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THE RICHMOND PLANET FROM THE PHILIPPINES. ANGEL ISLAND, CALL, April 17, '02. Once more I have crossed the great western ocean and for the first time in nearly three years set foot on American soil. I am not yet able to realize that I am home. It seems like the great hills of Subie Bay or Corrigidor. We speak Spanish we used to talk to Filipinos but often find ourselves addressing some one to receive a stare for an answer. PECULIAR SCENES. With Manila decorated by the sons of Erin in honor of their patron Saint, the Artillery band stationed on old Fort Santiago discounsring patriotic airs, the cheering multitudes, we boarded the lighters in the Pasig and in company with the 3rd U. S. Infantry swung into the bay to embark on the transport "Thomas." When the last of the 3rd Infantry boarded the lighters, fifteen decluded native women (their mistresses) turned away in tears, while the Artillery Band played, "The Girl I Left Behind Me," a sentiment under the circumstances peculiarly appropriate and this is a daily example of how the Army pacify and civilize the Filipinos by deluding the females and returning home to be worshipped as heroes, the officers are no exception to the rule. General Chaffee visited Col. Page and as a departed the hatches were closed and preparations were made to depart at 1:00 p.m. Everything being ready the big 50 anchors were drawn up and the big transport glided down the bay; about half way down we passed the battleship Kentucky at target practice. About 4:30 we passed Corregor Island and out in the China Sea about dark Subig was passed and a mighty cheer rent the air as we passed, from the 25th detachment; gradually we followed the Zambales coast line and another cheer went up as we bid adieu to our home for nearly two years, another cheer was proposed and readily responded to for our brave boys who had the moral courage to remain in their adopted home to protect their offspring. OUT AT SEA. Next day we were well out at sea with nothing but sky and water to look at. On the 21st we passed the Island of Formosa where the celebrated teas of that name are cultivated, it was here that we got our first taste of cold weath er and consequently the decks were quite empty and room was plentiful. Toward evening the sea began to get rough and continued so during the voyage. On the evening of the 23rd the hugh ship began to pitch and in this condition came in sight of the Japanese coast on the morning of the 23rd, arriving at Nagasaki at 11:55 a.m. The Japanese quarantine officers came ashore and were a fine lot by which to judge and hire a fine country. Nagasaki is on both sides of a deep but narrow bay; it has a decided Oriental appearance with an occasional Occidental tinge. The high type Japanese dress in European style and with the Russians and English constitute the commercial element. NO DOCK THERE. There is no dock at Nagasaki, but the bosom of the hay is covered with a unique class of lighteers called sampons, for about five cents in American money They take passengers ashore from the ship. They are very scrupulous and prefer only American money, but will use their own in making change, but in this they are very clumsy and do not begin to be as clever as the so-called heathem Chinese and Filipinos. There are all sorts of original sights, the principal public conveyance is the jirikisha which is pulled by the owner, they seat only one and if your wife happens to be along you will have to ride in separate rigs or fore go the pleasure of a ride. Another novel sight is the coaling of vessels by women and girls; they form a line from the collier to the vessel and pass it in small baskets, thereby loading on (2000) two thousand tons in three days. A GERMAN GUNBOAT. After more than three days of this novel sight seeing we weighed anchor and dropped down the channel passing a German gunboat and the United States Cruiser, New Orleans, the crew of the latter cheering as we passed. We soon entered the broad expanse of the Pacific Ocean, about ten days out a soldier of the 2nd United States Infantry died; his body was embalmed and brought to San Francisco. After his the voyage was uneventful and on the morning of the 20th day out from Nagasaki and the 28th day from Manila we passed in the Golden Gate to the tune of Home Sweet Home. IN QUARANTINE. After the usual quarantine and Custom inspections we were landed, here tom inspections we were landed here. This is a cool place but more work for soldiers to perform than at any other post I was ever in. My service began at Washington, D. C. March 24th, 1899, and expired at Nagasaki, Japan, March 23rd, 1903. But I am still in the service and with my comrades of the same experiences, will be for some days yet. We have served three years, but are still kept here digging sewers, breaking rock etc. while the clerks are making ready to discharge us. Quite a novel experience. RIENZI B. LEMUS. WANTED—An experienced cook. Apply at 17 W. MARSHALL St., Richmond, Va. ATTENTION PYTHIANS ! Office of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of Virginia, N. A., S. A., E. A., A. & A. 511 N. 3rd St., Richmond, Va., Pursuant to Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution, the Grand Lodge of Virginia will convene Tuesday; May 20, 1902 in the city of Richmond at 9:30 a.m. and continue in session May 21st and 22nd, 1902. All lodges will forward at once the names of the Grand Representatives elected to Sir Thomas M. Crump in order that the roll may be properly prepared previous to the assembling of the Grand Lodge. Membership will be based upon the last semi-annual report which ended Dec. 31, 1901. Each subordinate lodge is entitled to one Grand Representative for every 50 members or part thereof. Lodges will not be entitled to representation that have not paid the semi-annual taxes for the term ending Dec. 31, 1901. All Past Chancellors, who have not been entered upon the roster of the Grand Lodge, and who may desire the Fifth or Grand Lodge degree must present a certificate duly signed and sealed by the Chancellor Commander and the Keeper of Records and Seal certifying that they are entitled to such honors. Blanks for this purpose may be obtain ed from the Grand Keeper of Records and Seal. Persons desiring good homes during the meeting of the Grand Lodge will communicate at once with Miss V. O. Proctor, Secretary of Committee on Homes, 511 N. Third St., Richmond, Va. Given under my hand and seal this 28th day of April, 1902. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., Grand Chancellor. THOS. M. CRUMP, Grand Keeper of Records & Seal. An Error. The action of the First Baptist Church of Richmond, Va., in expelling Brother John Mitchell, Jr., editor of the PLANET, was a blunder that the church (body) need to consider as an error on their part, and the world cannot see the bright side of a thing which is totally dark. There are no secret letters admitted into a church. When churches hold meetings that they are ashamed for the public to know, it is dark indeed. Parker At True Reformers' Hall. Mr. Louis Parker, the Comedian, will give one of his Grand Entertainments on Monday night, May 5, 1902 at True Reformers' Hall, to interest and amuse the public. As this entertainment is for the benefit of the Old Folks' Home, a large crowd is expected to be present. Come early and get a good seat. Ad- NEW SECRETARY OF NAVY Senate Confirmed the Nomination of William H. Moody. Washington, April 30:The president yesterday formally sent to the senate the nomination of William H. Moody, of Massachusetts, to be secretary of the navy. Mr. Moody will assume office tomorrow. Mr. Moody's confirmation did not create any debate in the senate. His nomination was reported by Senator Perkins, of the committee on naval affairs, who asked for immediate action. There was no objection and confirmation was secured without the usual day's delay as required by the rules of the senate. Princeton, N. J. Notes. Rev. P. C. Neal of Baltimore, Md., preached two very eloquent sermons in Bright Hope Baptist Church on Sunday April 20th. His text in the evening was found in Hsalms 137:6, subject "Love for the church." The Sunday School was given a treat by their Superintendent, Friday, p. 98. Rev. L. Z. Johnson has returned from a trip to Baltimore and Washington. Rev. D. S. Clue of Augusta, Ga. presided at Bright Hope Baptist Church Sunday. He preached two wonderful sermons which were thoroughly enjoyed. The Sons and Daughters of Charity of Mt. Pisgah A. M. E. Orchhue have issued invitations to a supper to be held in the Odd Fellows' Hall May 1st. Will Wait and See. [Dallas, Texas Express.] The Richmond PLANET has been turning on the calcium light to the discomfort of some high steppers in the city of its nativity and as a result it is now made defendant in a suit for $10,000 A preacher is at the other end of the courtroom to watch and wait to see whether or not fearless John Mitchell survives this attack. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1902. First day—From 9 to 9:30 a. m. Devotionals conducted by Revs. R. W. Goff, T. H. Shorts, D. D., and J. H. A. Cyrus, D. D. From 9:30 to 10, Address of Welcome and Response. From 10 to 10:30 President's Address and Comments by members. From 10:30 to 11:30 Enrollment of Delegates and reception of members. 11:30 to 12 m. Appointment of Committees. From 12 to 12:30 Report of Treasurer and Auditing Committee. From 12:30 to 2:30 p. m. Recess. From 2:30 to 2:45 Devotionals conducted by Revs. C. E. Jones and Elkano Scott. From 2:45 to 3:05 Report of Corresponding Secretary. From 3:05 to 3:30 Address, "What will wado?" Deacon A. Humbles. From 3:30 to 4:30 p. m., Election of Officers and Boards. From 4:10 to 5. Address: "The Negro with his new Idea of Educational Development," Mr. S. J. J. Bowers. From 5 to 6, Short Addresses: Messrs Jas P. Carter and J. F. Floyd. From 6 to 8 p. m. Rece. 8 p. m. Annual Sermon, Rev. R. R. Jones of Smoke, Va. Address: "Education as we view it," Major W. H. Johnson, W. Ashbie Hawkins, Esq., Baltimore, Md. 2ND DAY—THURSDAY, MAY 15. From 9 to 9:30 a. m. Devotionals, conducted by Revs. A. A. Spencer, C. H. Morton and G. E. Fountain. From 9:30 to 10 p. m Introduction of Corresponding Delegates and visitors. From 10 to 10:30 Report of Committees on New Bodies. From 10:30 to 12:30 p. m. Reception of Finance. From 12:30 to 2:30 Recess From 12:30 to 2:30 Recess. From 2:30 to 2:45 Devotionals conducted by Revs. L. W. C. Metze and J. J. Jefferson. From 2:45 to 3:15 Address, Hon. R. M. Smith. From 3:15 to 4:15, Report of the State Mission Board—Address, Rev. W. R. Ashburn. From 4:15 to 4:40 Address, "The Negro Baptist Church," Rev. W. H. Moses. From 4:40 to 6 Reception of Finance From 6 to 8 p. M. Recess. 8 p. m. Sermon, "Noah's Curse on Canaan," Rev. H. Johnson, D. D., Baltimore, Md. Addresses: Hon. John S. Durham, James H. Winslow Esq., Washington, D. C. 3RD DAY—FRIDAY, MAY 16. From 9 to 9:30 a. m., Devonalside by Revs. B. P. Watkins, T. H. C. Messer, and Joseph Perry, D. D. From 9 to 10 a. m. Report of Foreign Mission Board. From 10 to 10:30 Addresses: Messrs W. B. Holland and A. J. J. Sykes. From 10:30 to 11:30 Report of Trustees of Virginia Theological Seminary and College. From 11:30 to 12:30 Address, "Past, Present and Future of the Negroes in the U. S." Hon. Robert Griffin. From 12 to 12:30 Short talks by the visitors. From 12 to 2:30 p. m. Recess. From 2:30 to 2:45, Devotionals conducted by Revs. V. S. Smith, D. D. and C. A. Green. From 2:45 to 3:15 Address, "Shall the Negro sit with Folded Arms?" A. L., Winslow, M. D., Danville. From 3:15 to 3:45 Address, Geo. W. Lewis, Esq., Richmond, Va. From 3:45 to 4:30 S. S. Report.—Address by Dr. Boyd. From 4:30 to 5. Address. "Woman's Work in Missions." Mrs. Coles. From 5 to 6 p. m. General Remarks. From 6 to 6 p. m. Recess. 8 p. m. Sermon. "Foreknowledge and Election," Dr. G. W. Lee. Address, Edward Hill, Esq., Alexandria. Address, Mr. Samuel Harris, Williamsburg. 4TH DAY—SATURDAY, MAY 17. 9 to 9:30 a.m. Devotionals conducted by Revs. J. J. Jones, S. Tucker and Chas. Thomas. 9:30 to 10:30 Reports of Committees. 10:30 to 11:30 Report of Boards 11:30 to 12 Appointment of Corresponding Messengers. 12 to 1 p.m. Report of Committee on Sunday appointments. 5TH DAY—SUNDAY, MAY 18. 11 a.m. Sermon in Gilfield Baptist Church. The G. W. Lecturer in Berkley. BERKLEY, VA., April 17, 1982. Mrs. S. L. Mitchell, Grand Worthy Lecturer of the Independent Order of Calanthe arrived in our city Monday, being the guest of Mrs. Alice Clarke of Berkley avenue and Deputy of this district. On Tuesday evening she lectured to Wilhelmina Court and Thursday evening to Theresa Court. These courts are in a prosperous condition. On Wednesday, in company with Mrs. Clarke, she visited Myrtle Court of Norfolk and gave some very wholesome talk on the order. On Wednesday night, the elite of Berkley, members of the Reading Circle, entertained her headed by the accomplished daughter, Miss Minnie and on Thursday night, she was entertained by the courts and left for Richmond Friday morning. MRS. ALICE CLARKE, Deputy. Only Wounded a White Man. BRANDENBURG, Ky., April 30th—Ernest Dewley, a colored man, who shot and seriously wounded Harry Dowell, a young white man at Guston, about seven miles from this place, was hanged in the morning, and his body riddled with bullet holes. ARRIVED EARLY. The mob arrived here early from the Guston neighborhood, and demanded admission to the jail where Dewley was confined. The jail refused to give up the keys, and the mob battered in the doors, and secured the colored man they carried about a mile and a half from the house where they hanged him to a tree. After the man hanged to death, the mob riddled his body with bullets, and then quietly dispersed. THE CAUSE OF THE TROUBLE The shooting which caused the lynching took place yesterday afternoon. Dewky hed been ejected from Pickeral's saloon, and, later, meeting Pickeral at the railroad station, fired upon him. The shots flew wide and struck Harry Dowell, a by-stander, seriously wounding him. The man was arrested and brought here as a safeguard against lynching. THE USUAL INVESTIGATION County-Judge Hagen to lay hold an investigation on the body, the jury returning a finding that death had resulted at the hands of a mob of persons unlawfully murdering a couple is in session, and the grand jury investigate the lynching immediately. The Fifth Baptist Church The Fifth Baptist Church, corner Harvey and Cary streets, seems to have put on new life in each and every department of its work, whether it be during the week or on the Sabbath. The pastor, Rev. Joseph Perry is alive to the many demands of the hour and does not fail to raise the trump and sound the alarm and call the people and speak that they go forward. Smith School is growing in interest and number with success Sunday. All are cordially invited to come in and study God's word with them. Last Sunday morning Rev. Perry and his most excellent choir served for Rev. Williams at Rising Mount Zion, while Prof. Diggs of the Virginia Unica University occupied the pulpit of the Fifth Church. Prof. Diggs preached a most able sermon. At 8:30 p.m., Rev. W. A. Mitchell delivered a fine discourse upon "The magnitude of God's love." At 8:30 p.m., the edifice was crowded to hear Rev. Perry on "The flying woman." It was a grand day for the 5th Church. A feast of good things is in store for next Sunday, May 4th: 11:00, Rev. Perry will preach_on "Let not God speak to us." 3:00 p. m., there will be interesting services. 8:30, the subject is "The spitting serpent." This is a historical discourse in connection with the pastor's sermon last Sunday night. It is not out of place to mention the fact that the 5th Church has a choir that fits the house with sweetest music. A hearty welcome is extended to all. From McDonald McDONALD, PA., April 23, 1902. Editor, Richmond PLANET: McDonald is in the highest excitement with lady preachers. We have with us Mrs. Lizzie Palmer of Lincoln, Nebraska, who will help in a ten days' convention. She is an able speaker and a good worker. Mrs. Horton and daughter, who have been carrying on a revival meeting for the past few weeks, is yet going on and many souls of both races are being brought to Christ. Miss Isabella H. Horton is a wonderful speaker and a right one in the Master's work. She has made many friends in this place. If McDonald is not saved, it will not be for want of the gospel for we have many preachers from all parts of the country and many are able men, but it seems hard for them to reach the sinners in this place. The scripture says, "If Israel is not saved Jacob shall not lose his reward." Mr. Stephen Keys is now visiting his parents in East Virginia. Mrs. Moses Hython of Houstonville, Mrs. Hinton of Houstonville, and Mrs. T. C. Carter of north Ferry. Mr. Gallouh Harris, porter of the Bucheit House on Sunday morning met with a very painful accident while cleaning pipes in the bar with concentrated lye, being burned about the face and eyes. Mr. Frank Simpson of Nobletown, Pa., was in town on business Wednesday. M. B. WILLIAMS. Need Not Be Uneasy. [Cauton, Miss, Baptist.] Brother John Mitchell, Jr., Editor of the Richmond PLANET is being sued by Deacon Williams whose name has appeared in the columns of the PLANET as William Hindquarter, for $10,000; for accusing him of forging the names in a call-meeting to exclude Editor Mitchell from the First Baptist Church. We can't see that the editor need be messy. HONOR PUPILS BAKER SCHOOL Week Ending April 25th, 1902. 6th Grammar, Mrs. R. D. Bowser, teacher—Mary Payne, Olivia Forrester, Robert Jones, Virginia Wilder, Thomas Gilpin, Kate Dawson, Pearl Dodson, Charles Tinsley. 5th Grammar—Almira Farrar, Jennie Jackson, Gracie Clarke, Inez Jones. 3rd Grammar, Mr. D. Webster Davis teacher—Tamar Carter, Mary Daggett, Senora Eldridge, Georgia Grey, Sopheria Jefferson, Marie Jackson, Celestine Scott, Addie Wells. 2nd Grammar, Miss Vera A. Holmes, teacher—Bessie Edwarls, Aurelia Lapscomb, Arnita Wells. 1st Grammar, Miss M. M. Smith, teacher—Perzelia Brown, Cora Smith, Pearl Brown, Ada Greene, Azelia Storr, Bettie Duncan. 8th Grammar, Miss L. J. Corbin, teacher—Percy Stowe, Leroy Smith, Lelia Calloway, Emily Green, Leonora Mason, Lorenzo Johnson, Reuben Meade 7th Primary, Miss C. F. Brown, teacher—Gertrude Goode, Naomi Hill, Ethel Jackson, Nellie Jones, Florence Storrs 6th Primary, Miss M. C. Tinley, teacher—Bruce Fountain, Ada Carter, Lena Carter, Maggie Farrar, Bettie Fitzhugh, Hermione Jackson, Bertha Lee, Mamie Lewis, Pauline Morris, Cassie Nelson, Mary Pierson, Mabel West, Bernetta Young. 5th Primary, Miss M. E. Allen, teacher—Emmanuel Stuart, Henry Yancey, Erna Benjamin, Esther James, Malneon Jackson, Armeta Stokes, Ruth Wilson. 4th Primary Miss M. R. Crump, teacher—Mercer Burrell, Robert Harris, Franklin Jones, Mildred Anderson, Maria Burke, Sallie Gayles, Lelia Giles, Rosa Rowe. 3rd Primary, Miss E. V, Trent, teacher—Thurlow Jones, Chas Storrs, Ruby Green, Chas, Brannon, John Sheppard, Hortense Gray, Frank Cephas, Jas Taylor, Erma Holmes, Ira Deane, Jack Wyche, Goldie Lee, Edward Eldridge, Annie Bowles, Ethel Minor, Julian Knox, Gussie Daggett, Ida Skipwith, Harry Nibbs, Ethel Ellis, Rosa Scott, Viola Wells MOORE SCHOOL Week Ending April 18, 1902 6th Grammar—Lila Mines. 5th Grammar—Inez Williams. 2nd Grammar—Minnie Booker, Arnell Frayser, Leon Holmes, Katie Mills, Celia Minor, Aretha Randolph. 1st Grammar—Albertha Jones, Sallie Johnson, Eva Sledd, Peyton Fox, Henry Johnson. 8th Primary—Geneva Trent, Martha Booker, Lindsay Glasgow. 7th Primary—Odious Robinson, Esther Young. 6th Primary, (a)—Major Ellis, Ida Collins, Julian Robinson, Nettie Trent. 6th Primary, (b)—Marie Cousins. 5th Primary—Leroy Fraysier, Beatrice Pryor, George Jeffries. 4th Primary. (a)—Ida Booker. 4th Primary, (b)—Serlestine Bolling, William Johnson, Leroy Johnson, Harvey Page, Lila G. Cuvillay, Mary Carter, Bettie Mayo, Leanna Reynolds, Lucy Christian. 5th Primary—Leroy Frysier, Beatrice Pryor, George Jeffries. 1st Primary, (a)—Joseph Shelton, Clarence Parsons, Marsha Butler, Mozelle Lawson, Minnie Williams. 2nd Primary, (b)—Sarah Wyatt, Rosa Thomas, Mary Carter, Mary Coies, Louise Johnson, Helen Mosy, Maggie West. Hezekiah Mann, Sam Mayo, Isaac Randolph, Willie Smith. 2nd Primary, (a)—Addie Glover, Queen Brown, Ada Freeman, Lillie Walker, Lacy Hilton, Eddie Randolph, Clarence Lewis, Charles Green. 2nd Primarg, (b)—Arthur Barcroft, Mitchell Jackson, Howard Randolph, Haskins Woodson, Willie Randolph, Grace Branch, Olive Branch, Creola Carter, Eugenia Berkley. 1st Primary—Willie Bassett, Junius Brown, Hermon Lee, Peter McGuinn, Richardson, Floyd Thornton, Conrad Bailay, Maria Wormley, Gatherine Pleasing. At the Fifth St. Church. Services last Sunday were most excellent, Sunday School numbering near 300. Pastor W. F. Graham preached to a large audience in the morning from Acts 11:18. In the afternoon one of the most enjoyable communion services ever held in that church took place. And at night the pastor preached to another large congregation from Matthew 16:18. To-morrow it is expected that Dr. King of the University will preach at the morning services and Prof. Diggs at the evening services. At 3:30 the Pythian Courts will have their Anniversary at which Rev. J. Andrew Bowler will preach the sermon. Dr. Graham left on last Thursday for New York where he will preach for Dr. C. T. Walker, Rev. Ben Walker, and Dr. C. S. Morris. He has been invited also to preach for Dr. Dixon of the Concord Baptist Church, Brooklyn. Mrs. Josephine W. Clark has returned to her home in Jersey City after spending two months with her many friends, who were glad to meet her, and sorry to say farewell. THE COURTS OF CALANTHE. Anniversary Exercises To-morrow- Large Crowd Expected. The Subordinate Courts, Independent Order of Calanthe of Richmond and vicinity will observe their anniversary Sunday, May 4th, 1902, at the Fifth St. Baptist Church at 3 p. m. The public is invited. The following is the program: Opening Hymn - Congregation Scripture Reading - Rev. S. C. Burrell Opening Prayer Music - Choir Selection - "Trouble in the Amen Corner" - Miss Mattie L. Terrell Solo - Miss Margaret G. Tinsley Anniversary sermon - Rev. J. Andrew Bowler Thanksgiving Prayer Duet - Mrs. S. A. K. Burrell and Mrs. Carrie V. Hawkins. Address - "The Order," G. W. Counselor, Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. Music - Choir Collection Benediction - Rev. A. S. Thomas. 8150 Endowment Paid. BERKLEY, V.A., April 24, 1902. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Virginia ($150.00) One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in payment of the death claim of Sir Henry Fentress, who was a member of Bruce Lodge, 31, Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., E., A. A, and A. Signed: W. R. GULLINS, Executor of the estate of Henry Fentress, deceased. Witnesses: George T. Tilly, George B. Clarke, D. D. G. C. Mr. C. S. Jones of Quinton, Va. called on us. A. W. Ivey, of Littleton, N. C. called on us. Mrs. F. D. Martin of Lynchburg, Va. in company with Mrs. Benjamin Jackson called on us. Miss Susie P. Robb of Washington was in the city last week for recreation. Mr. William B. Smith, Jr., who was confined for two weeks in the Central League Hospital is out again and has resumed business again. He desires to extend his sincere thanks to his many friends who showed such deep interest in his behalf during his sickness. Rev. D. W. Hays, D. D., recently appointed presiding elder of the Alexandria District, M. E. Church, and residing for the present at Baltimore, Md., has been in the city for several days, the guest of Mrs. M. M. Bunn, 406 Giller St. He preached at Albright church Shiloh mening and at Leigh St. in the evening. The reception tendered him was very cordial and he felt feeling much pleased with his first visit. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The attendance of the class last Satur day showed that there is still much interest. We are hoping that the time will continue until we close. The work by the committees last Sunday was good in every way. The boys were pleased with the address which was delivered to them last Sunday by their President, Clifton G. Cabel. Greater and greater interest is being taken in the work of the Y. M. O. A. by everybody. This was proven by the very large attendance at the men's meet in last Sunday at the True Reformers' Hall. No one, 700 men were out to hear Dr. G. B. Howard, pastor of the Guilfield Baptist Church of Petersburg, Va. The men were made satisfied in every way by the very able address which the Dr. delivered to them. No man tried to put what said on the other man but took it to himself. Dr. Howard gave them the key to happiness. He said, "When man is innocent then he is happy." The address is being talked of upon the corners of the streets and in the public places. The music rendered by Trent's Quartette added much to the meeting. Dr. C. E. Wilder rendered a fine solo which was in keeping with the occasion. Rev. D. W. Davis, A. M. knows just what to sing to reach the hearts of men for Christ. The cry still comes from the men that another such meeting must be held at an early date. 20 men manifested a desire to become Christians. Explanation on the Sunday School les son to-day 5 p. m. Jail and almshouse work Sunday 10 a. m. Assistant State Secretary, Mr. W. R. Walker will address the men Sunday at 5:30 p. m., at our rooms, subject, "The Christian Soldier." Mr. Walker will bring friends to render special music. All men are invited to this meeting. Free. Notice. MILLER'S FIELD, HENRICO CO. V. By action of Pilgrim Baptist church she has declared her pulpit vacant for the un-Christianlike conduct of the pastor, N. O. Booker. Done by order of the church. Deacon R. BRANCH. Notice. HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE, U. R. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Order No. 30. RICHMOND, VA., April 29, '02. Greeting:— The First Regiment, Uniform Rank, together with the Brigade and Regimental staffs are hereby directed to report at the Castle Hall, No. 511 N. 3rd St., Sunday, May 4th, '02 at 2:30 p.m. to accompany the Subordinate Lodges to the Fifth St. Baptist Church to attend the anniversary exercises of the Courts of Calanthe. By order of JOHN MITCHELL, JR., Brigadier General Commanding. JOHN R. CHILES, Ass't Adjutant General. Office of the GRAND LODGE OF VA., KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, N. A., S. A., E., A. & A. RICHMOND, VA., April 30, 1903. Greeting: The subordinate lodges of Richmond will meet Sunday, May 4th, 1902, at the Pythian Castle Hall, 511 North 3rd street at 2 P. M., from which place they will proceed to the 5th Street Baptist Church, where the anniversary sermon of the Courts of Calanthe will be delivered by Sir Knight J. A. Bowler. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., Grand Chancellor; THOMAS M. CRUMP, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal. Office of the GRAND COURT OF VA., INDEPENDENT ORDER OF CALANTHE, N. A., S. A., E. A., A. & A. RICHMOND, VA., APRIL 30, 1902. Greeting: The subordinate courts are requested to meet in the lecture room of the Fifth Street Baptist Church Sunday, May 4th, 1902, at 2:30 P. M., to attend the anniversary exercises of the Courts of Calanthe. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. Grand Worthy Counsellor; MARIETTA L. CHILES. G. W. Register of Deeds. RICHMOND, VA., April 25, 1902. Headquarters of the First Regiment, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, Order No. 5. Greeting: By direction of the Brigadier General, Eureka Company, No 1, Planet Company, No. 8 will assemble at the Pythian Castle Hall, 511 N. 3rd Street, at 2:30 p. m. sharp in full dress uniform to accompany the courts to the Fifth St. Baptist Church where the anniversary exercises will be held. By order of E. A. WASHINGTON, Lieutenant Colonel. A. J. Smith, Jr., Adjutant Have you paid your subscription? If not, do so at once. —Miss Goldie, daughter of Mr. Miles C. Debbress is now much improved after protracted illness. —Rev. D. L. Cosby, B. T., State S. S. Missionary has just returned from his field, having done a very prosperous months work. He will leave Saturday. May the Lord bless him in trying to save the little ones in His name. Mechanics' Savings Bank.—Nearly $85,000 Deposited in Four Months. The amount received on deposit in the Mechanics' Savings Bank since January, 1909 to April 30, 1902 inclusive is ($34,900.43) thirty-four thousand, nine hundred and forty-three cents. A Colored Official Reappointed Hon. John H. Deveaux has been re-appointed Collector of Customs for the district of Savannah, Ga. The white citizens of that city protested against the reappointment but President Roosevelt disregarded the protest and appointed him April 80th, 1900. Did you borrow this paper? Why not have it sent to your door? It is only $1.50 per year, 40 cents for 3 months A series which should have been named "The Enchantments of our Modern Aladdins," if considered solely from the point of view of romance, is begun in the May Cosmopolitan. But these sketches possess as well a business interest equally for clerk and capitalist, for manufacturer, farmer and merchant. The man who would understand the drift of our news in finance must read these lives, so full of incidental chance, of hard labor and marvellous success. As it is, the series receives on the commonplace name of "Captains of Industry." Each character is treated by a noted writer familiar with his subject. SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1902 RELIGIOUS MATTERS THE VOICE OF THE STORM **Are you weary? are you lonely all along the pilgrim way?** **Does the night seem dark and starless, and no sunshine in the day?** **Are you blind and blinded? are you sinking 'neath the red?** **Do you sometimes raise the question: "Is my lot the will of God?"** **Hearken to the word of promise, 'tis the burden of the day: "Thy strength it ever shall be equal to thy burden, and thy day."** There's a shilter ever open for thy baffled, struggling soul, There's a soace and a balm to make thy wounded spirit whole. Hearken to the word of promise, it can turn thy griets to praise: "Lo, my presence shall go with thee, even to the end of days." When the grave hides in its bosom all the hearts to fondly loved. And the homemen and plundered of its dearest treasure trove. There is One whose grace can strengthen, if you'll trust Him with the load. Hear the promise sweetly whispered from by covenant keeping God. When the river through the waters they shall never their o'erflow. "I will help hee"—neer forsake thee, in life's deepest woes of woe. the soul assail!: Then stretch out arm to Jesus, He can calm it經經, wave. Walt till then? Nay—In the present—you can find a sweet release; Trust His promise sealed in blood—"I will hear the perfect peace." So when he comes upon thee, that no other friend can hear, the ugly many slivered cross wounded heart is called to bear. Hear His sweet voice whispering gently, may its echoes never cease; "In this world we must have trials"—but in Me eternal Peace. —Rev. T. C. Eason, D. D., in N. Y. Observer. THE WORLD'S LEACE. Two Scenes That Furnish an Instructive Contrast-Wenalth Not the Way to Happiness. "My peace I give unto you," said Jesus. Here is the world's peace by way of contrast. A few years ago everybody was envying Barney Barnato, the diamond king of South Africa. To an intimate friend he once said: "It's a hard job to be a millionaire. People envy my money, but they don't know what it is to be hunted about from morning to night never to have a moment to yourself, to feel that you must go on. that you can't stop, that other people won't let you stop and give you nothing to look forward to but work and worry." Possibly Barnato had other things to worry him beside what he has named. But the concluding words of his plaint are characteristic of those who have sought the world's peace. How pathetic it is after all! The diamond king sought comfort finally in suicide. How different the end of those who have found Christ's peace! See Paul going out to his death saying, with perfect submission and with a certain gladness: "I am now ready to be offered up." "Henceforth, there is laid up a crown of righteousness," represents the Christian spirit and outlook.—N W. Christian Advocate. WELL AND TRULY SAID. More dear in the sight of God and His angels than any other conquest is the conquest of self, which each man with the help of Heaven can secure for himself.—A. P. Stanley. He who cannot keep his temper, or be self-sacrificing, cheerful, tender, attentive at home, will never be of any real and permanent use to God's poor abroad.—Charles Kingsley. O happy heart of childhood! Your simple creed is rich in faith and trust and hope. You have not learned that the children of a common Father can do aught but love and help each other.—Kate Douglas Wiggin. What we want, now and onward, is not Christian cant, but Christian character for wear and tear. We want good sons and daughters; good brothers and sisters; good husbands and wives; good fathers and mothers; good business men, good neighbors and citizens.—Roswell D. Hitchcock. What a glow of family heartiness runs through the New Testament! Instead of stiff souls always either dressed for the public eye, or shut up in solitude, you have brothers, sisters, friends, lovers who cling to each other by mutual attraction, and between whom the common talk often runs on their conversion, their conflicts and their glorious foretaste of eternal joy. —William Arthur. God's Way Best. Life's highest, hardest lesson is trust. When we have learned that, blessed are we. Happiness comes when we have what pleases us, but blessedness—finer and deeper than happiness—comes when we rejoice in what we have, being confident that God's goodness is in it all. God never hangs a scarf of cloud up in the sky but He drapes it beautifully; God never strikes a harp amongst the fir trees with the fingers of the wind but He does so harmoniously; and a life—God never so places or tunes it but that beautiful and harmed we there. Our lives have to know me that see me, not that I see heart the heart of us working of our God. THE LIMITS OF COUNSEL. Bounds Which Even Christian Parents Are Likely to Overstep in Advising Their Children. Probably there are few parents who are not greatly disturbed at one time or another over important choices made by their children. They do not wish the son to enter upon a certain calling. They are disturbed because the daughter wants to become a missionary, or a teacher, when they would prefer to have her remain quietly in the home. Now, of course, parents do wisely in giving their children all the benefit of their experience. Children do not often realize that the solicitude of their parents for them is the highest and finest measure of their affection. But after the father or mother has done everything to dissuade from the unwelcome choice there comes a time when the young man's or young woman's personality and nature must be recognized. They are in higher hands than that of any earthly parent. We are not wise enough to make ultimate decisions even for our children. And perhaps selfishness and prejudice may enter into the most loving counsels. Certainly it is an act of the highest unwisdom to let the inexpedient choice, as we deem it, of a son or daughter, who has come to maturity, work alienation in the home. That is one of the most serious of all evils. Doubtless there was a time when Mary would have restrained her Divine Son from entering upon His mission.—Boston Watchman. GOOOD ENOUGH FOR EARTH Some Sound Sense in a Little Girl's Petulant Reply—True Hearts Needed Here. It was a naughty, mud-stained, sobbing little maiden, partly cross, but partly repentant, too, perhaps—who knows?—who was approached by a gentle relative with an offer to tell her "how to be a good little girl and go to Heaven." "I don't want to be a good girl and go to Heaven!" emphatically responded the small tempest. "I want to be a girl that's good 'nough to stay right where I are!" There might have been considerable petulance in the reply, but there was some sound wisdom, also. The being good right where we are is what the world most needs of us and what we most need for ourselves; it is not people who are ready to be translated, but people who are ready to conduct the affairs of this life on a righteous basis, who are in demand. The persons who are always anxious about "being good enough to get to Heaven" are seldom the ones who are making a little heaven about them where they are. It is not being ready to sing with the angels which comes first, but being ready to bring our voices into harmony with the voices round us here; not wings that we need, but steady feet, true hearts, and willing hands. The being good enough for Heaven will take care of itself if only we can learn to be good enough for earth.—Wellspring. NO FEAR. The Christian Bears a Charmed Life -Spurgeon and the Mount Cenls Tunnel. The Christian has nothing to fear either for the life here or hereafter. He should get rid entirely of fear, for nothing can harm him. There is no place where his Divine Guide will not go with him, and that means not only protection but joy. Spurgeon used to tell of his dread of passing through Mont Canis tunnel. It had been newly opened and he thought it must be a very dreary passage. "We thought," he said, "that it must be very dark and close, and therefore we reekoned upon closing every window, for fear we should breathe the impure air. So we speculated, but when we traversed that wonderful passage the carriages were well lighted and much of the tunnel also, and we sat with open windows, finding it as easy to breathe as on the mountain's side. It was a joy rather than a peril to pass through the dreaded tunnel. So," concludes Spurgeon, "shall the voyager along the good old way find that death is not what he dreams. Jesus will light the darksome way and the soul will need no candle of earth; fresh breezes from glory will drive away the death damps and the music of angels shall make the heart forgetful of all pains."—N. W. Christian Advocate. Coming Out from the World. Being not of the world is not so much a matter of places and things as a matter of spirit. Two men are in the same business, banking or manufacturing—the one gets money by it without thought of others, and uses the money he gets by it without thought of others; the other engages in the same operations, but consideration for others enters into all his ways of production and of dispersion. The one is worldly, the other has come apart from the ways of the world. The separateness of the Christian life is a separateness of conscientiousness, it is a separateness of unselfishness. So in all things—amusements, labors, acquisitions—it is not only and altogether the things that we allow ourselves to do, it is as well the spirit in which we do them, that counts in the Divine judgment as to whether we are serving God or mammon.—S. S. Times. Diligence and Virtuous Living. The brilliant qualities which are so much admired are not so likely to achieve success as the plain everyday virtues. Most failures in life are not from a lack of ability, but from a lack of diligence. The plodder outruns the genius.—United Presbyterian. Not Used To Them. Carrye—Cholly never eats brains. Maye—And why not? Carrye—Why, he is afraid they will go to his head.—Judge. THE RICHMOND PLANKS, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. ABBIE RULES TEPEE Proves by Brave Act That She Is Head of the House. How Dry Limb, Disobedient Husband, Was Saved from the Horns of an Angry Dilemma by His Pie- gan Better Half. The narrow escape from death of Dry Limb at the Old Agency last ra- tion day is the latest topic of con- versation among the Piegans in Montana. Dry Limb is a one-armed Piegan who makes "heap big talk," but, like many of his white brothers, he subsides per- ceptibly in the presence of his wife. Dry Limb's wife, who bears the name of Abbie Skunkcap, is a buxom person of unusual height and great physical strength, while Dry Limb himself is small and weazened. Ever since the day Bear Chief threw the buffalo robe over their heads and pronounced them and wife, Abbie has been boss of the tepee. Friday and Saturday are ration days at the Old Agency, but the Indians who live long distances away arrive on Thursday evening and set up their teepes along the banks of the Two Medicine. The agency is situated on the beautiful valley of the Two Medicine. The valley takes its name from the broad, crystal stream which ripples down the steep eastern slope of the Rockies on its way to join the Father of Waters. On last Thursday evening a family jar took place in the teepes of Dry Limb, when he announced his intention of asserting himself and taking active part in the butchering of the 12 head of cattle which the government was to kill the next day for the weekly issue of rations. This pleasure has heretofore been denied him by his wife, who fears for his safety, owing to his lost arm. "You will be killed," said Abbie in angry Piegan. "I can take care of myself. I am not one to be afraid. I know not fear," declared Dry Limb, boastfully. "The animals will, trample upon you as if you were a chip. You have not A the courage of a coyote," retorted Abbie. "I shall enter the slaughter pen toorrow. I will listen to your voice no longer. Who am I that I should give heed to a woman? I am Dry Limb, the son of Four Horses, who fears naught!" And Dry Limb, roused to fury by her taunt of "coward," went at once to the Boss Farmer to obtain permission to assist with the butchering. The Boss Farmer was also fearful for his safety. But to pacify the angry Indian, he agreed that Dry Limb should help in the killing of the last steer. The sun was getting low when the Boss Farmer beckoned to Dry Limb as a signal that the time had come for him to show his valor. Dry Limb, looking fearfully in his wife's direction, slipped into the pen and was given the spear to thrust into the steer's neck. The men who skinned the beef stood on a platform with knives ready. The steer came through the gate from the corral with a rush. Dry Limb made a lunge at him. The sharp point of the spear pierced the fleshy part of his neck, driving him mad with rage, but doing him little injury. The Boss Farmer and the Indians cried out in alarm as the steer made a dash for Dry Limb. The Indian tried to climb on the platform, but the steer was too quick for him. It came at him with lowered head. Dry Limb's copper-colored skin grew green with terror. The steer's broad horns passed on either side of the little Indian and pinned him to the wall. Only his slightness and the unusual spread of the steer's horns saved him from a quick journey to the Happy Hunting Grounds. The women, peeking through the cracks, shrieked. Abble Skunkcap left the head she was skinning to rush to see the excitement. One glance showed her Dry Limb's terrified face above the head and horns of the mad steer. The men were kicking and jabbing the steer viciously, but he stuck to his victim. Abbie climbed the corral fence, dashed in the slaughter-house. She leaped upon the platform. Stooping, she grabbe' the collar of Dry Limb's flannel shirt. With her great strength she ripped him through the long horns that pinned him and landed him upon the platform. He lay huddled at her feet, his teeth chattering, his hands shivering. He was a grand study for a Remington sketch of "The Noble Red Man." "Ugh!" grunted the squaw. She stooped and boxed his ears vigorously. "What did I tell you!" she cried, shrilly. For a squaw is a woman. Undoubtedly True. The milk of human kindness Would much richer seem Did so salve not mania For skimming off the cream. -Chicago Daily News. How It Happened. Jerrold—Did you ever see such a confirmed pessimist as Van Dauber? Harrold—Oh! It's not his fault, you know. He married the first time for love and the second time for money.—Puck. He Scolded the Young Rata Who Got Caught, and Then Coolly Opened the Trap. A man from Baring, Me., came into Calais lately and unfolded a rat story that has by unanimous consent been placed first in the local book of fact and fiction. Daniel Pike, who told the story, declared that it was true to the last word, and offered to go before a justice of the peace and make oath to that effect. Mr. Pike had been bothered by rats in his barn, and after inspecting all the ancient and modern devices for the capture of rats, selected one of the wire-cage variety. The first morning after the trap had been set he went to OPENED THE TRAP DOOR. the barn and found it nearly full of half-grown rats, but not an old rat in the collection. On the following morning he went out again, and found the same result. Thinking that the presence of the captives would attract others, he decided not to empty the trap for an hour or two, and went away. When he came back the trap was empty. Pike was astonished, and asked the hired man about it, but the man declared that no one had been in the barn except himself, and that he had not touched the trap. The next day and the next a like strange filling and emptying of the trap occurred, and Pike determined to keep watch to see how the thing was done. When the next batch of young rats had been caught he concealed himself in the barn loft and waited. When he had been on watch about half an hour he saw a hoary old rat approach the trap and apparently begin a sort of cross-examination of the prisoners. Then, after satisfying himself as to the exact condition of things, the cute old rat, to the amazement of Pike, deliberately poked his paw between the wires of the cage and tilted up the weight that kept in place the little trap door through which his young friends and relatives had fallen. This opened the trap door sufficiently to let all the prisoners out, and away they scampered, the old rat bringing up the rear, and all squeaking joyously. Farmer Pike sat for a minute speechless with amazement. Then he said, simply but energetically: "Well, I'll be hanged!" and climbed down. JUSTICE VERSUS LAW. Pennsylvania Magistrate Orders Wives to Beat Their Husbands If They Abuse Them. Aldermann John F. Donohue, of Wilkesbarre, Pa., first won fame when he descended from his bench and soundly thrashed a man who had beaten his wife several times. He is ready to inflict similar punishment any time it is needed. In his office, he says, justice reigns, even though the law always does "YOU THRASH HIM HARD." not. He believes that all the law in Blackstone fails to fit some of the cases which are brought before him. In passing upon the case of a young man arrested for wife beating (it was his first offense), he said: "You go home and buy your wife a stout club—a pick-handle will do nicely. I command your wife every time you come home drunk and abusive, to take the club and lay it on you hard and often. Every time you swear at her she is to do the same thing; every time you refuse to bring in coal to her she will thrash you. And you, madam," turning to the tearful wife, "I insist that you obey me in this. You thrash him hard each time he does not act as a good, sober and industrious husband should. If he strikes back, you just let me know and he will be sorry he was born." As an evidence of the effectiveness of this justice the couple have lived happily together ever since, and the club has never been used, the fear of it and the squire keeping the husband well behaved. She—You say she is an entertaining talker? He—Oh, my, yes! She can entertain herself for hours at a time!—Yonkers Statesman. The Reason. "What caused Cranksmith to attempt suicide?" "Oh, he was beaten by himself at a game of solitaire."—Smart Set. After His Ma. Mrs. Bacon—It is surprising! Johnnie went through that suit of clothes in two months! Mr. Bacon—Well, dear, you know you go through mine in one night.—Yonkers Statesman. A Business Woman. "Has Mrs. Pork-Choppe plenty of money?" "Oh, yes! She has an income of seven alimonies and has just invested in her eighth husband."—San Francisco Bulletin. "Those Blue Grass bellies must be getting green." — Cleveland Plain Dealer. He Prefers Black. She—Do you like dark hair or golden? He—Dark; you can always see it quicker in the butter. — Yonkers Statesman. A Family Coolness He—Why are you so cold to me? She—Because you don't buy me a sealskin coat. N. Y. Herald. STRIVING TO PLEASE. Miss Pomade—Where is the paint department, please? Floorwalker—Face or house?—Chicago Daily News. Trouble. Cannot some wise one tell us, To ease our wondering minds, Who is it loses all the fault That other people find? -Baltimore World. Easy to Find Out "How absurd it is to say that a man doesn't know on which side his bread is buttered when it's so easy to find out." "How?" "Drop it. Anyone ought to know that it will fall butter-side down."—Chicago Post. Seaboard Air Line R. R. "CAPITAL CITY ROUTE" Short line to Principal Cities of the South and Southwest. Florida, Cuba, Texas, California, and Mexico, reaching the Capitals of Six States. SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MARCH 2, 1903 TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND-MAIN ST. STATION-DAY No. 27 No. 31, 2 29 P. M. 10 39 P. M.-Lv. Richmond. 3 60 P. M. 11 29 P. M.-Lv. Petersburg. 7 32 P. M. 3 24 A. M. Lv. Raleigh. 7 32 P. M. 3 24 A. M. Lv. Raleigh. 10 39 P. M. 6 40 A. M. Lv. Hamlet. 8 50 A. M. 4 53 A. M. Lv. Atiata. 2 A. M. 9 35 A. M.-Ar. Columbia. (Eastern Time.) 1 05 A. M. 8 40 A. M.-Lv. Columbia. 1 05 A. M. 8 40 A. M.-Lv. Columbia. 4 30 A. M. 12 05 P. M.-Ar. Savannah. 4 30 A. M. 2 50 P. M.-Ar. Brunswick. 4 30 A. M. 2 50 P. M.-Ar. Bendoura. 9 03 A. M. 3 50 P. M.-Ar. Jacksawville 10 50 A. M. 5 10 P. M.-Ar. St. Augustine. 3 15 P. M. 10 00 P. M.-Ar. Tallahassee. 1 05 P. M. 12 30 A. M.-Ar. Ocala. 5 10 P. M. 12 30 A. M.-Ar. Orlando. 5 10 P. M. 5 90 A. M.-Ar. Tampa. 7 15 P. M. 6 00 A. M.-Ar. Port Tampa. 10 50 P. M. 8 10 A. M.-Ar. Miami. Train No. 35 leaves Richmond 9:10 A.M. daily for Petersburg, Noralina, N.C., and all interstate train arrivals. Train No. 35 arrives Henderson, 2:10 P.M. and Railroad 8:35 P.M. daily, and Durham 4 P.M. daily except Sunday. Train No. 35 leaves Richmond for Washington, and New York and the East daily—No. 94 at 6:45 A.M., and No. 66 at 5:35 P.M. Connections at Jacksonville and Tampa for Florida East coast points and Cuba, and Porto Rico. For all points in Texas, Mexico and California. TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND-DAILY ALPHEUS SCOTT, CHURCH BULL FUNERAL DIRECTOR ... AND ENBALMER, Open Day and Night. Office and Ware rooms 3006 P St., Church Hill. Orders By Telegraph and Telephone promptly attended to. All business con- fidential. Old Phone No. 3183. Wanted Weekly-100 Cooks Housemats and Wattresses for New York and other Northern cities. Wages from $3.00 to $5.00 per week. Trans- portation furnished. Also 50 Farm hands for Maryland. R. W. ELSON, 417 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va PATENTS presumably procured, OR NOTE. Send model sketch, presumably free, and report on potentiality. Book "How to Obtain U.S. and Foreign Patents and Trade Marks." PRACTICE. Patent terms ever offered to invade markets. MEMORIAM. PRACTICE. 20,000 PATENTS PRODUCED THROUGH THEM. All business confidential. Sound advice. Paintful service. Moderate charges. Wrote C. A. SNOW & CO. to PATENT LAWYERS. Gpp. U. S. Patent Office. WASHINGTON, D. C. Schedule In Effect Jan. 14, 1902. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND—BYRD STREET STA1 9:00 a. m., NORFOLK I1 Arrives Petersburg 9. m., Norfolk Waverly, and Suff. 9:05 a. m., Daily. Arrives m. Weldon 11:50 A. Jayetteville 4:25 P. Charleston m. Savannah 2:55 A. Jacksav 8:10 m. Port Tampa 7:10 p. m. Connects at Wilson with No. 47. arrives at Goldsboro 8:25 Wilmington 9:10 p. m. Sleeper New York scksville. 11:55 a. m., Daily. exc. sunny. Arrives Petersburg 12:35 m. Stops at Manchester centralia and Chester on signal. 8:00 p. m. OCEAN LIMITED. Daily Arrives at P. Petersburg 3:30 P. M. Nor- fork 5:20 p. m. Only at Petersburg Waverly, and Suff. 4:30 p. m. Daily. a. sunny. Arrives Petersburg 5. m. Weldon 7:35 p. m. Rocky Mount 4:0P. M. Makes all inter- maries. 6:06 P. M Daily. v. Petersburg 7 p. m. Makes all stops. 7:23 P. M. FLOR & WEST INDIAN LIMITE. P. M. C. creeks with Norfolk & Wes- for Nor and intermediate points: Empo 1:P. M. (Connects with At- lanta) Empo and Sawenville) Wes- fort 9:36 I. ayetteville 12:32 A. M. Char- teau 2. m. Savannah 9:06 A. M. Jack 12:45 P. M. Port Tampa at 11:30 NE TO MIDDLE GUERGIA PA 10. m. Atlanta 12:35 P. M. Th.ville 2:25 P. M. Pullman Sleeper N. work to Wilmington, Charleston, M. Jacksonville, Augusta and M. 9:10 P. M. daily. Arrives Petersburg 9:55 P. M. notect Petersburg with Norfolk & Washington 12:00 P. M. Roanoke 5 A. M. Bristo A. M. Pullmab Sleeper Richmond yurchburg. 11:30 M. Daily. Arrives Petersburg 12:10 A. M. 11:56 M. Daily, except Sunday. THE NEW 'ORK AND FLORIDA SPECIAL. Arrives Saturday. 50 A. M. Jacksonville 2:50 P. M. Augustine 4:00 P. M. Tampa 10:40 P. M. THAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND. 3 M. Daily. From Jacksonville, Savannah, Charleston, Atlanta, Macon, Augsburg and all points South. M. Daily. except Sunday. From Tampa, St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Savannah and Charleston. M. Daily. from Petersburg, Lynchburg and the West. A. M. Daily. except Sunday. Petersburg west. A. M. Daily. except Sunday. From Goldsboro and intermediate stations. Norfolk and Suffolk. A. M. Daily. From Norfolk, Suffolk and Petersburg. A. M. Sunday. from Norfolk, Suffolk and Petersburg. 1.5 P. M. Daily. except Sunday. From Petersburg. 7.45 P. M. Daily. From Miami, Port Tampa, Savannah, Savannah, Charleston, Wilmington, Goldsboro, and all points South. 6:50 P. M. Daily. From Norfolk, Suffolk, and 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., 888 East Main Street. jan. 14. Norfolk and Western R. R. LEAVE RICHMOND (DAILY), BYRD STREET STATION. 9:00 A. M. NORPOLK LIMITED. Arrives at Petersburg, Waverley and Suffolk 3:00 P. M., Ocean Shore Limited. Arrives Norfolk 8:20 P. M. St. stops only at Petersburg Worley and St. Suffolk. Connects at Norfolk North Shore and Boston, Providence, New York, Baltimore and Washington. 7:23 P. M. for Suffolk, Norfolk and interm- nationalations. Arrives at Norfolk 10:30 P. M. 9:10 P. M. for Lynchburg, and Roanoke. Connects at Lynchburg with Washington and Seaport Lynchburg. Sleeps Lynchburg to Memphis and New Orleans, Cafe, Parlor and Observation Cars Radford to Attaina, Ala. Sleep- Lynchburg. Sleeps Lynchburg. Berths ready for occupancy at 8:30 P. M. Also Pullman Sleeper Penssburg and Roanoke. Trains arrive at Lynchburg and the West daily at 7:35 A. M. and 8:56 P. M.; from Norfolk and the East at 11:10 A. m., 11:42 A. m., and 6:50 P. m. City Passenger and Ticket Agt. C. H. BOSLEY, District Passenger Agent. W. B. BEVILL, General Passenger Agent. General Office; Roanoke, Va. dc.18 FEBRUARY 10, 1902. C. & O. PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE AND ARRIVE NEW MAIN-ST. STATION LEAVE RICHMOND. 9 A. M., DaXy, Local to Old Point, Norfolk and Portsmouth. 10:10 A. M. Except Sunday. Local to Calverton Clifton Forges. Connects for Orange, Orlando, and Miami. 10:20 A. M. Daily for Lynchburg, Lexington, Clifton Forges. Connects, except Sunday for Rosemey Alberene and New Caddis. 2:10 P. M. Except Sunday, "Washington and Old Point Limited" for Norfolk via Old Point. Parlor and Observations cars from Washington to Old Point without cars. Connects to Old Point with Old Dominion Annex Boat for New Steamer. 2:45 P. M. Daily. Louis and Chicago Limited. Dining Car train, Pullman for Cincinnati, Louisville, and St. Louis. 5 to eight hours, quickest line West. Con- nects to St. Louis train follows St. Louis Limited from Gordonsville to Staunton, except Sund . 4:00 P. M. Daily. Local to Old Point, Norfolk and Portsmouth. Pullman to Old Point. Connects at Old Point with Washington, Baltimore and Cape Charles steam on. 5:15 P. M., Except Sunday for Bremo. 5:30 P. M. Except Sunday to Dowell. 10:30 P. M. Daily F. F. V. Dining Car train. Con- nects for Virginia Hot Springs. Pullman to Hinton, connecting with Parlor Cars to Cincinnati to Cincinnati, Louisville, and the West. ARRIVE NEW MAIN ST. STATION. $8.00 A. M. Except Sunday, from Doswell. $2.00 A. M. Daily from Cincinnati. $2.00 A. M. Except Sunday, from Rome. 6:25 P. M. Daily from Clifton Forg- burg and an op. st. fun. new an- tle, inst. an booking. ch. 6:25 P. M. O. fro No. (2) and P. m. 6:25 P. M. H. fr. (2) and C. F. and J. loss will. Apply a833) ma str. (2) vain Murphy's H. or J. V. st. the ail of office for the for. ail H. W. FULLER, G. P. A. JOHN D. POTTE A. G. P. A. Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad. Schedule in Effect March 2, 1902. Trains Leave Richmond Northward. 4:07 A.M. Daily from BYRD STREET STATION, for Washington and beyond. Stops at Milford, Fredericksburg and Washington and New York. Dinner. 3:12 p. m. Daily, from MAIN STEET STATION for Washington and beyond, Alexandria. Sleeping car to New New York. 4:00 p. m. Except Sunday, from the BRYD ST. STATN accommodation for Fredericks burg and intermediate stations. 5:05 P. from ELBA STATION, for Washington and beyond, sleeping crickensburg and Alexandria. Sleeping car to New York. Dining Car. 6:30 P. M., Except Sunday, from ELBA STATION Accommodation for Ashland and intermediate points. 8:05 P. M., from BYRD-STREET STATION, for Washington, and beyond, Stops at Elba, Ashland, Dowell, Milford, Fredricks, Water, Water, Quantico, and Alexandria. Stops at stations Sunday, Sleeping Car, Richmond to New York and Washington to Philadelphia. 11:10 P. M., Except Sunday, from ELBA STATION Accommodation for Ashland and intermediate points. Trains Arrive in Richmond Southward. 6:40 A. M., Except Sunday, at ELBA STATION Accommodation from Ashland and its 6:40 A. M., Except Sunday at ELBA STATION from Atsandh and intermediate patients. 18:25 A. M., Except Sunday at BYRD STREET and Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the eastside, and intermediate points. 8:40 a. m., Daily at BYRD STREET STATION Stops at Alexandria, Widewater, Brooke Fisherland, Miford, Doswell, Ashland, and Eldorado. Stop at other stations Sunday. Sleeping car from New York to Richmond. 12:53 P. M., Except Sunday at BYRD STREET STATION. Stops at local stations, from Washington to Ashland inclusive, Glen Allen and Elba. 2:00 P. M., Daily at ELBA STATION. Stops at Alexandria and Fredericksburg. Sleeping Car from New York, Dining Car. 2:00 P. M., Daily at MAIN STREET STATION. Stops at Alexandria, Fredericksburg, Doswell and Ashland. Sleeping Car from New York. 5:52 P. M., Daily at ELBA STATION. Accommodation from Ashland, and in intermediate points. 7:13 P. M., Daily at BYRD STREET STATION. Stops at Alexandria, Fredericksburg, Doswell, Ashland, and Sleeping Car. 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P. A., 980 E. Main St., Richmond, Va. S H HARDWICK, G. P. A., F. S. GANNON, Third Vice-President and General Manager, Washington, D. C THE KNIFE 2 THROWERS | = CHAPTER IX. eee SO ee oe HEN Carmen had recovered and the two were seated again, both silently think- Ing, it occurred to Craig to glance In the direction of the duenns. Apparently she had not moved or glanced in their direction, for she was Still plactdly engaged upon that inde- seribable work. It was Craig who broke the silence. “Miss Pendleton,” he began, aud she Jooked up in amazement. “That Is your true name,” he continued, “and I ‘Wink I should so address you,” he added. “Not If you are to be the friend 1 need, a3 you will know after you have heard all that I haye to tell you,” she said demurely. “What then?” he asked. “Carmen,” she replied simply. “So be It,” he sald gravely. “I will address you by your given name, and in all things T will try to be to you what Burr would have been had he lived. But that fs not what I Intended to sy. There is something concerning the death of Burr that you should know. Perhaps you have heard that he left his fortune to me.” “No,” she replied, “I had not heard of It” “He did, absolutely, as people sup- pose, but that is not true. It was left to me—that Is, the bulk of it was left to me in trust for you.” “In—trust—for—me?” et “But he did not know"— “He suspected. There was a docu- ‘ment left to me with his will. That ‘we will read over together inter. He only believed that there might be a half brother or sister somewhere in the world, probably in Mexico, and he dl- rected me to search.” She raised one hand and stopped him. “Mr. Wyndham"— she began, and he interrupted her. “You have forgotten something, Car- men,” he said. “What ts tt?” “My given name.” “Ob, well, I will finish what I was about to say. I have a reason, a very strong reason, which you will under- stand after we have talked about the duel, why I do not want one word sald about Burr's property yet. The time is not at hand until we have discussed the uel, and I cannot go into that tonight. I inherited my mother’s property and am what you call rich. Still it was that very subject that brought me to New York.” “What subject?” “Burr's estate. You must remember that I did not know that my brother was murdered. 1 only knew that he was dead. I would have come at once had I known. Let us wait for another Interview for all that we have to talk over. I am dazed tontght, I think. I must bave time to compose myself and to give careful thoneht to what there 1s to do. Ab, Craig”—she uttered the o | € (lie 5A \ c a Ec ZN: $y) 3 eee ee name quite naturally—“you do not know half the story yet. ‘There ts 80 much more. Will you come to me to- morrow at noon?” she asked. “Yen” “I will have breakfast served here in this little parlor at thet hour, and you will share St with me.” “I offer an amendment, Carmen. I will call bere with a carriage at noon. You and I and the stone tmage at the other end-of the room will drive out together and have luncheon at a place I know.” She assented without question, and neither coud foresee what grave com- plications this arrangement was des- tined to bring about. A moment later Craig bade the sister of his friend good night and was driv- en to the Waldorf, where for ten min- utes he showed himself conspicuously in the corridors. ‘Then he had himself driven directly to his own apartments. It was midnight when he entered, and the party were just leaving the card table to devour the ample spread that bad been prepared for them by Wyndham's orders. . Of course they chaffed him about bis absence. Men always do that sort of thing, and Wyndham expected tt. Es- euders alone had nothing to say re- garding the matter. 1” “As soon as there was an opportutilty Carleton Biggs drew Wyndham aside ‘and whispered: “Awfally sorry, old man, I played as recklessly as I could, but I won like & house offre for all that, The Mexl- can is the biggest loser, but I think it 4s because be seemed to have no heart fn the game, Half the time he didn't Seem to know what be held, and almost always he bad to be told when to come in. Funny thing, that. I have been told that be Js an expert with cards.” “It’s gil rleht_ Carleton,” replied would have been mine. Not a word. You have done me a greater service than you know. T think I know why Escudera did not pay much attention to the grime, but it does not matter.” ‘The game was brought to a close ac- cording to the arrangement, at 6 o'clock in the morning, and as the guests were departing Escudera, who had partially retrieved his losses of the earlier part of the game, loltered behind the others ‘and was the last to bid his host goodby. Wyndbam guessed that be had something to say, but he was hardly prepared for what came. “I should not think you would enjoy living in these rooms,” be sald, “Why not?” asked Wyndham. “Ob, nothing; only there ts something suggestive of the uncanny about a place where a man bas been murder- pea “Not when that man was your best and dearest friend, senor. On the con- trary, these rooms keep me reminded of something that I have to do.” “What is that?” “Bring the murderer to fustice.” ‘The Mexican shrugged bis shoulders, “I will confess,” be sald, “that 1 have felt rather grewsome bere. I have not been here before since that night. You know I belong to a superstitions race. Good morning.” “Now, what the devil was he driving at?’ muttered Wyndbam after Escu- dera was gone. “He had something else to say. but he didr't dare say it. 1 wonder what it was that made bim nervous. Was It because he was in the rooms where be bad killed a man or Was it because he wae worried over my absence? Whatever it was, his time for uncertainty {s short. He at least Will soon know the worst.” | “Instead of taking a few hours of rest, as most men under the circumstances [would have done, Craig Wyndham plunged into a cold bath, after which old James gave him a thorough “rub down.” ‘Then, although it was still no early that he knew none of his ac- quaintances would be abroad, he went out on the street and took a sharp walk of three miles or more. “If © man avolds stimulants, takes brisk exercise and cold water baths, he ean do without sleep for seventy-two hours,” he said to a park policeman to whom he talked while he rested from his brisk peregrination. He had walked all the way out t6 Mount St. Vincent to make arrange- ments for that luncheon, and with all is straightforwardness he would have laughed to scorn any Implication that he had done it for any other reason than the exercise; but all the while as he walked there were bright—no, bril- Mant—eyes leading him on, the eyes of te slater of Nis dead frend, the exes of the woman to whom he intended to be a brother! Self deception ts deception of the worst sort, for there can be no betray- al. Craig Wyndham did not know that he was deceiving himself. All his life he had been so direct in everything hé did that the symptoms were unrecog- nizable. He only realized without know- ing why that something was strange and new. If ever a man hated deception of any sort, Cralg Wyndham was one. The interview with Carmen, the exer. else and the consclous force of his own strength had given him a new and strange confidence, and while he was returning from the park he made up his mind that there should be no. more of that. With the knowledge he now Possessed he belleved that he could not lonly dety the machinations of Carlos Escudera, but that he need no longer pretend friendship for a man he hated; ‘iso he resolved that he would make no effort to conceal from him or bis followers—it he possessed any—what he should do that day. In other words, he felt entirely competent to care for Jand protect Carmen Pendleton. ‘There may be some who read who have had this same sensation and can under- stand better than {t can be described here the sensations by which he was actuated. It was tn consequence of these sever- ‘al emotions—if they may be defined by ‘that word—that at the appointed hour ‘of noon Craig appeared at the door of ‘the hotel where the sister of his friend ‘was stopping and, without any attempt fat concealment, drove away with ber Jand the duenna. Nor was it with sur- prise that, as they drove up the ave- nue, be wan saluted with raised hat and flourishing bow by Carlos Escu- dera. Carmen's seat in the carriage was such that she did not see the Mextcan, ‘and ft was therefore supposable that the Mexican did not sce her. ‘The du- jenna, being on the front seat, was, of course, unseen, and Wyndham smiled ‘when he realized that after all it was only his own movements that Escude- ra and his hirelings were watching. As yet Bscudera did not even suspect the presence of his cousin in the city. ‘At Mount St. Vincent they sought a far corner of the restaurant. ‘The du- ‘enna, Maria, was given an adjoining table. A tip to the walter made it {m- possible for other guests to occupy the nearby tables at an hour when there jwere so many that were vacant In rother parts of the room, and thus HE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND: VIRGI ‘80 well attuned to time that he recog- nized the step of Carlos Escudera. “Be calm, Carmen,” he said rapidly ‘and In a low voice. “Remember that you are not in Mexico now.” Sbe recovered herself instantly, but the next moment Escudera was beside them. “This ts an unexpected pleasure, senorita,” he said coldly in Spanish, ignoring utterly the presence of Wynd- ham. “I did not know that my flancee was in the city.” Wyndham saw that he was deadly pale and that he was struggling with all his strength of will to speak calmly. ‘This man, usually so self possessed, for ‘once had lost his power of self repres- sion. His eyes seemed sunken back in his bead. His white teeth gleamed ominously under bis black mustache. His bands trembled with excitement. Craig thought, somewhat vaguely—for he was intent upon watching the man— how fortunate {t was that Carmen bad told him that ehe was aflanced to Es- cudera! He realized in that moment ‘how appalling the statement would have been had he not already been for- tifled against it. At the same instant he decided that it was best to treat the Mexican tn a perfectly natural manner. Anybody who has found himself at some time in a critical position realizes how rapidly one can and does think at such moments. He sprang to his feet before Escu- era bad ceased speaking and exclaim. ed in a tone that evidenced both sur- Prise and pleasure, for Escudera did Rot know that he understood Spanish. “Hello, Escudera! This Is an unex- pected pleasure. I supposed you were sleeping the sleep of the just after last night. Permit me, Miss Pendleton, to Present my friend, Senor Escudera. He comes from your own country, by the way. Escudera, Miss Pendleton.” It was a shot that told, for it stag- gered Escudera utterly. If such a thing were possible, he be- jeame a shade whiter than before, and |for once in his life he was outdone in presence of mind. It was clever, too, on the part of Wyndham, that assumption for Carmen ef the name of Pendleton, for it ex- plained without further words thelr presence there together. Escudera bowed with a gesture that was truly Mexican, and he smiled with fn Insolence that he did not try to con- ceal, and while he bowed and smiled he made another herole effort to con- trol himself, In that, however, he was only partly successful, for he still tg- nored Wyndham. He could not play the game with the cool head of his an- tagonist. ‘There were mileposts beyond which he could not travel. “I do not think that I require an in- troduction to you by this fellow or by anybody,” he said in Spanish, believing that Wyndham could not understand him, “but I do require an explanation of your presence here.” “You have it,” she replied calmly, “In the letter you’ sent to me announcing the death of Burr Pendleton, in which you refrained from telling me the truth.” It was a delicate method of telling him that he hind led to her, and it angered him beyond endurance. “Shalt I tell you why I decelved you?” he demanded hotly, forgetting that he had demanded an explanation and that instead he was making ono, “It was because I respected your fecl- Ings; because I believed the knowledge ‘of how your half brother came to his death would shock you; because al- ready I knew the name of the man who killed him and only awaited evidence to convict him of the crime, and that man, the man who killed Pendleton, Is Your present companion—this man who sits opposite you at the table.” ‘Wyndham rose slowly from his seat and, taking a step forward, confronted Escudera. “Senor Escudera,” he said, also speaking Spanish, “it ls my misfor- tune or good fortune, whichever you choose to call it, to understand you. It is certainly my good fortune to recog- nize in you a despicable scoundrel. Will you leave us quietly, for the eake of the lady, or shall I call”— He aid not have time to complete what he would have said, for the Mex- fean, who now lost every vestige of self control, started back and with a rapid motion thrust bis right hand tnto the ‘opening of his waistcoat. Tn an instant it was out again, and something—even the quickness of the eye could not determine what it was— gleamed in bis grasp. ‘The hand was drawn back. Carmen uttered slow cry. Wyndham started forward, for he knew perfectly well the meaning of that gesture, the one that had hurled death into the heart of Burr Pendleton, and he intended to selze the Mexican before he could cast the terrible missile. But Escudera’s wrist was selzed from bebind, the weapon was torn with « sudden wrench from his grasp, and he stood before [them lke a writhing serpent whose fangs have been drawn. Nobody had noticed Maria, the duen- jna. Her presence was utterly forgot- ten, but she was a Mexican Indian wo- man, and she knew the man who had {interrupted the luncheon. During the ‘scene she stole bebind bim, as if she ei .> Ses po¥ (LS cs yyy oe =, - ANS ni SSS ENR ARE NSS| IS) \ i = ‘ VA. \ + ny = { b ey h a “He setzed her by the throut, and returned quietly to the table. ~ “I think, Carmen,” he sald—‘I think "ve may now proceed with our lunch- eon.” And she looked at him with eyes that spoke all too plainly of the admiration fhe felt. e—- CHAPTER << ——= ne gee ee ‘8 MYSTERY EXPLAINED table as placidly as if nothing unusual had happened and whom Wyndham had warmly thanked for ber part in the scene so lately enacted, had turn- ed ber back to them and was gazing eut through the window at the car ‘ rlages that were constantly passing to Nand fro. ( “Now, Carmen,” said Craig at last, “war is declared. I do not know what Escudera has got up his sleeve"— “A knife, doubtless,” she interpolat- ed, and Cratg smiled and continued: | —“put I do not doubt that he has something. We have forced his band, and I have not a doubt that he will at | once endeavor to fix this crime that we know he committed upon me. Still I have considerable time to act, so we need not make unnecessary haste. ‘There are several things that I must know to complete the Knowledge I al- ready have, for I already know more about the history of your father and Burr than you think Ido. I think the best way to got at what I require now will be to ask you a few questions. It ‘will save time, and In that way we can get directly at the important points.” | “i will reply to any question you will ask if it is one that I am Informed about.” | “Under what name did your father first visit Mexico?” t “Bridge. ‘That ts why my cards are inscribed Del Puente—of the bridge." } “Did your mother know bis true ;name when they were married?” “Yes. He never deceived her.” “Do you know why he went to Mex- fo under an assumed name?" } “Xe. Pancho, who was his servant and is now mine, has told me. A syn- | dicate that had been formed by my fa- | ther in New York met with disaster of some kind at the bands of the then Mexican government. He was known to the Mexicans by name only, and he Went among them to investigate the affairs of the syndicate. In order to ‘accomplish the task better he assumed {a name at random. Bridge happened to be the one he selected. The govern- ment of Mexico was very unstable at that time. Life was not valued at a very high price—not much higher than thelr bonds, which were then worthless, There were national complications of some kind which I do not understand, Dut"— “I know about that, Carmen, and I will tell you in a few words enough #0 that you will know what a really great man Robert Pendleton was. An Ameri- can officer of the government was grossly insulted by the Mexican gov- ernment. Your father might, by tn- forming his own government of all he knew, have brought on diffieulties be- tween the two nations, which would probably have resulted in the downfall ‘of Mexico, at that time torn by internal conflicts. Your mother plead for her country, and for love of her be not only Kept silent, but he voluntarily relin- quished a fortune, or what they would call there several fortunes. He did not return to Mexico for the same reason, Decause his life would not have beert safe for a moment and because she begged him not to do so. She prom- ised to come here to him, but she died. ‘That much I have learned from docu- ments that I found in Burr's safe. And here let me add: Burr knew that his father had married again in Mexico ‘and that his wife had died. He did not know that there was a child, but he believed It probable, and that ts why he left the property in trust to me, with private directions what to do. Now, Carmen, were you the only child of that marriage?” “No.” She cast down her eyes s0 that he could not meet her glance. “I ‘bad a twin brother.” “You had a twin brother? He Is dead, then?” “No; be lives, but I will not recog- nize him. Captain Romero, with whom Burr fought the duel, is my brother, He was born at the same time that I ‘was born.” “My God! Brother against brother! What a fortunate thing it 1s that the duel did not terminate fatally! Did ‘You know about it at the tle?’ “Yes, and I tried to prevent. But for ‘Pancho, my old servant, I would have done so, But for once in his life, and only once, I belleve, Pancho betrayed me. But he hates Ignacto for his own sake and because he has been unkind tome. After Burr left Mexico he came to me and confessed what he had done. It was Pancho who drove my carriage yesterday, so you may know that I still trust him. He came to New York ‘once with a message from my mother to my father, and he remained here a month. Now you understand how It is that he knows bis way about the city.” ‘Then in a few words she related to Craig how she, having learned that there was to be a duel, determined to Prevent it; how she sent a messenger to Burr requesting him to meet her in ‘the garden at “Jenks';” how, falling to Inflsance him and not daring at that time to betray the relations between them, she had her servants kidnap him on the road between Tacubaya ‘and Chapultepec; how she kept him prisoner, and how Pancho liberated him and condutted bim to the dueling ground; she told of her anxiety to get Am out of Mexico lest Ixnacio Rome- to should have iim assassinated. “Was Ignacio aware of the relation- ship between him and Burr?" asked Craig. “Yea; that is why he hated him so. He would never consent to bear the name of Bridge or Del Puente. but se lected instead our mother’s name, Ro- mero. But if he could have killed Burr or bave bad him killed he would gladly have taken the name of Pendle- ‘ton im order to inherit the property. My mother’s family never forgave ber for marrying an American and a here- tie, as they styled my father. Their hatred fills the veins of Ignacio.” “Who is Captain Agramonte?” |. “A very dear friend—one whom I es- teem most highly. He has been a brother to me in many kindnesses. Ig- nacio and he ere not friends, although there has never been an open rupture between them. I love him dearly.” | She uttered the last sentence quite calmly, as one might speak of a fa- vorite horse, and the sudden leap that Craig Wyndham’s heart had given was ‘not repeated. | “Now tell me about Escudera,” he said. | “I have already told you that he ts my cousin and my flance. I can only ‘add that he and Ignacio are insepara- dle friends. In fact, there are four felends in the group, and they are known as the “four duelists” through. ‘out Mexico. They pass thelr time at ‘the shooting gallery and in the gam- ‘bling houses, and they are bound to- co aie iS & IN Si 1A, CG \ TAN iL peer 2 Hy Bis ee ee ny vo ae, ENG” gether by the ties of some secret soct- ety which, I believe, ts inimical to the government, but I do not know. Ig. nacto {8 still bedridden with the wound he received from Burr. The remaining three came here to accomplish the death of Burr. [How well they suc- ceeded you know." | “Three!” exclaimed Craig. “Where, then, are the others?" “They are in the city. ‘They are not far from this spot at this moment, Be- tween them they would have served you as Burr was served long before this only that they await the recovery of Ignacio so that he may be on hand to claim the estate. It is a tangled skeln, Craig, but it Is as clear to me ‘8 noonday.” “It begins to be clear to me also,” he replied. “Now that you haye served Carlos as you have.” she continued, and she smiled again when the scene recurred to her, “I do not think they will have the patience to walt. Certainly you are fn constant peril. With a Mextcan— that is, with such Mexicans as they ‘fare—vengeance comes before money.” “You ‘have already told me," sald Craig thoughtfully, ignoring her refer- ence to his own danger, “that you are not In need of money—tn short. that you are—er—rich. Did the property of Your mother all descend to you?" “No; Ignacio received the same that I did, but he has gambled bis portion Jaway until he has nothing. It was to ‘demand money of me that he accosted me one day on the Paseo, when Burr interfered, and which was the real ao of the duel. “That was the first time that Burr ‘ever saw me,” she added after a mo- ‘ment’s pause. “One word more about the property, Carmen. I know that there are estates in Mexico, in the state of Michoacan, ‘which were in the hands of a man bamed Sepulvida, and I know that Burr's father in u letter directed him to go to Mexico and recover them. I know that Burr wrote to Sepulvida several times, or, rather, I wrote for him, and that no satisfactory replies were recelyed. I also know that those Properties were transferred by Sepul- vida to Burr while he was there, for I have found copies of the papers relat- ing to them, but I do not know any of the particulars. The real cause of Burr's trip was to find a brother or a sister; ostensibly {t was to recover this Droperty, for which he did not care a fig. Can you tell me anything about that?” “Yea. Pancho knows about tt and has told me. My father made my mother ‘a very rich woman before he left Mex- feo, and he was thoughtful enough to place it all tn United States govern- ment bonds tn her name. He also pos- sessed large estates in Michoacan, but those he did not dare, for some reason, to transfer directly to her. Therefore he made Senor Sepulvida the ostensible owner, with directions to transfer them to my mother whenever {t was safe to do so and in the event of her death and his to his son in New York. Senor Sepulvida ts a very conscientious man, It was his wish long ago to give the Property to me, but he did not believe he had the right to do #0. Ignacio knows nothing about those properties, It is the regret of my life, Craig, that I never saw my father—only his ple- ture,” she added pensively. “What are the names of the two Mexicans who came here with Escu- dera?” asked Craig, suddenly changing the subject. “Suan Rodriguez and Emilio Busta- mente. Both are rather light complex- foned and might readily pass for Amer- feans, for they speak English fluently.” “Good!” exclaimed Craig, rising sud- denly, “I know them both. I have seen them with Escudera twice when ‘they did not see me. Now let us go. 1 ‘will take you back tp your hotel, and I ‘want to see Pancho.” “He {s there; but if you take him away I will not be safe a moment. I am afraid of Carlos.” “Carlos will be kicking his toes against tron bars before he is twenty: four hours older,” replied Craig, with frown. “But be {s crafty, and much may be -complished in twenty-four hours. You must not leave me unprotected.” “Unprotected, Carmen? Unprotected? I will never leave you unprotected as long as I live if you will give me the right to protect you. Hush! Hush! ‘That slipped out without permission, Carmelita; but I mean it, I mean it It is too sudden, but I am a sudden fel- low, and you must not mind. Have I frightened you, Carmen? Am I a great big brute? There; keep back your tears and forget that I said what J ald.” She raised her glowing eyes to bis and, looking deep Into his own, re- plied: “I do not want to forget it. I want to remember it—always, Craig.” After that neither spoke during a full minute, but sat like two statues gaz- ing into each other's eyes. What si- lent sentences passed between them then nobody will ever know. Present- ly Craig broke the silence. “Come, Carmelita,” be said gently; “we must go. There is so much to do, but I believe with it all that I am at this moment the happiest man on God's green earth. God has been good to me always, but better now than ev- er before, querida mia.” And when he turned around he’ for the first time that day discovered the old duenna looking at bim, and she murmured so that the words just reached his hearing: “Esta bien, senor. Esta muy bien!” [ro BE coxtinvED.] ia Mini ee “You are his rival in love?” “Tam.” _ “Yet you profess friendship for him.” “I do, [have been his dentist for several years, and I wouldn't forego the fun of fixing up his teeth for any- thing in the world.”—Washington Star. Soporte. : Knox—tI sat down in my easy chair last evening and picked up that new novel of Scribbler’s, and I didn’t get into bed until four this morning. Cox—The idea! Why, I thought it awfully tiresome. Knox—Exactly! It was four o'clock when I woke up in my chair.—Catholic ‘Standard and Times. A Domestic Mystery. Mr. Binks—Something queer about ‘Biffiins. He has never once mentioned his wife. : ‘Mrs. Binks—Perhaps he isn't mar- ried. __ Mr. Binks—Oh, yes, he is, He weara out three pairs of shoes a month try- ing to save car fare.—N. Y. Weekly. Foolish Man, “So Markley ix dead.” “Yes, it was a complication of trou- bles.” “Why, when I saw him a week ago he only seemed to have a slight cold.” “That's right, but he tried to take all the remedies his friends suggest- ed.”—Philadelphia Press. Ja the Land of Dream, Hetty—Oh, Bertha, you must show me that hat your husband said he was going to buy for you. The last time I was here, you know, he said it was a dream. Bertha—And it is still a dream, Hetty.—Tit-Bits. A Long-Felt Want, “I see a crank out west announces his invention of ‘a theater hat for la- dies that will shut up when the cur- tain rises." “If he'd only invent a box party that would do that he'd desrve a medal."—Philadelphia Press. ‘The Happy Place, You'll soon be at de place Whar de blossoms run a race En ge flel-larks ts a-havin’ er dey fun, ‘Whar de melon ripe en red Is a-makin’ er hie bed En thowin' er his green sides ter de sunt Atlanta Constitution, EVIDENCE. oe re eS 4 Vy as my HE (= O =Ys 4 Uh Ate — ie wd | 1 hi 4 4 Mh) Z fe a Lea case. (2D Up-to-Date Schoolmistress (but short-sighted)—Oh! is that you, Miss Maylove? Have you had your boxing lesson? Miss Maylove—What do you think? BaP Sie ) Sane wie se pept Nesrornlg or is aare eae rae elena rere Rersensecceratt “T hear Bronson sang ‘Rocked fn the Cradle of the Decp’ at the con- cert.” ) Yes.” “Did he do it well?” “He did, indeed. It was so vivid that five people lett the hall overcome with ‘sea sickness.” —Tit-Bits. What's in a Name. | Tess—I've written Mame Woodby ‘an invitation to my tea. I suppose I must, | Jess—Yes, but you've spelled her name “M-a-m-e.” ‘Tess—That’s so. She spells it “M-a-y-m-e,” doesn't she? Jess—O! no. She did three months ago, but it’s “M-a-i-g-h-m-e” now.— Philadelphia Press. 3. at Rare ae Bias aes” Sa a ‘aa 1g 43 “Lett a x be 3 aS ‘ a es ade wy, i a Tae ea : a3 < ay Re ae oon vs. Boi: = a ar em a oe ae eo ae “lee ipa a a : Wt a ae - eee Ro? oe oe e ite ie 4 aaa Beil ‘ EASTER VERSE AND OTHERS. > aedanaifal mates meee T see these newgstylé bonnets, an’ T sigh c.. AB shed a fear Yer the old-time Easter bonnet that Mi "randy use to wear! It @idn't have much fixin'ett was platm | ae plain could be; But what bonnet e'er was sweeter as she | shook her curls at me? ‘Tt was Jest as plain as preachin’—was that . bonnet—but T knew That a kiss beneath its cover wae as a. Sweet as honey-cew! ‘The red lips smiled bewitchin’, an’ I saw | the bright eyes beam, As she walked among the llles, ike « "lovely Easter dream! There warn’t no stuffed birde on t-that |. bonnet—not a one! An’ the roses that were near {t had felt “_, the dew an’ sun; An’ when T saw {ts ribbons wave an’ Rias the check below, My soul seemed singin’: “Praise the Lora “trom Whom All Blessin's Flow! I reckon these new styles are right—ant fine enough they seem; But the old-time bonnet haunts ma aa” ; I drift back in a dream To dear oi days in Easter waye 'mn Tongin’ still to see, ‘When Mirandy, ‘neath that bonnet sheolf ) her shiny curis at me! —Allanta Constitution. ; a ie Dieatiaiin Guna ‘He ain't like other folke a bit. ‘He'll stand aside polite An’ sometimes own up pleasantly ‘That mebbe you are right. He'll listen to an argument An’ not get mad at all; ‘He never bullies men because ‘They happen to be small. He never brags about himself; ‘He tolls as best he can An’ does his dally éuty by His kin an’ fellow man. Fur simple hospitality He has enough to spare. He ain't a-gettin’ very rich; ‘An’ doesn't seem to care. An’ yet he doesn't seem to be ‘The idol of the crowd, ‘We half suspect 0 good a man Is Ukely to git proud. ‘There's no denyin’ of the praise His character evokes. He bas our admiration—but He ain't like other folks. Washington Star. Stdatce ak tee Oak Mies: Back to the hallowed hills which chilé- hood knew, ‘Made sacred ground by memories sweet ‘and true, I wandered listiessly one summer's day. I blotted out the waste of weary years, Folded the pages that were stained with tears, And fancied I was but a child at play. But when the evening came and twilight Above the gray-roofed home I loved se well, And stilt no voice called from the vine~ ‘clad door, 2 wept as only'they can weep who know, ‘The loving voices of long ago. ‘Will call them from thelr childish sports no more. Beth Whitson, in N. ¥. Sun, ele San He mourned because he could not flee From wintry blasts and icy woes; He longed to loiter lazily ‘And sip the orange where it grows. He sighed to put his work away; ‘He envied them that journeyed where ‘The gods of pleasure only sway And skies are ever soft and fair. But as he mourned hie grievous lot He chance? to hear a little sigh; He gazed a moment and forgot ‘The softness of the southern sky. She played with him ux witha toy And laughed to see him at her feet; His every task became a joy And all the wintry winds blew sweet. —8. B. Kiser, in Chicago Record-Herald. An Easter Dawn, Low in the west the waning moon ‘A silver crescent shone, High overhead a single star Kept patient watch alone The earth was cold with frosty dews, But all the east was pink, Ae if a ded of roses bloomed ‘On morning's misty brink. The sapphire fleld of night above ‘Took on a paler hue— Perhaps the tread of ange! feet Had worn away the blue: And through the fleecy clouds appeared A broad and brilliant ray, A golden herald bringing light, ‘The dawn of Easter day! Mina Irving, In Woman's Home Com. Panton, ‘A Seng 6f Raster Bars. ‘Pink and biue and yellow and green— Prettiest exes that ever were seen! Eggs with pletures of birds and bees; Eggs with tracings of vines and trees: Eggs with gilding, and eges without: Eggs with ribbons round about; Beautiful eggs for hands that are small— ‘And Little Maid Margery owns them alld A big white room where nurmes go With softest footfalls to and tro; Row upon row of little witlte beds, ‘Row upon row of restless heads; And Uttle Maid Margery up and down, Carrying eggs in a basket brown— ‘Beautiful eggs for hands that are small— And the hospital children own them allt —Emma C. Dowd, in Youth's Companion. Her Gite. She cannot draw, she cannot paint, ‘She writes a homely hand; g The rules that govern prosody: Bhe cannot understand; Her spelling’s bad and there tno ‘Sweet instrument she plays; Yet She knows but little of the things ‘ Men. did tn anctent days. t She never learned to hake acuke, ‘She sings no pleasing airs; To save her life she couldn't make ‘A gown such as she wears; But pride still glows within her heart, She has a gift sublime; When women trim thelr hats themselves. She knows it every time. 8. B. Kiser, in Chicago Record-Herala. in | The mounded snow has passed away, ‘The glory of the spring appears; Not once has God forgot His eagth ‘Through the innumerable years, ‘ What greater miracle than this Can doubt require, of faith implore, When from the winter's grave of cold Rise leaf and bloom, from shore to shored Ring, Easter bells, and sweetly tell ‘The story of our rien Lord; Ah, who can doubt who hears aright ‘The opening blossom's whispered word? —Ninette M. Lowater, in Christian Work, meee rei Easter lilies, soft unfolding, ‘Emblems of eternal love, Close within their chalice holding, / | Phe truth below of Christ above.” } | Easter Ulles, sweets exhaling, Let your incense rise to-day, ' ‘To our Lord, who, never failing, Leads us o'er the thorny way. Easter lies, Ife infolding, Germ and seed for future time, --So_our life-germs we are molding, For the future life sublime. | _rMary E. Lewin, in Boston Budget ‘The Cook Won Oat ' Yeast—Don't you think arbitration is the safest way to settle disputes? Crimsonbeak—No; I must say that I do not. We had some trouble with our cook and I went to the kitchen to arbitrate the matter with her. Come up to the house some time and TR show you what remains of the suit of clothes I wore that day.—Yonkere Statesman. es See 3 RSS ae DA EN * (Emasvie AY ES Bran) q = \> pee “SATURDAY, way 3, : ‘1902 4 WEEK’S NEWS CONDENSED. See See aren, A pottery trust, to include all pat- tery planis west of the Allegheny mountains, including $2 in East Liver- Pool, O., is being formed. The house committee on pensions yesterday reported a bill increasing the pension of General Lawton's ‘widow from $30 to $50 per month. Naval Cadet Coburn who has been tried by a court martial at Annapoils, Md., on a charge of making false statements, has been completely ac- -quitted. President Roosevelt has accepted the resignation of Edward F. Mo- Sweeney, assistant“commissioner of immigration at New York, to take ef- fect June 1. Friday, April 25. The torpedo boat destroyer Hopkins was launched at Wilmington, Del, yesterday afternoon. Fire yesterday destroyed an entire Dusiness block at Red Oak, Ia, entail- ing a loss of $250,000. The Hollidaysburg (Pa) and Gap Iron Works were purchased by Robert ©. Neal, of Harrisburg, who will op- erate them, giving employment to 300 men. Colonel Crowder’s report on his tn vestigation of the British supply camp at Port Chalmette, La, has been placed in the hands of Attorney Gen- eral Knox: Saturday, April 26. Forest fires in Venango county, Pa., caused a loss of $30,000 among oll producers. | The Fuller syndicate refuse to in- crease their bid for Baltimore's inter- ‘est in the Western Maryland railroad, ‘The steamer Sunrise, of the Red River Line, was burned st her wharf at New Orleans yesterday. Loss, = 009. Philadelphia meat dealera have formed am orguniation to dress thelr ‘own meat, and will refuse to handle western beef. 201 Governor Murphy, of New Jersey, yesterday appointed Edward L. Phil: lips, Seward Davis and Joseph A. Brohel as a voting machine commis- sion. Monday, Aprit 23. | The reciprocity treaty between the United States and Barbadoes was signed on Saturday. | Losses paid by fire insurance com- panies in Pennsylvania last year ag- Gregated $11,978,838. ‘The fifth annual conference for edu- cation in the south, at Athens, Ga., closed yesterday afternoon, ‘The 83d anniversary of the founding of the I. 0. 0. F. in America was cele- brated Saturday by lodges all over the country. Ed. Dalton and Byron M. Gerry, ‘oll well shooters, were killed at Saned Creek, W. Va. by the premature ex- plosion of 100 quarts of nitro-glyce- rine. Tuesday, April 29. Drouth-stricken farmers of Fulton country, Arkansas, have issued an ap- Peal for food, clothing and feed for stock. The Italian government will pur- chase a building in Washington to be ‘occupied by members of the Italian embassy. President Roosevelt signed the legislative appropriation bill, giving Permanent employment to more than 1,000 clerks. i Andrew Carnegie has offered Bing- hamton, N. ¥., $75,000 for a public - brary if they will provide a site and appropriate $7,500 yearly to support it. Rear Admirai Crowninshiela yester- day surrendered the direction of af- fairs In tho bureau of navigation of the navy to Rear Admiral Taylor, the new chief. Wednesday, April 30. Secretary of War Root arrived tn Washington last night from his trip to Cuba. Senator Clark, of Montana, was yes- terday fined $10 in a Washington po- Uce court for speeding his automobile through the city. ‘William H. Davies, mine inspector of the Fitth anthracite district of Pennsylvania, today sent his resigna- tion to Governor Stone. An explosion in the Hagus Steel Company's plant, at St. Louis, caused & fire that destroyed the works, en- tailing a loss of $250,000. ‘The Chinese minister, Wu Ting Fang, declined an invitation to deliver an address at a school commencement in Georgia, on accourt of criticisms in Captain of Deutschland Fell Dead. Berlin, April 30.—Captain A. Albers, of the Hamburg-American steamer Deutschland, fell dead of heart fail. Ure in the chart house of his vessel as she was approaching the port of Cuxhaven, He expired in the arms of his first officer, who caught him as he fell The long hours spent by Captain Albers on the bridge of the Vessel after the loss of her rudder at Bea, which occurred before the Deutschland reached Plymouth, and during. the passage of the North Sea, probably hastened the captain's col- lapse. POWDER MILL BLOWN UP Five Employes of the Shenandoah Company Blown to Pieces. Shenandoah, Pa, April 28.—By the explosion Saturday afternoon of the upper powder mill of the Shenandoah Powder Company, at Krebs Station, five employes wero instantly. killed and all the buildings of the plant were Dlown to pieces. ‘Those killed were: Irvin Wolf, Amos Yamall, W. J. Lindermuth, EL mer Stauffer and John Ruppert. It will probably never be known what caused the explosion, as all the men employed in the building where the explosion occurred were killed Not a trace of any of the bodies has been found with the exception of that of Wolf, whose remains were picked up some distance from the scene of the explosion terribly mangled. Oliver Mummey, who was employed im the charcoal house, said the first explosion occurred in that bullding and communicated to the magazine. GENERAL MARKETS. Philadelphia, Pa., April 29.—Flour Pas dull; winter subertine, $2:95@3-19; Pennsylvania roller, clear, $3.40@2.65: city mills, extra, $1008.80. Rye flour quiet, at $3.25@3.30 per barrel. Wheat steady; No. 2 Penna., red, 87%4@88e. Corn steady: No. 2 yellow: local, 67c. Oats were quiet; No. 2 white, clipped, blige: lower grades, Sc. Hay steady! No. i timothy sold at 915, 50018 ‘tor large bales. Beet steady; beet hams, pea. Porw firm: family, $19 so@z0. ive poultry sold at 12@12%e. for Rens, and 9. for old roosters; spring chickens, 30@35c. Dressed" poultry Soldat "12%c- for choice fowls, ‘and At S@ 8%. for old roosters. Butter was steady,” creamery, 25e. Eggs steady; New “York sand.’ Ponnsylvania, 16¢. per dozen. Potatoes were dull: east~ ern, 95c.@$1 per bushel. ‘Soe dee eee East Buffalo, N. Y., April 29.—-Cattle were dull; veals, tops, $6.25@6.50; fair to good, $q5.75; common and light, $4@4.75. " Hogs—Heavy and good weights steady, light yorkers and Pe slow and 5@10c. lower; hea $7. a be Wigs wee EB: 8, t , $6.65@6-90: Bars, Sasso, Steep steady; lam! bari steady; common, '35c. Shes ge Gave orden " 170; fair to Ben eee: culls and common, $3.50 5.50; Yoarlings, $6.2506.36, East Liberty, Pa, Ap 29.—Cattle PT HgRT:, Sholes, soe; prime, $6.50@6.78;" ‘good, $5.85@6.35., Hogs Were slow: prime’ heavies, $1.35@7.40; Dest mediums, eeapet ons heavy york- sip, Blo@eiss ighe Yoinera, "6h 306 7.05; pigs, $6.40@6.60; Troughs, B@6.7 . Hebel esa Sater ah 50; cholee Iam .60@ 6.15; ag calves, $5.50@6. rr re $75,000 Gived to Employes. Chicago, April 30.—The Metropolt tan National Bank, of this city, will be merged with the First National Bank, and the officials of the Metropolitan divided $75,000 among the employes of the institution. The gifts ranged from $15,000 to the cashier, down to $50 to the messenger boys. ‘Three Miners Crushed. Wilkesbarre, Pa., April 30.—Dantel Collins and John Ruane were killed and William Boland fatally injured by ‘a fall of roof in the Paradise mine of the Pennsylvania Company at Pitts. ton yesterday, The men were barring | down coal, when the roof fell without Nieetaaiiboaet Governor of Arizona Resigned. Washington, April 30.—The resigna- tion of Governor Murphy, of Arizona, to take effect June 30, has been re- ceived here. It is probable that A. 1, Brodie will be appointed to suc- ceed him. ‘Temperance Hint. “You seem rather hilarious to-day,” the lathe remarked to the buzz saw. “Yes.” replied the buzz saw, “the man who runs me brought some whis- ky into the shop with him a little while ago.” “Well?” “Well, I took two or three fingers at his expense.”—Troy Times. Natoratty. “Josiah,” asked Mrs. Chugwater, “what is a bucket shop?” “It's a place, I suppose, replied Mr. Chugwater, looking impatiently up from his newspaper, “where they empty the water out of stocks.”— Chicago Tribune. Natural Mirrors. The Lawyer—You say that you were walking behind this woman, could not distinguish her figure be- cause of the cape she wore, saw nothing of her face, and yet knew ‘that she was a very pretty woman. How do you account for that? ‘The Witness—Well, I could see the faces of the men coming towards me. ae Che Mcieaaes mis Dene. | “What do you think of the new min- ister's sermon?” inquired Mr. Cum- rox’s wie, “Well,” he replied, “I guess {t wasn't very good.” “Cpon what do you base your opin- fon?” “I understood every word of it, and got really interested.”—Washington Star. Such Impudencet “Young man,” said the stern father, “do you think you are able to support a family?” | “Well,” said the young man, brave- ly, “have thought that all over, and I ‘have come to the conclusion that I am ‘willing to endure Lillian’s family for the sake of Lillian herself."—Somer- ville Journal. ‘Compensation. Highblower—My first daughter mar- ried a poet, my second an artist, and my third a railroad magnate. Dimpleton—And which coupte is the most fortunate? “Oh, the first two of them. They are supported by the husband of the third."—Lite. wiikey eles “Mary,” said the young husband, in hollow accents, “did you get the recipe for the biscuits out of the cook book?” “Yes, dear,” she replied, nervously; “why do you ask?” “Nothing, pet—er—only I didn't think cook books were such heavy lit- erature.”—Baltimore News. waen Gomes “Did you look at both sides of his argument?” “I did,” answered Senator Sorghum. “As soon as he handed me a check I turned it over to see that ft was properly indorsed.” — Washington Star. Ambitious, “Well, Kitty,” said the caller, “1 hope you are studying hard at schoo! and trying to make something uf your- self.” “Yes, ma'am,” Kitty replied. “Rut when I get to be a woman I'm going to ‘marry some tall, handsome man named Guy."—Chicago Tribune. Celerity. ‘The ground with snow Is covered thi ‘The younguter saya “harrahs He has to say it very quick, Betore it starts to thaw. =—Washington Star. e THE RILHMOND PLANE1. RICHMUND, VIRGINIA 0S NEW YuRiK’S TELEPHONES. | _ a ere eer There are more telephones in Manhattan stone than there are in the whole of France. There are in Greater New York and the immediate suburban region, Which really forms part of the city, 120,000 telephones. ‘There are in Manhattan and The Bronx about 76,000 telephones. ‘This system is bigger than any other two combined systems in the world. About the longest telephoning dis. tance used to any extent is practic: ally that from Boston Memphis. People have been using telephones between New York and Chicago for ten years. There were in the whole United States a year ago only something Mike 800,000 subscribers, according tc the statisticians. Eight or ten years ago there were not more than hal! that number, if so many. ‘The telephone systems abroad are largely run as younger sisters of the telegraph systems and the men in charge of them, being largely old telegraph men, find it hard to get away from their old loves. The main point in long distance telephoning is the line; the wire should be insensitive to other noises and to wires on which rapid cur rents are running. Of course, th receiving instruments must be deli cate. WITH THE MUSICIANS. ‘The Philadelphia Art club awarded its gold medal to F. Hopkinson Smith for his “San Trovas, Venice. A painting by Constantine Troyon was sold last month at Christie's, Lon- don, for $35,000. Tt is a picture of cat® tle and sheep, from the William War- ing collection, and was bought from the artist for not more than $500. Of the 629 works submitted for the annual exhibition at the Chicago Art institute, which is now open, 269 were accepted; these are the products of 101 artists, 61 men and 40 women, who make Chicago their professional cen- ter. ‘There has been placed on public ex- hibition in the Educational museum of Teachers’ college, New York, a col- lection of 71 original etchings by Rem- brandt and three by Durer, which are valued at over $20,000. The collection has never been publicly exhibited be- fore. The board of the Omaha public Ubrary has cansed great indignation among the members of the Women’s club of the city by refusing to accept a life-size statue of “Diana and the Stag,” which had been presented by the club, and which was to have been placed in the children’s room of the library. The club women kay the members of the board are censoring their artistic taste, FASHION’S LATEST MANDATES Cherry hats have been brought out for early spring wear. They are pretty, but heavy. Plainly coffured heads guiltless of ornamentation save tortoise shell ‘combs are affected by many women. Jeweled tops to combs are put on with a hinge, that the best usecan be made of them, and they can be placed in several different ways. No dainty piece of lingerie is com- plete these days without the ribbon finish at the neck and sleeve and here and there for trimming, whether in rosettes or rows of ribbon-rim beading. ‘This season will be no exception. Some coats have vests of embroié ery. Black taffeta embroidered in open patterns and made over a satin lining is fine. ‘These gowns hare Louis or bo- lero jackets, the latter with a coat tail at the back and square cut in front over a vest of flowered silkandlace. This sort of jacket fs likely to be worn with black cloth skirts, ‘The coming coronation is responsi. ble for the veritable downpour of crown effects generally. ‘This crown buckle fs a rich affair in dull golden shadings and in addition to its admira. ble form and fine workmanship it is tipped with five splendid boraque pearls. ‘This is one of the most pleas- ing in the deluge of crown designs. WITTY SAYINGS. ‘The police court is a continuous bench show. ‘The water invariably escapes when it is only half tide. It usually pays to avoid meeting the hail fellow-well-met. ‘The principal want of mankind seems to be the want of funds, It takes a real genius to originate new ideas in lovemaking. A man seldom gives his health thought until after he loses it. _ The girl who uses a gold hook when fishing for compliments needs no bait The great drawback to the best fish stories is'that they are wholly unreli able. Fortune fs apt to favor the man who works as if he expects to succeed with- out it. Man may have been made to mourn but he always thinks he is being im: posed on whenever his wife has a head ache.—Chieago Daily News. NOTES OF THE WHEEL. Prince Henry ordered two American bicycles while in this country. Howard Freeman, the artist, is to do some work in connection with his rac- ing this year. Charlie Miller, the winner of sev. eral long-distance races, is now a fire- man on a railroad running out of Chi cago. Joe Nelson has taken to the roads, and is training in all sorts of weather. He proposes to go for amateur records prior to his final amateur race on May 30. His Tarn Next. Kind Gentleman—Why are you cry. Ing, my little man? Little Boy—Because my maw is lickin" my little brother fur somethin wot I done. Kind Gentleman—What a conecien. tious little gentleman! Little Boy—But my’ brother'll tel her {t wuz me, and then I'l ketch it, BoohoolOhty feeeee” Straightens Kinky,Curly Hair ) N (} TRADE MARK _ PET AING OF ALL HAIR TONIC>> = Oe OE ae Q Spire AG, Se YS Sy) oe eg Re By eS SD | Cae eee Sw > AFTER. ~~ BE WARNED _-= N order to protest the public from the numereus quack nostrams now on the market, which claim to straighten and cause the lair to grow long, and which are simply put up by alot of quacks, charlatans, and fakirs, who have no chemical skill, with the sole ides to get your hard-earned cash “and give you nothing in feturn for your money but a dirty, sticky mass of worthless Breases, which injure the hair and cause it to fall out, wo have placed dur trade-mark, granted to us yy the Government of the United States of America, on every bor of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and Hair-Straighteners. “This trade-imark con sists of two heads, as shown in this advertivement—one head showing short, curly hair, the other showing long, flowing hair. 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Solid train to Jacksonville without change, Draw. -Room Pullmans, Dining car an Biewt of Day coaches, Round-trip excursion tickets on sale daily at greatly reduced rates. r ee HUNDLEY’S BEAUTIFIED FURNITURE STORE, FRESH STOCK. r NEW PLANET SATURDAY. MAY 3. 1902. CAMPFIRE STORIES JOHN A. LOGAN'S CONVERSION. A New Chapter Added to the General's War Record, Which Turned Out So Splendidly. The attitude of Gen. John A. Logan in the exciting days immediately following the first election of Lincoln and the outbreak of the civil war has been the subject of a good deal of discussion, to which a writer for the Illinois State Register, of Springfield, Ill., has just contributed an interesting chapter, says the New York Sun. According to "Appleton's Encyclopedia of American Biography." Gen. Logan was from the first an ardent supporter of Lincoln and the union. It says: "On the first intimation of coming trouble from the south he (Logan) declared that in the event of the election of Abraham Lincoln he would shoulder his musket to have him inaugurated." Further on the encyclopedia says: "In July, 1861, during the extra session of congress called by President Lincoln he (Logan) left his seat in "THERE IS BUT ONE SIDE TO TAKE IN THIS FIGHT." congress that he might overtake the troops that were marching out of Washington to meet the enemy, and fought in the ranks of Col. Richardson's regiment in the battle of Bull Run." With both these statements the writer in the Illinois State Register takes issue. Describing himself as a warm friend and admirer of Gen. Logan, he avers that Logan did not sympathize with Lincoln at the start and was not favorable to the cause of the union when the war began. He further says that while Logan's patriotism was fired by the roar of the Bull Run guns, the story that he left his seat in congress to overtake and fight in the ranks of the union army at Bull Run is erroneous. He says: "The history of Gen. John A. Logan is a family one, and the object of the writer is to correct that history with no intent or aim to pluck from the brow of one of America's bravest a single laurel to which he is entitled or to wrong his memory in the slightest degree. But the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, as the oath goes, is this: "John A. Logan was not favorable to the union side when the civil war commenced, and those who claim that he was not only do him but themselves a great wrong. "On the contrary, John A. Logan denounced the war as a 'd-den abolition scheme to free the nigger,' and went so far in his denunciation of the Lincoln party, as he termed it, as to denounce Douglas and many of his warmest friends in Springfield and at his home. On the train upon which Douglas and his wife were going to Chicago, he declared in the hearing of hundreds of people: "Douglas has sold out the democratic party, but I'll be d—d if he can deliver the goods." "He was so enraged at Douglas he would not go to Douglas' room in the American house in Springfield', although Douglas implored him by saying: 'John, come up to my room and let us talk this thing over.' 'Oh, talk the d—l', said Logan, 'I've talked with you and been led by you, until you have led the democratic party into ruin! I'll be d—d if you lead me any more!' "He would not listen to the speeches made by Douglas at Bloomington, Pontiac and Joliet at which last place Logan got off the train and Douglas went on to Chicago, where he died the June following." "John A. Logan had been elected to congress, as had old C. Dick' Richardson, as everybody called him. Col. Richardson on the day before the battle of Bull Run made up a party of six, four to go in a carriage and two on horseback, to witness the battle. They arrived near there on the evening before the battle and could get no place to sleep, until one of the party, Col. R. E. Goddell, of Denver, Col., improvised a camp by taking sheaves of outs from a field near by, upon which the party slept that night. "The party consisted of Col. Richardson, Col. John A. McClernand, congressman from Springfield; John A. Logan, Hunt. Burt Cook, Col. R. E. Goddell and one other to be remembered. The party were soundly sleeping in their oat sheaf bed when the sound of a cannon was heard and Gen. McClernand exclaimed: "My God, boys, it is the beginning of the tug-of-war! Get up and let us hurry to the front!" "They went without their breakfast and were as hungry as bears, but still anxious to see the fight. They pushed along until they began to meet stragglers coming toward them, running at their best speed. They came thicker and faster, and then they were met by three men carrying muskets. John A. Logan jumped toward them and asked: "What is the matter? Where and what are you running for?" "One of the men replied: 'There's a h—l of a fight and the rebels are giving us h—l and we are trying to get out of their reach.'" "John A. Logan then grabbed one of the muskets and exclaimed: 'There is but one side to take in this fight, and I am going to take the union side.' "With that his friends cheered him, for he had been still finding fault with the leaders of his own party 'for helping Lincoln and his party.' McClernand at once said: "He has been converted,' and congratulated him on his change of front." And this, according to the writer in the Illinois State Register, is the true history of how John A. Logan, for once and for all, threw aside his southern sympathies and enlisted, heart and soul, in the war for the union in which he made so splendid a record as a brave and loyal soldier. PUNCHED THE GENERAL. A Foraging Irishman's Bold Stand Against His Interfering Commander. "On the march to the sea," said the major, according to the Chicago Inter Ocean, "when the Twentieth army corps was in the vicinity of Milledgeville, Ga., and our division commander, Gen. John W. Geary, and our brigade commander, Gen. George S. Greene, were riding together, an incident occurred that both remembered for a good many years. As the two generals, their staff officers and escorts were passing a house an alert Irishman darted out of the front door with three chickens strapped to his knapsack and a many-colored patchwork quilt thrown across his arm. "He was pursued by a young but matronly looking woman, bewailing the loss of her silk quilt. Spying Gen. Geary, the woman ran to him and asked his interference to save her quilt. The general dismounted quickly, grabbed the Irishman by the shoulder, turned him about in a rough manner, and said: 'Here, my man, return that truck.' The Irishman dropped the truck and said: 'If you were not a general I would like to see you rob me.' "Thereupon the general dropped his dignity, made a rush for the Irishman, the latter, to the astonishment of all the staff officers, unslinging his knapsack and peeling for a fight. In the meantime the general was cuffing him as he would a schoolboy. He had no thought of resistance, when the Irishman backed off like a billygoat, made a run and jump, and delivered a blow squarely on the general's left jaw. Taken unawares, the general fell, dragging his assailant down with him. The latter, carried away by the spirit of battle, was striking at the general after the manner of a trained pugilist when the staff came to the rescue. When all were on their feet, Gen. Geary extended his hand to the pugilist private and said, with a grim smile: "I guess you got the best of it." "The Irishman replied: "Faith, general, honors are aisy, but I think I ought to have my quilt." The general told him to rejoin his regiment and never be caught in any more scraps like the one in which he had just been indulging. "It is meself that will obey orders," said the Irishman, and he "HERE, MY MAN, RETURN THE TRUCK." marched away without his quilt or his chickens, in a state of amazement oven escaping so easily. "Gen. Geary carried a black eye for two or three days, but he had such an appreciation of the pluck and skill of the man who had given it to him that he bore no resentment. Some of his staff officers were outraged at the indignity put upon a division general and if their recommendations had been acted upon the stealer of chickens would have been severely dealt with. But Geary's experience in Mexico, California and Kansas influenced him to take a more tolerant view, and so it happened that Patrick H——, the only private in the army probably who ever knocked a brigadier general down, escaped all punishment, and lived to tell the story to his children and grandchildren." The Cemetery Armies. In 79 separate and distinct national cemeteries the bodies of nearly 300,000 soldiers who died during the civil war are interred. Some of the cemeteries contain each a silent army of over 10,000 soldiers, in serried ranks, marked by the white headstones, on nearly half of which is inscribed "Unknown." A Love Verselet. "Oh, may I kiss you, sweet!" he cried. "What cheek!" exclaimed the belle. "Do, please," the sartful chap replied; "And the lips as well." THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. MAN----VAIN MAN. He laughs at woman's soda-fountain habit—and keeps druggists busy handing out cigars to him. 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It looked across a narrow sandbar upon the lower coast of Sardinia. At its feet, on the other side, the sea had cut out a place in the cliff, which looked like a gigantic corridor, and served as the port. The water reached almost to the houses of the town, carrying upon it the little Italian and Sardinian fishing boats, and every 15 days the old sidewheeler which went to and from Aiaccio. Clusters of little white houses showed white even upon the white sides of the chalky mountain. They looked like birds' nests stuck into the crevices of the malignant cliffs, which hung over the horrible water way, where ships dared not go. Relentlessly the wind harries the sea, and wears against the naked faces of the rock, whereon few blades of grass could cling. Pale foam flecks scattered upon the thousands of rock edges which pierce into the sea, looking like rugs of white linen, floating and palpitating upon the surface of the water. The Widow Savorini's house, placed upon the extreme edge of the passageway, opened its three windows upon this savage and desolate horizon. She lived there alone with her son Antoine, and their dog Semillant, a big, emaciated, ragged-haired shepherd dog. She was the young man's hunting dog. One night, after a quarrel, Antoinne was murdered by Nicolas Ravollati with a poniard, who that same night escaped to Sardinia. When the old mother saw her son's body brought in to her by the neighbors, she did not cry, but remained a long time mute, looking at him fixedly; then, stretching her wrinkled hand over the corpse, she promised it vendetta. She did not want the people to stay with her, and she shut herself in alone with her dead and the dog, which howled grievously. The dog howled steadily, erect at the foot of the bed, her head stretched towards her master and her tail wrapped tightly through her legs. She was as still as the woman, who bent over the corpse and wept big, silent tears from her unwinking eyes, looking at him. The young man on his back, dressed in cheaply woven cloth, which was cut widely at the breast, seemed to sleep. But there was blood everywhere; on his shirt, torn away in the first efforts to stop the THEY STAID THERE, THOSE TWO, THE WOMAN AND THE DOG, UNTIL MORNING. THEY STAID THERE, THOSE TWO, THE WOMAN AND THE DOG, UNTIL MORNING. bleeding; on his vest, on his trousers, on his face, on his hands. Clots of blood had stiffened in his beard and in his hair. His old mother began to talk to him. At the sound of her voice the dog was stilled. "Va, va, you shall be revenged, my little one, my boy, my poor child. Sleep, sleep, you shall be revenged, do you hear? It is your mother who promises you, and she always keeps her word--your mother. You know that well." Slowly she leaned toward him, pressing her cold lips upon the dead lips. Then Semillant began to howl again. She gave long, wearying shrieks, heart-tearing, horrible. They staid there, those two, the woman and the dog, until morning. Antoine Savorini was buried in the morning, and soon was no longer spoken of in Bonifacio. He left no brothers and no near cousins. There was no man there to carry on the vendetta. The mother alone thought of it. On the other side of the strait she saw from morning till night a white spot on the cliffs. It was a little Sardinian village, Longosardo, the refuge of Corsican banditti who were hunted too closely. They made up nearly the entire population of this hamlet, which faces the shores of their homeland, and they waited there until they might return. She knew Nicolas Ravollati was in this village. All alone, all day long, sitting at her window, she looked across, thinking of the revenge. What could she do without anyone, feeble and near to death? But she had promised, she had sworn upon the corpse. She could not forget, she could not wait. What would she do? She could not sleep at night; she had no longer either peace or rest; she sought obstinately. The dog at her feet slept, and now and then, raising her head, howled into the distance. Since her master was no longer there she sheled often in this manner, as though she were calling, as though her beast soul, consolable, had also a memory which would not be erased. One night when Semillant had recommenced her wailing, the mother, all of a sudden, had an idea—the idea of a ferocious savage. She meditated upon it until the morning; then rising with the coming of the dawn, went to the church. She prayed, prostrated upon the pavement, humbled before God, beseechingly him to aid her, to uphold her, to give her poor, weared body strength to revenge her son. Then she went home. There was in her little yard an old, battered barrel, which gathered the rainwater from the eaves. She emptied it and turned it upside down, made it fast in the ground with heavy logs and stones; then she chained Semillant to the barrel and went into the house. She walked then, continuously, in her room, her eye always fixed on the shores of Sardinia. He was there, the murderer. The dog howled all day and all night. In the morning the old woman brought her water in an earthen jar, but nothing else; no soup, no bread. The next day ended. Semillant slept, stretched out. In the morning her eyes were burning, her coat rough and awry, and she pulled desperately at her chain. Again the old woman gave her nothing to eat. The beast, become wild, barked with a hoarsened voice. The next night passed. Then, the next day, Mother Savorini begged two bundles of straw from a neighbor. She took some old clothes which her husband used to wear and filled them with the straw, so that a human body was represented. Having stuck a long stick in the ground in front of the barrel, she tied to it the manikin, which seemed in this way to be standing up. Then she made a head out of old cloth. The dog, surprised, looked at the man of straw and became silent, though devoured with hunger. That night the woman bought at the grocer's two pounds of meat pudding, returned home and lit a wood fire near the barrel, and fried the pudding. Semillant, crazed, leaped and foamed at the mouth, her eyes fixed on the pan, from which the smoke entered her very stomach. Then the mother made of the smoking pudding a cravat for the man of straw. She took great pains in arranging it about his neck, as though she wished the grease to soak in. When she had done this she unchained the dog. With one bound the animal reached the throat of the manikin, and with her feet on his shoulders began to tear. She fell back with a piece of her prey in her maw. Then she launched herself again burying her fangs in the strings around the throat and, selzing some bits of food, fell back again, and then, maddened with excitement, leaped again on the figure. She carried off the entire face by great bites, tearing the throat into rags. The old woman, motionless, watched with illuminated eyes. Then she reclaimed her beast and, having fastened it again for two days, went over the strange proceeding. For three months she accustomed the animal to this exercise, to this meal gained by savage teeth attack. She didn't chain the dog now, but urged her on with gestures upon the manikin. She taught the dog to tear it, to devour it, even when there was no food hidden in its throat. She would then reward the dog with fried pudding. Whenever Semillant would see the manikin, she would begin to tremble violently, then turn her eyes to her mistress. The woman would scream "Va" in a piercing voice, raising her finger. When she judged the time come, Mother Savorini went one Sunday to communion and confession. Then, having dressed in men's clothes, like those of a poor old man, she was rowed by a Sardinian fisherman across the strait. She carried a large piece of meat pudding in a linen sack. Semillant had fasted for two days. Every minute the old woman made the dog smell the food. They entered Longosardo. The Corsican woman walked with a limp. She went to a baker shop and asked to be pointed out the way to the house of Nicolas Ravolati. He had resumed his old trade—that of a carpenter. He worked alone at the back of his shop. The old woman opened the door and called: "He, Nicolas." He turned; then letting go of her dog, she cried: "Va, va, devour, devour him." The maddened animal bounded forward and seized him by the throat. The man opened his arms, closed upon her, and rolled to the ground. For several seconds he twisted and writhed, beating the ground with his feet; then he was still, while Semillant dug into his throat, which she tore away in strips. Two neighbors, sitting on their doorsteps, saw the departure of an old man with his black dog at his heels. The dog ate, as he walked, something brown, which as her master was giving her. In the evening the old woman was at home. She slept well that night. Chicago Tribune. New University for Pekin An association of all the Protestant educational institutions in the province of Chili has been agreed upon. It comprises the Methodist, Presbyterian, Congregational and London mission, and will be known under the name of the Peking university. The Methodists expect to secure a charter under this name, but a change has been made so as to permit the union of all the Protestant educational institutions. He—I can trace my descent from William the Conqueror. She—The evil man do lives after them.—Somerville Journal. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA CAPT. FORBES' EXPLOIT. How the Federal Officer Deceived and Disconcerted the Confederate Gen. Loring. "That cavalry sergeant," said Capt. T. M. Lippincott, in the Chicago Inter Ocean, "who spoke from memory of Grierson's raid remembers some very interesting things I would like to know more about, and I hope he will send his address to me at Boscobel, Wis. I was a member of the Sixth Illinois cavalry, Gen. Grierson's own regiment, in that raid, and I am interested in every scrap of information relating to what I regard as the greatest cavalry raid of the civil war. "On one point I think the sergeant is mistaken. He states that Col. Goodwin was in command of the confederate cavalry occupying Enterprise, Miss., when Capt. Forbes, of the Seventh Illinois cavalry, made his demand for surrender. My recollection is that Maj. Gen. W. W. Loring and not Col. Goodwin was in command at Enterprise, and that he had a force of infantry. This recollection is borne out by Gen. Pemberton's official report, in which Loring is located at Enterprise with 'a large body of infantry.' "As I remember the story, Capt. Forbes rode into Enterprise with a flag of truce and demanded the immediate and unconditional surrender of the town, with all troops, arsenals and government property. Gen. Loring, under the impression that Forbes represented Grierson's full command, 1,700 strong, asked time to consider the proposition. Forbes agreed to return in an hour, and with his 35 men rode away." "My version of the story," said the major, "is in accordance with the sergeant's recollections. Col. Edward Goodwin was in command of the Thirty-fifth Alabama, stationed at Enterprise, when Capt. Forbes made his demand for surrender. Gen. Loring having been informed that Grierson with 1,500 men was threatening Goodwin, hurried there with two regiments. Even after his arrival Loring reported to Gen. 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Even when a cavalry squadron or regiment overtook any part of Grierson's command it was generally too weak to make a successful fight against what the confederate Col. Richardson reported 'the 'ixth and Seventh Illinois cavalry, the pride and boast of the United States army.' Didn't Need Them Dr. Shults, an old soldier of Wichita, tells a grewsome story of how he was once marked for death and how he got religion. He had been badly wounded and was in a big hospital near Washington. He noticed that it was the custom of the hospital laundry to close at six o'clock every evening, and that if there was a patient in the ward who was expected to die during the night clean underclothes were brought from the laundry and put by his bed. One night the nurse brought clean underclothes and put them by Dr. Shults' bed, and he knew that his time had come. As the hours wore on a young woman came to him and offered to pray. She was Ella Chase, sister of the famous Kate Chase Sprague and daughter of Salmon P. Chase, secretary of the treasury. The doctor was glad to have her pray, and he admits that he did a little supplicating on his own account. However, he pulled through the night, and the next morning those clean underclothes were carried away.—Kansas City Journal. His Reasons "No!" exclaimed the eloquent orator at the meeting of the Society for the Suppression of Other People's Foolish Habits. "No, indeed, at my establishment we will not employ a man who smokes while he works." As the hum of approval went around a curious person in the hall arose and inquired: "May I ask what line of business you follow, sir?" "Powder making," replied the eloquent orator, in embarrassed tones.—Baltimore American. VARIOUS MATTERS. There is a dearth of school-teachers in England. There are 227 different religious sects in Great Britain and Ireland. Oklahoma has 170,000 children in schools, according to the latest estimate. On an average 48 theaters are burned every year. The record loss of life at a theater fire was at Canton, in 1845. when 1,670 people were killed. Rev. George A. Gordon has been pastor for 18 years of the old South church, Boston, the richest Congregational church in America. During the 233 years of the church's existence it has had 16 ministers. The London Daily Chronicle gives an account of a remarkable demonstration in Nimes, France. A few Sundays ago 1,000 employees from the shops marched through the streets carrying banners with the motto: "Buy nothing on Sundays." Contrary to general belief, says a London writer, members of the royal family, including the sovereign, invariably pay the usual charge for their theater boxes; though it stands to reason that it would be well worth the while of the manager to charge nothing for the privilege of royal patronage, if he were permitted to do so. John F. Walsh, the Colorado millionaire, who is buying much property in Washington, had his eye on the Foundry Methodist church building, and dropped into the church one night while an ice cream social was in progress. He astonished the young ladies by the prodigality of his expenditures. Finally the pastor came around. Mr Walsh introduced himself. "I'm having a good time," he said. "I like to buy things. Have you anything else for sale?" "Nothing except the church property," replied the pastor. "All right," replied Walsh. "I'll take that too." And he did, paying $201,000 therefor. PERSONAL MENTION. David B. Hill has as the only adornment on the walls of his law offices at Albany pictures of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Mayor Wells, of St. Louis, is collecting all the official souvenirs, photographs, etc., of Prince Henry's visit to that city, which he will place in the archives of the Missouri Historical society. D. E. Reardon, a Boston architect, is totally blind, nevertheless, he has designed many of the handsome buildings in that city, and has just completed the plans for a six-story apartment house to be erected by the Perkins institute for the blind. President Roosevelt says he is coming to be merely a buffer between members of congress and constituents looking for office. Congressmen and senators bring such persons to him and thereby save themselves the unpleasant duty of turning down visitors. Mr. Moody, the new secretary of the navy, is a connoisseur of rare books, his collection of works on law being one of the best in the country. He frequently prowls around second-hand book stores and often picks up prizes which have been overlooked by other book lovers. Charles A. Roux, of New York, whose share in his father's estate was a life annuity paid in monthly installments of $300, sold his inheritance until 1915 to a money lender for $2,700 cash, the amount so disposed of being $20,700. Then he went to law about it, claiming that he was intoxicated when he signed the papers. The court revoked the power of attorney granted to the money-lender and restored to Roux his income, saying: "The usurer is ever on the alert for methods to evade the statues against usury, but a court of justice will always go beyond the mere form so as to ascertain the substance of the alleged usurious contracts. TOLD IN NUMBERS. There were 31,000 ambulance calls at the Chicago world's fair. A ship's cable is usually 720 feet long, but in charts a cable issues 607.56 feet, or the tenth of a sea mile. A man turns 112,000 spadefuls of earth in digging an acre of ground, and the soil he has moved during his work weighs 850 tons. A train traveling at 120 miles would hit any object it came in contact with nine times as hard as one traveling at 40 miles an hour. Two boroughs of the Greater New York, Queens and Richmond, are still served by volunteer firemen—that is, the volunteers are the only firemen in Richmond and in Queens outside of the former Long Island City. There are 50 volunteer fire companies in Queens. About 200 men would be required on the paid system to man the apparatus of the several villages of the borough and their annual salaries would be about $200,000. The cost of maintaining a complete fire alarm system for the borough and of the appartus is estimated at $75,000. The city pays for the rental of hydrants. WOMEN'S MONOGRAMS. The old style plain letter monogram is now somewhat passe and is being superseded by a new monogram somewhat after the Japanese style. The rage for monograms is growing not only on note paper and shirt waist buttons and stockings and other personal belongings but now it is (if one would be absolutely modish) to be embroidered on gloves, and will be used for both day and evening wear. 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The swift-flying trains drawn by monsters of steam No fly 'o'er the plains to and fro. And the murring old days we recall as a dream. When the schooners rolled out of St. Joe. —Denver Post. A Case of "Horse Sense" LOOK out there," shouted the man in the gray suit, as he seized his companion by the arm and jerked him away from the curb. "That horse seems to bear you a deep-seated grudge," "Thanks, old man," said his companion. "I believe you just saved me from a rather savage bite." "Now, why on earth do you suppose that quiet, stained old hack tried to injure you?" "I give it up," answered the other. "I admit I do not understand horses a little bit. I have managed to trust them when no trust should have been imposed and I have failed to rely on them when I ought to have done so. There is mighty little 'horse sense' about me. Maybe that animal instinctively knew that I did not understand him and his kind, and just tried to grab me and shake a little equine knowledge into me. 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She stood there perfectly still, with the one exception that her intelligent eyes were turned on me in an inquiring sort of way. I was nervous about the place and provoked with her for stopping and waking me from my reverie. These matters did not have much weight with her, for she made no effort to respond when I chirped and told her to go on about her business. For perhaps a minute she stood still, but when I raised my quirt and made a motion as if I was going to bring it down on her rough side, she laid her ears back on her neck and switched her tail with menace in every movement. I had never quarreled with her before, but I was provoked and finally struck her with the whip. She quivered all over, but made no effort to obey me. Again I brought the lash down and at the same time drove home my rather cruel Mexican spurs. She turned and gave me a look that I will never forget as long as I live, and said as distinctly as anything I ever heard: 'Well, look out for yourself, I'm going to town.' Her remark was only barely finished when she added: 'Cling tight with your knees, this is a bad place.' "I saw that she was about to start quick, so I settled myself in the saddle and she certainly did start. She left the place where she had been standing and shot right straight out into the air for a distance that seemed to me a hundred feet. When she landed we were still in the deer trail and she made several more astounding leaps. The hair on my head stood upright between the effects of the wind and my fright. On the mountain side of the trail, right ahead of us, was a bowler about the size of a freight car, and beyond it several other stones of smaller size. Now that was the particular spot in the whole length of the trail that frightened me most. In passing over it before I had said more prayers than I ever said before or since that summer. The big bowler projected so far over the trail that my leg often came gently in contact with it when we passed that way. In order to pass the rock Dolly swerved out, and for a fraction of a second we hung over a precipice nearly half a mile above the rocky bottom of the canyon. She had to almost bend her body in order to regain the course of the trail after passing the rock, and in doing so my left leg came against the rock with a force that makes me sick to remember even now. The blow must have been a powerful one, for as she scraped past I felt the girths and heard the rending tear of the webbing as it gave way. Down I went, but luckily on the hillside in the trail. I struck hard enough to render me unconscious. I suppose I must have been where I fell for several minutes before I came to, and then I learned my lesson. About ten feet from my head, coiled, and with head and tail ready to do business, was the grandfather of all the rattlesmakes I ever saw. "He was in a most perturbed state of mind, too, shaking his rattles and moving his head slowly from side to side. I had read that a rattler will not deliberately go hunting for trouble, and will not molest a person if the person will treat him with the same measure of consideration. I looked at the rattler, and I guess he looked me over pretty carefully, and I believe I did not find much favor in his sight, for after a few moments of hair-raising suspense on my part, he slowly crawled away and lost himself in the rocks. By that time the pain in my leg had succeeded the numbness which followed the shock. I thought the limb was broken, but pretty soon I found that I could wiggle my toes, and consequently was immensely relieved. But, to my dismay, when I tried to get up from where I had fallen I found that I could not bear any of my weight on the injured leg. There I was on the side of a mountain ten miles from camp, in the middle of the blazing day. Furthermore, I knew that the first person who would pass that way was one of the timekeepers, and that he could not be reasonably expected before about four o'clock. I had just determined to crawl along the trail and find some sort of shelter, when I raised my head and saw Dolly without the saddle walking sedately around the bend in the side of the mountain. I called to her and she, slowly came up to where I lay, and after looking me all over with distinct disapproval allowed me to pull myself up by her legs and after a struggle to throw my injured limb across her back. My head was swimming, and to use a common expression "I was all out." But I put my arms around that old mare's neck and she carried me back to camp. Now if a man ever could learn anything about a horse I by rights ought to be that man, but do you know it was fully two weeks before I realized that the mare had smelled or heard the snake rattle, and stood still behind the rock in order to give his snakehake chance to get out of the trail. Then when I remember that she came back to me and carried me to camp when I was sorely injured, I surely ought to have been able to gather a lesson in horse sense from it, but in my ignorance I thought it had just "happened." No, you can never tell about a horse."—N. O. Times-Demoat. She Didn't Give It Up. Robson, do you know why you are like a donkey? "Like a donkey?" echoed Robson, opening his eyes wide. "I don't." "Because your better half is stubbornness itself." The jest pleased Robson fnmensely, for he at once saw the opportunity of a glorious dig at his wife. So when he got home he said: "Mrs. Robson, do you know why I am like a donkey?" He waited a moment, expecting his wife to give it up. But she didn't. She looked at him somewhat pityingly as she answered: "I suppose it's because you were born so."—Chicago Journal. Curlous Colneidence. A remarkable coincidence about the death of Gen. Lawton was that he was killed by Filipinos under a native chief of the same name as an Apache chief fighting against whom Lawton won his spurs. Variety. Don't rail against the weather Although you think it strange. Be patient for a minute And we're sure to change. -Washington State. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA AGED WOMAN MURDERED AGED WOMAN MURDERED Drowned Body Found Tied to a Bush at Laurel, Del. PEOPLE THOROUGHLY AROUSED The Latest Victim is 87-Year-Old Kate Riggin, Whose Body Was Found In the River a Mile From the Scene of the Collins Murder. Laurel, Del., April 29.—Still another tragedy has been committed in this section. With the community already in a state of excitement over the Collins affair, an additional crime was yesterday unearthed. The latest victim is an octogenarian, Mrs. Kate Riggin, aged 87 years, of Bethel. Her body was found in the Laurel River, tied to a bush beneath the surface, by her apron strings. The spot where the body was discovered is only a mile from the scene of the Collins murder. The discovery was made by Captain Bird, of Sharptown, as he was coming up the river in his gasoline launch. It was at first believed that the aged woman had committed suicide, but the fact that her body was fastened to a submerged bush leads to the theory of foul play. State Detectives Francis and Ratledge were notified of the latest crime, and are investigating it. Mrs. Riggin was well known, and there is no known reason why she should have drowned herself. The several murders in lower Delaware within the past few weeks have stirred this section as never before, and if the perpetrators are not captured and punished it is feared that the residents will seek to take the law into their own hands. Southern Baptist Convention, Asheville N. C., May 8th to 15th, 1808. The Baptists of the State are looking forward with eager interest to the approaching meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention at Asheville, N. C. This great gathering is always numerously attended, but this next session (May 8-15th) is likely to be one of the largest in its history. The fact that it meets in Asheville in one of the most beautiful sections of the famous Wesleyan carolina, where every prospect—and the many degrees of prospects—pleases, will bring many delegates and visitors. In this "Land of the Sky" the sojourners will breathe air of the dryest and most bracing quality. Asheville abounds in excellent hotels and boarding houses, all of which have made very low rates for this interesting occasion; the famous Battery Park Hotel making a rate of $2.50, the lowest in its history. The Young Peoples' Union and the New York Educational Society will meet on the 6th extension proper on the morning of the 10th. Tickets will be sold May 6th to 10th, inclusive, with final limit May 21st, 1902, except that by deposit of tickets with Joint Agent, at Asheville on or before May 15th, and payment of fee of 50 cents, an extension of limit may be obtained to include June 2nd, 1902. All tickets sold at Asheville for this occasion will be validated for return passage by the Joint Agent, located at No. 40 Patton Avenue. The Patton leaves Richmond daily for Asheville the day train, leaves at 2:30 p. m., connects closely at Salisbury, and arrives at Asheville 1:30 p. m. following day. For accommodation of delegates from the East, and points in Virginia and North Carolina, special train will be operated from Salisbury to Asheville, May 8th. This train will leave Salisbury at 7:15 a.m. and arrives at Asheville 11:15 a.m., making direct connections at Salisbury with trains from the East and points in North Carolina and Virginia. A large part of the delegation from Richmond and vicinity will leave Richmond on Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. May 7th, but many will use other trains. Those who desire sleeping car reservations are requested to arrive at once to C. W. Westbury, D.P., Southern Railway, 920 East Main St., Richmond, Va. The rate will be one fare for the round trip. Tickets Richmond to Asheville and return, $12.00; Burkville, $10.40; from Danville $7.80, and from intermediate points at corresponding low figures. There will be many delightful side trips and excursions from Asheville at very slight cost. For fuller information apply to C. W. WESTBURY, D. P. A., 5-3-2t Richmond, Va. WANTED —Colored girls for domestic work for such positions as cooks, housework girls, chambermaids and waitresses for Philadelphia, suburbs and seashore. Best wages paid for competent help. Accommodation furnished at this agency and no fees solicited until placed. LADIRS SOUTHERN DIRECTORY, 1231 Pine St., Phila., Pa., MRS. J. T. UPCHURCH. WANTED-Man and wife. Man to take care of a horse and cow; woman to cook; best wages paid. Apply, 261 Grove Ave., city. Do You Know Them. I desire to know the whereabouts of my mother, Frances Woodson, who sometimes went by Frances Bowles, which was her owner's name. She was born in and sold from Goochland County, Va. into Florida, at which place she was when last heard of. She then had two daughters with her. Any information will be gladly received. Address, Mrs. MELINDA ROBINSON, 14½ W. Jackson St. Richmond, Va. Florida papers please copy. New Outing and Plein Park at Jonesboro. There is a New Outing and Plein Park, Jonesboro, at Fort Lee on the Eastern Branch of the C. & O. R. R. convenient for Picnics by wagon or rail. There is a large pavilion that will accommodate 800 persons and other attractions such as swings, base ball etc. Excellent water on the grounds. You cannot find a more desirable resort for church, Sunday School, society or private pic-nics or one that will afford a perfect day of rest, recreation or pleasure. For nurses as to dates and rates apply at once to JNO. H. BRAYTON, 10 W. Jackson St. CURES WEAK MEN FREE. Insure Love and a Happy Home For All. How any man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from sextual weakness, loss vitality, night losses, varicosece, etc., and enlarge small weak organs to full size and vigor. Simply send your name and address to Dr. Knapp Medical Co., 1822 Hull Building, Detroit, Mich., and they will gladly send the free receipt with full directions so that any man may easily cure himself at home. This is certainly a most generous offer, and the following extracts taken from their daily mail, show what men think of their generosity. "Dear Sirs:—Please accept my sincere thanks for yours of recent date. I have given your treatment a thorough test and the benefit has been extraordinary. It has completely braced me up. I am just as vigorous as when a boy and you cannot realize how happy I am." "Dear Sirs:—Your method worked beautifully. Results were exactly what I needed. Strength and vigor have completely returned and enlargement is entirely satisfactory." Dear Sirs:—Yours was received and I had no trouble in making use of the receipt as directed, and can truthfully say it is a boon to weak men. I am greatly improved in size, strength and vigor. All correspondence is strictly confidential, mailed in plain, sealed envelope. The receipt is free for the asking and they want every man to have it. 4-5-02-tf Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad. Schedule in Effect April 16, 1902. Trains Leave Richmond Northward. 4:30 A. M. Daily from BYRD STREET STATION, for Washington and beyond. Stops at Milford, Fredericksburg and Alexandria. Stops Occoquan Sunday. Sleeping at Washington and New York Canal Car. 6:30 P. M., Except Sunday, from ELBA STATION; Accommodation for Ashland and Tacoma to Washington, from 8:00 P. M., Daily From Bydr-Street Station, for Washington, and beyond. Stops at Elba, Ashland, Dowell, Milford, Fredricks, Tacoma, and Alexandria. Stops at other stations Sunday. Sleeping Car. Ridgway, New York and Washington to Philadelphia. 11:15 P. M., Except Sunday, from ELA BTA provide accommodation for Ashland and intermediate Trains Arrive In Richmond South- ward. ward. 6:40 A. M., Except Sunday at ELBA STATION Accommodation. From Ashland and intermediate points. 8:25 A. M., Except Sunday at BYRD STATION Accommodation. From Frederickburg, and intermediate points. 8:40 a. m., Daily at, BYRD St. Station. Stops at Alexandria, Occoquan Wideway, Brooke Frederickburg, Milford, Dowell, Ashland, Eastside. Stops at other stations Sunday. Sleeping car from New York to Richmond. 12:50 P. M., Except Sunday at BYRD STREET Accommodation. For local stations, from Washington to Ashland inclusive, Glen Allen and Elba. 12:52 P. M., Daily, at ELBA STATION. Stops Alexandria, Occoquan, Frederickburg, Lorton and Occoquan. Sleeping Car from New York, Dining 6:00 P. M. Except Sunday at ELBA STATION, Accommodation from Ashland, and in intermediate points. 7:13 P. M. BYRD-STREET STATION, Stops at Alexandria, Frederick- kingsburg, Dowell, Ashland, and Elba. Sleeping Cars from New York to Wash- ington on Elba. 8:00 P. M. Dally. BYRD-STREET STATION, Stops at Alexandria and local stations Quantico to Ashland inclusive, Glen Allen, and Elba. Buffet Parlor Cars. 10 39 P. M., Daily at MAIN STREET STATION. Florida and Metropolitan Limited. Stops at Alexandria, Frederick jebsburg, Doswell, and Ashland. Sleep in cars from New York. 11200 P. M., Sunday at ELBA STATION Accommodates. FORWARD MARCH AND RALLY TO Petersburg, Va. Delegates and Visitors coming to the Baptist State Convention, May 14th, 1909 can find first-class Board and Lodging at the SPRATLEY HOTEL, 48 Old St. Petersburg, Va. Pastors' Room, Reception Free. 5-3-3t. On to Chicago THE MIDDLE STATES AND MISSISSIPPI VALLEY EXPOSITION To be held Chicago from the 14th of August to the 14th of September, 1902. The first practical demonstration ever given to the people of the north of the development and growth of the Negro race in this section. A grand display of race progress. The nation's first big city of the 90th century. Chicago is the freest and most hospitable city of the United States. The greatest summer resort in the west. Do not fail to visit Chicago and the greatest of all Race Expositions. Special railroad rates. The 14th of August to the 14th September, 1902. For information, address the COMMITTEE, No. 610 Garfield Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois. For information, address the I can supply places to any number of of Cooks, Chambermaids, Wattresses, and House-work girls in Philadelphia and Surburban homes, Good wages. Address, D. S. KREMER, 27 N. Juniper St., Philadelphia, Pa. 3 21-67 Southern Baptist Convention, Asheville, N. C., May 8-15, 1902. For the above occasion the Southern Ry. announces special rate of one fare for the round trip from all points to Ashville and return. Tickets to be on sale May 6th to 10th inclusive, with return limit May 21st, except that by deposit of tickets with joint agent at, Ashville, on or before May 15th, and payment of 60 cents, an extension of limit may be obtained until June 2nd. This promises to be one of the largest Conventions in the history of the largest organization. Asheville in the midst of the far fam named "Land of the Sky" offers every attraction to the visitor, especially at this season of the year. In addition to the elegant through service operated from all points to Asheville, a special Convention train will leave Salisbury at 7:15 a. m. May 8th, arriving Ashville 11:15 a. m. the through Norfolk with Richmond and Norfolk connect with this special offering the most comfortable and expedient trip. To the Pacific Coast is now possible at so small a cost, comparative, that thousands annually take advantage of the opportunity. Three occasions have been arranged during the Spring, and Summer, when tickets may be purchased to Los Angeles and San Francisco at the nominal rate of $65.25 for the round trip from Richmond and principal Virginia points, with generous stop-overs and the privilege of returning different route if desired. Passengers may avail themselves of either Standard sleeper in which berth rate is $18.00, through, or Excursion Sleeper in which berth rate is $7.00. The route is through the most interesting section of the South, via the Southern Railway New Orleans, ank Southern Pacific. It is most interesting to see New Orleans, San Antonio and El Paso, which last named is not across the river from the old Mexican city Juarez, where all the old customs prevail. For the first of these occasions tickets will be on sale April 19 to 27th, limited to June 25th. Mr. C. W. Westbury, D. P. A., South ern Ry., 920 E. Main St., Richmond, Va. will be pleased to furnish further information. 4-19-3t Remember, your subscription is due, pay our collector when he calls. Fifth Street Baptist Church Debt Must Go. The members of the Fifth St. Baptist Church will please keep in mind that by act of the church three months ago the week beginning May 18th, continuing through the 25th, 1902 was set apart as Rally week. This is the final effort for the liquidation of the last of the long standing debt. We desire in that week to raise One Thousand Dollars. On the first Sunday in June, it is the 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. WANTED - 15 INDUSTRIES COLORED MEN and women in each locality. $10 to $38 per person made working for us, and much done done for the community. Appointment is of special interest to men and women of race who desire to work themselves up. F particulars furnished free. Apply by letter CANVASSER —WANTED— BLACK SKIN REMOVER REGISTERED IN AN HOLD PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. 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