Richmond Planet

THE RICHMOND PLANET DEMOCRATS AGREE ON SUFFRAGE. A PECULIAR PROPOSITION. A Fight On The Understanding Clause. NO WHITE MAN TO BE DISFRANCHISED.—BITTER LANGUAGE BY MR. MEREDITH. THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW MEASURE VOL.XIX NO.16 DEMOCRAT ON A PECULIAR I A Fight On The Clas NO WHITE MAN TO BE TER LANGUAGE B THE PROVISIONS OF THE Democratic members of the unconstitutional "Constitutional" Convention have been holding daily conferences for the purpose of agreeing upon a suffrage proposition. The contending elements have at times indulged in bitter language and personal conflicts have narrowly been avoided. The point of contention has been what is known as the understanding clause. This provided that any person may become a registered voter, who is able to read any section of the Constitution and give a reasonable explanation of the same. COULD BE USED ON WHITE VOTES. While this clause was inserted in order to bar out illiterate colored men, it could be used with equal effect upon illiterate white ones, provided these white men were not in sympathy with the dominant wing of the Democratic Party. Hon. Charles V. Meredith of Richmond city made one of the bitterest and most impassioned speeches of the entire session on Monday last. He offered a plan leaving out the understanding clause, but the Daniel Glass victory was a superior victory and providing for a vote on all propositions Tuesday at 11 A. M. MR. MEREDITH IS BITTER Mr. Meredith argued against the compromise plan. He declared that some one's name should be attached to it so that the shame and disgrace of it should be fixed for all time. It could not be called the Glass plan or the Thom plan, although Mr. Thom had succeeded in getting into it what he wanted. It should be called the Daniel plan because it was born soon after Senator Daniel came back to the convention. Senator Daniel retorted: "Nobody is shirking responsibility or claiming credit. I take my responsibility as do all others here, and there is no necessity to go hunting for us." Ochairman Ayres called Mr. Meredith to order, but he remarked that he was not surprised at men from the mountains surrendering to men from the East. A SURRENDER, NOT A COMPROMISE. They had been trained to it for generations, and in calling a "surrender," a "compromise" had, as usual, given up their rights when, by sticking out they would have won. They should not even listen to the argument on the other side. He declared that the Daniel plan was murdered, and that he was the blame and shame of it should not be placed on members from the East, but it must be fastened on the members from the mountains. Hon. John Goode was thoroughly impassioned, passionate and forcible laughed. DIDN'T INTEND TO BE PERSONAL. The next day Mr. Meredith disclaims any intention of being personal to senator Daniel or any one else. The fact remains however, that he had carried his point, for the conference by a majority vote of 1 reversed itself to the extent of making the understanding clause operative until January 1, 1904, and struck out the proposition giving the legislature the power to submit a proposition to the people as to whether or not it should be continued. The plan as adopted is as follows: It provides that a citizen must pay his poll-tax six months before the election at which he offers to vote. A WORD ABOUT THE POLL-TAX. This section does not go into effect until January 1, 1904. It applies to white and colored alike. After that time the poll-tax cannot be collected by distress warrants or other wise until it is three years past due. The poll-tax is not to be paid by any person white or colored, who has served in the army or navy of the United States or of any state during the late civil war. This leaves out those who served in the Spanish-American War. It provides for a general registration of all voters during 1902. The following can register: All persons or their sons who have served in the army or navy of the United States or the Confederate States. This includes colored men who served during the Spanish-American War. THE PAYMENT OF TAXES. Any person, white or colored who shall be paid state taxes to the amount of $1.00 on property assessed against him. This means that any one who owns $250 worth of property can register and vote. Any person, white or colored, who can read any section of the Constitution which may be submitted to him by the officers of registration and give a reasonable explanation of the same. Any person denied registration under this section has the right of appeal to the Judge of the Circuit Court. This caused the trouble in the conference and it lasts only until January 1, 1904 when it goes out of existence. After January 1, 1904 no new voter can register who has not paid all poll- taxes for the preceding three years. If he has just become of age, he pays the poll-tax for the ensuing year. MUST HAVE EDUCATION. It is at this time that the educational qualification goes into effect, because he must make application for registration in his own hand-writing without aid or suggestion or the use of memorandum. That is, he will not be permitted to carry anything into the booth from which he can copy or obtain assistance. He must give his own name, his age, his place and date of birth. His occupation and place of residence at the time and for two years prior to the time which he offers to register, and if he has ever voted, he must state in what state, county, city or precinct he last voted and must answer under oath all questions propounded to him by the registration officer. MUST KEEP BALLOT-BOX IN SIGHT It provides that the ballot-box shall be kept in view and that the same shall not be opened and the ballots canvassed or counted in secret. It provides that in county, town or city elections the General Assembly may make such exemptions from the property qualification as may not be in conflict with the Constitution of the United States. It provides that in the selection of judges, both political parties shall be proclaimed. It will be seen too that when a citizen's name is once upon the registration books it remains there until he becomes disqualified by not complying with some of the specific provisions as set forth in the organic law. ALL WHITE MEN ADMITTED. The temporary understanding clause enables the Democratic registrars to admit all of the white men who cannot read and write and leave out all of the colored men who cannot read and write. The colored men who is on the permanent registrars must be aided by any one of the election officers he may himself designate. --- TWINE—Died March 19, 1903, at his residence, No. 215 E. 18th street, New York, Edwin Twine, in his 53rd year. He leaves two brothers, Rev. L. D. Twine of Durham, N. C., James H. Twine of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Robinson of Amelia to mourn their loss. His funeral took place from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Amelia Co., Sunday, 23rd, at 3 o'clock. His body was accompanied by his cousin, Mrs. Frances Miles. He died in full triumph of faith. HUCLES—Mrs. Martha Hucles departed this life Tuesday, March 25th, 1002, at 4:10 p. m., while the funeral service over her husband, Nicholas Hucles were being conducted. The Funeral took place from Ebenezer Baptist Church, Thursday, March 27, 1902, at 3 o'clock p. m. She leaves 8 children and 16 grandchildren. —Rev. Dr. W. F. Graham, has been invited by Dr. C. T. Walker of New York to preach on the occasion of the church Anniversary, on the 1st Sunday in May, 1902, and also to speak at a large mass-meeting the following Tuesday night in the interest of Virginia Seminary. The doctor will go. —Rev. Amos Wilson of Norristown Pa. called on us in company with Rev. W. W. Wines. —Mrs. Elizabeth Scott has been confined to her home, 8 E. Federal St. From all reports, she is rapidly improving. —Miss Jones, the daughter of the late T. F. Jones, is sick at her residence, 200 W. Charity St. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1902. Wm. B. Smith, Jr. Injured—He Was Shot by Sears. Quite a sensation was caused Thursday night, 20th inst by the shooting of Wm. B. Smith, Jr., the popular colored barber, by George Sears. The affair took place in his shop, 20 W. Leigh St. The wounded man was removed to the residence of Mrs. Watkins in Price St., near Leigh St. Dr. E. R. Jefferson was called in and soon located the bullet. Smith was removed to the Woman's League and Training Hospital, 413 N. 3rd St. where Dr. Jefferson performed the operation, removing the bullet which had entered about 3 inches from the side passed through the outer walls of the abdomen and lodged in the muscles, about three inches from the navel. It seems that Sears brought a dog with him into Smith's shop and the latter drove him out. Thereupon Sears shot him. Sears was arrested Sunday and is now in jail. Smith is recovering rapidly. School Closing Exercises ENFIELD, KING WILLIAM CO., VA., March 15th, 1903. The closing exercises of school No. 13, taught by Miss Lizzie E. White, the accomplished daughter of the Rev. W. H. White of Richmond, Va. took place at Rock Springs Baptist Church, Friday the 14th inst, at 12:30 p. m. Opened by singing, prayer by Lily/Coleman. The welcome address by Rosa Turner, dialogues and recitations was amenable. This portion of the exercises was both amusing and entertaining. We can but say it was one of the greatest occasions that it has ever been our pleasure to listen to. There was not a failure in the whole program. The audience was addressed by Deacon Thomas Jackson and also J. E. Chick, both spoke in the highest terms of praise of the occasion. At the close of the exercises Miss White was asked to return, unanimously, not a dissenting voice. It would be a source of regret for us not to have her return next session. She is very much admired by both pupils and patrons, and all who know her. The first annual soiree of the Carination Social Club, composed of some of our best youngsters, was in every respect a brilliant and successful affair, and elapsed any of the season. The residence of Mr. A. V. Norrell, 1015 N. 7th St. was brilliantly illuminated for the occasion, such loveliness and beauty is seldom witnessed. No adequate description can be given of the handsome costumes of the young gentle men and misses. The menu was superb, and much creed it is due the club for this up-to-date affair. The officers are; M. Alphonso Norrell, Pres.; Jas. Gray, Vice-President; Waller Green, Sec'y; Roscoe Jackson, Assistant Sec'y; Chas. Lewis, Treasurer, Frank Reed, Moderator. Those present were Misses Addie Phillips, Pearl Brigid, Maud Jackson, Ethel Norrell, Blanche Watson, Clara Archer, Ida Coleman, Fanny Cowan, Jessie John $^{1}$ , Mattie Petersen, Coralase Norrell, Sadie Fox, Eva Graham, Hazel Brown, Mary Acres, Julia Gray, Mozell Turpin, Susie Baker, Laura and Addie Jackson, Margaret Phillips, Coralase Ayers, Lillie Jackson, Virginia Davis, Louella Bacon, Adel Seay, Pollie Anderson, Juanita Norrell, Lillie Gray, Pacohonta Hill, Nellie Tyler, Mrs. Caroline Grey; Messrs Granderson Archer, Eddie Coleman, Charlie Quarles, Aubrey Jones, James and Thomas Stutely, Joseph, Benjamin and Willie Baker, Russell Walker, Roscoe C. Mitchell, Adolphus Taylor, Willie Scott, Ira Nash George Peterson, Nick Turpin, Newton Gordon, Samuel Dismond, Chas. Christian jano, Elli. Ed Robinson, and others. The Sabbath School of the First Presbyterian Church will hold special Easter Services at 8:30 p. m. next Sunday, consisting of music, responsive readings recitations, a solo and an appropriate address will be given by Prof. J. D. Coleman of the Virginia Union University. An invitation is extended to all to attend this service at the church, corner Monroe and Catherine Sta. Pullman Porter in Luck [Shreveport, La.. News.] George W, Thurston, a Pullman car porter will receive the greater part of the estate of "Mrs. Eliza Jane Evans, white, valued at from $75,000 to $100,-000. Mrs. Evans, will, which was contested by her divorced husband and relatives, has been admitted to probate by Surrogate Fitzgerald. "Thurston" the surrogate said, "seems to have been the only one to whom she clung during the later years of her life. When she had been forsaken by her relatives he cared for her and did what he could to administer to her comfort and alleviate her condition. Mrs. Evans was only 47 years old when she died two years ago. She made many bequests and left the bulk of her estate to Tharston. A SENSATION HERE MR. REED SUES FOR DIVORCE. Prominent Colored Citizens Named. TROUBLE ON CHRISTMAS DAY. SENT ON TO THE CRURCH. Suit for divorce was filed in the Law and Equity Court Tuesday, March 25th by Harrison Reed against his wife, Julia Reed. The charge is adultery and contrary to the usual custom in Virginia, Rev. Z. D. Lewis, D. D., pastor of the Second Baptist Church and Mr. Arthur Hayes, treasurer of the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church and one of the leading funeral directors are named as co-respondents. That is, he charges them with being criminally intimate with his wife. Both of the accused parties are citizens of high standing and unblemished character. The affair has accordingly created a sensation. The announcement was made in the Richmond Dispatch of the 26th inst., an extract from which appears in these columns. BOTH INTERVIEWED. We called on Mr. A. Hayes at his establishment, 727 N. 2d St. He had not seen the Dispatch and was surprised to learn of the suit. After learning the nature of the suit, he said that he regretted that Reed had nothing on which he could be sacked. He denied the charge. "I have been to his house," said he, "but it was to see a single girl, Lillie Cain. She went north and has since married. I can prove that I went there only to see her. When her sister was here during December, I sent a carriage to take her and her trunk to the depot. Reed did not seem to like it." Mr. Hayes is a widower and was emphatic in his declaration that he had not compromised himself with Sister Julia Reed. Mr. Leslie Woodson was there at the time and continued the conversation. DR. LEWIS' STATEMENT. We visited Rev. Dr. Z. D. Lewis. He answered the bell and invited us into his parlor. He had not seen the publication in the Richmond Dispatch. Mr. Jas. Hayes had called his attention to the Evening News of Monday, but he had not succeeded in getting a copy. We passed the paper to him. He read it, and expressed his surprise at the turn of affairs. "The Deacon Board of the Second Baptist Church has carefully investigated the matter," said he. "Brother Reed appeared before them and stated that I had always acted the part of a man who knew the knew. He was questioned closely by the leading cloons, as Deacon John T. Taylor and others will testify. I have taken meals at his house and Brother Reed has waited on me at the time. PECULIAR METHODS. "If he wants to get rid of his wife, I do not see why he should want to put me in it, in order to do so. The church gave him thirty days in which to make up and go back to his wife." The statements published by brother Harrison Reed, both in the PLANET and other newspapers. ORIGIN OF THE TROUBLE. It seems that on Christmas Day, Bro. Harrison Reed, it is alleged, got some what under the influence of liquor. He lives in the same square in which the church is located. Finding his wife away from home, he went to the church, called her out and either out, toore or otherwise destroyed a very fine Raglan or automobile cloak. Rumor connected the pastor of the Second Baptist Church with the affair. An investigation was held by the Deacon Board. Brother Reed is said to have exonerated the pastor. He was advised to return to his wife and was given thirty days in which to comply with the mild suggestion of the Deacon Board. BROTHER REED'S LETTER. Brother Reed then either sent or authorized to be sent the following communication which appeared in our issue of February 8, 1902: "Mr. Editor:— Grant to me a few lines in your paper to deny a malicious falsehood that has been circulating, reflecting upon me and my family. As a rule, I do not believe in tracing rumors,—they are best let alone. However, I wish to say those who seem to be so much interested in my private affairs, that I gave my wife, Julia Reed, the Automobile or Raglan about which there has been so much talk. I bought it on the 25th day of November, 1901, of Julius Sycle and Sons, corner 2nd and Broad streets. I paid for it and hold receipts for the same. Yours for justice and truth. "HARRISON BEER." WOULD'NT LIVE WITH HER. Despite all this Brother Reed did not return to live with his wife, Julia and she became wrathy and again reported him to the Deacon Board. That body sent him on to the church meeting which takes place in April. He is charged with fighting, drunkenness and not living with his wife. Sister Reed seems to have thought the church procedure too slow, for the case was in the Police Court Monday and the Richmond News of the 24th inst contained the following: A SCANDAL IN HIGH COLORED CIRCLES. Name of Preacher Almost Brought Into Court—Chewed Rival's Hand Matters Will Eng in Divorce A scandal in high life in Jackson ward was narrowly prevented from flooding the police court this morning, Giles Jackson, Esquire and Judge Crutchfield getting it by the throat and strangling it in the nick of time. Julia Reed, spouse of Dolareus's chef, was charged with assaulting and chewing the hand of Mary Winst m, spouse of a highly respected Jackson wardite who works at Old Point and gets home only once a month. That condition that the case be taken to the divorce court, Julia was dismissed. The name of a highly respected colored minister was about to be mentioned in a most risque light when both Giles and the judge shrieked out aloud and drowned it. WERE WELL DRESSED Both of the women were well dressed and evidently of the highest grade in colored life in the ward. Julia declared that her husband had left her and was rooming at the house of Mary, whose husband is at Old Point most of the time. She said that she went to the house several times to try and make peace with him and the last time she was busted out and struck in the mouth by the Winston woman. She got a finger between her teeth and chewed until she thought she had secured temporary satisfaction. Winston woman charged that she chewer was abandoned by her husband because of the attentions of a certain preacher. From church-meetings had been called to try and restore peace with husband and wife but the Delarue chef had made up his mind and when he decamped it was for good. LURED HIM AWAY. On the other hand Lucy says that Mary lured him away from her. Giles, addressing the court, said that he put it mildly when he assured the court that the whole trouble rosted with the third party that had "interfered with the family arrangements of the chef." The colored lawyer assured the court that the chef would have a divorce in a short while and then the whole tale of woe would come out in the chancery court. This seems to have been "the straw that broke the camel's back" for W. H. Beveridge, Esq. brought suit the next morning as before stated. The affair is unfortunate and the friends of all parties hope that some way may be found to adjust the differences. A Runaway. Yes, Mr. William Ellis, Jr. loaned his recently purchased horse to Dr. E. R. Jefferson for a day's trial on Tuesday last. When the Dr. reached the railroad tracks of the C. & O. R. R. the animal refused to move although a switch engine was bearing down upon the party. Finally the animal was gotten out of the dangerous position. Then Dr. Jefferson made a call near the colored almshouse. His carriage-boy got out to permit the doctor to get in. There was a sudden jump by Mr. Ellis' horse and when last seen that fine rubber-tired buggy was playing "Hari-kari" up 4th street while the animal was running for all it was worth. The horse was caught near the Fifth Baptist Church (Sydney). The damage was only a few spokes broken which can be repaired at a cost of about $2.50. Dr. Jefferson considers himself lucky and Mr. Ellis has his horse. Dr. Jefferson will use his own animal next time. The marriage of Miss Mattie E. Cooke to Mr. George A Melvin took place at the residence of the bride, 528 N. Adams St., Wednesday, March 19, 1903, at 2:30 p.m. The bride is the daughter of the late Henry and Lavinia Cooke, and the groom is a prominent lawyer of Portsmouth. Owing to recent deaths in the bride's family only the family and a few intimate friends were present. PLAN A GREAT CONVENTION. Afro-American Council to Meet Here in July.—St. Paul Colored People Preparing to Entertain Hundreds of Educators and Di- One of the largest and, it is promised to be the best, conventions of colored people ever held, will be entertained by St. Paul next July. The National Educational Association will meet in Minneapolis from July 7 to 12, and hundreds of educators from all sections of the country will attend. The fifth annual meeting of the Afro-American council will be held in St. Paul on July 9, 10 and 11, and the tenth annual meeting of the Afro-American Press association will hold its meeting in this city on July 8. It is not known how many editors and publishers will be press association's meeting, but it is estimated that from 10, 20 delegates and members will attend the meeting of the council. At the same time there will be many prominent colored educators in Minneapolis for the meeting of the educational association, and many of them will divide their time between the meetings there and the meetings of the council in this city. FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM. The program of the council has not been completed, but enough is known to give a good idea of the more prominent features. The sessions of the council will be held in the hall of the house of representatives in the state capitol, but the evening meeting which will be planned for all races, will be held in Central Presbyterian church. The council will end on the evening of July 11, with a reception and banquet in the armory of the state university, Minneapolis. The colored people Minneapolis will unite with those of St. Paul, entertaining the delegates and visitors to the two St. Paul conventions and the St. Paul people who do their part in entertaining those who attend the educational association meetings in Minneapolis. The next meeting of the committee will be held on the evening of April 2 in the colored Baptist Church, Minneapolis. IN COLORED HIGH LIFE Divorce Proceedings Instituted by Harrison Reed. [Richmond Dispatch, March 26, 1902.] Yesterday in the Law and Equity Court Harrison Reed, a highly respectable colored man, through his attorney, Mr. W. H. Heveriage, instituted suit against his wife, John Reed, asking for an absolute divorce on the grounds of adultery, and for an injunction restraining her from in any manner interfering with him. In the bill Rev. Z. D.Lewis, pastor of the Second Baptist Church (colored), and Arthur Hayes are named as co-respondents. The bill recites an intimacy between the pastor and the wife of Reed, which he was unable to break up, although the church took a hand in it last winter. Reed is employed as a cook at Delarne's restaurant, where, he alleges, his wife has come and abused him and threatened him. In order to make the injunction order effective, Reed was required to give bond in the penalty of $100, which he did with Mr. Gus Delarne as his security. The church of which Rev. Lewis and Reed are members decided in favor of the parson, and gave Reed thirty days in which to apologize for his slanderous charges, and Reed has retorted by instituting the divorce proceedings. All of the parties to the controversy are well-known Negroes, and the suit will cause a flurry, especially in the congregation of the Second Church. St. Joseph's Church. On March, the 19th the Feast of St. Joseph, special services were held in honor of St. Joseph, the patronal feast of the church. The Catholic pastors of the different churches of the city graced the occasion by their presence. Rev. Father William of St. Mary's Church preached a very appropriate sermon. Last Sunday was Palm Sunday. As is custom in Catholic churches so also at St. Joseph's, Palms were blessed and distributed to the people, thus commemorating the triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem, on which occasion the multitude spread their garments in the valley lengths from the trees and strewed them in the way. Special Holy week services are held on Thursday and Friday, commemorating the sufferings and passion of our Lord. Next Sunday, Easter Sunday the services will be at 10 a. m. and 3 p. m. at St. Joseph's Church. The sermons will be preached by the Reverend pastors. The local Business League of Richmond, formerly the Virginia branch of the Negro National Business League, held a meeting last Monday night at the Woman's Central League Hall. A large attendance was present. Rev. Dr. Graham was re-elected president. Mrs. Anna Taylor's club on Church Hill will meet at Lily of the Valley Hall, Wednesday, April 2, 1902 at 7 o'clock p. m. sharp. The ladies are expected to have all the candidates ready. Mrs. ANNA TAYLOR A MOTHER'S REASONS. [Republished by Request.] With many children you've been blest, While I've been blest with none, Will not you grant, then, my request And give me only one? For you have seven girls and boys, Your bliss must be complete, Your measure must be filled with joys, Your pleasures rare and sweet. I would not know which one to give They're all so very dear, I could not well without them live; They must be ever near. I could not spare my oldest child, For he's m' fi st born, Yes, he is my pride to put it mild, To part with him I'd scorn. The youngest is my heart's delight! Twould fill me with despair If she were taken, she's so bright, So winsome and so fair. My second I must have to stand Up in his brother's place, And there's no better in the land To represent our race. My third, a girl without a peer, Affectionate and kind, And I believe God sent her here That she might soothe my mind. She's like her father, that alone Forbids that she depart. And for her faults would all atone, She's very near my heart. And then the fourth, why gracious me! I could not let her go, She's like her mother, don't you see! That's why I love her so: Resembles both her grandmothers, Proud of her pedigree, As much a man as are her brothers In pluck of high degree. As to the fifth: she stands alone, For she is like us all, Flesh of our flesh, bone of our bone, So graceful, strong and tall; The whole family call her pet, Are petted in their turn, Her price too high for any debt That any scheme might earn. The sixth? why he's my baby-boy, I could not with him part, No art nor wile you might employ Could wrest him from my heart. In fact I prize them every one So dearly and so high, Were you to take daughter or son My heart of hearts would die. —O. M. STEWARD. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Attention! Attention!! HEADQUARTERS, FIRST BRIGADE, U. R., KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Order. No. 29. RICHMOND, VA., March 29, 1903. The First Regiment, Uniform Rank, together with the Brigade and Regi- mental staffs are hereby directed to re- port at the Pythian Castle Hall, 511 N. 3d St., Sunday, March 30th at 2:30 p. m. sharp, to accompany the subordinate lodges to the Ebenezer Baptist Church and participate in the Anniversary Exercises. By Order of the Brigadier General Commanding. JOHN R. CHILES, Assistant Adjutant-General. OFFICE OF GRAND COURT OF VA., Independent Order of Calanthe, N. A., S. A., E., A., A. & A. RICHMOND, VA., March 20, 1903. Greeting: The subordinate courts are requested to meet in the lecture room of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Sunday, March 30, 1902, at 2:30 P. M. to attend the anniversary exercises of the Knights of Pythias. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., Grand Worthy Counsellor. | MARIETTA L. CHILES, G. W. Register of Deeds. OFFICE OF GRAND LODGE VA., Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., E., A., A. & A., RICHMOND, VA., March 20, 1902. Greeting. The subordinate lodges of Richmond will meet Sunday, March 30, 1902, at the Pythian Castle Hall, 511 N. 3d street at 2 P. M. from which place they will proceed to the Ebenezer Baptist Church, where the anniversary sermon will be delivered by Sir Knight W. H. Stokes. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., Grand Chancellor. THOMAS M. CRUMP, Grand Keeper of Records & Seal. N. A., S. A., E., A., A. & A. Order No. 5. RICHMOND, VA., March 20, 1902. By direction of the Brigadier General, Eureka Company, No. 1, Planet Company, 8 and Blooming Lily Company. No. 11 will assemble at the Pythian Castle Hall, 511 N. 3d street at 2:30 P. M. sharp in full-dress uniform to accompany the lodges to the Ebenoze Baptist Church where the anniversary exercises will be held. A. J. SMITH, JR., Adjutant. Seattle As a Sample of Progress in the West Something of the History of Its Rapid Development and What It Is To-Day. EATTLE, the young and growing giant of the northwest, stands as a monument to American, and especially western American, enterprise. But Seattle is great not in itself alone, but as an example of what the west is doing; of how it is growing; of its new importance to the nation. What we thought of but a few years ago as the home of the savage Indians who roamed over the great stretches of mountain and plain almost without let or hindrance, has come to be a highly-developed portion of our nation. It is of this progressive type of development found all through the western states that Seattle stands as an example. All along the Pacific coast the progress of development has been given a new impetus by the increase of our trade with the orient, and of this, too, Seattle is a marked example of increase. It has not taken centuries, or even half centuries to make history in this great western section of our country. It is made in a decade, a year, a month, yea, even in a day. Nor is it necessary to wait for years to pass before sitting in judgment on that which is past, or that which is already done. It has been done so thoroughly that even the builders may judge of its merit—and they do with pardonable pride. Some of the first white people who set foot where Seattle now stands still live, hale and hearty, in the city they helped to establish only a half century since. In 1880 there were only 250 white people there. Ten years later, 1,100, and in 1880 but 3,500. The next decade saw the advent of two transcontinental railways, and 40,000 THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM THE WATER FRONT AT SEATTLE. people were added to the population. In the early summer of 1889 the business portion of Seattle was swept clean by fire, entailing a loss on the young city in excess of $12,000,000. Within the two succeeding years the city was rebuilt, splendid brick and stone structures replacing the wooden buildings swept away in a night. Following the calamity of fire came the "boom" days of the earlier nineties—and then, the reaction! Yet, so firmly was the city established, and so solid her financial institutions, that in the panic of 1893 not a Seattle bank even trembled for safety. Ninety-four, five and six were dull years throughout the entire northwest, and Seattle had a protracted breathing spell. In 1897, in mid-July, the gold discoveries of Klondike caught the common country awakening from a period of financial "rest," and Seattle was of the first to catch the wave of prosperity which has since continued to flow on, and nowhere, apparently, with more potent strength and impetuosity than in the Queen City of the far west. From 1890 to 1900 the population increased 37,834, while its nearby neighbor, Tacoma, has added 1,708 to her quota, and Spokane, third in population, has added 16,926—the census giving Tacoma a total of 37,714, and Spokane 36,848. Seattle's increase for ten years was a bit more than the equivalent of Tacoma's entire population, and Seattle's 80,671, census figures of 1900, more than equal the combined population of the second and third largest cities of the state—likewise equivalent to one-sixth of the entire population of the state. Since the compiling of the census it is claimed that Seattle's population has increased to more than 100,000, as indicated by other vital statistics. In these two years the real estate transfers have increased from $8,000,000 to $15,000,000 annually; the bank clearances from $103,000,000 to $144,000,000; the bank deposits from $12,000,000 to $20,000,000; building operations from $1,500,000 to $4,500,000. The post office receipts for the past year increased $41,000 over the preceding year. The street car receipts for 1901 amounted to a total of $802,073—increasing from $47,199 in January, to $78,913 in December. Seattle's rapid advancement has been by no means a matter of chance. Nature gave her a most commanding position on one of the grandest inland harbors of the world—that vast inland sea. Puget sound, which includes an irregular expanse covering over 2,000 square miles, has a shore line of 2,000 miles (as far as from Maine to Florida), with an outlet to the broad Pacific, through the Straits of Juan de Fuca, eight to twelve miles in width and presenting to foreign or coastwise commerce an ope door that no storm At the Church Fair. "And haven't you got any more money?" asked the sweet young thing selling chances at the church fair. "Yes, I've got a dollar," reluctantly admitted the unfortunate but truthful young man. "But I put it in the sole of my stocking before putting on my shoes, so as to have something to pay my car fare home."—Seattle Post-Intelligence. G nor natural obstruction may intimidate. True, the development of Klondike discoveries of gold has given the Queen City its first of recent onward impulses, and brought $55,000,000 of virgin gold to her local assay office, and much of it to her immense upbuilding —prospectors establishing their families and homes there for convenience to Alaska, as Seattle is the last American port en route to the golden north. That vast golden territory will continue indefinitely to pour its yellow treasure into Seattle's willing lap, while Seattle is at the same time the open gateway to the orient, and her foreign commerce is growing in keeping with other statistics here given. One writer has said of Seattle: "No other city of the world embraces the advantage of being as once a commercial emporium, a great maritime port, a manufacturing city, a shipbuilding point, a naval headquarters, a military rendezvous and the focal center of the greatest mining interests in the world." With the government navy yard close by her doors, and on which large sums are being expended annually; with millions disbursed each year from the local government pay station; with other millions being expended by the transcontinental railways in terminal facilities, a large union station, warehouses, docks, etc.; the establishment and growth of transpacific steamship companies, including the largest carriers in the world, now under construction for the Great Northern Railway company; the building of a modern battleship at the Seattle yards, to cost $3,000,000; the construction of the government canal CARLISLE connecting Puget sound with Lakes Union and Washington, already inaugurated; the erection of a federal building to cost approximately one million; the construction of a public library building, for which Andrew Carnegie has given $200,000—the city to provide a site costing nearly as much more—together with the 1901 record of $4,500,000 expended in new buildings (largely residences), all to be exceeded in 1902—something of Seattle's immediate future and continued growth may be conceived. MASTER "LITTLE DAY" An English Pedagogue Who Used to Give His Pupils the Worst of His Temper. What boy ever left boarding school without carrying away with him a stock, small or great, of stories "on" his masters? The author of "Memories of Eton and Etonians" has carried several with him through life, and now sets them down for a new generation of schoolboys. In 1859, he writes, I had rather a long spell of Rev. Russell Day, or "Little Day," as he was called. He never prompted, and at the very first mistake you were dismissed at once with: "Write it out, my friend." As "writing out" took us some 20 minutes, most of us got into the habit of writing it out beforehand in preference to spending a long time trying to learn it, and then being called upon by "my friend" to write it out at the very first breakdown. Mr. Day suffered from gout. One day he ordered a boy to "write it out." Then a sudden twings came, and Mr. Day added: "Twice, my friend," and when the boy showed some surprise, and a third twinge came on, he continued, "and once in the Greek character." But Mr. Day's natural temper was sunny. A boy who had been complained of received a summons to stay after school, which, being interpreted, meant make ready for a whipping. "What may your name be?" asked the master of the frightened youth. "Cole, sir," replied the boy. "Then, my friend," said Little Day. "I think you had better scuttle!" Friend of the Glass Trust. A jolly gentleman in Eaton, O., while on a spree, gave expression to his hilarity by breaking plate glass windows valued at $5,000. His only comfort in jail is in the perusal of a letter from the glass trust, thanking him for his exploit, with the hope that when he emerges from his imprisonment he will continue his antics. His Nature. Hook—Sillicus acts like a fool. Nye—Humph! That isn't acting.—Philadelphia Record. Bobby Had an Idea. The Woman—Little boys should be seen and not be heard. The Boy—So that the women can say it all, I suppose.—Yonkers Statesman. Didn't Want Her for a Nurse. Mrs. Hoyle—How did your husband get over his illness so quickly? Mrs. Doyle—I threatened to send for mother to take care of him—Judge. His Nature THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA VICTIM OF JEALOUSY. Paris Husband imprisoned in a Cage Because His Wife Loved Him All Too Fondly. Three days and three nights locked in a cage simply because his wife loved him all too fondly, have proved too much for M. Ravelote, a citizen of Paris, and he has applied to the courts for an absolute divorce. According to M. Ravelote's story, the jealous rage of his wife caused her to have built in a distant room of the house a steel cage strong enough to hold a desert lion. He knew nothing of this until one day the wife, the coachman and a powerful maid servant pounced upon him and dragged him to this distant cell. He was thrust into CROCKERY BEGAN TO FLY. it, the door sigmimed and locked, and he was held a prisoner there until the woman who so innocently had excited Mme. Ravelote's jealousy had left Paris. Even then Ravelote says that he would not have been released had his brother not chanced to call and insist upon seeing him. In the long days and nights in which he was locked up the complainant says that he was left to sleep without covering, on the bare floors of the cage, while food was passed to him through the steel bars. In his bill of complaint Ravelote admits the sincerity of his wife's affection. He insists only that its accompanying unreasonable jealousies are intolerable to him. The storm which led to the building of the steel cage, he says, burst three months ago. One morning he remarked at breakfast in the most casual way that a young woman whom he had known as a boy was coming to Paris. In an instant, he says, crockery began to fly all about the room, doing great damage and seriously endangering his life. Peace was made only after he had promised not to see the young woman while she was in the capital. The building of the cage and his imprisonment followed. ROUTED BY SPARROWS. According to a Middletown (N. Y.) correspondent, Theodore Davis, an aged farmer of Pitt's Hollow, is suffering from an onslaught of English sparrows, which inflicted numerous wounds about his head and face. Davis was crossing a field some distance from his house when he encountered a large flock of the birds. They arose from the ground as the farmer made his appearance and circled about his head, obstructing his vision. Then the birds began pecking at Davis, and in his efforts to escape the flock his hat fell off, exposing his bald head, which also A man kneeling in a field, holding a bucket, with a flock of birds flying overhead. proved a target for the ferocious little creatures. With blood issuing from the wounds on his head and face the aged farmer finally succeeded in making his escape, and, nearly exhausted from his experience, slowly made his way home, where his wounds were dressed. Davis says it appeared to him as though there were many hundreds of the birds about him, and they were proof against all his attacks. He believes hunger caused them to make the attack. There Are Falls and Falls. An American traveler visited the Niagara skating rink, in London, not long ago. He watched the performance for some time, and then he turned to his companions and host, "Wa'la," he said, "I've seen our Niagara, and now I've seen yours. Our show is very fine and imposing, but I guess your falls are more amusing." GOSSIPY GLEANINGS The name of Marconi, the wireless telegraph man, has been used as the basis of a new word, "marconi-grams," referring to wireless telegrams. Poultney Bigelow is arranging to give up his London home and take up a permanent residence in the United States to devote his time to modern American problems and American relations with European countries. American problems and American relations with European countries. Twenty-nine sculptors have signified their intention to submit designs for the statue of Gen. McClellan which is to be erected in Washington. It is believed to be the largest number ever entered in such a competition. Mr. Kruger spends a great deal of his time in playing cards and has invented several games. He is also quite an adept at making puzzle boxes, and keeps in his pocket one of a particularly baffling description which he not infrequently offers to a visitor to open. So great was the demand upon members of congress for tickets of admission to the McKinley memorial services that the members themselves were paying $25 each for the coveted pasteboards. Congressman Sibley promised five of his constituents that he would get them tickets and it cost him just $125 to keep his word. The English court has gone out of mourning for Queen Victoria. The royal household has likewise, for the first time in 40 years gone out of mourning for the late prince consort. From the time of the latter's death until the anniversary of Queen Victoria's demise last month, the domestics and gentlemen of the royal household have never been seen without a black mourning band around their left arm, and black, too, was the invariable dress of the ladies in attendance on the late sovereign. These emblems of woe have now disappeared. FACTS ABOUT PEOPLE. King Edward VII. reads his speeches from typewritten manuscript. Maine has two citizens who voted for Andrew Jackson in 1832—W. H. Chisham, of Augusta, and Capt. Joshua Moulton, of Scarboro. Dr. Edward Evett Hale, who will celebrate his eightieth birthday on April 3, persists in refusing to be called a clergyman. He wishes to be designated only as a "Christian minister." J. L. Molloy, the well-known musical composer, whose songs, "The Kerry Dance" and "Love's Old Sweet Song," are world-famed, is a barrister and lives a retired life near Henley. As his name implies, Mr. Molloy is an Irishman. For several years he was private chamberlain to the pope. Mrs. Hayward Lynah, of Savannah, Ga., has in her possession the missile that killed Count Pulaski at the siege of Savannah. Contrary to the general understanding, it is not a bullet, but an iron grapeshot, not more than an inch in diameter. Edward Tuck, the wealthy Bostonian who has decided to defray the entire cost of erecting a free American hospital in Paris, had been known previously as a philanthropist. Among his benefactions were gifts to Dartmouth college amounting to $400,000. Mr. Tuck, who is silent partner in a banking firm of Paris, has lived in the French capital for a number of years. BITS OF SCIENCE There is a demand for guttapercha 600 times greater than the supply. One of the finest bronzes known is made of aluminum alloyed with copper. Dr. A. Berger, of Sorbonne, suggested in a lecture delivered before a number of scientists at Paris the other day that an international monument should be raised to the memory of the late Lieut. Matthew F. Maury, of the United States, the pioneer of modern meteorology and hydrography. Prof. Sydney R. Covey, principal of one of the public schools of Utica, N. Y., who has drunk nothing but sterilized water for several years, is dead from typhoid fever, and an investigation shows that the well used by the concern which furnished the sterilized water is filled with typhoid germs. A French scientist claims he can fix the age of porcelain vases by testing them with magnets. The iron in clay is magnetized in the direction of the compass needle, and this direction is fixed when the clay is baked. Knowing the "dip" and "declination" of the needle at various times in past centuries, the age of vases may be computed. IN THE KING'S DOMAINS. There are now alive 12 ex-lord mayors of London. There are at present in London 52,000 persons aged more than 75 years. Sixty-four out of every 100 pounds of foreign wool imported into England comes from Australasia. One hundred and eighty paper making firms control 221 paper mills in England. Scotland has 61 mills, owned by 51 different firms. London bridge is at present 53 feet wide. This will be increased to 65 feet when the proposed alterations are finished. There are 11,004 mines and quarries in active operation in the United Kingdom. These produce 280,000,000 tons of minerals in a year. Last year 26,000 new houses were built in London. Probably they are now filled by 130,000 people, the population of a large borough. This is the way London grows every year. Little Elmer (who has an inquiring mind)—Papa, are there always two sides to every question? Prof. Broadhead—Certainly,my son—your side and the wrong side.—Town Topics. After the Prizes. "Mrs. Harkins has set out in earnest to secure brien-brace for her house." "In what way?" "She has joined seven progressive pedro clubs."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. An Impression. "I am very much afraid," said Miss Cayenne, "that I am losing my reputation as a keen observer and a satirist." "What makes you think so?" "Several people yesterday said they were glad to see me as if they really meant it."—Washington Star. FOR BEAUTY AND HEALTH. Watercress is a "good, all-round" brace-up for the system. Dandelions purify the blood and generally are declared to tone up the system. Women as a rule do not consider strength a necessary thing in their list of fascinations. Muscular development absolutely necessary to a woman, for health and physique are hereditary, and you cannot have a nation of strong and able men with a race of weak mothers. If you suffer from rheumatism buy a pennyworth of flowers of sulphur and sprinkle it well into the feet of a pair of stockings, which you must wear at night. The sulphur is quickly absorbed into the system through the feet, and, as every one knows, sulphur is the remedy for rheumatism. Some people who have very delicate skins cannot use soap with comfort. They should use bran. Napoleon never used soap, but kept his hands beautifully white with bran. One of the old kings of Holland forbade his sons the use of soap. They used instead bran and a slice of lemon; the latter was for removing ink stains. BITS ABOUT ROYALTY The king of Greece only uses Greek when absolutely necessary. He generally talks in English. The czar of Russia would be one of the most liberal of European monarchs if the policy of his country permitted. "Nourish your mind and nurse your spirit" is engraved one one of the seals of the empress dowager of China which was sold in London last week. In the Boarding House. 'Tis now the festive breakfast hash, That once we so intruding. Trustful in Some Thing Brown—It's curious about people's beliefs. They will give entire credence to the most absurd things and put no faith whatever in the most obvious truths. Black—Yes. I've noticed it. There's Greene, now. He hasn't the least confidence in hash; but he'll all the croquettes and mince pie you can set before him.—Boston Transcript. SOUTHERN RAILWAY SOUTHERN RAILWAY Schedule In Effect Feb. 16, 1902. Trains Leave and Arrive 14th St. Stations 10:20 A. M., No. 9 daily for Durham, N. C. Durham, and all local stations south, com- necting at Burkville with N. & W. R. Fry, Lynchburg and all local stations West. For local sta- tions on Norfolk Divisions to Danville at Oxford for Henderson. 2:00 P. M., No. 20, limited train daily, for Jack- ville and Nassau, for local stations Nassau, etc., Connect at Mossley, with Farmville, and Powhatan Railroad; at Durham, Durham, Raleigh and Winston-Salem, United States fast mail, solid train, Nassau, Neptune and points South which carries trains to Drawing Room Sleeper, Richmond to Atlanta, and Birmingham. Through trains with Birmingham to Memphis, Dining-Car-Service. 11:30 P.M. M., No. 11, Southern Express, daily for Atlanta, Augusta, Jacksonville, and Orlando, South, sleeper for Dariwille, Orlando, and Charlotte, open at Richmond 9:30 P.M. reception with New York and Florida Express and Southwestern Limited, which can accommodate Sleepers to Augusta, Sanvann, Jacksonville, Nashville, Memphis, Atlanta, New Orleans, etc. Complete, Dining-Car Service. Also, Dining-Car Sleepers, Wednesdays, weddings and Friday, without connection to San Francisco, without change, with connections for all points in Texas, Mexico and California. 6:00 P.M. M., No. 10, daily, except Sunday, for Keysville and intermokate points. TRAINS ARRIVE IN RICHMOND. 6 A.M.) 5:48 P.M. M.) From Atlanta, Augusta, Jacksonville, Aslville, and all points South. 8:40 A.M. M.) From Keysville and local stations. 8:25 P.M. M.) From Durham, Charlotte, Dariwille and all points South. LOCAL FREIGHT. YORK RIVER LINE, VIA WEST POINT. THE FAVORITE ROUTE NORTH LEAVE RICHMOND. 4:30 p.M., No. 16, Baltimore Limited, dally ex- cursionary for West Point, connecting at West Point and Baltimore and York-river landings Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 2:15 p.M., No. 16, Baltimore Limited, local express for West Point, and interstate ate stations. Connects with stage at Lake Monroe for Walkout and Tappanhock 3 A. M. No. 74, local mixed. Leaves daily, except Sunday for West Point and inter mural stations, connecting with stage at Leester for Walkerton and Tappahannock. TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND 9:15 A. daily from West Fount, with connect to the library, Mondays, Wednes day and Fridays. No. 5, Wednesdays and Fridays. 5:15 B. M. to accept Sundays, from West Point and New York. 6:15 P. M., daily except Sundays, from West Point and intermute Nations. Steamer leave West Point Morning, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:50 p. m., arriving Baltimore, 3:30 p. m. Steamer call at Almonds Clay Bank and Gloucester Point. C 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. C. ALPHEUS SCOTT, CHURCH HILL FUNERAL DIRECTOR ... AND EMBALMER, Open Day and Night. Office and Ware rooms 3006 P 5t., Church Hill. Orders By Telegraph and Telephone promptly attended to. All business con- dential. Old Phone No. 3182. 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, chambermaids, child nurses, laudresses, waiters, waitresses, coachmen, butlers, farm hands, day laborers, bellmen, general housework, etc., etc. Address, J. H. LEWIS, Manager, Inter-State Real Estate and Employment Agency, 73 Summer St., Schedule In Effect Jan. 14, 1902. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND—BYRD STREET STATION 9:00 a. m., NORFOLK LIMITED. Arrives Petersburg 631 A. M.; Norfolk 11:30 a. m. Stops only at Petersburg, Waverly, and Suffolk. 9:05 a. m. Daily. Arrives Petersburg, 9:49 a. m. Weddin, 11:50 a. M. Fayetteville, 9:29 a. m. Jacksonville, 8:39 a. M. Savannah, 2:55 a. M. Jacksonville, 8:39 a. M. Tampa, 7:10 p. M. Connects at Wilson p. M. at Goldsboro, 3:25 p. M., Wilmington, 6:10 p. M. Sleeper New York to Jacksonville. 11:55 a. m. except Sunday. Arrives Petersburg, 12:55 a. M. Manchester, Drewry's Bluff, Contraille and Chester on signal. 3:00 p. M. OCEAN SHORED, Daily Arkansas, 12:55 a. M. 3:00 P. M., Norfolk 5:30 p. M. Shops only at Petersburg Waverly, and Suffolk. 4:30 p. m. Daily, except Sunday. Arrives Petersburg, Weddin, 7:33 p. m. Rocky Mount 9:00 P. M. Makes all inter- mediate stops. 6:00 P. M. Daily. Arrives Petersburg 7 p. m. Makes all inter- mediate stops. 7:23 P. M. FLORIDA & WEST INDIAN LIMITED. Daily. Arrives Petersburg, 7:50 p. M. Weddin, intermediate for Norfolk and intermediate post- Emporia 9:33 P. M., (Connects with Emporia and stations between Emporia and stations between 9:33 P. M., Fayetteville 12:33 P. M., Char- leston 6:10 P. M., Savannah 9:00 A. M. Jacksonville 12:45 P. M., Port Tampa at 11:30 P. M. NEW LINE TO MIDDLE GEORGIA POINTS: Arriving Augusta 7.55 A.M. M. Miami 10.55 A.M. M. Pullman Sleeper Thomasville 2:25 P.M. M. Pullman Sleeper New York to Wilmington, Charleston, Port Tampa, Jacksonville, Augusta and Miami 9:10 P.M. M. Daily. Arrives Petoskey 9:55 P. M. Connects at P. Larsburg with Norfolk & western railway, arriving at Lynch barge 2:30 A.M. M. Roanoke 5 A.M. M. Bristol- 10:00 P.M. M. Pullman Sleeper Richmond to P. Larsburg. 11:30 P. M. Daily, Arrives Petersburg 12:10 A. M. 11:50 P. M. Daily, except Sunday. THE NEW YORK AND FLORIDA SPECIAL. Arrives February 30. 10:50 A. M. Savannah 10:50 A. M. mobilesville 10:50 A. M. Augustine 4:30 P. M. Tampa 10:40 P. M. TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND 6:40 A. M. Daily, except Monday. From Tampa, St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Savannah, and Charleston. 7:35 A. M. Daily, from Petersburg, Lynchburg and the West. 8:48 A. M. Daily, except Sunday. Petersburg Mona. 11:10 A. M. Daily, except Sunday. From Goldsboro and intermediate stations, Norfolk and Suffolk. 11:40 A. M. Daily, from Norfolk, Suffolk and Petersburg. 11:10 A. M. Sunday only. From Norfolk, Suffolk and Petersburg. 2:15 P. M. Daily, except Sunday. From Petersburg. 7:45 P. M. From Miami, Port Tampa, Jacksonville, Savannah, Charleston, Wilmington, Goldsboro, and all points South. 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. Norfolk and Western R. R. LEAVE RICHMOND (DAILY), BYRD STREET STATION. 0:00 A. M. NORFOLK LIMITED. Arrives at Norfolk 11:20 A. M. Stops at Petersburg, Waverly and Suffolk 9:05 A. M. THE CHICAGO EXPRESS, for Lynchburg, Roanoke, Columbus and Chicago. Buffet Parker Car Petersburg to Columbus, and Sleeper Roanoke to Columbus; also for Columbus,ville, and Chattanooga, Pullman Sleeper or Roanoke to Knoxville. 9:00 P. M. for Suffolk, Norfolk and Intermediate stations. Arrives at Norfolk 10:40 P. 7:23 P. M. for Suffolk, Norfolk and intermediate stations. Arrives at Norfolk 10:40 P. 9:10 P. M. for Lynchburg, and Roanoke. Connects at Lynchburg with Washington and Chattanooga Limited, Pullman Sleepsers Lynchburg to Memphis and Norfolk, and Observation Cars Radford to Attica and Lynchburg, Berths ready for occupancy. Pullman Sleeper between Richmond and Lynchburg, Berths ready for occupancy. Pullman Sleeper Petersburg and Roanoke. Trains arrive Richmond from Lynchburg and the West daily at 7:35 A. M. and 8:30 A. M. from Norfolk and the East at 11:30 A. M., 11:42 A. m., and 6:30 P. m. Office 888 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. do. 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 Portsmouth. 10:10 A. M. Except Sunday. Local to Calverton Boron Forges. Connects for Orange, Culverton, Masonas. 10:20 A. M. Daily for Lyme, Lexington, Clifton Forges. Connects, except Sunday for Rosney, Alberene and New Cumberland. 2:10 P. M. Except Sunday. "Washington and Old Point Limited" for Norfolk via Old Point. Parlor and Observation cars for Washington and Old Point without change. Connects at with old Dominion Annex Boat for New York steamer. 2:45 P. M. Daily. Louis and Chicago. Lined. Dining car train. Pullman for Cincinnati, Louisville, and St. Louis. 5 to eight hours, quarter line West. Connects Rockport, Boat to train follows St. Louis Limited from Gordonsville to Staunton, except Sun- 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 steamers. 5:15 P. M., Except Sunday for Bremo. 5:30 P. M., Except Sunday to Doswell. 10:30 P. M., D. Mally F. F, V. Dining Car train, Connects for Virginia Hot Springs. Pullman to Hinton, connecting with Parlor Car to Cincinnati, and Pullman to Cincinnati, Louisville, and the West. ARRIVE NEW MAIN ST. STATION. 8:00 A. M., Except Sunday, from Doswell. 8:00 A. M., Except from Cincinnati. 8:40 A. M., Except from Bremo. 10:00 A. M., D. Mally from Norfolk and Portsmouth. 12 Noon. Accept Sunday, from Norfolk and Portsmouth. 8:30 P. M. Daily from Cindinnati. 8:35 P. M. Daily from Clifton Forge and Lynch Forge, from Clifton and Low Cas the, Lexington and Bookingham. 8:45 P. M. Daily from Norfolk and Portsmouth. 8:16 P. M. Accept Sunday from Clifton Forge and Lynch Forge, from Clifton and Low Cas Apply at 898 R. main street, 908 east Main St. Murphy's Hotel, or New Main St. Station ticket offices for further information. Schedule in Effect March 2, 1902. Trains Leave Richmond Northward. 4:07 A. M. Daily from BYRD STREET STATION, for Washington and beyond, Shelton Hillford, Fredericksburg and Alexandria, Washington and New York. Dining Car. 6:45 a. m. Daily from M A I N S T R E E T E Metropolitan Limited, for Washington and Stops at Fredericksburg and Alba- dens Keeping Cars to New York. Dining Car. 3:05 P. M., Daily, from ELBA STATION, for Washington and beyond, Stops at Fredricksburg and Car to New York. Dining Car. 6:30 P. M., Except Sunday, from ELBA STATION, for accommodation for Ashland and intermediate stations. 8:05 P. M., from BYRD STREET STATION, for washing, and beyond, Stops at Elba, Ashland, Doswell, Milford, Fredricksburg, Brookes, Widewater, Quantity and at other stations Sunday. Sleeping Car Richmond to New York and Washington to Philadelphia. 11:10 P. M., Except Sunday, from ELBA STATION, for accommodation for Ashland and intermediate points. Trains Arrive In Richmond Southward. 6:40 A. M. Except Sunday at ELBA STATION immediate from Ashland and inter- mmediate from Burlington. 8:25 A. M. Except Sunday at BYRD STREET immediate from Burlington. 8:35 A. M. Except Wednesday at Cincinnati, burg, and intermediate points. 8:40 a. m. Daily at BYRD STREET STATION 8:40 a. m. Widewater, Brooks Frederickson, Maryland land, and Elba. Stops at other stations Shipyard. Shipcar from New York to Richmond. 12:53 P. M., Except Sunday at BYRD STREET STATION, Stops at local stations, from Washougal to Ashland inclusive, Glen Allen and Elsie. 2:00 P. M., Daily, at ELRA STATION. Stops at Alexandria and Fredericksburg. Sleeping Car from New York, Dining Car. 2:00 P. M., Daily at MAIN STREET STATION. Stops at Alexandria, Fredericksburg, Doswell and Ashland. Sleeping Car from New York. 5:52 P. M., Except Sunday at ELRA STATION. Accommodation from Ashland, and in terminate points. 7:13 P. M., Daily, at BYRD-STREET STATION, Stops at Alexandria, Fredericksburg, Dowell, Ashland, and Elba. Sleeping Cars from New York to Washin- ton in Dining Car. 8 40 P. M. Daily, at BYRD-STREET STATION, Stops at locations Washington to Ashland including Allen, and Elba. Buffet Parker Car 10 29 P. M., Daily at MAIN STREET P. St., Florida and Metropolitan Limited, Florida. Street and Met- ropolitan Parks, Dickensburg, Doswell, and Ashland, Giving Cars from New York. Dining Car, 11 00 P. M., Except Sunday, at ELBA STATION Accommodation from Ashland, 11 40 P. M., Except Sunday, at BYRD-STREET STATION, New York. Special, Makes no stops. All Pullman Cars. No extra fare, other than usual Pullman charge, Dining Car, W. P. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager. W. D. DUKE, E. T. D. MYERS, General Manager. President. SEABOARD AIR-LINE R. Short Line to Principal Cities of The South and Southwest. Florida, Cuba, Texas, California, and Mexico, Reaching the Capitol of Six States. SCHEDULE 1 IN EFFECT DEC. 1, '01. 10:35 p. m. "Florida and Metropolitan Limited" "Pittsburgh, Henderson, Raleigh, Southern, Columbia, Savannah, Sacksonville, Tampa, all points Southeast, Cuba and the West." Memphis and all points South, and 2:38 p. Seaboard and all points for Petersburg Pittsburgh, Kaleigh South, Pine Hurst, all points in Florida, Alanta, Pine Hurst, all points in Florida, and all points South and Southwest. 9-10 p. 9:10 p. m. "Seabear Express" Daily for Pot cressburg, Noralina, N. C., and all inter more stations. Connection at Nora line with training at Henderson at 2:00 p. m., Raleigh, N. C., 3:50 p. m. and Durham, N. C., 3:58 p. m. daily except Sunday. 5:00 p. m. Richmond and Petersburg Local "n" n. Petersburg and all intermediate statements. 11:45 11:30 p.m. Richmond and Petersburg Local" Daily, Petersburg and all intermediate points. The Richmond for Washington. New York and the East. No. 24, at 6:45 a.m. and No. 36, at 1:30 p.m. Connections at Jacksonville and Port Tampa for all points. Coast points, and Cuba, and Porto Rico. At Jacksonville for all points in Texas, Mexico and California. 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Car at Hamlet with Sleeping Car to and from Ada. Through Fullman Tickets are sold. Finger Tickets THE KNIFE THROWERS By FREDERIC VAN RENSSELAER DEY, Author of "Not Like Other Men," Etc. Copyright, 1901, by Frederie Van Rensselaer Deu. PREPARING FOR THE DUELE BURR PENDLETON shoved his arms through the sleeve holes of his fur coat, accepted the lighted wax match his valet offered him, applied it to the end of his cigar, looked again into the mirror that extended from floor to ceiling and began leisurely to draw on his gloves. Beneath the coat he had so carefully buttoned across his ample chest he was faultlessly attired. Faultlessness in all things was Burr Pendleton's chiefest hobby among many, and on this particular occasion he had been more importunate than usual. The reason was obvious to the man who waited upon him and whose attentions, always strictly correct, were on this occasion imbued with a touch of indescribable tenderness. "Is there anything more, sir?" he inquired, stepping backward two or three paces and regarding his employer—master would be a more appropriate term in this case—with a glance that was almost reverential. "Nothing, James—ah, yes, the case of pistols," was the indifferent reply. "Will you not permit me to take them to you, sir?" asked the valet eagerly. "No. I will take the case with me. You are to remain here, James, and on no account leave these rooms until I return or until some accommodating friend calls to tell you that I am not likely to do so." "If the matter were to be settled at fence, sir, instead of with pistols, I should feel better, but"— An imperious gesture interrupted further remark by the servant, and a moment later Burr Pendleton said quietly: "Perhaps you had better fill my cligar case, James. I may not have enough with me. On the table in my dressing room you will find several letters that I have written during the day. If I do not return—that is, if I am not here by noon tomorrow—you will see that they are delivered. I refer, of course, to such of them as can be delivered. The others you will post. Among them is one for yourself, but on no account are you to open it before 12 o'clock tomorrow, or we will say a quarter past 12. How much ready money have you at hand, James?" "Something over $2,000 in American money, slr. It is in the secretary. Shall I get it for you?" "No, no. I do not want it. In the event of your reading the letter to which I have referred it will tell you just what to do. The amount you have will be sufficient for your expenses, I think. That is all, I believe. No; there is one thing more." "Among the letters you will find one addressed to Mr. Craig Wyndham. I think I would prefer that you should deliver that in person, James. I have remembered everything else in the letter to you. What time is it? Half past 8? I will be late at the opera." "And you will not return here after the opera, sir?" "No; at least not before tomorrow. The meeting is to be at 5 in the morning. I am booked for supper at the Concordia at 1, and it will be 4 or thereabouts before we break up. Captain Agramonte is to be one of the party, and doubtless we will go to the shooting gallery in San Felipe Neri afterward if there is any time to spare. After that"— "The abrupt pause is suggestive, and tears gathered in the eyes of the valet. For a moment he remained irresolute; then he stepped suddenly forward and extended his right hand toward his master. "You will forgive me, sir," he said tremulously, "but things would be easier for me during the next few hours if you would shake hands with old James. Begging your pardon for the impertinence, Mr. Burr, you could not be dearer to me if you were my own son. Will you shake hands with me, sir, before you go out." Burr Pendleton grasped the valet's hand firmly in his own. "Dear old Jimmy," he said, "did you think I would go away without doing that? You are not about to flunk, are you, Jim? Just feel how steady my nerve is, eh? Not a tremor, James. There really isn't anything about this matter to give you the dolrums, you know. It is true that Romero is a noted duelist and that he numbers some very good men among his victims, but I don't think I am billed for eternity just yet. You may expect me here a little before noon tomorrow, but if I do not come you must make the best of it and see that my instructions are carried out to the letter." "You may trust me to do that, sir." "I know it, James. If things end happily—for me+we will leave Mexico for home tomorrow night. Good night, Jimmy." The door opened and closed, and James was alone, but a long time passed before he moved from his position in the middle of the floor, and only God and himself knew what words he whispered during those moments of silent agony. It was true that Burr Pendleton had an engagement at the opera that evening, but it is also true that he had no intention of going directly from his rooms in the Hotel Gilo to the theater. The idea of being late in keeping his engagement to hear the divine Patti did not appall him, and instead of walking the short distance along the Cinco de Mayo to the Teatro Nacional he signalized to a blue flag carriage, gave a hurried direction to the driver, sprang inside and was carried toward San Juan de street, thence through the B "God bless you, sir." Avenida Jaarea past the Alameda and El Caballito and out upon the famous Passo de la Reforma. There the driver lashed the horses into a run so that the four miles to Chapultepec were quickly covered, and ten minutes later the vehicle came to a stop in front of the great gambling resort in the village of Tacubaya. The hour was rather early for the frequenters of the place, and only Just one aspirated breath of surprise escaped him. Just one aspirated breath of surprise escaped him. three of the tables were in operation. Pendleton did not bestow so much as a glance upon any of them, but strode the length of the salon, passed out again upon the plaza and down among the network of gravelled paths which dissected into every conceivable design the luxuriant vegetation of the garden. He followed one of these paths until it ended abruptly at a rustic summer house. December nights, even in and near the City of Mexico, are chilly if not cold, and the fur lined coat that Pendleton wore was by no means a burden. As he approached the summer house he drew the collar around his ears and passed inside. Perceiving that he was the sole occupant, he lighted a cigar and stood with his back against a section of the framework while he awaited the absent party to the tryst. Ten minutes later his patience was rewarded. Pendleton could hear the sound of approaching footsteps on the gravel, and presently the vine shrouded doorway was darkened by the figure of a woman closely velled. Behind her, six feet away, was another, but instead of the lace mantilla which decorated the head while it concealed the features of her companion she was covered by a dark colored serape, and even in that dim light which was almost darkness it was easily perceivable that she filled the capacity of duenna. Pendleton cast his cigar aside and, lifting his hat, bowed low. "I am glad, senorita, that I arrived before you did, since it has spared you the unpleasantness of waiting," he said. "Your message assured me that you speak English and that your servant does not, from which I decided that you preferred me to use that tongue. Will you be seated, senorita?" She was silent a moment before replying, as if she lacked the courage to speak, but at last, in a low voice that was indescribably sweet, she said slowly: "I thank you a thousand times, senor, not only for your kindness in coming to me here, but also for the secrecy that I feel assured you have imposed upon yourself at my request." "You may be assured of that much, senorita." "If you will indulge me still further, I will remain in the doorway as I am now. My position serves two purposes, since I remain in full view of the servant and at the same time screen you from observation. I asked you to meet me here, senor, because I knew that I was less likely to be recognized in this place and also because the grand opera in the city has attracted nearly if not quite all of those who might identify me." Pendleton bowed, but made no reply. Presently she continued: "You are to engage in a duel in the morning, Senor Pendleton. I have been so informed." "Your information is correct." "I commit an impertinence, but may I inquire the cause." "It grieves me, senorita, that it is out of my power to enlighten you." "Do you mean that you cannot or it you not?" "Possibly both, senorita. It would scarcely accord with my idea of ethics to do so in any case, but happily I am spared the necessity for discrimination, for I do not know the reason myself, at least not the real cause. Of course the gentleman who compelled me to challenge him insulted me grossly before I did so, but I am utterly unaware of his reason for seeking the quarrel." "And he is"—she whispered the name evidently to prevent the dunna from hearing it—"Captain Ignacio Romero." Pendleton bowed again. "You fight with pistols?" "We are expected to do so." "May I ask the name of your second in this affair?" "Captain Agramonte." She took one impulsive step forward and then, as if remembering that the eyes of the other woman were upon her, as hastily withdrew to her former position, but her voice was keyed a tone lower, and it was plethoric with intensity when she spoke again. "I am the cause of your duel, Senor Pendleton," she said. "You?" he responded incredulously. "I have not even the honor of knowing your name, senorin. I am quite sure that I have never heard your voice be- fore, because it is one that I could not forget. I do not know if I have ever seen your face, since I cannot see it now, and I am very sure that I have given no man cause for such a meeting on account of any woman since I have been in Mexico." Again she was silent for a moment. Presently, in a tone so lowered that it barely reached his sense of hearing, she murmured: "If you will step to one side so that Marla cannot see you and will strike a cerillo under the pretense of lighting your cigar, I will draw aside my mantilla. I think that will help you to understand." NANCY HANNIGAN'S SUITORS. By Seumas MacManus. Copyright, 1900, by Seumas MacManus. NANCY HANNIGAN was the one daughter of Seumas and Nelly Hannigan. Nancy as Pendleton obeyed the suggestion with such promptness that she was not fully prepared for it, and the conscious flush that suffused her face at her own temerity was there still when the light of the wax match was reflected back upon him from her dark but brilliant eyes. Just one aspirated breath of surprise escaped him; then he turned away and lelsure lighted his cigar. "Thank you," he said, resuming his former position against the framework of the summer house. "Do you understand now, Senor Pendleton?" she asked. "I think so—in part, not wholly." "The duel must not take place." "It cannot be avoided, senorita." "You are the challenging party; you can withdraw." "IImpossible." "Captain Romero is the best shot in Mexico. He will kill you." "Quite likely," with an expressive shrug of his shoulders. "There must be no duel! It shall not take place!" she said vehemently. "Unless Senor Romero elects to apologize to me and withdraw, which is extremely unlikely, it must take place, senorita." "If I will tell you my name and explain all that you do not know of this affair"— "Pardon me, senorita, but you are wasting words. You should understand that even better than I. If Romero kills me, you will have nothing to regret; if I kill Romero, I should prefer to remain in ignorance of your name. I think, therefore, it is better to leave things as they are. I perceive also that Maria, as you called her, is becoming impatient or anxious." She understood perfectly well his meaning, but she remained motionless and silent several moments, drumming one of her little feet impatiently upon the earthen floor. Finally she took one step nearer to him and extended one hand, in which was a letter. "Will you take this?" she asked. "It contains something that I wrote this afternoon, and it is for you. I ask only that you will read it; not now, not here," she added hastily when she saw that he was producing his case of cerellos; "later, at your leisure, before you meet Captain Romero. Good night, senor." She turned away the instant his fingers closed upon the letter, passed through the doorway and, followed by her servant, disappeared along the winding pathway. Pendleton smoked on leisurely for some time; then he lighted another cerello and looked at his watch. The hour was nearly 10, and he hastened from A MEXICAN FIGHT A scrape was thrown over his head, the place, entered his carriage and, telling the driver to return even faster than he came out, started toward the city, six miles distant. From Tacuabaya to Chapultepec the highway is particularly desolate, and at night it is shrouded in impenetrable gloom. Formerly the locality was a favorite resort for bandits, and until recently the night tramcars were escorted by mounted soldiery. Even now they go in pairs and trios for the sake of additional safety. Now occurrences when travelers along that thoroughfare are molested are very rare indeed, but such incidents do happen once or twice in the course of a year. Midway between the village and the castle Pendleton heard a sharp command to halt. At the same instant the carriage stopped suddenly, and a moment later several faces appeared at the windows on either side, and the passenger was requested firmly, but politely, to alight. He had not a weapon of any sort except the case of unloaded dueling pistols, and there was nothing for him to do but obey. Then, almost as soon as his f-set were on the ground, a scrape was thrown over his head, a lasso was wound several times around his body, and he was led away through the darkness. He heard his own carriage start rapidly down the road just as his abductors thrust him into another one, and then he could not tell in which direction he was taken, for the vehicle made several turns before it adopted a direct course. "I will miss all my engagements for tonight and the one in the morning, too, unless I can bribe these fellows to help me out," was his mental comment. "My friend the senorita may have her way after all." It did not occur to him that "the senorita" might have taken forcible measures to prevent the duel in the event of his refusal to accede to her wishes regarding it, but he did remember the letter and thought, with a grim smile, that he was more than likely to have ample time to read it, as she had suggested, at his "fidelure." [TO RE CONTINUED.] Remember, your subscription is due. pay our collector when he calls. NANCY HANNIGAN'S SUITORS. By Seumas MacManus. Copyright, 1900, by Seumas MacManus. NANCY HANNIGAN was the one daughter of Seumas and Nelly Hannigan. Nancy as she grew up developed such appearance that she was dubbed "the flower of Dhrilmore." Ere yet Nancy was mature she had to go the way of the young women (and young men, too) of our Donegal seaboard—she had to go over the mountains to hire with the Scotch planters who owned the big rich farms by the valley of the Finn. Nancy being of such tender years, so inexperienced of the world, and, still worse, possessing the fatality of exceptional beauty, Seumas and Nelly were loath to let her go. But, despite a little fishing and a little tilling, want gave an occasional knock at Seumas' door, as at the doors of his neighbors, so perforce poor Nancy must face the world. With a very large store of advice and warning, the only commodities her mother could afford to be liberal with; a very small store of clothes, done up in a red handkerchief, and her father's and mother's blessing, Nancy took the road with the other poor boys and girls just before the sun began to rub the mists off his eyes and peep up over the shoulder of Barnesmore mountain on a Friday morning and trudged 86 miles before bedtime and stood in the Rabble market in Strabane next day waiting for some one to come and hire her. Several big rough farmers and some rougher farmers' wives had come up and viewed Nancy at every angle of observation, quizzed, questioned and cross questioned her, putting her through the catechism of her abilities, and then priced her and haggled with her, trying to beat her down 5 shillings in the half year's wage, and quitted her, giving her opinion that she was too delicate for a girl's work in the Lalgan, which included wrestling with tubs and pots of boiled roots, feeding cows and pigs, milking, churning and butter making. Finally an imposing old lady of generous girth and evidently of higher social status than the farmer's wife came up and, raising her glasses, viewed Nancy calmly and critically and then trotted her through the usual catechism. Mrs. Nelson. It turned out, did not require a pot wrestler, but a dairymal, and, Nancy and Nancy's price suiting her, they quickly agreed as mistress and maid, and Mrs. Nelson's son, a bashiful young man, than whom Nancy vowed she never before had seen any one so exquisitely dressed, drove them home in a buggy. Mrs. Nellson took much pains showing Nancy her work next morning, and when this had been done to the satisfaction of both she led Nancy to the parlor and, sinking into an easy chair, began to read her a homily upon the conduct she expected of all females under her roof. The bashful and nice young man, as primly dressed as ever, read a book by the window. Though he glanced at Nancy as he came in, he was earlier too modest or too much absorbed in the book to raise his eyes a second time. Two virtues ever possessed by Nancy were docility and respectfulness, but under Mrs. Nellson's lecturing tongue she had much ado to keep down a rebellious spirit that for the first time moved within her. "For, you know," the good Mrs. Nellson tried to impress upon her, "you girls who come here from those wild mountains have to be taught the pro- A man and a woman are sitting on a staircase. The woman is holding a large barrel and is stepping down. The man is sitting on the staircase, looking at the woman. Nancy beheld a ravish fellow seated on one of the milk crocks. prieties necessary to young women, which, I fear, are sadly left out in your bringing up." Nancy flushed. "Your parents, it seems to me, dear, allow you to grow wild, with the result that you come over the mountains into our country so holdenish that it takes much of our time and trouble to civilize you and to teach you Christianlike conduct." Here Nancy gave her head a most indignant little toss, which was quite lost upon her mentor, who was either so absorbed with her own discourse that she didn't see it or else, seeing it, took it as a matter of course. "And now one thing in particular I want to impress on you is to warn you against giving our Tommy any encouragement." Nancy looked at Mrs. Nelson in amazement. "Tommy is my eldest boy and sadly differs from Alexander here," indicating the young man who read and who blushed in response to the implied compliment—is sadly different, I'm sorry to say, from Alexander. Tommy is a harum scarum, of whom we never could make anything, for he couldn't be got to mind his books. Tommy will go to the other side of the parish after a pretty face, and the only objection I can yet find with you is that I'm positive you won't be with me 24 hours till that boy's courting you." With her hands under her apron Nancy dropped a sarcastic courtesy and said, "I'm sure I'm very thankful to ye, ma'am." "Now, mind you give that boy no encouragement. My heart's nigh broken with him," and she gave a faint sigh, "and indeed but that I have the comfort and consolation of possessing my own wise, good Alexander I think it would be quite broken long ago. Now you have got your warning, dear"—Nancy dropped a haughty courtesy—"and mind you keep that boy at arm's length, for emphatically I'll not tolerate my servant girls courting with my son." Nancy tossed her head again and flashed a look at Mrs. Nellson. She felt that she would like to deliver herself of a piece of her mind, but poor Nancy likewise felt that if she spoke she would say something hot and hasty, for which she would certainly be sorry afterward, so wisely she restrained herself. A hot blush overspread her cheeks. She thanked her mistress bitterly and whisked from her presence. "Helgoh!" Nancy sighed as she scrubbed a big plunge churn in the dairy later on the same day. "Helgoh!" was echoed back as from a breast weighted with trouble. Nancy, startled, looked up and beheld a rakish, dashing fellow seated on one of the milk crocks which stood on the table. He was laughing heartily at the start he had given her. "Hello, Nancy!" he said when he could. Nancy had been more than half inclined to laugh at first, his countenance was so humorous and his manner so catching, but she remembered Mrs. Nelson's warning, so she replied tartly: "Indeed an my name comes glib to ye, doesn't it, or not?" "By George, it does! Seems to me like as if I known you, Nancy, for the last 50 years." "Well, the quicker ye get rid o' that notion the better. Who are ye, or what are ye, or what's yer business here?" "That's right, now. I like that, Nancy. That's coming plank down to business at once. Well, I'm Tommy. I'm a harum scarum good for nothing—at least so the old woman says, and she should know—and my business here is to court you." Nancy fung the churn scrubber at him by way of reply to his audacity, and Tommy caught it deftly. He dismounted from his position and, approaching Nancy, returned the brush with a mock bow, then turned to her the back of his bent head, saying: "Perhaps you would like to ease your distressed mind by punishing Tommy." Perhaps you would like to ease your distressed mind by punishing Tommy?" Nancy without any delay drew him across the head a smart whack of the brush, causing him to jump up with a yell and execute a good imitation of an Indian war dance around herself and the churn, rubbing and scratching the back of his head the while. "That's for yer imperience," Nancy said when he quieted. "Oh, you duck! Shouldn't I like to be thrashed every day for just such a vision as your sweet self" "In troth," said Nancy, "if ye provoke me to go practise my wrist on ye again you'll be find it's little 'o the vision's about it—or at least it's the sort o' vision that laives blisters behind it." "Nancy, mavourneen, it's I who know that, for already there's a blister on my heart the size of your shoe—the size of my own shoe, I mean." "Be off, I say, or I'll raise them the size o' yer head—an that's big enough—on the ribs of ye. Be off, I tell ye!" "And I can't go, I tell you!" accompanied by such a travesty on an ogle that Nancy was compelled to laugh. "It wasn't enough for yer mother to warn me against ye, I suppose, an tell me the sort o' viliann ye were an the thricks ye do be up to." "Nancy, agrah, I wish the next time you find my mother preaching against courting you'd just only ask her quietly if she never did it herself and did she get the man sent down from heaven in a hand basket of a morning." "Go ask her yerself, yrascal! Aren't ye every bit as big an as ugly as me to do the business?" "Ah-h-h, Nancy, avillish!" "Begone, for the common nuisance ye are! And by means of a very vigorous assault on him with the scrubbing brush Nancy whacked him out of the door and slammed it in his face. As she got at her work again he was sending a parting salute through the keyhole: "Yes, Nancy, darling, I'm gone—gone to patch together as best I can the smithereens of a smashed heart. With that cruel brush of yours you've made very small pieces of it. If I can get it into any sort of presentable order, I'll be back for another court tomorrow. Till then adieu!" "Then the divil you with ye!" Nancy shouted. "A purty boy indeed ye are," she went on smilingly, soliloquizing as she wrought—"a purty boy, troth! An small wonder yer own mother had to warn me against ye. If ye come to keep me from work the morra, I'm afeerd it isn't the scrubbin brush I'll be usin on ye. No; I'll be after takin to ye somethin a thrifle weightier—somethin that'll make ye I arm yer place an keep it." "He's been interfering with you, I see, the rascal that he is." It was Alexander, the bashful, who surpised Nancy this time, only Nancy noted that, though solemn enough, he did not look quite so bashful as he had done in his mother's presence. "Ha, ha, ha!" Nancy laughed. "Not a bit of inherence, only just crackin a joke to me from feelin home-sick. Intherferin! Haghil! Not him! He wouldn't intherfer with a mouse, I do believe. It's the gay heart on the light wan he has, God bliss him!" "And so," Alexander said, moving closer up to Nancy and looking into her blue eyes sympathetically—"and so you are feeling 'long' and lonesome after home?" "Ach, not much—not much!" she said in a tone which, interpreted, meant "A great deal." "Well, now, Nancy, my dear," and he laid a hand gently on her shoulder—"Nancy, my dear, we must do our best to be kind to you and keep the feeling of 'long' away from you." Nancy was touched by the feeling expression of such real sympathy. She cast down her eyes as she said: "I'm sure I must be forever obliged to ye, sir, for yer good heartedness to the sthrager." "My dear Nancy"—here he sat him on the edge of the churn and looked across into Nancy's pretty face—"don't say stranger. You're not to feel strange A man is being drowned in a barrel of water. A woman is trying to help him. A child is crying. The lid shot up in the face of Mrs. Nelson, here. You're not to make strange with any one, except, of course, the villain Tommy. By all means you must make strange with that fellow. You must observe mother's good advice regarding him. But you are not to feel strange with me, for instance. And he laid a hand affectionately on Nancy's head. "I'm forever obliged," Nancy said in the thankfulness of her heart. "For you know, Nancy," he continued, jocosely wagging a forefinger at her, "I shouldn't like a young girl with such a beautiful head of hair"—here he stroked it—and such eyes"—and he gazed into their depths—"to feel strange with me." A puzzled look overspread Nancy's countenance. "And," Alexander went on, "I should certainly not like such lips to tell it to me." He wound this up by a playful attempt to chuck Nancy under the chin. Nancy, slipping back, drew herself up in an attitude of indignation. "What!" he said, "surprised. "And the pose of a Greek goddess, by all that's beautiful!" He stepped toward her in admiration and attempted to lay his arm around her waist. Instantly Nancy's little hand shot up more rapidly than he could have been prepared for, and with the back of it she drew him a sounding smack along the mouth, which stopped him in mingled amazement and pain. When he got his breath again, "Well, upon my solemn word, you fiery Nancy, your sweet lips must soothe what your wicked hand has made smart." And he made a dash at her. But Nancy, clutching at a butter spade, struck out and hit him a sounding rap squarely on the nose, making blood spurt and bringing the gallant Alexander to a dead stop. He clapped both hands to his nose, Nancy, who could not help smiling through her indignation, still stood at bay watching the brave fellow nurse his nose, and at that instant Mrs. Nelson's voice was heard, just without the door, crying back to the kitchen, directions about dinner. Alexander threw up his hands in alarm. "Nancy, upon my soul, I'm undone!" Rapidly his eye ran around the dairy, but few hiding places were there. His glance fell upon the big churn. He whisked off the lid and jumped in. Ere his head disappeared he paused, while he whispered: "Nancy, Nancy, I'm your friend from this day—if you say nothing." Then the head disappeared and the lid was pulled down to its position within the churn. Poor Nancy was swayed between indignation, amazement and laughter at the ludicrous denouement, and it is more than probable that laughter, and right hearty laughter, would have claimed her had not Mrs. Neilson then come sailing in. "Well, little girl, are you standing idle? Why aren't you at work? Don't commence to mope, thinking of home now." And Mrs. Neilson fussed around the dairy. "You know that's not what I'm paying you extravagant wages for. Nor were you ever quartered so well at home, away in those wild mountains, as you are here, with plenty to eat and not too much to do, only you must always keep your hands going. What are you working at now? What? And you haven't finished with the churn yet? Oh, dear! What are servant girls useful for now, except to get in one's way? Have you given it the second scalding yet? No? What's this to do? What's this to do? Is the kettle boiled? Here, stand out of my way! Old woman as I am, I'm as good as half a dozen of the sort of girls going nowadays. Out of my way! Out of my way! And pray observe how I scald a churn, for I'll venture my word you have to be taught it. Pangh! Deary me, it's roasting!" And Mrs. Neilson, letting go the kettle she had essayed to lift, now protected her hand with her apron and bore off to the churn the steaming and hissing kettle. She rested it on the rim of the churn. "Now, observe, my girl— What? Do you think it is only for your amusement I do this, that you stand grinning?" Nancy drew as long a face as she could assume. "Observe. You first pass the water round the edges of the lid this way, and"— "Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh!" An unearthly yell ascended from out the bowels of the churn, the lid shot up in the face of the screaming Mrs. Nelson, a dripping human head dashed after, forth jumped a man, and at a bound, leaping clear over the prostrate form of his mother, the wise, the studious, the good and bashful and well scaled Alexander burst screaming through the door. Just to Avoid a Disturbance. During a visit to the south of Italy a young Englishman was introduced at a fashionable gathering by a Neapolitan cavalier. While there his gold snuffbox was taken from him. The next evening he was at another party when, to his sur- prise, he saw a gentleman take out his stolen snuffbox and help himself to a pinch of snuff. He quickly strode up to his friend and said: "The gentleman over yonder is taking snuff out of the very box which was stolen from me yesterday. Do you happen to know him?" "Hush," answered the cavallier in a tone of warning. "He is a person of high rank." "What do I care?" exclaimed the Englishman. "I want my snuffbox and mean to call him to account." "Come, don't let us have a row," gently entreated his friend. "Leave the matter to me. I will get the snuffbox for you." After receiving this assurance the Englishman went home. The following day, sure enough, his friend brought him the stolen box. "How did you recover it?" inquired the Englishman. "Well," said his friend, with a laugh, "I wished to avoid a disturbance, and therefore I simply stole it back again from him!" A Queer Experience An actor and his wife had a funny experience once in Toronto. They were playing a piece in which the wife enacted the part of a woman dentist, and one evening the husband received a note asking him to call at a certain house. He did so the next day and was greeted by the old man and his wife, the latter of whom said to him: "Me and my mate fell in love with your missus last night. She was so gentle with you when you was a-sittin of the dentist chair. I'm gettin on now, and all my teeth is a-gettin loose, and my mate wants me to go to the dentist shop and 'ay we 'em pulled, but I knows as 'ay we 'urts, and I want to know if you and your missus will come around 'ere and 'ave tea with us, 'ave a little singin and enjoy ourselves and your missus before she leaves kindly pull out a few of these old stumps, as I know she'll be as kind and gentle as she was to you." To Shoot the Moon. When he first came prominently before the public after perfecting his famous gun, the late Lord Armstrong was occasionally pestered by cranks who wished to obtain his opinion respecting some perfectly unworkable invention. One day Sir William (he had not then been raised to the peerage) was interviewed by a person who was evidently crazy. He begged Armstrong's assistance in constructing a piece of ordinance that could shoot the man in the moon. Sir William listened patiently, and then queried: "But who is to signal whether it is a hit or a miss? When you've thought about a practical method of marking at that long range, I give you my promise that I'll help you with the gun!" The crack brained inventor departed beaming with pleasure, but was heard of no more. BARRACK-ROOM GOSSIP. According to latest returns, there are 161,251 men available for the British navy. There were 98,361 recruits obtained for the British army in 1900. This is nearly double the number of the year before. The longest range in the British Isles is that on Salisbury Plain, where artillery can fire 7,000 yards entirely over war office land. The latest battleships of the King Edward VII. class are to have four 18-inch guns, four nine-point-two's, and ten six-inch. The kaiser has presented one of the bronze cannon captured in Pekin to Count Von Waldersee. The gun, which is 250 years old, was used by the Chinese in their siege of the foreign legations. It has always been an unwritten law in the New York navy yard that no salute shall be fired on Sunday. Even when President McKinley died the minute guns were not fired until next day, yet the long-established rule was violated when Prince Henry arrived. British cavalry soldiers are to carry rifles in place of carbines. The butt of the rifle will rest in a leather socket fastened to the saddle, just behind the trooper and will stand upright, the muzzle being attached to the left shoulder by a sling. While steaming at from seven to ten knots an hour, coal was transferred at the rate of 30 tons an hour from the collier Muriel to the British battleship Trafalgar, over 400 feet of Temperley-Miller cableway. When the cableway was decreased maximum of 40 tons an hour was reached. Lieut. Strebler, who captured Gen. Lucban, the Filipino leader, is of German birth and enlisted in the regular army before he was 20 years old. He was promoted to a lieutenancy by President McKinley, being then a servant serving his third term. He has seen much active service, but never sustained any injury. It does not appear that the transference of the American soldier to a tropical climate has injured his appetite. He eats no less than he did at home, he needs as hearty a diet and he is teaching the Filipino to eat more. Gen. Weston says of the latter: "He is learning to eat and is doing it first rate, and he has improved physically. We have the assurance from the doctors over there that by our feeding they have less disease and are heartier men." Mrs. Highblower—How is your daughter getting on with her music lessons? Mrs. Dimpleton—Splendidly! She can play the piano now without interrupting the conversation. — Town Topics. Well Known. Lawson—Jackson tells me that he is pretty well known in your town. Dawson—I should say he was. Why, there isn't a man in the place that would lend him $5.—Somerville Journal. Baxter—No; it's too early. Why, she hasn't even tried to find out where I don't want her to go yet! Puck. 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COLORED people, let us buy land, improve our condition and patronize each other. THE reply of Prof. G. W. HAYES in answer to Rev. Dr. T. J. MORGAN is able, logical and exhaustive. It will certainly place him in the most favorable light before the Baptist hosts in this country. It was published in the National Baptist Union of Nashville, Tenn., last week. We must condemn the vicious, unruly, insulting elements among us who have no idea of right or conception of law. When we do this, we win the respect and esteem of the better classes of white people. HOUSEHOLD SUGGESTIONS. Eggs will cook much more evenly if the frying pan is covered. A candle may be made to fit into any candlestick by dipping it into very hot water. Don't salt meat before the cooking. Add it after the meat is cooked or when nearly done. A pan of lime set on the shelves near jellies, fruits and jams will prevent their molding. If salad dressing curdles when being mixed, add a little cold water, stir quickly and it will become quite smooth. New stockings should always be washed before being worn, for the washing causes slight shrinkage and makes them wear better. Celery may be kept fresh several days if after it has been cleaned and washed it is put in an ordinary glass fruit jar, covered tight and placed in a cool place. A harmless and cleanly treatment to drive away mice is to saturate a cloth with cayenne pepper in solution and stuff it into the hole. Dry cayenne thrown about will keep ants and cockroaches away. Never let a bird cage hang in a room where the gas is alight unless it is exceptionally well ventilated. The air near the ceiling is always the most impure at night. Make a rule of always setting Dickey's cage on the table at night and his health will improve. Wash chamois leathers in soapsuds and have the suds just lukewarm and squeeze the leather in the water to remove the dirt, change the auds as they become soiled, and rinse finally in soapy water, for thus the leather will be soft when dry, whereas if rinsed in clear water it would be stiff and hard. --- MINERS VOTED TO STRIKE District Executive Boards Will Decide on the Date. LAST APPEAL TO OPERATORS If Demands Are Refused and Civic Federation Fails to Effect Settlement, 140,000 Miners Will Be Called Out—Enthusiasm In Convention. Shamokin, Pa., March 25—Unless the efforts of the Civic Federation are effective with the coal operators it is more than likely that a repetition of the struggle of 1900 will occur in the anthracite region. In that year 140,000 employees of the anthracite mines were out on strike for six weeks. The convention yesterday of Districts Nos. 1, 7 and 9, United Mine Workers of America, which districts comprise the entire anthracite field, made a provisional strike declaration, leaving the date to be decided by the executive board of the three districts. This was practically the last official act of the delegates, and the convention adjourned sine die at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The adoption of the resolution containing the ultimatum of the mine workers was followed by a scene of wild enthusiasm, and the opera house rang with the acclamations of the delegates, who, with lusty cheers, approved the work of the special resolution committee and expressed their confidence in President Mitchell. The convention from the first session showed a disposition to insist on an adjustment of the mine workers' grievances, but the delegates were willing to relinquish the question of recognition providing other more important concessions were granted. This fact is evidenced in the resolution adopted yesterday, which states as the chief demands: A shorter work day, a minimum wage scale, a uniform increase in wages, and the weighing of coal wherever practicable. The resolution adopted was the result of a difference of opinion among the delegates as to the methods to be pursued in enforcing the mine workers' demands. Resolutions had been presented to the convention from all of the districts, but none of them were satisfactory to the entire body of delegates. It was then decided to place the matter in the hands of President Mitchell and the district presidents and vice presidents. Before completing the draft of the resolution, President Mitchell telegraphed the presidents of the coal carrying roads, making a last appeal for a conference. The telegram was as follows: "By direction of, miners' convention, I wire to ascertain if your company will join other anthracite coal companies in conference with committee representing anthracite mine workers for purpose of discussing and adjusting grievances which affect all companies and all employees allike. Please answer." He received several replies, one of which was from President Baer, of the Philadelphia and Reading Iron and Coal company, and a of which refused to meet the representatives of the union. Others made n. response. This resulted in the formulation of the resolution presented yesterday, and, according to President Mitchell, it was adopted without a dissenting vote. The resolution provides for the appointment of a committee by the three district executive boards who will carry the mine workers' demands to the conciliation committee of the Civic Federation with an appeal to that organization for assistance. Should the Civic Federation refuse to act or should they fall in their efforts to effect a satisfactory adjustment prior to April 1, and if, after that date negotiations are still pending, all anthracite workers except those necessary to keep the mines in repair shall remain away from the mines, strippings, washeries and breakers on Tuesday's Thursdays and Saturdays of each week. The district executive boards met last night to select the fourteen delegates who under the provisions of the resolution are to comprise the committee. After the meeting President Mitchell said the members had not been named, but that men fitted for the mission by their knowledge of the situation in the anthracite coal region would be selected. The purpose of the convention in suspending work at the mines three days in each week after April 1, if not notifications are then pending, is to prevent the storage of coal by the companies by producing an amount sufficient only t supply the existing needs of the market. The Civic Federation is regarded by the delegates as the last hope of the mine workers in their demands for improved conditions, and the gravity of the situation is manifest in the words of President Mitchell: "I am free to say that to me a strike seems imminent." Unntown, Pa., March 26.—The home of Edward Lytle, near here, was destroyed by fire yesterday, and two children, aged 3 and 2 years, were cremated. The fire occurred during the temporary absence of Mrs. Lytle, who had gone to a neighbor's to borrow a kettle. When she returned the house was in ashes. The charred remains of the children were found in the ruins. Buried Alive In a Well Trenton, N. J., March 26--Martin Z. Taylor was buried alive here yesterday by the caving in of a well on the property of the American Cigar company, in which he was working. He was buried under tons of earth, and when his body was reached life was extinct. MILES WILL BE RETIRED President Roosevelt Will Take Action Shortly to This End. Washington, March 22.—At the cabinet meeting yesterday the publications relating to the statements made by General Miles before the senate committee on Thursday were brought up, but consideration of them was postponed until all the facts in the matter became known. Whatever intentions the president THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. had with respect to the treatment to be accorded General Miles, his future action will be somewhat influenced by the fact that General Miles' statement before the state committee has been represented at him as being privileged. The president proposes to read the testimony given at the hearing and to consult with different members of the committee on military affairs before finally announcing what he proposes to do. It is significant that long after the cabinet meeting adjourned Secretary Root and the attorney general were closed with the president. The president is known to have stated that he was tired of the friction in the army, and in the event that it is decided that General Miles' statement was a privileged one, he will at no distant day take action looking to his retirement. The lieutenant general reached the age of 62 years last August, and under the law he can be retired at any time now in the discretion of the president. BOER WAR MAY SOON END Kruger's Deputy Passed Through Brit- ish Lines to Confer With Steyn. London, March 25. It is declared on seemingly good authority that Lord Kitchener, in his interview with Mr. Schalkburger, the acting president of the Boers, agreed to withdraw the banishment proclamation issued in September if General De Wet and other Boer leaders surrendered. In the house of commons yesterday the war secretary, Mr. Broderick, announced that a fortnight ago Mr. Schalkburger intimated to Lord Kitchener his desire to be granted a safe conduct through the British lines and back, in order to see Mr. Steyn with reference to the possibility of peace proposals. Lord Kitchener, with the consent of the government, had acceded to the request. The announcement of the war secretary was greeted with cheers. In a dispatch from Pretoria, made public last night, Lord Kitchener gives his usual weekly total of captures, but does not mention the Schalkburger incident. The Daily Chronicle this morning asserts that an armistice has been arranged pending the duration of Mr. Schalkburger's mission to General De Wet, and that offensive operations against De Wet, Delarey and Botha will be suspended. The three generals have agreed to observe the armistice honorably until the return of the envoys to the Boer lines. HUNTING STABLE BURNED Sixteen valuable horses perished in Incendiary Fire at Etontown, N. J. New York, March 24. The hunting stable of P. F. Collier, at Etontown, N. J., and 16 valuable hunting horses were burned before daylight yesterday, the total loss being about $100,000. Saturday Mr. Collier entertained several friends, and about 10 o'clock at night took some of them out in his automobile. On their return they saw the hunting stable in a blaze. The party hurried home, but could not save the horses, among which was Mr. Collier's $10,000 hunter, Greenfield. It is believed the fire was of incendiary origin. It is the third fire within two weeks, each destroying valuable property. Old Mint Property Sold. Philadelphia, March 24—Felix Isman, acting for a syndicate headed by Lit Brothers, and of which he himself is a member, Saturday secured a 60-day option from the secretary of the treasury, under which the syndicate is given the right to purchase the old Mint property at Chestnut and Juniper streets and South Penn Square for $2,000,000. It is said that $150,000 was deposited to secure the purchase, and that title will be taken in the name of a corporation to be formed by the members of the syndicate. Foundrymen On Strike New Castle, Pa., March 26. —The foundry tenders at the Pennsylvania Engineering Works, of this city, numbering 100 struck yesterday for an increase in wages from $2 to $2.25 per day. The foundry department is now idle, and if the trouble is not soon settled the entire plant, which is the largest in the city, will be seriously crippled. Bough Rider to Hang Rough Rider to Hang. Cumberland, Md., March 26.—John Murphy, of New York, convicted of the murder of John English, of Newark, N. J., was sentenced yesterday by Judge Stake to be hanged. Murphy, who served with Roosavel'ts Reough Riders, saluted the court after receiving the sentence. The convicted murderer is in a feeble condition and may die before the sentence is carried out. General Otis Retired. Washington, March 25.—A vacancy in the list of major generals occurred today by the retirement of Major General E. S. Otis, commanding the department of the lakes. The second vacancy will occur July 21 next, by the statutory retirement of Major General John R. Brooke, commanding the department of the east. Will Spend Honeymoon In Jail. Blountville, Tenn., March 26.—William Pridemoor and his young wife, charged with the theft of a wagon and team while on their bridal tour, were sentenced here yesterday to three years each in the penitentiary. They have been in jail about ten days. Hon. W. R. Stroh Dead Mauch Chunk, Pa., March 24.—Hon. William Righter Stroh, aged 44 years, of this city, a member of the state house of representatives from Carbon county, died here yesterday after a lingering illness from Bright's disease. Mr. Stroh was a Republican. He stood high in many secret and benevolent societies, notably the Junior Order, United American Mechanics, of which he was past national representative and past national councillor. An Athlete's Fatal Throw. Clinton, 1a., March 28—While practicing athletics here yesterday, Tim Clark, captain of the High School Football Club last year, made a wild throw in putting the shot, and the 12-pound ball struck Hugh Callahan, an 8-year-old boy, in the head, death resulting a few minutes later. The skull was fractured, and the boy died without regaining consciousness. Pullman Car Porter Hanged by a Howling Mob. OUTRAGED GRAY-HAIRED WOMAN Peaceful Element Locked Negro In Court House, But Meb Stormed the Building and Secured Victim—Body Was Riddled 'With Bullets. La Junta, Colo, March 26.—W. H. Wallace, a Pullman sleeping car porter, was lynched at 8 o'clock last night in a corner of Court House Square, being hanged to an electric light pole by a howling mob of 4,000 persons, who had been hunting for him all day. After the hanging the body of the negro was riddled with bullets. The prisoner made no resistance to the lynching and died protesting his innocence. Mrs. Henrietta Miller, a gray-haired woman, aged 67 years, going from Los Angeles, Cal., to Denver to visit relatives, was brutally assaulted in the Santa Fe railway yards here Monday night by a negro porter on a Pullman car running between Denver and La Junta. After leaving the Chicago limited train here, Mrs. Miller asked a porter whom she met on the station platform where the Denver sleeper was. The man offered to conduct her to the car. After going with him a considerable distance, Mrs. Miller became suspicious and started to return to the station. She was then knocked down by a blow on the head, and after a struggle with her assailant was choked into insensibility. When she regained consciousness about an hour later she crawled back to the station and gave an account of the assault and a description of her assailant. Washington H. Wallace, a Pullman car porter, was arrested in the car of which he had charge. He was identified by Mrs. Miller. Bloodhounds were brought from Canyon City, and they trailed the man who accompanied Mrs. Miller through the yards to the car in which Wallace was found. Fearing a lynching, Sheriff Farr decided to take the prisoner to Pueblo. When his intention became known the railway employs declared that he could not travel by rail, as they would refuse to operate the train out of La Junta with Wallace on board. The sheriff placed his prisoner in a carriage and started for Sugar City. Meantime an armed party had left La Junta to overtake the sheriff and his prisoner. The carriage was finally overtaken, and Sheriff Farr made no resistance and Wallace did not ask for mercy. The carriage was turned back toward La Junta. A peace element asked the privilege of trying to get a confession from Wallace. This was granted, and the negro was taken into the court house. After half an hour or so the word went out that the court house doors were locked, and that the committee would try to prevent a lynching. Immediately pandemonium reigned. Stones were hurled at the building until every window was broken. Then, with a telegraph pole for a battering ram, the crowd broke in the doors and Wallace was taken out. A boy was sent up a telegraph pole with a rope. It was thrown over the cross-bar and then dropped into the crowd. A hundred hands grasped it, and in an instant the negro was in the air. Hardly had the boy climbed out of danger, when hundreds of pistols were drawn, and before the negro's body reached the top of the pole it was riddled with bullets and the man was dead. Sheriff Farr said last night that Wallace steadfastly declared his innocence. But the police claim that when he was arrested there was blood and gray hairs on his clothing and other evidence which convinced them he was the guilty man. METHODIST PASTOR MISSING Rev. Bennett Has Not Reached Columbia and Foul Play Is Suspected Lancaster, Pa., March 25.—The mysterious disappearance of Rev. J. C. Bennett, pastor of the Methodist church at Lansford, and his failure to arrive at the conference at Columbia is causing great worriment to his wife and his fellow members. He left Lansford Tuesday of last week to attend the conference, arriving at Harrisburg the same day. He wint to a hotel there, registered and left his baggage. He then started for a walk and was last seen going toward the river. He had with him $300, which his church was sending to conference. A number of inquiries have been sent by his wife, but despite strenuous efforts of his friends to find him not a single trace was obtained from the time he was seen going towards the Susquehanna river. There is great apprehension among some of the members of the conference that he has met with foul play. Gettysburg Lawyer Killed By Fall. Pittsburgh, Pa., March 25.—The unknown man who died at the Homeopathic Hospital on last Saturday from the effects of a fall was identified yesterday as Edward J. Cor, aged 55 years, a former lawyer of Gettysburg. He was a brother-in-law of Judge Swope, of Adams county; of Judge J. Hay Brown, of the supreme court, and of Representative J. D. Graff, of Armstrong county. His body was identified by Mr. Graff yesterday and it was shipped to Gettysburg last night for burial. Cleveland Left For Florida Cleveland Left For Florida. Princeton, N. 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Dubois, Pa, March 26.—Three men were killed and several injured by an explosion at the Funsuxatnawney powder mill yesterday afternoon. The explosion occurred in what is known as the press mill buildln where the packing is done. Four men were in the building at the time, three of whom were killed. Their names are: Clark Simmons, Orrin Bergerstock and Joseph Welss. All of them were young men and without families. The buildings composing the plant are widely separated, and the one where the explosion occurred was the only one wrecked, although others were more or less damaged. The force of the explosion was terrific, shaking up things in general and breaking windows in business blocks in Punxsutawney, a mile and a half distant. The bodies of the men who were killed were fearfully mangled, and the head of one of the victims was found lodged in a tree 500 feet from the wrecked building. The plant was owned and operated by the Mahoning Powder company. RHEA UNSEATED House By Majority of Ten Ousts Kentucky Democrat. Washington, March 26.—The house yesterday, by a majority of ten, unseated Mr. Rhea, of Kentucky, a Democrat, and seated in his place J. McKenzie Moss, who was formerly a Democrat, but who, according to his brief, is in accord with the Republican party on the dominant issues. There was a round of applause from the Republican side as Mr. Moss came forward to take the oath, which was met with hisisses from the Democratic side. The Republican majority in the house is 43. While only two Republicans, Hanbury and Vreeland, of New York, voted with the Democrats, enough Republicans remained away or declined to vote to reduce the majority to ten. The conclusion of the debate on the case was rather spirited, Mr. Rhea making an eloquent defense of his right to the seat. POSTAL THIEVES SENTENCED Neely, Rathbone and Reeves Get Ten Years Each and Heavy Fine. Havana, March 25.—The trials before the Audencia court of the cases arising from the embezzlement of Cuban postal funds have resulted in the following sentences: C. F. W. Neely, ten years' imprisonment and to pay a fine of $56,701; W. H. Reeves, ten years' imprisonment and to pay a fine of $35,000; Estes G. Rathbone, ten years' imprisonment and to pay a fine of $35,524. They will appeal the case to the supreme court of Cuba. Entire Police Worce Resigna. Helena, Mont., March 26.—The entire police force of this city has resigned as a result of orders which they claim were issued by Mayor Frank J. Edwards. Mayor Edwards is a candidate for re-election. The Republican primaries are to be held tomorrow, and the fight promises to be a close one. The police assert they were personally instructed by the mayor to attend the primaries and arrest all anti-Edwards Republicans, and the resignations followed. Friends of Mayor Edwards deny the statements of the police and advance charges of bribery. 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I noticed a warm feeling, as of returning life, an exquisite experience of renewed power, the first day I used your treatment, and I cannot withhold and expression of gratitude to you for having thus led me to the way of restoration, strength and vigor. Everything looks brighter; life offers more than I ever supposed it would, and nothing can be of more service to a weakened man than your priceless receipt." V. P. & F. K. of W. 1 INDEPENDENCE FOR CUBA Final Arrangements Made to Turn Government Over to People. FIRST INAUGURATION MAY 20 Cuban Government Will Assume All Treaty Obligations, and a Small Force of American Troops Will Remain Temporarily. Washington, March 26—May 20, 1902, is the new date fixed for turning over the island of Cuba to its people. The change of date was made with the full approval of President-elect Palma and his advisers, Senors Tamaya and Quesada, who were with him at the war department yesterday. This date should be a memorable one in Cuban history, for it will not only mark the acquisition of full independence, but will be the Cuban inauguration day, it having been determined that President Palma shall be inaugurated on the same day that American control of the island ceases. Secretary Root yesterday afternoon made public his order to General Wood, directing him to turn over the control and government of Cuba to its people on May 20 next. The order requires the Cuban government to assume all treaty obligations, and directs General Wood to continue a small artillery force to avoid leaving the island entirely defenseless until the Cuban government shall have opportunity to organize its own force. General Wood is also directed to convene the Cuban congress before May 20. He is also directed to consult with President-elect Palma and substitute such persons as he shall desire for those now holding official positions in Cuba. It is understood that President-elect Palma will not go to Havana until the early part of May. His plans are not fully matured and will depend on developments of the near future. Secretary Root has requested Secretary Hay to arrange for diplomatic representation of the United States in Cuba. Provision for consular service will also be made. President-elect Palma left last night for his home in New York. Before leaving he said: "I will enter upon my duties as the president of Cuba, confident in the belief that there is a splendid future in store for the island. The people are naturally of an orderly, peaceable disposition, mild-mannered and submissive to law and order. What they need is the opportunity to work, and with this assured prosperity will come to the people. The condition of affairs is very different now from what it was under the Spanish regime, when the people were under the rule and subject to the will of a captain-general and the military authorities. "The government - of the United States has shown a most beautiful example of good faith in dealing with a weak government which it undertook to rescue from its oppressors. It has demonstrated its generosity and patriotism, and by the shedding of its own blood has helped Cuba to break the chain which united it with Spain. Some countries would have sought some pretext for selfish gain in undertaking a work of this character, and taken advantage of some technicality for their own aggrandizement, but the contrary spirit has been manifested by the United States and it has given to the world an evidence of good will seldom found. The people of the United States have remembered their own Declaration of Independence and have fulfilled a duty to mankind." BOY MURDERER SENTENCED Twenty Years For Joseph Currier Who Has Twice Taken Life Who Has Twice Taken Life. Philadelphia, March 26.—Joseph Currier, aged only 16 years, was sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment yesterday for murder. Currier during a dispute, with a boy about his own age shot his opponent dead. Two years ago Currier was partially responsible for the death of another boy with whom he was working at Cramps ship yard. Currier, with a number of companions, filled a boy with air with the aid of a high pressure pump, causing the boy's death. He was acquitted of this crime on the jury's belief that the death was in the nature of an accident. Designs For Grant Statue Washington, March 26 - Thirty-seven American artists have entered the competition for the construction of the proposed Grant statue or memorial to be erected in this city, for which there is an appropriation of $250,000. A commission will pick out six of what it regards the most meritorious designs, and one of this number will be selected as the design for the memorial. Each of the six successful artists will receive the sum of $1,000. Cecil Rhodes Is Worse Cape Town, March 26—Cecil Rhodes experienced a bad heart attack last evening, from which he did not rally as he has done from previous attacks of this nature. At midnight he was weaker than at any time during his illness. Oxygen is administered to the patient daily, and he is frequently tapped for dropsy. His friends entertain little hope for his recovery. Mr. Rhodes passed a bad night last night. He rallied early this morning, how even, and took some nourishment. Forest Fires On Long Island New York, March 26.—A forest fire, which started Monday in the woods northwest of Eastport, L. L., has destroyed hundreds of acres of woodland. Thousands of quail partridges and rabbits perished in the flames. The fire was extinguished last night, after a day of hard work by a large force of men. Congressmen Arrested. Washington, March 26.—Representatives O. H P. Belmont and Jacob Ruppert were arrested last evening for running an automobile beyond the lawful speed limit. They were taken to the station house, but later were released. WEEK'S NEWS CONDENSED. THURSDAY, MARCH 20. The Twenty-fifth United States Infantry, now at San Francisco, will sail for the Philippines April 1. Nicaragua has negotiated in New York a loan of $,000,000 in gold on $5,000,000 worth of gold bonds. The Baltimore syndicate which purchased the principal street car lines of San Francisco has paid over the sum of $18,617,000. The Pennsylvania Council of American Steam Engineers will disband if the per capita tax is not reduced by the supreme council. William O'Neill, of Philadelphia, was found in an unconscious condition on the street and died soon after being taken to a hospital. He is said to have been poisoned by "knock-out drops." Friday, March 21. Free delivery postal service will be established at St. Charles, Mo., July 1. Peru has accepted an invitation to participate in the St. Louis exposition, and will have an extensive exhibit. Professor J. G. Schurman, chairman of the first Philippine commission, dined with President Roosevelt yesterday. Emperor William's yacht Meteor will be given a trial sail on March 28, and if all is well she will sail for Germany on March 30. The Methodist Episcopal Church and several other buildings at Kimball, W. Va., were destroyed by fire, caused by an explosion of coal oil. Saturday, March 22. The farms of Arkansas, June 1, 1900, aggregated 178,634 in number and $135,182,170 in value. Labor interests will be heard on April 3 on the plan of building warships in government navy yards. An oil gusher was brought in at Chanute, Kan., yesterday, and the drillers were unable to control the flow. James Wilson, a burglar, was shot and fatally wounded while robbing the residence of Jeremiah Vanderbeck, at Jersey City. The Philadelphia conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will meet next year in Old St. George's Church, Philadelphia. Monday, March 24. Owen McHugh, of Scranton, was killed by a fall of rock in the Clark Tunnel mine on Saturday. M. Koloman do Tisza, ex-Hungarian prime minister and leader of the Liberal party, died at Budapest Saturday. Mrs. Joseph Kreuzberger, aged 61, of Williamsport, Pa. was struck by an express train on the Pennsylvania railroad and killed. Eliza C. Gallup, deceased, of Denver, Col., bequeathed $125,000 to her sister, Sarah A. Curtis, and her nephew, C. C. Curtis, of Lakewood, N. J. Joseph H. Manley, of Malne, has declined to accept the position of first assistant postmaster general, tendered him by Postmaster General Payne. Tuesday, March 25. The United States senate yesterday passed a bill appropriating $125,000 for a marine hospital at Pittsburgh, Pa. A. J. Standing, of Carlisle, Pa. for 20 years connected with the Indian service, has been appointed supervisor of Indian schools. The Colorado legislature has appropriated $50,000 to arrange for a display of the state's resources at the St. Louis exposition. A bill was introduced in the United States senate yesterday authorizing the construction of an agricultural department building to cost $2,500,000. Mayor Low, of New York, signed the bill authorizing the Pennsylvania Railroad company to construct a tunnel under the North river and build two stations in Manhattan. Wednesday. March 26. The commencement of the Princeton (N. J.) Theological Seminary will be held May 4, 5 and 6. The training ship Buffalo will be put in readiness to sail for Manila May 1, to take over a number of enlisted men. The New Jersey house of representatives yesterday passed a bill to prevent live bird shooting matches in the state. The French chamber of deputies yesterday adopted the bill for the participation of France in the St. Louis Exposition. Employees of the Penn Iron Works, Lancaster, Pa., demand an increase of 50 cents a ton for pudding and other wages in proportion. GENERAL MARKETS. Philadelphia, Pa., March 25 — Flour firm; winter superfine, $2.65@2.90 Pennsylvania roller, clear, $3.25@3.50 city mills, extra, $2.90@3.15. Rye flour quiet, at $3.25@3.35 per bbl. Wheat steady. No. 2 Pennsylvania, red, $8.50% Oats were quiet. No. 2 Pennsylvania, Oats were quiet. No. 2 Pennsylvania, 51c.; lower grades, 49c. Hay steady. No. 1 timothy sold at $15.00@16 for large bales. Beef steady; beef hams 19@20. Pork was firm; family, $18.50 @19. Live poultry, at 12%@13c for hens, and 5c. for old roosters. Dressed poultry sold at 13c for choice fowls, butter steady; creamy 31c. Roosters. Butter New York and Pennsylvania, 16c per dozen. Potatoes were dull; eastern, 80@83c. per bushel. Live Stock Markets East Buffalo, N. Y., March 25—Cattle steady and unchanged; veals, tops, $7.75@8.80; others, $5@7.50. Hogs acclimate to cold; heavy, $6.90@6.90; mixed, $7.55@7.55; $6.40@6.50; gipps, $6.10@6.20; roughs, $6.25@6.25; stags, $4@4.50. Sheep scarce and hirm; mixed tops, $5.50@5.75; culls to good, $5.50@5.40; wethers, $5.95@6.25. Lambs stronger; tops, $6.70@6.75; culls to good, $4.75@6.55. East Liberty, Pa., March 25—Cattle choice, $6.60@6.75; prime, $6.20@6.50; wethers, $5.75@7.55; steady, prime heavies, $6.75@6.85 best mediums, $7.70@6.75; heavy workers, $6.55@6.65; light workers, $6.30@6.50; gipps, $6.15; reoughs, $6.20@6.20; culls, best wethers, $5.70@5.90; culls common, $2.50@4; veal calves, $7@7.75 THE RICHMOND PLANET: RICHMOND, VIRGINIA PURELY PERSONAL. Senator Gallinger, of New Hampshire, sent to the library of congress the other day for a Bible. One of the oldest employees of the library says that in 42 years this is the second time such a request has been made by a member of either branch of congress. Kramer, Washington county, Pa., is named after Joseph Kramer, who owns the entire village, operates all its business establishments and owns the stage conches which are the only means of communicating with the outer world. Mr. Kramer has never been outside of Washington county. Anton Van Rueden, one of the wealthiest farmers in the vicinity of Kokomis, Ill., went to St. Louis to greet Prince Henry. Mr. Van Rueden was a soldier in King Wilhelm's army and was one of the artillerymen who fired the 101 salutes at the birth of Prince Henry in 1862. As near as can be ascertained Mr. Van Rueden is the only one living in this country that claims this distinction. By sticking to it for 19 years George T. Gambrill, of Baltimore, has finally succeeded in collecting $4.50 from the Baltimore & Ohio road, an overcharge on a wheat shipment in 1883. The company ignored his claim at first, and he finally began to bombard the officials with postal cards, which he sent by the thousand. Then he took to writing dainty scented notes, and that fetched the railroad, which has just settled the claim. In the course of the reform upheaval which finally landed Seth Low in the mayoralty of New York a committee of the reformers offered $50,000 in prizes for the arrest and conviction of illegal voters. James S. Barnett, a volunteer watcher at the polls, claims to have earned $1,000 of the money. He has been unable to secure payment, and now sues the ten millionaires who guaranteed the money. Only one out of 93 claims submitted has been paid. It Might Tempt Her "They have Ristori a bracelet on her recent birthday with a diamond in it for every year of her life, and she is 80." "Say, that's enough to make a woman want to be older than she really is, ain't it?"—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Almost Human. "Say, I must be dead easy," remarked the fresh paint. "Because why?" queried the gate latch. "Because every one that comes along tries to touch me," replied the f. p.—Chicago Daily News. Art In Long. Bill—How long was your friend, the artist, working on that canvas? Will—Eight years. Took him six months to paint it and seven years and a half trying to sell it—Tit-Bits. In Matrimonial Affairs "He's a grandfather, and yet he's going to marry that young Miss Kittle Skittish." "Yes. He's old enough not to know any better."—Chicago Post. MARVELOUS GROWTH OF HAIR A Famous Doctor-Chemist Has Discover ed a Compound That Grews Hair on a Bald Head in a Single Startling announcement Causes Doctors to Marvel and Stand Dumn-founded at the Wonderful The Discoverer Sends Free Trial Package to All Who Write. After half a century spent in the laboratory, crowned with high honors for his many world-famous discoveries the celebrated physician-chemist at the head MISS HISLOP, of New Zealand and Her Marvelous Growth of Hair. of the great Altenheim Medical Dispensary, has just made the startling announcement that he has produced a compound that grows hair on any bald The doctor makes the claim that after experiments, taking years to complete, he has at last reached the goal of his ambition. To the doctor all heads are alike. There are none which cannot be cured by the remarkable remedy. The record of the heads already made is truly marvelous and are it not for the high standing of the great physician and the convincing testimony of thousands of citizens all over the country it would seem too miraculous to be true. There can be no doubt of the doctor's earnestness in making his claims nor can his cures be disputed. He does not ask any man, woman or child to take his or any one else's word for it but he stands ready and willing to send free trial packages of this great hair restorative to any one who writes to him for it, enclosing a 2-cent stamp to prepay postage. In a single night it has started hair to growing on heads bald for years. It has stopped falling hair in one hour. It never fails no matter what the condition, age or sex. Old men and young men, women and children all have profited by the free use of this great new discovery. If you are bald, if your hair is falling out or if your hair ewrows or elycles are thin or short write the Altenheim Medical Dispensary, 6431 Butterfield Building, Cincinnati, Ohio, enclosing a 2-cent stamp to prepay postage for a free package and in a short time you will be entirely restor- Straightens Kinky, Curly Hair IN order to protect the public from the numerous quack nostrums now on the market, which claim to straighten and cause the hair to grow long, and which are simply put up by a lot of quacks, charlatans, and fakirs, who have no chemical skill, with the sole idea to get your hard-earned cash and give you nothing in return for your money but a dirty, sticky mass of worthless greases, which injure the hair and cause it to fall out, we have placed our trade-mark, granted to us by the Government of the United States of America, on every box of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and Hair-Straighteners. This trade-mark consists of two heads, as shown in this advertisement—one head showing short, curly hair, the other showing long, flowing hair. Any preparation of the heads with the hair done up in a coil, or showing features different from the faces shown in this advertisement, is not OZONO. Seeing our marked success with the true hair-straightener, OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers, numerous firms are now widely advertising, which imply, and trading on the reputation that we have made for OZONO. Do not be fooled by these flaring advertisements, which promote the genuine and only original King of all Hair Tonics, OZONO. Two hundred and fifty thousand colored people bought OZONO in the last twelve months. OZONO is sold in every State in the Union, all over Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, also in Canada and West Indies. Its fame has travelled around the world, only straightens the hair, but produces a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious growth, fine, soft, and neglect your hair is more than foolish, when you can increase its beauty by a few applications of OZONO. We offer OZONO in any place that you may live in, no matter where you may live. The price of OZONO is 50c, a box, sent to any point on receipt of the box is a complete treatment. In order to introduce this great Hair Tonic, we will send to you, on receipt of only $1.00, the following aggregation: Four boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which softens rough skin and brightens black such as Pimples, Tan, Acne, Itch, Eczema, and Boils. It also removes Wrinkles, and makes the skin soft and plant. We will also include a one-pint package of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, armpits, & one bar of our PURITY SCALP SOAP, made expressly for the human scalp. This grand aggregation offer is made to introduce home use. Cut out this coupon and mail to us, with $1.00, and we will send the goods the same day we receive the money. If you send $1.00, send you four lots; if you send $2.00, we will send you three lots. If you have a friend who wishes to take advantage of this mail, then them pin their name to this coupon, and the goods will be sent promptly. If this offer is read by some one who does not own this newspaper, they can get the goods by simply sending $1.00 and mentioning the name of the paper in which they saw our advertisement, which destroys one of our MAGNETIC COMBS, which aids material in the straightening process, can obtain simply by sending 50c. FRISCO SYSTEM It traverses a territory rich in undeveloped resources; a territory containing unlimited possibilities for agriculture, horticulture, stock raising, mining and manufacturing. And last, but not least, it is The Scenic Route for Tourists. The Frisco System now offers the traveling public excellent service and fast time— Between St. Louis and Kansas City and points in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas and the Southwest. Between Kansas City and points in Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida and the Southeast. Between Birmingham and Memphis and points in Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas and the West and Southwest. Full information as to route and rates cheerfully furnished upon application to any representative of the Company, or to Passenger Traffic Department, Commercial Building, Saint Louis. How the Secret Got Out Jack—Everyone in town is talking about your engagement to Fred. Mabel—How do you suppose they knew of it? Jack—You must have told some one. Mabel—No, only the members of our sewing circle who were here yesterday.—Chelsea Gazette. Ground for Suspicion. "Laura, these biscuits of yours are unusually fine this morning. I think I never tasted better." "George Ferguson!"—here she looked at him suspiciously—"what are you up to now? Are you going to tell me you can't spare the money for those rugs I wanted to buy today?"—Chicago Tribune. Quite Consistent "Jaggers went to the masquerade as Father Time." "That so? Did he look the part?" "Yes, except that he was full, as usual." "That was all right. Time is money, and money's mighty tight these days."—Philadelphia Press. 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, 1903 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 aim of the church along with the Tenth Anniversary of the pastor to have the mortgage burning. 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. The East End Memorial Bural Association of Richmond informs the public that having purchased six (6) acres of land, situated in Henrico County, near the city of Richmond, adjoining Oakwood Cemetery and that they are disposing of the same, in sections, half sections and at the following terms. Sections, $25.00 and Half Sections, $15.00. The situation of this Cemetery is high, dry and rolling and accessible to the Richmond Traction Street Railway and Seven Pines Railway lines, adjoining Oakwood Cemetery. This Association has at a considerable expense divided this tract of land into boundaries, erected a fence around its boundaries, which with the additional improvements contemplated, will be an inducement to those desiring or contemplating purchasing resting places for their deceased relatives and friends. The attention of the general public is solicited and advantageous inducements offered. J. R. Griffin, President, No. 2412 E. Broad street; E. A. Washington, Secretary. Old 'Phone, 1983. For information, apply to John Coleman, Keeper, No. 2920 P street; Wm. Custalto, 702 East Broad street; W. H. Jones, 1037, St. Peter street; W. H. Jones, 1037, St. Peter street; W. H. Meredith, 1233 North Johnson street; Samuel橡橡 Robinson, No. 49 1st market or 29 3-9 mile Road; D. J. Chaves, Supt., 1827 Garrington street. Do You Know Them? I desire to know the whereabouts of John Taliaferro, Major Wooldridge, Denis Minor, who was in Co. B, 119 Regiment, which was made up at Camp Nelson, Kentucky, and was discharged at Louisville, Ky. Also John Clark, Walker Clark and Lewis Clark, who were in the same company and regiment. They belonged to William Jordan in Powhatan County, Va., and we separated in Richmond. They went to Powhatan County, where the home and I came to Buckingham county. We worked at the Salt Works together. Any information will be thankfully received by ANTHONY COX, Bell Branch, Buckingham Co., Va. 3-15-02-3t. Remember, OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to make it grow long, soft, and glossy; also to cure all itching, burning, humiliating scalp diseases. To make the hair grow out again on bald spots, especially around the temples, there is no Hair Tonic on earth one-half so good. The Boston Chemical Company holds a charter granted by the State of Virginia. We also refer to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va., and to the Southern Express Company. Register your letters; it protects you. Address your letters plainly to— BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY. 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. Annual Convention Virginia Christian Endeavor Union, Richmond, Va. RIPAN The Southern Railway begs to announce special rate fare and one-third on certificate plan in the sale of tickets from all stations on its lines to Richmond, Va., and return, on account of the above occasion. Change C. & O. Schedule—In Effect Monday, February 10th, 1903. 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 Rich- mond. Texas and return short me mileage. Tickets to be on sale April 18, 19, 20, with return limit May 2nd, except that by depositing ticket with Joint Agent at Dallas on or before April 30th and payment of 50 cents an extension of return limit until May 15th will be granted. Stop-ups will be allowed within ticket limit of ticket within S. E. P. A. turning west of and including Chattanooga and Atlanta. The rate from Richmond to Dallas and return will be $28, 65, and correspondently low rates from all other points. The Southern Railway has a short route and quick time to Dallas, and offers the choice of train through Asheville, (Land of the Sky) Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, and Memphis, through Atlanta, Birmingham and Memphis; or Atlanta, Birmingham and Shreveport. The far-famed "Land of the Sky" route is without equal, and is the most interested offered. Don't miss the opportunity of passing through "Land of the Sky" the Switzerland of America. 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. THE MIDWAY LUNCH ROOM, 726 N. 3rd St. Richmond, Va. MEALS FROM 7 A. M. TO 8 P.M. Term Reasonable, Quick Service. Give Me A Call. MRS. S. L. MITCHELL, Proprietress IMPORTANT NOTICE --- RIPANS There is scarcely any conditions of ill-health that is not benefited by the occasional use of a R-L-P-A-N-S Tabule. For sale by Druggists. The Five-Cent packet is enough for an ordinary occasion. The family bottle, 60 cents, contains a supply for a year. Washington, Richmond and Florida Limited. Leaves Richmond, daily at 2:30 p. m. via Southern Railway for Jacksonville and all Florida points. St. Angustine, Palm Beach, Miami and all Florida East Coast points, Havana, Cuba and Nassan; Tampa, St. 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. 2 HAVE YOU SEEN SYDNOR & HUNDLEY'S ENLARGED AND BEAUTIFIED FURNITURE STORE, AND ELEGANT FRESH STOCK. AT 711 EAST BROAD ST. 5 THE PLANET Unhappy Love Affair Leads to Brave's Self-Destruction. Cree Maiden Rejected Bear-Afraid-of-the-Wolf's Attentions and Then the Sioux Chief Cured to Live No More. Red Blanket and several Cree Indians, who have been on a pilgrimage to the Bear Paw mountains, returned the other day to Havre, Mont., with the news of the tragic suicide of Bear-Afraid-of-the-Wolf, a full-blooded Sioux Indian, who killed himself with a shotgun. Indian tradition records but few instances of self-destruction, and the suicide will go into history as one of the few cases of its kind on record. Chided by the members of his tribe, and rejected by Moonbeam, a princess of the much-despised Cree Indian nation, the ardent lover left his tribe camp. When found his body was frozen, and near by were the carcasses of his two ponies, which he killed before taking his own life that he might ride on their spirits to the happy hunting grounds. The body was brought into camp and for longer than a week the Indians have been in a great state of excitement. According to the custom of western red men, they inflict cruel and barbarous punishment upon their bodies during the lamentation over their dead. For a week these practices have been in progress at the various Cree camps in the vicinity of Hayre. The prominence of the dead chief by birth and that of his squaw, who is a granddaughter of Sitting Bull, together with the sensational and unusual character of his taking off, has prolonged the lamentation until the Cree all through the Bear Paw mountains are very much exercised over the affair, and the medicine men who have been consulted predict the death of Bear-Afraid-of-the-Wolf as meaning A that the Great Father will soon give the Cree Indians a land of their own. The dead chief was a descendant of White Bear, the famous Sioux after whom White Bear Iake, near St. Paul, was named. Twelve years ago Bear met his wife, who is a descendant of Sitting Bull. They were married in the Judith mountains in June, 1890, with much pomp. Drifting for several years from place to place in northern Montana, Bear-Arafaid-of-the-Wolf made love to many other Indian maidens, and this caused an estrangement which led to his separation from his squaw. There was but one true love for him, and that was the fair Moonbeam of a band of wandering Creees that Uncle Sam had refused to succer, and who had been ordered by an officer from Fort Assiniboine to return to the Canadian possessions from whence they came. But Moonbeam had another lover—one of her own tribesmen. Bear was repulsed and rode out of camp a week ago with his two ponies. The searching party three days later found his frozen body, near those of his ponies, with the side of his head torn off with a charge of shot. Flight of the Highlanders. Richard Harding Davis relates this incident, which happened while he was acting as a correspondent during the English-Boer war: A regiment of Scotch Highlanders, noted for their bravery in action, during the heat of one battle were suddenly seen to break ranks and run in all directions. The officers as well shared in the stampede, and apparently made no attempts to urge the men under them into line. Their behaviour was a surprise to everybody on the field, and after the thing was over the colonel of the regiment was summoned before Gen. Roberts. "What the devil was the matter with your regiment?" asked "Bobs." "Well," replied the colonel, "there is not a man in the regiment afraid of a Dutchman's bullet, but we were steered into a field literally infested with wasps' nests, and you know, general, we were all in kilts and with bare legs." Wanted No Frills. "Have you got what they call tablely dote dinners at this eatin-house?" asked the man in the bearskin overcoat. "No, sir." "Stepping to the door, he beckoned to somebody on the outside. "Come in, 'Mandy,'" he said. "They eat in English here."—Chicago Trib- HONOR PUPILS. NAVY HILL SCHOOL 6th Grammar—Elvira Anderson, Fannie Cowan. 5th Grammar—Miss Rosa B. Brooks, teacher: Junius Brown, Maggie Miles, Coralease Norrell. 4th Grammar—Miss Lena V. 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Booker, George Harris, Joseph Shelton, Melissa Byrd. 3rd Primary (b)—Willie Lyons, Sam Mayo, Isaac Randolph, Mary Coles, Louise Johnson, Helen Moby, Maggie Sully, Rosa Thomas, Maggie West, Sarah Wyatt. 2nd Primary (a)—Addie Glover, Alice Green, Lucy Hilton, Eddie Randolph, Waverley Jackson, Harvey Pierce, Joe Jones, Lillie Walker, Ada Booker. 2nd Primary (b)—Alexander Washington, Stanley Williams, Arthur Barcroff, Willie Jackson, Charlie Roach, Grace Branch, Helen Burke, Creola Carter, Willie Elllett, Annie Green, Gladys Mickey, Hermione Toombs, Sallie Williams. 1st Primary—William Evans, Calvin Roach, Hilley Richardson, Flanigan Randolph, Charley Taylor, Floyd Thornton, Jeremiah Winston, Walter Watson, Cora Baker, Ethel Bracket, Mary Farrah, Celestine Lee, Laura Price, Catherine Pleasants, Florence Shelton, Bertie Seay, Marin Wormley, Jaminus Jeffries BAKER SCHOOL Week Ending March 21st, 1902. 6th Grammar, Mrs. R. D. 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From the curling gossamer wave that rolled into phosphorescent luster under the forefoot of the Curacao to Four bells had seen the last passenger tumbled within his heated bunk, the last deck light extinguished; from the cabin of the chief engineer alone there came wakeful sounds. The lattice door was hooked back that the faintest breathing of air might stir unhindered within the stifling interior. The lamp swinging against the bulkhead burned low and by its dim light the gray-haired chief watched the tossings of a chubby-cheeked, dark-haired boy sick with fever. The old man sat away from the opening and shaded his eyes with his hand; beside him, closer to the bunk, knelt the boy's mother. "When did the doctor say the crisis would be past?" she questioned for the twentieth time. "Before dawn," the chief answered patiently. "Are we doing everything we can? Are you sure?" "We must let the fever run its course, Mrs. Errol. It's past our management," he replied. "Hush! He's saying something," she whispered. "Can you hear?" "You take this chair, and I'll take that, and we'll play horse," the child was muttering. "Come, Bobbie, here's your chair." "He's dreaming of his little games," explained the woman. "Don't go so fast—I can't keep up, Bobbie; do you hear? Bobbie?" The last came in a full treble, and the old man bent over in his seat. "All right, Billie, I'll wait for you," answered another child's voice. "But, Bobbie, we can't play any more, for the chair's turned into a big fish and it's taken all the bait every bit of it—Bobbie!" "It'll come back, Billie, and then we'll catch it," answered the new voice. The sick child slumbered quietly again, and the chief swallowed painfully. "This business is a little hard on the throat," he said, huskily. "He's very fond of Bobbie," said the woman. "What made you ever think of it?" "I had a little son of my own and we called his name Bobbie," he replied. "He went out with a fever, too—but not this sort." "You miss him very much," she said. "I've come to playing with him a good deal," he went on. "Bobbie and I have made many a voyage together, and it doesn't do anybody any harm, for nobody knows, and the children, they understand." "How old was he when he died?" "Seven years, ma'am." "Was it long ago?" "It was 20 years ago, ma'am. I was young when he died. I used to amuse him in this way, and the little beggar made me talk for a whole lot of boys. You see, it pleased him, and I knew just what he was hearing." "Billie always talked about 'Bobble' since he came on board, and I wondered who it could be for a day or two till I heard you one day myself." "Yes," said the chief, "it's a great comfort to forget my gray hairs once in awhile and be with my boy again. I think sometimes that if my child had "I think they say with men," said Mrs. Errol. They are old till they live with a son. I was young till Billie came, and then I grew old as women do." "I know, I know. Billie here is a pretty lively chap—little fellow. Bobbie was a terror, his mother said. I never had any trouble." "Did his mother die before he did?" "No, but not long after. Next voyage it was." "And you have lived alone since?" she asked, gently bending over her own boy. "Yes, all alone, except Bobbie; and I find Bobbie says things now that he did not say when he was—then. He says things I think he shouldn't." "Are you forgetting his boyhood?" "No, but he's growing up, he's getting like me. You know it's so long since he left that—well, he never lived long enough to say and do so very much—that is, I was away so much. A good many things he said then I didn't understand, but now he doesn't say those things any more. I've been over it all so often that it's wearing thin, and the old man shows through. He's leaving me again, and—for good." "It would have been the same if he'd lived," she answered. "Would it?" "Yes. Do you know, Billie here has talked about games I never knew he played? I used to think I knew all his thoughts. I don't and this proves it." "They live their own life, spite of what we can do. Yes, Billie," and the old play went on, while the mother turned her white face to the open. "Is he worse?" she whispered when the baby wrote to her. "I can't tell," was the hoarse answer. "Only God knows, ma'am." "Did you know when your Bobbie died?" "His mother knew. I thought I did. Their little lives dwindle very swiftly." "Is it time to call the doctor?" she asked, wearily. "No, it's not time. You see there is no change to speak of." The bell struck the half hours to the end of the weary watch, and still the weary play went on, though now the chief's hand shook on the arm of his chair. Suddenly Mrs. Errol rose and bent over the child. "Call the doctor," she commanded. Without an instant's pause the old man strode out and returned behind the blinking surgeon. A glance into the bunk roused the latter, and he worked steadily, panting in the heat. At last the child stirred, and again came the call: "Bobbie!" From outside the cabin came the answer, curiously childlike, though tremulous. The doctor put his hear out of the door and said: "Keep him easy for five minutes; keep him roused and I've hopes. Madam, you'd better go out into the air. I'll call if I want you." "Mayn't I stay?" she pleaded. "Hurry out—I'll call," said the doctor, quietly. Mrs. Errol leaned against the rail and watched the lustrous waters curl against the side of the dipping steamer. Against the deck house sat the chief, staring vacantly at the awning above him and holding one hand in the other. The eddying voice of the child "IS HE WORSE?" SHE WHISPERED, was the sound in the ears of both. "It's awfu' hot, Bobbie; let's go out in the grass and play." "Let's play, let's play—" the child ceased. "All right, Billie, come on quick, let's go and play mumblety-peg. Here's a new knife." "Let's see it," commenced the sick one again. "Is it more'n one blade?" "It's two, Billie, and both sharp. Come!" There was no answer, and "Bobbie" began again hurriedly. "Come, Billie, don't go to sleep. Come and play." "I can't play, because it's getting dark, and the grass is all wet, so's I must come in, Bobbie." "I comin', too. But I ain't afraid to stay out. Anyway, I'm bigger'n you." "But I must come in," said Billie, with a dry sob. "I must because—O—O—Bobbie, O—O Bobbie!" "Coming, coming, Billie!" His voice broke harshly. "I—I can't keep it up, I can't do it," cried the chief, as Mrs. Errol swept by him. The doctor stepped out on deck and wiped his face. "The little fellow will do if nothing happens. Great play of yours, that. Who is Bobbie, chief?" "Bobbie? Why, don't you know? Bobbie's dead." "Fiddlesticks, the boy's all right, if you mean Billie." "I forgot, I guess. We must take good care of little Billie." "Here's something to drink, sir," said the doctor, cheerfully. "Come and sleep in my room. Now, you needn't fuss, I'll look after the boy." The chief went with bowed head and the surgeon rubbed his chin as if in doubt. "Growing old, I suppose, and it is hot," he muttered.—Overland Monthly. A Gentle Hint. Borem—The fire seems to be going out, Miss Cutting. Miss Cutting (suppressing a yawn)—Yes; it seems to be more considerate than some people.—Chicago Daily News. Said a lady: "Smoking, it appears, is apt to shorten a man's years." Said a young man: "That can't be. My granddaughter smokes—he's ninety-three." Smokes, I will allow—Otherwise he must be a hundred now. —Chicago Daily News. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND; VIRGINIA SPECTERS IN CHAPEL. Neighbors See Strange Midnight Goings On in a Little Church at La Crosse, Wis. Mrs. J. Kalbusnik and half a score more who live in the neighborhood of a chapel in the southeastern portion of La Crosse, Wis., are complaining that two spirits of another world keep them awake. These two wanderers enter the church at midnight and seem to go through a phantom wedding ceremony and then disappear. All sorts of tests have proved to the satisfaction of Mrs. Kalbusnik and her friends that there is nothing material about the participants. Mrs. Kalbusnik saw the apparitions first two weeks ago at midnight. There were a man and a woman and, although they appeared to be of a rather misty and hazy material, she M. M. WHAT MRS. KALBUSNIK SAW. thought nothing particular of it until she noticed them turn into the church. Immediately the lights appeared to be lighted as by magic. She followed and looked in at the window, but the lights and the phantom people immediately vanished. Several other neighbors noticed it, says the Chicago American, and planned to trap the persons thought to be playing tricks. A rope was tied across the front door one night and the little company sat on the corner across the street until the midnight chimes pealed out, when, as if from the ground, the two apparitions appeared arm in arm and walked up to the door. The materialists across the street were horrified to see them take no heed of the great rope, but walk right through the doorway as though it were perfectly free. One made an outcry and ran across the street, but the ghosts vanished again. Later others took up the watch, but none has been successful in solving the problem. Finally they realized that if the etheral beings were molested they would immediately vanish. The watchers stationed themselves at windows and waited. They report that the pair on several occasions came in the door and the altar immediately became illuminated with a peculiar hazy light and they proceeded to the altar and assumed the position of a bridal couple. Suddenly there was a peculiarly piercing but not loud scream and the lights went out. The strange proceeding does not take place every night. The most favored time is during wild weather and on Thursday nights. Sometimes it is several weeks between the visitations. The strange doings in the little church have been kept a secret by the neighbors for fear of ridicule, but now they are forced to go outside their own circle to get aid in solving the problem. Snugging by Motor Cars. The bulky nature of motor cars offers special temptations to people who have no scruples about the rights of the octol. Numerous have been the cases lately of attempts to dodge the officials at the gates of Paris. 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For the week ending March 21st, 1902 Senior A—Chitman White, Rosa Randolph, Carrie Adams, 5 weeks. V. M. C. A. NOTES. The explanation on the Sunday School lesson last Saturday brought out many helpful thoughts The jail work and almshouse work report good results for last Sunday. Pres. Cabell gave a very helpful address last Sunday to the boys. Never before have we had such a man's meeting as last Sunday, about 500 were present. Rev. D. Webster Davis, was in the hands of the Lord, like clay in the hands of the potter. His address was all the men needed, Subject, Gumption. It brought every man upon his feet pledging that by the help of God he would endeavor to live better. One young man accepted Christ. This is more than all the world. 16 young men took applications for membership. The music by Trent's Quartette and Prof. Thos. H. Wyatt's orchestra was a special feature of the meeting and showed what can be done to glorify God. Watch for the date of another such meeting. Prof. G. R. 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Any information will be glad received. Address, Mrs. ANNE MATTHEWS, No. 9 Linton St., Pittsburg, Alleghey Co., Pa. 1. O. ST. LUKE. ATTENTION ! The Thanksgiving Services of the I. O. St. Luke of Richmond and vicinity will take place Easter Sunday March 30th, 1902, at Fountain Baptist Church, corner 31st and Q Sta., at 3 P. M. All male members are requested to meet at the St. Luke's Hall, St. Cr. James and Baker Sts, at i o'clock p. m. sharp and march to the church to meet the female members are requested to march to the church at 2 o'clock p. m. Please be on time. A nice program has been arranged suitable for the occasion. By order of the convention. H. L. HARIS, M. D., Chairman. W. G. CARTER, Sec'y. Mrs. Kate Dickinson, the wife of of Mr. John H. Dickinson, of 1399 N. 30th St. has been very ill and under the care of Dr. C. E. Wilder for the past three weeks. 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Enough of the remedy is sent in each free package to give you an opportunity to witness its marvelous effect on those who are slaves to drink. Do not delay. You cannot tell what may happen to the man who drinks, and you would never forgive yourself for waiting. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA I can supply places to any number of of Cooks, Chambermaids, Waitresses, and House-work girls in Philadelphia and Surburban homes, Good wages. Address, D. S. KREMER, 27 N. Juniper St., Philadelphia, Pa. 3-21-6t Notice. Religious services Sunday, March 30, 1902, at 3:30 o'clock at Navy Hill Hall, corner 6th and Duval streets. Subjects, "Is the end near?" "How may we know?" All are welcome. Meetings conducted by Wallace Taylor. A NOVEL CONCERT. AT TRUE REFORMERS' HALL, 608 N. 2nd St., Richmond, Va. 1 Madam Emma J. Robinson (originally of this city) who has spent ten years in the city of New York at Voice Culture. Having succeeded in this respect in convincing the most critical throughout her entire musical circuit of the range, sweetness and purity of her voice, showing both genius and marvelous technical ability, will warble in the interest of the AFRO-AMERICAN INSTITUTE with which she is closely identified. The Madame having so often been importuned by her Richmond admirers to re-visit her native home has finally consented and has arranged a series of concerts which will begin March 31st, at the above named hall, afternoon at 3 p. m.; Evening at 8:30. RAIN or SHINE. A rare holiday treat for all lovers of soothing, inspiring instrumental and vocal music. The Madam will be supported by Prof. Christmas Evans, the Blind Wonder, Master Harmonicist, who is a host within himself. Prof. Phil C. Cohen, a real wonder as a soloist on his Chinese fiddle; and violinist and various reputable talent of the city empire. Fxcursion to Washington, Via R. F. & P. R. R., EASTER MONDAY, MARCH 31ST. 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In your case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charges. Packed so that no one will know contents of apt receiver. GRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street, RIGHMOND, VA. Beach Park, West Point Excursion and Picnic Grounds will be the place to go this season. 39 miles East of Richmond, and only 60 minutes ride to salt water. Fine Bathing, Fishing, Crabbing, beating, sailing and various other attractions and amusements for ladies, children and men, such as shooting galley, swings, base ball, music day and night, board walks, the fine dining pavilion, long board walks, the fine dining mercy-go-round in this country, wells of fine ares as a water on the ground, making this an ideal place for Sunday Schools and church pic-nics. The Southern Railway announces special colonist rates of $17.50 from Richmond to San Francisco, Cal, and all California points. Tickets on sale from this date to April 30th, 1902. Through tourist sleeping car leaves Washington Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week, via Southern Railway, through Danville, Atlanta and New Orleans on which colonist tickets are accepted, this requiring no change of cars from this section to California, offering the quickest and most comfortable trip. For further information, visit www.tribes of Southern Railway, or address C. W. Westbury, D. P. A., Richmond, Va. 3-29-3t Call at once and book desirable dates. For information, apply at Southern Ry. office, No. 930 E. Main Street, Rich mond, Va. WANTED—An experienced Dress- maker. For terms and particulars address, Mrs. "S" H. D., Lock-box 152, Covington, Va. For the above occasion the Southern Railway announces special rate fare and one-third, thus making the rate from Richmond to Baltimore and return $3.55 via the popular York River Line. Present schedule leave Richmond 4:30 p. m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, arriving Baltimore 8:30 a. m. following morning, and queen of all short water trips. WANTED—Names and addresses of 5000 respectable colored girls for high class domestic service in the north as cooks, chambermaids, child nurses, laundresses and general house-work. Add: After March 16th, 1902, my address will be 836 Bank St., Norfolk, Va. W. M. Moss. 3-15-02-8t TRY SYCLE'S Credit System. YOU CAN SETTLE IN SMALL AMOUNTS. Tailor Made Suits, Shirt Waists, Muslin Underwear, Corsets, Kid Gloves, Dress Goods, Jewelry, Wooden Ware, Belts, Handkerchiefs, Hose Supporters, Embroidery, Laces, Silks, Hosiery, Ladders, Underskirts, Capes, Infants' Sacques, Shawls, Oil Cloth, Lenoleum, Winter Underwear, Men's Shirts, Men's Underwear, White Goods, Fascinator, Combs, Ribbons, Rugs, Linings, Gents Furnishings Table Linens, Notions, Trunks, Carpets, Mattings, Umbrellas, Parasols, Skirts, Infants Caps, Wrappers, Shades, Domestic Goods, Satchels, Collars, Art Goods. 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