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THE RICHMOND PLANET WANTS TO SELL VIRGINIA SEMINARY. GRAHAM GETS IN AN OAR TOO—A WARM TIME AT VOL.XIX NO.11 WANTS VIRG Peculiar Position THE COLORED BAPTIST HAYE S DISMISSA GRAHAM GET THE The American Baptist Home Mission Society. New York, Jan. 31, 1902. (Dictated by T. J. M.) Although you paid no attention to my former letter, I address you once more. As you know Mr. G. W. Hayes, President of the Virginia Seminary, persists in his denial of having signed the mortgage given by the Virginia Seminary to the Home Mission Society to secure the payment of money loaned to the Seminary by the Society. His denials and statements are of such importance as injurious to the Home Mission Society; they are also very harmful to your own people by creating in their minds a strong prejudice against the Society which has done so much for them; and they are very harmful to the general cause of Negro education. WANTED PROF. HAYES SILENCED You know that Mr. Hayes did sign that mortgage. I have written to the President of your Board calling his attention to the matter, and asking that immediate steps be taken to silence Mr. Hayes and put the Society right before the public. This he has declined to do. In your statement which appears in the CHRISTIAN ORGANIZER of Jan. 25th, you say: "We owe the Home Mission Society a few thousand dollars, though they have a few thousand of our money tied up in the Negro shop at Richmond, which is styled an industrial building. They owe the debt, and then the thousand dollars more held by the heads will be given us." "We still love the Society though their officers nag us and scourge us, and threaten us, and hold back monies which have been appropriated for the salaries of the teachers of the Virginia Seminary." EMPHATIC DENIALS Let me ask your attention to these facts in your statement: 1. The Home Mission Society has not a dollar of your money tied up in the Negro shop at Richmond. 2. The Home Mission Society has not held up a thousand dollars or more. 3. Your statement that the officers of the Society nag, scourge and threaten you is apparently intended, and certainly is calculated to stir up strife and deep an prejudice among your people both to their injury and to the Society. NOT SURPRISED AT THE ATTITUDE I have ceased to be surprised at any attitude that you may take in this matter, but I certainly regret very much that you should lend your name to the printing and circulating of such statements as those referred to above. It can do no possible good, and I know that it will do you harm. It discredits you personally, and injures the cause that you represent. REV. DR. BOWLING'S RINGING REPLY. NORFOLK, VA., Feb. 3, 1902. Rev. T. J. MORGAN, LL D.,. 111 FIFTH AVE., NEW YORK. My Very Dear Brother: I had begun to think that you were satisfied to wait until our May meeting for a settlement of our differ- ences, until I received a marked copy of the Home Mission Month leaflet, sent by some COURANTLY friend of yours in Richmond, rehashing the old Morgan- Hayes mortgage trouble. That matter was a personal matter between you and the Professor. DOES NOT AFFECT THE MORTGAGE. His signature does not affect the morg- gage one way or the other. Did he sign the second mortgage? Did I sign it? He as a man and a Christian made his public statements. The state and country accepted them. You continue to keep them before the public eye. You say that I know Mr. Hayes signed it. You are saying what you can't prove. I have never seen him sign the papers you speak of; thus, cannot positively say that he signed them. GAVE TO THE UNIVERSITY. Your three facts have been noted carefully. Foot the 1st. If you will carefully THE ANNUAL MEETING IN MAY. scan the minutes of the Norfolk Union Association, the Virginia Baptist State Convention and the Va. Baptist State S. S. Convention from 1896, you will find that the church of which I am the pastor gave somewhat to the Virginia Union University. A part of that money was given by me. I generally lead my people in rallies for any good cause, Mine was no direct allusion to myself, but rather to my people of the Convention who made the sacrifices under the magnificent leadership of white captains of the Lord's host. A DISTINCTION WITH A DIFFERENCE Fact, the 2nd. I don't charge the Home Mission Society with holding up monies, but the heads. You and Dr. Mac Vicar did the holding. In the month of December, 1898, while yet cooperating, you wrote to our Board of Trustees a letter with the following closing sentence: "Dr. Mac Vicar, the Superintendent of Education, tells me that he has suggested to you and to others an informal conference looking to some radical changes in our educational work in Virginia, which he hopes will harmonize all interests and will meet with your cordial approbation. I trust that he may not be disappointed in the outcome of the conference, and that after the conference your Board may be able to unite unanimously in recommending to us as President of Virginia Seminary a man towards whose support we can heartily designate at least a portion of the one thousand dollars already voted by the Home Mission Society. WOULD NOT CAST HIM OUT. The Conference was held, but the formal plans of the informal conference did not turn out to your satisfaction (the casting out of the man G W. Hayes) and the money was never turned over by you and Dr. Mac Vicar to our Board for the pay of the teachers. Thus I claim that the heads, and not the Society, are holding back the one us and dollars. CALLED IT NAGGING Fact, the third. When you ask us to force Mr. Hayes to make an absolute and unqualified retraction of everything satisfactory to you; that our Board must put itself on record as owing you, when we have promised to pay you every cent, even to the pound of flesh, knowing that we have no money, and thus can make no payments until May, that is nagging. SCOURGING THE INNOCENT When you tell us that we must act immediately and to your satisfaction in the premises; that we are injuring our school by keeping at its head a "liar and slanderer." that we are involving ourselves in the shame and disgrace of our dishonored president, you are scourging us. THREATENED WITH DEATH. When you will not wait until May that the differences may be settled to the satisfaction of ourselves as well as you; when you send your attorney to foreclose your account, thus closing the account, the dead of winter, believing as you do that we can't raise the money demanded by you, you threatened us, and with death. MANHOOD AROUSED. When you talk about your great sorrow and your reluctance, and your wish not to distress the Seminary, you arouse the lingering traces of manhood even in the manly Negroes who believe that a great Northern general can do no harm. STIRRED THE FIGHTING BLOOD: When you talk about your disliking to injure the Board by appealing to the law to force it to pay its just obligations when the officials of that Board promise to settle everything in a few two months, you hit our fighting blood, and make us the more determined to resist your impotent attempts to steal from us that with which God has endowed us—manhood and lofty aspirations. NEED NOT WORRY Doctor, you need not worry yourself about my attitude in this matter. Be surprised at those Negroes who fawn at your feet, and cringe when your hand binds to their hands shackles stronger than bands of Southern steel. We have done our best to appease your anger and gain your true sympa thy; but, alas 'tis all in vain. THE CRY OF DEFIANCE. You want the life of Hayes and the failure of Virginia Seminary, an occular demonstration of the inability of the Negro to lead and do for himself. And now, my brother, strike where you think the life blood flows the freest. We will not retreat, nor will we cast out one for a compromise. WILL KNOW BUT ONE STANDARD. We have pledged to stand for our people, and if providence wills, when you will have robbed us of our intellectual shrine on the hills beyond Lynchburg, we'll sound the trumpet of alarm 'till the Negro Baptists of Virginia know but on standard—the Virginia Baptist State Convention. Awaiting your further action, I am, Sir. Your humble servant, R. H. BOWLING, President of the Virginia Baptist State Convention. DR. MORGAN TO DR GRAHAM. NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 1902. REV. W. F. GRAHAM, D. D. Richmond, Va. Dear Brother:— I am in receipt of your favorof Jan. 20th, from which I understand that you do not propose to take any action whatever regarding the attitude of Pres. Hayes toward the Home Mission Society until your annual meeting next May. Meantime President Hayes continues privately and publicly to assert that the mortgage which we hold against the Virginia Seminary, bearing his signature was never signed by him, leaving the inference to be drawn that his signature was forged by some one representing or in the interest of the American Baptist Home Mission Society. INJURING THE SOCIETY. These and other false statements made by him are injuring the Home Mission Society in the minds of your people, and are doing a great harm to them by creating unfounded prejudice against their best friend, are doing irreparable harm to the school which he represents; and to the great cause of Negro education. As your Board is unwilling to take any action in the premises, we feel constrained to act promptly. APPEALS TO THE LAW. I have therefore put the matter into the hands of an attorney, with instructions to prepare the case immediately and bring suit against the Virginia Seminary for the foreclosure of the mortgages, and the collection of the money due this Society. I do this very reluctantly and with great sorrow. I do not wish to distress the Seminary; I am sorry to put you to the large costs involved in a law-suit; and I dislike to injure the Board by appealing to the law to force it to pay its just obligations. But there seems no other way by which we can stop the false and slanderous assertions made by your representative, the President of the School. Fraternally yours, T. J. MORGAN, Cor. Sec'v. DR. GRAHAM TO DR. MORGAN RICHMOND, V.A., Feb. 1, 1902. REV. T. J. MORGAN, LL D., I very much regret that you feel called upon to take the legal course which you have named in relation to Virginia Seminary. Prof. Hayes is not a trustee of Virginia Seminary, he has never been; and therefore, the validity or non-validity of his signature to mortgages would mean nothing to the case in question. I regard the flight between you and Prof. Hayes as personal in the extreme. yet it is our intention in our May meeting to do all in our power to bring about a satisfactory settlement of the whole matter. SOLE OBJECT AND AMBITION But since you have taken your last step, I am forced to believe that your sole object and highest ambition is to close up Virginia Seminary, and thus keep the Negro Baptists from having a school of their own. There is nothing left for us to do but to meet you in court and make a manly fight for what we believe to be right. As I told you before, our object is to settle up with the Home Mission Society in May. Now I ask you, why all this haste 'at once unless it is to frustrate our May rally? If it is your intention to break up the school, why just say so. But please remember when once this fight is begun, there is no telling when or where it will end. We are prepared to make it along just lines, both State and National. So good-bye, Doctor, until we meet in the courts of Lynhoburg. Respectfully yours, W. F. GRAHAM. Feb'y, 1902, In The Order of Standing. 1. Josephine E. Davis. 2. Lucy M. Brooks; 3. Mary E. Booker; 4. Susie A. Bolling; 5. Richard T. Bolling; 6. N. Joseph Ware; 7. Lucy M. Deane; 8. David D. Gilpin; 9. Fannie B. Scott; 10. Minnie E. Nelson; 11. Maria L. Edwards 12. John G. Porter; 13. Lois H. Nelson; 14. M. Frances Bell; 15. Susie A. Tinsley. Mr. Johnson Returns—Colored Men Recognized. Mr. Wm. Isaac Johnson has just returned from Cleveland, O. where he has been attending the Builders Laborers International Union of Hod-Carriers, which met Feb. 4th. Herbert L. Taylor, colored, of Cleveland, Ohio was elected First Vice-President. Mr. Johnson speaks in glowing terms of the meeting. He was delegate elected by No. 4 of Petersburg and No. 1 of Newport News, Va. He is the Organizer in this state. Pink Tea Party. Grandest of the season at the Leigh St. M. E. Church, Monday and Tuesday nights, Feb'y 24th and 25th, for the benefit of the said church. Rev. Hughes will be presented a suit of clothes given him by the members and friends of the church. The presentation speech will be delivered by Rev. Johnson, pastor of the First Baptist Church. On Tusday night, the prizes will be presented to the successful persons selling the highest number of tickets. We will be glad to have our friends patronize us on this occasion. The committe do all in their power to make it pleasant to who attend. Refreshments at city prices. Committee: E. C. Eldridge, M. M. Bunn, Mamie Hughes, Nancy West, Matildice Hall, Annie Brown, Mollie Smith. [Philadelphia, Pa. Christian Banner.] Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D., of Richmond, Va. is the guest of the Editor of the CHRISTIAN BANNER this week. He preached last Sunday and each evening this week at the Holy Trinity Baptist Church to large audiences. His sermons were wonderful expositions of Gospel truth and delivered with power and produced great results. The National Baptist S. S. Union. On last Sunday at 3 p.m. m. quite an interesting gathering of some of the best people of Richmond assembled at the Fifth Street Baptist Church in attendance upon the installation services of the National Baptist Sunday School Union of Richmond, Manchester and vicinity. This was the second monthly meeting of this new organization and six more Sunday Schools were added to its membership. The Union is making fine progress. The officers were installed by Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D., who made an appropriate and spicy address. Other addresses were full of encouragement and instruction were made by Prof. W. A. Mitchell, Rev. S. P. Robinson, Mr. James of Henrico and Brother W. Henry Jones. All of these brethren spoke in highest terms of praise and compliments of the new organization. The following program was executed in good taste: Singing ..... By Union Scripture Reading ..... Rev. M. H. Payne Prayer ..... Rev. Watkins Singing ..... Union Welcome Address ..... Pres. B. H. Peyton Installation ..... Dr. W. F. Graham Singing ..... Union Recitation ..... Jas. W. Binford, Jr Recitation ..... Jack Wycho Recitation ..... Rosa B. Johnson Solo ..... Miss Pearl Christian Recitation .. Mildred Johnson Address ..... Thos. Smith Singing ..... Union Recitation .. Bessie Cottrell Solo ..... C. C. Williams Remarks by Prof W. A. Mitchell, and and Rev. S. P. Johnson For fish, oysters and game, remember Mr. H. F. Jonathan. As a wholesale shipper, he is strictly up-to-date. See advertisement. William Robinson died February 14, 1902, at 7:20 a.m. His death was a shock to all who knew him. He was perfectly resigned to the will of God. His funeral took place Sunday evening at 2 o'clock from the 7th St. Baptist Church, Camden, N. J. He was 25 years of age. Deep sorrow now pervades each heart, And grief our bosoms swell; A loved one from our home departs, In that new home to dwell. No more in our loved room again Shall we our loved one greet, But in that room that's free from pain, Shall we our lost one meet. 'Tis God who lifts our comforts high, Or sinks them in the grave; He gives and blessed be His name, He takes but what he gave. His Mother. His Mother. LEE—Mr. Nelson Lee departed this life Tuesday, February 4th at 5:20 a.m., at his residence, 318 West Duval St. He bore his sickness with Christian fortitude and slaves in the full triumph of faith. He leaves a wife, one brother and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. We trust that our loss is his eternal gain. His funeral took place Thursday afternoon, February 6th, at 3 o'clock from the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church of which he was a member for 25 years. Rev. T. B. Banks preached a very pathetic funeral, assisted by Rev. Randolph V. Peyton, pastor. Mr. A. D. Price, Funeral Director, officiated. Servant of God, well done, Rest from thy loved employ, The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy Master's joy. A voice at midnight came, He started up to hear, A mortal arrow pierced his frame, He fell, but felt no fear. WOOD—Passed away from this life February 10th, Mrs. Rachel Wood in her 55th year, at the residence of her devoted son, Mr. Edward W. Wood, in Peterburg. She was a kind and indulgent mother and beloved by all who know her. She leaves four daughters and one son and a host of relatives and friends to meurn their loss. Her funeral took place from the Giffield Baptist Church, Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. G. B. Howard, officiating. She is not dead, the one we cherish, For she the path of virtue trod. --- ROBERTS—Mr. John W. Roberts died Monday morning, February 17th, 1902, at 3 o'clock in the full triumph of faith, at his residence, 1110 W. Moore street. Age, 55 years. He leaves a widow, two brothers, one sister and many friends. He had been a member of the Second Baptist Church for many years. Funeral took place Wednesday, February 19th at the Second Baptist Church at 3 o'clock. Talked About His Family. On last Sunday morning after the regular services at the First Baptist Church, Brother "Hindquarter" Nelson Williams, Jr., who forged the names to the application for the meeting, approached Deacon J. C. Farley and demanded satisfaction, saying that he had been talking about his family. Deacon Farley asked who told him. He replied that he had been told by two or three persons. "Name one," responded the Deacon. "Brother Tharps," he responded. In an instant, Deacon Farley crossed over to where Brother Tharps was and said, "Did you tell Brother Williams anything about what took place in the Deacon Board last Monday night?" "No," responded Brother Tharps, "I've told Brother Williams nothing." Deacon Farley turned to Brother "Hindquarter," who asked him if that was all the satisfaction he was going to give him. "Yes," said the Deacon, "Brother Tharps says he told you nothing and that ends the matter until you bring forward one else whom you say told you. Brother "Hindquarter" Williams, who forged the names to the application for the meeting looked crest-fallen, but said nothing more. St. Valentine Party. A delightful St. Valentine party was given Thursday night by Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Garrett at their residence, 818 North 30th street, in honor of her two sons, Malchia Smith, recently from the Hot Springs, Va., and Lewis Smith and also a large gathering of her many friends. Supper was served at 12 p. m. The table was handsomely set with every thing of the season and decorated with flowers. Every one enjoyed themselves until a late hour in the morning. For pure medicines, drugs, etc., call on Pharmacist Thomas W. Leonard. He will treat you right and give you satisfaction. THE UNCONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. It Moves to The Mechanics' Institute. The Legislature Here. The unconstitutional "Constitutional" Convention has adjourned—to Mechanics' Institute in this city, and the legislature of Virginia has its hall once more. The discussion of the Corporation Commission provision has resulted in a bitter controversy. The measure was offered with a view to controlling the railroads of the state; but as is usual in such cases, by the time the railroad attorneys and representatives were through amending and tacking on to the measure such propositions as they favored, the bill could not be recognized by its own father. It now has the appearance of having been offered originally by the railroads and is harmless that no one is disposed to offend any opposition to its passage except perhaps those who originally proposed the measure. It creates offices and that is what the kickers wanted. The proposition to disfranchise the colored citizen has occasioned much trouble and the members are as yet in a hopeless tangle over the matter. The agitation in Washington to reduce the representation of the states which have restricted the suffrage by constitutional enactment has had a most cooling effect on the Negro-haters. It is difficult to conceive what will be done in the primeses. The discussion seems to be endless, whenever the subject is broached and every white man in the black belt seems to think that he knows more about the Negro than the Negro knows about himself. The colored folks are "sawing wood and saying nothing" fully realizing that whatever is done to their injury will react upon those who temporarily profit by the experiment. The legislature reassembled last Wednesday at the capitol building. It promises to be here, but a short time and everybody in Richmond hopes these promises will be fulfilled. No one is profiting by the presence of the two bodies but the hotel keepers and the board houses, and well, we might as well say it—the bar-room men are grinning from ear to ear. PERSONALS AND BRIEFSE —Rev. P. H. Graves of Long Creek, Va. was in the city and called on us. —MajorJ. E. A. Washington, who suffered a relapse of La Gripe is much improved and will be out in a few days. —Mr. James Forrester is indisposed at his residence, 719 N. 3rd street. —Mrs. Nancy Anderson, who recently underwent an operation at the Old Dominion Hospital is improving. —Mrs. Harriet E. Thompson is as yet quite sick at her residence, 119 East Jackson St. —Mrs. Mildred Johnson of Rosetta Court is quite ill at her residence, 1000% St. Peter St. Mary's Band, No. 1, met on the 11th instant at the Pythian Castle Hall. Four candidates were initiated and anniversary exercises held. Those who participated were Miss Nannie C. Hope and Mrs. Alice L. Lewis. Mrs. Anna Taylor, Deputy Grand Worthy Counsellor installed the officers of Pure Gold Court on the 17th instant. She also installed the officers of Sarah's Court, No. 346 on the 12th instant, also the officers of Richmond Court, No. 169. The work is prospering. —Mr. B H. Peyton, the General Inspector for the Richmond Beneficial Insurance Company has just returned to the city from a successful business trip to Danville, Va. He reports things encouraging along all lines. Pythianism is booming all over the state. Funeral Director Alphens Scott is ready to fill all engagements. Those who have patronized him, pronounce his service all right. See notice. —Lentilhon A. Mack, the ten-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mack, grandson of the late Frank Anthony, was baptized in New York Sunday, February 9 at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church by its pastor, Dr. O. T. Walker We return thanks to Rev. Wm. M. Moss, B. D., for an invitation to the installation services at the Bank Street Baptist Church of Norfolk. Va., March 16th, 1902. We desire to thank our many friends for their liberal contributions to the little orphans. Mrs. BETTIE GRANES, Matron. Mechanics' Savings Bank.—Over Seventeen Thousand Dollars Deposited There. The Mechanics' Savings' Bank which opened its doors Jan. 1st, 1902, has been liberally patronized. The total deposits up to Wednesday, Feb'y 19, 1902 inclusive were ($17,028.58) seventeen thousand and twenty-three dollars and fifty eight cents. Help This worthy Cause. RICHMOND, VA., Feb. 18, 1905. Editor of The Richmond PLANEY, Dear Sir: It is true that the colored Baptists of Virginia are making meet determined efforts in our May rally when the convention meets in Peter- burg to pay off the $4,000 we owe the Home Mission Society. At no time have we officially or otherwise deter- mined to repudiate that or any of the rest of the debts against the Virginia Sominary. The institution was begun some fifteen or sixteen years ago and the Baptists of this state promised to erect the build- ings and pay for them. Under the guidance of God, the wise management of the Virginia Baptist State Con- vention, the Trustee Board of the Con- sulty, the leadership of President G. W. Hayes, we have made wonderful strides of success. Never before have the Negro Baptists of the state been so thoroughly aroused to the sense and propriety of rising up and attempting so much to help them selves. Not only the large churches but the small churches as well in country, village and town are putting forth new and heretofore unheard of efforts to do something in a noble and praiseworthy manner for themselves. In May, our convention will meet in the Gilfield Baptist Church, Petersburg, where preaches our distinguished brother, Rev G. B Howard, D. D. Those who think that the Virginia Baptist State Convention is not the largest and most powerful Baptist organization among our people in this state will please, during the week of the convention, commencing May 14th, take the electric railway line via Manchester to Petersburg and see for themselves. Now that the Negroes throughout this state and other states have determined to lift the debt from our school in Lynchburg, I would respectfully invite donations for that object from the noble citizens of Richmond. The Fifth Street Baptist Church has subscribed $300 and she will pay it in May. Contributions may be left at the Mechanics' Savings Bank, 511 N. 3rd street or at the Richmond Beneficial Insurance Company, 728 N. 2nd St. Now, let me ask, are there not mean and women in the city of Richmond willing to help an institution owned and controlled by the Negro Baptists of this state? Are we to own nothing? Must we be afraid to own something? Ye noble hearted citizens, dare to be strong and courageous and come to the rescue of your people. Respectfully yours, W. F. GRAHAM. On Sunday afternoon, February 9th, Starlight Beneficial Club had its anniversary sermon preached at the Blennerz Baptist Church by its able pastor, Rev. W. H. Stokes. They were accompanied by the Little Dove O. L. Club. A good many people were present and a nice collection was raised. On Thursday night, February 18th, the annual supper was given at their hall on west Leigh street. A nice programme, consisting of music and short speeches was rendered. After which the visitors were escorted below to partake of the delicacies of the season. Mr. W. Isaac Johnson, one of its members installed the officers, most of whom have been reelected from year to year since its organization. The annual report shows that the club has 57 benefited members and a snug sum in the bank. The club pays $5 for 3 weeks; $8 for 3 weeks; $2 as long as its member remains sick and $0.00 at death. It also pays heirs at the death of certain members of the family. The officers for the ensuing year are as follows: President, John H. Mabrey; vice-president, Joseph Fountain; secretary, M. P. Tyer; assistant secretary, W. G. Carter; treasurer, W. B. Smith; banking committee, W. P. Burrell, W. A. Kyles and M. P. Tyer; sick chairman, John Herndon; sergeant-at-arms, Lewis Scott; marshals, E. S. Harris and B. L. Norrell. A Brilliant Record...Fifth Grammar Grade Leads. The 5th Grammar Grade of Baker School, Miss. M. L. Chiles, teacher, for excellence in attendance and scholarship still leads Baker School. The record is 100 per cent in attendance for 17 weeks and 4 days and none tardy during the term. In the examination just ended the class made 93 per cent in Arithmetic, and 91 per cent in Grammar with a general average of 91 per cent for the school. Twelve First Honors (above 90 per cent) and six Second Honors (above 80 per cent). Every pupil promoted with an honor. The class was served with cream and cake at the residence of the teacher, Friday, Feb. 14th, 1902 and enjoyed the compliment. The teacher and pupils may well feel proud of the work accomplished this session. The following work the pupils. Edna Debbress, Hattie Fisher, Eva Graham, Kate Holmes, Alberta Hughes, Addie Lemas, Lucy Lewis, Belle Morris, Sarah Minor, Mary B. Pary, Mary Quarles, Virginia Wilder, Chas, Brown, Willie Cramp, Robert E. Jones, Jr., Roscoe C. Mitchell, Embro Co. Chas, Tinsley. Our Boys and Girls Bright Stories and Anecdotes of Life at Home and Abroad. Unique Institution at Lafayette, Ind. That Has Won the Name of the "Dog Harvard." One of the most remarkable and interesting colleges in the country has been established and is now in full swing in Lafayette, Ind. It is known as the dog Harvard. At this university, which is on a large farm, many of the swell dogs of the country are pegging away at their studies striving for degrees and diplomas which will pronounce them cracker-jack hunters. Fred Erb, a noted trainer of dogs, has the school in charge and he has formulated a curriculum, which, if closely followed, is bound to turn even the dulest dog into a passable hunter, while the bright ones will leave the place stars. The most aristocratic student at the school at present is Sailor Boy, who is an apt pupil and a favorite with classmates and instructors. This dog belongs to President Roosevelt and is a Chesapeake of the finest stock and the color of an otter. The dog is now finely broken and retrieves perfectly. Col. Cody also has dogs at Lafayette. They are Llewellyn setters of highly bred strains. Other blue-blooded canines too numerous to name fill the kennels and receive a daily course of instruction in the rules of retrieving and dog etiquette. The dogs are divided into classes and each pupil is given lessons in the various branches in which he is most deficient. "Our chief trouble is with lazy dogs," Mr. Erb remarked recently while discussing the work of the school. "You can break an energetic dog of a fault within a few weeks by exercising patient perseverance and kindness, but it is a much more difficult task to cure a dog of laziness and a lazy hunter is the abomination of all sportsmen. "I have found that there is nothing like hunger to rouse even the most indifferent beast, so when a dog with SAILOR BOY AND HIS TRAINER. the black name of lazy is placed in my charge. I first make an effort to become his friend and then slowly commence to let him feel the pangs of hunger. "When I think he is hungry enough I take him out for a tramp through the woods and his lessons in retrieving begin. When he has gone briskly after a wounded bird and brought it quickly and safely to me he is rewarded with a good swell dinner served on the spot. "A few experiences of going hungry and several more lessons in retrieving set the lazy dog to thinking and unless he is particularly stubborn he soon commences to take an interest in sport and before he leaves the kennels will trump miles and miles without lagging and will bring to hand the last bird a shot with as much surety and quickness as he did the first. "A slow dog once cured of its laziness makes a first-class hunter, for it lacks the nervous disposition which so often spoils a more energetic dog. "Setters are the most easily taught. They usually have affectionate dispositions and learn rapidly. Jim and Fritz, two of Col. Cody's dogs, had lots to learn when they first came to me, but they proved apt scholars and now, at 14 months, they work to a charm. When standing a bird they make a pleture to thrill the sportsman's heart. "Mr. Roosevelt's Chesapeake dog, Sailor Boy, is well along in his studies. He is ten months old, a handsome smooth-coated dog of the finest stock." —Philadephila Press. Fun at the Big Party Every girl or boy who has been at a donkey party will be pleased to know how to behave at a pig party. It contains as much hilarity as those gathering, and is easier. Everybody at a party is required to draw with a pencil, on white paper, two pigs. The drawing must be made without taking the pencil off the paper. The second drawing must be made with the eyes blindfolded, after which the paper must be signed. The fun comes when a comparison of the drawings takes place, and the prize in competition is given to the draughtsman of the best pig. The person who makes the worst drawing is called the pig. Ted—Did Old Soak see anything out of the ordinary during his trip abroad? Ned—Well, he saw snakes in Ireland. —Pook. A Sport in Which Our Grandfathers Used to Delight When Rain Kept Them Indoors. To go fishing on land is probably a strange sport to you, unless your grandfather has told you how he used to catch mice in the pantry. If he were like my grandfather he had very little money when he was a boy, and one cent meant as much to him as ten cents does to most boys nowadays, and he used to earn a cent for every ten mice he caught. Suppose the kitchen or pantry or garret happens to be full of mice, and Peach MOUSE TRAP FOR BOYS. you haven't a trap in the house. It is a very simple matter to make one of the old-fashioned kind, with an empty jam jar. Over the top tie a piece of heavy brown paper, in the way you have probably seen jars of currant jelly covered. In the middle of the paper cut a cross. Then set the jar wherever the mice are apt to come and hang a piece of toasted cheese over the center of the jar. The mouse, attracted by the cheese, will climb upon the jar, and his weight will open the crosscut and drop him inside the jar, the paper door flying back in place, ready for another unsuspecting venturer. If you can persuade mother to pay you for every mouse you catch, so much the better. This same sort of a trap can be used in the fields and woods, for harvest and field mice, but should be buried in the ground, if possible. A market for selling these wild creatures can often be found among boys and girls who wish to train them for pets.-Boston Globe. INSECTS MAKE MUSIC. How Grasshoppers Produce the Strange Sounds with Which All of Us Are Familiar. The grasshopper has a wing that is very curious to look at. You have seen this little insect, I have no doubt. Its color is light green, and just where the wing joins the body there is a thick ridge and another on the wing. On this ridge there is a thin but strong skin, which makes a sort of drumhead. It is the rubbing of these two ridges or drumheads together which makes the queer noise you have heard. There is no music in it certainly. The insects could keep quiet, if they wished, but they must enjoy making the noise. The grasshopper sometimes makes two rubs on its drumhead and sometimes three. The moment it is very dark they begin. Soon the whole company is at work. As they rest after each rubbing, it seems as if they answered one another. Did you know that bees hum from under their wings? It is not the stir of those beautiful light wings we hear. It is the air drawing in and out of the air tubes, in the bee's quick flight. The faster the bee flies the louder the humming is. Did you know that insects feel? They have nerves all over them, through their wings and out to the end of every feeler—Prairie Farmer. Brayest Are the Tenderest bravest Are the Tenderest. Charles V., emperor of Germany, was one of the ablest kings and bravest kings that ever lived. When danger threatened his country or his people he was ready to face it; he knew no fear. One day, in camp, he was told that a swallow was building her nest upon his tent. He gave orders that it should not be disturbed. So the pretty nest, with its dainty, soft lining was finished, and soon the mother bird was sitting on her pearly white eggs. But before the young birds were hatched the army had to break camp. The tents were all struck except the emperor's. He said: "Let it stand. I can get another shelter, but she cannot get another brood. She trusted me for a home. I will not fail her." Surely the bravest are the tenderest. The Sewing Bird's Nest. The most curious of all birds are the tailor, or sewing birds of India. They are little yellow creatures not much larger than one's thumb. That the snakes and one the monkeys cannot rob the nests the tailor bird picks up a dead leaf, flies up into the tree and with a fiber for a thread and its bill for a needle sews the leaf to a green one hanging from the tree. The sides are sewed up, an opening to the nest thus built being left at the top. That a nest with the dainty little eggs is swinging in the tree no snake, nor monkey, and not even man would have the least suspicion. An Irish Kick A cyclist in Ireland was bitten by a dog. He wrote a complaint to the local paper, and the communication closed with these remarkable words: "The dog, I understand, belongs to a magistrate who resides in the neighborhood, and is allowed to wander on the road unmuzzled, and yet sits on the bench in judgment on others." -Tit-Bits. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. HONOR PUPILS. BAKER SCHOOL. 6th Grammar, Mrs. R. M. D. Bowser, teacher—Gertrude Augustus, Eleanora Smith, Frank Riley, Flora Carter. 5th Grammar, Mrs. M. L. Chiles, teacher—Belle Morris, Willie Crump, Hattie Fisher, Roscoe C, Mitchell, Robert E. Jones, Jr., Eva Graham, Charles Tinsley, Virginia Wilder, Mary B. Payne, Alberta Hughes, Addie Lemas, Sarah Minor. 4th Grammar, Miss Wills, teacher—Jennie Jackson. 3rd Grammar, Mr. D. Webster Davis, teacher—William Partee, Lillie Harris, Anna Calloway, Nash Shackelford. 2nd Grammar, Miss Vera A. Holmes, teacher—Mary Daggett, Tamar Carter, Gwendola Brown, Mabel Smith, Georgia Grey. 1st Grammar, Miss Mary H. Smith, teacher—Mamie Johnson, Bessie Edwards, Rebecca Muchell, Minnie Carter, Arnita Wells, Martha Minor, Maylon Bolling, Amy Robinson. 8th Primary, Miss L. J. Corbin, teacher—Ada Green, Azelia Stors, Pearl Brown, Thomas Knight, Mamie Lovings, John Brown, Ellen Wilson, Cora Smith, Alice Augustus, Rosa Goodwin, Perzelia Brown, Mary Johnson, Rosa Martin, Ernest Briggs, Mattie Cary, Emily Gilpin, Serena Robinson. 7th Primary, Miss C. F. Brown, teacher—Leo Smith, David Pearson, Wyndham Carter, Mattie Dawson, Lelia Calloway, Lillie Price, Percy Stowe, Therista Chiles, Emily Greene, Frances Giles. 6th Primary, Miss Mattie C. Tinsler, teacher—Florence Stors, Nellie Jones, Naomi Hill, Ethel Jackson, Lucy Coombs. 5th Primary—Miss Mary E. Allen, teacher—Mabel West, Cassie Nelson, Maggie Farrar, Mannie Lewis, Mary Pierson, Hermione Jackson, Bernetta Young, Edward Yancey, John Pierson, Spotwood Robinson 4th Primary, Miss Martha R. Crump, teacher—Arnetta Stokes, Erna Benjamin, Lucy Williams, Katie Gilpin, Maureen Jackson, Veolia Washington, Gratton Graves, Ellis Mayo, Mary Miller, Carlotta Kersey, Helen Edwards, Willie Gray, Sarah Taylor, Bennie Bass, Alfred Coles, Irene Brown. 3rd Primary, Miss Ellen V. Trent, teacher—Lelia Giles, Bessie Ware, Sarah Sydney, Stephen Jones, Benjamin Wilkerson, Pinkey Howard, Susie Johnson, Sallie Gayles, Franklin Jones, Martha Ferrell, Marie Brown, Mercer Burrell, Hazel Johnson, James Edwards, Estelle Briggs, Theresa Hayes, Willie Weathers. 2nd Primary, Miss Lizzie G. Yancey, teacher—Thurlow Jones, Jack Wyche, Katie Brown, Alberta Smith, Ruby Green, Ira Dean, Erma Holmes, Rosa Scott, Frank Cephas, Charles Storrs, Percy Vanghn. 1st Primary, Miss Lizzie G. Yancey, teacher—Sammy Woolfork, Fannie Pollard, Joseph Meade, Mamie Robinson, Virginia Anderson, Irene Pollard, Lotte Lewis, Marmion Barrett, Marie Brown, Williana Branch, Ida Harris. NAVY HILL SCHOOL 6th Grammar—Mr. A. V. Norrell, teacher: Royal Bouldin. 5th Grammar—Miss Rosa B. Brooks, teacher: Fannie Cowan. 4th Grammar—Miss Lena V. Isham, teacher: Coralease Norrell, Lillie Porter. 8th Primary—Miss M. L. Jasper, teacher: James Ware, Alice Jones. 7th Primary. 49—Miss E. B. Lucas teacher: Alfred Kemp, Sallie Baylor, Myrtle Monroe, Laura Jackson, Elizabeth Carter. 7th Primary. 50—Miss Virginia B. Harper, teacher: Viola Logan, Leanna Davenport, Martha Wilhams, Mary Brown, Walter Brooks, Bessie Curtis, Robert Lewis, James Walls, Estelle Robinson, Leroy Lewis, Floyd Hope, Charlie White, Melvin Logan. 6th Primary—Miss Earlie A. Lee, teacher: Robert Woodson, Eva Payne, Louis Crump, Jr. 5th Primary—Miss M. L. Tinsley, teacher: Mary Jackson, Virginia Branch, Elen Griffis, Early Baptist, Edgar Robinson, Eva Cosby, Arie Grey 5th Primary 11—Miss E. Meladeia White, teacher: Rosa Page, Pearl Banks Mary Richardson, Mattie Norrell. 4th Primary 1—Miss M. E. Morris, teacher: Marshal Daniel, Joseph Brooks. 4th Primary 55—Miss S. E. Brown, teacher: Mary Cabell, Marie Fisher, Lucy Branch. 3rd Primary 56—Miss S. E. Brown, teacher: Adell Richard, Irene Gregory, Sherman Brown, Florence Bryant, Sarah Roberts, Nellie Owens, Robert Hamilton. 3rd Primary—Miss M. C. O. Trice, teacher: Pierce V. Glenn, Emma Randolph, Alberta Ceasar, Bessie Booker, Rebecca Stith, Leroy West, Lettie Pratt, Martell Brooks, Millie Granderson, Leroy Rogail, Rosa Reese. 2nd Primary—Miss M. C. Trice, teacher: Minnie Smith, Ada Boisseau, Jantha Hudson, Julia Kinney, John Johnson, Robert Pratt, Nita Hope, Albert Jefferson, Beatrice Edmounds, Martha Jonathan, Belmore Lee, Ruth V. Cooper, Elizabeth Dudley, Inez Stutely, Jesse Scruggs, Frank Mason. 1st Primary, 59—Miss J. I. Stephens, teacher: Cornelius Minor, Mary Trinton, Samuel Green, Ruth Loundes, Julia Taylor, Irene Minor, John Beale, Fannie Myers, Mamie Bentley, Jennie Jones, Alce Myers, Willie Hunt, Fannie Nightingale, Samuel Morgan, Alberta Johnson, Florence Hunt, Bessie Randolph, Clarence Friend. 1st Primary, 60—Miss Julia I. Stephens, teacher: Ethel Howell, Haywood Cabell, Mattie Harris, James Eaton, Mattie Grammar, Julia Staton, Cora Robinson, Mattie Scott, Frank Arvin, David Woodson, Rebecca Mantley, Blanche Hurte, Joseph Cabell, Irene Dabney, Samuel Grandison, Willie Harris, Eva Talley. WANTED—Agents wanted to sell Electric Cough Syrup. Cures a cough in one day. Price to agents $1.50 per dozen bottles. Address, L. A. BRUMSKIN, Box 42. Woodstown, N. J. SOUTHERN RAILWAY Schedule in Effect Feb. 16. 1902. Trains Leave and Arrive 14th St. Station 10:20 A. M., No. 9 daily for Durham, N. C. Danville, and all local stations south, connecting at Burkeville with N. & W. R. for stations west, and at Jeffreys for local stations on Norfolk Divisions to Danville; at Oxford for Henderson. 2:20 P. M., No. 20 limited train daily, for Jack,ville and all Points to New Orleans, Nassan, etc. Connects at Mossley, with Farmville, and Powhatan Railroad; at Greensboro for Durham, Raleigh and Wakefield; at New Orleans, 55, United States fast mail, solid train, which carries sleepers and joints South which carries sleepers and joints South Drawing Room Sheeper, Richmond to Atlanta and Birmingham. Through train withbury to Memphis. Dining-Car Service. LOCAL FREIGHT. Nos. 61 and 62 between Manchester and Neapollis. YORK RIVER LINE, VIA WEST POINT. THE FAVORITE ROUTE NORTH. LEAVE RICHMOND. 4:30 P. M., No. 16, Baltimore Limited, daily except Sundays, connecting at West Point with Interstate 40 atimore and York River landings stops other 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 Lehigh Valley for Walkkerton and Tappahannock. 53 A. M. No. 74, local mixed. Leaves daily, except Sunday for West Point and intermediate stations, connecting with stage at Lehigh Valley for Walkkerton and Tappahannock. TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND. 9:15 A. M., daily from West Point, with connection from Baltimore, except Mondays 10:45 A. M., daily except Sundays and Mondays 5:15 P. M., daily except Sundays, from West Front and intermediate stations. Back and intermediate stations, except Sundays, 5:33 p. m., arriving 8:30 a.m. Steamers call at Almonds and Yorktown Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; Clay Bank and Gloucester Point Mondays, Wednes- days and Fridays C O W, WESTBURY, D. P. A., 920 E. Main St., Richmond, Va. S H HARDWICK, G. P. A., F. S. GANNON, Third Vice-President and General Manager, Washington, D. U Norolk and Western R. R. November 24th, 1901. LEAVE RICHMOND (DAILY), BYRD STREET STATION. 9:00 A. M. NORFOLK LIMITED. Arrives at Norfolk 11:20 A. M. Stops only at Pet- sersburg, Waverly and Suffolk. 9:05 A. M. THE CHIC GO EXPRESS, for Lynchburg, Ronnie, Columbus and Chicago. Buffet Parlor Car Petersburg to Ronnie, Fullman Sleeper Ronnie to Ronnie, soofo, for Bristol, Knoxville, and Chattanooga to Fullman Sleeper Ronnie to Knoxville. 3:00 P. M., Ocean Shore Limited. Arrives Norfolk 3:20 P. M. Stops only at Petersburg Washington, Parks Comm. Parks folk with Steamer to Portsmouth, Providence, New York, Baltimore and Washington 7:33 P. M. Suffolk, Norfolk and intermed intestations. Arrives at Norfolk 10:30 P. M. 9:10 P. M. Lynchburg, and Roanoke. Connets at Lynchburg, Roanoke. Connets at Lynchburg, Carroll, and Observation and Chattanooga Limited. Pullman Sleepsers Lynchburg to Memphis and Memphis, Carroll, and Observation Cars Sleepers to Attn. Pullman Sleepsers between Richmond and Lynchburg. Berths ready for occupancy 8:30 P. M. Pullman Sleepsers Petersburg and Roanoke. Trains arrive Richmond from Lynchburg and and the West daily at 7:35 A. M. and 8:56 P. M.; from Norfolk and the East at 11:10 A. m., 11:42 A. m., and 6:50 P. m. Office 828 Main St. JOHN E. WAGNER City Passenger and Ticket Agt. C. H. BOSLEY, District Passenger Agent. W. B. BEVILL, General Passenger Agent. General Office; Roanoke, Va. dc. 18 FEBRUARY 10, 1902. C. & O. PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE AND ARRIVE NEW MAIN-ST. STATION LEAVE RICHMOND. 9 A. M., Daily, Local to Old Point, Norfolk and Porsmouth. 10:10 A. M. Excelsi Sunday, Local to Calverton Clifton Forge, Connects for Orange, Culpeper, and Manassas. 10:20 A. M. Daily for Lynchburg, Lexington, ton, Clifton Fergus. Connects, except Sunday for Rosney, Aberdeen and New Oaklea. 2:10 P. M. Except Sunday, "Washington and Old Point Limited" for Norfolk on Old Point. Parlor and observation cars from Washington to Old Point without change. Connects at Old Point with Old Point. Annex Boat for New York steamer. 2:45 P. M. Daily, St. Louis and Chicago Limit- ning. Pullman for St. Louis. Pullman for Cincinnati. Los Angeles. 5 to eight hours, quickest line West. Connects for Virginia Hot Springs. Local train follows St. Louis Limited from Gordonsville to Staunton, except Sund- day. 4:00 P. M. Daily. Local to Old Point, Norfolk and Portsmouth. Pullman to Old Point Connects at Old Point with Washington, Baltimore and Cape Charles steam ers. 5:15 P. M. Except Sunday for Bremo. 5:30 P. M. Except Sunday to Doswell. 10:30 P. M. Daily F. F. V. Dining Car train. Con- nects for Virginia Hot Springs. Pull- man to Clifton Fergus with Parlor Car to Cincinnati, and Pullman to C incinnati, Louisville, and the West. Apply at 800 E. main street, 903 east Main St. B. W. FULLER, JOHN D. POTTS G. P. A., A. G. P. A. 4.37 A. M. Daily from BYRD STREET STATION, for Washington and beyond. Minutes to rerollericksburg and Alexandria. Sleeping in Washington and New York. Dining Car. 3:12 p. m. Daily, from MAIN STATION for Wash n gt n and beyond. Stops at Doswell, Fredericksburg, and Alexandria. Sleeping cars to New York. 4:00 p. M. Except Sunday, from the BYRD STATION accommodation for Fredericksburg and intermediate stations. 6:12 P. M. Daily, from ELBA STATION, for Washington, and beyond. Stops at Fredericksburg and Alexandria. Sleeping Car to New York. Dining Car. 6:30 P. M. Except Sunday, from ELBA STATION, Accommodation for Ashland and intermediate points. 8:05 P. M. BYRD STREET STATION, for Washington, and beyond. Stops at Ashland, Doswell, Milford, Fredericksburg, Brooke, Widewater, Quantico, and Alexandria. Stops at other stations and beyond (A Nichdham to New York and Philadelphia). 11:15 P. M. Except Sunday, from ELBA STATION, Accommodation for Ashland and intermediate points. 16:40 A. M. Except Sunday at ELBA STATION Accommodation from Ashland and intermediate points. 8:25 A. M. Except Sunday at BYRD STREET STATION Accommodation from Fredericksburg, and intermediate points. 8:40 n. m. Daily, at BYRD STREET STATION Stops at Alexandria, Widewater, Brookie Fredericksburg, Doswell, Ashland, Glen Allen, and Elba. Sleeping car from New York to kickinch. 12:53 P. M. Except Sunday at BYRD STREET STATION, stops at local stations, from Washington to Ashland inclusive, Glen Allen and Elba. 2:00 P. M., daily, at ELBA STATION. Stops at Alexandria and Fredericksburg, sleeping car from New York, Dining Car. 2:30 P. M., daily, at MAIN STREET STATION. Stops at Alexandria, Fredericksburg, Doswell and Ashland, Sleeping car from New York. 5:52 P. M. Except ELBA STATION, accommodation from Ashland, and in intermediate points. 7:13 P. M., daily, at BYRD STREET STA- TION. Stops at Alexandria, Fredericksburg, Doswell, Ashland, and Elba. Sleeping cars from New York to Washington. Dining Car. 8:40 P. M., daily, at BYRD STREET STA- TION. Stops at local stations Washington to Ashland inclusive, Glen Allen, and Elba. Buffalo. 10 25 P. M., Daily at MAIN STREET STATION. Florida and Metropolitan Landlock. Stops at Alexandria, Frederick- lbsburg, Pennell, and Ashland. Sleeping Cars from New York. Dining Car, 11 30 P. M., Except Sunday, at ELBA STATION Accommodation from Ashland, 11 40 P. M., Except Sunday, at BYRD-STREET STATION, New York and Florida Special, makes no stops All Puilman Cars. No extra fare, other than usual Puilman charge. Dining Car, W. P. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager. W. D. DUKE, E. T. D. MYERS, General Manager. President. SEABOARD AIR-LINE B. R. "Capital City Route" Short Line to Principal Cities of The South and Southwest, Florida, Cuba, Texas, California, and Mexico, Reaching the Capitol of Six States. SCHEDULE IN EFFECT DEC. 1, '01. Trains Leave Richmond Daily—Main Street Station. 10:37 p. m. "Florida and Metropolitan Limited" for Petersburg, Henderson, Raleigh, Southern Illinois, Columbia, Pennah, Sacksonville, Tampa, Minna, all otho South, Cuba, China and the West Indies. 2:38 p.m. and all points South, and p. North. Petersburg Henderson, Raleigh, South Pine Hurst, all points in Florida, Ala- tna, Athens, Nashville, Memphis, and all points North. 9:10 p.m. "Seaboard Express" Daily for Petersburg, Noralina, N.C. and all inter- mediate stations. Connection at Noralina at 2:00 p.m. Raleigh at Henderson at 2:00 p.m. Raleigh, N.C. at Durham, N.C. at 3:35 p.m. daily, except Sunday. 5:00 p.m. and Petersburg Local" Daily, Petersburg and all intermediate stations. 11:45 p.m. Raleigh and Petersburg Local" Daily, except Sunday, Petersburg and all intermediate points. Trains leave Richmond for Washington at 2:30 p.m. Daily. No. 34 at 6:45 a.m. and No. 38 at 3:15 p.m. Connections at Jacksonville and Port Tampa for all Florida East Coast points, and Cuba, and all points Orleans for all points in Texas, Mexico and California. TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND 5:45 p. m., from Noralina, N. C., Petersburg points. 9:40 p. m., Daily. 8:00 a. m., Daily, except Sunday, from Petersburg CAFE CAR SERVICE. Cafe Dining*cars will be operated in Traina Nos. 31 and 34, "Florida and Metropolitan Limi- ture," at 8:00 a. m., Ga., and in Traina Nos. 32 and 33, "Atlanta, between Hamlet, N. C. and Atlanta, Ga.," goodies handled but not served; and finest meats, vegetables, and staples served. This is an innovation, and will be found a great convenience to travellers, as against meal time. SLEEPING CAR SERVICE Nos. 27 and 34 "-Florida" and Metropolitan Limited. Basketball. Bedroom Sleeping Cars and Through Day Coachs between New York and Tampa. Also Through Drawing-Room Buffet Sleeping Cars between New York and Atlanta. Nos. 27 and 66 "-Seaboard East Mail". Through Drawing-Room and Buffet Sleeping Cars between New York and Tampa, connecting Hamlet with Sleeping Cars to Atlanta, in connection with which Through Pullman Tickets are sold. Finest Day Coaches. Z. P. SMITH, District Passenger Agt. 886 East Main Street: J. M. BARR, 1st V.P. and G. M. R. E. L. PUGH. Schedule In Effect Jan. 14, 1902. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND—BYRD STREET STATION 9:00 a. m., NORFOLK LIMITED, Daily. Arrives Petersburg 9.31 a. M. , Norfolk 11:20 a. m. Stops only at Petersburg, Waverly, and Suffolk. NEW LINE TO MIDDLE GEORGIA POINTS—Arriving August 7 7:55 A.M. Macon 11:15 A.M. Atlanta 12:35 P.M. Thomsonville 2:29 P.M. Mullman Sleeper New York to Huntington, Charleston, Port Tampa, Jacksonville, Augusta and Macon. 9:10 P. M. Daily. Arrives Petersburg 9:55 P. M. Connecticut Petersburg with Norfolk and Norfolk railway, arrives Petersburg 8:29 P. M. Bristol 10:40 A. M. Pullmab Sleeper Richmond to Lynchburg. 11:30 P. M. Daily. Arrives Petersburg 12:10 A. M. Daily. 11:50 P. M. Daily, except Sunday. THE NEW YORK AND FLORIDA SPECIAL Arrives Charleston 9:36 A. M., Savannah 10:50 A. M., Jacksonville 2:50 P. M., Augustine 4:00 P. M., Tampa 10:40 P. M. TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND. 9:57 A. M. Daily. From Jacksonville, Savannah, Bristol, Macon, Augusta and all related St. 6:40 A. M. Daily, except Monday. From Tampa, St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Savannah, Charleston. 7:35 A. M. Daily, from Petersburg, Lynchburg and the West. 8:48 A. M. Daily, except Sunday. Petersburg 11:10 A. M. Daily, except Sunday. From Goldsboro and intermediate stations. Norfolk and Suffolk. 11:42 A. M. Daily, from Norfolk, Suffolk and Petersburg. 11:10 A. M.Sunday only. From Norfolk, Suffolk and Petersburg. 1:15 P. M. Daily, except Sunday. From Petersburg. 7:45 P. M. Daily. From Miami, Port Tampa, Jacksonville, Savannah, Charleston, Washington, Goldsboro, and all points. 6:50 P. M. Daily. From Norfolk, Suffolk, and Petersburg. 8:56 P. M. Daily. From Petersburg, Lynchburg and West. T. M. EMMERSON, Traffic Manager. J. R. KENLY, General Manager. H. M. EMMERSON, General Passenger Agent C. S CAMPBELL, Division Passenger Agt., 838 East Main Street. jan. 14. 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. RICHMOND ANTIQUE FURNITURE CO., 219 W. Broad St. Richmond, Va. 12-7-1m Opening of Winter Tourist Season. 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, Cuba, Mexico, the Pacific Coast and Central America, announces for the winter of 1901 and 1902 the most superb service ever offered. Its splendid regular service will be augmented by the Southern Palm Limited, a magnificent Pullman train, which will be operated between New York and St. Augustine, Florida. The Highway of Trade and Travel. The Southern Railway begs to call attention to its unequaled facilities for reaching all points in Florida, the South and Southwest. It is justly termed the representative railway of the South, the highway of trade and travel. Its important through connections, through car arrangements, complete dining car service, quick and convenient schedules, commends it to the traveling public. In addition to the many local trains operated by this progressive company, the following through limited trains are run daily: "The Washington and South western Limited," "The New York and Florida Express," "The United States Fast Mail," "The New York and Atlanta Express," "The Washington, Richmond and Florida Limited," "The Washington and Chattanooga Limited. The Southern's Palm Limited, formerly known as the New York and Florida Limited will be inaugurated early in January, 1902, and will run solid between New York and St. Augustine, Florida. All of these trains carry dining cars thus providing a great convenience and time-saver to the public. W. I. JOE FUNERAL DIRECTOR Office & Warerooms, 207 N HACKS F Orders by Telephone or Tele pers and Entertainme Old 'Phone, 686, Residence W. I. JOHNSON. FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER. Office & Warerooms, 207 N. Foushee St. Corner Broad. HACKS FOR HIRE: Orders by Telephone or Telegraph filled. Wedding, Suppers and Entertainments promptly attended. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OF THE WORLD TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: 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 Fraternal and to promote the Social and Moral condition of humanity. Its two distinct military and uniform ranks will secure for this organization a place in the front ranks of all sacred institutions of modern events, a grand oppo- tunity for active men. Deputies wanted in all sections of the country to organi- lodges. Kindly address, G. W. ALLEN Supreme Voyager, 846 W. 37th Street, New York City. Asheville and Hot Springs, N. C., "The Queen of Resorts" offers to the pleasure-seeker the charms of a mild and delightful climate, and a scenic vista of unparalleled beauty, and to the invalid balmy breezes redolent of renewed health and strength. Excursion tickets on sale daily via Southern Railway at greatly reduced rates. Double daily limited train service, con serving of elegant day coaches, Pullmans and dining cars. Call on any agent or representative of the Southern Railway for a complete "Winter Homes" folder. C. W. WESTBURY, D. P. A., Richmond, Va. 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 arranged to form all through connections, and with its complete dining car service on all through trains, proves a great 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. With this new service one can leave Washington at 16:50 a.m. m. Richmond at about 2:40 p.m. reaching Jacksonville the following morning at 9 o'clock. Atlanta at 6:10 a.m. m. New Orleans at 8:30 a.m. m. New Orleans. Chattanooga 7:40 a.m. m., and all other points in the South and Southwest similar quick service is offered. FUNERAL DIRECTOR ... AND EMBALMER, Open Day and Night. Office and Ware rooms 3006 P St., Church Hill. Orders By Telegraph and Telephone promptly attended to. All business con- fidential. Old Phone No. 3183. TO THOSE IN WANT OF EMPLOYMENT: We desire the names and post-office addresses of competent, industrious, reliable colored women, men, and girls, wishing situations in the north as cooks, chambermads, child nurses, landresses, waiters, waitresses, coachmen, butlers, farm hands, day laborers, bellmen, general housework, e.c., etc. Address, J. H. LEWIS, Manager, Inter-State Real Estate and Employment Agency, 73 Summer St. Trenton, N. J. The Private Employment Bureau. HELP WANTED AT ONCE. Are you out of employment or do you want a good salaried position. If so, we can place you in any city you prefer in the United States. No peddling from house to house. Write us to-day. $15.00 To Such as Wish. Fifteen Dollars to such as wish. One hour's writing each day. Work at once. Prompt pay. Self addressed stamped envelope for reply. No fake. Try it please. Mrs. Z. M. REA, Grove Cottage, Box 173, Southern Pines, N. C. 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. "Winter Homes in Summer Lands." The Southern Railway is distributing a very comprehensive booklet descriptive of "Winter Homes in Summer Lands." It is beautifully illustrated, the illustrations being accompanied by reading matter relative to the various health and pleasure resorts located in the Southland. In the booklet will be found an alphabetical list of Hotels and Boarding houses, the location, proprietors, number of guests accommodated, and rates per day, week and month. The booklet is one of the most complete issues of its kind ever distributed. A copy may be had by asking any Southern Ry, Agent or representative C. W. WESTBURY, D. P. Richmond, Va MASTER and SLAVE By... T. H. THORPE CHAPTER X. SWORDS CROSSED. "WILL you go with me to the trial today, Evariste?" asked Oakfell at the conclusion of an early breakfast. "No, brother, unless you need me or insist." Evariste replied. "I am feeling entirely out of sorts and should suffer from the excitement. If you are willing, I prefer to remain at home and take the place of Binker Wyley, who must drive with his mother to the court. But for your sake I wish you success." "I find no fault with your choice and thank you for your good wish," said Oakfell, who was soon flying upon his fastest horse to Marksville. pen. If a gun cracks, they are not going to pay any attention to those prairie rabbits over there, but will fill Quilllebert's body so full of lead that he would furnish shot for all their papabute hunting next summer." "M. Jewett," said Pratjean, erecting his head with an air of offended dignity, "do you mean"— "As mean just what I have said, Pratjean, and you understand me perfectly well." And Jewett stalked back to Oakfell's office in his customary deliberate gait. As Pratjean was turning to re-enter the office his name was again called and, looking around, he saw Dede hurrying to him. "Listen, Tibource," said the latter panting. "Valsin Moulill went to Tetristeria this minute and told Plantation affairs concerned Evariste but little that day. Riding through the fields to place himself in evidence before the squads of laborers, he plunged into the very heart of the dark Choctaw swamp and gave himself up to thoughts blacker than its shades. He flung himself from the saddle and walked furiously to and fro through the tangled growth as the captive byena restlessly tramps his cage's length. He sat upon fallen trees with head buried in hands over which his long black hair fell as a pall upon expired hopes. He leaned on the patient, wondering horse, muttering curses on the conditions and persons that were the causes of his unhappiness. But in all this frenzy and wrath and mad acting he kept before him always and distinctly, as a registered oath, the purpose to possess Estelle, even at the cost of his brother's undoing should the power ever be given him. It was the day of the great trial. The tactics of Fratjean had at length been exhausted, and now he was compelled to the combat. Though Oakfell started alone, he was joined by supporters at every plantation, store and settlement he passed and entered the village escorted by a numerous cavaleade of the most substantial dwellers in the lowlands. Immediately about him were Baldonino, Jewett, Valsin Mouillot and Father Grhe, the last meeting the party at Mansura. But the Quillebert forces were also up and moving, and from every point of the prairie they could be seen in bunches, galloping on their little poules, occasionally yelping; "Vive Quillebert! Hurrah for Quillebert!" And already their diminutive steeds had forestalled every hitching post in the streets and about the courthouse yard, and the riders had swarmed in the cabarets, calling for absinth salette (at Quillebert's charge) and denouncing voiciferously the cursed Americans (at Quillebert's instigation). In the history of the parish no such course had ever filled the courtyard or tested the capacity of the courtroom. The A man kneeling in a cave, looking down at a rocky surface. His long, black hair fell as a pall upon expired hopes. long bladed pocketknife was in many a hand, hungriely demolishing tree bark and fence board, and the ugly hump of the Colt pistol was seen under many a blouse, while not a few shotguns were observed to be carried from pony saddle to cabaret and there put out of sight. The general expectation was that blood would flow freely before the setting of the sun. Quillebert was at the office of Pratjean, scowling, morose, surly and deaf to his advocate's assurances of victory. He caused his witnesses to be brought to him singly and rehearsed in their expected testimony. While this was proceeding the commanding figure of Jewett was seen to emerge from the crowd in Oakfell's office and, his red whiskered face set in an expression of grave determination, walk slowly across the courtyard to Pratjean's office. The movement was quickly notified to the cabarets, which were instantly emptied of their patrons, who drew near to watch and hear what they could of his mission. Arrived in front of the little office building, Jewett stopped and called: "Pratjean!" "Hello!" answered the lawyer, appearing at the door. "Step here a moment. I wish to have a word with you," said Jewett. "Will you not come into my office, M. Jewett? You are perfectly welcome to come inside." Pratjean assumed his most savve manner and licked his unquiet lips. "No; I have but a word to say and prefer to say it here in the open." And as Pratjean approached him Jewett continued: "I hear there is a good deal of devilish fool talk going on among these absinth soakers in the coffee houses. Now, I just want to give you a bit of information, and you may make use of it as you see fit. It is this: Oakfell's friends have come here prepared for anything that may hap- pen. If a gun cracks, they are not going to pay any attention to those prairie rabbits over there, but will fill Quillebert's body so full of lead that he would furnish shot for all their papabote hunting next summer." "M. Jewett," said Pratjean, erecting his head with an air of offended dignity, "do you mean"— "I mean just what I have said, Pratjean, and you understand me perfectly well." And Jewett stalked back to Oakfell's office in his customary deliberate gait. As Pratjean was turning to re-enter the office his name was again called, and, looking around, he saw Dede hurrying to him. "Listen, Tibource," said the latter, panting. "Valsin Moulillot went to Totorin's cabaret this minute and told him if there was any trouble today he and six others would shoot at you and nobody else until you were used up." "I will attend to him later," muttered Pratjean, the fright of this communication setting his lips to thumping violently. "Come in, Dede." Shortly Dede and one other left the office and circulated among Quillebert's adherents, and thereafter a pent hush settled upon them. Three women also had journeyed in from the lowlands—Mrs. Wyley, in charge of her son, to testify in behalf of Leon's freedom; Estelle Lattolais, pale and anxious, accompanying her grandfather, who had been summoned as a witness on the part of Quillebert, and Laure Luneau, with the mammoth buggy and giant mule, who, with steady look and bold speech, explained her presence to be only as a partisan of Quillebert. Mrs. Wyley and Estelle were the guests of good old Mime. Norau, mother of the clerk of court, who lived not quite a street away from the courthouse, and, nearer still, Laure figuratively flung h r banner to the breeze from the "Toullette de la Gascoligne," the little millinery shop of the petite and ancient Mile. Bereaud, where she received marked respect from the many who deferred to her as granddaughter of the doctress and to whom she sought to impart some of her own courage and energy. Among the throng were a half dozen "f. m. c.'s," as the free men of color were in those days designated, who lingered silent upon the skirts of the groups, fearing to be spoken to, yet held by intense interest within hearing of all that was going forward. The one person who appeared unmoved by—indeed unconscious of—the passion which surged about him was Honore Victor Tailleur, Judge of the district court now and for 22 years past. Only twice had his renomination been contested and then with results most discouraging to the competitors. He was of Gascon descent and poor through disastrous speculations of his father and elder brother. His age was 57. Thirty-five years he had been a widower, his wife, the beautiful and plious Ernestine Lafon of Pointe Coupe, having died of yellow fever in their honeymoon. In commemoration of her he had ever since paid for a pew in the church at Marksville, but had never sat in it. He gave its use to poor women who could not rent pews. And her grave in the cemetery behind the church he visited daily, standing above it a brief moment with his head bowed in reverent meditation. His life was simple and studious. He read and reread Rousseau and Paine, adored the "Corpus Juris Civils" and "Code Napoleon" and recognized only Martin, Kent and Marshall as doctors of American law. Gentle, just and brave, he had long held the chief place in the hearts of his people. His grave is somewhere on the battlefield of Perryville, in Kentucky, in an apple orchard, it is said, but no one has seen it. As the judge's tall form and dark face, with kindly eyes and waving hair of iron gray, were seen moving toward the courthouse the throng gathered about him, returning his friendly greeting, and followed him, or as many as could gain entrance, into the courtroom, the raised benches of which and the aisle between being immediately occupied. It was noticed that the highland men appropriated those on the left facing the judge, the lowland men those on the right. Fifty or more, unable to get within, stood on the veranda on which the door of the apartment opened. Hundreds sat and squatted in the yard beneath the unclosed windows. The "f. m. c.'s" perched upon a portion of the fence inclosing the yard, their ponies hitched near by. The lawyers, except those engaged in the celebrated case, were already in their places within the bar. Exchanging a few pleasant words with these and briefly conferring in an undertone with the sheriff, the judge ascended the bench and ordered that the court be declared in session. Presently Pratjean waddled briskly in, accompanied by Quillebert. Dede followed, bearing a double armful of lawbooks and looking with his scared, metallic face and big, bleared eyes like a Caliban carrying fagots to the fire. Quillebert surveyed the lowlanders with a sullen glance of defiance. Pratjean nodded jerkly to the bench and bar and persons in the audience, his pursed lips and little eyes performing a tarantula dance the while. Relieving Dede of his unwelcome burden of books and arranging them on the desk before him, he seated himself and became at once absorbed in making notes of seemingly grave import. The appearance of Oakfell was so long delayed that on the highland side it began to be whispered that he had given up the case. Quillelbert caught the intimation and communicated it to his advocate. The latter bustied to his feet and, addressing the judge, said: "May it please your honor, I move that the plaintiff be called three times from the door of the courtroom and that if at the end of the third call he do not respond in person or by attorney this suit be dismissed." And he turned to the audience a face announcing that he had disabled his opponent at the first pass. The buzz among the highlanders indicated that such was their belief. "Mr. Sheriff," said the judge, "call Mr. Oakfell at the door." Forcing his way through the packed aisle and veranda, the officer roared: "Horace Oakfell, Esq." "Coming!" answered a stentorian voice which seemed fairly to shake the rouze estate, in which the child Leon was appraised as an asset. Jadot, Brille and Titbit testified to Leon's admissions of Quillebert's ownorship of him, as they had promised over the gumbo and rum at Dede's. The distress of Leonidas Latiolais was so apparent that the pity of all feeling men went to him when he was summoned to the witness chair and made to state under oath that on the day of the memorable race between the mares of Judge Egee and Quillebert Leon said he was the slave of Quillebert and begged him (Latiolais) to buy him. In an unhappy moment he had communicated to Quillebert the task. "The infantile rouze to allow liberty is clear sufficient, espois is with a men got possession pretense of a father and in see his mother act ought not consideration his attempt to over whom he the strong over session of his and should be JUSTICE Oakfell arose and read the petition of Leon. building and which actually shocked one-half its occupants, for it was recognized as that of Jewett, and as the whispering froze upon the lips of the Quillebert party and Pratjean's countenance confessed to a feeling that he had made a fool of himself Oakfell walked in with Jewett, Baldouino and Father Grbe. He held in his hand but one volume, the civil code of Louisiana, and his companions had neither books nor documents. He satisfactorily explained his tardiness, and the judge directed the trial to proceed before him, neither party having prayed for the assistance of a jury. "Are the parties, plaintiff and defendant, present?" inquired the judge. "The plaintiff is present by attorney," said Oakfell. "And the defendant is present by attorney and in person," responded Pratjean, with special emphasis on the words "in person" and a scornful glance at Oakfell, which was greeted by a whispered "Aye, yi yi!" from the left. "That is sufficient. Read your pleadings gentleman." responded the judge. ings, gentleness, requested the judge. Oakfell arose and read the petition of Leon. It was concise and perfectly plain, reciting merely that the plaintiff was born the slave of Fabian Queyrouze, deceased, and was inherited by the heirs of said Queyrouze; that for the period of ten years, with the knowledge of his masters, he was suffered to enjoy freedom within the state and thereby became a free man in virtue of the article 3510 of the civil code; that after the expiration of said prescriptive period the defendant, Constant Quillebert, by deceit obtained control of plaintiff's person and unlawfully deprived him of his liberty until the institution of this suit, falsely claiming to be his master. The petition concluded with the prayer that the plaintiff should be judicially declared and recognized a free man and released from the custody and dominion of the defendant. Pratjean in his turn recited in a disjointed way the answer of Quillebert. It denied that the plaintiff had ever enjoyed freedom by the permission of any person entitled to his services and asserted that, having by his own admission been born a slave and never emancipated in the manner and form provided by the laws of the state prior to 1857, he was without right to sue and stand in judgment in the courts of the state, and hence the answer prayed that the plaintiff's demand be rejected. It was apparent to all professional minds that Pratjean's plea was drawn far more artfully and skillfully than was Oakfell's petition and opposed difficulties of a technical kind which would scarcely have been anticipated to a demand so simple as Leon's. At the conclusion of the reading Oakfell said: "One of my witnesses is an old lady who has never been within a court of justice and shrinks from appearing in open court before an audience composed entirely of men. I ask the consent of the other side to have her testimony taken before your honor in chambers." "I refuse consent," snapped Pratjean, braving the indignant glances directed upon him by the judge and every other 'expectable man in the courtroom.' "My client has received no courtesies from the other side, and for him I insist"— "You need proceed no further; sir; the request is withdrawn," said Oakfell. At his instance Jewett left the courtroom and in a moment returned escorting Mrs. Wyley and her son Binker, on whose arm she leaned. At first she seemed greatly agitated and dazed by the strange surroundings, but the assuring words of the judge the presence of her brave and devoted son and her inborn Dutch good sense soon restored her equanimity. The narration she gave of the coming of Leou to her, his life under her keeping, his inveiglement by Quillebert and the latter's oral reply to the written inquiry concerning the boy's detention was so circumstantial, direct and evidently truthful that Pratjean shrewdly realized the peril of venturing upon his favorite mode of cross examination and dismissed her with but few questions fairly and politely put. He greatly regretted he had forced her to testify in open court. Oakfell produced the records showing the settlement of the Queyronze estate with the French heirs, and omitting any price for Leon from the proceeds of the sale of slaves, and the deed, joined in by Quillebert, for Olive and her three children, excepting Leon from the sale. By Father Grhe and Valsin Moullot he proved the admission of Quillebert, made at unsuspicious times, that Leon was not his slave. On the part of Quillebert, Pratjean exhibited the inventory of the Quev- rouze estate, in which the child Leon was appraised as an asset. Jadot, Brille and Titbout testified to Leon's admissions of Quillelbert's ownership of him, as they had promised over the gumbo and rum at Dede's. The distress of Leonidas Latiolais was so apparent that the pity of all feeling men went to him when he was summoned to the witness chair and made to state under oath that on the day of the memorable race between the mares of Judge Elgee and Quillelbert Leon said he was the slave of Quillelbert and begged him (Latiolais) to buy him. In an unhappy moment he had communicated to Quillelbert the jockey's application to him, and that indefatigable casemaker had by dint of persistence, wine and accommodations of card debts argued from his memory the "if" prefixed to Leon's prayer. Oakfell made no effort to replace it. This closed the evidence for Quillelbert. There was no more striking contrast in the entire proceeding than that between the arguments of the two advocates. Oakfell's was calm, direct, unimpassioned and devoid of appeal to the emotions. He relied solely and simply upon a literal application of the article of the code which he thought rendered judgment in his client's favor unavoidable. From Mme. Noreau's cottage Estelle eagerly listened, catching only at times the sound of his voice, but never a distinguisheable word. Pratjean's dry, harsh voice vexed the ears of the assemblage within and rattled upon those without for an hour and a half. Laure heard every syllable, and often her pretty brown hands beat together in approval. He read copiously from French commentators upon the impossibility of courts entertaining the pleas of persons not sui juris. He quoted numerous decisions by the state supreme court declaring emancipation necessary to clothe one born in slavery with the quality of suitor and magnified into political significance the instant cause which, he said, the pestilent abolitionists throughout the north and their secret confederates in our midst were watching with unsleeping eyes, for it was the first of a series of mines they had laid for the destruction of southern society. He warned the judge against lending the aid of the law and courts of Louisiana to those enemies of the Union, those assassins of Caucasian civilization. In these flights he hopped from place to place and threw his arms about in a maze of gesticulation which served his utterances as an obligato accompaniment supports a wild song of passion. Had he spoken no word his pantomime art would have conveyed an intelligible address. Indeed it is said of his class in Louisiana that if deprived of the power of gesture their speech would not be understandable to one another. His voice at times broke into falsetto tones maddening to the sensitive ear, but his oratory was effective, and it was difficult for the sheriff to suppress the applause which repeatedly broke from the left and the spellbound groups in the yard. Oakfell was unaffected by this display. His reply was practically a repetition of his opening speech, reiterating his dependence upon the plain meaning of the article of the code. He concluded by declaring him an enemy to the state who would describe an appeal to the courts of the land for freedom as a political menace to the commonwealth. It was 4 o'clock in the afternoon when the speeches were concluded. The judge announced that he would give his decision at 5 and left the bench. Oakfell, Father Grhe, Baldoulino and Jewett induced their friends to remain in and about the court, while the highlanders hastened to the cabburets to give a noisy ovation to their Mirabeau. The frequent shouts of "Magnificent! Grand! Glorious!" which rose from those places evinced the happiness of Pratjean's admirers under the inspiration of unlimited absinthe anisette. At the appointed hour all resumed their places of vantage, and, while the tension under which enforced silence put them was painfully visible, there was about Pratjean, Quillebert and their supporters an unmistakable a sense of confidence that the victory was with them. Pratjean's grand effort had removed every lingering doubt from their minds. First the sheriff came out of the judge's retiring room, left the building and in a moment or two returned. He tapped the courthouse bell three times and took position at the right of the judge's dais, facing the audience. Judge Taillleur walked slowly to his seat. He looked inquiringly at the sheriff and, receiving an assuring bow, busled himself briefly in placing the papers in the suit upon the desk before him. From the benches every head was stretched forward, scooped hands were held behind strained ears, and suppressed excitement (was depicted upon every face. Even those of strongest nerves and best schooled in self control could not wholly conceal the effect of the situation upon them. Jewett moved uneasily in his chair, Baldouino sat with arms folded upon his mighty chest and by straining them together and looking at the ceiling thought to produce an appearance of calmness he did not feel. Father Grle took snuff inordinately, and Oakfell looked to the floor and for the first time almost regretted that he had inaugurated the litigation. Pratjean crossed and recrossed his feet and impatiently pressed his finger against the throbbing lips, and Quillebert's muddy eyes expressed satisfaction. The stillness was broken by a girlish voice at some distance exclaiming, "Hurrah for Quillebert—ha, ha, ha!" the merry laugh, fresh and hearty, disclosing the personality of Laure Luneau. This produced a stir of relief, and immediately upon it the judge pronounced his decision. "The prohibition of emancipation in the state does not apply to the acquisition of freedom by prescription, as provided by article 3510 of the civil code. This article is not repealed by the statute of 1857. They are not upon the same subject matter. The slave after the prescriptive time must be free, and he becomes subject to the laws relative to free persons of color, for if the master cannot claim him he is free. "The intention of the heirs of Queyrouze to allow this plaintiff to enjoy his liberty is clearly established. This is sufficient, especially where the contest is with a mere usurper, with one who got possession of the plaintiff under the pretense of affection, of being his godfather and in order to enable him to see his mother. One who could thus act ought not to have the favorable consideration of a court of justice in his attempt to reduce to slavery one over whom he has no right but that of the strong over the weak. He got possession of him under false pretenses and should be allowed to derive no benefit from a possession obtained by treachery and from a control over the plaintiff exercised without permission from his master or heirs. "In such a contest the technical rules of law ought to be construed with as much rigidity in favor of as against him whose only hope is in the protection the courts of the state can afford him. "I am therefore of the opinion that the judgment must be in favor of the freedom of the plaintiff against the defendant, and it is so ordered, adjudged and decreed." Those nearest Oakfell shook his hand warmly. Pratjean held a handkerchief over his lips, and his eyes could scarcely be seen. Quillebert all but foamed at the mouth and glared viciously, murderously, at his adversaries. During the delivery of the judgment 12 of the sheriff's deputies, whom every one knew to be heavily armed, though their weapons were not exposed, took positions in the crowded alley. When the last words of the decree fell from the judge's lips, 300 men, maddened with excitement, leaped to their feet. The judge arose and in a voice which arrested the movements of all said: "My friends, I am not unaware of the extraordinary feeling that has been engendered by this suit. But there must be no violent manifestation. All must A These nearest Oaklite shook his hand warmly. submit to the law. I have had the sheriff to take sufficient measures for the preservation of the decorum of this court and the public peace. I admish you to leave this place quietly and disperse to your respective homes speedily. Do not bring disgrace upon our parish and misery upon some of our citizens by an unseemly demonstration of approval or disapproval of what has just occurred. I am the friend of all of you, and as such I give this advice." The words from the judge had the effect he wished. The courtroom emptied slowly and noiselessly. The sheriff had stepped near to Quillebert and Prajtean and said in a low tone: "I know what I am talking about. Stay where you are until all the others are gone." They needed his warning. As Oakfell was mounting his horse to ride away with Father Grue a servant of Mme. Noreau ran to him and gave him this note: God has befriended you and your cause. I am so proud and so grateful. ENSTEL LATOLAI. "So sweet a commendation as that you sent to me at the close of the trial, made moiselle, had to be acknowledged in person. Those two short lines made me very happy, I assure you." Oakfell and Estelle were sitting on the veranda of the Latiolais mausion in the early evening of spring's first month. The twinkle of stars was upon the bosom of the full bayou, which was often rippled by the plunge of leaping fish. The odors of china blossom, rose and jasmine filled the air, and the whippoorwill's plant softened the wildly joyous potpourri of a saliant mocking bird in the feathering top of a crooked kneed cypress. "The sisters of the convent would have chided me for boldness in sending those to you." Estelle said, "but I did not restrain myself, And, Mr. Oakfield, I could not have survived your defeat. I am sure I could not. You must not judge me as severely as the sisters for my forwardness of speech." "The sisters are assuredly good in intention and good in deed, but their seclusion unifies them to judge of the proper rules of life which have relation to the thoughts, desires and impulses of the great human family. The emotional struggle through which you have passed in consequence of this lawsuit he plausions nuns could not understand and therefore, mademoiselle, could not appreciate. It follows that they would not be proper judges of the appropriateness of any speech or communication between you and me on the subject. As for me, the result would have been maimed without your expressions of satisfaction. They were the rewards for which I labored." Estelle lowered her head and held silence lest attempted reply should betray her agitation and her adoration of this man. She felt solely the loss of a mother's training, which so effectually habituates the creole girl to still the maidenly sentiments. "My brother has not seemed to join in the general rejoicing of my friends," Oakfell remarked, to the great relief of the embarrassed girl. "But he is also somewhat of a reeluse, a post and drammer, who levens to view men and their affairs from a height. Of late I have feared his health was impaired and have suggested to him to spend the coming summer in the mountains of Virginia. He does not take to the idea, however, and expresses a reluctance to go away from the plantation." "I, too, have noticed his changed appearance and manner. Formerly he came often to our house; now I seldom see him, and then he appears almost unfriendly. Maybe he is in love, or maybe I have offended him," Estelle suggested. "Not the latter, I am certain," said Oakell, "and I do not think the former, but if such should be the case I wonder who can be the happy demol-selle" "I could not guess," replied Estelle, "but I do know one who ardently admires him." "Who is she?" "Laure Lunauen. She was very jealous of the friendly visits M. Evariste formerly paid to me. Alas, she has no cause for jealousy now!" "Do you regret it?" asked Oakfell, alarmed. "Regret what?" Estelle looked up, surprised. "That the Gascon gypsy girl has no cause for jealousy of you concerning Evariste." "I regret that he visits me so seldom, but not the other." Estelle, with womanly instinct, perceived that the sting of jealousy had momentarily thrown Oakfell off his guard, and she rejoiced in this as the beginning of proof that he loved her. "But why do you call Laure a gypsy?" she queried. "I should not have done so." Oakfell admitted, "but suppose the thought rose from her black and brown style of beauty and her connection with the uncanny fame of the doctress, to whose trade and its good will she doubtless will succeed as forced heir of her grand-mother." "Not Laure," laughed Estelle. "Religion sits too lightly on her. The doctress must be duly religious. You must not speak irreverently of the doctress, Mother Deshautelles, for she is kind to the poor and suffering and has given relief to those who could not buy it from the doctors." "I speak irreverently of nothing that is honestly meant, however mistaken it be, and upon your avonching will respect the doctress in the future more than I have done in the past." Oak-fell concluded he could not safely discuss the peculiar powers attributable to the old woman, but was loath just yet to abandon the granddaughter as a topic and added: "Laure was dearly a campagner against us in the suit. I wonder why she felt so interested." "There is a strange sympathy between her and M. Quillebert. I have heard my grandfather say, and M. Quillebert has sure control over the persons whom he takes into friendship. I dread his influence over my poor grandfather and daily pray God to destroy it. He is a wicked man, whose smile is as dangerous as his frown." "Should the supreme court sustain the judgment in Leon's case I have reason to believe Quillebert will quit this parish," Oakfell said, "and then your grandfather will be released from the hurtful intimacy." "If the supreme court sustains the judgment!" Estelle exclaimed, "Can you doubt it, Mr. Oakfell?" "There should be no doubt, yet the judges of the high tribunal are only men, subject to human passions, prejudices and imperfections of judgment. I have no absolute reliance upon any future event which depends upon the mental operations of men. Quillebert has taken an appeal and, I am informed, will retain a leading member of the city bar to prosecute it. However, the case cannot be heard until fall, and much may happen before that." "Yes," said Estelle spiritedly, "you may be selected as a member of congress at Washington, as I have heard my grandfather say." "It is true that some of my very parial friends talk in that vein, and I confess to you, mad霉霉霉, that I am not averse to the idea if the people deem me deserving of the honor and trust." "Oh, do try, Mr. Oakfell! You will certainly succeed. You are in every way worthy. You will honor the people. You will make me so happy. Oh, what am I saying? Forgive my ignorance." And, sobbing her confusion, she ran into the house. Oakfell rose and stepped toward her, but she was too deft. He resumed his chair and meditated upon this incident, which assured him that he possessed Estelle's interest, possibly her love. His heart welled over with joy and thankfulness, and at one moment he resolved to declare himself that evening, but at the next determined to await the overcoming of troubles and passage through trials that confronted A man kneels before a woman, who is standing in the doorway. The man holds the woman's hand, and she looks up at him. "I did not mean to thank you, sir." him not far off. If success were his, hers should be the trophies; if defeat—well, he would see. Having dried her eyes, but not driven the red from her cheeks, Estelle returned, leading Odette by the hand, and said: "She asks to be allowed to come and thank you, Mr. Oakfell, for your brave defense of her fance." "I require no thanks. I have already my reward, I hope, for what I did in Leon's case," said Oakfell, look- big anxiously at Estelle, whose eyes turned quickly away. "I did not mean to thank you, sir. I would not know how," the girl cried, kneeling and taking his hand. "I only wanted to say that I pray for you morning, noon and night and will do so as long as I can repeat a prayer." "This is very pleasing to my feelings, Odette, for I know it proceeds from a true and honest heart, but understand that every obligation to me can be discharged by your love and fidelity to your mistress." "My mistress!" Odette exclaimed, springing to Estelle's side. "Love my mistress! I would gladly die for her 20 times a day. Love my mistress! Why, she is my religion. It may be wicked, but when I kneel and close my eyes and pray to the Mother of God it is only the sweet image of my mistress I see. There is but one angel on the earth, and that is my mistress." "Hush, Odette, you silly girl," said Estelle. "Mr. Oakfell will think I teach you such nonsense." "Indeed he will not, my mistress," Odette replied, "for he must see you just as I do, because he is not blind, and he is white and educated and smart." Both laughed at this ratlocination and welcomed it as a diversion from what had threatened another embarrassing situation. Oakfell prepared to take his leave when Odette said: "Mistress, may I ask Mr. Oakfell a question?" "Certainly, Odette, unless Mr. Oakfell objects." "I am sure I do not," he said. "It is this," Odette's voice faltered—"can Leon come back now without danger?" "Yes," Oakfell replied. "Quillebert's appeal does not suspend the judgment—addressing Estelle—and pending the appeal I do not believe he would dare to offer injury to Leon, who could live on my plantation until the suit is ended. Do you know where he is?" he inquired of Odette. "I can get a word to him," she answered. "Then let him come to my place, if you wish." When Estelle gave her hand for good night, Oakfell said. "This much at least of reward you will not deny me," and, pressing his lips lightly upon it, rode away the very happiest man under the stars. "Oh, Odette!" sighed Estelle, sinking into a chair. "Ah, my happy mistress, he loves you! He loves you! And whose love could be like his?" said Odette, leaning over her. "He did not say so," complained Estelle. "Bring my guitar." While the affectionate slave sat at her feet Estelle plucked delicious chords from the instrument, and her voice rose clear and tender into the perfumed night, singing: "In a garden lay a late." The whippoorwill and the warbler in the cypress bushed to listen. [TO BE CONTINUED.] Eustacia—I knew that man was a physician by the way in which he shook hands; his tender, delicate, considerate touch. Edgar—Yes, of course; that's his five-dollar touch.—Detroit Free Press. An Earnest Query "Now, then," said the professor, looking at his watch, "if any young gentleman would like to ask any question before class—" "What time is it?" inquired Mr. Fresh.-Philadelphia Press. A Temptation. He—No, dear; no church for me this morning. I should like to go, but, unfortunately, I have a touch of headache. She—Do come, darling; a good sleep is the very thing for it—Brooklyn Life. Elsie Evolves an Idea. "In the southern part of California they very seldom have any rainy days," said the mamma. "Well, they don't have to save up much, do they, mamma?" said little Elsie.—Yonkers Statesman. "Look Before You Leap." Keep this deep in Your mind-imbedded; The head-long man Is not long-headed. —Philadelphia Press. Lady—You say you have seen better days? Did you run through your fortune? Fagged Freddy—No, mum—me fortune run through me.—Ally Sloper. That Lovely Age. "There is an age," said the wise man of Willow Hollow, "when a girl is too old and too young for kissing games. 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Pror. Jesse Lawson's address before the Bethel Literary and Historical Asso- eiation on Tuesday, Feb. 4, was interost. ing, able and scholarly. He has the cor- Tect conception of the true conditions, and realizes that congress has the power 40 apply the remedy. ‘Tae San Francisco, Cal. Western OvT.00K says that the Californian Club ‘Owhite) by a vote of 101 to 82 declared its approval of the proposition to admit colored delegates to the General Feder- ation of Women’s Clubs. ‘The President, however tendered hr resignation as a result of the vote. * The Irvington Club (white) by a vote of 21 to 4 took similar action, ‘Tue Portland, Oregon New Ace (col- red) scores Epwarp Everett! Youxo white,) proprietor of the Baker City Repourtcay for his attack upon colored people. Youna’s paper has since sus pended publication. That is right far Worth to find rampant race prejudice. ‘Youna should come down to this seo- tien of the country where he belongs. THAT WILLIAMSBURG CASE. -Writtam Jonson, colored, was ar- rested Feb'y 11, 1902 at Williamsburg, ‘Ya. upon the charge of attempted crim. mal assault. ‘The white girl was of poor parentage and was on her way at about 6:30 o’clock im the morning to the knitting mill. She said the colored boy spoke to her asshe was going down the street. He ‘told her to wait and go with him. He @id not touch her or offer any indignity. She claimed to have been greatly rightened and ran into a nearby house. ‘The boy ran too, Wimuie Bapxrs, white ran ap to the colored youth and kisked him. The boy ran off, dropping his hat as he did so. @n this testimony Wittam Jomxsox ‘was arrested, and carried before Bap- x28, the white man who promptly iden- ‘ified him. ‘This would seem to be conclusive ‘evidence but as is often the case in the Southland, a white lady and gentleman testified that at the time Jouxsow was alleged to have insulted the white girl he was in his room. ‘Moreover the hat which was found did notbelongto Jonson. This disposed of the case and Jonxson was released. Tn 2 moment of excitement there was great @anger of having alife forfeited for a ‘erime which had never been committed. Farther investigation also proved that mo attempt bad been made to criminal- Ay assault the white girl. ‘This is another strong reason for the ‘apremacy of the law. There can be no sezeuse for the lynching of the colored aman in the Southland upon any charge, tor white juries are generally regdy to Bagally execute him, be he guilty or in- mevent and whether the crime be hein- ous or trivial. ‘Many an innocent colored man has been forced to accept penitentiary pun- ishment in preference to suffering death at the hands of a mob. LYNCHED IN MISSOURI. Missourt furnishes the latest horrible lynching. The murder took place Sun- day night at New Madrid, Mo. It seems that Richard & Pringlo's Negro Minis. trels gave an entertainment Saturday night, February 15th, and during the performancecertain Negro-hating white men made an attack on the colored mu- sicians. One of the ministrels on the stage opened fire on them, Several persons in the audience are said to have been slightly injured, ‘The colored men retreated to thei private car, which was at once sur rounded by armed men. No further violence is said to have been done at that time, but the entite troope was put in jail. As is usual in such cases, thé name of the colored man was discovered and he ‘was taken out Sunday night and lyuch- ed. | Several of the other ministrels were horribly beaten. To hang a man upon such a trivial pretext and without judge or jury is simply awful. | We cannot sce any difference in dying | without having committed an offense,to justify the punishment and dying after | having carried one of the lynchers with him to the other world. While the colored man was shooting, he might as well have aimed true and then have died for it. | ‘These lynchings, with death all on Jone side are becoming monotonous. Let colored men defend themselves to the death and go shouting home to glory, or to ——.,, the other place. | Lynch. law must go! ANOTHER INVESTIGATION, A causus of the Republican members of the national House of Represeuta- tives was held last Monday night and the following resolution unanimously agreed upon and adopted: “Resolved, That it is the sense of this caucus that the Committee on Rules report a resolution as a substitate for those now pending in said committee Droviding in substance for 8 iat ce mittee to be appoint the toconsint of eleven menibers, whose da ty it shall be and who shail’ have full und complete power and authority to investigate and mquire into the validity otelection laws and the manner of their enforcement in the several States and whether the right to vote of male inkabitants of any of the States twenty one years old, being citizens of the Un- ited” States, 1s denied or in any manner abridged except for crime, and such commuttee shall report its investigations at as early a date as practicable.” This work completed, the caucus ad_ journed. There is now pending in the House the Crumpacker resolution, which provides for the reduction of the representation in all states which has abridged the right of suffrage. | Ivis urged that this is the preliminary step to summary action in the promises. ‘One thing we do know is, that it has caus ed the unconstitutional ‘Constitution ‘al” Convention to change its programme for the disfranchisement of the Negro in Virginia. A THREAT FROM LUNENBURG. | The murder of Mrs. Faust, an aged white lady of Lunenburg County, Va., has led to the arrest of two colored men, ‘The evidence against them is not suf- clas to hold them forty-eight hours, and yet they are held. | The intention of the good people of Lunenburg seems to be to hunt around to find the guilty party and if he can- ‘not be found, to hang the men who are not guilty. But the most remarkable declaration ‘of defidince was the notice tothe Gover- ‘nor of Virginia, that they would hang two confessedly innocent men, if state troops were sent into the county. This shows the state of lawlessness existing in chis county. We know from bitter experience the intolerance of ‘these people The murder of Mrs. Lucy JaNE PouLanp, the accusation against Sovomox MaRaie, Pokey BARves, Mary ApERNATHY and Mary Banwes are vividly remembered by the people of the commonwealth. Gov. Cnantss T. O’Ferraut had nerve enough todo his duty, and Gov. A. J. Montaave seems to come from a ‘stock that is equally as fearless and in every respect as prompt as was the brilliant son of the Old Dominion, When Lunenburg County again at- tempts to go into the business of hang- ing innocent people, the city of Rich- mond will be heard from and even mure trouble will be experienced in their ef- forts to carry out their bloody designs. ‘The murderer of Mrs. Faust should be hanged, but the lawful authorities must do it. ‘Lynch-law must go! ABSURD REASONS. The most absurd reason for opposition to the bill of Congressman Lovp to place rural free delivery carriers under the contract system has been given by the southern representatives, most of whom represent the very colored people whose interests they are opposing. They claim that the passage of the bill will place the jobs in the hands of Negroes, who can do the work for a less amonnt than the white men can afford to do it. To show the inconsistency of these People, it is but necessary to call atten- tion to the fact that colored. men do the ‘Work even when white men secure the contract. | ‘The white men sub-let it to the col- ored men either by hiring them out- right or giving them the contract and then they drew the bonus and do noth- ing while Sambo does the work and gets next te nothing. Oh, these are great schemers! Truly is the colored brother getting tired car- rying the bag, especially when it is all work and no profit in it for him. Fall Varied in Depth From Three to Twenty Inches, The Snow Fall Was the Heaviest In Three Years and Was General. The Railroads Were Greatly Han- dicapped. Philadelphia, Feb. 18—The heavy snow storm which began in this sec- tion at 10 o'clock Sunday night ceased at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the fall of snow being the heaviest in three years. Cape May reported a ‘snow fall of eight inches. In this city 11 inches of snow were recorded, and in the interior of Pennsylvania snow fell in depths varying from three to 10 inches. ‘With the exception of the stranding of the schooner Anna Murray, from Boston for Baltimore, near Indian River Inlet, 10 miles below the Dela- ware Breakwater, the life savers from Chincoteague, Va, to Barnegat, N. J., report the coast clear of wrecks. The Murray went ashore during the thick- est of the storm yesterday, and her crew was rescued by life savers by means of the breeches buoy. The steam railroads centering in this city were considerably hampered. Trains were greatly delayed, and in some instances annulled. The great- est difficulty was experienced within the city limits and on the lines lead- ing to New York and the seashore. Trains to the west and the south from here experienced comparatively little trouble, the trains arriving from those sections maintaining the sched- ule fairly well. Jersey Swept By Blizzard. ; Trenton, N. J., Feb. 18.—Advices re- ceived from point: in New Jersey show that the great blizzard has been felt from Bergen county to Cape May, and from Atlantic City to Camden. The Jatest advices are that Inst evening the storm abated, the snow having ceased to fall and the wind having decreased in velocity. As was natural, the brunt of the gale, which approach- ed the dimensions of a hurricane, was felt by the seacoast towns, but the interior cities and towns did not es- cape. Travel by road was almost !m- possible; cities and villages not pro- vided with large gangs of street clean- ers gave up the battle against the driving snow early in the day; the rail- roads were enabled to move trains by the free use of snow plows, and street car trafic all over the state was stopped until the sweeping machines and plows cleared the tracks, Twenty Inches at Atlantic City, Atlantic City, N. J., Feb, 18.—One of the most severe snow storms since 1888, the year of the great blizzard, struck this coast yesterday morning, and by nightfall, when the snow fall ceased, nearly 20 inches of snow had fallen. ‘The trolley railroad in this city was tied up, and it is feared it may take two or three days before the snow plows now at work can clear the tracks as far as Longport. Residents living in the suburbs cannot get to town. On the boardwalk two-horse snow plows are at work preparing a pathway for the Lenten crowd of visitors. | In New York. New York, Feb. 18.—The snow king, who has rarely shown his form in this city the past winter, opened his treas- ury yesterday. For hours a perfect sheet of snow filled the alr, and a| strong breeze drifted it until streets became blocked and all kinds of traffic was seriously interfered with. The eity has employed 13,000 “white wings” to clear the streets. The storm is the worst for three years. Lewis Linn, a homeless man, was found’ unconscious from cold in the street by a policeman. He died in an hour, Blizzard On Mountains. | Stroudsburg, Pa, Feb. 18.—A terri- fic blizzard raged last night on the Pocono Mountains. The storm ong one of the severest for years. Busi- ness is practically at a standstill. Trains on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad, both east and west-bound, are running behind the schedule time, | A Victim Near Bridgeton. Bridgeton, N. J., Feb. 18—Edward McGear, aged 60 years, was found nearly frozen to death in a snow drift on the Buckshutem road about seven miles from here yesterday. Count Baudissin In Philadelphia. | Philadelphia, Feb. 18.—Rear Ad. miral Count Von Baudissin, . com. mander of Emperor William's yacht Hohenzollern, came to this city last night for the purpose of visiting rela tives, and will remain until tomorrow. Owing to the snow storm it took the admiral four hours to make the jour. ney, which under ordinary circum. stances consumes about two hours. He was met at the Pennsylvania railroad station by Lawrence Johnson, whose guest he will be. This evening a re- ception for men will be given at the Johnson residence. About 250 invita. tlons have been issued. Count Toistol Has a Relapso. London, Feb. 19.—The Moscow cor respondent of the Daily Mail says that Count Tolsto! has suffered a relapse, that his fever has returned and that his heart is weak. MISS STONE RELEASED Captive Missionary Handed Over In * Good Health to Friends. Paris, Feb. 19.—A dispatch from Constantinople announces that Miss Ellen M. Stone has been released by the brigands, who have held her cap- tive since September 3 last, and has been handed over in good health to the dragoman of the American lega- tion. The dispatch adds that the “Reverend Tsilka” has beeN arrested [CHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND. VIRGINTA. SS vat. | | and om the charge of complicity in the oth. Kidnapping of Miss Stone. and _ It Was announced recently that the Turkish authorities suspected the ‘ Rev. Tsilka of complicity in the ab- raly quction of the missionaries. car-| ‘The companion of Miss Stone was all Mme. Tsilka. a Bulgarian woman, wife == of Mr. Tsilka, a Macedonian teacher of Samakov. Miss Stone, while travel- AND s ing with Madame Tsilka and @ party of about 15 friends, was captured by Wi «< brigands in the district of Salontea, September 3. Since that time vigor. ree ous efforts have been made by the OU can « United States government and by mis. tion, yo | nonaries to obtain the release of the Write 1 |eaptives. The brigands demanded a oppor ‘RE! ransom of £25,000 (Turkish), but only gist, to make x | $72,500 was collected for the ransom, bn bay innnrneng In End this sum was paid over to the MM Bore'Throat i brigands February 6 by M. Gargiulo, ths buat ral.’ chief dragoman of the American lega- clally curative lan. tion at Constantinople, and W. W. cures all forms \Peet, treasurer of the American mis- no matter hor sion at Constantinople, who met the Eruptions, &. avY brigands on the road to the Podrome every locality seC- monastery. application qu sed Miss Stone Is one of the missionar- coupon, and w the {es of the American board of foreign ere im missions. She has been attached to and pond es &. 1 © the Salonica mission since 1878. She ¢redit from us city was born at Roxbury, Mass., and her name is not pls and home is in Chelsea,-Mass., where her Address all NOW atte: toate 3 NOTED BOER SCOUT DEAD Colonel Francis J. Turner Passed Away atLon don Hotel. Philadelphia, Feb. 19.—George May Powell, of this city, yesterday received a cablegram announcing the death at Charing Cross Hotel, London, of Colo- nel Francis J. Turner, a noted Boer scout and a native of Brooklyn. For the first eighteen months of the South African war Turner was a leading scout of the Boer army. He was a civil, mining and mechanical engineer, and had large interests in South Africa. John 0. Knight, of Chicago, went as his only assistant in the daring feat of blowing up tho railway bridges be- tween the British front and the Boer rear when the British captured Bloem- fontein. This halted the British over two months and gave the Boers a chance to reform lines and plans. ‘Turner also led some of the most dar- ing raids of the war and was severely wounded in the battle of Colenso. His sickhess, from severe exertion and ex- posure in the field, caused his being sent, via Australia and America, to Holland to both recruit in health and do important work for the Boer cause. At the time of his death he was pre- paring to re-enter the South African field. Old Man Murdered For Pension Money Kansas City, Feb. 19.—The body of Noah Long, the old man who, accord: ing to Rhoda Taylor's confession, af. ter being robbed of $210 pensfon money, was thrown from the old southern bridge, which spans the Kaw river, was found yesterday not 20 feet from the spot indicated by the wom an’s confession. ‘There were no wounds on the body and the doctors who held an autopsy over the body de- cided that Long's death was caused by drowning. Henry Donahue, Jr., and James Goff threw Long into the river, but David Moran, Marjorie Donohue and Margaret Taylor were all parties to the conspiracy. Anniversary of Pope Leo XIi}, Rome, Feb. 18—All the Catholic sovereigns, besides the rulers of some of the South American republics, have notified the Vatican that they are sending jubilee representatives with gifts to the Pope in honor of his holl- ‘ess’ celebration of the 24th anniver- sary of his pontificate. The first pil- grimage, that from Lombardy, arrived yesterday. The pilgrimage was head: ed by Cardinal Jerrari. All the car- dinals will visit Pope Leo during the Jubilee. |Leo XII. was made Pope on February 18, 1878. Hobson Will Retire. Washington, Feb. 18—The prestdent yesterday sent to the senate a mes- Sage recommending the retirement of Naval Constructor Richmond P. Hob- son, and in accordance with this recommendation Senator Gallinger im- mediately introduced a bill providing for Mr. Hobson’s transfer to the re- tired list. In his message the presi- dent gives as his reason the trouble that Mr. Hobson has had since 1900 with his eyes, and recites the history of that trouble. Aged Couple's Pitiable Condition. Fremont, O., Feb. 19.—Mr. and Mrs. John Glosser, an aged couple, were found in their home yesterday in a most pitiable condition. They had been overcome by gas last Saturday, and while prostrated their fires went out. Later they recovered conscious- ness, but could not move, and sinco then had been lying cold and helpless. They were so badly frozen that the arms and legs of both must be ampu- tated. Neither is expected to recover. Veteran of 1812 Dead. Kansas City, Feb. 19.—James W. Alexander, aged 103 years, died here yesterday. He was never ill until two Weeks ago, when he fell on an icy Pavement, dislocating a shoulder and breaking an arm. He saddled the horse his father rode to enlist in the war of 1812. At the outbreak of the civil war Alexander went to enlist in the Union army, but he was refused on account of old age. Fatally Injured By Strange Accident. Altoona, Pa., Feb. 19.—In a blinding snow storm, Mrs. Mary Penderland, ot Ehrenfeld, and Samuel Dolan, of South Fork, were walking along the Pennsylvania railroad tracks in oppo- site directions. A locomotive struck Dolan and hurled him with great force against Mrs. Penderland, who was 90 badly injured by the blow that it is believed she will lie, Dolan, though bruised, was not injured seriously. Appeal to President to Save Kritzinger Brussels, Feb. 19—The Belgian League for the Rights of Man has ad- @ressed an appeal to President Roose- yelt, asking him “For the love of God” to prevent the possible execution of the Boer Commandant Kritzinger and others. Commandant Kritzinger was captured by General French last De- cember. His trial in South Africa be- gan February 15. I EE OO ee f ' “4 . AND SEND OUR ‘GOODS TO YOU ON CREDIT: Wre Pay all the Express Charges. Qua2eEEEETETEEN OT can earn from $10.00 to $50.00 a week selling our great remedy. If you already have a WTI eas Mako good money by working in your spare time. Now Is the ascpted Gene Write before some one else gets the Agency, ‘as we only want one Agent ina place. 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Philadelphia, Feb. 19.—In the mu- hicipal election here the Republican administration forces won practically & sweeping victory. The election was for a city solicitor, six city magis- trates, city councilmen and school directors. The electors also voted on & proposition to increase the city’s debt $5,000,000. For city solicitor John L. Kinsey, the Republican and Union party candidate and the present incumbent, was elected by 115,000 ma- jority over Charles C. Binney, the Democratic and Municipal League Fu- sion candidate. Each elector was al- towed by law to vote for four of the six magistrates to be elected, thus giving minority representation. The six successful candidates are: Robert J. Moore, David 8. Scott, James A. Briggs and W, J. Hughes, Republi- cans, and James E. Gorman and ‘Thomas B. Fitpatrick, Democratic and Municipal League fusionists. ‘The proposition to Increase the city debt was carried by a substantial ma- jority, In every ward where there was a fight for councils the administration won. ‘The bitterest contest was In the Thirty-fourth ward, where ex-Post- master Thomas L. Hicks, the Munict- pal League and Union party fusion candidate, was opposed by James Dunlap, Republican, for select coun- ceils. Dunlap won by a decided ma- jority. Pittsburg. Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 19.—After one of the fiercest and most stubbornly contested campaigns the heaviest vote ever polled in a municipal electién in Pittsburg was polled, and the present Republican administration has been defeated by the Republican-Demo- cratic or Citizens ticket by 5,000 majority. John B, Larkin is elected controller. While numerous fights took place and much bitterness was shown by the workers, nothing serious transpired, and only four or five arrests were made. The fight for controller was the principal battle, but in many-wards the contest for councilman was almost as exciting. The new council will be Republican, but the Citizens have elected quite a number, which will give the Fusion- ists a good sized working minority. The administration has saved five out of 29 select and 38 out of 61 comiion councilmen. Contests will be made on two select and four common council- men on charges of fraud at the polls. Lancaster. Lancaster, Pa. Feb. 19.—Chester Cummings, Republican, was elected mayor over Clifton Evans, the Demo- cratic candidate, by a majority of 1, 188, the largest ever given to a Re Publican mayoralty candidate, after a sharp campaign, in which the anti Quay Republicans, who opposed Cum- mings at the primaries, clashed with the Quay faction, led personally by Secretary of the Commonwealth Griest. The Republicans also elected five out of six select councilmen and 24 out of 27 common councilmen, leay- ing the complexion of councils un- changed, with 32 Republican and four Democratic members. Chester. Chester, Pa,, Feb. 19.—The Republi- cans carried every ward in this city and elected Howard H. Houston, their candidate for mayor, by 2,200 ma- jority over William’ H. Nelson, the Democratic and Unionist candidate, The chief issue of the Democrats and Unionists was on the passage of the ordinance for the elevated railroad through the city on the Pennsylvania yallroad, and the election ts looked upon as an overwhelming endorse- ment of the action of the Revublican councils. There will now be but one Democratic member of councils, J. Lentz Garrett, who holds over from last year, Altoona. Altoona, Pa., Feb. 19.—Altoona has elected the Democratic candidates for mayor, treasurer and controller, 8. M. Hoyer, Fred. Sheffleld and Joseph Hammer respectively, defeating the Republican candidates, John Plummer, George Harpham and J. Leamer. The Republicans elected the school direc- tors and the board of assessors. The eight common and four select council- men are divided between the two par- es equally. William T. Howard, in- dependent candidate for mayor, con- tributed to the defeat of the Republi- can ticket, Hoyers’ majority is 1,200. Harrisburg. Marrisburg, Pa., Feb. 19.—Vance ©. McCormick, the Democratic nominee for mayor, is elected by 2,000 majority over Dr. Samuel F. Hassler, Republi- tan. The Demgcrats also elected John K. Royal, city treasurer; William H. Moore, city controller, and James H. ‘W. Howard and William M. Gastrock and George W. Leisman, Jr., city as- sessors. The proposition to increase the city indebtedness $1,090,000 for public improvements was adopted by 5,000 majority. Johnstown, Johnstown, Pa., Feb. 19—The Re- publicans carried the city in the mu- nictpal election by majorities ranging from 500 to 700, John Pedry, Repub- lean, will succeed L. D, Woodruff, Democrat, as mayor. Alexander Wil son and Charles H. Wehn, both Re- publicans, were elected controller and treasurer resectively and will succeed Republicans tn office. Scranton. Scranton, Pa., Feb. 19,—P. W. Cos- tello, Democrat, defeated Evan R Morris, Republican, for city controller in yesterday's city election by a ma. Jority of 800. The Democrats also changed their minority of one to a ma- jority of one in select council. The Republicans attribute their defeat to the fact that there were hot local fights in the Democratic wards, while in the Republican strongholds the ward candidates had no opposition. Reading. Reading, Pa., Feb. 19.—The election ‘Was the hottest in the history of the tity. Over 16,000 votes were polled. Edward Yeager, Democrat, was elect- ed mayor by 350 votes over William F, Shanaman, Republican. Walter M. Ty- son, Democrat, is chosen city treasur er, and Charles L. Moll, Democrat, {s re-elected controller. The Democrats control councils by one majority on Joint ballot. Pottsville. Sunbury, Ps., Feb. 19.—The Demo- crats made a clean sweep in the municipal efection here, electing eight out of nine councilmen, and their bor- ough ticket as follows: Treasurer, J. W. Stroh; overseer of the poor, Daniel Rudy; high constable, Fred D. Waltz. Lebanon. Lebanon, Pa., Feb. 19—Abram Hess, Republican, was elected mayor by 500 majority over William Cassert, Demo- ‘erat. The other Republican etty can- didates, George B. Marquart and Chas. Foster, were re-elected treasurer and controller respectively. | Lock Haven. Lock Haven, Pa, Feb. 19.—Joseph Haberstroh (Dem.), the incumbent, ‘Was re-elected city treasurer over Jease Ricker (Rep.). The Democrats also elect all four Democratic councilmen ‘and three of the four school directors. Easton. Easton, Pa, Feb. 19.—The entire Democratic city ticket in Easton was elected with majorities ranging from 50 to 650. The successful candidates Were: Mayor, Horace Lehr; treasurer, James R. Butz; controller, James EL. Wesley. Lewistown, Lewistown, Pa., Feb. 19.—The Dem- ocrats had a walkover at the general elections here, Practically all of the Smaller offices and eight of the 12 councilmen will be Democratic, ; York. York, Pa, Feb. 19.—M. B. Cobson, Republican, is elected mayor over Luther A. Small, Democrat. ‘The Democrats clected the rest of their city ticket, ————--=___ MARVELOUS GROWTH OF HAIR. A Famous Doctor-Chemist Has Diseove ered a Compound That Grows Hale on a Bald Head in a Sin- gle Night. ‘Startling Announcement Causes Boo tors to Marvel and Stand Dumb- | founded at the Wonderful Cures, ‘The Discoverer Sends Free Trial Paska= | ges to all Who Write. After half a century spent in tho Iab- oratory, crowned with high honors for his many world-famons discoveries the celebrated physician-chemist at the head of the great Attenheim soe pensary, has just made the startli [suhonnosment that he has produced a ‘cony that grows hair on bald Read. “The doctor makes the clata it ‘after experiments, taking years to com- ‘plete, he hasat last reached the geal ef his ambition. To the doctor all heads are alike. There are none which cam- not be cured by this remarkable ae ‘The record cf the cures already is truly marvelous and were it not for the lngh standing of the great physician and the convincing testimony of thous- ands of citizens all over the country it would seem too miraculous to be trae. There can be no doubt of the doctor’s earnestness in making his claims nor can his cures te disputed. He does not ask any man, woman or child to take his or anyone else's word for it but he Stands ready and willing to send free trial packages of tbis great hair restora- tive to any one who writes to him for ‘it, enclosing a2 cent stamp to prepay pos. tage. Ihasingle night it by started hair to growing on heads bald for years. Tt has beg a falling hair in one hour It never fails no a Eales a con. dition, age or sex. men an men, et and => eve pest ited by the free use of Se pee now discovery. If you are bald, if your ham 1s falling out oF if your hair, eyebrows, ‘Niteaheim Medical Dimers ‘Sis Alt , Butterfield Building, Cincinnati, Okie, enclosing a % cent stamp to prepay tage for «free package and ina time you will be entirely restored. E LUNET OPPOSESPHILIPPINEBILL Wellington Attacked Administration's Attitude Toward Islands. "UNCLESAM BUTCHERWEYLERII" The Maryland Senator Also Declared That Cuba is Farther From Freedom Than When Under Spanish Rule—Vote On Bill Next Monday. Washington, Feb. 19.—It was agreed by the senate yesterday that a final vote on the Philippine tariff bill and the pending amendments should be taken next Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The only stipulation made by the minority was that the last day's debate should be devoted to speeches not exceeding 15 minutes in duration. Mr. Wellington (Rep.), of Maryland, took the floor to discuss the Philippine tariff bill, and at once launched into an attack upon the administration's attitude toward Cuba and the Philippines. He said he had always been a Republican, but when his party began a policy of imperialism, to which he was opposed, he could not bow to the fetish of party. From that moment his opposition began. In denouncing the concentration camps in the Philippines, Mr. Wellington declared that the United States today found itself in the same position as Spain occupied in reference to Cuba, when this country declared war against the barbarities of Weyler. "How was this method seized upon?" he shouted. "It is a method that brought down the condemnation of civilization then as it does now. Is Uncle Sam to be known as Butcher Weyler II? Why is Cuba not free according to our promises? Because there is a desire to rob the island under a cloak of military rule. The island is further from independence than when under Spanish rule." He declared that when his vote was sought by President McKinley upon the treaty of Paris he was promised, in response to his firm demand, that there would be no permanent occupation by the United States of the Philippines. "Was that promise kept?" the senator asked. "No, not in any particular. All nations except America and Great Britain are at peace. Were our skirts clear, were our hands clean from the blood of the Filipinos, we would long ago have publicly sympathized with the noblest people that ever waged a war. The only reason we take no such action is knowledge that if we did, Great Britain would hurl back the taunt that we were engaged in the same kind of a contest, and for the same purpose." Referring to the Philippine tariff bill, Mr. Wellington declared his opposition to it on "the broad ground of the minority," that there was no right here to enact such legislation. Referring to the decision of the supreme court holding that the Philippine archipelago was a territory of the United States, he said that it was an aggregation of the opinions of Jack Bunsby. MACKAY-SMITH TO BECOADJUTOR Washington Clergyman Notifies Committee of His Acceptance. Philadelphia, Feb. 18.—Rev. Alexander Mackay-Smith, rector of St. John's Church, Washington, D. C., has decided to accept the office of bishop coadjutor of the diocese of Pennsylvania, to which he was elected at the recent special convention called by Bishop Whitaker. His formal acceptance was received yesterday by Rev. J. De Wolf Perry, rector of Calvary Church, Germantown, chairman of the notification committee. Rev. Mackay-Smith's decision to give up his rectorship at the capital for the coadjutorship caused no surprise among the clergy and gentlemen of this city who are his friends. It is known that great pressure was brought to bear upon him by members of his parish to decline the office, but he was equally strongly urged to accept. Bishop Potter, of New York, is said to be among those who advised him to accept. Election Murder at Old Brinton. Bradford, Pa., Feb. 19.—George H. Potter, Democrat, was elected mayor; William Bovaird, Jr., Republican, city treasurer, and Fred M. Kelloher city controller. The school board and councils will be Republican. The only casualty reported in western Pennsylvania resulting from the election comes from Old Brinton, where Frederick Jones, colored, while attempting to patch up a peace with Thomas Turner, on behalf of John Davis, was shot and instantly killed by Turner. Turner, it is said, was shot in the neck, but he made his escape. They were returning from the polls in a carriage, when a dispute arose over some election misunderstanding, and the shooting followed. Fatal Gunning Accident. Atlantic City, Feb. 19.—John Tucker, of this city, while gunning with two friends for ducks on the meadows, was fatally shot by one of the party, whom he was trying to rescue from drowning. Ice had covered the meadows for several days and the gunners did not know when they neared a stream. They reached the Thoroughfare before they realized where they were, and one of the party named, Ludlam, broke through. He held fast to his gun and reached this to Tucker to pull him out. Tucker seized the barrel, the imperiled man holding the butt. The gun went off and the full charge entered Tucker's breast. A WEEK'S NEWS CONDENSED. Thursday, February 13. The Marconi Wireless Telegraph company, of London, has insured the life of Mr. Marconi for $750,000. The seventh annual convention of the Pennsylvania State School Directors' Association was held in Harrisburg. Fire yesterday at Harmarville, Pa., on the West Penn railroad, destroyed $75,000 worth of property and for a time threatened the entire town. The Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, former governor general of Canada, died yesterday at his residence at Clandeboye, County Down, Ireland. S. S. Tilden, postmaster at Raymond, Ill., pleaded guilty to embezzlement and was fined $1,950 and sentenced to six months in the penitentiary. Friday, February 14. Colonel John A. Polk, aged 82, a cousin of President Polk, died in Kansas City yesterday. Fire destroyed half a block of business houses at Kimball, S. D., involving a loss of $60,000. Sixteen-year-old Agnes Tete, of Philadelphia, attempted suicide by swallowing a large quantity of turpentine. John Young, convicted of the murder of Washington Hunter at Riverside, N. J., was sentenced to hang on March 18. In a rear-end collision between Baltimore and Ohio trains at Indian Harbor, Ind., Conductor Hunter and Brakeman Brice were killed. Saturday, February 15. In a street battle at Richmond, Va., Leslie Estill and Shelton Chambers were fatally wounded. Secretary Long returned to his post at the navy department after a visit to his home at Hingham, Mass. Peter Buschwah, a pioneer real estate dealer of Chicago, was found dead in his room, with eight gas jets turned on. The Gloucester (Mass.) fishing schooner Elsie M. Smith was wrecked off Cape Cod and two of her crew drowned. The late Caroline S. Rathcone, of New York, bequeathed $70,000 to found a home for aged and infirm persons at Evansville, Ind. Monday, February 17. Andrew Payack, 12 years old, was burned to a crisp while sleeping in a tin hut on a garbage dump at Passaic, N. J. The apron of Mrs. Virginia Suret took fire from a stove and she was burned to death in a New York apartment house. Charles M. Schwab, president of the United States Steel Corporation, returned from a two-months' visit to Europe yesterday. Raymond Herlacher, of Loganton, Pa., while shooting sparrows with a musket, shot 12-year-old Roy Berry through the heart. Tuesday. February 18. The cracker factory of Frank Goetz, at Manchester, Conn., was destroyed by fire, Loss, $75,000. C. R. Mains, a prominent attorney of San Francisco, was arrested for using the United States malls to swindle. The United States battleship Wisconsin, flagship of Rear Admiral Silas Casey, left Callao, Peru, for Acapulco. Charles M. Schwab, president of the United States Steel Corporation, will deliver a lecture at Trinity College, Hartford, Conn. In a fit of despondency John Griffith, a civil engineer, and wealthy, blew out his brains with a shotgun at his home in Jenkintown, Pa. Wednesday, February 19. Philadelphia's season of grand opera closed last night with a performance of "Manru." James R. Keene, of New York, gave $10,000 for the relief of the poor who suffered in the blizzard. President Ellsworth, of the New York senate, refused to introduce Admiral Schley to that body. The plant of the Louisville Bolt and iron company was destroyed by fire, entailing a loss of $100,000. The United States gunboat Machias sailed from Pensacola, Fla., yesterday for Havana to join the North Atlantic squadron. Charles L. Tiffany, aged 90 years, senior member of the famous New York jewelry firm, died at his home from pneumonia. GENERAL MARKETS. Baltimore, Md., Feb. 18.—Flour unchanged; western extra, $2.80/20; western family, $3.55/3.70. Wheat was spot, the month and March, $84/48; wheat $84/48; wheat $84/48; southern, by sample, 77/85; southern, on grade, $2,88; Corn weak; mixed, spot and the month, 64%/65c; steamer mixed, 64%/65c; southern, white corn, 64%/65c; southern, white corn, 67c. Oats were firm and steady; No 2 white, 49%/49½c. No 2 mixed, 48%/48c. Rye firm; No 2 nearby, 68%/69c. No 2 western, 69%/70c. Hay was quiet; was firm and higher; fancy imitation, 20%/22c; fancy creamy, 25%/26c; fancy lady, 17%/19c; fancy roll, 17%/18c; good roll, 15%/16c; store packed, eggs higher; fresh, 37%/38c. Cheese firm and medium, active large, 11%/11½c; medium, active large, small, 12%/12½c. Live Stock Markets. East Buffalo, N. Y., Feb. 18—Cattle unchanged; veals, tops, $7.75@8.50; others, $5@7.50. Hogs steady; pigs and light yorkers, 10c. lower; heavy hogs, tops, $4.00; mixed, $6.20@8.30; hogs, $5.40@8.30; stags, $4.50@8.30; stags, $4.50@8.30. Sheep and lambs were steady; sheep, tops mixed, $5@5.15; culls to good, $3@4.90; wethers, $5.40@8.60; lambs, tops, $6.45@6.50; culls to good, $4.60@8.40. Pa, Feb. 18—Cattle steady; choice, $6.40@5.50; prime, $6.20@6.40; good, $5.50@5.90. Hogs steady; prime heavies, $6.40; best mediums, $6.25@8.32c; heavy yorkers, $6.15@6.20; light yorkers, $5.90@6.55; pigs, $5.60@5.70; roughs, $4.75@6. Sheep steady; best wethers, $5.35@5.60; culls and common, $4@2.43 years; lambs @ 8A5: veal calves $7@7.75. President's Reply to Schley's Appeal President's Reply to Schley's Appeal. Washington, Feb. 19.—President Roosevelt's reply to Admiral Schley's appeal from the verdict of the court of inquiry will be made public tomorrow. This statement was made by Secretary Long yesterday after the cabinet meeting. Stroudsburg, Pa., Feb. 19.—The election yesterday passed off very quietly. In Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg the Republicans and Democrats divided honors. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. BOOZER STOPS A TEAM Faithful New York Bull Terrier Proves for a Second Time That He Is a Real Here. Boozer, the bull terrier that covered himself with glory a fortnight ago by dragging a woman from in front of a Broadway car in New York after she had ben knocked down by a cab, added another notch to his bravery record by stopping a runaway team. The runaway team was drawing a victoria containing several people. The driver tried to cross the tracks in front of an approaching trolley car. The car, which was going at a good speed, hit the victoria forward of the A HE TUGGED AND TUGGED. front wheels. The vehicle was jammed up against an elevated railroad pillar and the right-hand door was burst open. Through the door the occupants were thrown into the roadway and the driver was thrown to the street. With no one to hold the horses, they started west through Thirty-eighth street with the reins and the pole of the carriage dragging behind. Near the Metropolitan opera house William Sullivan, of 239 West Forty-fifth street, was walking down Broadway on the east side of the way with Boozer. The terrier saw what was wanted. He overhauled the runaways between Fortieth and Forty-first streets, and with almost human intelligence grabbed the dragging rein. He tugged and tugged and at Forty-first street he turned the runaways around the west corner sharply. This slackened their speed, and a policeman came up and seized the bridles. Boozer trotted back to his owner. None of the occupants of the victoria was injured, and the coachman escaped with a few bruises. CAT STOLE DIAMONDS. Feline Kleptomaniac in Pittsburg Showed Rare Discrimination in Choosing Plunder. Pittsburg is rejoicing over the dis covery of a feline kleptomaniac. Un like other kleptomaniacs, the cat thief in Pittsburg was not content with stealing silks or articles of small valu. The Maltese shoplifter stole diamonds only, and the jeweler whom she robbed said the cat was a good judge of gems, for she had picked out of a large col lection some of the finest diamonds in the store. The cat thief was the trusted and official rat catcher in Emanuel De Roy's jewelry store in Smithfield street. A few nights ago two men, glancing at the show window of the WATER SHE PAIRED CANISTER JEW SELECTED A DIAMOND RING. jewelry store, saw the cat jump down into a large tray of diamonds, carefully select a diamond ring and, taking it in her mouth, turn about and disappear. She repeated this performance, and the witnesses reported to a policeman on the corner that t diamond burglary was being perpetrated. The policeman looked into the window and when he saw the cat trot away with another diamond ring he was on the verge of calling for the patrol wagon and taking tabby to the station under arrest. He notified the proprietor of the store, who came down and made an investigation and found that in the little nest that tabby had arranged for her kittens under one of the counters were six or seven rings, pendant and brooches, all containing fine diamond settings. And now, in the words of the policeman who caught the cat: "Tabby is not working down to the jewl'ry store no more." Quiaritine Sign in Holland. A piece of white muslin tied around the bell-handle of a house in Holland informs intending visitors that a case of infectious disease is in the dwelling. Show Him No Mercy. "Boys, what's the trouble?" asked a maa who had came upon a western lynchtag party. "This chap killed his father." "Oh, well, the old man would have had to die some time." "He killed his brother, too." "That's nothing much. Cain did that, but nobody lynchmed him." "But he stole a mule, too." "You don't say! String him up!"—Harlem Life. 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Take the case of Miss Emma Swanzer, for instance: Miss Swanzer lived near Springville, and with her "steady company," Charles Bangs, went to Brooksdale one recent night to attend the wedding of mutual friends. During the evening Miss Emma became jeaous of Bangs' attentions to another girl and refused to speak to him. When they started home they both felt relieved when Rev. Mr. Hunter, the village preacher, joined them. In a field adjoining the road was a Texas steer, a recent acquisition to the place, and no lover of the Human race. The party had to go through the field in which the steer was and he pursued them. Bangs gave a cry of alarm, and ran for some trees a few feet ahead, closely followed by Miss Swanzer and the preacher. Bangs shinned up one, and Miss Swanzer proved her agility by climbing another, assisted by the preacher, who gave her a lift before he sought safety in still another tree. The infuriated animal ran around and around the trees. A half-hour passed and the steer still stood guard. Thinking this an excellent time to reconcile the couple, the minister began. The work was done, however, almost before he had begun. The couple desired to be married at once. The would just join hands from where they clung, but they got a grip and held while Rev. Mr. Hunter performed the marriage ceremony from his place in the third tree. The Texas steer bellowed the wedding march. When the good man had concluded, Farmer Stone and his two sons happened along and the steer was driven away. The bride, bridegroom and minister were transferred to a wagon and taken to the bride's home, where there was an evening of rejoicing and general merry-making. At Aratran two aged sisters have lived alone in a small hut for years. All of the windows, except one, were kept barred. How these two women, now in the sunset of life, lived no one knew. They rarely asked aid of any A THEY GOT A GRIP. sort, and they chopped their wood and dragged it home from the forest. Their dresses seemed to be made of old meal sacks. The other day the women applied to the poor authorities for help. The poormaster, before granting aid, decided to call and see what their circumstances were. They found the room piled full of boxes, and proceeded to investigate. The boxes were found to contain silverware, silks, satins, shawls, bolts of calico and sheeting, boots, shoes, crockery, sacks of sugar and salt, etc. Under the stove was found a wallet containing $150 and the lining of an old dress yielded $450. The entire find is valued at $3,000. The Widow Hammond, who lives down on her little farm near Coocheeton, had a lively experience with a big black bear the other night. Mrs. Hammond was awakened by the shrieking of her porker. Lighting a lantern, Mrs. Hammond seized a hatchet and hurried to the barn, where she found a bear trying to carry away the hog. The widow at once attacked the bear and struck him several times with the hatchet, but it seemed only to infilate the brute, which, with a blow with one of its paws, felled the widow to the ground. Mrs. Hammond got up and rushed to the house, secured a rifle and returned to the barn. The bear had lifted the hog out of the pen, when the widow raised her gun and sent a bullet into its brain. The bear fell over dead. The report of the gun aroused the neighbors, and, when they arrived upon the scene the widow was in a dead faint in the barn. The bear welghed 272 pounds. Subscribe to the Planet. by your offer: 22 00 50 50 25 25 13.50 Street. OZUNO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to make it grow long, soft, and glossy; also to cure all itching, burning, humiliating scalp diseases. 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OUR BOARDING HOUSE. TOMMY L. D. "I believe," remarked the dyspeptic boarder, "that half the horse radish is made from turnips nowadays." "Yes," acquiesced the cheerful idiot, "this is the day of horse-less radish."—Brooklyn Eagle. Variety. The weather man tries hard to please. No zeal could e'er be greater. At early morn it starts to freeze, and the day ends minutes later. —Washington Star. Daily Home Primary. "Dinglebat has original ideas about family government. He says every home should be a little republic, where universal toleration prevails and everyone has a voice in the government." "Yes, his family is managed on that plan; but he and Mrs. Dinglebat have the same old wrangle every day as to who shall be president."—Tit-Bits. A Noble Aim. She — Have you herdd anything about the Woman's Reform club? "Yes; its object seems to be to reform everything except the club and everybody except the members—Brooklyn Life. Frigid Boston. His First Case. A Noble Alm. --- EXPERT DRILLMASTER. Loyal Cracksman—I may not be much of a soldier, but I do as much drilling as any of them. N. Y. World. He 'Vas Mad. Bliffers—Can't you run that type writing machine without making such a terrible racket? Whiffers (who has a desk in the same office)—Not when I'm writing to a man who called me a fool.—N. X. Weekly. SYDNOR & HUNDLEY. DON'T MISS THIS' OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE GREAT VALUES IN ELEGENT, NEW FURNITURE AT SYDNOR & HUNDLEY'S Rebuilding, Reduction Sa THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD HEIGHT OF ROMANCE It Is Attained by Prisoners in the Jails of Paris. Stone Walls Prove No Bar to Love—Male Criminals Make Advances to Female Jailbirds They Have Never Seen. That "stone walls do not a prison make, nor iron bars a cage," is the moral to be gathered from some posthumous papers and sketches by Victor Hugo. Love at first sight is not such an uncommon thing, but falling in love with a person one has never seen and likely never will see is something more or less unusual, but seems easy enough to the French character. Victor Hugo in these papers says that the inmates of Saint Lazarre, one of the women's prisons of Paris, became attached to and remained faithful to some male criminal who is an inmate of one or another of the numerous convict establishments of Paris. The way these clandestine love affairs are carried on is romantic to the highest degree. In every one of the convict establishments of Paris there is always some man among the prisoners who can draw. Now if three prisoners confer together and plan to begin awooing of some of the inmates of Saint Lazare they have the artist of the prison make a drawing on a handkerchief of three flowers, say, a geranium, a tulip and a rose. Each flower is numbered with the number of the prisoner who has selected it as his emblem. The drawing is sent to Saint Lazarre through the mysterious means of communication between the various prisons that the police are powerless to prevent. The picture circulates through Saint Lazarre, and in due time a communication is returned to the convict prison that Fi Fi 3,456 has chosen the geranium, Marie $21 the tulip and Fanchetta $85 the rose, and that these women have repeated to themselves vows to take the convicts THE WEEKLY PRESS whose emblems they have adopted as their husbands. "Never," says Hugo, "is this lugubrious handkerchief thrown into the seraglio without being picked up." The women prisoners firmly convince themselves that they are married to the male convicts, and when they are released go to work saving money which they send to the prison to be used in procuring comforts and daintnies for the spouses they have never seen and whose names even they do not know. The author tells of the murder of a money changer named Joseph and the incarceration of the two murderers in St. Force penitentiary. Shortly after this a bouquet containing among other flowers a sprig of white lilies was sent to St. Lazare. One of the women prisoners selected the white lilies and repeated to herself vows taking for her husband the unknown individual who had chosen the white lilies for his emblem. In a month or two the woman prisoner was released, and being completely enamored of her unknown lord and master went desperately to work to secure funds to send to her husband in St. Force. In order the better to affiance herself to her unknown husband she secured a sprig of white lilies and dividing it sent half to the prisoner in St. Force and put the other half at the head of her bed. This woman, like all Paris, had heard of the murder of the money lender, and of the two Italians, Malagutti and Ratta, arrested for the crime, but she thought little about the crime and lived only in her white iliac. One bright sunny day as she was sitting in her room sewing she glanced up at the white iliac changing above her head. The clock at that moment was striking four, and as she gazed at the iliac she fancied she saw an extraordinary thing. A drop of crimson blood sozed from the heart of the white iliac and dropped down on the white sheet of the bed. The next day the woman learned that at four o'clock of the previous afternoon Malagutti and Ratta had been hung. It was evident that the white iliac was one of these men. But which one? The hapless girl became violently insane and was confined in La Salpeters, where she died. Morning and night before her death she clung to the bars of her cell and jibbered: "Behold me, I am Mme. Ratta-Mala-guttu." BEDINI FOOLS TURNIP. Clever Variety Actor Accomplishes Unique Stunt at the Masonic Temple in Chicago. John Bedini and his fork were matched against the laws of gravitation and a turnip the other day and the former combination received the decision. Bedini is an Englishman whose duty just at present is to entertain patrons of a Chicago theater. The actor let slip the remark that he could catch a turnip hurled from the top of the Masonic temple in that city upon a fork held in his mouth. Fellow members of the profession declared they had $1,000 to bet on the & TEMPLE CIGARS & CATCHING THE TURNIP. turnip, and Bedini saw a chance to make a little easy money. The feat was accomplished in the presence of a crowd which filled the street on the west side of the Masonic temple. Bedini was to have three trials and the vegetables were wrapped tightly in yarn to prevent their splitting into a thousand pieces when they struck a solid substance. When the turnips were hurled from the top of the high building, Bedini danced about until he secured a position directly under the swiftly falling objects. The first one missed his head by an inch, thereby saving his features from disfigurement. The second landed upon the jointed projections of a steel band worn about his forehead, while the third landed squarely upon the prongs of the fork held firmly between his teeth: Bedini staggered under the force of the blow, but declared soon afterward that a headache and a slight shock to his teeth were the only bad results of his contest with the turnips. It was thought that a check for $1,000 would soon cure these slight disabilities. CALLED BY TELEPATHY. Man Led to Rescue of a Friend Seventy Miles Away by a Strange Intuition. Some time ago two young men from New York city came to Alliance, Neb., in search of health. One of them, Edward Loomis, got a place on the Spade ranch, about 40 miles east of that town. The other, J. H. Blair, was employed about 30 miles north, on the Niobrara river. Last Friday Loomis while riding the range was thrown from his horse, and on rising was kicked by it, and both bones of his right leg were fractured below the knee. He was left helpless on the prairie. He lay out all night Friday, all day Saturday and all Saturday night, having drawn himself fully A man on horseback is running away from a man on the ground. four miles backward on his hands after his injury. Sunday morning his friend, at least 70 miles away, felt that something was going wrong with Loomis, and he started for the Spade ranch, to reach which he must ride down one of four long valleys, which centered at the ranch headquarters. It so happened that he chose one which took him past where his friend Loomis was lying in an exhausted condition, having only strength sufficient to attract attention by swinging his hat. He was taken at once to Ellsworth and brought to Alliance, where he was placed in the hospital. He is now doing as well as could be expected. A frightful time he had with hunger and cold, as his gloves and coat were on the saddle and were carried away by the horse at the time of his injury. Some Good Swedish Customs. In some of the hotels in Sweden women are entertained at less cost than men, because, as a rule, they do not eat so much. A man and wife are charged as one and one-half persons if they occupy the same room. A husband and wife may travel as one and one-half persons by railway. Cabbages the Year Around. In Hawaii cabbage grows all the year round, and it may be planted in spring, summer, autumn or winter. Bobby Heard From Again. "O mother!" cried little Bob one day, "when you strike pussy's fur this way you can feel the electricity, and when you put your car down you can hear her trolley!" THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA She—How odd! That lecturer says blonds should marry brunettes, and vice versa. You're a decided blond, you know. He—I suppose so. You're a blonde, oo, aren't you? She—O no! I'm a pronounced brunette. He (in terror)—Now, Miss De Muir, you can never make me believe that your creamy complexion and golden hair are—er—not natural.—Chicago Tribune. Viewed by a Versemaker. There is beauty in the sunset And in the starry night; There is grandeur in the mountains And in Niagara's might; There is tern in the tempest And in the lightning's flash; There is mystery in everything— And there is everything in hash. —Chicago Dally News. NO IMPROVEMENT POSSIBLE. Clergyman (referring sympathetically to departed breadwinner)—Well, well, let us hope he's better off where he is. Widow—O! sir, he always used to say it was 'eaven to be with me.— Moonshine. "Winter Homes in Summer Lands." The above is the title of an attractive booklet just issued by the Passenger Department of the Southern Railway. It is beautifully illustrated and fully describes the winter resorts of the South. A copy may be secured by sending a two-cont stamp to S. 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And children's hearty voices sing; Again His star burns high and clear, Again the herald angels sing. O. Prince of Peace, whose name we bear, Come, Thou, and we make all Thine own! Thy crown we one day hope to wear; Build in our hearts Thy royal throne. -E. A. Fletcher, in N. Y. Observer. LAPSES FROM RELIGION. Mean Degradation and Misery for Multitudes—The Superstitions of Great Cities. Every lapse in thought from the Christian standard spells degradation for multitudes. But it spells misery too. The experiment of life reduced to a play of molecular forces, does not correspond to the nature of things; it is a dream upon which reality is always breaking in, and the dreamer cannot sleep in peace, says the National Review. Hence the innumerable nightmares which weigh upon modern cities, and the more advanced their condition, so much the more do they breed these unpleasant phenomena. In Paris of late years every conceivable superstition has found a home. Among ourselves, the temper which welcomed Neo-Buddhism is not extinct, and ridicule fails to kill the varieties of occult science. An unwholesome mysticism spreads like a fungus over much recent literature, and it will continue to spread so long as Prof. Hacekel's unbelief darkens the sky. Let it be granted that there is an eclipse of faith; who will expect from the abyss of nescence to see a fresh dawn traveling up toward the zenith? These are tokens, not of health, but of a disease which is too deeply seated for the stethoscope or scalpel of crude materialism to reach it, still less to contribute toward its removal. FOR WHOSE SAKE? Even Good Deeds Can Lose Some what, of Their Force If Done from Selfish Motives. A keen-eyed, sharp-faced girl was listening restlessly to one who chided her for ingratitude. "Miss Emeline has started a night school for you mill girls; she asks you to her house once a month and offers you books to read, and yet you'll not go half the time. You will not take any pains to please her even when she's trying to do so much for you." "She ain't!" was the unexpected reply. "She don't really care very much how we feel or what comes of us, so long as she's bein' sweet an' good charitable, herself. She ain't thinkin' half so much about makin' anything out of us as she is about makin' a ministerin' angel out of Miss Emeline." Perhaps the young critic was unjust; yet, oftener than we think, work for others may fail because a false motive Hes at its root. Sympathy must be genuine. The man who would plunge into the surf incited by the thought of the Hfe-saver's medal instead of the peril of the drowning one would scarcely deserve a reward. We hear too often of "adding stars to our crown." Let self and its crown be forgotten, and the helping hand be outstretched to others because we love and pity them Good Men Make Good Citizens. One would suppose from the prominence given to the phrase "good citizenship" that it was possible to "make a silk purse out of a sow's ear." But the only way to make a good citizen is first to make a good man. Character lies at the base of all individual virtues; and the bad husband, the bad neighbor, the bad citizen, exist because bad men exist. What the state needs for a capitol is not staff and veneer, but marble and mahogany. The man who is corrupt at heart is corrupt at the polls. It is true that the good man needs to be instructed and vivified; but uprightness in any of life's responsibilities cannot be taught and learned. Like the formula of mathematics on a Latin declension. Until a man is built upon the bed-rock of the Ten Commandments he will always be an uncertain, if not a vitiating factor in the state—Chicago Interior. Christmas Thoughts, the star of Bethlehem has never set. the song heard by the shepherdes reaches the earth. the true love of Christwes is found when we bring ourselves as a gift to the manger-born King. May He whose star shone bright and clear To guide the wise men on their way. Be thy sure refuge, ever near To help, to comfort, night and day. —Ram's Horn. THE CHRISTMAS JOY. Christ's Birthday Preeminently the Day of Good Cheer, Good Will and Peace. No revolution of public sentiment in all history can compare with that which has transformed the natal day of the once despised Nazarene into the joy of Christmastide. The morning hymn which the early Christians, while gathered in some excluded spot, used to chant in memory of Bethelehem's babe, is now reeched in every quarter of the globe to the pealing of bells and to the organ's joyful sound. So it is, wherever civilization holds sway, Christmas dawn is ushered in with praise once heard from the angel choir Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men." Emphatically, says the Christian Work, Christmas is the children's day; and so, glancing back to Christmases long passed, with the loving hearts that provided for them gone to the world of Light, who can forget these precious experiences when we stood on the threshold of life, and everything was so dreamy, so fairylike, yet so real, around us! In recalling what it was once our privilege to enjoy, let us not forget our duty to others. And as three centuries ago our English for-bears used to stand under the holly, and, clasping hands, renew the bonds of sacred friendship, so let us wreathe the evergreen garland and load the Christmas tree, and join in the glad surprise and spontaneous shouts of the little ones, and prove ourselves children again "just for one day." And there is another side. If at Easter we may not forget Calvary, so we may not forget, while reminding the children that Jesus, too, was a babe and a boy, to tell them also how, when but 12 years old, his soul went out in earnest questions to the doctors in the temple, and how, in the growing sense of the duty laid upon Him, by His Heavenly Father, He said to His parents: "Wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?" Surely at the blessed Christmas-time the serious thought may be presented at some opportune time, without sounding a disordant note in the Christmas harmony. Nay, rather, the recalling of the blessings which have been brought home to us Gentiles by the life work of Jesus, who grew up from the child in the manger, will make the Christmas joys all the sweeter, as well as more chastened and holier. Nor is this all. As Chirstmas is the time for distributing presents to friends and to the loved ones of our own homes, so let us not "orget the claims of the sick and the poor. As Jesus fed the poor and ministered to the sick, so let us on this blessed feast of His Nativity imitate His blessed example. It doesn't take much from our plenty to make the sufferers happy—at least for a little while; and then, with so many a little happiness goes so long a way! And now, as these Christmas gifts pass from hand to hand, let us in spirit make them copies of the precious gifts of gold and frankincense and myrh which the Magi laid at the feet of the infant Redeemer. And so with the presents let the higher thought also be intertwined that God's best gift to man was His Son, born to take away our sin and misery, and that man's best gift to God is a sanctified heart, which converts him into a renewed image of God and makes him an heir of immortality. WELL AND TRULY SAID Falsehood does not help the cause of truth.—Rev. R. J. Kent. Real religion is where faith is where hope and love are. That is where religion is and where God is.—Rev. William T. Brown. Character is life. When we speak of character we feel the pulse of religion, and we sound the depths of Christianity.—Rev. J. C. Mitchell. Believe and you will be able to believe more. At last, men come into a faith habit of life. They live in the atmosphere of faith.—Rev. Dr. Myers. Character is like the unfinished picture on the easel. We must not let it lie too long without some fresh, vital touch, or we shall lose the inspiration of our ideal.—Wellspring. Some pass on through life, allowing some passion of their nature, perhaps avarice, to control them, in place of the Divine law. Their dealings with the world are purely superficial.—Rev. E. A. Mageney. The real alphabet of all morality, theology and religion lies in the recognition, so voluminously advertised, all the way through Scriptures, that holiness is exceedingly holy and that wickedness is exceedingly wicked.—Rev. Dr. Parkhurst. The Christian life is a transfiguration. It begins with a renewing of the "mind"—that is, the entire inner man in all his faculties and powers; then follows a transformation of the outer life, not unlike that which the three apostles witnessed on the mount of transfiguration. — United Presbyterian. A Joyful Christmas. May that peace and gladness of which Christmastide is especially significant abound in the hearts of all our friends! With spirits alert to the inspiring message may we learn anew the story of Divine love and contemplate with large blessing the Babe in Bethlehem!—Baptist Union. The First Christmas Anthem. "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." Twin Explosives. Ill temper and selfishness are twin explosives, about as safe to keep in one's home as dynamite and gunpowder.—Wellsspring. Biddy—Oh! won't your husband be pleased—Tit-Bite. THE RICHMOND PLANEI, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA POEMS FOR THANKSGIVING. **Ye Thanksgiving Bells.** O ye Thanksgiving Bells of youth's haunted demesne That again call me back to the old Village Green. To the haunted elms where the orloles sung. To the green walls where, fruited, the apple boughs hung— How ye call me, ye call me—once more let me roam 'Mid the green lane of youth near the old house at home! Ahi what dreams of the past to the mind's sky ye bring! And what deeds of the tollers of destiny, ring, Ye sweet Thanksgiving Bells of the old Village Green! 'Mid the harvests that cover the hillside and plain, Let us sing the high psalm of our fathers again; That His grace flows eternal, rewarding me; That we give for the harvest the seed of the dust; Let our free feet respond to the gifts of the sun, Let us swell the glad psalm that our fathers begun! Give us thanks for the sunlight, the shadow, the rain; And all join with the chorus of hills in the strain Chimed by Thanksgiving Bells on the old Village Green! —Hesekiah Butterworth, in Success. Gratitude. I hasn’t got no turkey an’ I hasn’t got no cash An’ de grocery wouldn’t trust me even if I got so rash As to try an’ run in debt. An’ yet yoh uncle isn’ blue He’s smillin’ jees as usual, an’ a meanin’ of it, too. I oreset a little gratitude it seems to me, ‘Case matters alm’ no worse. Dey’s ‘bout as bad as dey kin be. Perhaps it will be turkey an' perhaps it will be duck, An' that will be 'possum if I has a special luck, It's wonderful exotic to' be guisein' dis-a-way 'Bout you' sou's gwinter celebrate on nex' 'Thanksgiving' day It might be je$' plain chicken, or a po'k chryp'in' slow. An' I's feelin' mighty thankful foh de things I's gwinereter git. —Washington Star. Thanksgiving Pessimist. Thanksgiving day is not for me— No I Please find, No gastrocnemius joyfulness Will influence my mind. I'll not be one of those who will Surround the festal board And aid in doing homage to the pantry's lavish hoard. The turkey, brown and glistening, The oysters, succulent. 'Tis not that I am not truly filled With deepest thankfulness For all the many mercies that My walk through life now bless. No Such a meaty bill of fare To such a sweet brings. For I'm a vegetarian And do not eat such things. —Baltimore American. The Fields of Thankfulness. I glean the fields of thankfulness, The reapers have passed on before, And yet my measure full I press, And yet my cup is brimming o'er. O Master of the winnowed ways To Thee the praise, to Thee the praise! The scythe has swept the yellow grain, And garnered are the ripened sheaves; But mindful of my needs, again, Enough for me Thy bounty leaves. I follow when the reaper goes, And in the swath find of a rose. I do not own one huddling fold; One purple hill I may not claim; But such my hands their fullness hold, And still must be Thy name. O gracious Lord of flock and vine! The praise is Thine, the praise is Thine! I break the fields of thankfulness, And see there are, in friendship sweet, Who walk between me and his bless, And crush the thorns that wait my feet, O tender Christ, O Lord of Days! To Thee the praise, to Thee the praise! —Grace Duffie Boylan, in Chicago Journal. The Bird of the Season. The bird I love neer spreads a wing To soar into a cloudless sky; He's not a harbinger of spring, Not being much upon the fly. He never warbles with his breast Against a thorn, as you'd suppose. Nor flutters songful round his nest, Nor twitters to the budding rose. I never knew his tuneful note To fill with melody the wood; There's something wrong about his throat, His range and compass is not good. Nor does he dart through leafy screens, With rain plumage flashing bright. He can't be called by any means A dazzling jewel to the sight. But put, well stuffed and brown and hot, Upon a platter fair to see. He hits my sentimental spot— This treasure bird for me. —Chicago Record. Thanksgiving. Like breath of roses on the highway blown, When one is weary plodding on his way— Within the blaze of summer's shining day; Like water of cold in thirsting known; Like voles of cheer when one has been alone, Thanksgiving comes with radiance of May, It turns our toll to pleasantness and play, And happiness to us is plainly shown! This spirit is the breath of Spring that makes Old earth renew its strength in larger life; It is to us the sense of endless youth; And when the soul to it in love awakes, It turns to blessness all scenes of strife, Inclosing us in paradise of truth! —William Brunton, in Springfield (Mass.) Republican. Thanksgiving Turkey. Sometimes the hills are white with snows, Sometimes the fields are brown and bare; And flocks of somber-coated crowns Fly through the soft and hazy air. But, be there wind, or rain, or shine, Or mist and mud, or sleet and hall, Thanksgiving turkey's always fine; Tis never known the day to fall. Though other birds have sweeter note And gayer hue of feather, The turkey always gets my vote— He comes, whate'er the weather! —Marion Hull Stevens (age 11), in St. Nicholas A Modest Explanation. "How did you attain the reputation of being witty and satirical?" inquired the methodical person. "It was quite accidental," answered Miss Cayenne. "On two or three occasions I inadvertently said something which left my friends no alternative except to laugh or get angry. And they were too polite to do the latter." —Washington Star. 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The fact that in the last fiscal year for which statistics are available no fewer than 312,000 arrests for intoxication were recorded in the 129 largest cities of the United States indicates the economic and social magnitude of the question. The attitude of legislatures and police departments toward inebriety is a study in diversity. The policy of the police toward drunken individuals varies so widely in different cities that no common ratio exists between the number of arrests for intoxication and the volume of drinking. In the prohibition city of Portland, Me., the year's arrests for drunkenness aggregated 423, or eight to every 1,000 population. In Toledo, D., where there were 647 licensed saloons and where, under Mayor Jones, the practice of official leniency toward drunkards obtains, there were only 367 arrests for drunkenness, or three to every 1,000 inhabitants. Although Cleveland has less than three times the population of Toledo, the census of its arrested drunkards was nearly 21 times as great as that in Mayor Jones' municipality. In Hartford, Conn., with 214 saloons and with a somewhat rigorous police policy, the arrests of victims of nebriety numbered 2,585, or 32 to each 1,000 population, while in Bridgeport, in the same state, with 312 saloons, the arrests rooted up only 784, or 11 to every 1,000 residents. In wide-open New York the arrests for intoxication were 13 to each 1,000 people; in decorous Philadelphia, 22 to each 1,000; in intellectual Boston, 34 to each 1,000, and in beer-drinking Milwaukee, with 1,747 licensed saloons, six to each 1,000. These figures, selective in character and capable of abundant expansion, display downright discrepancy, and their explanation lies in the varying local policies of police authorities in dealing with the votaries of prog. American laws prescribing penalties for drunkenness range through wide extremes. The statement that fines for intoxication run from 50 cents in one state to $100 in several other states and that imprisonment for the offense varies from five days to five years shows with striking boldness the different angles of vision from which lawmaking assemblies view the subject. In the general statutes of 18 states, all in the west and southwest, no specific legislation bearing on drunkenness may be found, but punishment is provided for in local ordinances. In the prohibition states of Maine and New Hampshire the misdemeanor is punished exclusively by imprisonment. In Maine common drunkards may be confined in the house of correction until discharged by the overseers of the poor or by two justices of the peace. In New Hampshire the maximum period for which drunkards may be incarcerated is six months. In Ohio, South Dakota and Virginia the statute books prescribe fines for intoxication, but make no reference to imprisonment. The penalty is inelastic, and in Ohio it is fixed at five dollars; in South Dakota at ten dollars, and in Virginia, except where a different punishment is established by local ordinance, at one dollar. In 16 commonwealths the alternative penalties of fine or imprisonment are authorized. The lightest monetary punishment for intoxication is found in Delaware, where a uniform fine of 50 cents is exacted. On the other hand, the fines in Illinois range from $20 to $100. The reason for making the possible financial retribution for inebriety 200 times as large in the Sucker state as in the Blue Hen state is not easy to explain, unless in the south it be on the theory of the late W. R. Traverse, who said that he stammered more in New York than he did in Baltimore, because New York was a much bigger place. Alabama likewise authorizes a maximum fine of $100 for a person who "manifests a drunken condition by boisterous or indecent conduct or loud and profane discourse," but the minimum exaction is five dollars. Similar variations exist in imprisonment penalties for intoxication. For instance, the maximum term for which a drunkard may be imprisoned in Wisconsin is five days, while in Rhode Island a habitual drunkard may be committed for three years, and in New York a habitual female drunkard may be kept in the house of refuge at Hudson for five days. In eight states and territories statutory provision is made for the institutional treatment of inebriates, North Dakota authorizes the commitment, at county expense, of habitual drunkards to "any reputable institution for the treatment of drunkenness" designated by a committee appointed by the governor. The victim must express a desire to undergo treatment and must be impeccable, and he cannot be committed a second time at the public expense. In the territory of Oklahoma, where the law is substantially similar, not more than four persons can be sent to the institution from one county in a year. In North Carolina the period of treatment cannot be less than three months nor more than a year, and a drunkard may commit himself, upon application indorsed by a respectable friend. Legislation providing for the suspension of the execution of sentence and the conditional release of a convicted drunkard upon parole under the supervision of a probation officer has been enacted in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island. The probation system was introduced into Massachusetts more than a dozen years ago, and it has become an important feature of the penal policy of that commonwealth. Proposed laws establishing probation machinery based upon the Massachusetts practice have been under advisement in the legislatures of various states this year. The conventional treatment of convicted drunkards in the United States is retributive rather than reformative, and it is not justified by the logic of results, some students of the subject say. Experience, they declare, has proved with painful positiveness that the imposition of a fine or a jail sentence does not operate on the inebriate as a regenerative agency and does not tend to divert him from his anti-social tendencies. The most hopeful experiments, they think, lie along the line of the application of the probation system to first offenders and the commitment of habitual drunkards to a special institution under an indeterminate sentence where they may be confined at hard labor and under scientific treatment until their appetite for alcohol is deadened and motives for sustained good conduct are created.—N. Y. Sun. PAYING TRIBUTE. How a Heavy Drinker Was Set to Thinking and Was Led to Give Up the Accursed Habit. There was once a man who drank very heavily; in fact, he was known as a drunkard. He lived in a small village, and was generally admitted to be the bum of the town. One morning he started for the hotel for his first drink, and as he entered he saw the landlord's children playing in the yard. They were bright-faced, well dressed, clean. HE STOPPED AND LOOKED AT THEM. and were children that any father and mother might be proud of. He stopped and looked at them. They were romping, running and having a good time, and he could not help but admire them. As he stood and watched these children he could not help but contrast them with his own children that he had left at home—five ragged-looking urchins. They were dirty, barefooted, and their clothes were tattered, and they were really a disgrace to any man. He stopped to think what was the difference between the children, and he came to the rightful conclusion that the difference was that instead of clothing and caring for his own family he was clothing and caring for the family of the rumseller. He stopped. He thought a moment. He turned and went home, and has never drank a drop since. One of his sons is now superintendent of a division of a large railroad. Another is the confidential clerk in a banking house, and the three daughters are well, and respectably married.—The True Reporter. FACT AND COMMENT. Companionship is a demand of human nature. More than we are likely to realize, our lives are colored by our association. Social tippling is the widest gateway to drunkenness.—Rev. Dr. Foss, Methodist, Philadelphia, Pa. Far the most appalling feature of the fact that 312,000 arrests for drunkenness were made in the 129 largest cities of the United States last year is the knowledge that the 312,000 represent only about one jag in 20.—Kansas City Times. Next to strong drink tobacco in its various forms is one of the most dangerous and ruinous habits of the race. At Bridgeport, Conn., a few days ago a man 24 years of age, who had been in the habit of smoking dozens of cigarettes a day, became violently insane. It required eight policemen to remove him to an insane asylum. And yet young men persistently puff away at the cigarette as if it were a mere amusement and a harmless habit. Again and again we have called attention to the fact that the cigarette habit is one of the most dangerous, ruinous and pernicious to which young men are addicted.—Brethren Evangelist. Drank Up Fortune in Five Months. A special cable to the New York Herald from Paris says that M. Courtinaud's uncle died in April and left him 6,000 francs. Delighted with so much money, he considered various plans of spending it. He was afraid to place it in the bank and had no confidence in commercial ventures. Not fond of racing, he finally decided to drink it up. At the end of five months he succeeded. His average was 40 francs a day. At last he bought a bottle of alcohol for two francs, drank it and then shot himself. He left a request to be burled in a cellar at the side of the barrels. Freddy—Ma, according to my appetite, it must be near dinner time. Mamma—Yes, but your appetite is usually fast.—Judge. ELSEWHERE. Not a single infectious disease is known in Greenland. The defense forces of Australia amount to 77,223 men. Labrador has but 6,000 permanent settlers; but 30,000 fishermen visit its shores yearly. It has been found that perhaps the main reason why tuberculosis advances so rapidly at Hong-Kong is that in most cases it is complicated with malaria. The Australian mail steamers pay £100 a day fine for every day beyond the contract limit. The Indian and Chinese mails are fined £100 for every 12 hours' delay. A German firm has perfected and obtained control of a beer tabloid—a small tablet that, dropped into a glass of water, will turn it into beer as fresh as if just drawn, it is asserted. Mozart's skull, which was in Prof. Hyrtl's collection, has been deposited in the museum at Salisburg. Some years ago an attempt was made to substitute a spurious skull, but it was foiled. The authorities for the authenticity of the skull now in Salzburg are a grave digger, an engraver and the late Prof. Hyrtl. When the shah returned to Persia after his visit to Paris he once more buried himself within the walls of his palace, like his ancestors. His subjects, however, have had a chance to see him occasionally on his automobile, which he brought along from Paris. During his absence his affairs were attended to by his second son, who is an educated man and speaks French fluently. This prince—Shaeac-Saltane—is about 25 years old; he is interested in agriculture and has imported machinery of the latest patterns from Germany. STYLISH. In white the French flannel and cashmere waists are very stunning, trimmed with embroidery or tucks and French knota. Pale-blue, pink, yellow and black are the colors of the embroidery. Boleros of ermine with black velvet gowns are promised for winter. Long black velvet coats are trimmed with ermine collar, cuffs and revers, the coat usually being lined with heavy white satin. The fancy striped velvets used for trimming are very beautiful in coloring and are combined with satin-faced clothes, lighter wool fabrics and silks, which in plain colors are coming in again for entire gowns. Fancy pearl buttons are losing favor, having been long in the field, and are rarely seen on new garments unless they are large and are used for coat fastenings. Some fur and velvet coats fasten with frogs and loops. Buttons are restored to an important place on the list of trimmings. Of course, the handsome and costly button may do duty as an actual fastener, but quite as likely it is useless except for its ornamental value. The two uses are equally stylish. Cut steel, crystal, rhinestone, mock and real jewels are put on cloth and velvet gowns. Embroidered velvet buttons are a fancy of this season, and are used extensively on shirt valests and bodices. Buttons of mock sapphires and emeralds finished with rhinestones look well on black velvet gowns. Sapphire blue with a touch of burnt orange is a striking combination to be seen occasionally. Ribbons are beautiful in coloring and weaves. Dark Persian and cashmere effects are especially fine and are used freely on black and dark cloth. The dark Persian colorings make a stunning finish for black velvet. Too Businesslike "When I get a new job I want a boss who can take a joke." "Well, he sneaked in on me when I was giving the boys a humorous imitation of his strut—and then—to make a long story short—I got fired." —Puck. A Stretch. Bronco Bill—So yer lynched th' wrong feller? Rough Rube—Yes. We imagined he was th' feller stole th' hoss, but he wasn't. Bronco Bill—Huh! Yer should be more careful how yer stretch yer imagination—Judge. Rather Forward Clare—That Gussie Gush ought to be ashamed of herself the bold thing. Dora—What did she do? Clara—She accepted Jack Jewel, and he hadn't proposed to her but three times.—N. Y. Weekly. Great Luck. First Guide—I was out with a dude sportsman from the city to-day. Second Guide—So? Did you have any luck? First Guide—Sure! Ain't I home again safe and sound?—Philadelphia Press. How She Found It Out. "I am convinced," she said, angrily, "that you married me for my money." "That," replied the brutal husband, "is what comes of the bad habit of looking in the mirror." — Chicago Post. Maddox—I always thought Cumso had the reputation of being a smart man. Gazzam—Well? Maddox—I detected him buying an umbrella to-day.—Harlem Life. Above Mortal Comment. Harriet—Cupid is always represented as a poor little urchin without any garments. Harry—Yes, that is done so that he will never go out of style.—Detroit Free Press. Consolling. Penelope—I cannot see how Ethel can hear to have her flance play football. Constance—Oh, Ethel is one of those people who would look especially well in mourning.—Brooklyn Life. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Much interest was manifested by the members of the Saturday evening class last Saturday regardless of the snow storm. Let this continue. Meetings in the jail last Sunday were conducted by Chairman Stephen Braxton, Brothers A. J. Daily, Joseph Griffin, and James Hernes. The results were good. 3:30 P. M. the city Y. M. C. A. joined the Virginia Union University Y. M. C. A. in its Second Anniversary exercises last Sunday. You are invited to the explanation on the Sunday School lesson to-day 5:30 p. m. Committees on the jail, almshouse, and street work are requested to be on time Sunday. A treat for the boys only. Captain W. A. Hankins, who served in the Philippines, Co. F, 48th U. S. V., now Vice-President of the Mechanics' Savings Bank will address the boys Sunday, 4 p. m. Be on time. This is a great opportunity for each boy of the department to learn something which will be of great help. Rev. A. S. Thomas, pastor of Sharon Baptist Church will address the men Sunday, 5:30 p. m. at our rooms, Subject, Organization of Thought. Good singing. See that the other man comes to this meeting. All men are invited, free. We are pleased to know that Prof. B. H. Peyton, one of our active members had a profitable trip to Danville. He is all-round young man, just the man to represent the Y M. C. A. His work as a Christian and a business young man speaks for itself. We are yet expecting even greater success for him in the future. Hard work and trusting in God will always bring success. This is the life of our brother. There will be a Penny Entertainment given Monday night, March 8, at the home of Mrs. Hawkins, 612 North First Street, for the benefit of the Virginia Seminary and College. An excellent program will be rendered. RICHMOND, VA., Feb. 18th, 1902. This is to certify that Rev. George Washington Morris has been called to the pastoral charge of the Gospel Hill Baptist Church, Henrico, New Town, Va. MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC! — There Will Be A— Grand Musical Festival And Organ Reopening — At The— —SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH, Monday and Tuesday Nights, Feb. 24th and 25th, 1903. Now is your opportunity to hear the New Pipe Organ about which you have heard so much. Prof. Phillips assisted by some of Richmond's best musical talent will open the organ with one of his celebrated concerts on Monday Night. On Tuesday night, the public will be treated to a great Musical Festival by the following choirs: First Baptist, Ebenezer, Fourth Baptist, Sixth M. Zion, Fifth St. Baptist, Mount Carmel, Fifth Baptist, Moore St. Baptis, and First Baptist Choir of Manchester. Come early and secure good seats. Meeting Grand Lodge, Knights of Honor, Fredericksburg, Va., March 4—7, 1902. For this occasion the Southern Railway announces special rate fare and one-third for the round-trip from stations within the State to Fredericksburg, Va., and return. Tickets on sale March 2nd, 3rd and 4th with return limit March 10th. The palatial trains, Nos. 29 and 30 of the Southern Railway run through Fredericksburg north and south daily via Richmond, thus offering elegant service for those attending from points south of Richmond. Washington, Richmond, and Florida Limited. Leaves Richmond, daily at 2:30 p.m. m. via Southern Railway for Jacksonville and all Florida points, St. Augustine, Palm Beach, Miami and all Florida East Coast points, Havana, Cuba and Nassau; Tampa, Petersburg and all Florida West Coast points. Solid train to Jacksonville without change, Drawing-Room Pullmans, Dining car and the finest of Day coaches. Round-trip excursion tickets on sale daily at greatly reduced rates. WANTED—Agents wanted to sell Electric Cough Syrup. Cures a cough in one day. Price to agents $1.50 per dozen bottles. Address, L. A. BRUMSKIN, Box 42. Woodstown, N. J. MECHANICS' SAVINGS BANK 511 North 3rd Street, Richmond, Va. CAPITAL $25000. 4 PER CENT Interest Paid on All Deposit ing 60 Days or over. LOANS NEGOTIATED.—The patronage of is solicited. For all information concerning Stock, De Loans, Etc., apply to the Cashier. Apartments are fitted up with modern improvements. Building gas and electricity. Polite officials will be pleased to serve you. OFFICERS: JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President. WM. A. HANKINS, V GEO. W. LEWIS, Cashier. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J.C. FANEW, F. GRAYN, F. 4 PER CENT Interest Paid on All Deposits Remaining 60 Days or over. LOANS NEGOTIATED.—The patronage of the Public is solicited. For all information concerning Stock, Deposits, and Loans, Etc., apply to the Cashier. Apartments are fitted up with modern improvements. Building lighted with gas and electricity. Polite officials will be pleased to serve you. OFFICERS JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President. WM. A. HANKINS, Viee-President. GEO. W. LEWIS, Cashier. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. C. FARLEY, W. F. GRAHAM, E. R. JEFFERSON N, JNO. R. CHILES, B. P. VANDENVALL, SG'S N, D. J. CHAVERS, WM. A. HANKIN S, JOHN MITCHELL, JR., JNO. T. TAYLOR, H. F. JONATAN, J. THOMAS SMITH, R. W. WRITING, THOS. M. CRUMP, E. A. WASHINGTON, J. J. CARTER, WILLIAM CUSTALO. Do You Know Her? Mrs. Alice Granville, residence, No. 100 Sawyer street, Boston, would like to know the whereabouts of her sister, who was a Miss Mary E. Tomlinson, adopted some years ago by a Mrs. Priscilla Davis at Portsmouth, Va., and also same of an Aunt, whom was a stewardess on a boat, plying between Norfolk via Baltimore. Maiden name, Ellen Smith. IMPORTANT NOTICE Change C & O. Schedule—In Effect Monday, February 10th, 1902. Fast train now leaving Richmond at 4:45 p. m. for Norfolk, Old Point, etc., will, on and after February 10th, leave Richmond at 2:10 p. m., except Sunday, connecting at Old Point for Norfolk and with Old Dominion Annex Boat for New York Steamer. Afternoon train for Norfolk, Old Point, etc., now leaving Richmond at 3:45 p. m., will, on and after February 10th, leave Richmond at 4:00 p. m. daily connecting at Newport News for Norfolk and at Old Point with boats for Baltimore, Washington and Cape Charles. Trains arrive at Richmond on and after February 10th from Norfolk, Old Point, etc., at 10:00 a. m. daily, 12:00 noon, except Sunday and 6:45 p. m. daily. No change of schedule west of Richmond. Fifth Street Baptist Church Debt Must Go. The members of the Fifth St. Baptist Church will please keep in mind that by act of the church three months ago the week beginning May 18th, continuing through the 25th, 1902 was set apart as Rally week. This is the final effort for the liquidation of the last of the long standing debt. We desire in that week to raise One Thousand Dollars. On the first Sunday in June, it is the anniversary of the pastor to have the mortgage bupping. Let the members far and near keep this in mind. Members out of the city may send money to help in this final rally to the pastor. W. F. GRAHAM. 108 E. Leigh St., Richmond, Va. 2-8-3m Do You Know Them? COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 3, 1902. I desire to know the whereabouts of Jacob Turner, Burl Hill or Adelina Smith. I have not heard from them for years. Any information concerning them will be thankfully received. Address ROBERT HILL, 644 Stairing St., Columbus, O. I would like to know the whereabouts of a Mr. Samuel Scott, (colored,) who had a sister by the name of Lucy Scott. I am her daughter, and if this reaches the above named person, for further information please write to Mrs. JENNIE HUNT, McBaine, Mo. Bright, ambitions young man, age 27, thoroughly up-to-date, eight (8) years business experience, possessing highest business recommendations—retail management ability—competent in any responsible capacity, well educated, of good address, equally refined, will be disengaged March 1st, 1902; seeks an engagement where energy, ability and untiring efforts for the interests of an employer will meet with appreciation. GEO. R. THOMPSON, 115 W. 46th St., New York. Meeting Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Richmond, Va., February 18-21, 1902. For the above occasion the Southern Railway announces special rate of fare and one-third for the round-trip, from all stations within the State, to Richmond and return. Tickets on sale February 17th, 18th and 19th, with return limit February 23rd, 1902. CONCERT. DON'T FAIL TO COME. FIFTH ST. BAPTIST CHURCH MONDAY NIGHT, FEB. 24TH, Consisting of some of Richmond's best talent, such as Mesdames Fannie Payne Walker, Mildred Cross, Lena Vaughn Jackson, Carrie Hawkins. Little Billy Smith, Claronetist, Miss Effie Stanard, Mr. Christopher Jackson, Mr. Sydney Mayo. SAVINGS BANK Paid on All Deposits Remain- days or over. The patronage of the Public concerning Stock, Deposits, and lier. Born improvements. Building lighted with be pleased to serve you. CERS: WM. A. HANKINS, Vice-President. EWIS, Cashier. Wanted. WANTED. Asthma Cure Free! 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