Richmond Planet

THE RICHMOND PLANET VOL. XX NO. 3. THE AMERICAN BENEFICIAL IN- SURANCE COMPANY NOTHING BUT SUCCESS. Five months work tells the story. Nothing in the Insurance World has ever equalled it. When this company first entered the field scarcely any one believed success such as it has had was before it. We ourselves did not dream of such phenomenal strides. But it has come to us. We are simply unable to get to the people fast enough: from all over the State and Country the people are calling to us to come to them. Our membership now runs up to 18947. Right here in Richmond we have over Ten Thousand members. Our agents are the best and politest in the field. We give here the names of the agents of the City of Richmond. Messra Daniel Henderson, Lee Smith, J. H. Christian, R. W. Moss, M. C. Weller, John R. Holmes, William Page, David R. Cross, C. L. Taylor, Virgil Hawkins, Rev. A. B. Smith, Patrick H. Sayles, John Foxell, Richard Beverly, Jas. T. White, Paul Ervin, D. J. Bradford, Rev. J. J. Woodson, J. D. Booker, W. H. Fauntleroy, W. H. Jones, F. L. Bryant, George Powell, John A. Walker, W. H. Johnson Ladies: Mrs. Josephine Baker, Mrs. Mary Page, Edith E. Anderson, Mrs. Addie Lemas, Miss Alice Robinson, Miss Isabella Davis, Mrs. Louis Weaver, Miss Fannie Vaughn, Mrs. Julia A. Beard, Mrs. Sarah Mitchell, Miss Hattie Jones. You can't eat that list of ladies and gentlemen in their work. They are the ones that are handling the 10,000 members of Richmond with such great success. Manchester, too is coming to the front. Mr. C. H. Matthews manager over there and his agents are ladies: Martha Ross and Lillie Thomas. They are doing a fine work. Can any other Company beat this? Persons desiring protection for those dependent upon them had better see our agents about taking out a straight life policy for 100, 200, 300, 400, or 500 dollars. We are insuring people right along every day. This is the best company for you to join. We have a fine set of Managers in the different Cities. In Danville, Mr. W. A. Millner leads. He has just simply taken all the insurance work into his own hands and told the other companies good bye. Mr. M. W. Davis of Lynchburg is the manager that worked through telegraph and took the whole thing and went on down the line with it. W. E. Davis of Roanoke is the mountain tiger and declares that the boys must go out of his way. Rev. Jackson of Covington, W. H. Johnson of Waynesboro and C. J. Coles of Charlottesville are on the war path; J. S. Garrison of Staunton says just give him time and you will know the reason why. W. H. Smith of Clifton Forge is slight. He knows his business and is making the Forge hum. We expect great things of him. J. E. Harris of Alexandria knows how to clear big money to Home Office each week. Harris is hard to down. U. S. Browne of Washington has put his opponents to flight. He was too much for them. E. R. Artist of Norfolk can't be bought off. He is making the boys know he is in Tide Water. Artist is the coming man. Rev. W. W. Gaines has just begun work in Suffolk and is sending in large batches of new members already. Rev. W. A. Steward of Petersburg is the shining star of that City in the work. He is carrying things his way, Petersburg declares that she is going to be next to Danville. We shall wait and see. We are going to see to it that the American stays in the lead. She has it now, she must keep it. Drs. Sarah G. Jones and H. L. Harris are our examining physicians. W. F. Graham, President, Ed. T. Coleman, Vice-President, B. H. Peyton, Secretary, F. E. Coleman, Cashier, L. V. Taylor, Asst Cashier, John W. Howard, Gen. Supt., Matthew J. Harris, Gen. Inspector, Robert H. Fawnleroy, Chief of Supplies, Virginia Hawkins, Treasurer, J. Thomas Hewin, Attorney Wyatt—Turner. The marriage of Miss Nannie O. Wyatt to Mr. W. O. Turner will take place Tuesday Dec., 30th, 7 P. M., at First Baptist Church. Reception Tuesday, Jan. 6th, at their residence, 737 N. 3rd St., from 8 to 12 P. M. Friends invited, no cards. Do You Know Them? desire to know the whereabouts of brothers. I came from Oulpeper Island was sold in Richmond, my friend I. My name was Mary Burns. Her's name was Georgianna, we our brothers Isaac, John, Daniel Robert Henry,Burns. We belonged to My Ricksey. Our mother died when very young. I had an uncle by the Reuben Reynolds and Henry Halls. Any information will be received. Please write to Mary 7 Orange St., Argenta, Ark. PORTSMOUTH, VA., Dec. 11, 1909. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, Knights of Pythias, ($150.00) One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in payment of the death claim of Sir Riddick Arrington, of Pride of the East Lodge, No. 38, Knights of Pythias, N. A. S. A., E., A., A. and A. WM. M. REID, Administrator of the Estate of Riddick Arrington, Dec'd. Witnessed— SAMUEL HODGES, DEMPSY WHITE, W. EDWARD REID, M.D. Charlettesville. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., Dec., 20, 1003. Rives C. Minor and Miss M. Elizabeth Curry both Public School teachers of Albemarle Oo., will be married, Dec. 31st, 4 P. M., at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Mr. Hardy will perform the ceremony. No cards, friends are invited to attend. Mr. Hardy is pastor of said Church. At a call meeting of Royal Lodge, No. 26, K of. P., N. A., S. A., E., A. A. & A., held Monday night, Dec., 22d, 1902. The following officers was elected for the ensuing term:— Sirs. J. J. Carter, C. C., Robert Kenney, V. C., James Terrell, M. of Ex., A. L. Woolfok, M. of F., Ed. J. Johnson, K? of R, and S., U. S. Briggs, M at A. A. C. Jones, M. of Work, Wm. Parson, Prolate, Benj. Nash, I, Guard, Peyton Johnson, O. Guard, Grand Representative, Sir Willis Wyatt, Alternate, Sir. A. C. Jones, Trustee; Sir. M. B. Jones. Mrs. S. J. Price and daughter, Bertha, of No. 708 Gilmer St., who has been north for the past summer arrived home on the 19th, inst. Both are looking well. Mr. John A. Simms of Asbury Park, N. J., is in the city and called on us. CROWN PRINCESS FLED CROWN PRINCESS FLED Louise, of Saxony, Deserted Her Family at Salzburg. SHE HAS COMPLETELY VANISHED Surrounded by Ladies in Waiting She Disappeared So Utterly That Police of Every Kingdom of Europe for Ten Days Failed to Trace Her. Dresden, Saxony, Dec. 23.—The crown princess of Saxony fled from her home on the night of December 11. The Dresdaer Journal of yesterday says: "The princess, in a state of latense mental excitement, suddenly deserted her family at Salzburg and went abroad. The Saxon court functions for the winter, including the New Year's reception, have been cancelled." The foregoing paragraph in yesterday's official journal, which was inserted by order of the king and crown prince of Saxony, has turned into truth what for several days past has been regarded as an incredible tale. The crown princess of Saxony, surrounded by her ladies in waiting and numerous attendants and servants of the royal household, has vanished so utterly that the police of every kingdom of Europe have for ten days been unable to trace her. The official announcement was made in order to obtain the aid of the general public in finding the princess, and because the court fiction that she preferred to remain in retirement at Salzburg rather than to return to her husband and children at Dresden cannot longer be maintained. Accompanied by the crown prince, the princess went to the castle of Emperor Francis Joseph, near Salzburg, a month ago. A week after their arrival at the castle the prince broke his leg while hunting and was brought back to Dresden. The princess, however, remained at the castle. Why she did so the people of the court did not know, except that, with gloomy tenacity, the princess usually does what she pleases. The narrative of the events at Salzburg during the night of December 11-12, as told in Dresden, is that the princess, who appeared to be in an unusually tranquil mood, retired before 11 o'clock. Three hours later, when a maid looked into the royal bedchamber something in the appearance of the bed prompted her to go closer' and examine it. Instead of the princess, the maid perceived a dummy figure. She awakened the lady-in-waiting, and the latter, with other members of the princess' suite, searched all the neighboring apartments, then the entire castle, and finally the grounds of the castle for the princess, but no trace of the missing woman RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1902. A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. VIRGINIA STATE LIBRARY RICHMOND 18C8 NEW YEAR Goater was found. At dawn the police of Salzburg were informed of the disappearance, and inquiries were made throughout the whole countryside, but with no tangible result. The inquiry was then extended to all parts of the kingdom of axony, and on authority from Dresden by the end of the second day, to all of Europe. The theory of suicide was suggested, and a fruitless search for the princess' body has been made. All the ponds and other pieces of water in the vicinity of the castle have been dragged without result. King George and the crown prince know where the Crown Princess Louise has sought refuge, but they have decided to accept the estrangement of the princess and her husband as irreparable. They have made the cabinet privy to the circumstances of the princess' flight, as they see them, and a decree of divorce is talked of as a necessary sequence to the princess' resolution to leave the court forever. This determination the princess announced to her husband early in November, after one of their frequent violent scenes. She also confided her intention to separate herself utterly from the court and "all its wretchedness" to two or three of her intimate friends, and discussed with them the impossibility of her longer enduring the artificial etiquette of the court and the "forced companionship of a man who was loathsome to her." A dispatch received from Geneva, Italy, says: "The Crown Princess Louise, of Saxony, has been found in the Hotel Geneva, with M. Gorin, a French tutor. The princess received a visit from the two archdukes, sent by Emperor Franz Joseph." PROTESTS POURING IN Pressure Brought to Bear on President Not to Act as Arbitrator. IT IS BELIEVED HE WILL ACCEPT Mr. Roosevelt's Plan Is Appointment of Board of Arbitrators, Composed of Men Versed In International Law. Cabinet Opened to Hear Trial. Washington, Dec. 24. Strong pressure is being brought to bear upon President Roosevelt to decline the invitation to act as arbitrator of the Vonezuelan dispute. This pressure comes from newspapers, from public men throughout the country and from senators and representatives in Washington. Senator Cullom, chairman of the senate committee on foreign relations, called at the state department yesterday with a bundle of telegraphs, all energetic protests against the embarkation of the president upon this arbitration scheme, and all from men prominent in Illinois. The cabinet meeting yesterday was prolonged to more than two hours. Secretary Hay brought to the meeting practically nothing new relative to the situation. No response has been received to the president's original suggestion to the powers that they consent to the reference of the Venezuelan controversy to the arbitration of The Hague tribunal, and no formal request has been received that the president act as arbitrator of the difficulty. That such a request will be received formally and officially is now practically assured. It is known that the president and all of the members of his cabinet at first preferred that the whole vexatious question should be referred to The Hague tribunal. It is understood that the president's plan, if he determines to arbitrate, contemplates the appointment of a board of arbitrators. Necessarily the president's arbitration board would include some members of a high order of legal talent, as well as others thoroughly versed in the practice of international law. It is stated that the crucial point to come before the arbitration is the famous "Calvo Doctrine." This doctrine, which was laid down by the greatest of Latin-American international lawyers and for very many years has been regarded as beyond question by all of the Latin-American republics, denies the right of any nation to intervene diplomatically in behalf of one of its subjects where the courts of the country are open to his application for justice. Thus, Venezuela has asserted that all of these claimants, British, German, Italian and French, might have gone before the Venezuelan courts, and if their causes had been just and so decided by the courts, thegovernment would have paid the judgments. It is known that now some members of the cabinet are opposed to referring the matter to The Hague tribunal for these regions: In the first place, they have no desire to submit the Monroe doctrine to the arbitrament of any non-American tribunal, not even excepting the august and eminently fair tribunal of The Hague. They very much pre- fer that if this doctrine is to be the subject of arbitration, if it is to be even brought in incidentally, that American influences shall pass upon it. Another reason is the length of time The Hague tribunal would require, as its machinery is difficult to put in motion, and during all that time the blockade would continue. On the other hand, if the president undertakes the settlement he can get rid of all red tape and start the work of arbitration within a few days. Steamer Arrived Just In Time to Rescue Crowd of Sinking Barge crew of Sinking Barge. New York, Dec. 23.—The Prince line steamer Neapolitan Prince, which arrived yesterday from Naples and other Italian ports, brought 17 shipwrecked seamen, picked up at sea from the Norwegian bark Bayard, bound from Brunswick, Ga., for London, with a full cargo of turpentine and rosin. The Bayard was dismantled and in a sinking condition when the Neapolitan Prince took off her crew on December 17. She had experienced terrific weather from the outset of the voyage, tremendous seas boarding her and straining the vessel so that she sprung a leak. All hands were at the pumps continuously until rescued by the Neapolitan Prince. The removal of the Bayard's crew was attended with great difficulty because of the high sea. The wreck was set on fire when it was abandoned. Receiver For Ship Building Company. Richmond, Va., Dec. 24.—The William R. Trigg Ship Building Com PRICE, FIVE 5 CENTS pany, of this city, was placed in the hands of a receiver yesterday afternoon. The order was issued by Judge Grinnan, of the chancery court, on a bill filed by S. H. Hawes & Co., for supplies furnished the company amount to $2,048. Judge Grinnan appointed Lilburn T. Myers, vice president of the company, receiver, under a bond of $50,000. The amount of the claims and liens already filed is about $1,000,000. Jeffries After Amateur Champion. Butte, Mont, Dec. 24—Clark Ball, manager of J. J. Jeffries, yesterday posted a forfeit of $1,000, which he will pay Jack Munroe, amateur champion heavyweight of the Pacific coast, if he can stay four rounds with Jeffries in a battle for a knockout. Munroe secured the decision and $250 here last Saturday night by staying four rounds with the champion. The bout may take place here this week. Chester, Pa., Dec. 22.—One of the most remarkable accidents that has occurred to machinery happened Saturday at the main power house of the Chester Traction Company. The 750-horse power Corliss tandem engine was pulled apart by an accident to the condenser pump. A pin is supposed to have worked out of the valve gear of the pump, which caused the water to enter the low pressure cylinder, and a crash followed. The estimated loss is $5,000. Mascagni's Tour Abandoned Chicago, Dec. 23.—The American tour of Pietro Mascagni and his Italian opera company came to a sudden close yesterday in this city, with the cancellation of all dates. Sunday evening an attachment was made on Mascagni's personal effects by a constable representing a local claimant for $13. As a result of his financial misfortunes, Mascagni it now confined to his room at the Auditorium annex suffering from nervous prostration. Admiral Schley Has Lumbago. Washington, Dec. 24.—Rear Admiral Winfield S. Schley is ill, suffering with an acute attack of lumbago. His condition, however, is not at all serious, though the attack will confine him to his bed for a few days. A WEEK'S NEWS CONDENSED. Thursday, December 18. An east-bound express on the B. & O. Railroad was wrecked yesterday near Oakland, Md., and six passengers were injured. The entire National Guard of Pennsylvania will attend the inauguration of Governor Pennypacker at Harrisburg on January 20. In a quarrel over a load of wood, Rev. S. A. Archer, of Decatur, Ala., was struck on the head with a stick and killed by Casey Holland. Henry Miller, of Columbia, Pa., a Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman, stepped in front of an express train at Atglen and was instantly killed. Friday, December 19. General Wagner Swayne died in New York yesterday of a complication of diseases. President Roosevelt yesterday received 150 teachers from Susquehanna county, Pa., and the students of the Pennsylvania State Normal School at Bloomsburg. The Pennsylvania board of pardons refused to commute the death sentence of Mrs. Kate Edwards, of Berks county, to life imprisonment. She was convicted of killing her husband. Harry Bryant was arrested in Washington yesterday on a charge of larceny preferred by the New York authorities. He was given $300 to deposit in a bank at Rahway, N. J., and says he lost it. Saturday, December 26. Three men were killed yesterday by a boiler explosion at the red slate quarry at East White Hall, N. Y. The Lincoln Memorial University at Cumberland Gap, Teenn., has received an endowment of $200,000 and a number of scholarships. Willis Williams, colored, burglar and murderer, was hanged at New Roads, La., yesterday in the presence of 1,000 people. Governor J. C. W. Beckham, of Kentucky, in an address to the Democrats of the state, announces himself as a candidate for re-election. General Wagner Swayne, who died in New York recently, was buried in the National Cemetery at Arlington, near Washington, with full military honors. Monday. December 22. Both branches of congress adjourned Saturday until January 5. Scott McFarland, of Mt. Holly, Pa., was struck by a Cumberland Valley train Saturday and instantly killed. The firemen and engineers of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad have made a demand for an increase in wages. The $20,000,000 fund being raised by the Methodist church as its twentieth century offering has been completed. 1903 1902 His Last Breakdown B. N. BROWN. NEW YEAR'S IN THE SOUTH FIFTY YEARS AGO T THE first day of January at the South 50 years ago presented scenes that would be strange indeed if enacted in this generation. To the negro slaves as well as to the many white people it was known only as "hiring day." At every county seat in every slave state it was the yearly custom for people of all degrees to gather, some as spectators, ethers as actors in the events of the day. By far the greater number collected prompted solely by tile curiosity. Upon every corner and at every point available in the courthouse square sat negro women with great baskets of "apple-jacks" (a sort of fried apple pie), gin and applesmom beer which they tended for sale. During the day men engaged in tests of agility and strength, which ended not in FRESH APPLE JACK Aunty Selling Apple-Jacks. frequently in a free for all fight in which fists only were used and after which no arrests were made. In those New Year days the "crumshops," as they were called, did a land office business. Whisky was plentiful and cheap, and the prejudice against drunkenness was by no means so general then as now. The focal point of interest, however, was the hiring out of negroes for the ensuing year. Now and then negroes were offered for public sale, but that practice was not so common then as in the earlier part of the century. Planters neither hired out their slaves, nor did they employ those of other people. But those belonging to minor children and widows, as well as many who were "chattails" of residents of the towns and villages were commonly "hired out," especially if they had been taught trades, or were good cooks or house servants. Many town residents possessed slaves beyond their home needs, and these were "hired out" to others who might require their services. The contract lasted for the calendar year only. It must be renewed annually, if desired by the contracting parties. Much misconception obtains as to the disagreeableness and shame of this practice. Masters had a direct pennary interest in their slaves, and it was to their interest to see to it that these secured humane employees. As far as it was possible, each slave was permitted to choose the person for whom he would work. Some there were who remained with the same employers year by year for many years. Those that were good servants had no difficulty in choosing desirable employers. Very frequently the master left this matter entirely in the hands of the slave. After all, though, there were those who were unknown and many more who were practically worthless, and these were "bared out" at auction to the highest bid. "No use o' talkin'," said Mr. Erastus Pinkley; "dat brother o' mine is a mighty lucky man. He allus has money." "But you must remember that he is much more industrious than you are. He isn't at all afraid of work." "Dat's Jes' de point. He were lucky in bein' born industrious."—Waahington Star. der. This, also, was commonly the practice as to "cornfield niggers" and unskilled laborers generally, of both sexes. There were pathetic scenes now and then when negroes were sold at public auction on New Year's day. Very rarely it chanced that at such times members of the same family were sold to masters widely separated. It should appeal to the common sense of any man that slaves being valuable holdings, their owners would neither treat them cruelly nor permit them to be abused by others. Owners of valuable horses uniformly are kind to them, and horses are not human. In this Southern New Year's day, too, men met to settle long due debts, to pay notes and to rent farm lands. Taken altogether, it was a busy, busy day, full of its comedies as well as its dramas, and, sometimes, tragedies. At such times the slaves of the plantations enjoyed their annual two weeks' vacation and these crowded the villages to buy all manner of gimcracks—cheap jewelry, ribbons and laces, and, having a sweet tooth, cheek candies as well. Any well-ordered slave could make "overtime" money, and it was a very sorry one, indeed, who had not a few dollars at the New Year, to throw away in folly upon a wife or a sweetheart. The "white trash" gathered them solely with a view to looking on and to picking up what they could. As they were despised by both the well-to-do whites and the negroes of all degrees, they merely kept to themselves. They neither hired nor were hired, but in some manner contrived to secure their full share of whisky. Like the old "general master" day of the ante-bellum days, the 'afo' do wah! New Year has passed away with all its eccles and shiftsings, yet the memory of it remains with the older residents as reminder that one day at least, and that the initial one, of the Southland, was one of potential energy and signally characteristic in its incidents of the age and times. Had the Same Effect. "I hear that Jack's fiancée has made him give a New Year's promise to stop smoking." "That so? Well, mine has not said a word about giving up the weed, but our engagement has just the same effect." "How so?" "Every time I call all the cigars in my vest pocket manage to get crushed, and, of course, I don't smoke them!"—Baltimore Herald. Plans for the New Year. Now man resolves to strive new And in the coming year win more Of that which misers fasten to Than he has ever gained before His wife applauds him and sits down Considering how she will show A few new @does to the town If I bibble at his schemes to go -Chicago Record-Herald. TRUE TO HIS RESULTION. THE BOOKS The Little Fellow—Strike me if yer wants ter. I've resolved never ter lift me hand in anger agin' ander agin'. Economy of Labor. "He is one of the most resourceful lazy men I ever knew." "Why do you say that?" "Because, instead of writing out his good resolutions, he cut the page for January 1, 1902, from his old diary and pasted it in under 1903."—Chicago Post. "I wish," she sighed, "I could break little Willie of the habit of calling names?" "You can," responded the gruff neighbor, promptly. "How?" "Discharge the nurse and send him out to play with a few rough boys some afternoon."—Chicago Post. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND; VIRGINIA. Two Resolutions That Failed By ELISA ARMSTRONG BENGOUGH Y OU were going to give your husband a lovely surprise for New Year's; do tell me how it turned out!" said the bride's friend. "Did you carry out your intention?" "I did, and I can safely say that I will never give him another surprise as long as I live. You see, he had resolved not to lose his temper or complain about anything about the house for the entire year. I was so pleased that I wanted to do something awfully nice in return. Finally, I would become a model housekeeper, and, by showing the depth of my resolve, I decided to cook his New Year's dinner myself." "H'm, perhaps it was as well that he did resolve to keep his temper for an VIVA "I've Resolved Not to Lose My Temper." entire year. Fudge and angel's food are not very filling for a hungry man." "Fudge and angel's food—the idea! I decided on a menu of six courses, and spent ten days in looking up the recipes for it and studying them. Unfortunately, the exertion made me so tired that I became mentally upset and was apt to confuse a recipe for Italian cream with one for creamed lobster, and they are very, very different. However, when New Year's day really came and Harry said that he must go the greater part of it at the office going over his accounts I felt that success was sure." "By the way, haven't you a good cook? And didn't you let her help and advise you?" "She wanted to, but I told her that she needed a holiday and must take it while I got the dinner. She then confessed that she didn't want to go out because her bean was coming to see her and would be offended if she was out. I told her that made no difference; that what you did on New Year's day you did the year round and if she did not work on that day she would doubleless be married to a millionaire and living a life of luxurious idleness within six months." "Humph. Did she go then?" "She did. Then I set to work, and, oh, how I did work, but somehow nothing was—well, quite like the pictures in the household magazines. The odor of things burning, too, became so strong that the man from next door—a perfect stranger—came over to see if the house was on fire and if he could be of any use." "Well, luckily, you could air the whole place thoroughly before Harry came home." "I did. By noon I had cooked enough to feed a regiment--dinner was to be at three--but somehow it did not seem very appetizing, so I decided to have only four courses; that was a more economical dinner for a young couple anyhow. When Harry arrived, promptly at three, I was all ready and trying to look as if I felt cool and hide the two burned and one cut finger. I had decided that three courses were enough for anybody save a glutton, by that time." "Well, I am sure that everything was very nice." "It—well, it was not quite perfect; I had forgotten to stuff the chickens and I had put salt in the crumbsberries instead of sugar, but that was mere detail, for the table looked lovely with all my best linen, embroideries, silver, glass and china on it. As I wanted to surprise him thoroughly, I did not tell him that I had cooked it myself—I meant to tell him that at the very last." "As a sort of postscript to the dessert. How nice!" "M'im. Well, though he had said he was whilily hungry, he did not eat—just played with things. He kept starting to speak, too, and then shutting his mouth tight without saying a word. Something was wrong with the coffee, though I had put in twice as much as the cook book said. As he set down his cup, well, rather more forcefully than was quite necessary, he said: "Well, dear, it is New Year's day, and I have resolved not to lose my temper for an entire year, but I must say one thing: the girl who cooked that dinner must be dismissed before to-morrow's sun is up. A woman who would give a hungry man underdone chicken, overdone potatoes and asbestos pie, would be capable of murdering us in our bed!" "Oh, well, you need never tell him that you cooked that dinner." "I didn't tell him, but he undertook to discharge the cook, and she did!" As the Old Year Fades No, you needn't call me early, needn't call me, mother dear, me, mother dear, I'll know without your waking me that 'tis For every whistle in the town will blow from 12 to 3. And boys with dad-dinged horns, mother, will look for me. -Chicago Tribune you moved the sofa out into the middle of the room? Papa-I thought you would want it there, since you have hung the mistletoe on the chandelier.-Town Tonics It Was. First Summer Boarder—The proprietor of this place is not a lover of the truth, apparently. His hotel isn't anywhere near a cliff, and yet his circulars say it was "built on a magnificent bluff." Second Boarder—It was. He hadn't a cent to his name when he began it—Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. 1 TURNING A NEW LEAF A NEW YEAR'S STORY By MANDA L. CROCKER. MRS. MARCIA BERRIE had been mistress of the Shelly Farms for only a few short months; but long enough, after all, for every one in the neighborhood to have an opinion of John Berrie's second wife. at the adroftness of their "feint" and for success. The expectant "firste" were all ago for a few days, looking for invitation, but, strange to say, not one of them received the familiar square envelope with the Berrie coat-of-arms in the corner and things were once more fast accrual. MRS. MARCIA BERRIE had been mistress of the Shelly Farms for only a few short months; but long enough, after all, for every one in the neighborhood to have an opinion of John Berrie's second wife. She dressed finer than his first wife did—most second wives do—she spent more hours at the piano, and seemed several degrees more aristocratic than the first Mrs Berrie. It was an honored custom, reaching back to the stouter branches of the ancestral tree, for the owner of the Farma to give a New Year's dinner to the countryside; and each guest was invited to come and "turn a new leaf for yearly luck." Of course, it was the "firsts," and not the "seconde" or "thirdes," as the shipers say, who enjoyed these annual feasts and, usually, they began several weeks before to plan "what to wear." This year it seemed a necessity to be a little more particular about the cut of gowns and width of trimmings, for the new Mrs. Berrie was a lady of means in her own right, and dressed elaborately. "We must make an impression," said Mrs. Wilton, decisively, "and she must feel that our presence is an honor to the Farms. I intend to have a new silk; a regular dinner party dress." And so the "firsts" planned to surpass all former efforts, for the sake of personal impression; therefore, by the middle of December a score of lovely new gowns were the pride of as many ambitious feminine owners. The mistress of Shelly Farms was affable and gracious to all, and the tony "firsts" were just dying to display their rich costumes in her honor. But for some unaccountable reason the invitations were tardy. Could it be possible that the second wife was one of those new women, who would, at one fell swoop, eliminate the annual dinner? And would John Berrie stand that? In sheer desperation of suspense, Mrs. Goldwish was delegated to call at the Farms, ostensibly to speak of a philanthropic movement, but really to scent the New Year festivities and overdue cards. Mrs. Berrie received her visitor very courteously and pleasantly, and supported the philanthropic idea enthusiastically, even graciously accepting the presidency of the society when they should organize. But when the conversation drifted into holiday news the caller could not, by any tact, draw out the bride's plans concerning New Year's day. Exasperated, Mrs. Goldwish suddenly let go skirmish and asked her, point blank, "if the Farms would give annual dinner this year?" "O, certainly," answered the new wife, her face lighting up with pleasure, "husband and I have been planning for that some time. The invitations are late, but Mr. Berrie could not help me until to-day, and, of course, I am not well enough acquainted to get the names alone. We shall send them this week, however, and A. "How About Your Annual Dinner?" I shall enjoy the 'new leaf turning' with my neighbors exceedingly." This information was what Mrs. Goldwaite had talked philanthropy nor two full hours for, and she took her leave, feeling that she was a heroine of the first water. But Mrs. Berrie accompanied her caller to the front gate in her elegerness to talk more about the "movement." "It is to elevate the toilers, I understand," she said, "and to get in touch with our poorer neighbors?" "Y-e-s," answered Mrs. Goldwaite, hesitating to break up her luxurious New Year's dream by bumping against the intrusive fact that washwomen and ditch diggers occupied the same planet together with the "firsts." "Yes," she repeated, "and when we organize you will accept the presidency?" and she got up an interested look, almost as good as the genuine. "Certainly," was the reply. "I thank you for the honor," and Mrs. John Berrie pressed the caller's hand fervently. The delegate was not very favorably influenced with the young wife's enthusiasm over the question, and the pressure of her hand chilled, rather than thrilled, her festive heart. But one consoling thought ran through it all: they never would "organize." It was only a subterfuge to nose out something more substantial. Mrs. Goldwaite tripped along to the turning, where she met Mrs. Wilton, who reined in her ponies to ask breathlessly: "Did you find out?" "To be sure; it takes me to find out," and she tossed her head in triumph. "They will have the dinner as usual. But Mrs. Berrie, not being acquainted, could not write the invitations alone; and Mr Berrie could not help her until to-day." "O, yes!" cried Mrs. Wilton, "that accounts for it all. Well, we are ready and will be delighted to help the new leaf this year, because of the sweet hostess." She was wonderfully elated, though, over the philanthropic work," and Mrs. Goldwaite rolled up her eyes in mock seriousness. Both ladies giggled and clapped their hands, immensely amused His Method. "This party," said the grand vizier, "is willing to allow us ten per cent, discount." "Good!" said the sultan. "See if you can't get him to send us a check for the discount and tell him we'll pay the bill in the regular course."— Puck. at the adroitness of their "feint" and its success. The expectant "firsts" were all agos for a few days, looking for invitations; but, strange to say, not one of them received the familiar square envelope with the Berrie coat-of-arms in the corner, and things were once more fast assum- in the mysterious. But everything was made exceedingly plain, finally, by the buxom Mrs. Meigs, washer-woman for a trio of the immaculate set. "And it's me and mine are goin' to have a fine dinner on New Year's day!" G. H. "Naw, Yer Away, Off 1" she boasted to Mrs. Wilton on the next Monday morning, as she ran her broad hand through the steaming suds. "Some one going to send you a nice basket!" quired Mrs. Wilton, thinking of the one of the benevolent president to be. "Naw! yer away off!" laughed the woman of labor. "We've an invitation to the New Year's dinner at Shelly Farms; got it in a fine cover with the Berrie army coat, handed onto the corner of it." "Why do. Malinda Meigs!" exclaimed the astonished Mrs. Wilton, "you are not jicking me." "No, ma'am, I'm not," giving the handle of the wringer an emphatic yank; "it's the Bible truth. And I was so tickled at what she writ onto the gold-aided card, she sent me." "What was that?" asked Mrs. Wilton, desperately, the awfulness of a philanthropic "movement" gripping her heart-stringa. "Why, she writ that 'she and her husband would turn the new leaf themselves this time and invite the worthy poor to dine with them on New Year's day.' And now," dropping her voice to one of pleasant interrogative, "where be you again to dine, New Year's, ma'am?" "I hardly know yet," answered Mrs. Wilton, truthfully; then she fled to the closet and studied the fine, new dinner dress, with conflicting thoughts. For a young chit from college to come lording it into their midst and make such unheard of snubbing plans in her endeavor to appear peculiar, was simply outrageous! The Shelly Farms' new leaf was perfectly abominable! Something would have to be done to offset this disguiting philanthropy. By four o'clock that afternoon Mrs. Wilton had made the rounds of the insulted elite of the countryside; and a swell THE COMING OF THE COMING OF THE NEW YEAR WHY did they ring the bells last night? In steeple white and tail? Why was the earth with joy bedight? In soft snow, owl it! Was it a dream, or did I hear? A sound beneath my sill. While winter's starlight, cold and clear, Revealed the sleeping hill? DAY, nay, the New Year came last night, Another year was born; His footprints in the white The watchers saw this morn; The newborn guest is at the door, A smile upon his brow; But he will leave us old and poor A fleeting year from now. BE brings to all who wait for him As the New Year; So, fill the chapel to the brim; And drink the Glad New Year; Let every heart be gay and light, And vanish every sigh, A New Year came to last night Adown the winter sky. OR will he The ear! And on the eve Then, leaning Kindhear The vintage of And slow BLESS the With me Ere love to me They'll But while he ta Let them He'll be the fri The win HYE, at his back the birds will sing, In Springtime's scented flowers, And from beneath his feet will spring God's sweetest, fairest flowers; He'll tarry till the Summer weaves Her web of ruffe bushes; And Autumn 'mid her golden sheaves Her happiness renews. FOR him the songsters of the dells Will strike their clearest strains, And buttercups and lily beils Will deck the wolds and plains; His skies will hear the softest blues, The brook that seeks the sea Will have a song for me and you, Beneath the stately tree. Doubly a Blessing. Doubly a Blessing. American Bride — Indeed, count, yes; I do love you very much. Count Boylon de Bakkovisnek—Ah! Zat will repair my ruined life. American Bride—And I bring you, you know, a million. Count Boylon, etc.—Ah! Zat will r-repair my r-ruined chateau—Chicago Tribune. Matter Out of Place. A particular old gentleman, pulling something out of his soup that should not have been included among the other ingredients, thus address his cook: "Josephine, I am much obliged for your thoughtfulness, but next time kindly give it to me in a locket." 莲花 dinner-party had been arranged for, at Mrs. Goldwite's, for three solid reasons. First, to air their new toilettes; second, to soothe one another in their common grievance, and third, the Goldwite cottage was so situated that they could easily see the coarse tide of the "seconds"—and possibly the "thirds"—flow to the farms. Punctually at the appointed time the outraged upper current gathered at the appointed place to see the outrageous under current set toward the philanthropic president. By three o'clock all the indigent but respectable people of the neighborhood had gone by in their Sunday best. "Onions and sauerkraut!" drawled Mr. Wilton, as a German family passed on foot. "Our white necktie brigade," commented another "first," as the pastor of a poor church, a mile away, and the superintendent of its Sunday school, together with a dozen schools, event by in a double sleigh. And the "firsts" rustled their silks and smiled in amazement. Before the Goldwaite party broke up, however, a messenger from the Farms bowed himself into their midst and out again, leaving the hostess looking suspiciously at a message in her hand, with "the army coat blazed onto the corner," as Mrs. Meigs would have said. She glanced timidly around the expectant circle and finally drew forth a dainty perfumed note and read: "A very happy New Year to all! It has occurred to us, dear people, that you may not have comprehended our motives in bidding our guests for the day. As we all are interested in philanthropic work, we will be understood when we say, the new leaf we turned is very timely and beautiful, and has made many hearts happy. Husband and I turned the leaf suggested by Luke, the beloved physician. We knew you were all well able to return the compliment, and so we bade those who could not recompense us. "We extend greetings and desire that you all rejoice with us. Mr. and Mrs. John Berrie, Shelly Farms." The "first" looked soberly at each other; the spirit of the note touched the good in them and the new dinner dresses were, for the time, forgotten. "Yes," they said, "the whole neighborhood has enjoyed a Happy New Year today. Surely it is a pleasant new leaf!" But the philanthropic society has never been organized, although the prospective president is ready and waiting. FOR FUTURE CONSUMPTION. C. "Judge, I want to sweep off to-day. What'll you charge for a pledge?" "Twenty-five cents." "Can't you make it five for a dollar?" A Genutne Pienic. Johnny Jones—Did you have fun watching the old year out and the new year in? Willie Boerum—Did I? Say! I watched my sister and her beau watch the old year out and the new year in!—Brooklyn Eagle. THE NEW YEAR OR will he leave us till once more The earth is robed in snow, And on it we stand. The winds of winter blow: Then, leaning on his own good staff, He unheared, old and gray. The wind is strong, and quaff And slowly pass away. BLESS the bells that ring him in, With many a song and shout, Ere long, I know, amid earth's din They'll gladly ring him out; But while he will sing a queet Let there be ringing cheer; He'll be the friend we love the best— The winsome, glad New Year! E came before the dawn of day, A cheerub with a smile, Adown the filmy starlit way He traveled many a mile; And at each door all o'er the land He knocked amid the din; And blest be he whose kindly hand Was first to let him in. THE chalice fill and let him know That love to him is strong, Amid the softer falling snow O greet him with a song; From pole to pole, from sea to sea, In oceans pool and clear, Let every heart be glad and free To greet the good New Year. T. G. Harbaugh. A particular old gentleman, pulling something out of his soup that should not have been included among the other ingredients, thus addressed his cook: "Josephine, I am much obliged for your thoughtfulness, but next time kindly give it to me in a locket."—Tit-Bits. 莲花 Hanged for Murder of His Sweetheart's Old Mother—Three Years at Carlisle Changed the Girl's Sentiments. Allen Walking Shield, a full-blooded Sioux Indian, was hanged at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the other day because the white man's civilization estranged his sweetheart, and because his attempt to elope with her ended neither his way nor her mother's. Walking Shield wore till his death long, native hair and wrapped a gaudy vermilion blanket about him when he slept in his teepiece; so he didn't understand why Mabel Ghost-Faced Bear wore strange clothes when she came back from Carlisle Indian school, and why she looked over his head when he sought to claim her. But he tried the white man's way—went at dead of night to get her and carry her away into the Bad Lands. But it went wrong, for her mamma, Mary Ghost-Faced Bear, intercepted him and he shot her, and now is dead that his sweetheart might have retribution. Ten or 12 years ago, when Walking Shield was but a reckless, stalwart boy, the Indian malden admired his prowess and the two became friends. Walking Shield's native restlessness found vent when he robbed the store of Sylvan Winter, the post trader at Ewer Brue agency. With tools passed to him by the Indian girl, he sawed his way from the jahi. He ran to safety amid the bullets of the guards, jumping from side to side in zigzag fashion as an Indian does when trying to avoid the marksman's aim. Walking Shield was now a hero among the Indians, and the officers did not rearrest him, fearing an uprising. Six years ago he and his brother were put in the Deadwood jail for stealing cattle. His brother committed sub A "BUT WHAT WAS THAT NOISE?" cide, and one night Walking Shield struck out for the foot hills, and was not recaptured. While these adventures injured his social standing among the Sioux in no way nor the affection of the girl for him, they were not pleasing to Mrs. Ghost-Faced Bear. Mabel was told in the "kd-vi talk" never to see her lover again. Red blood runs under red skin as well as white, and Mabel Ghost-Faced Bear whispered to Allen Walking Shield she would go with him to some far hunting ground. Walking Shield rode to the cabin lodge one night, but Mrs. Mary Ghost-Faced Bear expected him and the girl was locked in her room. The next day Mabel was taken to the agency and the outgoing stage carried her away to the Carlisle Indian school. It was three years after when she came back. She was a different girl. Half-clivilized now, she shuddered at Walking Shield's deviltry. She would have none of him. Walking Shield went to his tepee and smoked long ata pipe of klinniknick. It was Mrs. Ghost-Faced Bear who kept the girl from him. Mrs. Ghost-Faced Bear must be pushed away. He decided to wait. The night of May 8 last the skies were black with tumbling clouds. The gurglings of the approaching storm drove the red men to their tents. But Walking Shield did not sleep. At midnight he saddled his broncho and rode away to the cabin lodge of Mary Ghost-Faced Bear. In front of her door he stopped. The lightning's flashes and the expostulations of the thunder excited his petulant blood and he was soon half erased. Suddenly he lifted his Winchester to his shoulder and fired through the door. There was a startled cry within, and a moment later the Indian saw in a flash of yellow light the woman's face at the door. She swung it shut, bolted it and hurried away. Walking Shield fired through the back window and the woman fell dead. A moment later Walking Shield was rousing the girl he sought. "Somebody shot at me as I passed the tepee," he panted. "Your mother has gone for the police." "But what was that noise?" asked the girl, as she passed her mother, gasping on the floor. "It's nothing; just the spitting of the lightning," he urged, as he stepped outside and closed the door. "I won't go. I want to know who shot," demanded the girl. For answer the powerful Indian clutched her about the waist, lifted her to the pony's back and rode away down the nearest gulch. But a week later he gave himself up. The Kind She Likes Beet. "Every woman is looking for a partner in life," remarked the O'Server of Events and Things, "an she doesn't care if it is only a silent one."—Yonkers Statesman. Quite Sporty, Indeed. Mrs. Gozer-Your, husband great sportsman, isn't he? Mrs. Malaprop-Yes, indeed; gives Stagg dinners.-Town Toni a oe SS SE ES i /\\ a Agee \VELLOW y (SS ry MAN, 3% (SP ED 5 i LS yy a Turina story $25 eT S| KE ae tee “| NI BY CARLTON OAT. C4, JG Score nO # Saw be eee ae si HH tie Et St St Ris dpe facut ee ee ‘KOON-SI, THE CARPENTER. Laden neuter eng mare Bewspaper we learned that the steam- Airlie would leave Sydney for Hong- kong at a certain date, and, that vessel being one of a regular line, we decided to go by her, belleving that the sooner we got under weigh with our task the Detter chance we might have of suc cessfully accomplishing tt The date of sailing was extremely close at hand, some three days off, but it gave us am- ple time to make our preparations, Which were not extensfve, and to reach Sydney as well. ‘The night before our departure we dined with Cecil and her mother, and though the stalwart cousin, Jack, did his best to enliven the proceedings I fear it was a somewhat lugubrious af- fair, Like a dark cloud or curtain our thoughts bung before us, and no ray of Tight seemed capable of plercing tt. 1 admit that I was anything but pleased with the circumstance. Things might so easily have been different. Why had not my lot been cast in the ordinary groove? Why had I not been permit- ted to enjoy the peaceful, uneventful Ufe of the many? And then I looked across the table and saw her who had come to me in the long polar winter of my life, and I could have erfed with the Mussulman, “God Is great!” But for my flight from Geath I should never have met her. Therefore fate laid me under an obligation, and I could not Quarrel with it, for though !t had treat. @1 me so cruelly, yet was I recompens- ed with the love of this woman. It was destiny. God is great. When the wrench came, philoscphy Proved but a broken reed. We wan- dered round and round the garden, sometimes strangely silent for long in- tervals, at others voicing with no un- certain tongue our hopes and fears. And when I pointed out to her how absolutely necessary ft was for us that the power of Kung should be curtailed her wisdom strg-c hard with her wo- man's fears, and eventually I wrung from | beyg a heartbroken consent. Sometimo#T thought this setting out on such an expedition was the acme of igly. Why not let things go, why not setze on happiness when !t was within my grasp and leave the future tn the vands of the gods? I admit !t was a great temptation and one that sore be- set We, but Jim was by when I waver- e, anv reason told me that this appar- ently foolish endeavor was tn reality the only right one. I will pass over the rest of that scene and the subsequent train journey to Sydney, where we caught the steamer Airlie, Nor ts there anything of impor tance to relate during our voyage north- ward. We had half a dozen agreeable passengers in the saloon and some Chi- Bese coolies forward, and though on principle we distrusted them, their be- havior was circumspect to the ex- treme. Nevertheless I never neglected the least precaution, eschewing the deck after nightfall, unless In the com- pany of Jim or one of the other pas- sengers, and avoiding open hatches and the Jess frequented parts of the vessel. And so one day the peak of Hongkong opened up, swiftly we ap- Proached the Ly-ee-Moon pass, slipped through, and presently we were swing- ing at anchor opposite the town. ‘The sampans crowded with Ianumer- able yellow folk told us that we were fn China at last, and tt was not with out some little apprehension that I sur- Yeyed the shrieking and gesticulating throng. Here were yellow men with a Vengeance, and at first I experienced some slight ecrupie tn trusting myself to them and thelr frafl sampans, but Feallzing that, though generally dishon- est, all these people could not be In the employ of the society, we left the ship and went ashore. ‘We had been recommended to go to the Hongkong hotel, it being at that time, whatever ft s now, the only first class house In the place, and thither we proceeded and were duly installed in a room on the second floor. Now !t was Chinamen, Chinamen everywhere, and we seemed to realize for the first time what a task this was which we had set ourselves to accomplish. And yet in the multiplicity of pigtalis there was Some assuraiice of safety. At close quarters the yellow man was not the terrible being as pictured in my heated imagination. I must say that my Unele Jim shared none of my scruples or alarm. The moment he set foot on Chinese soil he seomed another man. The lethargy and indifference which had character- ized him during the voyage to Austra- Ma and the supplementary journey to Hongkong vanished now as if by a stroke of magic. It was as though he had aid: “At Inst I am beret Now to | Work.” “A new energy took possesston pf him. His wits sharpened them-| selves upon the whetstone of his de- sires. A determination to act and act quickly was in everything he said and did. He was as one suddenly gifted | with the powers of a born leader of and I seemed to see hin as chair. jof a board meeting curbing the re-_ members with the mere force ‘There was something in that the city and the soot could " ‘and ff geemed fo me as Naturally our first endeavor was to discover the man of whom my father bad spoken, Koon-St, the carpenter, but at the first glance such a task appear- ed appalling. As well, to use a Chi- hese proverb, search for a needle at the bottom of the ocean. Amid these countless thousands, of whom each one seemed but a mere hideous replica of an ugly original, how was It possible to strike the oue particular, solitary unit? Such was the problem, and at the first glance tt seemed somewhat difficutt of solution. And yet I sometimes think that obstacles are created merely for the pleasure of surmounting them. Koon-Si, according to my father, was a man whom one might distinguish by the slit in his left nostril, and I take it ‘that such a man would not be entirely overlooked in a crowd. Moreover, he followed a profession which would, so to speak, localize him. He was a car penter, and if in the land of the living it would be i the neighborhood of some carpenter shop that we should find him. If he were living? The doubt was not palatable, but it had to be faced. My father had said nothing of the man's Age, or of his physical condition; though even that was as nothing to the fact that he had incurred the wrath of the society. Such wrath was more dan- gerous than disease or old age, and though without his ald we should be Mike children crying tn the wilderness, we tried to prepare ourselves for even that dire contingency. ‘The next day and the day after we visited many strange quarters of the os ot | SV Q tal ___ heaeked. — s town, and peered somewhat tmpert! nently into many carpenters’ shops, but without catching a glimpso of the man with the slit nostril. Sometimes we were greeted with courtesy, but more often with black looks and a sul: Jen superctliousness which {s peculiar to the oriental. And so at dinner that night we decided to intrust the mission to other hands; for our peregrinations, coupled with the inevitable query, “Koon-Si?" were such as to cause some speculation among certain classes, and this was exactly what we did noi want. ‘Through the police we might have found our man, but we did not wish to lay bare our story or our identity. Moreover, the police bad no jurisdic tion out of the island, and Kung was hardly Ukely to take up his residence in Hongkong. So casting about for an agent, we mentioned the affair to onc ‘of the lesser officials of the hotel, who. through the instrumentality of sore one beneath him, succeeded in getting us the person we desired. We did not engage the man outright as valet or Personal attendant, but we promised him good payment if he should succeed in finding the carpenter, Koon-St. ‘The fellow answered glibly enough In pigeon English and seemed to make light of his task, declaring with no lit tle confidence that if the carpenter was on the Island he should be found. So Jim gave him a dollar as an earnest of our Intention to do the right "thing, and away he went on his quest, promising to report that night He was an ac tive, eagle eyed man of some 85 and Possessed a ready confidence tn him: self which was reassuring. I was not @ little taken with bis shrewd, {utellt gent face, and I felt convinced that we had intrusted our mission to the right person. However, that night he had nothing to report, and against all reason Jim gave him $2 to quicken his intellect and his feet. The fellow waa much astounded at this unexpected display of generosity and honored my uncle with a doubtfal, inqutring look, Just as a child might who having done wrong receives a kiss instead of a beating. “What for you make two pteceo dol- lar?” he asked, a characteristic utterly un-Chinese. “Why, you poor beggar,” said Jim, “tf you have been everywhere you soy you have fairly earned It.” A curious smile stole over the Chow's yellow face, a deep, meaning smile, 1 thought, and though I said nothing I was angry with Jim for 80 cheapening our wits, But the smile quickly passed away, and something very: different took its place. “My allee samo makee tank you,” he said. “Walk welly much more "ard to- mollow molnin.” When be was goné, I turned to Jim, THE RIC-HMONDSPLANEr. RIGHMUND. VIRGINIA A heen A en ee 6 to possess too much of this world’s goods. What's more, Davie, you know as well as 1 that in every country alle lance may be bought. We are stran- kers In a strange land, watched, for all we know to the contrary, by those who do not love us. Ah Yon may prove of use. Unless I am greatly mistaken, he ts a shrewd fellow.” Alinost too shrewd, I thought, and I mentioned the curious smile which I bad seen play across hM@#ace, and cast some doubt upon the genuineness of Mr. Yon's endeavors, “So, so,” muttered Mr. Jim quietly, “but I am not bind elther. If Ah You falls in bis search tomorrow I shall double his present.” I adrottted that this was the most ex- traordinary method of procedure of which I had ever beard. Jim smiled. “Perhaps, but we are in China, the land of inverted notions. If he fails a third time I shall raise the M4 to $6." “And so on,” I said rather mockingly. “Mr. Yon has only to fall to earn a comfortable competence. What will be the reward for the fourth failure?” “I shall add to the dollars a sound thrashing, and then—well, I may hand him over to the police for obtaining’ money under false pretenses.” . But Ab Yon, great as may have been the temptation, for some inexplicable reason failed to succumb, and just be- fore lunch of the following day he tn- formed us that he had discovered Mr. Koon-8i. Jim patted him on the shoul- der and gave him a couple of dollars for his good news, and we arranged to| set out for the abode of the esteemed carpenter as soon as we had finished luncheon. Calling @ couple of rickshaws, we, under the guidance of Mr. Yon, who trotted beside my uncle's carriage, were run out almost to the extremity of the native quarter, and at the bot- tom of a narrow, dark looking street our guide called a halt. Here the rick- shaw men were discharged, a proceed- ing which might have been fraught with some trouble had not Mr. Yon, who seemed little inclined to bandy words, hit one of the presumptuous coolies a severe blow on the side of the head. This effectually silenced the fel- low’s garrulity, and he took the prof fered fare with an idiotic grin. ‘We were then led up the above men-' tioned little dark street, and presently, we stopped before a low, wide doorway and window combined whieh opened upon @ room some three or four feet below the level of the road. Here the smell of freshly sawed wood immediate- ly assailed us, and after infinite peer- ing we at length made out the figures of two men working in the Interior gloom. Ab Yon said something in Chinese, and presently one of the figures looked up from his work, dropped his saw and then came slowly toward us. Natural ly my anxlety was very great, for It was highly probable that this poverty stricken carpenter, living this wretched life in this vile den of a cellar, was the man we had come so many thousands of miles to see, the man who might possibly be our salvation, ‘Therefore I scanned him closely, and a dirty, ugly, almost repellent face it was, but I saw with joy, with a joy which was not unmixed with horror, that his broad left nostril had been sli in two. “It's he,” satd Jim. gen” ‘The carpenter looked up, and his eyes were black and beady like a rat's. “What seeks your honorable conde scension?” he asked in very good Eng: lish. Dim looked about him before speak-' ing. Then leaning forward he lowered his voice and whispered, “The writing of Rung {s once more seen in the land.” ‘The carpenter bowed so low that I: could not seo what effect these words’ had on him, but from that moment his manner became one of intelligent con- sideration, and with many gracious ex-| cuses he begged us to enter his con-| temptible hovel. This we did careful- ly, for the little stair which led down to his workshop was badly conditioned| throughout, while its base was lost in gloom. Our esteemed Ah Yon was: somewhat peremptorily ordered by the, carpenter to remain out in the street, a command which he obeyed without the least demur. Indeed, podr and ragged and ugly as he was, Koon-8! was a man of an indefinable presence, and one {n: stinctively felt its influence. He may} have been only a carpenter, but he was a master among carpenters. He led us throngh his dingy work. shop to 8 stair at the back, and bowing] low, motioned for us to mount. It was| but a makeshift of a stairway, straight, almost, and entirely free of a hand rail, but notwithstanding such slight de- ficlencies we succeeded in mounting] with safety to the room above. This, though not {n any way elegant, was a welcome contrast to the shop below, and though an abominable smell per- vaded the atmosphere, it was the one thing which ts inseparable from a Chi- Dese house and may to a certain ex. tent be obviated by a free use of tobac- co. We begged permission of our host Set cetibieniin. netbeans “Elke you, he wae an Englishman, Dut unlike you ho wandered over the face of the waters, A tall wan and a brave in his day.” “His name?” “Kingston.” “Know you not that the writing of Kung has been seeo upon bis fore- bead?” “Nay,” be gasped, “I know not. Thon the blow has fallen?" “Heavily.” “So shall {t always be until the curs> Js removed. But for my ignominious life, which so far has shielded me, I, i NS tac "he a: of MMe ON ung are numbereat too, should have carried the writing here,” and with a scared look he touch. ed his forebead lightly. “It fs to remove the curse that we have come,” said Jim. “And you propose to do it"— “How wo know not. It shall be left to your filustrious wisdom to find a “Way. Go to Hongkong, sald one who has carried the writing of Kung into eternity, and find Koon-8t, the carpen. ter.” “And how know you that I am he? Koon-St is not writ upon the board above my workshop.” “You shall know him by the slit in his left nostril. Those were the words.” ‘The man touched his nose quickly and then with a diabolical scowl mut- tered: “Aye, aye, the slit in his left nos- tril. It ls the handiwork of him who would bave a more fearful writing here,” and he tapped on his forehead with bis thin yellow fingers. “But so far he and his have passed me by, and I think Kung’s day of reckoning has come.” “You don’t love him, eh?* “The dog,” he snarled. “He bas mu- tilated me as you see and forced me to dwell in this ignoble manner. For my opposition to him my house was burn- ed, my people destroyed, for In our Chi- nese way ho not alone punishes the guilty, but all those who are connected with him. So was it in my case. I ‘Was forced to fy my part of the coun: try and seek refuge here with stran- gers, and here I have lived for many years, fearing each day that Kung Would find my hiding place. But, bless- ed be the gods, things are working out as Ihave dreamed. I have lived long and patiently for this. The days of ‘Kung are numbered.” ¥ “Indeed, T hope 80,” was Jim's de- Yout exclamation. “It is full time that the handwriting of Kung ceased.” “It shall cease,” said Koon-St tm- pressively, “and I will show you bow.” CHAPTER x ytr NE, PANGEMENTS AND A PROPOSAL. We sat still more erect and eyed the speaker tntently. An unprepossessing man truly, yellow, dirty, bare armed and barelegged, but withal a man tr ten thousand for us, He was not Koon. 81, the cooly, who laboriously worked the day from end to end for @ scanty pittance, but rather the man In whom lay the hope of our future happiness in whom we saw the avenger—venge Ance .personified. With this man we might hope to do much; without him ours was likely to prove a dangerous and an evil plight. “I will tell you how it shall cease,” he repeated, “for it has been nothing but the hope of revenge which has kept me alive tn the midat of this wretched: ness. But first, confidence for conti dence. In what manner has Kung harmed you?’ “He has slain those whe were nearest and dearest to us.” “Bnough. And your names?” “Mine,” sald Jim, and I wondered at this strange way of repaying confi dence for confidence, “Is of no tmpor- tance, neither 1s his,” potting to me. “Yet such as they are yon are wel- come to them. I am called George Car- ter, and this is my friend, Frederick Gray.” “Good,” said the Chinaman. “I know not the names, but ft fs enough. And you come as the avengers of — “Those whom we love.” Koon-8i bowed. He was a wise man and respected our reticence. “Bnough. You are the men for whom T have waited so long. Kung shall dle.” He filled bis brass bound pipe, drew in a deep, ful! breath, knocked the ashes out on the’ floor, and thén, after apparently swallowing the smoke, ejected it In a dense volume from his nose. ‘This he did again, consuming, amid a strange silence, at least halt @ dozen pipes. Then Jim, who was begin- ning to get restless, spoke: “You have informationf You know ‘of Kung’s whereabouts?” “Ah,” replied Koon-Sl, rapping bie pipe on the floor, "to gain intelligence. of such 8 man as Kung 4s, a8 you may imagine, a feat not easy to achleve For years I bave vainly hunted, for 1 have @ great wish to meet him once again, but It was not until a few months ago that I received reliable In formation of his whereabouts.” “And he is now"— “Where be is now I cannot say, for as I have told you, Kung ts every where, even as his, induence is felt be yond the big seas, but when last | heard of’bim he bad set up as a boat Dullder at, Ching-bi." “And where is Ching-hi?" “In the Yang-tse-Kiang. Jt is a amal island some miles below Hankow, tt the province of Hu-Peb."* ‘Tho information, which Vaoglins ge ently most precise, still lett muc! be desired. Of course we had heard of oe Ssene. , Vs Coes we i ek er oe ee eee. eee Provinces it ran, what they were like ‘and in which was situated Hankow, ‘we had not the faintest conception. “And we can get there?” asked Jim. “Easily, excellency, by steamer to Hankow.” “Good. When shall we start?” “Tam a poor man, excellency. It will ‘cost money.” “I will see to that. You take us there.” “It shall be as you wish.” “And now,” said Jim, “how had we better ret to work?” “There ts no difficulty at all, excel- lency, if you have money. I let my shop or shut it up. It matters nothing. Then we go to Shanghai. From there to Hankow ts nothing. Your excellen- S has money. We shall procure ge- sistance, and Kung”— | Wel?" “Kung ls your excellency’s, to do ‘with him what yon will.” It sounded simple enough. and Koon- 8 had arranged an admirable little ‘Plan, but to me there seemed to be ‘something wanting in the story, and I ‘said, addressing the Chinaman, “Kung ‘1 a great political plotter?” “The greatest, excellency.” : “And no doubt the government would Uberally reward those who captured chim?” “They would pay much, excellency. There never was one whom they fear- ed so much as Kung.” “Then why have you uot betrayed his hiding place to the government? it would relieve you of much responstbil- ity.” I expected the man to show some Sort of confusion, were it ever so little, at this direct thrust, but instead his equanimity appeared not in the least Gisturbed. He smiled with apparent complacency, but to my thinking his face looked Infinitely diabolie. “True, excellency, I might have done an you suggest. But you forget [ama Chinese, and I have been personally mutilated. Unlike you Christians, we Chinese do not forgive our enemies. It would not please me to band Kung over to the government. It would not de satisfaction enough merely to know that be was punished. I want to see his punishment. I want to punish him myself.” I confess, knowing something of the Chinese character, that-there was rea- son in this, and my momentary doubts were satisfied. Koon-St was not pleas- ant to look upon, but that he was the Instrument ordained for our use wes 80 painfully apparent that there could be no question of severing ourselves from his guidance. And so for another hour we smoked and talked, ultimately agreeing upon a plan of action, Koon-Si, being one of those persons who seem to know ev- erything, counseled energetic action and, seeing that we foll readily into his wishes, informed us that on the, morrow the Foochow would sail for Sbanghal and advised a passage by her. Knowing no reason why we should delny our departure, we at once accepted this proposal, and Jim there and then ‘handed the carpenter sufll- cleut money to enable him to purchase a few necessaries and his passage. Then, overwhelmed with thanks and compliments, we were shown down stairs and out through the shop, and thankful I was to taste again the com- paratively fresh air of the street. “Tomorrow,” said Koon-St as he peered up, blinking, from his cellar, “we shall meet on board the Foo. chow?” “Tomorrow,” answered my uncky “You may not see me during the pas- enge up,” continued the carpenter, “but if you should you will remember that we are strangers. Otherwise’—here he lowered his voice and looked fear- fully about—“wgll, the soclety ta ev erywhere.” “T understand,” said Jim. “We shall meet again at Shanghai?” “At Shangha! you shall know every- thing.” We turned from Koon-S! and walked down the narrow street, and as we reached the bottom we hesitated for a moment which way to turn. Then It was that our friend Ab Yon advanced, smiling and bowing. “Makee losem way?" be said. “Hello! erted Jim. “What are you doing here?" “My makee walt; tink you makee losem way.” “Well, it 1s @ puzzling, evil smelling place,” was the reply. ‘Ah Yon grinned. “Chinaman welly dirty beast. He allee same belong dog—likee bad smell. You no takee ‘lickshaw?* “No” “Welly good. Makee walk. My makee jead.” ‘The rascal stepped out with a jaunty gait, and with elbows, fists and tongue cleared a way for us whenever our progress was liable to recelve a check from the masses of people which chok- ed the streets. At length we left the worst part of the native quarter behind, and as ab Yon still continued to pace ahead my uncle and I busied ourselves with dis- the shape of a prospectus, had gone about for years with murder in his heart. I gaw It now as I bad never seen It before, and though I could not gain. say the frightful Justice of the contem- plated act, 1 wonld have given much not to have seen that awful look in my uncle's eyes. Farther on we stopped again to watch the whipping in the bay, the landing of sume sqvare boxes. from a launch also recetving a little of our at tention, Ab Yon, sccing thi, drew near. “You no subbee what belong. inside” he said. ae “It welly bad for poor plecee China- man. It allee same belong oplun Welly fue ting for trade, you sabbee, but no weily good for Chinaman, ‘That small plecee box belong welly dear. Opium alleo same expensive luxuly.” “So I've heard,” sald Jim, “Where has this lot come from ?* “India, Engilehyman makee glow, you sabbee; collupt poor Chinaman. It come by ship Foochow,” and he point- ed to a long, low steamer with one fun- nel which lay at her buoy some little way out In the stream. “Bo, 80," said Jim, who, lke myself, had immediately turned to inspect the vessel, “that's the Foochow, is tt?" “Yes, cap'n. She comes from Calcut- ta thlee day ago. ‘Tomollow she makee ‘Shanghal side.” We watched the ship for a few min- utes longer and then passed on, while Yon, who had taken it for granted that we were In need of his company, kept deside us and pointed out this and that object of interest and expatiated on matters in general with an uncommon ability. Presently Jim stopped and Deckoned to him closer. “Tell me. Have you ever been in ‘Shanghat?” “Yes, cap’n.” “Hankow?" Yon hesitated @ moment, and a curt- ous, searching look crept into his little Dlack eyes. Then be smiled. It wana pleasant smile, but somewhat ofly and singularly inscrutable. “*Ave been 'Ankow side,” be said. “Do you know tt well?” “Pletty well, cap'n. ‘Ave makeo long look, see." “You sabbee the river Yang-tse ab 0 “Sabbee.” answeret Yon. “*Ave deen one—two—thiee time "Ankos side.” “Do you know the Island of Ching air" ‘Yon screwed up hie ugly face tn @ vain effort to remember. “No sabbee Ching-bi,” he sald at last. “Yang-tae ‘ave got plenty island, You 0 "Ankow side, eap’a?” Jim hesitated for a moment, and I saw by his face that the question put him on ble guard. He fixed Mr. Yon with a keeo look, but the tmperturbable Chinaman bore the scrutiny with an in- difference which was most reassuring. “T may,” said Jim. “You no ‘ave got boy, cap'n?” oe “Suppose you takee me along? My makee welly ploper servant. You be long stlanger. ‘Ankow no welly good place for stlanger. My makee speaik Chinee, sabbee?* Jim looked at me and I at him. The! need of an tnterpreter was not a neces: sity while Koon-S! formed one of the party, but suppose by any chance we should lose the valuable services of that gentleman? Moreover, Mr. Yon was an extremely {ntelligent fellow, and by payment we might command undivided allegiance. Jim looked at me inquiringty, and, knowing what was passing In his thonghts, I sald, “We must ms ke tn. auiries.” He turned to Mr. Yon. “I will think over your proposal, Yon. Come to the hotel tomorrow and yoo shall know." “My makee welly glateful,” said the fellow. “Yon, he belong frst chop See T could not betp smiling at this quaint eulogy of welf. The rascal bad a Ce lestial sense of humor. ome si arent “+ © ro pe commun) | ft BO ES i =) (NSS f % ll ) | <= Mother—Stop pulling the cat’s tail Johnnie! Johnnie—I'm not pulling ft, maw. I'm just holding his tail and he's pull ing it himself.—Chicago Daily News. SOs -He gased Into her azure orba, = | AS soft blue ae the sky: | He was an ccultet, and ebe | Had cinders tn ber aoe. N.Y. Heratd. Borrowing Trouble “Of course,” said the young moth- er, “our little girl is the sweetest child in the whole world, but if we had another how could we pick out the sweetest ehikd in the whole world?” And the young father had to giye it up.—Chicago Post. A Disstpated Hea, ‘Mra. Handout—You look Ite @ dis. sipated man, Tramp—I am, mam. ‘Mrs, Handout—Were you ever mar- ried? ‘Tramp—Uv course, mam, Dat wns wot dissipated de idea I once had dat I wuz o man.—Jndga Quite Appropriate, Church—What on earth are they winging that bell so long for? Gotham—That's to call a meeting togetner. “What vort of a meeting?” “Meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Unnécesuiry Noises” Yonkers Statesman. TRERD BY A MANIAG Thrilling Adventure of a Lineman Near a Madhouse. Portunately, Ho Had « Telephone cere ee aa eee eee mated to 0 “We all meet with strange adven- tures in this world, I guess,” said an tid lineman to a Cincinnati Enquirer reporter, “but I think I bad an ex perience that beats many a one While engaged with the Bell Tele Phone company, I wae sent out one day to find the trouble between the office and the insane bospital at In @anapolis, “An attendant escorted me from Place to places but while I was in the hall examining the tolepbone he was called away. I waa busy with my work when @ hand was laid on my shoulder and a yvotee ot my elbow said: ‘Say, is that the wufe where you put my money? “Astonished I looked up, and into the foce of an elderly man who ‘Jooked every inch the gentleman, be- ing neatly and carefully dressed. Far © moment I was too much surprised to answer, for his appearance at first Delied the inference I dvew from his question, but a closer observation re- vealed an unnatural expression in his Byes; 00, remembering where I was, I knew he was o maniac. Thinking to humor him, I sald “"Yes, I put it there; it is a good place for it" “Quick sa 9 fissh be caught up a heavy stool that wee standing near and brought h down with all his might on the telephone, crashing it. “"Give it to ma, quiel—quick!" he gasped, but I didn’t stop to give him anything, but just sterted on a run for the door, and there met the at- tendant, who soon quieted the poor fellow and led him eway. “I had to make another trip to the city for another telephone, and as St ae Se Ld 3 << ex Tid a iy Ny ee Tisai —y al % ZS any 2” S (Ths \ lad ‘was late by this time I dkin't go back wnt the nex. days Wied got out there I Sdund soveral trusties’ guard: ed by their keepers working in the garden. I sew my friend of the day before buay with o large knife top- ping turnips. He glaneed up at me, and I sew a quick, angry gleam shoot into his eyes “I had to ctimd @ tree in an iso- loted part of the yard to unfasten a wire thet had in come way eaught on @ limb. I connected my test set and called up the wire chief and ex- Plained the ease to him, so with the work I hed done end talking to him 20 minutes must have passed. I started to got down, and when I rencbed the lower limb looked for a place to drop. Bat I didn’t drop, tor ‘there, standing at the foot of the ‘tree, stood my crazy man, the knife ‘still in bis hand. “Come down!" he yelled. ‘I know you. You are the man that stole my 6,000. Give it ap to me, or-I will idil you, you thief! Come down or I will come up there end eut your heart outl” “But I didn't coma I serambied ‘igher and yelled for help. “Sbout this time oncther inmate came countering slong and et once took s hand in the game and held the plank for my friend, who soon made good headway, and I saw in a few moments he would reach me. “I yelled again, but no one ca:ne. At thot instant an idea flashed into my brain. I quickly attached the test set and called the wire ehief at the offles. “ ‘For heaven's sake eall up the in- sane hospital and tell them to send help to me, or I am a dead man! ‘There are two lunatées after me and one of them is coming up the tree with a knife a foot long! Hurry, hur- Fy, tor God's sake!” “With a surprised exclamation be eat me out, I looked down and found the man was in the tree, and was coming toward me, sarling like a wildcat. “Closer he came, until he was just below me, when he seated himsel? an a large limb, and, flourishing the knife, yelled: “‘Look at thie, Atn't ita beaut? Won't it cut you, though? It is sharp! I will eat you up like a steak!? ‘He sterted towerd me and had one hand on my foot, and I had just raised the other to kick him, when several keepers rushed up; two of them climbed the tree, and just as he raised the knife to strike they reached him and threw a rope around him. 6o intent waa he on doing for me that he did not sce them, and was easily taken.” One of Hor Brothers, “Don’t you know me—I'm your long- Jost. brother?” Seis “How do you suppose T ean remem ber all the men I've promised to be a sister to?"—N. Y. Herukd. 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Its attitude so far as the colored people of this country are concerned dates from the DRED SCOTT Decision, delivered before the JOHN BROWN Raid. Chief Justice TANEY declared, with all the solemnity of his office, that a Negro had no rights that a white man was bound to respect. This outrageous decision aroused a free North and the result was bitter anti-slavery crusades, which culminated in the Civil War, the results of which are even now seen and felt in this section of the country. Then came the Reconstruction Acts, which were said to be justified as a military necessity. A Republican Tribunal alone has stood in the way of any attempt to nullify these and it is even now mildly hinted that during our day and generation that august tribunal may have the temerity to pass upon and nullify these. The country knows about that prince of human rights advocate, CHARLES SUMNER, one of the greatest and best constitutional lawyers this country has ever produced. He succeeded in having his memorable Civil Rights Bill passed by both branches of Congress and signed by the President of the United States. This Supreme Court nullified all of his efforts by a wave of the hand, so to speak. Then came the unconstitutional constitution of Mississippi. The Supreme Court ignored the main question at issue and passed upon a minor one, throwing the case virtually out of court and necessitating additional expense on the part of the colored claimants in order for them to come before them again. Then came the Separate Car Law, where, the discrimination between passengers was made upon the basis of color, a thing forbidden by the Constitution of the United States. Then again did these Solons prove themselves superior to the Constitution, for they solemnly announced that this discrimination could be made on the basis of color, if the privileges accorded the colored were equal to those accorded the white. This body was forgetful or brutally indifferent to the principle involved. This ruling was said to apply to railroads wholly within the state lines and to passengers travelling from one point to another, wholly within a state and finally when the matter was pressed home, it was allowed to apply to interstate passengers as much so as to any other. Then came the Insular Decisions, where it was solemnly announced that the Constitution does not follow the flag, that the provisions of that instru- ment can be fragrantly violated although the instrument itself declares that its provisions extend to all territory, subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. By this decision the free people of the United States can hold colonies governed by irresponsible American despots, and although the Constitution of the United States expressly declares that slavery shall not exist in these United States or any territory, subject to the jurisdiction thereof, this' wise body solemnly declares that the slavery now existing in the Island of Mindanao, Philippine Islands is not repugnant to the specific provisions of the instrument itself. Then why should colored men of intelligence look for a remedy from the Supreme Court of the United States? All of the rights so far vouch-safed us have been obtained from Congress, and all of the rights given us by Congress have either been curtailed or nullified by this Supreme tribunal. The result has been that Congress has gotten tired passing laws in our interest, but the Supreme Court has not tired in construing to our injury those already passed by that body. It was no surprise to us then, when Hon. MELVILLE W. FULLER, Chief Justice of the United States, when sitting in this city recently, not only took the side of the commonwealth, but interrupted counsel and announced what the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States would be even before the case had come before it on an appeal. If this was not a case of "playing with loaded dice," what was it? Judge WADDILL solemnly announced that he hoped to see the case decided upon its merits. How can such a hope be realized, when it is a fact that whenever the question is presented, it is ruled out upon a technicality, and the dusky complainants told to go to the lower branch of congress in order to test the constitutionality of a state constitution. No, in our judgment it is a "hocus pocus" method to get rid of us. For our part, we are ready to take our chances, (pardon the comparison) "with the Devil himself." The state of Virginia is good enough for us right through here now and we stand more chance in getting justice before the State Supreme Court at Richmond than we do before the National Supreme Court at Washington. The latter body has emphasized the fact that it is auti-Negro, while the former body has not as yet been called upon to declare its position upon those vital questions. We believe that some way will yet develop, that will enable the colored men who stood by both sides, during the last 250 years to obtain a respectful hearing and a favorable decision before the tribunal of the nation. We aided in saving the life of the nation, and the wives and children of the southern white men and we feel that it is about time that the two sections should agree to stop making of us a political foot-ball and taking from us our rights. We have confidence in Gov. A. J. MONTAGUE and an abiding faith in our state Supreme Court. We expect from the latter body nothing and we feel jubilant when we receive from it even small favors. All of the guns fired from the Supreme Court at Washington have been loaded with the lydite of race-prejudice. READING COLLIERIES FLOODED Seven of the Largest Producers Disabled by Rain. Shenandoah, Pa., Dec. 23.—As a result of the severe rain storm which prevailed in this region Sunday, several of the coal mines are flooded, and the production of coal for the remainder of the month will be seriously curtailed. Maple Hill, Ellangowan, Knickerbocker, Suffolk and Indian Ridge collieries, five of the Reading's largest producers, are among those that have been forced into idleness for an indefinite period. The Bear Valley and Alaska collieries at Shamokin, owned by the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company were drowned out yesterday owing to so much rain lately melting the snow on the mountains, coupled with the heavy rain storm of Sunday. The mules at each colliery were hoisted to the surface. About 1000 men and boys employed at the operations were temporarily thrown out of employment. Numerous other collieries are flooded, but not sufficiently to cause a suspension. Death of Rev. Dr. Horna. Allentown, Pa., Dec 24—Rev. Abram R. Horne, D. D, died suddenly R. Horne, D. D, died suddenly today from heart failure. He made address at the Christmas festivities at Seidersville Sunday evening and became ill on his way home. Dr. Horne was 68 years of age, and was ordained a Lutheran clergyman in 1859. He served pastorates at Williamsport, Friedensville, Rittersville, Shoenerville and Lehigh. He was superintendent of schools of Williamsport from 1867 to 1872; president of the Kutztown Normal School, 1872-77; principal of the academy department of Muhlenberg College, 1877-82, and had been publisher of the National Educator since 1860. Mother's Letter Came Too Late Philadelphia, Dec. 23.—While W. J. Winn, aged 26 years, supposed to be from New York, lay dead in a room in the Hotel Imperial yesterday, the victim of a bullet fired by his own hand, a letter from his mother, begging him not to commit suicide, was received. He killed himself Sunday night, but the fact that he was dead was not discovered until yesterday afternoon. The man registered at the hotel on Saturday night. No motive is known here for the man taking his life. The letter from the mother indicated that Winn had written to her that he contemplated suicide. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA MARCONI'S GREAT FEAT MARCONI'S GREAT FEAT Sent Wireless Messages From Canada to Cornwall, England. CONFIRMED BY LONDON TIMES After Eight Experiments, Conducted With Greatest Secrecy, Italian Inventor Has Solved Problem of Wireless Trans-Oceanic Communication. Halifax, N. S., Dec. 22.—After eight experiments, conducted with the greatest secrecy, Marconi announces that he has solved the problem of wireless trans-oceanic communication, and has successfully transmitted wireless mes- @UOLIELMO MARCONI sages from the shores of Canada to the coast of England. The formal announcement of this achievement was made by the inventor himself yesterday, when he stated that the wireless messages had been successfully transmitted and forwarded from the governor-general of Canada to King Edward VII, of Great Britain, and to the king of Italy. Dr. George R. Parkin, principal of Upper Canada College, trustee of the Rhodes scholarships, was present when one of the successful tests was made. Prior to December, 1901, the greatest distance covered by wireless telegraphy scarcely exceeded 100 miles. Early in that year Marconi visited New Foundland and from Signal Hill commenced experimenting with the Corwall station, and on December 12 and 13 of that year faint signals of the letter "S," repeated several times, were caught, but only with the aid of telephones. Later on, Marconi, on board of the steamship Philadelphia bound for America, succeeded in establishing communication with Cornwall, a distance of 2,100 miles. Trans-oceanic messages also were received on board the Italian warship Carlo Alberto, while the vessel lay at anchor in Sydney harbor on October 31, and since then Marconi has been perfecting the apparatus at Table Head. He met with innumerable difficulties there, but at last has succeeded in sending a trans-oceanic wireless message from Canada to Cornwall, a distance of 2,300 miles. London, Dec. 22- The London Times confirms the receipt of a message by wireless telegraphy from Marconi at Cape Breton, N. S. ELEVEN LOST IN CRASH AT SEA Boston, Dec. 23. — Almost crashed from their sufferings, frost bitten and helpless, ten men in a boat were picked up by schooner Manhassett Sunday, 45 miles off Highland Light. Then for the first time it was learned that the schooner Frank A. Palmer and Louise B. Crary had been in collision, and that they had been sunk off Thatcher's Island on last Wednesday evening. The survivors were landed here yesterday. Of the 21 men that made up the two crews six were carried down when the vessels sank, four died during the terrible three days' drift in Massachusetts Bay, and another became insane and jumped overboard. Without food and water, drenched to the skin, spray frozen to their garments because of the bitter cold, the 15 survivors underwent sufferings indescribable. Four men of the Crazy on Friday lay down in the bow of the boat, and that night they died. Eleven remained up till Saturday night, when Frank Banta went insane. In his delirium he saw home and a Christmas tree and his mother beckoning him to come to her over the water. He stepped over the side of the boat in response to the fancied summons, to walk on the water, and was swallowed up. The others were powerless to restrain him. Shortly after this, the two captains decided that the bodies of the four dead men should be consigned to the deep, and, bending over them, Captain Potter, of the Crazy, repeated as much of the burial service as he could remember. The strongest of the survivors put the bodies overboard. In the three days and a half that the men were afloat, their boat drifted steadily off shore until at 8 o'clock Sunday morning it was 45 miles off Highland Light. Then the lookout on the fishing schooner Manhassett caught a glimpse of the boat, and within half an hour the ten men were in the cabin of the schooner. Captain Malone at once crowded on all sail and brought the survivors into Boston. ENGLISH PRIMATE IS DEAD Dr. Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, Passes Away at London Passes Away at London. London, Dec. 24. The Most Rev. Frederick Temple, archbishop of Canterbury, and primate of all England, who has been ill for some time, died at 8.15 o'clock yesterday morning. The archbishop passed away peacefully, in the presence of his wife and two sons. His death had been anticipated for some days and only his remarkable vitality enabled him to counteract his extreme weakness. The final collapse occurred about 6 o'clock, and he was unconscious toward the end. The primate died of old age. The pathetic scene in Westminster Abbey, at the coronation of King Edward, when he almost fainted, was one of the earlier indications of his falling strength. Then came the collapse in the house of lords, at the conclusion of a vigorous speech in support of the education bill. He had not left his bed since. He will be buried at Counterbury. The bishop of Winchester is considered likely to be his successor. BIG STEEL PLANT OPENED The Lackawanna Company Will Employ 15,000 Men. Buffalo, Dec. 24.—The Lackawanna Steel Company, the largest independent steel manufacturing concern in the world, received its first consignment of ore from upper lake points yesterday. The steamer Moses Taylor, with 6,200 tons of ore, steamed up the new ship canal to the steel company's new plant and anchored at the unloading dock. Its arrival marked the opening of the plant, and was made the occasion for a noisy celebration along the water front. The Lackawanna Company has a capital stock of $40,000,000, and will employ 15,000 men. The manufacture of steel will be under in a few weeks. The buildings, all of which were completed and installed with the latest machinery, cover an area of about two square miles. Bubonic Plague in Mexico Mexico City, Dec. 23.—Advices from Mazatlan, the seaport on the western coast of Mexico, where a disease supposed to be the bubonic plague has broken out, show that there were three deaths on Saturday and nine on Sunday from the malady. A pest house has been established and quarantine regulations are being rigidly enforced. Weather conditions along the west coast are favorable to the spreading of the plague. The governor of the state of Sinaloa is in Mazatlan working on the plans to prevent the plague reaching other coast cities. President Díaz has by wire offered federal aid to the infected city. Odd Defence in Damage Suit Detroit, Dec. 24.—In the 12 suits for damages begun in the circuit court here in behalf of the estates of Italians killed in the head-on collision at Seneca, Mich., a year ago, Thanksgiving Day, the Wabash Railway yesterday filed a plea setting up that the Italians were aliens and outside the provisions of the Michigan statutes relating to death by wrongful act, and, furthermore, that they were contract laborers, and therefore when killed were engaged in an offense under the immigration laws. Each case is for $50,000. Coal As a Christmas Gift Philadelphia, Dec. 24. — George F. Hoffman, of the Hoffman-Corr Co. 413-15 Market street, today gave away 2,000 bags of coal to the poor of Germantown. Tickets entitling the holder to two bags of coal were distributed by the police. Last year Mr. Hoffman distributed 2,000 pairs of warm gloves. SWINDLERS PROMISE SENSATION Humbert's Revelation, It Is Said, Will Rival Panama Scandal. French Swindlers Had $48,000. Madrid, Dec. 22.—When Mme. Humbert and other members of the Humbert family, who became notorious in connection with the great $20,000,000 safe frauds in Paris, were arrested on Saturday, one of the family handed a package containing $48,000, to some people who lived in the same house with them. This package has been sent to the French consulate. According to published interviews, Frederick Humbert declares that the revelations of himself and his confederates will rival the Panama scandals and show that they were the victims of robbers who exploited them. He says that all classes in Paris, from ministers down, will be involved. Mme. Humbert claims to have in Paris documents which compromise prominent personages. While the police were waiting to enter the house Mme. Humbert burned many papers, including in her hurry bank notes to the amount of $1,200. TUG BOAT BLOWS UP Two Killed and Another Fatally Injured by Bursting Boiler. Norfolk, Va., Dec. 24.—Two men were killed and another fatally injured in an explosion of the boiler of the tug boat Lizzie Massey on the southern branch of the Elizabeth river last evening. The dead are: George Williams, captain, and William Byman, fireman. Fatally injured: Samuel Dunn, engineer. The tug was towing the lumber lade barge Maple from the Richmond Cedar Works to Norfolk when the accident occurred. Captain Williams, who with Dunn, owned the boat, was thrown 50 feet into the air and horribly mangled. Byman was blown into pieces. The boiler was thrown through the top of the boat and landed some distance away in the river. The tug immediately sank in 15 feet of water. It is reported that an unknown man, employed on the barge, was also killed. The barge was not injured in the explosion. TORE STEAM PIPES TO PIECES Media, Fa., Dec. 24.—John Swiggett, colored, aged 25 years, of Chester, an inmate of the Delaware county jail here, suddenly became violently insane yesterday, and, seizing the hot steam pipes in his cell, he literally twisted them to pieces. The steam escaped in large quantities as a result, and the convict was badly scalded. He was convicted at the September term of court of assault and battery, and was sentenced to six months' imprisonment. The mother of the accused testified during the trial that he was mentally unbalanced, and for this reason Judge Johnson inflicted a light sentence. A commission appointed by Judge Johnson to inquire into the negro's sanity yesterday declared him insane. He will be removed to the Norristown asylum when he recovers from his injuries. Founder Bradley's Offer Accepted. Asbury Park, N. J., Dec. 23.—The Asbury Park city council last night voted to accept James A. Bradley's amended offer to sell the beach and sewers to the city. The council also voted to issue $300,000 worth of 30-year three and one half per cent. bonds. This will have to be approved of by a vote of the taxpayers, which will be held on January 12 and 13. The only condition was that Ocean avenue shall be widened by 20 feet, making a boulevard of 10 feet wide. A committee was appointed to have the legislature pass any acts that may be needed to enlarge the city's powers. Double Tragedy at Easton. Easton, Pa., Dec. 23.—Frank Schmidt, aged 62 years, of Allentown, shot and killed his son-in-law, John Grigan, aged 25, laset night, and then killed himself. Schmidt's wife left him some time ago, and he sought refuge at her son-in-law's house here. The son-in-law and Schmidt had a quarrel about a week ago, and the young man was arrested for assaulting Schmidt. The case came before a justice of the peace last evening, and the prosecution was dropped. Later in the evening the two men met and Schmidt shot his son-in-law on the street, and then sent a bullet into his own brain. Connecticut Quarantine Raised Connecticut Quarantine Raised. Washington, Dec. 23. The quarantine against Connecticut on account of the epidemic of foot and mouth disease in New England was removed formally yesterday by an order issued by Secretary Wilson. The order takes immediate effect and permits cattle, sheep and other live stock to be shipped out of the state without restriction. A most rigid investigation by a corps of experts working under the personal direction of Dr. Salmon, chief of the bureau of animal industry, has failed to reveal the existence of a single case of the disease in Connecticut. Forty Moors Decapitated. Tangier, Morocco, Dec. 24.—The imperial troops have been totally defeated after a sanguinary battle with the rebels headed by the pretender to the throne. The latter decapitated 40 of the sultan's soldiers. Their heads are now ornamenting his tent. Imperial reinforcements have been sent to attempt the capture of Taza, the headquarters of the pretender. Incensed by the successes of the rebels, the sultan has ordered his soldiers to spare no one at Taza, in spite of the advice of the chiefs, who counseled him not to indulge in excesses. Fire Chief Croker was officially declared out of the New York fire department Saturday and C. D. Purroy installed in the office. Charged with embezzling $10,000 as receiver of the Lion Model Laundry Company, C. L. Shaw was arrested Saturday at Cleveland, O. Mayor Low, of New York, yesterday signed the Pennsylvania Railroad tunnel franchise. Jerry Kimborough was hanged yesterday at Hanover C. H., Va., for criminal assault on an aged lady. Fire yesterday in the business section of Knoxville, Tenn., destroyed several buildings, entailing a loss of $550,000. Burglaries early yesterday morning dynamited the safe in the Pennsylvania Railroad office at Smyrna, Del., but secured no booty. During a quarrel between Charles Hogg and Gent Grantham, of Macon, Ga., both drew pistols and fired. Hogg is dead and Grantham fatally injured. Wednesday, December 24. Paul Deitch was killed and Frank Yogow fatally injured yesterday by a fall of coal in the Luke Fidler colliery at Shamokin, Pa. Perry Heath, of Utah, secretary of the Republican national committee, denies that he will be a candidate for United States senator. The first consignment of the gold dollars minted as souvenirs of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition have arrived at the St. Louis sub-treasury. During a fit of despondency Nathaniel Whipple, son of Colonel Whipple, U. S. A., chief paymaster in the Philippines, committed suicide at San Francisco yesterday. GENERAL MARKETS Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 23. — Flour was steady; winter superfine, $2.60@2.80; Pennsylvania roller, clear, $3.10@3.25; mills extra, $2.85@3.25. Rye flour was quiet, at $3.20@3.25 per bbl. Wheat was firm; No. 2 Pennsylvania, wheat, $2.85; Oats dull; No. 2 yellow, local, 51%c; Oats quiet; No. 2 white, chipped, 38%c; Grades, 34@35c. Hay was steady; No. 1 timothy, $18@18.50 for large bales. Beef was steady; beef hams, $19@20. Pork was firm; family, $20. Live poultry, 11c for hen, and 8@8.5c for chicken, massed poultry, 15c for choice fowl, and 20c for chickens. Butter was steady; creamy butter. Eggs were steady: New York and Pennsylvania, 27c dozen. Potatoes steady; choice, 63@63c bushel. Live Stock Markets. East Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 23. — Cattle were steady; prime steers, $3.55 to $5.75; butchers' steers, $3.75 to $4.75; heifers, $4.50 to $4.05; roughs, $2.25 to $4; bulls, $2.75 to $4; hogs, $2.50 to $3; higher ops, $5.75 to $2.25; common to goats, $4.50 to $8.50. Hogs steady; heavy, $6.40 to $6.50; mixed, $6.20 to $6.30; yorkers and pigs, $6.10 to $6.10; roughs, $6.50 to $5.80; stags, $4.75 to $5.75; sheep steady; mixed tops, $5.50 to $3.75; roughs, $4.50 to $5.80; Lambs lower; tops, $5.50 to $5.60; culls to good, $4.50 to $4.00; yearlings, $4.25 to $4.50; ewes, $5.50 to $4.25. East Liberty, Pa., Dec. 23. — Cattle were steady; prime steers, $3.55 to $5.75; prime, $4.50 to $6.00; good, $5.50 to $3.00; higher; prime heavies, $6.45 to $6.55; mediums, $2.55 to $6.30; heavy yorkers, $6.10 to $6.20; light yorkers, $6.05 to $6.10; pigs, $6.05 to $6.05; roughs, $6.50 to $6.10. Sheep were steady; prime, $4.50 to $4.00; culls and common, $1.50 to $2; choice ops, $5.40 to $5.00; veal calves, $8.75. Quite Important. Laura—Auntie, should I be justified in writing to a young man who had never written to me? Auntie—Only on very important business, my dear. Laura—Well, this is important business. I want to marry him.—Tie Bits. As to His Vermelty. "You think him an untruthful man?" "My dear sir, he lies like a tailor." "Like a tailor?" "Yes; like a tailor who tells you positively that he'll have that suit of yours done the day after to-morrow." —Chicago Post. LION COFFEE GIFTS Christmas Present's FREE BY USING Lion Coffee and returning the Lion heads, cut from the packages, to Woolson Spice Co., Toledo, O., you get a fine assortment of valuable presents Free of Cost-there is no advertising of any on them. W. I. JOHNSON, FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER. Office & Warerooms, 207 N. Foushee St. Corner Broad. HACKS FOR HIRE: Orders by Telephone or Telegraph filled. Wedding, Suppers and Entertainments promptly attended. Old 'Phone, 686, Residence in Building, New Phone, 48. This organization has been chartered and legally situated under the laws and statute of the state of New York, for the purpose of uniting together all accepted men on the Broad Bases of Charity—Benefice. 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This Association has at a considerable expense divided this tract of land into sections, erected a fence around its boundaries, which with the additional improvements contemplated, will be an inducement to those desiring or contemplating purchasing resting places for their deceased relatives and friends. The attention of the general public is solicited and advant geous inducements offered. J. R. Griffin, President, No. 2413 E. Broad street; E. A. Washington, Sec- tory. Old Phone, 1983. For information, apply to John coleman, Keeper, No. 2920 P. street; Wm. Custalo, 702 East Broad street; W. H. Jones, 1037, St. Peter street; W. H. Lewis, 806 Buchanan street; Samuel Meredith, 1228 North 26th street; Joseph Robinson, No. 49 1st Market or 2811 9-mile Road; D. J. Chavers, Supt., 1827 Carrington street. YOUR LIFE AN OPEN BOON LIGHT LIGHT Friends, this is the GREATEST OFFER ever made to the public Mrs. Dr. Wendy Short time only, give every reader of the life for only 25c. Just think of it. 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Some years ago a great deal ef candy conteining small sips of ‘brandy was sold to young children; wwe have not seen any recent reports that such candies are still be fag sold to children, but have Bo doubt they are; though prob- ably with more caution than for merly. But our attention has been @rawn to an advertisement of whatare called whisky beans, which must be very strong, for it is asserted that one Dean makes one glass of artificial whisky. The bean can, however, be taken ag it is and a “most exhilarating effect” is said to be produced by do- ing so. ‘These beans are advertised as having “all the virtue ot the best whiskeys, without the deleterious effect,” and thie assurance, combined with the fact that they can be eaten instead of being drunk will, no doubt, make them eppear unobjectioneble to many young People who could not be induced to Waste any kind of liquor. Parents should warn their children, little and big, that all stimulants are danger- ‘ous, and, as a rule, especially danger- ous to those who feel the greatest need of them or desire for them. Children should be taught that the worst feature of alcoholic liquors doee not consist in the fact that they pos- Sess qualities which are directly inju- rious, but in their seductiveness—in the fact that the use of them, even in moderation, tends to create an appe- tite for them which grows into a crav- fing that becomes more and more in- eatiable. It is true that this result is not felt by everyone who uses alcoholic Liguors moderately, but the fact that somé persons are not ax liable as oth- Sis £0 Appa the craving for alcohol Goes ¢ the warning less neces- sary or less urgent; because those who consider themselves most safe before Whey begin to drink are often the very ‘©nes who become the most helpless tnd hopeless slaves of the craving for alcohol. And all stimulants and narcoticshave {o a greater or less degree this same tendency to enslave anyone who al- tows himself to use them habitually. ‘Tue greater and more pleasurable the effect at the moment, the greater the danger. Even coffee, which is a helpful tone And stimulant when properly used, brings some persons into a very harm: ful bondage, and should, therefore, we think, be looked upon as a medicine, Father than as 9 food; although we believe that it is a food also, It is better = young people to abstain irom coffee or tea as long as posail we think, Se roe It is not only young persons, how- ‘ever, who need to be warned against ‘the danger that lurks in stimulant and narcotics. Grown persons are often far too ready to resort to such things, and are very apt to increase their use of them gradually, but stead- ‘y, without realizing that they are making trouble for themselves in the #uture—N. Y. Witness. WINE BATHS. ‘What an American Found Out About Adquor Shipped to This Country trom France as Champagne. An American traveler, in the streets of Paris, seeing the words: “Wine- baths given here,” exclaimed: “Well, these French are iuxurious people!” ‘Then, feeling that he could afford whatever anyone else did, be walked iz and demanded a “wine-bath.” Feeling wonderfully refreshed after st, and having to pay five francs, he asked, in some astonishment, how a wine bath could be afforded so cheap- ly. Hie sable attendant, who hed ‘been a slave in Virginia, and enjoyed a aly bit of humor, replied: “Oh, massa, we just pase it along into anudder room, where we give Daths for four francs.” “hen you throw it away, I sup- pose?” “No, massa; den we send it lower Sown, and charge-three franca. a bath. Dar's plenty of people who sin't.so,berry particular, who will bathe in it after this, at two francs & lread. “Den, massa, we let the com- mon folks have-it at a franc apiece.” “Then, of course, you ‘thraw it Sway?” exclaimed the traveler, who thought this was going even beyond Yankee profit. “No, indeed, massa!” was the in- @ignant reply, accompanied by a pro- found bow; “no, indeed, massa, we're not so stravagant as dat comes to. We just bottle it up den, and send Mt to "Meriky for champagne.”—Na- ‘tonal Advocate. Saloon Put to = Good Use. A noted saloon in Mellen, Wis, haw heem taken possession of and convert e@ into reading room and pleasant re- cortfor men from the lumber and min- camps. Rev. J.C. Buswell, of that _— who has this in charge, visits the camps and holds short services with Che imen, being always cordially we comed. He also sends out women, two and two, to visit from house to house im the settlements, distribute Mtera- ture and conduct Sunday school and prayer services, —_ FATHER’S OLD BOOTS. Pathetic Incident of a Little Boy's Memory of the Cruel Conduct of @ Drunken Father. ‘Many a picture of moving pathos sp- pears in the dark gallery of drunken- ness. We have seen but few more touching ones than this one from the pen of Mrs, M. A. Kidder. She de scribes little Benny, the son of ® drunken father, sitting ina room with his mother and littlesister. By look- ing at bis sad and thoughtful face, ‘one would have taken him to be ten years of age, yet he wae but six. No wonder! For four years this almost ‘baby had been used to seeing a drunk- en father go in and out of the cottage. He scarcely remembers anything from him but cruelty and abuse, especially against his kind and loving mother. But now he is dead! The green sod had lain on his grave a week or £0, but the terrible effects of his con- duct were not buried with him. The Zc > x a Ye Ar] Ses al\_ oP aH i Ne ay Gy ¥ |p [es 5 ee ——. rose ie aia dome Ran SHED. MAMMA” children would start with a shudder at every uncertain step on the walk out- side, and at every hesitating hand upon the latch. On the day mentioned above, Benny's mother was getting dinner, “Will my Little son go to the wood- shed and get mother a few sticks to finish boiling the kettle?” “I don’t like to go to the woodshed, mamma,” said Benny, looking dowm. | “Why, my son?” “Because there is a pair of father’s ‘old boots on the beam out there, and I don't like to see them.” | “Why, Benny, do you mind the old ‘boots any more than you do your fa- ther's old coat and hat upstairs?” “Because,” said Benny, the tears fill: ing his blue eyes, “they look as if they wanted to kick me.” Ob, the dreadful after-influence of a drunken father to innocent children! What an awful memory to bear through lifel—Western Plowman. ALCOHOLISM AND MORALS. Remarkable Official Inquiry Whidh Has Been Inaegurated in ‘Belttens, ‘The council of the appellate court of Brittany, France, assisted by med- feal authorities, is making an investi- gation into the moral status of the Province, the people of which . are Said to be degenerating owing to al- ‘coholism. The following set of ques- tions is addressed to all local author- ities. (1) Since when have the peo- ple of your district become addicted to chronic consumption of alcoholic drinks on a dangerous scale? (2) What quantity of alcoholic drinks is consumed by your average citizens; (a) males, (b) females, (c) children? (3) When do parents begin to feed their children with alcohol, mixed in coffee or otherwise? (4) Name sick- nesses due to alcoholism? (5) State percentage of suicides, insanity cases, murders, theft, ete., on head of popu- lation as it is now and as it was 90 years ago, before the alcohol pest had taken hold of the people? (6) Does your district furnish as many recruits to’ the army as before, and if not, why not? (7) Has family life degenerated in the last 20 or 30 years? Are the old folks well treat- ed by the young? (8) Is gambling of any kind on the increase, and why? (9) Are there many cases of infanticide? A similar investigation Will be prosecuted in all parts of the country in the course of the next two years. High medical authorities make tke astounding assertion, backed by official figures, that the reactionary element in the chambers is for the most part recruited from those parts of the country where al- coholism especially flourishes—Cor. 8t. Louis Globe-Demoerat. NOTES FROM AFIELD. About 200 young women at We- Temme, in Belgium, have formed a club known as “The Swallows.” Each member has given her word of honor ‘never to marry a man addicted to @rink. | At the late session of the Methodist general conference held in Winnipeg, Canada, a temperance secretary was ‘appointed from among their number to travel through the country to arouse temperance’sentiment and to crystallize it into action. | ‘Though heavy pressure is bronght ‘upon him’ to promote the sale of in- toxicants in his kingdom, King Khama, the noble chief of the Bamangwatos in South Africa, still persists in his re- fusal to allow the deadly traffic to be carried on, | The fight against drunkenness and ‘its evil consequences in Belgium consists mainly in the promotion of gin abstinence, Preventive and re- deeming Nephalism, the doctrine of which was, 20-years ago, introduced into Belgium from England, is not yet adopted there. . ‘Were Of Duty. “Twenty persons attacked by apo- plexy in one day!" |. “Gee! 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Dentist—Is it a back one or— She—No; it’s my husband's tooth — ‘Ti-Bits. whic Wace ce “This town is so antique,” re- marked the drummer, “perhaps you have a town crier.” “Oh, yes,” chuckled the oldest in- habitant, “we have a town crier. It ia Mra. Buster's new baby.”—Chicago Daily News. | Making Himself Understood. Indignant Artist (to friendly crit- fo)—You say it's a bad picture. What ¢an you know sbout pictures? You never try to paint them! Friendly Critic—My dear fellow, I know a bad egg, but I never try to ley them.—Tit-Bits. His Weak Point. Naggsby—I wonder if Slobsleigh realizes how many kinds of a fool he in? Waggsby—I'm afraid not. Lused to Bo to school with him. and he was ter- ribly poor 1m pumbers.—Los Angeles Herald. Quite Another Question. “Don't strive for riches, my son. Wealth doesn't bring happiness.” “No? | “Certainly not.” \, “Well, I haven’t heard that poverty Goes either, have you?” — Chicago Post. fas Cane Deadncd. “Pa, what's « man of the hour?” “Generally some chap who is being condemned by one-half of the popula- tion for not doing something that he knows the other half will condemn him for if he does it."—Chicago Ree- ord-Herald. ‘Saaeemai. He is a modern Croesus; Cost never daunts his soul; Hie son {s burning money, And his cook ts burning coal, Washington Star. ACCUSTOMED TO 1. , r 5bZ> = woe Arh c ‘ < Sone aw 2 0 ae —_ ae - —— F G fy . omen iit: Seas 7 —— “She told me what she thought of me, right to my face.” | “And you took it in good part?” ; “Oh, yes; I’m used to it. She's my wife."—N. Y. Times, ‘Appropriate. Mrs. Winks—When is Miss Hardcash to marry the count? Mrs. Binks—On Monday. Mrs. Winks—Oh, of course. I might have known. Monday is bargain day, —N. Y. Weekly. Solid Grounds. Farmer Jones—What grounds have you for thinking my daughter loves you? Si Hayrake—Eighty acres here and a hundred in th’ next county.—Puck. Breaking It to Him. “Well,” asked the anxious young husband, “is it » boy?” “Yes, Henry,” replied the new grand- mother, “One of them Is."—Chicago Tribus. _ _ Py ya Oe Te Bath ges in VAN7— = = iS di (Als SEAN Ie HE CALLETH FOR THEE. (John xil:28.) Art Seen, with sorrow and sickness and es eee from further fatigue Gost Fecoll Thine eye, doth it only some evil foresee? ‘The Master is come, and calleth for thee! Art weary with waiting for crowns to New battion to win an@ new dangers to are; ‘Yet fields for brave conquest, with joy dost thou see? The Master is come and calleth for thee! art en ane and humbled and tortured in. A wild woria without and a wilder within; Thy [oN trate o'ercome and holy wouldst ‘The Master te come, and calleth for thee! Have kindred Geparted and left thee alone; Ola —— ‘and old lovers—do they thee own: Of rest dost thou dream and from earth would'st be free? ‘The Master in come, and calleth for thee! ° eee, dear Master! Life's storm rises rs The mn ‘sweep o'er me, I struggle, I © Master, sweet Master! This thrills me with glee— The Master te come, and calieth for thee! ‘ My eins I corsake and Thy will undertake, “Tis bilsstul to be and to do for Thy sake; I ae ee dear marsage, Thy servant I'll Ay, the Master Is come! He calleth for me! —Denis Wortman, D. D., in Christian Work, THE FOOLISHNESS OF PRIDE. Leads Its Victims Into @ Position of Intolerable Concett—The Proud ‘Man's Ideals False. The coming of Christ was the cast- ing down of pride, says the Congre- gationalist. “He hath put down princes from their thrones and hath exalted them of low degree.” In the Bethlehem stable and at the cross Were written enduring lessons of brotherhood founded upon humility. On the level of everyday life the house is taller than the man and the hill is higher than the house. But looking down from the mountain top the differences are unnoticed or un- seen. Christ did not come to make all men alike in mental or in bodily stature. But His coming and Hie life set up an ideal of character beside which other gifts and attainments are dwarfed into insignificance. Where is pride, when the Lord of all for ends of mercy took upon Him the form of a servant? What claim has aelf, when the Son of God chose shame and death that He might be made like the lowest of His breth- ren? as Humar arrogance in the light of Christ's work is utterly illogical and irrational. It is reasonable that God should control, if He is really God. How else should order and stability pervade the world? And it is rea- sonable that the standard of values which He sete up should be the real and permanent standard for all His creatures. ‘The make-believes which we acknowledge, and by which, like larger children in permitted play, we rule our thought of actions and of men, must perish, as the make-be- lieves of children are forgotten when the play is at an end. We may be happy in fantastic. dreams of our superiority to others, crowned with garlands of our own hands’ weaving; ‘but he who gives the crown at last is God. And it is our childish pride that is rebuked in the oft-repeated saying of our Lord that many that are last shall be first and the first last. No one has reached the just meas- ure of life—his own or that of others —who fails to realize that the true measure of value for\character in quite outside the circle of self. So long as my interests, my taste, my way of looking at things is the cri- terion for others, it is impossible that my standard should be just. For @ standard implies perfection. like the guarded weights and meas- ures by which all others are tested; and to claim perfection for my taste, my prejudice, my thought, is to con- fess intolerable conceit. It is because pride throws us into this falsehood of inevitable differ. ence from the true external standard of truth and right that it is such a fatal sin. The proud man cannot pos- sibly be right. His ideals are false at the very fountain, because they fail to take account of standards that are wholly outside of self. The compass is wrong, the ship cannot go right. The measure is scant, the cheating of self and of others is in- evitable. “But God will not be cheat- ed and the judgment of Christ, like His coming and His death, will be the judgment and the overturning of man’s foolish pride. Love Best of All. There is no gift or grace like true, unselfish love. Love is God, and God is love. Nothing pleases God like true love. Nothing pleases man like true love. And now abideth, of the bless. ings of God among men, faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love. Why should any of us fail of having and showing the beat cf gifts in God’s sight and in the aight of man?—S. 8. Times. Chas tein. ‘True religion ix duty linked to the divine-—Ram's Horn. gee ee: ‘The shield of faith will not St the back.—Ram's Horn. Soe MORAL IGNORA. CE. Is Not Cured by Familiarity with Sin, But by Coming in Contact wih the Good, “The heavens declare the glory of Goa Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge. Who can be hie errors?"—Pwaim xix, 1, 4 ‘What a strange assertion, of know!- fdge on the one hand and of igno- rance on the other! Here, Ways George Matheson, D. D., LL. D., in Ghristion Work, is a claim to knowl edge in a sphere where we should expect a confession of mystery; here is @ confession of mystery in & region where we should look for per- fect light! The Psalmist declares that he understands the heavens, but he says that he does not perceive the errors of his own soul! He has daily and nightly converse with the stars, but be hears not the voice of his own sin! Yet the stars are far away; his sin is at the door. Why should the revelation of God's majesty pre- cede the revelation of the disorder within himself? Why should a man be able to learn astronomy before he can learn the pervading sinfulness of his heart? It is because the vi- sion of beauty must precede the vi sion of deformity. How do I learn what disorder is? It is by first learning order. I cannot know dis- cord till I have studied harmony. No man is driven to the songs of Heaven by the discordant notes of earth; he @iscerna the jarring notes of earth by hearing the songs of Heaven. He that is born sightless cannot figure the sun, but he that can figure the sun can understand him who is born sightless. I learn my errors — my wanderings from the way, by learn- ing that there is a way. When I find that there is an orbit for the life of every star, I see that my life has wandered. O Lord, teach me my errors! Thou alone canst give me that knowledge. No amount of sin can do it, no con- tact with Satan can do; it can only come from contact with Thee. My sight will never be offended when it meets unlovely things unless it has seen Thy beauty. Mine ear will ‘Rever be fretted when it meets dix harmony until it hears Thy music. Not by contemplating how badly my ‘work is done shall I understand ‘my errors. I must contemplate a ‘perfect work. Therefore it is that before all things Thou hast said: “Come unto Me.” Thou hast not said: “Go and study your miserable workmanship; go and see how poor it looke in retrospect.” No, Thou hast called me to contemplate the highest model—the work without a flaw. Thou hast led me first, not into the gallery of earth, but into the gallery of Heaven. Thou hast fixed my earliest gaze on the per fect picture—on the supreme beauty. Instead of leading me through the miry clay, Thou hast led me through the green pastures and by the quiet waters. Thou hast made my ‘first walk a walk around about Jerusa- Jem. Not by the narrowness of lane and alley hast thou taught me my Limite, “Thou. hast showed me Thy spacious palaces—Thy house with many mansions. Thou hast made my morning view a view of the city of gold; therefore it is that at mid- day I have recognized my brass. I can only understand my errors by the light of Heaven. GEMS OF THOUGHT. I find the great thing in this world 4s not so much where we stand ae in what direction wa are moving. The “heart” in Scripture seems to include the mind or the thoughts, the heart or the affections, and the choic’ or will—Rev. Evan Hopkins. There is no self-delusion more fatal than that which makes the conscience dreamy with the snodyne of lofty sentiments while the life is groveling and sensual.—J. R. Lowell. A soul occupied with great ideas best performs small duties. The Givinest views of life penetrate most clearly into the meanest emergencies. —James Martineau, i What we need is nota new compass every year, but a new determination to steer straight by the old compase, which is the word of God in Christ.— Henry Van Dyke. ‘The Lord’s order is fact, faith, feel- ing; and we are to take them in this order. Some people try to climb up to faith by feeling, but they fail. Ac- cept the fact; rest on it by faith, and @o ascend to the feeling.—Rev. Archi- bald G. Brown. It you hold up a vessel to the light, ite whole interior is illumined. Change ite attitude toward the light, and the shadow appears in it. Now the way to get rid of the shadow is to turn the vessel and get into the right attitude again.—Rev, Evan Hop- kins, The world delights in sunny peo- ple. The old are hungering for love more than for bread. The air of joy is very cheap; and if youcan help the poor on with « garment of praise, it will be better for them than blankets. —Henry Drummond. Holding On in the Dark, A man passing through perplexing experiences said, in conversation with a near friend: “I am simply holding on in the dark. I have no idea what all these difficulties mean, nor am I sure as to their outcome. Still I am at peace, for I know that God has me in his mills and means to make something of me. Through ail these strange events of recent months, I known that, unseen of me, there runs @ Divine purpose. I am ready to ac- cept that purpose so soon as it shall be revealed. In the meantime, I am sure that God does not mean me to be otherwise than at peace.” All of which spells Faith.—Wellspring. whe then. “Mrs. Gushington, who called upon me recently,” begau the conceited and boorish author, “was pleased to say she thought there was no pen more artistically delightful in all the world than mine.” “She told me,” replied Sinnickson, “that she had admired your house, but don’t you think it was unkind of her to call it a ‘pen? "—Philadelphia Press. The Facetious One. “I notice,” remarked the facetious one to the man whose face bore evi- dences of a poor barber's work, “that you've had a close shave recently.” ‘The victim glared. “Not as close as yours,” he finally remarked; “you're the tenth man who's fired the same joke at me, and the. rest are in the hospital.” — Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. 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We have brought, to conquer space, power that never falls; We have trapped the lightning, harnessed it to go Down the world and up again, hurtling to and fro; This has been our messenger; this shall be our steed; We have set the rein and curb on its fiery speed; Up the world and down again, roving at bus will; Yet, however swift we go, we are 'prisoned still'; Moving 'mid the splendor of all earthly things; We are well for heights of air, we are mad for wings; Shall the lightning bear us yet to the very door Where the storm and soiled cloud hold its force in store? Land and sea are small to us; wider risk we'd brave; Up the winds and down again—that is what we crave! Yet the earth would claim again all our vaunted powers; What were lightning wings to us, since they are not ours? Though we've stolen magic fire, though we've set their course; Yet there's something stirring us—a wilder, super force; All the power that we have known, wind and wire and steam. Fall to move the folded wings that flutter in our dream. Till the hour when they are spread, we shall sigh and lack; Though we conquer space and time, earth will draw us back; Though we run, and though we fly, though at last we fare Round the world and over it, through the circling air. We have come from spaces vast, where the day is born; Where the mighty spheres are forged in the fires of morn; Things shall we flee away, as a darting flame; Back to God, and home again—home to whence we came. -Marlon Coulon Smith, In Youth's Com Changing a Climax HORNTON slowly uncoiled his length from the easy chair it which he had been sitting, stretched himself, and with a lazy sigh remarked "Well, I've got to dig back and write a story." Frank Ashton looked up with an amused smile. "Does he marry the girl?" he asked, a slight sarcasm evident in his tone. "Suppose you take the story," said Thornton, as Ashton skillfully dodged the book thrown at him, "and find out. I've been at the machine all the afternoon, and I'm tired." "It is not necessary," retorted Ashton, "I know very well that you do. If I wrote stories like you I should feel like a matrimonial bureau. Still, I'll take it down for you, not from curiosity, but out of pure friendship." Thornton laughed lazily as he sank into the chair beside the typewriter. "It's merely a commercial necessity," he explained, as Ashton placed himself in front of the keyboard. "If the chap doesn't marry the girl, you can't sell the story. And while the wedding peals are growing to be chestnut bells in this vicinity, I'd rather have checks and chestnuts than unhappy endings and printed slips commencing: 'The editor regrets that the inclosed manuscript.'" Ashton slipped a piece of paper into the carrier. "Go on," he laughed; "I'll be the best man and help you marry them off." Thornton glanced at his friend thoughtfully. "It's for your own good, Frank," he said, and then started in to dictate. It proved a love story, in which the hero, a cynical and rather worldweary man, loved a girl to whom he was afraid to propose, lest the step should serve only to terminate a pleasant friendship, which he had thoroughly enjoyed. It drew a picture of a girl hungry for the words of love the hero withheld, and devised a clever situation by means of which the real state of her feelings was exposed. When it was finished Ashton moved back from the machine and fastened a wire clip on the typewritten sheets. "That's a pretty good story, Jim," he admitted, as he lit a fresh cigar, "but you have a most unholy habit of making copy out of your friends. I may be dense, but I'm at least clever enough to see that you are picturing Effie Goodwin and myself. The only difference is that Effie wouldn't marry the best man on earth, and I'm several degrees removed from being the best man. She's so wrapped up in her career that one can't even talk love to her, let alone propose." Thornton had returned to the armchair and was regarding his friend with quiet amusement. "You're clever at some things, Frank," he said, "but when it comes to knowing Effie you display the intelligence of an oyster. In spite of your fad for posing as a man of the world, you're singularly dense." "What do you mean?" asked Ashton, quickly. "What do you know?" Thornton blew out a great cloud of smoke. "Not much, if I let you tell it," he said, genially, "and if I told you all I know, you would be wiser than I am. You needn't to pump me, because I'm not going to say another word." He lay quietly in the chair, idly watching Ashton with half-closed eyes as the latter tramped restlessly around the library, examining with painful minuteness the bits of bric-a-brac with which the apartment was decorated. Presently he slipped on his coat, and, catching up his hat, came over to where Thornton sat. "So long, Jim," he said, with a badly assumed air of carelessness; "I'm going to take a run down the street. Will you be down at the office to-morrow at nine?" Thornton nodded without speaking, and a moment later the slamming of the outside door announced Ashton's departure. Thornton sat for awhile, revolving in his misid the plot of the story he wanted to take up, and then, sitting down at the desk, started to lay out the first draft. The family had gone to the theater, and for two hours he wrote rapidly and without interruption. Only the scratching of the pen disturbed the stillness. At last he stopped in the middle of the sheet. "Well," he said, unconsciously speaking aloud, "that will be all right, I guess, when it's polished up, though it's another one of those marriages that are not made in heaven, but are contracted purely because the editors insist upon it. I suppose that Ashton will jeer at it, but—" The ringing of the telephone bell prevented the completion of the sentence. Thornton reached for the receiver. "Yes," he said, "this is Thornton. That you, Frank? Certainly, come right up. I shan't go to bed for an hour yet. . . No, you won't disturb me in the least. I've just finished a story and I want to sit up for awhile to cool off. . . Come up, and we'll have something to drink and a biscuit." Twenty minutes later he answered a ring at the bell and admitted Ashton. "Come right in, Frank," he said; "the folks are going out to supper after the play, and won't be home for an hour yet." He led the way back to the library, and again curled himself up in the armchair, waiting. "tillly till Ashton had again inspected the bric-a-brac and was ready to speak. Finally his friend drew a chair alongside and knocked the ashes out of his pipe into the fireplace. "Jim," he began, awkwardly, as he replaced his pipe in its case with elaborate care, "have you seen Effie lately?" "Not in a week," answered Thornton "Why?" "Well," he answered, "I dropped in there-to-night, and I found her beautiful FOR TWO HOURS HE WROTE RAPIDLY. blue. I thought maybe that had given you the idea for the story." "The last time I saw her," he said, "she was looking as frisky as a spring lamb." Ashton swung around in his chair. "Then why," he demanded, looking his friend squarely in the face, "why did you write that story to-night?" Thornton smiled faintly. "I've had an idea how the case stood for a long time, Frank. To tell the truth, I was going to write another story when I asked you to take my dictation, but when you made fun of my eternal marriages I changed my plot." "Well," admitted Ashton, his face growing red, "it came out all right. He marries the girl next month. Will you be the best man?" Thornton shook his friend's hand warmly. "With the greatest pleasure, old chap," he said, heartily; "nothing would please me more." Then, crossing over to the typewriter table, he picked up the sheets that Ashton had written earlier in the evening. They blazed brightly for a moment, then crumpled, a few charred fragments, in the fireplace. "What was that for?" asked Ashton, curiously. "Because," said Thornton, "it has fulfilled its purpose!" And Ashton understood.—N. Y. Times. Stranger Had His Views. "Is not this stupendous?" The stranger bowed his head, as if he felt the inability of words to describe his emotions. "Do you think," pursued the traveler, "that this terrific gorge was caused by some titanic upheaval from below? Or is it the result of glacial action? What are your views, if any, as to—" "My views," blandly interposed the stranger, opening a bag he carried in his hand, "are only £.50 a dozen, and cheap at twice the money. Permit me to show you a few samples."—Stray Stories. Playmates of Queen Victoria. Only a few playmates of Queen Victoria are living now. According to the number of them that have died recently, says the Chicago Record-Herald, he must have had a large circle of acquaintances as a little girl. Encouraging. Young army officers need not feel discouraged because their marriages are not approved up the line, says the Chicago Inter Ocean. They will not always be young. Commodore Vanderblit, the first of the Vanderbilt family and founder of the fortune, used to say this: "Never tell anybody what you are going to do till you do it." Satisfactory Hewitt- How did you like that small cigar I gave you? Jewett- Oh, there was enough of it. -N. Y. Times. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Frenchman Are Now Experimenting Along Suggestions Coming All the Way from California. Perhaps it is thought that petroleum serves but to burn in lamps and furnaces and run our automobiles. That is the use, perhaps, that we make of it, but in America, California for example, petroleum is employed to water even public roads. Persons who have seen the operation declare it to be marvelous. There is neither dust nor odor, because the petroleum amalgamates in a way with the dust and clothes the soil with a sort of coating, solid and durable as asphalt. The towns which have adopted this system economize, it is calculated, 45 per cent. of the expenses occasioned by the old plan of daily sprinkling with water. As a ton of petroleum costs only 20 francs in California and 250 francs in France, it is not practicable to adopt the American plan. There is nothing, however, to forbid us using mineral tar, of which the price varies from 15 to 50 francs the ton. That is what Dr. Guglelminetti recommends, who has employed it at Monte Carlo with the same results as petroleum. Wetted with the tar the road becomes compact and hard and rain water runs upon it without penetrating. Now it is in the dust that nestle the microbes, since 2,000,000 is the mean number found in one gramme of dust, so the new system of watering is considered eminently hygienic. The expense of sprinkling a route five meters wide would be about 300 francs per kilometer. Since 1880 a tarred route has existed in the Gironde before the gas works. The Touring club of France will make an experiment at Champigny, outside Paris, with tar and tar oil—Paris Letter in Chicago Post. DRIVEWAY ENTRANCES. Favorable Impressions Are Largely Duo to the Surroundings of a Handsome Home. So much hangs on the effective arrangement of driveway entrances—the portals of the home grounds, through which critical visitors must mostly pass and receive their first impression of the place and indirectly of the occupants—great care should be bestowed upon them, having an eye to the road itself, its man- AN EFFECTIVE DRIVEWAY. ner of approach through the grounds, toward the dwelling, and to the planting general landscape effect. The accompanying photograph shows a side approach that seems perfect in all its details. The roadway has a gentle, sweeping ascent by well-kept sod borders. The shrubs massed on either side are attractive throughout the year, and especially so at the time our picture was taken, when the hydrangeas were at their showiest, set off by the edging of Japanese barberry.—Meehan's Monthly. MODERN ROAD MAKING. Instructive Information Collected by the Inquiry Office of the Agricultural Department. Some astonishing facts have been developed by the office of road inquiry of the department of agriculture. Who would have supposed, for instance, that bad roads are so costly in comparison with good ones as to increase the expense of moving farm products and supplies threefold? Yet such is the truth, and it is estimated that the money thus thrown away more than equals, in the aggregate, the entire expenses of the United States government! On the average American road it costs 25 cents per ton to move produce one mile; on good roads the cost is only eight cents. The road office finds the macadam road superior to all others. Powerful machinery for road-building has recently been devised, such as an elevating grader, capable of lifting earth from cuts and dropping it into wagons with great rapidity. A very interesting style of road now used in several western and middle states possesses a double steel track, laid in a concrete bed, each rail being eight inches wide, with a flange on the inner side, the space between the rail being such as to suit all standard gauge vehicles. On these roads loads are drawn with surprising ease and swiftness. One instance is recorded in which a single horse drew a load of 11 tons, which could only be moved on an ordinary road by 20 horses. The steel-track roads vary in cost from $1,500 to $3,500 per mile.—Cosmopollton Magazine. The Secret of Good Roads A hard surface, well rounded, so that the water will run off quickly, is the secret of a good road. Attention after a road is once permanently built is imperative, so that the washed-out places and depressions where water stands may be repaired. A little timely work will keep a road in good shape. Had No Use for It. 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When You Are Sick Pure and Fresh Mediames only will sure you then purchase, youn Drugs and Medicine from: Leonard's Reliable Prescription Drug Store 724 North Second Street. Office: 502 W. Leigh St. Authorized Capital, $5,000: Claims promptly paid as soon as satisfactory notice of sickness or death is placed in home-office. OFFICERS: LOUISA E. WILLIAMS, President KATE HOLMES, Vice-President BETTIE BROWN, Treasurer MILDRED COOKE JONES. LOUISA E. WILLIAMS, KATE HOLMES, MATTIE P. JOHNSON, ANN M. JOHNSON, BERTIE BROWP. MELDRED C. JONES. BEFORE MAKING es . Es aren Pa ain tae Cae 4 Bassa ee x : Y ys : NZ —— SATURDAY ..... DEOEMBER 27 1902 Bre Sie one Ir V Bg A ORY, INES <j PIP Vs DERRICK FOR KETTLE. St Can Re Used for Such a Variety of Porposes That No Farm Should ee RE Ba The cut accompanying this article shows a kettle derrick we have in use onourfarm., Itis a greatconvenience whenever one wishes to butcher a hog or two for family use, as no time need be spent getting things together. Last spring we heated the water for treating the sats for smut by the v=s of this derrick and believe we saved a Seat deal of time that would other- AN pp = I \Z\ Q ik =f, ee eo =e Y f ai wif => LLL £G we? oe > a eet ie poe ae a wise have been spent getting ready. ‘The derrick was made out of three straight, common rails. At the top they were fitted together and secured with a half-inch bolt twelve inches long. As near the top as possible, on the mddle rail, we bolted.a large clevis toholdthe kettle. ‘This clevis will also be founda good place to cain a pole to hang ihe hog on, letting the other end rest pon two posts chained in the form of m X. The kettle can in this way be Tung close enongh to the ground s that very little heat escapes. I have ewiked feed for my hogs in this manner man: times, but as I question the practicabiity’of cooked food for stock, I ngloger use the derrick for this pm Leo. C. Reynolds, in Ohio E _ SHELTER FOR STOCK. ; The Northern or Western Farmer Who Does Not Provide It Ia Guilty of Wanten Crectty, ‘There ought to be a law, to prevent farmers keeping more stock than they can provide shelter for. But it fs not always for want of stable room that many farmers allow their cat- tle and hogs to go without protec- tion. In some cases it is nothing short of downright carelessness; in others something Uke ignorance. The writer, of course, bus reference to climates where shelter is needed, and without which live stock is apt to suffer. When the temperature falls Rear zero, an animal will suffer more than most people suspect from cold rains and sleet, and being compelled to sleep on the frozen ground. In this neighborhood there is a man who is known as a good farmer as well as a thorough Christian. Last fall he built a fine large sheep house on his farm and as he had only a few sheep which he kept in the base- ment of his barn, allowed the sheep house to-stand idle all winter while @ number of young cattle went with- out shelter of any kind. The only excuse for this was that the sheep house fs a little distance from his welling house—too far to go to do the feeding. Perhaps he might have hired someone to’ do his feeding for Jess than what he lost by allowing his stock to go without shelter.—C. L. Burns, in Epitomist. . NOTES FOR SHEPHERDS. Australia, New Zealand, and Sort America, have supplied England with 7,000,000 carcasses of frozen muttor and lamb during the past year. ‘Wool shipped from Rockhampton, Australia, has shown a steady falling off since 1898, 104,020 bales being the figures for that year, and 44,767 fo: 1901. ‘The step taken by the New Yor! State Fair association of providing s ‘class for home-bred and another tor dmported sheep is one in the right di Tection. “When the happy time comes,” saic Mark Twain, “that the lion lies dow: with the lamb, I reckon it will b found thet the lamb Mes Inside th tour It seems to us that the establish ment of big slaughtering plants {1 8 is bound to revolutionize th pes system of stock raising and farming in this state. + With sheep the period of gestation 4s about 150 days, The limite. fo lambing are between 145 and 15 days, though in a few cases these Umits have been overreached.—Rura World. ' The Pies That Pew Recs, Xoung pigs that can be forced to pounds in six or seven months are of the most profitable things ed on a farm, In order to have attain thia growth several ings must be borne in mind. The must come from good mothers, it is well to have the litter the or third which she hae had. pigs are best, for they will on more weight in aix months fall pigs. Growth must be When they reach maturity ‘and show increasing signs of lagging im puiting on weight, send them to market. For food, give them skim milk, good clover in season, and roots and ‘grain enough to produce rapid growth.—Midland Farmer. BE DECENT ABOUT IT. 4 You KAM Hogs on the Pam Do It tm a Way That In Neither Grael aks Siiiincameanatas ‘The season for hog killing will soon be present on every farm, and then We shall see repeated the usual erze} heartrending scenes of man's thoughtless inhumanity. Three or four men and boys, and perhaps a yelping dog, will lay siege to the doomed animal, and with much ado will catch and throw the beast, which meantime rends the air with his squealing as though erying lustily for mercy; and when at last the knife has been driven home and the ar- teries severed, all at once the quiet- nesa of death prevails, the bog arises, ‘totters about awhile, ghastly blood ‘pouring from the wound, the animal ‘gets weaker and wedker and finally tumbles over and gives his last dy- ing kick. The man's wife and chil- dren, and perhaps some of the chil- ‘dren of the neighborhood, lave been silent but horrified witnesses of the ‘direful scene. Now is this not a de- lightful picture to present for the inspection of women and children? And is it not enn=bing ts a! sho witness it? If there could be a great- er exhibition of men's apparent crucl- ty to animals, and one that is more likely to create a feeling in the young of disregard for things that are gen- tle and kindly, I do not know where to look for it. True; swine must be slaughtered; but let it be done in de- cency. When a lad I witnessed swine killing at an abattoir, and-T regarded the method so wicked that I never forgot it, but really it was no worse than this. The snimals were in a close pen. Three men did the work. Ons with a hog hook would catch an. animal under the jaw, an assistant: would help him raise the head up, and the third wouid do the sticking. when the hog was dragged to a chute and tumbled down !t, Licking and bleeding. A merciful way to kiN a hog is to strike it in the head with 2 suitable implement, producing stupor, | then instantly use the sticking knife. ‘This causes instant death, An animal suffers more from fear than it does from death itself. A nent, unobjec- tionable method is to drop the open side of a suitable long, narrow box down over the animal and then turn box and animal upside down, when the knife can do its work and the box be righted Again that the hog can Bleed properly. Humane men will be apt to pursue one of these better methods; indeed, many of them do now; but if they will not, they should he thoughtful enough to have chik dren absent from hog killing, that no evil be done by bad example—Pro- gressive Farmer. HANDY MANURE SHED. Adtthough Simple tm Corztraction It Prevents Loss of Any Material Homed in Tt : It is a great waste of msncre to throw it out of doors and there allow it to be acted upon by thesun and rain; hence the advisability of having a ma- nure shed like the one shown here with. As can be seen this is very simple of construction and yet it al- oF poe ——S—S mCoKoMICAL MANORS earp, most wholly prevents any loss of the material housed in it It is also veryconvenient, for the planks run- ‘Bing lengthwise of the structure are Toad to be removed in filling or load- ing by the end planks which meet them being spiked securely to the extra short posts, which are set opposite one another for this purpose. The fresh manure can thus be wheeled out as fast as made, thrown into one corner and then forked to the opposite one in a few days to prevent violent fermenta- tion. Such a shed is much better if it has a cement floor, with the lower- most planks forming the sides embed- ded in it—Fred 0. Sibley, in Epitom- tt r Fatmess Is Not Health It has been temarked that some swine breeders mistake fatness for health and vigor. Fat does some- times indicate thrift, but not always. When a pig has been properly fed or balanced rations and lays on fat it is an indication of vigor, for the ani- mal is getting the most possible out of the food. But when the ration ia one of corn only and the pig gets fe: the indications are not euch as may be trusted to indicate health. The fat comes in that case from an at tempt of nature to build up the body through elaborating a large quan. tity of food. As the food is in that case mostly fatforming a great deal of fatty tissue Is elaborated in the work of getting a small amount of muscular tissue.—Farmers’ Review. Good Horses Sell Well. ‘The demand for all tRe better classes of horses ie far greater than the sup- ply, because farmers became diseour- aged six or eight years ago, and quit breeding, when panic prices were be- low cost of production, and the fear that the bicycle and electricity would soon displace the horse. With the re- vival of commercial Prosperity came the increased demand for good horses; and with no breeding for a few year, the horse buyers soon culled out the good horses, and we are now in the midst of a horse famine—Rural World, As Established Programme, ‘The congressman once more we view ‘Whore votes are to be wor, ‘Be talis of what he's goiog to 20. And not-of what he's done. —Washington Star. THE RICHMOND PLanet. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. SOUTHERN RAILWaY * Fame aa 4 i, "ea sis Gein” anne spat fa ‘Bons taLynchbury, with D. a, ise pemoca eae o wae ei ceo a UA a ee Fiasmas, te. Connect nf a cestey id Geese for ‘Bop ESligh ana Souepiaie erect daily for New Orlears palnts South hich carrias sleepers to New eee ae Jacksonville Boot itech eee ‘Through coach for Chase City, Oxford and Dothan. Throogh train, with Era Nome Bee 116 3, Ne enter Repu ly fiat Ase ee eee Greece Gane att aan ‘¢ Richmond 9:99 P.M. Connee’ Santi Nee oa ans Monta Eee eames passe Jockeonela eye a Moasbi* Ati Nee Baa Sirona Steer ornae Sov RGtiRrunctioo, without change With eos nections for all points in ‘Texas, Mexico ssn soup Beat th daly, exw pana, os at oat eters ft TRAINS AKRIVEIN RICHMOND. SB uD trop Amie. furs, nee gna Stan ean ae soa ofan reais ae a 26 PS » Charl » Dam Subst foe aati Lt, et LOCAL FREIGHT. ORK RIVER LINE, VIA ¥ WEST POINT. THE F.VORITE ROUTE NORTH. LEAVE RICHMOND. nO cay ox eave es acme sap SHEE ree ge aaa HAD. isprean for Week POG. nes tetacaeae ite, Gees Saas eG ee winnes ie sa Fert Wie lente a #5, bonter "ManGr for Walkerton aid TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND. 2 soit AMER, aaty cmt ouniays and dane. Hace seers dere roe We eer eeraennes wigastal titer Serer a te was rasp a, daily axoapt Stindays. "Steamers call at Glow" Sous eat ce weaeiacaaes Ras que and ial and L oenceown, and Allmonds Q Phas ae D, P. A. oa Wier eet es Baca ve 8. H. HARDWIOK, G, P. A., ©. H. ACKERT, General Manager, Washington, D. 0. ATLANTIC COAST-LINE. Schedule In Effect Noy. 80, 1902. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND—BYRD STREET STATION. ‘#00 a. m., NORFOLK Daily. Ar “Avge Pelanbure GOL Ae Me Noctoly Waveriy, ana ghiroik ™ Swtermbare 8; Arrives Petersburg. 9: Wigan Ide 2a, inert 105@ a may nen ne Payedteyilie’ Gs BM Chis fm Savanna Sioa ile "808. Tam wo. Pore Tampa 7 Scueceeter wai 20 ea Bacicsonvies aris wee BRL Daly, arriving, Petersburg : Wenttrn Pullrond tal Romani nu tne mlinte joints. “Sox at Drews} Biudl Cou-ralie and hoster. 8:00. m. OCEAN SHORE 1..MITED. Datty Arrives ot Petersburg 9:30 P.M, Mor fic san ot s ‘Waverly, aad Sufix ere 4:0p. mi, Dally except . Arrives Pet share (ane ma Weldog Sit © Ry Stone 8D. Mw ab Bae 5:80 P M°Dally, “atrives Fetorsbarg MOP ike a ope Sa 6:86 P, M. FLORID, & WESD INDIAN LIM ITED. Dally | Arrives Petersburg, 1: P.M, Conner with Nortolic b Westoen for Norfolk and intermediate ott Bhyorin 8PM (Connoots with At Id Daal for wtndiounIt itporia eed Eaeroncaviionn Wellin Sov. My. Wilmington, :lU sm Fayetteville 12347 A. M., Charleston 524 M3 Savannal 736A’ Jacksonville 4 5e8, Mi atiba i0b.ae Pore tampa = NEW LINE TO MIDDLE GEORGIA ae S54 ML, Maca Ifo A Mes Atlante 102 BE fon, Ghariaston, Port Tatape, Sackaoe -_ will pasta ad Shasom. “Dintngeat 9:35 B, BM Daily. Arrives Potorsburg 12% P see cpa Peter wii ont & Wentorn railway, arriving at bare #94 Ais Noaioko 4%, "0,0 a. 3. ullinea Slocper Wichmacnd um P.M ‘Daily “Arrives Petersburg 12:10 4:07 4.M. Daily. From Jacksonville, Sevan- ‘huh, Chariewton, Atlanta, Macon, Geeta al ln neh, = 8:48 A.M. except Sunday. Petersburg ATALSEDalty. exept Bante. trom Rocky 3 OA sien Kad intermediate wonone ‘Nor lis? AM. So» A ey ‘Norfolk, Suffolk and a0 Pe Daily. From Petersburg Roanoke 6:0. M-Dully” rom Nosfolk, Suffolk. and THOR. x Dal, ron. Miam}, Poet Tampa Dean Goldsboro, and all pointe -, Erom . seP Me SRS Petersburg, Lywoh- H. M. EMMERSON, ‘Traffic Manager. W. J. ORAIG, General Passenger Agent. 0.8 CAMPBELL, 208 acthale Be, WANTED-5 Ixposrnrovs Coromup Mme week sun te made'worting 26 ws aki wigs Jecod done for the rece. is anmGuncemasen i Srepeal ntcrest to mien and Women. oF the een. sefurniphed free Apply. WP lanes ONED 2 Le Ras Soe 4500-00 ———— = 3 a aE a : PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE AND ARBSVE NEW MAIN-ST. STATION, NOVEMBER 29th, 1902, LEAVE RICHMOND, TH am. Irate Newport New ea aera ional “wiceaalt Nortel owe her an Sarg, Wowpert Nowe aboot eat sm vine By Except Sunday—for Folia. x rte Shours and Sb mingvan to Notfole Stor Hanon gf. Panton Gar Gordonaviie 1 OU Polke ‘Ceasbous si Rowpart News on ‘Ther day: Rdnyw nod geturdays wit Boum woth Washington, Batineand SidDominion steaers for Meyer 540 pm. Daily Bor Newport News and. Ol Point. On Sunday onlp connects for Ayre Maley eal wa a0 ‘Main Line West as a rome re Senet, ti ‘9, me Dali cgeiannand Loulevi Tile Poliman shapers trom Garne Mile to Ginetnnatie kod Louisville Dis ine Garon at Gankomsvilies Gasaces for “Winn How Spring a tea {ein fms Gpedonla fo Began fo ss pak Eatopt Sanday. Adsomupdation F00p. me Delly— St, Louis and OP ally. Wak pullman cose Miki fo Glacianadt: Gordonetilie, Tdi Speckled Be Loci eae ae Ba ae Shuai to, Guicagor" Dening’ oe oii's Gondoaseitie rode nme River Division. ama “Lynelivarg, Lexinatom a allitoa Heeeet nateces ees for Risse, and Aiberune and New 5aSp.ina = Sawpt Sustiayy ‘To Bréimo. | Arrive. ‘PEENISULA Drviston.—From Norfolk and Old eine rae os mn dn an , be mat daly Lim my and 7:29 p.m tase iat hn Stnotnnd she weet 3 a0" pin. oxoept Sunday” Local 8:90. win Persape Senda Thsews Revan Deviston,— 835 p.m, ally nnd cee dams oes pe Samar Apply at 900 cast Main, wtreet, C3 cant Main stroot, Marphy's Hotel Julferson Hotel retiree Reatiga: for farther informer ee ee W. 0. WARTHEN, District Passencer AGENT. 0. E. DOYLE, H. W. FULLER, Gen’. M’o'R. Gen’. P. A. LEAVE RICHMOND (DAILY), BYRD STREET STATION, 000 A SHO LSA: SE Bhp city ae Pee Sraburg, Waverly and Gattolk.. Stope at Wakefield only to let off passengers Fouling ckets” from ilouimead sd 920A. M. THF ORICAGO EXPRESS, for Lynchburg, Roanoke, Golumabus” Cin: cinenti and See Parlor Gar Petersinarg 0 "o. Pallinan Sleeper Roanoke to Columbus and for knoxville and Caaitamoogs, Pull ‘Sleoper Roanoke to Knoxville. 12000. ju Meanake ‘Bepnee for Parmvil Evnchigure, Roanoke and intermodints 8:90. SC, Oo Shore Limited. Arrives Nor Sst at Bosom ferent op sok "Saacts a Sot folk with Steamers: to Howton, Prov: lone. Now Fork, Bainore and Wash 8:60 P. Ma for Suffolk, Norfolk and intormed er. ‘Arrives at Norfolk 10:40 > M, for Lynchburg, and Com: OS Mecte a Lpuchin rineWestngtan EG ueetien ‘Cars Radford Pann, lceverjtetweonRbmond and gems Rio Pathinen Biceper Praine arrive Richmond frum faruchiare and ‘the West daily 7:35 4.1 .00 p.m. and ESV. SL: from Norfolk and’ Gar a aeiicidA: my @A.m. and 6: P Office 838 Main St. JOHN B. WAGNER, City Passenger and Ticket Agt. ©. H. BOSLEY, District Passenger Agent. oe eee s a er oe Richmond, Fredericksbure | and Potomac Railroad. _, Schedule in Eifeet Noy. 80, 1902. ‘Trains Leave Richmond Northward. 4:15 A.M. Dally trom BYRD STREET STA ibs Mar wattage "aa vere ee Se ce en eee ue cece nee = Vashington and New. York. Dining Gar. Vege ie ee ate eh ee 2 eco: Pint ae ttn utd Bretstowaly ni, “Alotandria at ere tea CS Bee ee ron ie Bon alee eae oot fia Sone a at a acca care ties ero lean ehaiio Saeco, free PrRDeTaEIn SACs ant cater 5 Sie, Giggle om eel mation St cee a Ree ERATOR fo wasanan ony Pee TREE Sree ces Ser Sees ate OE Sate fie sier fa, tet spens, Aah tant green, tees er eEAMON Tor Wien sen Pe LS SE ein Aiud eee a Seakiety Sent, eee Mea, rete Se hore ti meee sae scuioe, Ssopsemba sting, rpm te, Bre aterm 525P. M., Daily, from Main St. Gtation, for rating mai bate Mn ohn fe niin” Baer Sicha Gor toed fac oes P. M., Except cha ofA aio heheh aA Se sie hoc Fae EAE bay trom Byrastieet Gttion tor Wecunuinaa eRATee™ Seon iapsa atten. eon a ‘Brooke, Widewater, Quantion, and Alexandrin Satan i Sow "Yon aad wher Ee ae mee (PION Aconiamodation for Anand aad (hc Eacogse 18 Arrive a ‘South. Pc Sin Sib kM heey nig ecu 2220 AM Remove Sanday st LBA STATION meee Pa Daly. ob Berd me se ee, ‘ ae aang: = : = me ES > Pt a 3; Reoet Suacay SeBTRD Spee: hihi aomsatc! Sk Prete 13:61 P. M., Except Sunday at BYRD STREET SEATON, Shoes ge ee een an i hac = $28. 3. Daly; ot MATW ov: efiirota tN MAL SERRE: Gal Sisiand. BaderShoplng ox tram Now Sa Reno mtg Gra te paints. S - SSE e., Dally, op ey tones dm : sonahes toe s 2OP. M., oe ate tore ee and Ete. oe Pe 7 10 9 P. M., Dnity ALE S| aE Bea aa ee . a os oS ¥. . & ae fomT he Greatest Offer Yet! de eee “Ge JUST WHAT THE LaDIES WANT., Send H Good Photograph. We WILL SEND YOU A HANDSOME GOLD-PLATED BREAST-PIN WITS MEE Ok ee CTURE_ HANDSOMELY COLORED AND REPRODUCED © © They can be worn by either male or female, being called either Button or Meda} fions. We have made special arrangements with one of the largest concerns in the country to furnish all new subscribers, who pay $4.50 cash in advance for the PLANET one of these handsome Medallion free of charge. Fill out the Coupon and send it with $7.50 together with a good Paes of the person whose features you desire reproduced in colors and we will send the or medaflion. All photographs will be returned, Enclose 5 cents extra to pay postage on the same. If you are not Satisfied, your money will be refunded. Send us sne yearly subscriber and we will send one Medailion. Two yearly subscribers, two Medallions. Now is the time to take advantage of the offer. The Medallion alone is worth the price of the subscription. : ——" “COUPON. w= € seoeencewees ~resseneneeesencewessunussenensewes sesssmssenesssnesseetsnsssoneessessnrsasessecesseevees 1D JOHN MITCHELL, JR., Poblisher, THE PLANET: eae s Maes es $1.50 for the Pte. one year, which you will send et , PAI Brennen penne: a IMATE Siar erst press ROE ORR TOWN Si cnt - => ies si HEE a ales iN ine) f AND LEADERS IN F it PARLOR SUITS, | Wehave some twenty tive or thirty suits bought, most of which will be in stock in a few days. “Don’t do a thing” until you see this line. /MORK-S CHAIRS. | This always popular chair of rest will be in as much de- mand this fall'as ever. . Part of our stock has already ar rived and $10 valites vie with $15 values of a year ago. Call, see our stock of Bed Room Far niture and save time and money. Passenger elevator. sdnor & fundley, 709-11-18 E. 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Woodland Whispers Waltses ss | “Stanley elow Rosse” 7 222 tO fo Seccaspa,rtmpers Waltee >< sumiy 1389 Yalow none” 222217 IL fee pomtas that for thin wan copay for this sheet muste ts only thirty-five INT FORGET wont att fr thus you got ton leneny not one, tat it iy set $0 snp 4 Fj toatalf the lttie details are up fo be sthadasd, tnedediog eolored files shat The voss entes’ hevarat pve nesommannetal? qovthy sendard, neteding colored Aiea hat weil na sulony! hat tide'nhoot swunie in equal {9 thy published nied don't forget te take f-aelactlon hk once, to send us the order, and to. tell yber friends above tne Sheet Waals Otters Dee Seere cecrenetn Orde ee een ant to tall x This oer he Seabees ty any peroa send Era on WO con a 22 BA of oes Ts: auy peroa sending as Address, JOHN MITCHELL, JR, 21x N. 4th Su, Richmond, Va. PRICE OF ABOVE PIECES. Any 10 for 35 comts. Any 21 for 65 cont. * Any 43 for $1.95. Any 200 for $3.00, ‘Write your name, full address, and list of ploces wanted by the mamberss enclose ‘Yis,with stamps or silver,and mat] er brie = to address given below, nnd the masie will dosent direct from Boston, postage prepaid. Nothing New, True and Tried! THE SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA. CHARTERED FEBRUARY 25th, 1893. HOME OFFICE: We have no desire to worry your patience with a lot of trashy reading matter for we are well aware of the truthfulness of the stereotyped expression an "Empty Wagon Makes The Most Noise. Yours very gratefully, The Southern Aid Society. We appear in print because our patrons and and friends are expecting us to thank them for their patronage during these ten years of our existence, and we are not an ungrateful set. Our hearts rejoice when we constantly hear our friends praise us for our Promptness In Payment of Sick and Death Claims, and we take this means of acknowledging to them our appreciation. Yes, the Southern Aid Society is the Promptest in the State and as long as we continue to do business, we are going to treat the poor and rich alike. All persons' money Look Alike To Us, and we believe in our motto: Honesty The Best Policy. Have you paid your subscription for for the past year? Have you paid it for the New Year? Why not do so at once and enable the PLANET to enjoy its Christmas with you? HOWARD UNIVERSITY Medical Department Why God let the Devil exist? Is a question that puzzles a millions of peoples. Yet few can satisfactorily power it. Thirty-fifth Session (1902-1903) will begin October 1, 1902, and continue seven (7) months. This book makes the matter clear. It tells' who the Devil is and where he came from. IO Cents Each. Tutition fee in Medical and Dental College $70. Pharmaceutical College $70. Address in town DR. S. W. PATTERSON, 45 W. 66th, St., New York, N. Y. For catalogue or further information apply to THE MIDWAY LUNCH ROOM, 726 N. 3rd St. Richmond, Va MEALS FROM 7 A.M. TO 8 P.M. Texm Reasonable, Quick Service. Give Ms A Call. WOMAN'S UNION. MRS. S. L. MITCHELL, Proprietress. Wanted—A single colored female to go to Butler, Pa., as house-keeper. Address: (INCORPORATED, JULY, 1898.) GEORGE CAPERS, Butler, Pa, ST. LUKE'S HALL, 900 ST. JAMES RICHMOND, VA. Special Holiday Rates Via Southern Railway, 1902-03. We pay sick Benefits Promptly. Death Benefits in 24 hours after satisfactory proof has been filed in the Office. One and one-third fares for the round trip between all points South of the Potomac and East of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. For details, inquire of any Southern Railway Agent. OFFICERS & BOARD: PRES., - - - ROSA K. JONES VICE-PRES., - - MAGGIE L. WALKER TRAS., - - FANNIE C. THOMPSON SECY & MAN'G. PATSIE K. ANDERSON LIZZIE M. DAMMALLS, M. LOU HARRIS VICTORIA MOON, LILLIAN H. 12-20-02 3t WANTED—A first class type-setter. Must be well recommended. Apply to the PLANET, 311 N. 4th, St Mr. John W. Brown of Washington, D. C., called on us. Mr. S. W. Robinson's place is know by all consumers of the best bitters. He will do all that he says he will. To know him is to appreciate his goods. Wife Wanted. Young business man wants a wife not over 35 years old, (mulatto) of good disposition, worth five hundred dollars in cash or property of similar value. Enclose picture with full particulars. Address: Mr. John M. Higgins needs no commendation at our hands. His establishment is reliable and of a generation's standing. To call and see him is to get complete satisfaction. H. D. J., 336 W. 59th St. New York City. 12-6-02-3t Note. We are glad to note the mark improvement of Mrs. Beulah D. Nelson, after an operation successfully performed by the most eminent Dr. Miles, and Sarah G. Jones. She is now in Newark N, J., the guest of her sisters, Mrs. Virginia Gaines, and Mrs. Isabel Johnson. Christmas Holiday Excursion Hates 1902 and 1903. On account of Christmas and New Year Holidays the Southern Railway will sell special round trip tickets between all points on lines and to points on lines of its connection at greatly reduced rates, basis one and a half times for the round trip. These special tickets to be on sale for students and teachers or schools and colleges, presenting tificates from principals and teachers, December 16th, to 23rd inclusive, with return limit January 8th, 1903. Deacon Benj. Harris, who has been so ill is much improved. Deacon A. T. Grimes funeral took place last Wednesday morning at the Second Baptist Church. He was one of the best known colored men in the city. To the general public December 23rd, 24th, 80th, 51st, and January 1st, with return limit January 3rd, 1908. These special rates will apply to all points south of the Potomac and east of the Mississippi and Ohio River. ——The funeral of Lieut. H. C. Gilliam took place at the Third St. A. M. E. Church last Friday morning. He died suddenly. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND: VIRGINIA If you live in Richmond and none os our polite and energetic agents have called your home just come to our office. We can have you politely treated by applying to any of the persons mentioned below, all of whom are representatives of our work in their locality. Newport News, Mr. C. H. Green, Manager, 604 23rd St.; Staunton, Mr. Wm. C. Johnston, Manager, 111 E. Main St.; Charlottesville, Mrs. Lizzie Angell, agent, 335 S. 6th St.; West Point, Mr. C. H. Clarke, agent, King William County. Mr. Edward Butler, Pall P. O. We have in our employment 40 persons (rep- BLACK SKIN, REMOVER REGISTERED PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guarantee that we say what and to be the "bests in the box." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACR-Like complete abrasive used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or a person four or five shades lighter, and a mulitate person five or sixteen-fourty-eight hours shade or two will be noticeable. The skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will make bumps or black heads, making spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making spots and smooth. Small pox pills, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color well, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make saye your hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers will buy dollar boxes in worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO-SMELL thrown in When sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order or Registered letter, we will send it the money prepaid; or if you want it sent O. D. I. it will be sent O. D. I. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge, that no one will know conserve its receipt. DENTISTRY PAINLESS EXTRACTION For beautiful Teeth, Comfort, Pleasure and Health. OFFICE HOURS: From 8 A.M. to 8 P. OFFICE HOURS----From 8 A. M. to 6 P. M. Old Phone, 816. DR. P. B. RAMSEY, 102 W. Leigh St., Richmond, Va. BOOKER'S Market The leading Grocery in the city for its low prices. This store should be patronized by all Afro-Americans, a full line of Green Groceries and Poltry, Wood and Coal. All goods delivered free. A. C. Booker, 501 WEBSTER, STREET. 6mths resenting 35 families) as managers, agents, book keepers, inspectors, janitors and clerks. Our surplus money is invested in improved city real estate, and not only yielding profitable returns, but makes the Society perfectly sound and reliable. We could furnish you names of thousands of persons who know of our worth and comfort in time of distress, but it would take a paper fully five times the size of this one and would not be interesting reading matter either. Just ask your next door neighbor about us and do not let next Christmas catch you without one of our gilt edge policies. They are worth their weight MECHANICS' SAVINGS BANK 511 North 3rd Street, Richmond, Va. Capital $25000. 4 PER CENT Interest ing 60 D. LOANS NEGOTIATED.—is solicited. For all information on Loans, Etc., apply to the Casst. Banking Hours: 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. M. to Apartments are fitted up with modem gas and electricity. Polite officials will OFFI JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. C. F. JNO. R. CHILES, B. P. VANDERVALL. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., JNO. T. TAYLOR. R. W. WHITING, THOS. M. ORUM. WILLIAM 'PHONE, 577 A. D. P THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR, All orders promptly filled at short rented for meetings and nice entertainment conveniences. Large picnic or band wailing but first-class carriages, buggies, etc. 212 EAST L CENT Interest Paid on All Deposit in 60 Days or over. NEGOTIATED.—The patronage of the Secured. For all information concerning Stock, Dept., apply to the Cashier. Hours: 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. Saturday 9 A. M. to 8 P. M. to 7 P. M. Are fitted up with modern improvements. Building city. Polite officials will be pleased to serve you. OFFICERS: MELL, JR., President. H. F. JONATHAN, W. THOS. H. WYATT, Cashier. DIRECTORS: J. C. FARLEY, W. F. GRAHAM, E. P. B. P. VANDERVALL, D. J. CHAVERS, W. M. HELL, JR. JNO. T. TAYLOR, H. F. JONATHAN, THOM WHITING, THOS. M. CRUMP, SECY. E. A. WASHINGTON, WILLIAM CUSTALO. 4 PER CENT Interest Paid on All Deposits Remaining 60 Days or over. LOANS NEGOTIATED.—The patronage of the Public is solicited. For all information concerning Stock, Deposits, and Loans, Etc., apply to the Cashier. Banking Hours: 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. Saturday 9 A. M. to 3 P. M. and 5 P. M. to 7 P. M. Apartments are fitted up with modern improvements. Building lighted with gas and electricity. Polite officials will be pleased to serve you. OFFICERS: JOHN MITCHELL, JE., President. H. F. JONATHAN, Vice-President. THOS. H. WYATT, Cashier. A. D. PRICE CORRAL DIRECTOR, EMBALMER AND L s promptly filled at short notice by telegraph or te tings and nice entertainments. Plenty of room with Large picnic or band wagons for hire at reasonable class carriages, buggies, etc. Keeps constantly on hand 12 EAST LEIGH STREET A. D. PRICE, All orders promptly filled at short notice by telegraph or telephone. Hall treated for meetings and nice entertainments Plenty of room with all necessary conveniences. Large picnic or band wagons for hire at reasonable rates and nothing but first-class carriages, buggies, etc. Keeps constantly on hand fine Funers Supplies. [Residence Next Door.] OPEN ALL DAY & NIGHT-Man on Duty All Night Fred G. Gray, 208 West Leigh St. THE STOVE MAN. You can have all kinds of Stoves Repaired and put up. Also your Roots, Gutters, Conductors Repaired and Painted at a reasonable price. Your patronage will be highly appreciated. Paid on All Deposits Remain- days or over. The patronage of the Public concerning Stock, Deposits, and lier. Saturday 9 A. M. to 3 P. M. and 5 P. 7 P. M.. own improvements. Building lighted with be pleased to serve you. CERS: H. F. JONATHAN, Vice-President. WATT, Cashier. ARLEY, W. F. GRAHAM, E. R. JEFFERSON D. J. CHAVERS, WM. A. HANKINS, OR, H. F. JONATHAN, THOMAS SMITH, SECY, E. A. WASHINGTON, J. J. CARTER, CUSTALO. NEW PHONE, 1133 PRICE, CIMBALMER AND LIVERYMAN notice by telegraph or telephone. Hall ents Plenty of room with all necessary rooms for hire at reasonable rates and noth Keeps constantly on hand fine Funerals EIGH STREET. T--Man on Duty All Night Money to Loan On Easy Terms Rents are being advanced every day. It is cheaper to buy. After you have bought the price cannot be raised on you. We will loan you the money to buy, or pay off your mortgage on such easy monthly terms that the money you pay in rent will pay for your house. Call on. in gold, and you cannot afford to be without t ce. We wish all a merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. Armistead Washington, President; Edward Stewart, Vice-President; Walter E. Baker, Treasurer; Thomas, M. Crump, Secretary and General Manager; Booker L. Jordan, General Inspector. Rev. Sidney Stanton, James T. Carter, Henry B. Burwell, Alfred D. Price.. Thanking you for your liberal patronage and letters of congratulations in the past also praying a continuance of your best wishes we are THE PLACE WHERE You Spend All Your L May be as pretty as any in the land you will only make it so, WE WILL HELP YOU YOUR TERMS ARE YOUR PETTIT & CO May be as pretty as any in the land if you will only make it so, Successor to Mayer & Pettit. Southern Furniture and Carpet Co. Cor. Foushee & Broad Sts. MISS FLORA BATSON, AMERICA'S DOUBLE VOICED QUEEN OF SONG. MISS CLARA L. SCUDDER, Pianist, Organist and Percenter of the highest choral services. MR. GERARD MILLAR, Australia's Premier Basso Soloist, Dramatic Reader, Impersonator and Magician. The above named Artists having just returned from abroad will be in Richmond during the first week in January, 1908. Churches, Societies, Clubs and Organizations desiring their services will write at once to Manager GERARD MILLAR, 620 So. Broad St., Phila., Pa. Phone, "Bell" 1.43.66.