32nd St. —Miss Sarah E. Burke was married to Mr Wesley G. Botts Thursday night at the home of the bride's parents 102 E Baker St. The happy couple will hold a reception at their future home 918 St. James street January 9th. The bride is a sister of Mr. Emmett C. Burke, bookkeeper Reformers' Bank. —Mrs. Fannie R. Walke of Petersburg has been the guest of Mrs. Geo. W Gaskins. —Miss Mary E. Matthews of Manakin, Goochland County, Va. is in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Payne of 1011% W. Catherine St. —Rev. Mrs. Hughes and Baby Bernice are spending the Christmas holidays with friends in Baltimore. Who Got No. 75.817 D? The great voting contest that been in progress at the Isaac Straus & Co., family liquor store, 423 East Broad St., closed on New Year's day and the lucky numbers were 75817 D for the Toilet set and 77666 T, for the Clock. The clock was won by William Smith, of 818 N 3rd St. (colored), a porter on the Atlantic Coast Line. The toilet set is now awaiting the person holding the ticket No. 75817 D to come and redeem it by Jan. 10th. CLAIRVOYANT AND ASTROLOGIST. Life from cradle to grave. 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